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Thousands expected for Whidbey marathon

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

The Whidbey Island Marathon has gained popularity by leaps and bounds, which means residents can expect a whole lot of steelylegged runners crisscrossing the island this Sunday.

Organizers are cautioning drivers to take it slow this weekend and avoid certain areas, if possible.

Oak Harbor resident Tamra Sipes, organizer of the event, said it would be wise to avoid Deception Pass Bridge on Sunday morning.

The bridge will be closed from 7:10 a.m. for the 7:15 a.m. start of the full marathon. The bridge reopens to traffic at approximately 7:45 a.m.

Undoubtedly, the bridge closure as well as the hundreds of participants will likely clog things up beyond those times.

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Schools getting plan in place for expected growth

BY MICHELLE BEAHM

Staff Reporter

With the Oak Harbor school district’s student population expected to grow by about 750 by 2016, the school board is setting in motion plans to accomodate the increase.

The population increase, a result of new Navy squadrons coming to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, is expected in fiscal year 2016, which would mean the first population hike would first be seen during the 2016-17 school year.

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A worker unloads food into the storage garage of North Whidbey Help House during Oak Harbor schools’ “Fill the Bus” campaign last fall.

New programs raise debate over ‘Housing First’ model

By JANIS REID Staff reporter

Those working closely with the island’s growing homeless population offer a resounding “yes” when asked if the island needs a homeless shelter.

They will also tell you that Whidbey Island will likely never have one.

And that is forcing the county to think outside the box.

“We’re all just seeing the need grow,” said Jackie Henderson, Island County human services director. “And, through our churches and communities, we’re seeing more people who are a day away (from homelessness).”

Stephen Haggan, a 51-year-old Vietnam veteran who was panhandling near Walmart

Friday, said that he hears that there are services for the homeless, but hasn’t seen them materialize for him.

While he isn’t homeless yet, Haggan said he and his family are about to get kicked out of their temporary housing.

“I keep hearing that (about services), but I don’t see it,” Haggan said. “There’s a lot going on out here, and everyone has a different story.”

In an effort to address the island’s homeless population, the county initiated a new program late last year that provides housing for 15 homeless and displaced people. They aren’t placed in shelters or temporary housing, but rather in subsidized apartments.

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Island responds to a growing need for food

By JANIS REID Staff reporter

Those struggling financially on the island can find a free meal or groceries almost every day of the week on Whidbey Island.

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Opponents put brakes on $10.12 million fair plan

By BEN WATANABE Whidbey News Group

Opponents of a $10.12 million, 10-year plan to change the Island County Fairgrounds got what they wanted — a slower, more public approach to saving the property.

After a final public presentation of the 100-plus page proposal, which outlines

everything from the property’s history to its potential for $3 million in revenue, members of a group opposing the plan announced it will not be going before the Island County Commissioners this month.

One of the plan’s most vocal opponents wasn’t ready to claim victory quite yet, however, noting that she agrees with the premise that

something must change at the 12.8-acre fairgrounds, located in Langley.

“I’m thrilled that they’re taking a step back, but I’m not sure what is next,” said Wendy Sundquist during a telephone interview.

Sundquist attended a meeting last week in Oak Harbor and two previous meetings on South Whidbey. She said the consensus from the steer-

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Carnival-goers enjoy one of the rides during last year’s Whidbey Island Area Fair. A multimillion dollar plan to revamp the fairgrounds has drawn criticism from a group of island residents. ing committee in Oak Harbor was that they are not going to take the proposal, as it exists, to the commissioners.

“I don’t know at this time what they’re going to do,” she said.

“They felt like they couldn’t present it, and needed to get together as a steering committee and talk about what their next step is.”

“They have to do something,” she said.

Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, who serves on the steering committee and represents South and Central Whidbey, said the committee and Island County Economic Development Council are looking for public input on the proposal.

Price Johnson confirmed that no date is set for the commissioners to receive the proposal.

“When they’re ready to move forward, we’ll set a date,” she said in a voice message last week. “We’ve been listening and taking into account all of the suggestions

that have been received.”

The proposal was originally going to be presented at two public meetings, one on South Whidbey and the other in Oak Harbor. It was slated to go before the county commissioners in late March.

Public outcry from South and Central Whidbey residents was such that a second meeting was deemed necessary, delaying the Oak Harbor presentation.

On Wednesday, North Whidbey had its chance to hear steering committee members pitch the proposal, which includes tearing down 15 buildings, leaving a dozen structures intact.

Many of the existing small animal barns and the antique barn were slated for demolition during the first of four phases.

Sundquist said about 30 people showed up at the Oak Harbor meeting, less than half of the attendance at the final Langley meeting. She blamed poor solicitation and announcement of the meeting, but also acknowledged

that north end residents may not be as engaged in the fairgrounds as Central and South Whidbey residents.

The major question of how to save the fair by separating its management group, the Whidbey Island Fair Association, from taking care of the county property remained unanswered and a priority for the steering committee.

One positive that Sundquist said came out of the debate was increased interest in looking at ways to improve the property.

“There is a lot of momentum,” she said. “A lot of people are interested.”

Sundquist and several members of the group “Friends of the Fair group, which formed to oppose the plan, plan to join the fair association that oversees the four-day showcase and property until another solution is found.

“That’s the way we can help, at this point,” she said.

Commissioners set public hearing on budget revision Island County commissioners will take public comment on a resolution to amend the county budget during their regular meeting at 6:15 p.m. Monday, April 28.

The meetings are held in the Board of

County Commissioners Hearing Room in Coupeville.

The resolution amends budget estimates for health insurance and salaries, and recognizes additional grant revenue.

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 3 At 6:42 a.m., a Northwest Cathlamet Drive resident reported that a lawnmower was stolen out of the back yard overnight.

At 8:02 a.m., a caller at a State Highway 20 business reported that a tall homeless man was talking to himself.

At 8:35 a.m., a caller reported that a tall man was screaming at passersby as he was walking up Barrington Drive.

At 9:34 a.m., a caller on Southwest Kaleeton Loop reported that “a whore” on the island has been giving everyone scabies for the past two years.

At 12:40 p.m., a caller reported that a man with a backpack was “screaming his head off” at the bathrooms at Flintstone Park.

At 5:21 p.m., a Northeast Goldie Street resident reported that a man at the window was threatening to beat the door down if the resident didn’t open it.

At 5:28 p.m., a caller

reported that a man was “screaming off his head” and threatened to kill the caller on Southeast Oleary Street.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4 At 11:29 a.m., an employee at a Southwest Erie Street business reported that two men were at the store five days prior with a 4-year-old girl who said she didn’t know who the men were.

At 3:09 p.m., a Northwest Lofton Loop resident reported that his Rottweiler “didn’t take kindly” to a Chihuahua that sneaks into his backyard every couple of days.

At 4:54 p.m., a delivery driver reported that Navy personnel held him against his will at the Torpedo Gate for an hour and a half.

At 5:30 p.m., a caller reported that someone was riding a gas-powered skateboard on City Beach Street.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 At 1:18 a.m., a Southwest Tenth Avenue resident reported that his English mastiff was missing. He said the dog was very friendly, but “mentally slow.”

At 5:04 a.m., a caller reported that a man in a hoodie was walking and

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At 11:31 a.m., a caller reported that an 11-year-old girl was sending and receiving “illicit photos” with a 21-year-old man.

At 1:17 p.m., there was a report that a man was “acting like a lunatic” on Beeksma Drive. The man went into the bathroom near the RV park, stretched out his arms and yelled, “I am calming down.”

At 2:50 p.m., a caller reported that a man at the “Welcome to Oak Harbor” sign was screaming and “throwing a big fit.”

At 7:54 p.m., a man reported that stray cats were “running around and procreating” in the Oak Harbor Street area.

At 8:34 p.m., a caller reported that a man was pushing a cart and screaming in the middle of Highway 20.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 At 12:10 a.m., a woman reported that her friend received text messages from someone who wants “a booty call.”

At 4:09 a.m., a caller reported that a person was lying on the sidewalk on Beeksma Drive.

At 4:38 a.m., a repo man reported he was repossessing a 1996 Ford Taurus on North Oak Harbor Street.

At 6:32 a.m., a caller reported that a person was sleeping on the sidewalk on Highway 20.

At 10:19 a.m., a caller reported that there was vomit on the ground and on the trunk of a silver Honda pickup parked on Northwest Longview Drive. A dog was in the pickup, but no people.

At 12:51 p.m., a woman reported that a homeless man pointed either a knife

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At 1:47 p.m., a caller reported that a middleaged woman with bright red hair was yelling, cussing and throwing herself on the ground at Windjammer Park.

At 5:03 p.m., a woman reported that a man tried to rape her best friend at a Southwest 24th Avenue location.

At 5:08 p.m., there were numerous reports that mailboxes were pried open on Northeast Nunan Loop.

MONDAY, APRIL 7 At 9:03 a.m., a woman reported finding a rusty grenade without a pin on a trailhead off Southwest Fairhaven Drive.

At 12:06 p.m., a hit-andrun accident was reported at the drive-through at McDonalds.

At 4:22 p.m., a North Oak Harbor Street resident reported that a “pyromaniac” neighbor intentionally leaves lit cigarettes on window sills and in the beauty bark.

At 4:33 p.m., a man reported that he picked up a dead German Shepherd in the Northwest Falls Creek Loop area.

At 5:47 p.m., a dead man was reported inside a trailer on Northeast Ernst Street.

At 10:11 p.m., a woman reported that the driver of another car followed her and pointed a gun at her car.

At 11:27 p.m., an employee at a Highway 20 business reported that a woman who drove to the store appeared stoned and could hardly stand up.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 At 4:49 a.m., a caller reported that two men and a woman were fighting in a Midway Boulevard parking lot.

At 11:38 a.m., a resident on Crosby Avenue reported catching a “very, very pregnant cat.”

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County marijuana ordinance unveiled

By JANIS REID Staff reporter

The public will be able to comment on the county’s new recreational marijuana ordinance this month.

A public hearing is set for 10:15 a.m. Monday, April 21, in the Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room in Coupeville. A second opportunity for public input will be available later that night at 6 p.m.

The county developed the ordinance in response to the state’s passing of Initiative 502, which legalized recreational marijuana. The county put a six-month moratorium in place in November while they researched and developed the regulations.

County leadership experienced some push back from

potential growers on both the approval of the moratorium and a restriction on marijuana production in Ebey’s Landing National Reserve, which was removed by the Island County Planning Commission last month.

The Planning Commission held two public hearings on their recommendations for the ordinance. The completed ordinance now goes to the Island County Board of Commissioners for review and approval. County leadership is hoping to have an ordinance in place before the moratorium expires in May. The complete ordinance is posted online under the Planning and Community Development department at www.islandcounty.net.

Hit-and-run driver sentenced to prison

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

A Greenbank man will serve time in prison for driving while intoxicated, causing an injury accident on South Whidbey and then fleeing the scene last year.

Brian Shelley, 42, is appealing a separate DUI conviction from Island County District Court, according to court documents.

Following a three-day trial in March, a jury in Island County Superior Court found Shelley guilty of vehicular assault and hit and run with injury.

Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock sentenced Shelley

to four years and nine months in prison.

On May 16, 2013, Shelley was driving at a high rate of speed on Ewing Road in Clinton, crossed the centerline and struck an oncoming car.

He left the scene.

The driver and passenger of the other car were injured and transported to a hospital for treatment.

A portable breathalyzer measured Shelley’s bloodalcohol level at 0.091 percent, according to court documents.

Legal intoxication is .08 percent in Washington state.

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Hospital may lose money on sale

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Kindergartners Aiden Burnett, Jazzlyn Brannon and Amelia Vongrey help plant a new cherry tree on the Olympic View Elementary Campus.

Pupils get hands-on lesson for Arbor Day

By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter

In observance of Arbor day last Wednesday, at least one tree was planted in Oak Harbor.

Olympic View Elementary School planted a new, ornamental cherry tree on campus, thanks in part to the efforts of three kindergarten classes.

Earlier in the school year, the classes were taught a tree-themed education unit, studying local coniferous and deciduous trees.

One class, taught by Che Gilliland, included a landscaping unit, focusing on the school’s campus.

When the kindergarten teachers learned

that a new tree would be planted on school grounds on Arbor Day, they were excited for the opportunity to show their students what tree planting is like.

Putting a “real-world experience” behind the lesson is always good, said kindergarten teacher Krista Hanson-Walker.

At about 12:30 on Wednesday, the three classes, comprising a total of about 75 children, gathered around the two groundskeepers who were in charge of planting the tree.

The groundskeepers let the kids shovel the dirt around the roots of the tree. Three students at a time were allowed to help, and the shovels were passed to the next students in line.

Kindergarten registration in Coupeville May 22 Coupeville Elementary School is holding kindergarten registration night 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 22 in the school library.

The parent-only event will cover topics including the following: what you can do to help your child be ready

for the first day of school; what is kindergarten; what is expected of a kindergartner; transportation; meet the teachers; registering for kindergarten and getting and staying involved in your child’s education.

Students who are or will

be age 5 by Aug. 31 are eligible for enrollment. Preregistration begins Monday, April 21.

To register, parents must have a copy of the child’s birth certificate and proof of vaccination. For information, call 360-678-2474.

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A proposal to sell a 4.5acre Bayview property purchased in 2007 for nearly $2 million would likely result in a financial loss for Whidbey General Hospital, a commissioner said Thursday.

Anne Tarrant, president of the board, said the sale of the property is not a foregone conclusion as the commissioners have yet to make a decision. However, she acknowledged that if the board does proceed it would be a hit to hospital coffers.

Property records list the property’s value at $618,000 at the time of the sale — a $1.36 million difference from the purchase price.

In 2013, it was valued at $595,890.

Tarrant said she believes a private appraisal will exceed the county’s estimate, but will not be enough to recover the hospital’s investment.

“I anticipate it (the property) will not sell for $1.9 million,” she said. “But what that number will ultimately be I’m not certain, should we decide to sell.”

The board set a public hearing for 9 a.m. Monday, April 14, to consider selling the undeveloped property in Bayview, which is located across Highway 525 from

the Goose.

Purchased in 2007 from Verlane Gabelein, it was slated as the future site of a new South Whidbey hospital clinic, which was to replace the South Whidbey Rural Health Clinic in Clinton.

The hospital also bought in 2007 a $380,000 parcel from Goosefoot that abuts the park-and-ride lot at Bayview Road and Highway 525. It now houses the hospital’s emergency medical services station.

More centrally located, the plan for the new clinic was to expand access to outpatient services on South Whidbey, said Trish Rose, hospital spokeswoman.

“Our plan was derailed when our ability to access revenue bonds disappeared during the 2008 economic downturn,” Rose said in an email. “We also learned that, because of changes to laws affecting Critical Access hospitals, the outpatient services we hoped to provide at the clinic would not be reimbursed at a rate that could sustain those services.”

For those reasons, Rose said, development plans were put on “indefinite hold.”

Tarrant said the hospital is still interested in building a larger South Whidbey clinic, but the current board doesn’t

see the Bayview property as “viable” and a poor fit with the hospital’s existing strategic plan. It lacks good access to the bus line on Highway 525, she said.

It is one of three properties the board identified for possible sale. One, a house in Oak Harbor bequeathed to the hospital, is already sold and the third is the site of the old emergency medical services property located in Freeland next to Skagit Farmers Supply.

Tarrant said selling the Bayview property isn’t a sure thing and that the commissioners are seeking feedback from the community.

As for the gulf between the county’s assessed value of the property in 2007 and the purchase price, the circumstances remain unclear.

None of the current commissioners were on the board at the time, and the hospital also has a different chief executive officer and chief financial officer.

“In some markets, a disparity exists between assessed valuation and market value, but since executive sessions do not produce minutes or notes, we have no record or knowledge of the reasoning used in setting the property purchase price,” Rose said.

Programs highlight sex-assault issues In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Whidbey General Hospital and Citizens Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse are presenting a series of programs to highlight the problem of sexual assault in the community and discuss resources available for those impacted by it.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month seeks to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent sexual violence, a major public health, human rights and social justice issue.

The statistics are staggering. Rape remains the most underreported crime in America, according to the National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center

and various other studies.

One in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives, according to a Centers of Disease Control and Prevention study.

One in six boys and one in four girls will experience a sexual assault before the age 18, according to an American Journal of Preventive Medicine report.

Presentations will be held in April featuring speakers from Whidbey General and CADA. l 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 21, Coupeville Library, 788 N.W. Alexander St. l 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 28, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR COER

Don’t be a Chicken Little over jet noise Editor, There once was a chicken named Chicken Little who, when an acorn fell on its head, thought the sky was falling.

Chicken Little ran around convincing many people that the “sky is falling, the sky is falling.” Many of the farm animals all ran around in a tizzy yelling “the sky is falling, the sky is falling.”

They ran to find the king and tell the king the sky is falling.

I’m hearing much the same from so many people that it’s time to put this acorn in its proper perspective.

“They want to close the base, they want to close the base,” the people cry. But the acorn that fell is no more than a request to close the Coupeville Outlying Field and move the Growlers to a more appropriate place.

The sky isn’t falling. The Growler noise is affecting people region-wide.

The sky isn’t falling, just asking for peace and quiet. The base isn’t closing.

The only ones to keep proclaiming that are the Chicken Littles of the island.

The king, our congresspersons, know the sky isn’t falling, and that the base isn’t closing. When COER talked to Congressman Rick Larsen, no one mentioned closing the base.

COER has one mission, to stop using the Coupeville OLF and move the Growlers, not to close the base and make the sky fall.

Please, don’t be a Chicken Little. The sky isn’t falling.

Michael Monson, president Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve Coupeville

Garry oak

Glad tree’s no longer next to parking spot Editor, Reading all the negative letters concerning the cutting of the post office Garry oak tree, it seems to me that the ones protesting its removal most are the ones with the least knowledge of the health of the tree and the hazard it had become.

I understand that Mayor Scott Dudley and the city council hired certified arborists to carefully examine the tree in 2012 and 2013, as had been done

before over the last 20 years.

It was found to be rotting and a definite hazard. Limbs have broken and fallen several times in the past year.

As for myself, my favorite parking sport at the post office was there in that one space next to the tree, as it was the easiest and safest place to back out of.

It worried me each time I used the space that another large limb would fall. I am grateful the tree is gone.

Another good reason is that now that it is gone, when you leave the post office parking lot and try to enter Eighth Avenue, you can see all the way to the corner to Highway 20. Much safer I understand it was somewhat of a sacred landmark to some, but why in the world did they have to build highways all around it and cover nearly every inch of adjacent soil with blacktop and concrete?

Where was the tree supposed to get water and nutrients?

Sad that it had to go, but what about all the trees it took to build your houses? And wouldn’t it be better to try and help our neighbors in Oso than to lament the loss of a tree?

James E. Rehaume Oak Harbor

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• Commissioner Kelly Emerson: 360-679-7354, district3@co.island. wa.us • Commissioner Jill Johnson: 360679-7354, district2@co.island.wa.us • Commissioner Helen Price Johnson: 360-679-7354, district1@ co.island.wa.us Oak Harbor City Council: 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, 360-279-4500.

• Mayor: Scott Dudley • Council members: Rick Almberg, Danny Paggao, James Campbell, Beth Munns, Tara Hizon, Bob Severns and Joel Servatius.

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Vaccination is not a cause of autism

Men’s Chorus was a great success

Editor, Large outbreaks of measles currently being reported in California, British Columbia and New York are already raising concerns as people travel and spread cases. Whatcom County, the San Jaun Islands and Seattle are currently reporting cases.

The cumulative effect of under vaccination over years raises the pool of people at risk.

Measles is a serious and very contagious infection.

The measles vaccination yields very high levels of protection with very low risk. The vaccine is much more effective than the pertussis one, so fewer doses are needed.

The measles vaccine does not cause autism, no vaccine does. Widespread travel can cause cases to show up anywhere.

A single, local case of measles should not be necessary to cause people to rush to vaccinate.

This is a preventable illness now.

The big picture of vaccination safety and effectiveness clearly show a strong benefit to individuals and the entire community.

Keep measles out of Whidbey Island.

Robert D. Wagner, M.D. South Whidbey Pediatrics

Editor, What a privilege to have the Seattle Men’s Chorus return to Whidbey Island to perform a benefit concert for Citizens Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse, or CADA. In addition to the main performance, we were especially honored by those who chose to attend the preconcert event headlined by Captain Smartypants at the lovely home of Colin and Debra Campbell of Langley.

Many thanks to the Campbells, and also to Cultivar Catering and Blooms Winery, for making that event so special. And we are particularly grateful for Joe Mosolino, of Windermere/ South Whidbey, who pulled it all together.

As for the main event, what a great opportunity to have our community turn out in support of CADA as we work with the women, men and children of Island County who are victims of domestic and sexual violence.

A big thank you to our main concert sponsors, Windermere/South Whidbey, Puget Sound Energy, Whidbey Island Bank, Harada Physical Therapy and Rehab Services and the PRIDE Foundation.

In addition, we have a debt of gratitude to our ticket outlets, Wind and Tide Bookstore in Oak Harbor, bay-

leaf in Coupeville, Useless Bay Coffee Company and Moonraker Books in Langley and Pickles Deli in Clinton for helping us sell almost 400 tickets.

There are many others to thank: Harry Anderson, Heni Barnes, Susan Berg, Beth Kuchynka, of bayleaf, Terry Bible, Kathleen and Jon Campbell, Anita DeGive, Rachel Fortier, Kay and Dave Foss, Judy Furukawa, Jeff Green, Janet Hall, Anne Harvey, Steve Hunnell, Whitney Jackson, Carol Kerley, Jo Moccia, Shannon and Danny Monahan, Susan Newbold, Kay Parsons, Joyce Peterson, Rex Porter, Dyanne Sheldon, Annie Singletary, Alisha Taylor, Laura Taylor, Rachel Valdez, Tamara Valdez and Whidbey Giving Circle.

CADA’s board of directors not only support the agency, but work tirelessly to fulfill their obligation of fundraising for us.

Thank you to event chairman Kyle Waterman, who deftly orchestrated all the details and logistics for both the main concert and the pre-event. Kyle was aided by his team of board members, including Judy Lynn, Cedric Niiro, Georgia Gardner, Mary Boyd, Jan Pickard, Steve Lail, Steve Harada and Trish Rose.

Last, but not least, thank you to the great CADA staff for your assistance and support. Through the success of this event, our community has validated the great work you do in support of victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

I am grateful.

Margie Porter Executive Director Citizens Against Domestic Abuse

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Tyler Campbell, Nathan Temple, Ripley Temple, Darion Wilson and Payton Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Living Circle of Oak Harbor.

We give thanks to the staff at Careage of Whidbey for their professional care and kindness prior to her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Burley Funeral Chapel.

Burley Funeral Chapel 30 SE Ely Street Oak Harbor WA 360-675-3192 Friends may go on line at www.burleyfuneralchapel.com to sign a guest-book and leave memories for the family

three great-grandchildren, Cooper, Wyatt and Myles; two brothers, Dick Lightbody of Shelton and Jim Taylor of Kennewick; and one sister, Betty Manning of Shelton.

A memorial service was held 11 a.m. Monday, April 7, at Mills and Mills Funeral Home in Tumwater, Wash. A graveside service took place 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Tahoma National Cemetery with Military Honors.

For those who have fought for it, freedom has a taste the protected will never know.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in Bob’s Name.

Fulcher

Mary Fulcher

Mary Fulcher, born June 11, 1933, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, in Coupeville.

Mary was born in Porterville, Calif., and raised in Long Beach, Calif. Mary raised her family in the San Diego area.

She later moved to Cle Elum, Wash., to be closer to her daughter and her family.

She ran a small preschool there for many years. She moved to Whidbey Island in 2008, where she shared a beautiful home with her sons on Zylstra Road. The house was always filled with music and family occasions.

Mary’s parents were deeply religious and instilled a strong love of God through Christ Jesus that Mary embraced throughout her lifetime.

Mary became a minister for the Temple of Life in Christ in 1976. She firmly believed in the power of prayer. Her extensive reading and spiritual writing were a testimony to her spiritual work. She spoke often of her close relationship with Mother Mary and her goals of bringing Heaven closer to Earth.

Mary was preceded in death by her dad, Ernest GodLove Gautschy; her mom, Marjorie June Newkirk; her daughter, Laura Lee Temple; and her husband, Eric Fulcher.

Mary is survived by David Gautschy; her children Richard Switzer, Scott Switzer and Marianne Houlne; grandchildren Gabriel Temple, Wesley Switzer, Stacy Switzer, Stephanie Wilson, Anna Houlne and Adam Houlne; and her great-grandchildren

Lightbody

Robert ‘Bob’ Lightbody

Robert “Bob” Lightbody, USN (Ret), age 79 of Shelton, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia.

Bob was born in Tumwater, Wash., on July 8, 1934, to Everett Lightbody and Norma (Bach) Lightbody.

He was raised in both Tumwater and Sunnyside, Wash., and graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1952. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy that same year at the age of 17.

On Jan. 16, 1962, he married Lorraine Cooper in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

He served his country in the Korean and Vietnam wars as a radio operator in VP-17, VP28, V-50 and VP-47 squadrons.

Through his numerous deployments, the couple lived in Oak Harbor, as well as San Diego and Milpitas, Calif.

After his retirement from the Navy as a senior chief petty officer, Bob was employed by Varian and Associates as a radiation technician for 23 years.

After retirement, the couple moved from Olalla to Coupeville and Shelton, Wash., looking for that “perfect” spot.

Bob enjoyed fishing, boating, wood working, reading and, most especially, time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; his two sons, Ron (Vicki) Lightbody of Olalla and Rob (Erica) Lightbody of Puyallup; six grandchildren, Alora, Ryan, April, Russell, Breanna and Sean;

Latsha

Rebecca ‘Becky’ Latsha

On March 5, 2013, Rebecca (Becky) passed away due to her chronic medical conditions.

In 1982, she graduated from Oak Harbor High School. She held numerous jobs during school, then went to work for her family at Riksen and Mattson Distributing as a bookkeeper.

Then, in 1993, she worked for Les Schwab Tires until 2003.

In 1984, Becky married Matthew Latsha and had two sons, Brenden and Kyle. In 1995, the family moved to Anacortes, where they lived until 2003.

She then chose to move to Colorado to help her sisters.

Becky worked for Safeway until 2005, then became disabled from contracting numerous diseases. She became a grandmother in 2008 when Kaiden was born to Brenden and Brieana Latsha.

For more than 30 years, Matthew was the love of Becky’s Life. Nothing meant more to Becky than her marriage and her children.

She was a devoted wife and mother.

Becky will be sorely missed by her friends and family. Becky loved her Jesus, so we will see her again in glory.

She was preceded in death by her older brother Rick.

If you would like to give on her behalf for burial and

final expenses, go to Becky’s Fund at www.gofundme. com/7hjrmc

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John G. ‘Capt.

Jack’ Hawley

Capt. Jack Hawley (nee John Garland Hawley) took off on his final flight from his home, surrounded by many of his family members and close friends, Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

Jack was born on March 25, 1934, to Charles R. and Lucille (Driver) Hawley in Cape Girardeau, Mont.

The many misadventures as a boy with big brother Chuck and baby brother Steve along the banks of the Mississippi River were woven into tales told and retold to family in hilarious detail through the years.

The Hawleys moved to Lomita, Calif., where Jack was active in sports, student government and many clubs at Narbonne High School, where graduated in 1952.

He was still in touch with friends from his class.

California was the perfect spot to get enthused about surfing, water and snowskiing, fishing, scuba-diving, boating, camping and just being outdoors.

He married junior high school-sweetheart Patricia C. Swenson on Oct. 3, 1953, after which he joined the Navy full time. Jack went back into the Naval Reserves while attending UC-Long Beach, earning a bachelor’s degree in teaching.

He coached swimming, football, track and a championship basketball team for the Navy, was a mentor at the Boys Club of America and coached at the high school where he taught in Bishop, Calif.

Between all of this, daughters Pam and Denisa came along and in 1962 he was commissioned as an officer in the USN. After flight school, he brought the family to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, which began his lifelong love of the Pacific Northwest.

One of his favorite outdoor activities was horseback riding, and Jack enjoyed his stint with the Island County Sheriff’s Posse.

Jack loved the island and all that the area had to offer.

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Finally, with a boat of his own and his buddy, Trim Scribner, with whom he could fish, their families got to explore the San Juan islands; and many long summer days were spent camping their idyllic shores.

He also loved to fly, and Pat and his girls loved to see him in that green flight suit. His squadrons included first, VAH-6, flying as a BN in the A-3B Skywarrior; VA-42, where he was one of the first group of fliers of the A6-A Intruder jets; then to VA-128, serving as a flight instructor back on Whidbey; followed by two combat cruises with the “Boomers” of VA-165, in which Jack served as combat tactics officer for the A-6C aircraft.

He was a man who honored the oath he made to the country during a difficult time for the nation. In July 1972, Jack reported to Fleet Intelligence Center, Pearl Harbor, where he served as head of Security Division Intelligence.

He then returned to NAS Whidbey as assistant operations officer in VA-128.

After some life changes, Jack married Marjorie Shoaf and they left for a new life and post after he joined VA-115 in Japan. Daughter Laura remembers those days fondly as the beginning of many world adventures and honors for Jack. Follow-on tours at the U.S.A.F. Air Command and Staff College and on the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff at Offutt AFB prepared him to return to his beloved sea, this time as executive officer and then commanding officer of VA-34.

Subsequently, Jack served as chief staff officer of Medium Attack Wing ONE. Perhaps one of his most enjoyable assignments was as U.S. naval attaché to Australia for three years in Canberra at the U.S. Embassy. He loved the land and the people and got to ride horses and herd sheep on his friend Brownies’ ranch.

His payback tour was at the Pentagon, serving in the J-3 Division of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His final tour of active duty was in San Francisco, as chief of staff, commander Naval Base San Francisco.

Jack retired from active duty in July 1989.

Jack spent the first part of his retirement in Poulsbo, Wash., where he enjoyed his acreage and boat. He volunteered for the Coast Guard during his time there, which he loved doing. Eventually he found his way to Whidbey Island in 1998 and built a life among old friends and new, not to mention family, which, now consists of three daughters, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren (and one on the way), beloved nieces, great-nephews and great-

nieces and many honorary family members that knew him as Grandpa Jack.

Between sharing bonfires and the bunkhouse on his property with his long line of grandkids and their friends; attending their sporting activities, awards assemblies, band concerts and plays; baking brownies; road trips for moving them all to college then attending college graduations; and teaching the grandchildren work ethics, respect for property and respect for their elders, they learned to have a belief in themselves and in what they could accomplish. He went tuna fishing with Larry Mason and enjoyed going to see him and Carl Funk sing when he could; fishing and crabbing with Dick Toft and Dave Williams and the Breakfast Club with “the boys.”

Jack and Pat remarried, and their story of love and friendship, devotion and respect is one that is beautiful to their family and friends.

Although losing his battle with cancer, Jack spent this past year engaged in studies to help researchers win the war on this dreadful disease.

Always selfless in his manner, he was a man of action borne from a giving heart.

He had such a full life of loving and being loved.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. A Celebration of Life for Jack Hawley was held at Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor. Private family burial with full military honors proceded at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor.

Please visit Jack’s page in the Book of memories hosted

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Ernest Edward Lashua

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PREP ROUNDUP Baseball at Marysville Getchell 11, Oak Harbor 1; Tuesday, April 8.

Highlights: Brent Mertins, 1B; Danny Wolfe, 1B; Brandon Bailey, 1B; Nate Stanford, 1B.

By JIM WALLER Sports editor

Although it lost in Wednesday’s match with Everett, the Oak Harbor High School tennis team is off to a promising start.

The Wildcats have won three of five matches this spring after taking only three of 16 last season.

Against visiting Everett, Oak Harbor was missing half of its regular lineup because of injuries, poor grades and other commitments, coach Horace Mells said, and fell 7-0.

Reflecting on the season so far, Mells said, “The kids are playing well. They have shown a lot of improvement since last year.”

The revamped lineup struggled against Everett (2-0, 3-2).

The Wildcats’ strongest efforts came in first and second doubles.

Hannah Gluth and AnnaBelle Whitefoot won the first set in first doubles 6-1 before being edged in the next two, 6-4, 7-6(6).

In second doubles, Chelsea Admire and Erina Horikawa lost in two close sets, 7-6(6), 7-6(3).

Oak Harbor (0-2, 3-2) hosts Marysville-Pilchuck (0-2, 0-5) at 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 14.

Other results versus Everett: Singles: 1, Makenzie Perry lost 6-0, 6-0; 2, Zena Husler lost 6-1, 6-2; 3, Jamie Estrella lost 6-3, 7-6(4); 4, Faith Franssen lost 6-1, 6-2.

Doubles: 3, Ria Bains/ Taylor Edwards lost 6-1, 6-3.

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Marysville Getchell 3, at Oak Harbor 0; Wednesday, April 9.

Highlights: Bailey, 1B, 2B. Next: Stanwood (4-2, 6-3) at Oak Harbor (1-5, 1-8), 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 15.

Coupeville 6, at Cedarcrest 5 (9 innings); Wednesday, April 9.

Note: Cedarcrest, ranked 10th in the state 2A poll, defeated Coupeville 1-0 in nine innings in their previous game.

Highlights: Wade Schaef, 1B, 2B, RBI; Morgan Payne, 2 1B; Aaron Trumbull, 2 1B, 2 RBI; Kurtis Smith, 1B, 3B, RBI. Next: Lakewood (3-6, 3-7) at Coupeville (3-5, 4-5), 4 p.m.

Monday, April 14.

Boys Golf Shorewood 426, at Oak Harbor 438, Everett 479, Shorecrest 492 (18 holes, par 72); Tuesday, April 8.

Oak Harbor scores: Mac Kerfoot, 82; Hunter Adams, 86; Steven Timm, 88; Mason Dieter, 90; Raiden Poe, 92; Aaron Kelley, 97.

Oak Harbor 251, Everett 277, Shorecrest 308, at Shorewood 326 (11 holes, par 43).

Oak Harbor scores: Kerfoot, 44 (medalist); Adams, 47, Timm, 51; Kelley, 54; Dieter, 55; Tom Dale, 61.

Next: Oak Harbor at Tom Dolan Invitational, 1 p.m. Monday, April 14, Everett Golf and Country Club.

Girls Golf Photo by Jim Waller/Whidbey News-Times

Makenzie Perry competes in No. 1 singles for Oak Harbor against Everett.

SPORTS IN BRIEF Babe Ruth car wash The Oak Harbor Babe Ruth baseball team will hold a fundraising car wash from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, April 19, at the Bayshore branch of Whidbey Island Bank.

Sailing classes Registration for adult and youth sailing lessons through the Oak Harbor Youth Sailing program is set for 10 a.m.-noon Saturday,

April 19, at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club.

For more information, visit www. ohyouthsailing.org

Water safety program April Pools is slated for 2-5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at John Vanderzicht Pool.

The program is designed to educate the community about water safety and provides demonstrations of lifeguard and safety rescue, kayak rides, stand-up paddle board rides, sailing, swim Lessons and many other events.

Admission and hot dogs are free.

Firearm safety classes The Central Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is offering free safety classes for women and youth.

The women’s class is Saturday, April 19, and the youth classes are June 7 and Aug. 30. The classes begin at 9 a.m. at the CWSA Clubhouse on Safari Lane.

For more information, call Errol Ortego (360-929-8918) or Robert Clark (360-929-2167).

Oak Harbor 259, at Everett 293, Shorewood 301 (9 holes, par 36); Wednesday, April 9.

Oak Harbor scores: Joanna Leete, 39 (medalist); Resego Mooki, 51; Bree Roderos, 52; Hailey Beecher, 57; Tarra Baird, 60; Mara Powers, 74.

Next: Oak Harbor at Burlington-Edison Invitational, 10 a.m. Monday, April 14, Skagit Valley Golf and Country Club.

Soccer at Archbishop Murphy 7, Coupeville 0; Tuesday, April 8.

Note: Murphy is ranked second in the state 2A poll.

Next: Coupeville (2-3, 3-3) at King’s (3-2, 4-3), 7 p.m.

Monday, April 14. at Glacier Peak 2, Oak Harbor 0; Wednesday, April 9.

Note: Game was scoreless until 68th minute. Glacier Peak is ranked second in the state 3A poll.

Next: Shorecrest (3-2, 6-2) at Oak Harbor (3-2, 4-2-1), 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15.

Softball at Archbishop Murphy 10, Coupeville 0 (5 innings); Tuesday, April 9.

Highlights: Madeline Roberts, 1B; Bree Messner, 1B. at Archbishop Murphy 11, Coupeville 0 (5 innings); Tuesday, April 9.

Highlight: Emily Coulter, 1B. Coupeville 8, at Meridian 0; Thursday, April 10.

Highlights: McKayla Bailey, 7 IP, 2 H, 8 K; RBI; Madeline Strasburg, 2 1B, 2 RBI; Messner, 2 1B, RBI; Hailey Hammer, 1B, 2 RBI; Tiffany Briscoe, 1B; Erin Josue, 1B. Next: Coupeville (2-5, 3-5) at Sultan (4-2, 5-2), 3 p.m.

Monday, April 14.

Track Boys: Shorewood boys 76, at Oak Harbor 69; girls: Oak Harbor 78, Shorewood 72; Thursday, April 10.

Oak Harbor firsts, boys: Dejon Devroe, 200, 23.37; 400, 52.02; John Rodeheffer, 1,600, 4:35.5; 3,200, 9:51.37; Carlton Johnson, 100, 11.5; Sebastian Ceaser, 800, 2:11.77; Zach Norton, triple jump, 37-04.5; 4x400 (Devroe, Johnson, Ceaser, Daniel Nunes), 3:38.21.

Girls: Sierra Seabolt, 100, 13.19; 200, 28.12; Jonalynn Horn, 1,600, 5:32.42; 3,200, 11:23.28; Taylor Deconzo, shot put, 32-03.5; javelin, 9701; Alex Laiblin, 800, 2:37.41; Nalani Gabbert, 100 hurdles, 18.35; Rachel Crowther, 300 hurdles, 55.1; Claire Anderson, high jump, 4-10.

Next: Shorecrest at Oak Harbor, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17.

Boys: Lakewood 95, at Cedarcrest 61, Coupeville 21; girls: Lakewood 96, Cedarcrest 45, Coupeville 23; Thursday, April 10.

Coupeville firsts, boys: Ryan Griggs, high jump, 5-06; 4x100 relay (Griggs, Brandon Kelley, Jared Helmstadter, Lathom Kelley), 46.31.

Girls: Makana Stone, 100, 13.53; Sylvia Hurlburt, 200, 28.52.

Next: Coupeville, Lakewood, South Whidbey at King’s, 4 p.m., Thursday, April 17.

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HOMES CONTINUED FROM A1 Most of those apartments are in the Oak Harbor area.

To fund the program, the county received a grant for $300,000 through North Sound Mental Health. That provides shelter for 30 homeless people over a two-year period.

The program, geared toward paying rent and utilities, can also provide assistance with one-time emergencies, such as a fixing a flat tire.

A majority of the area’s homeless suffer from some type of mental illness, according to those who provide services.

When the homeless are provided housing, they are assigned a case worker and required to attend counseling for their individual

issues. These can range from addiction to depression to schizophrenia.

“This population has so many complexities to their needs,” said Joanne Pelant, Island County housing resour ce coordin a t o r.

“At the heart of the proJOHNSON gram is dignity and respect.”

This emphasis on providing housing is an example of a philosophical shift that is happening nationally, according to Catherine Reid, the housing program coordinator for Island County. The initiative is called “Housing First.”

In the past, social workers focused on getting homeless people clean, sober and mentally stable before pro-

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viding them with housing.

Now, many communities are now focusing on getting the homeless off the street first.

Agencies that now receive federal money must commit to using the Housing First model as one of the conditions, Reid said.

Once these individuals are housed, studies show they get better, Pelant said.

“That’s a big key when there’s hope,” Pelant said.

“It can help them become more productive, happy and healthy.”

The toughest part of housing the homeless population is finding landlords who are willing to relax their lease agreements to make room for those who may have legal problems or evictions, she said.

Incentives for landlords include providing a guarantee of rent and damages, as well as knowing that a case worker will be keeping an eye on the tenant.

Since Island County started taking referrals for this program, it has received 98 applicants. Of those, 34 didn’t qualify because they do not suffer from mental illness or they are able to obtain assistance elsewhere.

Many of those who do qualify for the program are on a waiting list.

“Clearly the need is greater than the resources,” Pelant said.

Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson expressed her hesitance to buy into the Housing First model. However, she said she wants to open a discussion with the community about how island residents

would like to approach the issue of homelessness.

“I’m concerned that we, as a board, have not decided to use the Housing First model,” Johnson said at the board’s Monday m e e t ing. “This Housing First concept is big, it is a direction, and I want PRICE to be very JOHNSON deliberate in our choices that we make to move that way.”

“This needs to be a board discussion so that the public can have the opportunity to weigh in.”

Johnson insisted Monday that language referencing the Housing First model be removed from a contract to purchase an Oak Harbor property containing five onebedroom cottages.

The board of commissioners then approved the contract with Washington Home of Your Own, which would assist in maintaining the homes which would be used in the future for transitional housing for the homeless.

“I’m less worried about labels than the needs of our community,” said Commissioner Helen Price Johnson Friday. “It’s a challenging population. If you can house them and restore their dignity, they can become an active participant in their own recovery.”

Commissioner Kelly Emerson could not be reached for comment.

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NEED CONTINUED FROM A1 religious and civic communities are banding together under the moniker “Feed the Need,” formerly the Interfaith Coalition of Whidbey Island, to ensure no one goes hungry.

“Our job is to tell the story so the community can respond,” said Kathy McCabe, executive director of the Good Cheer Food Bank in Langley.

“No one wants people to go hungry.”

While the number of families served on the south end typically increases by about 10 percent each year, last year the growth was much smaller, McCabe said.

That’s a good sign, McCabe said. “We’re meeting the needs.”

Cuts to federal programs, including the USDA’s SNAP program in December, however, have affected the amount of food each family has needed.

McCabe said the community was notified that need may increase and it responded by increasing donations.

“When you let the community know of your needs, they respond,” McCabe said.

Jean Wieman, executive director of North Whidbey Help House, said that the food bank saw a decrease in cash donations, but Help House put some funds away for a rainy day.

“It started raining last year,” Wieman said.

Nonetheless, Wieman said she is constantly amazed by the generosity of island residents.

“This community is amazing,” she said. “We couldn’t do it without them.”

Wieman said the Feed

the Need network has been a great resource for those struggling financially.

“It’s a very good network,” Wieman said. “It may not be perfect, but we do what we can.”

Both food banks cater to families that are struggling financially in addition to the homeless population.

At Help House, the homeless receive smaller, cartable bags of easily accessed food. On South Whidbey, the homeless are allow to shop in the store-like building for food items that work for them.

In addition to the food banks, where people are allowed to visit each month, several organizations serve free meals in Oak Harbor every day of the week but Sunday: n St. Augustine’s Church serves 5-6:30 p.m.

Mondays at 185 N. Oak Harbor St. n Spin Cafe serves 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 658 S.E. Bayshore Drive n First Reformed Church serves 5-6 p.m.

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Fridays at 1036 S.E. Pioneer Way n Grace by the Sea serves 5-7 p.m. Fridays at 555 S.E. Regatta Drive n Opportunity Council Homeless Outreach serves 11 a.m. to noon Satrudays at City Beach Park n Flintstone Outreach Ministry serves at 2 p.m.

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Mike Smith, who makes Oak Harbor home, took first place in his 7.0 pro class at the National Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, Ky., last summer, one of two victories he claimed in 2013.

Still smokin’

By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter

From the comfort of his living room, Mike Smith likes to lounge in his recliner in the morning, sip coffee and enjoy an expansive view of Oak Harbor.

The pace in Oak Harbor, a city of 22,000, is nothing like what he and his wife Pattie grew accustomed to while spending most of their lives in San Diego, which teems with more than 1.3 million residents.

“It’s all hustle and bustle there,” Smith said. “Here, everyone’s laid back.

“We call it Mayberry.”

The slower pace suits Smith most days yet he knows he has a unique outlet to speed things up when he grows restless.

Any day, the phone could ring

from his sponsor and a date with a drag strip could be set.

Smith is a nostalgia drag racer in the NHRA’s Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series.

Retired after 40 years as a tile contractor in San Diego, Smith took his passion in motorsports to a new level when he slipped inside a cockpit of a dragster and began racing 15 years ago.

Competing in the 7.0 Pro class, Smith has enjoyed success, winning six races and making 12 finals in alcohol-fueled dragsters.

At age 63, he’s on a bit of a hot streak of late, winning two big events in 2013. He went to Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Ky., in June and won the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion, then followed that up in October with a title

at the California Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield.

“When I put the helmet on, I’m 19-years-old,” Smith said.

Smith isn’t into racing for paychecks, which are sparse in his class, or even points to win a series title.

Smith, who competes in only a half dozen or so races each year, races for the purest of reasons that fuel most drag racers — whipping the guy in the lane next to you ­— as well as pleasing his sponsors.

His primary sponsor is San Diego-based Crower Cams & Equipment Company, a maker of engine components, which pays for his expenses when he travels.

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Smith, a retired tile contractor, remodeled the basement of his Oak Harbor home, where he placed the championship trophies he earned racing in nostalgia drags. He’s won six in all and has advanced to the finals 12 times.

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Saturday, April 12, 2011 • Whidbey News-Times information, call 360-678-4256.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 18 at Grace Community Church, Oak Harbor.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 18 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, 7 p.m., Friday, April 18 at Christian Life Center in Freeland.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 EASTER EGG HUNT, 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 at the Log Cabin on Midway Boulevard in Oak Harbor. Sponsored by Oak Harbor Chamber. Children will “hunt” for a number at downtown businesses and can visit Mr. and Mrs. Bunny at Portage Fire Station. Free and open to children 12 and under.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

LORD’S FEAST OF PASS-

OVER WITH RESTORATION FELLOWSHIP, 6-8 p.m., Sunday, April 13 at Christian Children’s School in Oak Harbor. Call 360675-7189 to reserve seat.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 1-2:30 p.m., April 13, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Harbor Tower Village’s first official Easter Egg Hunt will feature more than 300 eggs, as well as a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Free.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at Concordia Lutheran Church, 590 Oak Harbor St., Oak Harbor.

Worship service and communion.

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at Coupeville United Methodist Church. The word “maundy” comes from the Latin for “commandment,” and reminds Christians of the commandment given

by Jesus to love one another as he had loved them (John 13:34).

This service includes communion, to commemorate the Last Supper.

Call the church office at 360-6784256 for information.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, 3 p.m. Friday, April 18 at Coupeville United Methodist Church. Will be primarily a prayer service to recognize the day of Jesus’ death. For

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, 7 p.m., Friday, April 18 at Calvary Chapel in Clinton, www.ccwhidbey.com FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT, 8-9 p.m. Friday, April 18 in the lot next to Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce on Highway 20. Sponsored by Island Vineyard Community Church.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19 in the lot next to Oak Harbor Cham-

Saturday, April 12, 2011 • Whidbey News-Times ber of Commerce off of Highway 20. Sponsored by Island Vineyard Community Church.

ANNUAL COUPEVILLE EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19 at Coupeville Town Park. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Coupeville.

Non-perishable food item donations appreciated. Raffles, prizes and fun for children ages 2-11.

For information, call 360-9691754.

EASTER EGG HUNT AND BREAKFAST WITH EASTER BUNNY, starting 10:15 a.m. at the Navy Exchange on the Seaplane Base. To make breakfast reservations, call 360-257-0600. More than 5,000 eggs and tons of prizes.

For information, call 360-257-0600.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 19 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor.

CLINTON EASTER EGG HUNT, 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at Dan Porter Park next to the library in Clinton. Fire truck, Easter

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Bunny, candy and hotdogs.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 1 p.m. at the Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club, 3334 Brooks Hill Road, Langley. For ages 0-11. One golden and one silver egg for each age group. Enjoy free hot dog and juice after.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 2 p.m.

Satuday, April 19 at North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, 3440 Taylor Road, Oak Harbor. Sponsors are NWFR and firefighter’s association.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 2 p.m.

Satuday, April 19 at Bayview Community Hall, 5642 Bayview hall, Langley. Candy scramble, cookie decorating, prizes, treats and activities.

CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT, 2 p.m., April 19, Fleet Reserve Association Branch 97, 311 S.E. 8th Ave., Oak Harbor.

Children ages 12 and under are welcome. Divided into age groups, drawings and lots of Easter eggs.

Refreshments provided for partici-

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pants. Open to the public. 360675-3414.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at Island County Fairgrounds, Langley. Ages toddler to 12.

THE GREAT VIGIL OF THE RESURRECTION, 8 p.m., Saturday, April 19 at St. Augustine’s in-the-woods Episcopal Church, Freeland.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, 6-8 a.m., Sunday, April 20 at Windjammer Park, west of the windmill near lagoon dock. Held by Kiwanis Club.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, 6 a.m. at Calvary Chapel, Clinton. Regular Easter services 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. www.ccwhidbey. com COUPEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 20 with the Sunrise Service at Sunnyside

Page A13 Cemetery, followed by breakfast at the church and traditional Easter Service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary at the church. For information, call the church office at 360-678-4256.

EASTER HOLY EUCHARIST RITE 1, 8 a.m., Sunday, April 20 at St. Augustine’s in-thewoods Episcopal Church, Freeland.

Easter Choral Holy Eucharist Rite 2 will be at 10:30 a.m.

EASTER WORSHIP AND BREAKFAST, 8:45 a.m. Sunday, April 20 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor. Service starts 10:15 a.m.

CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER WILL HOLD TWO EASTER SERVICES, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., Sunday, April 20. Bounce castle and egg hunt for the kids. www. clcwhidbey.com FREE EASTER BREAKFAST FOR THE NEEDY, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Sunday, April 20 at Christ the king Community Church, 51 S.E. Jerome St., Oak Harbor. Worship service follows at 11 a.m. for those

who would like to stay. Call 360679-1288 or go to www.ctkonline. com/oakharbor GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH WILL HOLD THREE EASTER SERVICES, 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

360-679-1678.

COSMIC COLLISION, AND EASTER CELEBRATION, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at South Whidbey Assembly, Langley. Child care available. www.swag-online.org EASTER EGG HUNT, 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 20 at VFW Post No. 7392, 3037 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.

Ages 0-11. Sections will be separated by age groups. Bring your own basket.

EASTER SERVICE AND FREE DINNER WITH GARAGE OF BLESSINGS, dinner 4 p.m. Sunday, April 20 with service at 5:30 p.m. at 3143 Goldie Road, Unit G in Oak Harbor. 360679-1239

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Adopt-a-Road

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Adopt-a-Park

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Back Pack Project

350 SE Pioneer Way Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 360.675.8733

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GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 18 at Grace Community Church, Oak Harbor.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 18 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, 7 p.m., Friday, April 18 at Christian Life Center in Freeland.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 EASTER EGG HUNT, 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 at the Log Cabin on Midway Boulevard in Oak Harbor. Sponsored by Oak Harbor Chamber. Children will “hunt” for a number at downtown businesses and can visit Mr. and Mrs. Bunny at Portage Fire Station. Free and open to children 12 and under.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

LORD’S FEAST OF PASS-

OVER WITH RESTORATION FELLOWSHIP, 6-8 p.m., Sunday, April 13 at Christian Children’s School in Oak Harbor. Call 360675-7189 to reserve seat.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 1-2:30 p.m., April 13, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Harbor Tower Village’s first official Easter Egg Hunt will feature more than 300 eggs, as well as a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Free.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at Concordia Lutheran Church, 590 Oak Harbor St., Oak Harbor.

Worship service and communion.

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at Coupeville United Methodist Church. The word “maundy” comes from the Latin for “commandment,” and reminds Christians of the commandment given

by Jesus to love one another as he had loved them (John 13:34).

This service includes communion, to commemorate the Last Supper.

Call the church office at 360-6784256 for information.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, 3 p.m. Friday, April 18 at Coupeville United Methodist Church. Will be primarily a prayer service to recognize the day of Jesus’ death. For

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, 7 p.m., Friday, April 18 at Calvary Chapel in Clinton, www.ccwhidbey.com FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT, 8-9 p.m. Friday, April 18 in the lot next to Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce on Highway 20. Sponsored by Island Vineyard Community Church.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19 in the lot next to Oak Harbor Cham-

Saturday, April 12, 2011 • Whidbey News-Times ber of Commerce off of Highway 20. Sponsored by Island Vineyard Community Church.

ANNUAL COUPEVILLE EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19 at Coupeville Town Park. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Coupeville.

Non-perishable food item donations appreciated. Raffles, prizes and fun for children ages 2-11.

For information, call 360-9691754.

EASTER EGG HUNT AND BREAKFAST WITH EASTER BUNNY, starting 10:15 a.m. at the Navy Exchange on the Seaplane Base. To make breakfast reservations, call 360-257-0600. More than 5,000 eggs and tons of prizes.

For information, call 360-257-0600.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 19 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor.

CLINTON EASTER EGG HUNT, 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at Dan Porter Park next to the library in Clinton. Fire truck, Easter

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Bunny, candy and hotdogs.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 1 p.m. at the Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club, 3334 Brooks Hill Road, Langley. For ages 0-11. One golden and one silver egg for each age group. Enjoy free hot dog and juice after.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 2 p.m.

Satuday, April 19 at North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, 3440 Taylor Road, Oak Harbor. Sponsors are NWFR and firefighter’s association.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 2 p.m.

Satuday, April 19 at Bayview Community Hall, 5642 Bayview hall, Langley. Candy scramble, cookie decorating, prizes, treats and activities.

CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT, 2 p.m., April 19, Fleet Reserve Association Branch 97, 311 S.E. 8th Ave., Oak Harbor.

Children ages 12 and under are welcome. Divided into age groups, drawings and lots of Easter eggs.

Refreshments provided for partici-

National Volunteer Week

pants. Open to the public. 360675-3414.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at Island County Fairgrounds, Langley. Ages toddler to 12.

THE GREAT VIGIL OF THE RESURRECTION, 8 p.m., Saturday, April 19 at St. Augustine’s in-the-woods Episcopal Church, Freeland.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, 6-8 a.m., Sunday, April 20 at Windjammer Park, west of the windmill near lagoon dock. Held by Kiwanis Club.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, 6 a.m. at Calvary Chapel, Clinton. Regular Easter services 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. www.ccwhidbey. com COUPEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 20 with the Sunrise Service at Sunnyside

Page A13 Cemetery, followed by breakfast at the church and traditional Easter Service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary at the church. For information, call the church office at 360-678-4256.

EASTER HOLY EUCHARIST RITE 1, 8 a.m., Sunday, April 20 at St. Augustine’s in-thewoods Episcopal Church, Freeland.

Easter Choral Holy Eucharist Rite 2 will be at 10:30 a.m.

EASTER WORSHIP AND BREAKFAST, 8:45 a.m. Sunday, April 20 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor. Service starts 10:15 a.m.

CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER WILL HOLD TWO EASTER SERVICES, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., Sunday, April 20. Bounce castle and egg hunt for the kids. www. clcwhidbey.com FREE EASTER BREAKFAST FOR THE NEEDY, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Sunday, April 20 at Christ the king Community Church, 51 S.E. Jerome St., Oak Harbor. Worship service follows at 11 a.m. for those

who would like to stay. Call 360679-1288 or go to www.ctkonline. com/oakharbor GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH WILL HOLD THREE EASTER SERVICES, 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

360-679-1678.

COSMIC COLLISION, AND EASTER CELEBRATION, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at South Whidbey Assembly, Langley. Child care available. www.swag-online.org EASTER EGG HUNT, 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 20 at VFW Post No. 7392, 3037 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.

Ages 0-11. Sections will be separated by age groups. Bring your own basket.

EASTER SERVICE AND FREE DINNER WITH GARAGE OF BLESSINGS, dinner 4 p.m. Sunday, April 20 with service at 5:30 p.m. at 3143 Goldie Road, Unit G in Oak Harbor. 360679-1239

A Resource You Can Rely On!

“The miracle is this—the more we share, the more we have.”

April 6-12, 2014

—Leonard Nimoy

of Island County

We treasure each volunteer & that lends support to: Senior Information Assistance

Spring Fundraiser in Oak Harbor Saturday, May 3 Be a Team Captain · Join a Team · Donate as a Business Sponsor (360) 279-0644

Your Local Community Food Bank To our volunteers & community Thank you for helping us help our neighbors in need.

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We couldn’t do it without you! Call at 360.321.1600 Serving Island County Sinceus1973

South Whidbey (360) 321-1600

Oak Harbor (360) 675-0311

We currently have many volunteer opportunities available, everything from office support, community education and outreach, to fundraising opportunities. For more information please call us at (360) 331-4575, or sign up online!

www.ryanshouseforyouth.org

North Whidbey Lions Club

There’s no doubt Camano Islandabout it. The world would be a different place without volunteers. Whether they (360) 675-0311 have just a few hours to give or devote nearly all of their life to a cause, volunteers make a difference. Countless organizations would not exist without the assistance of volunteers. The monetary rewards for volunteers are few, and sometimes, the thanks is even less. Volunteers do matter, and they are valued, appreciated and encouraged.

Find out how you can help.

You Volunteer, You Rock.

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DRAG RACER CONTINUED FROM A11

ing hotbed of Southern California, Smith was a fan of the sport at an early age but didn’t get hooked as a competitor until much later in life.

He was so bent on racing that he was ready to sell one of his prize possessions, a 1934 Ford five-window coupe, to buy a dragster before he had even raced one down a drag strip. But his wife reasoned with him and convinced him to try it out first to see if this was what he really wanted to do.

Once he got done testing out the dragster, she knew they were in trouble.

“He almost floated when he got out of that car,” Pattie Smith said.

Smith enrolled in Frank Hawley’s NHRA Drag Racing School to learn the ropes and to help ease his wife’s con-

Capturing the March Meet title in Bakersfield in 2009 is arguably Smith’s biggest achievement. It draws racers worldwide. cerns, then gradually started making a name for himself on the drag strip at nostalgia events that were growing in popularity.

He won his first of three California Hot Rod Reunions in 2003. In perhaps his biggest feat, he won the 2009 March Meet at Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield.

“The March Meet is like winning the Super Bowl,”

Smith said.

In the intimate world of drag racing, Smith rubs elbows with many of NHRA’s legends and top professional drivers at races or events and is friends with some. It’s not uncommon for some of the sport’s top names such as John Force or Ron Capps to be in attendance at some of the bigger nostalgia events.

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Mike Smith, a surfer most his life, created an outdoor ‘Tiki Room’ at his Oak Harbor home.

Strapping himself to a machine that travels nearly 200 mph and covers a quarter mile in roughly seven seconds is the latest thrill of an adventure-filled life for Smith, who also immersed himself in surfing, motorcycles and sand buggies.

“He’s a maniac,” Pattie said. “He doesn’t do anything half way.”

On the drag strip, Smith has avoided serious incidents, including a time in Las Vegas when a blown engine sprayed oil all over his visor, leaving him unable to see as he traveled at excessive speed down the strip. He said he timed the deployment of his parachutes by scooting his visor down to see as well as by instinct.

“You kind of know where you’re at,” he said.

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Smith said when something isn’t right with his dragster, he doesn’t push it.

He shuts down.

“You race another day,” he said.

For Smith, that involves waiting for a phone call from his sponsor. He has a handful of races scheduled this year, including the New England Hot Rod Reunion in Epping, N.H., in September.

Until he gets a call, he and his wife of 39 years just enjoy the slower pace of retired life in Oak Harbor.

They moved to Oak Harbor a year and half ago to be closer to their daughter.

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Smith remodeled the basement into a den that features some of his racing trophies and converted a patio into what he calls his “Tiki Room” to remind him and his wife of the beach and more tropical climate of San Diego.

But mostly, Smith likes to relax and gaze out at the streets below and check out the sparse traffic he still has trouble grasping.

“How could you not like it here?” Smith said. “It’s like you’re on vacation every day.”

Smith doesn’t get into much trouble behind a steering wheel in Oak Harbor.

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Saturday April 12

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sailing lessons for adults and youths. Registration is 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 19 at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club. Registration is first-come, first- served for the classes. Applicants can download all forms, and obtain more information about the class schedule, at ohyouthsailing.org

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Meet the author, 2 p.m., April 16, Coupeville Library. Join author Anna Keesey for a discussion of her novel “Little Century,” a Whidbey Reads 2014 selection.

Keesey will make an appearance at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Freeland.

Ester Moe Lodge No. 39 monthly meeting, 9:15 a.m., April 12, St. Peters Lutheran Church, Clinton. Coffee and social time followed by business meeting and cultural segment. Hands-on program by Cordula Hetland, who will lead a class in hand felting.

Guests are welcome. wadianc@ comcast.net

Music with Sandra Walker, 3-4 p.m., April 16, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Join in listening to the music of Seattle pianist and vocalist Sandra Walker. Light refreshments to be provided by the dining staff.

Coupeville Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 12, Alexander Street behind the library, Coupeville. Fresh produce, Whidbey artists and crafters, food vendors.

Market’s 36th consecutive year.

360-678-4288, or coupevillemarket. aol.com Whidbey Island Marathon Health/Fitness Expo, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., April 12, North Whidbey Middle School, Oak Harbor. Featured speaker is extreme athlete and author Dane Rauschenberg, who made his mark in running by once running 52 marathons in 52 consecutive weekends. His new short film will premiere at the Expo and he’ll be selling and signing books. He will speak at 1 p.m. and again at 4 p.m. and will run in the marathon on Sunday. Several vendors on hand giving out free samples of their products. Race participants are advised to pick up their race packets during the Expo. Expo is free. www.whidbey islandmarathon.com Meerkerk Magic children’s event, noon-4 p.m., April 12, Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank.

Children of all ages gather at the Gardens to create their own “fairy dolls” to take home. Natural materials from Meerkerk Gardens are provided for their use. Bring your wings, imagination and a coat as it could get chilly if the winds blow.

Admission is $5; children under 16 are free. 360-678-1912, meerkerk@ whidbey.net or www.meerekgardens. org IDIPIC North Whidbey DUI/Underage Drinking prevention panel, 12:45 p.m., April 12, Oak Harbor Library conference room 137. Open to all. Required by local driving school for driver’s education students and parents. 360-672-8219 or www. idipic.org Whidbey Asperger’s family support group meeting, 1-3 p.m., April 12, sites vary. Meeting to provide support, friendship and fun for people on the upper end of the autism spectrum and their families. All ages welcome. Group meets twice per month. 360-2217785, fineart@whidbey.net Orchid care and re-potting class, 1 p.m., April 12, Sally’s Garden, 107 S. Main St., Coupeville.

Learn all about orchids with Larry and John from Mount Baker Orchid Society. 360-678-9114.

Whale watching cruise in Saratoga Passage, 3-6 p.m., April 12, Langley Marina. Gray whale watching cruise on Saratoga

Thursday April 17

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Before it was called Pioneer Way, the street that cuts through the heart of historic Oak Harbor was

known as Barrington Avenue. For roughly a century, in fact. It wasn’t until the early 1950s when Barrington Avenue was renamed Pioneer Way. It would be decades later when the Barrington name was restored to another prominent street in downtown, a block from Pioneer where the post office is located. As part of a “Looking Back” series, local author and pioneer descendant Peggy Darst Townsdin is sharing photos with the Whidbey News-Times and its readers. Townsdin recently wrote a photo history book, “Oak Harbor.” To buy a book or have a book mailed, contact Townsdin at pctowns din@gmail.com or call 360-678-5970.

Passage aboard the vessel Mystic Sea. $75 per person, includes appetizers, beverages and on-board naturalists. Fundraiser for WSU Island County Beach Watchers.

Mystic Sea departs Langley Marina promptly at 3 p.m. Minimum guests is 25, maximum is 60. $75.

360-331-1030, or wsu.bw.island. events@gmail.com Oak Harbor Lions Club spaghetti dinner, 5-8 p.m., April 12, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Fundraiser for vision and hearing programs.

Tickets $10 for adults, $7 for children ages 11-15; 10 and under are free. Get tickets from a Lion or online at www.liondinner.org Whidbey Island Shanty Fest 2014, 6:30 p.m., April 12, Coupeville Rec Hall. Fifth annual fundraiser concert hosted by the Shifty Sailors. All profits go to the Island County Historical Society Island County Museum. $20. Children are free. Tickets available at Wind & Tide Book Shop in Oak Harbor, bayleaf in Coupeville, Greenbank Farm Cheese Shop, Vino Amore in Freeland, Moonraker Books in Langley, www.brownpapertickets.com or www.shiftysailors.net Zumbathon for Oso disaster relief fund, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Roller Barn, 98 N.E. Barron Drive, Oak Harbor. Dance fitness fun. Community raffle prizes. All donations go to relief fund. $10 suggested donation. 360-941-4101.

Sunday April 13

Whidbey Island Marathon, 7:15 a.m., April 13, North Whid-

bey. Four different start times for five different running events: marathon, 7:15 a.m.; half marathon, 8:30 a.m.; 10K and 5K runs, 8:45 a.m.; kids 1K, 11:30 a.m. or immediately following awards ceremony at Windjammer Park. Marathon begins near Deception Pass Bridge and winds up at Windammer Park on Oak Harbor waterfront. Registration may take place at April 12 Expo in Oak Harbor. www.whidbey islandmarathon.com

Tuesday April 15

Whidbey Island Giant Pumpkin Contest, 6 p.m., April 15. Deadline day to get free pumpkin seeds from the Whidbey Island Giant Pumpkin Contest. Grow a big pumpkin this summer and compete in the free contest this October. To order a seed, call 675-5687 or email whidbeypumpkins@ gmail.com

Bird and marine mammal field trip, 1-5 p.m., April 13, Penn Cove and West Beach. Celebrate Earth and Ocean Month by looking for birds such as loons, grebes and guillemots and keeping an eye out for seals and whales. Visit the protected waters of Penn Cove and the open seas off the west side of the island. The group also will stroll through Fort Ebey State Park. Group will meet at Oak Harbor’s Windjammer Park at 1 p.m.

Carpooling is highly encouraged and all vehicles will need a Discover Pass. This is a half-day trip returning to Oak Harbor by 5 p.m.

Trip leader is Steve Ellis of the Whidbey Audubon Society. 360678-2264, sremse@comcast.net or www.whidbeyearthday.org

Whidbey Island Camera Club, 6:30-8 p.m., April 15, Oak Hall, Room 306, Skagit Valley College Whidbey Campus. Topic for discussion is photographing the universe. The theme for April is “Lone Tree.” You may submit up to three photographs to absolutescience@hotmail.com for discussion during the meeting

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Monday morning knitters, 10 a.m., April 14, Oak Harbor Library. Knitters of all levels welcome. Share knowledge and build skills in the supportive atmosphere of the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. 360-675-5115, or www. sno-isle.org

Baby storytime, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., April 16, Oak Harbor Library. Stories, songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Program is for newborns through 24 months with a caregiver required. 360-675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org

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Toddler storytime, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., April 15, Oak Harbor Library. Jump into a world of stories, music and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. Playtime or craft follows. This program is for children ages 24-36 months. Caregiver is required. www.sno-isle.org

April 16

Veterans’ Coffee Club, 9-11 a.m., April 17, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Join the group for a cup of coffee and meet with other local veterans.

Meet the author, 9:30 a.m., April 17, Skagit Valley College, Oak Hall Room 306, Oak Harbor. Also at 6:30 p.m. at Oak Harbor Library. Join author Anna Keesey for a discussion of her novel “Little Century.” Books will be available for purchase and author signing.

Whidbey Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, 10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., April 17, 1794 Main St., Freeland. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. 360-682-5966.

Future of Fish – Aquaculture or Wild Caught? 5 p.m., April 17, Gordon’s on Blueberry Hill, 5438 Woodward Avenue, Freeland. Have a glass and join the discussion about popular fish, their sustainablity as wild harvested food and the development of aquaculture of these species. 360-5442278, or prscot@whidbey.net Noxious Weeds discussion, 5-5:30 p.m., April 17, Bloom’s Winery Taste for Wine & Art Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley. 360-678-7992, janet. stein@wsu.edu or www.whidbey earthday.org Septic 101 class, 7-8:30 p.m., April 17, Little Brown Church, on corner of Maxwelton and French roads, Clinton. From what goes down the drain inside to protecting your drain field outside, your septic system needs tender loving care. Get the low down on how to live with, maintain and protect your investment. Class is a prerequisite for Septic 201 class on April 26. Free. Register at www.island countyeh.org or call 360-678-7914.

Whidbey Playhouse musical, “1776,” 7:30 p.m., April 17, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Book by Peter Stone. Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Directed by Gaye Litka. $18 tickets. 360-679-2237.

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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

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Trinity Lutheran Church

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“To Know Christ & Make Him Known”

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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 185 N Oak Harbor St. ~ Oak Harbor

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

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

Masses: Sunday Thurs

11:15 am 12:10 pm

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

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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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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

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Mountain brings back memories of father’s gift FAITHFUL LIVING

By JOAN BAY KLOPE

I spent all day Thursday in Seattle, visiting my daughter who teaches third grade at Queen Anne Elementary. Mount Rainier stood watch over the city with stunning strength and beauty, owning the landscape.

Twenty years ago, my husband Matt climbed Mount Rainier and his story is a notable chapter in our family’s history. In preparation, Matt packed in the middle of the family room so the kids, then very young, could watch. Megan asked a thousand questions while baby Daniel stepped on everyone’s legs and careened over carefully packaged food with his dad’s bulky hiking boots slipped over tiny bare feet.

Katie sat quietly, looking pensive as she peered out from under a large blue climbing helmet. I sensed her concern and my impressions were confirmed when the questions started: “Why do you need an ice pick? Will you get cold?”

The stream of questions poured out and her demeanor improved as Matt carefully answered her inquiries.

Then came the toughest question: “How high up in the sky will you be?”

Knowing that quoting elevations would not be helpful, Matt moved to a reference he knew she could understand.

“When I reach the top, I’ll be up in the clouds.”

Suddenly her eyes brightened and she asked, “Will you bring me a cloud?”

“I’ll do that,” he replied.

Matt left before sunrise the next morning with his climbing companions and their professional guide. He carried all the right gear and had been working out, sometimes twice a day, to prepare for the climb, considered one of the most challenging in the lower 48 states.

At 2:15 a.m. on day three, my bearded climber limped through the door, exhausted but satisfied. The conditions had been windy, and 45 of the 60 climbers on the mountain that day had turned back.

Matt’s guide remained confident the weather would improve so the group pressed on, one deliberate step at a time until they reached the summit nine long hours from their starting time.

I wanted to know what it was that kept him climbing the icy slopes in the dark.

“Katie’s cloud,” he replied.

Out of the backpack came a plastic Sprite bottle, filled with hundreds of water droplets and condensation.

Back at base camp, word had spread that one of the hikers had a little girl named Katie who wanted her daddy to bring her a cloud. With so many waiting for improved weather conditions, idle climbers had a lot of spare time to nap and talk among themselves. Katie’s cloud became quite the topic.

“Are you Klope?” an Army ranger inquired of Matt shortly after he returned from Rainier’s summit. When Matt answered in the affirmative, the request then came to see Katie’s cloud. Several huddled to see the prized capture.

The huddles continued for weeks when the cloud arrived in Oak Harbor.

In due time, the condensed cloud dried up. But the memory of the entire event brings great joy when we catch site of the amazing Mount Rainier. It seems we all long for a piece of God’s handiwork. All we have to do is look around. It is His gift to us.

Joan Bay Klope may be reached at faithfulliving@ hotmail.com.

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NEWSROOM CLERK.

Summer Jobs

Sound Publishing, Inc. and the Whidbey NewsTimes, an award-winning newspaper, is seeking an energetic, detailed-or iented Newsroom Clerk. This is an entr y-level position, working in a deadlineoriented newsroom. Position will include typesetting copy, information gathering, proofreading, and uploading to websites. Skills required include: keyboarding; strong spelling, grammar and organizational skills; familiarity with AP style; and ability to multitask.

M u s t h ave a f l ex i bl e schedule for this 32-hours-per-week position. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you meet the above qualifications, email us your resume and cover letter to hr@soundpublishing.com No phone calls please.

LIFEGUARDS AND POOL ATTENDANTS

Needed for the Scatchet Head Community pool this summer. Lifeguards must have Red Cross Certification prior to beginning work and Pool Attendants must have CPR & First Aid training.

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He leaned and kissed me gently, I knew exactly what he meant.

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As I was cooking his dinner one night, I felt his gaze upon my back.

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But all is not lost because, The beautiful memories are not few. ~Love Remains Forever Helen Genis Employment General

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CUSTOMER SERVICE REP For more information please visit: www.whidbey.com EEOE

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EXPERIENCED WELDERS NEEDED (Anacortes) Experienced welders needed. Need to be able to weld FCAW in all positions and able to pass a WABO weld test. Applications can be obtained in the office or found on our website at COFFEE BAR www.tbailey.com MANAGER Please submit your apFor more information plications and/or resume please visit: in person at: www.whidbey.com 12441 Bartholomew Rd EEOE Anacortes or email to : jburton@tbailey.com or Advertise your service asexton@tbailey.com 800-388-2527 or nw-ads.com

HOUSEKEEPER

Needed PT, $16.00/hr starting wage, South Whidbey area. Must have own car.

Email resume to: thehouse@whidbey.com

Oak Harbor based company looking for

DRIVERS

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GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE

Seasonal position available at Useless Bay Golf & C.C. Apply in person 5725 South Country Club Dr. Langley Wa. 98260 Email resume to: blane.hezel@useless baygolf.com Or fax 360.321.9556 blane.hezel@uselessbaygolf.com

ISLAND COUNTY JOB OPENINGS

Civil Engineer ITraffic Engineer www.islandcounty.net/hr

for more information.

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Join our team of the helpful hardware folks.

Professional, experienced, positive self starter wanted for a full time position as Sales and Customer Service Associate at Freeland Ace Hardware.

Candidate Qualifications: Strong sales & retail customer service experience.

Broad knowledge of home maintenance products and applications - Paint, Plumbing & Electr ical knowledge a plus. Invent o r y b a ck gr o u n d i s a plus.

Qualified candidates please apply at www.acehardware jobs.com www.acehardwarejobs.com

We are currently hiring in Freeland, WA for the following position: • Part-time Tellers (25 hours/week) Visit wellsfargo.com/careers and search by Requisition #3853651 to apply.

Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. © 2014 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

NAC’s Part & Full Time GENEROUS SIGN-ON BONUS

Please apply in person: Careage of Whidbey 311 NE 3rd Street Coupeville, WA. 360-678-2273

hreast@soundpublishing.com

ISLAND TRANSIT MECHANIC (Wages DOE) Island Transit is accepting applications for a fulltime position of Mechanic. Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this individual will perform mechanical tasks in the diagnosis of malfunctions, preventative maintenance, and the repair of diesel and gasoline vehicles and equipment.

Requires a knowledge in all areas of the field of assignment, with at least two (2) years experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty diesel and auto equipment.

Island Transit provides a comprehensive package of benefits. A pre-employment physical including DOT drug testing is required. Applications and infor mation about the job requirements for the position can be obtained from our website at www.islandtransit.org or at the Oak Harbor C i t y H a l l , C o u p ev i l l e Town Hall and Langley City Hall.

This position is opened until filled. Initial consideration will be given to those applications postmarked no later than Tuesday, April 22, 2014 and will be accepted only if mailed to the following address: Island Transit Mechanic Position 19758 SR 20 Coupeville, WA 98239 Island Transit is an Equal Opportunity and M/F/D/V Employer

NEED EXTRA MONEY? CARRIER NEEDED For the Whidbey News Times. Downtown Oak Harbor area. Delivering Wednesday and Saturd a y. N o c o l l e c t i n g .

Great second job!

Call Circulation, 360-675-6611

or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc. 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/COV Sound Publishing is an Seasonal Part Time Equal Opportunity Emp l o y e r ( E O E ) a n d Cashier and Seasonal Part Time Garden strongly supports diverCenter Associates sity in the wor kplace.

Check out our website to P r o fe s s i o n a l , ex p e r i find out more about us! enced persons wanted www.soundpublishing.com for seasonal positions at Freeland Ace Hardware.

NORTHWEST Must be able to wor k LAWN CARE has an opening for a full evenings and weekends. time position in lawn and Position #1 - Cashier. landscape maintenance. Previous experience deValid Drivers license & sired. clean driving record re- Position #2 – Garden quired. Must be 21 and C e n t e r a s s o c i a t e have ability to carry up P l a n t k n o w l e d g e d e to 50 lbs and be willing sired. Must be able to lift to work in various weath- 40 lbs. er conditions. Send reQualified candidates sume: please apply at northwestlawncare@gmail.com www.acehardware northwestlawncare@ jobs.com gmail.com www.acehardwarejobs.com

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace.

Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com Publisher/Advertising Manager The Journal of the San Juans, located in Friday Harbor, on beautiful San Juan Island in Washington State, is seeking an experienced, self-starting Publisher/Advertising M a n a g e r. T h r e e - p l u s years of newspaper/media sales exper ience, along with leadership experience required. Responsibilities include: print and digital ad sales; helping local businesses create mar keting and business plans; supervision of a small staff and involvement in the local community.

The Journal of the San Juan’s is part of Sound Publishing, the largest community newspaper publisher in Washington State. We offer an excellent salar y plus a bonus/commission plan, a great work environment, medical, dental and vis i o n i n s u ra n c e, 4 0 1 k with company match, paid holidays, vacation a n d s i ck t i m e. E O E .

Visit our website at www.soundpublishing.com to learn more about us!

Call or email Rosemary 360-579-4934, shcc@whidbey.com for more information on job and classes. Starting salary $10.50/hr. (Oak Harbor Pool Lifeguard courses May 3-24, info: 360-675-7665) Employment Restaurant

PRIMA BISTRO is looking for an EXPERIENCED LINE COOK check us out at www.primabistro.com Please apply anytime after 11:30 AM in person at 201 1/2 First St. Langley, WA. Employment

Skilled Trades/Construction

CERTIFIED WELDER NEEDED Full-time position

Call Mike Washington Iron Works 360-679-4868 Employment Automotive

Exp. Auto Mechanic Needed Coupeville Auto Repair has an opening for a full time mechanic with a minimum of 3 years experience. We work on foreign & domestic. You m u s t h a ve y o u r o w n t o o l s. Wa g e s a r e a c cording to experience, m e d i c a l i n s u ra n c e i s provided after 6 months, and paid vacation after 1 year. Please apply in person by appointment and have at least 3 refe r e n c e s r e a d y. C a l l 360.678.1746 Monday Friday between 8 AM & 4 : 3 0 P M a n d a s k fo r Marty.

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Whidbey Island Campus vCounselor/Disability Access Services v Director of ECEAP (Early Childhood Ed. and Assist. Program)

For immediate considv Hourly Early Child. eration, send resume Prog. Spc. III- ECEAP and cover letter to: hr@soundpublishing.com View & Apply at or mail to: www.skagit.edu HR/SJJPUBSM, AA/EEO Sound Publishing, Inc., 11323 Commando, Road, Main Unit, Health Care Employment Everett, WA 98204.

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Use our handy online Looking for ad 24 hours a day RNs or LPNs form by clicking the To care for baby living at “Place an ad” link at home in Oak Harbor. FT www.nw-ads.com to nocs. put an ad in the Call 800-635-6480. New Classifieds online and Care Concepts, Inc. in your local paper. www.newcareinc.com

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Immediate opening for a self-motivated, team oriented,

NAC’s

We are seeking qualified candidates for various clinical/case management positions in our M o u n t Ve r n o n a n d Coupeville locations: Clinician II (41601) 40 hours/week, Mount Vernon.

Clinician II (93000) 40 hours/week, Coupeville.

Clinician III (93000) 40 hours/week, Coupeville.

MHT III (95002) 40 hours/week, Coupeville.

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EOE. Accepting applications for

Caregivers & LPN’s

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To join a fast-paced ophthalmology office. OphPlease apply in person: t h a l m i c ex p e r i e n c e a Careage of Whidbey plus, but not mandatory.

311 NE 3rd Street Will train. Strong benefit Coupeville, WA. package.

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MA/LPN WANTED for fast paced medical clinic in Oak Harbor.

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Benefits included.

Fax resume to (360)-675-3091.

Email resume to whidphys@comcast.net

Maple Ridge Currently Hiring F/T P/T HCA/CNA/Med Tech Positions.

Seeking motivated, caring, and responsible applicants.

Apply in person at: 1767 Alliance Ave. Freeland, WA. 98249

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We are community & daily newspapers in these Western Washington Locations:

Sales Positions

• King County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Okanogan County • Pierce County • Island County • San Juan County • Snohomish County • Whatcom County

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• Multi Media Advertising Sales Consultants - Everett - Issaquah/Sammamish - Bellevue - Friday Harbor • Market Development Coordinator - Bellevue • Creative Services Manager - Seattle

Reporters & Editorial

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We offer a great work environment with opportunity for advancement along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401k.

Accepting resumes at: hr@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: HR, Sound Publishing, Inc. 11323 Commando Rd. W Suite 1 Everett, WA 98204 Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.

• Reporters - Everett - San Juan

Production

• Insert Machine Operator - Everett • General Worker - Everett

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Current Employment Opportunities at www.soundpublishing.com

Market Development Coordinator Sound Publishing, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Development Coordinator to research, plan and implement market programs throughout the organization. This position acts as a consultant and resource to Sound Publishing’s National/Regional Advertising Sales team and senior-level management; and is responsible for developing and implementing brand, market, and account specific sales and marketing presentations.

The successful candidate will bring extensive marketing/advertising experience in the print and/or digital media industry. Must be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and html5; have the ability to communicate effectively; possess excellent presentation skills as well as basic math and English skills. Candidate will also be a problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with the ability to think ahead of the curve.

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field and three to five years of marketing/ brand experience.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.)

If you meet the above qualifications and are seeking an opportunity to be part of a venerable media company, email us your resume and cover letter tohreast@soundpublishing.com. No phone calls please.

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

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Spacious 2BR Clinton Apts

Convenient location, walk to Island Transit, Post Office, grocery store, banks, hardware store, dining, church & ferry landing!

(360)341-2254

--- Langley ---

--- Langley ---

Home business or investment. Home on acreage with big shop accessible from HWY 525. #437993 $229,000 331-6300

Upgraded custom on 5 view acres with barn, shed, and Useless Bay views. #607215 $679,000 321-6400

--- Freeland ---

--- Oak Harbor ---

Gated and private Beautiful, well west-side view on cared for home shy 2 acres. Elegant, on 8+ acres. 3-car lovely, and spacious. garage, big deck #478046 $1,000,000 for entertaining.

321-6400 #608824 $389,900 675-7200

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WA Misc. Rentals Duplexes/Multiplexes

2 BR, 1 BA manufactured home. Close to everything including the Fe r r y. $ 7 9 5 / m o n t h .

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BEAUTIFUL HIGHBANK Waterfront. 3,600 SF, 3 bedroom, 3 bath on 10 acres with path to the b e a c h ! A l s o fe a t u r e s fridge, cooktop / oven, microwave, dishwasher, washer / dryer hookups, den, bonus room, 3 car garage. Gorgeous home on 10 acres! $2,200 mo.

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Commercial Rentals Office/Commercial FREELAND

1 OFFICE SPACE in a Suite of 3 Offices. $400 per month includes Common Area, Reception and Utilities. In Freeland. Call: 425-3569003 LANGLEY

L A N G L E Y R E TA I L Space, 600 SF, on First Street. Good view. High Traffic area. langleyfirststreet@gmail.com or 206-275-0285

1.25 million readers make us a member of the largest suburban newspapers in Western Washington. Call us LARGE 3 Bedroom, 2 today to advertise.

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25% OFF For YOU! Hwy 20 & Banta Rd

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An open bid auction will be held at Christian’s Towing, 685 Christian Road, Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 on WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 2014. Viewing will take place from 12:00pm to 3:00 PM APRIL 16, 2014. Auction begins at 3:00pm on April 16, 2014.

07 HOND CIV4D 1HGFA16577L040697 341VWU 79 GMC FB TCL339Z535014 547S6Q Legal No. 554956 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

April 12, 2014.

1.25 million readers make us a member of LEGAL NOTICE the largest suburban ISLAND TRANSIT newspapers in Western PUBLIC HEARING & BOARD MEETING Washington. Call us A Public Hearing to retoday to advertise. ceive input on Island 800-388-2527 Transit Specialized SerWERE YOU IMPLANTED WITH A ST. JUDE RIATA DEFIBRILLATOR LEAD WIRE between June 2001 and December 2010?

Have you had this lead replaced, capped or did you receive shocks f r o m t h e l e a d ? Yo u m ay b e e n t i t l e d t o compensation.

Contact Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727 Found

vice Requests for 2014 is scheduled for Friday, April 18, 2014, 9:30 AM at Island Transit’s Operations & Admin Building, 19758 SR 20, C o u p ev i l l e , WA . T h e monthly business meeting of the Island Transit Board of Directors will follow the public hearing.

Accommodations can be made available upon advance request for communications assistance.

The meeting room is accessible and is open to the public. For more infor mation, please call (360) 678-7771.

Legal No. 551125 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 29, April 12, 16, 2014.

If you are missing or have found a stray cat or dog on Whidbey Island p l e a s e c o n t a c t WA I F Animal Shelter to file a l o s t o r fo u n d r e p o r t .

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, C L I N T O N C O U N T Y, OHIO, Case No. D R K 2 0 1 3 0 2 5 4 , PATRICK S. HILLARD, Petitioner vs. LORI M. HILL A R D, R e s p o n d e n t , whose last known is 666 Olympic View Road, Coupeville, WA 98239: N OT I C E O F R E G I S TRATION OF FOREIGN CUSTODY DETERMIN AT I O N P u r s u a n t t o ORC 3127.35: Petitioner herein is requesting this Court to register an Order from the Superior Court of Washington, allocating parenting rights of the par ties’ minor child. (See Order attached). Petitioner is requesting this cour t to register the Order for enforcement and for modification purposes as per mitted under Ohio Revised Code. Failure to timely request a hearing to contest the validity of the registered order OR failure to establish a defense under ORC 3127.35(D) will result in this Court issuing an Order confirming the order being registered. DATED this 30th day of April, 2013. /s/ Helen L. Rowlands, Magistrate, Clinton County Common Pleas Cour t, Clinton County Cour thouse, third Floor, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (See Order attached: SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY ISLAND, No. 03-3-00048-3, In re t h e M a r r i a g e o f PATRICK SHANE HILLARD, Pe t i t i o n e r, a n d L O R I MELISSA HILLARD, Respondent, PARENTING PLAN FINAL, filed 112 9 - 2 0 1 2 , D e b r a Va n Pe l t , I s l a n d C o u n t y Clerk.) Respondent Lori M. Hillard has twentye i g h t ( 2 8 ) d ay s f r o m publication to answer in this matter.

Legal No. 552009 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2014.

Notice of Public Hearing: A public hearing shall be held before the Commission of Whidbey Island Public Hospital District on the 14th day of April, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. at Whidbey General Hospital, 101 N. Main Street, Coupeville, WA in conference room B, to consider the proposed sale of Parcel # R32917-2891030 in Langley, Washington legally described as: 57 - S/2 SW NW LY N E LY S T H W Y 5 2 5 CONVEYED TO ST OF WASH BY DEED AF#112484 EX E30’ FOR RD EX E185’ EX ANY PT LY SLY OF LN BG PT ELN 35’ N1*E OF NLN HWY 525 & PT ON WLN OF SD 185’ 5’ N1* E OF HWY LN TGW:BG NLN HWY 525 & ELN SW NW NWLY CUR/R 586.3’ TPB TH R. Legal No. 552674 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

April 2, 5, 9, 12, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON ONEWEST BANK, FSB., its successors in interest and/or assigns,

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Plaintiff, v UNKNOWN HEIRS OF R O B E RT E . C A M P BELL; MARY CATHERINE CAMPBELL; WILLIAM CAMPBELL; USEL E S S B AY C O L O N Y, F K A U S E L E S S B AY BEACH AND COUNTRY C L U B, I N C. ; U N I T E D STATES OF AMERICA, S E C R E TA R Y O F HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOC I A L A N D H E A LT H S E RV I C E S ; O C C U PANTS OF THE PREMISES; and any persons or par ties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real proper ty described in the complaint; Defendant(s).

ICSO LOG NO. 14R-0005 NO. 12-2-00111-6 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBERT E. CAMPBELL; MARY CATHERINE CAMPBELL; WILLIAM CAMPBELL; USEL E S S B AY C O L O N Y, F K A U S E L E S S B AY BEACH AND COUNTRY C L U B, I N C. ; U N I T E D STATES OF AMERICA, S E C R E TA R Y O F HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOC I A L A N D H E A LT H S E RV I C E S ; O C C U PANTS OF THE PREMISES; and any persons or par ties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the personal and/or real property described herein: The Superior Court of Island County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Island County (through his designee) to sell the proper ty described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON: UNIT B202 CONDOMINIUM PLAT OF USELESS BAY BEACH AND COUNTRY CLUB, DIVISION NO. 14, ACCORDING TO DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 244779, AND SURVEY MAP AND PLANS THEREOF RECORDED U N D E R AU D I TO R ’ S F I L E N O. 2 4 4 7 7 8 I N VOLUME 11 OF PLATS, PA G E S 4 9 , 5 0 , 5 2 , RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY. Also commonly known as 5674 McDonald Drive; #202B, Langley, WA 98260.

P a r c e l N o .

S8340-14-00202-B, Key No. 421154 The sale of the abovedescribed property is to take place: TIME: 10:00 a.m.

DAT E : M AY 2 , 2 0 1 4 PLACE: FRONT STEPS ISLAND COUNTY LAW AND JUSTICE CENTER 101 NE 6TH STREET, COUPEVILLE, WASHINGTON The judgment debtor/s can avoid the sale by p ay i n g t h e j u d g m e n t amount of $284,249.20, together with interest, costs, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff through his designee at the address stated below.

Dated this 3rd day of March, 2014.

MARK C. BROWN,

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SHERIFF ISLAND COUNTY By:/s/Wylie Farr Wylie Farr, Chief Civil Deputy ICSO/Law & Justice Center 101 NE 6th Street PO BOX 5000 Coupeville, Washington 98239-5000 360-678-4422 Legal No. 547709 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2014.

CRP 12-05, JL 01080-0003, FEDERALA I D N O .

STPUS-9281(001) Bids received after the date and time stated above will not receive consideration.

P RO J E C T D E S C R I P TION: This project provides for the improvement of the intersection of East Camano Drive, E l g e r B ay R o a d a n d Monticello Drive by performing sawcut, roadway excavation, planing bituminous pavement, placing HMA for leveling and wearing course, stormw a t e r i m p r o ve m e n t s , construction of soil nail and shotcrete retaining walls, constr uction of block retaining walls, g u a r d ra i l , p e r m a n e n t signing, pavement markings and other work, all in accordance with the contract plans, contract provisions, and the 2014 WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction.

BID ESTIMATE RANGE: $437,000 to $483,000.

TIME FOR COMPLETION: Per Special Provision Section 1-08.5 of the bidding documents.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Direct questions related to this solicitation t o J o e A ra u c t o, P. E . , Construction Engineer, b y p h o n e a t 360-679-7331 or email at joea@co.isl a n d . wa . u s. A b i d d e r may be asked to send questions in writing. No verbal answer by any Contracting Agency personnel or its agents and consultants will be binding on the Contracting Agency.

PRE BID CONFERENCE: There is no prebid conference or site tour scheduled. The site is open to the public.

DBE PARTICIPATION: The Contracting Agency has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of at least 12% for this federally-funded project.

FEDERAL-AID PROJECT The Island County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Fe d e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretar y, Par t 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any c o n t ra c t e n t e r e d i n t o pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full oppor tunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

BID OPENING: Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 116 at the County Administration Building located at 1 NE 7th Street, Coupeville, Washington, at 10:00 AM, May 6, 2014. Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided in the bidding documents. All bids shall be in a sealed opaque envelope and plainly marked on the outside “[NAME OF BIDDER] BID PROPOSAL FOR: EAST CAMANO DR / ELGER BAY RD /

MONTICELLO DR INT IMP PROJECT, CAMAN O I S L A N D, C R P 12-05, JL 01080-0003, FEDERAL-AID NO. STPUS-9281(001).” No oral, telephone, telegraphic, electronic, or faxed bids or modifications will be considered.

Island County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive all informalities in the bidding.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Electronic copies of the bidding documents, plan holder list, and any addenda for this solicitation can be accessed through the website address listed below. The bidding documents are downloadable for a nonrefundable pr ice of $10. Bidders must register for free with QuestCDN to download the bidding documents. Contact Q u e s t C D N a t 952-233-1632 or info @ q u e s t c d n . c o m fo r assistance. Lower resolution hard copies of the bidding documents may be purchased from Island County Public Works for a nonrefundable price of $60. If documents are to be mailed, there is an additional $6 shipping fee. Checks are to be made payable to I s l a n d C o u n t y P u bl i c Wor ks. Bidding documents are also available fo r r ev i ew M - T h 8 : 0 0 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the I s l a n d C o u n t y P u bl i c Works counter in Coupeville at 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, WA and at the Island County Camano Annex at 121 North East Camano Drive, Camano Island WA. Download the bidding documents to be automatically registered as a plan holder and receive notifications of addenda or other important information concerning this solicitation. Download the bidding documents by following the “Solicitations” tab and the project name referenced in this solicitation from the following internet link.

WEBSITE: http://www.islandcounty.net/PublicWorks/DoingBusinesswithICPW.asp.

BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY: All Bidders must meet the mandatory bidder responsibility criteria set for th in RCW 39.04.350(1). Bidders must also meet supplemental bidder responsibility criteria as set out in the bidding documents and Contract Provisions. See the bidding documents for further information.

BID BOND: All proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid price. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the Contract Provisions, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Island County.

Legal No. 554930 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

April 12, 16, 23, 2014.

paredness Langley City Hall Please take notice that the City of Langley Council will hold a Special Workshop On Wednesday, Apr il 16, 2014. The Council workshop will be from 3:00PM - 5:00PM. The primary purpose for the workshop is to discuss Emergency Preparedness.

The meeting will be held in Langley City Hall, 112 second Street, Langley, WA. Posted: City Hall Library Post Office Legal No. 554933 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

April 12, 2014.

must present the claim: Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: By filing with the foregoing Court the original of t h e s i g n e d C r e d i t o r ’s Claim, and By serving upon or mailing by first class mail to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address provided below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim.

T h e C r e d i t o r ’s C l a i m must be presented by the later to occur of: Thirty (30) days after I ser ved or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice.

If the Creditor’s Claim is not presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication of this notice: March 29, 2014.

Signed:/s/Patrick M. Hanis Patrick M. Hanis, WSBA #31440 Attor ney for Personal Representative H A N I S I RV I N E P RO THERO, PLLC ATT0RNEYS AT LAW 6703 S. 234 STREET, SUITE 300 KENT, WASHINGTON 98032 Legal No. 551983 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 29, April 5, 12, 2014.

sentative’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 under RCW 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: March 29, 2014.

Personal Representative: Gary C. Robinson Attor ney for Personal Representative: M. Douglas Kelly, Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, LLP, PO Box 290, Clinton, WA, 98236.

(360) 341-1515.

DATED this 24th day of March, 2014. /s/Gary C. Robinson Gary C. Robinson, Personal Representative Attorneys for Personal Representative: /s/M. Douglas Kelly M. Douglas Kelly WSBA#6550 Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, L.L.P. P.O. Box 290 Clinton, WA 98236 Legal No. 551995 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 29, April 5, 12, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In the matter of the estate of: JOHN G. HAWLEY, Deceased.

NO. 14-4-00079-2 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 this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e 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 decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: April 12, 2014 Personal Representative: Richard Anderson c/o CHRISTON C. SKINNER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-1240 Attor ney for Personal Representative: CHRISTON C. SKINNER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-1240 Legal No. 554942 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

April 12, 19, 26, 2014.

LEGAL NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS ISLAND COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Sealed bids will be rec e i ve d by t h e I s l a n d County Auditor in the Courthouse Administration Building, attention Nicole McKinney, at 1 N . E . S eve n t h S t r e e t , (P.O. Box 5000), Coupeville, Washington 98239, until 9:30 AM, May 6, 2014 for the following: EAST CAMANO DR / ELGER BAY RD / MONTICELLO DR INT IMP PROJECT CAMANO ISLAND

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT LAING, Deceased.

NO. 14 4 00062 8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e 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 their attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLIC AT I O N : S a t u r d a y, March 29, 2014.

Christine Laing, Personal Representative c/o James L. Kotschwar, Attor ney for Personal Representative, WSBA #10823 265 NE Kettle Street; Suite 1, P.O. Box 1593 Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 (360) 675-2207 Legal No. 551976 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 29, April 5, 12, 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of Dustin Campbell, Deceased.

NO. 14-4-01761-5 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) NOTICE OF SPECIAL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE WORKSHOP The above Court has apCITY OF LANGLEY Wednesday, Apr il 16, pointed Laura Campbell as Personal Representa2014 Council Workshop Meet- tive of Decedent’s estate. ing A ny p e r s o n h av i n g a 3:00PM, City Hall Topic: Emergency Pre- claim against Decedent

WHIDBEY ISLAND CONSERVATION DIST R I C T ( W I C D ) P RO GRAM OF WORK AND BU D G E T AVA I L A B L E FOR REVIEW On April 8, 2014 at the Coupeville Library, WICD presented its annual program of w o r k a n d bu d g e t fo r FY2015 (July 1, 2014 June 30, 2015). Draft budget and annual plan documents are available to review. Please contact the District toll free 888-678-4922 to request a copy. Comments on the work plan and budget must be received by 4:30 pm April 28, 2014.

W I C D, P. O. B ox 4 9 0 , Coupeville, WA 98239. www.whidbeycd.org Legal No. 554949 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

April 12, 2014.

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In Re the Estate of ROSAMOND J. ROBINSON, Deceased.

NO. 14 4 00066 1 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 this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e 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 repre-

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OBITS CONTINUED FROM A8 called home to heaven on March 26, 2014.

Born in Port Townsend, Wash., he would later enlist in the United States Navy and report to his first duty station, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, he proudly served this country for over 20 years. Countless overseas deployments and multiple duty stations never deterred this proud father from total devotion to family and friends.

He returned to the Great Pacific Northwest in 1974, where he would retire from the Navy. Oak Harbor was where his naval career began, and this beautiful city was where he would retire to make the family home.

Ernie would later work for Bellingham Frozen Foods, where he and his wife Barbara spent many of their summers harvesting corn on both sides of the Cascade Mountains.

Ernie loved to work in his wood shop and would donate items to the VFW Auctions and the Hand in Hand Preschool program through the Oak Harbor School District.

Above all else was his love for salmon fishing. Anyone who knew him understood his obsession with trying to catch the elusive king salmon. Whether spending countless hours under the Deception Pass Bridge fishing the “hole,” Fort Casey or Pillar Point, Ernie loved the sport. He spent hours telling family and friends of his adventures on the water and about the one that got away.

Camping and fishing at Baker Lake with family and friends was a close second.

The greatest tribute to Ernie is that he was a loving husband and devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. It is the memories he gave to us that will live on forever. The family will miss him, but we will carry him in our hearts.

Ernest leaves behind children Ernest Edward Lashua Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas, Debra Green of Perdido Key, Fla., and Randy and LoriAnn Lashua of Oak Harbor; grandchildren and greatgrandchildren Kellie and Brian Addison, with sons, Clay and Tyler, of Corpus Christi, Texas; Jamie and James Maldonado, with son, James Jr. and daughter Maya, of Corpus Christi, Texas; Julie Lashua, with daughter Rylan, of Corpus Christi, Texas; Shelbie Lashua, attending Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas; Kristina and

Art Salinas, with sons Alex and Ethan, of Battleground, Wash.; Kimberly and Scott Adams, with son Austin and daughters Brianna and Candice, of Battleground, Wash.; Kevin Lashua of Bellingham, Wash.; Kyle Lange of Bellingham, Wash.; Ryan and Henry Lange of Oak Harbor; and sisters Anita Yantz of Port Townsend, Wash., Sally Williams of Seal Beach, Calif., Bernice Secord of Camano Island, Wash., Carol Bergman of Everett, Wash. and Mary Benedict of West Fargo, N.D. He was preceded in death by his sisters Glenna Smith of Ephrata, Wash., and Jane Burke of Hadlock, Wash.

His constant and loving companion, Bitsy, is at the family home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, the love of his life for 54 years, in 2009.

Services will be private.

Contributions may be made to disabled veterans and Wounded Warriors.

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Mark Herzog

Mark Herzog, 60 years young, of Barrington, Ill., died on April 4, 2014.

He was a husband, father, uncle, first mate on the Commander’s Lady, musician, chef, firework design chief and baseball fan, vice president HH Sales (Telecommunications), founder of Virtual Integration and a 20-year resident of Old Town, Lincoln Park area of Chicago.

He moved his family to Barrington, Ill., traveling often to Whidbey Island, his childhood home, to visit family.

Mark championed his daughter’s academic, sports and musical efforts; baited fish hooks; and “manned the grill” often with friends.

Close family include wife Kate, nee Kathleen Boyd Scott; daughters Dana and Amy; mother Jean; brother Steve; sister Donna O’Neill; and many beloved nieces, nephews and in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lt. Commander Harvey Herzog, USN (Ret.), in 2003. Contact Cascade Memorial 425-641-6100 for date of memorial in Oak Harbor, TBD, summer 2014.

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DISTRICT GROWTH CONTINUED FROM A1 Superintendent Lance Gibbon said the school district will have its required review of the facilities next year, a requirement for every six years in Washington schools.

It will provide a good opportunity to come up with long-term solutions, he said.

However, Gibbon said, there is expected to be room for the projected increase at the middle school level, and possibly the high school level, as well.

“The high school, it’s going to be pretty tight,” Gibbon said. “The school was designed for more students than we have today, so there’s some capacity there.”

If there needs to be an increase in classrooms at the high school, Gibbon said, it would probably only happen in the two peak years of the population increase, before the number of extra students “levels out” at an estimated 500 students.

Elementary schools will present more of a challenge with the population increase.

Before the 2014-15 school year begins, the school district will install three double portable classrooms to the elementary schools, for a total of six new classrooms. There will be portables at Hillcrest Elementary, Broad View Elementary and Olympic View Elementary.

“That’s kind of the short range plan,” said Gibbon, “just to deal with what we kind of expect next fall.”

The district will need to be more classrooms than that by the time the population increase affects the school district, which is something the school board will address during its required facilities review.

Gibbon said he has been asked whether Clover Valley Elementary, located near Ault Field, will reopen as an elementary school.

He said those facilities are already

at capacity.

Clover Valley is used for HomeConnection and preschool students, which totals about 400 students attending classes at that building, explained Gibbon.

HomeConnection is not a homeschooling program, Gibbon said, but rather a public school.

“There is a higher level of parent involvement … but those students are enrolled in the school district and attend classes on site,” he said.

While the school board is considering all of the options for the expected population increase, reopening Clover Valley would not solve any problems, but only “moves the problem,” according to Gibbon.

While that building could accommodate the influx of elementary students, the school board would then “have to address the facility needs of the 400 students already at the school.”

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“We’re at the max,” she said. “We hit the 2,000 mark for the half, but we’ll still take a few registrations at the Expo.”

So many runners are coming that local accommodations are stressed.

Some Oak Harbor residents have opened their homes in a “Host a Runner” effort.

Even retirement homes are offering beds, Sipes said.

Still, the influx of runners, who tend to be affluent, has a huge and positive impact on the city, economically speaking, Sipes said.

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