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TIGER MARTIAL ARTS Freeland dojo still kicking after 10 years

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Tiger Marital Arts owner Wendi Barker (left) and assistant Joel Worster instruct a class on Tuesday evening at the Freeland dojo. This is Barker’s 10th year in business.

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Wendi Barker, owner of Tiger Martial Arts in Freeland, began her first karate class in Boston at age 30, after her son RJ was born with spina bifida.

Though she couldn’t relieve her son’s physical pain, she realized that she could take control of her own actions and life path.

As she worked toward earning her black belt, Barker simultaneously gained courage and a sense of self-worth which she

had struggled to obtain throughout her life.

Before she began karate, Barker said, she was extremely shy, and found it difficult to interact or make eye contact with others.

“Now you can’t shut me up,” she laughed.

Today, she’s helping students aged 4-67 to obtain the same sense of confidence.

Tiger Martial Arts is more than a karate studio. It’s a safe space for stress relief and education, where exercises in kerikata (kicking techniques) and ukekata (blocking techniques)

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are accompanied by discussions of subjects like bullying, being thankful and respect.

“A dojo is like a family,” Barker said. “Everyone wants each other to do their best.”

Martial arts instruction is individualized, which Barker said is especially helpful for kids who may require additional attention or who may not do as well in group sports like soccer or

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By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record LEGEND Proposed LID Boundary Main Street Sewer District Treatment/Discharge Site

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The Freeland Water and Sewer District is looking to buy a 24-acre property to house a proposed sewer treatment plant.

Commissioners approved a study of the site Monday.

A $66,000 feasibility study approved this week may determine the future location of a proposed sewer treatment plant in Freeland.

Over the next 60 days, Seattlebased Pacific Groundwater Group will perform hydrogeology tests for the Freeland Water and Sewer District on a 24-acre property between Highway 525 and Scenic

Avenue. The results will decide whether the site is a suitable location for a treatment plant that would serve the commercial core, and potentially other areas in the future.

“If everything pans out, we’ll buy the property,” district Commissioner Lou Malzone said.

Money to buy the property will come from $3.5 million in state grant funding, which was secured years ago for an earlier sewer effort.

The price tag of the property, owned by Jerry Stonebridge, was agreed upon in a purchaser’s agreement as $800,000. It was signed by Malzone, but the sale will only move forward if the study determines the property is suitable and the entire board approves the deal.

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South Whidbey High School competes in state Poetry Out Loud competition Fourth grader pens Seahawks poem Chloe Hood, a student at South Whidbey High School, participated in the

state Poetry Out Loud competition March 7, according to a recent press release.

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Hood won the schoolwide competition at South Whidbey High School and advanced to the regional Poetry Out Loud competition held Feb. 7, and was one of two winners selected to advance to the state competition.

The event took place from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre on the Square in Tacoma.

Hood competed as one of 13 finalists during the competition.

There were more than 20,000 students participating in the preceding

classroom competitions statewide, according to the release.

The winner of the Washington State Poetry Out Loud competition was Alex Hanesworth, according to the organization’s web site.

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Richie Hinojos, a fourth-grade student at South Whidbey Elementary School, used one of the class’ new Google Chromebooks to write and process his feelings after the Seahawks’ Super Bowl loss to the Patriots.

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Tokitae set to return to Clinton route in late March

By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record The state’s newest ferry will return to service on the South End this month.

The Tokitae, named for an orca taken from Penn Cove and partially built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in Freeland, is set to return to the Clinton-to-Mukilteo route March 22. The date is also the start of Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division’s spring schedule, a time when traffic begins to increase.

Currently, the South Whidbey ferry service is handled by the Kittitas and Chelan, both Issaquah 130class ferries with a maximum vehicle capacity of 124. The Tokitae’s limit was 144 cars.

“It’s the slower season of the year so we can handle the Clinton-Mukilteo traffic, no problem,” said Susan Harris, a ferries spokeswoman.

Since late January, the Tokitae has served the Edmonds-to-Kingston route.

Typically that run is handled by the Tacoma, a Jumbo Mark II-class vessel that holds up to 202 vehicles. But the Tacoma was knocked out of service July 29 with 400 passengers stranded until tug boats took it to Bainbridge Island. A design flaw was later blamed by ferry officials, and the Tacoma underwent repairs at the Eagle Harbor shipyard.

The Tokitae, which began transporting people in late June 2014, was slated to be pulled out of service after six months and taken in for work covered under warranty and

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The Tacoma gets towed to Colman Dock on March 4.

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The M/V Tokitae, Washington’s newest state ferry, cruises around Puget Sound between Everett and South Whidbey in June before joining the fleet. ahead of its annual U.S. Coast Guard inspection, which it passed.

“It’s always been scheduled,” Harris said. “We have maintenance items we have to get done in a certain period of time.”

“It’s like a new car,” she added.

Once the work was done and the issues with the Tacoma came up, the Tokitae was rerouted to EdmondsKingston because of the larger volume of freight on the route.

Traffic the past few weekends has been higher than usual, according to people working in Clinton. Tanya Scriven, an employee at Southern Cross Espresso on Commercial Street and

Highway 525, said she saw long ferry lines starting in mid February, with one line stretching back to Ken’s Korner during Langley Mystery Weekend Feb. 21-22.

“The lines have been crazy lately, and I’m always like ‘Why is it so busy?’ ” she said.

That didn’t translate to more business, however, as Scriven said most people that close to the ferry holding lanes and ticket booths don’t like to get out of their cars.

Across the highway at Cozy’s Roadhouse, bartender John Gerlach said he’s noticed longer lines during

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Friday. Weekend traffic departing Clinton is heavy, meaning vessels fill close to sailing time or cars wait at least one sailing, between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The Tokitae was scheduled to serve the Clinton-Mukilteo route year-round, according to the WSDOT website.

One 124-car vessel and one 144-car vessel are listed as being the normal fall/winter/ spring and normal summer vessel assignments.

Harris said losing the Tokitae during the winter sailing season may not be the common practice next year.

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the late mornings on weekdays. He wasn’t willing to say it was because of the smaller ferries, but noted that it seemed odd to him to see the line stretch up the highway at those times.

“I don’t know if that’s something that usually happens, but I don’t remember a couple years back seeing lines at 10, 11 o’clock,” he said. “It’s not all the time. It’s just so unusual.”

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WEATHER REPORT | Rain today and Sunday. Partly sunny Monday, then rain returns Tuesday. Lows near 40.

LANGLEY Chamber director set to retire Marc Esterly, executive director of the Langley Chamber of Commerce, announced his resignation and retirement Thursday.

In an emailed news release, chamber president Nancy Rowan said Esterly is planning to spend more time with family in full retirement.

“We appreciate and thank him for his contributions to our organization and the greater Langley community,” Rowan wrote.

“Best wishes Marc!”

Esterly has led the chamber since Sept. 1, 2011. As the director, he oversaw visitor information services and events

such as the Langley Tree Lighting and Langley Mystery Weekend.

The chamber will seek applicants soon.

proposing a request for proposal process. In doing so, the city would be able to have broader criteria of selection other than the monetary offer.

The council meets at 5:30 p.m. at Langley City Hall.

Council looks at land swap, surplus Property is the top topic for the Langley City Council at its upcoming Monday, March 16 meeting.

Langley city leaders will hear about the proposed acceptance of a land exchange with owners of the Dog House Tavern, and declaring the firehouse as surplus.

The land swap is proposed by the owners, who seek 620 square feet under the stairs and deck in exchange for 195 square feet on the north side of the property. Langley

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would essentially add the property to Seawall Park, and the Dog House Tavern owners would not be allowed to alter or build on the land outlined in the exchange.

The firehouse surplus is necessary if the city wants to sell the property and building. Currently leased by blown-glass artist Callahan McVay, he asked the city about buying it earlier this year.

That prompted the city planner and council to discuss their options, with Director of Community Planning Michael Davolio

State Sen. Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, is pushing a bill that prioritizes the environment over facial exfoliation.

Senate Bill 5609, sponsored by Bailey, cleared the Senate.

The measure would prohibit the manufacture or sale of products containing microbeads in Washington state.

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“The industry is leading on this effort to keep our fish and waterways safe,” said Bailey in the press release.

“This bill gives manufacturers time to find alternatives that won’t pose a risk to our waters,” she said.

“We need to be sure that fish and other marine life aren’t consuming plastics that can ultimately end up in our food system.”

WHIDBEY Legislators to hold town hall meeting The Tenth District Town Hall Meeting is 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Coupeville Rec Hall.

Tenth District legislators Sen. Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor; Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton; and Rep. Dave Hayes, R-Camano Island will be there. The lawmakers will answer questions from attendees and offer updates on the current legislative session.

The town hall will last one hour and will be

preceded by a half-hour meet-and-greet.

Governor to speak at EDC lunch Gov. Jay Inslee will be the keynote speaker at the Island County Economic Development Council’s annual membership luncheon 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24 in Oak Harbor.

Inslee will discuss the budget, transportation, economic development and education, according to Sami Postma of the EDC. Postma said the governor will be on a tight schedule. As a result, questions will be limited to those pre-submitted by “table sponsors” no later than 4 p.m. on March 17.

The event is a fundraiser for the EDC, Postma said.

Lunch is $40 and table sponsorships are $350.

The public is welcome to the event. For information, visit www.iscoedc.com or call 360-678-6889.

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age capacities. District officials are hoping the site will support drain fields that can handle at least 100,000 gallons per day of treated effluent.

According to District Manager Andy Campbell, the average water usage in the commercial core was about 34,000 gallons per day in 2014. Over the past three years the lowest usage for the whole district was 77,000 gallons in December, 2013, and the highest 169,000 gallons in July, 2013.

“It should handle all the commercial core’s needs,” Campbell said.

The proposed treatment plant could be expanded on the site to handle later phases, but how much drainage it can support remains an unknown. It’s largely agreed that additional sites may be needed in the future.

“Disposal is the issue,” said Dave Wechner, Island County’s planning chief.

The feasibility study may or may not satisfy all of Freeland’s needs under its existing boundaries, but those may change. The county is updating the comprehensive plan, and changes in population growth estimates may indeed result in a boundary reduction, he said.

The district has identified several other possible drainage sites should the study show the Stonebridge property to have lesser drainage capacities than hoped, but the idea is to use it as the primary location for Freeland’s treatment needs.

“We’re not just planning it for one little group [the commercial core], it’s for everybody,” Campbell said. “We’re just trying to

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A recent meeting with the Freeland get it started.”

The conversation and effort to build sewers Chamber of Commerce and district officials, in Freeland has spanned decades. Proponents however, proved some business leaders remain unconvinced by the plan moving say they will open the doors for growth and forward. The concept of sewers is largely supdevelopment through the expansion of business opportunities, while simultaneously ported by the commercial district, but details addressing several clean water issues. But the of the plan remain in dispute. move for sewers is more than a simple desire One point of contention is that the coverfor infrastructure. The Growth Management age area of phase 1 is too small, according Act of 1990, landmark to Chet Ross, chamber legislation that guides president. development through“It’s about half of the [true] commercial core,” out the state, requires “The biggest bang for your said. communities of intense buck is right down Main Street, heRoss, who was a development desiglet’s face it.” leader in the failed 2010 nated as non-municipal urban growth areas or Lou Malzone, effort, contends that an NMUGA, such as Freeland Water and Sewer District commissioner many businesses to the west of the existing Freeland, to both plan plan boundary have and build sewers. expressed a desire to be The sewer district included but will be left out. and the county have worked toward that Similarly, Gary Reyes, a chamber board goal for years, but a plan in 2005, and a sigmember and owner of storage business, nificant effort in 2010 — widely regarded as questioned the district’s plan to merge with the $40 million plan — failed to materialize. the Main Street Sewer District. The idea is to Cost, scope and public outcry killed the most decommission the smaller district’s treatment recent project. system, and mitigate elevated nitrogen levels Sewer commissioners have since scaled in drinking water wells. Reyes said it may back the effort into a series of phases make more sense to let that district handle beginning with the commercial core, an its own problems, and use resources to cover area stretching from Chase Bank on Main more of the commercial core.

Street to the intersection at Scott Road and Also concerned about the project is comHighway 525. While only a fraction of the larger Freeland NMUGA, it’s the area of the mercial property owner Al Peyser. At the most intense commercial development and board’s meeting Monday, he urged the comexpected to see the most benefit. missioners to lobby the county to improve Cost of phase 1 is projected at $9.9 million. development regulations in Freeland. Time With the state grant money, a funding gap of is of the essence, he said, because unless $6.5 million has been identified, about $1.3 people know what they can do with their million of which would be picked up commer- properties, they won’t be inclined to support a sewer project. cial core property owners.

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baseball.

“It’s more personal,” she said.

Barker worked as an instructor in Boston for about six years before her sensei retired and the school closed.

After visiting her mother, who lived on Whidbey, Barker noted that the South End lacked a dojo. She recognized an opportunity to make her dream of opening a uechi-ryu style karate studio a reality.

Uechi-ryu is quite common on the East Coast, she explained, recalling that market research indicated that there was a dojo every 20 miles in the area where she had lived.

The traditional Okinawan style is considered “hard” and defensive.

“We’re not as flashy as Taekwondo but we get the job done,” Barker said.

During the first year of business, Tiger Martial Arts attracted 100 students, a number which has remained steady throughout the years.

“It’s amazing that a female sensei can come to an island… and run a school successfully for 10 years,” Barker said. “It shows what a great community we have.”

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Barker five years, she said.

Barker is the instructor, though she has four main assistants and a handful of additional helpers. As students progress in rank, she explained, it is required that they help lower-ranking students in order to obtain their black belt.

One of her assistants, Joel Worster, has been with the school since the beginning.

“When he started he was a shy little kid,” Barker recalled. “You couldn’t even get him to give a peep, and now he’s leading class.”

Worster began teaching two years ago, and said that it is a continuous learning experience.

As he helps others, he also learns from them, he said.

The dojo is more like a

second home than a workplace, he said, adding that he intends to continue to practice karate throughout his life.

Another student, red belt Nolan Smith, has been with the school for eight years and noted that it has greatly improved his self-confidence, and his ability to defend himself in a variety of situations.

Character development, confidence and self-defense are perhaps the most prominent components of Barker’s philosophy as a sensei.

Students at Tiger Martial Arts partake in a variety of community service efforts, including projects like beach clean-ups, food drives and Christmas card drives for nursing homes.

In addition, Barker teaches self-defense to women and teenage girls at the dojo and at South Whidbey High School. Barker received the Ruby award from Soroptomist International of South Whidbey Island for work in this field.

As for the future of the dojo, Barker said she would like it to “continue the legacy.”

For more information on Tiger Martial Arts, visit www. tigermartialarts.info.

The effort to build sewers has gone on long enough, he said, and this effort simply shouldn’t fail.

“We’ve been after sewer systems for 20 years and haven’t been able to make it happen,” Peyser said.

According to Malzone, sewers for a larger commercial area were considered, but cost and growth estimates simply didn’t make it supportable. The outlined area contains 77 acres and about 30 percent of it is undeveloped.

“Of course the business community would want it as big as possible, but that’s not good planning,” Malzone said.

“The biggest bang for the buck is right down Main Street, let’s face it,” he added.

As for merging with another district and development regulations, he said the nitrate problem in drinking wells is Freeland’s problem while rules about what can be built are the county’s. One problem the district can address, the other is out of its hands.

Another more immediate problem is money. The district has a large funding gap to address. Also, the state grant expires this December, which means commissioners have a narrow window to either spend the money, begin construction, or show significant progress before the grant expires.

If the feasibility study shows the site fails to meet criteria such as daily capacity minimums, then the district may need to look elsewhere. Officials are optimistic the site will prove satisfactory, but a significant setback could translate to funding headaches.

Malzone said it’s likely the district will seek an extension regardless of the study results, but a green light would pave the way for design work that would help satisfy the state’s requirements.

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Editorial Elected officials have duty to respond More and more often these days one hears elected officials from a range of small governments say they’d rather not talk to the newspaper. I’m just an individual, they say, and can’t speak for the board.

Contact an administrator or designated spokesman.

Rubbish.

It’s unclear where such an idea originated, or how it’s been allowed to propagate, but it seems to have spread to the governing bodies of several Whidbey Island junior taxing districts and it’s disappointing.

The public doesn’t elect boards or groups, they elect individuals, which means people have a right to know what those leaders think or believe concerning just about any issue under the sun.

Recently, Whidbey General Hospital commissioners declined to speak with a reporter about the salary of the organization’s new CEO, referring them to the board chairwoman. Similar comments have been made by South Whidbey School Board directors concerning a controversial public records policy, with questions being directed to the superintendent and board president.

Having concerns about saying the wrong thing, particularly when it might prove unpopular or even have legal consequences, is perfectly understandable. Elected officials should choose their words with care, but they still need to be open, honest and upfront with constituents about the matters they are deciding.

One can only imagine the public outcry if a county commissioner said they were just one of three voices so were going to skip voicing their opinion about policy issues for the next four years. It would never fly because we, the people who elect them, have a right to know what our chosen leaders think about the issues they are deciding on our behalf.

Our right to know is why public meetings are public, why decisions can’t be made behind closed doors. Elected officials work for us. It’s why they are called public servants.

Telling people what you really think might be scary, and the backlash uncomfortable and at times downright unfair. But that’s the price of leadership, especially in politics.

When it comes to elected office, silence simply isn’t part of the job.

Letters State government

Sen. Bailey’s vote Why not extend casts climate doubt funicular line?

Editor, Call me old fashioned, but I still think it’s important to keep track of how our elected officials are representing their constituents.

This week our state Senator Barbara Bailey voted against the statement “human activity significantly contributes to climate change.” Senator Bailey, who prides herself on her advocacy for higher education and science, technology, engineering and math in schools, instead was willing only to support the statement that human activity may be contributing to climate change.

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Editor, The Record’s online comments regarding the Langley funicular contain delightful input from Bob Prasch. He wrote, “Why take [the funicular] just to the top of the bluff? Why not all the way to DeBruyn Ave to conquer that long steep hill too? There can be ‘stations’ at Cascade, Anthes, and Park avenues along the way. Chimed music (like the kind you hear from an ice cream truck) can emanate from the vestibules as they go by. People from places like Lynnwood and Renton would be coming to Langley in droves! Maybe even Oak Harbor too!”

Thanks Bob for the fun.

Boaters will like the access to the laundromat.

The funicular can return to the waterfront by way of Second Street to be fair to all struggling merchants. Stops can be made on demand for full ADA accessibility.

Personal wheelchair attendants can be made available or motorized wheelchairs provided for independence as golf carts are somehow not fully effective.

Funding for the expanded route can easily be obtained with another grant request or two. Langley grants always get approved by Island County commissioners, so there are no worries.

Mr. Darrell Bryan, CEO of Victoria Clipper, will be pleased. He can sell out Clipper cruises to seniors by advertising “Complete your bucket list now! Visit Langley, have a whale of a time, and ride the fully ADA

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accessible FUNicular.”

So what if funicular riders complain the advertised expansive views are blocked for half the ride by Schell’s new four-story building with restaurant? So what if they complain about the other four-story Schell residence blocking their vistas of bay and mountains? Advertise and they will come bringing their money.

I doubt Mr. Bryan learned of the funicular reading the South Whidbey Record at his Mercer Island home. If informed of it by the city, why wouldn’t he endorse it?

He did not say the funicular was necessary, only that it could be a tourist attraction and would meet ADA guidelines. Funicular advocates have twisted his words to say the Clipper requires a SEE LETTERS, A7

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Jacqueline Lea Oberg (Hecla), 54, a resident of Casa Grande, Ariz., died unexpectedly after a brief illness Feb. 20, 2015.

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mother, Sandra; her two children, Cassidy and Cole; her sister, Linda, and niece, Morgan; her beloved grandchildren, Braiden and Owen; and her life partner, Jim. As well as numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends who cared for her deeply.

Jaci was born in Everett, Wash., Nov. 12, 1960. She was raised in Granite Falls, Wash. After living in Everett for most of her young adult life, she finally found her home on Whidbey Island.

In 2013, Jaci relocated with Jim to Casa Grande, Ariz., where they shared a love for the desert sun and motorcycle rides. Together, they managed an RV resort where they were loved and appreciated by all of the residents. To commemorate Jaci’s life, the residents came together to plant a

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Falcon baseball

Sluggers ready to roll through playoffs, on to Yakima

By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Surprising many, South Whidbey made a serious splash at the state 1A baseball tournament in 2014, and the Falcon sluggers are prepared to hammer their way back to the top this season.

The Falcons reached the second round of the state tournament before being eliminated by Woodland 1-0 in a defensive duel.

Woodland’s ace pitcher proved to be the difference. The taste of the state tournament experience lingered for the handful of returning seniors.

“We’re hoping to make it at least back, but we want to get to Yakima and the final four,” said Falcon senior Trent Fallon, referring to the championship game’s location. “We know there are a lot of good teams.”

Several questions linger about the health of the Falcons. Early in the season, a sickness kept several players out of practices and injuries limited others.

Pitching depth was a major strength for South Whidbey in the past season. In 2014, Falcon pitchers recorded a combined perfect game and a combined no-hitter.

Heading into this season, head

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Falcon sophomore Will Simms slaps a shot during batting practice earlier this season. He is slated to play outfield and pitch. coach Tom Fallon thought he had eight pitchers to throw on the mound. Now, with the first week of games around the corner, he has six and may be missing one of his aces: senior Brent Piehler. The

other, Trent Fallon, injured his knee and will see playing time on the field but may not be as effective hurling from the hill.

In Tom Fallon’s third season running the baseball program, the team

Falcon girls tennis

is looking to build upon its past successes. At the heart of the program is Fallon’s mantra of “TEAM FIRST,” the words hammered into the team’s dugout at South Whidbey High School. For players like Trent Fallon, Tom’s son, that means that if the coach calls for the cleanup hitter to lay down a bunt, he needs to drop a bunt. Also, staying out of trouble and maintaining their grades is as much a priority as is hitting a .350 average.

“We do have higher expectations,” Trent Fallon said.

“We know if we get caught at a party we’re getting kicked off the team,” he added. “We all take it really seriously.”

Absent at times from past Falcon teams, this year’s unit features a trio of power hitters: junior Ricky Muzzy, senior Brent Piehler and senior Mo Hamsa.

“There’s Brent,” Fallon said after Piehler launched a scrimmage pitch to deep right-center field, bouncing to the fence.

Combined with the speed of players such as junior Charlie Patterson and sophomore Connor Antich, South Whidbey’s scoring may take off this season.

“This is probably the fastest team

I’ve been on,” Fallon said, adding that at least nine varsity players can steal a base.

Having reached the state tournament, South Whidbey can expect a strong challenge from each team in the Cascade Conference. New to the league this season is Cedar Park Christian, which was eliminated from the first round of the 2014 state tournament. Also new will be King’s, which assembled a baseball team this season for the first time.

Sultan also dropped to 1A, creating a four-team race for limited District 1 playoff berths.

In years past, South Whidbey suffered a letdown loss that either typified or galvanized the season.

Trent Fallon remembered a few of those games from the previous seasons but knew this year the Falcons would persevere.

“We normally hit a rough patch but we get past it,” he said.

More than the 1A competition, South Whidbey has its sights set on a Cascade Conference championship. Challenging the Falcons are Granite Falls and Archbishop Murphy, both 2A teams.

“I think all the teams in our league know they can’t look over us,” Fallon said.

Senior exodus means opportunity

By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Only three Falcons return having played varsity for South Whidbey girls tennis the past season, leaving a large void for new players to fill.

Of the returning Falcons, two narrowly missed their chance to reach the state 1A tournament: Isla Dubendorf and Bayley Gochanour. The senior-sophomore tandem combined after spending much of the season playing singles and proved a formidable doubles unit.

This year, the Falcons hope an offseason spent training together and individually will result in getting over the regional hump

together and into the state tournament.

“Last year in the tridistricts I was a little intimidated,” Dubendorf said.

The rest of the team will be sorting out who takes over the majority of the varsity roster. It’ll be trial by fire in the first week as South Whidbey plays four matches in five days.

“In the beginning we need to get experience under our belts,” said Falcon head coach Karyle Kramer.

“Let the cream rise,” she added.

Only five schools from the Cascade Conference have girls tennis, leaving South Whidbey with a ripe opportunity to snag a league title.

The Falcons will battle King’s as the top 1A team, and will face Archbishop Murphy, Granite Falls and Lakewood in league play. Much of South Whidbey’s schedule is filled with teams from District 1, including Bellingham, Anacortes and Bear Creek.

Home advantage will play a big part in South Whidbey’s season. The majority of South Whidbey’s matches (nine of 14) are scheduled at the Langley high school campus, which has eight courts.

Kramer said that, while the program has grown accustomed to winning, she and assistant coaches Jennifer Gochanour and Rachel Clements are dedicated to seeing player improvement

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Anna Lynch volleys a shot back across the net during a recent practice. in the season.

The program has more than 30 girls signed up, with a dozen juniors filling the ranks. Only a handful

of freshmen registered this season, one of the smaller incoming classes since Kramer took over in 2012.

“They’re going to get a ton

of attention,” Kramer said.

“It’s a much smaller team, but they’re competitive girls,” added sophomore Bayley Gochanour.

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Falcon boys soccer Taste of state not enough for senior-laden squad

By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Being eliminated from the state 1A boys soccer tournament quarterfinal round in 2014 left much to be desired for the South Whidbey Falcons.

This season’s senior-heavy squad has its sights set on a repeat performance as a minimum, and its appetite wants the final prize: a shot at the state championship.

Of the 15 or so players from the 2014 varsity team, 12 returned. Most of them were starters, and all of them saw significant playing time.

“Most of the guys are seniors, so this is our last time,” said Falcon senior Oliver Saunsaucie, a threetime varsity player.

For all their own and others expectations, their head coaches are maintaining the old cliche of taking the season one game at a time.

Past seasons saw teams that looked too far ahead in the schedule, only to lose a game to a team with a lesser record because the players weren’t focused or did not take it seriously. Avoiding

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Oliver Saunsaucie, a senior defender on South Whidbey’s boys soccer team, looks for a quick pass during the first day of tryouts March 2. such letdowns will be paramount if South Whidbey wants to secure a top seed in the district and regional playoffs.

“Those guys came in those first two or three weeks and did not take it seriously for some reason,” said Falcon head coach Emerson “Skip”

Robbins.

At the start of this season, Robbins laid out his expectations and vision for the players. He told them that this program makes cuts through tryouts, that both the varsity and varsity had excellent records (9-3-2 Cascade Conference, 16-6-2 overall in

2014) the past few seasons, and that he ran a professional-style club. That meant tardiness and laziness would not be accepted.

Yet for all of the burden, the Falcons still have their trademark goofiness, joking throughout drills, laughing together about errant passes

Falcon boys and girls golf Boys regroup, girls focus on title chase

By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record

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Riley Yale, a sophomore, swings on the driving range.

Golf on South Whidbey had a promising start after a close loss to Kamiak and Lake Stevens high schools in a short jamboree Thursday.

For Falcon boys head coach Steve Jones, the scores were a sign that the rough 2014 season was behind them.

Last season, South Whidbey’s boys team was narrowly shut out of the state 1A championship after Anton Klein’s tri-district score was just high of the qualifying mark.

“They shot well,” Jones said of his top five golfers: Ian Saunsaucie, Klein, Thorin Helmersen, Jacob Nelson and Zac Kelley.

Playing in a mixed scramble format with their Falcon girls teammates, the

or sailing shots on goal.

“There’s always going to be that playfulness,” Saunsaucie said from the sideline of a recent practice while nursing a strained ankle.

South Whidbey’s road to a Cascade Conference title is littered with challengers.

Perennial power Archbishop Murphy looks to keep its title, and King’s challenged South Whidbey to a 1-1-1 split, including a 3-2 victory in the District 1 tournament.

Two newcomers are also in the 1A league mix: Sultan and Cedar Park Christian.

In the state tournament, South Whidbey realized the kind of competition it would face and have to triumph over to advance. Quincy beat the Falcons 3-2 in overtime in a match that wasn’t nearly as close as the score indicated.

Save for a pair of near miraculous last-minute goals by the Falcons, the Jacks controlled the game largely by the talent of one player who picked apart South Whidbey’s zoneman defense.

Robbins admitted the match was a learning point for the coaches, just as much as the players. He said he

tandems came in with scores of 40 and 41.

The Falcon girls, however, aim to extend their state tournament streak.

Their best bet is two-time state tournament competitor Rosie Portillo, who placed sixth in 2014.

She likely will not be alone. At the 2014 tri-district tournament, Tarra Moore just missed the cut by two strokes. Unlike some past years, all 12 of the Falcon girls had at least played golf before joining the program, giving head coach Tom Sage and assistant Ron Eaton some experience from which to start.

“All of these girls seem to be hitting well,” Sage said.

Typically a well-grounded realist, Sage predicted six of the Falcons would reach the bi-district tournament this season. Most are returning varsity players from 2014, including three seniors in Portillo, Grace Stringer and Meaghan De Wolf and sophomore Riley Yale.

In league play, South Whidbey’s girls expect to run into stiff competition for a Cascade Conference, district, regional and state title from rival King’s, which sent two golfers to the 2014 state tourna-

should have changed his defensive tactic after the first goal, and that he took it as an affront to him as a hardworking coach.

South Whidbey’s primary offensive and defensive players are still on the field.

Leading the scoring charge will be senior midfielder Davin Kesler, a wizard with the ball and field vision; junior midfielder Lucas Leiberman, who tallied 12 goals in 2014; seniors Jeff Meier, Andy Zisette; and senior forward Kai da Rosa, who led the league with 19 goals and 11 assists.

Defensively, the Falcons will rely on Saunsaucie, senior Anders Bergquist and junior Lochlan Roberts — all of whom were starters the past season. Their goal, Robbins said, is to make sure senior goalie Charlie Stelling, a second team all-Cascade Conference selection, doesn’t break a sweat.

“We have to be on the front step,” Saunsaucie said. “We have the effort and the capability. We need to believe we can go far.”

ment and won the team title.

“It was like a state championship every time we got together,” Sage said.

On the boys’ side, Archbishop Murphy is expected to return its entire varsity team that won the 2A team title in 2014. That will present quite the challenge to South Whidbey’s boys, but their coach said as long as the Falcons play their best, he’ll be thrilled.

“I want us to continue to improve our individual golf games,” he said.

The conference dropped the homeand-home series of previous seasons.

Instead of playing at home and away, South Whidbey has the lion’s share of home meets this season and will travel to the schools it hosts this season in 2016. The scheduling change allowed teams to attend more tournaments and have more freedom over their season.

For the Falcon boys, it means five tournaments including the Dolan Invitational and the Everett Invitational.

South Whidbey girls golf filled its meets with non-league contests against conference teams, and Sage said he may take the team to Eastern Washington during spring break for a warm weather golf trip.

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Falcon softball Cutting back on errors a major key to success

By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Inexperience and a small roster led to lots of losses and even more errors for the 2014 Falcon fastpitch team.

This year, gone are the first-time softball players.

Every player has at least played fastpitch before, and the Falcons are loaded with savvy seniors ready to improve on the 4-17 overall record and quick postseason elimination.

“We’re determined to

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Rebekah Merrow, a freshman, prepares for a grounder from head coach Tim Collins. come back stronger and prove ourselves this season,” said Falcon senior Chloe Huffman, a four-year varsity infielder.

One of the major problems was pitching inexperi-

ence. South Whidbey gave up a lot of walks, which put pressure on the defense with runners on base. That was followed by errors, which led to unearned runs.

Pitching problems may be

solved this season by a pair of freshmen ready to take the mound. Head coach Tim Collins’ daughter, Mackenzee Collins, and Bella Northup are poised to lead the way in addition to sophomore Kacie

Hanson, whose talents as an infielder will be utilized more this season with their addition.

“I feel like it’s definitely going to take pressure off the team,” Huffman said.

South Whidbey has reached the postseason each of the past three seasons.

The seniors intend to make it four.

Standing in the way are Sultan and Cedar Park Christian, both newcomers to the Cascade Conference 1A ranks. Cedar Park reached the state tournament 10 years in a row, a streak that was broken in 2013.

Senior catcher Anne Madsen said she imagined Cedarcrest and Lakewood would vie for the league championship and had heard that Cedar Park was good, but having never played the Eagles she was uncertain of their talent.

As the catcher, Madsen praised heap on the pitching

trio, especially Hanson for being the lone hurler in 2014.

“Kacie did an awesome job last year,” Madsen said, adding that Hanson’s strength was consistency.

Of the freshmen pitchers, Madsen said Northup has a rising fastball and Collins is better at location. Together, they could be quite the tandem.

“They’re really good,” she said.

At this point last season, the Falcons were working on a lot of basics. Just in the second week, the Falcons drilled on situational plays.

Madsen, along with four other players, regularly hit the gym together through the winter. She also got fellow senior Abby Hodson, who played varsity fastpitch her freshman and sophomore years, to return after a year off.

“We’re more experienced,” Madsen said. “… Now we know what we’re looking at.”

Falcon track and field Both boys, girls teams reload with top talent

By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record

Filling the shoes of a host of seniors, some of whom set school records, will be a tough task for South Whidbey track and field athletes.

Several return as state meet qualifiers, four in all from 2014, and many more hope to vie for a spot at the 1A championship. Even among the team itself, the Falcons will have to do their

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For the first time in three years, South Whidbey will host track and field meets. Thanks to voter-approved levy funds, the school district redid the track surface and relocated the jump pits off the grass field and near the grandstand.

Already, coaches said they’re seeing the impact with fewer injuries. At least one athlete, junior distance runner Mallorie Mitchem, agreed.

“It’s nice to not have the bubbles and holes,” she said while walking for 200 meters during a recent practice.

As primarily a cross country runner, Mitchem will focus on the two-mile race this season. She declined to give a target time other than to improve upon her personal best, but said she wants to qualify for the state meet.

“That’s always a goal,” she said.

In addition to Mitchem, other distance runners to watch this season include 2014 state meet qualifier Cole Zink, junior Evan Mellish, and freshman Elizabeth Donnelly.

Leading the way for the throwers is senior shot put and discus thrower Angus Jones, who took the past season off to participate in a foreign exchange in Brazil. He’s back, bigger and stronger despite taking the winter season off from conditioning to focus on his studies.

“I love the sport … It’s a way to measure how you’ve grown,” he said.

He’s joined by a host of contenders. Senior Maverick Christensen and junior Chandler Hagglund will try to fill the shoes of graduated javelin thrower Nick French, and multi-event throwers Morgan Davis and Hailey Simchuck hope to qualify in discus, javelin and shot put.

Newcomer Makeda Browne, a freshman, has the coaches’ attention for all three throwing events as well.

“I’m excited about this group of kids,” Jones said.

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Tanner Lobdell strides down the 100meter stretch during a recent practice.

“I think that there’s some serious potential,” he added.

Sprinting will see major turnover from the senior-laden state qualifiers from 2014.

Returning sprint stars include Tanner Lobdell, a junior who ran for both boys relays, and junior hurdler Allie Vanbenschoten, and fleetfooted sophomores Anna Leski and Bailey Forsyth.

“South Whidbey track and field is an up-andcoming thing on the island, especially in the 1A division,” Jones said.

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Langley High School alumni reunite to reminisce

By KATE DANIEL South Whidbey Record

For the group of 15 men seated around the lunch table at Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club, the conversation quickly shoots from discussion of one’s upcoming vacation to recollections of another’s family antics and yet another’s deceased loved one.

The men are all alumni of the former Langley High School. The eldest members of the group graduated in 1944 while the youngest graduated from high school in 1955.

Each holds his own cache of rich memories of growing up on South Whidbey.

Don Goodfellow, who graduated in 1947, established the once-monthly reunion in 2003. Initially, it consisted of him and two others. At its largest count, the group consisted of about 30 members, though Goodfellow explained that some are snowbirds who only join in warmer months, and others have died. Just two weeks ago, the group bid farewell to Roger David Steele.

Although the crowd may change, the time and place have remained consistent: noon in the main hall of the club.

The club’s waitstaff appear to have memorized most of the men’s lunch orders, and engage in friendly banter as the

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Dean Campbell (left) talks with Don Goodfellow and Albert Luhn on Thursday afternoon. The three are part of a group of 15 men who graduated from Langley High School in the 1940s and early 1950s. Langley High School was located on the same property as the present-day Langley Middle School. The men meet for lunch Community at noon on the second Thursday of each month at the Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club.

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president of the Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club in 1996, while his father was a charter member in its early days.

Goodfellow’s father had been a banker in Seattle who lost nearly everything during the Great Depression. In order to ease his mental anguish, he brought his family to Whidbey Island and used what money he had left to purchase a resort.

“They told him he’d better get out of town or he wouldn’t live,” Goodfellow said. “He lived until he was 86, so it must have worked.”

Though the men vary in their life stories, former professions and ages, their affinity with South Whidbey and sense of longtime camaraderie are shared in abundance.

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Saturday

Breakfast helps Meals on Wheels

St. Paddy’s Day Pancake Breakfast is 9-11 a.m.

Saturday, March 14, at the Bayview Senior Center.

Come for a breakfast of pancakes, link sausages, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, juices and coffee.

Gluten-free available.

They’ll also have raffle baskets and door prizes.

Tickets are $7 and proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels.

University women celebrate history The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Whidbey Island Branch program is at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Coupeville United Methodist Church.

Since March is Women in History Month, they will be entertained by members portraying women who have made significant contributions in history. This will be a preview of presentations to fifth-graders throughout the island.

Coffee hour is at 9:30 a.m.; program begins at 10 a.m. Prospective members welcome.

Keep up with the publishing biz Modern Self-Publishing: an Overview is 10-11 a.m.

Saturday, March 14, at the Langley Library.

Publishing is undergoing a revolution. Changes in technology make publishing quicker and more affordable than ever.

Learn about current trends in self-publishing and what can work best for you. Presented by Tom Trimbath, consultant, writer, teacher speaker, photographer and more.

Meerkerk offers native plant class A Native Plant Class is from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14, at Meerkerk Gardens.

Learn the why, what and how of using native plants in the landscape.

Plant samples and photos

SUBMISSIONS Send items to editor@ southwhidbeyrecord.com.

Deadline is Friday, eight days in advance, for the Saturday publication. Deadline for the Wednesday edition is one week in advance. The calendar is intended for community activities, cultural events and nonprofit groups; notices are free and printed as space permits. of landscapes using native and domestic plants will be shown.

The instructor is Don Lee (ICMG), president of Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens. He also cochairs the Island County Water Resources Advisory Committee and was the 2009 WSU Master Gardener of the Year. Don is recognized as a local expert in native plants.

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Tilth picks seeds for the season Choosing the Best Seeds for our Climate is noon-2

p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the South Whidbey Tilth Campus.

Tilth will host this class about getting seeds to grow both indoors and outside. Anza Muenchow, Island County Master Gardener Coordinator and local farmer, will provide seed selection information, germination requirements and have hands-on materials.

Trays and seeds will be available to plant during the class. For take-home trays of seedlings, bring an additional $5 to $10. Cost is $8 for Tilth members, $15 for nonmembers.

For details, visit www. southwhidbeytilth.org.

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Monday Langley club hosts potluck

Langley Community Club St. Paddy’s Day Dinner and Annual Membership Meeting is at 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, at Brookhaven Community Center.

Lauren’s famous corned beef and cab-

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bage, potluck sides and dessert surprises. Mayor Fred McCarthy leads new sing-along fun. Brief annual report from club President John Lawson.

Membership open to everyone for $5.

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Shifty Sailors host Camera club to St. Paddy’s bash discuss marketing The St. Paddy’s Bash is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Nordic Hall, Coupeville.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music, food and drink, hosted by the Shifty Sailors. Cost is $30.

GOP women examine H&H

Nonprofit Events Calendar

A calendar of events for local nonprofits to be published the last Satur day of each month in the South Whidbey R ecor d and Whidbey News-Times.

Cost:

www.swag-online.org Loving God, Loving People, Serving the World Sunday Worship Services 8:30AM & 10:30AM Both services offer, nursery for infants and toddlers & kids classes for 3yrs to 4th grade Matt Chambers, Pastor Dareld Chittim, Associate Pastor Mark Brinkman, Youth Pastor Home of Island Christian Academy 360-221-0919

Calvary Chapel of Whidbey Island Teaching through God’s Word

360-579-2570 3821 E. French Road, Clinton www.ccwhidbey.com Sunday Services 9 & 11AM

Christian Science Church 321-4080 or 222-3182 • Langley 15910 Hwy 525 at Useless Bay Rd Sunday Church Service: 10:30AM Wednesday Service: 7:30PM 1st Wednesday of the month

Christian Life Center 360-331-5778

Loving God... Reaching People!

1832 Scott Rd., Freeland Professional Center

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00AM Nursery & Sunday School through 8th Grade Celebrate Recovery Tuesday evenings 7PM Christian Life’s Ministry Center Pastor Chad Word www.clcwhidbey.com

The First Baptist Church of South Whidbey island

Celebrating Our 51st Year www.firstbaptistsouthwhidbey.com 2277 Newman Road, Langley Sunday School 9:30AM Morning Worship Service 11:00AM Evening Service 6:00PM Wed. Evening Bible Study & Prayer 6:00PM

360-321-4457

The Island Church of Whidbey

Christian & Missionary Alliance Church

360-221-6980 6th & Cascade, Langley

“Loving Christ and Others Well” Sunday Worship 10:30AM www.islandchurchofwhidbey.org

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Assembly of God 360-221-1656 5373 Maxwelton Road, Langley

Whidbey Island Camera Club Meeting is 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Oak Hall Room 306, Skagit Valley College, Oak Harbor.

Guest speaker Kim Tiniuviel will discuss marketing.

Heart of Whidbey

South Whidbey Republican Women Luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Useless Bay Country Club.

South Whidbey Republican Women explore Hearts and Hammers. Which homes are chosen and why? Who decides where hundreds of volunteers go? Where do supplies come from and how are they paid for?

Lunch is $16 and includes tax, tip, tea or coffee, and dessert. Checks or cash only. Reservations required. Contact Marlene Angeles at 360-331-3548 or Jean Goodfellow at 360579-5348 or jeangood fellow@gmail.com.

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Langley United Methodist Church 360-221-4233 • 3rd & Anthes

South Whidbey Community Church A place to begin… A place to belong!

lumc@whidbey.com Sunday Service 9:30AM Nursery and Sunday School for grades K-12 during service Adult Forum class 11AM Rev. Mary Boyd, Pastor Bill Humphreys, Music Director Eve Carty, Program Associate Lauren Coleman, Youth/Family Coord. www.Langleyumc.org A Greening, Reconciling & Advocating Congregation “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”

360-221-1220 • Langley

South Whidbey Church of Christ 360-341-2252 • Bayview

Sunday Service at 10AM Values-Based Religious Education Sept-June Childcare Year-Round Everyone welcome!

Minister: Rev. Dennis Reynolds email: admin@uucwi.org website: www.uucwi.org

Senior Service Center - Bayview Sunday Worship: 9:30AM Sunday Bible Classes: 10:30AM Call regarding Wednesday Bible Class

St. Hubert Catholic Church 804 Third Street, Langley 360-221-5383

Masses: Saturday 5:00PM Sunday 8:00AM and 10:30AM Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri. 8:15AM Wednesday 10:30AM Fr. Rick Spicer, pastor E-mail sthubert@whidbey.com www.sthubertschurch.org

www.whidbeychurch.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:00AM Adult Sunday School 9:00AM Deer Lagoon Grange 5142 S. Bayview Road, Langley Home Bible Studies available Darrell Wenzek, pastor

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island 360-321-8656 20103 State Route 525, Freeland

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CALL FOR BIDS Sealed proposals are hereby solicited for Title Reports on real property subject to tax foreclosure. Bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. on March 27, 2015 at the Office of the Island County Treasurer, 1 NE 7th St., Suite 111, PO Box 699, Coupeville, WA 98239. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Island County Treasurer’s office at (360) 679-7302.

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Island County Diking District # 1 A Special Meeting for Island County Diking District #1 will be held on Friday, March 20, 2015, at 2:30 PM, at the conference room of the offices of Puget Sound Energy, 1794 East Main Street, Freeland, Washington Agenda: 1. Executive Session Discussion with legal counsel regarding pending law suit with Gabelein Estate

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2. Discussion and Resolution regarding District action to be taken regarding Gabelein Estate 3. Review and Approval of Vouchers Legal No. WCW620819 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 14, 18, 2015.

The Island Transit Board of Director’s regularly scheduled monthly business meetings have been changed to the four th Friday of ever y month. The next regularly scheduled monthly business meeting of the Island Transit Board of Directors is on Friday, March 27, 2015, at 9:30 AM, at Island Transit’s Operations & Administration Building, 19758 SR 20, Coupeville, WA. Accommodations made available upon ten days a d v a n c e r e q u e s t fo r communications assisISLAND County tance. The meeting Government room is accessible and Architectural Services open to the public. For Submittals Due: more information, please 4-13-2015 at 3PM call (360) 678-7771.

Request for Legal No. WCW618314 Qualifications Published: The Whidbey Notice is hereby given News Times, The South that Island County is Whidbey Record. seeking qualified con- March 7, 14, 25, 2015. sulting firms to conduct a space study of administrative spaces, a prelimi- Marci Kim Wolff, nar y step to a Master Petitioner Planning effort. and Includes analysis of ex- Stephen Charles Wolff, isting space, quality of Respondent space, location of space Order Setting Hearing relative to public access, Pursuant to the Rules of r e q u i r e d a d j a c e n c y Practice of the Ninth Juneeds of depar tments, dicial District of the State safety and occupancy, of Montana, in and for life cycle costs analyses, the above-entitled Court parking operations and and upon the request of how these factors relate the Petitioner: to the current area plan- It is ordered that the parning and development ties in the above-caprequirements. tioned cause appear beInterested firms may ob- f o r e t h e C o u r t o n tain RFQ documents by Tuesday, the 24th day of contacting the Island March, 2015, at 1:30 County Facilities Man- o’clock p.m. at the Teton agement Department at C o u n t y C o u r t r o o m i n 360-678-7870 or at Soli- Choteau, Montana for a citBid.com. show cause hearing on Submittals will be ac- the Petition for Contempt cepted until 3p.m. April (Failure to Follow Pa13, 2015. renting Plan.)

PO Box 5000 D a t e d t h i s 1 2 d ay o f Coupeville, WA 98239 February, 2015.

CONTACT: Robert G. Olson District Larry Van Horn County Judge Facilities Management Legal No. WCW616341 Director Published: The Whidbey l.vanhorn@co.island.

News Times, The South wa.us Whidbey Record.

360-678-7871 February 28, March 7, Legal No. WCW618559 14, 2015.

Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

NOTICE OF DIKING March 7, 11, 14, 18, DISTRICT #3 MEETING 2015.

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Transportation, and approval of relinquishing an easement on property owned by Whidbey Camano Land Trust.

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March 14, 18, 2015.

property foreclosure action in Island County Superior Court, and answer the complaint of Wells Fa r g o B a n k , N . A . , ( “ P l a i n t i f f � ) . Yo u a r e asked to serve a copy of your answer or responsive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.

The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment, and if not immediately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Island County, Washington, and legally described as follows: L O T 1 3 , P L AT O F PENN COVE PARK, DIVISION NO. 2, AS PER P L AT R E C O R D E D I N VOLUME 4 OF PLATS, PAG E 7 4 , R E C O R D S OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 854 Burroughs Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA 98277-7413.

DATED this 2nd day of February, 2015.

RCO LEGAL, P.S. By/s/Laura Coughlin [X]Laura Coughlin, WSBA #46124 [ ]Synova M. L. Edwards, WSBA #43063 [ ]Eric D. Acuario, WSBA #47852 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 Legal No. WCW613782 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2015.

COUNTRY CLUB; U N I T E D S TAT E S O F AMERICA; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants.

No. 14-2-00002-7 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Successor Tr u s t e e o f t h e S t o n e Family Revocable Living Trust, dated September 1 4 , 1 9 9 5 ; H owa r d W. Stone; John D. Stone; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real proper ty descr ibed in the complaint: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m moned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after March 7, 2015, and defend the real property foreclosure action in Island County Super ior Cour t, and answer the complaint of OneWest Bank, FSB, (“Plaintiff�).

You are asked to serve a copy of your answer or responsive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below.

In case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.

The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment, and if not immediately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Island County, Washington, and legally described as follows: S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON: LOT 4, BLOCK 38, P L AT O F C A M A N O COUNTY CLUB, ADDITION NO. 20, ACCORDI N G T O P L AT R E CORDED IN VOLUME 9 OF PLATS, PAGE 81, RECORDS OF ISLAND C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TON. Commonly known as: 1976 Elhardt Street, Camano Island, WA 98282 DATED this 4th day of March, 2015.

RCO LEGAL, P.S. By/s/Laura Coughlin Laura Coughlin, WSBA #46124 Attorney for Plaintiff

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Langley has issued a Request for Proposals for persons interested in locating a commercial food truck on public proper ty in downtown Langley. Full details of the RFP may be found on the city’s web site at www.langleywa.org. The deadline for submitting a proposal is March 26, 2015.

Legal No. WCW620398 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 14, 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND D E V I S E E S O F CHARLES H. CURFMAN; CHARLES H. CURFMAN; BETTY JOV I TA C U R F M A N A K A JOVITA S. CURFMAN; TODD CURFMAN; GREG CURFMAN; SHANE CURFMAN; BANK OF AMERICA, NA; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants.

No. 14-2-00576-2 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Charles H. Curfman; Charles H. Curfman; Betty Jovita Curfman aka Jovita S. Curfman; Todd Curfman; Greg Curfman; Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real proper ty descr ibed in the complaint: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m moned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after February 7, 2015, a n d d e fe n d t h e r e a l

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

UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE STONE FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DAT E D S E P T E M B E R 14, 1995; SANDRA LEE BURGARD; CRAIG E. STONE; HOWARD W. S TO N E ; J O H N D. STONE; CAMANO

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13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 Legal No. WCW619094 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2015.

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In Re the Estate of DORA NORENE GABELEIN, Deceased.

NO. 15-4-00020-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The co-personal s named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-personal representatives or their attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the co-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: March 7, 2015 Co-Personal Representatives: Barbara Sires and Richard A. Gabelein Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: M. Douglas Kelly, of Kell y. A r n d t & W a l k e r .

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SIGNED BY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Barbara Sires Barbara Sires /s/Richard A. Gabelein Richard A. Gabelein Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives: /s/M. Douglas Kelly M. Douglas Kelly, WSBA #6550 Kelly, Ar ndt & Walker, PLLP P.O. Box 290 Clinton. WA 98236 Legal No. WCW619100 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record March 7, 14, 21, 2015.

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