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Sailor rescues man from Jeep fire By JANIS REID Staff reporter
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Lifelong Whidbey Island resident Earle Darst holds up a photo of the post office oak tree for the Oak Harbor City Council to see Tuesday night. He said the photo shows the tree was perfectly healthy.
Councilman: Meetings should have been public
Presentation on oak’s health shared with tree advocates By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter
Speaker after speaker made it known they weren’t happy with the surreptitious manner in which city leaders chopped down the landmark Garry oak tree at the Oak Harbor Post Office. Anger was vented during Tuesday night’s council meet-
ing, but the citizens also learned about the background of the decision to chop the 330-year-old tree through a comprehensive presentation by city staff and a consulting arborist. And members of the community and city leadership expressed their commitment to preserving the city’s remaining Garry oaks and renewed interest in open government. WHILE MUCH of the ire was directed at Mayor Scott Dudley, Councilman Rick Almberg said he felt some culSEE APOLOGY, A17
A sailor from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station became a hero Saturday when he helped pull people from a burning vehicle near Salem, Ore. Nickolas Kingston If we was returndidn’t ing from a visit with get him family in his out, he hometown of Forest was Grove when he spotted going to the burning die.” Jeep and Nickolas pulled over. Kingston Just after pulling over into a gravel turnout, Kingston said he heard a cry for help from off-duty Washington County Deputy Corporal Cheryl Crecelius. Crecelius had removed one unconscious person from the car and a second person had escaped on his own. Both were laying in a nearby driveway when Kingston arrived. A third victim was unconscious and his legs were pinned under the steering
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Whidbey sailor Nickolas Kingston pulled a man from a burning Jeep. wheel, Kingston said during an interview Thursday. Both front doors would not open as a result of the impact. Kingston said he climbed into the back of the Jeep, grabbed the man by the waist and gave him a “good tug” to free him. Kingston said he then pulled the man out through the back seat and dragged him to the area where the others were lying. Kingston said it was hot inside the vehicle, which was filled with “toxic smoke” from burning plastics and upholstery. “I hadn’t really thought about anything other than getting him out,” Kingston said. “If we didn’t get him out, he was going to die.” Prior to joining the Navy, Kingston said he volunteered for Oregon fire departments for nine months. The three men in the accident, Mark Vanvleck, Jason Eaton and Christian Bandmann, are expected to recover from the accident, according to KATU news SEE HERO, A24
COER leaders take jet noise fight to Washington, D.C. By JANIS REID Staff reporter
Top members of the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to lobby against the Navy’s EA-18G Growlers. Members of the group said they met with both legislators and staffers from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the Pentagon, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Natural Resources Defense Council and the Friends
Committee on National Legislation. “We thought our reception would be cool, but in most cases it was very warm,” the group’s president, Michael Monson of Coupeville, said Friday. Monson made the trip with fellow COER members Ken Pickard and Maryon Attwood. Monson said he, Pickard and Attwood were happy with the reception they received. “They had done their homework, they knew our situation,”
Monson said. “We were really surprised how much they knew about our situation and gave us some very good suggestions. We were very high on the way home, it was just absolutely marvelous.” “Even the Navy, they listened to what we had to say.” The group has stated its intention to close the Navy’s Outlying Field Coupeville and remove the EA-18G from Puget SEE COER, A17
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THURSDAY, MARCH 27 At 4:37 a.m., the hospital reported that a patient who was assaulted with a box cutter came in. At 5:09 p.m., a caller reported dropping off a man on Bayshore Drive. The man had rambled on during the ride, saying a woman was cheating on him and it was punishable by death. At 6:31 p.m., a caller reported that two 6-yearold boys were throwing “a naked baby doll” and going in and out of traffic on Midway Boulevard. At 6:52 p.m., a man reported that he saw a skinny guy riding his son’s stolen bike on Whidbey Avenue. At 7:13 p.m., caller reported finding a little girl without pants on in the area of Fairhaven Drive. At 10:15 p.m., a Northwest Redwing Drive resident reported that someone egged her house. At 10:38 p.m., a Southeast Fidalgo Avenue resident reported that two men were on the roof and were trying to get in the door.
FRIDAY, MARCH 28 At 12:23 a.m., a Regatta Drive resident said that her husband received five calls from a male stating, “I’m going to kill you.” At 10:02 a.m., a Pioneer Way business reported someone left three boxes of cats at the business overnight. At 1:10 p.m., a caller from a Midway Boulevard said a man who is stalking an employee was in the store looking for her, even though he was “trespassed” from the vicinity. At 2:16 p.m., a caller reported that an injured seagull was vomiting all over a Pioneer Way parking lot. At 4:33 p.m., a caller reported that a man threatened to kill “an employee” who was posting notices at a northwest Rigging Street property. At 5:53 p.m., a caller said elementary-school-age children were using kitchen knives to play fight on Southwest Castilian Drive. They were also throwing knives at trees.
MONDAY, MARCH 31 At 6:50 a.m., a woman said three young men appeared to have open alcohol containers and exposed themselves to her on Southwest Kaleeton Loop. At 11:19 a.m., there was a report of a man walking on Pioneer Way with a small machete strapped to his leg. At 11:59 a.m., a Northeast Ernst Street resident said his wife was being inappropriate and disrespectful. At 4:41 p.m., a caller said that a man with sunglasses was lying in a driveway after stumbling around Whidbey Avenue. At 8:16 p.m., an employee at a State Highway 20 business reported that they were serving raw food and he was concerned.
At 11:51 p.m., a caller reported that a woman was trying to use a phone at a State Highway 20 business when a man carrying a “military-style duffle bag” started chasing her. The woman ran away, crying.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 At 1:17 a.m., an employee at a State Highway 20 business reported that a man in the store had “big knives” and was making people uncomfortable. At 7:40 a.m., callers on Northwest Upsala Drive, Southeast Ely Street, Northeast Oleary Street and Northwest First Avenue reported that their homes and cars were egged overnight. At 1:18 p.m., a caller said two transients were drinking alcohol from a Gatorade bottle. The men appeared to have “set up camp” behind the cinema. At 3:19 p.m., a woman reported that kids, who obviously don’t understand the purpose of April Fool’s Day, were throwing water balloons at her and her family on Midway Boulevard. At 4:17 p.m., a Northeast Sumner Drive resident said the water department dumped too much chlorine in the water and most of the northeast quadrant of the city is affected. At 5:02 p.m., a caller reported that six kids with brightly colored hair were smoking weed on Bayshore Drive. At 6:18 p.m., a Northwest Upsala Drive resident said she had all the kids from the egging incident together and wanted an officer to speak to them about how serious throwing eggs is. At 7:07 p.m., there was a report that two boys in hoodies were throwing rocks at cars and trailers on Crosby Avenue.
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At 10:59 a.m., a caller on Southeast City Beach Street reported the “mayor and other city officials committed a crime. They cut down the old oak tree that belongs to the public on Sunday and something needs to be done about it. They were well outside their authority.” At 5:27 p.m., a caller reported that a man was hiding in the bushes near an assisted living complex on Southwest Kimball Drive.
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Oak Harbor sixth-grader catches 14-lb. chinook in Anacortes derby By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter
As the Anacortes Salmon Derby drew to a close last weekend, 11-year-old Trevor Westman trusted his fishing instincts, gripped his fishing rod and waited. Earlier, the Oak Harbor sixth grader had urged his father and dad’s friend to relocate the boat to a place where he spotted seagulls on top of the water, figuring bait fish might’ve lured them there and salmon might be lurking beneath. “He kept telling us, ‘We needed to move,’” his dad, Henry Westman, said. “The third time he told us, we said, ‘OK,’ and moved to where the birds were at.” It didn’t take long before
Trevor Westman’s rod bent sharply, so hard he was sure he had hooked into the sea bottom. But snatching his lure was a 14.64-pound hatchery chinook salmon, heavy enough for the boy to snag first place in the youth division of the Anacortes derby. He caught the fish at 11:10 a.m. Sunday just north of Cypress Island, trolling a Silver Horde Gold Star Double glow spoon using a downrigger about 90 feet deep. Westman couldn’t celebrate long. To be official, the fish had to be on the scales at the Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes by noon. Westman beat the derby deadline by about 10 minutes.
Grants announced for Ebey’s Forever The Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reser ve has announced the recipients of the 2014 Ebey’s Forever Grant Awards. The Ebey’s Forever Grant Program, through donations from the community, provides annual matching grants to qualifying applicants within the reserve to stabilize and sustain buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This year’s recipients include Comstock Barn, Engle Water Tower, Strong “Model T” Garage, Wanamaker Garage, BlackLindsey Barn, Old County Court House, Smith Prairie Barn, Armstrong House and Neinhuis Long Barn. The property owners will split $50,000 to match their own funding contribution toward historic preservation.
“It was a pretty good-sized fish,” his dad said. “I was impressed.” Bill Robillard of Anacortes was the open division winner with a chinook weighing 24.62 pounds, netting him a cash prize of $15,000. Westman won a Fetha Styx rod and Shimano Tekota reel, valued at $400. It was the second year in a row that Henry Westman and his friend Dave Marshall participated in the two-day derby that featured 1,100 anglers. This year, they decided to bring along Trevor. “Dave and I got skunked for the second year in a row,” Henry Westman said. “We hadn’t caught a fish in the derby. Trevor goes out for
the first time and wins, so we’re not talking to him now.” All kidding aside, Henry Westman said he was proud of his son, who was competing against 40 others in the youth division. Trevor didn’t think much of the big tug he felt on his line at first. “I thought it was hung up on the bottom,” he said. “I kept feeling. I saw the fish flopping on top of the water and I knew I had a fish.” He knew he would have quite a story to tell his friends from North Whidbey Middle School about how his spring break started. “It took me a while to reel it in,” Trevor said. “It was big and strong.”
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Trevor Westman holds up a 14.64-pound chinook he caught to win the youth division of the Anacortes Salmon Derby.
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WOMAN’S GESTURE GIVES ISLAND COUNTY MUSEUM VISITORS A FREE MONTH
By RON NEWBERRY
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t’s usually wise to be prepared for just about anything when April Fool’s Day comes around. Rick Castellano admitted he had his guard down when Jackie Feusier approached the front desk of the Island County Historical Museum Tuesday, April 1, as he was waiting for another wave of visiting school children to arrive for a tour. “She said, ‘It’s my birthday tomorrow and I’d like to sponsor admission for a month as a birthday present to myself,’” said Castellano, the museum’s director. “I said, ‘OK. ... Happy birthday!’” Feusier endearingly refers to the museum a couple blocks from her home in Coupeville as her stepchild.
She and her husband Joe Walck are ardent supporters and longtime members of the Island County Historical Society. It’s been one of Feusier’s missions to create awareness and foster more support for the museum. She figured the best way to do that was to encourage visitors to experience it for themselves without worrying about finances. So, for her 62nd birthday, as a gift to herself, she’s paying for all admission to the museum for the month of April. Group tours are excluded. “Unfortunately, the museum is one of the best kept secrets on Whidbey Island,” she said. “We’re trying to change that.” Feusier hopes that her gesture will encourage donations and prompt others to sponsor admission whether it be for a month or even a week. Coupeville’s
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Jackie Feusier gave herself a birthday present she feels good about this week: She is sponsoring free Island County Historical Museum admissions during during April. Millie Fonda was so moved she agreed to sponsor the month of November this year. Feusier, formerly on the historical society’s board of directors, said she wished the museum didn’t have to charge admission, however, it has been necessary to help cover operating expenses. Located on Alexander Street near the Coupeville Wharf, the museum normally charges $3 for general admission and $2.50 for seniors and students. “One thing that is so
hard for the museum is just keeping its doors open with electric expenses and everything else,” Feusier said. “It costs about $300 a day to keep the museum afloat.” But admission costs have kept some from going inside the building on Alexander Street near the Coupeville Wharf and experiencing the exhibits. The museum features artifacts from early settlers and sea captains, the first automobile on Whidbey and eight Native American dugout SEE MUSEUM, A5
Vintage items and artifacts, even Whidbey Island’s first automobile, are on display in the Island County Historical Museum, which is open daily at its location near the Coupeville Wharf.
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A World War I field dentist uniform that belonged to former Oak Harbor mayor and dentist George Heap is on display at the Island County Historical Museum in Coupeville.
MUSEUM canoes, among other attractions. A traveling exhibit, “Salish Bounty: Traditional Native American Foods of Puget Sound,” has been featured at the museum since February and wraps up April 13. Castellano said he believes Feusier’s generous act to sponsor admission for a month is unprecedented at the Coupeville museum, certainly during his eight years as museum director. “Sometimes, we’ll see families come in and see we have an admission fee and they’ll say, ‘Maybe we’ll come back later,’ yet you know they won’t,” said Castellano. “This is a real good opportunity to reach out to people who may not come here because they can’t afford admission. The
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CONTINUED FROM A1 more people we can share history with is good for them and certainly good for us, too. That’s why we’re here.” Feusier said she and her husband of 18 years take pleasure in being involved with the museum and helping with other causes in their community, including the Coupeville Lions. Both retired Navy, they met at a graphics design class at Skagit Valley College in Oak Harbor following their military careers. Feusier said she hopes that she can inspire others to help. The museum means a lot to her family. “She’s done a marvelous thing,” said Fran Lessard, a museum volunteer. “She always has. She’s an amazing lady. She does so many things for the museum.”
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Reclaiming nine years of ‘missing’ newspaper history PUBLISHER’S COLUMN
By KEVEN R. GRAVES
Somewhere in time, history got a little lost. Nine years, to be exact. But now it is found. While researching past editions of the Whidbey News-Times for an upcoming column, I made a discovery related to the newspaper’s founding. It became clear that, for some time, the newspaper has understated its age. Up until this past Saturday, our front page has shown we are on Volume 115, meaning the 115th year of publication. In fact, the newspaper is 124 years old. It’s conceivable how a mistake could easily be made as the newspaper was founded as the Island County Sun in 1890, consolidated with the Island County Times in 1894, and was published under various names, including Farm Bureau News and Oak Harbor News at various times in history. However, the extent of the mistake is confounding. One hundred and 15 years ago, in 1899, the Island County Times was already in its ninth year of publication. Immediately I felt it important to reclaim those years. It’s rare enough that a business should survive and adapt through a century of change, but for 124 years? Think about it. That’s 124 years worth of publishers, editors, reporters, photographers, columnists, sports writers, ad sales, production folks, delivery crews, press operators and others. If you wonder how times have changed, in the 1890s, transportation wasn’t as easy as jumping in your car and hitting the road. When visitors came to stay on the island with relatives, or Mr. and Mrs. McKnight traveled to Seattle, it was big news. In January 1935, the Island County Farm Bureau News announced on page one that Island and Skagit counties wouldn’t have to shell out a penny to build a bridge at Deception Pass. Federal funds in the amount of $79,000 had been set aside. By December 1960, under then-owners A. Glenn and Phyllis Smith, Prairie Center Mercantile was running ads in the News-Times selling pork roasts for 53 cents per pound and announcing, “Fred has a new shipment of lutefisk.” The front page carried the “Sheriff’s Log,” which reporter Fred Ward reported that a skin diver SEE GRAVES, A7
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SB 5927
Whose great idea was discriminatory bill? Editor, State Sen. Barbara Bailey recently co-sponsored Senate Bill 5927, which would allow individuals and businesses to ignore anti-discrimination laws and refuse to serve certain individuals by just stating the action would offend the person’s religious beliefs. Senator Bailey, did you and your fellow co-sponsors come up with the language in SB 5927 that allows discrimination against members of the LGBT community, Muslim community and other “offensive” groups, all by yourself, or was this yet another piece of “model” legislation from ALEC or some “politically active” religious organization? Additionally, Sen. Bailey, what kind of religion advocates for, condones or otherwise tolerates discrimination against members of these groups, and are you a member of such a religion? Lastly, Sen. Bailey, since you claim to be a Christian, what do you think Jesus would say to you or anyone else whose religious beliefs would justify such dis-
crimination if he were to speak to you about your intolerance in this regard? I seriously doubt that Jesus would be pleased with you. Pamela Fick Oak Harbor
Garry oak
Hoping that Dudley is a one-term mayor Editor, It is encouraging to read the previous letters to the editor that are expressing outrage over the cutting down of the Garry Oak in front of the post office. I strongly hope that the actions by Mayor Scott Dudley are remembered and that we citizens can make sure that we are only going to be subjected to one term from this arrogant politician. Shame on the Oakless Harbor City Council for allowing Dudley to shove this act down our throats without having the guts to bring this extremely controversial action to the public attention before the murder. If this was the “right decision,” why was it made without any public notification or input? Baloney! Dudley and fellow conspirators knew that this would create public outrage and they took the
coward’s way out, closed session. Maybe a lawsuit could result from a falling branch. Geez, maybe a lawsuit could ensue from a wheel falling off of a Growler. Ridiculous. We citizens of Oakless Harbor have endured the constant bullying and arrogant actions of Mayor Dudley. He does not care what we think as his actions continue to illustrate. I hope that we will have the opportunity to show him that we do care and he will pay a heavy price for his actions in the next election. And, let the city council cowards be on notice as well. F. Wilson Oak Harbor
Why not cut down the rest of the oaks? Editor, How ignorant can one man be? I can’t express kindly how I feel about this slaughter of the innocent, generous and patient old oak. I want to scream, “Why not cut down all the oak trees of Oak Harbor? Cut them all down, every one of them, from the SEE MORE LETTERS, A7
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parks to the right-of-ways. “Every one (of them) is a liability to the city power elite.” We could then put up signs on the roads leading into Oak Harbor proclaiming, “Welcome to Oak Harbor. Don’t worry, we cut down all the oak trees for your safety. “Even if they never hurt anyone as much as cars, trucks and buses or dogs or people have. Even though they cleaned our air and water and gave us shade and beauty. “We did this for your own good whether you like it or not. “We are the government and we are smarter than you. God bless America!” Why stop with the oak trees? Proclaim “eminent domain” and cut down every darn tree within the city limits. People are too stupid to realize how dangerous the trees in their yards are. They will surely damage their homes and cars or fall on their fences or lawn ornaments. And, these trees suck up the water people sprinkle on their lawns and litter their roofs and walkways with leaves and needles. And, of course, thinking people know that trees slowly die over a period of decades and look unsightly; they only live for a few hundred years or so and, therefore, are not
GRAVES CONTINUED FROM A1 found a human skull at the ferry landing.” During the summer of 1986, my first reporter byline appeared in the News-Times. Flipping through the late 1980s and early
worth keeping around. What Oak Harbor really needs is more paved right-of-ways and more big box stores with acres of parking lots and more storm water run-off sewage treatment facilities. These projects create jobs, unlike arborists and landscapers and yard workers. We’ll all be safer with the removal of every native tree and shrub and the paving of every square inch of public and private land. God save us from nature; it’s so dirty and dangerous, unlike roads, parking lots, vehicles and building materials. I don’t know what these nature lovers are screaming about. After all, after the world burns up all that coal and oil and natural gas we’re gouging and fracking out of the earth, the acid rain would probably have killed that darn tree anyway. And, after the ice caps are melted, the sea level will be above where that now dying stump is bleeding its sap into the heart of what will someday be ol’ Oak Harbor. It can be an underwater archaeological site, saved as a World Heritage site by the United Nations if it lasts another hundred years, unlike oak trees that can last for hundreds if ignorant men don’t cut them down.
Ode to mighty Quercus Garryana Editor, Farewell to thee mighty Oak, Twas not rot nor blight Made thee croak. ‘Twas the mayor, ax in hand, Proclaimed, “oak, you are canned!” And nary a protest was spoke. G.P. Smith Oak Harbor
Start calling it the ‘City of Harbor’
Editor, The time has come to change the town’s name to just “Harbor” since the Oak has been removed. Barb Bland Oak Harbor
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Speak up on behalf of marine mammals
Vern Pederson Oak Harbor
Editor, For years scientists have wondered why whales, for no apparent reason, would choose to cast themselves out of the water to die of dehydration on some beach. Now we know. They were trying to escape
1990s is like going through a time capsule. Community is everything to those of us who work at hometown newspapers like the NewsTimes. It’s not where people turn for state or national news. We publish articles and photos that people might clip out and attach to the front of their refrigerator
with a magnet. People now rely on the wealth of history contained in our bound volumes, some filling gaps in their personal histories. What we publish is a reflection of the community at a given point in time. That’s as true today as it was 124 years ago. That’s why it’s important that we
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from the tortuous noise of our war machines. Not just explosives, but “active sonar,” used in antisubmarine warfare and to map the ocean floor. We now know it disrupts feeding and breeding but, also ruptures eardrums and bursts lungs. Think of a series of sonic booms or a lightning flashes going off in your face. You would probably want to escape as well. These sounds travel for hundreds of miles in water. Nevertheless, the Navy wishes to radically increase these operations. By its own estimation, their actions will cause more than 500,000 instances of marine mammal injuries, including at least 250 deaths; 275,000 instances of temporary hearing loss and 600 instances of permanent hearing loss over the next five years. A deaf whale is the equivalent of a blind bird. It will not survive in the natural world. There are no hearing ear dogfish to assist them. View the Navy’s draft Environ-mental Impact Statements and submit comments at www.NWTTEIS.com Tell them they must not increase the damage already being done to our beleaguered marine mammals. They could even adopt the strategies for protecting them as England and Spain have. Deadline for comments is April 15. Gary Piazzon Coupeville
reclaim those “lost” years of the Whidbey News-Times — because we pay respect to our community when we honor its past. ■ Keven R. Graves is executive editor and publisher of the Whidbey News-Times. He can be reached by email at kgraves@ whidbeynewsgroup.com
“What do you think should be done with the wood from the Garry oak cut down near the Oak Harbor Post Office?”
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OBITUARIES
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Robert LeRoy Mankin
Robert LeRoy Mankin died March 21, 2014, at Careage of Whidbey at the age of 86. He was born July 22, 1927, in San Bernardino, Calif., to Harry and Maude Mankin. He graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1945 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in the V-6 Program. With the end of the war at hand, he was discharged as a Fireman First Class. Following his military service, Robert was hired by the San Bernardino Police Department as a motor officer. Two years later, he became a member of the California Highway Patrol, a position he held for the next 30 years. He began his career as a motor officer and retired as a senior sergeant in the El Cajon, Calif., office. He served in Barstow, East L.A., West L.A., Orange County, Oceanside, San Diego and El Cajon. Robert was married to Carolyn “Suzi” Speck on July 22, 1976, in Mexico. Robert was not one to sit back and retire, so he attended college and received his degree in small boat engine repair. Moving to Lake Mead, Nev., Robert and Suzi opened a boat shop associated with the 7 Crowns Resort. Robert eventually earned the rating of master mechanic and did not retire until 2005. In 2005, they left Lake Mead and made Oak Harbor their new home. Robert had an incredible gift for math and engineering and could solve or repair anything. He was a gifted storyteller and loved to share his wealth of jokes and often served as a master of ceremonies at various events throughout his life. Robert is survived by his wife, Suzi of Oak Harbor; children Robert E. Mankin of Ojai, Calif., Patricia A. Mankin of Vista, Calif., and Sharon J. Fergot of Denver, Colo.; stepchildren Misty Speck of Seattle,and Michael Speck of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and three much-loved
grandchildren, Katie Fergot, Billy Mankin and Murphy Mankin. Robert was very proud to have achieved being a Master in the Fallbrook Lodge No. 317 in Fallbrook, Calif. and was a life member of that lodge. His memberships included the Royal Arch Masons of California, Triangle Chapter 155, a 32-degree member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in the Valley of San Diego Orient of California, a member of the Garfield Lodge No. 41 of La Conner, Wash., a 60-year masonic membership at the Whidbey Island Lodge, No. 15, F&AM, and was a member of the American Legion George Morris Post 129 of Oak Harbor. Graveside funeral services for Robert Mankin will be held at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary, Colton, Calif., where he will be laid to rest with his parents. Friends and family are invited to share memories and condolences for Robert in the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www. wallinfuneralhome.com
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Beulah Mildred Eisenhauer
Beulah Mildred Eisenhauer, 103-plus years, of Coupeville died in the early morning hours on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Homestead Adult Care, where she had been staying. Teacher, gardener, craftsperson and one who insisted she wasn’t a “Polyanna” but always chose a smile over a frown, Mildred was an inspiration to others. She was born on Feb. 21, 1911, in Alexandria, Neb. She was the eldest daughter of Carl and Mamie Averill. After earning early credits in high school, something unusual for that time, Mildred married Philip
George Eisenhauer on May 25, 1928. They rented a farm adjacent to Philip’s childhood farm home in Jefferson County, and farmed there before and after moving to the nearby town of Gladstone, where Phil also sold seed for crops and was an insurance agent for Bankers Life, now Principal Life Insurance. They raised six children to become responsible citizens. Mildred worked several jobs outside the home, including as a retail clerk, in floral shops and in newspaper work. She accomplished all this while raising six children and attending colleges in Fairbury and Crete, Neb. Mildred earned a teaching certificate, graduating from Doane College, and she taught in several rural schools in Nebraska before moving to Granite Falls, Wash. where she taught in the elementary school while Phil drove school buses. She received a bachelor’s degree in education from Western Washington University and continued teaching in Granite Falls School District until her retirement. She served as president of the Granite Falls Educational Association, served on the Granite Falls School Board and was a director on the Board of Educational Service District 189 for 10 years. Mildred and Phil were long-time members of Zion United Church of Christ in Gladstone, Neb. Mildred was active as a Girls’ Guild leader, a member of the Women’s Guild, a Sunday school teacher and a church camp counselor. She was chosen as Nebraska State President of the UCC Church women’s organization and has continually served in leadership roles in church groups both locally and regionally, including moderator of Arlington United Church for several terms. After moving to Rolling Hills near Oak Harbor in 1991, Mildred became an active member of the Coupeville United Methodist Church, involving herself in the United Methodist Women in various capacities. After retiring, Mildred spent time traveling in various parts of the world and visiting her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mildred has lived a life of volunteer service: She was a 4-H leader, a charter member of the Friendly Thursday Club in Jefferson County, Neb., and organized Girls’ Guild and a middle school girls’ club. She worked with troubled children, both in the
classroom and in sheltering runaway girls — wards of the court. She was a member of Snohomish County Citizens’ Review Board to help the courts’ decisions concerning dysfunctional families, and she sponsored a Polish refugee family in her home until they learned English and obtained employment. In Island County, Mildred volunteered at the Fort Casey Lighthouse and Oak Harbor Senior Center in the gift shop, and more than once was a judge for History Day entrants. Her memberships included Fairbury Nebraska Business and Professional Women, charter member of the Friendly Thursday Club in Jefferson County Nebraska, County Extension Club and Church Women United. After moving to Washington in 1961, she also was a member of NEA, WEA, the Granite Falls Alumni Association, Friends of the Library in Granite Falls and in Coupeville, Lady Lions in Granite Falls, United Methodist Women, UMC Covenant Group, Coupeville Garden Club, Historical Societies in both Snohomish and Island counties and WSU Beachwatchers. Honors received during her life included the PTA Golden Acorn Award, Granite Falls Alumni Award as outstanding educator, Granite Falls Grange Citizen of the Year, Educational Service District Award for Service and nomination by the Granite Falls faculty for teacher of the year. Mildred gained the admiration and gratitude of her peers, family and friends for her tireless service to others throughout her life. Survivors include four of her children and their spouses, the Rev. Dr. Philip L. and Patricia Eisenhauer of Gig Harbor, Wash.; Dr. Richard D. and Ardith Eisenhauer of Marysville, Wash.; Judith and Mauro Losz,of Middletown, Ohio; and Joann and John Roomes of Coupeville with whom she lived for nine of the final years of her life. Mildred is also survived by one brother, Kenneth Averill of Caldwell, Idaho; son-in-law Lawrence Kientz of Junction City, Kan.; 20 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; sundry nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of friends. Mildred was preceded in death by Philip, her husband of 50 years (1978); parents Carl and Mamie Averill; an infant daughter, Karen Lou (1938); her eldest daughter, Janice Kientz of Junction City, Kan. (2012); son David Eisenhauer of Graford, Texas (2012); four sisters; five brothers; and a grandson, Gregory Eisenhauer. A memorial service is
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2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Coupeville United Methodist Church. Services and burial will follow at Zion United Church of Christ in Gladstone, Neb., where she will buried next to her husband. Mildred suggested memorial contributions may be made to the Zion United Church of Christ, Gladstone, Neb.; the First United Methodist Church, Coupeville; and Oak Harbor Senior Center. Please visit Mildred’s page in the Book of Memories hosted at www. wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.
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by five grandchildren, Daja Faulkner, Joshua Soyke, Alexander Soyke, Scarlett Lynn and Wyatt Lynn. A memorial service was held on 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Wallin Funeral Home in Oak Harbor, with Gary Wallin as Certified Life Celebrant. A private internment will take place at Oak Harbor’s Maple Leaf cemetery. Please visit George’s page in the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com
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George James Pearson
George James Pearson entered into heaven on March 29, 2014, after a courageous fight with brain cancer. George was born on July 26, 1955, in Trenton, Mich., and grew up in Ecorse, Mich. After high school, he volunteered for military service, during which he served with distinction as a Navy Seal. Following his discharge, George attended Detroit Barber College and had a 30-year career as a barber. In 1993 he achieved his dream of opening his own barber shop. He owned and operated George’s Barber Shop in Oak Harbor for 20 years until his health issues forced him to close. George enjoyed working with the public and was known for his sense of humor. He always had a joke or humorous story to share with customers and friends. George had a lifelong interest in music and found pleasure playing the guitar. He is survived by his mother, Katherine Pearson; his wife, Candie Pearson; and his five children, Susan Faulkner, Audrie Soyke, Steven Pearson, Jesse Lynn and Megan Pearson. George is also survived
James G. Burton Jr.
James G. Burton Jr. died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at HomePlace in Oak Harbor at the age of 87. He was born in Seattle on June 11, 1926, to James and Florence Burton. James served 23 years in the U.S. Navy and 15 years in civil service as an electronic technician. He enjoyed woodworking, photography and traveling. James is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeanette, and five children, Lana Burton of Oak Harbor, Rex Burton of Missoula, Mont., Rita Fulkerson of Tehachapi, Calif., Christopher Burton of Virginia Beach, Va., Michelle Hoffman of Renton, Wash., and Suzanne Scales, of Bonnie Lake, Wash. Also surviving are grandchildren Jenika Burton, Mike Grant, Bryan Kelley and Roxanne Grant; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, James Comrada of Vancouver, Wash. James was cremated and, at his request, no services were held. His care was entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. Please visit James’ Book of Memories page hosted by the funeral home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com
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WHIDBEY
SPORTS
GAME OF THE WEEK
The Oak Harbor High School boys golf team hosts a four-team match at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 8.
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To say the MarysvillePilchuck High School pitching staff is loaded is an understatement. Just ask the Oak Harbor High School baseball team. The Wildcats mustered only six hits in two games against the Tomahawks this week, losing 10-0 in five innings in Marysville Tuesday and falling 6-2 in Oak Harbor Wednesday. Three pitchers were named to the Wesco North all-league first team last spring, all three were from M-P and all three (Cody Anderson, Alex Gray and Greg Luton) returned this season. Anderson struck out nine and yielded two hits in the five-inning game Tuesday. Gray pitched the first six innings Wednesday, giving up three hits and one earned run while K’ing six. The teams completed their three-game series yesterday; results were not available at press time. Oak Harbor goes to Marysville Getchell at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 8. In the first MarysvillePilchuck game, the Tomahawks mixed four hits with
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four ’Cat errors to score eight runs in the first inning. Anderson retired eight in a row with four strikeouts to start the game before C.J. Meders singled for the Wildcats. Brandon Bailey picked up the other Oak Harbor hit two innings later. Wednesday, the Tomahawks’ first five hits were all doubles. Three in the second inning produced the game’s first two runs; two in the second inning added another tally. Oak Harbor scored in the fourth to make it 3-1 on a walk to Danny Wolfe followed by two of the three hits Gray surrendered, backto-back singles by Meders and Bailey. M-P added two runs in the fifth and one in the seventh. Oak Harbor’s other run came in the sixth. Meders walked and pinch runner Robert Herring eventually scored on a passed ball. Kevin Johnson went 2-for-4 for the Wildcats.
Dane Rauschenberg, who completed 52 marathons in 52 consecutive weekends, will be the featured guest at the Whidbey Island Marathon Expo, which runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at North Whidbey Middle School. Rauschenberg will preview and show his new film at 1 and 4 p.m at the expo. After the film, he will participate in a question-andanswer session and a book signing. In addition to his 52-marathon feat, he has completed a 202-mile relay alone and a 350-mile run up the Oregon coast. His message is “regardless of the task ahead, one should always ignore the impossible.”
CWSA schedules safety classes The Central Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is offering free safety classes for women and youth. The women’s class is Saturday, April 19, and the youth classes are Saturdays, June 7 and Aug. 30. All classes begin at 9 a.m. at the CWSA Clubhouse on Safari Lane just south of Coupeville.
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Right: Oak Harbor’s Robert Herring prepares to dive into third base while advancing on a wild pitch.
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Coupeville can’t slow down 1st-place Tigers softball team
April Fool’s lacks fun for Wildcats
To the Oak Harbor High School softball team, this was a cruel April Fool’s joke. Sometimes in sports, a team has a game where nothing goes right. Such was the case in Oak Harbor’s 26-0, five-inning loss to visiting Everett April 1. Conversely, the Seagulls, who came into the game with a 1-5 record, could do no wrong. Every ball found a hole as Everett scored 11 runs in the first inning and finished the game with 23 hits. On the mound, Everett pitcher Erin Gordon threw a perfect game, including striking out seven of the 15 batters she faced. Alexis Dittoe hammered two
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Shortstop Laura Anderson makes a backhand stop for Oak Harbor. home runs for the Seagulls. Oak Harbor (0-2, 1-6) travels
to Stanwood (0-1, 1-5) at 4 p.m. Monday, April 7.
Granite Falls upped its Cascade Conference record to 6-0 by defeating the host Coupeville High School softball team 12-3 Wednesday, April 2. The Tigers scored six runs over the first three innings while the Wolves rarely left the batter’s box. After Maddi Roberts grounded out to lead off the bottom of the first, Granite Falls pitcher Lauren Harding struck out the next eight batters. “Our hitters are letting too many good strikes go by,” Coupeville co-coach David King said. “We are giving up too many at bats with strikeouts. We need to be more
aggressive and make the defense make a play.” The Coupeville offense finally perked up in the fourth. Roberts and Bree Messner led off with consecutive bunt hits; Roberts later scored on a sacrifice fly from Hailey Hammer. Coupeville added two runs in the sixth with Roberts, Messner and Hammer in the mix once again. Roberts was hit by a pitch and Messner walked ahead of Hammer’s two-run single. The Wolves could have had more, but the Tiger center fielder made a great play on MaKayla
Bailey’s line drive just before Hammer’s hit. The Coupeville defense was a mixed bag. The Wolves committed five errors but turned three double plays and left fielder Haley Sherman gunned down a runner at the plate. “Defensively, we are making some strides in the right direction,” King said. “On the mental side of things, we are seeing good improvement throughout.” Coupeville (1-3, 1-3) plays at Archbishop Murphy (2-2, 3-2) at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 8.
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Cougars slip by Wolves in soccer
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Wolves can’t catch Archbishop Murphy By JIM WALLER Sports editor
Lakewood squeaked out a 2-1 win over the Coupeville soccer team Tuesday in Arlington. Abraham Levya Elenes scored the Wolves’ goal; Randy Anaya countered with two for the Cougars (2-1, 2-2-1). “It was a tough, physical game,” coach Kyle Nelson said. “We hung in there and had some good shots, just a little off the mark.” Nelson liked the play of several of his athletes: “Joel (Walstad) had a good game in goal, making a number of saves. Sean (Donley) also had a good game, playing with a lot of energy.” Coupeville (1-2, 2-2) goes to Archbishop Murphy (3-0, 4-0-1) at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 8.
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Coupeville’s Jake Tumblin hits a line drive in the Wolves’ game with Archbishop Murphy Wednesday. Coupeville didn’t generate much offense in the 8-0 loss and lost ground in its attempt to replace the Wildcats as league champions.
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firearms, including revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, shotguns and rifles. Participants may bring any unloaded firearm that they would like to shoot; some firearms will be available for those who do not own one. The youth class is designed for the ages 9-13 and each youth must be accom-
The road to the Cascade Conference baseball pennant goes through Archbishop Murphy, and Coupeville is finding the path full of potholes. After losing to the Wildcats 5-1 Monday, the Wolves fell to Murphy once again, 8-0, in Coupeville Wednesday. Coupeville believes it has the talent to challenge the Wildcats for the league crown, but Archbishop Murphy, which finished third in the state last year after winning the title in 2012, isn’t ready to give it up. A six-run fifth inning by Archbishop Murphy Wednesday sunk Coupeville. The inning was fueled by a lucky-bounce triple and a critical Wolf error. “Between their hits, our mental lapses and then a physical error, we lose the game,” said Willie Smith, Coupeville coach. “It felt like we were pretty flat and they were able to put the bat on the ball,” Smith added. “We just didn’t respond offensively at all against a guy that we should have been able to get after.” The Wolves are frustrated, Smith said. “This just wasn’t the expectation on any of our parts, and we need to find a way to get back on track and feel good about ourselves.” Smith did like the effort of relief pitcher Wade Schaef, who “did a great job of shutting them down” once he entered in the fifth. Coupeville (2-3, 3-3) and Archbishop Murphy (7-0, 7-2) wrapped up their series yesterday; results were not available at press time. The Wolves host Cedarcrest (5-2, 5-2) at 4 p.m. Monday, April 7.
panied by an adult who remains throughout the class. For more information, call Errol Ortego (360-9298918) or Robert Clark (360929-2167).
Play dodgeball to raise funds Participants can raise money for the Healthy Island Youth Initiative Physical Activity Scholarship and have fun at the same time at the Whidbey Dodgeball Fundraising Tournament 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,
April 19, at the Coupeville High School gym. The competition will be divided into four divisions: grades 3-5, grades 6-8, high school and adults. The cost is $125 per team of seven; register online at www.sparks.org HIYI scholarships are awarded to children from low-income homes in Island County. Scholarships can be requested to cover costs to children pursuing organized physical activities. See islandcountryahc.org for more information.
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PBY Memorial relocating to Pioneer Way By RON NEWBERRY
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hey’ll worr y about the PBY Catalina later. For now, leaders of the PBY Memorial Foundation PBY-Naval Air Museum are relieved to have a new home for their naval history museum they believe will provide easier access to attract more visitors and lead to bigger things in the future. The museum will be moving off the Seaplane Base at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station to the old Whidbey Furniture building on Pioneer Way in historic downtown Oak Harbor. After months of negotiations, the PBY Memorial Foundation secured a fiveyear lease in March, giving the museum a new home that is expected to be open to the public in mid June. The museum will remain open at its current location on the Seaplane Base until about April 14 then will shut down until the transition is complete. “This will be much more accessible, especially for tourist traffic,” said Wil Shellenberger, president of the PBY Memorial Foundation. “One thing, I’ve always preached is there’s no one attraction on Whidbey Island that is the reason people come here. They come here for the overall Whidbey experience. We want to enhance that. We want to give them something to learn and to come and see part of Whidbey histor y while they’re here.” The foundation chose the site on Pioneer Way after learning that a spot it had hoped to relocate to on Highway 20 wouldn’t be available for at least two years, Shellenberger said. The foundation needed to act quickly because its five-year lease with NAS Whidbey expired at the end of April. Shellenberger said the foundation enjoyed a good relationship with NAS Whidbey and would have remained at that site for the time being, however, Department of Defense guidelines prevented a contract renewal. Ultimately, however, the PBY Memorial Foundation’s long-range plan is to build
a hangar-style museum on an off-base site more accessible to the public. The site on Pioneer Way is a temporary home until funding can be raised to purchase property. A site on Highway 20 is still the target. “It’s going to take some time and we need to build support in the community for what we want to do in the long run,” Shellenberger said. “Our strategic plan is to operate a self-sustaining museum on Pioneer Way and to build resources and build a credit track record so we can be credit worthy and buy property. We have the design and vision for a hangar-style museum where we would put our plane inside. We would like to have a couple buildings for exhibits and room to expand to obtain additional aircraft that flew out of Whidbey Island.” The building at 720 S.E. Pioneer Way will not be converted to house aircraft, though, remodeling will take place to make room for exhibits, some that couldn’t be displayed on the Seaplane Base due to space limitations. The Pioneer Way site will encompass 4,500 square feet of room compared to 2,800 at the old museum
site. There are several other benefits to the off-base site, Shellenberger said. The museum may now charge admission, accept donations and operate a much larger gift shop. That couldn’t be done on base, Shellenberger said. Admission will be $5 with $1 discounts for seniors, military and groups of 10 or more. “Off base, we can run a much more robust gift shop,” Shellenberger said. “It will be set up where people can visit the gift shop without going into the museum. We’re hoping to generate revenue from the gift shop.” The PBY Memorial Foundation, established in 1998, is dedicated to the preservation of the PBY Catalina and Seaplane Base artifacts as well as items throughout American military history. In 2010, the foundation acquired the PBY Catalina that currently rests near the Naval Heritage building. The foundation is working on different possible plans to relocate the aircraft closer to the new museum site, Shellenberger said. “Right now, the focus is on getting the first major move done,” Shellenberger said.
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CHURCH NOTES n CONCORDIA LUTHERN CHURCH hosts its annual Easter egg hunt 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at 590 N. Oak Harbor Road, Oak Harbor. Come rain or shine. Bring the kids, toddlers through preteens. Lenten worship services continue 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, preceded by Soup Supper, served at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited. n WHIDBEY ISLAND FRIENDS MEETING, also known as Quakers, holds their regular meeting for worship 4-5 p.m. Sundays at the Unitarian Universalist building, 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland. This time of silent worship together may include spoken messages. As the founder of Quakers, George Fox, wrote: “Walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in everyone.” For more information, visit www.whidbey quakers.org or email Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com n COFFEE BREAK BIBLE STUDY will conclude its season with two short studies, beginning March 20 and ending May 29. Discover 1st John will explore what God is like, and what it means to have a
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MILITARY relationship with Him. Discover the Joy of Sharing Jesus encourages us to help others in finding that relationship for themselves. This study group meets 10-11:15 a.m. weekly on Thursday mornings at the Oak Harbor Christian Reformed Church, 1411 Wieldraayer Road (off Swantown Road). Coffee Break is a non-denominational small group Bible study that is open to all women of the community and no previous Bible knowledge is needed. To receive study material, call Launa at 360-675-4706, or call the church office at 360-675-2881 for more information. n OAK HARBOR’S CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Reading Room is open for study and prayer 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays. It is a public bookstore and more, with magazines, The Christian Science Monitor weekly newsmagazine, Bible concordances in print and online and an online record of over 125 years of verified healings through prayer alone. You can find more information at chris tianscience.com or christiansciencewhidbey. com. The Reading Room is located at 721 S.W. 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street. 360-675-0621.
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warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Litke is the son of Julie Paggao of Anacortes. He is a 2012 graduate of Oak Harbor High School.
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Aviana Aubre’ Moore, 7 pounds, 2 ounces, was born March 5. She is the daughter of Courtney Turner of Coupeville. Julian Thomas Esparza, 9 pounds, 11 ounces, was born March 5. He is the son of Jose Esparza and Jessica Boling of Coupeville. Jacob Daniel Woodard-Cordray, 7 pounds, 11 ounces, was born March 10. He is the son of Jack Cordray and Amanda Woodard of Oak Harbor. Hugo Antonio Justino Galindo Jr., 6 pounds, 15 ounces, was born March 12. He is the son of Tracy Perez of Oak Harbor. Sawyer Mason Setzer, 7 pounds, 7 ounces, was born March 25. He is the son of Drew and Stephanie Setzer of Oak Harbor. Brynlee Ann Graham, 9 pounds, 6 ounces, was born March 29. She is the daughter of Joseph Graham and Amber Dougan of
Judah Andrew Herron, 7 pounds, 7 ounces, was born March 8. He is the son of Joseph and Katherine Herron. Mayson Faith Wilkerson, 8 pounds, 6 ounces, was born March 11. She is the daughter of Mikael and Melynda Wilkerson. Jameson Charles Daniel, 8 pounds, 1 ounces, was born March 11. He is the son of Samuel and Megan Daniel. Lailah Kay Clark, 5 pounds, 9.5 ounces, was born March 13. She is the daughter of Jeremiah and Cortney Clark. Arya Renee Yee, 5 pounds, 12 ounces, was born March 17. She is the daughter of Nick and Alora Yee. Sharon Jeanne Mayer, 7 pounds, 4.5 ounces, was born March 22. She is the daughter of Stephen and Daysi Mayer.
“Cantabile of Skagit Valley presents Pastorale: A Choral Feast of Spring,” 4 p.m., Sunday, April 27 at First Reformed Church in Oak Harbor. The chamber choir, conducted by Stephen Marshall-Ward, will perform “Blue Bird” by Stanford, “The Pasture” by
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Sharing history Knowledge base grows quickly for docents at Admiralty Head Lighthouse
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Dick Malone, above, a retired teacher, has been a volunteer docent at Admiralty Head Lighthouse for 13 years, sharing knowledge with guests who visit. About 10 more docents are being sought to prepare for the busy season of June through August. By RON NEWBERRY
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ick Malone is well-versed in facts, dates and other tidbits of knowledge involving the Admiralty Head Lighthouse and nearby
Fort Casey. Getting the DVD player to work inside the lighthouse’s interpretive center is another story. “I’m panicking,” he joked as he pointed the remote control at a screen filled with static. “You know anything about this thing? I’ve never seen that symbol come up.” Linda Crow offers suggestions, and soon Malone is able to get the educational disc to function properly. But not
in time for the arrival of the day’s first lighthouse guests. Malone interrupts his clicking while he greets them. “Hi folks,” he says with a smile. “Make yourself at home. If you have any questions, we’ll be glad to answer them.” Malone and Crow volunteer two or three times a month to serve as Admiralty Head Lighthouse docents, a program formed through a partnership between Washington State Parks and Washington State University Island County Extension. As is typical this time of year, the program is looking to recruit about 10 more docents to build its numbers to prepare for the busy months ahead at Fort Casey State Park in Coupeville. An eagerness to learn is the only
requirement to join, according to Julie Pigott, the WSU Extension lighthouse program coordinator. “We provide all the training here,” Pigott said. “You don’t need to know anything about lighthouses or Whidbey Island. “If you’re new to Whidbey Island or if your family has been here for generations, we welcome all people who come here to help keep the doors open.” Although the history of the Admiralty Head Lighthouse dates back to the 19th century, the lighthouse docent program has only been around since 1994. Open to the public since being acquired by the state parks in the mid 1950s, the lighthouse faced an uncerSEE DOCENT, A14
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CONTINUED FROM A13 tain future when funding cutbacks eliminated the lighthouse’s interpretive ranger position in the early 1990s. The WSU Island County Extension stepped forward and offered programs that would provide volunteers to help keep the lighthouse open to the public in exchange for office space, and the partnership was formed. “It’s really been an asset to the state parks,” said Jon Crimmins, Central Whidbey area manager for Fort Casey and six other state parks on the island. “To use this as an interpretive center and just telling the story of lighthouse and Fort Casey State Park is huge. We couldn’t do that without these volunteers.” A newspaper advertisement about the program caught Malone’s attention 13 years ago. A retired industrial arts teacher from Illinois, he figured why not see what it’s all about. “I said, ‘I don’t know anything about lighthouses, I might as well learn it,” he said. “Now, I can’t get away.” The extent of involvement is by choice. Most docents serve as lighthouse guides who greet guests and answer questions, while others such as Crow
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Santiago Guerrero, who’s stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, learns more about Fort Casey’s history from Dick Malone during a recent visit to the Admiralty Head Lighthouse. The lighthouse is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday in April. like to work in the giftshop. “I like to interact with people,” said Crow, who moved to Oak Harbor from North Dakota 10 years ago. “When you’re retired, you need an outlet to meet people.” Malone is part of a group that leads guided tours of the lighthouse, the fort or both, upon request. Like many who help promote and protect the 111-yearold structure, the place has grown on him. Malone was instrumental in helping organize an effort to replace the lantern house in 2012. It was a project that took
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two years to construct, involving students from all three Whidbey public high schools and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in Freeland, among other volunteers. Those sort of efforts are a labor of love for those who care about one of Whidbey’s iconic landmarks. Another group, Keepers of Admiralty Head Lighthouse, provides funding for lighthouse projects that focus on restoration efforts to help preserve the structure. Between 48,000-50,000 people pass through the lighthouse each year, Pigott said. The original wooden Admiralty Head Lighthouse was built on a bluff in the 1860s but was moved during the construction of Fort Casey. The present Spanish-
style lighthouse opened in 1903, but was decomissioned in 1922 when vessels, now powered by steam instead of wind, no longer needed to pass through Admiralty Inlet to reach Puget Sound. “I just kind of wander around and listen to people and invite them to ask questions if they have any,” Malone said. “I don’t force myself on them. We’re here as a resource. If they have questions, fine, we’ll answer them.” Then he laughed. “Or make up stories.” ■ If you’re interested in becoming a lighthouse docent at Admiralty Head Lighthouse, contact Julie Pigott with the WSU Island County Extension at 360-2405584 or admiraltyheadlight house@gmail.com
Whidbey Island residents will have four chances to meet author ANNA KEESEY in April. Keesey, author of “Little Century,” a Whidbey Reads 2014 selection, will make two Whidbey appearances April 16 and two more April 17. The April 16 appearances are 2 p.m. at Coupeville Library and 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Freeland. The April 17 events are 9:30 a.m. at Skagit Valley College in Oak Harbor (Oak Hall, room 306) and 6:30 p.m. at Oak Harbor Library. For more information, go to www.sno-isle.org The public will have an opportunity to meet ELIZABETH AUSTEN at 3 p.m. April 21 at Oak Harbor Library. Austen is a Seattlebased poet, performer and teacher and the Washington State poet laureate for 2014-16. A dynamic performer of her own and others’ poems, she has been featured at the Skagit River Poetry Festival, Richard Hugo House Literary Series, Bumbershoot and elsewhere. The Poet Laureate program is sponsored by Humanities Washington and the Washington State Arts Commission. This free poetry event is offered to the public in partnership with Skagit Valley College. For more information, call 360-675-5115. The SEATTLE MEN’S CHORUS is holding a benefit concert from 7-9 p.m. April 5 at the South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center in Langley. The concert, “Totally Wicked: the Music of Stephen Schwartz,” benefits Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (CADA). Tickets are $35 and will be available at Wind & Tide Bookshop and the CADA office in
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MEERKERK MAGIC: Meerkerk Gardens will hold its “Meerkerk Magic” children’s event, noon-4 p.m., April 12, at Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. Children of all ages will gather at the gardens to create their own “fairy dolls” to take home. Natural materials from Meerkerk Gardens are provided for their use. Bring your wings, imagination and a coat, as it could get chilly if the winds blow. Admission is $5; children under 16 are free. 360-678-1912, or meerkerk@whidbey.net, or www.meerekgardens.org
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Days for Girls assembly and sewing event, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., April 5, Whidbey Presbyterian Church, 1148 S.E. 8th Ave., Oak Harbor. Days for Girls provides washable feminine kits for women and girls around the world. Whidbey Island Chapter will provide experts in sewing, sewing machines, fabric and supplies to help attendees participate in making kits during the event. You may bring your own sewing machine, good polyester thread and any sewing notions you prefer. All community members invited whether they sew or not. 360-632-4244, or brenda@ daysforgirls.org Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Whidbey Chapter meeting, 9:45-11:45 a.m., April 5, Ciao Restaurant, 701 N. Main St., Coupeville. Non-partisan citizens’ group advocating solutions to the problem of climate change. All interested are welcome. 360-679-6778, or www.citizensclimatelobby.org Coupeville Farmers Market opens, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 5, Alexander Street behind the library, Coupeville. Fresh produce, Whidbey artists and crafters, food vendors. Market’s 36th consecutive year. Basket giveaway for opening day. Will be booth set up for relief to families affected by Oso landslide. 360-678-4288, or coupevil lemarket.aol.com Gardening class, “Beneficial Bugs and Creatures in your Garden,” 10 a.m.-noon, April 5, Whidbey Island Community Education Center, 5611 Bayview Road, Bayview Corner, Langley. Beneficial bugs abound in our gardens, and you can create a diverse garden ecosystem to encourage them. You can attract not just pollinating insects, but also the insects that will eat pests. The soil, too, is alive with billions of organisms that help to create a fertile soil. $15 (no one turned away for lack of funds). 360-221-6046, or growinggroceries@whidbey.com Watercolor demonstration with Gary Schallock, 10 a.m.-noon, April 5, Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 N.W. Birch, Coupeville. Interact with local watercolorist Gary Schallock as he demonstrates his loose and carefree style of capturing our majestic vistas and local scenes. Coffee and tea with be provided. Free. 360-678-3396, or lisa@pacificnorth westartschool.org Whidbey Weavers Guild Spin-In, 10 a.m., April 5-6, Oak Harbor High School, 1 Wildcat Way, Oak Harbor. Featured spinner is Sarah Anderson, who will give a talk at 1:30 p.m. April 5 and a workshop from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 6 on spinning designer yarns. Lots of vendors and open shopping for the public April 5 from 11a.m.1 p.m. $15, plus optional fiber packet for $10. 360-678-6480, or woodewespin@earthlink.net, or www.whidbeyweaversguild.org Family bird fun, 1 p.m.,
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The slough that once ran through Oak Harbor was a popular place for ice skaters when temperatures dropped low enough to
provide such conditions. The slough traveled across the Freund family land to what is now Windjammer Park. As part of a “Looking Back” series, local author and pioneer descendant Peggy Darst Townsdin is sharing photos with the Whidbey News-Times and its readers. Townsdin’s new photo history book, “Oak Harbor,” is out. To buy a book or have a book mailed, contact Townsdin at pctowns din@gmail.com or call 360-678-5970. April 5, Wind & Tide Bookshop, 790 S.E. Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Learn more about our birds, fun for the whole family. Members of the Whidbey Audubon Society will have a display of bird nests, bird specimens and interactive games for kids. Also available will be brochures and bird lists. Free. 360-675-8420, or www.whidbeyearthday.org Matinee at the library, 2 p.m., April 5, Oak Harbor Library. Superman flies back on to the big screen. PG-13. 360-675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org Whidbey Playhouse musical, “1776,” 7:30-10:15 p.m., April 5, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Book by Peter Stone. Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Directed by Gaye Litka. The founding of our nation comes to star-spangled life in this Tony Award-winning Best Musical. In “1776,” you’ll see the heroes of the American Revolution like you’ve never seen them before – in rousing songs and dances, comic encounters and impassioned politics. The stakes have never been higher as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin wrangle to get everyone on the same page – namely, the Declaration of Independence. Theatrical fireworks will fill the Whidbey Playhouse in this story of how this country went from 13 colonies to become the United States of America. $18 tickets. 360-679-2237, or office@whidbeyplayhouse.com
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Toddler storytime, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., April 8, Oak Harbor Library. Jump into a world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. Playtime or craft fol-
lows. This program is for children ages 24-36 months. Caregiver is required. The library is located at 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr. 360-6755115, or www.sno-isle.org Oak Harbor Garden Club program, “Hellebores and Other Interesting Plants,” 11:30 a.m., April 8, Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church, 1050 S.E. Ireland St. Mary Fisher, owner of Cultus Bay Nursery & Gardens, shares her knowledge about hellebores, euphorbia, trees, shrubs and grasses. 360-675-6970. Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers club meeting, 1-3 p.m., April 8, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Mary Anderson will give ideas on how to use scrapbooking to enhance genealogical sharing and presenting information. All are welcome. Contact Ruth Hancock at 360-675-4086, or randr.hancock@frontier.com Whidbey Island Conservation District open house, 4-5:30 p.m., April 8, Coupeville Library. Public invited to meet district staff and supervisors and join in honoring award winners. Also will be overview of budget and work plan for fiscal year 2015. 360-678-4708.
Water Resources Advisory Committee, and Doug Kelly, Island County hydrogeologist, will provide an informal discussion on the topic of water resource management in Island County. Topics will include the science behind the regulations and the challenges we face in protecting our water. “Repair or Replace?” 11 a.m., April 9, Freeland Library. Can your appliance, lawnmower, computer or car be repaired, or should it just be replaced? Learn moneysaving strategies and discover free resources to help you make the right decision. Preregister online or by phone. 360-331-7323. Whidbey Island Sea Hawkers meeting, 6 p.m., April 9, China City Restaurant, Oak Harbor. First meeting for members. This is Whidbey Island trial chapter of Sea Hawkers booster club. To inquire about joining the club, send email to WISHboosterclub@ hotmail.com
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Baby storytime, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., April 9, Oak Harbor Library. Stories, songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. Program is for newborns through 24 months with a caregiver required. 360-675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org
Republican Women of North Whidbey monthly nohost luncheon, 11:30 a.m., April 10, San Remo Restaurant, Oak Harbor. Guest speaker is Mike Newman, who will speak about the Skagit County water rights restrictions – could it happen on Whidbey? Come and become educated about your water rights, water permits and any other issues regarding your future use of water. A question and answer period will follow. The public is invited and welcome to attend. 360-678-4602.
Presentation, “Managing Water Resources in Island County,” 10:30 a.m.-noon, April 9, Oak Harbor Library. Don Lee, chairman of the Island County
Western films talk, 1 p.m., April 10, Freeland Library. Whidbey Reads and Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau present Robert Horton and a conversation
Wednesday April 9
about the Western movies of the late 1960s and early ‘70s, and what these films say about the culture of that period. Funded by Humanities Washington and Friends of the Freeland Library. Free. 360-3317323, or www.sno-isle.org Workshop, “Kickstart Your Suburban Homestead,” 2-4 p.m., April 10, Oak Harbor Library. Are you dreaming of starting your own backyard “homestead” and enjoying the satisfaction of producing your own food? In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to use the abundant library resources and gain the expertise you need to successfully grow and preserve vegetables, raise chickens or even brew your own beer. Please preregister. 360-675-5115. Empire State Building presentation, 3 p.m., April 10, HomePlace Special Care, 171 S.W. 6th Ave., Oak Harbor. Did you know the Empire State Building was built in 13 months? Come for an interesting and entertaining program on the Empire State Building, complete with photos and interesting historical facts, presented by Mary Jo Strain, member of Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters Club. Please RSVP at 360-279-2555 by April 9. www. homeplaceoakharbor.com, or www. whidbeysounders.org Belted Kingfisher presentation, Whidbey Audubon Society, 7 p.m., April 10, Coupeville Recreation Hall. Program explores one of the oddest members of our birds — at once miners burrowing into bluffs, and the next, divers flinging themselves at the water. Learn how Belted Kingfishers make a living, and the survival challenges they face from egg to adulthood. You’ll also meet some of the other creatures that share their habitat. Presenters are Coupeville residents Steve and Martha Ellis. 360-544-2278, or prscot@whid bey.net, or www.whidbeyaudubon. org
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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
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First United Methodist Church
Tough Questions. Real Answers. April 6 -
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
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Word Of Everlasting Life & Faith Church
3259 Old Goldie Road Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-682-2323 SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am Come Worship With Us!
First Reformed Church
“Can I Be a Christian If I Still Have Doubts?” April 13 - “A Question God Asks - ‘Who Will Go For Us?’” April 20 - “Isn’t Jesus Just Another Religious Teacher?”
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555 SE Regatta Dr. • Oak Harbor The Rev. Rilla Barrett The Episcopal Church on North Whidbey Island
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Oak Harbor Church of Christ
Trinity Lutheran Church
1000 NE Koetje Street (Just North of Office Max)
“To Know Christ & Make Him Known”
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Bible Classes for all ages..............9:30am Worship Assembly......................10:30am Wednesday Night ..........................6:30pm Matt Oliver, Preaching Minister
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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
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Masses: Sunday Thurs
11:15 am 12:10 pm
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
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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
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Despite ‘unchurched’ reputation, Whidbey faith-based community is thriving and active FAITHFUL LIVING By JOAN BAY KLOPE Did you know that Whidbey Island is part of a region commonly called the “Unchurched Belt?” The term derives from “Bible Belt” and includes Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Nevada. It seems that when surrounded by spectacular natural beauty, a whole lot of us feel called to take a hike. Or sail a boat. Or solve the world’s problems over a cup of coffee. Whatever the case, these states indicate low rates of religious participation compared to other U.S. regions. Despite these statistics regarding church membership and religious participation, faith-based organizations and churches are very active here on the island and have been since the early 1900s. Ask anyone who regularly attends church and is active in the life of that church, and they will tell you there is a whole lot going on each week. Singers and musicians are rehearsing weekly in preparation for worship services. Sunday School teachers are preparing lessons. Youth directors are developing creative outreach, team building and lessons to build faith. Teams are preparing food for folks needing a bit more help to feed their families, experiencing a health scare, or mourning the loss of a loved one. There are volunteers leading Bible studies and a host of other classes that include topics like nutrition, gardening or how to create financial stability. Some are visiting those who are elderly or shut in and cannot leave their homes but long for conversation and encouragement and prayer. There are budget meetings, board meetings, newsletters to fold and bulletins to print. There are flowers needing tending and church grounds to take care of. There is coffee to be brewed and greeters to train so everyone visiting will be greeted and welcomed. There are donations to be collected and distributed. Love to be shared. For 50 years, Whidbey Presbyterian Church has been present in Oak Harbor to do these things and more. From 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, organizers are inviting former pastors, community members and anyone touched by the ministries of the Presbyterian Church to join a celebration that will include reminiscing, food and carnival games at Eighth and Midway in Oak Harbor. There will also be displays featuring memorabilia and photos. If you have always wanted to see inside that “pretty white church up on the hill,” you are encouraged to come and take a look. You’re sure to meet some incredibly nice folks. And if you have been thinking this might be the Easter to check out a local church, you will be welcomed by all local denominations. It’s a great time to visit. Grown children and grandchildren often head home for the holidays, and as a visitor, you will not stand out. Whidbey Presbyterian offers three services during Easter Week or “Holy Week.” On Palm Sunday, children will wave palm branches and sing at both the 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. On “Maundy Thursday,” there will be a 7 p.m. service. Easter Sunday will include 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services, with an Easter Egg Hunt in-between. Grand music, children in their new Easter outfits, lots of goodies and welcoming handshakes await if you’d like to join the celebrations. Joan Bay Klope can be reached at faithfulliving@hotmail. com
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APOLOGY CONTINUED FROM A1 pability for the secretive process. He said neither he, nor any other council member, stood up during the executive session at which the fate of the tree was discussed to say it should be discussed publicly. “For that I apologize to these people who attended tonight and to the public,” Almberg said, “and maybe perhaps we should question ourselves during these meetings to preserve out integrity for open public government.” Likewise, Councilmen Bob Severns and Joel Servatius said the city should do a better job of communicating with the public. ABOUT 30 citizens from across the island upset with the city’s action filled council chambers. A few brought props in a show of protest. “I believe that more effort and a little bit more money, which could have been raised by volunteers I’m sure, should have been spent on how to save the tree,” said Earle Darst, a 94-year-old, lifelong Whidbey resident. Darst said he was told stories as a child about how the tree was important to the community going back to 1870, when children would play under it on their way home from school. “It was a beautiful tree that we all loved and admired. But now it’s gone and we can’t do anything about it.” Oak Harbor resident Melissa Duffy became emotional while speaking about the tree’s sudden demise. She helped lead the successful effort to save the tree in 2004 and coordinated the care of the gardens surrounding the tree for some time. “I only found out about it being cut down because I was going to go plant something there,” she said, “and on the way to planting I saw the tree being destroyed.” SEVERAL PEOPLE said they appreciated the city’s presentation and realized the felling of the tree may have been necessary due to safety concerns, but they objected to the secretive process and the lack of public input. Longtime Oak Harbor resident Helen Chatfield-Weeks said the presentation should have been given before the tree was chopped down; she echoed others who commented that the behind-thescenes process was undemocratic. “And I will never forgive
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Coupeville resident Gary Piazzon addresses his concerns about the tree axing. your honor for having it in secret,” she said, addressing the mayor. “I really kind of pity you, sir, for going down in history as cutting down this beautiful tree that was so much a part of our history,” ChatfieldWeeks said. Steve Erickson, of Whidbey Environmental Action Network, also questioned whether the council’s closed-door session to speak about the risk involved with the tree were lawful. He said his public-records request should get to the bottom of it. PUBLIC WORKS Director Cathy Rosen gave a PowerPoint presentation, beginning with the city ordinance which prevents the removal of Garry oak trees except in cases in which a tree poses a safety hazard. Rosen said city staff became concerned 19 years ago about the danger of the tree possibly toppling or limbs falling. The tree was inspected nine times during those years. Robert Williams, a consulting arborist, inspected the tree four times in the 1990s and early 2000s. He gave the tree a hazard rating of nine out of 12 and advised that the tree had a maximum of 10 years before the hazard became critical due to a fungal rot, Rosen said. In January of 2003, the City Council decided in a very public process to cut the tree down, based largely on Williams’ inspections. The council suspended the action in an emergency meeting just days before the cutting was set to happen in March of 2004. DARLENE SOUTHWORTH, a Garry oak expert and professor emeritus with Southern Oregon University, was brought in to
inspect the tree during the discussion 10 years ago. Rosen said that the professor confirmed that the tree was diseased and some roots might be dead, but “many roots remain healthy and active, and these support a healthy canopy.” In 2004, Southworth told the city’s ad hoc oak tree committee that the giant tree, “one of the oldest in the state,” likely had a long life ahead of it. She said the tree could likely outgrow the fungus and the healthy canopy and crop of acorns pointed to a healthy tree. Southworth also cast doubts on Williams’ predictions about the tree and called his rating system “capricious,” as reported by the Whidbey News-Times at the time. The city followed many of Southworth’s recommendations, Rosen said, including boosting the tree’s health by removing asphalt near the tree and improving the soil in the flower bed surrounding it.
that at least 36 percent of the trunk showed decay and two areas of the canopy‚ “the branches,” showed decay. Dugan said they deemed the tree as a high risk. He said they didn’t think the likelihood of toppling was serious due to the sheer size of the trunk and the lack of crown root movement; their concern, however, was with the possibility of large limbs falling.
THE ARBORISTS recommended in 2012 that the branches be “cabled” to prevent falling. Rosen said the cabling was approved in the city budget. Then, however, conditions changed, Rosen said. A large branch broke off in May 2013 during a moderate wind gust; and an even larger branch fell in June 2013 during a sustained wind. Tree Solutions returned in June 2013 to inspect the tree again. The company recommended an advanced cabling system to prevent the limbs from falling to the ground if IN JANUARY 2012, the they broke off the tree. Rosen, however, said the city hired Tree Solutions, Inc. city decided that the nonstanto inspect the tree. By then, Southworth had dard system would be too retired. expensive. Inspiring. Caring. Transforming. Affordable. Fun. The issue was presented to Sean Dugan of Tree Our educational program is based on two things: Christ-centered Thom Graafstra, a member Solutions spokeexcellence. at the meetlearning & academic We want to equip your child to of the firm acting as the intering, explaining that the grow and face life’s challenges with the peace and strength that arborists used anas acoustic city attorney. He recomGod can provide as well with the skills thatim an academically tomograph and otherwemethmended that the city grant excellent education provides-meet and exceed state requirea permit for the removal of od ments to determine theinamount for what is taught each subject at each grade level. of decay. He said they found the tree. Oak Harbor Christian School Offers:
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COER CONTINUED FROM A1 Sound. They said their mission is to protect the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the region, including the marine, migratory and endangered species, and preserve the historic Northwest communities they say are being threatened by military jet training flights. “This is now a regional issue, not just an OLF issue,” Monson said. “The Growler is a poor fit for Whidbey Island and Puget Sound.” Meanwhile, the Navy has stated its objective to bringing three additional Growler squadrons to NAS Whidbey in the com-
ing years, and it is in the process of completing an Environmental Impact Statement on the Growler. With 68 state parks and eight national parks, wildlife refuges, forests and public lands that border Puget Sound, Monson said, the Navy’s plan to expand its operation in the area is “out of balance” with the region’s civilian interests. “Because the Navy chose to build the EA-18G Growler without any noise mitigation features, over the objections of their own auditors, it is part of a growing military noise problem,” Attwood said. “The high noise levels of this aircraft are impacting civilian communities and have created a public health issue.”
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Five positions open. Full and Part time. All shifts available. Paid training. To help provide the best care to our clients with developmental disabilities. Must have clean background check. Serious applicants please contact: Irene Nichols (360)969-3553
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“Beckett Landing” is a proposed subdivision on 4.90 acres located south of the terminus of NW Prow Street, north of the existing and proposed Island Place development, and west of the Paragon Place development and Heller Road. The applicant proposes 2 2 s i n g l e - fa m i l y d e tached lots, with associated street and utility improvements and native vegetation areas. The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and potentially make a recommendation to City Council. 2014 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - SCENIC VIEWS - Public Meeting Staff will resurrect the discussion related to Scenic Views within Oak Harbor. The last discussion related to this topic identified the scenic views that may warrant preservation. Staff will provide a refresher presentation to the Planning Commission. MARITIME USES - Public Meeting The City’s Comprehensive Plan was amended in 2012 to include Maritime Uses as a land use category. The lands adjacent to the Marina are now designated as Maritime. Staff will provide an overview of the land use designation and discuss a framewor k for creating zoning regulations for this land use category. MEDICAL MARIJUANA - Public Meeting A moratorium is presently in place prohibiting the establishment of medical marijuana collective gardens and marijuana dispensaries in Oak Harbor. Staff will present preliminary research to the Planning Commission that will begin the process of determining what permanent regulations should gover n these uses. All meetings of the Planning Commission are open to the public. Legal No. 554097 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 5, 2014.
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NEWER 2 Bedroom, 3 B a t h H o m e o n Pe n n C o ve . M u l t i P u r p o s e Room and Office. Caretakers Quarters. Southreal estate ern Exposure, Panorami c V i ew. H a r d wo o d & rentals Tile Floors, Custom Woodwork. Wheelchair Friendly. $1,400 month. Commercial Rentals Office/Commercial Call Dave at 509-9962 0 8 2 ( h o m e ) o r 5 0 9 - FREELAND 341-4371 (cell) 1 OFFICE SPACE in a OAK HARBOR Suite of 3 Offices. $400 3 BEDROOM, 2 Bath, p e r m o n t h i n c l u d e s doublewide mobile in Common Area, RecepFa m i l y P a r k . $ 8 5 0 tion and Utilities. In month, first and deposit. Freeland. Call: 425-3569003 360-770-6882 OAK HARBOR
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LEGAL NOTICE: The budget extension for fiscal year 2013-14 for the Oak Harbor School District has been prepared. A public hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Oak Harbor School District Board ofDirectors on Monday, April 14, 20141, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room in the Administrative Services Center at 350 S. Oak Harbor St. for the purpose ofadopting the budget extension ofthe Capital Projects Fund and the Transportation Vehicle Fund of the districtfor the 20132014 fiscal year. Any person may appear and be heard for or against any part of the budget. Copies of the budget extension are available at the Oak Harbor School District Administrative Services Center at the above address. Please contact Vicki Williams, Business Director at 279-5009 if you have any questions. Legal No. 552006 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 29, April 5, 2014. CITY OF OAK HARBOR PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PC# 04-22-14 Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Apr il 22, 2014. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor WA. The Planning Commission will consider the following: BECKETT LANDING SUBDIVISION- Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing: A public hearing shall be held before the Commission of Whidbey Island Public Hospital District on the 14th day of April, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. at Whidbey General Hospital, 101 N. Main Street, Coupeville, WA in conference room B, to consider the proposed sale of Parcel # R32917-2891030 in Langley, Washington legally described as: 57 - S/2 SW NW LY N E LY S T H W Y 5 2 5 CONVEYED TO ST OF WASH BY DEED AF#112484 EX E30’ FOR RD EX E185’ EX ANY PT LY SLY OF LN BG PT ELN 35’ N1*E OF NLN HWY 525 & PT ON WLN OF SD 185’ 5’ N1* E OF HWY LN TGW:BG NLN HWY 525 & ELN SW NW NWLY CUR/R 586.3’ TPB TH R. Legal No. 552674 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 2, 5, 9, 12, 2014. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, C L I N T O N C O U N T Y, OHIO, Case No. D R K 2 0 1 3 0 2 5 4 , PATRICK S. HILLARD, Petitioner vs. LORI M. HILL A R D, R e s p o n d e n t ,
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whose last known is 666 Olympic View Road, Coupeville, WA 98239: N OT I C E O F R E G I S TRATION OF FOREIGN CUSTODY DETERMIN AT I O N P u r s u a n t t o ORC 3127.35: Petitioner herein is requesting this Court to register an Order from the Superior Court of Washington, allocating parenting rights of the par ties’ minor child. (See Order attached). Petitioner is requesting this cour t to register the Order for enforcement and for modification purposes as per mitted under Ohio Revised Code. Failure to timely request a hearing to contest the validity of the registered order OR failure to establish a defense under ORC 3127.35(D) will result in this Court issuing an Order confirming the order being registered. DATED this 30th day of April, 2013. /s/ Helen L. Rowlands, Magistrate, Clinton County Common Pleas Cour t, Clinton County Cour thouse, third Floor, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (See Order attached: SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY ISLAND, No. 03-3-00048-3, In re t h e M a r r i a g e o f PATRICK SHANE HILLARD, Pe t i t i o n e r, a n d L O R I MELISSA HILLARD, Respondent, PARENTING PLAN FINAL, filed 11-29-2012, Debra Van Pe l t , I s l a n d C o u n t y Clerk.) Respondent Lori M. Hillard has twentye i g h t ( 2 8 ) d ay s f r o m publication to answer in this matter. Legal No. 552009 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2014.
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NOTICE OF ACTION CITY OF OAK HARBOR NOA 14-01 Notice is hereby given that the City of Oak Harbor issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) on April 4, 2014 for an environmental checklist submitted by Land Resolutions for Seattle Pacific Development LLC for a 22-lot, single-family residential subdivision located at the terminus of NW Prow Street on parcel R13334-277-0660. If approved, the preliminary plat and subsequent permits would remove vegetation, grade, install utilities and transportation infrastructure in preparation for the placement of 22-singlefamily, detached homes. The applicant is also proposing to reduce the standard 70-foot wetland buffer to 40 feet, with mitigation plantings to preserve the function of the onsite wetland. This MDNS is issued und e r WAC 1 9 7 - 1 1 - 3 5 0 with a fifteen day comment period ending on April 21, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. The complete MDNS and per tinent documents may be examined during regular business hours at the Department of Development Services, Oak Harbor City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA. Legal No. 553796 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 5, 2014.
R O B E RT E . C A M P BELL; MARY CATHERINE CAMPBELL; WILLIAM CAMPBELL; USEL E S S B AY C O L O N Y, F K A U S E L E S S B AY BEACH AND COUNTRY C L U B, I N C. ; U N I T E D STATES OF AMERICA, S E C R E TA R Y O F HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOC I A L A N D H E A LT H S E RV I C E S ; O C C U PANTS OF THE PREMISES; and any persons or par ties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real proper ty described in the complaint; Defendant(s). ICSO LOG NO. 14R-0005 NO. 12-2-00111-6 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBERT E. CAMPBELL; MARY CATHERINE CAMPBELL; WILLIAM CAMPBELL; USEL E S S B AY C O L O N Y, F K A U S E L E S S B AY BEACH AND COUNTRY C L U B, I N C. ; U N I T E D STATES OF AMERICA, S E C R E TA R Y O F HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOC I A L A N D H E A LT H S E RV I C E S ; O C C U PANTS OF THE PREMISES; and any persons or par ties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the personal and/or real property described herein: The Superior Court of Island County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Island County (through his designee) to sell the proper ty described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON: UNIT B202 CONDOMINIUM PLAT OF USELESS BAY BEACH AND COUNTRY CLUB, DIVISION NO. 14, ACCORDING TO DECLAR-
ATION THEREOF RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 244779, AND SURVEY MAP AND PLANS THEREOF RECORDED U N D E R AU D I TO R ’ S F I L E N O. 2 4 4 7 7 8 I N VOLUME 11 OF PLATS, PA G E S 4 9 , 5 0 , 5 2 , RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY. Also commonly known as 5674 McDonald Drive; #202B, Langley, WA 98260. P a r c e l N o . S8340-14-00202-B, Key No. 421154 The sale of the abovedescribed property is to take place: TIME: 10:00 a.m. DAT E : M AY 2 , 2 0 1 4 PLACE: FRONT STEPS ISLAND COUNTY LAW AND JUSTICE CENTER 101 NE 6TH STREET, COUPEVILLE, WASHINGTON The judgment debtor/s can avoid the sale by p ay i n g t h e j u d g m e n t amount of $284,249.20, together with interest, costs, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff through his designee at the address stated below. Dated this 3rd day of March, 2014. MARK C. BROWN, SHERIFF ISLAND COUNTY By:/s/Wylie Farr Wylie Farr, Chief Civil Deputy ICSO/Law & Justice Center 101 NE 6th Street PO BOX 5000 Coupeville, Washington 98239-5000 360-678-4422 Legal No. 547709 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2014.
Please take notice that the City of Langley Council will hold a Special Workshop On We d n e s d ay, A p r i l 9 , 2014. The Council workshop will be from 10:00AM – 12:00PM. The primary purpose for the workshop is to discuss the amended Ethics Ordinance. The meeting will be held in Langley City Hall, 112 second Street, Langley, WA. Posted: City Hall Library Post Office Legal No. 553802 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 5, 2014.
COMMODATE P-3 AIRCRAFT; SPECIAL PROJECT RM 1112627 R E PA I R A N D M O D ERNIZE HANGAR 6 INCLUDING SEISMIC UPGRADES, NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA Solicitation No. 44255-13-R-4006 Bid Date: April 15, 2014 at 10:00am Kiewit Building Group Inc. 33455 6th Ave. S, Federal Way, WA 98003 All interested bidders s h o u l d c o n t a c t u s by email at Stevenl.Smith@ kiewit.com or Brian.Holland@kiewit. com to receive the bid documents. We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub-bids from all subcontractors and suppliers including Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business ( H U B Z o n e ) , Ve t e r a n Owned Small Business (VOSB), and Ser viceD i s a b l e d Ve t e r a n Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Legal No. 552564 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 29, April 5, 2014.
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. 553466 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record April 5, 2014.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT LAING, Deceased. NO. 14 4 00062 8 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 under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not 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 PUBLIC AT I O N : S a t u r d a y, March 29, 2014. Christine Laing, Personal Representative c/o James L. Kotschwar, Attor ney for Personal Representative, WSBA #10823 265 NE Kettle Street; Suite 1, P.O. Box 1593 Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 (360) 675-2207
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON ONEWEST BANK, FSB., its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, v UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
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 April 15, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter, to consider adoption of Ordinance 1700: Budget Amendment for Development Services Department Staffing. Anyone wishing to support or oppose this item or provide other relevant comments may do so in writing or appear in person before the Oak Harbor City Council at the time and place of said public hearing. To assure disabled persons the opportunity to participate in or benefit from City ser vices, please provide 24-hour advance notice to the City Clerk at (360) 2794539 for additional arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs. Anna M. Thompson, City Clerk Legal No. 553469 Published: The Whidbey NOTICE OF SPECIAL News Times, The South WORKSHOP Whidbey Record. CITY OF LANGLEY We d n e s d ay, A p r i l 9 , April 5, 2014. 2014 Council Workshop P-251 (B) EXTEND Meeting 10:00AM, City H A N G A R 6 T O A C Hall Topic: Ethics Ordi- COMMODATE P-8 AIRnance CRAFT AND EXTEND Langley City Hall H A N G A R 9 TO AC -
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 April 15, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, to consider adoption of Ordinance 1674: Electronic Message Center Signs. The proposed ordinance, if adopted, will update the City’s code to allow video and animation on these signs in commercial, industrial, and public facility zones subject to size, brightness, hours of operation, minimum duration, and sensitive use offsets. Anyone wishing to support or oppose this item
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 April 15, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter, to consider adoption of Resolution 14-13 Sale of City Property at the SW corner of SW 6th and SW Fairhaven Dr. Parcel No. R13203-4003430 lot 2 of the City of Oak Harbor Short Plat No. 13203-400-3410 Anyone wishing to support or oppose this item or provide other relevant comments may do so in writing or appear in person before the Oak Harbor City Council at the time and place of said public hearing. To assure disabled persons the opportunity to participate in or benefit from City ser vices, please provide 24-hour advance notice to the City Clerk at (360) 2794539 for additional arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs. Anna M. Thompson, City Clerk Legal No. 553464 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 5, 2014.
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This bar is efClaim, and NO. 14-4-00053-1 59.Slick occasion fective as to claims By serving uponCANCER or mail-35.Misbehaving PROBATE NOTICE TO Street Bellingham, WA 98225 against both the deceing by class mail to CREDITORS 8. first Slacken ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 710 CANCER Your young children IRA seem to be a (360) 733-0212 36.Begged dent’s probate and nonthe personal representaJUDGE: UHRIG DOWN 12.Lamb’s parent Legal No. 551103 Before you make a decision that probate assets. tive or the personal rep-38.Nasal lot more unruly T h e than Atone d usual. m i n i sYou’re trator 1.been Wooden pin Published: The Whidbey Date resentative’s named below has upsets your life of andFirst thatPublication: of your lo13.So beattorney it!going toathave to take the time to News Times, The South March 29, 2014. the address provided be-40.Airport appointeddevice as Administra2. ruAstound ved ones, reflect on the possible conestablish and explain some new days Personal Representalow a14.Bygone copy of the signed tor of this estate. Any Whidbey Record. 42.Dark in color 3. SteakMarch order: 22, 29, April 5, tive: sequences. Be sure that harmony Creditor’s Claim.les at home. person having a claim 15.Harden hyph.2014. Gary C. Robinson T h e C r e d i t o r ’s C l a i m43.Enraged against the decedent will be maintained. Attor ney for Personal must16.Noblewoman be presented by must, before the time the 4. Storm 46.Hired help Representative: the later to occurLEO of: THE SUPERIOR claim would be barred 17.Injury Pile upCOURT OF THE LEO Youafter have I48.Peeve lots say otherwise for yourself5.appliand Thirty (30) days STATE M. Douglas Kelly, Kelly bytoany Law Offices, ser ved memento or mailed thisto cable Was in front OF WASHINGTON statute of 6. limitaare able express out loud what By making& aHarvey few changes to your 49.Sharp Notice to you as provid- tions, present the claim FOR ISLAND COUNTY LLP, PO Box 290, Clin18.Soap-making 7.also Whatever others are only thinking. You’ll diet you improve your health conton, WA, 98236. ed in RCW 11.40.020(1) in the manner as provid- In Re the Estate of 51.Clumsy substances have to get used a new11.40.070 communi8. Method 341-1515. (c), or ed intoRCW by ROSAMOND J. ROBINsiderably.(360) Talking to your partner person DATED this 24th day of Four20.Robbed (4) monthscation after the to SON, deviceserving as well.on or mailing 9. Daft helps avoid a conflict in your love life. March, 2014. date of first publication54.Sherbets the Administrator or the Deceased. 21.Take a cab 10.Voiced /s/Gary C. Robinson of this Notice. NO. 14 4 00066 1 Administrator’s attorney, C. Robinson, PerIf the23.Talked Creditor’sVIRGO Claim is55.Nation N OT I C E CROSSWORD TO CVIRGO R E D I PUZZLE - Gary ANSWERS at the address stated be- longer 11.No sonal Representative not presented within thetime TORS low,toaexamine copy of your the claim Take the vaare USE AMERICAN SPELLING 56.Naught 26.Pass into law You may be seen a hero. PerAttorneysasfor Personal foregoing time period, and filing the original of RCW 11.40.030 rious bills, as it’s quite possible Representative: haps you save someone from an unthe claim will be forever the claim with the court The personal representhat a mistake has been made. You /s/M. Douglas barred except as providhas situation, in which the probate pro- tative named below pleasant even ifKelly it’s only by Legal Notices
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS, AND CAPRICORN.
Week of April 6 to 12, 2014 ARIES
Your moving project seems to be more of a reality these days. You put family needs first, even though you have a busy schedule for the next few days.
TAURUS
You are really tempted to treat yourself to a new car. But you’re going to have to be reasonable about it if you want to avoid any unwelcome financial pressures.
GEMINI
Emotions are uppermost in your heart this week. You must take the time to have an honest discussion with your loved one in order to resolve any possible tension between you.
CANCER
You are overflowing with energy this week, which enables you to tackle some problems and find solutions. You are happy to put various worries behind you; some of them have been bothering you for a while.
LEO
A small health problem may turn into something more worrying. By taking the situation seriously you’ll be able to settle this problem once and for all.
VIRGO
You’re sure to be surrounded by lots of people. Your friends invite you to many different activities, each one more fascinating than the next.
LIBRA
Lots of responsibilities fall on your shoulders at work or at home. Take some time to sort out your priorities, make some to-do lists, and stop procrastinating.
SCORPIO
A trip may be organized on the spur of the moment. You discover a new spiritual practice that makes you happy and helps you achieve a feeling of well-being.
SAGITTARIUS
There are lots of emotions in the air. Family and friends are there to help you out in a complex situation at home. Things should become clearer fairly quickly.
CAPRICORN
It’s always easier to get along with people you’re not emotionally involved with. You might have to lay down the law, especially with your children.
AQUARIUS
You have quite a few matters to settle. At work, a big promotion is waiting for you, but you’ll have to negotiate new working conditions that are satisfactory to you.
PISCES
You are a passionate being, and love could knock at your door if you’re single. It may be a long-time friend who declares his or her love for you.
may be able to recuperate a considerable amount of money.
listening to them for a few minutes.
LIBRA
LIBRA
Patience is a virtue for you over the next few days. Your money issues will be settled, all in good time. You can help solutions arise by letting bygones be bygones.
PUZZLE NO. 712
SCORPIO
An accumulated tiredness hits you, requiring you to rest. Only real peace of mind allows you to find the right inspiration to attain your professional goals.
SAGITTARIUS
You start taking a few serious steps towards the move you’re planning for thepairs near future. Most impor23.Identical 41.Yonder 24.Also tantly, you find42.Game a place that’s cubesper25.Pigeon’s fect forcry you. 43.Picnic 26.Fierce rage crashers 28.Fade away SCORPIO 44.Bother 29.Deli loaf of your remarks might seem Some 46.Skirt style 30.Like a beet quite scathing 47.Former to others, as you are 33.Perched very direct when manifesting spouses your 38.Powerful disagreement. You’ll be feared and 48.Stripe speaker respected after that. 51.College vine 40.Plains tent
SAGITTARIUS
You find yourself in charge of a fairly large group, either at work or at play. These activities take a lot of your energy, so be sure to get good quality rest time.
It is important to break with routine for you to feel fulfilled by your love relationship. You may also consider the idea of living together if you are not already doing so.
CAPRICORN
CAPRICORN
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be surprised of to find your58.Increase ACROSS You may 31.Follower self sitting inneither the boss’s chair after 1. Nourishment he or she32.Vanity has to leave suddenly. 5. Undercover DOWN in yourselffarewell and you’ll1.sucman Have faith34.Quick Resist cessfully 35.Forest demonstrate your talents 8. Health spots female 2. Fragrance 12.Fringe as a leader. 36.Long period 3. Folklore giant 13.Court 37.Dressed AQUARIUS amorously 39.Fellow leading 4. Insist upon business trip is looming on the performer 14.BuildingAcurve 5. Influences horizon, and you may worry un15.“Cheers” role 41.Modifies 6. Pea’s duly about your ability to commu45.Nail polish envelope 16.Not subtract nicate in a foreign language. You’re 49.Penalty 7. 17.Left sure to surpass expectations. Sang a Swiss song 50.Hint 18.Dismal 8. Hero’s tale 20.DodgedPISCES52.Car for hire 9. Urge on 53.Bible 22.Cuddle You might think book about a career 10.Skin woe 54.Night beforeto school. 24.Corrosive change or going back substances 55.Yoked animals Your patience and effort help11.Remove you 19.Esteem 27.Damp to extract56.Relaxation yourself from a tricky fi21.Old soldier 57.Coloring 28.Foul up nancial situation.
A bit of action certainly won’t do any harm; in fact, it will be very stimulating. A new challenge motivates you, both in your career and in TO your personal ANSWER PUZZLE NO.development. 712
AQUARIUS
It’s sometimes advantageous to take a step backwards before moving forward. You succeed in stabilizing your finances or even your romantic situation by taking the initiative.
PISCES
At work, your clientele increases considerably, which improves your income. As far as romance is concerned, your lover or even a suitor CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING may surprise you.
Legal Notices
M. Douglas Kelly WSBA#6550 Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, L.L.P. P.O. Box 290 Clinton, WA 98236 Legal No. 551995 Published: The Whidbey News PUZZLE Times, The South NO. 711 Whidbey Record. March 29, April 5, 12, 2014. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In Re the Estate of JEREMIAH BLAND RAY, Deceased. NO. 14-4-00042-3 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 ACROSS statute of limitations, 1. the Stuff present claim in the manner provided 5. as Farm yield in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on9.or Building mailing to the personal section representative or the12.Expanse personal representative’s attorney at 13.Inhabit the address stated below a 14.Golfer’s copy ofthe peg claim and filing the original of15.Castle defense the claim with the court in which the probate 16.Tucked in proc e e d i17.Fire ngs were commenced. The claim must 18.Makewithin beloved be presented the later of: (1) Thirty 20.Black birdsdays after the personal repres e n t a22.Narrow t i v e s e r vgash ed or mailed24.Authorize the notice to the creditor as provided un25.Resume der RCW 11.40.020(1) exam (c); or29.School (2) four months after the date offirst 32.“Bells ____publication ofthe notice. If the claim Ringing” 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 PUZZLE probateNO. and713 nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: March 22, 2014. Personal Representative: Corey Ray Thomas Attor ney for Personal Representative: H. Clarke Harvey, Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, LLP, PO Box 290, Clinton, WA, 98236. (360) 341-1515. DATED this 17th day of March, 2014. /s/Corey Ray Thomas, Personal Representative Attorneys for Personal Representative: /s/H. Clarke Harvey H. Clarke Harvey WSBA # 8238 Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, L.L.P. P.O. Box 290 Clinton, WA 98236 Legal No. 550458 ACROSS Published: The Whidbey Fix socks News 1. Times, The South 5. Record. Light pitch Whidbey March 9.22,Obstacle 29, and April 5, 2014.
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HERO CONTINUED FROM A1 reports. Vanvleck, the driver of the Jeep, was cited on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and assault. Kingston said he hopes the accident was a “wake up call”
for Vanvleck. Vanvleck reached out to Kingston on Facebook and thanked him for saving his life. “I was happy to hear he was going to be OK,” Kingston said. Kingston is stationed NAS Whidbey and provides avionics support for the EP-3 aircraft as part of VQ-1.
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Diane Devlin, recipient of the “President’s Award,” tries out the engraved telescope she received during last week’s annual Navy League “Change of Watch.”
Oak Harbor Navy League holds annual ‘Change of Watch’ By JANIS REID Staff reporter
Butch Bailey was named the new president of the Oak Harbor Area Council Navy League Thursday during the annual “Change of the Watch” awards banquets. Several community members were also honored at the event, held at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station’s Officers Club. Outgoing President Jim Slowik was awarded the John Vanderzicht Memorial Hall of Honor for years of service. Certificates of Appreciation went to James and Pricilla Croft, owners of “Toppins”; Jeff McMahan, manager of Oak Harbor Walmart, and; Erin Hedrick, manager Oak Harbor Starbucks. Notable new members were Christine Cribb and Dan Windisch. The Community Service Award went to Oak Harbor Councilwoman Beth Munns; Navy Leaguer of the Year is Bob Papadakis; the President’s Award went to Diane Devlin, and; the Navy League Scroll of Honor was awarded to Greg and Linda Wasinger. After the presentation of awards, Slowik expressed appreciation for the hard
Outgoing Navy League President Jim Slowik, right, awarded Beth Munns the Community Service Award. work and accomplishments of members during his tenure. Presentation of colors was performed by the Oak Harbor High School’s NJROTC Color Guard, and the National Anthem and special music was performed by the Daybreak Trio, consisting of Jim Bailey, Paula Mains and Charisse Waldron. Oak Harbor High School NJROTC “Outstanding Naval Science Cadet” award was presented to Cadet LCDR Jake Nelson. The Navy League’s Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal was awarded to Cadet PO2 Nathan Larsen.