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By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Instead of shelling out $20,000 on a pair of sculptures the city would own, the newly-formed Langley Arts Commission has a better idea. Rotating sculptures at different sites on Second Street, starting with two different pieces in the plaza for one year from this November to next October. “They felt as a first approach that we should approach it as an outdoor gallery,” said Langley Director of Community Planning Jeff Arango, the city employee assigned to the arts commission. Later, he added: “It gives us more flexibility but also gives more exposure to different artists.” Last month, the sevenmember arts commission met for the first time. Frank Rose, a sculptor and chairman of the Whidbey Island Arts Council, was promptly voted in as the board’s chairman, then came the long discussions about what a publicly-financed arts program could and should look like in Langley. Those talks continue this month when the arts commission meets for the second time. On the draft agenda is a vote on a request for proposals, which some members titled a “call to artists,” for existing sculptures which will fit on the already made and installed pedestals. The sculptures will stand for at least one year, and the artists will get a $600 stipend. At any time, the city has the option to buy. During the year, however, the city has the option to sell the art and take a 20 SEE COMMISSION, A13
County building permit wait times on decline By JANIS REID South Whidbey Record
A total of 24 employees will be laid off, Saturday bus service is being cancelled and five routes will be eliminated or changed due to financial problems uncovered at Island Transit. The first of the community meetings about the route changes is at 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4 at the Oak Harbor Library.
Numbers released by the Island County Planning Department indicate that wait times for building permits are decreasing for some — but not all — projects. In a memo released last week by Planning Director Dave Wechner, permits for commercial development are, on average, 19 days faster than in 2013 and residential developments are 13 days faster than in 2013. Mobile home permits, however, are only one day faster, and flood development permits are two days slower. The county has been criticized in recent years for delays in building permitting and reopened to the public on Fridays in June to help address the issue. Wechner said a total of 646 building permit applications were filed Jan. 1 through June 30 with 599 issued with an average processing time of 29 days. “To understand the whole of the process, you have to remember that some building permits are subject to land use approval, while some are not,” Wechner said. “Some are subject to health and public works [department] approval – some are not. So when someone asks us, ‘How long does a building permit take to be issued?’ That depends.” Wechner said the length of the permitting process depends on what levels of review the project entails,
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Cyrus Wheeler, right, gets covered in whipped cream during a pie-eating contest at the fair. The 11-year-old boy from Buckley out-ate his 13-year-old brother, Max, to the left.
By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record The Whidbey Island Area Fair kicked off Thursday, bringing lots of sunshine but sparse crowds. Whether it was the 74-degree heat, which felt like 90 when the breeze didn’t blow, or that the start of the event always falls on a workday, lines were short and there was plenty of elbow room throughout the fair-
grounds. It didn’t seem to dampen the moods of those who did attend, however. Much of the day was devoted to animal judging and children’s activities, from the cat and dog showing to hula hoop and pie-eating contests, and smiles were everywhere. For 11-year-old Cyrus Wheeler of Buckley, the pieSEE FAIR, A10
State to audit Island Transit books By JESSIE STENSLAND South Whidbey Record Financial experts at the Washington State Auditor’s Office will be going through books at Island Transit in the next couple of weeks to figure out what went wrong, according to the spokesman for the agency. Thomas Shapley, deputy director of communications for the office, said the auditors’ last accountability
audit of Island Transit covered the year 2012 and nothing appeared to be amiss at that time. “As someone told me today, we’re good but we can’t audit the future,” he said. “I’m really anxious to see what we will find,” he added. The South Whidbey Record story about the financial problems at Island Transit motivated the auditors to start the audit scheduled for this year as soon as possible.
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50 years ago this week The following are segments of stories in the Thursday, July 30, 1964 edition of the Whidbey Island Record, now the South Whidbey Record.
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Land trust stewards, volunteers hit Whidbey beaches for garbage pick up Whidbey Camano Land Trust tideland site stewards Brenda and Michael Dewey load up trash collected at Libbey Beach tidelands at a recent beach clean-up work party. Twelve volunteers picked up Styrofoam blocks and other debris from the tidelands, which were protected by the Whidbey Camano Land Trust in 2003. To learn how you can volunteer with the Land Trust, visit www.wclt.org or email ida@wclt.org.
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“As four big bulldozers chewed into a huge bluff at Maple Point and a tall crane tumbled rock into a bulkhead, details of one of the largest land developments on South Whidbey were revealed this week by Gordon Erickson, president of the development corporation. “Involved in the project are 550 acres of land, including several thousand feet of waterfront. It has been purchased over the past 18 months from many different owners for a total price of $450,000. “… The first division of the Scatchet Head development has already been accepted by the county, according to Erickson, and contains 398 lots. This is the largest single plat ever filed in Island County. Between 2.5 to 3 miles of road have already been constructed and the corporation has put up a $60,000 bond, the largest ever required by the county, to assure that all roads will be finished to county specifications.”
Bank statistics reflect growth on South Whidbey “Checking account customers of the Langley State Bank wrote and cashed 149,135 checks worth more than $10 million on the banks deposits in 1963, and to all appearances the record may be broken in 1964, E. E. Noble, bank president, said this week. “The figures were compiled recently when the bank made application to open a branch office in Freeland. “Noble estimated that the Langley State Bank handled another $6 million worth of checks drawn on other banks during 1963.”
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refined skills about salmon fishing from shore on Sunday. They practiced casting at the beach afterward. This is the fourth year Trinity Lutheran Church has offered free fishing lessons to women and teenage girls, requesting that every other salmon caught is donated to the Good Cheer Food Bank. Another class will be taught Aug. 9 by Jerry Shimek.
“Walt Gabelein of Freeland suffered severe cuts on his left hand Sunday when he caught it in the blade of a power lawn mower. “The accident occurred when Walt attempted to clean grass from the mower. The motor kicked over when he moved the blade, gashing his hand so badly that 24 stitches were required to close the cuts.”
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‘Ferocious’ North Whidbey nudist runs for county sheriff Satirical news anchor inspires challenge; writein prompts warning from incumbent By JESSIE STENSLAND South Whidbey Record When you watch too much Jon Stewart, you run the risk of ending up like 87-year-old Dave Olinger. At least that’s what his wife says anyway. The North Whidbey resident is running as a write-in candidate for Island County sheriff in an effort that’s both serious and symbolic, but also intentionally provocative and a bit tongue-in-cheek. Olinger originally wanted to run as a member of the nudist party, but settled for the Democratic party after finding that the state didn’t recognize the au naturale crowd as a political organization. That didn’t stop Olinger, however, from stripping his shirt off and posing with a Japanese rifle for a photo shoot with the South Whidbey Record. He said his intention was to mimic Vladimir Putin, whose shirtless poses have been lampooned internationally. “I’m pretty ferocious,” Olinger said. Olinger was unhappy that a number of seats for elected positions in Island County were unopposed by Democratic candidates, so he decided to do something about it. He grabbed the microphone at a recent Island County Democrats event and announced his plans to run as a write-in candidate for Island County sheriff. Or for any other open position. “He’s a well-intentioned person concerned about a very real problem,” said Aaron Simpson, chairman of the Island County Democrats. Olinger is a Democrat to a nearly stereotypical extent; a ponytail, perhaps, would sent him over the edge. He regularly watches PBS and such liberal bulwarks as Rachel Maddow, Stephen Colbert and, of course, satirical news host Jon Stewart. In fact, his unusual campaign style could make him a natural subject for the Daily Show and it’s clear that Olinger is aware of it. He called the Whidbey
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North Whidbey resident Dave Olinger shows his ‘ferocious’ face while holding a rifle. He is a write-in candidate for Island County sheriff. News-Times to declare his candidacy this week. The day after his interview, he called back to check — mischievously — if the newspaper had heard from Jon Stewart yet. His wife, Kay, takes his hijinks in stride. “I just think he watches too much Jon Stewart,” she said. To make it on the ballot for the general election, Olinger only needs to win 1 percent of the vote cast for the sheriff position in the Aug. 5 primary, according to Island County Deputy Auditor Michele Reagan. Voters just need to write in “Dave Olinger” for the position. Based on results from the 2010 primary, he will need about 180 write-in votes
to qualify to be on the ballot for the general election. “I’ve got new eyes and new ears, so I thought it was the right time to give it a try,” he said, referring to his new glasses and hearing aids. Olinger is challenging incumbent Mark Brown, who’s seeking his third term at sheriff. He said he likes and respects Brown, but he’s upset that Brown runs as a Republican.
good look at any candidate,” he said, “to see why that person wants to run and if the person is qualified.” Olinger argued that he is qualified. He tried to volunteer to join the U.S. Navy during World War II, but was rejected because of a medical bed-wetting problem. He said the U.S. Army, however, later drafted him and he became a marksman, a good skill to have as sheriff. “It was around the time of the Battle of the Bulge,” he said. “They were running low on skinny guys.” He ended up serving in post-war Japan. Afterward, he earned a degree from Berkeley; he pointed out that he took a course in constitutional law, which seems relevant to the position. He worked as a surveyor and draftsman and then as a school teacher for six years, including one year as a driver’s education teacher. Again, he said the latter is a handy skill for a sheriff. He was then a social worker for 20 years in San Diego. “What I really wanted to be is a political philosopher,” he said. “That’s really what I am, but nobody was hiring.”
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COUNTY Sailor hospitalized after 3,200 pullups At around pullup number 2,100 this past Saturday, Navy Petty Officer Michael McCastle began to experience muscle tears in his forearms and capillaries were bursting on his skin. He decided then and there to do 1,000 more. McCastle was transferred to Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett Monday after spending two days at Whidbey General Hospital after performing 3,202 pullups. While McCastle stopped 828 short of surpassing the Guinness World Record for number of pullups in 24 hours, he said the attempt and the exposure it’s given to the Wounded Warrior Project was worth it. He also discovered something about himself. “I found that even when I feel I’ve reached
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Trillium Forest gets ADA funding Island County has received unexpected funding for Trillium Community Forest for Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility.
“It’s unexpected good news,” Public Works Director Bill Oakes said. The county, in partnership with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, applied for the funds in 2012 but had all but lost hope that any funding would trickle down to the project. At the two-year mark, as other projects statewide fall through or are completed, money is returned to the state and reallocated to other projects. As a result, the county has been allotted $89,925 that will be used to create ADA accessible parking and ADA accessible trails. “This is a bonus,” Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson said. “This will increase the access for folks who have mobility concerns,” she added. “Trillium Forest is well loved and supported by South and Central Whidbey. And now even more people will be able to use it.” Oakes said the county still needs to design the project and it will likely be a couple years out before it is completed. Island County commissioners voted in March to move forward with additional grant applications
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Thrift stores to host Whidbey Island Treasure Hunt By KATE DANIEL South Whidbey Record Any frequent thrift shopper knows the thrill of discovering a hidden treasure among heaps of discarded curtains, sweaters and VHS tapes. Whidbey Island non-profit thrift stores are banding together for the first annual Whidbey Island Treasure Hunt Friday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9 to raise money for their respective organizations and granting thrifty shoppers a chance to have some fun and discover oddities, antiques, collectibles and simple good deals. Kathy McCabe, executive director of the Good Cheer Food Bank, has been trying to organize a treasure hunt for some time and began actively working towards this year’s event last year by making a map of the 12 nonprofit Whidbey thrift stores for distribution online and in stores. This year, her goal to bring dozens of residents and visitors together for “the world’s longest island treasure hunt” is finally becoming a reality. Shawn Nowlin, Good Cheer’s community outreach coordinator, explained that the idea of the treasure hunt is primarily to have fun. But she said it is also a good opportunity for people to receive some deals on quality merchandise, quality which is oftentimes distinctive to Whidbey. With several residents moving to the island postretirement, downsizing is common, Nowlin said. The thrift stores are frequent beneficiaries, meaning items such as once-expensive antiques and designer clothes end up on the rack, sometimes for as little as $3, according to Nowlin. Nowlin added that many Whidbey artists’ works end up in thrift stores, signaling their success in the community and the fact that their work was bought, loved and passed on, giving another admirer the chance to own a piece. According to Nowlin, works like these and several others will be available for sale during the hunt. She also said it is an opportunity for the organizations to cooperate and work together to make the thrift stores of Whidbey more of a destination rather than a side note. Treasure hunt partici-
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The Good Cheer Thrift Store in Langley is one of 12 non-profit shops participating in the first annual Whidbey Island Treasure Hunt. pants will receive a button following Tuesday, Aug. 12. Thrift, Freeland; Habitat The 12 thrift stores includ- for Humanity, Oak Harbor at each of the stores visand Freeland; ited, each New Beginnings button repThriftique, resenting “The most important thing for Coupeville; My the chance us is to have people come and Father’s House to enter a Community Thrift drawing to experience our stores, have fun Island Thrift win a prize. and see what quality thrift stores Store, and Upscale Resale, Shoppers we have.” Oak Harbor. who visit all In addition to 12 locations Shawn Nowlin, will earn Good Cheer the buttons, each store will hold its the chance own sale. For Good to enter and Cheer, this will likewin the grand ed in the hunt are Good prize, a one-night stay at a Cheer, located in Langley ly mean 25 percent off all Whidbey hotel. and Clinton; Whidbey store merchandise. All of the sales benefit Button submissions are Animals’ Improvement due by the end of the hunt Foundation, Freeland and Sunday at 4 p.m., and the Oak Harbor; BaRC Retail, drawing will take place the Coupeville; Community
local nonprofits, with proceeds being donated to families and animals in need. The thrift stores have
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Demand accountability before things go wrong By KEVEN GRAVES
Each and every one of us bears some responsibility for the financial calamity that has befallen Island Transit. There are critics of IT who’ve remarked to me that they saw this disaster coming for years, like a train wreck happening in slow motion. Whidbey’s transit system, however, was widely held as a shining beacon of how successful fare-free bus service could be. State and local lawmakers lauded it as a well-oiled engine. In some ways, Island Transit became untouchable — to ask questions was sacrosanct. Employees of IT emailed the newspaper their anonymous tips, but all were too afraid to speak on the record for fear of retribution and losing their jobs. A couple of citizens told me they faithfully attended IT’s board meetings for years and asked tough questions, but that any concerns raised were marginalized and hushed by IT’s many supporters. Over my 25-plus-year career in newspapers, I’ve seen how the accountability of taxpayer-funded agencies eroded as open government laws weakened and citizens became increasingly apathetic. While open government laws were designed to protect the people, it seems at times the people don’t want to be protected. If the media presses for information, or files a public records request, it’s criticized as a burden that costs government employees time and taxpayers money. Now more than ever, newspaper reporters get a runaround when public information requests are filed. In response to one recent request, a large taxpayer-funded agency responded that the newspaper can expect to wait six weeks for a response. Government agencies are increasingly enabled to make costly decisions outside the prying eyes of the public and the media. Some boards set their meetings at times that aren’t convenient for anyone but themselves. There are grumbles, but nothing is changed. Even if meetings are held at convenient times, there’s usually nary more than a reporter in the room. Attending government meetings is up there with watching paint dry. When something goes awry, or a scandal erupts, though, there’s suddenly blame and a call for heads to roll. Yes, well-paid public servants like Martha Rose must be held accountable when money is mismanaged. At the same time, citizens need to reclaim ownership of their taxpayer-funded agencies, attend meetings, ask hard questions and push for tougher open records laws that don’t allow agencies to drag their heels and play games. Take back your voice and demand greater accountability of government employees before things start going wrong.
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Saturday, August 2, 2014 • The South Whidbey Record
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Incumbent is the right candidate for the job Editor, Thanks to the League of Women Voters, I was able to watch and listen to the debate between contenders for the office of Island County Treasurer. The incumbent, Treasurer Ana Maria Nuñez, gave specific and detailed answers to the questions asked of her, demonstrating a high level of competency and dedication. Ms. Cannell, one of Ana Maria’s challengers, noted that she hoped to gain knowledge of the position of treasurer while learning “on the job.” Public tax dollars and associated duties of the office can’t be left to a trainee. Ms. Grone, another challenger and previous chief deputy treasurer appointed by the incumbent, used her time to bash Ana Maria rather than expand on any knowledge she may have obtained while on the job. Grone failed to look the audience in the eye, instead staring self-consciously downward during her attacks. Grone noted that she had been fired from her job in the treasurer’s office. One of Grone’s complaints about Ana Maria was that she had spent time out of the office. Grone failed to mention that the absence was to tend to a gravely ill family member. Ana Maria explained that during her time away, she kept in constant contact with the office, and her work, by internet and phone. In a subsequent conversation I had with Ana Maria she noted that Ms. Grone had filed to run against her without notifying her first, creating challenges of trust, which in an office dealing with the public’s money was simply too risky. Ms. Grone’s actions demonstrate a lack of character and a slipperiness that is not consistent with the kind of person that we ought to have in such a responsible position. If she can’t be up-front with her boss, or fulfill her job duties, how can we expect her to be forthright and reliable in overseeing the precious tax dollars of Island County’s people and many taxing districts? Grone has already demonstrated a lack of trustworthiness. We don’t need someone
with these character and performance flaws to be our treasurer. I’m putting my support behind our current, proven and capable treasurer, Ana Maria Nuñez. CAROL KREZ Clinton
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Shame on you for casting Rose under the bus Editor, First let me just say, “Shame, shame on you editor of the South Whidbey Record!” I assume that’s who wrote the unsigned editorial in Wednesday’s paper throwing Martha Rose under the bus. After 27 years proven as a community leader and literally building Island Transit from the ground up by her fiscal responsibility, you kick her as soon as she’s down and needs our support the most? A rogue employee lied to Martha about our financial health. We can’t pull together and get through this without using classic nasty politics? We live in an especially beautiful small community where we work together for the good of the whole. So could we do that please? And Jim Campbell! I was in the information meetings that Martha held with each board member to explain exactly what happened. You had the opportunity to voice your opinion and sure did not voice the opinion you threw out in Saturday’s front page article, and you made it sound like you were speaking for the whole board, which you were not. It seemed very clear to me that Martha had the support of the board in this difficult situation — and rightfully so, as she has more than earned that support. She is shocked and embar-
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rassed that this could happen, she has taken the steps so it cannot happen again, and has developed a long-range fiscal plan to get Island Transit back to its healthy community based service. I say, let’s help her work forward, and maintain our confidence in the strong leadership and integrity she has always shown. P.S. Enough already about charging a fare; it has been researched and documented that an agency our size would pay more for collecting the fare than we could possibly collect. How would that make sense? SANDRA KUYKENDALL Acting Financial Advisor Island Transit
Sewer district’s parking lawsuit is irresponsible Editor, I am compelled to respond to Stan Walker’s letter to the editor. What should have been a relatively simple matter to resolve has escalated based on actions by Mr. Walker, president of the Holmes Harbor Sewer District. After my company acquired the abandoned golf course in 2011, we put hundreds of thousands of dollars into restoring the property. On April 18, 2013, we signed a six-year lease for the pro shop and parking lot with the district. We also leased our maintenance building and all of the golf course equipment to the district. On May 17, 2013, the sewer board unilaterally terminated the lease. Subsequently, we leased the pro shop and parking lot to Craig Moore for a one-year term. At the end of the SEE LETTERS, A7
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lease, I provided Mr. Walker with options for continuing golf course operations. My suggestions were rejected. In early July, the district began draining a large wetland on the 18th hole. Where the water went and what the quality of the water was is unknown because there was no testing conducted and no controls placed on the discharge. The district brought in heavy equipment to begin filling and grading the property, and dug and connected a side sewer. It then connected temporary power and brought in a trailer to act as the new pro shop. Incredibly, all of this activity was conducted without having obtained permits from the county. Mr. Walker stated that he did not think that they needed permits. Once the county was alerted, they required that all construction activities cease until proper permits were applied for and granted. Mr. Walker has been aware for months that we disputed the district’s rights to use our property. Despite this, instead of seeking a determination of their rights before proceeding, Mr. Walker has elected to proceed with his plan for how things should be done, spending an estimated $100,000 in the process. What if he is wrong? What if the court determines that the district has no easement? What is the exit strategy? It is irresponsible to spend the rate payer’s money in this fashion. KEVIN HANCHETT Holmes Harbor Golf, LLC
Bluff Sound Off on shaky foundation Editor, The July 26 “Sound Off” by Kathleen Waters alleges the
This past week the City of Langley lost a passionate advocate for community development, the arts community lost one of its foremost cheerleaders and one of its most generous benefactors, and his lovely wife lost her life companion. Many of us feel like we lost a mentor and friend with the passing of Paul City of Langley is not making proper use of $500,000 in Island County grant funds, originally allocated to a Wharf Street upgrade request eight years ago. Unfortunately, the article has several inaccurate assertions that need to be corrected: 1. The original grant was revised to apply to a funicular/elevator pedestrian access project, so it can no longer be used for Wharf Street changes. In 2013 the original grant request was expanded by an additional $258,000 towards the funicular/elevator proposal, bringing total grant funding to $500,000. Since parking at the marina is very limited, the city and the Port of South Whidbey agree that providing easier pedestrian access is key to expansion of marina usage. 2. The city has undertaken a number of steps to stabilize the bluff, which was subject to surface runoff sloughing last year, not a collapse. Expert consultants advised the removal of a number of overgrown, heavy tree tops because they could cause further sloughing. New appropriate native plantings have been established in the two sloughed-off areas. 3. Most importantly, ground water seepage has been addressed both by moving Cascade Avenue back from the bluff some 6 feet, and by extensive improvements to storm water drainage under Cascade Avenue. These recent improvements, part of the Second Street project, direct excess rain runoff away from the top of the bluff. Additional native plantings are planned for the top of the Cascade Bluff. 4. Acting upon expert engineering advice, the city has set up a laser-calibrated monitoring program along Cascade Bluff, providing accurate data on whether any
Schell. His enthusiasm for life on Whidbey Island and in Langley was contagious. His ability to appreciate the big picture, but also to see the smallest detail was why he was such a successful attorney, developer, and mayor of the City of Seattle. He usually started his conversations with me like this: “Don’t you just love Langley? Look at this beau-
further subsidence is occurring. 5. The current countyapproved grant for either a funicular or elevator for easy pedestrian access from Cascade Avenue to the marina area would have minimal impact on the bluff, much less than major retaining walls and widening of Wharf Street. It should also be a boon to all property owners at the base of the bluff, including the Port of South Whidbey. JIM SUNDBERG Langley City Councilman
Commissioner race
Vote Karla Jacks for commissioner Editor, I pray that people will research who they are voting [for] for Island County Commissioner District 3. If you look at Karla Jacks, you will see she is the obvious choice. Karla has lived on Camano Island for 20-plus-years raising her three sons with her husband Jay. Her family roots go much further back with grandparents owning summer property on Whidbey
tiful Island where we live. Isn’t being the mayor just the best job ever? I loved being the mayor of Seattle. By the way, you are doing a great job!” He and Pam have set a very high bar for us for community development and passionate support of the arts. Life is such a precious gift. We have so many opportunities each day to make a difference in the lives of others. Paul
Island. Her boys will be the fifth generation enjoying the family property on Whidbey, being raised on Camano. She earned her degree at Washington State University and MBA at Oklahoma City University. She has touched so many people’s lives in one way or another from small children to seniors. I will give you just three examples from her long list of accomplishments. Seniors—Karla has been the Executive Director of the Camano Center since 2007 and helped build it to what it is today. One of the programs she has put into place for the Camano Island seniors is the Disaster Registry Program. This program pairs elders with a neighbor who can step in and check on them during heavy snows, storms and power outages. Teens—Karla was involved in Stanwood High School football, wrestling and swimming programs. In 2013 she led a fundraiser to replace the floor in the high school weight room as it was deemed unsafe. She also led fundraising to help the swim team have a place to practice for two years when the only
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made a difference in his public service, in his personal life, in his professional life, and in his generous giving of time, talent, and treasure to so many of us. May we return the gift in our own lives by creating a high quality vision for our city, by generously giving of our time and resources, and by serving others every day. Respectfully, Fred
pool in Stanwood closed. Elementary Age—Karla co-wrote and piloted the Peer Buddy Program at Church Creek Elementary in 2000. This is a program designed to build friendships between children with disabilities and their peers. She took this program statewide and spoke to many schools and parent groups around Washington. Karla is/has been diligently meeting with people to learn more about the county and assess its needs. As a part of her heritage she is running for Island County Commissioner to help make the right decisions for what is best for everyone who lives here for years to come. LAUREL NIVEN Camano Island
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Langley girl takes 12th place at national track race By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Elizabeth Donnelly got a taste of the limelight in Houston, Texas this past week at the USA Track and Field National Junior Olympic Championships. The 14-year-old Langley girl had qualified to race against some of the country’s top young runners in the 800-meter and 1,500meter events between July 21-27. She missed out on a top spot in both races. Not enough racers attended to warrant a semifinal race in the 800, which she would have qualified for and had another shot at securing a final berth. But she finished in 12th place in the 1,500 after an admittedly bad run. Part of the blame for her 5:21.07 time—nearly 30 seconds slower than her personal best 4:55—was the 100-degree heat. “Before we started the final, we could see the heat waves in the air,” Donnelly said in a phone interview while on vacation with family in Maine. To even get to the final, where she was one of 12 racers out of a total 42 girls who attended the national event, was a major battle. Most of the athletes at the national championships were part of a running team or club; Donnelly attended as
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Elizabeth Donnelly lays out her track and cross country medals from the past few years as a runner for Langley Middle School. She earned a spot in the USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics Championship in Houston. an independent from “the Pacific Northwest” as the announcer said. In her flight against 13 other girls, Donnelly started at the back of the pack. She said she was surprised how quickly the other racers ran in the first lap. But she stuck with her pace, trusting that
the hundreds of miles she put in training on Whidbey Island would work in the Lone Star State. “I kind of expected everyone to go out really fast,” she said. “Whenever I try that, the crazy pace doesn’t work so well.” Through the first two
laps, she was stuck in eighth place. By the third lap, the top two racers pulled ahead several strides, leaving the others to sort out who would join them in the final. Watching the professional broadcast video online, the jump Donnelly makes to finish third is incredible.
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Here she comes, hitting the final 200 meters, rounding the bend. Nearly elbow-toelbow with two other girls, Donnelly tries pulling ahead, but the other two stick right with her, each trying to edge the other for a coveted thirdplace finish. “I usually have a strong
finish lap with a kick at the end,” Donnelly said. Boy, did she. The camera pans to the finish line as the top two racers cross. But the announcer quickly returns to a neckand-neck three-way race for third place right up to the end where Donnelly gets a stride ahead of the others to claim third place and a spot in the final heat. “Elizabeth Donnelly had been back in the pack, made a big move in the first part of the last lap, got kind of caught up with Mooney and Curtis, but had a big kick at the end,” the announcer says. On Wednesday, Donnelly was with her family relaxing on a beach on the East Coast. She said she went for a short run/walk with her 6-year-old cousin, the first time her legs hit their stride since the final race Sunday. It will not be long before she returns to her training regimen of daily runs in preparation for the upcoming South Whidbey High School cross country season which begins in August. For now, however, she’s enjoying a little break from the rigors of high-speed distance racing. “I’m really bad at getting up early to run,” she said. “I’ve been trying to, but I’m taking a few days off. I’ll get back, soon-ish.”
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Orcas swim in a floating corral during the 1970 Penn Cove roundups. Orca Network will hold a ceremony for the 44th anniversary of the round up on Friday, Aug. 8.
Orca Network to remember Penn Cove roundup with ceremony Orca Network will honor the 44th anniversary of Lolita the orca’s capture from Penn Cove with several events. To be held Friday, Aug. 8, they are being put on in memory of nearly 40 Southern Resident orcas captured in Washington, the 13 orcas killed during the roundups and in honor of Lolita, according to a news release. Also known as Tokitae, Lolita is currently owned by Miami Seaquarium and is the last living orca from the captures. The day’s events begin
with a sail on Penn Cove aboard Captain John Stone’s Cutty Sark ketch from noon-1:30 p.m., departing from the Captain Whidbey Inn near Coupeville. The sail will include a wreath ceremony at the orca capture site, talks about the captures from Stone, who has many stories, and from Howard Garrett of Orca Network. Tickets cost $50 and space is limited, though the public can attend on their own boats or kayaks. Following the sail, Orca Network will gather from 4-4:45 p.m. aboard the
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Tokitae ferry as walk-on passengers to learn more about the 1970s captures and Lolita. Whidbey Islanders will walk on to the 4 p.m. Tokitae sailing from the Clinton Ferry Terminal, and those from the mainland can board the 4:30 p.m. Tokitae sailing from Mukilteo for the ride back to Whidbey. Finally, from 5-7:30 p.m. the procession will meet at the Clinton Community Hall for food, drink, and presentations. Author Sandra
WICA will host auditions for all children’s roles for the December 2014 production of “A Christmas Story,” by Jean Shepherd and adapted by Philip Grecian. Auditions will be held at 4 p.m. August 7-8 and August 18-19, and are by appointment only. To schedule a time, call Deana Duncan at (360)-221-8276 or email deana. duncan@wicaonline.com. The young actors chosen must be available for all rehearsals and performances. Children’s rehearsals will be after school on weekdays and/or a few weeknight rehearsals. Performance schedules include both matinee and evening performances. “A Christmas Story” rehearsals begin the week of Oct. 13. The show runs Dec. 5-20. “A Christmas Story” roles to be cast: Ralphie Parker — male age 9-12, lead boy who is often teased by bullies. Randy Parker — male, age 6-10, Ralphie’s little brother, adorable. Flick — male age 9-12, Ralphie’s friend. Also plays Desperado One. Schwartz — male age 9-12, Ralphie’s friend, also plays Desperado Two. Esther Jane Alberry —female age 9-12, Ralphie’s classmate. Helen Weathers — female age 9-12, Ralphie’s classmate. Scut Farkas — male 9-12, bully. Also plays Black Bart. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization serving the community of South Whidbey Island and beyond. Founded in 1996 by Island Arts Council, WICA’s mission is to inspire, nourish, and enhance the artistic, social, and economic well-being of the community.
Pollard of Freeland will read from her new book, “Puget Sound Whales for Sale,” and Howard Garrett of Orca Network will give an update on efforts to bring Lolita back to Washington. Displays, music, and more will be offered during this event; admission is $25. For details, email Orca Network at info@orcanet work.org or call 360-3313543 to reserve space on the Cutty Sark sail or to RSVP for the evening event.
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Deano the Clown is seated during a performance on the main stage at the Whidbey Island Area Fair. Behind him are 9-year-old Egor Taraso of Russia and Heidi Schroeder, 6, of Coupeville.
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Emma Blanchette, 13, of Coupeville laughs after her cat, Dolly, lays down during the cat agility demonstration at the fair. She put the frazzled feline through an obstacle course, mostly unwillingly, as part of the 4-H cat club.
eating contest was particularly fun. There was a bit of sibling rivalry involved, and victory made the competition all the sweeter. He edged out a dozen other children, including his older brother Max, 13. The father of one of the hula hoop champions, Riley Pirkle of Mount Vernon, said he relished taking his family to the Whidbey fair because it maintains its “small-town” feel. An event that was particularly entertaining was the cat agility exhibition.
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Gordon Dowd, 10, of Clinton, Madison Gabelein, 10, of Langley, Jocelyn Wright, 11 of Snohomish, and Claire Lawson, 10, of Clinton pose before exploring the fair’s offerings Thursday, July 31.
Held in the Blackbox Theatre, a throng of people were eager to see what exactly cat agility entails and they were not disappointed. The crowd was treated to an impressive display of five felines being led by a leash through an obstacle course that took them over high-step bars, a jump bar, and through a tunnel. All but one cat, Dolly led by 13-year-old Coupeville girl Emma Blanchette, made it through the course [with ample help from the handlers]. It came as no surprise to Emma, who said her all-white cat was more likely to flatten itself on the floor than willingly do the agility course. “She just sort of sits down,” Emma said before the event began. Like a prophet, Emma was right. The cat, despite being prompted with treats, took one look at the impending horizontal ladder and laid down on the floor, drawing a hearty laugh from the crowd. Another riotous opportunity was at the expense of a handful of brave souls willing to be dropped into a tank of cool water. Run as a fundraiser for both the Whidbey Children’s Theater and Ryan’s House
Riley Pirkle, 10, of Mount Vernon warms up for the hula hoop contest.
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Nancy Foss works on spinning a clay pot into shape during a demonstration at the Pottery Shack. for Youth, the dunk tank saw plenty of action as people took their aim to drop Jimmy Dix, an actor in this year’s Island Shakespeare Festival. In the span of 15 minutes, he fell four times, twice to the same man who was later revealed to have been a former baseball pitcher. Inside some of the structures, 4-H folk waited to show off their wares. At the fiber arts barn, the legacy of shearing wool, spinning yarn, weaving fabrics, knitting, using a loom and other hand crafts lived on. Quilt superintendent Anita M. Smith said since she has taken over the fair display, the entries grew
from 30 quilts to 60, and this year 77 were turned in for judging. The largest and perhaps grandest was the “Storm at Sea” by Rita Clein, a 111-by-111 foot masterpiece. A far smaller attraction awaited children at the pony rides, a fair staple. Vanessa Ridgeway, owneroperator of the ponies, said her family has brought the tiny horses for years as she cleaned and clipped Cashew’s hoof during a rare lull in rides. “I grew up with ponies and we had about a hundred when I was little,” she said. The fair continued Friday, and will be held today and Sunday.
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Orcas, an example for the human race
Whidbey authors promote whale preservation with books By KATE DANIEL South Whidbey Record Whidbey authors K.S. Robinson and Sandra Pollard may not be two birds of a feather, but they could certainly be called two whales in a pod. Robinson, a children’s book author and former school teacher and Pollard, non-fiction author and certified marine naturalist, have distinctly different writing styles, but they share a common goal: to preserve and protect the Southern resident orca population that calls the Salish Sea its home. Both women have recently penned books to benefit these impressive and oftenmisunderstood animals. Resident orca whales, unlike transient populations which only feed on marine mammals, feed exclusively on salmon. Due to habitat degradation, over fishing of Chinook salmon and chemical contamination of the waters, resident orca whales have been in peril for some time. In addition, misconceptions about orcas and other marine species such as dolphins and harbor seals contributed to a large number of the animals being displaced, killed or captured, especially during the 1960s and 1970s. It is this era, as well as the future, with which both Pollard and Robinson are concerned. Lolita, formerly known as Tokitae, was captured from Penn Cove in 1970. Caring citizens and volunteers are presently working to provide Lolita with what they believe is a well-deserved retirement
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K.S. Robinson (center) and her daughters Laurie Hallak (left) and Brittany Kukal (right).
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Sandra Pollard reads from her book at the Langley Whale Center. package — release from captivity and a return to her home in Puget Sound. Robinson, a volunteer at Langley Whale Center and Freeland resident, is donating the proceeds from her book “A Mermaid’s Tale,” published in May, to the Orca Network’s mission to return Lolita to her natural habitat. Pollard’s book “Puget Sound Whales for Sale: the fight to end orca hunting,” published in June, discusses the several Puget Sound whale captures and kills of 1964-1976. During this time, 45 Southern resident orcas, or “killer” whales, were captured for display in marine parks. Eleven more of these whales, now the only population listed as an endangered species, were killed. Proceeds from those of her books that are sold through Orca Network and the Langley Whale Center will also go to benefit the Orca Network and Lolita. Since the beginning, Pollard said, there have been conflicting viewpoints regarding orcas. While Native American populations revered them, European fisherman despised them. In the 1960s, the United States Air
Force used them for target practice. Pollard noted that 25 percent of the whales taken into captivity were found to have bullet wounds in their blubber during postmortem examinations. Despite the many ways in which whales were killed in the past, Pollard said the one she regards as the most terrible was the apparent suicide by drowning of a young whale, Katie, who had been taken into captivity before she had been weaned from her mother. The young whale, according to Pollard, must have simply given up much like the famous dolphin, Flipper, whose death prompted his trainer to leave the profession. Of the whales taken in the ‘60s and ‘70s from the Penn Cove area, Lolita is the only survivor. “She must have a very strong will, a very strong spirit,” Pollard said. She explained that the animals are family oriented and,
in the wild, do not separate from their pod. The resident orcas of Puget Sound work together and even share food with one another. “They are highly intelligent. They can really set an example for the human race,” she said. Robinson, like Pollard, values the natural treasures of Puget Sound. As a child, she spent summers at her family’s home on Mutiny Bay, scouring the beach for shells. When her daughters, now ages 23 and 28, were small they too enjoyed time on Whidbey beach combing and sifting through the sand for natural trinkets. “There are a lot of interesting things you can find if you really pay attention,” said Robinson. One of these interesting things, for Robinson, is the uniqueness of the resident orca pod. As a former kindergarten teacher of several years,
Robinson is a believer in the importance of early learning as well as the use of imagination. Although the characters in her book “A Mermaid’s Tale,” are fictitious, the book’s lessons are as real as they are accessible. For Robinson, the choice to donate proceeds from the story to orca preservation was simple. She said that growing up in the ’60s and ’70s, she witnessed firsthand the various misconceptions about the marine mammals. “Nobody understood the way [orcas] live, the way their brain works, the way they are wired,” She said. “… Living in captivity is harmful to them and a lot of them died. “As a society we realized we needed to stop doing things like hunting them for
recreation,” she added. “They are beautiful animals, and majestic. They are a treasure,” Robinson said. “It is important to do everything we can to maximize their ability to breed and produce big families so my grandchildren can enjoy them as well.” In order for this to happen, said Pollard, islanders can take care to eat sustainable fish, be mindful of the waters and possible contaminants, recycle and lobby local and state politicians to assist in wildlife preservation efforts. Both Pollard and Robinson recently released their respective books at the Langley Whale Center; Pollard is in the midst of giving talks at businesses around the Island and Skagit County areas.
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The Hammons Preserve is getting restored 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 2. Give some love to the wetland restoration area by freeing the willows and dogwoods from their chicken-wire cages and giving the plants a nutritious layer of mulch. Snacks, drinks and tools will be provided. Bring your own gloves. All ages and abilities are welcome. For details, visit www. wclt.org or call 360-2223310.
Bring your stuff to the bazaar The Little Brown Church is hosting a bazaar 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the church on Maxwelton Road. For those wishing to sell items, setup can start at 7 a.m. Bring items like antiques, art, collectibles and more to sell or give away. Bring a table and items or sell out of the trunk of your car. There is no charge for setting up a display.
Bayview Market offers fresh, local The Bayview Farmers Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Bayvew Corner, Highway 525 and Bayview Road. The market offers fresh food, local art, music and more Saturdays through Oct. 25.
Support Friends, buy books The Friends of the Freeland Library is having a book sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Freeland Library, 5495 Harbor Ave. Come find a new book to read this summer. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Freeland Library. For details, visit www. sno-isle.org or call 360331-7323.
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IDIPIC’s South Whidbey DUI/Underage Drinking prevention panel is 12:45 p.m. Aug. 2, at Trinity Church’s Grigware Hall, Highway 525, Freeland. The event is open to everyone. No late admittance. Required by local driving instructors for both driver’s ed. students and a parent. For details, visit www. idipic.org or call 360-6728219.
Elliott Menashe will lead a Shoreline forest hike 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at South Whidbey State Park. He will discuss the role and functions of vegetation on shorelines. Learn the benefits and limitations of plants in reducing storm water impacts, erosion and landslides. Menashe will also identify common bluff plants and discuss some simple landowner management tips to reduce shoreline hazards. The Summer Saturdays programs at South Whidbey State Park are free to all and are geared so all ages will have an enjoyable time. Meet-up spot is at the amphitheater at South Whidbey State Park. There is no charge, but a Discover Pass is required for all vehicles entering the park.
Raise your beach impact awareness Sammye Kempbell will present on beach life and environmental impact awareness at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. The Summer Saturdays programs at South Whidbey State Park are free to all and are geared so all ages will have an enjoyable time. Meet-up spot is at the amphitheater at South Whidbey State Park. There is no charge, but a Discover Pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. For questions, email fos wsp@gmail.com
Photos, pottery, oils at Art Walk The Whidbey Art Gallery Art Walk, a free event, is 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at 220 Second St., Langley. Guest artists are Louie Rochon with photography and Maryon Attwood with pottery. The featured member artist is Moe Jerome with oils. Light refreshments will be served, and the artists will be available to meet and talk with. For details, visit www. whidbeyartists.com.
Class of ‘74 comes together again The 1974 Langley High School class reunion is 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club, Brooks Hill Road. Bring a large plate of appetizers as there will be a limited menu from the club. For details, call 360-2218494.
Festival continues with Mozart The Whidbey Island Music Festival resumes 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal church. The festival continues with Program II, featuring works by Mozart (violin sonata K 379, piano quartet in Eb K493) and Beethoven’s luminous cello sonata in A Op. 69 played by The Benvenue Trio, Monica Huggett (violin), Tanya Tomkins (violoncello), Eric Zivian (fortepiano) with Tekla Cunningham (violin and viola). The music festival presents performances on period instruments of repertoire ranging from Monteverdi to Beethoven. Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for seniors or if purchased in advance $20 general admission, $10 students. Free for children.
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Aug. 3, at the Barn at Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. The program opens with works by Haydn (Sonata in C for fortepiano, Duo for 2 violins Op. 99 No 3, Piano Trio in C major) and Beethoven (the piano trio Op. 1 No. 1) played by The Benvenue Trio, Monica Huggett (violin), Tanya Tomkins (violoncello), Eric Zivian (fortepiano) with Tekla Cunningham (violin and viola). The music festival presents performances on period instruments of repertoire ranging from Monteverdi to Beethoven. Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for seniors or if purchased in advance $20 general admission, $10 students. Free for children.
with Essential Oils, a free event, is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Freeland Library, 5495 Harbor Ave. Take a whiff of some oils as you learn how their chemistry makes them effective mood elevators. Learn how to begin implementing essential oils in your life. No registration required. For details, visit www. wihha.com or call 360-3317323.
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The trail is getting weeded and trimmed 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Trillium Community Forest in Freeland. A group of enthusiastic volunteers are needed to help trim the trails and destroy tansy. Snacks, drinks and tools will be provided. Bring gloves. For details, visit www. wclt.org or call 360-2223310.
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Prepare yourself for Medicare Getting Ready for Medicare, a free event, is 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the South Whidbey Senior Center, 14594 Highway 525, Langley. This program is for those who are about to go on Medicare and/or those who want to know more about Medicare. Topics covered include enrolling in Medicare, Medicare parts A, B and D and additional insurance options. For details, call 360-6788328.
Alzheimer’s caregivers to meet The Alzheimer’s Association Langley Caregiver Support Group meets 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Bayview Senior Center, Highway 525, Langley. Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a place for caregivers to learn and gain support from others caring for a person with memory loss. This free support group is held the first Tuesday of each month. For details, visit www. alzwa.org.
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Learn First Aid, CPR with Red Cross A Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Class is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. Both trainings qualify participants for Red Cross two-year certification. Preregistration is requested. For more information or to register, email fctnw@ yahoo.com or call 360-3859800.
Slick science, cool kitchen chemistry What’s icky, sticky, weird and wacky? Kitchen chemistry. This free event begins at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Langley Library. Learn about how
things go together and how they fly apart. Check out some library resources to make concoctions of your own. For children ages 6-11. For details, call 3260221-4383
Clinton market to host Morris-Zick The Clinton Farmers Market is 3:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Clinton Community Hall, Highway 525 This Thursday’s market features The Morris~Zick Duo, baked goods from Sundance Bakery, Lesedi African food, face painting for kids and more. The Clinton Farmers Market features local food, music and provisions Thursdays through Aug. 28. For details, visit www. clintonthursdaymarket. com.
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Festival adds “Richard III” After two weekends of “Taming of the Shrew,” the festival will add performances of “Richard III.” Performances of both plays begin at 5 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 through Sept. 7, in the big tent at 723 Camano Ave. in Langley. Please no babes in arms. Picnicking is encouraged. Richard III is not recommended for children under 8. For details, visit www. islandshakespearefest.org or call 360-331-2939.
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percent commission. “It’s a different approach to developing a public art program,” Arango said of Langley’s developing arts commission. Langley has a long and strong arts identity. Marc Esterly, executive director of the Langley Chamber of Commerce, said at least 10 galleries are within city limits, and many more artists reside in Langley and the surrounding area. He envisions the publicly-financed art, and any more to come from capital projects, to be a boon for the city as a whole. “Overall, I clearly think if there’s one overriding reference to Langley, it would be arts and culture,” he said. “Anyone on the street would make that reference.” “I think Langley still has room to grow,” he added.
Expanding city art Arango said a while back the mayor of another town, after visiting Langley, asked him to send him the city’s ordinances and regulations about public art. At the time, the city did not have any, but Arango said that mayor had observed all the pieces put on display by businesses and galleries and assumed it was all city-sponsored. “Now it’s time for the city to step up and participate,” Arango said. Formalizing that character into a citizen board was the next step. Now that commission has the task of finding a way to spend $20,000 — 1 percent of the Second Street redesign project’s total budget — on public art along Second Street. But expending all of that money at once was not the will of the commission, which wanted to use the space as an outdoor gallery rather than a permanent installation. “We don’t want to spend 20 grand on a chunk of rock that the city’s going to own forever,” said Callahan McVay, an arts commission member and owner/operator of Callahan’s Firehouse in Langley, which has a front-
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row view of the plaza. Sculptures were selected as the medium before the arts commission was formed. Two foundations are already in place on opposite corners of the plaza, which acts as a glorified crosswalk and pedestrian hub with tables and benches. On those pedestals will stand sculptures up to 12 feet high, with other specifications about needing to be maintenance-free, weather-durable and safe. Arts commission members envisioned dotting Second Street between Anthes and Cascade avenues with up to eight sculptures. Rose said the commission has identified 11 places around the city where more sculptures could one day be installed.
Public patrons On Monday, McVay reflected on ways the group could have incorporated art into the Second Street project had it been formed earlier. He pointed to the concrete bench walls that serve as a garden wall and bench and said fish or whales could have been patterned into them. Like the street’s redesign, the city’s commitment to budgeting 1 percent from capital projects for public art is an attempt to create a place people want to live, visit and explore. Esterly said Langley has two main draws for visitors: the location as the Village by the Sea and its art offerings. Now the city is joining the effort to promote what already exists in its commercial core. “Art is everywhere,” Rose said. “We’re covered with galleries, we’re covered with performances. An arts commission is really needed to tie this city to all these things going on. One of the major reasons is economics.” Future projects will incorporate art elements in their design from the start, Arango said. With Second Street wrapped up earlier in July, Langley’s next likely capital projects are the elevator-andbridge to connect Cascade Avenue to the marina, a connection for Third Street to Cascade, and improving Cascade Avenue. The former
may be on hold for a while as the city’s potential partner, Paul Schell, died on July 27. Improvements to Cascade Avenue may be coming soon, depending on federal funding options, and one of the coveted artistic elements is a promenade, a walkway overlooking Saratoga Passage that could have public art along the sidewalk. Drawing from his past, Arango said the city will look to add artistic features and elements to public projects. He cited his time as a planning intern in Seattle when a stormwater holding tank was installed in the Washington Park Arboretum. Rather than adding a massive metal structure to the park and hiding it with brush, the city came up with a design that had a decorative facade, a staircase around it and a viewing platform on top. “They took what was otherwise a mundane project and created it into an asset for the park,” Arango said.
Other examples Differing opinions on which pieces should be selected is a potential problem. Three years ago in Oak Harbor, three members of the Oak Harbor Arts Commission resigned after the city council approved only two of the five pieces recommended by the commission, which spent seven months selecting the finalists. Art, being subjective, means that Langley’s two levels of government may not agree on which pieces go up. Rose said he plans to avoid similar problems by keeping the council informed of its decisions in a more timely manner than once a month — the scheduled pub-
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Frank Rose holds a band in place while a helper tries to clamp it atop a piece in progress by Lloyd Whannell. Behind them is Hank Nelson, who is a member of the Langley Arts Commission with Rose, the chairman. lic meeting frequency of the Langley Arts Commission. “We could fall prey to the same problem, but we won’t,” Rose said. Ahead of the arts commission at its next meeting, scheduled for 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at City Hall, is a timeline for developing the group’s bylaws and a five-year plan and discussion of the sculpture competition.
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As a result of the shortfall, the transit board approved an $800,000 note — basically a bank loan — to pay bills. On top of that, the board OK’d issuance of a $1.5-million bond to pay the balance of the agency’s matching funds for the new transit facility near Coupeville. Shapley said the Auditor’s Office also received several letters from state lawmakers who were concerned about the problem after reading the stories. Martha Rose, director of Island Transit, also said she asked the Auditor’s Office to come early this year. Rose’s future with Island Transit is unclear. Coupeville Town Councilman Bob Clay, also a member of the transit board, said Friday that no decision has been made yet about whether she should be replaced. He said the board will have a clearer picture of what happened once the state Auditor’s Office analyzes the books. “She is ultimately responsible for what has happened,” he said. “That’s her job.” In addition, he said Rose recently hired a new finan-
cial analyst who will be able to help figure out the financial situation. Last week, Rose explained that she had fired finance manager Barbara Savary after learning about the financial problems earlier this year. She said Savary was dipping into investments as expenses outpaced revenues for years on end; Rose said she found unpaid bills in Savary’s desk after she was gone. Savary, who no longer lives in the community, contacted the Whidbey NewsTimes this week in an email. “I am frankly shocked and dismayed at the allegations Ms. Rose waged against me, her statement that she was completely unaware of the tight financial situation, as well as the disregard for the role she played in the financial downfall,” she wrote. Savary initially wrote that she wanted to tell her side of the story, but wrote in a later email that she wanted to first contact her attorney and would be sending a formal statement.
Land Trust invites community to celebrate 30th anniversary The Whidbey Camano Land Trust will turn 30 this month and the community is invited to a anniversary celebration. The non-profit conser vation organization is holding the event Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014 at the Camp Casey Picnic Area in Coupeville. All ages are welcome. Attendees will be treated to a salmon barbecue meal, music from the Mweya Marimba Band, words from inspirational speaker Martin LeBlanc of
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whether the property is on a shoreline, a wetland, other critical area or steep slope. What’s important to note, said Wechner, is that a building permit can be in process at the same time as a land use approval, but cannot be issued until the land use is approved. Dennis Kamera, of Kamera and Gilles Carpentry in Langley, said he has seen improvements
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the Children and Nature Network, hands-on activities and guided tours. Bat box building, Native American storytelling, old-growth forest and military history tours are just some of the activities and guided tours to participate in. For more information and to register, visit www.wclt.org. Individual tickets cost $10 and family tickets are $25. Pre-registration by Aug. 8 is required. Email Janelle Castro with questions at janelle@wclt.org or call
her at 360-222-3310. The Whidbey Camano Land Trust protects the Islands’ most important natural habitats, scenic vistas and working farms in partnership with landowners and the broader community. Incorporated in 1984, the Land Trust is a local, nonprofit, non-political organization working to protect those places that Whidbey and Camano Islanders hold precious and important for current and future generations.
in the county’s permit pro- very positive strides in speeding up the process.” cessing on some projects. High Kamera turnover said the “I do believe they’ve at the county county went out made very positive and the of its way strides in speeding up increasing recently to the process.” complexity expedite a of the fedfew simple Dennis Kamera, projects Langley builder eral reguin order lations on to keep critical his staff areas and employed. shoreline properties, how“We’ve had a really ever, can make the plangood experience with the ning process difficult for county,” Kamera said. “I county staff, he noted. do believe they’ve made “It’s frustrating to
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see,” Kamera said. “I’ve been there when contractors have berated them. It’s a no-win situation, it seems like, for them. But that’s the nature of those projects and I don’t think that’s ever going to change.” Builder Scott Yonkman, who also serves on the Island County Planning Commission, agreed that he has seen simpler projects get permitted more quickly over the last few months. But, those involving critical areas or waterfront are “still pretty bogged down,” Yonkman said. “I believe David Wechner, who we work pretty close with and have had meetings with about this, is sincerely trying to improve the process and we appreciate that.” Yonkman said his main frustration as a builder is when planners seem leery of making decisions on permitting, even when they meet all the criteria and provide the necessary reports. “Even when we turn that in, they still seem to hesitate and take longer than we believe is appropriate to make decisions when the bulk of the work has been done,” Yonkman said. Part of the issue is likely understaffing, which is also improving, Yonkman said, but another factor is county staff’s fear of making “a bad decision that will come back to haunt them later.” “I understand their caution but we definitely gotta keep an eye on keeping the projects moving forward and serving our clients in a timely matter,” Yonkman said.
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from 12:00pm to 3:00 PM AUGUST 06, 2014. Auction begins at 3 : 0 0 p m o n AU G U S T 06, 2014. 97 CHEV CAV4D 1G1JC5243V7316430 917WFG N / A 2 W H E E L B OAT TRLR N/A N/A 96 SHRLR BOAT TRLR 1MDAK6L13TC835151 3047XI 9S YAMAHA JETSKI YAMA1290D595 WN8789NT N/A 2 WHEEL CAR DOLLY N/A N/A 99 FORD TAU4D 1FAFP52UXXA118067 AIU2692 Legal No. WCW579051 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 2, 2014.
CITATION G.L. c. 210, § 6 Docket No. MI14A0149AD Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court In the matter of: Ezra Natan Traber-Sirikwa To: Stanley Joseph Sirikwa and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Child r e n a n d Fa m i l i e s o f said Commonwealth. A petition has been presented to said court by: Sarah Jasmin Wolfson of Lexington, MA Nathaniel Caleb Wolfson of Lexington, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Ezra Natan Sirikwa Wolfson Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 (617)768-5800 IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Cambridge ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 09/23/2014 WITNESS, Hon. Edward F D o n n e l l y, J r. , F i r s t Justice of this Cour t. Date: July 23, 2014 /s/Register of Probate Legal No. WCW578770 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 2, 9, 16, 2014.
LEGAL NOTICE ISLAND TRANSIT PUBLIC HEARING & BOARD MEETING DATE AND TIME CHANGE A Public Hearing to receive input on Island Transit’s Six-Year Transit Development Plan (TDP), 2014-2019, is s c h e d u l e d fo r Fr i d ay, August 22, 2014, at 9:00 AM at the Island Transit Operations & Administration Building, 19758 SR 20, Coupeville, WA. The TDP will be available upon request. The regularly scheduled Monthly Business Meeting will be held following the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note the date and time change. Accommodations will be made available upon ten (10) days advance request for sign language interp r e t e r s. T h e m e e t i n g room is accessible and is open to the public. For more infor mation, call 360-678-7771 or email at info@islandtransit.org. Legal No. WCW577851 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 2, 16, 20, 2014.
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sonal 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 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: July 26, 2014 Personal Representative: LEMUEL VILLANO Attorney for the Personal Representative: Ronald A. Stone WSBA# 34881 Address for Mailing or Service: 3129 N. Hunt Road, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Cour t of probate proceedings and cause number: ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Cause Number IN THE SUPERIOR 14 4 00134 9 COURT OF THE STATE Legal No. WCW577065 OF WASHINGTON Published: The Whidbey IN AND FOR THE News Times, The South COUNTY OF ISLAND Whidbey Record. E S TAT E O F : J A M E S July 26, August 2, 9, D O U G L A S RU S S E L , 2014. JR. No.14 4 00134 9 IN THE SUPERIOR PROBATE NOTICE TO COURT OF THE STATE CREDITORS OF WASHINGTON RCW 11.40.030 FOR ISLAND COUNTY The personal represen- I N T H E M AT T E R O F tative named below has THE ESTATE OF been appointed as per- ETHEL M. SIMMONS,
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Deceased. NO. 14 4 00172 1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: August 2, 2014 Personal Representative DONALD R. SIMMONS Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert E. Brewster Address for Mailing: PO Box 756 Freeland, WA 98249 Address for Service: 2820 Sunlight Drive Clinton, WA 98236 Telephone: 360-321-8979 WSBA No.: 16012 Cour t of probate proceedings and cause number: Island County Superior Court Cause No. 14 4 00172 1 Legal No. WCW578474
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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 p r ov i d e d u n d e r R C W 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 will be 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: July 26, 2014. Personal Representative: Erick James Hendricks Attorney and Resident Agent for Personal Representative: Dudley Panchot Address for Mailing or Service: W O L F S T O N E , PA N CHOT & BLOCH, P.S., INC. 1111 Third Avenue, Suite 1800 Seattle, WA 98101 Legal No. WCW576988 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 26, August 2, 9, 2014.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF WHIDBEY GENERAL HOSPITAL REDISTRICTING PLAN Whidbey General Hospit a l w i l l h o l d a p u bl i c hearing to present its redistricting plan for the hospital’s Board of Commissioners based on the 2010 census data as required by RCW 29.70.100 at a Special Board meeting on August 11, 2014 at 9:00 AM in Conference Room A a n d B a t W h i d b ey General Hospital. Copies of the proposed redistricting plan may be obtained by contacting Trish Rose, P/R & Marketing Manager at: Whidbey General Hospital 101 N Main Street Coupeville, WA 98239 (360) 678-7656 x3350 Legal No. WCW576559 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 30, August 2, 9, 2014. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Re the Estate of SOPHIE MAY ANDERSON, Deceased. NO. 14-4-04194-0SEA 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
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In the matter of the estate of: HARRY H. KELLNER, JR., Deceased. NO. 14-4-00163-2 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
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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: July 19, 2014 Personal Representative: Barbara M. Kellner C/O CHRISTON C. SKINNER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-1240 Attor ney for Personal Representative: C H R I S TO N C. S K I N NER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-1240 Legal No. WCW575852 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 19, 26, August 2, 2014.
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Oak Harbor City Council MEETING AGENDA 6:00 pm Wednesday, August 6, 2014. 1. CALL TO ORDER Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS Proclamation for Constitution Week 2 . A P P R OVA L O F AGENDA 3. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD 4. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held July 1, 2014, Special Meeting held July 1, 2014, Special Workshop m e e t i n g h e l d Ju l y 9 , 2014 and Regular Workshop held July 23, 2014. b. A p p r o va l o f A c counts Payable Voucher Numbers A p p r ova l o f Pay r o l l Check Numbers c. Authorize surplus of two Jacobsen mowers and authorize trade-in to Western Equipment & Irrigation Distributors for $15,000 d. Appoint Pete Franssen to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee e. Refer to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) potential changes in use of Hotel-Motel (2%) funds to be considered by City. f. Approve an Amendment to Interagency A g r e e m e n t w i t h WA State Depar tment of Corrections (#K9413) g. Confirm Mayor’s Appointment of Clifford Howard to Planning Commission. h. Name garden area “Teachers Tribute Gar-
den” where art sculpture created by Rick Nash and donated by Wallie Funk is located at Windjammer Park. 5. STAFF, MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS a. City Administrator b. Mayor c. Councilmembers 6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS a. Resolution 14-24: Amend the Employee Policy Manual to incorporate new State legislation requiring local government entities to accommodate up to two (2) unpaid holidays per cale n d a r ye a r fo r fa i t h based leave b. Resolution 14-28: Approve final location for t h e n e w Wa s t e w a t e r Treatment Plant. d. Resolution 1430: Local Agency Agreement with WA State Depar tment of Transpor tation for Waterfront Trail/Veteran’s Park Landslide Restoration. e. Resolution 14-31: Local Agency Agreement with WA State Depar tment of Transportation f o r W h i d b e y Av e n u e Crosswalk. f. Resolution 14-32: Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local No. 231 for Public Works. 7. PUBLIC HEARI N G S / P U B L I C M E E TINGS a. Public Meeting for Mangat Property Petition for Annexation b. Public Hearing to receive citizen comment on projected revenues for 2015-2016 Biennial Budget
c . P u bl i c H e a r i n g o n goals for Oak Harbor Wa t e r U s e E f f i c i e n c y Program (WUEP) d. Ordinance 1693: Amend OHMC 6.12.080 (1) to allow sale of beer, wine, and/or liquor in conjunction with a concession agreement and/or special event permit at Fort Nugent Park 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Authorize Mayor to sign Professional Services Agreement with Oak Harbor Elks Lodge No. 2362 to serve as Whidbey Marathon Race Director b. Author ize Mayor to sign Professional Services Agreement with Cronin Forestry for consultant services regarding potential timber harvesting at Sleeper Road and NE 16th Avenue/Goldie Road c. Amend Island County A g r e e m e n t fo r R o a d Maintenance d. Second Quar ter Financial Report 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Labor Negotiations 11. ADJOURNMENT Legal No. WCW579011 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 2, 2014.
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CREDITORS 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 p r ov i d e d u n d e r R C W 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 section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 26, 2014 SUPERIOR COURT OF Personal RepresentaISLAND COUNTY FOR tive: Jennifer Odle Attor ney for Personal THE STATE OF Representative: Sam K. WASHINGTON Eck In re the Estate of: JAMES M. ODLE Address for Mailing or Deceased. Service: 2950 Nor thup NO. 14-4-00167-5 Way, Suite 105 PROBATE NOTICE TO Bellevue, WA 98004
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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: Saturday, July 19, 2014. Pamela J. Runkle, CoPersonal Representative Karen B. Pegg, Co-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. WCW575862 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 19, 26, August 2, 2014.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of LILLIAN I. PEGG, Deceased. NO. 14 4 00156 0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The co-personal representatives named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-personal representatives, 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
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