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OH forging ahead with new sewage plant without Navy

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

It appears Oak Harbor will be building the city’s new sewage treatment plant without the assistance of the U.S. Navy.

Base officials did not meet a city-set Monday deadline to commit to the multi-million-dollar project, so the city

council agreed to forge ahead alone during its regular meeting Tuesday evening.

“It’s not really a decision. It’s just the option we are left with,” Councilwoman Tara Hizon said.

CITY OFFICIALS sent the Navy a letter just before Christmas, explaining that they would have to go forward SEE PLANT, A8

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Navy can’t make firm commitment to partner on sewage treatment plant.

ICSO nabs armed homicide suspect

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

A deputy with the Island County Sheriff’s Office caught an armed murder suspect after a dramatic chase down the middle of Whidbey Island Tuesday night State troopers tried to stop the stolen pickup with a spike strip near the Greenbank Store, but the suspect continued driving on the rims, causing sparks and pieces of the vehicle to fly at the SEE PURSUIT, A20

Alcohol, drugs a nonfactor in Oct. 31 fatal crash

Photo by Jessie Stensland/Whidbey News-Times

Joshua Adams appears in Island County Superior Court Wednesday after allegedly leading deputies on a chase down Whidbey Island. He’s suspected of killing his father in Whatcom County.

The man accused of causing the accident that killed twin sisters from Oak Harbor last Halloween night was not intoxicated at the time of the accident, according to his attorney.

Toxicology results show that Ira Blackstock, 53, of Oak Harbor was “completely clean” at the time of the accident, Coupeville attorney Charles Arndt said this week.

Prosecutors charged Blackstock in Skagit County Superior Court Nov. 6 with two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of vehicular assault.

Janeah Goheen, a 17-year-old Oak Harbor resident, died at the scene of the Oct. 31, 2013 accident on State Highway 20 near Anacortes; her twin sister, Janesah Goheen, was injured and passed away at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Their friend, Alysha Pickler, 18, of Oak Harbor, suffered a concussion.

Detective Craig Cardinal with the Washington State Patrol told the Whidbey News-Times in November that troopers found no indication that SEE TOXICOLOGY, A8

Chambers’ wager over Super Bowl will benefit charity

By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter

It’s on.

Oak Harbor now has a couple of friendly wagers going with a suburb of Denver, Colo., on the Super Bowl.

The first bet started between the chambers

of commerce for Oak Harbor and Parker, a town about 20 miles from Denver.

The second came Friday when Parker’s mayor, Mike Waid, phoned Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley, to introduce himself and share pleasantries.

“I recommended we have a side wager,” Dudley said. “I encouraged him to come up

with something he didn’t mind losing.”

Dudley said he loves the idea of getting behind the Seattle Seahawks as they gear up for Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos Feb. 2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Dudley is so passionate about the team that he is going to the Super Bowl himself.

“It’s always good to have connections,” he said.

Oak Harbor’s friendly banter with Parker all started in cyberspace.

Jeff Pleet, a financial adviser based in Oak Harbor, was feeling good about the SEE CHAMBERS’ WAGER, A20

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n The South Whidbey School Board spent part of a workshop session discussing the high school track and how to best resurface it. The track is becoming a health and safety concern for school district officials. Board members are reviewing potential projects that will be funded by a $6 million capital projects levy voters approved in 2013.

Second Street project in Langley underway

n The Second Street project in Langley began Jan. 21. The $2.2 million project is scheduled to last 100 working days and finish in early June. Parking will be available on surrounding streets, the Langley United Methodist Church, Island Church of Whidbey and the park-and-ride lot on Cascade Avenue.

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State auditor gives fire district a clean report n Officials from the Washington State Auditor’s Office reported no findings for an audit of South Whidbey Fire/EMS. Auditors made one minor recommendation, fire chief Rusty Palmer should initial monthly financial reports. The district is expected to go through another audit this summer about how it used $486,000 of federal funding that helped pay for fire suppression and a marine response boat.

Results indicate Freeland fuel leak now in check

n The threat of a 2005 fuel spill to Freeland’s water supply appears to be minor. Four ground monitoring wells were installed between Main Street and Highway 525. Of those wells, tests revealed petro-

n Burglars broke into the Senior Services of Island County’s South Whidbey Center in Bayview last week. They made off with several computers, cash and miscellaneous items. The break-in occurred Jan. 15, and it’s believed the burglars entered through a back door they pried open. The number of burglaries on South Whidbey are increasing.

Between June 1 and Dec. 11, 87 burglaries were reported on the South End.

Volunteers aiming to help island homeowners n Hearts and Hammers is looking to help homeowners on South Whidbey who are either physically unable or can’t afford to maintain their home.

Hearts and Hammers is looking for homes for its workday scheduled for May 3. Deadline to be considered for the workday is Jan. 31. For more information, go to www.heartsandhammers.com or call 360-221-6063.

n The Coupeville Town Council is considering whether to contract with the Island County Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement services to the Central Whidbey based municipality.

While officials consider the proposal, the council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Coupeville Deputy Marshal’s Association that goes through 2017. The council will continue discussions during its regular meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the Island County Commissioners’ Hearing Room.

Coupeville workshop focuses on future of orcas n Saturday’s Ways of the Whales workshop is focusing on the health of the southern resident orcas. The workshop goes from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Coupeville Middle and High School Performing Arts Center at 501 S. Main St. The day-long event includes a panel of experts ranging from representatives from SealLife Productions to National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. For more information, go to www.orcanetwork.org

The U.S. Navy INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE Northwest Training and Testing EIS/OEIS The U.S. Navy has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) to evaluate potential environmental impacts from military training and testing activities conducted within the Northwest Training and Testing (NWTT) Study Area, to include the use of active sonar and explosives, as well as pierside sonar maintenance and testing.

Public Meetings: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 Oak Harbor High School Student Union Building 1 Wildcat Way, Oak Harbor

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Navy Presentation: 6:30 p.m.

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Comments will be accepted during the public meetings, by mail or online at www.NWTTEIS.com. All comments must be postmarked or received online by March 25, 2014, for consideration in the Final EIS/OEIS.

Visit www.NWTTEIS.com to view and submit comments on the Draft EIS/OEIS, and for additional public meeting locations in Oregon, California and Alaska.

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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen outlines 2014 agenda OLF closure is not ‘in the cards’

By JANIS REID Staff reporter

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Level 3 offender moving to Everett

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

A Level 3 sex offender expected to be homeless on Whidbey Island will instead move into a shelter in Everett, according to the Island County sheriff.

But the housing arrangement isn’t permanent, Sheriff Mark Brown said.

The Level 3 sex offender, Daniel M. Christianson, 34, will be able to live in the Mack House in Everett for a month. The facility is a nonprofit, faith-based transitional housing organization, “dedicated to helping men who have become distressed in their lives through crisis due to a lack of discipline, lack of purpose, domestic violence, drugs, alcohol, crimes to society,” the Mack House website states.

Brown said it’s unclear where Christianson will live after the month is up. It’s still possible he will end up on the streets of Oak Harbor.

Brown said state law dictates that felons released from prison live in the county of origin, which is defined at the county of their first felony conviction.

In Christianson’s case, his first felony was a Camano Island burglary he committed when he was living in Everett.

Yet the law has several exceptions; one is that the offender may live in another county if he has a family or an agency willing to support him, which is why he can live at the Mack House.

A Level 2 sex offender, Jason W. Brown, 41, was convicted of indecent liberties in Island County in 2012. He recently moved to Southwest 10th Avenue in Oak Harbor.

Now that Congress has finally passed a budget, federal legislators can now get down to business, Congressman Rick Larsen said this week.

Larsen outlined the next steps for Congress in the coming year and answered questions about local issues during a sit-down Thursday with the Whidbey NewsTimes.

“The big picture that we’re dealing with in Congress is that the budget deal that we came to in December mostly put a halt now to the ‘shut the government down, keep it open, shut the government down, keep it open’ routine we’ve gotten into,” Larsen said.

“And that’s good news and lets us go forward with the spending bills.”

Once President Barack Obama releases his budget in May, legislators will start writing the 2015 appropriation bills that include spending for veterans, defense, transportation and other key government functions.

“It may not mean it will increase the approval ratings, it will certainly let us get on with doing our job,” Larsen said.

He predicts that, during his State of the Union address next week, the president will highlight one of Larsen’s key ojectives — raising the minimum wage.

“The demographic of the low-wage worker has changed demonstrably in the last 30 years,” Larsen said. He said the average low-wage worker’s age is now 35 and that 56 percent of low-wage workers are women.

“The myth of the teen-

ager being the predominant group isn’t true anymore,” Larsen said.

Larsen is co-sponsor of a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour over a three-year period.

He said that 62 House and Senate Republicans voted for the last wage increase under President George W. Bush “so there is the possibility for broad support for this.”

“It’s an important point that the minimum wage has the purchase power of the 1968 minimum wage,” Larsen said.

Larsen also said the United States must invest in transportation infrastructure and education to create jobs and grow the economy in the long run.

Congress is working on a five-year transportation plan that should include improvements to Washington state ferry terminals, he said.

The transportation bill will be an important part of job creation, he said, adding Congress passed the SAFE Bridges Act last year, in response in part to the Skagit Valley River bridge collapse. He said that will be rolled into the transportation bill.

This will, Larsen said, “put people to work maintaining and repairing the bridges of this country.”

As for the future of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, Larsen said, “things are in a good place” for the base, which is expecting three or four additional P8-A squadrons and potentially two more EA-18G Growler squadrons.

“It’s all good news for the north end (of Whidbey),” Larsen said.

The fact that NAS Whidbey is the sole loca-

tion for the Navy’s Growlers has raised concerns from those living near the airfields where touch-and-go training is conducted. Some claim the Growler noise is damaging the health of residents and are demanding that Outlying Field Coupeville, or OLF, be closed and the Growlers based elsewhere.

Asked if he believes the Growler squadrons now using OLF might be moved to another location, Larsen responded, “Where is that?”

“That’s the point. There isn’t (another location).”

“I think that’s a better question for the Navy, but I think the Navy would say that’s the issue,” Larsen said.

“You just don’t pick up the planes and put them down, you have to pick up the people and put them down, pick up the buildings and put them down.”

“It’s not just a matter of just moving airplanes.”

Larsen said the federal defense budget is lower than projected as a result of sequestration and that the Navy is not looking to develop new locations. Getting the Navy to move OLF is unlikely, he said.

“I don’t know, I just don’t see that that’s in the cards,” Larsen said. “I know there’s a desire from some people on the island to do that, I don’t see that that’s in the cards. The military generally isn’t looking to spend money developing new places because they’re not getting a lot of new money from Congress.”

“They’re not going to be doing things that add to training costs or add to operation costs.”

Asked whether is inevitable that the Navy’s technology will outgrow OLF,

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Rep. Rick Larsen discusses Congress’ plans for 2014 now that a national budget has been adopted.

Larsen deferred to the ongoing Environmental Impact Statement that started in July.

“I don’t know the answer to that — that’s why they’re doing an EIS,” Larsen said.

“They have plenty of physical space but it’s a matter of whether the training space is available to them.”

When asked if he believes he is being responsive to the concerns of those concerned about jet noise at OLF Coupeville, Larsen listed 24 instances this past year in which he met with

or corresponded with local leaders, those calling for the closure OLF Coupeville and other residents.

“What I sometimes find is when I hear from folks that I’m not listening to them, they’re saying I don’t agree with them, that sometimes does occur,” Larsen said.

He stressed that even though he may not be able to attend every meeting personally, “it doesn’t mean I don’t hear what people are saying.”

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Training, testing Coupeville artist Roger Purdue dies EIS now available

By NATHAN WHALEN Staff reporter

Public meeting will be held at Oak Harbor High School

By JANIS REID Staff reporter

The Navy has released an environmental impact statement focused on Navy training and testing that occurs throughout the Pacific Northwest.

This EIS is not related to the ongoing studies for the P-8A Poseidons, which will be completed in May, or the EA-18G Growlers which just started in July.

“We’ve been doing Navy training for some time now and this study helps us to continue that training,” said Lianne Nakahara, Navy Region Northwest public affairs specialist.

A public meeting will be held 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Oak Harbor High School. During that meeting, residents may review documents and displays.

There will also be a presentation by the Navy at 6:30 p.m.

The EIS document will be available for review online, as well as in printed form at the Oak Harbor Library.

“It’s a big document so if people want to briefly look through it and ask questions on specific topics, such as marine mam-

mals, pollution or even noise, they can do that,” Nakahara said.

The purpose of the EIS is to determine the environmental impact of the Navy’s mission “to maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas,” according to a Friday press release.

That mission is achieved in part by training and testing within the Northwest Training and Testing study area, which also supports the renewal of federal regulatory permits and authorizations.

The public is invited to comment in person at the public meeting, online or by mail at: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest, Attention Kimberly Kler, NWTT EIS/ OEIS Project Manager, 1101 Tautog Circle, Suite 203, Silverdale, WA 98315.

Comments must be postmarked, received online or in person by March 25 for consideration in the final EIS. The document, videos and additional information about the project can be found at www.nwtteis.com

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Roger Purdue, a popular Coupeville artist, educator and pilot, died early Sunday morning from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease.

Purdue, who once worked as a teacher in the Oak Harbor School District, was a prolific artist. His work can be seen throughout Central Whidbey. The salmon wheel at Island County Museum and the whale wheel at the Coupeville Wharf are among his creations.

Susan Berta, who helps run the Orca Network and organizes the Penn Cove Water Festival, started working with Purdue in the early 1990s. He started carving the salmon wheel a few years later.

“That project made it really clear to me how generous and dedicated Roger was,” Berta said.

Purdue donated his time to ensure the salmon wheel was completed. It stood for years near the entrance to the Coupeville Wharf, where people could stop and give it a spin.

The wheel was eventually moved to the nearby museum. The whale wheel, which Purdue helped design, is currently near the wharf entrance.

Berta said the whale wheel project speaks to the kind of person Roger was; it was a community-minded project; it reminded people of the Orca capture; promoted the Penn Cove Water Festival; and helps to keep the carving community alive on Whidbey Island.

In addition to the inter-

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Roger Purdue carves the salmon wheel, which was on display for years near the Coupeville Wharf before it was moved to the museum. Purdue died on Sunday. active wheels, Purdue also designed logos for the Penn Cove Water Festival.

Each year’s design had a Native American- inspired theme.

He presented the festival association with 15 years worth of logos when he was honored nearly a year ago for his efforts in supporting the event.

During a ceremony at the Coupeville Recreation Hall, he received a cedar hat decorated with an eagle feather along with a button blanket — both made by members of the Samish Nation.

Purdue’s work will be seen by festival goers for years to come.

He remained active in the arts community in recent years, helping a carver design a panel carving that will be installed at Island Transit’s new headquarters.

Berta said she wanted to tap Purdue’s skills for a kinetic sculpture that would have highlighted the dorsal fins of whales.

Purdue was born on Orcas Island in 1938. His son, Wilbur, said Roger spent his childhood hunting and fishing.

Roger’s father owned a service station in Eastsound and his mom ran a radio station for the airline that served Orcas Island at the time. Wilbur said that sparked Roger’s interest in airplanes.

Purdue graduated with a degree in art and a minor in education from Western Washington University before starting his career as a teacher in the Oak Harbor School District.

“He was always working on projects,” Wilbur said.

Those projects included

building and flying airplanes, rebuilding tractors, and his recent work as a carver. He started focusing on woodcarving in the mid 1990s.

Roger was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about eight years ago.

As his health declined in recent days, family and friends stopped by his home last week to visit.

“We had a really nice week as a family,” Wilbur said adding visitors got to share stories with Roger.

Roger is survived by his wife, Sara; son, Wilbur and his wife Julieanna; daughter, Grace; grandson, Henry; and sister, Jennie and her husband, Kelly.

A memorial to Purdue is posted at www.penncovewaterfestival.com People have commenting about Purdue’s death on the festival’s Facebook page.

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Oak Harbor resident Robert Brothers, at right, hugs panhandler Jeff Pangburn after handing him packages of deli food. Pangburn claims he would never aggressively panhandle, but that the food and money from strangers help him survive living homeless on Whidbey Island.

Council adopts ban on aggressive panhandling

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

It’s now a crime to aggressively panhandle in Oak Harbor.

Members of the City Council adopted an ordinance Tuesday night that makes it a misdemeanor to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic or to aggressively panhandle, which is defined as begging “with the intent to intimidate or coerce another person into giving money or goods.”

Police Chief Ed Green said the increase in panhandling in the city compelled him to look at the issue. He said he’s heard from officers that some panhandlers can be confrontational when asking for money.

He said the panhandlers

are smart and careful not to “cross the line” into robbery, but the ordinance will make the lines clearer for officers to enforce.

Green and several council members said they were especially concerned about panhandling at the entrance to the Safeway parking lot on Barrington Drive. The intersection is already a very busy and they don’t want panhandlers to exacerbate the problem.

Green said panhandlers will still be able to stand at the site, as long as it’s public property.

But in addition to adopting the ordinance, the city will be placing up signs to dissuade people from giving to panhandlers. The signs will say, “Keep the change.

Don’t support panhandling.

Give to a local charity.”

A couple of council members said they were especially pleased with the signs.

Councilwoman Tara Hizon said she loved the signs.

“It’s really incredible what our Help House can do with $5,” she said. “I mean, if you are gonna to give out that $5, bless you for doing so, if you give it to the Help House they can stretch it so far and feed an entire family.”

A whale watching group claims that routine training by the Navy endangered whales that were expected to be swimming in waters off of Whidbey Island.

The Navy maintains no whales were in danger.

The Navy was conducting routine small firearms training near base Tuesday morning, the schedule of which is announced each month, according to Mike Welding, public affairs officer for Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.

Prior to the training operation, Welding said, the Navy notifies the Coast Guard, which creates a 2,000-foot safety perimeter off of the west shore of the island, “in case of ricochets.”

The Coast Guard also issues an alert to boaters in the area.

During the training, Welding said, sailors shoot at barriers and do not shoot over the water.

Cameras are used and safety observers stand watch during these operations, Welding said.

Welding said there were also aircraft performing routine training operations, such as Field Carrier Landing Practice, at Ault Field, Welding said, but added the training operations were not linked in any way.

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Hobbes Buchanan, with Pacific Whale Watch Association, who was in the San Juan Islands tracking whale migrations through Puget Sound.

Buchanan said he immediately called the Coast Guard to ask them to stop.

Buchanan said in a press release recently that he believes the operation is a “joint exercise between the U.S. Coast Guard and the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station with thunderous jet fighters simulating air attacks” and water vessels “firing live rounds.”

“The sound even up here in the San Juans was deafening,” said Buchanan in his press release.

“I looked at my AIS (Automated Identification System) and it was lit up like a Christmas tree, military vessels everywhere.”

Welding said Buchanan was “mischaracterizing” the type of operations that were occurring on and near the base.

Welding said he is not aware of any Navy vessel operations occurring at that time and that Buchanan’s AIS can detect vessels of all sizes, Navy or otherwise.

Buchanan, however, claims he confirmed his theory with “spotters” on the island, but that he himself didn’t have any visual confirmation.

While he maintains that military vessels were shooting live rounds into the Sound, Buchanan conceded

that the shooting may have been taking place on shore.

“But who knows what damage has been done?” asked Michael Harris, executive director of the Pacific Whale Watch Association.

“These whales are highly intelligent, and deeply sentient and sensitive creatures.

They have extraordinary memories, and we know from our experience here during the orca capture era that Southern residents haven’t returned to some of the places where they were harassed and captured.”

“Maybe they’ll avoid this area in future,” Harris said.

“We just don’t know. But what we do know is that we have far too many eyes and ears out there for these guys to not know where the whales are.”

“We have lots of boats on the water year-round, plenty of people watching from shore. All the Coast Guard and the feds have to do is pick up a phone.”

“Even if they were shooting from shore, we still need to be notified,” Buchanan said.

“There need to be protocols in place.”

Puget Sound will be seeing a large influx of gray whales and Orca’s this spring, and that they swim as close as 100 feet from shore, he said.

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Washington state needs to be more business friendly GUEST COLUMN

By DON C. BRUNELL With the ongoing debate about income inequality and increasing the minimum wage, it’s important to revisit the basics.

In order to demand a wage increase, you must first have a job. In order to have a job, someone must create that job. In order to create that job, someone must start a business.

But now, when our economy desperately needs more — and better — jobs, a major study shows that starting a business in the United States is more difficult than ever.

The study by the World Bank and the International Finance Corp. ranked 189 nations on how easy it is to start a new business. They considered the number of procedures required, the time necessary to complete the paperwork and the expense involved.

The U.S. ranked 20th, down from 11th last year.

Our showing was well behind countries like Rwanda, Belarus and Azerbaijan.

The good news? We narrowly beat out Uzbekistan.

New Zealand is the best place in the world for entrepreneurs, according to the report. Starting a business there requires “one procedure, half a day, (and) less than 1 percent of income per capita and no paid-in minimum capital,” the study noted. New Zealand was followed by Canada, Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong in the top five.

By contrast, the U.S. requires, on average, six procedures, takes five days and requires 1.5 percent of the company’s income per capita.

The study also listed the countries that made it easier to start a business in 2012-13.

The U.S. was not on that list.

Despite our slide in this global ranking, the U.S. couldn’t hold a candle to Surinam, where it takes almost seven months to start a business.

Why is this important? Because most jobs are created by small businesses, and research shows that economic growth is driven by the entry of new businesses rather than by the growth of existing firms.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jet noise

Disclosure not worthless, but lacking some clarity Editor, It appears Michael Monson is now in backpedal mode after reading his many complaints and informing the public he never saw or signed any kind of document informing him of “significant” noise possible at the property he purchased.

Just to be sure, I looked up the word “significant.” It means very important and large enough to be noticed or have an effect, which to me means maybe I should check this out some more.

He was also upset that a Realtor posted the document on line with his initials. This information would have come out sooner or later as any defense attorney worth his salt would investigate to see if he is telling the truth and enter it into evidence.

I feel this information came out

sooner than expected and took him by surprise. To say this document is worthless is not true, lacking in clarity possibly.

The other litigants may also want to go back over their claims.

Lastly, if the Navy flew more than it published or expected, it may be due to a thing called “operational commitments.” Perhaps COER could petition the Navy to be included when world situations change and be notified of increased flights, but I wouldn’t count on it.

Mike Van Voorst Oak Harbor

Monson’s disclosure spin reflects his character Editor, An opportune moment lost is how I view Michael Monson’s “worthless piece of paper” spin effort regarding the noise disclosure Form 22W, which he has long denied signing.

Rather than addressing the perceived weaknesses in the noise disclosure document, we get a reflec-

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tion of his character when his spin evolved into a rant.

Sorry, but it leaves one with a single question of which Mr. Monson may have already answered: If a noise disclosure document of more substance were developed, would it still be viewed as a “worthless piece of paper” in Mr. Monson’s mind’s eye?

Thomas Strang Coupeville

Perhaps county should condemn properties Editor, I am confused.

The group Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve sues the Navy because the jet noise is unbearable and claims an EIS was flawed.

The president of COER gets angry when a real estate agent discloses he had, in fact, initialed noise disclosure informantion during his property transaction.

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MORE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Another party claims the noise disclosure is inadequate.

What does the Navy have to do with any of this?

The Navy has operated a naval air station in the area for more than 50 years and has made no effort to keep it a secret.

Real estate agencies have been providing notice of potential noise for a good deal of the time the Navy has been here, and, with that, I say let the buyer beware.

I am not advocating that anyone sue anyone else, but if the members of COER feel they need to lash out at someone because of the noise, lash out at those who failed to disclose when you made your purchase, if that, is in fact, the case.

Suing the Navy is counterproductive since they are only doing what they have been doing for the past 50 years.

A lawsuit in this area only serves to cost every taxpayer, and that expense could be even greater if the Navy is eventually forced to go elsewhere for training.

Maybe Island County should look at condemning property in high complaint areas, destroy the dwellings and allowing the property to return to its native state.

Maybe that will make everyone happy.

Robert E. Clark Oak Harbor

New disclosure needs additional protection Editor, Had a friend who went hiking with a buddy in the Yukon. The sign on trail said, “Beware of bears, they can be dangerous.”

Short story, bear killed his buddy.

Later, my friend found out that a bear(s) on that trail over the prior month had seriously mauled two other hikers.

Do you think the territorial government properly warned the hikers heading

Robert Wilbur Coupeville

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up that trail?

OK, the story is fiction, but the point is real. There is warning intended to genuinely inform, and there is warning — not to inform, but just to cover legal fannies.

The newly copyrighted form by Northwest Multiple Listing Services improves on their earlier copyrighted form, but isn’t quite beyond fanny-covering.

Here are four things it needs: • The disclosure should include the relevant map with an “X” designating the property location on the map. The map should include the county noise zones and the DNL and especially the actual decibel (dBA) noise contours.

• Regarding the statement that noise “… may exceed 100 dba,” that should read that noise “…may range upward of 100 to 120+ dBA (decibels).” Without effective hearing protection, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that hearing loss at these levels will occur, even with short-term (seconds of) exposure, and there are other serious healthrelated risks.

• Instead of just recommending the buyer consult with Island County for more information, it should offer several of the most apropos and authoritative websites related to noise/decibels and health issues.

• Finally, the disclosure must be required to be displayed in a prominent location so that any buyer visiting the property is able to review that important information at first visit — as opposed to brought out of the closet the day before closing, as it was in my case.

And, the disclosure form must be signed as a prerequisite component of any purchase contract.

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or the minimum wage if we had a robust, expanding economy that was creating tens of millions of new jobs.

However, an annual avalanche of federal and state regulations is making it increasingly difficult to run a business. Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot, says he never would have been able to start the company in today’s regulatory environment.

“I can tell you that today the impediments that the government imposes are impossible to deal with.

Home Depot would never have succeeded if we’d tried to start it today.”

How does Washington rank? It depends on whom you ask.

Chief Executive magazine ranked Washington 36th out of the 50 states in 2013, up one from the previous year. While we get good marks for quality of life and workforce, we take a hit when it comes to taxes and regulations.

Forbes magazine ranks Washington ninth overall, but places us 27th in business costs and 32nd in regulatory environment.

The bottom line is this: While news coverage tends to focus on “big business,”

most jobs are created by small business. And launching a new company is risky in the best of times.

In many ways, it’s like skydiving: You prepare the best you can, but in the end, it is a leap of faith requiring enormous courage and personal risk. Many entrepreneurs mortgage their homes and empty their savings in order to start a business.

In this economy, they lie awake at night, worrying how to make payroll for the employees who depend on them.

Elected officials in Washington, D.C., and Olympia — most of whom have never run a business — should keep that in mind when they consider imposing new regulations and taxes that make it harder for employers to sustain and create jobs. n Don Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist.

He recently retired as president of the nonprofit Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization. He can be contacted at thebrunells@ msn.com

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PLANT CONTINUED FROM A1 on the treatment plant without Navy participation unless they got a commitment by Jan. 20.

The city is facing deadlines from the state Department of Ecology and has to move forward with the design work.

Capt. Mike Nortier, commanding officer of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, sent a response to city officials last week, saying that he was unable to make a firm commitment on a cost-sharing agreement for the new plant because of funding limitations and government regulations.

Nortier said he said he would like to continue negotiations, but understood that the city may need to move forward on its own.

AS A result, the plant will be smaller than it would have been as a joint project to treat sewage from both city and Navy-base residents. The project will mean significant increases in sewage treatment rates for city residents with or without the Navy partnership; it may be slightly more without the Navy due to the economy of scale.

Currently, the city and Navy partner on sewage treatment.

The treatment lagoons are located on Navy property at the Seaplane base while the city runs the facility. The aging facility, however, is nearing capacity and technology may not meet clean-water regulations in the future.

IN ADDITION, the lagoons on the banks of Crescent Harbor are surrounded by an environmentally sensitive marshland. City Engineer Joe Stowell showed the council a photo Tuesday of a high-tide event at the lagoons; it appeared that the waters were just a foot or two from flooding the lagoons, which would cause an environmental calamity.

“It’s just a matter of time,” Mayor Scott Dudley said in an interview about the possibility of flooding at the lagoons,

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Geese hang out at the sewage treatment lagoons on the Navy’s Seaplane Base. Sewage from Oak Harbor and the base is currently treated at the facility. “and it’s a huge environmental concern.”

A draft report by a Navy consultant indicates that the base will continue to utilize the lagoons for treatment of base sewage.

SOME COUNCIL members said they think it’s inevitable that the Navy will someday want to partner with the city on the new treatment plant.

Councilman Jim Campbell said this week that, sooner or later, the lagoons “will go belly up,” but that it will cost much more to retrofit the Navy into the project in the future.

“Bureaucracy is what it is, more than anything else,” he said during an interview.

“Someday when it gets through the maze of people and piles of paperwork, and the funding becomes available, they’ll come back to us.”

Councilman Rick Almberg said during a December workshop that he also believes that the Navy will someday want to partner, but that the cost estimates for the Navy to join the project now will seem like “chump change” compared to what it will cost to connect base toilets to the new plant in the future.

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with Dudley, who expressed frustration with the Navy over the issue. During the workshop, Dudley pointed out that Navy officials pressed the city to act quickly when they wanted easements for installation of jet fuel lines across the city, and the city complied.

But, Dudley said, the situation was different when the city asked the Navy for expediency over the sewage treatment issue.

CITY OFFICIALS sent the Navy a letter in March 2013, asking the Navy for a decision on the proposed partnership

by July.

The Navy, however, didn’t even “bring on” its consultant to begin looking into the proposal until July, Dudley said.

“We haven’t seen the urgency or eagerness from the Navy’s side,” he said.

After the July deadline passed, city officials asked the Navy for an answer by Oct. 31; when they didn’t get one, the deadline was changed again to Nov. 25.

During the Nov. 25 meeting with the council and mayor, Nortier explained that his hands are tied and asked for more time. He said there were a lot of questions that needed to be answered and

issues negotiated before the Navy could legally agree to the city’s proposal.

The Navy’s consultant raised many questions about the city’s proposal for the plant as well as the proposed cost sharing.

IN A JOINT press release issued by the Navy and city Thursday, Nortier noted that “the Navy cannot make lump sum payments for new facilities related to the city’s basic infrastructure or systems unless authorized under specific legislation.”

While the sewage-related partnership may be coming to an end, city and Navy officials agreed the historic collaboration and teamwork between the two entities will endure.

“I have to conclude, sometimes it’s just better to be friends than to be business partners,” Almberg said.

“The relationship between NAS Whidbey Island and the city of Oak Harbor is recognized as a model relationship between a military base and the surrounding community,” Nortier said in the press release.

“We are better able to support our mission due to the support of Oak Harbor city and the local community.”

CONTINUED FROM A1 Blackstock was drinking prior to the crash, but his blood was drawn after field sobriety tests showed signs of possible impairment from medication or drugs.

Arndt said State Patrol investigations are still looking into the cause of the accident. He said they’re trying to analyze a “black box” from the car that may have recorded his speed prior to the collision.

Skagit County Prosecutor Richard Weyrich did not return a call for comment.

Under Washington state law, there are three “prongs” to the vehicular homicide and vehicular assault charges.

Those prongs cover driving while impaired, driving in a reckless manner and driving with disregard for others. Each prong has different standard sentence ranges; the DUI-related version is the most serious.

Blackstock was charged under all alternatives of the charges.

According to Cardinal’s report about the accident, Blackstock was driving his 2006 Ford Mustang south on Highway 20 from “Sharpe’s Corner” in Skagit County and “accelerated rapidly” as he approached the intersection at Gibraltar Road.

The car, which had near-bald rear tires, broke traction on the wet asphalt, began to fishtail side-toside and crossed into the oncoming lane, according to investigative reports.

The Mustang struck an oncoming 1993 Acura driven by Janesah Goheen just after 5 p.m.

“The purposeful and reckless acceleration by Ira L. Blackstock caused his Ford Mustang to strike the oncoming Acura four-door close to the northbound fog line of State Route No. 20‚“ Cardinal wrote in his report.

Court records show that Blackstock was issued three speeding tickets in 2013.

Blackstock’s trial date is continued to April 14. He was released from jail after posting $200,000 bail in November.

ISLAND SCANNER The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department:

TUESDAY, JAN. 21 At 8:05 a.m., a Northeast Barron Drive resident reported someone stole his rear license plate.

At 12:16 p.m., a Southeast Barrington Drive resident inquired whether chickens and ducks are allowed within city limits.

At 2:31 p.m., a Southwest Ida Place resident reported someone broke into the home and items were missing.

At 2:33 p.m., a caller reported two women were causing havoc at a South-

east Eighth Avenue location.

At 2:45 p.m., a caller reported gas was stolen out of a vehicle parked at a Highway 20 location.

At 5:39 p.m., a caller reported a man stole cigarettes from a Highway 20 business.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22 At 7:11 a.m., a caller reported a car accident took place at the intersection of Highway 20 and Northeast Seventh Avenue.

At 11:57 a.m., a caller reported a cash deposit bag stolen from a Highway 20 location.

At 10:29 p.m., a North Oak Har-

bor Street resident reported a strange car in the parking lot.

THURSDAY, JAN. 23 At 1:30 p.m., a caller reported a car accident at the intersection of Northeast Midway Boulevard and Northeast Sixth Avenue.

FRIDAY, JAN. 24 At 2:14 a.m., a caller reported people were yelling at each other at a Northeast Seventh Avenue location. A man also threw a stick at someone.

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Wesco’s top teams take down Wildcats

By JIM WALLER Sports editor

The leaders of the two Western Conference 3A boys basketball divisions held on to first place by winning in Oak Harbor this week.

Glacier Peak, tied for first in the South, defeated Oak Harbor 63-50 Tuesday, and North leader Stanwood used a huge late surge to top the Wildcats 70-38 Thursday.

Now Oak Harbor (3-6, 3-12) goes to Everett (4-5, 7-9) at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. The Seagulls’ gymnasium is being remodeled, so the game will be played at Everett Community College.

Glacier Peak High School took advantage of its extra opportunities to slip by the ‘Cats.

Both teams had 11 turnovers and Glacier Peak collected only two more offensive rebounds (16-14), but the Grizzlies outscored the Wildcats 12-4 off the miscues and 15-6 off the boards.

Glacier Peak led by small margins (14-12 and 30-27) after the first two quarters but dominted the third, doing most of its damage inside.

The Grizzlies took a 44-28 lead into the final period.

They pushed the gap to 18, 53-35, before a final, late push

by Oak Harbor.

Drew Washington, who played with the flu, had 16 points and three assists for the Wildcats. Zach Gibbs

snared 12 rebounds to go along with seven points.

Dyllan Harris scored 10 points, Elijah Smith six, Zach Jones six, Gabe Groenig three and Shane Huttula two.

Stanwood, ranked third in the state 3A poll and owners of a sparkling 16-0 record, couldn’t shake the Wildcats until late in the third quarter. When it did finally break loose, it went on an incredible 29-0 run to snare the easy win.

The Spartans led 10-7 and 29-19 after the first two periods. They increased the margin to 36-22 two-and-a-half minutes into the second half.

Oak Harbor responded with a 14-2 run to make it 38-34 with 2:32 remaining in the third quarter.

Then Stanwood took off, outscoring the Wildcats 32-4 the rest of the way, including outscoring Oak Harbor 29-0 at one point.

After Gibbs scored to make it 41-36 with 2:01 left in the third period, the Wildcats didn’t score again until Jones converted a fastbreak lay-in with 48 seconds left in the game.

Turnovers were a problem all night for Oak Harbor; the ‘Cats finished with 23 and gave up 23 points off the mistakes.

Stanwood dominated the boards, out-rebounding Oak Harbor 50-31 (20-7 on the offensive end).

PREP ROUNDUP Wildcats girls lose 2 The Oak Harbor girls basketball team lost 52-12 at Glacier Peak Tuesday, Jan. 21, and 53-34 at Stanwood Thursday, Jan. 23.

The Grizzlies (6-2, 13-2), ranked fifth in the state 3A poll, denied the Wildcats a field goal attempt in the first four minutes. When Oak Harbor did put up a shot, it rarely went in. The ‘Cats hit only 4 of 30 tries (including 1 for 11 on threepointers) for 13 percent.

Oak Harbor never scored more than four points in a period and trailed 13-2, 32-5 and 46-9 at the quarters.

Joanna Leete scored five points for Oak Harbor; Jinai Guzman, Hayley Lundstrom and AnnaBelle Whitefoot two each; and Natalie Fiallos one.

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Oak Harbor’s Dyllan Harris (22) fights through the defense of Glacier Peak’s Bobby Brooks.

Washington topped the Wildcat scorers with 15 points, all on three-pointers; he also had four blocked shots.

Harris had nine points

A sloppy second quarter was the downfall for Oak Harbor at Stanwood (5-4, 8-7).

The Spartans led by only two, 8-6, after the first quarter, then four Oak Harbor turnovers led to eight Stanwood points. The Spartans used that momentum to outscore Oak Harbor 17-4 in the quarter and lead at halftime 25-10.

The second half was much like the evenly-played first quarter as Stanwood only outscored the Wildcats 28-24.

Leete netted 17 points for the Wildcats, Guzman six, Fiallos five, Lundstrom two and Whitefoot one.

Oak Harbor (0-9, 0-15) hosts Everett (5-4, 9-7) at 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Wolves scare Cedarcrest The Coupeville girls basketball team pushed powerful Cedarcrest Tuesday, Jan. 21, before fading late in a 57-47 home loss.

and four assists; and Gibbs, Groenig and Jones scored four points; and Jordan Davenport had two. Gibbs added six rebounds and Jones five.

The Wolves simply “ran out of steam” coach David King said in their attempt to upset the seventhranked 2A team.

Cedarcrest (7-1, 12-2) outscored Coupeville (3-5, 6-7) 20-11 in the fourth quarter to hold off the pesky Wolves.

In the opening quarter, Makana Stone scored all 11 Coupeville points as the Wolves led 11-7.

Coupeville went up 30-24 at the break.

The Red Wolves then outscored Coupeville 13-6 in the third period to take a one-point lead, 37-36, into the final quarter.

“We started to lose energy and we were tired in the fourth,” King said.

Stone was the game’s dominate player with 23 points and 14 rebounds. Bree Messner finished with 10 points, Amanda Fabrizi seven, Kacie Kiel had four points and Maddi Strasburg three.

Cedarcrest defeated Coupeville

Oak Harbor coach Mike Washington said his club grew tired and frustrated, which made “the final 10 minutes look not so good.”

66-27 Dec. 10.

Coupeville goes to South Whidbey (1-7, 2-11) at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Wolves hurt by 3-balls The Cedarcrest boys basketball team ran to a 24-9 first quarter lead on the way to racing by visiting Coupeville 72-39 Tuesday, Jan. 21.

The Red Wolves led 41-20 at halftime and 59-27 after three quarters.

Cedarcrest did much of its damage from long range with seven different players combining to make 12 three-pointers.

Aaron Trumbull led Coupeville with 12 points; Anthony Bergeron scored 11, Nick Streubel eight, Wiley Hesselgrave five, Matt Shank two and Gavin O’Keefe one.

The Wolves (0-8, 2-11) host King’s (7-1, 12-2) at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25.

The Oak Harbor High School swim team moved within one meet of finishing the Wesco 3A North season unbeaten by defeating the two Marysville schools at MarysvillePilchuck Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Oak Harbor topped Marysville Getchell 99-76 and the host Tomahawks 127-36.

In a non-divisional meet, Oak Harbor tied Mount Vernon 85-85 Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Skagit Valley YMCA. The Wildcats (3-0, 7-21) can wrap up the Wesco North title by beating Everett (1-2, 2-10) in the final regular-season meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, in Oak Harbor.

At Marysville, Cedric Cabigting won two individual events (200-meter individual medley, 2:16.8; 100 backstroke, 1:03.91) and teamed with Derek Volk, Ben Danielson and Micha Geist to win the 200 free relay (1:43.54).

Joe Gorman tacked on two wins (200 freestyle, 2:03.6; 500 free, 5:41.05), and Dakota Powers captured the 100 breaststroke (1:14.82).

In the Mount Vernon meet, Oak Harbor received wins from Gorman (500meter free, 5:31.51; 200 free, 2:06.26), Cabigting (100 back, 1:03.05) and the 200 free relay team of Logan Clark, Eric Jensen, Michael Bukolt and Danielson (1:55.27).

NWSC holds annual meeting The North Whidbey Soccer Club will hold its annual general meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and approve the 2014 budget.

For additional information, please visit the NWSC website, nwhidbeysoccer.org

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Whidbey Island Gem Club members might joke around a lot, but they’re serious about sharing their passion for rocks

By RON NEWBERRY

T Staff reporter

he teasing never ceased.

Before Joe Higgins could finish a sentence, Bob Bower would toss a zinger at him.

Chip Batcheller and Dick James listened and smiled, very much aware they could be next, and checked their own mental inventory for a witty line of their own.

The four friends are making the most of retired life, preferring not to sit still too long.

They take a special joy in rocks, and have a passion to share what they know.

As members of the Whidbey Island Gem Club, they take an active role in teaching people what they can do with rocks and what others have done through history.

They’ll give demonstrations and display their works with others at the 49th annual Rock & Gem Show Feb. 8-9 at the Oak Harbor Senior Center.

“I’ve always had an interest in rocks but also had a career,” said Batcheller, who served in the Navy. “Now that I’m retired, I can pursue those things I like doing.”

Batcheller is crafty at creating arrowheads and other primitive items using a method calling knapping. This involves a tool used to press firmly on a cut section of rock and chip away tiny pieces, creating a sharp edge.

But Higgins, a retired dentist, is the master of the bunch at this method. He teaches classes at the senior center on how to make arrowheads and other primitive tools and art out of stone.

“I’m slightly petrified myself,” Higgins

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In a moment of levity, Chip Batcheller can’t escape an opportunity by Dick James to display one of Batcheller’s wire-wrapped insects he made.

From jewelry and art to primitive tools, members of the Whidbey Island Gem Club create a variety of items from rocks. joked.

“He’s been around before most rocks were even formed,” howled Bower.

Each shared stories of how a fascination of rocks began in childhood during a time when kids spent most of their time outdoors.

They worry younger generations will miss out. Part of their mission, and that of the club, is to make sure they won’t.

“We’re all teachers,” James said. “That’s what the rock club is all about, passing this on to the next generation.”

James teaches a wire wrap class every

Chip Batcheller, Joe Higgins, Bob Bower and Dick James have long held a fascination with rocks.

Thursday night at the senior center. Wire is used to wrap polished stones or stone beeds to make jewelry and other items.

Batcheller’s specialty is making wirewrapped insects.

“He’s the bug guy,” Higgins said. “He bugs everybody.”

Whether it’s making bugs, necklaces or primitive tools, some of the skills taught by those in the Whidbey Island Gem Club go beyond making something that just looks pretty or cool.

“You can survive with this technology, too,” Higgins said.

He pointed to a primitive-looking knife he made out of stone and a deer antler, bound together by rawhide and hide glue.

“We use them,” Higgins said, referring to hunting ventures. “This knife skinned three deer without even cutting the deer skin. It doesn’t cut through the hide.”

Gem club members do their rock cutting and polishing at a shop near the senior center.

The club has been around since 1938, has more than 100 members and meets monthly.

Anyone age 14 and up is eligible to join.

The club offers a Junior Rockhounds program for younger kids.

The Rock & Gem Show is the showcase event put on each year by the Whidbey Island Gem Club.

There will be demonstrations in silver smithing, cabbing, intarsia, stone bead making, wire wrapping, knapping and primitive tools.

Cabbing is a term used for making cabochons ­­— oval shaped, polished rocks.

Intarsia is a knitting technique.

Several vendors will be on hand with many items for sale, including those made by the Whidbey Island club.

The show essentially takes over the senior center, a club partner, for the weekend, according to Batcheller.

The Rock & Gem Show will go from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 8 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 9.

The Oak Harbor Senior Center is at 51 S.E. Jerome St. Promoting an interest in geology is part of what the show is all about.

It’s a passion shared by several club members, including Higgins, Bower, Batcheller and James.

“Maybe we are prehistoric,” Higgins joked.

“Check any kid at school and he’s got rocks in his pockets,” Bower said. “It starts there.”

WHIDBEY

ACTIVITIES Saturday, January 25, 2014 • The Whidbey News-Times

Saturday Jan. 25

Loon field trip at Deception Pass, 9 a.m., Jan. 25, north end of West Beach parking lot, Deception Pass State Park. The Whidbey Audubon Society invites interested people to a field trip in hopes of seeing hundreds of Red-throated Loons gathering to feed in the outflowing current of Deception Pass. Participants can expect to see lots of other birds on the beach and through the forest.

Dress warmly and bring binoculars or a spotting scope if you have one. Depending on weather and interest, the trip will end at about noon, with a possible stop at Dugualla Bay on the way back toward Oak Harbor. Meet at 9 a.m. at the north end of West Beach parking lot, Deception Pass State Park. To carpool, meet at 8 a.m. at Coupeville Prairie Station Transit Park on the east side of South Main Street; or at 8:30 at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor at the end of South Beeksma near the water.

A Discover Pass will be needed for those cars parking at Deception Pass State Park. Trip leaders are Sarah Schmidt and Steve Ellis.

Contact Schmidt at 360-678-8396; 4bats@ixoreus.com Ways of Whales workshop, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Jan. 25, Coupeville Middle School Performing Arts Center. Join Orca Network for the annual Ways of Whales workshop on Whidbey Island. The 2014 Ways of Whales workshop will focus on endangered Southern Resident orcas and the endangered salmon they depend upon for survival. More information and registration available on the website. $30, or $25 senior/student. 360-331-3543, or susan@orcanetwork.org Seahawks 12th man rally, 10 a.m., Jan. 25, Clinton ferry terminal. Seahawks fans will meet at park-in-ride at top of hill in Clinton and walk down to the ferry terminal, then board the ferry to Mukilteo.

Whidbey Asperger’s family support group meeting, 1 p.m., Jan. 25, Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland. For those who have Asperger’s Syndrome (within the autistic spectrum of disorders), high school aged and older. All parents and caretakers of Asperger’s children of any age are encouraged to come. Meetings are held the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. 360-221-7972.

Whidbey Playhouse mystery, “Book of Days,” 7:30 p.m., Jan. 25, Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor. Directed by Kevin Wm. Meyer and produced by Allenda Jenkins. “Book of Days” is a compassionate story of a small town dominated by a cheese plant, a fundamentalist church and a community theater. When the owner of the cheese plant dies mysteriously in a hunting accident, Ruth, his bookkeeper, suspects murder.

Cast as Joan of Arc in a local production of George Bernard Shaw’s “St. Joan,” Ruth takes on the attributes of her character and be-

REMEMBRANCES OF THE HEART: All family members and friends who lost a loved one in the last year or so are invited to a memorial service at 2 p.m., Feb. 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. Each year, Whidbey General Hospital, Home Health, Hospice, and MAC Clinic hold the service, “Remembrances of the Heart.”

It is a non-religious service offered to help the healing process during grief. Public is welcome, RSVP requested. Free. For information, call 360-678-7605, or 360-321-6659, or email to bienid@whidbeygen.org WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

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Thursday

WINDOW ON WHIDBEY

Jan. 30

Veteran’s Coffee Club meeting, 9 a.m., Jan. 30, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Meets every Thursday. Join fellow local veterans for coffee and baked goods.

360-675-2569.

LEGO Play Day, 1 p.m., Jan. 30, Oak Harbor Library. Build, create and share with other LEGO lovers. For children 5 and older.

Free. 360-675-5115.

Mystery book lovers discussion, 3 p.m., Jan. 30, Oak Harbor Library. Share your love of mysteries. Join the discussion of mysteries by Peter May. Books available for checkout at the library. Funded

by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. 360-675-5115.

Friday Jan. 31

Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

Sean Hall, who plays a politician, and Keziah Benson, who plays a bookkeeper, are key characters in the mystery, ‘Book of Days,’ which is playing at the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor this weekend. After the owner of a cheeseplant is killed, Benson’s character suspects foul play and seeks justice for her employer. gins a one-woman campaign to see justice done. Show runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. through Feb. 9. Tickets are $16.

360-679-2237.

Whidbey Children’s Theater production, “Disney’s 101 Dalmations,” 7:30 p.m., Jan. 25, Whidbey Children’s Theater, Langley. Young performers from second-to-fifth grade bring this classic to life on stage, with all the songs, adventure and adorable puppies you could ever wish for.

Directed by Whidbey newcomer Lisa Nakama. Performances are Jan. 25, 26, 31 and Feb. 1, 2. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows are at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for students.

There will be a special family show on Feb. 1 when all seats will be $8. Tickets may be purchased at our website www.whidbeychildrens theater.org or by visiting brown papertickets.com and searching for “101 Dalmatians.”

Sunday Jan. 26

Whidbey Community Chorus spring registration, 5-7 p.m., Jan. 26, First United Methodist Church, 1050 S.E. Ireland St., Oak Harbor. The Whidbey Community Chorus, under the direction of Chet Hansen, invites singers to join the chorus in preparing for its annual spring concerts. Chorus registration will be held Jan. 26. Weekly practices are on Sunday evenings at the First United Methodist Church and concerts are scheduled for May 2

and 4. Individual dues for the season are $30 for adults and $15 for high school and college students, payable at registration. Women are required to purchase a chorus blouse for $37 or $42 depending on size; financial aid is available for that purchase. 360-678-4148, or www.whidbeycommchorus.org

Monday Jan. 27

Blood drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Jan. 27, First United Methodist Church, 1050 S.E. Ireland St., Oak Harbor.

Oak Harbor Lions Club will sponsor a blood drive for the Puget Sound Blood Center. At this time of year, the supply of blood available drops drastically. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments will have priority at registration. Make your appointment at donorsched@ psbc.org or call 1-800-398-7888.

Please note a recent change in registration: Photo ID or your Donor Card is required to donate. Treats and beverages for all donors. 360279-2802.

Diabetes Health Group lecture, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 27, Whidbey General Hospital board room, Coupeville. “Diabetes and Kidney Function” is the topic. There will also be time for general questions and discussion. milled@whidbeygen. org

Tuesday Jan. 28

Music teachers forum, 9:30 a.m., Jan. 28, 1166 McDonald Ave., Oak Harbor. Whidbey Island

Chapter meeting of Washington State Music Teachers Association will be held at the home of Natasha Vanderlinden. “Music Teachers: Forum on Memorization” for all music teachers. Come and participate in a sharing of ideas and tips on the topic of memorization. $5. lighthousepianostudio@hotmail. com, or www.wsmta.org Toddler story time, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Jan. 28, Oak Harbor Library. Program for children ages 24-36 months. Playtime or craft follows. Caregiver is required. 360-675-5115, or www. sno-isle.org PBY Memorial Foundation monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Jan. 28, Chief Petty Officer Club ballroom, Ault Field Road, Oak Harbor. Featured speaker is longtime Whidbey Island historian Roger Sherman. No-host luncheon. Public welcome. 360675-1102.

Island County Historical Society annual membership meeting, 1-3 p.m., Jan. 28, Coupeville Library. Several new board members will be elected, and a report on museum business in 2013 will be featured. 360-6783310, or ed-ichs@whidbey.net, or www.islandhistory.org

Wednesday Jan. 29

Baby story time, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 29, Oak Harbor Library. Program for newborns through 24 months. Caregiver is required.

Also takes place at same time Jan. 29. 360-675-5115, www.sno-isle.org

Oak Harbor book group meeting, 11 a.m., Jan. 31, Oak Harbor Library. Share your love of reading. Check out a copy of “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed, bring your covered drink and join the discussion in the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. All are welcome. 360-675-5115, or www. sno-isle.org

Saturday Feb. 1

Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Whidbey Chapter, 10 a.m.noon, Feb. 1, Coupeville Library.

Monthly meeting to begin with national phone conference, then local events. All interested citizens welcome. 360-679-6778, or rjhallahan@hotmail.com, or www. citizensclimatelobby.org Seahawks 12th Man Rally, 2 p.m., Feb. 1, Oak Harbor High School Wildcat Memorial Stadium.

Oak Harbor rally to support Super Bowl-bound Seahawks, who play the Denver Broncos Feb. 2. Oak Harbor and Parker, Colo., have staged a wager on the game. Raffle ticket winners will be announced and prizes issued, including some Seahawks items.

All proceeds from tickets sold in Oak Harbor and Parker will go to either the North Whidbey Help House or a scholarship fund in Colorado, based on the outcome of the Super Bowl. The Chamber of Commerce in Parker is selling similar raffle tickets. A letter from the Parker and Oak Harbor mayors will be read at the rally. Raffle tickets are $5 or four for $20. For more information on the rally or tickets, call 360-675-3755, or visit www.oakharborchamber.com Whidbey 12th Man Super Bowl Rally, 3-6 p.m., Feb. 1, China City Restaurant, Oak Harbor; 6-9 p.m., Feb. 1, Louie-G’s Pizza, Oak Harbor.

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Come Worship With Us!

God-Centered Worship Christ-Centered Preaching Verse-by-Verse Teaching Worship: 1 PM 1411 Wieldraayer Road (off of Swantown Road) Pastor Keith McFaul 360-279-9713 www.GraceEvangelical.org

Promote your place of worship in the Whidbey News-Times for only $12.50 per week for a single size ad. Please call 360-675-6611

Missouri Synod

Adult Bible Study & Sunday School......9:00am Worship Service ......................................10:15am

Pastor Mark T. Hanson 360-675-2548 Preschool 360-679-1697

590 N. Oak Harbor St • Oak Harbor www.concordialutheranwhidbey.org

Oak Harbor Southern Baptist Church 50 SW 6th Avenue

Bible Study For All Ages.....9:15 a.m.

Worship Services.....10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Services..................6 p.m.

Prayer Meeting & Student Ministries Child care for all services.

Pastor Grafton Robinson Associate Pastor Lemuel B. Villano 675-6686 www.ohsbc.org

Whidbey Island Messianic Fellowship Where Yeshua is Lord Come Learn the Hebraic Roots of Your Faith

We welcome you to join us for worship and celebration

Meeting at: The Oak Harbor Christian School Bldg A 675 E. Whidbey Ave. Oak Harbor, WA 360-675-7189 Saturdays at 10:30am

First United Methodist Church Worship Hours: Adult Sunday School: 9:00 am Worship Service: 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School 10:30 am

Everyone is welcome to join us!

Youth Ministries-Choirs-Bible Studies Dave Johnson .........................................Pastor Jake Howell Director of Children & Youth Ministry Chet Hansen ............................Music Minister

675-2441 • oakharborfumc.org 1050 SE Ireland St • Oak Harbor

Word Of Everlasting Life & Faith Church

Best Western Hotel Conference Room 33175 State Route 20 Oak Harbor, WA. 98277-8713 360-682-2323

SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am Come Worship With Us!

Tough Questions. Real Answers.

January 26 - “Does God Really Exist?”

February 2 - “Is the Bible Really Reliable?”

February 9 - “What About Other Religions?”

February 23 - “How Can I Believe in a God Who Allows So Much Suffering?”

March 2 - “What Really Happens in Baptism and the Lord’s Supper?”

First Reformed Church 250 SW 3rd Ave 360.675.4837 www.frcoh.org

Thursday Bible Study 7:00pm

555 SE Regatta Dr. • Oak Harbor The Rev. Rilla Barrett The Episcopal Church on North Whidbey Island

A Member of the Anglican Communion Worldwide

360-279-0715 www.ststephensofoakharbor.org

Oak Harbor Church of Christ

Trinity Lutheran Church

1000 NE Koetje Street (Just North of Office Max)

“To Know Christ & Make Him Known”

Sunday Morning:

Bible Classes for all ages..............9:30am Worship Assembly......................10:30am Wednesday Night ..........................6:30pm Matt Oliver, Preaching Minister

www.churchofchrist-oh.org oakharborchurch@gmail.com

331-5191 • Freeland

www.trinitylutheranfreeland.com

Fall Schedule Sunday Worship 8:00, 9:30 &11:00 am Sunday School and Adult Ed 9:30 am Nursery provided for both services

CALVARY APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE

SOULS HARBOR

A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME Sunday Morning...............10am Sunday Evening............ 6:30pm Wednesday..........................7pm

632-7243

Pastor Greg Adkins

Matthew 28:18-20

• Nursery All Services • Small Groups • Sunday School • MOPS • AwAnA • Youth Groups Come worship with us!

Worship Services Sunday 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m.

679-1585

2760 N Heller Rd • Oak Harbor

Whidbey Presbyterian Church 1148 SE 8th Ave Oak Harbor

Worship Services 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

• Small Groups • Community Outreach • Youth and Family Ministries • Childcare All Services • Much More! www.whidbeypres.org

679-3579

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island 20103 State Route 525 Freeland

Sunday Service at 10:00 am

Minister: Rev. Dennis Reynolds Childcare Year-Round Religious Education Sept-June All are welcome 360-321-8656 www.whidbey.com/uucwi uuadmin@whidbey.com

The Catholic Church Invites You….

St. Augustineʻs Parish • 675-2303 185 N Oak Harbor St. ~ Oak Harbor

The City Of Refuge Christian Church “You Have The Right To Be Free”

Tuesday Bible Study 7:00pm Sun Service 11am • Sun Children’s Church 11am We Welcome All Pastor Yvonne Howard & the C.O.R.C.C. Family

656 SE Bayshore Dr, Suite #2 • 675-0935

Masses: Saturday Sunday Wed & Fri

5:00 pm 8:00am & 9:30 am 9:00 am

NW 2nd Avenue & Heller Road Across the street from OHHS Stadium

Sunday Worship ......8:00 & 10:30 am Sunday School......................... 9:15 am Nursery Available

Sunday Evening Prayer 6:30 PM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Coupeville Jeffrey Spencer, Lead Pastor Pastor Marc Stroud, Associate Pastor

679-1561

oakharborlutheran.org

490 NW Crosby Ave., Oak Harbor 675-5008 Sunday Services 9:00, 10:30 & 11:45 am

www.oakharborfamilybible.org

Living Word Kids: 3 mos–5th grade all services Middle School Youth: Sundays 4:00 PM High School Youth: Sundays 6:00 PM Weekly Adult Groups Russ Schlecht ~ Senior Pastor

www.elivingword.org

A Church, A Family

A Spiritual Home Grace By The Sea An Anglican Expression of Faith The Rev. Paul Orritt

SUNDAY SERVICE

8:00 AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE 9:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE www.gracebythesea.org

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Island Vineyard Community Church Pastor James Gallagher

9:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE www.islandvineyard.org

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2 CHURCHES - 1 BUILDING

555 SE Regatta Dr. Oak Harbor 679-3431

ISLAND VINEYARD COMMUNITY CHURCH

(The Pentecostals of Island County)

Located on Goldie Road

Lutheran Church

Woodard Road, Highway 525, Freeland

James Lindus, Pastor Dennis Hanson, Pastor Eric Ottum, Pastor Jerry O’Neill, Pastor Karl Olsen, Minister of Music

675-3441

Oak Harbor

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Join us for Sunday Service in the Main Sanctuary at 11:30am

40 NE Midway Blvd, #103 • Oak Harbor Pastor Dr. Thomas Stoneham Sr., Minister Donald Cole

Sundays 8:45am - Traditional 10:30am - Contemporary Nursery Available

GRACE BY THE SEA • AN ANGLICAN EXPRESSION OF FAITH

Concordia Lutheran Church

Saturday, January 25, 2014 • Whidbey News-Times

New year brings with it new lifestyle goals FAITHFUL LIVING

By JOAN BAY KLOPE While much of the nation contends with the inconveniences of extreme cold, many of us have been drawn outside this week by the sunshine and mild temperatures. If you are a gardener, no doubt you’ve ventured out to assess your flower beds and garden plots. I’m seeing a mess of spent annuals. I’m also seeing great promise, fueled by last year’s seed catalogues.

It’s what a mild winter and lengthening days can bring to our lives. It’s also what happens when we accept the gifts a new year offers us.

What a sweet experience it can be to dream and create new plans. It’s why gym memberships swell and Weight Watchers offers free memberships. Deep within ourselves is the desire to move forward, make improvements and experience some change.

Why, then, is change so difficult when we long for it? What do we have to do, what new habits must we embrace, to truly enjoy lasting change?

Rick Warren, founding pastor of Saddleback Church in Orange County, Calif., and author of the best-seller “The Purpose Driven Life,” has written a new book that tackles these questions and more.

Warren says he has written this book to guide people toward living healthier lives so they can use the gifts of renewed energy and alertness to make other changes they long for.

Warren’s success has gifted him with fame. But he also knows about profound, untouchable loss. A young adult son, who battled mightily with profound mental illness, committed suicide last year. Warren says the loss was so painful he soothed himself for a time with food, taking up old eating habits. Much of the weight he had lost in previous years quickly piled back on. He experienced lethargy and foggy thinking.

Then his friends circled round him, encouraging a return to what he had been doing. Out of these experiences and research has come “The Daniel Plan.”

Warren contends that five elements must come into play for lasting change to take place.

• First, build your life based on truth.

• Second, make wise choices. Arm yourself with good information about food and exercise and make wise choices every meal, every day.

• Third, be willing to think in new ways and create a new mind-set. To do so will reward you with new emotions and motivations to change.

• n Fourth, invite God’s spirit into your life. Rather than focusing on self-control, consider what it means to partner with God’s spirit to live in healthy, productive ways.

• Fifth, involve yourself in honest community. Team with people who have similar goals, and they will not only hold you more accountable but also be your greatest supporters.

The truth of the matter is this: we can spend our lifetimes searching for the perfect church or we can discover love and forgiveness by becoming part of a local congregation.

Central Whidbey

HEARTS & HAMMERS neighbors helping neighbors

Homeowners, do you need help with repairs or in rehabilitating your home?

If you own and live in your home within the Coupeville School District boundaries and cannot financially or physically care for your home alone, you may qualify for our no-charge help.

360-720-2114

On the web: www.staugustineoh.org

The Saturday, May 3 workday is coming up. We’re here to help!

St. Maryʻs Parish 678-6536

CWH&H needs donations and volunteers; please visit www.centralwhidbeyheartsandhammers.com

207 Main St. ~ Coupeville

Masses: Sunday Thurs

11:15 am 12:10 pm

Saturday, January 25, 2014 • Whidbey News-Times

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AD SALES CONSULTANT Whidbey Island’s community newspapers seek an enthusiastic, creative individual to work with local businesses. Successful candidate must be dependable, detailoriented, possess exceptional customer serv i c e s k i l l s a n d e n j oy working in a team environment. Previous sales experience a plus; reliable insured transportation and good dr iving record required. We offer a solid base plus commission, work expense reimbursement, excellent health benefits, paid vacation, sick and holidays, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to advance. EOE. Send resume with cover letter in PDF or Text format to

is being sought by the Whidbey News-Times for 32 hours per week.

Must be a team player and work independently in the office and in the field. Hours vary and inc l u d e s o m e S a t u r d ay h o u r s. C o m p u t e r a n d basic office skills required. Duties also include occasional delivery of papers and small maintenance projects.

Must be able to read and follow maps for route deliveries and lift up to 40 lbs. Current WSDL and reliable, insured vehicle are required. This position includes benefits; health insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick, and 401k. Email or mail resume with cover letter to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to Human Resources Dept., Sound PublishingJ Inc., 11323 Commando Rd. W, Suite 1, Everett, WA 98204

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Please apply in person: Careage of Whidbey 311 NE 3rd Street Coupeville, WA. 360-678-2273

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ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE T h e Pe n i n s u l a D a i l y News is expanding it’s sales force. Opening for a well organized, creative professional with the ability to develop strong customer relationships.

Manage an existing account base as well as developing new clients to meet ever changing marketing needs. Solid presentation skills and the ability to work in a team environment a must. Competitive compensation package including full benefits and 401K plan. Submit cover letter and resume to sperry@peninsula dailynews.com or by mail to Steve Perry Advertising Director Peninsula Daily News PO Box 1330 Port Angeles, WA 98362

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KENNEL POSITION

Detail oriented, responsible, dog and cat lover n e e d e d fo r p a r t t i m e kennel position in Oak Harbor veterinary hospital. Must be 18 years or older. Call 360-675-4425 South Whidbey School District SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS Informational Meeting 2/18, 10:00-11:00 am Starting Wage $15.34 Questions?

Call 360-221-5209 For more Info/ Application visit www.sw.wednet.edu Employment Opportunities (360) 221-6100 5520 Maxwelton Road Langley … EOE

ISLAND TRANSIT MAINTENANCE MANAGER Island Transit, located at 19758 SR 20, Coupeville WA, is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Maintenance Manager. This is a department head position under the direction of the Executive Director. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the Maintenance Department, to include the overall leadership, direction, coordination and evaluation of the Maintenance Depar tment responsibilities, functions and personnel. Island Transit has 133 employees, 9 of whom are in the Maintenance Dept.

Our total fleet consists of approximately 200 vehicles.

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PORT OF SOUTH WHIDBEY Seeks Applicants to Fill District 2 Commissioner Vacancy

REPORTER T h e C ov i n g t o n / M a p l e Valley Reporter, a division of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a seasoned general assignment reporter with writing exper ience and photography skills. This is a senior position and is based out of the Covington office. The primary coverage will be city government, business, sports, general assignment stor ies; and may include arts coverage. Schedule includes evening and/or weekend work. As a Reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: generate 8-10 by-line stories per week; use a digital camera to take photographs of the stories you cover ; post on the publication’s web site; blog and use Twitter on the web; layout pages, using InDesign; shoot and edit videos for the web. The most highly valued traits are: commitment to community jour nalism and ever ything from short, brieftype stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; to be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; to be comfor table producing five bylined stories a week; the ability to write stories that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rapport with the community. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Minimu m o f t wo ye a r s o f previous newspaper experience is required.

Position also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to:

REPORTER The North Kitsap Herald, a Friday newspaper and daily online site located i n b e a u t i f u l Po u l s b o, Washington, is accepting applications for a fulltime sports and education reporter. The ideal candidate will have solid repor ting and writing skills, have up-to-date k n ow l e d g e o f t h e A P Stylebook, be able to shoot photos, be able to use InDesign and contribute to Web updates.

This position includes health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, and a 401k (with company match).

The Herald, founded in 1901, was a 2012 Newspaper of the Year (Local Media Association) and a 2013 General Excellence winner (Washington Newspaper Publishers Association). If you want to work in an ambitious, dynamic newsroom, we want to hear from you. E.O.E. Email your resume, cover letter and up to 5 non-returnable writing and photo samples to hr@soundpublishing.com Or mail to EPNKH/HR Dept., Sound Publishing, 11323 Commando Rd W., Main Unit, Everett, WA 98204 www.soundpublishing.com

The Board of Commissioners of the Port District of South Whidbey Island invites interested individuals residing in Port District 2 (Langley) to apply for an interim appointment to the Board. A map of District 2 i s ava i l a bl e o n t h e Port’s website at www.portofsouthwhidbey.com

The term of the appointment will be from Februar y 2014 through Nove m b e r 2 0 1 5 .

Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or fax to: Port of South Whidbey PO Box 8 7 2 , Fr e e l a n d , WA 98249. Email should be sent to molly@portofsouthwhidbey.com

and the fax number is 360.331.5414. Application materials may also be dropped off in person at the Port office located at 1804 Scott Rd., Ste. 101 in Freeland and In additional to a com- should be received no prehensive package of later than 4 p.m. on Fribenefits, the salary step day, February 7, 2014. increases for this position range from $4,575- Applicants will be inter$5,970 per month de- viewed by the Board at a pending on qualifica- Special Meeting in Febtions. The Maintenance ruary (date and time to Manager is considered be determined). For adto be a safety sensitive d i t i o n a l i n fo r m a t i o n , position and is subject to please contact Port FiFederal Drug and Alco- n a n c e M a n a g e r A n g i hol testing regulations.

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TOWN OF COUPEVILLE Clerk-Treasurer Position The Town of Coupeville is seeking applicants for the position of Cler kTreasurer. This is a full time, at-will, position, FLSA exempt. The potential exists for this position to expand to a Town Administrator in the next 12-24 months.

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Saturday, January 25, 2014, Whidbey Classified, PAGE 15 Real Estate for Rent Island County

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Easy as ABC…

Real Estate for Rent Island County OAK HARBOR

Oak Harbor Upstairs Studio , mon-

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--- Langley ---

--- Oak Harbor ---

Home business/ Colonial Court investment 3 BR with stainless opportunity. Home & appliances, Trex deck, shop on Hwy. acreage. granite countertops #437993 $237,000 #579450 $189,900 331-6300 675-7200

3 BR 2 BA 2.5 AC Home $1300 includes washer, dryer, refrigerator, electric heat & propane fireplace. 2 car attached garage, RV parking, carport & storage shed too.

Section 8 considered.

Pet ok (w/ dep). Credit check req. Non smoking.

Call 360-929-3459.

OAK HARBOR

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--- Greenbank ---

--- Freeland ---

Big red 3 BR Immaculate Holmes farmhouse w/west Harbor 2 BR with view and Lagoon upgrades, Trex deck, Pt. amenities. fenced backyard #517553 $299,000 #581318 $285,000 321-6400 321-6400

Beautiful/spacious master BD for rent, in town & nice location near base. Includes all utilities, $550 plus $200 deposit. Please call 360-675-3812.

Clinton, Whidbey Island 2 bedroom, 1&1/2 bath townhouse on 1 acre.

Pe t s by a p p r ova l . $900.00 plus SD. 425308-1894 or 360-3412688

Oak Harbor Cute & clean, 2 BR, duplex in desirable Dugualla Bay. Water & mountain view. Electric heat & gas fireplace. Pets with references. $800 per month. First, last, deposit. One year lease.

360-515-0683

WA Misc. Rentals Parking/RV Spaces

OAK HARBOR

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--- Freeland---

--- Oak Harbor ---

Orchard park 3 BR Cute 3 BR near w/abundant decks, schools w/vaulted fenced yard, bonus ceilings, slider room over garage. to deck, fenced #575031 $380,000 backyard 331-6300 #583540 $199,000 675-7200

Apartments for Rent Island County Oak Harbor

LEXY MANOR. Move-in Special. 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to shopping. Families WA Misc. Rentals and special needs welRooms for Rent come. Section 8 ok.

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M U K I LT E O F E R R Y Parking Space For Rent. $90 A Month. Safe and Secure. Security Cameras Onsite. Call 425512-5566 Rural RV site, full service s, wa t e r, s ew e r, 5 0 amp elec. Need place to p a r k a n d l i ve i n l a t e model 36’ fifth wheel RV. Looking for farm/country setting. If site included large bar n wor kshop, even better. Stable, 50+ couple and well behaved dog. would do care taking, property repairs up grade if required. Need beginning in February.

Mark 505-660-6595 kram2@ix.netcom.com

Madrona Manor CALL FOR MOVE-IN SPECIALS Families and special needs welcome.

1, 2 and 3 bedrooms starting at $615/mo.

Walking distance to beach, park, shopping and bus route.

Call: 360-240-1606 ** Section 8 ok

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WA Misc. Rentals Want to Rent

Nonprofit seeks furnished summer housing for professors and their families from July 13-August 16, 2014 in Central Whidbey. Contact Pacific Rim Institute at 360678-5586 or holly@pacificrim institute.org.

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550SF upper unit or 650SF level entry unit.

Call:

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OAK HARBOR

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231 SE Barrington Starting @ $425/mo 840 SF to 2140 SF $13 SF to $14 SF +nnn

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ADOPTION: H Adoring Financially Secure Athletic Couple, Stay home Mom, year n for 1st baby. Expenses paid 1-800-816-8424 HHH Debbie & BillHHH COUPEVILLE 98239

2 5 - 7 5 % O F F S TO R E Closing Sale!! Marine related ar twor k, toys, children’s books, Wyland art, fixtures, display cases & more! Sale ends Jan 28th at Streamers of Coupeville, 23 Front St NW. Open daily 10 am to 5 pm. 360-544-3079.

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Found

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Saturday, January 25, 2014, Whidbey Classified, PAGE 17 Lost

REWARD: LOST CAT! Large 15 lbs gray cat.

Nuetered male with white muzzle, chin and belly plus 4 white paws.

Answers to the name “Fred”. Last seen at our barn on 10/30, on Moran Road, just outside NAS Whidbey, Northgate. He has ID microchip under s k i n o n s h o u l d e r. I f found, call Bill Simon 360-679-4837. Will gladly pick up, if you have any knowledge of him, good or bad, please call.

legals Legal Notices

An auto auction will be held @ Scotty’s Towing, 1695 Main St., Freeland, WA on Thursday Jan. 30th @11:00 am, 3 hr. preview 1994 Nissan Sentra VIN JN1EB31P3RU337235 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage VIN JA3AY26C9YU007784 Legal No. 539825 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

January 25, 2014.

2014 LEGAL NOTICE APPLICATION FOR CONSERVATION FUTURES FUNDS In accordance with Island County Code 3.22A, the Conservation Futures Program Citizens’ Advisory Board (CAB) and the Conservation Futures Technical Advisor y Board (TAG) hereby give notice that applications may be submitted to Island County for a share of the annual allocation of the Conserva t i o n F u t u r e s F u n d .

Applications shall be submitted to the CAB on or before Thursday, Feb-

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ruary 27, 2014. Application information is available from Island County General Service Administration located at 1 NE 7th Street, Room 200, Coupeville, Washington (mailing address PO Box 5 0 0 0 , C o u p ev i l l e WA 98239-5000). Completed applications must be returned to the same office no later than 4:00 pm, Thursday, February 27, 2014. Organizations eligible to receive Conservation Futures Funds, to acquire the fee simple or any lesser property interest in properties, include the county, cities, towns, metropolitan municipal corporation, nonprofit historical preservation corporation or nonprofit nature conservancy corporation or association which qualifies as being tax exempt under 26 U.S.C. section 501 (of the Internal Revenue Code) as it exists on June 25, 1976 and one which has as one of its principle purposes the conducting or facilitating of scientific research: the conserving of natural resources, including but not limited to biological resources, for the general public; or conserving of open spaces, including but not limited to wildlife habitat to be utilized as public access areas, for the use and enjoyment of the general public. Only Municipalities and Island County may apply for funds to maintain and operate proper ties purchased with Conser vation Futures Funds. For further information please contact Don Mason at (360) 679-7378 or (360) 321-5111 ext.

7378 from South Whidbey or (360) 629-4522 ext. 7378 from Camano Island.

Legal No. 539121 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

January 22, 25, 29, 2014

mail balloting will be performed pursuant of WAC 135-110-370. For further information, please contact the District at 360-678-4708 Legal No. 539709 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

January 25, 29, 2014.

WHIDBEY ISLAND CONSERVATION DISTRICT ELECTIONS CANCELED INCUMBENT AUTOMATICALLY RE-ELECTED The Whidbey Island C o n s e r va t i o n D i s t r i c t Board of Super visors hereby informs the voting public that the incumbent has been reelected to the currently open seat by reason of being the only person filing for the position by the filing deadline.

Therefore, no poll site, absentee balloting or

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INCLUSION ON PORT’S SMALL WORKS ROSTERS PORT DISTRICT OF SOUTH WHIDBEY ISLAND NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTS FOR INCLUSION ON THE DISTRICT’S SMALL WORKS ROSTERS Notice is hereby given that the Port District of South Whidbey Island is accepting requests for inclusion in the District’s Small Works Rosters for Consultants and Contractors. All consultants, contractors, builders or other parties seeking to perform work for the Port District, or wishing to be notified of applicable projects under $300,000 in value, should submit an Application for inclusion on the appropriate S m a l l Wo r k s R o s t e r.

Roster applications may be requested by phone (360) 331-5494 or downloaded from www.portofsouthwhidbey.com Legal No. 539032 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

January 22, 25, 2014.

City Of Oak Harbor Summary Ordinances On the 21st day of January 2014, the Oak Harbor City Council adopted Ordinance 1663 entitled “ A g g r e s s i ve Pa n h a n dling - Pedestrian Interference to the Oak Harbor Municipal Code; Providing for Severability and Effective Date.”

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.

Anna M. Thompson, City Clerk Legal No. 539885 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

January 25, 2014.

Advertising doesn’t have to break the bank. The Classifieds has great deals on everything you need.

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.

OAK HARBOR SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM FINAL ACTION PUBLIC NOTICE The Washington State Department of Ecology ( D e p a r t m e n t ) h e r e by provides notice, as required by the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58.090(8), that the Department has taken final action and approved the City of Oak Harbor Shoreline Master Program Update.

Per RCW 90.58.090, the effective date of the City of Oak Harbor Shoreline Master Program Update is January 24, 2014.

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 fo : 3 6 0 - 4 0 7 7291 or http://www.ecy.wa.gov/p rograms/sea/shorelines/smp/mycomments/oakharbor.html Legal No. 538618 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record January 25, 2014.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In the matter of the estate of: MARY GEHRES TERADA, Deceased.

NO. 14-4-00003-2 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 this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving 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 decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

D a t e o f f i r s t publication: January 11, 2014 Personal Representative: C a r o l y n Te r a da c/o CHRISTON C. SKINNER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Attor ney for Personal Representative: C H R I S TO N C. S K I N NER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-1240 Legal No. 537336 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

Januar y 11, 18, 25, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND IN THE ESTATE OF JANE FRANCES SLOAN, Deceased.

NO. 13 4 00019 1

N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this est a t e. Pe r s o n s h av i n g claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations,serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below a n d f i l e a n exe c u t e d copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is the later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 and 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred.

This bar is effective as to the claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.

Date of filing copy of Notice to Creditors: January 25, 2013 Date of first publication: January 11, 2014 /s/Penelope Clayton Penelope Clayton Personal Representative /s/Floyd F. Fulle F L O Y D F. F U L L E , WSBA#1851 Attorney for Estate PO Box 252 Clinton, WA 98236 (360)341-2429 Legal No. 537601 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

Januar y 11, 18, 25, 2014.

marijuana processers, and marijuana retailers to operate in designated zones of the City. The Council will also conduct a public hearing on Ordinance 1686 and consider extending for six months the existing moratorium on the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries, collective gardens and the licensing and permitting thereof.

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 Cler k at (360) 279-4539 for additional arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs.

Anna M. Thompson, City Clerk Legal No. 539818 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

January 25, 2014.

engineering expertise for a specific project.

For further information, please see the City’s website: www.langleywa.org All submittals with certification, and evidence of insurance must be rec e i ve d n o l a t e r t h a n 5:00PM Local Time on Thursday February 13, 2014 At: City of Langley 112 2nd St., PO Box 366 Langley, WA 98260 (360) 221 4246 Attn: Stan Berryman, Public Works Director Legal No. 539826 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

January 25, February 1, 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 Fe b r u a r y 4 , 2 0 1 4 , a t 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter, to consider Ordinance 1685 Relating to Recreational Marijuana, which if adopted will establish a new chapter in the Oak Harbor Municipal Code, Chapter 19.22, Marijuana Related Uses. The new regulations are solely intended to acknowledge the enacted by Washington voters of Initiation 502 and state licensing procedure to per mit, but only to the extent requ8ired by state law, marijuana procedures,

RFQ for Engineering Services The City of Langley is soliciting statements of qualifications, letters of interest and performance data from professional engineering furns for the period of March 1, 2014 to Feburary 28, 2015. The successful candidate will be contracted as the City Engineer on a project by project basis for an agreed upon hourly fee and fulfill the duties and requirements during this time period. The work anticipated potentially involves utility projects invo l v i n g r o a d s, wa t e r, sewer, and stormwater systems, as well as parks and open spaces.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH AUGLE, Deceased.

NO. 14 4 00011 3 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative, or their attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided und e r R C W 11.40.020(1)(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 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLI-

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THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY CATION: Januar y 25, THOMAS H. LEE, 2014.

Plaintiff, S H A RO N M . AU G L E , vs.

Personal Representative JOHN P. DOHERTY and c/o James L. Kotschwar, JANE DOE DOHERTY, Attorney for husband and wife and Personal Representa- the marital community tive, WSBA #10823 composed thereof, and 265 NE Kettle Street; their heirs and devisees, Suite 1, P.O. Box 1593 and MARY C. ODELL Oak Harbor, Washington and JOHN DOE ODELL, 98277 husband and wife and (360) 675-2207 the marital community Legal No. 539817 composed thereof and Published: The Whidbey their heirs and devisees, News Times, The South Defendants.

Whidbey Record.

NO. 13-2-01012-1 January 25, February 1, SUMMONS BY PUBLI8, 2014.

CATION The State of Washington to the said John P. DoWHIDBEY GENERAL herty, and Jane Doe DoHOSPITAL herty, husband and wife REQUEST FOR and the marital commuSTATEMENTS OF nity composed thereof, QUALIFICATIONS and their heirs and deviARCHITECTRUAL sees, and Mary C. Odell SERVICES N OT I C E I S H E R E B Y a n d J o h n D o e O d e l l , GIVEN that Whidbey Is- husband and wife, and land Public Hospital Dis- the marital community trict (WIPHD) is accept- composed thereof, and i n g S t a t e m e n t s o f their heirs and devisees; Qualifications from quali- and all other persons or fied Consultants to pro- parties unknown claimvide complete Architec- ing any right, title, estural services for a fully tate, lien, or interest in f u n d e d a d d i t i o n a n d the real estate described renovation. The project in the complaint herein, is envisioned to be com- defendants: pleted in three phases, You, and each of you, with Phase I being a are hereby summoned parking lot relocation. to appear within sixty Phase II, construction of (60) days after the date a new 51,000 sf two sto- of first publication of this ry 39 bed wing, contain- summons, to wit, within ing Medical / Surgical, sixty (60) days after the 4th day of January 2014, Critical Care and LRDP beds. 20,000 sf of the and defend the abovenew wing is expected to e n t i t l e d a c t i o n i n t h e be shelled space. Phase above entitled court and III will be the renovation answer the complaint of of existing service space the plaintiff and serve a within the existing Hospi- c o py o f yo u r a n sw e r upon the undersigned tal.

In order to have your attorney for the plaintiff, qualifications consid- at his office below state r e d , yo u r t e a m w i l l ed; and in case of your need to have had signifi- failure so to do, judgcant documented experi- ment will be rendered e n c e i n s u c c e s s f u l l y against you according to completing similar types the demands of the comof projects. WIPHD will plaint in this action which review the information has been filed with the s u b m i t t e d a n d b a s e d clerk of said court. upon that review con- The object of this action duct interviews with one is to quiet title in plaintiff o r m o r e f i r m s , f r o m to real estate located in Island County, Washingwhich a selection will be 38.Trousers 16.Let up on ton, described as folmade. WIPHD reserves 40.Not yep the right20.Chip’s to reject all sub- lows: partner missions and/or not pur- Government 43.Inclined Lot 4, Sect i45.Cowboy’s o n 1 3 , Tow n s h i p 2 8 sue the project.

22.Forest Range 3 E.W.M Statementscreature of Qualifica- North, need tion are to be submitted and the Southeast 24.Select 46.Every to Marc L Estvold, Pro- Quarter of the Southeast 25.Strifeattention Quarter 47.District of Section 14, ject Manager, To wnship 28 North, 27.Set ablaze Bobbi Silor, Administra48.Mouthpiece Range 3, E.W.M., tive Assistant, Whidbey part 29.Familiarized XCEPT the North Island Public aware of 30.Tap Hospital E49.Was D i s t r i c t 1 0 1 N . M a i n 555.30 feet; and 51.Achievement curve the South 650 Street, 31.Snaky Coupeville, Wa. EXCEPT 52.Tots up Government ormust feet of said 98239. 33.Lions Submittals ot 4 and Southeast be receivedTigers

by Tuesday L55.Commandment of the Fe b r u a35.Sip r y 4 , 2 0 1 4 a t Quarter number Southeast Quarter; and 11:00 am.

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131011, said point being the true point of beginning; thence South 16°18’30” West along the East line of said tract of land conveyed to Island County, 28.8 feet; thence south 17°44’40” West and continuing along the East line of said tract of land conveyed to Island County, 29 feet, more or less, to the South line ofthe Nor th 610.79 feet of said Gover nment Lot 4; thence East, along the South line of the North 610.79 feet of said Government Lot 4, a dist a n c e o f 5 5 . 4 9 fe e t ; thence North 17°44’40” East 29 feet, more or less; thence North 16°18’30” East 28.80 feet to the South line ofthe North 555.30 feet of said Government Lot 4; thence West, along the South line of the North 555.30 feet of said Government Lot 4; a distance of 55.49 feet to the true point of beginning Also together with Tidelands of the Second Class, as conveyed by the State of Washington, situate in front of, adjacent to and abutting thereon.

Also together with a nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress and utilities, over and upon the North 20 feet ofthe last excepted tract described above.

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R23813-069-0150 and R32814-085-4670 against the claim of defendants and anyone of them.

DATED this 31 day of Dec., 2013 Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, LLP By./s/M. Douglas Kelly M. Douglas Kelly WSBA #6550 Attorneys for Plaintiff Legal No. 536156

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CHAMBERS’ WAGER CONTINUED FROM A1 Seahawks’ 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game Sunday night when a Facebook post by his brother-in-law in Colorado fired him up.

A giant Denver Broncos logo posted on his social media account’s wall got Pleet to brainstorm about the two towns and a challenge.

Pleet’s brother-in-law, Dennis Houston, is president of the Chamber of Commerce for Parker, a town of about 46,000. Pleet is on the board with the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

Pleet spoke with Oak Harbor chamber director Kathy Reed, and they quickly put into motion a plan, which includes a grand 12th man Seahawks rally, a challenge between

the towns and a fundraiser.

Both Oak Harbor and Parker are selling raffle tickets with the combined proceeds going to the town connected to the Super Bowl champion.

It’s all or nothing.

If the Seahawks win, proceeds go to the North Whidbey Help House.

If the Broncos win, the money raised goes to a Parker-area scholarship fund.

“I know it’s a little bit risky,” Reed said, “but that’s the nature of a challenge.”

The chamber is compiling donated prizes that will be awarded to raffle ticket winners at a 12th man rally that will take place at 2 p.m.

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Wildcat Memorial Stadium.

Raffle tickets are being sold for $5 or four for $20. Tickets may be purchased the chamber office at 32630 Highway 20.

Reed said that local businesses are donating gift certificates and other items. She expects some Seahawks related items to be included.

Pleet said he’s a converted Seahawks fan since moving to the area from Omaha, Neb., four years ago.

He said Houston is a bit of a converted Broncos fan, having recently moved to Parker from Nebraska for his job.

“He might be a brother-in-law, but he’s a good one,” Pleet said.

At the Seahawks rally on the day before the Super Bowl, letters from the mayors of Oak Harbor and Parker will be read. And prizes will be awarded.

Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

A Seahawks fan admires Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley’s attire at a recent 12th man rally at Flyers Restaurant and Brewery in Oak Harbor.

Dudley won’t be there. He’s got bigger plans.

He’s been a Seahawks fan since

PURSUIT CONTINUED FROM A1 pursuing police cars, according to the affidavit of probable cause.

Sgt. Mark Plumberg finally got his man near Langley.

The suspect, Joshua A. Adams, 41, stopped and got out of his vehicle, but started pacing; Plumberg tackled him on the side of the road.

A gun was found inside the stolen pickup, according to

court documents.

Island County Sheriff Mark Brown said that Plumberg and other deputies didn’t know at the time that they were chasing a homicide suspect.

“It was definitely a highrisk stop,” he said.

Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo said in an interview Wednesday that Adams is

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suspected in the shooting death of Adams’ 60-year-old father, Steven Siebert, in the community of Sudden Valley near Bellingham. Siebert’s body was discovered in his home just after 6 p.m.

Tuesday.

Adams appeared in Island County Superior Court Wednesday afternoon. He looked bereaved and continually shook his head as Deputy Prosecutor David Carman discussed the allegations against him.

Judge Alan Hancock ruled that the state had probable cause to hold Adams on suspicion of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, possession of a stolen firearm, felon in possession of a firearm and attempting to elude.

Carman asked that Adams be held on a $1 million bail with the stipulation that

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Whatcom County officials could transport him to face possible charges in that jurisdiction; Carman pointing out that Adams has shown he’s willing to flee from justice.

Hancock agreed.

Carman said that Adams doesn’t appear to have any connection to Island County.

According to Elfo, Siebert’s adult son arrived at the home they shared and found the body Tuesday; he reported the crime at 6:13 p.m. Siebert suffered multiple gunshots wounds. His vehicle and dog were missing, Investigators quickly determined that Siebert’s other son, Joshua Adams, lived nearby but was missing. They identified him as a person of interest in the homicide.

Adams allegedly left his father’s vehicle at a gas station on Highway 20 near La Conner and stole a black Ford F-150 pickup, according to Elfo.

The owner of the pickup had two firearms in the vehi-

his childhood days growing up in Olympia and attends many games.

“I bleed blue and green,” he said.

cle when it was taken.

At about 11 p.m., Plumberg said he spotted the truck southbound on Highway 20 just north of Coupeville. He pulled in behind the vehicle and activated the lights and sirens, but the truck continued south at speeds from 45 to 65 mph, according to the trooper’s report.

Troopers with the Washington State Patrol placed a spike strip on the highway in Greenbank. The pickup struck the strip, but didn’t stop.

“The vehicle continued southbound as sparks began to come from the rims on the vehicle,” Plumberg wrote. “As the vehicle continued southbound, pieces of the tires began to come off the vehicle littering the roadway and striking the vehicle.”

Near the Classic Road intersection, the pickup came to a stop in the middle of the road and the driver — later identified as Adams — got out. Plumberg armed himself with his “patrol rifle” and yelled at him to go to the ground.

Adams paced back and forth a few feet, then jumped

back in the truck and continued driving, according to the report.

The pickup’s rims started to come apart and sparks flew from the rear of the vehicle. Just after Maxwelton Road, Plumberg passed the truck and maneuvered to slow it. Adams tried to pass, but finally came to a stop.

Adams got out of the truck and again started pacing.

Plumberg ran at him and tackled him on the shoulder of the road.

The dog and a semi-automatic handgun were found inside the truck, Plumberg wrote.

Court documents state that Adams admitted to having a felony history out of California.

Elfo said Whatcom County investigators took Adams from the Island County Jail Wednesday and booked him into the Whatcom County Jail on investigation of murder.

Adams’ bail was set at $1.5 million in Whatcom County Superior Court Jan. 23.

The murder weapon was not found, Elfo said, and detectives are just beginning what will likely be an extensive investigation.

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