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Haggen opens doors to large crowd of the curious

By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

MaryAnn Fakkema Engle, right, engages with a customer on Haggen’s first day of business.

It’s a healthy problem for a grocery store when shopping carts are scarce at the entrance.

Especially when it’s 9:44 a.m. and the store is not even an hour old.

“Dude, there’s like, no carts,” said a surprised customer.

Haggen’s first day in Oak Harbor opened with a bustle of activity Friday as the store and parking lot filled quickly with inquisitive customers, leaving cart attendants running.

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Stirred up by revelations about skyrocketing cost estimates for the sewage treatment plant, the Oak Harbor City Council is demanding better communication from the city administration and staff about the project.

During Tuesday’s meeting, members of the Oak Harbor City Council said they were disturbed not only by the new cost estimate, but by learning about it from Saturday’s edition of the Whidbey News-Times.

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OH man pleads to 2nd-degree firearms charge No evidence found to support suspicion he fired at officer

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

An Oak Harbor man investigated for possibly taking a shot at an officer last year was sent to prison for illegally possessing a gun, according to the Island County Prosecutor’s Office.

Nicholas Wiggins, 28, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree. Under state law, an individual isn’t allowed to possess a firearm if he or she has previously been convicted of a “serious offense.”

Chief Criminal Deputy Eric Ohme said a test of the pistol didn’t find any SEE SENTENCE, A9

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Even as a young boy growing up in the small Central Whidbey community of San de Fuca, Earle Darst is seen with flowers in his hand and his mother, Madeline Fisher Darst, at his side. He maintains that grip and passion for growing flowers as he approaches 96 years old. See article on A10.

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Apple acknowledges Whidbey map errors, promises app fix

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

SUNDAY, FEB. 22 At 2:25 a.m., a resident reported seeing a man in “Army pants” run across the highway while holding a gun and pointing a flashlight.

At 12:45 p.m., a Northeast Ninth Avenue resident reported that a jet ski was stolen from a Northeast Ninth Avenue location.

At 1:30 p.m., a caller reported that a man was lying in a parking lot with his bike on Midway Boulevard.

By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record

After three years of complaints, tech giant Apple, Inc. acknowledged two major Whidbey Island errors on its mobile map program this week and promised to have at least one of the problems fixed within two months.

Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson broke the news late Thursday afternoon with a call to The South Whidbey Record, saying she’d been contacted by a company representative and assured the Langley issue was being addressed.

“He said it would be fixed before May 1,” Price Johnson said.

The Whidbey error is also being tackled, but it wasn’t immediately clear whether it would be fixed within the same timeframe.

Apple Maps, a navigational program that comes built-in to mobile devices and laptop computers, currently says Langley and Whidbey Island are both located on Hat Island, a small, privately owned isle located in Possession Sound between Everett and South Whidbey.

Directions to either destination instruct drivers to take a small passenger-only ferry from an Everett marina to the tiny 1.5-mile-long by half-mile-wide island, also known as Gedney.

Apple’s media department has not responded to repeated requests for comment.

Exactly how long the errors have existed remains unconfirmed, but it appears their origins may stretch back to 2012 when Apple stopped using Google Maps for its mobile device program. Several Whidbey residents and one Bainbridge man said they’ve reported the issues to the company dozens of times but with no results.

Langley City Councilman Thomas Gill is one of those who’s been complaining about the problems, which he says have been present for three years.

He’s reported many issues, and some concerning business locations have been fixed, but he’s never had any luck with the Langley error.

“Trying to get Langley and some parks moved has been like pulling teeth,” Gill said.

TUESDAY, FEB. 24 At 11:18 p.m., a North Oak Harbor Street resident reported that her boyfriend stabbed the pantry door with a knife sharpener and said he wanted to kill everyone.

At 11:49 p.m., there was a report of a woman screaming inside a green car on Northeast Fourth Avenue.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25 At 9:45 a.m., a caller reported a “possible sexual encounter” between two people on Northeast Izett Street.

FRIDAY, FEB. 27

At 3:02 p.m., a Northeast Barron Drive resident reported a fight on Barron Drive. One person was taking on about 20 people in the parking lot.

At 6:09 p.m., a caller said a man was peering into windows on Southwest Sixth Avenue.

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 At 12:08 p.m., a caller reported that three people were digging through a “Goodwill” donation box and throwing things into their truck at a location on State Highway 20.

At 4:59 p.m., a driver reported seeing “a kid” possibly breaking into a house on Rosario Place by pushing a window fan in.

Her husband chased him over a fence.

At 8:52 p.m., a caller reported that two men were fighting and a woman was trying to break it up on Northeast Goldie Street.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 At 4:24 a.m., a caller reported that two men at a Highway 20 business were possibly high on meth. They were twitching and acting creepy, the caller said.

Veterans Resource Center to expand

Apple’s mobile map program erroneously shows Whidbey Island on Hat Island.

The Record published two stories on the issue in February, one concerning the Langley error, which was picked up by at least one Seattle TV news station, and another about the Whidbey error.

But it appears it was a letter from the commissioners that finally did the trick.

The board agreed Wednesday to authorize Price Johnson to contact Apple and ask that the inaccuracies be addressed. The rep said the commissioner’s request had been received and that technicians were working to correct the errors.

Many other letters sent from members of the public and other government organizations following The Record’s coverage were likely a major contributor as well, she said.

Whatever the case, the important thing is the problem has finally been acknowledged and is in the process of being addressed, she said.

She noted that the Apple representative pointed out that searches for specific addresses and businesses work fine, that only broad searches for “Langley” and “Whidbey” were inaccurate.

A successful fundraiser late last year will allow the Whidbey Veterans Resource Center to expand and offer more programs.

As the result of a showing of the documentary entitled “Soldiers’ Sanctuary” in November and a generous matching offer from South Whidbey businessman Lucas Jushinski, the center raised more than $21,000 by the end of the year.

Jushinski, a veteran himself and owner of Island Alternative Medicine in Freeland, offered to match up to $10,000 in donations.

“We are gaining momentum,” said Greg Stone, president of the center’s board of directors.

The influx in cash marks a change in the center’s direction and organizers plan to use the money to introduce more manpower and additional service capabilities.

The center will use this “seed money” to train existing volunteers and board members to run like a “real nonprofit,” Stone said, and leverage that manpower into additional grants and funding sources.

WVRC services include assisting with VA claims by a trained veteran service officer on site, providing info and referrals and allowing disabled veterans to use the Oak Harbor pool free of charge.

The center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays at the Bayview American Legion, 14096 Highway 525 inn Langley.

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District completes levy commitments

By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter

When the Oak Harbor Public Schools District asked voters to approve a levy in 2013, they did so promising to meet certain needs of the district.

Two years later, every one of those needs has been met, school leaders say.

Many of those needs were long-term and will continue to be funded. Those include increased staffing, after-school-activity buses and restoration of positions for assistant coaches and librarians.

But other commitments the district made, such as the $600,000 curriculum replacement and $150,000 supplies and equipment costs, won’t necessarily continue.

During the school board’s Feb. 23 meeting, board members discussed potential budget decisions for the 2015-16 school year.

“At the time that all these things are implemented and all these new staff members have been acquired and all in place, and all of these holes have been filled, is now a good time to revisit each of the buildings and pull all of the administrators together to make sure … that everything is smoothed out as it needs to be?” board member Christine Abbott asked.

Abbott said she wasn’t suggesting “getting rid” of anything, or even necessarily changing anything, but that the board should make sure “all of the holes were plugged the first time, the right way.”

“I can’t imagine an administrator saying we have way too many people, please

take some,” Abbott said.

“But we might hear louder needs somewhere else.”

An example would be if one school ended up overstaffed because not as many students were there, then another school might not have enough staff for the number of students.

Board Chairman Peter Hunt said that, if one area has a higher need, with “a tremendous amount of data supporting it,” then they might reapportion some of the money to fill that need.

Superintendent Lance Gibbon said that, in some cases, they’ve already looked at moving resources to meet those less-supported needs, while keeping the general purpose of the fund in the same category.

“They still fit in the same bucket on (paper) but … it’s been reinvented to meet what the needs are,” Gibbon said. “The buckets are going to remain the same, but how it’s used is going to be different.”

Another part of their consideration is the McCleary Decision, a court case that determined school districts aren’t being funded appropriately under the Washington State Constitution, meaning the state will be giving districts more funding.

However, some of the funds that the district will receive for the 2015-16 school year may be allocated for only specific purposes, so the board agreed not to “make any guesses or assumptions or spend the money before it comes,” Gibbon said.

“We certainly have support needs in a number of our programs,” Gibbon said, mentioning mental health counseling, teacher compensation and more.

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A landslide in February crashed into a Clinton beachfront cabin, knocking it off its foundation.

Photo by Ben Watanabe / Whidbey News Group

Slide destroys family’s cabin

By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record

A large slide of earth and trees crashed into a Clinton beachfront cabin, knocking it off its foundation and forcing Island County to restrict entry and occupancy.

In late February, a rush of mud, clay, water, trees and brush slid from a 200-foothigh bluff and down toward Puget Sound, wrecking one Campers Row Walk structure and filling another with sediment. Both are owned by the same family.

There were no injuries or fatalities from the slide.

The two buildings have since been red-tagged by county regulators, meaning they may not be entered for safety reasons. They belonged to the Wood family, siblings who were out of town when the mudslide occurred. Mud accumulated high enough to reach the bluffside eaves of the first story of the northern-most cabin.

“I haven’t dared go up there,” said owner Frances Wood, who writes The Record’s Whidbey Birding column.

“There’s been such a long history of family times there it’s frankly hard to imagine that that’s gone,” she added.

Island County restricted occupancy after a geotechnical expert reviewed the site Feb. 26. On Feb. 27, Island County posted the red tags on the exterior of the buildings, which are surrounded by an increasingly thick flow of sticky sediment. One neighbor, Peter Van Giesen, has regularly monitored the growth and measured it at six inches per day.

Where there was once a yard there is now a shiny gray morass, slowly creeping toward the water. In spots, a trickle of sediment-rich water runs into the sea, streaking the beach with off-gray.

“This whole area is subject to slides,” said Bill Oakes, Island County Public Works director. “This is a steep, unstable bluff. When we get high groundwater, it tends to destabilize this. It’s all mapped as geohazard.”

This past December, a sudden slide after a particularly wet wind storm obliterated a cabin next door to the Woods and damaged the their building as well. The destroyed cabin’s wreckage remains covered with mud and

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The county issued notices to the beach homes from Hastings Road to 6106 Camper’s Row Walk that the bluff is “demonstrating higher than usual instability.” The cabin just south of the two red-tagged structures was given a yellow tag, limiting entry to daylight hours and only in short periods of time.

“It continues to move and we’ve cautioned everybody to stay away from these. … They continue to ooze,” Oakes said.

One of the Wood family’s cabins will need to have a structural evaluation if they wish to live there during the wet months, Oakes said. The building, though seemingly intact, is surrounded by mud and clay, and from outside the floors were covered in at least a foot of sediment.

“The force of nature is relentless,” said Van Giesen, who dealt with a landslide two decades ago at his walk-in community’s cabin.

“The very nature of the beach and the coast is it’s moving,” he added.

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Police won’t prioritize patrols at jaywalking spot on Whidbey Ave. Staff reporter

Oak Harbor’s plan to build a mid-block crosswalk on Whidbey Avenue because of persistent jaywalkers took another step forward.

While pedestrian scofflaws will still risk getting citations, police officers won’t be emphasizing patrols in the area.

During Tuesday’s meeting, the Oak Harbor City Council approved the issuance of a “request for proposal” for a consultant to design the crosswalk on East Whidbey Avenue, between the Saar’s Marketplace parking lot and the area of the Roller Barn.

But first, Councilman Rick Almberg grilled Mayor Scott Dudley about whether the police department has increased enforcement in the area.

He pointed out that a traffic engineer recommended both “targeted enforcement” and signs in the area to increase safety.

“If they made that recommendation,” he asked, “if we paid for that recommendation, why aren’t we following it?”

Almberg added that the crosswalk won’t be built for months — which means it will be unsafe for months — and that the mayor has the authority to direct the police department.

Other council members said they agreed.

Councilman Joel Servatius referred to a January incident in which a woman was hit by a truck while she was walking across the road at the site of the future crosswalk.

“I wonder if that accident would have been prevented with some targeted enforcement,” he said.

Dudley said that he did not plan on asking the police to place an emphasis on addressing jaywalkers in the area.

He questioned whether it makes sense to assign “extremely busy” officers to jaywalking duty.

“I don’t think we want to be heavy handed … especially if a fix is coming forward.”

After the meeting, the mayor said he questions whether council members really care about safety since they have delayed the project.

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The proposal to build the mid-block crosswalk has been controversial from nearly the beginning.

He brought the proposal to the Skagit-Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization, and the group ranked it as the No. 1 project for funding. The city received a $224,500 grant from the federal Transportation Alternative Program to build the crossing. The grant requires no local matching funds.

Almberg and other council members questioned the wisdom of building a crosswalk at the area, especially with two crosswalks at adjacent intersections and many ingresses and egresses on the road in the one-block area.

The proposal is to build the crosswalk next to the T-intersection with Northeast Barron Drive.

The council required that a consulting traffic engineer look at the area and write an opinion letter about the proposed project.

The engineer advised that there is a “demonstrated need” for a crosswalk at the site.

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The council also approved the issuance of an RFP for a project without controversy.

The city also received a $224,500 grant from the federal Transportation

Alternative Program to repair the city’s waterfront trail at the Veteran’s Park on Pioneer Way. The section of the trail collapsed in a landslide in February 2013.

Island County will host a number of informal public meetings to discuss the Island County Comprehensive Plan Update, to be completed in 2016.

County staff will share their ideas about the future of Island County.

During each meeting, staff members will provide a brief overview of the update process, answer questions and collect written comments.

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Richard Anderson crosses Whidbey Avenue between Saar’s Marketplace and the Roller Barn Thursday. Anderson said he needs to cross the street every day to get to the bus stop and the nearby stores. Though a necessity, he said he’s seen his share of near-miss accidents and he himself “put a handprint” on a vehicle when it got too close.

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Island County declines 6-issue settlement with WEAN

By JANIS REID Staff reporter

Whidbey Environmental Action Network renewed legal action Thursday after Island County commissioners passed this week on a settlement.

WEAN, which has been embroiled in legal actions protesting some of the county’s environmental ordinances for years, filed an action this week asking the Growth Management Hearing Board to provide a summary judgment on the settlement items

by June.

WEAN offered the county the opportunity to settle six of 14 issues with the county’s Fish and Wildlife ordinance.

The commissioners said in a prepared statement they opted instead to wait and address the issues during the Comprehensive Plan update in progress now and due next year.

“As we look forward and begin to devote considerable county resources to updating our Comprehensive Plan in 2016, we believe an all-inclusive, complete and open process is the better approach for the resolution of these issues,” said the press release, signed by Planning Director Dave Wechner.

A settlement would “be inappropriate at this time, as it could not be done with the appropriate public participation and community consideration that is so important to this board and the citizens of Island County.”

“What we value is that the whole community has

these conversations,” said Commissioner Helen Price Johnson Friday.

“Not just one group.”

WEAN spokesman Steve Erickson said Friday that the commissioners’ decision was a surprise.

“In discussions with staff before, it all looked pretty good,” he said.

Price Johnson, chairwoman of the board, said there were no guarantees made during any of the conversations the commissioners or staff had with WEAN members.

“It was always up to the board,” she said.

Erickson said the county waited until the very last minute to make a decision on the settlement. The deadline for them to file the latest motion was Friday.

The county now has until March 16 to respond, and a hearing is set for May 21.

WEAN filed the original appeal in November.

The six issues proposed for settlement were largely legal in nature and best decided by a judge and not left to commissioner discretion, Erickson said.

The settlement took issue with the county’s definitions for “reasonable use,” “permitted alterations” and “clearing” and posited that those definitions do not adequately protect critical areas.

WEAN maintained that exempting beaver dams from regulation does not properly protect wetlands in a way that’s in keeping with state law.

“I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt, but in part, this really does look like all they were after is delay, delay, delay,” Erickson said.

“We’ve been seeing this for decades.”

These repeated delays may result in the county being unable to meet its 2016 deadline for the Comprehensive Plan, according to WEAN’s Marianne Edain.

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“It’s wise for us to be integrated in our process and not in a piecemeal fashion,” Price Johnson said. “We need to use our resources wisely.”

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It’s time to put a woman on $20 bill

By The Daily Herald

Andrew Jackson has been the face of the $20 bill since 1924.

It may always be “all about the Benjamins,” but maybe it should also be all about the Bartons, the Tubmans or the Roosevelts.

Clara Barton, the Civil War nurse who founded the American Red Cross; Harriet Tubman, who served as a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad and a Union Army nurse during the Civil War; and Eleanor Roosevelt, who redefined the role of the First Lady and drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the U.S. delegate to the United Nations, are among 15 women who are offered as candidates to replace President Andrew Jackson on the U.S. $20 bill.

The effort, Women on 20s, seeks to replace Jackson with a woman important to United States history and culture, and it hopes to see the change to the $20 by 2020, when the 19th Amendment, giving women the vote, marks its 100th anniversary.

While women’s suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony and Lewis and Clark expedition guide Sacagawea were honored on the dollar coin, it would be the first time a woman would be so honored on U.S. paper currency.

Jackson was first placed on the $20 note in 1924, bumping off President Grover Cleveland. The $20 was last redesigned by the U.S. Treasury in 2003, so it’s due for a new look and new anti-counterfeiting features that were added to Benjamin Franklin’s $100 bill in 2013.

The campaign makes a couple arguments for removing Jackson, one of which would likely please Old Hickory, himself; Jackson was a critic of the central banking system and favored gold and silver coinage over paper money.

While Jackson was celebrated for his victories in the War of 1812, as president, he also was responsible for ruthlessly enforcing the Indian Removal Act of 1830, also referred to as the Trail of Tears, which forced Indian tribes from their ancestral homelands in the southern U.S. to Indian Territory in what is now Oklahoma.

Few figures in American history are without their flaws, but there were better choices than he for the $20.

Admittedly, the list of 15 women suggested by Women on 20s, which offers an online ballot asking people to choose three candidates for further consideration at www. womenon20s.org, leans to the left. Among the candidates are Margaret Sanger, who founded Planned Parenthood, and “Feminine Mystique” author Betty Friedan.

Including candidates more palatable to the right would have broadened the campaign’s appeal. But there are candidates who can find support among left and right, including abolitionist Sojourner Truth and women’s rights pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

Women on 20s is hoping to gather 100,000 petition signatures to forward to President Barack Obama and the Treasury Department, which would have the final say.

One hundred years after women secured the right to vote, it’s appropriate to honor their contributions to our history and society by honoring one of them with a small paper portrait we carry with us. n This editorial was originally published in The Daily Herald, a sister newspaper of the Whidbey News-Times.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Sewer plant

City needs to slow down and re-evaluate Editor, The Whidbey News-Times reported the new sewage/wastewater treatment plant is at the 30 percent design stage and already potentially almost 50 percent over budget.

The RV park is scheduled to close for at least the next three years during construction of the plant, which is due to begin at the end of this month.

According to the latest plans for the sewer plant, Bayshore Drive will be re-routed across the ballfields and a large portion of Windjammer Park will be sacrificed to the Bayshore Drive realignment and its extension between City Beach Street and Beeksma Drive.

The Fourth of July event, as well as any other community activities that normally take place in that part of the park, will need to be relocated for the next three years, and possibly forever.

Why is the city breaking ground on the sewer plant when design is only 30 percent complete? How can you break ground on a building when you don’t know the final design? Would anyone in their right mind break ground on

a house with only 1/3 of the design complete?

If we are already 50 percent over budget at the 30 percent design stage, are we projected to be 150 percent over budget by the time we reach 100 percent design stage?

Why is the RV park being closed when it is one of the few places to stay downtown, and one of the few reliable sources of tourists for the downtown merchants? Has the city investigated other options outside the park for storing the construction dirt?

Why is Bayshore Drive being realigned and turned into a through road, further diverting traffic from the downtown merchants and taking park land away from Windjammer Park? Is there public demand for a through road across the middle of Windjammer Park?

I have not addressed the aesthetic impact the sewer plant will have on Windjammer Park. I will save that for another day.

Meanwhile, I think the city should slow down and reconsider the location of the sewer plant and the speed at which this project is being advanced.

It’s time to stop and reevaluate before any more of our tax dollars are spent on a partially conceived and incomplete plan.

Hal Hovey Oak Harbor

COER

Tell your reps you support NAS Whidbey

Editor, It appears that Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve is finally showing its true colors. Their desire is not to just close the OLF Coupeville and Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. No, their aim is to remove the U.S. Navy from the great Northwest.

I knew they had a goal — I just did not realize how lofty that goal is.

They are now spreading their lies and yellow journalism throughout the area, and to the secretary of the Navy.

Apparently things are not moving fast enough for them.

Now their displeasure is not only noise, but also supposed radiation hazards from the Growlers trying to find and identify mobile transmitters in the Olympic Mountains — training that has gone there for decades with no discernible effects.

The noise from a jet engine is loud, and if you feel that it is damaging, wear ear plugs when they are doing their landing practices.

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QUESTION

“It should be daylight saving time year-round. Just don’t switch it.”

Steve Sulak Oak Harbor

What do you think about the idea of getting rid of daylight saving time in Washington state?

“We don’t want the time to change. We want the time to stay the same all year round.”

Kathleen Sulak Oak Harbor

Mike Van Voorst Oak Harbor

COER wants a NW ‘Martha’s Vineyard’ Editor, After exhaustive research of my own, I have found the true meaning of COER, and that is “Crazy Old Elite Rich.”

This appears to be a group of mostly wealthy people who left the East Coast because they couldn’t tolerate the weather and couldn’t bully anyone into changing it.

In their quest for the prom-

ised land, they settled on our little slice of heaven here on Whidbey and decided that their goal in life is to band together and drive out the Navy so they can have their very own Martha’s Vineyard in the Pacific Northwest after the economy collapses and everyone else is forced to look for another place to live where they can still make a living for their families.

The problem, as I see it, is they don’t provide any proof to go with all of their claims about health issues, etc., related to the Growlers, but they are reaching out to other areas for support of their cause.

As with anything else, they will acquire that certain percentage of people that just need a cause to survive their daily existence. But, if you questioned them about their feelings, the response would most likely be, “well COER said so, so it must be right.”

In defense of the Navy, they have been here for a long time, and I personally hope they are here for a lot longer because COER, like our current government, doesn’t seem to think we need any military at all.

If the Navy ever does fold up its tent and leave, COER’s members better enjoy what’s left of their free and fancy lifestyle before the next landlord comes across the water and moves into what used to be the home of our proud Navy.

Go Navy, we love you and your jets. I live right under Outlying Field Coupeville and love every minute of it.

“Oh, please do.”

Diana Franklin Oak Harbor

Cindy Casillas Coupeville

Dick Johnson Coupeville

Paper promises to never go with four pages again Here’s what was happening in the news on this week:

100 years ago:

n The News this week was a little bit “off-color.” By reason of circumstances over which they had no control, they were unable to print their usual six pages, and this issue was short two pages. They assured readers it would not happen again soon unless they went completely broke or the paper supply house refused credit. n There was a pioneer reunion at the residence of C.T. Terry, of Coupeville, the occasion being the 80th anniversary of his birth, and it was immensely enjoyed by all present. It was in the shape of a surprise party. The united ages of the 14 pioneers present amounted to 886 years. n The little boy of J. Faber was seriously injured. Mr. Faber was cutting kale with a hoe, and the boy, who was playing nearby, ran too close and was struck on the arm with the hoe, breaking it above the elbow. Dr. Persons was called to set the fracture.

75 years ago:

n Mrs. Rientjes was cleaning eggs in the basement when she accidentally pushed off her diamond ring — a good one that Bert had really splurged on at a time in his courtship when nothing was too good for the little woman — and it dropped into about six inches of hay. She

searched vainly for several hours. Bert carried on the search to no avail. Then an idea dawned on him. He’d burn the hay and look for the ring in the ashes.

The diamond caught the light of Bert’s flashlight and the ring was discovered — unharmed except for removal of some of the soldering. n Mr. and Mrs. Aldon Johnson of this place were the proud parents of, not only a boy, but a healthy, husky little fellow born, of all days, the 29th of February.

He was the second such child born on Whidby Island.

50 years ago:

n Island County commissioners sent a letter to William J. Lindberg, one of three federal judges reviewing facets of redistricting approved by members of the Washington State Legislature. In the letter was a request for a split district, which would guarantee legislative recognition for that portion of the new District 10, which included Whidbey and Camano islands. n Senators Henry M. Jackson and Warren G. Magnuson said that Oak Harbor School District No. 201 had been certified by the U.S. Office of Education for immediate payment of $316,416 under terms of Public Law 874, which provided assistance to federally affected areas. n Elements of Patrol Squadron 47 arrived at the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. VP-47, a unit of Fleet Air

Wing Four, was an integral part of the U.S. Seventh Fleet and operated in the South China Sea, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Okinawa and the Philippines.

25 years ago:

n An Anacortes girl slipped off a trail and tumbled down a slope into the frigid water at Deception Pass. She suffered cuts and bruises but was doing fine.

Max Will pulled his daughter, 5-year-old Chernee, from the water with the help of an Oak Harbor High School teenager who saw her fall. n Jack Truex and his wife, Mary Truex, watched firefighters scurry around the smoldering remains of their home. The fire was believed to have been caused by a microwave. Mary was in the living room when she heard a small explosion in the kitchen. When she went to investigate, she discovered the kitchen was engulfed in flames. No one was injured, and the fire took the Oak Harbor Fire Department about 15 minutes to contain. An electrical cord from a microwave sparked the fire, which quickly spread to the plywood ceiling. About 30 percent of the home was destroyed in the blaze. n Looking Back is compiled from the Whidbey News-Times’ archives as the newspaper celebrates 125 years in business and the City of Oak Harbor its 100th anniversary of incorporation.

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airfield? No one forced you to take that killer deal you made on the property you bought. The OLF is essential.

The time they took off from using it in no way means it is not needed.

The people of COER, in my opinion, do not care what kind of a financial disaster would befall this area if the Navy were to pull up stakes and leave.

I wonder how the people of Everett, Bangor, and Bremerton feel about COER’s idea? I wonder what false information they are passing to the residents of those cities?

I’ll say it again — I will fight and dispute the claims they make, I will stand behind the Navy and all they represent, and I hope you will too.

Write our representatives let them know that the majority of us are just fine with the Navy and its training.

Do not be fooled. COER will do everything they can to see that the Navy leaves, and that would be a disaster.

Brittanica Knudsen Coupeville

“I’m all for it. Not very many places do it.”

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vived by her daughter, Patty; grandchildren, Natalie and Collin; great-grandchildren, Raquel and Jaden; and sisters Betty Smart and Eleanor Hutton. Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett, WA.

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Isabelle Patricia Koontz

Pat was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada, June 9, 1934, to Stanley and Mabel Kirbyson. She was raised on a farm. In the fall of 1952, Pat moved to Regina, Saskatchewan, to take her nurse’s training.

She eventually moved to Burlington, Wash., where she met her husband. She was married July 13, 1957, in a double-wedding with her sister. A year later, her only child, Patty, was born.

The family eventually moved to Oak Harbor, Wash., on Whidbey Island, where Pat was the director of nursing services for Whidbey Island Manor for more than 30 years.

After her divorce, Pat moved to Mt. Vernon, Wash., where she continued nursing until age 70. Upon her retirement, she moved to Everett, Wash., to live with her daughter. Pat was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star. This organization brought her many lifelong friendships. She is sur-

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Gladys H. Barber 1920–2015

Gladys Barber, longtime island resident, died suddenly Jan. 12 from a ruptured aneurysm.

Left virtually alone in the world in her teens after her parents and grandparents had passed away, Gladys learned survival skills that helped her overcome challenges throughout her life.

She worked briefly as a food server at a lunch counter in a Yakima drugstore, attended college on scholarship for a short time, then married in her early 20s. She raised two children as a single mother in the 1950s after the marriage ended, supporting the family with a job as a bookkeeper at a Seattle appliance store, then landing a secretarial job at the Seattle Times, where she

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eventually rose to the position of executive secretary to the president. In 1961, she remarried, acquiring not only a husband, Donald (“Spark”) Barber, but also three stepchildren. After remarrying, Gladys worked for title companies, in mortgage lending and escrow, and for general contractors, but she turned to real estate shortly after moving to the island in the mid-1970s, quickly becoming one of the top sellers at Center Isle Realty. She kept her broker’s license until she turned 85, and she was still receiving referrals from her clients over the years, many of who had become strong personal friends.

Gladys believed in taking an active part in her community. In 1975, having only lived on the island for a short time, she was elected an Island County freeholder.

She was also active in the League of Women Voters and loved to discuss the issues of the day, stating her opinions thoughtfully and with a willingness to consider the thoughtfully stated views of others. Among her many other interests, she loved to garden and was an excellent seamstress, a talent that had been helpful to her as a single mother trying to make ends meet. Gladys inherited a love of music from music teachers and composers on her mother’s side, and she lent her lovely voice to church choirs and Sweet Adelines.

Few things gave her more joy than listening to the Morman Tabernacle Choir on Sunday morning. On Christmas Eve, her family always urged Gladys to sing the “Five Golden Rings” part in “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” knowing her beautiful and accurate voice would bring everyone else back into key.

Gladys was devoted to Spark during their more than 40 years of marriage, willingly going with him on many a fishing, camping or hunting trip, even though she was afraid of the water and, as a city girl, had never shot a gun in her life. When Spark’s health failed, she cared for him at home for several years until he passed away, even though she was herself in her 80s. She always treated Spark’s children as her own, and their children and grandchildren were a source of joy to her. As a testament to the success of her parenting, each one of her five children and stepchildren has been married to the same person for more than 40 years.

Understanding and attempting to live the Scriptures was central to

Gladys’ life. She took great comfort from her faith and the fellowship she drew from the church. Yes, she was a smart, strong, hardworking, persevering, independent woman who overcame many obstacles because of her refusal to surrender to adversity, but she always thanked God for her successes.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Barber; her sister, Jesse (“Jackie”) Potter; her brother, Carl L. Herring; and her first husband, Wilbur (“Bill”) Cavanaugh. She is survived by her stepsister, Allene Kelsey, Albany, Ore.; her children and stepchildren, Kenneth (Wendy) Cavanaugh, Fairfield, Iowa; Scott (Barbara) Barber, Gladstone, Ore.; Monte (Dan) Tofflemire, Ellensburg; Michael (Susan) Cavanaugh, Anacortes; Bruce (Raine) Barber, Hamilton, Mont.; and Robert (Sharon) Barber, Ontario, Ore.; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Gladys will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Whidbey Presbyterian Church in Oak Harbor, the day after what would have been her 95th birthday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 123 NW 36th St. #100, Seattle, WA 98107.

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and Associates, John L. Scott and Windermere agencies. She also was a property manager for Go Realty, where she continued to work throughout her illness. She was active in Soroptimists and the Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. She was selfless, charitable and very giving. Denise was a Big Sister and supportive of the Boys & Girls Club, as well as Relay for Life and any cancer charity. She loved the sunshine and the great outdoors and was a devoted wife, mother and daughter. Denise touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Denise is survived by her husband, Kenneth H. White, at home in Oak Harbor; her son, Brandon Daigle of Vineland, N.J.; her mother, Karen Akahoshi, of Oak Harbor; and her sister, Christine McGee, and husband, James, of Kent. She considered her son, Brandon, her proudest achievement.

He is a graduate of Rowan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biological science, with a minor in chemistry and was just accepted at PCOM (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine).

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Family Bible Church, with Pastor Ronald Lawler officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to the Cancer Research Institute, National Headquarters, One Exchange Plaza, 55 Broadway, Ste. 1802, New York, NY 10006. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemo rial.com

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Denise Sayoko White

Denise Sayoko White, age 46, of Oak Harbor, passed away peacefully following a two-year battle with cancer, at her home Monday, March 2, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving husband, son and mother.

Denise was born in Long Beach, Calif., Sept. 26, 1968.

She was raised in Long Beach and graduated from Lakewood High School. She moved to Oak Harbor in 1996. She had been a real estate agent for Churchill

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Stephen R. Sullivan Stephen R. Sullivan (aka PaPa, Bones) 1957–2015

passed away and joined our God in heaven Feb. 2015. He left behind his wife of 27 years, Melinda Sullivan; his daughter, Mikel; grandchildren, Raymond and Quinton; and his son, Blaine. He also leaves behind his brothers and sisters, Melody Sullivan, Paul Sullivan Jr., Donna Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Elizabeth Sullivan, Wendy Johnstone, Kevin Johnstone, David Sullivan, Christopher Sullivan and Christine Sullivan. Stephen also leaves behind several loving nieces and nephews, as well as his beloved pets, Lucy and Shenka Sullivan.

He was preceded to heaven by his father, Paul Hugh Sullivan (2001), and mother, Jean Sullivan (2007).

Stephen graduated from Oak Harbor High School in Oak Harbor, Wash., in 1976 and went on to join the United States Army in December of 1976.

He married Melinda in 1987, and they traveled to many places. Eventually, Stephen retired from his 22-year military career in Colorado Springs, Colo.

He was awarded several military accommodations for his service in the military. Among those were seven Army Achievement Medals, seven Good Conduct Medals, Expert Field Medical Badge and one Higher Ranking Medal.

Once retired from the Army, Stephen earned his Master of Arts degree in management. Preceding his death, he worked in Boise, Idaho, teaching radiology and putting his management degree to work at a local hospital. Stephen also completed his ministry studies in April of 2010, which he was proud to be able to use to perform ceremonies and spread the word of God. Stephen had several hobbies and activities that he enjoyed through his life.

Among his accomplishments are the completion of several marathons, including 10 Pikes Peak Marathons, co-authoring a book on quality assurance in radiology and being presented with the “Who’s Who” award of radiology.

He also enjoyed being a member of the Masonic Lodge in Colorado Springs, where he participated in many community projects.

Stephen’s unique personality and funny sense of humor was enjoyed by many and will greatly be missed.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

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CONTINUED FROM A1 The opening came after a whirlwhind, two-and-a-half day store conversion that turned familiar Safeway signage to a fresh Haggen banner.

“We thought we’d come early and try to beat some of the crowd,” said Jim Stroh of Coupeville.

“I don’t know if we did that.”

Oak Harbor’s Safeway was among 146 Safeway and Albertsons stores from five states acquired

by Haggen as part of the divestment process required by the Federal Trade Commission after the merger of the two grocery store chains.

Haggen didn’t acquire the Oak Harbor Albertsons, which will be converted to the Safeway banner next month.

Although there was fresh paint and new signage, new products and a new cashier

SEWER CONTINUED FROM A1 The council members aimed their criticism at Mayor Scott Dudley, noting that he knew about the cost estimate for two weeks and didn’t alert the council.

“Is this how we advocate open government?”

Councilman Danny Paggao asked rhetorically. “Is this how we advocate government transparency?”

Councilman Joel Servatius agreed.

“Mayor, we have asked time and time and time again for communication, and Mr. Paggao didn’t use the word, but I will use it: the disappointment is extreme when we get information from the News-Times — and it’s important information.”

Councilman Rick Almberg said the mayor’s comments to the newspaper about the staff were unfair, and they have a handle on the project.

“We all know it’s the political season,” he said, referring to the fact that the mayor is seeking reelection this year.

In the article, Dudley revealed that the city’s two contractors now estimate the cost of building the new sewage treatment plant — a project required by the state — at $116 million. That’s about $40 million above a previous estimate.

Dudley said he is concerned that his staff members didn’t know why the price increased so drastically and he blamed them for

system to work through — and even new hats worn in the bakery — one thing that didn’t change were the familiar faces.

Haggen retained Safeway’s employees and managers. They were on hand to greet customers Friday morning wearing smiles and the Bellingham-based chain’s signature green colors.

Employees cheered as the first wave of customers entered the revamped store at 9 a.m.

“I think as long as they keep the same people, I am happy with whatever they do,” said Oak Harbor’s Jane Fikse, a longtime Safeway shopper who came to the Haggen opening.

“Their staff is the best in town.

“The employees are what makes this business, and I saw them all smiling.”

Steve Bader, Haggen’s not alerting the council, saying they decided to remove the issue from a workshop agenda.

The mayor has the ultimate authority over the staff and agendas.

Dudley was unapologetic Tuesday about going public with the information before alerting the council.

“I think the City Council, the citizens need to be well aware of what is being said, what we’re being told,” he said.

Councilman Bob Severns made a motion — which passed unanimously — to require the city administrator to provide detailed progress reports about the treatment-plant project, both in writing and verbally, at

regional vice president of the Pacific Northwest Division, looked relieved Friday to see the new Haggen store up and running.

The Oak Harbor store is one of 26 conversions slated in Washington state alone.

Local farmers and other food producers, as well as nonprofits, other organizations and community members, will get a chance to meet with corporate executives and learn more about potential partnerships at a community meeting 5-6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club.

“We depend on each store to do identify the things local in their communities,” he said.

“I am excited to have a store in this community. I think this store will do very well.”

Joseph Boyles, a security guard who greeted customers at the entrance Tuesday through Thursday, guessed he had to tell about 30 people an hour that the Haggen each council meeting.

“It can’t be more important that we get this kind of reporting and be, as a body, up to speed on this,” he said, adding that the city staff did that kind of progress reporting during the Pioneer Way project.

Almberg and Paggao will also participate in regular meetings between the staff and the city’s contractors about the project.

City Administrator Larry Cort said city staff members are working hard on the massive project.

Cort said they are holding a special workshop for the council and public at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 7.

Cort said the groundbreaking is just a few months away.

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store wasn’t open for business yet.

But that all changed Friday morning.

“It’s kind of like the first day of kindergarten,” store Manager Sherrie Sadighi told a group of employees before Haggen opened its doors.

Meanwhile, Safeway isn’t wasting any time returning its name to the community.

The Alber tsons-toSafeway conversion is underway at the Erie Street store with an extensive remodel taking place and the banner change now expected to occur by early April instead of the summer, said company spokesperson Sara Osborne.

The gas station, formerly operated by Safeway, is now separately run as a 76 station and no longer honors a Safeway rewards card.

The Albertsons remodel will take about two months.

Safeway, a fixture in the Oak Harbor community since 1967, will hold an official grand re-opening in mid-May, Osborne said.

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A worker installs a new Haggen sign at the store on State Highway 20 Wednesday. The conversion from Safeway to Haggen ended Friday morning when Haggen opened its doors.

SENTENCE CONTINUED FROM A1 of Wiggins’ DNA, so he agreed to let Wiggins plead guilty to second-degree unlawful possession instead of first degree.

Under terms of the plea bargain, Ohme recommended that Wiggins receive a sentence of 51 months in prison.

During a hearing Monday, the judge agreed.

According to the police report, the incident last November began with a road-rage fight. A

police officer followed one of the cars involved to East Whidbey Avenue, where Wiggins got out and went into the backyard of a home.

The police officer had his gun drawn and was ducking behind his car when he heard “a single, small-caliber gun shot,” the police report states.

After Wiggins was arrested, investigators found an Uzi hidden under vegetation, but no bullet hole or shell casing was located.

Wiggins was being sought on a warrant for DUI and hit-and-run at the time of his arrest.

His criminal history includes convictions for robbery, theft, burglary, forgery and identify theft, according to court documents.

I was living in Kirkland when I was in terrible pain and I ended up at Issaquah Hospital for Gallbladder surgery. After my surgery, it was evident that I would need additional therapy. My daughter lives on Whidbey Island and I decided that I wanted to be close to her. She decided that San Juan Rehabilitation about be a good place and she was right!

I really loved the staff. The nurses were on their game. They were always available and helpful. The therapists knew just how to make me work hard. As a business owner who specialized in railroad construction, I am no stranger to hard work! Devon Nichols OTR especially knew how to be a ray of sunshine at a time when I was feeling low.

Being a WWII Veteran, I found it to be so wonderful to meet a gentleman named Bob who served as well. I knew I would immediately like him because of his name but I have found it to be so fulfilling to be able to share memories with someone who was there. I’m going to receive an award called the French Legion of Honor to commemorate my time served overseas and I plan on bringing Bob with me as my honored guest.

Overall, I thought the operation was top notch and well run. I liked it so much, that I decided to move into Rosario Assisted Living (a sister facility) so I could permanently stay around my family and the staff that is so enriching to my life.

I would recommend San Juan Rehabilitation and Rosario Assisted Living to anyone in the community in need of extra support. ~ Bob Gray

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Darst’s determination in full bloom after 80 years

By RON NEWBERRY

T Staff reporter

he cottage still stands where Earle Darst was born in 1919.

It’s across the street and down the road from a weathered, centuryold building with crumbling wood siding that once housed the general store and post office where his parents met.

Like much of Coupeville, sentimental places are preserved in San de Fuca, especially those near and dear to Darst, who still calls the waterfront community home.

“I’m only a quarter-mile from where I was born,” said Darst, who turns 96 in April.

“People say, ‘You didn’t get very far, did you?’

“I tell them, I was gone 32 years and came back on purpose. This is the best place in the world to live. There’s no other place like it.”

DARST CAN look south through any window of his beachfront home and enjoy a view of Penn Cove and the beaches where Whidbey

Island’s earliest inhabitants lived for centuries.

More intimately, it’s a vantage point shared for generations through a family tree that includes sea captains and farmers. One of the most well known of the sea captains, Edward Barrington, not only was one of Oak Harbor’s prominent early pioneers but was also Darst’s great grandfather.

Still, the fields — and not the sea — are what are calling Earle Darst these days.

He spent a lifetime raising bulbs and flowers on farmland on Whidbey Island and in the Skagit Valley.

And that’s what makes sitting in his kitchen, sipping coffee and staring at the bright sunshine outside so frustrating in recent weeks.

FOR THE first time in 80 years of farming, Darst’s mobility is compromised, preventing him from climbing onto his tractor or driving his van to make flower deliveries.

All this started in October, when he broke his hip during a fall. Weeks later, he was

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determined to get moving, fell again and broke the other hip.

He’s trying to not let this break his resolve.

“In my mind, I’m getting my legs working again,” said Darst, who has relied on a walker to get around since the second broken hip.

It’s a familiar itch that comes as spring approaches, passed down by father Glenn Darst, who became wealthy bulb farming fields of irises in Coupeville and Mount Vernon. Bulb farming soon became a joint venture of father and sons Earle and Gerald Darst with the Darst Bulb Farms operation reaching its peak in the late 1960s, covering 137 acres and producing millions of iris bulbs, with many shipped to the Netherlands.

WHILE HIS brother became known for potatoes, Earle stayed true to bulbs and flowers, ultimately shifting to a cut flower operation that continues on a much smaller scale to this day on West Beach Road with the focus on daffodils and irises and occasional sunflowers.

Until he got hurt, he was still behind the wheel of a vehicle, making store-tostore, off-island deliveries with a helper, traveling the Interstate-5 corridor from Seattle to Bellingham.

“I have the attitude that I can get well and be out there and do more farming and have the pickers pick flowers,” he said.

Darst has always had a “can-do” attitude, according to his niece, Peggy Darst Townsdin.

She credits his longevity to his strong will, not smoking, dining on wild salmon each Friday and an active lifestyle

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Earle Darst, known for his sharp memory of local history, speaks during a wood sculpture dedication at the Oak Harbor Post Office in March 2013 alongside Helen Chatfield-Weeks. that has included seemingly endless nights of dancing.

AS RECENTLY as last fall, Darst would stop by the Tyee restaurant in Coupeville to sing karaoke.

“I could dance all night,” said Darst, a former rower at the University of Washington and later Oregon State University, where he earned a degree in entomology. “I would dance as long as the orchestra would play.”

He would like to dance over to the fields at the site of the old family farm off West Beach Road, where daffodils are coming into bloom.

He’s trying to stay patient and is hoping to get over there to supervise and also to check on orders.

“I don’t feel like I’m 95,” Darst said. “I feel about 80.”

WHEN DARST fell in October, it was at his great niece’s wedding in Bellingham.

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thought his leg was broken, he told everyone not to call for an ambulance until after the bride and groom exchanged their vows.

They listened. And he sat in a chair from a distance, then was taken away by ambulance.

“He stays as cool as a cucumber,” Darst Townsdin said.

“He always does. He always stays calm and logical.”

A WORLD WAR II veteran, a poet and the last living charter member of the Island County Historical Society, which dates back to 1949, Darst has witnessed nearly a century’s worth of change and growth.

He’s been around almost as long as Oak Harbor has been incorporated. The city is celebrating its 100th anniversary of incorporation this year.

“I’ve seen it grow up from almost nothing,” said Darst, who for years has walked during the city’s parade on St. Patrick’s Day. “I remember when it was a little town like Coupeville and then it grew up after the Navy came.”

Darst started helping his father on the bulb farm when he was 15 or 16 and other than a four-year stint in the

Army has never stopped.

His interest was passed down to his daughter, Vivian Darst, owner of The Flower Lady florist shop in downtown Seattle.

FOR THE past 15 years, Earle Darst has been back in San de Fuca, where so many of his childhood memories were formed.

Formerly a bustling town called Coveland, San de Fuca was once a popular landing place for tourists who came aboard steamboats from Seattle and other Puget Sound locations.

It remains deeply sentimental for Darst, who attended the old schoolhouse that still rests on a hill.

It’s a place where he can reflect on a colorful life that has rarely stood still for very long.

And the beat goes on.

Steve Eelkema, owner of the nearby Penn Cove Pottery, said he’s noticed on several occasions that Darst will arrive home after a long day of deliving flowers and remain parked in his driveway for a long period, the sound of music emitting from his vehicle.

“He’ll just sit there and listen to classical music,” Eelkema said.

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The old college try Local grads continue athletic careers with collegiate teams

By JIM WALLER Sports editor

The athletic careers of some former Oak Harbor and Coupeville students didn’t end when they finished high school. Following is a look at local graduates who competed at the collegiate level during the winter season.

Wrestling Oak Harbor’s Bailey Martinez earned AllAmerican honors by placing seventh in the 143pound class at the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association Championships in St. Louis Feb. 13 and 14.

Martinez just completed her second wrestling season at Pacific University (Forest Grove, Ore.) after one season of playing softball for Skagit Valley College.

Martinez led Pacific with a 15-8 record, which included five falls and seven technical falls.

During the regular season, Martinez was first in the Boxer Open Jan. 18, third in the Mike Clock Open Nov. 9 and fifth in the Clansmen International Nov. 1.

At the national meet, she dropped her opening round match then won three straight by falls. In the match for fifth and seventh places, she tied 5-5 but lost on a criteria decision.

She is Pacific’s first All-

American since 2012.

Oak Harbor’s Jahleel Vester, a freshman 141pound wrestler at Central College in Pilla, Iowa, posted a 15-21 record this season and placed seventh in the NCAA Division III Central Regional Tournament.

He reached the consolation quarterfinals in the Knox Invitational Nov. 8, was fifth in the Central College Under Armour Invitational Jan. 10 and seventh in the silver division of the Auggie-Adidas Open Nov. 22 and Cornell Matman Invitational Jan. 17.

Swimming Price Hu, a senior swimmer at the Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, N.J.) was fifth in the 200 butterfly, 13th in the 100 fly and 14th in the 400 individual medley at the East Coast Athletic Conference Championships Dec. 7.

Hu helped the Ducks win the Empire 8 championship by placing seventh in the 400 IM and eighth in the 200 fly Feb. 18-21 at Webster, N.Y. In regular-season tournaments, the Oak Harbor graduate placed first in the 400 IM and 200 fly at the Franklin and Marshall Invitational Nov. 23, and he won the 200 fly at the New York University Invitational Nov. 8.

Ciara Hu, Price’s sister, is a sophomore swimmer for

the University of Chicago.

She placed seventh in the 400 IM in the University Athletic Association championship meet Feb. 14 in Atlanta. She was also 15th in the 200meter fly and 19th in the 200 IM. Hu grabbed second place in several invitational meets: 400 IM, Phoenix Fall Classic, Chicago, Nov. 22; 100 fly, UC Invitational, Chicago, Jan. 10; and 200 fly, Midwest Invitational, Feb. 21, Chicago.

She had a strong dual meet season as well, taking first in the 200 IM against Denison Nov. 25 and winning the 100 fly against Lewis Jan. 23.

Senior Tori Nickerson, a swimmer at Linfield College (McMinnville, Ore.), was studying abroad during fall term and missed the first seven meets. In her first meet upon returning, she won the 100 breaststroke and competed on the winning 200 medley relay team Jan. 23 against Lewis and Clark.

The next day, the Oak Harbor grad placed second in the medley relay, third in the 100 fly and fourth in the 50 free against Willamette.

At the Northwest Conference championship meet Feb. 13-15 in Corvallis, she was eighth in the 400 medley relay, 12th in the 200 breaststroke, 13th in the 100 breaststroke and 20th in the 200 IM. Nickerson posted Lin-

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Oak Harbor graduate Bailey Martinez, top, earned All-American honors for Pacific University this season. She placed seventh in the WCWA national championship meet last month.

Photo courtesy of the Central College Athletic Department

Jahleel Vester, right, wrestles to fifth place in the Under Armour Invitational Jan. 10. field’s top times in the 100 breaststroke (1:11.32) and 200 breaststroke (2:33.34) this season.

Rachel Weinstein, who swam for Oak Harbor while attending Coupeville High School, is a senior on the University of Redlands (Redlands, Calif.) women’s swim team. Among her top finishes was a third in the 50 freestyle and a fourth in the 200 medley relay against Whitman Jan. 13. She was fourth in the 200 breaststroke against Occidental Jan. 10, in the 200 freestyle against Whittier and Cal Lutheran Jan. 17 and in the 200 free relay against ClaremontMudd-Scripts Jan. 31.

At the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships Feb. 19-22, Weinstein placed 12th in the 100 breaststroke and 14th in the 200 breaststroke. She also swam on the 12th-place 400 free and 13thplace 800 free relay teams.

Weinstein is in the school record book for helping post the third-best 400 medley relay time in school history (3.57.23).

Cole Weinstein, Rachel’s brother, is only a sophomore at Whitman College (Walla Walla), but he has already established himself as one of

the best Missionaries’ swimmers of all time.

He has the school’s second-fastest times ever in the 400 IM (4:03.03), 1,000 free (9:52.4) and 1,650 free (16:24.5). He also owns the fifth-best time in the 200 breaststroke (2:10.42) and the ninth-best in the 500 free (4:56.21).

Weinstein finished second in the 500 free and third in the 400 IM and 1,650 free at the Northwest Conference championship meet in Corvallis Feb. 13-15 to earn all-league honors in all three events.

He helped Whitman win its first ever NWC swim title, breaking the 12-year title streak of Whitworth.

Indoor Track Christina Wicker, running for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, helped the Engineers win the distance medley relay at the New England Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championships Feb. 28 in Boston. The team’s time of 11:36.78 is the nation’s fastest in Division III this season.

The sophomore from Oak Harbor also finished 25th in the 3,000 meters in the 25-team meet.

Earlier in the season, she was first in the 1,000 meters and 4x800 relay at the Bowdoin College Invitational Jan. 17 and was second in the 1,000 meters at the Tufts Cupid Challenge Feb. 7.

Coupeville’s Tyler King, a junior at the University of Washington, ran in several indoor meets this winter season for the Huskies, placing 15th in his section in the 3,000 meters Jan. 31 at the UW Invitational and 21st in the 5,000 meters at the Husky Classic Feb. 15.

Basketball Oak Harbor’s Mike Washington Jr., a junior on the Princeton University (Princeton, N.J.) basketball team, appeared in 10 games this season for the 13-14 Tigers.

Washington, as of Thursday, recorded four points, three rebounds, four assists and one steal.

Madeline Roberts, a freshman from Coupeville, went to Shoreline Community College to play softball but decided to give basketball a try as well. She appeared in 20 of the Dolphins’ 22 games and finished with 28 points, 30 rebounds, 13 steals, three assists and a block.

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Caring for a dementia patient? You have options

By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a 24-hour job that is not easy.

Between proofing a home against hazards like stairs and helping the person with dementia take care of even the simplest of tasks, it’s a huge job to take on at home.

But according to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 70 percent of people with Alzheimer’s or other

dementia-related illnesses are cared for at home.

“Some people keep their loved ones home with them throughout the journey of dementia,” said Hestia Laitala, director of Time Together Adult Day Services in Bayview.

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Time Together is one of those adult day programs, a social program in which about half the people have dementia or Alzheimer’s.

“It’s a four-hour, structured program in which people get to be with their peers,” Laitala said. “They get to have social interaction outside of their home, outside of the very small world that gets created when you are being cared for with one caregiver.”

Adult day programs offer caregivers not only support, but also a brief respite during which they can have a break and take care of themselves.

“Reach out to the community for support,” Laitala said. “Don’t try to do it alone.

Recognize how important it is that you are taking care of yourself as a caregiver because it’s draining, it’s challenging, and a lot of people are trying to do it alone.

“Don’t think that you have to do this alone, and know that there are resources.”

Karen Cowgill, marketing director at HomePlace in Oak Harbor, a long-term care facility that caters to people with Alzheimer’s and dementiarelated illnesses, said that one of the challenges with taking care of loved ones in these situations is that the caregiver doesn’t always take care of themselves.

“It is a 24-hour, seven-daysa-week responsibility, and it can become very overwhelming,” Cowgill said.

Because so much care and attention is given to their “person,” Cowgill said, care-

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At the Bayview Senior Center, Mel Watson, right, leads a gentle exercise-and-stretch activity with Time Together Adult Day Services community member BJ Carter, left, and volunteer JoAnn Nishiaki following along. givers often don’t eat very well and don’t get enough sleep at night, since their person can wake up often throughout the night.

“You’re draining your own physical well-being to care for your person,” she said.

Cowgill also runs two Alzheimer’s support groups and says caregivers need to reach out to others for help.

“They need to know that there are places and people that can help them, that they are not alone,” Cowgill said.

“They need to share with their churches, their family members, friends that they do need help.”

Cowgill also recommends caregivers find local resourc-

es, not just adult day services or support groups, but also long-term facilities, just in case. She said sometimes the caregiver or their person has a health scare that requires heightened care, making the at-home situation impossible at the time. It’s better to know the options ahead of time instead of needing to scramble to find a place.

But even with all the challenges, the Alzheimer’s Association stated that in 2013, the most recent year of data, more than 15 million people provided unpaid, at-home care for people with Alzheimer’s.

“It’s their loved one,” Laitala said. “You want to do the best you can for the per-

son in your life.”

“They find (it) rewarding that they are able to do it, even if it’s for the short term,” Cowgill said.

But Cowgill said the main thing for caregivers to remember is “they’re not alone.”

“They’re not going down a road that other people have not gone down before,” she said. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help.” n For information about Alzheimer’s, visit www.alz.org To learn more about caring for loved ones with dementiarelated illnesses, contact Senior Services of Island County at 360-321-1600.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Garden Glove Door Decoration, Crafts by Sue. Welcome friends at your door with a colorful garden glove filled with spring whimsy.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Bingo, first Wednesdays, called by Mayor Nancy Conard.

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Irish build Oak Harbor’s foundation

By PEGGY DARST TOWNSDIN Special to the Whidbey News-Times

The first town builders of Oak Harbor were Irish.

Captain Edward Barrington, of Irish and English descent, built the first business ever on the harbor by the bay.

After leaving his home in Nova Scotia and traveling around the world by ship, Barrington came to Whidbey Island in 1851.

He bought up the donation land claims of both Charles Sumner and Martin Taftezon, thus ending up owning the land and waterfront of Oak Harbor.

Barrington built a store and warehouse, which also included a saloon, as well as a short pier. His business was located on what later was named Barrington Avenue, right on the bay, which at high tide was on the water’s edge.

In 1951, as part of the centennial of the founding of Oak Harbor, a group decided to change the name of Barrington Avenue to Pioneer Way. There on the beach, Barrington also had a schooner built, which he named the Growler. He married one of the daughters of Irish pioneers Grace and Francis McCrohan, Christina, in 1865. After Barrington’s death in 1883, Christina inherited most of the land, which she began to sell off.

Barrington had already begun to sell land to newly arriving Irish pioneers.

Christina plotted out lots, setting aside the Oak Tree Park, now named Smith Park. This was in 1889.

Also arriving to Oak Harbor Bay in 1852 from Ireland were the brothers Thomas and Samuel Maylor.

They claimed the land that is still known as Maylor’s Point.

The Navy came in 1941 and bought the land out from under the family for use as a much-needed sea plane base.

Maylor sons John and Joe contributed greatly to the new town in 1893 by not only building a successful store and a long wharf, which was the center of much trade. The Maylor

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Before it was renamed Pioneer Way, the main stretch through Oak Harbor was called Barrington Avenue for about a century, named after Edward Barrington.

Edward Barrington, a former sea captain of Irish and English descent, is pictured with his bride, Christina McCrohan. Barrington, L.P. Byrne and brothers John and Joe Maylor were all prominent businessmen in early Oak Harbor history whose marks still remain in some cases with some structures still in existence. dock burned in 1966, but the store building still stands.

L.P. Bryne, another Irishman, came west from New York into Oak Harbor.

In the early 1890s, Byrne built a warehouse, a long wharf and a very modernfor-the-times hotel, store and saloon business.

The Byrne businesses and wharf were located on the east end of what is now

Pioneer Way. The Byrne business burned in the big 1920 fire. His lovely home still stands on Midway Boulevard above Smith Park.

Other early-day Irish business owners and town builders were Harvey Hill and Bert Nunan. The Hill general store building still stands on Pioneer Way. It is home to Mr. Music and in past times had been

the very popular Masten’s Variety Store, among other owners.

Nunan built the Nunan pool hall and cafe, which still stands on Pioneer Way. The first Dutch folks then arrived in 1894, after these first businesses were built and the town was up and running.

The Dutch came to farm fertile lands such as Clover Valley, which was also land

bought out for use by the U.S. Navy.

If you ever read this statement, “The Irish came to farm and fish,” it is wrong.

The city of Oak Harbor was incorporated on May 14, 1915. The first mayor was Irishman Jerome Ely. As we approach the city’s centennial of incorporation this May and also the 165th year since the Jan. 4, 1851, founding of Oak Harbor

by the three donation land claimers -- Sumner, Taftezon and Freund -- let us all celebrate our great roots and city of Oak Harbor together, be you Irish, Dutch, German, Swiss, Navy, civilian, old-timer, newcomer or tourist. n Submitted by Peggy Darst Townsdin, great-greatgranddaughter of Captain Edward and Christina Barrington.

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Saturday March 7

Cascade Mountain Men Muzzle Loading Arms and Pioneer Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 8, at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, Wash.

There will be traditional muzzle loading firearms, shooting supplies parts and accessories, leather and fur goods, period clothing, camping and camping gear, Native American crafts, and demonstrations of blacksmithing, wood carving, fire starting and more. There will be more than 300 tables representing 100 vendors from across the country. Admission is $5 per day, and ages 12 and under are free. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The show is celebrating its 50th anniversary. www. cascademoun tainmen.com Penn Cove MusselFest, March 7-8, at the Coupeville Rec Hall and downtown Coupeville. The worldfamous mussels will be the centerpiece of two days of festivities, including chowder tasting and mussel eating competitions, farm tours and activities for all ages, mussel cooking demonstrations, mussel farm boat tour, art walk shopping, music, wine and beer garden. The weekend also includes the 5th annual “Mussels in the Kettles” Mountain Bike Poker Ride and the Spring Art Tour, featuring artists at studios from Greenbank to Oak Harbor.

For more information, visit or call the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce at 360-6785434.

Mussels in the Kettles bike ride, 10 a.m., March 7, in the Kettles and Fort Ebey trail system. The noncompetitive mountain bike ride is for all skill levels. The easy course is 8 miles, moderate 10 and expert 12-plus. Early registration is $20; after Feb. 28, it’s $30. www.whidbeybicycleclub.org Acoustic Jam, 12-1 p.m., March 8, at Click Music, Oak Harbor. Bring your acoustic instruments and join in joyful song and music.

Saturday Matinee @ the Library, 2-4:30 p.m., March 7, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Based on the novel by Veronica Roth, “Divergent” stars Shailene Wooley and Theo James. In a world where the population is divided into factions by personality types, Tris is classified as Divergent.

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Whidbey Gardening Workshop, March 7, at Oak Harbor High School.

Choose from 45 classes, beginning to advanced, with 20 new classes. There are

five learning tracks, Garden design, gardening basics, ornamentals, sustainability, and fruits and vegetables.

Mix and match classes like low maintenance, outdoor rooms, pruning, native plants, about our soils, gardening myths, rose gardening, shade gardens, peonies, lavender, succulents, season extension, weed management, garden recycling, slug university, culinary herbs, berries, gardening with children, vegetable gardening made easy and more. The keynote speaker is Nick Bond, state climatologist for Washington and KUOW NPR guest reporter. He will speak on “Changing climate and the gardener. … What can we expect?” www.whid beygardeningworkshop.org

SWAP IT: VFW Free Clothing Swap is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor. Please bring items in clean, usable condition. Clothing, linens, books and toys accepted. For winformation, call Joanne McDaniel at 360-675-4219.

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Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers club meeting, 1-3 p.m., March 10, at Fire Station No. 25, Heller Road. Laura Sparr will be the speaker; the subject will be preparing and using a research log.

Call Ruth Hancock at 360675-4086 or 360-969-0064.

Everyone is welcome.

Monday March 9

AARP Tax-Aide, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and 1-7 p.m. Tuesdays, at the Oak Harbor Library. Free tax-return preparation and e-filing for taxpayers with low and moderate income, especially those age 60 and older. Call 360-678-3000 to schedule an appointment. Supported by AARP Foundation.

Hard Times: Hank Cramer Sings of the Great Depression, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Coupeville Library and 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Library, both at March 9. The 1930s were an era of hard times across America. People wrote and sang about what they experienced and left us a rich legacy of folk songs dealing with poverty and dislocation, often tinged with hope and humor.

Folksinger, historian and traveling musician Hank Cramer will share stories and songs of the Great Depression.

The Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island meeting,1 p.m., March 9, at the Trinity Lutheran Church Annex, Freeland.

New members and guests are always welcome. Members come from many locations.

Maureen MacDonald, a graduate of Sarah Thorson-Little’s highly recommended University of Washington genealogy class, will talk about medicine in the early days and how it affected ancestral families in choosing a location to settle and raising children. Beginning and intermediate education classes begin at 11:45 a.m. For details, visit www.gsswi.org Ebey’s 101, 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 9, 16, 23 and 30 and April 6, at the Coupeville Library. This six-week course explores Ebey’s Landing by using primary documents so we can hear first-hand the voices of our ancestors.

Focus will be on European explorers, American settlers, establishing the territory and state, the commercialism of

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Ann Casey, of Whidbey Audubon Society, leads the Winter Birding Tour at Crockett Lake in Coupeville Feb. 28, presented by Whidbey Camano Land Trust.

Coupeville, and the connection of Whidbey Island to the U.S. Presented by Lynn Hyde, Historic Whidbey.

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Oak Harbor Garden Club meeting, 9 a.m., March 10, at the Methodist Church. The topic will be about beneficial garden insects and how to attract them to your garden with Dr. Joseph Sheldon speaking. All are welcome.

Living Well with Chronic Pain, 1-3:30 p.m., March 10, 17, 24 and 31 and April 7, at the Coupeville Library. This workshop offers practical skills for living a less stressful life while managing one or more chronic conditions like arthritis, dia-

Mutiny Bay Brass Band community rehearsal, 7-8 p.m., March 10, at Click Music. Bring your brass and other mobile, acoustic instruments.

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of the Coupeville Farmers Market. More than 20 artists will show and sell a wide variety of two- and threedimensional art, including both traditional and nontraditional art. WAA is a collaborative group of artists from Whidbey Island who maintain a floating gallery of art for everyone including many media and formats.

The artists are working with Gifts from the Heart and will have a container

available for donations of nonperishable foods that will be made available to Whidbey Island food banks.

Admission is free. For questions, email whidbeyartists@ gmail.com WHIDBEY CHILDREN’S THEATER’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” continues March 6-8. The Saturday show is at 7 p.m.; Sunday show is at 2 p.m. For tickets and information, visit

www.whidbeychildrenstheater. org SHARON TRYON will be showing her art in City Hall during March and April. Tryon received her Signature Award form the California Art League in Carmichael, Calif., after many classes, ribbons and open and regional shows.

Since moving to Whidbey Island in 1993, she has been active in local galleries and

Saturday, March 7, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times shows. She is presently showing at the That’s Not All Co-Op in La Conner, Wash., and resides in Oak Harbor. She demonstrates her understanding and love of color beautifully with her use of oil and watercolor.

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING at Penn Cove Gallery is 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Meet with many of the artists, enjoy wine and refreshments and browse the fine art presented by Penn Cove Gallery’s talented collection of local artists.

360-678-1176, www.penncove gallery.com For Gallery Walk Saturday, March 7, Port Townsend’s STUDIO 36 presents “Portraits: Drawings and Installation by Bill Yates and Denise Banker” 5-8 p.m. This collaborative show focuses on tensions inherent in conditioned response and self-expression and integrates drawings, live installation, audio and visual elements. Bill Yates (19552005) and Denise Banker are both graduates of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Studio 36 is located on the third floor of the Mount Baker Block Building at 211 Taylor Street. For further information, email studio_36@icloud.com

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SARATOGA ORCHESTRA will join with the singers of the Massed Choir of Whidbey to present “Fairy Tales & Ancient Legends,” including the exquisite scenic cantata “Carmina Burana” by German composer Carl Orff, along with excerpts from Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hänsel und Gretel.” The concert will be performed twice, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Oak Harbor High School and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at South Whidbey High School. Anna Edwards conducts more than 60 musicians and 150 singers from Whidbey Island, helping to unify the talent of both the North and South ends, including the students from area high schools. General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for senior and military. Students under 18 are admitted free (under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult). Tickets available for the Langley concert at Moonraker Books in Langley and Vino Amore in Freeland. Tickets for the Oak Harbor concert available at bayleaf in Coupeville and Click Music in Oak Harbor. For online tickets and information, visit www. sowhidbey.com or call 360929-3045.

Artist MARK LUCERO will have his work on display at Christopher’s Restaurant in Coupeville during March and April. Always surprised by the results when using

compressed air, empty cans and a grouting tool, among other items, he creates abstract shapes with color and form. His acrylics can also have a hint of realism.

You can also see his work at Penn Cove Gallery in Coupeville. 360-678-1176, www.penncovegallery.com WHIDBEY ART TRAIL member registration opens for fifth season.

Artists and galleries across Whidbey Island can now register for for Whidbey Art Trail’s 2015-2016 season. Founded by Stacey Neumiller in 2011 as a way to support local artists and their work, Whidbey Art Trail connects artists and galleries from Oak Harbor to Clinton into a self-guided tour for visitors to scenic Whidbey Island. Artists and galleries register for either a full- or half-page membership in the brochure and receive an artist page and placement on the roster page of Whidbey Art Trail’s website. The Trail’s brochure is distributed throughout the ferry system, visitor centers and businesses. Whidbey Art Trail boasts highly acclaimed artists and galleries, such as Cook on Clay Flameware Pottery and Rob Schouten Gallery at Greenbank Farm in Greenbank. The deadline for registration is Sunday, March 15. Email whidbeyart trail@gmail.com or visit www. whidbeyarttrail.com for more information.

LUCINDA ABRAMS is Penn Cove Gallery’s featured artist for the month of March. Meet local artist Lucinda Abrams from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at Penn Cove Gallery. Abrams finds inspiration in Northwest landscapes and flowers, as well as abstract forms. She specializes in transparent watercolor, drawn to its fluidity, color and control challenges. However, she is trained in a variety of art media. She first studied visual arts at St. Mary’s College in Maryland. While living in Japan, she concentrated in acrylics and Sumi-e. For watercolor, she studied with many different well-known artists. 360-678-1176, www. penncovegallery.com WHIDBEY PLAYHOUSE 2014-2015 season tickets are on sale. Shows include: “I Hate Hamlet,” April 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19 “Pirates of Penzanze,” May 29, 30, 31, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 and 21.

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CALL FOR BIDS Sealed proposals are hereby solicited for Title Reports on real property subject to tax foreclosure. Bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. on March 27, 2015 at the Office of the Island County Treasurer, 1 NE 7th St., Suite 111, PO Box 699, Coupeville, WA 98239. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Island County Treasurer’s office at (360) 679-7302.

Island County Treasurer Wanda J. Grone, CPA Legal No. WCW619200 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 7, 14, 2015.

ISLAND County Government Architectural Services Submittals Due: 4-13-2015 at 3PM Request for Qualifications Notice is hereby given that Island County is seeking qualified consulting firms to conduct a space study of administrative spaces, a preliminar y step to a Master Planning effort.

Includes analysis of existing space, quality of space, location of space relative to public access, required adjacency needs of depar tments, safety and occupancy, life cycle costs analyses, parking operations and how these factors relate to the current area planning and development requirements.

Interested firms may obtain RFQ documents by contacting the Island County Facilities Management Department at 360-678-7870 or at SolicitBid.com.

Submittals will be accepted until 3p.m. April 13, 2015.

PO Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 98239 CONTACT: Larry Van Horn Facilities Management Director l.vanhorn@co.island. wa.us 360-678-7871 Legal No. WCW618559 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 7, 11, 14, 18, 2015.

A D D E N D U M TO N O TICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TRUSTEE’S SALE NO. 01FEE-132403 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the foregoing Trustee’s Sale which was originally scheduled for Februar y 27, 2015, will be postponed to April 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the same location and under the same terms as in the original Notice of Trustee’s Sale hereinabove set forth and recorded

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4367266, records of ISLAND County, State of WASHINGTON. Trust e e ’s S a l e N o : 0 1 F E E - 1 3 2 4 0 3 N OT I C E OF TRUSTEE’S SALE P u r s u a n t t o R . C . W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, RTS Pacific Inc, will on February 27, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at t h e m a i n e n t ra n c e t o City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal proper ty (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Proper ty”), situated in the County of Island, State of Washington: Lot 34, Plat of Camano Shores, Division No. 1 as per plat recorded in volume 9 of Plats, page 61 records of Island County, Washington, Situate in the County of Island, State of Washingt o n . Ta x P a r c e l N o : S6270-00-00034-0, commonly known as 2227 Cleven Park Road, C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA .

The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/13/2008, recorded 10/22/2008, under Auditor’s/Recorder’s No. 4238665, modified under Auditors/Record’s No 4341646, records of Island County, Washington, from Derek J. Morrison and Laurie L. Morrison, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Land Title Company, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc, as nominee for Stearns Lending, Inc, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by EverBank. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are m a d e a r e a s fo l l ow s : FAILURE TO PAY THE M O N T H LY PAY M E N T WHICH BECAME DUE ON 8/1/2013, AND ALL S U B S E Q U E N T MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES A N D OT H E R C O S T S AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of October 29, 2014.

D e l i n q u e n t Pay m e n t s from August 01, 2013, 5 payments at $1,284.81 each, $6,424.05 | 10 payments at $1,327.19 each, $13,271.90 (08-01-13 through 10-29-14) Late Charges: $695.05 Suspense C r e d i t : $ 0 . 0 0 TOTA L : $20,391.00.

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $201,354.35, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without

warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on Febr uar y 27, 2015. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by February 16, 2015 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before February 16, 2015, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set for th in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

The sale may be terminated at any time after February 16, 2015, (11 d ay s b e fo r e t h e s a l e d a t e ) a n d b e fo r e t h e sale, by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed o f Tr u s t , p l u s c o s t s , fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Derek J. Morrison, 2227 South Cleven Park, Camano Island, WA 98292, Derek J. Morrison, 2227 Cleven Park Road, Camano Island, WA 98282.

Laurie L. Morrison, 2227 South Cleven Park, Camano Island, WA 98292, Laurie L. Morrison, 2227 Cleven Park Road, Camano Island, WA 98282 by both first class and certified mail on 9/18/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 9/18/2014, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real proper ty described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee’s Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash , cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary’s opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid.

T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fe e s d u e a t a ny t i m e prior to the sale. VIII. The effe ct of the sale will be to depr ive the Grantor and all those who hold by, thro ugh or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an oppor tunity to be heard as to those objection s if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 6 1 . 2 4 . 1 3 0 . Fa i l u r e t o bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invali d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s Sale. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BE-

FORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTA C T A H O U S I N G COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and oppor tunities to keep yo u r h o u s e, yo u m ay contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assist a n c e a n d r e fe r ra l t o housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission T e l e p h o n e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-984-4663) Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/co n s u m e r s / h o m e ow n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development T e l e p h o n e : 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 6 9 - 4 2 8 7 We b site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and a t t o r n ey s Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-c1ear NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act. Dated: 10/20/2014. RTS Pacific, Inc, Trustee. By: Melanie Beaman, Author ized Agent.

Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500, S e a t t l e, WA 9 8 1 0 4 Phone: (206)340-2550 Sale Information: http://www.rtspacific.com (03/07/2015, 03/28/2015 DLPP-442354) Legal No. WCW618383 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 7, 28, 2015.

Chambers at City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor WA. The Planning Commission will consider the following: DRAFT COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES Public Hearing Planning Commission w i l l c o n d u c t a p u bl i c hearing on the Countywide Planning Policies (CWPP). CWPP are policy statements adopted

by Island County and the jurisdictions within intended to establish a countywide framework from which county and city comprehensive p l a n s a r e d eve l o p e d .

Adoption of the CWPP is required by the Growth Management Act and they are being revised as part of the 2016 update to the Comprehensive Plan.

2016 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Public Meeting Staff will provide an update on the progress of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update. The major scope of the 2016 C o m p r e h e n s i ve P l a n Update includes updates to the Land Use Element, Housing Element and the Transportation Element. Staff will also provide information on the tentative schedule.

HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT CODE AMENDMENT - Public Meeting The Municipal Code does not contain any regulations relating to how or where an organized, sponsored homeless encampment may be established. Staff will present additional information regarding the draft code and will respond to Planning Commission questions raised at the February meeting.

All meetings of the Planning Commission are open to the public.

Legal No. WCW619118 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 7, 2015.

NC1, Plaintiff, VS. S H A W N P. D O Y L E ; KATHLEEN K. DOYLE; AMERICAN GENERAL FINANICAL SERVICES, INC.; ALSO ALL PERS O N S O R PA R T I E S UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s).

SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NO. 14-2-00324-7 TO: SHAWN P. DOYLE; KATHLEEN K. DOYLE; AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; ALSO ALL PERS O N S O R PA R T I E S UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s) and judgment debtor(s) and any other persons or par ties unknown claiming 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: Legal Description TRACT 16, DEER LAKE ESTATES DIV. NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE P L AT T H E R E O F R E CORDED IN VOLUME 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 31, RECORDS OF ISLAND C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TON SITUATED IN ISLAND C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TON Also commonly known a s 6 3 7 3 C e d a r C ove L a n e, C l i n t o n , WA 98236 Parcel No. S6460-00-00016-0 The sale of the abovedescribed property is to take place: TIME: 10:00 a.m.

DATE: March 20, 2015 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 $348,492.64, 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 9th day of February, 2015.

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 ICSO Docket No. 15R-0201 Legal No. WCW615233 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2015.

and upon the request of the Petitioner: It is ordered that the parties in the above-captioned cause appear before the Court on Tuesd ay, t h e 2 4 t h d ay o f March, 2015, at 1:30 o’clock p.m. at the Teton County Cour troom in Choteau, Montana for a show cause hearing on the Petition for Contempt (Failure to Follow Parenting Plan.)

D a t e d t h i s 1 2 d ay o f February, 2015.

Robert G. Olson District County Judge Legal No. WCW616341 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

February 28, March 7, 14, 2015.

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. WCW619687 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 7, 2015.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PC# 03-24-15 Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Staff will conduct a pre-meeting briefing with Planning Commission beginning at 7:00 pm in the Council conference room. The business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Council

LEGAL NOTICE ISLAND TRANSIT BOARD MEETING NOTE DATE CHANGE OF ALL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETINGS The Island Transit Board of Director’s regularly scheduled monthly business meetings have been changed to the four th Friday of ever y month. The next regularly scheduled monthly business meeting of the Island Transit Board of Directors is on Friday, March 27, 2015, at 9:30 AM, at Island Transit’s Operations & Administration Building, 19758 SR 20, Coupeville, WA. Accommodations made available upon ten days a d v a n c e r e q u e s t fo r communications assistance. The meeting room is accessible and open to the public. For more information, please call (360) 678-7771.

Legal No. WCW618314 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 7, 14, 25, 2015.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND U.S. BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I AT I O N , A S TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2007, GSAMP TRUST 2007- NCI, M O R T G A G E PA S S T H RO U G H C E RT I F I CATES, SERIES 2007-

Marci Kim Wolff, Petitioner and Stephen Charles Wolff, Respondent Order Setting Hearing Pursuant to the Rules of Practice of the Ninth Judicial District of the State of Montana, in and for the above-entitled Court

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 March 17, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter, to consider Rezone Action from R-4, Multifamily Residential, to PF, Public Facilities an ordinance to rezone property located at 1000 SE City Beach Street from R-4, Multi-family Residential to PF, Public Facilities. This zoning change is an implementation of the 2014 Comprehensive Plan amendment to the Future Land Use Map. City Council will also hold a public hearing on March 17, 2015 to consider Resolution 15-06: Authorizing the Marina to Auction Delinquent Vessels - the sale of three vessels in order to collect unpaid moorage charges.

Anyone wishing to support or oppose this item or provide other relevant comments may do so in

Public Meetings Island County Planning & Community Development Informal public meetings will be held to discuss the scope of the Island County Comprehensive P l a n U p d a t e. I s l a n d County is expected to grow by 9,452 people and 2,031 jobs between now and 2036. The update provides an opportunity for a countywide discussion about land use and development standards, guiding how the County might grow over the next 20 years, as required by the Growth Management Act (GMA). These meetings will provide members of the public with an opportunity to meet with Island County staff and share their ideas about the future of Island County.

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Staff members will provide a brief overview of the update process, answer questions and collect written comments.

For more information or if you are unable to attend a meeting but would like to provide comments, please visit our website at www.islandcounty2036.org.

Meeting times and locations: March 17, 2015, 4:30 6:00 pm at the Freeland L i b ra r y, 5 4 9 5 H a r b o r Ave, Freeland.

March 19, 2015 5:00 6:30 pm in the Board of Island County Commissioners Hearing Room, 1 NE 6th St., Coupeville.

March 26, 2015 4:30 6:00 pm at the Oak Harbor Librar y, 1000 SE Regatta Dr., Oak Harbor.

March 30, 2015, 4:30 6:00 pm, Camano Center, 141 NE Camano Dr., Camano Island.

Legal No. WCW618929 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 7, 2015.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in

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UNKNOWN HEIRS AND D E V I S E E S O F CHARLES H. CURFMAN; CHARLES H. CURFMAN; BETTY JOV I TA C U R F M A N A K A JOVITA S. CURFMAN; TODD CURFMAN; GREG CURFMAN; SHANE CURFMAN; BANK OF AMERICA, NA; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants.

No. 14-2-00576-2 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Charles H. Curfman; Charles H. Curfman; Betty Jovita Curfman aka Jovita S. Curfman; Todd Curfman; Greg Curfman; Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real proper ty descr ibed in the complaint: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m moned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after February 7, 2015, a n d d e fe n d t h e r e a l property foreclosure action in Island County Superior Court, and answer the complaint of Wells

Fa r g o B a n k , N . A . , ( “ P l a i n t i f f � ) . Yo u a r e asked to serve a copy of your answer or responsive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.

The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment, and if not immediately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Island County, Washington, and legally described as follows: L O T 1 3 , P L AT O F PENN COVE PARK, DIVISION NO. 2, AS PER P L AT R E C O R D E D I N VOLUME 4 OF PLATS, PAG E 7 4 , R E C O R D S OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 854 Burroughs Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA 98277-7413.

DATED this 2nd day of February, 2015.

RCO LEGAL, P.S. By/s/Laura Coughlin [X]Laura Coughlin, WSBA #46124 [ ]Synova M. L. Edwards, WSBA #43063

[ ]Eric D. Acuario, WSBA #47852 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 Legal No. WCW613782 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2015.

ately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Island County, Washington, and legally described as follows: S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON: LOT 4, BLOCK 38, P L AT O F C A M A N O COUNTY CLUB, ADDITION NO. 20, ACCORDI N G T O P L AT R E CORDED IN VOLUME 9 OF PLATS, PAGE 81, RECORDS OF ISLAND C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TON. Commonly known as: 1976 Elhardt Street, Camano Island, WA 98282 DATED this 4th day of March, 2015.

RCO LEGAL, P.S. By/s/Laura Coughlin Laura Coughlin, WSBA #46124 Attorney for Plaintiff 13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 Legal No. WCW619094 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2015.

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 Publication: March 7, 2015 Co-Personal Representatives: Barbara Sires and Richard A. Gabelein Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: M. Douglas Kelly, of Kell y. A r n d t & W a l k e r .

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DATE: March 2, 2015.

SIGNED BY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Barbara Sires Barbara Sires /s/Richard A. Gabelein Richard A. Gabelein Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives: /s/M. Douglas Kelly M. Douglas Kelly, WSBA #6550 Kelly, Ar ndt & Walker, PLLP P.O. Box 290 Clinton. WA 98236 Legal No. WCW619100 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record March 7, 14, 21, 2015.

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UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE STONE FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DAT E D S E P T E M B E R 14, 1995; SANDRA LEE BURGARD; CRAIG E. STONE; HOWARD W. S TO N E ; J O H N D. STONE; CAMANO COUNTRY CLUB; U N I T E D S TAT E S O F AMERICA; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants.

No. 14-2-00002-7 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Successor Tr u s t e e o f t h e S t o n e Family Revocable Living Trust, dated September 1 4 , 1 9 9 5 ; H owa r d W. Stone; John D. Stone; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real proper ty descr ibed in the complaint: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m moned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after March 7, 2015, and defend the real property foreclosure action in Island County Super ior Cour t, and answer the complaint of OneWest Bank, FSB, (“Plaintiff�).

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The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment, and if not immedi-

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In Re the Estate of DORA NORENE GABELEIN, Deceased.

NO. 15-4-00020-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The co-personal s named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-personal representatives 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 co-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

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North Puget Sound Association of Realtors 2014 AWARDS

REALTORS® recognize not only leaders of our association, but of the community as well. Our award winners have contributed countless hours working on behalf of our membership, and on behalf of private property owners, as well as the neediest members of our community. Thank you to all who have contributed to another successful year.

REALTOR® of The Year

Rick Schutte

Coldwell Banker Koetje Real Estate

Affiliate of The Year

Wayne & Lisa Wright Pacific NW Homes Magazine

Lifetime Achievement Award (given Posthumously)

JB Bryson

Realtor Community Service Award

Danielle Baird Russell John L Scott Skagit

formerly with A.R.E. Realty

Distinguished Service Award

Quality of Life Award

Windermere Real Estate, Skagit Valley

American Dream Real Estate Services, Anacortes

Megan O’Bryan

Linda Sanford

Citizens of The Year

Rookie of The Year

Jeff Hendricks, Mike Freeman, Tim Lewis and Dick Iversen

John L Scott Skagit

Veterans Airlift Command Team

Karin Peck

Award of Excellence Recipients The “Award of Excellence” is a service provided to the members of the North Puget Sound Association of REALTORS® for the purpose of honoring members of the Association who have achieved certain and specific high standards of qualification. The “Award of Excellence” is to recognize REALTORS® for their outstanding contributions to the Association and the real estate community.

Gold Award Recipients

Tony & Paige Bates

Albert Clay

Gina Davis

RE/MAX Acorn Properties

John L Scott Anacortes

Windermere Anacortes

Jim Glacken

Jeff Ingman

Eric Mann

Windermere RE Skagit

Brown McMillian

Windermere RE Whidbey Island

Kendra Decker Landed Gentry

Janis McHarg

John L Scott Anacortes

Linda Eastman Windermere RE Skagit

Elizabeth Miller Windermere RE Skagit

Becky Elde

Windermere RE N. Cascades

Danya Wolf

Skagit Tradtion Realty

Karen Everett

Coldwell Banker Bain

Ed Finlan

Keller Williams

Judith Zapanta-Borras Steve Zimmerman Windermere RE Whidbey Island

Silver Award Recipients

Preview Properties Skagit

Bronze Award Recipients Jan Ellingson Keller Williams

Kelli Lang

Coldwell Banker Bain

Elva Fawcett-Hunter Skagit Tradition Realty

Karin Peck

John L Scott Skagit