Thursday, September 20, 2012 • The Whidbey Examiner
A small deck for performances was also proposed. People who looked at the drawings were encouraged to share their opinions on the plans either verbally, in writing or by e-mail. The firm will compile and review the responses in the next few days, Lewis said. He said he will look at which alternative the public prefers – and why. In particular, he will determine if the support is for the proposal in its entirety or if there are particular aspects within the proposal that people seem to appreciate. “The best and most attractive elements of all the different plans often become a fourth proposal, which may ultimately become the draft master plan,” Lewis said. Lewis said that he hopes to have a draft of the master plan done within a month and anticipates that the final plan could be approved as soon as three months from now if minimal changes are needed in the draft. “There is nothing controversial being proposed here (for any of the plans),” Lewis said,
Thank You For Your Business! Dale Offret, CPA 5 NE Fourth St., Coupeville 360-678-0707 dale-cpa.com
We love Coupeville Your Coupeville Chamber of Commerce
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Coupeville resident Mark Sheehan, left, talks with architect Craig Lewis about the proposed designs for Coupeville’s Community Green, the grassy field behind the public library. Shoppers at the Coupeville Farmers Market on Saturday were asked to comment about the three designs. explaining that the improvements would not change the character of the area. One improvement included in all the proposals is to treat the water coming off of the parking area, Lewis said. Stormwater runoff from the property affects the water quality in Penn Cove, he said. Once the master plan has been adopted, the town will be in a better position to solicit
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grant money to implement the plan or phases of the plan, he said. The town council approved a contract with the landscape architecture firm to design the master plan in February 2011. The cost of developing the plan is capped at $19,000. The property that’s now home to the Community Green was purchased in early 2000 from Cecil Stuurmans.
Expect heavy ferry traffic
Drivers using the Coupeville-Port Townsend ferry route can expect heavy eastbound traffic at Port Townsend from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23 due to the annual Oyster Run motorcycle ride in Anacortes. All drivers, including motorcyclists, are encouraged to make reservations on the Washington State Ferries website or by calling 511 to ensure space availability on their desired departure. The Coupeville terminal can experience heavy westbound traffic between 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Washington State Ferries’ fall schedule begins on Sunday. The two-boat sailing schedule, with sailings every 45 minutes, will be reduced to one boat, with sailings every 90 minutes, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 9.
Safely dispose of unused drugs
Local residents can safely dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs during next week’s Drug Take-Back Day.
Coupeville!
Thank you to all our local businesses and community members who participated in this year’s portrait and special section.
We love Coupeville Coupeville Florist 7 S. Main St. • Coupeville 360-678-8010
We love our sunny little town in the Rain Shadow!
www.whidbeysunwind.com 360-678-7131
Complete Automotive Repair
Domestic & Foreign Diagnostics Tune-up 105 NW Coveland St. Coupeville Mon-Fri • 8–5
360-678-1746
Hometown Pride!
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, the public can drop off expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications at the Sheriff ‘s Office at 5521 E. Harbor Road, Freeland, the Coupeville Marshal’s Office at 4 N.E. Seventh St., or the Oak Harbor Police Department at 860 S.E. Barrington Dr. The service is free and anonymous, and provides the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft. Medicines that stay in home cabinets are susceptible to misuse and abuse and Americans are also advised that flushing drugs down the toilet or throwing them in the trash pose potential safety, health and environmental hazards. In April, Americans turned in 276 tons of prescription drugs at more than 5,600 sites operated by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency and nearly 4,300 state and local law enforcement partners. Local law enforcement agencies will hold prescription drug take-back events every few months, until new regulations for disposal are in place.
Career fair focuses on the
Keeping History Alive!
Island County Historical Museum
908 NW Alexander, Coupeville 360-678-3310
Living the Coupeville Dream
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High school juniors and seniors from throughout Whidbey Island are invited to attend Focus on the Future, a college and career fair to be held at Oak Harbor High School from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1. The fair is designed for students and their parents to start exploring the options available to them once they graduate from high school. Representatives from various universities, community colleges, art schools, career and technical colleges, military academies, apprenticeship programs, military and more will be on hand. Parents and students can visit with representatives and have their questions answered. They can also pick up informational materials and brochures from different programs. Focus on the Future will also include an OHHS Club Fair, where students will have a chance to explore the many extracurricular activities available to them. A PTA-sponsored book fair will be held to benefit the OHHS Library. Students from all Whidbey Island high schools are welcome to attend.
Central Whidbey lions love Coupeville!! Recent club projects that show our support include: • Picnic Tables around town • Coupeville Library Shed • Pea Patch Shed • Museum Repair Work • Post Office Display Case • Farmers Market Picnic Tables • Hoop House at Coupeville High School Central Whidbey Lions Club P.O. Box 1042, Coupeville 360-678-3263
Pacific NorthWest
Art School
Thank you for your support!
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(360) 675-5916 www.koetjeinsurance.com 775 N.E. Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor
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Janet Burchfield Front Street Realty 22 NW Front St., Ste. B Coupeville
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The Penn Cove Water Festival would like to thank everyone who made this year’s festival a success. We are honored to have the support of the great town of Coupeville.
Save the date for next year’s event:
Saturday, May 18th, 2013... 4 Front St., Coupeville (360) 678-5431
360-678-5581 www.anchorage-inn.com
...and save some room for our now famous
Salmon Tacos!