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By JESSIE STENSLAND

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By JUSTIN BURNETT Staff reporter

Hoping to learn more about the ginormous landslide that rocked Ledgewood last month, geology experts spent much of this week drilling a 280-foot deep hole atop the bluff.

Under the direction of GeoEngineers, a Seattle-based firm hired by Island County, a drilling team dug a hole so deep that it went below sea level. It was drilled in the county’s right-ofway along Firecrest Avenue.

Taking regular samples along the way, the idea is to find out a little more about what caused the slide, when it will happen again and determine the overall stability and safety of the area.

“No smoking guns yet,” Aaron Hartvigsen, a geotechnical engineer with the company, said Wednesday Soil samples up to that point — about 186 feet — revealed “typical glacial geology” common on Whidbey Island, he said.

The team had not yet run into enough loose and wet soil to cause alarm.

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Photo by Justin Burnett/Whidbey News-Times

Devin Bedard, a University of Washington student, cuts open a soil sample taken from about 186 feet below the surface in Ledgewood.

Law, justice ballot proposal goes to commissioners

By JUSTIN BURNETT Staff reporter

Island County Law and Justice Council formalized its hopes for a $2.6 million fall ballot measure this week when the group unanimously approved a recommendation to move forward with the request.

The council, an advisory group comprised

of police, court, municipal leaders and community members from Whidbey and Camano islands, decided it was time to proceed with the property tax and passed a resolution urging the Island County Commissioners to formally green light the proposal.

Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks, during an interview with the Whidbey News-Times

following the decision, said there is a lot of work to be done, but he was happy the council was able to reach a consensus and take the next step.

“I’m encouraged it’s progressing and I think what we put together is good,” Banks said.

As of press deadline, the resolution was still

Swinomish Tribal Community may not be alone in suing the City of Oak Harbor over the inadvertent discovery of Native American remains during the 2011 Pioneer Way project.

An attorney representing owners of Oak Harbor Tavern sent a letter to the city last month, demanding $100,000 to compensate the business for lost revenue due to restricted or limited access to the establishment during a nine-month period.

Seattle attorney Catherine Clark said in a letter that Kelly and Clifford Beedle, who’ve owned the tavern for 18 years, are prepared to file a lawsuit on the inverse condemnation claim.

“My hope is that we can come to a resolution on this one without dragging everyone through the mud,” Clark said during a phone interview.

Clark said she was contacted by owners of other businesses in the area possibly interested in filing a lawsuit against the city.

The Swinomish Tribe recently filed a claim for damages, alleging $9 million in damages for the desecration of a burial ground.

Oak Harbor’s interim city attorney Grant Weed and his law partner wrote a response to Clark earlier this year.

Grant denied that the city is liable and described the issue as a “typical public project disruption in common with the public generally, and

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Suspect in burglary sought by sheriff

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

Island County Sheriff Mark Brown is asking for the community’s help in locating a man suspected in a South Whidbey burglary.

Robert Dean Burns, 25, is a fugitive from justice and is wanted on warrants out of Island County, Oak Harbor and Renton, Brown said.

The Island County warrant is for third-degree theft.

Burns is also a suspect in a felony burglary case in the Scatchet Head neighborhood of South Whidbey, according to Brown. That burglary involved the theft of firearms.

“The community is really upset about this,” Brown said.

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Oak Harbor plans RV park upgrade Plans include automated pay station, online reservations

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

Robert Dean Burns Burns was living in the Scatchet Head neighborhood, the sheriff said.

Burns is described as 6-feet tall and skinny with brown hair.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 9-1-1.

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George and Arlene Neufeld arrived at the Staysale RV Park Thursday with three other “rigs” from the Vancouver area of British Columbia.

The Neufelds have stayed in Oak Harbor’s RV park each Holland Happening weekend for more than 10 years. It’s a nice, quiet spot, they said Friday morning over toast and coffee, but they wouldn’t mind paying more for a little modern technology.

“I would have liked Wi-Fi this morning,” Arlene Neufeld said.

“The old people, you know, are right into it.”

When they come next year, they’ll get their wish.

Last week, the City Council approved a proposal that will move the waterside RV Park — located on the west side of Windjammer Park on Beeksma Drive — into the 21st century with an automated pay station, an online reservation system and even Wi-Fi for campers.

The move will save the city in labor and other costs, but it’s likely to come with a fee increase for campers.

Public Works Director Cathy Rosen said the current system “is very labor intensive.”

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George and Arlene Neufeld, of British Columbia, talk inside their roomy recreational vehicle parked at Oak Harbor’s Staysale RV Park Friday morning. They travel to the city for attend Holland Happening each year. They say they’re in favor of proposed upgrades at the park. pick up payments from the locked drop box each day and bring them to City Hall, where staff members open each envelope to verify that campers have paid the right amount.

To avoid the estimated 235 hours of annual labor, the city is contracting with a Tennessee-based company that will provide an online reservation system and an automated pay station at the park so that campers can pay with credit or debit cards.

Rosen estimates that the setup for the kiosk, including the touch-screen computer and a security camera, will cost about $15,500, with an ongoing cost of $178 per month for the online reserva-

tion and park management system.

For an extra $200 a month, the city can also offer Wi-Fi at the park.

The company will charge customers $3.50 for each online reservation.

The automation will save the city about $4,600 a year in the cost of labor and payment envelopes, Rosen said.

The changes will go online in the fall, after the busy summer season.

Councilman Jim Campbell said he’s traveled all over the nation in an RV and that Oak Harbor is way behind the times.

“I can’t remember the last time I stayed at an RV site that doesn’t have Wi-Fi,” he

said, adding that offering TV is also vital to luring customers.

Council members agreed that the fee for staying at the RV park, which haven’t changed in eight years, should be increased as a result of the improvements.

Rosen said she’ll bring proposed fee increases to council later in the year.

Currently, the city charges $20 a night for the sites with full hook-ups and $12 a day for tent sites. The park has 56 RV sites and 26 tent sites.

Arlene Neufeld said she wouldn’t mind paying $30 a night to stay at the Oak Harbor site.

“We expected the price to increase this year.”

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Marina otters won’t be Island Transit bus slams trapped, just annoyed into Oak Harbor salon Officials look for ways to prevent poop on docks

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

The cute but stinky and amorous otters that leave unsightly deposits on the docks at Oak Harbor Marina are safe from traps, but staff members are doing their best to annoy the creatures.

Harbormaster Chris Sublet made waves earlier this year when he said the marina may try to get rid of the river otters that poop on the docks, as well as several species of birds that divebomb the area.

Some animal advocates were upset at the idea that the otters might be harmed or moved elsewhere.

On Wednesday, Sublet told city council members that the marina is working with USDA Wildlife Services to control the

pesky animals, but promises that the otters won’t be trapped.

Years ago, the federal agents trapped otters at the marina and relocated them to Mexico, but that program is over, according to a USDA official.

Instead of trapping, Sublet said the plan is to haze the otters, which basically means to annoy them enough that they stay away.

“We’re trying to make it as uncomfortable as possible for the otters,” he said.

Sublet said otters are very sensitive to odors. He said he’s researching using pungent products to keep them away; that may mean sprinkling or spraying cayenne pepper, chlorine, Listerine or a commercial product on the docks.

Sublet said he’s also trying to educate boaters about ways to otter-proof their boats.

“What we’ve found is that otters, believe it or not, are pretty lazy,” he said. “They don’t want to work to get somewhere.”

The otters live on the rocky shoreline surrounding the marina and hang out on the docks while hunting fish or to enjoy the sun, according to Sublet.

Oak Harbor Councilwoman Beth Munns said she is concerned about the possible danger posed by the otters.

Sublet noted that a marina employee was recently attacked by one of the animals. The man came upon a baby otter on a dock and the mother came out of the water to protect her pup.

The mother otter hissed and approached the man, but didn’t bite.

Councilman Rick Almberg suggested that a raft be floated near the marina to give the otters a place of their own, but then he wondered if it would became an otter love nest.

Sublet said a private raft may be a bad idea, noting that a number of people who have recently witnessed otters breeding at the marina and on the beach.

By NATHAN WHALEN Staff reporter

Some might say it was a hair-raising accident.

An Oak Harbor hair salon sustained significant damage Wednesday after an Island Transit bus crashed through its storefront.

The accident occurred just before 11 a.m.

An Island Transit paratransit bus driven by Henry Trusler, 63, was in the parkPhoto courtesy of Spencer Hawkins/Gizmo’s Skateshop ing lot of a Midway Boulevard An Island Transit bus driver accidentally drove through the storebusiness complex to pick up front of En Vogue Salon in Oak Harbor Wednesday. a passenger. Trusler’s foot slipped off the brake and onto reports of injuries. accident was the most recent the accelerator, said police.

Green said the crash is still of a series of incidents in That caused the bus to under investigation. Because recent months where vehicles lurch forward, Oak Harbor the accident occurred on pri- crashed into businesses.

Police Chief Ed Green said. vate property and he didn’t In March, a driver of a Consequently, the bus went know if there will be any Ford Crown Victoria crashed through the wall of En Vogue charges. through the front of Little hair salon.

Barb Savary, administra- Caesars and ended up near Spencer Hawkins, from tion and finance manager for the walk-in refrigerators. That neighboring business Gizmo’s Island Transit, said transit offi- accident forced the pizza shop Skateshop took photos at the cials are also investigating the to close for about a month accident scene. Gizmos was accident. before repairs could be made. not damaged.

A car crashed into the side of There is video footage from Fire Chief Ray Merrill the bus’s camera, she said. the bookstore at Skagit Valley said the storefront and main Trusler was placed on College several weeks later. entrance were destroyed.

And, in early April, a Mazda administrative leave while the Damage caused by the investigation is conducted, crashed into Off the Hook crash can be repaired, accord- according to Savary. located on Pioneer Way in ing to Merrill. There were no The Wednesday morning downtown Oak Harbor.

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Man jumps off bridge Shoreline meeting planned

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

A 28-year-old Bellingham man committed suicide Thursday morning by leaping from Deception Pass Bridge, according to Island County Coroner Robert Bishop.

Bishop said a man driving over Deception Pass saw a pedestrian walking along the bridge.

After passing the pedestrian, the driver said he looked in his rearview mirror and noticed the man had disappeared.

The driver got out of his car and looked over the side of the bridge. He spotted the man in the swirling waters below.

The bridge is approximately 180 feet

above the water.

A witness called 9-1-1 at 10:11 a.m.

Bishop said the Deception Pass State Park staff and North Whidbey Fire and Rescue responders had boats in the water almost immediately and quickly recovered the body.

Bishop said investigators found a car parked at the bridge they suspect was left by the jumper, but no note or message was found inside of it.

Bishop said the man lived in Bellingham for years.

It’s unknown if the jumper had any connection to Whidbey or the Fidalgo area, Bishop said.

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The public has another chance to weigh in on Island County’s recently adopted shoreline master program.

A hearing is planned next week.

Adopted by the Board of Island County Commissioners late last year, the plan must gain approval from the state Department of Ecology before it can go into effect.

Ecology is seeking public comments and will hold an open house and hearing Wednesday, May 1.

The open house begins at 6 p.m. It will be followed at 7 p.m. by the public hearing, a legal proceeding in which comments are recorded.

The open house and hearing will be held in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 1 N.E. Sixth St., Coupeville.

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County’s proposed program applies to 210 miles of marine and fresh water shorelines.

The county commissioners wrapped up an exhaustive two-year effort to update the program this past December.

They approved the plan in a 2-1 vote.

While several issues were hotly debated during the update process, among the most discussed concerned rules for non-native, fin-fish net pens.

The board banned net pens outright and the decision is a source of heartburn for state Ecology regulators. Ecology has long held the position that net pens are a preferred water-dependent use and cannot be outlawed.

Environmental activists such as Steve Erickson, of Whidbey Environmental Action Network, says the upcoming meeting may be decisive as enough public comment could sway Ecology decision makers.

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Should state Ecology change its position, it could have a ripple effect on master programs in other counties, among them Jefferson County, which includes Port Townsend.

Jefferson County’s plan also includes a ban on net pens, but approval by state Ecology has been held up for years.

Erickson said he’s hopeful that enough public comment will turn the tide, but added he is not optimistic.

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Disaster preparedness to be offered by Red Cross

By Nathan Whalen Staff reporter

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Oak Harbor resident Al Williams, center, listens during an Island County Law and Justice Council meeting on Wednesday. The group is seeking approval of a $2.6 million funding proposal on a ballot this fall.

Proposal forwarded CONTINUED FROM A1 being fine-tuned for submission to the board, but it will essentially request that voters approve $2.6 million in funding. The money would be raised via an increase in property taxes.

The measure will either appear on the August primary ballot or November general election ballot.

The total amount of the request may end up being somewhat less because it will address immediate revenue needs, said Banks. For example, the proposed tax is designed to pay for a number of new deputy sheriff, but not all of them would be hired at once.

That means less money would be needed during the first year, he said.

With a recommendation now in the hands of the board, the county commissioners is the last stop before a measure can appear

2010 of Proposition 1.

It lacked support because it was not clear about where the money would be spent, said Price Johnson, adding she doesn’t want to make the same mistake twice.

“If you’re asking them to reach into their wallets, they need to know what services will be provided.”

Of the three commissioners, Chairwoman Kelly Emerson may be the only one who will not support a fall ballot measure. Though an advocate for law and justice funding, she maintains issues can be addressed with the existing budget.

Emerson hasn’t offered specifics about where the money might be found or what departments might see budgets cut, but in an interview earlier this month Emerson said that she’s eager to discuss the matter with her colleagues.

on the ballot.

Two of the commissioners pledged limited — or conditional — support.

Commissioner Jill Johnson, who campaigned on a slate of priority funding for law and justice, said this is her “number one priority” but that there is an internal “hiccup” that needs to be resolved.

Sheriff’s Office’s deputies have worked without a contract for years and negotiations with their union are ongoing, Johnson said.

“I want that resolved before we go out and ask voters for money,” she said.

Commissioner Helen Price Johnson also noted she has issues she wants to see addressed. Price Johnson said she believes there is an urgent need for more law enforcement funding, but that she learned a lesson from the failure in

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“I would very much like to see us have that conversation before we ask for more money from folks,” Emerson said.

In the wake of March’s massive landslide in the Ledgewood community of Whidbey Island, it might be a good time for other neighborhoods to learn how to prepare for a disaster.

Islands chapter of the American Red Cross looking for groups to host “Safe in the Sound” disaster preparedness classes.

Mike Dilley, a volunteer for the Red Cross Disaster Action Team, said several people completed training for the preparedness course, which will be available to nonprofit organizations, community groups and any other groups of people interested in learning to prepare themselves in the event of a major disaster.

The two-hour class will focus on three areas — what is needed in a disaster kit, how to make a plan and how to stay informed.

A preparedness kit should include a minimum of three days worth of nonperishable food and water, a first aid kit and at least seven days worth

of medications.

The disaster preparedness class will also touch upon factors to consider when forming a disaster plan and also how to learn about the type of emergencies that could happen in the state, what actions to take in the event of a natural disaster, according to the American Red Cross website.

Dilley noted a website, www.safeinthesound.org, is active that outlines what needs to be done to prepare for a disaster.

In addition to the Safe in the Sound classes, Dilley said a different website, readyrat ing.org, is available to help businesses gauge their readiness in case of a disaster by offering a questionnaire.

Dilley said that if a business is forced to close because of the disaster for longer than 30 days, then the less likely it becomes that it will ever re-open.

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Consider running for office; Filing Week is May 13-17 It’s easy to stand back and criticize others.

It’s far more constructive to jump in and make a difference.

A number of local offices are up for election this year, and the time to step up and be part of a solution is just around the corner.

Candidate Filing Week in Washington state is Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17. A total of 72 offices are up for election in 2013, according to the Island County Auditor’s Office.

During Filing week, the Elections Office, 400 N. Main St., Coupeville, will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Up for election this year are seats on the Oak Harbor City Council, Coupeville Town Council, Port of Coupeville, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, and Coupeville and Oak Harbor school boards.

There are also cemetery and water district seats that will be filled.

A complete list of positions up for election is available on the Island County Auditor’s website, which you can easily navigate to via www.islandcounty.net There’s no doubt that public service in Island County is not for the thin-skinned. Many residents have their opinions and beliefs and don’t hesitate to share them, often very bluntly. Nearly every elected candidate has his or her fair share of critics.

Of course, many have their very ardent supporters.

Elections are about giving the electorate a choice. No race should go uncontested.

When more than one candidate vies for a position, candidates will be asked how their views and priorities are different from their opponents’.

And it’s up to voters to pay attention. Living in a democracy comes with a responsibility to be aware of the issues and to cast an informed vote. Gather as much information about a candidate as you can from the newspaper and other sources.

For voters to have choices, however, there must be candidates. And the best candidates are those who understand that public office is a service to all of the citizens, not just those who share your views or those who voted for you.

A public servant must rise above the fray in order for democracy to function at its best.

If you’re concerned about the future of your community and want to serve others, consider tossing your hat in the ring during Filing Week.

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Letters to the editor County

Disappointed in recycling decision Editor, I was very disappointed in our community leaders when the recycling initiative was repealed.

Our environment should be of the highest priority, especially because ours, Whidbey Island, is a particularly fragile one.

I say this because this Earth is our home, we all live here, Democrats and Republicans, rich and poor, young and old. The current state of our Earth is neither healthy or sustainable.

While voluntary recycling is somewhat effective, it is not effective enough, or as effective as 100 percent of our island recycling would be.

Curbside recycling is very convenient and makes it easier for families who live further away from a recycling

facility to participate.

It will cost money, but the benefits of mandatory recycling far outweigh any cost.

From the view of a teenager, this really says to me that we, the youth, should have to pick up the mess that will be made from the damage currently being made to our home.

While damage is inevitable given our lifestyles, I think we should all be doing the most we can to help not only the Earth, but each other. Thank you for listening and, aside from the repeal, I hope you had a happy Earth Day. Reilly Richards Coupeville

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Robotics team does OH proud Editor, I am the proud parent of an Oak Harbor High School Robotics Team student. I

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want to raise awareness in the community of a success story developing without much notice or fanfare.

The team has grown from a few curious students to almost 30 young engineers in just five years.

Each year they design and build a task-specific robot from scratch, working seven days a week for two-plus months to compete in a regional robotics competition.

The team competed in Seattle last month and I am thrilled with the experience.

The team’s robot didn’t perform as well on the playing field as they would have liked, but some unsolicited comments from a senior official absolutely floored me.

He turned to me after a long day and said that we should be very proud of our team.

He flatly said the Oak Harbor team “was what the first robotics competition was all about and was one of the best at the competition.”

He said he always looked forward to seeing our team and cheers us on because they were one of the few teams where the kids actually do everything — not the parents.

He was very impressed watching the kids make all the engineering decisions and fabricate the changes, taking into account all engineering trade-offs of every decision.

His final comment was that, “their success was not measured on the playing field and our team was a group of winners due to their professional attitude and getthings-done approach.”

He congratulated our school and the community behind them. He said he looks forward to seeing them as future engineers and technical leaders in our community.

Way to go Oak Harbor and OHHS Robotics!

Jeff Margraf Oak Harbor

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New planning director needs to be able to sort out past transgressions

Sound off Island County has experienced problems over the past several Hart years in the operation of a smooth, community-oriented planning department.

It’s my opinion — and that of others, but I speak herein only for myself — that this lack of direction and focus on serving the public comes from the very top of the planning department.

The public is not served well when there’s a real or perceived lack of leadership and positive guidance in one of our most important county offices.

Taxpayers deserve better than what they’ve been offered in the past. It is in this light that I’ve thought about qualities that the next director should bring to the table and what the commissioners might seek to accomplish when the next director of planning and community development is chosen.

If it were my call: 1. I’d make certain that the mistakes and politicization of the position of director — and basically the entire planning department — not be further politicized.

To the extent that it currently is — I’d correct that situation immediately with hands-on guidance and personnel changes. No more

“good old boy” or political agenda-driven hiring, please.

2. A good director should be hired for his or her dedication, loyalty, professional skills and local knowledge.

I don’t think these qualities have been a priority for the past decade or more.

A good director should not be hired on the basis of a well-constructed resume alone. We should certainly not solicit the employ of an individual who has been terminated by his or her previous employer, unless there were extenuating circumstances.

A confidential inquiry of the previous employer might save us a lot of time, trouble, heartburn and threats of future lawsuits against the county.

3. A significant part of Island County, especially the Second District, is business and NAS Whidbey intensive.

As such, reasonable, sustainable growth and living wage jobs should be a priority for the county as a whole.

You simply cannot cut staff, programs, and raise taxes in a vain attempt to close the fiscal holes in our

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Bureaucratic triage is not sound fiscal management — even though it’s been tried over and over in the past — it has always failed.

Repeating the same actions while expecting a difference result makes one susceptible to a negative clinical diagnosis.

But make no mistake, the bottom line always is this: You cannot tax-and-spend your way to prosperity.

I, for one, am tired of our young people feeling they must leave the island for “better jobs.” A lack of understanding of basic economic principles has been a problem in the past, and it’s been aided and abetted by the Growth Management Act becoming politicized over the past two decades.

The GMA has now become synonymous with slow, no, or a primarily green-only growth focus, and it should not be that way.

The only genuine path to maintain and increase quality of life, economic progress,

meaningful community support programs, and positive two-way relations with the public is through principled and thoughtful growth.

Personal qualities of a good director might include: n The ability to think through issues clearly and consult with knowledgeable and experienced staffmembers for their input. You are in charge and ultimately responsible, but listen to your people.

As a corollary to this, be able and willing to provide credible, clear, and uniform direction and advice to staff members and the BOICC. n Be possessed of a willingness to interpret GMA in ways that will maximize individual and business freedom to plan, grow, and prosper in logical, sustainable ways that will do no harm.

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n Anticipate unintended consequences and plan accordingly, instead of merely reacting to the latest crisis, whether it is real or imagined. Be an “expert” on the GMA and sign off on policies and decisions that will stand up to any challenges. Know more about the subject of growth management than the “other guy.” n Work and interact with your staffers in a manner that will reward you with the respect and confidence of the entire County staff.

You deserve respect only by earning it, it’s never a given that it comes with the job. In turn, make certain your staff respects the public and they become “helpers” instead of the all too often perceived role as rude, arrogant government impediments to smooth and efficient community solutions. n Shepherd available resources like they were the special, precious, and private property of the citizenry — because in reality let’s face it — that is the case with all

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government resources. They come from and will always belong to the public — not the government entity. n Along with respect for the public, make yourself available to them on a regular or request basis.

All too often, public employees are not available to the public — an irony that if allowed to become policy does not avoid “problems,” but rather makes for problems, misunderstandings, and unhappy citizens. n Resolve contentious issues quickly and fairly. Do not allow situations to develop — long term — that inevitably become your Achilles heel, usually to the detriment of your own and your department’s credibility.

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CORE CONTINUED FROM A1 which provide just enough instability for a segment to slough away. Most occur on the surface, but this was a “deep seated, rotational landslide,” explained Terry Swanson, a geologist with the University of Washington.

“This is much deeper and complex.”

Swanson was on site with a student, Devin Bedard, who is working on his master’s degree.

Bedard was focusing his studies at Double Bluff when the Ledgewood slide occurred.

One of the largest known slides in Puget Sound, the Ledgewood site will now make up a large part of his research. Samples taken this week, along with later analysis, will not only help scientists better understand what triggered the event, but also help better predict or understand other landslide-prone areas, he said.

Pete Seybert, a civil engineer with Island County Public Works, said the hole will be capped and maintained. It will

contain sensory equipment that will provide data on water levels and pressure.

Information will be accessible to GeoEngineers and Public Works, allowing experts to know what’s happening hundreds of feet below the surface.

Bill Oakes, director of Public Works, said the work is specialized and expensive.

He expects the tab for geologic work to hit $100,000.

“Just the hole itself is going to cost between $15,000 and $20,000.”

To date, Public Works total hard costs for the Ledgewood landslide are approximately $100,000. Soft costs — labor and overtime expenses, for example — are also nearing $100,000, he said.

It’s also becoming more and more certain that the county will not be receiving financial assistance from the federal government.

State officials also notified Island County leaders that an emergency declaration will not be filed.

Other financial assistance may yet present itself, but Oakes said he isn’t optimistic.

“I’m not hopeful we’ll get help from the feds.”

OBITUARY Daniel A. Higgins

Daniel Antes Higgins died after an extended illness on April 18, 2013 at the age of 31. Daniel was born in Coupeville, on January 26, 1982 to Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Higgins.

Daniel grew up on Whidbey Island and attended schools in Oak Harbor.

For enjoyment he spent many hours with the rest of his family on his dad’s boat trolling for the mighty salmon that live in Puget Sound.

He also enjoyed traveling with his family whether it be out of state to visit grandparents, aunts and uncles or attending graduations of his brothers and sister.

Daniel lived most of his life surrounded by his loving and close-knit family. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Joseph P. and Sunny Higgins, his three brothers, CDR Joseph P. Higgins, USCG of New Orleans, CDR Brian E. Higgins, USCG, wife Viera and son Brian E. Higgins of Alameda, Calif., James E. Higgins of Anacortes, and one sister, Katie A. Fiedler, husband, Ryan, and daughter Audrey of North

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OH tavern CONTINUED FROM A1 business disruption to some degree as a result.”

“As you undoubtedly know, Washington courts have held that temporary business interruption of this type of not compensable,” Weed wrote, adding that the work did not disrupt access through the back door of the tavern.

Clark, on the other hand, argues this case is “factually unique” and that a majority of the tavern’s disruption was a result of the archaeology work.

Under former mayor Jim Slowik, the city undertook an improvement project on downtown Pioneer Way. The city project transformed the road into a oneway thoroughfare, to the consternation of some merchants.

It was documented that Native American remains were discovered in the area and under the road in the past, according to the Swinomish tribe’s claim.

An official from the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, known as DAHP, warned city staff

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Road work continues on Pioneer Way, just in front of Oak Harbor Tavern, during the summer of 2011. The tavern is asking the city for damages related to the road project, which was extended after Native American remains were discovered underneath the asphalt. prior to construction about the “close proximity” of the archaeological site.

Before the project began, the state Archaeology official strongly recommended that the city “retain the services of a professional archaeologist to monitor and report on ground disturbing activity along Southeast Pioneer

OBITUARY Margaret Elizabeth Libby

Daniel A. Higgins Bend, Wash.

Visitation for family and friends was held on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Wallin Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be celebrated for Daniel 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Rev. Philip Raether as Celebrant.

Following the funeral mass a Rite of Committal will be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery.

Family and friends are then invited to a reception at Wallin Funeral Home.

Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences using the memory book hosted

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Margaret Elizabeth Libby, of Ferndale, passed away at age 71 on April 18, 2013. Margaret was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, to George and Viola (Munn) MacDougall and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. She received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia and taught Home Economics in Surrey and Burnaby, BC, following graduation. In 1967, she married Peter Libby and they spent time living in Guam and Scotland as they traveled with the US Navy.

Margaret raised two daughters, Brenda and Sonia, and spent 17 years living in Oak Harbor, where she was a substitute teacher. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved to sew, cook, garden and spend time with her grandchildren and siblings. Margaret is survived

by Peter, her husband of 45 years; daughters Brenda Jensen and husband Robb, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Sonia Atchison and husband Vince, of Bellingham; grandchildren Maddie, Robbie, Jasper and Courtney; and sib-

Margaret Elizabeth Libby lings Lorna Temlett (Gary), Jim MacDougall (Joanne), Ian MacDougall (Janet), and John Jacobson (Shelley), as well as many nieces and nephews. Margaret’s family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at Bellingham Health Care, Whatcom Hospice, and Visiting Nurses who took such wonderful care of her over the past few years.

Arrangements are being made through Moles Farewell Tributes, Ferndale. Memorial service information and a longer obituary are available on their website at farewelltributes.com Donations in Margaret’s name may be made to CurePSP, Whatcom Hospice or Visiting Nurses.

Way, and help develop and implement an Inadvertent Discovery Plan for cultural materials.”

The archaeologists warnings were disregarded and roadwork came to an abrupt halt on June 16, 2011, after a worker discovered human remains in the earth beneath the street, directly in front of the Oak Harbor Tavern.

Work on the Pioneer Way project was halted for weeks in the area between Southeast Ireland Street and Southeast Ilwaco Alley, Clark said.

“During the city’s Improvement Project, access to the Oak Harbor Tavern was limited or restricted entirely for over nine months,” she wrote.

“From mid-June 2011 to mid-November 2011, the

block between Southeast Ireland Street and Southeast Ilwaco Alley was fenced and screened.”

The city held a “Pioneer Way Celebrates” event to celebrate “substantial completion” of the roadwork in October 2011, even though the road was unpaved in front of the tavern and archeological work was continuing.

“The Beedles did not enjoy the benefits of ‘Pioneer Way Celebrates,’” Clarke said in her letter.

“Instead, the Oak Harbor Tavern continued to suffer significant losses to their business as a result of the Improvement Project.”

Restricted access resulted in an inverse condemnation, which refers to an action resulting in a government taking, Clark said.

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Game of the week

Oak Harbor hosts top-ranked Shorewood in baseball at 4 p.m. Monday in the final regular-season home game.

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Caleb Knaack chips during Tuesday’s five-team match. Knaack led Oak Harbor with an 88.

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Girl golfers win match

OHMS hosts 3-on-3 tourney “Support the Court” 3-on-3 basketball tournament is slated for Saturday, May 18.

The tournament will be divided into three divisions: middle school, high school and adult (18 and older). Each team may have five players and will be guaranteed three games.

The cost is $50 per team and the registration deadline is May 6.

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Wildcat track teams stumble at Arlington, run over Stanwood

sports in brief A women’s revolversonly firearm safety class is being offered by the Central Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4.

There is no cost and preregistration is not necessary.

Participants may bring their own firearm or use one provided by the club.

The club is located south of Coupeville at 397 Safari Lane, just across from Morris Road.

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Wildcat boy golfers finish 3rd Oak Harbor High School’s boys golf team finished in the middle of the pack in a fiveteam match at Whidbey Golf Club Tuesday.

Meadowdale captured the match with 410 strokes, followed by Marysville Getchell at 442. Oak Harbor won in close battle for third, edging Mountlake Terrace and Marysville-Pilchuck 471-472476.

Caleb Knaack paced the Wildcats with an 88. Steven Timm was one stroke back, while Hunter Adams shot 94, Raiden Poe 95 and Ben Fikse 105.

Oak Harbor’s final regular season Wesco North 3A match is 3 p.m. Tuesday at Marysville’s Cedarcrest Golf Course. The league champion match follows Wednesday, May 8, at Everett’s Legion Golf Course.

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All fees and donations will go toward renovating the Oak Harbor Middle School courtyard.

Informational flyers are available at Big 5, 7-Eleven and Oak Harbor Pet Center.

For more details, visit www.ohms.net.

Sports physicals given May 23 Oak Harbor High School’s Booster Club is offering its annual sports physical night from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Wildcat Memorial Stadium.

The physical, given by local physicians and nurses volunteering their time, is good for two years and is open to students of all ages.

Physicals are required for participation in middle school and high school athletics.

The cost is $30 per student and $60 per family.

All proceeds benefit Oak Harbor High School athletics.

For more information, call the Oak Harbor High School athletic department at 279-5850.

Paced by the best three individual scores, the Oak Harbor girls golf team captured a three-team match at the Lynnwood Golf Course Wednesday.

Tuesday the Wildcats placed 10th out of 24 teams at the Suncadia Girls Invitational at the Prospector Golf Course in Roslyn.

In Wednesday’s win, Annie Leete (77), Bree Roderos (85) and Cassidy Gurich (92) led the field and the Wildcats to the win on the par-65 course.

Oak Harbor finished with 461 strokes, Meadowdale had 518 and Marysville-Pilchuck did not qualify for team scoring with only two participants.

Rosego Mooki shot 97, the fourthbest score, Katie Brockway 110 and Tarra Baird 143 for Oak Harbor.

At Suncadia, Oak Harbor finished with a 420. Bellingham, led by medalist Madi McNeely (78, par 72), won with a 324.

Leete’s 92 was the 14th-best score.

Roderos shot 102, Gurich 110, Brockway 116 and KC Winfield 116.

Oak Harbor faces Marysville Getchell at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Whidbey Golf Club.

‘Cat soccer team wins You might say it was a win-win-winwin match for the Oak Harbor soccer team when it defeated Everett 1-0 Tuesday at Wildcat Memorial Stadium.

Besides being a victory, the Wildcats kept Everett (0-8-1, 0-10-2) winless, held their third-place spot in the Wesco 3A North standings and, most impor-

Arlington wasn’t a gracious host, dominating a doubledual meet with Oak Harbor and Stanwood Thursday.

The Wildcats, however, topped Stanwood. The Oak Harbor boys won 108-77 and the girls 102-73.

The Arlington boys defeated Oak Harbor 117-63 and the Eagle girls beat Oak Harbor 125-63.

The Oak Harbor boys captured four events: Carlton Johnson, 100, 11.5; Clayton Richardson, 1,600, 4:36.81; John Rodeheffer, 3,200, 9:54.83; and Chris Hailer, high jump, 6.

Seconds were recorded

by Dayne Herron (shot put, 46-06.25), Hailer (long jump, 20-02), Jacob Olson (high jump, 5-10) and the 4x100 relay team (Johnson, Anthony Alexander, Jayden

tantly, clinched a berth in the district playoffs with three matches left.

Caley Powers, with an assist from Danny Ross, scored the match’s only goal. Keeper Kevin Silveira earned the shutout.

The Wildcats (4-6-1, 5-7-1) go to Meadowdale (4-6, 4-8-1) at 7:30 p.m.

Monday.

OHHS loses 3 in tennis The Oak Harbor tennis team dropped three matches in three days this week.

The Wildcats lost 4-3 matches to visiting Everett Tuesday and at Marysville Getchell Wednesday, then were blanked 7-0 at first-place Stanwood Thursday.

Wildcat winners versus Everett: Faith Franssen, fourth singles, 6-3, 6-3; Chelsea Admire/Jamie Esterella, first doubles, 6-2, 6-2; Brittany Rigby/Caterina Amsler, third doubles 6-3, 7-5 Winners versus Getchell: Rigby, fourth singles, 6-0, 6-0; Admire/Estrella, first doubles 6-4, 6-1; Zena Husler/Alyssa Eden, second doubles, 6-4, 6-4.

Oak Harbor (2-9, 3-11) goes to Wesco South leader Shorecrest (7-1, 8-2) at 3:30 p.m. Monday.

Wildcats split in softball With its bats coming out of hibernation, the Oak Harbor softball team thumped visiting Shorewood 10-0 in six innings Tuesday.

Hits, however, were lacking in a 14-3 loss at Ferndale Wednesday.

The Wildcats, who had only three hits in their previous four games, exploded for 10 against the Thunderbirds (0-9, 2-14), including a towering home run by Shawna Steele.

While the offense was piling up runs,

Davilla, Robert MillerHubbel, 46.21).

Christina Wicker snared the only win for the Wildcat girls in the 400 (1:00.93).

Oak Harbor earned 10 seconds: Jessica Hollins, 100, 12.87; and 200, 26.63; Alex Laiblin, 1,600, 5:28.55; Jonalynn Horn, 3,200, 12:29.91; Jackie Dejesus, 300 hurdles, 50.77; Taylor Deconzo, javelin, 92-01; Hayley Lundstrom, high jump, 4-06; 4x100 relay, Sierra Seabolt, Hollins, Matti Miesle, Deja Bunch, 53.42; 4x200, Hollins, Seabolt, Bunch, Miesle, 1:50.41; and 4x400, Susanne Kaltenbach, Laiblin, Wicker, Dejesus, 4:29.96.

The Wildcats go to the Marysville Invitational at 11 a.m. today.

pitcher Emily Saar fired a two-hitter, striking out six and walking none. Both Shorewood hits came in the fourth inning.

Oak Harbor hit the ball hard against Ferndale, getting three doubles and another home run by Steele, but added only one more single and played poor defense.

The Wildcats committed six errors and walked nine.

Steele led Oak Harbor with two hits, including a fifth-inning home run.

Saar, Nicole Vogt and Hannah Salmons each doubled.

Corrie Wilson paced the Golden Eagles with three hits, two doubles and five RBI. Oak Harbor (3-5, 4-11) hosts Everett (3-6, 4-12) at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Coupeville wins 1 of 2 The Coupeville baseball team suffered from split personality this week when it lost a sloppy 14-3 game at Granite Falls Tuesday and then pulled together for a 5-2 win at Sultan Wednesday.

Granite Falls (5-10, 5-12) plated 12 runs in an ugly third inning that included three errors and four walks.

Kurtis Smith topped the offense with two hits; Morgan Payne added a double.

The Sultan win was a “huge rebound game for the boys,” coach Willie Smith said.

The story of the game, Smith said, was the pitching of Aaron Curtin, who was “pretty dominate the entire afternoon.”

Curtin gave up only five hits, three coming in the sixth when Sultan scored its two runs.

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Longtime Oak Harbor business Island Drug sets up at new location, readies for Monday opening

By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter

The past two weeks are a blur for Betsy Zick.

As the front end manager of Island Drug, she’s been tasked with leading a smooth transition between the current store site on Pioneer Way and the new building on State Highway 20 that opens to the public Monday morning.

Several times a day, she’s packed up her blue 1997 Dodge Saturn and driven over speed bumps and back roads to sign for deliveries, transfer merchandise and offer general guidance.

She estimates her record is 10 trips in one day.

“It’s my second home,” she said with a smile.

The whirlwind of activity isn’t expected to slow down until the new site opens its drive-through at 8 a.m. Monday. The doors will open to the public at 9 a.m., completing a transition that began with a groundbreaking last fall.

Desiree Elrod, the store’s customer service supervisor, said there is a short timeline from when the old store on Pioneer Way closes for the final time at 6 p.m. Saturday until the new one, near Third Avenue, opens Monday.

Elrod said employees will be working “till the crack of dawn if we have to” to be ready for the opening.

“We’ll be working late into the night for a few nights,” Elrod said Thursday. “We have amazing employees who will really do anything for us.”

Although leaving a long established location evokes sentimental feelings, employees’ buzz over the new store is even greater.

Aaron Syring, who took over ownership of Island Drug from Bill Pulpin in 2004, decided to build a store that would provide a “better customer experience” for its loyal

Photos by Ron Newberry/Whidey News-Times

Island Drug owner Aaron Syring, right in red shirt, discusses progress of the building while standing in the new ‘Apple a Day Cafe’ inside the new store. customers.

“Our customers have been good to us,” Syring said.

He said he believes the spacious 10,000-square foot building will provide customers with better access and easier parking, and more privacy for patients during consultations with pharmacists.

Having more visibility in the Oak Harbor community was key to the move, Syring said.

He was reminded of that last week when, despite having lived in See ISLAND DRUG, A11

Front end manager Betsy Zick, left, gets merchandise ready at Island Drug’s new spacious location on Highway 20, while customer service manager Desiree Elrod sorts through products at the old store site on Pioneer Way.

At the scariest of times, God’s promise rings loudest I’ve been thinking this week about walking very difficult paths and I recalled the moment, years ago now, when our daughter announced she wanted a horse more than anything in the world.

FAITHFUL LIVING

By JOAN BAY KLOPE The idea sounded wonderful and wholesome and well, kind of romantic to me. It also sounded way beyond me, for I am a countrified city girl.

I also promised myself I’d be a flexible parent.

Even if I had no personal expe-

rience, I’d take my children’s requests and give them due consideration. The horse thing, however, it was a real stretch.

The horror stories I’d heard about “newbies” getting stung with a lame horse left me shivering. Then there were matters that involved clearing land for a corral and purchasing horse tack and cleaning equipment.

But that was just the beginning.

How would we choose a trainer, learn to feed correctly, and manage the continual cleaning?

How would we pay for veterinary bills, routine hoof trimming and teeth floating? And what about transportation? We’d eventually need a trailer for hauling and a truck to pull it. How could we possibly accomplish all this?

We pushed through our doubts and the plans for a horse came

together over time, thanks in part to the wonderful support of “horse friends” who shared their knowledge. And while I never rode, I enjoyed nearly all that comes with horse ownership.

I even challenged myself to learn how to maneuver around them with ease by occasionally helping to clean stalls and tack — soaking See faithful living, A11

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Going Dutch is her style Jan Ellis shares Oak Harbor’s diverse heritage

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ak Harbor resident Jan Ellis has spent more than half her life helping to plan the annual Holland Happening festival.

Ellis, 80, will serve as the grand marshal of this year’s parade.

Now in its 44th year, the traditional celebration of Oak Harbor’s Dutch heritage will take place downtown Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28.

A resident of Oak Harbor since 1958, Ellis she said she loved the idea right from the start.

“I guess the Irish can make the claim they were here first,” she said with a broad grin, “but it was when the Dutch came that the town began to develop.”

From the start, the first planning committee was made up of people of various backgrounds, who felt the Dutch celebration was a great way to bring people to town.

Ellis’ Dutch roots and musical ability earned her an instant spot in the community band.

“When the parade started, the community band director asked if I could join and teach them some Dutch numbers,” she said. “I jumped right in playing Dutch ditties.”

When the community’s Dutch heritage led to having the city’s two windmills built, it just added to the charm of the city and Holland Happening, said Ellis.

“The Boonstras built the windmill at Holland Gardens Park,” she said. “And then the

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in the smell of leather and hay and horses, listening to Martina McBride, and talking to God. There was but one, last personal challenge I set for myself and that involved hooking up the trailer and hauling the horse to a show.

Finally one morning, as my daughter readied for a 4-H event, I made the announcement: The time had arrived

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Jan Ellis will be grand marshal for the Holland Happening festival parade for the second time.

Jan Ellis, left, is in traditional Dutch garb at a past Holland Happening festival. Ellis was honored after she “retired” from the festival’s planning committee. After years of being in charge of entertainment, she now considers herself festival historian. city built the windmill at City Beach (Windjammer Park) as a storage shed.

Having those windmills built was a great thing.”

Ellis said there was even a push to get building owners downtown to remodel their storefronts to look like a Dutch village, but members of the planning committee were never able to get that idea off the ground.

There are other traditions

that help keep the Dutch magic alive, such as the town crier, the street sweepers and the costumes.

“I’ll be wearing a traditional Zeeland Province costume,” she said. “My sister, Suzie Ross, will be riding with me and she’ll be wearing a Frisian costume from Friesland Province, where my family is from.”

Though the celebration has changed over the years,

for me to take the next step in horse ownership.

I would back up the truck, correctly hook up the trailer, load the horse, then haul him to a show.

My hands were sweaty and my heart raced, but I asked God for courage and my husband for a lesson in hauling. I back and rebacked. I hooked, unhooked, and rehooked the trailer.

When I felt reasonably comfortable, my daughter and I headed down the driveway.

The first time we pulled up to a horse show ­­– two girls and a trailer -– our horse friends applauded.

To be sure this is a story about horses, but it is also a story of traveling a path, challenging oneself with new tasks, and dipping deeply into a world you know nothing about.

I think about my horse experiences as I embrace other adventures today that surround me with genuine fear; leave me working without my usual sense of control; and force me to readjust

Holland Happening is still going strong and according to Ellis, who notes there is something for everyone to enjoy.

“The kids love the carnival and there are people everywhere looking at the arts and crafts and trying the food,” she said. “The music is probably my favorite part – it’s a great vehicle for me to play my accordion.”

Though Ellis has stepped back from helping to coordinate things this year, she is still a sponsor of the international stage and her Oompah Band is scheduled to play a few numbers each day of the festival. Her involvement in this longtime tradition will never wane, if she has her way.

“I’m a strong proponent of Holland Happening continuing,” she said.

“It’s just a stellar event.” n Kathy Reed is executive director for the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the event, call the chamber at 360675-3755.

how the future looks.

Know what I’m learning?

God can be trusted.

Only when you are fearful can you really hear His promise, “I will never leave nor forsake you.” This is one of the great mysteries of the Gospel.

Somehow, in a very real way, God will work in you through His spirit, as you travel down your path of great challenge. n Joan Bay Klope can be reached at faithfulliving@ hotmail.com

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A look at the Island Drug storefronts at the new location on Highway 20, above, and old site on Pioneer Way since 1964.

The new site will have about 3,000 more square feet.

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the community for about six months, one of the contractors working at the new store asked where the old store was located.

“He still didn’t know where our original location was,” Syring said.

“That’s been one of our struggles.”

The new store also will have wider aisles, a deeper selection of over-the-counter products, an expanded home health section and a naturopathic area. There also is a “Life on Whidbey” section that features products made on the island such as soaps, cards, jerky and jewelry.

But perhaps the showcase feature of the new store will be its cafe that Syring likens to “an old school pharmacy” soda fountain.

The “Apple a Day Cafe,” named by Syring’s wife, Erica, is envisioned as a gathering place for food and conversation just like drug stores from the past.

Vel Docken, manager of the cafe, said the menu will include soups, salads and sandwiches, along with milkshakes, frozen malts, hot fudge sundaes and banana splits. The cafe will be open from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. from Monday through Friday.

The old store, around since 1964, will offer a “blowout sale” through Saturday on items that won’t carry over to the new store, Zick said.

Longtime customers continue to ask when the new store will open.

“They’re excited about it just as much as we are,” employee Michelle Anderson said. n Reach Whidbey NewsTimes’ Ron Newberry at 360-675-6611, ext. 5070

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ANIMAL FIRST AID: An animal first aid emergency class will be taught at 3 p.m. on May 7 at the Freeland Library. Information on how to help your pet will be taught by Dr. Eric Patrin of South Whidbey Animal Clinic. For more information, call 360-331-7323 or go to www.sno-isle.org

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will sing songs from past spring concerts. The May 5 performance starts at 4 p.m. Free. 360-6784148.

Saturday

Holland Happening, April 2728, 45th year of festival celebrating Oak Harbor’s Dutch heritage.

Family carnival starts Friday along Bayshore Drive. Festival is Saturday and Sunday and includes arts and crafts, food vendors and parade. Parade is Saturday at 11 a.m.

Roller Barn dance from 7-11 p.m.

Saturday. Klompen Canal Races are 2 p.m. Sunday on Pioneer Way. www.hollandhappening.org

May 4

Hearts and Hammers volunteer workday, 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m., May 4, Living Hope FourSquare Church. Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers volunteers will assemble at the church, at corner of Broadway and Highway 20.

360-333-6654, or www.centralwhidbeyheartsandhammers.com

Coupeville Garden Club Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 27, Coupeville Rec. Hall. Annual plant sale and major fundraiser. www.coupevillegardenclub.org Meet the authors, 10 a.m., April 27, Wind & Tide Bookshop, Oak Harbor. In conjunction with Holland Happening, bookshop will have six authors on hand speaking and doing book signings. Saturday lineup: Peter Hunt, 10 a.m.; Jennifer Bullis, 11 a.m.; Marci Ameluxen, noon; Inga Johnson, 1 p.m.; Mark Borden, 2 p.m.; Win Stites, 3 p.m.

360-675-1342.

Bayview Farmers Market season opens, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 27, Bayview Corner. More than 60 vendors will be selling produce, plant starts, baked goods, hot foods, and artisan crafts. Music for first week will be provided by the Maxwelton Beach Club. www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com Master Gardener plant clinic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., April 27, Skagit Farmers Supply, Oak Harbor. Free.

Open to all gardeners. Bring your garden questions, including plant ID. 360-675-6573.

Farmers Market Book Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 27, Coupeville Library. Shop locally at the Friends of the Library book nook for your “picks of the day.” Books for all seasons. Proceeds benefit the Coupeville Library. 360-678-4911. www.sno-isle.org Return to the River: The Literary Legacy of Roderick Haig-Brown, 1-3 p.m., April 27, Coupeville Library. Join Steve Raymond, fly fisher and writer, for a lecture that explores the writing of Roderick Haig-Brown, pioneering B.C. conservationist and fly fisher. Seating is limited.

Sponsored by WI Fly Fishing Club and supported by Friends of the Coupeville Library.

Sunday April 28

Meet the authors, 10 a.m., April 27, Wind & Tide Bookshop, Oak Harbor. Four authors will be in bookstore speaking and doing book signings. Sunday lineup: Deb Craiger, noon; Doug Dunn, 1 p.m.; Justin Bog, 2 p.m.; Stacy R. Campbell, 3 p.m. 360-675-1342.

Gardeners’ Exchange, 1-2 p.m., April 28, Hummingbird Farms Nursery & Gardens, 2319 Zylstra

Relay for Life garage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., May 4, Sherman’s Pioneer Farm, 46 S. Ebey Road, Coupeville. Proceeds go to American Cancer Society. 360-941-4151.

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Sunny weather served as a perfect setting for tulip viewing at the Tulip Town bulb farm in Mount Vernon Wednesday. The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival wraps up April 30. Many fields still have tulips in bloom.

Road, Oak Harbor. 360-679-5044.

Every last Sunday of the month, the farm is inviting gardeners to bring their healthy bulbs, cuttings, seeds, herbs, house plants, perennials, annuals, etc.

Monday April 29

Blood drive, Oak Harbor Lions Club, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 29, First United Methodist Church, 1050 S.E. Ireland St., Oak Harbor. For the Puget Sound Blood Center. All blood types needed.

Treats, beverages served to donors. 360-279-2802.

Job Club, 1 p.m., April 29, Oak Harbor Library. Drop in for free job-seeking help, hosted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Social and Health Services. 360-675-5115, or www. sno-isle.org Meet author Bernadette Pajer, 1-3 p.m., April 29, Coupeville Library. Pajer is author of the “Professor Bradshaw” mystery series. Free. 360-678-4911.

Basic computer classes, 10 a.m., April 29, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr., Oak Harbor. Microsoft Word basics.

No previous computer experience required. Preregister by calling Roxann at the Oak Harbor Senior Center at 360-279-4583. www.sno-isle.org Youth in Arts performance, 6:30 p.m., April 29, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. Annual community event honoring the art of young people in South Whidbey. $5 suggested donation.

Children 5 and under are free.

April 29 performance features Island Strings, the Ceilidh Chids and ICTHUS.

Tuesday April 30

Suor Angelica and La Voix Humaine, 2:30 p.m., April 30, Coupeville Library. Join Seattle Opera educator Robert McClung for an engaging, multimedia presentation that covers history, music and stagecraft of these operas. Funded by Friends of the Coupeville Library and Seattle Opera.

Play Reading for Fun with Whidbey Playhouse, 5 p.m., April 30, Oak Harbor Library, join play reading and share ideas and scripts for consideration for future productions at Whidbey Playhouse. Directed by Stan Thomas.

360-675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org

Wednesday May 1

Baby and me storytime, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., May 1, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr., Oak Harbor. Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. Program is for newborns through 24 months. Caregiver required. 360675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org

Thursday May 2

Preschool storytime, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., May 2, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr., Oak Harbor. Let imaginations run wild with fun hooks, singalong songs and creative activities

that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. Designed for ages 3 to 5 years and caregiver is required. 360-675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org Church rummage sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., May 2-4, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Father Auer Center, 4001 St. Mary’s Drive, Anacortes. 360-299-4561.

Republican Women of North Whidbey luncheon, 11:30 a.m., May 2, El Cazador’s, Oak Harbor. No-host luncheon.

Fredie Simpson, Washington State Republican Party committeewoman, is guest speaker. 360-441-1415.

WorkSource Whidbey Job Fair, noon-4 p.m., May 2, Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor. Deadline for employers to reserve a table is April 22. 360-675-5966.

Friday May 3

White Cane Days in Oak Harbor, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 3, Safeway (indoors), Ace Hardware and Saar’s Marketplace (outdoors).

Oak Harbor Lions Club promotes eyesight awareness and accepting donations during White Cane Days, May 3-4. Helps Northwest Lions Foundation for sight and hearing in your community. Donations also may be sent to: Oak Harbor Lions Club. P.O. Box 21, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. 360-2792802.

Whidbey Community Chorus, 7 p.m., May 3, First United Methodist Church, 1050 S.E. Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Whidbey Community Chorus is presenting “Spring Favorites,” at concerts on May 3 and May 5. Under the direction of Chet Hansen, the group

Blessing of the Bikes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 4, American Legion Post 141, Langley. $15 rider, $10 passenger. First anniversary of American Legion Riders celebrating Blessing of the Bikes, a two-hour ride. Food, music and bike games, weather permitting.

949-581-6601.

Master Gardener plant clinic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., May 4, Skagit Farmers Supply, Oak Harbor. Free.

Open to all gardeners. Bring your garden questions, including plant ID. 360-675-6573.

Tuesday May 7

Toddlers storytime, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., May 7, Oak Harbor Library. Jump and bounce into the magical world of stories, music and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. Playtime and craft follows. Program is for children ages 24 months to 36 months. Caregiver required. 360675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org DIY teens program, 3 p.m., May 7, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr., Oak Harbor. Create your favorite video game characters or use your imagination to design something new with plastic fuse heads. All supplies provided.

For teens 12-18. 360-675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org WSU Waste Wise volunteer training, 6-9 p.m., May 7. Become a WSU Waste Wise volunteer. Classes free. 360-6787974, or www.wastewise.wsu.edu

Wednesday May 8

Baby and me storytime, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., May 8, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr., Oak Harbor. Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. Program is for newborns through 24 months. Caregiver required. 360675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org

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Coupeville uses 2nd-half surge to top Tigers on Senior Night Lamb’s hat trick leads late comeback as Wolves win again It’s not how you start but how you finish.

The Coupeville High School soccer team is following that adage through the course of the season and also followed it in its last match, a 4-1 win over visiting Granite Falls Wednesday on Senior Night.

After losing their first 11 matches, the Wolves have now won three of their last four. And Wednesday,

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Coupeville’s Natham Lamb beats a defender on the way to scoring his second of three goals.

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Ben Etzell went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases.

Coupeville closes out the regular season with a 4 p.m. home game with Lakewood (6-11, 7-12) Monday.

The Wolves head to district play at 4 p.m. Wednesday; the site and opponent are yet to be determined.

Wolves drop 3 That’s two days the Coupeville High School softball team would like to forget.

Tuesday, second-place Lakewood blanked the host Wolves 11-0 in five innings, then Wednesday first-place Cedarcrest took two from visiting Coupeville 12-4 and 9-2.

The Wolves managed only three hits against Lakewood, including a double by McKayla Bailey.

In the first game with Cedarcrest, the Wolves scored four runs in the second inning to overcome a threerun first (two by home runs) by the Red Wolves, but couldn’t push across any more runs. Cedarcrest used a six-run sixth to put the game away.

Bessie Walstad collected three hits for Coupeville.

Coupeville scored first in the second game, getting a run in the third on singles Roberts, Bree Messner and Maria Rockwell.

It didn’t take long for Cedarcrest to respond, pushing across five runs in the bot-

tom half. The Red Wolves mixed five singles with a hit batter, walk, passed ball, error and fielder’s choice for the five-spot.

Messner finished 4-for-4, Roberts had two singles and Bailey homered.

Stone sets mark Makana Stone set a school record and the 30-person Coupeville track team posted 45 seasonal bests as the Wolves wrapped up their regular season with a three-team meet at, eventually, Lakewood.

Over the course of the season, the site of the meet changed from South Whidbey to King’s to Cedarcrest to Lakewood.

The host Cougars won both meets, topping the Granite Falls and Coupeville boys 101-54-20 and the Coupeville and Tiger girls 95-62-17.

Finally performing in nice weather, Coupeville swamped the stat sheet with a flood of best times.

None was better than Stone’s 27.13 in the 200, breaking Janiece Jenkins’ 2005 record.

Stone also won the 100 (13.44) and ran on the winning 4x100 relay team with Jai’Lysa Hoskins, Marisa Etzell and Sylvia Hurlburt (53.26).

Other winners for the girls were Kirsten Pelroy (400, 1:07.17), Erin Rosenkranz (3,200, 13:19.58), Madison Tisa-McPhee (100 hurdles, 16.18), Emma Sullivan (300 hurdles, 52.43) and the 4x400 team of Pelroy, Etzell, Hoskins and Anna Bailey (4:42.14).

The boy’s only win came from Jared Helmstadter, Matthew Hampton, Brandon Kelley and Sam Landau in the 4x400 (4:06.71).

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Coupeville fell behind Granite Falls but rushed by the Tigers with four goals – three from Nathan Lamb – over the final 24 minutes.

Granite Falls (2-11, 2-13) scored in the first five minutes and that lead stood until Lamb broke through in the 56th minute.

Lamb, off an assist from Josh Wilsey, lobbed in a shot from 18 yards out to knot the match.

Six minutes later, Wilsey took a long, low drive by keeper Kole Kellison and dribbled through the back of the Tiger defense to score the go-ahead goal.

In the 67th minute, Lamb, one of nine seniors playing their final home match, connected again.

In less than two minutes, Lamb struck again. This time he took a pass from Jeremy Copenhaver and tapped the ball in to complete his hat trick.

Coupeville coach Paul Mendes was pleased with Copenhaver’s assist. He credited the sophomore with patience, not taking a shot from a severe angle and getting the ball to the open Lamb.

Mendes said, “Jeremy did not panic and kept his composure.”

Mendes credited the second-half surge to playing through-balls sooner and the overall effort of Lamb.

“Nathan played a great game; it wasn’t just the goals,” Mendes said.

“It was a nice way for the seniors to go out,” he said. “They are a great group.”

The Wolves (2-11, 3-12) closed out the regular season last night at King’s (6-7, 6-8-1); results were not available at press time.

Coupeville enters district play Wednesday, May 1; the site and opponent have not been determined.

Wolves earn 2 narrow tennis wins Winning a couple of thrillers this week, the Coupeville High School tennis team upped its season record to 8-2.

Two come-from-behind wins in doubles locked up a 4-1 win over visiting Lakewood Tuesday, and a sweep of singles and a tense win in first doubles led to a 3-2 win over visiting Granite Falls Thursday.

Lakewood loaded up its doubles teams, which resulted in a pair of easy wins for Coupeville’s two singles players, Amanda d’Almeida (6-0, 6-0) and Allie Hanigan (6-0, 6-0).

Even with the 2-0 lead, the Wolves’ win wasn’t secure.

The stacked Lakewood’s doubles team won their first sets and looked to be in position to win the overall match 3-2.

In first doubles, Coupeville’s Iris Ryckaert and Holly Craggs dropped their first four games, then ran off five straight points before falling 7-5.

The pair settled down and squeaked out a 7-6(7-5) second set win, then topped it off with a 6-3 win in the third set.

Coach Ken Stange said, “Iris and Holly could have easily rolled over and lost the match. They did just the opposite. They ran for errant balls. They picked each other up when they were down. They played as one during the final two sets.”

In second doubles, Julia

Myers and Maureen Rice were thumped 6-2 in the first set, but rebounded nicely with 6-4, 6-3 wins.

Stange said, “As for Julia and Maureen, they both have had their struggles during matches, and after dropping the first set, they, too, could have rolled over. They didn’t relent. They proved that they could deliver in the clutch.”

McKenzie Bailey and Samantha Martin lost in third doubles 6-2, 6-4.

Stange said, “I was thoroughly impressed with my one and two doubles teams.

Sure, they had to raise their levels of play to win. Many players can raise their game when needed. What truly impressed me today was their resilience and perseverance. Those girls were warriors today. While it seemed we would drop the match 2-3, we ended up winning 4-1.”

Against Granite Falls, d’Almeida (6-3, 6-2) and Hanigan (6-4, 6-1) picked up another pair of relatively easy wins. The doubles matches, again, were another story.

In first doubles, Craggs and Ryckaert went into overtime to squeak by in two sets 7-6(9-7), 7-6(8-6).

In second doubles, Myers and Emily Gallahar recovered from losing the first set 6-1 to win the second 6-4, but the duo lost a tight final set 7-6(8-6).

Bailey and Sydney Autio fell in the third doubles

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Emily Gallahar serves in Coupeville’s win Thursday. match 6-2, 6-3.

Stange said, “It was exciting to see more close matches. Players learn more from close matches won or lost

than they do in blowouts.”

Coupeville hosts Lakewood in the last regular season match at 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday.

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Church note

Meet with Quakers on Sundays in Freeland

Whidbey Island Friends Meeting — also known as Quakers — holds its regular meeting for worship 4-5 p.m. every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building, located at 20103 State Highway 525 about two miles north of Freeland.

This time of silent worship together may include spoken messages. Childrens’ program also available. On the first Sunday of each month there is singing at 3:30 p.m.

As the founder of Quakers, George Fox, wrote: “Walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in everyone.”

For more information, visit www.whidbeyquakers.org or email Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey. com

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Births Whidbey General Hospital

Naval Hospital Oak Harbor

Johnathan James Alvin Waller, 6 pounds, 15 ounces, was born April 5. He is the son of Melissa O’Neill of Oak Harbor.

Lee Robert Scheffler, 7 pounds, 10 ounces, was born April 6. He is the son of John and Danelle Scheffler of Oak Harbor.

Azariah Emmanuel Vigil, 6 pounds, 13 ounces, was born April 18. He is the son of Amber Vigil of Oak Harbor.

Laniyah Acasia-Rayne Agee, 9 pounds, 4 ounces, was born April 5. She is the daughter of Scarlett Agee.

Logan Olivia Jones, 7 pounds, 11 ounces, was born April 10. She is the daughter of Nick and Jenna Jones.

Mackenzie Grace Manning, 6 pounds, 14 ounces, was born April 15. She is the daughter of Brandon and Ashley Manning.

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St. Mary’s Parish 678-6536 207 Main St. ~ Coupeville

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490 NW Crosby Ave., Oak Harbor 675-5008 Sunday Services 9:00, 10:30 & 11:45 am Living Word Kids: 3 mos–5th grade all services Middle School Youth: Sundays 4:00 PM High School Youth: Sundays 6:00 PM Weekly Adult Groups Russ Schlecht ~ Senior Pastor

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The City Of Refuge Christian Church

We Welcome All Pastor Yvonne Howard & the C.O.R.C.C. Family

Church Telephone Number (360)679-1003 Bishop Charles And Pastor Effie Boyles (360)929-3127

Lutheran Church

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

Word Of Everlasting Life & Faith Church

Tuesday Bible Study 7:00pm Sun Service 11am • Sun Children’s Church 11am

Monday Prayer Meeting - 6:00 P.M. Tuesday Night Bible Study- 6:30 P.M. Friday High Praise Service- 6:30 P.M. Sunday Celebration/Children’s Ministry – 9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship Service – 11:00 A.M.

Oak Harbor

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

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island

The Catholic Church Invites You….

Masses: Saturday Sunday Wed & Fri

Nursery provided

Calvary Chapel Oak Harbor

1000 NE Koetje Street

“To Know Christ & Make Him Known”

Sunday Worship 8:00, 9:30 &11 am Sunday School & Adult Education at 9:30 am

50 SW 6th Avenue

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

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

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

Prayer Meeting & Student Ministries Child care for all services.

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

House of Prayer Faith Tabernacle of Praise

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Whidbey Island Church of Christ 3143-G North Goldie Rd Oak Harbor

Woodard Road, Highway 525, Freeland

Oak Harbor Southern Baptist Church

Bible Study 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am Evening Service 6:00pm

Come Worship With Us!

Thursday Bible Study 7:00p.m.

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

A Church, A Family

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

SUNDAY SERVICE

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

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Island Vineyard Community Church Pastor James Gallagher

9:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE www.islandvineyard.org

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2 CHURCHES - 1 BUILDING

555 SE Regatta Dr. Oak Harbor 679-3431

ISLAND VINEYARD COMMUNITY CHURCH

3143 Goldie Rd Unit B • Oak Harbor (behind Precision Tire)

Trinity Lutheran Church

First United Methodist Church

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Concordia Lutheran Church

Matthew 28:18-20

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

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

679-1585

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PUBLIC WORKS SUMMER INTERNSHIP LABOROR Public Works Department

South Whidbey Parks & Recreation is seeking a Seasonal, Part Time Maintenance Laborer Position is a minimum of 16 hours per week; work schedule will vary and will include hours during t h e d ay a n d p o s s i bl y evening, weekends and holidays. Salar y is $12.00/hour.

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KITCHEN POSITION OPEN Skilled nursing Facility needs PT Dishwasher with potential to move into prep cook/cook position in July. Must be flexible and preferably have kitchen experience.

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Te m p o r a r y, f u l l t i m e, hourly position responsible for a upkeep of the City’s landscaped areas, parks, water system facilities, and stormwater facilities. Salary: $10.00 per hour, non-benefited seasonal position Experience & Education: High School graduate, valid WA S t a t e D r i ve r ’s l i cense, current enrollment at an accredited college or university or will be enrolled in the upc o m i n g fa l l o f 2 0 1 3 .

Must pass a criminal history background check and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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First review of applications will be May 15, 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Langley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NEED EXTRA MONEY? MOTOR ROUTE CARRIER NEEDED For the South Whidbey Record. 2 routes available in the Freeland/Greenbank area.

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Case Manager II

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Or pick up application at 1307 Cornwall Ave. Ste. 200, Bellingham, WA. Cover letter & application must be received by 4pm, 05/08/2013. EOE

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Circulation Manager Sound Publishing, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Circulat i o n M a n a g e r fo r t h e Whidbey News Group.

The primar y duty of a Circulation Manager (CM) is to manage a geographic district. The CM will be accountable for the assigned newspaper as follows: Recruiting, contracting and training independent contractors to meet delivery deadlines, insuring delivery standards are being met and quality customer service. Position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; to occasionally lift and/or transport bundles weighing up to 25 pounds from ground level to a height o f 3 fe e t ; t o d e l i v e r newspaper routes, including ability to negotiate stairs and to deliver an average of 75 newspapers per hour for up to 8 consecutive hours; to communicate with carriers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must possess reliable, insured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license.

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Be a Support Person Make a Difference Participate, Enrich Openings in Coupeville for 2 part time positions supporting client living in her own home in her chosen community with well established core staff.

A p p l i c a n t s mu s t b e able to work all shifts.

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Valid WA State Driver’s license & insurable driving record.

Home Attendant Care

HOUSING OUTREACH COORDINATOR F/T (40 hrs/wk). 39100.

Coupeville. Assists clients to secure and maintain Compass Health Supported Housing units. Performs property management duties at housing facilities. BA in behavioral science or related field. Experience in residential services and/or supportive housing programs. One yr experience working with people with mental illness. OR combination of education and experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities listed above. Clinical experience in mental health Health Care Employment field a plus. $14.19 + General DOE. Benefits.

is looking at adding some skilled caregivers in your area We provide services for seniors in their own homes throughout our community with opportunities to work 12 hour shifts and 24 hour live-in shifts. We have current openings for long hourly, 12 hour, and 24 hour shifts in Oak Harbor, Coupeville, & Anacortes starting immediately.

Please apply at 823 South Burlington Blvd in Burlington or call 360-755-1547 for more information. Visit: Homeattendantcare.com for more information.

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Freeland

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LEGAL NOTICE: The Board of Commissioners of the Por t of Coupeville invites interested parties residing in Port Commissioner District Three (from Admirals Cove south to one quarter mile above the intersection of Route 5 2 5 a n d M u t i n y B ay Road) to apply for an interim appointment to the Board. The term of the appointment will be from May 8, 2013 through November 26, 2013. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm May 3, 2013 at the Port Office, #24 Front Street, Coupev i l l e , P. O. B ox 5 7 7 , Coupeville, WA 98239.

Applicants will be interviewed by the Board at its regular monthly public meeting at the Sno-Isle Library at 10:00 am, May 8, 2013.

The Board also invites residents of Port Commissioner District Three to file with the Island County Auditor/Elections Department for the process of being elected to the Board. The filing period is May 13 through May 17, 2013 and the election will be held on November 5, 2013. The term of office of the elected party will be from November 27, 2013 through December 31, 2017. Questions may be addressed to the Executive Director of the Port a t t e l e p h o n e nu m b e r (360) 678-5020, email: executivedirector@portofcoupeville.org LEGAL NO. 474352 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. April 20, 24, 27, May 1, 2013.

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NOTICE Diking District #1 regular stated meeting for May 2, 2013, at the Freeland Public Library has been cancelled.

LEGAL NO. 476507 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. April 27, May 1, 2013.

availability. (Estimated date of availability: Thursday-May 30, 2013).

Bids will be opened promptly at 10:00 am W e d n e s d a y, M a y 1 , 2013. Members of the public are invited to attend.

LEGAL NO. 468241 Published: Whidbey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. April 13, 20, 27, 2013

mined complete for the purpose of processing.

SEPA COMMENT PERIO D : To m a ke w r i t t e n comments, please mail or hand-deliver specific comments to: City of Oak Harbor, Development Services Department, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 2013. If you have questions regarding this proposal or would like to receive a copy of the S E PA e n v i r o n m e n t a l checklist, please contact the Development Services Department at (360) 279-4510, bet we e n 8 : 0 0 a . m . a n d 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED: The Planning Commission public hearing for the sign code update is tentatively scheduled for May 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor.

E N V I R O N M E N TA L DOCUMENTS AND/OR STUDIES APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT: S E PA e n v i r o n m e n t a l c h e c k l i s t , SEP-13-00001.

ESTIMATED DATE OF DECISION: It is anticipated that a SEPA determination will be made at the end of the comment period. At that time, another comment period will be opened on the SEPA determination.

To receive notification of the decision on this proposal, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and request a Notification of Decision for SEPA environmental checklist SEP-13-00001 from the City of Oak H a r b o r, D eve l o p m e n t Ser vices Depar tment, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

Lisa Bebee Permit Coordinator LEGAL NO. 476007 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. April 27, 2013

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of KENNETH F. HOLTBY, Deceased.

No. 13-4-07713-0 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, .030 Tracy Meilleur has been appointed as personal representative (“personal representative�) 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 maImer as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative ser ved or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided und e r R C W 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication 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 RCW 11.40.060.

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

Date of First Publication: April 20, 2013 Tracy Meilleur, personal representative Attorneys for personal representative: Robert S. Mucklestone, WSBA #109 Perkins Coie LLP 1 2 0 1 T h i r d Ave nu e, Suite 4900 S e a t t l e , Wa s h i n g t o n 98101-3099 (206) 359-8000 LEGAL NO. 474135 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. April 20, 27, May 4, 2013

ISLAND TRANSIT SEALED BID SURPLUS ITEMS Island Transit is accepting “Sealed Bids� for the following surplus items: Steel Mezzanine w/Stairway - 1994 - 24’ x 16’ (deck height = 9’ 2�, design live load = 125 psf) -Mfg. by C&H Distributors, Minimum Bid: $6,500; Four-Post, Heavy-Duty Ve h i cl e L i f t - 1 9 8 8 , 30,000 lb., Mfg. by Rotary Lift - Model SM300 series, hydraulically operated (235� wheel base, single-phase, line voltage power of 208V 230V at 60 Hz, or threephase, line voltage power of 460V at 60 Hz) Minimum Bid: $5,000; QTO22-Guardian Elite Generator with transfer sw i t c h ( 2 2 K W 6 0 H z , 2.4L Propane/Natural gas), Minimum Bid: $3,000 All Sealed Bids must be received no later than 3:00 pm, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 either in person at the Island Transit Facility located at 19758 SR 20, Coupeville WA, or via mail at PO Box 1 7 3 5 , C o u p ev i l l e WA 98239. Island Transit reserves the right to accept the bid deemed in the best interests of Island Transit, or to reject any/all bids. To view these items (by appointment only) and/or obtain a bid form, please contact: Pete Schrum, Facilities Coordinator (360) 632-7193, Mon-Fri between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Email: schrum@islandtransit.org These surplus items must be disassembled and picked up within one week of notification of

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Sign Code Update for Digital Signs (OHMC 19.36.020 and 19.36.030) APPLICATION: SEPA Environmental Checklist SEP-13-00001 PROJECT PROPOSAL A N D L O C AT I O N : T h e City invites you to comment on the proposed amendments to the sign code to allow for digital signs and the SEPA environmental checklist.

The City is proposing to make updates to OHMC 19.36.020 and 19.36.030 to allow for digital signs in the following zones: C1 (Neighborhood Commercial), C3 (Community Commercial), C4 (Highway Ser vice Commercial), C5 (Highway Corridor Commercial), I (Industrial), PIP (Planned Industr ial Par k), PBP (Planned Business Park), and PF (Public Facilities). Video and motion graphics will be permitted on digital signs. To mitigate for light and aesthetic impacts, the digital signs will be subject to size, quantity, hours of operation, and brightness restrictions. In addition, the signs will be required to be located a minimum of 100 feet away from residentially zoned properties.

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