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By Ron NewberryStaff Reporter

The arrival of a new foal is one of nature’s signs that spring is here.

As a horse breeder, Louise Reuble has grown accustomed to this ritual and under-stands a new baby often attracts more visi-tors.

What Reuble also has learned over four decades of seeing new foals arrive is the col-lateral damage.

Evidence this week was the bare snag of a once-promising young Japanese maple tree in the front yard.

Walter loves to nibble on that tree.Further evidence was on her television

screen.Ruby loves to rub her back on the satellite

dish in the yard, which plays havoc with the signal.

Walter and Ruby are foals born on Reu-ble’s � ve-acre Coupeville property this spring.

But they’re not just any horses.They’re the latest of several generations of

draft horses bred by Reuble over the years.And like most young human children,

their playful, sometimes curious nature can lead them into trouble, and leave Reuble shaking her head.

On one recent evening, Reuble had to shoo Ruby away from the satellite dish only to notice Walter munching on the tree.

“Get off my Japanese maple!” she yelled. “It’s not going to survive!”

It takes a lot more than a few maple leaves to satisfy her horses.

Reuble and her daughter Leandra Reuble take care of 11 draft horses on the farm. The adults weigh in excess of 2,000 pounds. The foals can weigh nearly 200 pounds at birth.

They’re all Shires, a breed of draft horse from England known for their height, over-all size and enormous capacity for pulling

weight.The Reubles have been breeding this type

of draft horse since 1971.Louise Reuble was introduced to horses

through her late husband, Lawrence Reuble, soon after they married in 1970.

Lawrence Reuble, a dairy farmer whose father was a blacksmith at Fort Casey when the fort was in operation, spent his entire life on the Reuble Farm off Fort Casey Road.

“Lawrence had wanted a six-horse hitch of draft horses,” Louise Reuble said.

The Reubles spent an extended honey-moon searching for draft horses of the best Shire stock, traveling through Alberta, Cana-da, Montana and Idaho.

They wound up purchasing a stallion and two mares from a breeder in Blackfoot, Ida-ho, which arrived in Coupeville in the spring of 1971.

A year later, they learned of an opportuni-

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Photo by Ron Newberry

Louise Reuble has her hands full with two draft horse foals born on her Coupeville farm in April, including Ruby, born April Fool’s Day.

FOALING AROUNDHorse breeder welcomes new crop of horses

See FOALS page 12

By Megan HansenEditor

The Board of Directors for Coupeville School District took measures Monday to reduce costs in the wake of declining en-rollment.

After accepting the resignation of cur-rent Coupeville Middle and High School principal Sheldon Rosenkrance, the board approved a new leadership model and eliminated an administrative position.

Rosenkrance submitted his resignation April 30, saying he will not be returning to the district next year.

“I have accepted the position of su-perintendent in Estes Park, Colorado,” Rosenkrance said in his resignation. “It has been a pleasure working in the Coupe-ville School District and I have seen a lot of progress and growth throughout my nine years of working in Coupeville.”

In addition to accepting that resigna-tion, the board approved a new leadership model, which eliminates the special ser-vices director position next year.

Superintendent Jim Shank said he will absorb those duties.

The position is responsible for the spe-cial education program as well as title ser-vices, he said.

Under the new model, current special services director Duane Baumann will take over the role of vice principal at the middle and high school next year.

Current vice principal Lori Stolee’s contract will not be renewed for the 2014-15 school year, Shank said. “If additional po-sitions within the district become available, she is welcome to apply for them.”

The district posted notice of the open principal position this week.

Shank said when the new principal is hired, they will further look at the leader-ship model.

“Clearly when you have new people

School board cuts position, restructures leadership

See CUTS page 12

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Postal carriers to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ SaturdayBy Megan HansenEditor

The Coupeville and Greenbank post of� ces are partnering with Gifts from the Heart food bank Satur-day, May 10, to “Stamp Out Hunger.”

Just leave non-perish-able food donations by your mailbox Saturday and your mail carrier will collect the items and deliver them to the Coupeville food bank.

In its 22nd year, Stamp Out Hunger is the country’s largest single-day food drive.

Gifts from the Heart president Molly Hughes said the event used to be the food bank’s largest food drive, but now Coupeville High School has claimed top bill.

“It has the potential to be huge,” Hughes said. “It’s a good time of year because

shelves are low from the holi-days.

“It’s really a great time of the year to have an important food drive.”

Gifts from the Heart food bank serves 100-110 families in Coupeville and Green-bank. It disperses food on the second and fourth Wednes-days of the month, with the exception of December, when food is dispersed the � rst and third Wednesdays.

“We always love get-ting protein,” Hughes said, “canned tuna, chicken and salmon and peanut butter.”

Canned entrees such as heavy stews and soups are good items for donation be-cause families can make a meal of them.

The food bank also serves 43 kids in 21 families at Coupeville elementary and middle schools through the

Meals2Kids program.Started this school year,

Meals2Kids provides food to needy students on a weekly basis.

“The program’s going really well,” Hughes said. “We’ve been able to � ne-tune our shopping.”

Items ideal for the Meal2Kids program include boxes of single -serve oat-meal, canned ravioli and oth-er pasta dishes, and granola and breakfast bars.

Coupeville Post Master Brian Wade said if people miss getting donations to their mail carrier, they can call the post of� ce and he will make arrangements to get the food.

There will also be dona-tion bins at both post of� ces for customers with PO boxes.

Photo by Megan Hansen

Carol Harrison, left, and Emily Maughan work to pack a month’s worth of bags for the food bank’s Meals2Kids program, which provides weekend food for needy students in Coupeville.


Coupeville High School graduate and author Heather White Driscoll will be meet-

ing with fans 5:30 p.m. Mon-day, May 12 at Coupeville Library.

Driscoll, a 2001 graduate, released her � rst novel, “He Calls Me Harp,” in July 2013.

While the book doesn’t come right out and say it, the coming-of-age story, which centers around a young girl and her older boyfriend, is set in Coupeville.

“It did really well,” she said. “It didn’t hit 100,000 in sales so it didn’t get on the New York Times, but it did well.”

Driscoll now resides in Boston with her husband and has held press tours there, but

this will be her � rst event in Washington.

“This makes it a little more exciting,” Driscoll said. “It’s set in Coupeville. I ex-pect a lot of questions about why Whidbey Island isn’t referenced.”

To make the storyline plausible, which includes frequent jaunts to Seattle, Driscoll set the book on Brainbridge Island.

But for the Coupeville folks, they won’t miss refer-ences to Coupeville’s one and only grocery store — Prairie Center — or the fact that the main character, Harper, lives

on Parker Road.Driscoll said she’s re-

ceived many questions from Coupeville readers about the discrepancy.

“I didn’t consider the fact that people read so literally,” she said.

While Driscoll said she will read scenes from the book that she holds special, she will also read parts her readers enjoy.

She also said she hopes to delve into discussion about the book, including why she chose to tell the story in � rst person rather than third person.

“It’s been an exciting ex-perience,” she said. “I hope people respond well.”

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The Coupeville Marshal’s Office responded to the following calls:

Monday, April 28

9:37 a.m., a woman called to request assistance regarding a stolen vehicle she reported in the county a few weeks prior.

11:56 a.m., a woman called to complain that her neighbor’s two dogs run loose and are of-ten on her property chasing a pregnant deer.

Tuesday, April 29

11:31 p.m., a caller at South Main Street business request-ed officers check on a middle school-aged boy who was sit-ting against the bin that holds firewood.

Wednesday, April 30

3:25 p.m., a caller on Northeast Summit Loop reported a per-son was trespassing and cutting down trees.

Thursday, May 1

6:21 p.m., a person on North-east Pennington Loop reported a woman who has a no-contact order called them from a

blocked phone number and left a voicemail.

7:07 p.m., a caller at Toby’s Tav-ern reported a man was making threats outside the business.

Friday, May 2

10 a.m., a caller on Black Road reported someone broke into a vacant residence by prying the lock off the door.

12:28 p.m., a caller at Whidbey General Hospital requested as-sistance for a disorderly female who was screaming, yelling and throwing things around.

4:03 p.m., a caller at Pra Nakorn restaurant reported a cus-tomer with small children was yelling at him and broke a glass, splashing water.

Saturday, May 3

10:56 a.m., a caller at North-west Oakmont Street request-ed assistance for a landlord-tenant dispute.

Sunday, May 4

3:55 p.m., a caller on Northeast Maple Place reported her son was receiving fraudulent text messages.

COER group to hold ‘vigil’ Friday at OLF entranceBy Jessie Stensland Editor

The group aiming to shut down Outlying Field in Coupeville to Growler land-ing practices is holding a “vigil” Friday at the entrance of the field.

Citizens of Ebey’s Re-serve, also known as COER, issued a release Monday inviting people to take part in the 12:30 p.m. event to ex-press “sadness and anger at the Navy’s refusal and total lack of responsibility to take our civilian concerns seri-ously or to reconcile the harm being done.”

Mike Monson, president of COER, said the group be-lieves it was a good time, with

the resumption of touch-and-go practices, to again raise awareness of the noise issue.

“People are angry again,” he said, adding that a whole new group of people is com-plaining since the Navy’s EA-18 Growlers started flying a route they rarely traveled previously.

The gathering will be at the entrance to the Outly-ing Field, just across from Welcher Road. Monson said anti-noise group members will remain within the state right-of-way and will be care-ful not to step onto Navy property or block traffic on the state highway.

“As long as protesters stay off Navy property, they are within their Constitutional

rights to have their vigil,” said Mike Welding, public affairs officer for Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.

Island County Sheriff Mark Brown agreed.

Brown said the group has the right to gather at the site and protest what they want, as long as members don’t block traffic.

Monson said organizers didn’t want to call the event a protest in order to under-score the peaceful nature of the event.

“Our intention is to be very, very law abiding,” he said, adding that he wouldn’t be surprised if people on the pro-noise, pro-Growler side of the issue also show up.

“From their history, the

pro-OLF people are a little rash and unable to control themselves,” he said.

Monson said he expects people from around Puget Sound to attend the vigil.

“This is not a local issue, it’s not a case of NIMBY (not in my backyard), it’s a region-al issue,” he said.

COER highlighted the jet noise issue by filing a federal lawsuit against the Navy last June, demanding an Environmental Impact Statement process to evaluate the impact of the transition from Prowlers to the louder Growlers.

The lawsuit is on hold as the Navy performs the envi-ronmental study.


Coupeville School District officials didn’t get straight A’s on its most recent audit.

In a report released last Thursday, Washington State Auditors Office found that last school year, the district failed to get proper documen-tation for one employee, who works in the special educa-tion program.

The district receives a mix of state and federal funds for the program and, per federal regulations, the district must provide certification and document hours expended to that fund.

Denise Mehal, business manager for the district, said the certification consists of a form signed by the employee saying that he or she does, in fact, work in the specific

program. “Without proper time and

effort records, the district is unable to substantiate the accuracy of $24,624 of salary and benefits charged to its special education program in a manner required by the grantor,” the audit report states.

However, the auditor was able to substantiate the use of the funds through other means, including verbal con-firmation and references to the employee in meeting agendas and case load re-ports.

“As a result, we are not questioning costs,” the audit report states.

The auditor found no is-sue with the district’s process, but said that the error came from a staffing issue.

“The district has a pro-cess in place to obtain the

required time and effort documentation,” the audit report states. “However, staff turnover in key posi-tions during 2013 caused the District to deviate from its normal process, resulting in failure to collect the required documentation from the em-ployee.”

Mehal started in her posi-tion on July 1, 2013. Super-intendent Jim Shank started officially in June 2013.

The error occurred due to a communication issue between Mehal and another employee.

She said they talked about

the certification and just didn’t communicate properly who was taking care of it.

“It’s just one of those things that fell through the cracks,” she said. “Our pro-cedures are fine, we just need a more heightened aware-ness.”

An additional audit report was released Monday for the district.

The accountability report included review of payroll procedures, financial condi-tion and compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

That audit came back with no additional findings.

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Four wineries and a dis-tillery on Whidbey Island will open their tasting rooms to present the annual Savor Spring Wine & Food Tour May 10 and 11.

The tour includes not only tastes of wine and spirits — many of them new releases for spring — but each venue will also feature a food ven-dor with samples of locally made and grown foods, cre-ating a true taste of Whidbey Island. There will be signs to help drivers along the wine tour route.

The tickets for the tour

are $20 in advance, avail-able at the participating tasting rooms or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/565371, or $25 at the door.

The hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both May 10 and 11, although some winery tasting rooms are open later. For more information on the tour, visit the Whidbey Island Vintners Association website at www.whidbeyislandvintners.org, email [email protected] or call Taste for Wine tasting room at 360-321-0515.

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Congratulate arts festival on 50 years of community

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Coupe-ville Arts and Crafts Festival.

That’s 50 years of highlighting the arts, pumping money into the local economy and giving back to wor-thy causes in the community.

The Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival Associa-tion this week announced its 2014 scholarship winners. The three students were recognized during the festival association’s meeting Monday.

The board reviews applications submitted by Coupeville High School seniors and awards the schol-arships based on their community involvement and volunteerism, including work for the festival.

This year, the festival association awarded three $1,500 scholarships to Heni Barnes, Andrew Walker and Sydney Aparicio.

Over the past 50 years, the association has award-ed more than $750,000 in grants and scholarships to various projects and programs within the community. Among the association’s earliest purchases was the his-toric blockhouse near the museum.

The festival itself is produced entirely by volunteers who keep it running like a well-oiled machine.

Putting on the event takes months of preparation and planning, and the hard work pays off with one of the island’s most popular annual events.

In addition to drawing vendors, local residents and tourists, the festival is a venue for other nonprofit groups to raise funds.

For several years, the Boys and Girls Club has man-aged the parking lot, which serves as a fundraiser for the organization.

Coupeville School District History Day competitors pick up garbage during the event and, in return, the as-sociation funds that school program.

The Arts and Crafts Festival serves as a reminder of just how beautiful and dynamic Coupeville is, and how a community can come together to accomplish great things.

It takes a lot of work to organize such as a festi-val. Whether you support it with your patronage and spending or by volunteering to help, it is a reminder that great things can be accomplished when a commu-nity like Coupeville comes together.

As volunteers gear up for their 50th festival, which is Aug. 9-10 this year, we thank them for all their hard work and contributions.

Thanks for support of Day of PrayerEditor,

We want to thank all in the commu-nities of Langley, Coupeville and Oak Harbor who participated in the 63rd An-nual National Day of Prayer observanc-

es held on May 1. Our theme this year was “One Voice

United in Prayer,” and we truly felt blessed to be able to do this.

We want to thank Pastor Mark Han-son and the Concordia Lutheran Church for hosting the morning prayer time.

We are especially grateful for all the public officials, media representatives,

pastors, educators, military and business leaders who took time from their busy schedules to join with us in praying for our nation, communities and families.

For the great weather, we are grateful to our great and awesome God.

Jacque Hildreth

Island Co. NDP Committee

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Whidbey Island Worship GuideCoupeville UnitedMethodist Church

8:45 Contemporary Service

10:00 Sunday School11:00 Traditional Service

Child care available

Pastor Jin Ming Ma608 N. Main St. • 360-678-4256

Paci�c Rim InstituteSundays • 6:30pm

Oak Harbor Lutheran Church invites everyone to experience a casual evening of prayer, worship and

friendship in Coupeville.

Call 679-1561 for information.

Come join us for Lutheran Worship Services in Coupeville!

St. Mary’s Church

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON WHIDBEY ISLAND WELCOMES EVERYONE!

St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods

Sunday Eucharist8 & 10:30 am

Child care available at 10 amYouth programs at 10:30 am Sept - June

5217 S. Honeymoon Bay RdFreeland • 360-331-4887

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Julie Spangler, Director of Christian FormationNigel J. Taber-Hamilton, Rector

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Grace By The SeaAn Anglican Expression of Faith

The Rev. Paul OrrittSUNDAY SERVICE

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9:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL

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Barbara Lou Cook

Barbara “Barb” Cook passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Providence Hospital in Everett with fam-ily by her side.

She was born Barbara Lou Greene on July 20, 1942, in Banner Elk, N.C., to Jean Akemon Greene and Homer Greene.

When she was 12, Barb and her dad traveled by bus to San Jose, Calif., where they joined other family members in a memorable relocation.

She attended junior and senior high school there and eventually met and married the love of her life, a Navy man, Robert E. “Bob” Cook.

They were married in Cal-ifornia on May 10, 1958.

The U.S. Navy transferred the couple to duty stations in Florida, the Phillipines, China Lake and two tours to NAS Whidbey Island.

During this tour of duty stations, they welcomed three sons and one daughter.

In retirement, they came

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back to Whidbey Island, where Bob retired in 1966.

Barb was a devoted wife, and loving mother. She loved life and any activity that in-volved friends and family get-ting together.

Holding parties and pic-nics at her home for family and friends was always some-thing she looked forward to. More than anything, Barb enjoyed sharing her joy for life and her love of family and friends.

She was a life member of Beta Sigma Phi, an active member of Alpha Beta Mas-ter Chapter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; aunt Nancy Akeman; brothers Sam and Terry Greene; one son, Ken-neth Cook; and, of course, her never-to-be-forgotten Grannie Greene.

She is survived by her husband, Bob, at the fam-ily home; daughter Tammy Norton, Oak Harbor.; sons Tim Cook, Oak Harbor, and Jeffery Cook, Everett; and brothers Larry Greene, Sedro- Woolley, and Greg Weis, Reno, Nev.

Other survivors include grandchildren Jeremy, Ash-ley, Alex, Jordan and Jenny and six great-grandchildren.

Barb will be sorely missed and there will be those of us who will attempt to instill many of the positive charac-ter traits she possessed.

We love you Barb!A service will be held 2

p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Burley Funeral Chapel. A private graveside service will be held for family.

Robert B. Urich

Nov. 8, 1919 – March 20, 2014

Bob Urich, beloved hus-band, cherished father, faithful brother, precious grandfather, exemplary great- grandfather and loyal friend to all who crossed his thresh-old, passed on to our blessed Lord March 20, 2014. Bob was born in Centralia, Wash.

He married Donna Lor-raine Mills whom he’d met in high school, and served our country in the Army during World War II, stationed in England.

Upon his return, he and Donna raised two daughters in Seattle while Bob attended the University of Washington.

Bob’s business career al-lowed him to shine his bright, positive outlook, clever sense of humor, integrity and sharp sense of fairness to so many who had the good fortune to get to know him.

Bob was an accomplished artist, expressed through his masterful woodworking, car-pentry and his pen and pencil drawings.

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He loved poetry of all kinds, and his daughters cher-ish memories of many child-hood evenings spent by the � reside listening to his read-ings of favorites they can re-cite to this day.

He adored Donna and was so proud of her artistic en-deavors, thoroughly enjoyed her quick witted sense of hu-mor and shared zeal for trav-eling together.

Bob truly loved living in their round house with its 180-degree view of Puget Sound on Ledgewood Beach on Whidbey Island.

He made some of the most endearing friends of his life through neighbors and friends at the rirehouse, the church and local organiza-tions that ful� lled his need of being a part of a small com-munity that was big on friends and neighbors being helpful and caring of one another.

Bob, we’re all going to miss you, but remember you fondly.

A memorial celebrating his life will be held 2 p.m. Sat-urday, May 17 at the Whid-bey Evangelical Free Church in Greenbank.

Donations can be made to the Whidbey Evangelical Free Church or the Ledgewood Beach Owners Assocation in his memory.

Leone Mae ArgentJan. 29, 1913 - March 8, 2014

Leone Mae Argent, 101, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home, Saturday, March 8, 2014.

She was born to Dick and Clara (Libbey) Willard Jan. 29, 1913, at home on their ranch, in North Eastern Col-orado during a blizzard. She was the youngest of three chil-dren. Leone moved to Coupe-ville at age 5 and lived there for the rest of her life. She was married to Russ Argent in 1939, and they had three chil-dren. She loved the outdoors, gardening, her family, teach-ing, her students and travel. She was an avid reader and en-joyed watching all of the Mari-ners baseball games.

Leone is survived by her children, Joy Linde and Den-nis Argent, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russ, after 65 years of marriage, and by her son, Gene Argent.

She will be greatly missed by many friends and family.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Leone 1-4 p.m. June 22, 2014 at the Sierra Country Club in Coupeville, for family and friends.


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Whidbey Art Trail 2014 Art Show, 10 a.m., May 9-26, old Bayview School, Lang-ley. The Whidbey Art Trail, a

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Storytelling around the bonfire with anthropolo-gist and lecturer Lou LaBombard, 8 p.m. at Pa-cific Rim Institute. A kickoff to Penn Cove Water Festival.

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Coupeville Farmers Mar-ket, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 10, Alexander Street behind the library, Coupeville. Fresh pro-duce, Whidbey artists and crafters, food vendors. Mar-ket’s 36th consecutive year. 360-678-4288, or coupevil-lemarket.aol.com

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Mother’s Day concert, noon-4 p.m., May 11, Meerkerk Gardens, Green-bank. Come and hear Harper Tasche perform on his an-tique instruments playing folk music, specializing in the harp. This will be his 21st year performing at Meerkerk Gar-dens. Bring your blanket and lunch. $10. 360-678-1912 or www.meerkerkgardens.org

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“Farm Planning Work-shop for Livestock Own-ers, Part II,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., May 13, Coupeville Library. Learn how to manage mud, pastures, manure and more. Free. 360-678-4708, or [email protected] or www.whidbeycd.org

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Retired Public Employees monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m., May 14, Whidbey Gen-eral Hospital, meeting room

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May Madness.It doesn’t capture the na-

tion’s attention like March Madness, but it is tourna-ment time for the Coupeville High School athletic teams.

The Coupeville baseball team (10-9) got things rolling in the eight-team, double-elimination 1A district tour-nament Tuesday at Meridian (4-8, 4-11). Results were not available at press time.

The second round is to-day (Thursday) at 4 p.m. at Blaine’s Pipeline Field; the tournament concludes Satur-day at Blaine.

Teams will need to win two games to � nish among the top four and advance to the tri-district tournament.

The Coupeville soccer team (4-8-1, 5-8-1) went to Mount Baker (4-7-1, 5-10-1) yesterday. Losers in the � rst round of the eight-team tournament were eliminat-ed. Winners qualify for the tri-district tournament and continue in the district tour-nament to determine seeding. The second match is 4 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the home of the higher seed.

The Coupeville track team goes to King’s in Shore-line at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 8, for the Cascade Confer-ence championships.

The sub-district meet is 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, and 5 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Lynden Christian.

Coupeville’s lone golfer, Christine Fields, plays in the Cascade Conference cham-pionships at 12:30 p.m. Mon-

day, May 12, at the Snohom-ish Golf Course.

The district tournament is 3 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the North Bellingham Golf Course.

The Coupeville tennis team joins Blaine, Friday Harbor, host South Whidbey and several individuals from schools without full teams in the 1A district tournament at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13.

The Coupeville softball team (4-11), like the baseball team, plays in an eight-team, double-elimination district tournament. Two wins will earn a tri-district berth.

The softball tournament is 4 p.m. Friday, May 16, and noon Saturday, May 17, at Sedro-Woolley’s Janiki Fields.

Soccer team losses 2, ties Friday Harbor

The Wolves gave second-place King’s a � ght before falling 2-1 Monday, May 5.

The Wolves also lost at home to league leaders Arch-bishop Murphy 7-0 Tuesday, April 29, and tied host Gran-ite Falls 2-2 Friday, May 2.

Abraham Leyva Elenes and Sean Donley scored against Granite Falls, and Zane Bundy collected an as-sist.

Leyva Elenes also scored in the King’s match.

Softball team gives top clubs a � ght

Coupeville played well against two of the league’s best teams but lost at home to Archbishop Murphy 5-3 Tuesday, April 29, and 3-2 to Sultan Monday, May 5.

Coupeville pounded out 11 hits against Murphy, get-ting two each from Madi Roberts, Bree Messner and Emily Coulter. Maddi Strasburg ripped a triple; and McKayla Bailey, Hailey Hammer, Tiffany Briscoe and Emily Licence added singles.

Archbishop Murphy won with two runs in the seventh on a single, double and safety squeeze.

A three-run home run by Sultan’s Rachel Kirkpatrick trumped Strasburg’s solo shot in the loss to the Turks

Coaches David and Amy King were pleased with the effort, particularly on de-

fense.Sultan, the second-place

team in the Cascade Confer-ence, put base runners on in every inning and left eight stranded, thanks to clutch defensive plays and pitcher Bailey.

Strasburg added a single to her home run; and Ham-mer, Roberts, Haley Sherman and Coulter added singles.

Baseball squad wins 3 games in 4 days

The weary Wolves played � ve games in six days, includ-ing � nishing the regular sea-son with four straight.

Coupeville defeated visit-ing Sultan 10-3 Wednesday, April 30, followed that with a thrilling 5-4 walk-off win over visiting Granite Falls

Thursday.Friday, the Wolves

thumped Sultan again, 9-4, and Saturday fell at Lake-wood 12-4 in the last regular season game.

In Wednesday’s win over Sultan, C.J. Smith threw a complete game � ve-hitter, struck out 10 and gave up only one earned run.

Jake Tumblin went 3-for-3 with a double, two stolen bases, three runs and an RBI. Ben Etzell was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI, Bayne slugged a double, and Smith added an RBI single.

Tumblin homered in the seventh to tie the Gran-ite Falls game, then Etzell singled and eventually scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch.

Aaron Curtin rapped a

double, and Trumbull and Bayne singled.

In the Friday Sultan game, Tumblin was 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI; Trumbull � nished 2-for-3 with a double, triple and two RBI; Etzell was 2-for-3 with a double; Kurtis Smith was 2-for-5 with two RBI; and Bayne was 2-for-4.

At Lakewood, Etzell went 3-for-4 and Bayne 2-for-3.

Tennis team � nishes with 3 straight wins

Coupeville � nished the regular season with three wins in three days: 4-1 over visiting Granite Falls Tues-day, April 29; 3-2 over visiting Lakewood Wednesday, April 30; and 4-3 at Archbishop Murphy Thursday, May 1.

Granite Falls and Murphy defeated the Wolves earlier in the season.

Winners versus Granite Falls: Allie Hanigan, 6-2, 6-2; Jacki Ginnings, 6-2, 6-1; Syd-ney Aparicio/Wynter Thorne, 6-3, 6-2; Valen Trujillo/Syd-ney Autio, 6-0,6-4.

Winners versus Lake-wood: Ginnings, 4-6, 7-5, 10-7; Samantha Martin/McKenzie Bailey, 6-1, 6-0; Bree Daigneault/Autio, 4-6, 6-3, 10-5.

Winners versus Murphy: Hanigan, 6-0, 6-4; Ginnings, 6-1, 7-5; Thorne/Ivy Luvera, 6-1, 6-2; Micky LeVine/Tru-jillo, 6-3, 6-3.

CHS track team led by Stone’s record

The Coupeville girls tied for second and the boys � n-ished third in a three-team meet at Granite Falls Thurs-day, may 1.

At the 19-team Bellevue Christian School Invitational Saturday, May 3, the girls placed 11th and the boys 12th.

The highlight of the week was Makana Stone’s record performance at the BCS In-vitational. The sophomore, after missing time with an in-jury, won the 400 meters and broke her own school record with a 59.75.

She also � nished second in the 200 (27.58).

Her time in the 400 is the second fastest among 1A Washington girls this spring.

Coupeville picked up fourths from Jared Helm-stadter (400, 56.38, Brandon Kelley (300 hurdles, 47.04) and Skyler Lawrence (shot, 29-11).

Winners at Granite Falls were Marisa Etzell (400, 1:07.3), Lauren Grove (triple jump, 27-05.5) and the girls 4x200 relay team (Stone, Syl-via Hurlburt, Grove, Etzell, 1:52.53).

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General Financial

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Announcements

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Found

I f you are missing or have found a stray cat or dog on Whidbey Island p lease contact WAIF Animal Shelter to file a los t o r found repor t . WAIF can be reached at either (360) 678-8900 ext. 1100 or (360) 321- WAIF (9243) ext. 1100.

EmploymentAutomotive

LUBE TECHSFull and Part time positions, Apply in person at:

826 SE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor

EmploymentGeneral

CFM is looking for a part-time

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EmploymentGeneral

Chairside Assistant/Sterilization

Exp. p re fe r, seek ing friendly positive individual to assist in the care for our extraordinary pa- t ients. This individual must be a detail oriented mul t i tasker wi th the ability to meet the de- mands of a fast paced environment while main- taining a calm demean- or. Hours vary to start, Mon. - Thurs, sa lar y DOE.

Please submit resume to

Valarie Cicirch, DDS [email protected]

CITY OF OAK HARBORASSOCIATE PLANNER

$4538-$5581/mo+benefits. Current/long-range planning. Conduct studies relat ing to Comp Plan. Provide info & in- terpretation of city land u s e & d eve l o p m e n t codes to the public & development community. Pass background & drivers record checks. See job desc, reqs & quals online at

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EmploymentGeneral

CNA’sPart & Full Time

Please apply in person:

Careage of Whidbey311 NE 3rd StreetCoupeville, WA.360-678-2273

Local Title Company is seeking a F/T

Entry Level PositionMust have great computer sk i l ls, energet ic & r e a d y t o b e a t e a m player. Tit le & Escrow knowledge is a plus. Po- sition is open immediately. Salary DOE, EOE. Must have valid drivers l icense, proof of insurance & will be subject to b a c k g r o u n d c h e c k . Benefit package is included.

Submit resume to:

[email protected] will contact you for an in person interview

NEED EXTRA MONEY?

CARRIER NEEDEDFor the South Whidbey Reco rd . Free land t o Greenbank. Downtown Deliver ing Wednesday and Saturday mornings. No col lect ing. Great second job!

Call Circulation, 360-675-6611

Part-Time Funeral Assistant

Burley Funeral Chapel is seeking a part-time Fu- neral Assistant. This is a pos i t ion wi th f lex ible hours which may include weekends and evenings. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license are re- qu i red as wel l as an ability to drive frequently.

Please call us at 360-675-3192

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Clinician II (41601)40 hours/week,Mount Vernon.

Clinician II (93000)40 hours/week,

Coupeville.

Clinician III (93000)40 hours/week,

Coupeville.

Mental Health Technician III (95002)

40 hours/week,Coupeville.

Qualification: BA or MA degree in Behaviora l Science, Human Servic- es, Counseling or related f ield with previous mental health exper i- ence. Registered in WA State.

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MarinePower

2 4 ’ C I E R A B ay l i n e r (2452), 1997. $15,000. 250 hp Merc engine. Mi- crowave, 2 burner alco- hol/ electric range, refrig- erator. Sleeps 4. Garmin GPS with local chips. F i sh f i nde r. E l ec t r i c downrigger. Mercury 9.9 4 stroke outboard. In- flatable dingy with Nis- san outboard . Year ly bottom paint, zincs and eng ine tune up. L i fe jackets, fenders, 2 an- chors. Stern line roller. Orcas Island. 360-376- 5818

EmploymentGeneral

Part-TimeOffice Position

Primary responsibilities include processing work, notifying customers of s c h e d u l e d s e r v i c e s , m a n a g i n g i n c o m i n g documents, and miscellaneous of f ice tasks. This is a temporary posi- t i o n a v a i l a b l e n o w through September. 5 days a week. 4 hours a day, times negotiable.I f i n te res ted , p lease email your cover letter and resume to [email protected],

or mail to Surety Pest Control, PO Box 159, Oak Harbor, 98277.

Whidbey Animals’ Improvement

Foundation (WAIF) seeks a part time

AnimalCare Technician

To he lp ope ra te t he WAIF Animal Shelters. No phone calls please. For details and to apply, please visit:

www.waifanimals.org/jobs/

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EmploymentRestaurant

PRIMA BISTROis looking for anEXPERIENCED

LINE COOK check us out at

www.primabistro.comPlease apply anytime

after 11:30 AM in person at 201 1/2

First St. Langley, WA.

EmploymentTransportation/Drivers

Inside Saleswanted for immediate opening. Experience in building materials helpful but wil l train the r ight person. Full Time. Pay DOE.

Bring resume to:Frontier

Building Supply1800 Main St., Freeland

Health Care EmploymentGeneral

CNA’sPart & Full Time

Please apply in person:

Careage of Whidbey311 NE 3rd StreetCoupeville, WA.360-678-2273

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Licensed RN or LPN

Long Term Careexperience preferred

APPLY IN PERSON: Careage of Whidbey

311 NE 3rd StreetCoupeville, WA

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MA/LPN WANTEDfor fast paced medical clinic in Oak Harbor. Full-time position with s o m e S a t u r d a y s . Benefits included.

Fax resume to(360)-675-3091. Email resume to

[email protected]

Maple Ridge Currently Hiring

F/T P/T HCA/CNA/Med Tech

Positions.Seeking motivated,

caring, and responsible applicants.

Apply in person at:1767 Alliance Ave.

Freeland, WA. 98249

Health Care EmploymentGeneral

NOC nurse neededLong Term Care

experience preferred

APPLY IN PERSON: Careage of Whidbey

311 NE 3rd StreetCoupeville, WA

98239or email

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Business Opportunities

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Schools & Training

AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Tra in for hands on Av iat ion Career. FAA approved program. Fi- nancial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation In- stitute of Maintenance 877-818-0783

Antiques &Collectibles

4PC STERLING SILVER DINING SET for serving 8 people Beautiful “Last- ing Spr ing” design by Hei r loom Onieda. In- cludes 5 extra serving pieces included. $1,000. Call Shirley at 360-679- 3212.

Cemetery Plots

OAK HARBOR(2) SIDE BY side cemetery plots in the beautiful Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor. Located along the road, a short distance South of the cannons. Grave plots #10 and #11 . N ice ly maintained grounds and f r iendly, helpful staf f. $900 each. Cal l 425- 745-2419.

Electronics

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Electronics

Get a complete Satellite System installed at NO COST! FREE HD/DVR U p gra d e . A s l ow a s $19.99/mo. Call for details 877-388-8575

My Computer Works. Computer problems? Vi- ruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections - FIX IT N OW ! P r o fe s s i o n a l , U.S.-based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 1-800- 681-3250

Firewood, Fuel& Stoves

NOTICEWashington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (re- ceipt) that shows the s e l l e r ’s a n d bu ye r ’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood.When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the de- livery vehicle.The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a cord by v isual iz ing a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet . Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension.To make a f i r ewood complaint, call 360-902- 1857.

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Flea Market

19’ COLOR TV, Emmer- son, with video cassette recorder and TV stand. Almost never used. $50. Call 360-331-1366.

70 TILES IN VERY good cond. Reddish brown color. $150 all. Call for details 360-929-8143.

FREEZER, UPRIGHT, full size, good condition. $50. Oak Harbor Call Randall 360-675-4838.

Free ItemsRecycler

Nordic Track Classic Pro exercise machine. Like new. FREE. A t Bush Point, Freeland 206-799- 2312

Home Furnishings

2 COMFY RECLINERS G e n u i n e S t r e s s l e s s Leather recliners in very good condition! Clean, I vor y co lo r w i th foo t stools. Bought new for $2000, in Anacortes, at Tracy ’s. Ask ing $750 each or best offer 360- 675-6214.

PREMIUM LA-Z-BOY is a custom upholstered re- cliner. Large size. Very comfortable. Used only two months. Must see to appreciate. Paid $800. Asking $400 negotiable. Oak Harbor. 1-719-338- 0242

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Mail Order

Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90% on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-418-8975, for $10.00 off your first prescr ipt ion and f ree shipping.Medical Guardian - Top- rated medical alarm and 24/7 medical alert moni- toring. For a limited time, get free equipment, no activation fees, no com- mitment, a 2nd water- proof alert button for free and more - only $29.95 per month . 800-617- 2809VIAGRA and C IAL IS USERS! 50 Pills SPE- CIAL - $99.00. FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW! 855- 409-4132

Miscellaneous

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Musical Instruments

HORUGEL BABY Grand Piano / bench. Musician owner. Beautiful finish! Great tone / action. Well cared for! $2,890 OBO. 604-924-9006. 360-679- 3605.

Tools

Mik i ta 10” chop saw $40. McColloch Weed Whacker, like new $85. R idg id 6 horsepower shop vac $50. Dewalt .5 HP router $50. Dewalt 3/8” drill motor $20. Dirt Devil hand vac $20. 6” & 8” chimney brush set $25. Post hole digger, like new $20. Lexmark 6700 Fax/Copy printer $50. Lots of other tools! (360)320-0357

Wanted/Trade

CASH fo r unexp i red DIABETIC Test Str ips and STOP SMOKING ITEMS! Free Shipping, Friendly Service, BEST pr ices and 24hr payment! Call today 877- 588 8500 or visitwww.TestStripSearch.com Espanol 888-440-4001CASH PA ID - UP TO $ 2 5 / B OX f o r u n e x - pired,sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. BEST PRIC- ES! Call 1-888-389-0695

Wanted/Trade

TOP CA$H PAID FOR OLD ROLEX, PATEK PHILIPPE & CARTIER WATCHES! DAYTONA, SUBMARINER, GMT- MASTER, EXPLORER, MILGAUSS, DAY DATE, etc. 1-800-401-0440

TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920’s th ru 1980 ’s . G ibson , Martin, Fender, Gretsch,Epiphone, Guild, Mos- rite, Rickenbacker, Prai- r ie State, D’Angel ico, Stromberg, and Gibson Mandolins/Banjos.1-800-401-0440

Dogs

6 YR OLD M COCKER Spaniel free to loving home. Good with children & most other dogs. Great watch dog. Multi colored curly coat. My health forces me to find him a new home. 360- 279-8621.

AKC Beauti ful Westie puppies. Ready to meet their new families, accepting $300 deposits now. Mom/Dad on site and up to date on shots. Very loving, loyal breed. Great family pet. Pups come with 1st shots, de- wormed & AKC papers. Pups ready May 21st. $1,100. Details call Tami 360-880-3345 Onalaska.

AKC Golden Retr iever puppies. Excellent bloodlines. Blondes to Reds. American, English and in between. Wonderful with ch i l d ren . $800 . A l so available, Golden Doodle puppies. Non shedding. Highly intelligent. $1000. Parents & grand parents on site. Wormed & shots. Not just a pet, but one of the family. Chr is 360- 652-7148.

AKC Poodle Puppies Pr ice Reduct ion 2 Tiny Teacup Apricot F e m a l e s ; 3 Te a - cup /T iny Toy Red Males; 1 Adult Toy Cream Female 2 1/2 Years. Reserve your puf f o f Love. 360- 249-3612

MALTICHON PUPPIES. Mom AKC Bichon Frise. Dad AKC Maltese. Vet checked, 1st shots & de- wormed $550 - $650. Available May 1st. Visit our website: www.reddoorkennel.com360-978-4028

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Dogs

Newfoundland’s Purebred with

champion bloodlines. Very Healthy & quick learners. Beautiful! These are a large breed. Starting at

$1,250 and up.Both Parents on

premises (425)327-2236

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Garage/Moving SalesIsland County

COUPEVILLE

5/9-5/10, 20th ANNUAL INDOOR SALE by The Women of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church! Held from 9a-4p, 207 North Main.

OAK HARBOR MULTI FAMILY Garage Sale on Friday, 10 am to 3 pm and on Saturday, 8 am to 3 pm. Items incl furniture, yard equip., 55 Gal lon f ish tank wi th stand, books, toys, cloth- ing, kitchenware & lots more. May 9th & 10th located at 966 Lyle Ridge C i rc le, o f f o f Scen ic Heights Road.

Estate Sales

LANGLEYHUGE ESTATE SALE, Don’t miss this one! Fri- day & Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm. Over 5,000 square feet filled with quality antiques and nostalgic 50’s t h r o u g h 7 0 ’s . M a n y things priced under a $1. Furniture, King bedroom set, tables and chairs, recliners, Singer tredle sewing machine, Victrola record player, records, read organ, fishing gear, ga rden too ls , po t ted plants, large collection of vintage camera & fi lm equipment. Too much to list. Watch for signs. 126 Sunrise Lane, downtown Langley at the Marina.

MarineMiscellaneous

17’ CANOE: Aluminum Gamefisher. Excel cond! Very stable. 2 paddles included. $250. Clinton. Call Bob 206-730-6376. YAMAHA 4 Stroke Out- board. 9.9HP, Electr ic star t , very low hours. Model F9.9MSHA. Just had serviced by dealer. Excellent shape. $2569 or best offer. Call Ed, 253-279-4251 (cell)

MarineSail

‘ 6 4 O W E N S W O O D Boa t Ask ing $1 ,000 . Needs some TLC. Lo- cated at Marine Servic- es, Cornet Bay near De- ception. Owner 360-675- 8671.

Motorcycles

BEAUTIFUL 2000 BMW 1150GS mo to rcyc le ! Sleek silver with original BMW hard bags. Less than 22,000 miles. Orig- nal owner. Well main- ta ined. $6 ,995. John 206-842-4797 , leave message.

Vehicles Wanted

CARS/TRUCKS WANT- ED! Top $$$$$ PAID! R u n n i n g o r N o t , A l l Makes! . Free Towing! W e ’ r e L o c a l ! 7 Days/Week. Call 1-800- 959-8518CASH FOR CARS! Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Tr u c k TO DAY. F r e e Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICEISLAND TRANSIT BOARD MEETING

The next scheduled m o n t h l y b u s i n e s s meeting of the Island Transit Board of Direc- tors is on Friday, May 16, 2014, at 9:30 AM, at Island Transit’s Op- e r a t i o n s & A d m i n Building, 19758 SR20, Coupev i l le WA. Ac- commodations made ava i l ab l e upon t en days advance request for communications assistance. The meeting room is accessible and open to the public. For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , please call (360) 678- 7771.Legal No. 559479Published: The Whid- bey ExaminerMay 8, 15, 2014.

LEGAL NOTICENotice of meeting of Is- land County Conserva- tion Futures Citizens’ Advisory Board. Notice is hereby given that the Island County Conser- v a t i o n F u t u r e s C i t i z e n s ’ A d v i s o r y Board will hold a public meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, May 12 th , 2014, at the County

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Professional ServicesAttorney, Legal Services

Notice to ContractorsWashington State Law

(RCW 18.27.100)requires that all advertisements for construction related services include the contractor’s current depar tment of Labor and Indust r ies registration number in the advertisement.Failure to obtain a certifi- cate of registration from L&I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor.For more information, call Labor and Industries Special ty Compliance Services Division at

1-800-647-0982or check L&Is internet site at www.lni.wa.gov

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LEGAL NOTICES

Commissioner’s Hear- ing Room, located at 1 NE 6th St, Coupeville, Washington. The purpose of this meeting is to gain public input and comments concerning the applications submitted for the purpose of obtaining Conserva- tion Futures Funds. An application proposes to purchase conservation easements on farm- land located on Mon- roe Landing Road near Oak Harbor, Washing- ton. Additional applications propose Mainte- nance and Operation fund ing fo r Tr i l l i um C o m m u n i t y Fo r e s t n e a r G r e e n b a n k Washington and Iver- son Preserve on Ca- mano Island Washing- ton. Persons requiring auxiliary aids/service s h o u l d c a l l I s l a n d County Human Re- sources, North Whid- bey 360 -679 -7372 , S o u t h W h i d b e y 360-321-5111 X7372, Camano 360-387-3443 X7372, twenty-four h o u r s p r i o r t o t h e scheduled event.LEGAL NO. 558549Published: The Whid- bey ExaminerMay 1, 8, 2014.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Conditional Use Permit Notice is hereby given t h a t t h e To w n o f Coupev i l l e has r e - ceived an application for a conditional use permit to authorize the use of an existing living space over a garage as a B and B Inn. The space has no kitchen. The applicant plans to have no more than 2-3 a d u l t s a n d w i l l b e present when rented. Parking will be on site. N o c h a n g e s a r e planned to the structure.Permit No.: CUP-024-14Proponent: Sy lv ia So- telo Application Date: 4/17/2014Location: 4 0 1 Fr o n t Street, Coupeville WADescription: Operate a Band B Inn over a garage in an existing living spacePermits: Conditional Use PermitThe project is exempt from the State Environ- mental Policy Act (SE- PA) Town o f Coupev i l l e Occupancy PermitList of Studies: NoneIn accordance w i th Section 16.06.030(F) of the Coupeville De- ve l opmen t Regu la - tions, this notice of application is provided to inform agencies and nearby property owners of an impending land use action. This project is subject to the review of the Planning Commission and ap- p rova l o f t he Town Council.

LEGAL NOTICES

This type of permit al- lows public comment. All information related to this application is on file at Town Hall. You have 14 days to provide initial comments to staff, after which the Town will proceed with local ordinance review. Please have written or phone comments in by 2:00pm May 22, 2013. Written comments on the proposal must be a d d r e s s e d t o t h e Coupevi l le Planning Department, 4 NE Sev- enth St reet /PO Box 725, Coupeville, WA, 98239. I f you have phone comments or questions on the proposal, please contact Br idget Smith, Town P l a n n e r a t 360-678-4461 ex#3. There will also be an oppor tuni ty to comment at a public hear- ing with the Planning C o m m i s s i o n . T h e Planning Commission Meeting will be held on Monday, June 3, 2014, at 6:30 pm. The location is TBD.Legal No. 560757Published: The Whid- bey ExaminerMay 8, 2014.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Conditional Use Permit Notice is hereby given t h a t t h e To w n o f Coupev i l l e has r e - ceived an application for a conditional use permit to authorize the use of an existing single family dwelling as a G u e s t H o u s e . N o changes are planned to the structure.Permit No.: CUP-023-14Proponent: Paul Ware Application Date: 4/16/2014Location: 9 1 4 C o l - burn, Coupeville WADescription: Operate a Guest House in a single family dwellingPermits: Conditional Use PermitThe project is exempt from the State Environ- mental Policy Act (SE- PA) Town o f Coupev i l l e Occupancy PermitList of Studies: NoneIn accordance w i th Section 16.06.030(F) of the Coupeville De- ve l opmen t Regu la - tions, this notice of application is provided to inform agencies and nearby property owners of an impending land use action. This project is subject to the review of the Planning Commission and ap- p rova l o f t he Town Council. This type of permit al- lows public comment. All information related to this application is on file at Town Hall. You have 14 days to provide initial comments to staff, after which the Town will proceed with local ordinance review. Please have written or phone comments in by 2:00pm May 22, 2013. Written comments on

LEGAL NOTICES

the proposal must be a d d r e s s e d t o t h e Coupevi l le Planning Department, 4 NE Sev- enth St reet /PO Box 725, Coupeville, WA, 98239. I f you have phone comments or questions on the proposal, please contact Br idget Smith, Town P l a n n e r a t 360-678-4461 ex#3. There will also be an oppor tuni ty to comment at a public hear- ing with the Planning C o m m i s s i o n . T h e Planning Commission Meeting will be held on Monday, June 3, 2014, at 6:30 pm. The location is TBD.Legal No. 560751Published: The Whid- bey ExaminerMay 8, 2014.

Superior Court of Washington

County of ISLANDIn Re the Matter of the Estate of:Fred S. Deliso, Deceased.PROBATE NO. 14 4 00050 4P RO B AT E N OT I C E TO CREDITORSRCW 11.40.030The 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 c la im would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in rthe man- ne r as p rov ided i n RCW 11 .40 .070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney a t the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the or iginal of the claim with the court in which the probate proceed- ings were commenced. The claim must be pre- sented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the credi- tor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not pre- sented within this time frame, the claim is for- ever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the dece- den t ’s p roba te and non-probate assets.DATE OF FIRST PUB- LICATION: Apr i l 24, 2014.PERSONAL REPRE- SENTATIVE: Jef f rey Obert/s/Terry L. SmithTerry L. Smith, WSBA #27014Terry L. Smith, PLLC Attorney for the Per- sonal Representative of The Estate of Fred S. DelisoMailing Address: P. O. Box 86Street Address: 1665 E. Main StreetFreeland, Washington 98249 -0086LEGAL NO. 557048Published: The Whid- bey Examiner

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Superior Court of Washington

County of ISLANDIn Re the Marriage of: JA M E S W I L L I A M S, JR.,Petitioner,andS U S A N J. VA N D E - RHOOFVEN,Respondent.NO. 02-3-00298-4SUMMONS BY PUBLI- CATIONT H E S T A T E O F WA S H I N G TO N TO THE SAID RESPON- D E N T : S U S A N J . VA N D E R H O O F V E N You are hereby sum- moned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publi- ca t ion o f th is summons, to wi t , wi th in s ix ty days af ter the 24th day of April, 2014, and respond to the above entitled action in t h e a b ove e n t i t l e d court, and respond to the petitioner, James Williams, Jr. and serve a copy o f you r re - sponse upon the undersigned attorney for petitioner at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, the petition for modi f icat ion wi l l be granted according to the petition, which has been f i l ed w i th the clerk of said court. DATED this 10 day of April, 2014./s/Terry L. SmithTerry L. Smith, WSBA #27014Attorney for Petitioner LEGAL NO. 557030Published: The Whid- bey ExaminerApril 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014.

TOWN OF COUPEVILLENOTICE OF

APPLICATIONPublic Notice - WAC

173-27-110Development Application (with SEPA)

Name o f App l ican t : Port Gardner Process- ing, LLC Name of Representa- t ive: Larry Kwarsick, Sound PlanningDate of Appl icat ion: 2/11/2014Determination of Com- p l e t e A p p l i c a t i o n : 4/17/2014Date of Notice of Appli- cation: May 7, 2014Project Location: 10 NW Front Street, Par- c e l # R13233-409-3800 and R13233-408-3830Applications/Reviews Required: Shoreline Substantial Develop- ment, SEPA, Crit ical Areas, F lood Pla in , Ebey’s National Histor- ical Preserve Design Guide l ines, Zoning, Building, Fire, Project Descr ipt ion: The project includes the restoration, renova- t i o n , a n d a d a p t i ve reuse of the existing historic building for a mixed use occupancy

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building to include one res ident ia l and one t ransient resident ia l commercial unit (over- water), one new resi- dential unit (upland), and commercial retail or office spaces. Exte- rior improvements include the addition of a dormer to the upland new second story resi- dential unit. For historic compatibility purposes, the project includes a new gabled roof, which replaces the existing flat roof. The project also includes signifi- can t s t r uc tu ra l im - provements and en- hancement to the existing deck adjacent to the historic building. A n ew b e a c h a c c e s s stairway will be con- structed in association with the deck recon- struction. The entire property is designated a historic site by the Secretary of Inter ior S tandards and l i es within the Ebey’s Land- ing National Historical Reserve. There is no increase of the over- water footprint of the existing historic building.Environmental Docu- ments: Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Ap- plication, Environmen- tal Checklist.Optional DNS Process: The town is uti l izing the optional DNS process for SEPA review. The town expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance following the 14-day comment period. Once the DNS is issued there will not be an additional comment period.Staff Contact: Bridget Smith, Town PlannerP h o n e N u m b e r : (360)678-4461Email Address: plan- n e r @ t o w n o f c o u p e - ville.orgA 14-day public comment period has been established for this application in accordance w i t h S e c t i o n 16.06.030(F) of the Coupeville Town Code. This comment period concludes on May 22, 2014. A complete copy of the application is available for review at the Coupevi l le Town Hal l , 4 NE Seventh Street, during regular business hours. Com- ments need to be in writing and addressed t o : B r i d g e t S m i t h , Town Planner at P.O. Box 725, Coupeville, WA 98239 or via email at townplanner@tow- nofcoupeville.org. A decision on the application will be made within 120 days of the date of completeness of the application. Legal No. 560761Published: The Whid- bey ExaminerMay 8, 2014.

Trustee’s Sale No: 01- RNM-129108 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trus- t e e , R E G I O N A L TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, wil l on May 16, 2014, at

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the hour of 10:00 AM, a t AT T H E F RO N T ENTRANCE OF OAK HARBOR CITY HALL, 865 SE BARRINGTON DR I VE , OAK HAR- BOR, WA, sell at public auction to the high- est and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (here- after referred to collec- tively as the “Proper- ty”) , s i tuated in the Coun ty o f ISLAND, State of Washington: U N I T G - 1 , T H E COURTYARD CON- DO, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EX- HIBIT “A” ATTACHED H E R E TO E X H I B I T F O R L E G A L D E - SCRIPTION Trustee’s Sale 01-RNM-129108 E X H I B I T “ A ” U N I T G - 1 , T H E C O U RT- YARD, A CONDOMIN- IUM, ACCORDING TO D E C L A R A T I O N THEREOF RECORD- ED APRIL 10, 1991, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 91004968, R E C O R D S O F I S - L A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON, BE- ING ALL OF LOT B OF CITY OF OAK HAR- BOR SHORT PLAT N O 8 - 9 0 , A S A P - PROVED AUGUST 8, 1990, AND RECORD- ED AUGUST 10, 1990, I N VO L U M E 2 O F SHORT PLATS, PAGE 250, UNDER AUDI- T O R ’ S F I L E N O . 90015308, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITU- AT E D I N I S L A N D COUNTY, WASHING- TON. Tax Parcel No: S6423-00-000G-1/720 358, commonly known as 730 SOUTHEAST 8TH AVENUE #H102 , OAK HARBOR, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of T r u s t d a t e d 10/26/2007, recorded 11/1/2007 , under Au- ditor’s/Recorder’s No. 4215372, records of I S L A N D C o u n t y , Washington, from KI- RILL HALE, AND MI- N O R I H A L E , H U S - BAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, to LS TITLE OF WASHINGTON, as Trustee, in favor o f MORTGAGE ELEC- TRONIC REGISTRA- TION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR C O U N T R Y W I D E BANK, FSB., ITS SUC- CESSORS AND AS- SIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC. I I 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 Borrow- er’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. Ill The default(s) for which this foreclo- sure is/are made are as fol lows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTH- LY PAYMENT WHICH B E C A M E D U E O N 4 /1 /2011, AND ALL S U B S E Q U E N T M O N T H L Y P A Y - MENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTH- E R C O S T S A N D

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F E E S A S S E T FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts wh ich a re now in arrears: Amount due as of February 14, 2014 Delinquent Pay- ments from April 01, 2011 16 payments at $ 1 , 0 5 0 . 2 3 e a c h $ 1 6 , 8 0 3 . 6 8 1 9 p ay - ments at $ 1,033.64 e a c h $ 1 9 , 6 3 9 . 1 6 ( 0 4 - 0 1 - 1 1 t h r o u g h 02-14-14) Late Charg- es: $ 122.09 BENEFI- C I A RY A DVA N C E S C O R P O R AT E A D - VANCES $ 2,451.47 TOTAL: $ 39,016.40 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $144,773.94, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without war- ranty, express or im- pl ied regarding t i t le, possession, or encum- brances on May 16, 2014. The default(s) re ferred to in paragraph Ill must be cured by May 5, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a dis- con t i nuance o f t he sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before May 5, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph I l l i s /are cured and the Trus- tee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after May 5, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Bor- rower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the hold- er of any recorded jun- i o r l i e n o r e n c u m - brance paying the entire principal and inter- es t secured by the Deed of Trust , p lus costs, fees, and ad- vances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and cur- ing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmit- ted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Bor- rower and Grantor at the following address- es: KIRILL HALE, 730 SOUTHEAST 8TH AV- E N U E H 1 0 2 , O A K HARBOR, WA, 98277 K I R I L L H A L E , 5 2 0 E A S T M U R R A Y STREET, RAWLINS, W Y, 8 2 3 0 1 K I R I L L HALE, 3406 COWLEY WAY APT 4, SAN DIE- GO, CA, 92117-5806 MINORI HALE, 3406 COWLEY WAY APT 4, S A N D I E G O , C A , 92117-5806 MINORI H A L E , 5 2 0 E A S T M U R R AY S T R E E T, RAWLINS, WY, 82301 MINORI HALE, 730 SOUTHEAST 8TH AV- E N U E H 1 0 2 , O A K HARBOR, WA, 98277 by both first class and

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sion of the Trustee; and on 12/17/2013, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicu- ous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has pos- sess ion o f p roof o f such service or posting. VII The Trustee’s Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61 .24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the t ime the bidding commences, cash, cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Benefi- ciary’s opening bid. In addition, the success- ful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid i n c a s h , c a s h i e r ’s c h e ck , o r c e r t i f i e d check within one hour of the making of the b i d . T h e Tr u s t e e whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone request- ing 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 de- prive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any ob- jection to the sale on any grounds whatsoev- er will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same p u r s u a n t t o R C W 61.24.130. Failure to br ing such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i nva l ida t ing the Trustee’s Sale. X NO- T I C E T O O C C U - PANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the G r a n t o r u n d e r t h e Deed o f Tr us t ( t he owner ) and anyone having an interest jun- i o r t o t he Deed o f Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who a re no t t enan ts by summary proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occu- pied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act. DAT E D : 2 / 1 2 / 2 0 1 4 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPO- RATION Trustee By MELANIE BEAMAN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Address: 616 1st Ave- nue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 9 8 1 0 4 P h o n e : (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: www.rtrus- t e e . c o m P 1 0 8 2 8 9 4 4/17, 05/08/2014

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ty to buy a Shire import-ed from England that was stranded in New York af-ter a buyer backed out.

A month later, it ar-rived in Coupeville.

“Here was this poor little old filly stumbling off a truck that had been in transit a month,” Louise Reuble said. “She looked terrible. She hadn’t been eat-ing. Lawrence looked at me. I looked at him. We thought, ‘What did we do?’”

That filly came from a stock of Shire that was taller than those bred in the United States. Her appetite for hay was tre-mendous.

“She kept growing and growing and growing,” Reuble said of the horse they named Annie. “They grow until they’re 7.

“When she finished she was 17.2 hands (or nearly 6 feet tall).”

The Reubles started raising children, too — first, Lawrence who went

by the nickname “Pard,” and Leandra. The Reubles began showing the horses at various fairs, parades and shows, including the rare competition in California.

They were sponsored by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company and participat-ed in Seattle’s Torchlight Parade, Daffodil Festival parade in Pierce County and Marysville Strawberry Festival parade.

After Lawrence Reuble died of cancer in 1989, the showings decreased and fi-nally stopped in 1995.

An educator like her mother, Leandra Reuble said showings might resume once she completes her doc-torate’s degree in education.

“Most of the major events in my life have been marked by which foal was born that year or some event we did with the hors-es,” Leandra Reuble said. “They have always been there, and even though they are a major expense, it is difficult to conceive of a life without them.

“My hope is to continue raising registered Shires de-

scended from the bloodlines my parents created, selling them to new enthusiasts all over the country, and get back into showing. For me, the horses are a responsibil-ity, a privilege and a legacy.”

In the meantime, the Reubles will continue to get an education in horse behavior.

Over the weekend, Wal-ter wiggled his way out off the property and his moth-er, Marionette, stuck inside a shelter, went “bonkers,” Louise Reuble said.

Marionette’s bloodlines trace back to Annie, the filly that took the month-long trip to Coupeville from England.

Sensing her foal was in trouble, she reared up high enough to rip off half of the gutter attached to the structure.

“Marionette threw a fit,” Reuble said. “Walter was on the loose and she couldn’t get to him.”

But it resulted in a hap-py ending.

Except for the Japanese maple.

coming in, you look at their strengths,” he said.

Eliminating the special services director position is one way the district is looking at cutting costs as a result of declining enrollment.

Shank said since he started last year, the district has lost roughly 49 students, although that number fluc-tuates week-to-week with students also entering the district.

But in the last couple of years, the district has seen a steady decline.

Shank said he’s been able to speak with some of the de-parting families and learned 38 families left for career op-portunities outside the state and 29 families left the island for other reasons.

“Enrollment is an indica-tor in funding,” Shank said.

Reduced enrollment means the district has to re-duce costs.

The special services di-rector position is an $85,000 salary.

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