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Slide hammers houses at Possession One destroyed, another hit hard By JIM LARSEN Record editor A sizable landslide at Possession Point Wednesday afternoon destroyed one summer home and damaged another. A two-bedroom cabin owned by Bellingham residents Morgan and Laurie Bartlett was knocked off its foundation by tons of mud and trees. Its twisted remains sat precariously on a ledge high above a bulkhead, but the bathroom portion was gone. A medicine cabinet below the concrete bulkhead spilled out its contents, and on the beach further toward the water was the paneling, drywall and other debris that once comprised the bathroom. Neighbors said they had just spent $30,000 fixing it up and that insurance isn’t available in such a slideprone area. The Bartletts weren’t there when the slide happened nor on Thursday morning when the owners of the neighboring house, Lake Stevens residents Glenn and Karen VanProvone, started what looked like an endless task of cleaning up. Their home wasn’t destroyed, but one corner including the roof was covered by muck, the chimney was knocked off, alder branches stuck out everywhere like crazy decorations, and a storage building was ruined. Glenn pried the door open with a crow bar and started handing stuff out to Karen, including an American flag they proudly fly in the summer. The soaking wet and incredibly heavy clay mud and sand that had destroyed the Bartletts’ house stopped just behind the VanProvones’, but it took out the power and water supply and covered the back yard in several feet of muck, climbing partway up the back of the house.
“Two years ago there was another slide above the trees and I worked two years to clean it up,” Glenn said. “I’m getting tired of digging.” He was hoping this would be a summer of easy waterfront living instead of disposing of landslide material. The area hit by the landslide is called The Cove by its few residents, and it’s separated by about a quarter mile from a long line of waterfront homes at the end of Possession Road. The road itself cuts across and down the steep bluff and a sign warns drivers of possible landslides. The homes are all accessible either by walking or boating. The community shares a sidewalk. Glenn VanProvone walked to his home, got his boat and motored back to the parking lot to pick up his wife, along with a chainsaw and provisions for the day. They had no intention of spending a night sleeping beneath the ominous bluff. Walking the mile from the road end to The Cove, numerous smaller slides were evident and the beach at high tide was nearly impassable due to toppled trees. A group of women walkers, the Whidbey Striders from the Senior Center, had to turn back due to the high water and alder barriers. When Karen VanProvone stepped out of the boat, what she saw was worse than she had expected. “It’s worse, a lot worse, than I thought,” she said. She went to work picking up and piling branches, with an attitude of resignation that you have to start somewhere. Walking toward the wreckage were Darrell and Susan Posch, who have lived for decades in the relative safety of the other side of Possession Point See slide, A2
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Above: The summer home owned by Morgan and Laurie Bartlett is considered a total loss as the landslide pushed it off its foundation, twisted the structure and ripped off the bathroom, which splattered on the beach below. Left: Karen VanProvone carries an American flag to safety after husband Glenn pulled it out of a destroyed shed.
Staffing woes within the Island County Sheriff’s Office and subsequent fears of losing 24-hour coverage on Camano and Whidbey islands have helped breathe new life into hopes for a lawand-justice tax. Sheriff Mark Brown has been scratching his head over the past month wondering how to deal with a string of existing or pending officer vacancies; two have already left, two others are looking at new jobs elsewhere and up to three more are on the verge of retirement. Because it takes nearly seven months for new recruits to hit the road in a squad car from their date of hire, he will likely have to fill the gap with overtime and, possibly, the unpopular prospect of canceling vacation time. Not only does that leave him with the headache of trying to scratch up funding for the extra overtime, but he’s still left with the day-to-day realities of illness or other unexpected staffing problems, such as medical leave due to injuries. The department has already implemented new policies to manage the problem. On Jan. 16, a memo went out to all commissioned deputies alerting them that they were no longer to respond to residential burglary alarms or wireless 911 area checks. But Brown and department officials fear this is just the beginning, that eventually the end result will be the loss of 24-hour coverage in Island County, first on Camano and then on Whidbey. “I’m certainly going to fight to keep that from happening but I can’t guarantee it,” Brown said. See tax, A9
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Glenn VanProvone pries the door open to a destroyed storage shed. Above is the destroyed home owned by a Bellingham couple.
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Road, near Possession Beach Park. Darrell Posch, a retired school teacher, has seen numerous slides through the years. The biggest he recalled was around three decades ago when a huge hunk of sliding cliff hit the water. “It caused a minitsunami all along the beach,” he said. Living nearer to this year’s slide is Russ Clingingsmith, who owns an attractive log home not too far from the end of the sidewalk and the bare beach that leads to The Cove. He wasn’t home for the slide but spent Wednesday night there. He described the night as a scary one. “It’s still active,” he said of the slide area. “There were trees cracking in the middle of the night. At 3:30 a.m. I heard another slide.” Then he cracked a smile, adding, “It doesn’t get
any better, view-wise.” Indeed, the homes in the Possession community and the nearby Cove have a tremendous view to the east and Mukilteo, which itself has been plagued by slides this year. What looked like a miniature train chugged along south of Mukilteo on track that has been buried in mud numerous times this year. The VanProvones have no regrets, having spent 28 summers at their second home. Their front yard is Puget Sound, with its fine clamming, crabbing and salmon fishing. It was a great place for their two kids and now, it’s a great place for their seven grandchildren. “The memories never go away,” said Karen VanProvone, pausing for a moment from her work. “When the sun shines and the tide’s out the grandchildren love it.” If Glenn can only keep digging, more great memories will likely be made this summer.
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The contents of a bathroom drawer are exposed on the beach.
Midge Billig finds another 2 inches of rain in the gauge she has been checking since 1988. Besides a record 50.09 inches in 2012, January had produced 4.16 inches of rain as of Wednesday, and two more wet days followed. “At the rate we’re going we may pass it this year,” she said of the 2012 record.
Wettest winter since 1988 reported on Possession Point By JIM LARSEN Record editor South Whidbey’s high bluffs are saturated with water due to the extremely wet year we just experienced. That, no doubt, contributes to landslides such as the one that occurred Wednesday on the east side of Possession Point, destroying one summer home and damaging another. On the other side of Possession Point, overlooking Cultus Bay, lives Midge Billig, 88, a gardening buff who’s been keeping a close eye on her rain gauge since moving to her home in 1988. She’s recorded the rainfall ever since, compiling annual totals. She was startled when she added up the 2012 numbers and came up with a figure of 50.09 inches for the year. “We ought to brag about 50 inches!” the lively widow said with a laugh. She and her late husband, Charles, moved to Whidbey after owning a floral business in Michigan for 37 years.
Her sister, Virginia Mayer, lives at Sunlight Beach and that’s what drew them to the area. Billig chuckles as she recalled what the real estate company that sold them the house told them. “They had a map that showed 11 inches on one side of the line and 13 inches on the other. It never occurred to us to doubt their word,” she said. Such optimistic rain projections never held true. In 1988, the first year Billig recorded in its entirety, the rain gauge on her front porch recorded 21.3 inches of the wet stuff. It topped the 20s in 1996 at 31.5 inches, then hit 43.15 inches in 1995. Rainfall stayed in the 20s and low 30s until 2006, when a new trend of more rainfall started. The last three years have been particularly high, with 37.7 inches in 2010, 38.84 in 2011, and topping off at 50.09 in 2012. Admitting she’s no scientist, Billig said it seems logical the increasing rainfall is due to climate change. “But it could be a lot worse,” she said, referring
“But it could be a lot worse … this summer we’ll save a lot of water.” Midge Billig
to the storms and tornadoes presently happening back east. “This summer we’ll save a lot of water.” The National Weather Service’s Seattle office concurs there were some high rainfall totals in 2012. “Overall it was a wet year,” states its annual report. “In December Quillayute on the north coast had already accumulated 115 inches, and both SeaTac and Olympia were 10 inches above normal.” Meanwhile, land slides keep occurring in Island County. Bill Oakes, director of Island County Public Works, said because last week’s Possession slide occurred on private property and no public assets are under threat or were damaged, the county will not be providing clean up assistance.
The department hasn’t escaped the chore entirely, however. In fact, road crews have been quite busy over the past month dealing with smaller landslides over county roads. “We’ve cleared probably a dozen slides over the past couple weeks,” Oakes said. The combination of ground thawing and heavy water saturation make this the season for landslides. Whidbey and Camano islands are particularly susceptible due to their light, sandy soils. Oakes said he’s been contacted by worried residents who want to know what they can do to prevent or predict when slides will occur but there is little he can tell them. “You can’t predict them,” he said. “They are like earthquakes ... we just respond.”
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Port moves for more commercial land at Greenbank Farm By NATHAN WHALEN Staff reporter Months after hashing out a conservation easement to protect the Greenbank Farm, leaders from the Port of Coupeville are filing paperwork to alter the zoning of the farm to better match the conservation easement. The Port of Coupeville held a special meeting Wednesday morning to file an amendment to alter the publicly owned farm’s Special Review District zoning to better match the
changes made when the conservation easement was approved. Jim Patton, executive director for the Port of Coupeville, noted that the change will place an addition 0.4 acres of property into commercial use. That property will make for a better footprint should the port find the money to construct a new building in the farm’s commercial area. The port commissioners and Island County commissioners approved a conservation easement in December 2012 that protects the agriculture, recreation and environ-
mentally sensitive lands from development. In addition, port commissioners agreed to surrender the development rights on two strips of commercial property located on either side of Wonn Road. For surrendering the development rights on most of the property at the farm, the Port of Coupeville received $335,000 in Conservation Futures Funds from Island County. A Special Review District is a designation the county uses for areas that don’t fit under other zoning regulations. The review district
spells out the rules used on such property. The Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Studies near Coupeville, which was formally the Au Sable Institute, is the only other property in Island County to have the Special Review District zoning. If an entity wants to change the regulations of the review district, officials have to file a comprehensive plan amendment with Island County and go through a process that will take most of the year to complete. The Port of Coupeville will have to pay $5,660 to file the
amendment. An audience member attending the meeting questioned whether there will be an opportunity for public comment on the proposal. Patton said public comment opportunities are part of the county’s approval process. “We’re now on the same road as everybody else to change county code,” Patton said of the other amendments that might be under consideration this year with the county.
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it appears McClure is consuming more and more alcohol as his rambling becomes more disjointed and profane,” Hawley wrote. McClure became fixated on one particular dispatcher and started asking for her when calling in, the report states. Near midnight on Dec. 28, McClure left a package at the entrance to the ICOM dispatch center. It was carefully opened and contained a book on poker and “several suggestive handwritten notes”
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NEWSLINE | WEATHER REPORT: Areas of fog today. Chance of drizzle Sunday. Rain likely Monday and Tuesday.
SCHOOLS District hosts levy meeting Taxpayers and South Whidbey residents will have a chance to hear from and speak with school district officials about the upcoming levies. The South Whidbey School District will host an informational meeting about the levies at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at South Whidbey High School. Ballots have already
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CLARIFICATION Langley’s mayor pro tem, Hal Seligson, isn’t quite the “landlubber” the Record described him as in the Jan. 26 issue. He was not referring to the existing marina dock cleats when he described them as “a tie-up thing.” In fact, he was referring to the long dock anchored just outside the breakwater that will become part of an upgraded marina. That dock does not have cleats to tie up boats. Its long railings are called “bull rails.”The Record regrets the confusion. Our Community Continues to Grow! Sales Office OPEN Sat & Sun 1-4PM
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Measure taxes by Top Ramen When it comes to county taxes it’s time to stop talking about money and put it in real terms, like Top Ramen. The commissioners can often raise taxes and fees without a vote of the people, and a few dollars here and there don’t seem like much. Recently, there has been the $5 annual Conservation District tax and the $40 annual Clean Water Utility Tax. Now there’s a recycling fee of $11 per month, which the commissioners are reconsidering. Before pulling the trigger, they should think of all the retirees, older low-wage earners, older people without jobs and baby boomers who kind of forgot to save for retirement. The financial future of such folks is not rosy, as many now living that future can attest. Social Security may pay for the property taxes, utilities, minimal upkeep of the dwelling unit, medical expenses not covered by government insurance, and perhaps some “new” clothes from Good Cheer every few months. What is left goes toward food, and it has to be cheap and filling. Top Ramen fills the bill. Weighing only three ounces, a package of Top Ramen can be breakfast, lunch or dinner, or sometimes all three. Add some chopped up soft carrots from the bottom of the refrigerator or the good parts of a rotting potato, and you’ve got yourself a meal. If you’re a survivalist type, some fresh road kill rabbit or frozen humpy flakes gives the noodles some needed protein. That’s why elected leaders with the power to raise taxes or fees should think of Top Ramen when they’re doing it. There was a time it cost a dime a package. Due to the inflation the government says barely exists, the cost now is roughly three for a dollar. But we’re buying them on sale at four for a dollar just to keep the math easier. Using Top Ramen math, that insignificant-sounding Conservation District tax cost us 20 packages of Top Ramen, or almost a week’s worth of meals. The Clean Water Utility Tax cost us 80 Top Ramens, or almost a month’s worth of meals. Now we’re facing a more-or-less mandatory recycling tax, costing an incredible 528 packages of Top Ramen per year. Add them all up, and it’s no problem for a commissioner making over 70 grand a year, but it means a lot to many islanders. To make the message clear, next Thanksgiving invite a commissioner or two to dinner. Tell them we’re having Top Ramen.
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Violence is with us always To the editor: Americans are known to seek the “quick fix” when faced with a problem. Gun control is not a problem. It is a dichotomy. As explained in the Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, “a division or the process of dividing into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities.” There is no “quick fix” to gun control. On one hand are the rabid gun fanatics who fear the government will snatch their beloved weapons from their cold, dead hands. Secondly are the shy sisters who fear and loathe weapons in any form. The act of killing or violent sporting practices horrify these where some sort of weapon is
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involved be it firearms, archery or axe throwing. Unfortunately, the world we live in will not countenance those who would live peacefully. There will always be violence on a personal, national or international level. Anyone who has been mugged well understands the need for a protective force. Anyone who has served during wartime well understands the need for an organized military. Violence is rife throughout the Bible and history. For any number of reasons, some humans will always resort to violence to solve a problem. How do we handle the gun issue? The only single answer is education. Instruction must start at an early age, instilling a love of fellow man, recognizing violence for what it is, and understanding force is not an acceptable answer. For those who are beyond educating, either because of attitude or mental illness, there is no hope. The attitude
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that force is met with force is a maxim once learned cannot be undone. Peace-loving people living today must accept and live with the violence of those who know no other way. We have accepted force, police, military and those who are personally armed to meet individuals or organizations who would force others to submit to their will. It will take eons to change the attitudes of humans. The religions of the world advocate peace, but recognize the need for force to counter force. It is sad but true, we must endure violence because there is no single solution to stop the killing. Richard M. Brauer Langley
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Curbside recycling reversal remains a possibility By JUSTIN BURNETT Staff reporter
Reversing a decision to start curbside recycling service in Langley and rural parts of Whidbey Island is not impossible nor should it present any legal hurdles, county and state officials have confirmed. In fact, it should be a relatively simple matter, according to Bill Oakes, director of Island County Public Works.
All that’s required is that the commissioners hold a public hearing and vote to repeal the new ordinance. “It’s finalized and in motion but just like they created it, they can take code off the books,” Oakes said. “I don’t think there is anything that can’t be defused at this point,” he said. On Monday, the board agreed to revisit its December decision to adopt an ordinance requiring Island Disposal, the
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county’s franchised garbage hauler, to begin a curbside recycling service. It was unclear at the time, however, whether the board would be able to easily rescind the decision because the code change set in motion a series of events. The ordinance tasked Island Disposal with submitting a proposal to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for review. As the regulatory agency for the state, the commission has oversight over the hauler’s rates. The process can be lengthy and include a period for public comment or appeal and temporary implementation of the service to help verify appropriate rates before final approval is granted. Island Disposal officials estimate that the program wouldn’t actually roll out until late this year. But like Oakes, officials with the commission said they aren’t aware of anything
in the process that would hinder the board from flip-flopping on the earlier decision as the state agency’s authority is over Island Disposal, not the commissioners. “The commission regulates the hauler, it doesn’t regulate the county,” said Gene Eckhardt, assistant director of Solid Waste and Transportation, Regulatory Services Division. According to Oakes, things might be different if the board was waffling seven or eight months after the initial decision. At that point, Island Disposal would likely have made large capital investments, which would have created an issue of liability. Attempts to reach Kent Kovalenko, district manager for Island Disposal’s parent company, Waste Connections, were unsuccessful for this story. The curbside ordinance was adopted after years of discussion and debate. The first plan was unveiled in
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2007 and, despite the delay, nearly identical to the program approved last month. It was adopted in the last days of former Commissioner Angie Homola’s first and only term by her and fellow Democrat and board chairwoman, Commissioner Helen Price Johnson. Tea Party-Republican Commissioner Kelly Emerson abstained from the vote but said Monday she wanted to revisit the issue because complaints from the public are still coming in. While she cited the additional cost to customers — estimated at $11.60 or lower each month — the major gripes from the public have been centered on the fact that glass isn’t included and because it’s mandatory for customers with trash service. Emerson’s proposal was quickly seconded by Republican Jill Johnson, who replaced Homola. She later called the December vote a “legacy decision” by her predecessor and questioned its priority over other existing needs, such as a discussion at the county courthouse that’s going on simultaneously about a possible law and justice tax. Reaction from the public has been mixed. Champions
for curbside recycling are disheartened that a victory so long in the making might be now lost while program critics are praising the board for doing the right thing. “Yeah, I’m disappointed,” said Cathy d’Almeida, a Central Whidbey resident and advocate for curbside. “There is just so much time and energy that’s been put into this.” D’Almeida said she understands the arguments against the mandatory aspects of the program but says that it’s necessary to keep costs down and, more importantly, to make the program more effective. Conversely, Clinton resident Jean Wilcox is applauding the board’s decision to revisit the issue. A mandatory program is unfair and it’s silly to adopt a service that doesn’t include glass, she said. “I commend the commissioners for looking at it again — please reject it,” Wilcox said. But it’s not over yet. The board’s decision earlier this week was simply to discuss the program again at the commissioners’ next work WhyThe w ameeting i t to sbegins ave m on session. i g h tFeb. for6,aand f rewill e qu at 9na.m. beo te o held in the commissioners hearing room, 1 N.E. Sixth St. in Coupeville. Call my
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Falcon offense fails against Lady ’Cats By BEN WATANABE Staff reporter LANGLEY — Tallying more turnovers than points was a recipe for disaster for South Whidbey’s girls basketball team Tuesday. South Whidbey turned the ball over 12 times in the first half, scoring only eight points against Archbishop Murphy. The Wildcats routed the Falcons, 56-19, their second 30-plus point win over South Whidbey this season. Archbishop Murphy controlled the lead from its first possession, and South Whidbey never threatened while scoring its lowest total this season. Harassing the Falcons from the tipoff, the Wildcats used a press defense. And it worked as Archbishop Murphy scored 9 points on turnovers in the first quarter. Suffocating defense checked South Whidbey’s offense, too. The Falcons mustered a mere 3 points, as in only one three pointer, only three free throws or a field goal and a free throw. South Whidbey did not score until 2:31 left in the first quarter — a free throw by sophomore Abby Hodson. By that time Archbishop Murphy already had a cushy 15-0 lead. The second quarter, by itself, was far more respectable. Improved ball movement on the perimeter and
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Falcon junior Ellie Greene shoots over Wildcat senior Anna Maher in the first quarter Tuesday night. Greene finished with a team-high 8 points in the loss. comedy of errors began when Falcon sophomore Kristen Schuster had her shot blocked by Wildcat senior Beth Carlson. But Falcon senior Ellie Greene stole the ensuing pass, lost the ball to Wildcat freshman Maureen Kelly. Greene again stole the ball, then pulled up for a jump shot that missed the rim
aggressive dribbling to break the Wildcats’ pressure helped the Falcons set their offense. It resulted in a rare, quick score by Falcon junior Madi Boyd when she hit a baseline jumper on the inbound pass. Still, the play was sloppy, exemplified by a possession with five turnovers. The
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and backboard. She stole the ball one more time, got the ball in the paint to Hodson who missed a short bank shot, which was rebounded by senior post Annalies Schuster, who missed the putback. The next Falcon basket came on a desperation three-point shot by Greene, ending six minutes without a basket. But the damage was already done and South Whidbey lacked the offensive prowess to counter Archbishop Murphy’s potent press defense. Greene led the Falcons with 8 points, 5 of which came in the first half. Despite the huge margin of defeat, South Whidbey has seen worse. Cedarcrest, the Cascade Conference’s top team, dropped South Whidbey by 38 and 49 points. South Whidbey wrapped its regular season Friday against Granite Falls, which remained winless in conference play. The Falcons won the previous game 52-40 on their home court. None of the losses altered a stroke in the Falcon girls’ playoff picture. South Whidbey advances to the 1A postseason tournament against Nooksack Valley (6-5 Northwest Conference; 12-7 overall) on Monday, Feb. 4.
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By BEN WATANABE Staff reporter Finishing strong troubled the South Whidbey boys basketball team again. This time, it was against Archbishop Murphy in a 68-52 loss Tuesday night. On the road, the Falcons started poorly with only 11 points. A monster second quarter propelled South Whidbey to trail only 36-32, and the Falcons kept pace through the third. But then the fourth quarter came, and the Wildcats wore down the Falcons, pouring in 22 points in the final eight minutes. It was a similar script for South Whidbey, which trailed only four points in the second quarter in its last meeting with Archbishop Murphy. But 59 percent three-point shooting sent the Wildcats on a run in the Jan. 4 game that ended as an 85-53 rout for Archbishop Murphy. Perimeter play wasn’t as much of a factor for South Whidbey in the loss this week. The Wildcats only made two three-point field goals, and the Falcons were led by junior Brandon Asay’s trio of three pointers. Asay led his team with 16 points. Instead, the Wildcats attacked the basket on their senior night and final home game. Wildcat senior Brad Kwesele led all scorers with 17 points. Losing to the Wildcats extended the Falcons’ streak to four games. South Whidbey, though saddled near the bot-
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tom of the conference — above only winless Coupeville — qualified for the 1A District 1 tournament. The Falcons were likely to face the Mount Baker Mountaineers on Tuesday, Feb. 5 on the road. Mount Baker held a better record, which gave it home-court advantage over similarly third-seeded South Whidbey. The bracket was not set by press time because the Northwest Conference still had games Friday night that could affect seeding, such as a contest between Mount Baker and Bellingham. Should Mount Baker lose its final game, then Meridian would rise to the third seed because it holds a better overall record than Mount Baker. The two Northwest Conference schools split their two games this season, each winning on its home court. But South Whidbey should have rooted for Mount Baker. Meridian wrecked South Whidbey early in the season with an 82-35 victory, the Falcons’ largest margin of defeat this year. South Whidbey was nearly guaranteed a third game in the playoffs, however. Should the Falcons pull off an upset against either Mount Baker or Meridian in the first round, they would likely face top-seeded Lynden Christian (9-2 Northwest Conference; 15-4 overall). If South Whidbey loses its first game, it would host Coupeville, which was the only conference team South Whidbey defeated this season (the last game occurred after the Record went to press).
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“But to sit around and wait until that happens ...” he added. Although the county’s top cop has been briefing the commissioners on the situation over the past month, sitting around is something he says he simply can’t afford to do. This month, he rekindled discussions at the Law and Justice Council about the prospects of putting before voters a new sales tax that would drum up additional funding for criminal justice needs. The council last year passed a resolution that recommended the commissioners move ahead with a 0.3 percent of sales tax (about 3 cents to a $10 purchase) but the board declined to do so for a variety of reasons. There was talk about transferring some of the law-and-justice tax dollars to other county functions, a plan Brown was adamantly against, and there was also concern that the county wasn’t prepared to successfully sell such a measure to the public. At the Law and Justice Council, Brown’s request to pick up the torch again in the near future met with resistance. “I’m not in favor of forward-
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ing anything to the commissioners at this moment,” said council member Bob Clay, who is also a Coupeville town councilman. “I think there are more questions that need to be answered.” Specifically, the Island County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild has been working without a contract for years and it’s currently in a state of arbitration. Until that’s resolved, and it’s clear what money is
law and justice needs. Clay said he is leaning toward a sales tax, if anything, because he believes it would tax everyone and not just property owners. Particularly, tourists would also contribute. Tourism is one of the county’s primary economic drivers and visitors also benefit from law enforcement, he said. Others, such as Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley, are adamantly against another sales tax. They maintain that as the urban center and sales backbone of the county, Oak Harbor would carry much of the burden for county-wide services. “It’s extremely unfair,” Dudley said. He also worries that it would compel many to travel off island to do their shopping, a trend that would be detrimental to city businesses. Dudley said he had voiced the same concerns in 2012. “I made it known last year and I will be vocal again,” Dudley said. Similarly, Commissioner Jill Johnson, who also serves on the council, is against a sales tax. But, like Clay, she has concerns about whether this is the right time to move forward with any tax. She said she believes there is a legitimate need, but that
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“He needs it but I don’t know if this tax is the way to solve the problem.” Jill Johnson Island County Commissioner
going where, Clay said he isn’t comfortable asking voters to approve anything. Brown argued that as an elected official, guild contracts are entirely out of his control and that it’s unfair for his budget to be “held hostage” by negotiations that he doesn’t even participate in. There is also an argument about whether any new tax should be a sales or property tax. A sales tax is more limited because only so much money can be raised due to a state cap. Also, what money is generated will have to be split between the county and Whidbey’s three municipalities. A property tax is much more versatile by comparison because there is no ceiling on how much can be requested and the funds received can be spent only on Island County
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Island County Sheriff’s deputy Chris Garden gives a motorist a speed warning at Camp Casey on Central Whidbey. Sheriff Mark Brown is juggling critical staffing levels and is again seeking support for a law and justice tax. Brown is the force behind the effort and she has yet to be convinced that his staffing problems can’t be solved another way. “He needs it but I don’t know if this tax is the way to solve the problem,” Johnson said. It is not just Brown who is looking for relief. Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks has also been at the forefront of the issue. While he did receive some relief with temporary staff last year, Banks’ department remains short staffed despite having
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however, that his need is now so great that he is near desperation. In fact, while the council has agreed to discuss the matter again at its February meeting, Brown said that’s as long as he will wait before going to the commissioners directly. “I’m at critical staffing levels and I need to move forward now,” Brown said.
ObituarY William ‘Bill’ Walton
William Walton, 64, beloved husband of Rita Lloyd, died Jan. 24, 2013, from acute respiratory disease complicated by multiple myeloma. Bill, Will, Billy, Willie, and other names he acquired, was a man of broad talents and tastes, a man who loved his friends and made friends wherever he went, a man who lived life in the moment, and enriched the moments for all he shared them with. His loss breaks many hearts. Bill was born in rural Pennsylvania where he was raised by his parents and grandmother with three siblings who survive him: Terry Walton of Virginia, Yvonne Harrington of Mississippi, and Denise Myford of Florida. He is also mourned by his first wife, Shelley Hartle, and 11 nieces and nephews. Bill spent three years in the Air Force after high school, followed by college in Pennsylvania. He began his working life as part-owner and operator of several restaurants and bars and through the years showed his broad range
of talents and adaptability through a variety of jobs in a variety of places, including Pennsylvania, California, Washington, Germany and Wisconsin. His loves and joys were many. First he loved his wife, family, and friends, who became his family. He loved everything about bicycles —- riding them, racing them, building them, tinkering with them. He loved golf and the friends who shared the game and insults with him. He loved music, from opera to rock and roll. He loved to travel. He loved theater as an audience member, actor and director. He also loved visual art, appreciating others’ works and dabbling in his own. His family is grateful for the wonderful compassionate care he received from Dr. Longo and staff at the University of Wisconsin Carbonne Cancer Center. Their caring skill allowed Bill many additional years of a full and happy life. Rita Lloyd plans to return to Whidbey Island for a celebration of Bill’s life at a time and place yet to be determined. Her address is 1316 Morrison St., Madison, WI 53703.
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Melanie Lowey as Lenny, Katie Woodzick as Meg, Ahna Dunn-Wilder as Babe gather in the oldest sister’s kitchen to weather the storm ahead.
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Three sisters caught between laughter, tragedy in latest WICA production By MICHAELA MARX WHEATLEY Staff reporter
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The play about the dysfunctional trio blends all the ingredients of a black comedy in the Southern Gothic vein. Raised in a family with a penchant for ugly predicaments, each has endured her share of hardship and misery. Past resentments bubble to the surface quickly as they’re forced to deal with assorted relatives and past relationships while coping with the latest incident that has disrupted their lives. But nothing — not meddling cousins, nor past and present lovers, nor a touch of mental illness — can truly knock these women down. Each sister is forced to face the consequences of her “crimes” she has committed, all while the sisters’ grandfather languishes in the hospital facing death. “I have always loved the play,” Woods said. “And I have a special fascination of the South.” That’s why Woods chose to share this work with Whidbey audiences, but the material makes it a treasure chest for audiences and actors alike. “Beth Henley loosely based the Pulitzer Prize-winning script on Chekhov’s ‘Three Sisters’ and I wanted to explore that as well,”
Woods said. But the three MaGrath sisters are a far cry from Anton Chekhov’s trio of sisters, whose lives appear easy by comparison. The eldest, Lenny, is lonely, but enduring and survives by keeping busy. Meg is blowsy and reckless and Babe is dreamy and idealistic, but they all share the same sadness and restlessness.
in a pure vein of Southern Gothic humor,” Woods said. “I wanted to delve into this rich, often dark world.” Katie Woodzick, who plays Meg MaGrath, the middle sister and bohemian wild child, struggling to fit back into the family dynamic, said that Woods succeeded in this quest and brought out the best of the material and the cast. “Rose has an outstanding reputation as a director in this community,” she said. “Audiences love to see her work. She creates a unique sense of intimacy among her cast members that draws the audience in and elevates the play. “‘Crimes of the Heart’ is no exception.” Woodzick is joined by Melanie Lowey who plays Lenny, and Ahna Dunn-Wilder as Babe. Gail Liston as Chick Boyle, Damien Cortez as Doc Porter, and Michael Morgen as Barnette Lloyd round out the cast. “The six actors in this play have been astounding, heart-breakingly honest, often searing, fall-down hilarious and dedicated,” Woods said of her cast. “Every rehearsal is a discovery
“...Each character seems to have created her own hell, made worse by complex and often humorous interactions with the others.” Rose Woods Director
Babe has just shot her husband, Meg has had a nervous breakdown, and Lenny is having her 30th birthday and feeling her life is basically over — all reunite in their hometown to reconcile the past, confront the present and embrace the future. The source material provides enough depth to successfully balance tears and laughter without coming off corny. “The six characters are finely drawn with passions that often get the better of their common sense
and they each continue to come to the table bringing something powerful and insightful,” she added. Woods said that it has been a great experience directing this cast. “It’s been one of those plays that reminds me why I love directing,” she added. Woods said her cast of many homegrown Pacific Northwest actors has also tackled the Southern Drawl with enthusiasm and skill. “We’ve been blessed to have Robert Durr as our Mississippi dialect consultant,” she said. “It has been invaluable. The cast has definitely risen to the challenge and surpassed my expectations.” Woodzick said that Durr not only coached dialect, but also helped the actors capture the cultural norms of the South, enhancing the charm and depth of the characters. Woods hopes that audiences will bring their own perspective and relate to the very human and hilarious dramas of these characters. “Be prepared to laugh through tears and cry themselves back into laughter again,” she said. Tickets can be purchased online at www.wicaonline.com, or at 2218268, or at the box office at 565 Camano Ave. in Langley. Ticket prices range from $15 to $22.
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Gem club rocks out with show By REBECCA OLSON Staff reporter
Entering the Sweetheart of Gems Show is like opening a chest full of treasure. Wire-wrapped arrowheads, intricate earrings, belt buckles gleaming with polished stones and even beaded praying mantises will turn the Oak Harbor Senior Center into a treasure trove. The 48th annual Sweetheart of Gems rock and gem show is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at the senior center, located at 51 S.E. Jerome St., Oak Harbor. Admission is free. The show features work by members of the Whidbey Island Gem Club a well as vendors and demonstrations. Vendors include Bend Beads, Natural Gold and Jade, RRR Sunstones, Colonial Lapidary, The Opal Guy, R&T Crystals and Ludemann’s Lapidary. There will be a silent auction, door prizes and food and drinks. Work by club members will be available to purchase at the show and will be demonstrated, along with cabbing and intarsia, stone bead making, wire wrapping and knapping and primitive tools, said event organizer Chip Batcheller, who has been a member of the club for about seven years. “It’ll have a little interest for everybody,” said Dick James, club member for 10 years. The Whidbey Island Gem Club is open to everyone. It currently has about 100 members. The rock shop, located next to the senior center, offers club members an area and the tools to turn rocks into art. The shop is open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The first two days of work are free for members and shop fees are $2 per day after that. “We teach everything they need to know about making cabochons and provide the material for the first couple,” James said, pointing to the heaps of colorful polished stones called cabochons. Anyone interested can make a cabochon for free to see if they’d like to join the club. A wire wrap class takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the senior center. It’s free for senior center and club members. A knapping group meets to create paleo-arts like
adding that one club memarrowheads out of obsidian ber made a double-sided or agate. pendant “They meet cast in for doing silver with stuff like the handmade Indians only stones better,” James in it. laughed. The James process said he is of silverespecially smithing enthusiastic isn’t hard about the new to grasp, silversmithJames said. ing classes He makes that the club a wax began offermodel and ing last year. Rebecca Olson / The Record casts it, “It’s really Colorful polished stones using heat simple to called cabochons are the to dissolve do but it’s first step in creating rock the wax. involved. Silver is You’re limited and gem art. melted and only by your fills the lost wax model while imagination as to what you being spun in a centrifuge. can make,” James said,
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Saturday2 Find a book for your Valentine Freeland Library’s used book sale will take place starting at 10 a.m. Feb. 2. Find a book for your Valentine. Hundreds of books at great prices. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Freeland Library.
Music of India comes to Whidbey A Music of India Concert with Anjali Joshi (santoor) and Jayant Bhopatkar (tabla drums), with a short opening Kirtan with Shakti Seva, will be presented at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland. Admission is $15. Earlier that same day, a Ragas (melodies) of India workshop with Anjali Joshi will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at South Whidbey Commons Coffee House, 124 Second St., Langley Cost is $30, or $40 if attending the concert. For more information, contact Bob Effertz at 360-341-1739 or burmabob2@hotmail.com.
DUI prevention held in Freeland IDIPIC presents its next South Whidbey DUI/Underage Drinking prevention panel Feb. 2. Open to all, doors open 12:45 p.m., but come early to assure a seat. There is no late admittance. Location is Trinity Church’s Grigware Hall, Highway 525, Freeland. Required by local driving instructors for both driver’s education student and parent. Contact 360- 672-8219 or www.idipic.org.
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“Classically Speaking,” a concert featuring music of Mozart, Mendlessohn and Haydn at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at South Whidbey High School in Langley. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $18 for senior/military. Students 18 and under are admitted free; under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
5 Tuesday Auduboners stalk red-throated loon Whidbey Audubon is hosting a field trip at Deception Pass Feb. 5 hoping to see redthroated loons gathering to feed in the outflowing current. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the north end of West Beach parking lot of Deception Pass State Park. Depending on weather and interest, the day will end at about 12:30 p.m. Spotting scopes encouraged and water, a snack or a hot drink are optional. Dress warmly and prepare for wind. To carpool, meet at 8:30 a.m. in Coupeville at Prairie Station Park & Ride lot on the east side of South Main Street; or at 9 a.m. at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor. A Discover Pass will be needed for those cars parking at Deception Pass State Park. For information, contact trip leader Sarah Schmidt, one4bats@comcast.net or 360-678-8396.
Current Use Tax program explained Would you like to learn more about the Current Use Tax Program? Join the Whidbey Island Conservation District from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 5 for a workshop at which you will learn about the Current Use Program for agriculture and timber lands. Discussed will be state requirements to qualify for these programs, the RCWs and Island County policies that affect these programs, and how the WICD assists property owners to manage their lands to meet requirements. The workshop will take place at the Whidbey Telecom Building at 1651 Main St. in Freeland. An
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David Mayer plays Ross Gardiner and Ed Cornachio is Mr. Green in OutCast Productions’ version of Jeff Baron’s “Visiting Mr. Green,” which opened Friday, Feb. 1 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Black Box Theater at the fairgrounds in Langley. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/312799.
RSVP is appreciated: Rob Hallbauer, WICD, 360-6784708, rob@whidbeycd.org.
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The Greenbank Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at the Greenbank Progressive Club, at Bakken and Firehouse roads, Greenbank. The program, “Cooking Close to the Earth,” will be presented by Mark Laska, owner of Ciao restaurant in Coupeville. For additional information call Reece Rose at 579-5880.
These are a few of our favorite tools Coupeville Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. Feb. 7 in the Recreation Hall, 920 NW Alexander St. Club members will speak about their favorite gardening tool.
Heart attack, New women Free introduction stroke risk tested can join the club to meditation Whidbey General and Neighbors Enjoying The Sanctuary at the Whidbey Institute introduces interested individuals to meditation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 5. Howard M. Aposhyan is a practice instructor in the lineage of the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and a practitioner for 26 years, he has taught meditation at Naropa University in Boulder, Colo. Call 3214284 for more information, including driving instructions. Open houses are held the first Tuesday of every month and are open to those wanting to learn meditation.
South Whidbey Curves are teaming up to provide a low-cost cholesterol, blood sugar and triglyceride screening on Feb. 6. Find out if you’re at risk for heart attack and stroke. The screening cost is $50, open to the public and includes immediate lab results for: total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, blood pressure, heart rate, body mass index. Contact SW Curves in Bayview to sign up at 331-6944.
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The public is welcome to an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the South Whidbey High School Commons, to learn more about the school budget and plans for the two levies on the Feb. 12 ballot. Find many answers to questions on the district website at www. sw.wednet.edu/sw/site/ default.asp. “The board is asking for a reasonable amount of funds for technology, and maintenance of the buildings that you and everyone in this community owns,” said
Clinton chamber gets coaching The Clinton Chamber of Commerce meets at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Pickle’s Deli at Ken’s Korner. RSVP by Feb. 2 to reserve a spot by emailing info@ discoverclinton.com. The hour will be spent with executive coach and chamber board member, Sherryl ChristieBierschenk, who will get you started on a path that is both practical and engaging. Bring pen and paper to capture your thoughts and ideas. Soup, salad, and fresh bread: $13.50. Beer, wine and other beverages available to purchase.
Whidbey (N.E.W.) invite newcomers to join them Feb. 7 in Oak Harbor at China City Restaurant beginning at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required. Call 360-675-2099 for more information. The club is open to women who have moved to the island within the past five years and wish to expand their friendship base.
8 Friday WICA features dysfunctional sisters Whidbey Island Center for the Arts presents a new Theatre Series play titled “Crimes of the Heart,” written by Beth Henley. The MaGrath sisters of Hazlehurst, Miss., star in the comedy drama at WICA Feb. 8 through Feb. 23. Tickets can be purchased online at www.wicaonline.com, by phone at 221-8268, 800638-7631 or by visiting the box office at 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Ticket prices range from $15 to $22.
Jazz bands present Sweetheart night Join the award-winning SWHS and LMS Jazz Bands for the perenni-
ally popular Sweetheart Big Band Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 8 at South Whidbey High School in the New Commons. Cost is $10 per person or $30 per family. There will be swing dance instruction by Walter and Celina Dill, as well as fancy desserts, refreshments, raffle and door prizes. This event is a major fundraiser for the South Whidbey School District Jazz Band program, helping with band trips and scholarships. Tickets available from any jazz band student or at the door. For questions, contact 321-8258.
Saturday9 Auction benefits Ryan’s House Ryan’s House For Youth invites the community of Whidbey Island to join them at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 for an elegant evening, dressed to impress (in red) while enjoying wine, appetizers and bidding on auction items donated by local businesses. This event will be held at Greenbank Farm. The event goal is to raise money in support of the homeless youth on the island, and the everyday expenses that make sure those youth are being supported and served. Ryan’s House For Youth is a nonprofit building the first homeless youth shelter. Tickets cost $30 a person and each ticket includes the first drink, appetizers, bidding number and one raffle ticket. Tickets are available online at www.ryans houseforyouth.org.
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Lodge celebrates Traveling across 17 years Scotland Daughters of Norway Ester Moe Lodge 39 will meet Feb. 9 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Clinton. Coffee time begins at 9:15 a.m. with singing around the piano. The meeting will open at 9:45, going directly into a program titled, “Remembering Ester Moe.” All charter members and past presidents are invited to join in. The meeting includes celebration of the club’s 17th birthday, featuring cake, coffee and tea (no potluck this month), before resuming the business portion of the meeting. Guests are always welcome! Visit www.daughtersofnorway. org.
Learning about eBooks at library Learn how to browse, check out and download free eBooks and audiobooks from Sno-Isle Libraries website Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Freeland Library. If you would like to download a book during the class, please bring your laptop and eReader or audio device, or your Wi-Fi enabled device and your valid library card. If you have an Amazon, Adobe, or Barnes & Noble
Welcome to one man’s search for joy, or at least his nightly Guinness, that led him along unexpected paths. Tom Trimbath is also the author of “Just Keep Pedaling,” a bicycle ride across America. This walk commemorated the ten year anniversary of that ride. His appearance Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. is funded by the Friends of the Langley Library. For information, call the library at 221-4383.
Wineries add chocolate Feb. 9 and 10 and Feb. 16 to 18 are the dates for the eighth annual Whidbey Island Vintners Association’s Red Wine & Chocolate Tour. Four of the Island’s wineries will open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for participants, who, with a souvenir glass in hand, will visit their tasting rooms to see what is in store for them. Tickets are available at participating tasting rooms including Blooms Winery Taste for Wine & Art at the Bayview Corner, Spoiled Dog Winery on Maxwelton Road, Holmes Harbor
Cellars on Honeymoon Bay Road north of Freeland and in February at Comforts of Whidbey on Witter Road in Langley, or go to www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/316256 to buy them online. For more information visit the local wineries or www.whidbeyisland vintners.org.
Gathering honors lost loved ones Working on the belief that “the burden of grief can be lighter when shared with others,” the staff of Whidbey General Hospital, MAC/ Oncology, and Home Health Care of Whidbey General Hospital invites Whidbey Island community to its 11th Annual Remembrances of the Heart event Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Woodard Avenue and Highway 525, near Freeland.
Obituary Eugene Johnson
There will be a celebration of life for Eugene Johnson, who was born Feb. 25, 1941, and died Jan. 27, 2013, held at the Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club, Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m.
Religion notes Sing, be silent with the Quakers Whidbey Island Friends (also known as Quakers) holds their regular meeting for worship every Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist building, located at 20103 Highway 525 about two miles north of Freeland. This time of silent worship together may include spoken messages or sharing of spiritual journeys. On the first Sunday of each month, an additional time of singing at 3:30 p.m. precedes the worship service. For more information, visit www.whidbeyquakers. org or email Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com.
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and the scholarship it funds for graduating seniors going into a geology-related field. Another benefit of joining the club? It’s for people who just plain love rocks. “I’ve collected pretty rocks from probably age 6 all over the countryside, when I was in the military, all over the world,” Batcheller said. “I don’t think there’s anybody, male or female,
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The Whidbey Island Pebble Pushers on South Whidbey for years co-sponsored the Sweetheart of Gems rock and mineral show in Oak Harbor, but their role has diminished in recent years. Rufus Rose serves as secretary of the waning Pebble Pushers, and says he plans to attend the show in Oak Harbor and has recommended it on his email list of 20 to 30 people on South Whidbey associated with the Pebble Pushers, who no longer meet regularly or exhibit at the county fair. However, Rose hopes to keep the group alive and get more kids involved. “They’re more interested in iPods but you’ve got to drag them out there to see the excitement and interest,” he said of rock hounding trips. “It’s a treasure hunt, the whole thing is an education.” Any South Whidbey residents interested in rock and gem hunting can call Rose at 579-5880.
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something with it,” James added. “A lot of rocks you see don’t look like anything,” Batcheller said. However, once they are polished and cut, they shine with a variety of colors that can even form scenes.
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Chip Batcheller creates beaded insects like this praying mantis using skills he learned from his seven years in the Whidbey Island Gem Club. View the club’s work at the Sweetheart of Gems Show Feb. 9 and 10.
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James held up a polished tiger’s eye rock that gleamed amber and brown. Streaks and shapes in the rock formed the image of an ancient desert city and anything else the imagination could determine. But it started out as a dusty, ugly rock, James said. After mastering the art of creating a cabochon, club members can move on to making belt buckles, bugs and more. “We all have a good time,” James said, adding that new members are always welcome. To join the club, show up at one of their sessions or call Batcheller at 360679-9397. For information about the knapping group, call Joe Higgins at 360-6754943.
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Middle school students demonstrate iEducation By BEN WATANABE Staff reporter
LANGLEY — Swiping fingers with faces angled down showed the story of education’s future on South Whidbey. All of Langley Middle School’s 120 seventh-grade students demonstrated their iPads during an open house Thursday afternoon. Parents, school board members and others filtered through the school’s cafeteria and gym where stations were set up for the seventh graders to show how they use the publicly funded tablets to learn math, science, English, social studies and health. Yes, even health is being taught with an iPad. “There’s a lot of blood types, but any type of O-blood can transfer their blood to anyone,” said a slightly flustered Kayla Gardner when asked to recall something she learned from an iPad health app. Interactivity and tactile sense are what makes the iPads effective teaching tools. “You’re learning but you’re having fun,” said Ocean Benz, who manned the math table. “It’s a more engaging experience,” added Lance Broce. Somewhere, Steve Jobs is smiling.
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Kayla Gardner and Celeste Hernandez read different health tips from an app on their iPads. Langley Middle School’s seventh-grade students each have a tablet. South Whidbey rolled out its iPad program at the start of the school year. The 2012/2013 school district budget had $83,510 for iPads at the middle school and the K-12 alternative program at South Whidbey Academy, $28,100 for teachers’ iPads and $44,427 for the district’s technology director, David Pfeiffer. After years of planning and accruing capital/
technology levy dollars, students powered on the tablets in October. Three months later and students had a chance to show their parents geography, math problem, physiology and molecule structure apps. Presentations will soon
move to the tablets, too, as students learn to use Apple TV to project lessons, worksheets and images in front of the class. And what if an answer is wrong when a teacher projects a student’s screen to their peers? “Then that would be hor-
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determining if fractions are greater than, less than or equal to each other. Rather than waiting for a teacher to check their work or looking in the back of a math textbook to see the correct answer, students can be prodded to see the valuation, in all its sound and color, thank to the iPad. Instead of a binder full of worksheets and a backpack loaded with books, kids tote around a 1.5 pound tablet loaded with quiz apps for everything from skeletal structure to vocabulary. The school district is seeking two levies, one for maintenance and operations, one for capital/technology. The capital/technology levy was proposed for $2 million annually, more than doubling, for the next six years. Most of the money would pay for building repairs.
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Families protect Reserve By Justin Burnett Staff reporter The financial sacrifice of a few was the gain of all Central Whidbey recently when nearly 250 acres of farm and wetland were forever protected from the threat of development. Late last month, the Whidbey Camano Land Trust wrapped up conservation easements on five properties within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, totaling about 90 acres of farmland. And shortly before that, the land trust secured the last of a series of properties acquired in 2012 on the east end of Crockett Lake, culminating the preservation of almost 150 acres of pristine wetland and migratory bird habitat. “We’re just delighted these properties are protected because I think it’s going to be to the benefit of all Island County residents,” said Tom Cahill, who was president of the organization’s board of directors last year.
Ebey’s Reserve officials are hailing the conservation effort a success, calling it a significant achievement for the land trust and a generous gift from participating landowners. “These lands have been identified as high priorities for protection for more than a decade,” Reserve Manager Mark Preiss said. “They are integral to the reserve’s mission.” Three of the five properties protected in December belong to members of the Pickard family. Siblings Jan and Ken Pickard sold easements on two properties totaling 33 acres, between Engle and Fort Casey Road, and the family’s LLC sold development rights on 23 acres across from Ebey Bowl on the north side of Terry Road. After more than 30 years of preservation efforts in the reserve, the properties are like islands in a sea of already protected land. “We’re the last ones on the prairie,” said Ken, with a laugh. But neither he nor his sis-
ter begrudge the wait. Both have long been champions of preservation efforts within the reserve, with Ken being one of those responsible for its creation in 1978 and Jan serving multiple terms on the trust board. They even donated portions of their total profit margins to leverage additional grant money so even more property could be protected. The family LLC donated $50,000, Ken $25,000 and Jan $121,750 — a whopping 25 percent of her total profit. “It’s an incredible gift that she gave,” said Pat Powell, executive director for the land trust. “I call her the heroine of Ebey’s Reserve.” Jan, however, just smiled at the compliment. She said she was happy to get anything at all. If no money had become available, she said she would have simply given the development rights away. “Getting something out of it is fantastic — I feel real good about it,” she said, with a smile. “Living up here is a huge gift,” she said.
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Jan and Ken Pickard pose for a picture before their property in Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. It was one of a handful of properties recently preserved by the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. The Engle family also sold rights on 23 acres of property, located behind the bowling alley on Terry Road. Property owners included Len, Bob and Bill Engle and Joanne Brown. Like the Pickards, the family had been waiting a long time for preservation funding to become available. The land could have been subdivided into four lots and sold for a greater price, but Len Engle said all agreed that preservation was the direction they
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island 321-8656 Freeland 20103 State Route 525
Sunday Service at 10AM Values-Based Religious Education Sept-June Childcare Year-Round Everyone welcome! Minister: Rev. Dennis Reynolds uuadmin@whidbey.com www.whidbey.com/uucwi
believed strongly in the value of preservation, Lynn said. “She would be very happy to know that this is protected and will never be developed,” Lynn said. “She was a farmer at heart.” The money used to purchase the easements for all five properties — totaling more than $1.9 million — came from a variety of county, state and federal funding sources, Powell said. The protection of about 150 acres at Crockett Lake came from similar sources along with two land donations: Mary Bicknell gave 17 acres to the land trust, and brothers Dixon and Kelle Burgess gave 5 acres. Added up, the land trust raised about $2.5 million to preserve or buy outright all the properties protected in the reserve in 2012. While Powell gave special kudos to all the landowners involved, saying their willingness and generosity was extraordinary, those who worked with the organization said it was the land trust who should be recognized. “The deep commitment of the staff and board continue to inspire all of us,” Preiss said.
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1. Construct a 4.0 million gallon welded steel reservoir 150 feet in diamet e r a n d 3 9 - fo o t s h e l l height. 2. Clear and grade the project sites. 3. Construct storm drainage collection system, detention piping, and drainage ditch/bioswale. 4. Construct pervious asphalt access road and site parking. 5. Construct a pressure reducing valve station. 6. Connect to the existing waterlines. 7. Furnish and install all required electrical telemetry and instrumentation. 8. Furnish and install all required vaults, pipes, fittings, and appur tenances. 9. Restore all surfaces disturbed by construction activities. 10. P r o v i d e t e s t i n g , commissioning, and training. 11. Provide all associated work as shown on the Plans and specified herein, for a complete and workable system. The Work shall be substantially complete within 240 working days and physically complete within 250 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the City Cler k, City Hall, Oak Harbor, Washington. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. A contract will be awarded or all Proposals rejected within 60 days of the bid opening. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Contract Provisions. All Proposals must be accompanied by a c e r t i f i e d c h e ck , cashier’s check, postal money order, or surety b o n d p ay a b l e t o t h e “City of Oak Harbor” and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Contract Provisions and Contract Plans may be examined at the office of the City of Oak Harbor or the office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc. (Seattle at 7 0 1 D ex t e r Ave nu e North, Suite 200). Contract Provisions, Contract Plans, addenda, and plan holders lists for this project are available through the City of Oak Harbor online plan room. Free-of-charge access is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to http://bxwa.com and clicking on: “Posted Projects,” “Public Works,” “City of Oak Harbor,” and “Projects Bidding.” Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the selfregistered “Bidders List.” This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to download, print to your o w n p r i n t e r, o r d e r full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (using online print order form), and a free online digitizer/takeoff tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with these services.
Questions regarding technical issues and the bid process are to be directed to the Engineer, A d a m M i l l e r, P. E . , a t (206) 284-0860. Questions regarding the project site and site visits can be coordinated t h r o u g h A r n o l d Pe terschmidt, P.E., of the City of Oak Harbor by calling (360) 279-4525. Financing of the Project has been provided by C i t y o f O a k H a r b o r, Washington. The City of Oak Harbor expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the City. The City of Oak Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Minority Business Enter pr ises and Women Business Enterprises to participate in the competitive bidding process. NACELLE HUSLEIN CITY CLERK LEGAL NO. 452287 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. January 23, 26, February 2, 2013.
t h e we s t e n d o f G u n Club Road. Design of the Nor th Reservoir is complete, construction is scheduled for 2013. The booster pump station and the pressure transmission main are intended to raise service pressure in NE Oak Harbor and provide fire suppression flows to Crescent Harbor Elementary school in the near term. Longer ter m plans include additional transmission mains linking the booster station to higher areas of western Oak Harbor. The booster pump station will be located at the N o r t h R e s e r vo i r s i t e. The pump station will include at least three pumps, provisions for additional future pumps, an engine-generator set for back-up power supply, integration with the existing SCADA system, and will be designed for operator safety and ease of operation and maintenance. The cross-town transmission main begins at the intersection of North Oak Harbor Street and Gun Club Road and will convey pressurized water from the booster pump station to the Crescent Harbor Road Regatta Drive intersection and to the Whidbey Ave - Regatta Drive intersection. The transmission main project includes two new connections to serve the existing Navy water distribution system at the Regatta Drive intersections with Crescent Harbor Road and Whidbey Avenue. The proposed project schedule is ambitious with the goal of construction completion in October 2014. Design services from a qualified engineering consultant firm will be necessary to provide construction plans and specifications for this project in a timely manner. The planning level project cost estimates for the projects are $2.1 million for the booster pump station and $5.4 million for the transmission main. Project Schedule The proposed schedule for the Oak Harbor booster pump station and transmission main is as follows: Feb 20, 2013 - Deadline for SOQ submittals Feb 21 - Mar 21, 2013 S u b m i t t a l r ev i ew a n d Consultant selection Apr 2, 2013 - City Council authorizes scope and fee negotiations with selected consultant M ay 2 1 , 2 0 1 3 - C i t y Council approval of consultant contract and award May 22, 2013 - Notice to Proceed, design work begins Sept 20, 2013 - 90% design Sept 23, 2013 - Permit applications and submittal to WSDOH Nov 18, 2013 - Permits in hand, WSDOH approval Dec 9, 2013 - 100% P l a n s, S p e c i f i c a t i o n s and Estimates Dec 17, 2013 - City Council authorization to solicit construction bids Dec 21, 2013 - Advertise for construction bids Jan 29, 2014 - Construction bid opening Fe b 1 8 , 2 0 1 4 - C i t y C o u n c i l aw a r d s c o n struction contract Fe b 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 - C o n struction begins on booster station and pressure transmission main Dec 1, 2014 - Construction completed
Essential Qualifications Each firm submitting qualification statements must confirm in writing that it is able to meet the following essential abilities: Ability to assemble a team with demonstrated technical qualifications and in sufficient numbers to accomplish the projects as scoped and scheduled. D e m o n s t ra t e d r e c e n t (within the last five years) experience providing similar design services on projects of similar scale for public water utilities. Ability to provide design documents stamped by a professional engineer currently registered in the State of Washington. Expertise in the areas of: right-of-way determination, topographic mapping, pumping systems, pump station design, water main design, hydraulic analysis, water valves, SCADA systems, electrical design, WSDOH project repor t submittals. Submittal Requirements Submittals from interested firms must be submitted in a timely manner as detailed at the top of this RFQ and must at a minimum contain the following: 1. Letter of General Interest 2. S t a t e m e n t o f F i r m Qualifications and Expertise pertaining to the Projects Described 3. Resumes of Key Personnel 4. T h r e e R e f e r e n c e s from Municipal Water Purveyors 5. Brief (no more than 1 page) Description of a completed Municipal Project showing Effective Time and Budget Management There is 40 page limit for submittals. Three complete copies of all submittals are required. Submittals must be received by Feb 20, 2013. Selection Process A City-appointed team will review all submittals a n d d eve l o p a l i s t o f t h r e e q u a l i f i e d f i r m s. The City will either select one or two qualified firms from the list or conduct interviews with all three firms in order to select the most qualified firm or firms. The City r e s e r ve s t h e r i g h t t o make its selection based on any of the submittal requirements listed above. A single fir m may be selected for both p r o j e c t s o r t wo f i r m s may be selected each developing one of the projects. Non-Discrimination A l l s e l e c t e d ve n d o r s must comply with the C i t y o f O a k H a r b o r ’s equal oppor tunity requirements. The City of Oak Harbor is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national or igin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability. It is the City of Oak Harbor’s policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its federally funded programs and activities.
Non-Collusion Submittal and signature of a response to this R F Q swe a r s t h a t t h e d o c u m e n t i s g e nu i n e and not a sham or collusive, and not made in the interest of any person not named, and that the vendor has not induced or solicited others to submit a sham submittal, or to refrain from responding. LEGAL NO. 454889 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. February 2, 6, 9, 2013.
87°52’00” East 115.00 feet; thence South 00°01’ 19” West 25.49 feet; thence Nor th 87°52’00” West along the South line ofthe Government Lot 4 a distance of 115.00 feet, more or less, to a point South of the true point of beginning; thence North 25.49 feet to the true point of beginning. Island County Tax Parc e l N o . S6330-00-00046-0 DATED this 15th day of January, 2013. KELLY & HARVEY LAW OFFICES, LLP /s/ M. Douglas Kelly M. Douglas Kelly, WSBA #6550 Attorneys for Plaintiff Physical Address: 6443 S. Harding, Clinton, WA, 98236 Mailing Address: PO Box 290, Clinton, WA, 98236 Phone: (360) 341-1515 Email: khlaw@whidbey.com LEGAL NO. 451481 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23. 2013
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) ENGINEERING SERVICES Soliciting Agency: C i t y of Oak Harbor Submittals Due By: February 20, 2013 (postmarks acceptable) Submit to: City of Oak Harbor, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, ATTN: Joe Stowell, P.E. For More Infor mation: Joe Stowell, P.E., City Engineer 360 279-4520 or jstowell@oakharbor.org Introduction The City of Oak Harbor Water Utility on Whidbey Island in Island County, Washington is seeking submittals from qualified engineering consulting firms to be considered for two upcoming projects; design, construct i o n p l a n s, s p e c i f i c a tions, estimates and construction engineering support for; 1) a municipal booster pump station and 2) a cross-city water transmission main. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is intended to develop a list of qualified firms capable of developing a design and construction documents for these two facilities. Background The Oak Harbor Water Utility is in the process of i m p l e m e n t i n g s eve ra l significant capital improvement projects. The improvements are intended to enhance reliability of service to the customers, comply with standards for fire suppression flow, increase system capacity to serve future customers and provide new connection points to the adjacent Navy water distribution system. The improvement program began in 2008 with the development of a calibrated hydraulic model of the existing water system. The hydraulic model was used to determine the best available location for a new reservoir and the followon projects that would be necessary to serve t h e C o m m u n i t y. T h e new reservoir, known as the North Reservoir, is located in the Northwest part of Oak Harbor near
THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY Rober t H. Maschmedt, Sr., a single man as his separate property, Plaintiff, vs. Orvel E. Kelting & Eilleen Kelting, husband & w i fe a n d t h e m a r i t a l community thereof, and their heirs, successors and assigns, and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, interest, or estate lien in the real estate descr ibed in the Complaint herein, Defendants. NO. 12-2-01121-9 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The State of Washington to the said Orvel E. Kelting & Eilleen Kelting, husband & wife and the marital community thereof, and their heirs, successors and assigns, a n d a ny o f t h e i r u n known heirs and devisees; and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein, defendants: You, and each of you, are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the 1 9 t h d ay o f Ja nu a r y, 2013, and defend the above-entitled action in the above entitled court and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and serve a copy of your answer upon M. Douglas Kelly, of Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, LLP, the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiff, at his office b e l ow s t a t e d ; a n d i n case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demands of the complaint in this action which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object ofthis action is to quiet title in Plaintiff, against the claim of Defendants and anyone of them, to real estate located in Island County, Washington legally described as follows: Lot 46, Assessor’s Plat of Cascade View, First Division, according to plat recorded in Volume 6 of Plats, page 64, records ofIsland county Washington; TOGETHER WITH that portion of G ove r n m e n t L o t 4 i n Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 4 East ofthe Willamette Meridian described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest comer of said Gover nment Lot 4; thence South 87°58’00 ‘ East along the South line ofsaid Government Lot 420.00 feet to the Easterly margin of the county road right-of-way; thence North 01 °22’00” East 27.60 feet; thence South 87°52’00” East 1 216.68 feet to the true point of beginning; thence continuing South
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