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Town swaps member on transit board By Jessie Stensland Co-Editor
County sheds light on septic maintenance importance
Jackie Henderson’s first meeting on the Island Transit board was an eventful marathon session in which the board adopted new routes, purchased new buses and rejected a headhunting proposal. Henderson replaces longtime Island Transit member Bob Clay on the board of the recovering agency. She is a member of the Coupeville Town Council and the director of the Island County Human Services. The Coupeville Council appointed Henderson to serve on the transit board this month. Both Clay and Henderson asked to be appointed; Mayor Nancy Conard had to
By Janis Reid Staff Reporter
Getting people to inspect their septic systems has been an ongoing struggle for Island County. It’s one that the law doesn’t necessarily incentivize. When the county first implemented the law in 2009, it could have cost a homeowner around $250 for an inspection, $62 to submit the results and up to $20,000 in repairs or replacement if problems were discovered. If the county finds a resident to be noncompliant, however, they are only issued a $25 fine. With the county’s limited staff and resources, enforcement was a problem, according to Keith Higman, the county’s public health director. “The system hasn’t created a great incentive for compliance,” Higman said. Today, things are a little different. The $62 fee was removed in recent years and the program has continued through Clean Water Utility funding. In addition, the county now has access to federal rebates, grants and loans to assist — and incentivize — homeowners to take a real look at their septic systems. To get the word out, a community meeting was held last week at the Captain Whidbey Inn focusing on the Penn Cove watershed to encourage people to both think environmentally and comply with the law. The county served Penn Cove mussels, in part to drive home the point that clean water is essential for a healthy ecosystem. “We hoped people would make that connection,” said Ruth Piccone, Island County environmental health specialist. Identified as one of the county’s high-risk watersheds, Penn Cove is a body of water with low-dissolved oxygen, making it sensitive to pollution, Piccone said. This hyper-focus on Penn Cove was made possible by a $60,000 area-specific feder-
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Town hiring for planning director job By Megan Hansen Co-Editor
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Eugene Thrasher, with the Island County Beach Watchers, discusses how water quality can affect the quality of sea life at last week’s open house at the Captain Whidbey Inn. Septic system owners in the Penn Cove watershed are being offered a rebate to help pay for inspections. al grant applied for by Higman’s staff and awarded to high-risk watersheds. Due to the sensitivity of Penn Cove and its 1,177 septic systems, the money is intended to pay for up to $300 of a resident’s inspection. “It’s limited and we want people to take advantage,” Piccone. “The money will run out.” In addition to the Penn Cove-specific money, the county also has access to grants and loans county-wide to assist residents in caring for their septic systems. The county has more than 27,000 known septic systems with a 21 percent compliance rate, Piccone said. The endangered Penn Cove watershed has only a 16 percent compliance. South Holmes Harbor and Maxwelton watersheds are also high-risk areas, although
the county has yet to gather hard compliance numbers on them. While the county has previously focused on overall compliance, they are taking a step back from that and simply trying to get people to see what’s going on with their systems.
See Septic, page 8
The Town of Coupeville is seeking applications to fill a full-time planning director position. The first screening of applications will be March 12 with selection hopefully in April, Mayor Nancy Conard said. In late 2014, Town Council approved a budget addition for a full-time employee position for the planning department. Currently, the town contracts for services and current Planning Director Bridgett Smith comes in an average of three days a week. Because the position is changing to an employee status, the town must seek applications. Smith has been encouraged to apply
See Job, page 8
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Coupeville drama troupe presents ‘Swing Fever’ By Ron Newberry Staff Reporter
Bella Cedillo figures she’d probably go home and take a nap after school if it weren’t for Coupeville High School’s drama club. “I do drama because it’s something to do after school,” said Cedillo, a senior. “I think it’s a better outlet than sports are. Drama gives you more opportunities to show who you are.” Cedillo is part of Coupeville’s Wolf PAC Theatre Troupe, which meets after school to prepare for the latest school play. These days, the students are rehearsing for the light comedy “Swing Fever,” which will take place at 7 p.m. on March 6, 7, 13 and 14 in the school’s performing arts center. Less than two weeks until showtime, Peg Tennant, the school’s drama advisor, was wondering if a little fever had crept into Monday night’s rehearsal. “It’s clear that lines are an
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issue,” she told the cast during a break in rehearsals. Coupeville’s Troupe is made of about 25 students who enjoy the camaraderie and support that members offer each other. By the time production rolls around for this play, the cast of 14 is confident that forgotten lines will be a thing of the past. They have each other to offer encouragement. Transfer student Nick Blaloch said he felt welcome immediately by the drama group. The sophomore moved to Coupeville from Adairsville, Ga., earlier this month. “Everyone’s nice and inviting,” Blaloch said. He tried drama in Georgia earlier this school year for the first time since elementary school and was surprised how it brought out his personality. “I really doubted myself,” he said. Blaloch plays an acting part in a play written by Esther E. Olson that carries a Cinderella-like theme. The main character, Alexander Norris, played by junior Jarrett Compton, portrays a high school student who attends a spring dance against his father’s wishes but goes in disguise wearing a mask and his dad’s suit. As it turns out, Norris dances with a glamorous movie star, who winds up wanting to cast him as a dance partner in one of her movies but doesn’t know his identity. The stern father, a dean of a college, played by junior Sebastian Wurzrainer, ends up being the subject of the
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search after a strand of his suit pants is found caught on a nail. “It’s kind of a Cinderella story that involves dancing,” junior Miranda Kortuem said. And with dancing comes a lot of practice and encouragement. “Performing in front of people is not easy to do,” said Scott Davis, the set designer whose son, Sebastian Davis, plays the role of grandpa. Cedillo said drama students tend to be a close-knit group, closer than she’s experienced in other after-school activities. “You feel more connected,” she said. “You have more people who are needed to be supported by you.”
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Top: Sebastian Wurzrainer and McKenzie Meyer play husband and wife in the play, ‘Swing Fever,’ which opens May 6 at the Coupeville High School performing arts center. Wurzrainer’s character, Dean Norris, is a stern college dean who becomes the talk of the town thanks to his son. Left: Bella Cedillo, who plays Mrs. Grimm, is one of only two seniors on the 14-member cast.
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whidbey island’s community calendar Friday Feb. 27 Kids Kreate with K’Nex, 1-2 p.m., Feb. 27, at the Coupeville Elementary Multipurpose Room. Early-Release Day Program. Come for an hour of hands-on creativity with these popular building sets. You bring your imagination and they’ll bring the Kid K’Nex. For school-age children and their caregivers. Supported by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. “American Idol” Finalist Angie Miller Performances, 7 p.m., Feb. 27 and 28, at the First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor. 360-675-4837 for more information.
Saturday Feb. 28 Island County Amateur Radio Club Meeting, 9 a.m., Feb. 28, at the Island County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. A top policymaker with the nation’s largest association of amateur radio operators will update Whidbey radio buffs about the hobby’s growth in the U.S., upcoming radio events and legislative efforts. Volunteer radio-license examiners will be on site to provide information and to administer federal ham radio operator exams for interested persons. Visit www.w7avm. org or email k7na@w7avm.org Birding Central Whidbey Prairie, 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 28, at Sunnyside Overlook parking lot area on Sherman Road, Coupeville. Explore one of the most scenic areas
on Whidbey Island — Sunnyside Cemetery, Ebey’s Bluff and Crockett Lake — with Kim Shepard of the Whidbey Audubon Society. This field trip begins with a walk on the paths of the old cemetery looking for little birds then heads down the trail past the Jacob Ebey house to Ebey’s Bluff. Learn some pioneer history while scanning fields and farmlands (protected from development in the Ebey’s National Historic Reserve). www. whidbeyaudubon.org
Monday March 2 Ebey’s 101, 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and April 6, at the Coupeville Library. This six-week course explores Ebey’s Landing by using primary documents, so we can hear first-hand the voices of our ancestors. Focus will be on European explorers, American settlers, establishing the territory and state, the commercialization of Coupeville, and the connection of Whidbey Island to the U.S. Presented by Lynn Hyde, Historic Whidbey.
Tuesday March 3 Living Well with Chronic Pain, 1-3:30 p.m., March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and April 7, at the Coupeville Library. This workshop offers practical skills for living a less stressful life while managing one or more chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, pain, fibromyalgia, etc. Peer facilitators will lead
participants through Stanford University’s program for dealing with frustration, fatigue, isolation, medication, pain management, food choices for better health, decision making and problem solving and communication with family, friends and medical personnel. Space is limited for those 18 years of age and older. This free program is sponsored by Senior Services of Island County and the Friends of the Coupeville Library. Preregistration is required. Call 360-321-1600, ext. 23.
Thursday March 5 Coupeville Garden Club meeting, 9:30 a.m. to noon, March 5, at the Coupeville Rec. Hall. Coffee and snacks will be served. The business meeting will start at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Greenbank Garden Club March Meeting, 9:30 a.m. to noon, March 5, at Greenbank Progressive Clubhouse. Short business meeting followed by a program. The March program is Propagation Basics by guest speaker George Lasch, the supervisor of the Northwest Perennial Alliance Border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Whidbey Weavers Guild monthly meeting, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Pacific Arts Center, Coupeville. There will be a short business meeting followed by a “show and tell” of members’ recent fiber activities. A speaker will follow. The speaker this month is Gail Harker of the Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts in Oak Harbor. The public is invited.
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Friday March 6 Mussel Mingle, 5:30-8:30 p.m., March 6, at Coupeville Rec Hall. Enjoy a giant Prairie Dog, mussels and frites, wine and beer and live music by Broken Banjo. Tickets are $20 presale or $25 at door. Available at Coupeville Chamber, bayleaf and Aqua Gifts. Must be 21 or older. Rob Schouten Gallery “The Third Dimension” Sculpture Show Reception, 5-8 p.m., March 6, at the Rob Schouten Gallery, at Greenbank Farm. Walk through the gallery and sculpture garden and let artists Penelope Crittenden, Dan Freeman, Sharon Spencer and Lloyd Whannell take you to places you haven’t ventured
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from 45 classes, beginning to advanced, with 20 new classes. There are five learning tracks, Garden design, gardening basics, ornamentals, sustainability and fruits and vegetables. Mix and match classes like low maintenance, outdoor rooms, pruning, native plants, about our soils, gardening myths, rose gardening, shade gardens, peonies, lavender, succulents, season extension, weed management, garden recycling, slug university, culinary herbs, berries, gardening with children, vegetable gardening made easy and more. The keynote speaker is Nick Bond, state climatologist for Washington and KUOW NPR guest reporter. He will speak on “Changing climate and the gardener. … What can we expect?” www.whidbeygarden ingworkshop.org
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The Whidbey Examiner • Thursday, February 26, 2015
Youth basketball program puts fun in fundamentals By Jim Waller Staff Reporter
The Coupeville High School gymnasium is filled with the sweat and intense competition of prep basketball on Friday nights. On Saturday mornings, that effort and emotion change to the fun-loving play and smiles of youth basketball. The Coupeville Boys and Girls Club junior basketball program runs from mid-January to early March and includes 94 youngsters from kindergarten through the seventh grade. There are 14 co-ed teams divided into four grade divisions (kindergarten-first, second-third, fourth-fifth and sixth-seventh). Jamie Scharich, Boys and Girls Club unit director, said the goals of the program are for the young athletes to develop their skills, learn about good sportsmanship and have fun. “I want the kids to love basketball,” Scharich said. “We’d love to say that our program helped Coupeville bring home a state championship, but, more than that, I want the kids to learn the fundamentals of the sport and learn how to be winners on and off the court.” The players aren’t the only ones who benefit from the program. More than 30 volunteers help coach, officiate and run the concession stand. About 20 of these are current high school athletes; some grew up playing youth basketball in Coupeville. They’ve come “full circle,” Scharich said. Three members of the Coupe-
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Brooklyn VanVelkinburgh, left, and Brynn Parker work on their dribble skills before a recent game. ville High School varsity girls basketball team, seniors Kacie Kiel, Julia Myers and Monica Vidoni, are among the group of volunteers. Early one Saturday morning, Kiel and Myers came long before the team they coach was scheduled to play. “I just like watching the little kids have fun,” Myers said.
Soon the pair was helping out by running the clock and scoreboard for one of the games. Vidoni, a veteran of the youth league, started coaching because she “enjoys teaching.” “I want to help them learn the basics and have a love for basketball,” she added. The volunteer group also includes a “handful of firefighters”
and “guys from the Navy” who fill in and coach and referee when needed, Scharich said. “I have one coach (a dad of one of the players) that you can truly see he is having more fun than the kids each week,” Scharich said. “He loves being out there and playing alongside his son. “You can also see it in the coaches that they want success for each of
their players. “I also have another coach (also a parent) that really knows nothing about basketball but is doing it to spend more time with his daughter and to create lasting memories.” The high school coaching staffs, led by varsity boys coach Anthony Smith and varsity girls coach David King, are involved in the program. Each Thursday evening, the CHS coaches, along with their players, offer clinics for the youth players. “Coach Smith and coach King rotate weeks and get their whole team involved,” Scharich said. “This is something new this year. They have done an amazing job. “The younger kids have truly loved getting one-on-one attention from the bigger kids. It has also been great for the high school coaches to help since these (the youth league players) are the kids that will be on their teams in a few years. It helps us build consistency and a cohesive program.” In addition to the Thursday clinics, each team turns out once a week on either Tuesday or Wednesday. Middle school coach Bob Martin volunteers each week to “organize and facilitate,” Scharich said. A group of local businesses and others also help with the program through sponsorships: Coupeville Booster Club, Coupeville Coffee & Bistro, Cascade Insurance, Red Apple Prairie Center, Cascade Custom Homes & Design, All-4Kids, Central Whidbey Lions, DM Trucking, Tri-Essence Care, Island Facial Aesthetics and Harada Physical Therapy.
Overtime loss ends season for girls basketball team The Coupeville High School girls basketball team’s season ran out of steam when it ran out of players in a 50-44 overtime loss to 10thranked Seattle Christian in the District 3 1A tournament Wednesday, Feb. 18. The loss eliminated the Wolves from the playoffs; Coupeville finished the season with a 15-7 record and its first league title since 2002. Three Wolves –– all starters –– fouled out against Seattle Christian (16-6).
Julia Myers and Hailey Hammer were disqualified in the fourth quarter and Makana Stone exited in the overtime. All three sat much of the second quarter. “We just didn’t have enough firepower to overcome our three post players out of the game,” coach David King said. “We played our best game all season,” King said. “The only thing missing was getting the win.” The Wolves opened the
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game with a full-court press and received immediate results, racing to a 15-5 lead. They led 25-16 at the break. Seattle Christian’s Alex Ellis drained a long threeball (one of five she hit in the game) at the third-period buzzer to give the Warriors their first lead, 35-33. The game was tied at 40 with just over a minute remaining in regulation, but neither team could convert. Ellis scored six points in overtime, and Coupeville,
down three players, couldn’t respond. Stone finished an outstanding season with yet another strong all-around game. The junior registered
21 points, 21 rebounds (eight on offense), six steals and two blocks. Madeline Strasburg added five points, four assists and two blocks.
Kacie Kiel scored six points, Hammer four, and Myers, Mia Littlejohn, Monica Vidoni and Wynter Thorne two each.
Bicycle Club offers MusselFest ride The Whidbey Island Bicycle Club will host a mountain bike and poker ride, Mussels in the Kettles, in conjunction with MuscleFest Saturday, March 7. Three courses (easy, moderate and expert) through the Fort Ebey and Kettles trail sys-
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Deputies respond to noise complaint The Coupeville Marshal’s Office responded to the following calls: Monday, Feb. 16 11:48 p.m., a caller reported that an elderly man in a wheelchair on South Main Street was up late playing music very loudly. Tuesday, Feb. 17 9:33 a.m., a caller requested a welfare check on a woman on North Main Street. 7:57 p.m., a caller reported a friend sent them an “SOS” message from her phone. The friend is staying at a business on South Main Street. 8:02 p.m., a caller reported a truck was parked and partially blocking the road at Northwest Broadway Street and Black Road. Wednesday, Feb. 18 10:11 a.m., a caller at Northeast Seventh Street requested an escort to an address. Thursday, Feb. 19 3:13 p.m., deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Northwest Alexander Street. 4:36 p.m., a caller on Northwest Broadway requested a welfare check on her husband, who is paranoid and thinks snipers are around the property.
4:49 p.m., a vehicle was impounded on Southwest Terry Road. Friday, Feb. 20 5:48 a.m., a caller on South Main Street reported a neighbor was playing loud music, talking loud, etc. This is an ongoing problem and the neighbor reportedly has a 30-day notice to leave. 5:10 p.m., a caller on Northwest Broadway Street requested information about the legality of flying drones in the area. Saturday, Feb. 21 11:39 p.m., a caller on North Main Street wanted to know what time it was. Sunday, Feb. 22 1:50 a.m., a dog bite was reported on Northeast Lauren Street. 1:36 p.m., a caller reported a male was pushing and yelling at a young female on Northeast Kinney Street. 3:00 p.m., a caller requested a welfare check on a friend who was recently fired and had expressed suicidal comments in the past on Northeast Clapp Street. 5:16 p.m., deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Northwest Front Street.
Coupeville HUB All activities begin at 1 p.m. at the Coupeville United Methodist Church on Main Street. Lunch is served every Wednesday at noon. For information, contact Glenda Cantrell at glenda@ islandseniorservices.org or 360720-2955.
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Friday, March 20 Falls and Injury Prevention exercise class first and third Fridays Led by Mary Waters. Help prevent falls and injury. Gentle seated exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility and movement.
Bingo, first Wednesdays, called by Mayor Nancy Conard.
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Italian Dipping Oil and Tasting Party with Sue. Viva Italiano. Let’s make Italian dipping oils. Develop your own individual flavor combination in a delightful healthy oil. Dip baguette slices as an appetizer, drizzle over salads or steamed vegetables. Yummy. Come have fun tasting and being creative.
Falls and Injury Prevention exercise class first and third Fridays Led by Mary Waters. Help prevent falls and injury. Gentle seated exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility and movement.
Wednesday, March 11 Information and Assistance Info, by caseworkers Chasity and Mason. What is Senior I and A, and how they can help you? Discussion, questions and answers.
Wednesday, March 18 Shifty Sailors, St. Patrick’s Day melodies and sea shanties by Vern Olsen and friends.
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Friday, April 6 Falls and Injury Prevention exercise class first and third Fridays Led by Mary Waters. Help prevent falls and injury. Gentle seated exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility and movement.
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Chamber honors business leaders By Megan Hansen Co-Editor
Members of the Coupeville business community recognized outstanding leaders and welcomed a new batch of board members Thursday during the annual installation and Excellence in Business Awards Dinner. Shelli Trumbull and Cascade Insurance were awarded the Business of the Year award. “Small Businesses are the mainstay of our community,” said Lynda Eccles, executive director of the Coupeville Chamber. “In addition to the general criteria, the business of the year Megan Hansen photo must provide exceptional Lisa Bernhardt, right, presents Shelli Trumbull with the Business of the Year award. informed customer service, unique marketing strategies, maintain a successful bag Consignment Shop; and Whidbey Coffee; Matt Iverwhich is given to new busibusiness, strong community Jennifer Roberts from Winnesses and the Coupeville son, of Allstate Insurance; involvement.” dermere Realty. Library received the Lifeand Dale Offret, CPA. Matt Iverson from AllOutgoing board memtime Achievement Award. This year’s executive state Insurance was awarded bers Lisa Bernhardt, Jug Four new board memboard is comprised of Shelli the Business Leadership Bernhardt, Janet Burchfield bers were voted and sworn Award for his participation Trumbull from Cascade Inand Dan Miranda were recin including Keven Graves, in the Haunting of Coupesurance serving as president; ognized for their service. publisher of The Whidbey ville. Christy Kellison, owner of Returning board memExaminer; Jim Shank, suThe Pacific Northwest Keystone Cafe, serving as bers are Ken Hofkamp, perintendent for Coupeville Art School received the firstvice president; and Linda owner of Prairie Center Red School District; Kimberly ever Excellence in Arts and Saylor will serve as treasurer. Apple; Linda Saylor from Hoctor, owner of The HandCulture award. The Handbag Consignment Shop received the Entrepreneurial Spirit award,
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Board: Henderson takes on transit position From page 1
break a 2-2 tie to appoint Henderson. That means Langley Councilman Jim Sundberg is the only person on the five-member transit board who was there when financial trouble forced the agency to cut staff and routes last year. Henderson said Clay, the former chairman, did an admirable job on the transit board and her request to be on the board has nothing to do with him. As the Human Services director, she can help represent the needs of the vulnerable people in the community who
often rely on buses. “I feel like I have a real inside track on that population,” she said. Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson, a fellow board member, said Henderson is a great addition to the board. She said other board members are all about the numbers, but Henderson will be able to balance that out with a more human perspective. Friday, the board unanimously approved a “system-enhancement plan” that should bring back much of the service to several routes on South Whidbey that were cut last summer and com-
bine a couple of routes in Oak Harbor. The changes won’t impact the budget, transit officials said. The board also voted to purchase nine new light-duty buses. The purchase was budgeted for this year. The agency received a grant to fund 80 percent of the cost; the agency will pay $171,000 In addition, the board decided against hiring a headhunting firm to help find a permanent director. The costs from the firms that responded to the request for proposals ranged from $25,000 to $40,000.
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