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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 | Vol. 114, No. 74 | www.whidbeynewstimes.com | 75¢
Mayor: Cost may derail sewer partnership For ratepayers, the lack of Navy involvement will likely mean higher sewer bills for city ratepayers. The mayor said he sent a city team to speak with officials from the Navy and its consulting firm Tuesday, but talks remain at an impasse. “Could the Navy still come on board? Yes,” Dudley said, “but based on what we’re heard, we’re pretty far apart.”
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The estimated price tag of well over $90 million for Oak Harbor’s proposed sewage treatment plant is so massive that the Navy may not partner with the city on the project, according to Mayor Scott Dudley.
Dudley said the city gave the Navy until Oct. 31 to make a decision, but he sees no reason for optimism. But several council members said they believe Dudley is playing politics and spinning the issue. Councilwoman Beth Munns said she is still optimistic about the prospects of a partnership, though she acknowledges See SEWER, A5
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Filmmaker Joseph Itaya plans to shoot scenes for an independent movie on the Coupeville Wharf in October. He obtained permission from the port Wednesday.
Port gives nod to movie filming on historic wharf
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and island would far outweigh any shortterm inconveniences. “A lot of times certain movie groups come in and they’re like, ‘Damn the consequences, we’re doing what we’re doing,’” Itaya said. “Because I am from Whidbey See WHARF, A19
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Wednesday that production will create some disruptions to daily life around the town’s waterfront. But, as he spoke to commissioners in hopes of gaining approval to shoot major scenes for two or three days at the Coupeville Wharf next month, Itaya said he believes the potential benefits to the town
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