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The superstructure of Washington’s newest 144-car ferry is planned to depart Nichols Brothers Boat Builders by barge today.

Barges, tugs mobilize in Holmes Harbor in preparation for ferry departure

By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record Washington’s newest 144-car ferry is expected to embark on its first sailing today, though instead of shuttling passengers through Puget Sound it will be the one hitching a ride.

Freeland’s Nichols Brothers Boat Builders finished work on the massive superstructure of the uncompleted ferry and it is

loosely scheduled to depart Holmes Harbor by barge today on the high tide.

This is the second superstructure the shipyard has fabricated in two years, and company CEO Matt Nichols was all smiles Thursday afternoon as workers busily prepared for the ship’s departure.

“The pride comes from people who said we couldn’t do it ... we proved them wrong,” he said.

In recent years, Nichols Brothers has partnered with Vigor Industrial to build the superstructures of three Kwa-di Tabilclass ferries, and now two 144-car ferries. They were barged, just like this one, to Vigor’s yard in Seattle for mating with the hulls.

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School closures, fender benders flourish from inches of snow

By CELESTE ERICKSON South Whidbey Record

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Crispin Dolde, age 7, rides the fresh powder at Community Park on Friday, Dec. 20. Crispin visited the park with brother Liam and father William on the first day of winter break for South Whidbey schools.

One to two inches of wet snow blanketed Whidbey Island early Friday and resulted in an island-wide shutdown of schools.

The South Whidbey, Central Whidbey and Oak Harbor school districts all announced closures by 7 a.m. The weather was also responsible for several fender benders as police radios squawked through the morning about accidents from Langley to

Oak Harbor.

No serious injuries were known as of press time Friday.

The unplanned day off from school was not well received by everyone, including 11-year-old Rachel Harder. She was looking forward to bringing home several presents she and her classmates made to give to her family over the holidays.

But the South Whidbey Elementary School student didn’t let the morning go to

waste and spent the morning sledding with her father, David Harder, and dog, Koda, at Community Park on Maxwelton Road.

“I wanted to bring home the presents, but I like the snow,” she said.

The school’s closure added one day to the much anticipated winter break. School will resume Monday, Jan. 6, 2014.

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Greenbank resident wins weight loss challenge

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Jessica Larson of Greenbank shows off her 21.4-pound weight loss.

Larson is the winner of Island Athletic Club’s 2013 Fall Fitness Challenge.

Jessica Larson of Greenbank is the winner of the 2013 Fall Fitness Challenge at Island Athletic Club.

Larson, 29, completed the challenge, which lasted eight weeks. She lost 21.4 pounds in the fall challenge.

Larson shed 5.8 percentage points of body fat while working with club trainer Jane Gerlach.

She reduced her waist measurement by 4.5 inches and toned her body while maintaining healthy, lean muscle mass.

The club’s annual Fall Fitness Challenge links participants with the club’s certified personal trainers, who work closely with each individual to create diet and

exercise habits that result in healthy, sustainable weight loss and fitness improvements.

Larson’s accomplishment comes a year after she participated in the club’s 2012 Challenge, when she lost 27 pounds.

Larson maintained her weight in the ten months between the two Fall Fitness Challenges.

Larson has lost over 47 pounds since September 2012.

As 2013 champion, Larson was given the option of two prizes $300 in cash, or $600 in personal training. To demonstrate her commitment to health and fitness, Larson chose the training.

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Sara Pierce-Magdalik and Craig Olson will tie the knot in July at Freeland Hall.

Langley daughter announces engagement Gail Pierce and Gary Magdalik of Langley and Joan and Randy Olson of Bellingham are happy to announce the engage-

ment of their children, Sara Pierce-Magdalik and Craig Olson.

The couple currently lives in Seattle. Pierce-

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Navy gears up to resume touch-and-goes at OLF with fewer operations

By JANIS REID South Whidbey Record A Coupeville-based group that sued the Navy in July over jet noise is claiming that Outlying Field Coupeville is not as essential as the Navy claims.

The Navy suspended touch-and-go operations at OLF Coupeville in May, but plans to resume in January in a more limited capacity than in recent years.

The landing practice field is part of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.

After temporarily suspending practices at OLF Coupeville, the Navy shifted some training for the EA-18G Growler to Ault Field and El Centro Naval Air Facility in California.

“Although the Navy has insisted that its outlying field next to Ebey’s National Reserve in Coupeville is an ‘essential adjunct’ of Whidbey Island’s Naval Air Station, the controversial World War II runway is not as essential as the Navy claims,” Michael Monson said in a news release this week on behalf of the Coupeville-based Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve, or COER, the group that filed the lawsuit.

“Clearly, the Navy can conduct its noisy practicing at an ‘elsewhere’ OLF.” The Navy is in the beginning stages of conducting a new environmental study on the impacts of the Growler, which is replacing the Navy’s EA-6B Prowler.

COER members say that the Growler is louder than its predecessor. Navy representatives said recently that the noise from the two aircraft is

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An EA-18G Growler lifts off from an aircraft carrier. Flight operations will resume soon at OLF Coupeville. similar, but may seem louder due to differing frequency levels.

Critics also say the Navy exceeded the number of operations it estimated would be needed at OLF. Capt. Mike Nortier, commanding officer at NAS Whidbey, conceded the Navy did exceed its projections during 2011 and 2012.

According to Environmental Assessments completed in 2005 and 2012, the Navy anticipated flying about 6,120 operations at OLF and 18,282 at Ault Field.

Because of mission requirements, however, the Navy performed 9,378 at OLF Coupeville in 2011, and 9,668 in 2012, Nortier said.

Nortier said NAS Whidbey suspended operations at the outlying field in May 2013 because it again exceeded the estimate with 6,972 operations completed.

Moving forward, it is the Navy’s intention to stay within the 6,120 operations annually at OLF until the current environmental study is completed in 2016, Nortier said.

oLF flights by the numbers: 1970 - 37,218 1980 - 12,190 1990 - 32,080 2000 - 6,378 2010 - 6,476 2011 - 9,378 2012 - 9,668 2013 - 6,972* *Operations suspended in May. While the Navy met some of its Growler training needs at other locations, “that’s not sustainable for the long term,” said Rick Meyer with U.S. Fleet Forces Aviation Shore Readiness.

Growler pilots are only trained at El Centro if they happened to be deployed there, he said.

It is unlikely that a complete closure of OLF Coupeville will be considered in the environmental study, Meyer said.

COER members say they are unconvinced that the Navy will keep operations to the estimated 6,120 and will not be satisfied until land

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practices are moved elsewhere.

“Why should we believe them?” Monson said. “During this period they have proven we don’t need OLF. If they say otherwise, it’s hogwash.”

Monson said there was a time when his group would have accepted the 6,120 operations, but that the Navy has already had “three strikes.”

“If they had stuck with their 2005 projections, this stick would not have been raised,” Monson said.

The new Growler study aims to evaluate the potential environmental effects associated with ongoing EA-18G Growler airfield operations at NAS Whidbey’s Ault Field and OLF Coupeville, including the proposed introduction of two additional expeditionary electronic attack squadrons and the addition of aircraft to the fleet replacement squadron.

Lisa Padgett, U.S. Fleet Forces Command project manager for the study, said the Growler study is “very early in the process” and that the public will have opportunity to give input now, and again in 2015 when the scoping period nears its conclusion.

The purpose of a recent

series of community meetings is for the Navy to listen to the community, she said, adding all feedback will be compiled into the 2015 document for review.

The scoping process will be used to identify community concerns and local issues to be addressed in the EIS. As part of the public involvement during scoping the Navy host-

ed three open house information sessions.

Comments may be mailed to EA-18G EIS Project Manager (Code EV21/SS), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic, 6506 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23508 or submitted via the project website at www.whidbeyeis.com Deadline is Jan. 3.

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LANGLEY Van loses control, damages two cars

the Washington State Department of Licensing to have Hurt re-tested for her driver’s license.

The van careened into a parked Subaru Forester, a small SUV, which slammed into the parked Honda Civic hatchback parked next to it in front of the animal hospital.

The van hopped over the curb and onto the sidewalk with its passenger side wheels on the walkway.

Liggitt attempted to back the car off the sidewalk, grinding the front ends of the van and the passenger-side panel of the Subaru. As he tried to reverse straight back, Liggitt found axle damage that made it difficult to drive in reverse. He estimated the damage to be more than $750

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Jean Hurt, 78, lost control for unknown reasons last Friday, a police officer said, causing her to crash into two parked cars on Second Street in Langley.

The crash did not injure the van’s driver, though it attracted quite a bit of attention on the busy street at about 2:50 p.m.

Neither driver of the other cars were in their vehicles at the time.

Just across the road from the post office and in front of the Animal Hospital by the Sea, passers by gawked, some even recognizing and chatting the vehicle owners involved in the crash.

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First responders inspect a three-car crash on Second Street in Langley on Friday, Dec. 13. Jean Hurt, 78, lost control of her van as she pulled out of the Langley Post Office parking lot and slammed into a parked Subaru Forester, which hit a Honda Civic next to it.

Charlie Liggitt said the van’s driver pulled out of the post office parking lot and lost control.

The cause was unknown, though Liggitt said Hurt’s age may be a reason.

“The fact was she was

unsure what had caused her to do it,” Liggitt said.

“She seemed confused at the scene and was uninjured or impaired as far as drugs or alcohol.”

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It was moved because of a billing issue. Usually payments are made on the 10th of the month, which meant a Jan. 9 meeting would have precluded several vouchers owed by South Whidbey Fire/EMS.

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that use of the field during the cold weather damaged the ground.

During the freezing weather, Coutts said he contacted several groups that use the fields and asked them to stay off until temperatures rose.

He was concerned a group of soccer players may have played on the field because he did not have a way to contact them.

“I’m not looking for someone to take legal responsibility,” Coutts said.

“I’m looking for a contact.”

Commissioner Joel Gerlach, the boys soccer varsity coach for South Whidbey High School, proposed a message board at the Sports Complex. That way, Gerlach said, all users could be informed.

“I could probably put up a billboard out there and people would walk right by it,” Coutts said.

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The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District plans to buy a new mower next year and wanted to trade in its old mower. Parks Director Doug Coutts said the old mower was valued at $5,000 for trade credit. Instead of credit, the old mower will be traded straight-up for an $8,000 brush attachment which can be used on the district’s tractor to clear debris.

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Genuine Picasso comes to Greenbank Farm gallery

By CELESTE ERICKSON South Whidbey Record A work by the worldrenowned artist Pablo Picasso is now on display on Central Whidbey.

A white, earthenware ceramic plate made by Picasso is showing at Rob Schouten Gallery at Greenbank Farm. The ceramic plate is crafted with a raised profile of a goat’s head in green and black on a cream background.

The work is believed to have been created sometime in 1946 or 1947 at the Madoura Pottery Workshop near Vallauris, France.

Picasso’s plate found its way to Whidbey Island through Coupeville resident Katherine Madrone Moulton, whose late parents, Robert and Helen Moulton of Stanford, Calif., had a small art collection and received the plate as a gift from friends.

The plate is for sale at the gallery for $3,800. It was identified by a method known as “Ceramic Editions of Picasso.” Pieces are certified by an edition monogram or a graphic sign that appears on the reverse side of the ceramic piece. The Moulton family Picasso plate was authenticated in 1995.

Rob Schouten, owner of the gallery, helped research the plate and verify it was indeed

by Picasso. He learned how and where Picasso made the plates.

Picasso carved the design in wet clay. It was then fired, and the hardened design served as a mold for the finished product. The plate shows the design in relief — raised lines in a pattern typical of the style. The plate was then pressed, dried and glazed before being fired

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A plate made by Pablo Picasso is now for sale in Greenbank. at the Madoura Pottery Workshop.

Schouten said this is the first time the gallery has featured work from so famous an artist. He said he hopes the piece garners a lot of interest from residents on the island.

“If nothing else, I’m hoping the curiosity of having a genuine Picasso on Greenbank will draw curious people to take a look at the piece and the rest of the gallery,” Schouten said.

If the plate is sold successfully the gallery might offer more work like this in the future, he said.

“I do believe there is a market on the island for international artists,” Schouten said.

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play through the end of January or until it is sold.

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Ferries floats wait prediction program Ferry commuters to Whidbey Island can now check the wait at the Clinton, Mukilteo, Port Townsend and Coupeville ferry terminals online.

Washington State Ferries is piloting a terminal conditions page that estimates the number of available car spaces on upcoming sailings.

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Agency officials hope the new page will help ferry travelers catch their planned sailing, reduce vehicle congestion, encourage travel during non-peak times and promote vehicle reservations, which are not offered on the Clintonto-Mukilteo route.

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Editor’s column

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

by Justin burnett

It’s Thursday morning and weather forecasters have just announced some of the best news of the month, possibly the entire year.

Snow is predicted later today.

Of course rain is also forecast for Friday morning, but perhaps that’s the one bit of news our meteorological colleagues will have wrong.

One can wish, can’t he? It is the holiday season, after all.

But while I am celebrating, and not too quietly in the newsroom I might add, not everyone takes to such news with the same enthusiasm. As perplexing as it may seem, there are actually people who lament the very prospect of snow. Shivering with the thought of icy roads, wet shoes and chilly temperatures, they turn their heads to the heavens and mutter their objections.

For myself, snow will always be regarded with a sense of wonder. Having grown up in Hawaii, white Christmases were something only found in story books and on television. Don’t get me wrong; the spirit was, and is still, there. In fact, the islands positively ring with Christmas: Santa Claus is in every mall, houses are draped with lights by the thousands and the streets are alive with carolers singing local favorites, such as “Mele Kalikimaka” and a variation of the “Twelve Days of Christmas,” which begins, “On the first day of Christmas my tutu (slang for grandmother) gave to me, one myna bird in one papaya tree.”

Very cool, yes, but there was no snow. Ever.

My first white holiday, spent in Everett visiting my grandparents, was perfectly awesome. My sister and I made snow angels, snowmen in the yard — the proper technique was demonstrated by my uncle — and of course, we had the longimagined snowball fight.

Since then, I’ve lived in places where winter temperatures dip to 40 degrees below zero, locales so cold that school buses stop running only when a breakdown would put students in jeopardy of freezing to death. Of course Christmas there had a magic of its own, just like Hawaii.

But on Whidbey Island, there is no such danger and always a chance for snow. In my not-so-humble opinion, that makes this the best place to be this holiday season.

So wherever you stand on the issue, know that my hopes Thursday were for wet shoes and chilly climes.

Editor’s note, Friday before press time: Wet shoes! Whidbey Island rocks.

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Ryan’s House for Youth counts its blessings Editor, Ryan’s House for Youth is extremely grateful for the overwhelming generosity and support of the community island-wide over recent months.

These contributions of time, goods, services, and funds mean that the most vulnerable of our youth will continue to receive shelter, with the support of caring adults, and can successfully complete their schooling.

The board and staff wish to note in particular the contributions of: — Deja Blooze and David Gregor for the performance of “Journaling the Blues” at our November fundraising concert at WICA in Langley; — Whidbey Westside Rotary, St. Dunstan’s Church, Ignite Ministries and the Oak Harbor Low-rider Club

for providing holiday gifts for our 13 host family/support students; — Saint Augustine’s and Saint Dunstan’s Churches for providing space, pizza, beverages and desserts for last week’s Host Family Christmas Party.

While there are too many to name individually, we thank also the hundreds of additional Whidbey Island citizens for all the hours, item donations and caring shared year-round with the young people we serve.

LORI CAVENDER, director MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Ryan’s House for Youth

Much to be grateful for, when you look Editor, Sometimes in the midst of hectic schedules or despair, we forget to look around us, but we are privileged to live in an imperfect place where:

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— Beauty is a benchmark for other places.

— A foresighted community preserves land for future generations, not the highest bidder.

— Public transportation is, unbelievably, non-fare-based.

— Though we complain, the temperatures are moderate.

— People aren’t afraid to smile at a stranger and even say, “Hi.” — Numerous organizations, with their volunteers and supporters, help those in need. Santa Claus treats adults and children with a visit on a fire truck.

— At a post office, you are more than a street number, and a candy treat awaits.

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Religion notes Remember what Christmas is about Pastor Darrell Wenzek’s message for worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Grange Hall, 5142 S. Bayview Road, is entitled, “The Glorious Beginning.”

Yes, there will be plenty of Christmas carols. An adult Bible study in Genesis, led

by Stan Walker, begins at 9 a.m.

South Whidbey Community Church is a nondenominational Bible church that gathers to worship God, study His word and encourage one another in Christian living. For details, call 360221-1220.

Opportunities for peace and joy Unity of Whidbey will hold

service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at 5671 Crawford Road.

Rev. Joanna Gabriel joins the congregation to consider the great opportunities for peace and joy available during this special season. Will people let themselves be blessed or be overwhelmed by the stress that is also readily available? It is a continuous choice, and the church will look at ways to support an uplifting holiday experience for all.

Musical inspiration will be provided by Yana Viniko.

Sam Glass will be the Platform Host.

Visit www.unityofwhidbeyisland.org for details.

Holiday services at Unitarian “Winter Solstice/Yule Celebration,” a sunrise

labyrinth meditation followed by a celebration of the shift toward more light begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Adults and children are welcome and childcare will be provided, as well as light refreshments.

“Midwinter,” with Rev. Dennis Reynolds, begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22.

If people take a different perspective, might the dark outside and the dark within be places to hold and nurture that which begins below the surface?

Finally, “Christmas Eve” service with Rev. Dennis Reynolds begins at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 24. Gather to share stories and songs that reflect on how the joyous message of Christmas shines bright in our lives. All ages are invited to this traditional celebration filled with carols and candles.

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Meeting, also known as Quakers, hold their regular meeting for worship from 4 to 5 p.m. every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building, located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

We meet in silent worship together and our worship may include spoken messages.

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Christmas Eve at Langley Methodist Weekly prayer at Langley United Methodist St. Hubert’s Church will offer two Christmas Eve Services on Tuesday, Dec. 24.

“Come to the Manger” begins at 4:30 p.m. and is an informal service designed with young children in mind.

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Pastor Mary Boyd helps families tell the story of the baby born in Bethlehem, with lots of carol singing included.

The traditional candlelight communion service begins at 10 p.m. and includes the Christmas story and many familiar carols.

For details, visit www. langleyumc.org or call 360221-4233. The church is

St. Hubert Catholic Church has a weekly prayer group that meets Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The group is currently focusing on growth in the Holy Spirit and the book, “There’s always more, expecting new fire,” by Sister Nancy Keller.

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By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record One huge quarter lifted the Falcon boys over the island-rival Wolves 67-53 on Tuesday night in Coupeville.

South Whidbey’s boys basketball team won its first game of the year, and it came against the perfect opponent. To make the postseason, South Whidbey had to finish as a top-two team among the league’s three 1A squads, including King’s and Coupeville. Beating Coupeville on its home court put South Whidbey in good position to lock up the second berth in the District 1 playoffs in February.

South Whidbey and Coupeville slugged it out through the first half to a 30-27 Wolves’ lead. Falcon senior Brandon Asay led the way for South Whidbey early, scoring 12 of his gamehigh 24 points in the first quarter. He also collected a team-high 11 rebounds and blocked two shots.

Then something changed.

Out of the halftime break, South Whidbey sprinted out to 22 points. On the other end of the court, the Falcons’ zone defense forced the Wolves out of the paint where they struggled to make shots.

Driving to the basket proved key for South Whidbey. The Falcons took 36 free throws and made 22.

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Kale Reichersamer, a Falcon senior, drives through the key for a layup against the Coupeville Red Wolves on Dec. 17. South Whidbey’s boys basketball team won its first game of the season against its rivals in Coupeville.

The Falcons got a boost from reserve senior Kale Reichersamer, who made

three of four shots and hit three free throws for nine points.

South Whidbey’s girls basketball team suffered a stinging 42-27 defeat to island rival Coupeville on Tuesday night.

The loss bumped the Falcons to third place among the three 1A teams in the Cascade Conference.

Only the top two advance to the District 1 playoffs in February, and South Whidbey lost to King’s earlier this season.

Off the heels of their first win, the Falcons couldn’t keep pace with the Wolves in the middle of the game.

Coupeville burst forth from an 8-7 lead at the end of the first quarter for a 22-11 lead by halftime. Wolf senior Makana Stone led all scorers with 16 points and was aided

by Madeline Strasburg, who scored nine points.

More than offense, however, the Wolves’ defense flustered the Falcons into turnovers and contested shots, especially in the second and third quarters.

Through those periods, South Whidbey mustered only nine points.

As the Falcons fell, the Wolves ran away with the lead, dropping 13 points in the third quarter for a 35-16 advantage. South Whidbey played without its only senior, Madi Boyd, who missed the game because of an illness. Pressuring the

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Falcon junior Abby Hodson fights for a rebound against Coupeville seniors Hailey Hammer and Bree Messner in the Cascade Conference rivalry game Tuesday at Coupeville High School. Behind them are Morgan Davis, left, and Emily Turpin.

Falcons without one of their go-to players who can push the ball up the court against a press defense, the Wolves found success in transition points.

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John Nils Ohm, 85, died Dec. 17, 2013 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, following a tragic fall at his home. John was born Sept.

7, 1928, in Austin, Wash., to John Henry and Beda (Bjork) Ohm. John was raised in Mutiny Bay. He graduated from Langley High School in 1947 and was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. John was married to the former Ruth Gabelein in Langley on Nov. 22, 1955. John was hired by the Washington State Department of Transportation, and he and Ruth moved to Concrete for one year.

From Concrete, they moved to Burlington and Mt. Vernon and then back to Whidbey for the next seven years. In 1964, John moved to Redmond where they have remained for the past 49 years.

John worked for WSDOT, building roads, bridges, overpasses, the approach to the 520 Bridge and many other projects, retiring as an engineer.

John loved to hunt and fish. He was one who made friends everywhere he went and knew the best places to eat wherever he was.

One of his favorite pastimes was having lunch with his high school buddies on the first Thursday of each month at the Rod and Gun Club.

John was a 52-year member of the South Whidbey American Legion Post 141 and a 32-year member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, or VFW, of Bellevue.

John is survived by his wife, Ruth, at the family home in Redmond, Wash., and by three children and their spouses: Melody Matthews and Gary, of Bothell; Kevin Ohm, of Bayview; and Kirk and Amy Ohm, of Kirkland; and one sister, Elsie Ball, of Des Moines, Wash.

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Joy and Craig Johnson have spent countless hours bird-watching from their deck in Freeland. In their new book, “Harry the Woodpecker’s Search for a Home,” the couple focuses on the life of a woodpecker.

Birders aim to connect kids with nature in new book

By CELESTE ERICKSON South Whidbey Record

Freeland residents Joy and Craig Johnson have pecked out a new book for up and coming birders.

“Harry the Woodpecker’s Search for a Home” was released Dec. 5 and has been making its rounds at Whidbey bookstores ever since.

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ing on the book around the time when their first children’s book, “The Amazing Hummingbird Story of Red Rufous,” went to press in 2009. Copies are difficult to come by today as the issue run is nearly sold out.

Both Joy and Craig were inspired by the woodpeckers that visit their Freeland residence. The book ties in several themes important to the Johnsons such as valuing nature, preserving habitats for birds and getting outside.

Together they are a team, with Joy writing and Craig working on the watercolor illustrations. He is also an accomplished photographer, whose work appears regularly in The Record.

Their guidebooks of northwest birds, “Our Pacific Northwest Birds & Habitat,” has gained popularity and they hope to instill some of the same ideas of birding with their children’s books.

The 28-page paperback follows Harry, a woodpecker, and his mate as they explore the challenges of finding a home and chisel their way into trees to raise their young.

For Craig, it was important to document real-life encounters in the story.

The woodpeckers run into humans building a house, and other woodpeckers that have already built their homes.

It’s the type of interactions

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“The story is true to life, what Harry the woodpecker goes through,” Craig said.

In writing the book, Joy said she likes to include information all readers will learn from, for both the children and the adults reading the books.

“We wanted to make it as accurate as possible,” she said. “Fun and engaging for readers and kids.”

In the story, Craig said he wanted to connect the message with what people can do in their own lives to help birds. When the woodpeckers run into humans, it’s a message that humans can make changes to incorporate a bird habitat into their own home.

People can have a groomed front yard and a native backyard for birds to live in, he said.

“Have an area that’s groomed and an area that’s nature,” Craig said. “You’ll find yourself looking in the backyard and become a magnet to it.”

For Joy, the book is important to build the next generation of birders. She wants to see grandparents

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“We definitely want that connection,” she said. “It’s wonderful.”

It’s important to connect kids to the outdoors, Joy said. It’s a critical time in society with children becoming further and further removed from it. For them, birds are tangible to what’s outside and from that interest, children learn that it’s all interconnected — birds eat the bugs, bugs eat the dirt, she said.

“We’re meant to connect to nature,” she said. “If we start kids early, it will continue throughout their lives.”

Learning about birds enriches their experience of being outside if they know what birds they’re looking at, Craig said.

“Take a moment in nature and just be,” he said. “I’m blown away by the stuff I see.”

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The state has a contract with Vigor for design and construction of up to four of the vessels but only two are currently funded at $264.3 million. The state Legislature is expected to consider a third vessel during the 2014 session in Olympia.

Nichols is hoping for a third contract, but this week his attention was focused on successfully barging the second to Vigor’s yard.

KRS Marine was hired to float the superstructure to Seattle. To do the job, he brought in two barges: one 340-feet long and rated for 11,000 tons and another that’s 200 feet long that’s used to position the first. It’s accomplished with an onboard crane and long “spuds” — poles driven vertically into the ground — that weigh

70,000 pounds each.

According to KRS Marine owner Kelly Pleas, the transit will take less than 24 hours and could involve several tug boats, depending on the wind.

“All of this makes for a huge sail,” said Pleas, while motioning to the superstructure’s huge sides. It can take a lot of muscle to maneuver such a heavy load, he added.

Loading of the ferry onto the barge began Friday morning and departure was scheduled for the high tide Saturday morning.

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division’s website, the first 144-car ferry — the Tokitae — is planned for service this summer. The second, the Samish, is scheduled for service in early 2015.

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Saturday Rock out while you shop

Blooms Winery Taste for Wine & Art will host an afternoon of traditional and non-traditional Christmas music from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley.

Arne Bergstrom will be there with his guitar and singing.

Russell Clepper and his muse, Sarah Dial Primrose, aka “The Muse & Eye,” will play the next day from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22.

Charlie Brown comes to WICA “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is an updated version of the beloved musical that tells the story of an average day in the life of the famous comic strip child hero, Charlie Brown.

There are two performances left of the show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.

Tickets cost $17 for youths, $20 for seniors and $24 for adults. Tickets are available at tickets.wicaonline.com or call the WICA box office at 360-221-8268.

A night of enchantment Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” is an island classic.

Performances for the second and last weekend are 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22.

Reserved seating costs $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and youths 12 and under.

Tickets at the door cost $20. Tickets are available by phone at 360-341-2221, by email boxoffice@widtonline. org or in person at 714 Camano Ave., Langley.

Jam to holiday hits LocoMotion will play holiday and other favorites in its usual mix of styles at Ott and Murphy’s Cabaret from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.

Seasonal favorites will include “Santa Baby,” “Blue (and White) Christmas,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Baby It’s Cold Outside” and “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm.”

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It’s time to make your annual gingerbread structure with your friends at the Freeland Library, 5495 Harbor Ave. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24.

The library will supply the gingerbread, icing and candies. Bring creativity and some building materials to share. Space is limited and registration is required.

27 Sunday 22 Rock out with Tony An open jam session with Tony Coldwell will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at American Legion Post 141, 14096 Highway 525, Langley.

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Keep the creativity flowing

Join local artists to participate in an informal sharing, discussion and creation session of artwork at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Freeland Library.

Take advantage of the group energy for inspiration and new ideas. This group meets on the fourth Friday of every month.

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Make your own snow, create a snow globe, and decorate some snowflakes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 23, at the Langley Library.

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Join Portland author Jill Kelly for a hands-on workshop of reflecting, writing, dreaming, and simple artmaking as people set their intentions for a creative and joyful new year.

For adults or teens ages 16 and up; bring a journal or notebook. Space is limited, please preregister.

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Legion hosts open jam session An open jam session with Tony Coldwell will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at American Legion Post 141, 14096 Highway 525, Langley.

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Langley celebrates New Year’s

Celebrate the New Year with Langley Main Street at Whale Bell Park under the lighted oak tree on First Street.

Festivities begin at 11:30 p.m. with a bonfire and hot cider before the countdown to the New Year.

Brush bots and squishy circuits, a free event, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 2, at Langley Library, 104 Second St., Langley.

Make a robot out of a toothbrush and use homemade conductive and resistant Play-Doh to build electronic sculptures that light up, move, and make sounds.

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Graeser, who took part in the South Whidbey High School Running Start program, was attending community college while finishing high school. After graduation she traveled and ended up in Colorado, where she did her EMT training. She returned to Whidbey Island, and in November 2012 she became a volunteer EMT with South Whidbey Fire/EMS. In January 2014, she’ll enter the fire academy to become a firefighter. “Medical is my first love, but all the volunteer firefighters tell me I will fall in love with firefighting as well.” This past summer Graeser took a paid EMT job in Everett at Rural/Metro Ambulance and currently works there full time. For more visit:

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Naughty or nice, fireman Chris Blasko is there for you

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Four years ago, this fourth-generation Whidbey Islander climbed atop the big sleigh, turned on the flashing red lights and called out to children by name. He hasn’t climbed down since, because this Christmas celebration is as much fun for him as it is for all the little ones who hope he’ll grant their holiday wishes.

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started some of them. His great-grandfather, Leon Burley, was Whidbey’s first school bus driver, and his grandfather, Robert Burley, and great-uncle, Lincoln Wildes, were among the first official firefighters at the Maxwelton Fire Station.

Serving the community is in Blasko’s blood and he’s wanted to be a firefighter since he was in grade school.

A marine engineer with Washington State Ferries for 23 years, he went to

work for Hatton Marine earlier this year and is the general manager of the GE marine engines division.

He never gave up on his dream of fighting fires, and in 1998 began training with South Whidbey Fire/EMS to become a volunteer firefighter.

“The feeling you get from helping someone out during one of the worst moments of their life is hard to describe,” Blasko said. “Being a volunteer pays back in spades.

There’s nothing like it, and I strongly encourage others to take part.”

Blasko is trained in marine rescue, search and rescue, recovery, beach fires and responding in areas that are hazardous to navigate. He also works with the high angle rescue team, a specialized rope crew that rescues people from Whidbey cliff sides.

Once victims are lowered to the beach, Blasko and his team transport the person by boat to a medical facility.

He’s at Fire Station 36, which houses a fire engine and heavy rescue rig, and manages inspection, maintenance and station proficiency.

“It’s like a second fulltime job,” Blasko said. “But I love it.”

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South Whidbey Church of Christ 341-2252 • Bayview Senior Service Center - Bayview Sunday Worship: 9:30AM Sunday Bible Classes: 10:30AM Call regarding Wednesday Bible Class

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Holy Eucharist Sun: 8AM & 10:30AM Nursery & Youth Programs Provided Monday Solemn Evensong 5:30PM Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Ministry of Healing: 10:00AM www.staugustinesepiscopalchurch.org Rev. Nigel Taber-Hamilton, Rector Julie Spangler, Director of Christian Formation

St. Hubert Catholic Church 221-5383 • Langley 804 Third Street

Masses: Saturday 5:00PM Sunday 8:00AM and 10:30AM Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri. 8:15AM Wednesday 10:30AM Fr. Rick Spicer, pastor Marcia Halligan, pastoral associate E-mail sthubert@whidbey.com

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General

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Real Estate for Rent Island County COUPEVILLE

CNA’s

Oak Harbor

Just outside city limits.

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, single family home. 1 car garage, auto door o p e n e r, l a r g e l o t , fenced back yard with new deck. Complete remodel in & out. $875/mo. + $850 dep.

Water/sewer paid. No pets, No smoking, No exceptions.

360-240-0694

Part & Full Time

Please apply in person:

Program Supervisor Careage of Whidbey (71000) - FT (40 hrs/wk).

311 NE 3rd Street Mount Vernon. ResponCoupeville, WA. sible for clinical and ad360-678-2273 ministrative supervision to Clinicians I and II serving Adult Extended MA/LPN WANTED Care clients. Provides for fast paced medical on-site super vision to clinic in Oak Harbor. meet the needs of the Full-time position with clients. Provide direct some Saturdays. treatment to caseload as Benefits included. needed. MA degree in Fax resume to Behavioral Science or (360)-675-3091. related field; and Meet Email resume to educational and training whidphys@comcast.net requirements for designation as a Mental Health Professional; and Health Care Employment Caregivers Four years of direct clinical service experience in behavioral healthcare TEAM PLAYER with adults and older WANTED adults; and Experience with case management, F u l l t i m e a n d Pa r t individual and group t i m e . A l l s h i f t s treatment; and Knowl- available. Paid trainedge of DBT (exper i- ing. To help provide ence preferred); and 1-2 the best care to our cliyrs. experience with pro- ents with developmenviding clinical supervi- tal disabilities. Males sion in a mental health encouraged to apply. setting preferred. CDP Must have clean p r e fe r r e d . C D B a c k background check. ground required.

Serious applicants Clinician II please contact: (41601) – FT (40 hrs/wk) Irene Nichols in Mount Vernon on the (360)969-3553 Program for Asser tive Community Treatment (PACT) team. Clinician II serves on an interdisciplinary team providing case management, treatment planning, and Whidbey Island, crisis support and interMt. Vernon vention services. Position wor ks to suppor t Days, Swing and participants with severe Awake overnight, m e n t a l h e a l t h n e e d s.

Po s i t i o n r e q u i r e s a shifts available.

MA/MS in psychology, Working with Adults social work, or human services with at least two with Disabilities. years of intensive outpa$10.50/hr, Paid training, tient case and crisis KILLER benefits! management experience Good for part timers too! with adults. LMHC EOE strongly preferred. MHP Service Alternatives eligible and Agency AfCall or email for info: filiated Counselor re1-888-328-3339 quired. Must be able to employmentopps@ work in an on-call rotaservalt.net tion and be comfortable working in at-risk situat i o n s ( h o m e l e s s n e s s, drug use, suicidal and Find what you need 24 hours a day. other crisis-based behavior) and making team-based clinical decisions.

Clinician II (93000/95000) – FT (40 hrs/wk) in Coupeville.

Provides primary clinical therapy, case management and/or group treatment in various settings real estate (i.e. home, school, resfor sale pite, residential and/or clinic) to mental health clients and their families. Real Estate for Sale Qualification: MA De- Manufactured Homes gree in counseling or one of the social scienc- LANGLEY es. 2 years mental health exp. MHP. Registered in WA State. Valid WSDL w/insurable driving record. Union membership required. employmentopps@servalt.net

Wage is DOE + excel2010 WOODLAND Sinlent benefits. g l e w i d e Pa r k M o d e l .

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EOE. Please call Ken or Shirley at 360-730-2245 for an appointment to view it.

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

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Spacious 2BR Clinton Apts

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Madrona Manor

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2 BR NEAR Downtown.

Washer, dryer, gas fireplace, yard, large deck.

CLINTON 1 BEDROOM Duplex, 5 483 SW Erie Circle. 1/2 minutes to Clinton Ferry. utilities. $900. 360-675Washer, Dryer, Carport, 5007.

Nice Deck, Private Lake OAK HARBOR A c c e s s. $ 6 5 0 M o n t h .

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Private 2 BR on fenced and X-fenced 5 acres with Stablebarn and arena #567465 $299,000 331-6300

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Spacious, updated, mountain and water view 4 BR with big workshop #474319 $375,000 321-6400

3 BR with newer JHYWL[ Ă… VVY windows, tile.

Hobby room over garage #573310 $179,950 675-7200

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West side waterfront 3 BR on shy ½ acre near State Park #477480 $399,000 321-6400

Large 3 BR in Kimball Heights.

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2 B E D RO O M , 1 b a t h with baseboard heat and g a ra g e. O n 1 / 2 a c r e.

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WEEK OF DECEMBER 22 TO 28, 2013

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TAURUS

Your boss unexpectedly gives you new responsibilities and a generous salary increase, which come as a big surprise.

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GEMINI

If you’re single you might meet someone you really like during the holidays. Your self-esteem improves considerably.

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VIRGO

Despite all your efforts to stick to your budget, your generosity gets in the way and you spoil your loved ones. You could be faced with an unexpected expense.

LIBRA

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SCORPIO

You may feel pretty exhausted by the time the holiday arrives. A healthy diet should considerably improve the situation and give you the necessary energy to celebrate.

SAGITTARIUS

You’re quite a perfectionist by nature and you want all your guests to feel at home.

You do everything in your power to satisfy them, despite all the stress it entails.

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Public Hearing Notice Oak Harbor City Council NOTICE is hereby given that the Oak Harbor City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 865 SE Barrington Drive, on Tu e s d ay, J a n u a r y 7 , 2014, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter, to consider adoption of Ordinance 1657 amending Oak Harbor Municipal Code Chapter 21.80, Binding Site Plan.

Anyone wishing to support or oppose this item or provide other relevant comments may do so in writing or appear in person before the Oak Harbor City Council at the time and place of said public hearing.

To assure disabled persons the opportunity to participate in or benefit from City ser vices, please provide 24-hour advance notice to the City Clerk at (360) 2794539 for additional arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs.

Valerie J. Loffler, City Clerk Legal No. 534565 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record December 21, 2013 Island County Emergency Services Communications Center (I-COM 911) Inter-Local Agency BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014 MEETING DATES Following are the dates for the Regular Meetings of the I-COM Board of Directors for the year 2014: 1pm Mon. Jan. 6 1 pm Mon. Feb. 3 1 pm Mon. Mar. 3 1 pm Mon. Apr. 7 1 pm Mon. May 5 1 pm Mon. June 2 1 pm Mon. July 21 1 pm Mon. Aug. 4 1 pm Mon. Sept. 15 1 pm Mon. Oct. 6 1 pm Mon. Nov. 3

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1 pm Mon. Dec. 15 All meetings are held in the I-COM Board Room, 840 SE Barrington DR, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 unless otherwise posted Legal No. 534509 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record December 21, 28, 2013 Facilities Planning Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue (CWIFR) invites architectural firms experienced in performing facility assessment and evaluation of existing facilities to submit qualifications for assessment of district facilities and development of a long term facilities plan inclusive of facilities requirements over the next 50 years. Fir ms must d e m o n s t ra t e r e l eva n t and recent experience (within the last five years) in the design of fire stations.

Interested firms should contact Office Manager Kim Harpe to request a copy of the RFQ via telephone (360) 678-3602 or e m a i l cwfire@cwfire.org.

Statements of qualifications must be received no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, February 7, 2014 Legal No. 530537 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, 2013 and January 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KITSAP COUNTY IN RE COMBINED ESTATES OF, WILFRED EARL SCOTT and H E DY M A R YA N N SCOTT, Deceased.

NO. 13-4-00181-2 A M E N D E D P RO B AT E N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above-captioned combined estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents must, before the time the

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claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on 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.

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(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: December 14, 2013.

Personal Representative: LINDA J. WOOD 7373 Beauchamp Lane NW Seabeck, WA 98380 Personal Representative:/s/Linda J. Wood Linda J. Wood Attor ney for Personal Representative: Anne M. M o n t g o m e r y, W S B A #23579 Ryan, Uptegraft & Montgomery, Inc. P.S. 9657 Levin Road NW, Suite 240 Silverdale, WA 98383 (360) 307-8860 Legal No. 532853 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 14, 21, 28, 2013.

son before the Oak Harbor City Council at the time and place of said public hearing.

To assure disabled persons the opportunity to participate in or benefit from City ser vices, please provide 24-hour advance notice to the City Cler k at (360) 279-4539 for additional arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs.

Valerie J. Loffler, City Clerk Legal No. 534576 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 21, 2013.

nal action and approved the City of Langley Shoreline Master Program Update.

Per RCW 90.58.090, the effective date of the City o f L a n g l ey S h o r e l i n e Master Program Update is December 20, 2013.

Per RCW 90.58.190(2) and RCW 36.70A.290, petitions of appeal must be filed with the Growth Management Hearings Board within 60 days of publication of this notice.

M o r e i n f o : 360-407-7291 or http://www.ecy.wa.gov/p rograms/sea/shorelines/smp/mycomments/langley.html Legal No. 533336 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 21, 2013.

ceived the following app l i c a t i o n s fo r r ev i ew.

This may be the only time to comment.

File Number : 346/13 SHP, Applicant: Viewridge Investments, Location: R03213-182-5040, Oak Harbor Proposal: Short Plat application to create 4 lots on a 4.47 acre parcel in a Rural Residential zone. Project is in or n e a r : R A I D, c r i t i c a l drainage, wetland & stream.

Staff Contact: Michelle Pezley, m.pezley@co.island.wa.us FILES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW: The application files are available for inspection, copies will be provided at the cost of reproduction. To request notice of hearings, or receive a copy of the decision or appeal procedures, mail your written request to the address below.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: m u s t b e r e c e i ve d by 4:30 p.m. on _January 4, 2014 mail to Island County Community Dev e l o p m e n t , P. O. B ox 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; deliver to 6th & Main Street, Coupeville, WA between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; by FAX to (360) 679-7306.

Legal No. 533349 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 21, 2013.

inspection, copies will be provided at the cost of reproduction. To request notice of hearings, or receive a copy of the decision or appeal procedures, mail your written request to the address below.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: m u s t b e r e c e i ve d by 4:30 p.m. on _January 4, 2014 mail to Island County Community Dev e l o p m e n t , P. O. B ox 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; deliver to 6th & Main Street, Coupeville, WA between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; by FAX to (360) 679-7306.

Legal No. 533358 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 21, 2013.

SEPA Island County has rev i ewe d t h e p r o p o s e d project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS).

The optional DNS process established by WAC 197-11-355 is bei n g u s e d . T h e p u bl i c comment period as described below may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the following proposals.

File Number : 374/13 ENV, Applicant: Vincent Sherman, Location: R13219-259-0460, Oak Harbor Proposal: To spread biosolids on rural agricultural land. Project is not near any known critical areas.

Staff Contact: Nick Whipple, n.whipple@co.island.wa.us The proposal may include mitigation under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is required.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: m u s t b e r e c e i ve d by 4:30 p.m. on January 4, 2014 mail to Island County Community Dev e l o p m e n t , P. O. B ox 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; deliver to 6th & Main Street, Coupeville, WA between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; by FAX to (360) 679-7306.

Application files are available for inspection at no cost, and will be provided at the cost of reproduction in a timely manner. To request notice of hearings, receive a copy of the decision or SEPA determination, or information on appeals contact us at the above address.

Legal No. 533880 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 21, 2013.

prescribed procedures to “responsible contractors” who have requested to be listed on the “Small Works Roster”. Small Works is defined to include projects that are estimated to cost less than $200,000.00.

The school districts listed below invite responsible contractors having an interest in bidding on unspecified small works, which may be announced in the future by one or more school districts individually, to submit their names for inclusion on a “Small Works Roster” which shall be common to all districts listed.

You can find the Small Works Roster Applicat i o n a t : http://www.mv.k12.wa.us / type small works roster in the search bar.

Requests for listing on the “Small Works Roster” may be submitted to: M o u n t Ve r n o n School Distr ict #320, 2101 Cleveland Avenue, M o u n t Ve r n o n , W A 98273, Attn: Jayme Thompson, Secretar y, Maintenance & Operations. The roster, when compiled, will be available to all districts named below for their individual use.

Laurel Browning Superintendent Burlington-Edison School District #100 Barbara Hawkings Superintendent Concrete School District #11 Lance Gibbon Superintendent Oak Harbor School District #201 Pam Estvold Superintendent Conway School District #11 Phil Brockman Superintendent Sedro-Woolley School District #101 Jim Shank Superintendent Coupeville School District #204 Jean Shumate Superintendent Stanwood -Camano School District # 401 Tim Bruce Superintendent LaConner School District #311 Carl Bruner Superintendent Mount Ver non School District #320

Information Technology (IT) Services Request for Proposal (RFQ) Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue (CWIFR) invites firms experienced in providing IT support ser vices and networ k management. Firms must demonstrate a minimum of three years relevant and recent exper ience providing IT services in a similar computing environment to the District.

Interested firms should contact Office Manager Kim Harpe to request a copy of the RFP via telephone (360) 678-3602 or e m a i l cwfire@cwfire.org. Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, February 6, 2014 Legal No. Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record December 21, 25, 28, 2013, and Januar y 1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25,29, and February 1,5, 2014.

Public Hearing Notice Oak Harbor City Council NOTICE is hereby given that the Oak Harbor City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 865 SE Barrington Drive, on Tu e s d ay, J a n u a r y 7 , Langley 2014, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter, to con- SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM sider approving a NightFINAL ACTION c l u b L i c e n s e fo r t h e PUBLIC NOTICE Hookah Lounge located at 1090 SE Pioneer Way The Washington State Department of Ecology in Oak Harbor. ( D e p a r t m e n t ) h e r e by Anyone wishing to sup- provides notice, as report or oppose this item quired by the Shoreline or provide other relevant Management Act (RCW comments may do so in 90.58.090(8), that the writing or appear in per- Department has taken fi-

Public Hearing Notice Oak Harbor City Council NOTICE is hereby given that the Oak Harbor City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 865 SE Barrington Drive, on January 7, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter, to consider adoption of Ordinance 1683 Relating to Recreational Camping in City Parks and Amending Chapter 6.13 of the Oak Harbor Municipal Code.

Anyone wishing to support or oppose this item or provide other relevant comments may do so in writing or appear in person before the Oak Harbor City Council at the time and place of said public hearing.

To assure disabled persons the opportunity to participate in or benefit from City ser vices, please provide 24-hour advance notice to the City Clerk at (360) 2794539 for additional arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs.

Valerie J. Loffler, City Clerk Legal No. 534567 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 21, 2013.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Island County has received the following app l i c a t i o n s fo r r ev i ew.

This may be the only time to comment.

File Number : 345/13 SHP, Applicant: Viewridge Investments, Location: R03213-147-5050, Oak Harbor Proposal: Short Plat application to create 4 lots on a 3.58 acre parcel in a Rural Residential zone. Project is in or near: RAID & critical drainage.

Staff Contact: Michelle Pezley, m.pezley@co.island.wa.us FILES AVAILABLE FOR NOTICE OF REVIEW: The applicaAPPLICATION Island County has re- tion files are available for

Public Hearing Notice Oak Harbor City Council NOTICE is hereby given that the Oak Harbor City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 865 SE Barrington Drive, on January 7, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter, to consider Resolution 14-01 declaring certain personal proper ty items of the City’s garbage utility service (refuse trucks) to be surplus and authorizing disposal.

Anyone wishing to support or oppose this item or provide other relevant comments may do so in writing or appear in person before the Oak Harbor City Council at the time and place of said public hearing.

To assure disabled persons the opportunity to participate in or benefit from City ser vices, please provide 24-hour advance notice to the City Clerk at (360) 2794539 for additional arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs.

Valerie J. Loffler, City Clerk Legal No. 534568 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 21, 2013.

NOTICE of APPLICATION with

NOTICE TO PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS SMALL WORKS ROSTER Washington State law, as amended, provides that public works projects such as building improvements or repairs u n d e r t a ke n by p u bl i c school districts may be awarded through certain

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Legal No. 534502 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record December 21, 2013 City Of Oak Harbor Summary Ordinances On the 17th day of December 2013, the Oak Harbor City Council adopted: 1) Ordinance 1679 entitled “Relating to Standing Committees and Repealing Section 1.04.015 of the Oak Harbor Municipal Code;” and 2) Ordinance 1677 entitled “Amending the

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2013-14 Biennial Budget for Final Required Increases in FY2013 Appropriation Authority;” 3) Ordinance 1682 entitled “An Ordinance of the C i t y o f O a k H a r b o r, Washington, Relating to Contracting and Amending Section 2.310.010 Entitled ‘Purchase And Bidding - General Provis i o n s ,’ a n d S e c t i o n 2.330.010 Entitled ‘Public Works,’ of the Oak Harbor Municipal Code;” and 4) Ordinance 1680 entitled “An Ordinance Establishing Committed Revenue Classifications R e q u i r e d by G ove r n mental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)

Statement No. 54 for Financial Reporting Purposes.”

The full text of any ordinance will be mailed or g i ve n t o a n y p e r s o n without charge who requests the same from the city clerk. Requests may be made to: City Clerk, vloffler@oakharbor.org, or by calling 360-279-4539.

Valerie J. Loffler, City Clerk Legal No. 534562 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 21, 2013.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of HELEN M. CARRIGAN, Deceased.

NO. 13 4 00203 7 NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030 The notice agent named b e l ow h a s e l e c t e d t o give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed A ny p e r s o n h av i n g a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’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 notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty d ay s a f t e r t h e n o t i c e agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication o f t h e n o t i c e. I f t h e claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: December 21, 2013.

R O S E M A RY E L A I N E KUNOW, Notice Agent c/o JAMES L. KOTSCH-

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Langley resident Janet Imori was headed to work at Whidbey General Hospital when she lost control of her Toyota 4Runner on East Harbor Road in Freeland. She was one of several accidents on South Whidbey Island on Friday morning. She was not injured.

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Kent and Tricia Ratekin take a walk in the snow Friday morning on Edgecliff Drive in Langley.

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For students at the Whidbey Island Waldorf School, winter break already began Thursday, Dec. 19.

Clinton resident William Dolde took his children, 10-year-old Liam and 7-year-old Crispin, to Community Park on Friday morning as well. Friday was the first day of winter break for the Waldorf students.

“The snow was a good surprise, but the kids weren’t looking for it as much as they would be during school,” he said.

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“It’s fun having it snow like this right before Christmas,” he said.

It didn’t last too long, however, as rain and warmer temperatures began to melt much of the snow Friday.

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Tuesday is forecast as partly sunny with a high of 44 degrees.

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