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Cameron Coupe rolls out some gear used in his coast-to-coast fivemonth walking trip. What once was shiny and new is now faded and torn, none more so than his last pair of sneakers.
Cameron Coupe spent the past five months walking from Seattle to New York. That’s nearly 2,800 miles. It took seven pairs of shoes, each with soles worn flat as a pancake; he filled one and a half composition journals with his adventures; and the shiny red cart he started out with, the faithful wheeled horse that lugged food, water, clothing, sleeping bags and tents, is now faded, torn and has a wobbly wheel. The 19-year-old Freeland son left his freshman year at Washington State University, packed his cart with supplies and put one foot in front of the other. With his college pal Xander “Zan” Roman of Bellingham alongside, Coupe set out in June to walk from Seattle to New York
City to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital. But, the trek was mostly to combat a general state of unhappiness, he said, to give himself a break from the anxiety of trying to figure out “what I wanted to do with the rest of my life,” and to sate a wanderlust he didn’t know existed. Out on the open road across 13 states, unknown territory to the pair of 19-year-olds, they often found themselves picking a path and not looking back. “You go confidently in the direction you chose to go,” he said. Born and raised on Whidbey
Island, Coupe was ready for something new. He got what he wanted. As he described the trip in his mother’s Freeland home, he said every mile was completely different. That search for the exotic is what drives people to do such trips, Coupe said. Some miles were more pleasant than others, he admitted, especially crossing Montana in consistent rain and wind. “We looked so stupid sometimes,” he said, describing regular days in the Big Sky State of waking up to sunshine SEE COUPE, A5
Transit hires Graska as interim chief Dog House, city By JESSIE STENSLAND South Whidbey Record Island Transit’s interim director will begin his six-month stint no later than Dec. 15. The transit board approved a contract, in a 4-1 vote, to hire Kenneth Graska as the temporary chief in a meeting Friday marked by a strange little game of musical chairs. Both Oak Harbor Councilman Joel Servatius and Mayor Scott Dudley showed up to represent the city on the board, causing some confusion and tension. “I don’t know why you chose to make a spectacle of it,” Servatius said to the mayor before agreeing to bow out. “I’m not the one who is,” Dudley countered. Under the negotiated agreement, Graska will be a contract
employee and earn $62.50 an hour. He will also receive a housing allowance of up to $1,350 a month, a car allowance of up to $400 a month and an airfare allowance of up to $350 a month. After lengthy discussions about the budget Friday, the board went into executive session to discuss the proposed contract with Graska. Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, a member of the transit board, said the members were aware of Graska’s history in Snohomish County, where he resigned as director of Community Transit in the midst of a bribery scandal. He was never implicated in wrongdoing, but an audit harshly criticized his management style as “autocratic SEE TRANSIT, A11
land deal makes progress By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record
Reopening of the Dog House Tavern in Langley took a step forward this week. Building owner Janice Kleiner presented some concept designs at the Nov. 17 public hearing. The most striking of SEE DOG HOUSE, A11
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WEAN challenges county fish and wildlife regulations By JANIS REID South Whidbey Record
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Frogs like the western toad lack adequate protection under Island County’s new critical area rules, according to the Whidbey Environmental Action Network. The group is challenging the regulations before the Growth Management Hearings Board. one of which was WEAN. “WEAN was at the table … on what to include and what not to include,” Wechner said. Other Whidbey-based groups that participated include the Whidbey Island Conser vation District, Orca Network, Whidbey Watershed Stewards and the Whidbey Audubon Society. Several state agencies were involved as well, from the departments of fish and wild-
life to ecology and natural resources. This is not the first time WEAN has taken action against the county over environmental protections. The group challenged the county’s across-the-board exemption of wetlands on farmland in 2000 and the Hearings Board agreed, and a handful of other growthrelated regulations over the years.
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tions including those for “regulated” and “non-regulated” streams. WEAN is asking the hearings board to rule that the county failed to comply with state requirements, invalidate the offending regulations and order the county to become compliant within six months of the final decision. “Nature doesn’t need us,” said WEAN member Marianne Edain in the press release. “We need nature.”
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Whidbey environmentalists have made good on their threat to file legal action against Island County after commissioners’ adoption of a “bare minimum” fish and wildlife ordinance. “With a lot of stuff they just went through the motions,” said Steve Erickson of Whidbey Environmental Action Network (or WEAN) Monday. “Whenever the county is confronted with something like this, they just delay, delay, delay.” Erickson has accused the board of commissioners of creating a weak ordinance that runs afoul of the state’s Growth Management Act which mandates periodic updates. For that reason, WEAN appealed the new county fish and wildlife habitat conservation ordinance to the Growth Management Hearings Board on Nov. 13. This petition is the first step in a long appeal process that can take up to six months before a decision is reached. Dave Wechner, director of Island County Planning and Community Development, said this week that he believes the county did meet the state’s standards. Also, the regulations were drafted using a $250,000 grant that specifically called for a technical advisory group made up of state and private entities,
The county’s critical areas ordinances, including the fish and wildlife components, were supposed to be updated by 2005, but it wasn’t completed in time. WEAN then filed a petition in 2006 asking a court to compel the county to update its regulations according to state law. After a lengthy appeals process, a Thurston County judge agreed with WEAN earlier this year that the county’s two critical areas ordinances had to be revised. Now that the revisions have been completed, Erickson said the county has fallen short of the GMA requirements. Specifically, Erickson said the county fails to protect critical areas by again allowing an exemption for some streams involved in agriculture. “They kind of went below the bottom floor there,” Erickson said. WEAN’s latest petition is critical of the county’s lack of protections for rare animals and habitat, like western toad and endangered prairies. “Letting species and
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LANGLEY New chamber officers picked New officers were selected for the Langley Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 13 during the group’s annual retreat held at South Whidbey Commons. Nancy Rowan was selected as president, Tom Felvey as vice president, Aaron Simpson as treasurer, and Sandy Wainwright as secretary. The chamber, which promotes business in Langley, includes board members Cynthia Tilkin, David Gregor, Fred Lundahl, Janet Ploof and Executive Director Marc Esterly. The past president was
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CORRECTION In the Wednesday, Nov. 19 edition of The Record, the editorial “Help South Whidbey to end homelessness” contained incorrect information. The South Whidbey Homeless Coalition meets at 12:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. McCastle who works as an air traffic controller at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. “I hope to simply bring awareness to the Wounded Warrior Project and their mission while testing my physical endurance, mental resolve and limits to my soul.” His last fundraiser, where he aimed to break the pullup record of Navy SEAL David Goggins, pulled in more than $10,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project. It took Goggins three attempts to break the previous record and complete 4,030 pullups in 24 hours. While McCastle will be taking donations for this event, he said the priority is to raise “a certain level of awareness” instead of meeting a fundraising goal. McCastle’s course will be within Oak Harbor.
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Saturday, November 22, 2014 • The South Whidbey Record
Editor Letters Transit board bungled Help sought the coalition, interim chief selection Join help the homeless The board of Island Transit needed to find someone above reproach, someone with an unblemished history, to lead the beleaguered agency forward, even if it’s only on an interim basis. They needed someone who could bring the community together, someone who is open and accountable. Instead, the board went behind closed doors last week and chose a candidate for interim director who resigned from Community Transit in Snohomish County under the cloud of a bribery scandal 20 years ago. Kenneth Graska wasn’t indicted, but an audit report faulted his management style as autocratic and authoritarian. Negotiations were completed this week, and the board voted to approve the contract Friday. Graska may be a perfectly reasonable candidate. Coupeville Councilman Bob Clay, the chairman of the transit board, said Graska was open about his history and satisfied the board’s concerns. Graska is a great guy, he said. Problem is, the public didn’t get a chance to hear Graska’s explanation and the board’s discussion because the board elected to do it all in secret. Executive sessions to discuss candidates for public employment are allowed under the Open Public Meetings Act, but board members can choose to let the public in. It’s their choice, and in this case they chose poorly. Involving the public is a demonstration of trust and respect of public opinion, and confidence in the board these days is at an all-time low. The transit board also didn’t release the names of the candidates, not even to board member and Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley until the day before the interviews. Dudley’s request — and the South Whidbey Record’s request — for the three candidates’ resumes were denied. Again, the board didn’t have to release them, but they could have. Other agencies simply alert candidates ahead of time that their applications will be public. Everett Herald stories about Graska from 1993 paint a pretty dismal picture of his leadership. One story says he was angry at the newspaper for its coverage and so insisted that the news of his resignation be released to any media except the Everett Herald, the daily responsible for uncovering the problems at Community Transit. Doesn’t exactly sound like open and accountable. It didn’t help that Graska didn’t return a call for comment for a story about his background in Wednesday’s paper. The Island Transit board of directors really dropped the ball on this one. If there was to be any hope of rebuilding public trust in their leadership and abilities, the board members neither took it seriously, nor did they demonstrate appropriate concern for public opinion.
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Editor, National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is Nov. 15-23. It will be recognized across America as communities everywhere work to address the crisis in their towns. Our neighbors here on South Whidbey are suffering too — the South End is particularly plagued with a lack of jobs, low wages and absence of affordable housing. The community has, however, been active in working to diminish hunger. Three organizations that are noteworthy in that effort are: Good Cheer, which provides food to more than 900 families per month; Whidbey Island Nourishes, sending youths home with more than 2,000 meals a month; and Island Church, serving soup lunch to many each week. Homelessness is still an issue that has yet to be addressed on the South End. Helping Hand and Oppor tunity Council, churches and social services all have valiantly attempted to place people who are homeless. But, with no shelter on the South End, the North End’s limited resources usually full and so few low-income rentals, people have either had to leave the area or, more often, camp out night-by-night in the woods, the back of their cars, someone’s couch or even in dumpsters. The majority of these folks are people who have lived here for years and call South Whidbey home. These are
our neighbors. The South Whidbey Homeless Coalition, made up of persons in our community who both serve the poor and those who want to see homelessness here a thing of the past, have been working hard for nine months to address this important issue. In 2013, over 300 adults and 80 children in the South Whidbey School district were counted among the homeless. The coalition is actively working to open a House of Hospitality here on the South End where families with children and vulnerable adults may find a time of rest and healing, as well as the support services necessary to move on into independent housing. We also are working with a local church to open a cold weather shelter this winter. We welcome the community here on South Whidbey to be a part of our work. Coalition meetings are at 12:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. We also host dinners each month
from 3-6 p.m. on the third Wednesday, also at Trinity. Join us as we work to make South Whidbey a community of folks where others will say, “Look how they love one another.” Blessings, JUDY THORSLUND South Whidbey Homeless Coalition chairwoman
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Most homeless are not mentally ill Editor, Thank you for highlighting National Hunger and Homeless Awareness week in the editorial on Nov. 19. I especially appreciate the request to discard stereotypes of homeless people. One of the fastest growing sectors of homeless are families with children, according to the National Coalition for the Homeless. Homelessness is usually caused by a series of events such as the sudden loss of a job exacerbated by a medical emergency. Or a single parent who is underemployed receives
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an eviction notice because their rental home is in foreclosure or has sold. Lack of affordable housing makes it difficult for people to rehouse once they are homeless. I was quoted in the article titled “Homelessness still a problem on South Whidbey, experts say.” The quote was used in a way that may perpetuate the myth that most homeless people are mentally ill. I would like to set the record straight and assert that the majority of homeless families in our community are simply experiencing severe financial hardship, unable to find affordable housing, and in need of a hand up. GAIL LAVASSAR Readiness To Learn Foundation
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folks who call themselves commissioners of Island Transit selecting as interim director someone with Kenneth Graska’s background. There must be a way to reclaim control of a bureaucracy run amok. Any ideas? FRED SMYTH Oak Harbor
Firearms should be stored in gun safes Editor, About one week ago I read a letter to the editor in The Record about gun ownership, specifically the responsibilities of securing those weapons properly. I strongly support our Second Amendment right to own/bear arms. It is a very important right for the public as well as personal safety. And to quote Thomas Jefferson, “The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.” Now very true, moreso than ever. I own many differ-
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 11 a.m. — A caller at a Clinton mini-storage reported being assaulted by his mother. She punched him in the face; he declined medical attention.
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New coach hopes for boys hoops culture change By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record During every drill, new Falcon boys basketball head coach Michael Washington is close by, cheering, yelling, and clapping. Lots of clapping. It is all part of a grand, if at times exhausting, plan Washington has for the South Whidbey High School hoops program. He has something more than wins on his mind when he steps onto the court at South Whidbey High School. Washington is trying to turn the cynicism of high school boys into enthusiasm and positive reinforcement — no simple task in the age of biting sarcasm, cyberbullying and being nonchalant. But there’s Washington, South Whidbey’s sixth head coach in eight years, ready to take on perhaps the most daunting of challenges: a culture change. “We just have to see if the kids are going to buy into it,” said assistant coach Tim Collins, who leads the junior varsity team and has been on the coaching bench for three different coaches in the past four years. “But as long as we’re consistent as a coaching staff, the kids will have a choice.” During a recent practice, all of Washington’s efforts were on display. Only days into the official season, the Falcons from freshman to senior know the call-and-response the former Navy man expects after explaining a play or drill. After speaking, he asks, “Get it?” The answer from the 31 Falcons is in unison and unanimous. “Got it!” “We have to teach them that anything they do in life, they don’t just have to do it,” Washington said in a phone interview Thursday. “They have to have passion for it. I don’t believe in not putting my best foot forward.”
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Falcon head coach Michael Washington speaks to the entire boys basketball program during the first week of practice. Then there’s the clapping. Tired of hearing players grumble after mistakes — their own or someone else’s — Washington has instituted an expectation to have the other teams give a quick three-clap salute as a means of picking up the other guy. “If he sets that example, then he expects the kids to do it too,” Collins said. “You need to have some enthusiasm and some appreciation for why you’re out there.” Near the end of a recent practice, he brings the players in around him. As they gather, they begin clapping. He urges them to let out a few “Yeahs” and “Oh yeahs” as they circle up to hear him stress the need for them to generate enthusiasm. “I can’t be the loudest person here,” he said earlier in the practice after a “Get it?” “Got it” that fell a little quiet, leading to a handful of pushups by the players, with Washington leading them.
Washington isn’t shy to completely stop a practice to make a correction or a point. When one player’s defense is suspect as another player moves without the ball toward the rim, he blows the whistle twice, halting the drill. He moves one player into the position of the offense, inserts himself in as the defender, and shows the dozen veteran Falcons how they should defend — not too close to get blown by, but not so far away as to allow a shot or a simple pass. “When I correct people, that means I’m talking to everybody,” he said. Yet, as they run through a fast-paced transition layup drill, Washington blows his whistle twice, halting practice. His message: don’t be afraid to make a mistake. “They’re gonna make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes,” he said in a later interview. “I just want them to go out
there and just play. Know what we’re doing, and just play,” he added. The culture of South Whidbey boys basketball has floundered for years. Turnover at the head coaching position since 2006 led to no coach in the past eight years staying for more than three seasons. “Losing brings out the worst in everything. Winning fosters enthusiasm and fosters participation,” Collins said. “He’s heading in the right direction; it may not happen in one year.” Scott Collins, last year’s head coach, left in the offseason to take a different position. The Falcons finished 6-17 last year and have not had a winning record since the 2010-11 season, when Henry Pope took over until he died in June 2013. To honor Pope, Washington has started the mantra of asking “What’s your why? We do it for Coach Henry Pope!”
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School farm to hold event today as nod to volunteers South Whidbey’s School Farm will host a celebration this weekend in honor of those who have and are currently working to make the farm a reality. According to a recent news release, the event is a gesture of Thanksgiving to those who helped create the farm — from tilling the ground, building the fence and teaching classes to erecting a hoop-house, spiffing up the Garden Resource Center and fundraising. It is also a gesture to those who harvest and serve the produce. The celebration is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. at the School Farm behind South Whidbey Academy on 5476 Maxwelton Road. The South Whidbey School District kicked off the garden program earlier this year and delivered its first batch of produce to the South Whidbey School District cafeterias in May. For the 2014-15 school
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year, the school gardens are supplying lettuce, kale, spinach, cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, beans, peppers, scallions, bok choi, winter squash and zucchini. The two gardens — one at Langley Middle School and one at South Whidbey Elementary School – and the half-acre School Farm are operated in a collaborative effort between Good Cheer Food Bank, Goosefoot,
South Whidbey School District, Whidbey Institute and Whidbey Island Nourishes. In addition to supplying food for the cafeterias, and a healthy snack for visiting students who delight in munching on veggies straight from the garden, the produce is also given to the Good Cheer Food Bank and Whidbey Island Nourishes. The Goose Grocer is matching all donations
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Northwest Language Academy presents a taste of Russia By KATE DANIEL South Whidbey Record
not allowed, she said she still remembered distinctly the scent of the decorative New While youngsters on Year trees, today known Whidbey anxiously await again as Yolka. the arrival of rotund and “I was born in the Soviet jovial Santa Claus, children Union, so we didn’t celebrate in Russia are anticipating the Christmas,” said Ellis. “But arrival of comparably slimmy dad would bring in a figured Father Frost, known New Year tree from outside as Ded Moroz and his grand- … I remember the fragrance daughter, Snegurochka. would fill the whole room.” The Northwest Language “We focus on the human Academy and Cultural aspect,” said Josette Hendrix, Center is presenting the next founder and director of the installation in its Language cultural center, explaining of Food series: Yolka, a that the center aims for its family-friendly celebration festivities and lessons to of Russian food, culture reach beyond boundaries and holiday festivities on such as politics or religion. Saturday, Dec. 6. According Hendrix said that the to event coordinators, it is Language of Food series rumored that Ded Moroz came about from a realization and his companion may stop that, while many individuals by for a visit. are eager to learn about other In Russian, Yolka refers cultures, they may find a lanto a Christmas tree, accordguage course intimidating. ing to Northwest Language “They may not feel that it and Cultural Center faculty is possible to learn a new lanmember Masha Ellis, who guage or travel but they find immigrated to the United value in experiencing other States from Moscow. cultures through sharing “The flavor of this day will food and getting together as be an Advent, Christmas cel- a community,” said Hendrix. ebration,” she said. Hendrix added that, since Although Russia is preits inception 15 years ago, dominantly a Christian the series evolved to include Orthodox music, country, the dance “We’ve experienced it cultural cenand other over and over again ter’s Yolka facets, festivities will — it happens almost explaining be secular that these magically — there is and focused something unique that aspects upon genof comeral folk gets transmitted by this munity traditions. gatherings coming together.” In Orthodox happen Josette Hendrix, tradition, organiFounder and director of NWLA Christmas is cally. celebrated “We’ve on Jan. 7, after the New experienced over and over Year. Since the fall of the again — it happens almost Soviet Union, many nonmagically — there is someOrthodox Russians have thing unique that gets transbegun celebrating Christmas mitted by this coming togethon Dec. 25. Dec. 6 is also er,” said Hendrix. “When we significant, the date celebratprepare food together, there ing patron saint of Russia, is a natural opportunity for Saint Nicholas, who Ellis stories to be shared.” explained is also the protoHendrix continued by saytype for Ded Moroz. ing that people often share While Ellis grew up in stories about the origin of Soviet Russia, during a time recipes, or the manner in in which many cultural and which their grandparents or religious celebrations were
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Russian folk group Juliana and PAVA will be performing traditional songs at the Yolka. ancestors once prepared the same dishes. “It unfolds the story of those people, of that place on the earth, of that time in history,” she said. “It is really pretty profound.” The festival takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m., beginning with a holiday bazaar and social hour during which kvass — a non-alcoholic fermented beverage made from rye bread — and vodka will be served. The bazaar will be complete with traditional gifts which Ellis recently brought back to the states after a trip to Russia. Ornaments, matryoshka dolls and dolls dressed in national costumes and traditional Khokhloma crafts will be available for purchase. According to
Artrusse.ca, Khokhloma is an artistic painting style which originated in the Trans-Volga region; it received its moniker from the village in which it is believed the art was practiced in ancient times. Khokhloma is known for vivid flower patterns and red and gold colors applied to a black background. There will also be watercolor paintings, which Ellis said are presently quite popular in Moscow. The traditional buffet will be prepared by a Russian family. Ellis explained that there will be plenty of food and beverage options for those who, in accordance with Russian Orthodox tradition, are observing a pre-Christmas fasting period during
Advent. A team of Russian cooks will share their stories and culture through a cooking class — a stand-alone event — preceding the festival from 2 to 5 p.m. Many of the foods produced in the class will also be incorporated into the feast later in the evening. The cost for the class is $35. Ethnomusicology group Juliana and PAVA will perform traditional songs and children of the Kovalsky Youth Group will perform a Vertep — a word which means cave in Ukrainian. The Vertep is a pageant which depicts the nativity scene and other mystery plays. The Kovalsky Youth Group will also be singing Russian, Polish and
Ukrainian winter carols. “Through that performance, children will show (without making a big deal of it) that these are basically the same traditions,” said Ellis. “These people did coexist for centuries.” “This whole event is an opportunity for families and community members to come together and celebrate the coming of the holidays from a new perspective,” said Hendrix. Admission to the Yolka is $65. Overnight accommodations are available at the Northwest Language and Cultural Center guest house. For more information, visit nwlanguageacademy. com or call 360-321-2101.
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which showed three decks on the north side of the building extending toward Seawall Park. All of the deck space is contained within property owned by Kleiner and her husband Charlie, who did not attend the hearing. The Kleiners’ architect, Duaine Weston, said there was no functional change to the properties that would be exchanged. “We aren’t blocking any access to the waterfront or doing anything that isn’t already there,” Weston said. The land swap is necessary for the Kleiners to work on parts of the building, part of which is technically on a city easement. Langley Mayor Fred McCarthy said the property lines along First
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Street were drawn in error at the time of its original platting, leading to the overlap onto city property at the intersection with Anthes Avenue. Janice Kleiner said they are once again looking at renovating the building, and made a distinction from a true restoration. The decks, she said, would allow for outdoor seating for a street-level restaurant, the basementlevel rental space, and the upper-level residence. The red First Street facade would be preserved, as would the red westside facade, though it may be altered with more windows. Such changes will likely result in the loss of the building’s tax exempt and grant funding abilities. Currently, the Dog House Tavern is on the National Register of Historic Places under its original name, The Olympic Club. That comes with tax
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credits and other potential monetary benefits, which Kleiner said she was willing to forsake to avoid having the building’s view of Saratoga Passage and the Cascade Mountains underutilized — her main focus in any work going forward. Less than 700 square feet is being proposed for the transfer. The Dog House property would gain land adjacent to its west side, encompassing parts of the existing structure in places and the exterior porch and staircase. Similar to one proposed earlier by the city and abandoned by the Kleiners, wording had given them pause. Originally the trade proposal called for the city to receive an equal or greater amount of land. Now, the city is willing to amend that to be equal or greater value. An appraisal of the three pieces of land — two on
its west side — one on its north side, is in the works. Mayor Fred McCarthy said the expense of the evaluation would be covered by the Kleiners, but did not know how much it would cost or when it would be completed. The Kleiners argued that the property they were asked to give up, on the waterfront side, was far more valuable than what they’d receive. State law requires that the city receive compensation for the land. At the public hearing, McCarthy said it was an issue to be dealt with later. “We don’t want to get hung up on that at this particular point,” he said. Langley owns the land west of the building, which is part of a right of way to the public waterfront of Seawall Park. The steep hill is also used as an emergency access below several First Street buildings and down to the
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that place,” said Councilman Bruce Allen. Only a few people attended the hearing Monday. Langley’s public hearing on the proposed land swap, technically called a street vacation, was kept open until the council’s next meeting, Monday, Dec. 1.
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to All the Pleasures” in honor of St. Cecilia’s Day. This mostly-Baroque program also includes works of Handel, Bertoli, Sanz and Benjamin Britten’s “Rejoice in the Lamb.” Suggested donation at the door is $20 for adults and $10 for youth. For details, visit www. islandconsort.org.
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An AARP Safe Driver Class is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the South Whidbey Senior Center. Update driving skills, meet insurance requirements and reduce the cost of your insurance. Bring lunch. Register at 360-3211600.
Bazaar offers cakes, art,more South Whidbey Island Eagles 3418 Holiday Bazaar is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Eagles clubhouse. The bazaar offers cookies, candy, cakes, jams and rolls, fresh pies, winter knits, jewelry, glass art and more. Everyone attending will receive a free raffle ticket upon entry for drawings.
Waldorf school teaches tradition Prepare Your Home for Advent, a parent resource event, is 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Clinton. Prepare your home for the season of Advent by learning practical tips for creating a new tradition. Educator Karen Benson will lead the event. For details, visit www. wiws.org.
Bayview Market has local products The Bayview Farmers Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Bayview Farm & Garden. The market offers fresh food, local art, music and more and runs Saturdays through Dec. 20. For details, visit www. bayviewfarmersmarket. com.
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The South Whidbey High School choir will perform at the South Whidbey Schools Foundation talent show fundraiser. The event is from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley. Word has it that Superintendent Jo Moccia will take part in the talent portion. Tickets cost $25, and funds go toward classroom grants and school activities.
Langley. The event features low-cost gifts, nearly new Christmas decorations, coffee and rolls. For details, call Judy Prochaska at 360-2223110.
Teacher of the heart opens A retreat and free open Satsangs with Saraswathi Ma is 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23 at the Whidbey Institute in Clinton. Satsang is an opportunity to sit with Ma, a teacher of the heart, as well as to ask any questions that may be rising in your heart. The local public is welcome and encouraged to come to one or more satsangs throughout the weekend. For details, email host Lara Clark at seattlesaraswathima@gmail.com or visit www.whidbeyinstitute. org.
Top shooters get a free turkey An Open Turkey Shoot is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club. $20 buys four tickets. Each ticket is good for a 10-target round of trap. The top shooter in each five-person squad wins a frozen turkey. Sign-up starts at 10:30 a.m. and is limited to the first 55 shooters. Guns must be in cases, gunsocks or boxed between your car and the
Trap Shack or field. Lunch will be available. Non-members are welcome to join. For details, call Mike at 360-221-7574.
Make creative cards at library Made by Hand: The Grateful Card, a free event, is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Freeland Library. Collage, stamp, stencil, draw or paint your own original greeting card. Write a note, address the envelope, and the library will mail it for you. For all ages. No registration required. For details, visit www. sno-isle.org.
School farm gives thanks to helpers A Garden Thanks Giving and Hoophouse Warming Party is 12-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the South Whidbey School Farm and Gardens, behind the South Whidbey Academy on Maxwelton Rd. Celebrate all who helped create the School Farm. Those who prepare and serve the harvest in the school lunches and community will also be celebrated. Enjoy winter squash, carrots, broccoli, kale and beets from the garden. For details, visit www. whidbeyschoolgardens. wordpress.com or call 360221-6046.
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America presentation by Cameron Coupe and Zan Roman is 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Coupe and Roman, two Washington State University students, walked from Seattle to New York in just under five months to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital. Hear about the journey from planning to completion. For details, call 360-3314068.
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Poetry, art come together for show An Art & Poetry exhibit reception is 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island Gallery of Art. The exhibit features poetry with the artwork that inspired it and also some artwork inspired by poetry. The show runs through December. The gallery does not have regular hours. To make a viewing arrangement, call the office at 360-321-8656.
or the box office. Tickets will fund innovative classroom projects that inspire, empower and assist students in a wide range of subjects. For details, visit www. swsfoundation.org.
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November is the month for writing Writing sessions during the month of November in Langley provide a community for writers. Morning writing sessions are 7-9 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Through the Reading Glass, and evening writing sessions are 7-9 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Old Bayview School. There will be no sessions Nov. 27-28. For details, email petra@ nila.edu or call 360-2027403.
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One-woman play All grievers invited magic experience to group seminar Club volleyball GriefShare is 4-5:30 p.m. The “Wizards of Sunday, Nov. 23, at the holds tryouts Weepy Isle” is 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at WICA. Whidbey Island’s Piper Reva presents her first play, “The Wizards of Weepy Isle,” a one-woman performance (with two local elfin child actors). This is an experiential tale of magic, the soul’s search for the Great Wizard within, through the journey of a mouse who gets washed ashore on an enchanted island. Art party/reception is at 6 p.m. Cost is $20. For details, visit www. wicaonline.com.
Event honors music, art saint “Welcome to All the Pleasures” is 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Langley United Methodist Church. Island Consort, Whidbey’s resident early music ensemble, presents Henry Purcell’s “Welcome
Island Church, Langley. GriefShare is a seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. If you (or someone you know) has experienced a loss, consider joining or sharing this information. The group will meet 4-5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday evenings at the Island Church through May 31. Anyone can join at any week. For details, visit www. griefshare.org.
Talent show aids school district South Whidbey Schools Foundation Talent Show Fundraiser is 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at WICA. Performances are at 4 p.m. at the Zech Hall wine bar and 5:30 p.m. on the Main Stage. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at www.wicaonline.org
South Whidbey Juniors Club Volleyball tryouts are 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at South Whidbey High School. The club team is for 13- to 18-year-olds. The season runs from late December to the end of April with practices twice a week. It costs $5 for a tryout membership. For details, call 360-9295016 or email swjvc.direc tor@gmail.com.
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Full of food, love and leftovers from Thanksgiving
WHIDBEY RECIPES
Margaret Walton
As much as I love Thanksgiving, I have to say I love the after-Thanksgiving days equally, and in some ways, even more. The Thanksgiving feast is always wonderful; fine food, good friends, beloved family and new memories to add to the ever-growing store of treasured times. But then, when all is quiet and I’m alone in the kitchen, I open the fridge and what I consider one of the best aspects of Thanksgiving is there, in abundance. It’s called “leftovers,” and I can’t wait to begin dealing with the remains of the feast. Not immediately, of course, because as I’m perusing the contents of the fridge, I’m still so full from the original dinner that food in any shape, manner or form is of little interest right at that moment. But I also know what a good time I’m going to have over the next few days coming up with ways to transform those remains
into something delectable, and I won’t have to shop for food for at least a week, if I play my leftover cards well. Yes, we all love the after-Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches, probably accompanied by some of the leftover mashed potatoes and gravy and a bit of cranberry sauce, but it’s been so blasted cold this November, I’ve got soup on my mind: rich, hot soup such as a turkey and lime tortilla soup, maybe? Or perhaps an Asian style turkey noodle soup with lots of ginger and chiles to warm those heart cockles. Turkey burritos with plenty of salsa and cilantro are certainly a tasty possibility for at least one night, but what about the leftover mashed potatoes? And the bowl of cranberry sauce perched on the refrigerator shelf next to the leftover stuffing? Well, I’m sure cranberry sorbet would be a welcome way to calm some of the heat from the burritos or the ginger/ chile soup, so there’s a delicious and easy dessert for either of those meals. As for the mashed potatoes, one of my favorite Thanksgiving leftovers is a mashed potato cheddar and herb gratin. As always, I have one very fat file titled “Thanksgiving Leftovers” and that’s the file lying on my kitchen counter as I mentally try to decide which recipes to use this year. I’m aware that there
are people out there who find leftovers not only unappetizing but difficult to deal with, and if any of you are readers of this column, I can only say, with my apologies, what’s not to love about leftovers, except of course for that ghastly green bean casserole, which is nowhere to be found in my fridge.
THANKSGIVING RECIPES I won’t have room to give you all of the recipes I’ve mentioned above, but if you’d like to get any of them not given here, drop me a quick e-mail telling me which one(s) you’d like and I’ll zap it back to you. Meanwhile, here are a couple that may help you with your Thanksgiving leftovers.
CITRUSY CRANBERRY SORBET 3 cups leftover cranberry sauce (most cooked cranberry sauces should work
in this recipe) 1 cup fresh orange juice ½ cup fresh lemon juice (I use Meyer lemon when available) ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup water 2 T. grated orange peel 1 T. grated lemon peel Bring all ingredients to simmer in a heavy med. pot over med.-high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved (be very sure it’s all dissolved) and mixture is heated through. Transfer mixture to a 9x13 metal baking pan and place in the freezer. Freeze for at least three hours, stirring with a spoon every hour to break up ice crystals. When ready to serve, scoop into bowls and serve (a mint garnish is nice). Serves 6.
broth if you have plenty) ¾ cup canned Mexicanstyle stewed tomatoes, with juice 1 bay leaf 2-4 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced (or to your garlic taste) ¼ t. ground cumin (I use a bit more because I like it spicy) 1/8 t. dried crushed red pepper (more if you like it hot) 12 oz. (or so) leftover turkey, shredded or cut into strips 2 green onions, sliced ¼ cup chopped fresh
cilantro 2 T. fresh lime juice 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; brush 1 side of the tortillas with oil, cut in half. Stack the halves and cut crosswise into ¼-inch wide strips. Spread the strips on a nonstick baking sheet and bake until light golden, about 15 min. Allow to cool on the baking sheet. 2. Combine broth, water, tomatoes, bay leaf, garlic, cumin and red pepper in SEE RECIPES, A14
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Religion notes Where is the Lord leading us? South Whidbey Community Church will hold service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Deer Lagoon Grange Hall 5142 S. Bayview Road. For Christians, follow-
ing the Lord is important, but how does a person know where the Lord is leading? Pastor Darrell’s message deals with the topic, “Follow the Lord’s Leading.” An adult Bible study begins at 9 a.m. The congregation is also encouraged to bring paper products and
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personal items for the next couple of weeks to donate to Good Cheer. South Whidbey Community Church is an independent Bible Church that gathers to worship God, study His Word and encourage one another in Christianliving. For details, call 2211220 or visit www.south whidbeycommuitychurch. com.
The power, beauty and miracle of life Unity of Whidbey will hold service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at 5671 Crawford Road. Rev. Joanna Gabriel’s talk, “Life As A Blessing” will discuss the power and the beauty and the miracle of life when people live it as a continuous blessing. Mel Watson will share
her musical inspiration while QuinSerra Stanley will be the Platform Host. For details, visit www. unityofwhidbey.org.
Worship with Whidbey Quakers “We are a people that follow after those things that make for peace, love, and unity,” according to early Quaker Margaret Fell. Whidbey Island Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) holds its regular gathering for worship 4 to 5 p.m. every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building, 20103 Highway 525. The group meets in silent worship together and worship may include spoken messages. For details, visit www. whidbeyquakers.org or email Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com.
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The Christian Science Society will hold service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at 15910 Highway 525 just north of Bayview and across from Useless Bay Road. Improving every aspect of life as a reflection of Soul (God) is the topic of the service. A special Thanksgiving service is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the same location. Following brief readings from the Bible and Science and Health, the service will be opened for those attending to share their testimonies, gratitude, and Thanksgiving remarks.
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3 ½ oz. rice noodles (linguine width), broken into about 6-inch lengths 6 cups homemade turkey broth (or low-salt chicken broth) ½ cup thinly sliced shallots 6 rounds (1/8-inch thick) peeled fresh ginger 2 T. fish sauce (or use soy sauce) 2 cups diced cooked turkey Fresh bean sprouts, mint leaves, thinly sliced fresh serrano or jalapeno chiles, lime wedges 1. Place noodles in a large bowl and add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand until noodles are soft (about 5 min.); drain. 2. Combine broth, shallots, ginger and fish sauce in a large pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer 10 minutes. Discard ginger slices and return broth to a boil. Stir in noodles and turkey, season to taste with salt and pepper, and simmer until turkey is heated through, 3-4 min. 3. Ladle soup into bowls, serve, allowing your soup eaters to top their soup with sprouts, mint, chiles and lime, as they please. Serves 6.
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267’ private no-bank waterfront with custom designed home. Spectacular views from both levels for holiday entertaining. #645151 $850,000
Cultus Bay Rd. home on 2+ acres with 2 large decks and 2 garages and fullyfenced yard. Adj. 2+ acres also available. #678358 $189,950
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Beauty abounds from this elegant Holmes Harbor view 3 BR. Gourmet kitchen, VWLU Å VVY WSHU OHYK^VVK Å VVYZ #658617 $419,000
Well-kept rambler in desirable neighborhood. Close to town, schools, NAS Whidbey. Big family room and large yard. #700285 $269,950
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Unique cul-de-sac home designed by Christopher Saxman. Enchanted and private woodland lot with natural surroundings. #669286 $259,500
3 BR home in Dugualla Bay Heights. Fabulous water and mountain views, garden area, and outbuildings. #702430 $269,900
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3:00pm on NOVEMBER 26, 2014. 00 CHEV MAL4D 1G1NE52J2Y6187172 920YDO 06 PONT GRA4D 2G2WP552261252864 ANZ0941 INVITATION TO BID Legal No. WCW600929 2800 Gallon Water Tenders Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South S o u t h W h i d b ey F i r e / Whidbey Record. EMS is seeking sealed November 22, 2014. bids from qualified firms t o bu i l d t w o ( 2 ) n ew Housing Authority of 2800 gallon water tendIsland County e r s . I n t e r e s t e d f i r m s Annual/Regular Meeting should visit our website Notice a t w w w. sw fe . o rg fo r The Board of Commiscomplete bid specifica- s i o n e r s, H o u s i n g Au tion and requirements, thority of Island County, or request by email at will hold its annual meetbids@swfe.org. ing on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 10:00 S e a l e d b i d s s h a l l b e a.m. in the multipurpose c l e a r l y m a r ke d 2 8 0 0 room at Dean Manor, 7 G a l l o n Wa t e r Te n d e r NW 6th Street, Coupeand received by mail, ville, WA. From Janudelivered, or in person ary through December to: 2015, the regular monthSouth Whidbey ly meetings will be held Fire/EMS on the second Tuesday 5535 Cameron Road of each month at 10:00 Freeland, WA 98249 a.m. in the multipurpose and due by 4:30 P.M. room at Dean Manor, 7 Friday, January 2, 2015. N.W. 6th Street, CoupeBids will be opened and ville, WA. All meetings read aloud that same of the Board of Commisday followed by a de- s i o n e r s, H o u s i n g Au tailed review to forward thority of Island County, a recommendation for are open to the public. award at the regularly Carol Parbs, Chairpers c h e d u l e d B o a r d o f son Commissioner’s meeting Legal No. WCW600825 January 8, 2015 at 5:30 Published: The Whidbey P.M. at the same ad- News Times, The South dress. South Whidbey Whidbey Record. Fire/EMS reserves the November 19, 22, 26, right to reject any and/or 29, 2014. all bids and waive all informalities in the bidding p r o c e s s . Q u e s t i o n s CITY OF OAK HARBOR PLANNING about bidding should be COMMISSION directed to NOTICE OF SPECIAL Deputy Chief Jon Beck PUBLIC HEARING at 360-321-1533 or PC# 12-09-14 resource@swfe.org Notice is hereby given that the Planning ComG&O mission will conduct a MINI STORAGE special monthly meeting New Space on Tuesday, December AVAILABLE NOW! 9, 2014. Staff will conSome Just Like A duct a pre-meeting briefVAULT! ing with Planning ComHwy 20 & Banta Rd mission beginning at 7:00 pm in the Council 360-675-6533 conference room. The business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor WA. The Planning Commission will consider the following: DRAFT COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES Public Hearing The Countywide Planning Policies (CWPP) are policy statements Legal Notices adopted by Island An open bid auction will County and the jurisdicbe held at ChrIstian’s tions within intended to Towing, 685 Christian establish a countywide Road, Oak Harbor, WA. framework from which 98277 on WEDNESDAY county and city compreNOVEMBER 26, 2014. hensive plans are develViewing will take place oped. Adoption of the from 12:00pm to 3:00 CWPP is required by the P M N OV E M B E R 2 6 , Growth Management Act 2014. Auction begins at and they are being re-
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vised as part of the 2016 update to the Comprehensive Plan. Staff will continue the discussion with the Planning Commission on the current status of this project. Planning Commission may make a recommendation to City Council. 2015 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - Public Meeting The process for the annual amendments for the 2 0 1 5 C o m p r e h e n s i ve Plan Amendment cycle was initiated in October with a notice to the n ew s p a p e r. A p p l i c a tions for sponsored amendments are due on December 1, 2015. A major por tion of 2015 will be dedicated to updating the Comprehensive Plan for the 2016 major update. Staff will continue the discussion with the Planning Commission on potential amendments for the 2 0 1 5 C o m p r e h e n s i ve Plan amendment cycle. MARITIME USES - Public Meeting The City’s Comprehensive Plan was amended in 2012 to include Maritime Uses as a land use category. The lands adjacent to the Marina are now designated as Maritime. Staff will discuss a framework for creating zoning regulations for this land use category with the Planning Commission. All meetings of the Planning Commission are open to the public. Legal No. WCW601386 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. November 22, 2014
Cortez; and AND TO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOSEPH LOUIS CORTEZ, a.k.a. JOSE LUIS CORTEZ: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m moned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 25th day of October, 2014, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs Ronald D. Hetzel and Rachelle S. Hetzel, and serve a copy of your answer upon the unders i g n e d a t t o r n e y s fo r plaintiff Kathryn C. Loring of the Law Offices of Christon C. Skinner at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the cler k of said court. T h i s i s a n a c t i o n fo r damages under theories of breach of contract, violation of the Consumer Protection Act, fraud, and conversion, to recoup monies taken under the auspices of an investment program. DATED this 17th day of October 2014. L AW O F F I C E S O F C H R I S TO N C. S K I N NER /s/ Kathryn C Loring Kathr yn C. Lor ing, WSBA 37662 Attorney for Plaintiffs Law Offices of Christon C. Skinner 791 SE Barrington Dr. Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Legal No. WCW596387 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014.
Public Hearing Notice Oak Harbor City Council NOTICE is hereby given that the Oak Harbor City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 865 SE Barrington Drive, on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter, to consider the following: Ordinance 1705: Adoption of the 20152016 Biennial Budget, and Ordinance 1708: 2 0 1 4 C o m p r e h e n s i ve Plan Amendments and 2015-2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Anyone wishing to support or oppose this item or provide other relevant comments may do so in writing or appear in person before the Oak Harbor City Council at the time and place of said public hearing. To assure disabled persons the opportunity to participate in or benefit from City ser vices, please provide 24-hour advance notice to the City Clerk at (360) 2794539 for additional arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs. Anna M. Thompson, City Clerk Legal No. WCW601383 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. November 22, 2014
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND RONALD D. HETZEL II and RACHELLE S. HETZEL, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, v. THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH LOUIS CORTEZ, a.k.a, JOSE LUIS CORT E Z ; F R A N K I E LT Y, PEGGY CORTEZ, MICHAEL CORTEZ, and JOSEPH CORTEZ as heirs of Joseph Louis Cor tez; and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOSEPH LOUIS CORTEZ, a.k.a. JOSE LUIS CORTEZ, Defendants, NO. 14-2-00476-6 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH LOUIS CORTEZ, a.k.a, JOSE LUIS CORTEZ; AND TO: FRAN KIELTY, PEGGY CORTEZ, MICHAEL CORTEZ, and JOSEPH CORTEZ as heirs of Joseph Louis
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N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF DISSOLUTION OF WAYPOINT BUSINESS SOLUT I O N S, I N C. TO A L L CREDITORS OF WAYPOINT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC: NOTICE I S H E R E B Y p r ov i d e d that pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 23B.14, et seq., WAYPOINT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC., a Washington Corporation, on October 21, 2014, filed Ar ticles of Dissolution with the Washington Secretary of State. All persons with claims against Waypoint Business Solutions, Inc. must present them in accordance with this notice: 1. All claims must be in writing. 2. All claims must describe the claim with reasonable particularity, and must include the name and address of the claimant, the amount claimed, the basis for the claim, and the date(s) on which the event(s) on which the claim is based occurred. 3. All claims must be delivered to the cor poration’s attorney, Sarah E. Gruwell of the Law Offices of Christon C. Skinner at 791 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. 4. Claims against Waypoint Business Solutions, Inc. may be barred in accordance with the provisions of RCW 23B.14, et seq., if not timely asserted. DATED this 3rd day of November, 2014. Legal No. WCW598439 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. N ove m b e r 8 , 1 5 , 2 2 , 2014.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS J. LOUTH, Deceased. NO. 14 4 00251 5 N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS 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 PUBLICATION: Saturday, November 22, 2014. RAY LADWIG, Personal Representative c/o James L. Kotschwar, Attorney for Personal Representative, WSBA #10823 265 NE Kettle Street; Suite 1, P.O. Box 1593 Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 (360) 675-2207 Legal No. WCW601391 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South
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date of the filing of this notice with the Clerk, no personal representative of the decedent’s estate Whidbey Record. had been appointed and November 22, 29, Dequalified and no cause THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: cember 6, 2014. number regarding the CANCER, LEO, AND VIRGO. decedent had been isSUPERIOR COURT OF sued to any other Notice WASHINGTON FOR Agent by the Clerk of Week of November to Cour 8, 2014 SNOHOMISH COUNTY 2this t under RCW In the Matter of the Es- 11.42.010. tate of A ny p e r s o n h av i n g a ARIES LARRY DON claim against the deceJOHNSON, before the You’ve had to waitdent for a must, while now, Deceased. themiddle claimsofwould be but you’ll soon betime in the No. 14 4 01601 3 barred by any otherwise theNOTICE action. Your challenge PROBATE TO friends applicable statute of limiCREDITORS you in some way, t a tand i o n syou , p ralso esent the The Personal Represenclaim funds in theformanner as receive the necessary a tative named below has provided in RCW special project. been appointed as Per- 11.42.070 by serving on sonal Representative of or mailing to the Notice this Estate. Any person Agent if the Notice Agent TAURUS having a claim against is a resident of the state You feel as if you’re treading water, the Decedent must, be- o f Wa s h i n g t o n u p o n a sudden things start toof all pafore the then time all theof claim whom service would bemove barred any pers speed. at by an incredible Keep may be made; the o t h e r w i saecareful a p p l ieye c a blon e your N o nbills; p r o brememate Resident statute of limitations, A g e n t fo r t h e N o t i c e ber claim that toinerrtheis human. present the Agent, if any; or the atmanner as provided in torneys of record for the RCW 11.40.070 by servNotice Agent at the reGEMINI ing on or mailing to the spective address in the You keep good company and your Personal Representative state of Washington listteam accomplishes great achieor the Personal Repre- ed abelow, and filing the sentative’s attorney at original vement. In addition, you of may thereclaim with the address stated bethe Clerk of the Court. ceive a reward or honourable menlow a copy of the claim The claim must be prefront ofofa large crowd. and filingtion the inoriginal sented within the later of the claim with the court. (1) thirty days after the The claimCANCER must be pre- Notice Agent served or sented within the later mailed the notice to the You have of success at work. of: (1) Thirty days lots after creditor as provided unThereRepresenare plenty dofe rcustomers the Personal R C W 1 1to. 4 2 . 0 2 0 tative served or mailed take care of, which(2)(c); bringsoryou(2)some four months the noticeadditional to the creditor after datea of first income. You the develop as provided under RCW publication of the notice. new or daily of aclaim spiritual 11.40.020(3); (2) practice four If the is not prenature. (4) months after the date sented within this time of first publication of the frame, the claim is forevnotice. If the claim is not er barred, except as othp r e s e n t eLEO d w i t h i n t h i s erwise provided in RCW Running around like crazy and won’t time frame, the claim is 11.42.050 forever barred, except 11.42,060. get you anywhere. If you don’t Thisletbar is efas otherwise provided in f e cyou’ll t i v e be a s able to claims yourself fall behind R C W 1 1 . 4 0 . 0 5 1 a n d against both the decefulfillbar your a timelyand non11.40.060.toThis is obligations ef- dent’s in probate be organized f e c t i v e manner. a s t o cAl atrip i m scould probate assets. against both the dece- DATE OF FIRST PUBLIspontaneously. dent’s probate and non- CATION OF THIS NOprob ate assets. TICE: November 8, DATE OFVIRGO FILING COPY 2014. OF NOTICE CREDIEvenTO if you know that have the The you Notice Agent deTO R S wright i t h answer, C l e r k owait f clares penalty of a few under days beC o u r t : N o v e m b e r 3 , perjury under the laws of fore making a final decision. 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One of Mobile Turkey Unit’s longest helpers moving on By LAURA CANBY Special for The Record When this year’s Mobile Turkey Unit volunteers complete their goal of delivering about 500 Thanksgiving dinners on south and central Whidbey, it will also likely be the last time for one of its longest-serving volunteers: James Canby. Canby was only 7 years old when he and his father joined Mobile Turkey Unit founder Tom Arhontas and a handful of other volunteers to cook and deliver 65 meals that first Thanksgiving 16 years ago. The community effort was the brainchild of Tom Arhontas, a popular South Whidbey School District bus driver who died in 2008 at age 78. He founded the Mobile Turkey Unit in 1999 because he believed that everyone deserved to have a Thanksgiving dinner. He was especially concerned about seniors living alone, who wouldn’t cook a dinner just
Over the years the event has grown to include more than 150 volunteers, including several youth groups and families with children. “We have always encouraged young people to be involved with the community event,” said Art Taylor, the event’s chairperson and chief coordinator, himself a volunteer since 2000. “It gives kids the experience of serving others in their community, and that’s a big part of what Thanksgiving is about.” Volunteers can sign up on Record file the Mobile Turkey Unit’s website at: www.mobileturAbove, Jimmy Canby helps load a turkey into a cooker keyunit.wordpress.com. with Mobile Turkey Unit founder Tom Arhontas back in Last year the organiza2001. tion delivered 500 meals on from school to assist Mobile and always full of energy,” south and central Whidbey, Turkey Unit head chef Al Canby said. “He would and this year’s numbers are Jones in cooking 26 turkeys cook turkeys, hams, and shaping up to be about the Laura Canby photo in the kitchen at St. Hubert sometimes even lamb for the same. Church in Langley. dinners, and would take the James Canby dishes up during last year’s Mobile Turkey “We bring meals to the Canby remembers when time to teach me while he Unit day on Thanksgiving. He started helping as a boy. elderly, the disabled, people the event was held in the was cooking.” who are ill, families who school district’s bus barn Over the years Canby for themselves, the homeless and now a second-year can’t afford to cook a full dinkitchen with Arhontas servhas held just about every student in Skagit Valley and families in need. ner with all the trimmings, ing as lead cook. position for the event, from College’s Culinary Arts Canby, a graduate of the homeless, and people “Tommy was a great guy cutting pies and working South Whidbey High School Program, is taking time off who work on the line, to Thanksgiving attending such as organizationpublic seral meetings vants, ferry and planning workers, gas To request a logistics, station attenThanksgiving dinner from to peeling dants, etc.,” the Mobile Turkey Unit some of the Taylor said. for yourself or another hundreds Over the person, call 360-321of pounds years the 9782 or visit the organiof potatoes zation’s website at http:// event was donated by held in the mobileturkeyunit.word the Knights press.com. Click “Request bus barn, of Columbus. a Thanksgiving Dinner” then the “I still Eagles’ Aerie, at the top and follow the remember and for the directions. Online ordercutting pies ing ends at 9 p.m. Sunday, third year with Wren Nov. 23. now, is being MacLean — hosted by he would cut St. Hubert them and I would spray each Roman Catholic Church in slice with whipped cream,” their kitchen and community he said. “My favorite part, room. All participants are though, was just working volunteers, and the food is with my parents as a family; funded by private donations helping my father plan the and contributions from sevdelivery routes, or delivering eral local churches. meals with my mother.” Canby, who married in There will be special music, He recalled the smiles on October and now lives in people’s faces when he and Anacortes, doesn’t know the reading of names, words of other volunteers arrived with where he will be employed their Thanksgiving dinner, comfort and an ornament for after graduation, so is treatparticularly one elderly man ing this year’s event as his you in remembrance. in Possession Shores who last. had trouble walking. They “Wherever I am, I hope ended up staying and visiting there will be an opportunity with him awhile. to do something similar to “I later learned that he the Mobile Turkey Unit. It’s passed away several months a big part of Thanksgiving later,” he said. “It felt good for me. In fact, I can’t imagto know that he had one last ine what Thanksgiving nice Thanksgiving dinner.” would be without it,” he said. “Another time we were walking up a driveway and Editor’s note: Laura Canby a little girl opened the door is a longtime volunteer for the and yelled out, ‘Now it’s Mobile Turkey Unit. James Thanksgiving, everybody! Please Call 360-221-6600 Canby is her son. The turkey’s here!,’ ” Canby recounted. For More Information
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