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Residents fight back as burglary cases shoot up

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

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Kumi Kosbar shares a light moment with her daughter Chelsey Kosbar at The Ballet Slipper dance studio in Oak Harbor. Both will be performing in The Nutcracker Dec. 21-22 at Oak Harbor High School.

Ballet is a family affair

By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter

Kumi Kosbar never thought such a thing was possible in her lifetime.

The idea of slipping on tights, a tutu and funny little shoes while dancing as a ballerina was the furthest thing from her mind.

“The image of ballet never existed in my brain,” said Kosbar, who grew up a competitive gymnast.

Finding: County wrong to withhold documents

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

A hearing examiner with the state Public Employment Relations Commission ruled this week that Island County officials violated state law by withholding budget documents and other records sought by the deputy’s sheriff’s labor union.

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Kosbar learned, however, that the power of a 5-year-old daughter should never be underestimated.

When she put her daughter Chelsey in ballet class nine years ago while their family was stationed at Naval Air Facility Atsugi in Japan, Chelsey noticed that other moms were taking dance classes, too.

Curiosity turned into prodding then eventually an ultimatum: Chelsey would go to ballet class only if mom went, too.

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A spate of burglaries in rural areas of Whidbey Island has a group of residents considering unique ways to protect themselves.

Some have even been doing their own detective work.

Four men and a woman gathered at the Whidbey News-Times recently to discuss what they see as a dangerous problem on the island that’s only been getting worse. Several of them are repeat victims and none of the crimes have been solved, leading some to take matters into their own hands.

“It’s mine, and by God, they are not going to do it again,” North Whidbey resident Valli Eichstedt said of the burglar, or burglars, who struck her barn.

“It’s going to take everyone using their eyes, their ears and their brains to put an end to this.”

Lt. Evan Tingstad with the Island County Sheriff’s Office said there is a noticeable increase in residential

burglaries in both North and South Whidbey in the last seven to eight months.

Between June 1 to Dec. 11, a total of 105 burglaries were reported in the north precinct, which covers Whidbey north of Houston Road and doesn’t include Oak Harbor or Coupeville.

That compared to 86 the same period in 2012 and 97 burglaries during that period in 2011.

Sheriff Mark Brown said the statistics represent the number of burglaries reported by residents, but the actual number may be something different once deputies investigate.

Tingstad said he sees the burglary increase as a direct result of budget cuts and the loss of 10 deputies since 2008. He said it’s “incredibly important” to have a detective dedicated to drug crimes, but that position was lost in the layoffs.

“In law enforcement, we always see a connection between effective drug investigations and the SEE BURGLARIES, A20

Sea Mar takes over troubled Recovery Services

By JANIS REID Staff reporter

Mark MacNaughton saw the highs and the lows of Island County’s addiction recovery efforts.

MacNaughton, formerly the county’s program manager, sat next to Island County Human Services Director Jackie Henderson as county leadership outlined Recovery Service’s mistakes and missteps, and ordered the pair to relinquish

management to a private organization.

“It was grueling,” MacNaughton said.

The contract for Recovery Services was taken over by Sea Mar last week after errors and non-compliant practices came to light within the county agency earlier this year.

Island County Superior Court judges Alan Hancock and Vickie Churchill, Prosecutor Greg Banks and Court Administrator Brooke Powell each said

that the problems with Recovery Services were pervasive and that their confidence in program was “broken.”

A moratorium was placed on the acceptance of any new Drug Court clients until “a reliable and effective treatment provider” was found.

Banks said the moratorium was lifted Oct. 11 once the contract was awarded to SEE SEA MAR, A5

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n Clinton resident Jerry Back’s Christmas lights are up and ready for visitors. The light show goes from 6 - 9 p.m. at his home located at 6504 Robin Lane off Highway 525. Visitors can see a Nativity scene, a family of snowmen and scenes of children playing. Beck estimates he uses 2.45 megawatts of electricity to power the display.

Camano pushing incorporation n Camano Island residents are undertaking a feasibility study to incorporate. “This is really about local control, getting people on Camano to have a bit more say on what happens at home,” Camano Island resident James McCafferty, who is part of the group working toward incorporation.

People needed for Polar plunge n Deadline is approaching for brave or possibly fool hearty folks wishing

to brave the chilly waters of Double Bluff Beach during the Polar Bear Plunge that takes place at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 1. The $15 event fee includes a T-shirt and hot drinks.

Proceeds benefit the Island County Four-H Teen Ambassador program. For information, email jgabelein@comcast. net

Porter ends term on commission n Jim Porter will wrap up nearly three decades of service on the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation Commission.

He will finish his tenure with a meeting starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17

Langley loses public works director n After three months on the job, Langley Public Works Director Maria Cablao submitted her resignation citing personal and professional reasons. New director Stan Berryman takes over in January and he will earn $70,273 a year.

Coupeville schools get new numbers n Thanks to a technology levy, the Coupeville School District installed a new telephone system. The district spent approximately $25,000 for the equipment, which will allow people to contact teachers directly without having to go through a switchboard.

It also includes enhanced 911 that gives operators the caller’s address and classroom number.

Coupeville’s new phone system is identical to the Oak Harbor schools, which manages information services in both districts.

Santa Mobile visits C. Whidbey n Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue’s Santa Mobile will visit neighborhoods throughout the district. Santa will ride atop a fire engine through the neighborhoods and firefighters will be available to answer questions about the district’s programs.

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Whidbey Eco Network unrolls new website, partnerships Caylx School group’s newest partner

By JANIS REID Staff reporter

On a trip to the beach at South Whidbey State Park Wednesday, the students of Calyx School found a gumboot chiton, a large marine mollusk.

Discoveries like this are what the park-based, progressive school is all about.

“We’re not actually teaching,” said Caylx teacher Sarah Gillet. “We’re making an educational setting that is the best educational experience.”

“Children learn best in environments were they can play and ask questions.”

Now in its third year, Caylx School moved into the South Whidbey State Park ranger house in September.

The home-turned-school, vacated last year due to budget cuts, is shared by Calyx as well the organizations SEA — Service, Education, Adventure — and the Friends of South Whidbey State Park.

With a focus on the envi-

ronment and using the state park as its “classroom,” Caylx School is the newest partner of the larger Whidbey Eco Network with the aim of collaborating with other environmental groups and organizations.

The school’s motto: “Whidbey waters are in your hands.”

Stewardship of the park and its shoreline is part of what is taught to Caylx students, a message that they are trying to get to the public at large.

Whidbey Eco Network is an umbrella organization of individuals and organizations on Whidbey Island working to save Puget Sound and educate on sustainability issues.

They are one of a dozen Eco Networks throughout Puget Sound that collaborate on a comprehensive vision to recover the vitality of the waters by engaging the public in understanding the issues facing the Puget Sound.

Whidbey Eco Network partners include the Orca Network, Pacific Rim Institute, Whidbey Island Conser vation District and the Washington State University Beach Watchers.

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Calyx School student Kaih, 8, learns about the chiton her class found at the beach at South Whidbey State Park with teachers Michelle Song and Sarah Gillett.

The local organization’s new website www.whidbeyeco.net is intended to be a

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to program director Susie Richards who also coordinates the SEA program.

“What’s going on in our world is scary to some people,” Richards said. “We’re offering a positive way to empower people to do something about their environment.”

One of their key messages are educating people on the effects of microplastics, small pieces of plastic that are used in some brands of toothpaste, facial scrubs and other products.

In addition, Richards said, dog feces is one of the largest pollutant of the Puget Sound and educating people on the importance of poop scooping is key.

“Getting all these groups together is a communitybased way to get out these critical messages.”

“And through individual actions at our homes and businesses, we can make a difference in the future of the health of the Sound that our children will inherit,” he said.

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WAIF pooch inspires ‘Running Free’ memoir

By SARA HANSEN Staff Reporter

While walking along a beach in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1979, Barb Bland came upon an injured seagull.

Instead of walking past, she decided to stop and help the crippled bird.

“I realized then that there are things out there that needed to be fixed,” Bland said.

She began volunteering with wildlife rescue groups.

She and her husband, Curt, moved to Whidbey Island in 1980 after sailing down from Alaska with friends.

After some time on the island, she started volunteering at Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation, or WAIF, when it was started in 1990.

That experience is where she found the inspiration to write a book. She recently self-published a memoir about adopting Pikachu — a Labrador retriever-border collie mix — who she calls Piki.

Bland also belongs to the Whidbey Writers Group, which is made up of about a dozen people. They read their work and receive feedback from members. Bland would read short stories which mostly involved her pets.

Over time, she read a lot of stories starring Piki to the writers.

“Piki had so many different stories and someone told

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Barb Bland sits with her cat Mazie and her dog Belle at her home in Oak Harbor. me it was enough to fill up a book,” Bland said.

After compiling her work ●● 3-5 p.m. Dec. 15 at Whidbey Golf Club, 2430 S.W. and turning it into a memFairway Lane, Oak Harbor. Open to the public. oir, Bland self-published ●● 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at Wind & Tide Bookshop, 790 S.E. “Running Free.” Bland plans Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. to donate all the profits to WAIF. WAIF is a minimal kill shel- the others remain in WAIF the Prevention of Cruelty to ter, which is an asset to the custody, according to the Animals. community, Bland said. foundation.

Even though Bland started In 2012, 320 dogs and And WAIF is an example volunteering at the shelter in 173 cats came through the nationally, Bland said.

1990, the book begins with a shelter near Coupeville.

Approximately 5 million to litter of eight puppies being REFunD Approximately 141 dogs were 367 hour million petsannual enter animal IRS dropped off at WAIF in April adopted, 132 were returned shelters nationwide every 2000. The man who dropped to their owners, four were year, and 3 million to 4 mil- them off threatened to shoot transferred to other shelters lion are euthanized — about them if they didn’t take them. and 14 were put to sleep. For 60 percent of dogs and 70 That situation may sound cats, 123 were adopted and percent of cats — according cold and shocking to some14 were put to sleep while to the American Society for one who hasn’t experienced

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that before, Bland said.

“It’s not uncommon and animal shelter people have to deal with that regularly.”

They decided to name the puppies after Pokemon characters. Four were adopted right away, except for two females — Starmie and Jigglypuff — and two males — Bulbasaur and Pikachu.

Out of the litter, they were the four odd puppies, Bland said.

“No one ever understood why they were the way they were,” Bland said.

Instead of being outgoing and playful like the others, they were more timid and fearful of people.

As a volunteer, Bland primarily worked with Starmie and Jigglypuff during their time at the shelter to get them ready for adoption.

Eventually Piki, was adopted on Aug. 4, 2000. But that didn’t last long.

Piki ran away on Aug. 5 and wasn’t caught until January 2001. He was only eight months old when he took off.

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Bland said when she’d let her dog Blue out in the middle of the night, she’d think about Piki during that time.

“Where is Piki on a cold night like tonight?” Bland would ask herself.

Even though Bland had mainly worked with Piki’s sisters, she was familiar with his behavior.

During those months he was missing, she would search for him.

“I was retired, I had the time and I knew what I was getting myself into and I was able to persist,” Bland said.

She went door to door asking if anyone had seen him. One woman came to the door in her bathrobe and told Bland she’d found Piki snuggled up with her Rottweiler one night.

“He adored other dogs,” Bland said. “He could be approached through dogs.”

After they finally caught Piki, Bland ended up adopting him.

“Of our rescue dogs, all of them were mellow compared to Piki,” Bland said. “He was just wired.”

The 12-year-old Piki had to be put to sleep not very long ago, but led a full happy life. Bland has a picture she painted of him hanging up in her living room.

Even if people know how the story starts and how it ends, they will still enjoy the book, Bland said.

“It’s about how you get from the beginning to the end,” Bland said.

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“She said, ‘I don’t want to go by myself. Can you come with me?’” Kumi said.

Nine years later, mother and daughter are still sidekicks in ballet class.

The Kosbars have been advancing their skills together under the direction of Diane Geragotelis at her Oak Harbor dance studio, The Ballet n The Nutcracker, presented by The Slipper.

They both are part Ballet Slipper Conservatory, has of the cast that will three shows Dec. be performing in The 21-22 at Oak Harbor Nutcracker Dec. 21-22 High School. The at Oak Harbor High Dec. 21 shows are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., School. A long-standing Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. tradition, it is the first only. Tickets are $15 time the Nutcracker for adults and $10 is being performed for seniors 60 and over and children up

by The Ballet Slipper to 18. Tickets may Conservatory since be purchased in it became a non-profit advance at Wind & Tide Bookshop, 790 501(c)3 organization.

Pioneer Way, Kumi, 41, has settled S.E. Oak Harbor. Tickets into her role as a danc- are available on the er, and doesn’t tire of day of the perforhaving her daughter as mance on a spaceavailable basis. For a constant companion. information, call 360They each take any- 675-1342. where from nine to 12 ballet classes a week at The Ballet Slipper.

Since Chelsey is only 14, mom drives them to class and to rehearsals.

“I didn’t plan on anything like this,” Kumi said.

“Doing something with your daughter this long, it’s amazing.”

It’s also can be a little humbling.

The mother of two teens is training with teens, though the range of dancers at the studio is from 6 to over 50.

“In my brain, I’m the same as them,” Kumi said. “Once I start moving, I am not 14.”

Still, Kumi is a hard worker who takes great pride in copying her steps over and over again to get them right, according to Geragotelis.

Shades from the precision and determination she possessed during her years of gymnastics while growing up in Sendai, Japan.

“Kumi is a powerhouse in a tiny little body,” Geragotelis said. “She works so hard to achieve what she has. She is a teacher’s dream as far as students are concerned. She always gives 100 percent.”

Geragotelis is amazed by what she sees in Chelsey, a freshman at Oak Harbor High School.

“She has everything going for her, from her

Sea Mar. “I’m hopeful and optimistic that the treatment will meet the needs of the county,” Banks said.

Among errors discovered at Island County Recovery Services, state regulators discovered that MacNaughton allowed his counseling credential to expire for a few weeks, and a public records request revealed Recovery Services was under the close eye of state regulators for at least a year.

Henderson initially refused to begin the process of replacing the troubled Island County Recovery Services with a private chemical dependency agency, but later reversed her position.

MacNaughton conceded that Island County, which took over the program two and a half years ago, “stumbled from the beginning,” and that the “trial-and-er ror” approach resulted in unfortunate consequences.

MacNaughton, one of only three MCNAUGHTON: Island County “I’m very excited employees hired for the change.

by Sea Mar, will Sea Mar is a big function as a coun- company, well selor only, not in established and his former role as well structured.” program manager.

MacNaughton said he’s hoping Sea Mar’s structure will allow addiction recovery efforts to thrive in Island County.

“I’m very excited for the change,” MacNaughton said. “Sea Mar is a big company, well established and well structured.”

Katherine Scott, Sea Mar north regional behavior health director, said the company put a lot of thought into its decision to hire MacNaughton and two other staffers.

“We felt that we were comfortable with the hires and where there were issues had more to do with structure and systems,” Scott said.

Sea Mar, which also operates medi-

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Chelsey Kosbar’s footwork and extensions are impressive, instructor Diane Geragotelis said. amazing feet to her terrific extensions, which she performs with ease,” Geragotelis said. “She sees a step once and has it memorized. She doesn’t realize how good she really is.”

Geragotelis, who opened her dance studio in Oak Harbor in 1991, said she has other mothers and daughters as students, but none quite like the Kosbars, who’ve taken classes from her since 2009.

“Kumi and Chelsey have a very unique relationship,” she said. “Kumi would prefer it if people thought that she was Chelsey’s sister rather than her mother. They give each other space in class since each of them pick up steps so differently.”

Chelsey’s smile widens as she talks about her relationship with her mom and their constant companionship. It’s a different bond than the ones she shares with her dad Sammy Kosbar, who retired from the Navy, and her older brother Jeron, a competitive swimmer.

“I don’t think of her as my mom here,” Chelsey said. “I think of her as another student.

“We still talk.”

But, she added, it’s not like the giggly relationship she has with her friends.

“I’m not your friend?” Kumi asked, feigning sadness.

“You are,” Chelsey said.

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Sea Mar staff MarkNaughton, Emmanual Montenegro, Antonio Sosa and Dave Allen hope the new organization will move past the mistakes made by Island County Recovery Services. cal and dental clinics throughout Northwest Washington, has a long history working with county drug courts and operating 16 behavior health clinics, Scott said.

“We want a fresh start and establish our name and services and not be affiliated to what happened in the past,” Scott said.

Sea Mar hired Emmanuel Montenegro, a recently-retired Navy master chief, to run the Recovery Services program.

Montenegro has 30 years experience working with the Navy in community health administration.

While Sea Mar technically opened its doors Dec. 2, it cannot provide services until the state re-certifies the location.

Meanwhile, Montenegro said they are staying in contact with approximately 150 patients to offer support and refer them to local resources as needed.

“I’m looking forward to serving the community,” Montenegro said.

“My vision is to grow in volume and also in scope of services.”

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IN OUR OPINION Lawmakers’ words are welcome, but now it’s time to back them up With the announcement this week that The Boeing Company will move as many as 1,200 of its research jobs out of Washington state, lawmakers, including Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, are saying enough is enough.

Boeing said Friday it is shifting those research jobs in Washington state and California to Alabama, Missouri and South Carolina Smith and fellow Republican JT Wilcox, R-Yelm, say Boeing’s announcement is part of a much bigger problem for Washington’s economic climate as a whole.

And they’re calling for action.

“It is absolutely essential that we recognize the serious nature, and wider implications, of Boeing’s decision — this goes across all sectors of our economy,” Smith said in a statement Friday.

Wilcox said he believes that much of the problem lies with the state piling on costly rules and regulations that drive up costs of manufacturing in Washington, and that needs to be reversed.

“Even as we speak, for example, Gov. Inslee seems intent on imposing a carbon tax on Washingtonians that could add up to a dollar to the cost of a gallon of gas,” Wilcox said.

“It is incumbent on us as state policymakers to send a strong message that we are aware of Washington’s competitive disadvantages and will enact policies to improve our business climate,” Smith said.

“And likewise, that we will protect our state’s competitive advantages.”

“We need to fight for every job,” Smith said.

While Boeing’s announcement is part of a larger, state-wide issue, it promises to have direct ramifications to residents beyond the urban hubs of Seattle and Everett.

With Boeing’s plant in Everett just one short ferry ride away, the job losses will likely have an impact on Island County as well.

Many Boeing employees live on Whidbey Island.

These workers shop locally and pay property taxes.

Island County cannot afford any more of these kinds of hits to its economy.

We applaud Smith and Wilcoxs’ words. Now we want to see all state lawmakers — Republican and Democrat alike — work together to find ways to keep these jobs from exiting Washington state.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OLF Coupeville

Johnson was elected to represent everyone Editor, In the Dec. 7 edition of the Whidbey News-Times, Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson accused Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve of “grandstanding.”

She also claimed that COER has had “ample opportunities in the past to present its views on the (Growler) issue.”

Oh really?

For the past couple of years Central Whidbey residents, including COER’s members, have tried to get the Navy and elected officials, including Commissioner Johnson, to address our concerns about Growler operations.

The Navy refused to listen, preferring instead to meet with “our” elected officials.

In turn, “our” elected officials have preferred to put the economic interests of certain Oak Harbor businesses above the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Island County and surrounding areas.

We’ve tried to talk but nobody has

been listening. So, COER filed suit and now suddenly everybody is aware there is a problem.

So how have “our” elected officials responded? Well, Jill Johnson’s response was to stage a presentation to the Navy of Mac McDowell’s bogus petition to keep the OLF open.

She publicly announced she was going to present his petition at the scoping meeting in Coupeville, but chickened out. Instead, she staged her show in Oak Harbor, accompanied by its mayor and the president of its Chamber of Commerce.

The petition added nothing to the scoping process; her presentation was nothing more than a picture moment.

But, poor Jill, COER followed in her footsteps and presented Captain Nortier with a two-foot high stack of materials that were actually germane to the scoping process.

Jill Johnson didn’t like being upstaged and now claims COER was grandstanding.

What on Earth does she think she was doing?

Jill Johnson has repeatedly stated that she represents the constituents of Island County District No. 2, i.e., Oak Harbor.

No Jill, you were elected by all of the voters of Island County and represent

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all of us, not just the Navy and the Oak Harbor elite.

You need to stop advocating on behalf of certain special interests and start doing your job by actually listening to all of your constituents.

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Isn’t it time for a few other ‘concessions?’

Editor, The Navy concedes?

The Wednesday, Dec. 11 issue of the Whidbey News-Times reports that the Navy “concedes that their touch and go operations have exceeded their estimates by roughly 3,000.”

For one year!

In reality, the Navy exceeded its 2005 EA operational numbers in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. In other words, the Navy exceeded its numbers every year the Growlers have been flying and the 2013 excess would have been even greater except for COER’s lawsuit.

Concessions are only pulled out of the Navy kicking and screaming.

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jet noise is causing damage to the health and welfare of the citizens of Island County?

Isn’t it time the Navy “concedes” that they know they are destroying the tourism business on Whidbey Island?

Isn’t it time the Navy “concedes” they are damaging our children who play at the Rhododendron Park ball fields? Isn’t it time the Navy “concedes” that they are driving tourists away from the premier Washington State Park — Deception Pass — to the extent that the state has put the following warning on its website?

“Please note: U.S. Navy jets from nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey Island may fly over the campground at any time for several hours. Navy personnel conduct training missions which are not announced ahead of time. Depending on the direction of the wind, their flight pattern may put them above the park, creating noisy conditions for campers. State

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Parks cannot be responsible for this significant intrusion into your camping experience.”

Isn’t it time the Navy finally “concedes” that the EA-18G Growlers do not belong in a beautiful, historic, and heavily populated area such as Whidbey Island and the surrounding areas of Puget Sound?

Michael Monson, president Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve

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Question is, where best to invest time?

Editor, I too believe more information should be given to the public regarding safety and crimes committed.

Recent activity on Island County Sheriff’s Facebook page asking for help for the armed robbery on the south end was a little lame.

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“It doesn’t bother me. I live right where they fly right over. It gives them training for different types of weather and conditions.”

“It’s honestly not a problem for me. I’m used to it.”

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Observance

Where was the story about Pearl Harbor?

Editor, I want to express to you my absolute utter contempt for your

selection of content of the Dec. 7 newspaper.

A newspaper published on Dec. 7, in a Navy town full of Navy Veterans that has not one word about Pearl Harbor. Shame on you.

Why don’t you sell off the paper to some Americans and slink back north of the border where your brand of journalist integrity and content might be wanted.

Maybe they don’t care about Pearl Harbor up there, but I doubt that.

Scott Smith Oak Harbor

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“I don’t mind it because it’s always been there.

It would be weird if it just stopped. I’d feel nervous.”

Becky Freeman, Oak Harbor

“My husband is in the military so I don’t mind it. Who do you think is fighting so you can have this opinion? This freedom?”

Abby Alba, Oak Harbor

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“Not too bad. It’s the sound of freedom and they’ve got to learn how to fly and protect the country.”

Russell Palmer, Oak Harbor

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know that the law enforcement officers are patrolling and researching crimes rather than sorting and supplying blotter information for the paper.

We all know that the department has had to deal with cutbacks and, yes, if we had more information we could help keep our neighborhoods safe, but when it comes down to it where do we want our man hours spent? Perhaps the paper could supply the man hours to sort the blotter for information to be announced.

What do you think about jet noise?

Cassandra Todd, Oak Harbor

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It said a white Mitsubishi was involved, but was it a car, pickup or an SUV? They made it a point that the suspect wore gloves a couple of times, like we couldn’t tell from the video.

A little bit more depth and, perhaps, we the public could be of more assistance.

I perceived that the assailant was right-handed and seemed fairly comfortable with what he was doing — perhaps he practiced or this was not the first time.

The gun has a sling, not something you see very often on a shotgun.

Also the woodland camo jacket he is wearing has a very distinctive tan pattern between the shoulders. These jackets are not all made exactly the same so we should watch for it.

As per your opinion, the sheriff’s office works for the taxpayers, but lets be honest, I would rather

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OBITUARIES Blaine Carl Haigh

Blaine Carl Haigh passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2013 at Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville after a brief battle with cancer. He was 82 years old.

Blaine was born in Los Angeles, Calif. on Aug. 20, 1931 to Norman and Lyla Haigh and joined the Air Force after graduating from high school. After serving his country in Korea, Blaine left the service and began a long career with the Motorola Company, retiring in 1992 as an international buyer.

In 1978, Blaine met and married his wife, Joan Cope Williams, with whom he spent 35 wonderful years.

After making their first

care of Mark Andreasen at Burley Funeral Chapel. home together in Arizona, Blaine and Joan moved to Coupeville in 1992, living happily near family and friends for the next 21 years.

Before and after his retirement, Blaine enjoyed golf, bowling and card games, which he participated in until the last months of his life. Whether at the bowling alley or the card table, Blaine loved the skill and social aspects of the games and joined an exclusive club in February of 2002 when he bowled his first perfect game at Oak Harbor’s Oak Bowl.

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For the past 16 months Mark has been facing the “Journey” of his life, sadly passing away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at Whatcom Hospice in Bellingham due to complications from ALS — Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

While he fought a brave and courageous battle since early August, this horrible disease finally won. Mark was 61 years young.

Mark was born on July 9, 1952 in Coupeville. He was the youngest of seven brothers, a position in the family he enjoyed and took great pleasure in announcing at just the right opportunity.

He was the last child born to Waldemar and Margaret (Herd) Mauden. Mark attended Oak Harbor public schools, graduating from

Oak Harbor High School in 1970.

Following graduation, he explored a number of mechanical-related jobs while serving in the National Guard Reserve for more than nine years. During that time he developed his trade skills, took on managerial responsibilities for various stations and ultimately owned and operated Union 76 gas stations in Western Washington for a 25-year period. About the time full-service gas stations became a thing of the past, Mark transitioned to restaurant management and ownership with his wife, Beth. Together, they owned and operated four Taco Time restaurants in the area. Since 2000, Mark dedicated his full attention to the management of numerous property rentals throughout Skagit County. He was widely known for his fairness and for always going the extra mile for those needing a little help.

Mark’s enthusiasm and passion for the principles and work of Rotary International were immediately apparent since his induction into the Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club in 1995.

As an active member, he was quickly sought out to assume leadership and served as president in 201112. He diligently strove to live by Rotary’s four-way test. Mark was honored by his local club with Rotary International’s highest award — the Paul Harris Fellow Award. Mark’s passion to help others touched many individuals and agencies both locally and abroad.

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Members of the SedroWoolley Rotary Club deeply express their sorrow for Mark’s passing. Mark Mauden will always be a prime example of striving to achieve the Rotary Mission — “service above self.” In addition to his tireless commitment to Rotary, Mark was a member of the Skagit County Republican Party, Skagit Golf and Country Club and Immaculate Conception Church.

Prior to moving to Burlington due to his failing health, Mark enjoyed the beauty and recreational activities of Big Lake with family and friends in his lakeside home. Summer evening boat rides, progressive dinners with guests and “Big Lakers” and late night campfires with a good cigar and little scotch were among a few of his favorites.

Family ski trips, camping in the motorhome on a special fishing trip and golf on occasion will all be highlights the family will remember of Mark. His frequent caution, “Have fun but be safe,” will always be remembered. And he never missed a chance to bet on something, or at least consider the odds, which usually resulted in his favor!

With the tragic news of his disease Mark’s determination to fulfill his bucket list — visiting all seven continents of the world — was a real sense of accomplishment for both Mark and Beth.

Mark is survived by his wife of 26 years, Elizabeth “Beth” Hardy (Sabbia) of Burlington, whom he married on June 19, 1987 in Immaculate Conception Church in Mount Vernon.

He is also survived by two children, Scott Babbitt of

Big Lake, and Cyndi Ohrt and her husband Chad, and Mark’s grandchildren, Olivia (11) and Blake (10) of Seattle; three brothers, Ronald Mauden and his wife, Nadine of Wichita Falls, Texas; Brian Mauden of Wichita, Kan.; Galen Mauden and his wife, Patty, of Bremerton; a sister-in-law, Karen Mauden of Bellevue; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Wally, Nowell, Lance and his first wife, Virginia Hayes (Mauden).

The entire Mauden Family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of Whatcom Hospice House, especially Roberta (Bert) Hunter, for her personal care to Mark’s safety and well-being. As Mark said to Bert: “I trust you with my life.” The compassion, patience and tenderness they demonstrated in every instance during Mark’s final days made such a difference.

Viewing will be available 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 at Lemley Chapel. A funeral Mass will be held 2 p.m on Monday, Dec. 16, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in SedroWoolley with Father Martin Bourke, celebrant, with a reception to follow immediately in the Parish Hall.

Private family interment will be at Burlington Greenhills Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club, P.O. Box 726, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.

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Wildcats improve but lose 2

By JIM WALLER Sports editor

Although it dropped two more games, the Oak Harbor High School boys basketball team displayed signs of improvement this week.

The Wildcats, leading most of the game, threw a scare into visiting Snohomish before falling 63-54 Tuesday. Then they played a spirited first half at 10th-ranked Stanwood Thursday before the Spartans pulled away for a 72-47 win.

After the Stanwood game, Oak Harbor coach Mike Washington said, “”We lost, but (I’m) very happy with the way we competed.”

He stressed “compete” was the word of the day for his team, and the Wildcats responded by not backing down to the heavily favored Spartans.

Not coincidentally, the step forward by the Wildcats came with the addition of Zach Gibbs, who missed the first two games because of issues concerning his transfer back to Oak Harbor.

Gibbs supplied a solid all-around game against Snohomish, collecting nine points, 13 rebounds and three steals.

He had four of those rebounds and two steals in the first quarter as Oak Harbor went up 15-10. The Wildcats continued to lead 26-21 at the half and 42-38 after three quarters.

Snohomish (1-2) eventually tied it with six minutes left and took its first lead, 47-45, a minute later.

The Panthers made only two more field goals but conPhoto by Jim Waller/Whidbey News-Times nected on 11 of 19 free throws Drew Washington is fouled on the way to the rim by to pull out the nonleague win.

Snohomish defendersWyatt Harris (50) and Colin Kane.

Dyllan Harris topped Oak Harbor with 23 points, Drew Smith finished with 11 points, including three Washington had 11, Zach Jones five, Gabe Groenig four and Jake Sturdevant three-pointers. Groenig had seven points and two. Harris added seven rebounds; six rebounds, while Gibbs scored six points Washington and Groenig had five each. Jones and grabbed five boards. Sturdevant finished with four points and five rebounds. Harris, passed for two assists.

Stanwood, which entered the conference who played about half the game, scored six opener with a 3-0 record, couldn’t shake the points.

Oak Harbor outrebounded Stanwood 32-30 winless Wildcats for the first 16 minutes.

Stanwood led 21-14 after the first quarter but was hurt by turnovers, committing 19 to and 37-28 at the break. With Harris seeing seven for the Spartans. Stanwood outscored limited time in the second half because of a Oak Harbor 19-4 off those mistakes.

Oak Harbor (0-1, 0-4) entertains Everett rolled ankle, Stanwood steadily increased its (0-0, 3-1) at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, then it lead over the third and fourth periods.

Drew Washington led Oak Harbor with 13 hosts Ferndale (0-3) in a nonleague contest at points, seven rebounds and six assists. Elijah 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20.

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Swimmers open with win The 2013-14 swim season shot to a good start for Oak Harbor High School as the Wildcats won the seasonopening double-dual meet Wednesday, Dec. 11, at John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool.

Oak Harbor knocked off Snohomish 99-84 and Glacier Peak 113-54.

Caley Powers won two individual events (50 free, 25.94; 100 butterfly, 1:02.62) and the 200 medley relay (2:03.87) with Cedric Cabigting, Micha Geist and Joe Gorman to lead the Wildcats.

Cabigting added a win in the 100 backstroke (1:09.64), and Dakota Powers took the 100 free (1:04.65).

Oak Harbor coach Alex Thierry said, “It went well, but we still have a lot of work to do if we want to do as good a job as last year.”

He added, “It was a wakeup call for some of our JV swimmers who thought swimming was going to be easy.”

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Micha Geist swims the breaststroke for Oak Harbor in its wins over the Snohomish and Glacier Peak Wednesday.

Monroe (1-1) at 6 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 16.

Other Oak Harbor results from Wednesday: Second: Geist, 200 IM, 2:30.05; 200 free relay, Geist, Dakota Powers, Cdedric Cabigting, Caley Powers, 1:50.47; 400 free relay, Derek Volk, Ryan Cuajunco, Jake Nelson,

Gorman, 4:25.6.

Third: Gorman, 200 free, 2:13.86; 400 free, 4:46.19; Volk, 50 free, 29.76; Cedric Cabigting, 200 IM, 2:30.93; Jose Cabigting, 100 free, 1:11.65; Dakota Powers, 100 breast, 1:22.35; 200 medley relay, Dakota Powers, Nelson, Erik Jensen, Volk, 2:12.37.

ROUNDUP

Wrestlers lose opener Arlington won the final four matches to come from behind and defeat the visiting Oak Harbor High School wrestling team 45-29 Tuesday, Dec. 10.

The Eagles, trailing 29-21, rattled off three first-round pins and a decision at the end to win the season opener.

Oak Harbor coach Peter Esvelt said, “Not the way we wanted to come out and wrestle. Should be a wake up call for our intensity, not just live wrestling, but in the drills that make us better wrestlers.”

Winners for Oak Harbor were Jeremy Vester, 132 pounds, 13-4; Jahleel Vester, 138, 11-4; Mark Johnston, 160, fall (2:33); Kekai Tarrant, 170, 14-2; Jacob Dugin, 195, fall (5:15); and Jackson Constant, 285, fall, (:22).

The Wildcats go to the Edmonds Invitational at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Edmonds-Woodway High School.

CHS falls after good start Flying high in the first quarter, the Coupeville High School boys basketball team came crashing down in the second period in a 66-26 loss to visiting Cedarcrest Tuesday, Dec. 10.

The Wolves soared to a 6-0 lead on baskets by Anthony Bergeron, Nick Streubel and Morgan Payne. Then Cedarcrest, predicted in the preseason poll to be one of the Cascade Conference’s top teams, recovered to go on an 18-5 run.

The Wolves weren’t dead yet. With the help of a three by Joel Walstad and a steal and bucket by Wiley Hesselgrave, it was 18-14 at the end of the opening period.

That was pretty much it for the

Wolves. The Red Wolves buried the home team 27-3 in the second period, and Coupeville would score only 12 points the rest of the way.

Bergeron led Coupeville with eight points, seven rebounds, two blocks and a steal.

Aaron Trumbull added four points; Payne, Streubel, Walstad and Gabe Wynn had three each; and Hesselgrave collected two.

Coupeville (0-1, 0-2) hosts University Prep (3-1) at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec 14.

Cedarcrest runs by Wolves After the first four minutes, not much went right for the Coupeville High School girls basketball team in its 77-27 loss at Cedarcrest Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Coupeville coach David King said the game plan was to “handle the press, get out on the shooters, slow down the fast breaks and execute our offense.”

Those goals were met early but things fell apart midway through the first period.

“Our execution disappeared and we started throwing the ball away,” King said.

King said, “For us it’s all about believing we can compete with the teams in our league. Better execution on offense, and, on the defensive side of things, we need to get back to talking and having the lockdown defense that we can play.”

Makana Stone led Coupeville with eight points and 10 rebounds. Hailey Hammer added seven points and five rebounds, Bree Messner had two points and three assists, Madeline Strasburg had four points and five steals, Julia Myers had six rebounds and two blocks and Amanda Fabrizi had six points.

Coupeville (0-1, 1-2) hosts South Whidbey (0-1, 0-4) at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17.

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Students put talents on display at Teen Art Show in Oak Harbor

By RON NEWBERRY

A Staff reporter

discarded metal sign turned into gold for Steel Springer.

Springer’s dad discovered the sign after it was left behind at a rental property and gave it to his creative son.

Springer, an advanced art student at Oak Harbor High School, used his imagination and a Sharpie marker to draw a zombie face, giving even more of an ominous meaning to the yellow “Dead End” sign.

Springer’s work was one of five art pieces he put on display at the annual Teen Art Show at the Oak Harbor Library.

The show features artwork from Oak Harbor’s high school and middle school students, ranging from drawings, paintings, photography, metalwork and sculpture.

An opening night reception drew a record 174 visitors Thursday night.

The show continues today, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the library.

“It’s the biggest event we have at the library for

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Jose Lupos was one of Oak Harbor High School’s culinary arts students that catered the opening reception of the Teen Art Show.

Steel Springer used a Sharpie to add his own touches to a discarded road sign. teens,” said Anne Murphy, Oak Harbor’s teen services librarian.

“It’s a great opportunity for kids to show their skills,” said Ben Hannold, a sophomore who gains his education online through the Washington Virtual Academies program.

Hannold’s entry was a pencil drawing of a hooded figure. Those who attend may vote for their favorite pieces of work with winners in the high school and middle school divisions announced next week.

“It’s the only outlet this semester to show art,” said Jennifer Yates, art department head and metal design teacher at Oak Harbor High School. “This is all new to most of them.

“It blows me away the quality of work coming out of there and the large diversity we’re having.”

An ink drawing by high school student Rayna Huitt caught the attention of North Whidbey Middle School principal Bill Weinsheimer.

“That’s impressive,” he said.

He said he likes the show because he can watch the progression of some of his former middle school students, pointing to sunset

Lowell Sipes, art teacher at North Whidbey Middle School, brought his son Ocean to the event.

A viewer examines drawings that were submitted by high school students. photography by freshman Brianna Goebel as another example.

Alex Thierry, high school pottery teacher, spoke of the creativity and hardwork put in by senior Jadie Groebli in the clay sculpture titled, “Aztec Money.”

The cup, he said, was formed by hand with the surface design engraving and underglaze added later.

Thierry also praised the ceramic seal created by senior Maria Fernanda, among others.

Thursday night’s event was catered by Wildcat Catering, run by chef Mary Arthur and her high school culinary arts students. The students served up artichoke-stuffed mushrooms, fruit kabobs,

The “Frog Cup” was sculpted by Haron Jefferson while a colored pencil drawing, “Dissipation,” was created by Chris Stolmeler. ham biscuits, sugar cookies and sweet tea, among other items.

“This is one of my favorite events,” Arthur said. “The amount of talent here is amazing.”

The creative talent even saved a metal sign from the scrap heap.

“I’m still looking for the empty post to see where it came from,” Springer said jokingly.

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Saturday Dec. 14

THE NUTCRACKER: The Ballet Slipper Conservatory presents three showings of “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 21-22 at Oak Harbor High School. The Dec. 21 shows are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Dec. 22 show is 2 p.m. only. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children up to 18 and $10 for seniors 60 and older. Seats are reserved, however, tickets may be available at the door on a space-available basis. Advance tickets may be purchased at at Wind and Tide Bookshop, 790 S.E. Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. 360-675-1342.

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to speak on this issue. info@ concernedislandcitizens.org, 360-525-3593 or www.con cernedislandcitizens.org Whidbey Island Camera Club meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Dec. 17, Oak Hall, Room 306, Skagit Valley College Whidbey Campus, Oak Harbor. The theme for December is “Depth of Field.” You may submit up to three photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail. com. If you have questions, email tina31543@comcast.net or go to www.whidbeyisland cameraclub.com

Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m.-noon, Dec. 14, Coupeville Masonic Lodge, 804 N. Main St. Join the Coupeville High School Class of 2014 for a pancake breakfast with Santa. Santa will also be available for pictures and will have a gift for each child who visits with him. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit a safe and sober graduation night trip for the class of 2014. $10. 2014CHSSeniors@gmail. com

Wednesday

Campfire USA Island County Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 14, Island Vineyard Community Church, 555 Regatta Dr., Oak Harbor. Fundraiser Christmas Bazaar for the Campfire USA, Island County. Many local artists and crafters will be on hand.

Teen Art Show, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Dec. 14, Oak Harbor Library. Enjoy art created by Oak Harbor teens in a gallery setting.

Paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, metalwork and more will be on display.

Vote for your favorites in several categories. Catered

by Wildcat Catering. All teens in grades 6 through 12 are eligible to submit artwork. 360-675-5115, or www.snoisle.org National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony, 11 a.m., Dec. 14, Clinton Cemetery, behind St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 6309 Wilson Place. Annual wreath-laying ceremony by members of Whidbey Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. www. wreathsacrossamerica.org, or 360-682-5966.

Christmas Village at Blue Fox Drive In, noon7 p.m., Dec. 14-22, 1403 N. Monroe Landing Road, Oak Harbor. Weekdays 4-7 p.m., Saturdays noon-7 p.m., Sundays noon-6 p.m. Free admission. www.facebook. com/ohchristmasvillage Whidbey Playhouse musical, Christmas Snapshots, 2:30 p.m., Dec. 14, Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor. Only six shows with final show Dec. 21.

Performances are Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets $14.

360-679-2237, or office@ whidbeyplayhouse.com, or www.whidbeyplayhouse.com Author book signing, 3-5 p.m., Dec. 14, Garry Oak Gallery, 830 S.E. Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor.

Book signing event for local author and gallery artist Mike O’Connell for his two

Dec. 18

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One family’s trip to school Thursday morning turned into a little sightseeing venture at the home of Patti and Harry Keller on Erie Street in Oak Harbor. Hundreds of decorations have been placed around the front and side yard to celebrate the Christmas season in what has turned into a holiday tradition for the Kellers. Harry Keller said decorating is almost done. books, “The Zero Factor” and “The Future of Forever.” 360-240-0222, or www. garryoakgallery.com Taste of Holiday Memories, 4-7 p.m., Dec. 14, Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor.

Fundraiser for Downtown Merchants Association to raise money for holiday decorations. For a donation of $6 on Dec. 14, you will receive a commemorative plate that can be used to take to participating merchants to receive a tasty treat merchants have prepared that bring back holiday memories.

Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor 5th annual Christmas Home Tour, 4-8 p.m., Dec. 14.

Come see seven beautifully decorated homes and enjoy tasty homemade cookies.

Tickets on sale at Hallmark, Casual House, Upscale Resale, Whidbey Printers, Banner Bank, or from any Oak Harbor Soroptimist member. $15. Proceeds go toward projects and programs that improve the lives of women and girls.

Cocoa and Carols Fine Arts Show, 5-7 p.m., Dec. 14, Coupeville Boys & Girls Club. For entire family. Lions Club peace poster contest winners will be unveiled. Carolers will perform.

Christmas Dinner Dance, 6 p.m., Dec. 14, CPO Club, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Casual

to semi-formal dress. $35 donation. 360-914-7759, or 360-202-0032.

Sunday Dec. 15

Old Fashioned Country Christmas Holiday Open House, 3-4 p.m., Dec. 15, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Help celebrate the season with an Old-Fashioned Country Christmas Open House with family, friends and Mr. and Mrs. Claus too! Delight in seasonal favorites such as hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick or hot cocoa with mini marshmallows and sugar cookies.

Author book signing, 3-5 p.m., Dec. 15, Whidbey Golf Club, 2430 S.W. Fairway Lane, Oak Harbor.

Author Barb Bland will sign her book, “Running Free.”

The true story follows Piki, a rescue dog from WAIF, and how he is transformed from a fearful dog into a confident, house-trained pet. Open to the public.

Monday Dec. 16

Sunnyside Cemetery video release and holiday party, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dec. 16, Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center. From Native Americans to early settlers, Sun-

nyside Cemetery serves not only as a final resting place but also as a repository of Central Whidbey history. Representing a multi-generational family of cemetery stewards, local historian Roger Sherman shares some of the stories of the many souls that make up the colorful patchwork of this historical cemetery.

The documentary video features stories and images of some of the pioneers resting at Sunnyside, as told by the descendants of their friends and families. Preview the 31-minute documentary DVD. Also will be a dessert potluck. Free. Nonperishables for food bank are also appreciated. DVDs will be for sale at the event.

360-678-3310, or www.island history.org

Holiday Market December 14 & 15 December 21 & 22 Enjoy holiday music and warm beverages while perusing quality handmade products produced locally.

Hwy 525 & Wonn Rd. Greenbank Farm 360-678-7700

www.greenbankfarm.org

Tuesday Dec. 17

Concerned Island Citizens Open Public Meeting, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 17, Oak Harbor Library. The EA-18G Growler scoping meetings comment period is coming to an end Jan. 3. Learn about the effects of the noise and pollution on hearing and health on children and families in your community. An opportunity

Senior Christmas Annual Buffet Luncheon, noon-3 p.m., Dec. 18, VFW and Ladies Auxiliary of Post 7392, 3037 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Free luncheon with all the trimmings for seniors. Christmas shopping table set up so seniors can shop for free. Wrapping paper will be available.

Carolers and Santa will be on hand. Those interested in donating desserts or trinkets for the table are encouraged to stop by. 360679-2445.

United Way of Island County board meeting, 3:30 p.m., Dec. 18, Whidbey Island Bank conference room, 450 S.W. Bayshore Dr., Oak Harbor. 360-6751778.

Autism Awareness Holiday Open House, 5-7 p.m., Dec. 18, 31955 Highway 20, Suite 3, Oak Harbor. Aptitude Habilitation Services hosts activities for kids visit from Santa.

EARLY HOLIDAY DEADLINES Our offices will be closed on December 24th & 25th and January 1st for the Holidays.

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS For the Weds. December 25th Issue: Sales Deadline: TUES., DEC. 17 - 4 pm Legal Deadline: TUES., DEC. 17 - NOON For the Sat. December 28th Issue: Sales Deadline: Mon., DEC. 23 - 3pm Legal Deadline: Mon., DEC. 23 - Noon For the Weds. January 1st Issue: Sales Deadline: Mon., DEC. 23 - 3pm Legal Deadline: Mon., DEC. 23 - Noon For the Sat. January 4th Issue: Sales Deadline: Tues., DEC. 31 - 4 pm Legal Deadline: Tues., DEC. 31 - Noon 107 S. Main St, Suite E101 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-675-6611 www.whidbeynewstimes.com

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CHURCH NOTES

Come Worship With Us!

God-Centered Worship Christ-Centered Preaching Verse-by-Verse Teaching Worship: 1 PM 1411 Wieldraayer Road (off of Swantown Road) Pastor Keith McFaul 360-279-9713 www.GraceEvangelical.org

Promote your place of worship in the Whidbey News-Times for only $12.50 per week for a single size ad. Please call 360-675-6611

Missouri Synod

Adult Bible Study & Sunday School......9:00am Worship Service ......................................10:15am

Pastor Mark T. Hanson 360-675-2548 Preschool 360-679-1697

590 N. Oak Harbor St • Oak Harbor www.concordialutheranwhidbey.org

Oak Harbor Southern Baptist Church 50 SW 6th Avenue

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

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

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

Prayer Meeting & Student Ministries Child care for all services.

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

Whidbey Island Messianic Fellowship Where Yeshua is Lord Come Learn the Hebraic Roots of Your Faith

We welcome you to join us for worship and celebration

Meeting at: The Oak Harbor Christian School Bldg A 675 E. Whidbey Ave. Oak Harbor, WA 360-675-7189 Saturdays at 10:30am

Trinity Lutheran Church

First United Methodist Church Worship Hours: Adult Sunday School: 9:00 am Worship Service: 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School 10:30 am

331-5191 • Freeland

www.trinitylutheranfreeland.com

Everyone is welcome to join us!

Youth Ministries-Choirs-Bible Studies Dave Johnson .........................................Pastor Jake Howell Director of Children & Youth Ministry Chet Hansen ............................Music Minister

675-2441 • oakharborfumc.org 1050 SE Ireland St • Oak Harbor

Word Of Everlasting Life & Faith Church

Best Western Hotel Conference Room 33175 State Route 20 Oak Harbor, WA. 98277-8713 360-682-2323

SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am Come Worship With Us!

Ordinary People Discovering an Extraordinary God Sunday Service 10:30am

Thursday Bible Study 7:00pm

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

A Member of the Anglican Communion Worldwide

360-279-0715 www.ststephensofoakharbor.org

1000 NE Koetje Street (Just North of Office Max)

“To Know Christ & Make Him Known”

Sunday Morning:

Worship Services 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

• Small Groups • Community Outreach • Youth and Family Ministries • Childcare All Services • Much More! www.whidbeypres.org

679-3579

NW 2nd Avenue & Heller Road Across the street from OHHS Stadium

Sunday Worship ......8:00 & 10:30 am Sunday School......................... 9:15 am Nursery Available

Sunday Evening Prayer 6:30 PM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Coupeville Jeffrey Spencer, Lead Pastor Pastor Marc Stroud, Associate Pastor

679-1561

oakharborlutheran.org

250 SW 3rd Avenue • Oak Harbor

490 NW Crosby Ave., Oak Harbor 675-5008 Sunday Services 9:00, 10:30 & 11:45 am

(Behind K-Mart)

Sunday Morning Services • 9:00am Traditional Worship • 10:00am Sunday School (All Ages) • 10:30am Contemporary Worship Children and Worship

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

675-3441

www.frcoh.org office@frcoh.org

Russ Schlecht ~ Senior Pastor

www.churchofchrist-oh.org oakharborchurch@gmail.com

675-4837

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

2760 N Heller Rd • Oak Harbor

Whidbey Presbyterian Church 1148 SE 8th Ave Oak Harbor

Lutheran Church

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island 20103 State Route 525 Freeland

Sunday Service at 10:00 am

Minister: Rev. Dennis Reynolds Childcare Year-Round Religious Education Sept-June All are welcome 360-321-8656 www.whidbey.com/uucwi uuadmin@whidbey.com

The Catholic Church Invites You….

St. Augustineʻs Parish • 675-2303

www.oakharborfamilybible.org

www.elivingword.org

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

632-7243

Pastor Greg Adkins

Oak Harbor

Bible Classes for all ages..............9:30am Worship Assembly......................10:30am Wednesday Night ..........................6:30pm Matt Oliver, Preaching Minister

Located on Goldie Road

Sunday Morning...............10am Sunday Evening............ 6:30pm Wednesday..........................7pm

James Lindus, Pastor Dennis Hanson, Pastor Eric Ottum, Pastor Jerry O’Neill, Pastor Karl Olsen, Minister of Music

Oak Harbor Church of Christ

(The Pentecostals of Island County)

A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME

Nursery provided for both services

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

CALVARY APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE

SOULS HARBOR

Fall Schedule Sunday Worship 8:00, 9:30 &11:00 am Sunday School and Adult Ed 9:30 am

319 SW 3rd Ave 360-675-4852 www.oakharborag.org

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

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

Woodard Road, Highway 525, Freeland

GRACE BY THE SEA • AN ANGLICAN EXPRESSION OF FAITH

Concordia Lutheran Church

Saturday, December 14, 2013 • Whidbey News-Times

n Unitarian Universalist Congregation will host “Gifts of the Holidays,” 10 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 15.

Through stories and song, consider what is most meaningful about the holidays we celebrate this month. All are welcome.

There will be childcare and religious exploration classes for children. The church is located at 20103, Highway 525, Freeland. 360-321-8656.

n Concordia Lutheran Church will hold holiday services 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24; 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25; and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31.

The church is located at 590, N. Oak Harbor St., Oak Harbor. For information, call the church office weekdays 9 a.m. - noon at 360-675-2548. n The stained glass windows in the 120-year-old sanctuary will be illuminated only by candlelight as the congregation softly sings “Silent Night, Holy Night” during a candlelight Christmas Eve service at the Coupeville United Methodist Church.

The annual tradition starts 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the church located on North Main Street. Come early for a seat for this popular community event.

Young children will enjoy an earlier family-friendly service, “Come to the Manger,” held at 5 p.m. For information on Christmas activities at the Coupeville United Methodist Church, go to www.coupevilleumc.com n Whidbey Island Friends Meeting, also known as Quakers, holds their regular meeting for worship 4-5 p.m.

Sundays at the Unitarian Universalist building, 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland. This time of silent worship together may include spoken messages.

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

For information, visit www.whidbeyquakers.org or email Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com n Coffee Break Bible Study will continue their study of the Gospel of John.

Through the apostle John’s eye-witness account of Jesus’ life and ministry, together discover who Jesus is, why he came and how he continues to touch lives today.

This study will meet weekly 10-11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Oak Harbor Christian Reformed Church, 1411 Wieldraayer Road, off Swantown Road.

Coffee Break is a non-denominational small-group Bible study that is open to all women of the community; no previous Bible knowledge is needed.

To receive study material, call Launa at 360-675-4706, or call the church office at 360-675-2881 for information.

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The City Of Refuge Christian Church “You Have The Right To Be Free”

Tuesday Bible Study 7:00pm Sun Service 11am • Sun Children’s Church 11am We Welcome All Pastor Yvonne Howard & the C.O.R.C.C. Family

656 SE Bayshore Dr, Suite #2 • 675-0935

Masses: Saturday Sunday Wed & Fri

5:00 pm 8:00am & 9:30 am 9:00 am

On the web: www.staugustineoh.org

St. Maryʻs Parish 678-6536 207 Main St. ~ Coupeville

Masses: Sunday Thurs

11:15 am 12:00 noon

P.O. Box 1200 • 107 S. Main St, Ste E101 • Coupeville, WA 98239 360-675-6611 • www.whidbeynewstimes.com

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Computer experience a must APPLY IN PERSON AT Careage of Whidbey 311 NE 3rd Street Coupeville, WA 98239 Or email resume to careage2@whidbey.net ISLAND TRANSIT OPERATIONS SUPPORT I Full Time Position - 40 Hours Per Week Island Transit is accepting applications for an Operations Support I position. The successful individual in this position will provide receptionist, bookkeeping and clerical support functions to the agency.

Must have the following demonstrated abilities and qualifications: 2 years prior experience as a receptionist in an office environment; proven prior customer service experience; good computer skills and the ability to express ideas effectively, concisely and in writing with excellent grammatical skills; and an ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions and distractions.

The salary range for Operations Support I starts at $3,434.00 a month.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the following: an employment medical examination to include drug testing in order to be certified for the position; an employment reference check; criminal background check; and five year motor vehicle history check.

Position description and application form can be obtained at the front desk area of the City Halls of Oak Harbor and Langley and at the Coupeville Town Hall reception area or on our website, www.islandtransit.org.

Applications will be accepted only if mailed to the following address: Island Transit Operations Support I Position P.O. Box 1735 Coupeville, WA 98239 Applications must be postmarked by December 18, 2013.

Island Transit is an Equal Opportunity and M/F/D/V employer. No phone calls please.

MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK Full Time, Sun-Thurs, 12pm-8:30pm

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The Community Energy Challenge, a project of the Opportunity Council, is seeking applications from qualified contractors for the purpose of conducting retrofit jobs to make older homes more energy efficient.

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Program Supervisor (71000) - FT (40 hrs/wk).

Mount Vernon. Responsible for clinical and administrative supervision to Clinicians I and II serving Adult Extended Care clients. Provides on-site super vision to meet the needs of the clients. Provide direct treatment to caseload as needed. MA degree in Behavioral Science or related field; and Meet educational and training requirements for designation as a Mental Health Professional; and Four years of direct clinical service experience in behavioral healthcare with adults and older adults; and Experience with case management, individual and group treatment; and Knowledge of DBT (exper ience preferred); and 1-2 yrs. experience with providing clinical supervision in a mental health setting preferred. CDP p r e fe r r e d . C D B a c k ground required.

Clinician II (41601) – FT (40 hrs/wk) in Mount Vernon on the Program for Asser tive Community Treatment (PACT) team. Clinician II serves on an interdisciplinary team providing case management, treatment planning, and crisis support and intervention services. Position wor ks to suppor t participants with severe m e n t a l h e a l t h n e e d s.

Po s i t i o n r e q u i r e s a MA/MS in psychology, social work, or human services with at least two years of intensive outpatient case and crisis management experience with adults. LMHC strongly preferred. MHP eligible and Agency Affiliated Counselor required. Must be able to work in an on-call rotation and be comfortable working in at-risk situat i o n s ( h o m e l e s s n e s s, drug use, suicidal and other crisis-based behavior) and making team-based clinical decisions.

Clinician II (93000/95000) – FT (40 hrs/wk) in Coupeville.

Provides primary clinical therapy, case management and/or group treatment in various settings (i.e. home, school, respite, residential and/or clinic) to mental health clients and their families.

Qualification: MA Degree in counseling or one of the social sciences. 2 years mental health exp. MHP. Registered in WA State. Valid WSDL w/insurable driving record. Union membership required.

Wage is DOE + excellent benefits.

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Full-time position with some Saturdays.

Benefits included.

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Please call Ken or Shirley at 360-730-2245 for an appointment to view it.

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2 BEDROOM, 1 bath dup l ex ava i l a bl e. Q u i e t country setting. On bus line. Pets negotiable.

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Washer, dryer, gas fireplace, yard, large deck.

483 SW Erie Circle. 1/2 utilities. $900. 360-6755007.

Oak Harbor 3 BR, 1 BA on large private lot. New laminate floor, bonus 4th room, large deck, slight view, large shed. W/D & pets OK. $650/MO. Please call 360.678.9285 Available now.

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3 BR, 2 BA, 2.5 ACRES Home! RV parking avail & 2 car attached garage.

Also, covered car por t and storage shed. Incl washer, dryer & refrig.

Electric heat + propane fireplace inser t. Non smoking. Pet negotiable with additional damage dep. Section 8 ok. $1350 / mo. Credit check req.

Call 360-929-3459.

1 BEDROOM Duplex, 5 minutes to Clinton Ferry.

Washer, Dryer, Carport, Nice Deck, Private Lake A c c e s s. $ 6 5 0 M o n t h .

360-341-4208 Oak Harbor Cute & clean, 2 BR, duCOUPEVILLE plex in desirable Dugualla Bay. Water & mountain view. Electric heat & gas fireplace. Pets with references. $800 per month. First, last, deposit. One year lease.

360-515-0683 NEWER HOUSE on Penn Cove. Souther n E x p o s u r e, Pa n o ra m i c View. Hardwood & Tile Floors, Custom Woodwork. 2 Bedroom plus Bonus Room, 3 Bath, C a r e t a ke r s Q u a r t e r s, W h e e l c h a i r Fr i e n d l y. $1,500 month. Call Dave at 509-996-2082 (home) or 509-341-4371 (cell) OAK HARBOR

3 BEDROOM, 2 Bath, doublewide mobile in Fa m i l y Pa r k . $ 8 5 0 month, first and deposit.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KITSAP COUNTY IN RE COMBINED ESTATES OF, WILFRED EARL SCOTT and H E DY M A R YA N N SCOTT, Deceased.

NO. 13-4-00181-2 A M E N D E D P RO B AT E N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above-captioned combined estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the 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.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: December 14, 2013.

Personal Representative: LINDA J. WOOD 7373 Beauchamp Lane NW Seabeck, WA 98380 Personal Representative:/s/Linda J. Wood Linda J. Wood Attor ney for Personal Representative: Anne M. M o n t g o m e r y, W S B A #23579 Ryan, Uptegraft & Montgomery, Inc. P.S. 9657 Levin Road NW, Suite 240 Silverdale, WA 98383 (360) 307-8860 Legal No. 532853 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 14, 21, 28, 2013.

COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN CFC OF ISLAND COUNTY Pursuant of the 73 Federal Register 8588 Rules and Regulations for the Combined Federal Campaign, the local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC)is accepting bids for the Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO). The PCFO must be registered under 26 U.S.C. 501©(3)and to which contribution are tax deductible pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 170, (Include a copy of the most recent IRS Determination letter). The PCFO serves as the fiscal agent and campaign coordinator for the Combined Federal Campaign of Island County. The PCFO is subject to the supervision of the LFCC and the Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Washington DC. #950-105 Any federation, charitable organization or combinations thereof wishing to be sel e c t e d fo r t h e P C F O must submit a timely application to the CFC of Island County, Chairman: CAPT Vincent W. S e g a r s, C o m m a n d e r, Patrol Reconnaissance W i n g Te n , 3 5 6 0 N .

C h a r l e s Po r t e r Ave . , Oak Harbor, WA 982772758 on or before January 21, 2014. The application is a three year contract and must include the following: (1) A written campaign plan sufficient in detail to allow the LFCC to determine if the applicant could administer an efficient and effective CFC. The campaign plan must include a CFC budget that details all estimated costs required to operate t h e C F C. T h e bu d g e t may not be based on the percentage of funds raised in the local campaign. (2) A statement signed by the applicant’s local director or equivalent pledging to: (i) administer the CFC fairly and equitably, (ii) conduct campaign operations, such as training, kick-off and other events, and fiscal operations, such as banking, auditing, reporting and d i s t r i bu t i o n s e p a r a t e from the applicant’s nonC F C o p e r a t i o n s, ( i i i ) abide by the directions, decision, and supervision of the LFCC and/or Director. (3) A statement signed by the applicant’s local director or equivalent acknowledging the application is subject the provisions of #950.603.

Legal No. 532846 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 14, 2013.

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An open bid auction will be held at Christian’s Towing, 615 Christian Road, Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 on WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2013.

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December 14, 2013.

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CALL FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the City of Oak Harbor until 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2013, at the Office of the City Clerk at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud for the furnishing of two (2) booster pumps.

Any questions and/or comments or objections to the bid documents and/or specifications shall be submitted in w r i t i n g t o t h e P u bl i c Works Superintendent at least five (5) days prior to the bid opening date.

If necessary, an addendum will be issued to all bidders who obtained bid documents from the Public Works Superintendent.

A certified check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid must accompany each bid.

Washington State sales tax will be a separate bid item.

The City of Oak Harbor reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive any informality in the form of bid.

The City also reserves the right to waiver individual specifications if it is satisfied that the bid otherwise meets the performance standards set by these specifications.

Specifications may be obtained from Sandra P l a c e, 1 4 0 0 N E 1 6 t h Ave nu e, O a k H a r b o r, Wa s h i n g t o n 9 8 2 7 7 , (360) 279-4757 or via email at splace@oakharbor.org.

Valerie Loffler, City Clerk Legal No. 531462 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 7, 14, 2013.

LEGAL NOTICE ISLAND TRANSIT BOARD MEETING CANCELLED The December 20, 2013 monthly business meeting of the Island Transit Board of Directors is cancelled. For more infor mation, please call (360) 678-7771.

Legal No. 531558 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 14, 18, 2013.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Notice is hereby given that the Community Energy Challenge, a project of the Opportunity Council, is seeking applications from qualified contractors for the purpose of conducting retrofit jobs to make older homes more energy efficient. The RFQ, as well as details per taining to the program, can be found at www.communityenergychallenge.org. The deadline for applications is noon, December 20, 2013. For more information call 676-6099 ext 131.

Legal No. 532143 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 11, 14, 18, 2013.

CORRECTION LEGAL NOTICE BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Public Hearing N OT I C E I S H E R E B Y GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville, Washington, on December 23, 2013 at 6:15 P.M. to consider C o m p r e h e n s i ve P l a n

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Amendment 026/13, an amendment to the Land Use Map of the Greenbank Farm Master Plan and the regulations for t h e G r e e n b a n k Fa r m Special Review District as specified in ICC 17.03.163. The proposal would readjust the subzone boundaries in the Special Review District along Wonn Rd. and in the Commercial subzone. It would also allow a ‘Park-n-Ride’ as a permitted use in the subzone adjacent to Wonn Rd. ALL PERSONS or authorized representatives interested in or desiring to speak on the above matter should be present at the time and place above specified, or should file written comments with the Island County Depar tment of Planning and Community Development before the above date.

FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting the Department of Island County Planning and C o m m u n i t y D eve l o p ment, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA. 98239, 679-7339. Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services should call Island County Human Resources at 679-7372, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Legal No. 532994 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 14, 2013.

Facilities Planning Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue (CWIFR) invites architectural firms experienced in performing facility assessment and evaluation of existing facilities to submit qualifications for assessment of district facilities and development of a long term facilities plan inclusive of facilities requirements over the next 50 years. Fir ms must d e m o n s t ra t e r e l eva n t and recent experience (within the last five years) in the design of fire stations.

Interested firms should contact Office Manager Kim Harpe to request a copy of the RFQ via telephone (360) 678-3602 or e m a i l cwfire@cwfire.org.

Statements of qualifications must be received no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, February 7, 2014 Legal No. 530537 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, 2013 and January 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 2014.

Island County Request for Proposals- Cour troom Audio/Video Upgrade.The Island County Super ior Cour t is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to upgrade cour trooms with new and advanced aud i o / v i d e o t e c h n o l o g y.

Proposals are due no later than 4:30 P.M on Devember 20, 2013. No proposals will be considered after this time. All envelopes shall be clear-

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ly mar ked “Super ior Court Audio/Video Upgrade. To receive a copy o f t h i s R F P, a n d fo r questions, contact Brooke Powell at 360-679-7325. Island County is an EOE. Island County reser ves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any irregularities. Further information and instructions for submitting proposals can be obtained from the county website www.islandcouty.net/superiorcourt.

Legal No. 529042 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

November 22, 30, December 7, 14, 2013.

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PUBLIC COMMENTS: m u s t b e r e c e i ve d by 4:30 p.m. on December 29, 2013 mail to Island County Community Dev e l o p m e n t , P. O. B ox 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; deliver to 6th & Main Street, Coupeville, WA between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; by FAX to (360) 679-7306.

Application files are available for inspection at no cost, and will be provided at the cost of reproduction in a timely manner. To request notice of hearings, receive a copy of the decision or SEPA determination, or information on appeals contact us at the above address.

Legal No. 532857 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 14, 2013.

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Tingstad said north precinct deputies are working on an action plan for dealing with the burglaries and thefts.

Meanwhile, the burglary victims said they’ve invested in security, have increased vigilance and are doing some investigating.

A Rolling Hills resident whose home was hit four times this year said a larger group of burglary victims plan to get together to share information and help out one another.

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South Whidbey resident Rufus Rose, whose home was burglarized in the fall, suggested that residents offer a reward for information leading to the conviction of burglars. He did a lot of digging into his burglary — and has a theory about a suspect — but found nothing definitive.

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GUILD CONTINUED FROM A1 The county was ordered to produce the records and was cited with an “unfair labor practice” finding, according to a statement from Guild attorney Jim Cline.

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County officials can appeal the hearing examiner’s decision, but Crownover said he is hoping they won’t so arbitration can move forward.

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the island” changes, he said, and would-be burglars need to know that there’s a likelihood they will get caught and that the punishment will be great.

They all had chainsaws stolen and wonder about tracking the black market in such tools.

Eichstedt said she is among many residents of the Zylstra Road area who became victims of burglary during the last few months. But, she said, it’s nothing new.

Burglars have “gone up and down the road” many times in the past, she said.

Eichstedt said she went to the barn to feed her horse in the morning of Oct. 21 and quickly realized that something wasn’t right.

A chainsaw, a pair of woman’s chest waders and other small items were missing.

The deputy who responded to her call told her it was likely the burglar or burglars would return, she said.

Sure enough, a couple of weeks later, she was lying in bed when she had a feeling that something wasn’t right. She went out to drive to the barn and her headlights illuminated two cars parked outside it; they quickly drove away.

She said she believes another attempt was made two weeks after that.

Eichstedt said she’s been extra vigilant since the burglary and is taking extraordinary precautions, though she doesn’t want the specifics public. She’s drives the neighborhood at night and shoos out suspicious

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Miller said he had a property near Eichstedt that was burglarized the same night. The intruder took a chainsaw and other items.

He had a night-vision game camera set up that captured an image of the burglar, but it wasn’t detailed enough for a positive identification.

Not long afterward, he was walking to the gas station for a cup of coffee when he saw a guy with a Nissan Stanza at the pumps with his chainsaw. He questioned the man, who claimed he got the tool from his girlfriend.

Miller went around the corner and called the police.

He said it took 10 minutes for an officer to arrive, but, by that time, the man and his girlfriend were gone.

A week later, Miller said he spotted the same man at a bus stop on State Highway 525 at Smugglers Cove Road. He called 911, but was told a deputy would call him back.

He said he never got a return call.

Dennis Bullock is yet another person to have property burglarized in the Zylstra Road area Oct. 20 or 21, though the intruders only managed to remove screens off a barn this time.

In the past, the thieves got away with three chainsaws and other items.

“Other than the irritation and monetary loss, I’m concerned that someone is going to get shot,” he said.

hasn’t been made. She defends the county’s position, saying there was miscommunication about what the Guild wanted in its broad public records request.

“I have a different interpretation of the facts than they do,” she said, referring to Guild leaders.

“I respect their viewpoint, but I feel some of the personal attacks of our employees are unfair, unfounded and uncalled for.”

In its latest press release, the Guild is critical of Budget Director Elaine Marlow, claiming the hearing examiner called Marlow’s testimony “contradictory,” “unreliable” and “not credible.”

Marlow did not return a call for comment by press time.

In October, the Guild release a statement saying county officials don’t understand their own budget and demanded that the county retain an outside budget expert before any labor negotiations continue. The Guild also filed a public records lawsuit, which is pending in Snohomish County Superior Court.

The county commissioners responded to the guild’s statement, written by Cline, with a statement to the Whidbey News-Times.

“The claims made in Mr. Cline’s letter

are untrue, distorted, or greatly exaggerated. His letter creates an inaccurate public perception of the status of the negotiations, rather than a serious proposal to the county,” the commissioners said in their response.

At the heart of the matter is the county’s finances — whether it can afford to pay the deputies salaries and benefits similar to those in comparable counties.

The Guild argues that county officials’ claim MARLOW of financial hardship is untrue given the large reserve fund.

The Guild maintains the county was hiding that fact — through deception or incompetence — that the reserve fund was at 45 percent, while the norm is around 20 percent.

Since budget documents weren’t forthcoming from the county, Crownover said, the Guild hired an expert to look at financial information from state sources. The expert came to the realization about the size of the reserve.

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Not long afterward, Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson made the same realization.

She convinced fellow commissioners and law-and-justice officials to nix a proposal to ask voters to raise property taxes to increase funding for the sheriff’s office and other law-and-justice offices.

Instead, she said, the county should use some of its reserve to replace some of the cuts.

Next year, the sheriff’s office will get four new deputies and one corrections deputy.

In August, the commissioners reported that the reserve fund was at $9 million, which is 41 percent of the county’s $22-million operating budget.

Revenues outpaced expenditures by $1.6 million in 2011, $1.9 million in 2012 and this year’s projection are for a minimum of $1.5 million.

Johnson never claimed anyone was hiding the information about the reserve fund, but said she just didn’t ask the right questions.

She said she hopes to work on how budget information is presented in the future so that the fund balance and reserves are clearer.

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