Whidbey News-Times, June 13, 2015

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Ousted director spent $58,000 despite warnings

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

Whidbey Wednesday and chatted with media about the future of the base.

The vice admiral described the base as “a strategic asset” in that shift that is home to two key platforms — the EA-18G Growler and the P-8A Poseidon.

The U.S. Department of Defense identified a need for more Growlers to enhance the United States’ electronic attack capability and officials would

The director of the I-COM emergency dispatch center has a proposal that may finally fix a communication problem that has dogged Island Transit buses for years.

During a presentation to the Island Transit board, Tom Shaughnessy and another I-COM employee revealed how the former administration of the transit agency, despite warnings, spent a $58,666 federal grant on a system that doesn’t work.

“It was up for just minutes before it was unplugged,” Shaughnessy said during an interview after his presentation.

“Truly, it was that fast.”

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Commander of U.S. Naval Air Forces Vice Admiral Mike Shoemaker visited NAS Whidbey Wednesday. Behind him is base commander Capt. Mike Nortier.

Air boss: Whidbey an asset

By DEBRA VAUGHN Staff reporter

Whidbey Island Naval Air Station will remain open for the foreseeable future and be a key player in international affairs, according to a top Navy official.

Commander of U.S. Naval Air Forces Vice Admiral Mike Shoemaker, the “air boss” in charge of all Naval aircraft on the West Coast, stopped by NAS

Beach Watchers parting ways with Washington State University ity is the university, the second is the project and the third is the members,” said Derek Pritchard, president of the Island County Beach Watchers board of directors.

“We see it differently.”

The group will remain under WSU Extension stewardship until Dec. 31. After

By JANIS REID Staff reporter

Citing frustration with restrictive policies and conflicting visions, members of Island County Beach Watchers are breaking free from Washington State University Extension.

“The university is very clear. The first prior-

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“The idea is that the membership has reached a maturity that it can run its own busi-

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Winner of $1-million ticket still unknown Lottery officials say it was purchased in Oak Harbor

By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter

A $1 million Washington Lottery ticket was purchased in Oak Harbor for the June 2 Mega Millions game.

The person who bought the winning ticket still remains a mystery, but that’s not unusual, according to Jana Jones, legal coun-

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sel with the Washington Lottery.

“It’s not uncommon at all when there’s a large prize for somebody to soak it in and meet with a financial planner,” Jones said.

The winner matched all five numbers in the game to win $1 million, but didn’t match the Mega Ball.

The winning numbers were 2, 9, 11, 22 and 23.

Citing security reasons, lottery officials don’t reveal the outlet where it was purchased from until the prize is claimed, Jones said.

The winner has until Nov. 29 to claim the $1 million.

Lottery officials withhold 25 percent of the amount in accordance with state law and the IRS tax code, Jones said.

The balance is taxed at the end of the year as income, she said.

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Staff reporter

Both city leaders and citizens will get the chance for an on-the-ground look at the site of the future sewage treatment plant.

The City Council is holding a workshop Wednesday, June 17, at the Whidbey Island Bank building at 321 SE Pioneer Way. The city purchased the building and the property surrounding it as the site of the future treatment plant.

The workshop will begin at 3 p.m. with a department briefing, pending agenda items and an emerging issue. Probably the most interesting item is a proposed homeless

encampment code.

Then at 5 p.m., city staff will bring the council — and any citizens who show up — on a tour of the proposed site of the sewage treatment plant.

Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley said people will be able to get a better sense of the scale of the project. He said stakes in the ground delineate the edges of the project.

“I encourage the citizens to attend the meeting,” he said, “and they should give their input on what they see.”

The council will take public comment.

Afterward, the staff will give an update on a recent charette on the design of the sewage treatment plant.

City’s outfall project begins Monday

By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

Work begins Monday on a big pipe that will someday transport clean water from Oak Harbor’s new sewage treatment plant to the harbor.

The work on the 30-inch outfall will occur at the end of City Beach Street in Windjammer Park, but city staff members said they planned ahead so that it will have as little impact on the

public as possible.

City Engineer Joe Stowell explained that the construction area will be minimized after the 50-foot lengths of high density polyethylene are welded together. The waterfront walkway has been routed around the site.

In addition, Public Works Director Cathy Rosen emphasized that the work won’t have an impact on the Fourth of July, Race Week or the hydroplane

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Over the past year, Washington Lottery paid out about $374 million in prize money through its various games, Jones said. About 3 percent — or $11.4 million — went unclaimed.

Jones said that a Lotto prize of $6 million went unclaimed several years ago and she remembers a $2.1 million unclaimed Lotto ticket more recently.

“It’s real impor tant for people to check their tickets,” she said.

The odds of winning $1 million in the Mega Millions game are one in 18.5 million.

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The project was discussed as part of the sewage treatment plant project, but it’s really a separate endeavor in some ways, Stowell said.

“It would be necessary even without the treatment plant,” he said.

The former outfall, built in the 1950s, collapsed five years ago. Since then, the treated water has been routed to an outfall in Crescent Harbor.

Stowell said the state originally wanted the city to remove the old outfall, but then it was discovered that it contains asbestos. The material is safe in the water, he said, but it would be very expensive and complicated to safely remove it.

As a result, the city got permission to leave it in place and construct the new pipe next to it.

Like the sewage treatment plant, the outfall is being constructed through a “general contractor / construction management process,” which city officials says is more efficient and transparent than the traditional design-bid-build method.

The cost is not to exceed $3.2 million.

The outfall will bring the cleaned water and 1,200 out into the harbor to a diffuses that will distribute the water as evenly as possible, Stowell said.

CORRECTION n Whidbey General Hospital’s mental-health capabilities were misstated in the June 10 article, “Whidbey General Hospital seeks applicants for Patient Advisory Council.” The hospital is not licensed to provide mental health “beds.” To reduce the boarding of patients with mental illness in community hospitals, the North Sound Accountable Community of Health, of which the hospital is a member, is adding more mental health “beds” to the region.

We regret the error.

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Then and now: graduate reflects on years of education

By DEBRA VAUGHN Staff reporter

Veronica Skillin doesn’t remember her first day of kindergarten, but her dad sure does.

It was 2002 and Robby Skillin was escorting his eldest child to her first day at Olympic View Elementary.

That day, a Whidbey News-Times reporter was doing a story on the first day of kindergarten and she captured an image of Skillin with his daughter getting one last hug before he sent her off to the bigger world.

Veronica, who goes by Ronnie now, had her blond hair tied in pigtails as she gave her dad one last embrace.

At the time, Robby Skillin told the reporter his daughter had been up for hours, ready to go.

“I was proud and excited,” said Robby Skillin. “She was like, ‘Go, Dad, I got this.’”

Ronnie Skillin certainly did. She graduated Monday from Oak Harbor High School and is heading off to college.

It wasn’t an easy journey

for Ronnie. She struggled her sophomore year. But she pulled things together and persevered. Although she graduated with a cumulative 2.8 GPA, her senior year she earned a 3.7.

Ronnie doesn’t remember that first day but she does remember her kindergarten teacher, Carrie Diekman.

“I remember she was fun,” Ronnie said. “I couldn’t wait to go to school. She was that teacher who always said, ‘Let’s do something.’ She always listened to me when I was talking.”

Her teacher remembers her. Carrie Diekman Nichols is now living in Italy with her husband and children and teaching kindergarten at a Department of Defense school.

That year, Nichols was a fourth-year teacher and it was her first full year teaching at a remodeled Olympic View Elementary.

“What I remember about that specific day and Veronica is that she was very shy and I’m sure intimidated as all kindergartners are on the first day,” Nichols said.

“Veronica was a sweet little

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Above, the Whidbey-News Times published this photo of Veronica Skillin with her father, Robby, on her first day of school in 1992 at Olympic View Elementary. At right, Robby Skillin and Veronica celebrate her graduation Monday. girl, and I enjoyed watching her gain her confidence as the year progressed and she blossomed.

“She, like so many others, came in ready to learn and like a sponge, just soaked up everything.”

One of the things Nichols finds most fulfilling as a teacher is planting that love of learning.

She did that with Ronnie.

“In my 16 years of teaching, I’ve worked with some very special little people and

have been blessed to share so many wonderful children with their parents and family,” she said. “What I love most about kindergarten is the positive start I hope I instill in my students and jump-start their love for learning.”

“Little people are so resilient and can get so excited about almost anything.”

In high school, Ronnie was involved in Future Business Leaders of America and she came to love designing pages for the high school yearbook.

Photo provided by the Skillin family

She plans to attend Skagit Valley College in the fall and eventually earn a degree in graphic design.

“I’ve become more confident,” she said. “I used to be that shy girl nobody talked

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She’s the oldest of five children. Her dad, a chief in the Navy, describes his daughter as kind and caring.

“I don’t think she has a bad bone in her body,” he said.

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Skagit Valley College punctuates school year with star power

By JANIS REID Staff reporter

On a field trip to Skagit Valley College Wednesday, Olympic View Elementary student Colin Engle had his moment in the spotlight.

“Acorn!” the 10-year-old shouted into a microphone offered by 2007 American Idol runner up Blake Lewis, a native of Bothel.

The exercise, part of the entertainment at the college’s annual Cardinal Day, involved incorporating audience recordings into Lewis’ unique singing and beatboxing stylings. After gathering four total audio samples from the audience, Lewis created a unique song for the Skagit Valley College Cardinals and their guests using their own voices.

When asked why he chose the word “acorn,” Engle said, “because acorns are awesome.”

The college’s biggest event of the year, Cardinal Day is a public event that aims to help students celebrate the end of the school year. They were joined by a fifth grade class from Olympic View Elementary School who came to check out college life.

One of nine events the

school puts on for students and the public each quarter, Cardinal Day is just one way to “unite and take a break from study and school,” said Lynnette Parks, a student life liaison for Skagit Valley College.

In addition to Blake’s performance, the day event featured performances

by Seattle singer Skye Thompson and comedian Adam Grabowski, as well as food, henna tattoos and bouncy houses.

Lynnette Parks works closely with her daughter Raynette Parks, who works as the program manager for student life.

Both mother and daughter came to the college as students and stayed on as staff because they loved the school and its students.

“We love doing events,” Lynnette Parks said. “For us, it’s all about our students.”

The 300 food tickets available for Cardinal Day sold out quickly, Lynette Parks said, but they always make a little more for the students that forget.

“I’m a mom, too, so I gotta feed everyone,” Lynnette Parks said.

The purpose of the events, Raynette Parks said, is to cre-

Photos by Janis Reid/Whidbey News-Times

Above, sixth-season American Idol runner-up Blake Lewis of Bothel headlines Cardinal Day at Skagit Valley College Wednesday. The annual public event celebrates the end of the school year. Right, Olympic Elementary student Arturo Aguirre, 10, clowns with friends on a field trip to the college during the event. ate a sense of community for the students and provide a periodic de-stressor for students.

“That’s what we’re here to

do,” Raynette Parks said.

For information on Skagit Valley College’s student and public events in Oak Harbor, visit www.skagit.edu

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We Are Whidbey A lifelong islander, sports editor Jim Waller taught English and journalism in Oak Harbor for 32 years before joining the Whidbey News-Times in 2009.

Rain or shine, Jim is on the field, in the bleachers, talking to coaches and players, “I like that sports is usually something that’s special in people’s lives.

It’s something they want to do, not that they have to do, so they’re usually pretty passionate about it.”

Jim and his wife Sandee raised three boys who attended Oak Harbor schools.

They are awaiting the arrival of their second grandchild.

It doesn’t get more local than that.

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OHHS band director retiring his baton after 31 years

By DEBRA VAUGHN Staff reporter

Bruce Lantz came to Whidbey Island for the weather but he stayed for the students.

After 31 years of teaching music for the Oak Harbor School District — the majority of it as band director at the high school — Lantz is retiring.

It’s difficult to measure the impact of one person on years of students. By all accounts, Lantz created an environment that allowed his students to follow their musical dreams and grow as people.

“I would have turned out differently if he hadn’t been a part of my life,” said Christy Wans, a trumpet player and 2005 graduate who is finishing her doctorate in musical arts.

Music and specifically Lantz’s classroom gave Wans the grounding she needed to be successful.

“I grew up without a dad and he pretty easily filled that father figure for me,” she said. “I could talk to him and

that was helpful for me.”

While many schools focus on competitive marching band, Lantz instead had his students focus on “playing good music in a concert setting,” she said.

Lantz’s greatest strength is the positive relationship he forms with students, said Principal Dwight Lundstrom.

“Bruce will leave a huge hole in student lives at OHHS,” Lundstrom said. “He is a safe place for so many of our kids that count on his steadiness and care.”

Lantz grew up in Iowa and started playing the trumpet in fourth grade. He earned a degree in music education from the University of Northern Iowa. He taught his first three years in Minnesota but quickly came to hate the barrage of snow and bugs.

Washington state looked like a nice place to settle.

At age 32, he arrived in Oak Harbor, first working at the former junior high before moving to the high school three years later.

“I really liked the school district,” he said. “It had the ethnic diversity without

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Bruce Lantz leads his band at a recent concert. He is retiring after 31 years. the big city to go with it. I loved the military kids and the knowledge they brought from all over.”

Lantz also plays the electric bass and for years he’s played casinos and nightclubs around the Northwest as part of a band called the “Midlife Crisis and the Alimony Horns.”

He married the mother

of one of his students who gave him a tough time at an open house. Meredith Ellis, his step-daughter and former student, described Lantz as the teacher all the students wanted to visit at lunch.

“He always made you feel like you could do it,” she said.

“You could do the solo, you could advance in chairs, you could pursue those musi-

cal college and career aspirations. Band wasn’t just a class, it was a family.”

Lantz said he plans to spend his retirement relaxing with his wife Lora and playing in his band.

“Teaching is about the kids,” he said. “It’s trying to support them, teach them about music and also how to be good humans.”

Concerns mount over critical areas ordinance update

By JANIS REID Staff reporter

The long and drawn-out process of updating the county’s critical areas ordinance continues as the county outlined yet another plan last week.

The state hearing examiner rejected a quick-fix ordinance protecting wetlands and other critical areas last month, a process that has been going on for years.

“Every time we start getting going, we have to stop and it’s frustrating,” said Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson.

County leaders are frustrated that they can’t seem to get an ordinance past the hearings board. The Whidbey Environmental Action Network has continually challenged the county’s

draft ordinances and won.

Most recently the Growth Management Hearings Board rejected a recent “band-aid” ordinance simply because it was designated as temporary.

“The band-aid solution was the right one for the county,” Johnson said. “This was never meant to be a permanent solution. We can make it permanent but it takes time.”

Under the latest plan, staff is recommending a five-step plan that will include an “existing conditions” report, establishing guidelines for using the best available science, creating an assessment of the county’s needs and where gaps exist, and then drafting both comprehensive plan revisions and development code revisions.

The timeline calls for all five steps

to be completed by April of next year.

The county planning department is down two staffers and are in the midst of updating its comprehensive plan as required every eight years. As a result, some of the more complex issues may need to be shelved for a future discussion, Johnson said.

“It’s a lack of people and it’s a lack of time,” Johnson said.

WEAN representatives say the county could have avoided the extra work if they had done it right in the first place.

Edain has cautioned county commissioners at public meetings over the last year in delaying decisions and warned that they have not allotted enough time to properly address the environmental protections.

“We have a saying around here,”

said Marianne Edain of WEAN. “The county says, ‘Too soon, too soon’ and then ‘oops, too late.’ That’s exactly what we are seeing again. I get really tired of saying I told you so.”

The county states that the intent of the latest plan is to establish a comprehensive approach to protecting critical areas, but WEAN believes the county continues to skirt the intent of the GMA. One main sticking point in the ordinance lays between maintaining farmers abilities to maintain irrigation ditches and ponds, while still protecting the associated wetlands and salmon habitats.

“It doesn’t matter how much time they have,” Edain said. “They don’t want the ordinance to go where we think it needs to go.”

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IN OUR OPINION Start a dialogue about a downtown art vision Most people agree that art is subjective, and we’ve kept an open mind about the decisions made about the sculptural pieces installed along historic Pioneer Way. Lord knows we’ve tried.

While we believe in the importance of art and support art in public places, something just doesn’t seem to be gelling here.

Located at the entrance to downtown, there’s the kraken sculpture, which is not growing on us. It’s kind of like being willing to try liver when you know you don’t like it — you take a little taste every so often, make a face and conclude it’s just not for you.

The kraken is the first piece that you see coming into Pioneer Way. From the casual observer, you might hear, “What is that?” It’s not easily recognizable from a moving car, and the eye is distracted by the blue-and-white base.

Because of its prominence, the kraken is a statement piece — but is it making the statement that Oak Harbor wants to make?

There’s also the mermaid and giant ducks on Pioneer Way. They are striking pieces of art, and easier to comprehend.

Their locations make more sense.

With the dedication of the kraken Thursday, an event the artist didn’t attend, perhaps it’s time to evaluate the direction Oak Harbor wants to go with future pieces. What is the city’s vision, and should there be some sort of cohesiveness in the selection?

We would argue that both a vision and cohesiveness are critical to moving forward.

There seems to be a nautical theme, a bit of Disney-like fantasy at play ... but the Barrington wedding sculpture is more realistic and historical in nature and appearance. That piece is expected to be installed near the staircase leading to the former Mi Pueblo restaurant.

Here on Whidbey, Langley has its stunning bronze pieces by local artist Georgia Gerber, including her iconic “Boy and Dog” that overlooks Saratoga Passage and “The Brush Cutter” located outside the South Whidbey Historical Museum. In context, these pieces all work together and make sense.

Anacortes has it’s “Lady of the Sea” sculpture that stands prominent in the city’s harbor and a number of mural cutouts of historical figures mounted on businesses along Commercial Avenue. There are also spectacular pieces by Phil McCraken, another local artist.

Oak Harbor doesn’t need to copy another community’s vision — nor should it. But we think now is a good time to engage in a discussion about what’s meaningful to the community, and what kind of art is relevant to our community now and in the long-term.

How cool, for example, would it be to have a life-sized bronze sculpture of era-appropriate sailors from the glory days of the Seaplane Base looking from Pioneer Way toward the marina?

We have the greatest respect for the Arts Commission and its members, but we do worry that colliding visions may result in art selections that don’t work in conjunction with one another.

A long-term vision is a subject worthy of discussion now rather than later.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Jet noise

Wants the Growlers to move, not Navy base Editor, It’s time for someone to speak up for the people who live around Penn Cove.

My grandfather bought more than 200 acres in the 1930s on Madrona Way at the end of the cove because of the beauty, peace and quiet.

If the planes were the same as when we moved here, then we wouldn’t be having this problem.

When our family settled here, there were no obnoxious fireworks or reverberating jet aircraft overhead.

The waters of Penn Cover were not on the flightpath – never have been — until now.

The jets are flying up and down Penn Cove to and from Oak Harbor.

I don’t know why the Town of Coupeville or business owners don’t speak up before it’s too late.

The new Growlers are not just bothering those who live near Outlying Field Coupeville – but the whole Town of Coupeville, both sides of Penn Cove and West Beach and Fort Ebey.

That’s why we’d like to understand what the Navy is doing? Where, when?

How many?

If Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson really cared about us and our service men and women, she would know that the Growler’s noise causes panic attacks among many of our returned service personnel.

This is not the sound of freedom.

If the Navy would just compromise, instead of just wanting their way 100 percent of the time. Move the jets somewhere they won’t cause all of us harm. The jets are louder – something must change.

Things are very different now.

Please, for the last time, stop saying that we want to close the base — we do not!

I am not going to move. We were here first.

Ann Miller Coupeville

Downtown

Appreciates the art but not impatience Editor, Thank you, Oak Harbor Art Commission for bringing art to our downtown area.

Thank you, city utility users, who fund the art pieces through the 0.25

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percent tax on water, sewer and garbage.

Thank you, artist, for donating your sculpture.

Please, do not expect somebody else to pay for your generosity. Wait for the funds to be available, whether it is to purchase a piece or to bronze and install a piece.

Asking the city to pay more because you do not want to wait is like me saying, “I will donate to you some free coffee and pastries if you will match donations for the cost of the supplies and energy to fix the treat.”

Laura Honeycutt Oak Harbor

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continued. I am quite worried about the detrimental effects this could have on many lives. And to think, there’s only a month and a half left to figure out the multitude of adjustments needed to accommodate the loss.

Personally, I have a nice, reliable vehicle. I suffer anxiety while driving, though. The ability to get to and from my job is possible because of the connection of the Island Transit to the Skagit Transit.

While I have faith that I will figure out how to get to and from my gainful employment, even if I end up hitchhiking, I am concerned not only for my own well being but for that of many others.

While riding the bus, I’ve been witness to a socio-economically diverse group of fellow commuters. My previous misconception was that the transit was primarily used by “low-lifes” and rowdy kids. I have since learned firsthand that this isn’t a valid representation of the majority of the transit riding population.

One man I’ve spoken with was a small-business owner who had gotten an injury that inhibits his ability to continue working for himself. He got a slightly less laborious job and sold his vehicle to make ends meet. He now loathes the idea of having to deal with the hassle of vehicular maintenance or payments.

There are several classy looking ladies that take the same route that continue on in the Mount Vernon/ Burlington direction.

There’s a middle aged, professional man who brings his bike on a daily basis.

I see many young men and women get on early in the morning heading off to classes at Skagit Valley College in

Mount Vernon.

On my way home, I see a lot of families with children utilizing the transit from Anacortes and Mount Vernon connecting to Island Transit as well as some of my fellow morning commuters.

I also noticed that this is a source of freedom for the physically and mentally handicapped.

There are plenty of “rowdy” kids too, but it amazes me that every single person offers some statement of gratitude when they’re deposited at their chosen destination.

Whidbey Island may not seem remote, but it may as well be in the middle of nowhere if you are not fortunate enough to be able to drive for one reason or another. Access to the mainland is important in every person’s life.

I met one couple that is more grateful than anyone I can imagine. They were recovering heroin addicts and had previously lost custody of their children.

Because the connection from Whidbey Island to Mount Vernon, they were able to get to the nearest appropriate clinics, repair their lives and get their children back.

Transit patrons are in need of this connection between Whidbey Island and Skagit County.

I am optimistic that you will push for a solution on the matter of the County Connector service provided by Island Transit, Whatcom Transit and Skagit Transit.

Do I think that Island Transits funds were grossly mismanaged? Absolutely.

Do I think that it’s appropriate to punish the patrons? Absolutely not.

I understand that there are many facets to the budgets of public transportation, but even the state auditors failed to

catch issues within Island Transit. I also understand that not everything is black and white and have faith that there has to be a solution of compromise moral responsibility out there.

Carolyn D. Howe Oak Harbor

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OF THE WEEK: What are your favorite summer activities?

Relay breakfast will benefit worthy cause

“I like going to the skate park and going to Whistle Lake.”

Editor, The Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor would like to extend its sincere appreciation to the community for its support of the Kiwanis-sponsored Relay for Life Pancake Breakfast.

We served 185 meals, the net proceeds of which will be donated to Relay for Life.

Special thanks to the following people and organizations: Chris Pantoleon and Spiro Skolarakis, our wonderful cooks; North Whidbey Fire & Rescue for the use of the griddle and supplies; Burger King for 200 sausage patties; McDonald’s for juice and cups; Haggen, Safeway, The Dollar Tree and Walmart for gift cards; Donut Master for donuts; Oak Harbor High School Key Club members for their help in serving and cleaning up; Norma Roberts for her expertise in the kitchen; and Loraine Goen and Ken Harrison for all of their helpful advice.

Thank you for making our pancake breakfast a success.

Shay Turpin Oak Harbor

“I like to go camping, hiking and utilize the trail system and take pictures.”

Ricky Conklin Oak Harbor

“I like to go to the lake to get my kids out of town.

We do a lot of parks and lakes, City Beach; we go clamming, musseling and crabbing. We do a lot of stuff.”

Patty Schiller Oak Harbor

Martha Wallin Oak Harbor

“My favorite part of summer is hosting friends, having a big barbecue and make people feel good about being outside.”

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OBITUARIES had three children together.

Bruce raised chickens and rabbits and joined 4H, and he and his family went to numerous fairs to show their livestock. Bruce loved raising animals and gardening. In the summers when he was not teaching, he drove the strawberry bus where many kids experienced their first job.

He was well known in the community as a teacher, soccer coach and for being Santa. For years, he went to all the elementary schools dressed as Santa Claus, handing out oranges to all the children and keeping the magic of Christmas alive while listening to each and every one one of their Christmas wishes.

After 33 years as a teacher, Bruce retired in 2004.

Bruce and his wife Sharon remained in Oak Harbor until 2013, when they moved to Spokane to be closer to some of their family.

Bruce’s health declined in the recent years, but he still always had a smile on his face and was happy to be around family and friends as much as possible.

Bruce is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sharon; his three children, Ben, Brett and Katie; and his grandchildren, Kris, Victoria, Ricky, Scarlett and Hannah.

A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at 1p.m., June 20, at the Wallin Funeral Home in Oak Harbor.

Anyone wishing to donate is encouraged to donate to the Puget Sound Kidney Center in Oak Harbor in Bruce Nicholson’s name.

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Robert Bruce Nicholson

Robert Bruce Nicholson, known to most as Bruce, passed away on May 13 at the age of 73. Bruce was born in Seattle on May 29, 1941, to Charles Lewis Nicholson and Dorothy Louise Price-Nicholson.

Bruce grew up in Renton where he loved to farm and raise cows.

In 1966, he met Sharon Ervin at Central Washington University and the two were married on Aug. 21, 1966.

He graduated from Central Washington University in 1966 with a Bachelor in Science, and he then went on to teach in Renton. After teaching two years at Nelson Junior High in Renton, he returned to Central Washington University and received a Master of Education degree.

In 1970, Bruce and Sharon Nicholson moved to Oak Harbor where Bruce started teaching at Oak Harbor Elementary. They

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Henry M. Houghtaling

Henr y Melvin Houghtaling died May 23 at Island Hospital in Anacortes at the age of 95.

He was born Sept. 19, 1919, in Bellingham to Thomas and Faye Houghtaling.

“Hank,” as he was known to his friends, was raised in Lynden and Custer, Wash., but moved with his family to Fort Casey. He graduated from Coupeville High School in 1938.

Hank enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1938 and served during WWII. He was married to the former Mamie Hammons in Greenbank on July 14, 1941. He left the service for a time but was recalled for Korea. The Army assigned him as the Sgt.-in-Charge at the submarine monitoring station at Greenbank and took them to Fort Lewis; Fort Warden; Suquamish; Poulsbo; Tooele, Utah; Germany; and, finally, to Hermiston, Ore. He remained in the Army reserves until retirement, leaving the service as the Provost Marshall of the Munitions Depot in Hermiston, in January of 1964 as a Major.

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Other Moves to showcase dancers’ talent

By KATE DANIEL South Whidbey Record

Niki Greene, age 14, is brimming with excitement as she talks about her upcoming performance with the Island Dance Performing Team.

Greene has been with the school since the age of five; this is her first year on the team, an opportunity she’s had her sights on for over two years.

“Everything fell into place,” she said.

Greene will be joining fellow Island Dance Performing Team members and guests at the upcoming annual Other Moves dance showcase, which features a variety of dance styles ranging from hip hop to lyrical, jazz and contemporary.

Performances will take place at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21 at the South Whidbey High School Auditorium Theater.

In addition to it being a venue for community members and Island Dance performers to take to the stage to demonstrate their artistry, the showcase is a major fundraiser for the performing team.

Funds raised from the

event will be used to offset the costs of competitions throughout the year. They include travel expenses, entrance fees and costumes.

Jamee Pitts, artistic director and choreographer, stressed that the team is less focused on winning competitions and more upon building the dancers’ skill sets and showcasing their teamwork, tenacity and passion.

“We aren’t going there and saying, ‘I’m going to win first place; I’m going to win double-platinum,’ ” Pitts said.

“We’re going and saying, ‘I’m going to share my gift and my love for dance; and I’m going to share my story with the audience; and I can’t wait to get the judges’ critique to better myself.’ ” The team was created

by Susan Vanderwood as a means for intermediate dancers who were not quite ready to join the professional Whidbey Island Dance Theater company to get a little more out of the school, a sort of “next edge,” towards a dance career.

Competition was never really the focus, which Pitts says is somewhat unique to Island Dance due to it being home to a school, profession-

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practice a number during a recent Dancers of the Island Dance Performing Team a showcase and fundraiser, on class. The team will be performing in Other Moves, School auditorium.

Saturday, Feb. 21 at the South Whidbey High had taken the team to a of the qualities which make al dance company and pernational competition. her a good teacher. formance team rather than “It was definitely an expeWhite has been dancing one of these alone. rience,” said Pitts, explaining with the school since age Pitts has been dancing that if she is to take the team three, and joined the team since age three, and has to a future national event, ago. years two perthe of director the been she will likely choose one Thus far, she estimates formance team for five years. competition centric, a less seven about in been she’s Her teaching style and more educational and “concompetitions, including philosophy are indicative of vention-based” event. nationals in 2014. her emphasis upon educaTickets cost $12 in “It was really exciting, and tion and artistry, as is her advance and $15 at the door really fun,” she said of the bond with the girls. and can be purchased in nationals competition. “We “She’s not like any ordiadvance at Island Dance and got to go to California, and I nary teacher,” said Chyler Gymnastics by calling 360got to share that experience White, age 11. White 341-1282 or at the office at with the whole team.” explained that Pitts’ patience 714 Camano Ave. It was the first time Pitts and sense of humor are two

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Hank returned to Whidbey, working for Shepard Chevrolet for a time and then for the Oak Harbor Sears store. Hank decided to work for himself and purchased the Shell gas station on Pioneer and 60th NW. He later built a new station on Midway, which he operated until selling the store to his son Cliff. He also opened the Midway Tire Shop across from the station and eventually became a Polaris Snow Mobile dealer.

Hank sold his business interests and became a commercial fisherman.

He and Doris commercial fished and crabbed off of Whidbey and also at LaPush and southeast Alaska. They were residents of Mariners Cove for many years before moving to Anacortes in 2000. Hank enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting.

Hank was a member of the Whidby Island Lodge #15 F&AM, the Oak Harbor Yacht Club of which he served as Commodore for two years, the Whidbey Deception Pass Boat Club, the Shrine, the Shriner’s Mini Bike Club and the Military Officers Retirement Association.

Henry Houghtaling is survived by his wife of 74 years, Doris; by one grandson, Cliff Houghtaling Jr. of Oak Harbor; one granddaughter, Sharon and husband Jim Nielson and one granddaughter Denise Cole and husband Kermit of Olympia; one daughterin-law, Penny Houghtaling of Oak Harbor, and by his siblings: Esther Gabelein of Bayview, Bill Houghtaling of Seattle, Al Houghtaling of San Diego, Tommy Houghtaling of Florida and Claude Houghtaling of Mattawa, Wash. He was preceded in death by one son, Cliff, and two sisters, Hazel Williams and Harriet Clark.

Hank requested no formal funeral services be conducted. A cremation was held with private family interment to follow at a later date. Please visit Hank’s page in the Book of Memories at www. wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories or condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home and Cremation, Oak Harbor.

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Valentine Dmitriev died June 4 in Hackettstown, N.J. She moved there from Whidbey Island in 2005 to be near her daughter Catherine Sipe, who lives in Annandale.

Her parents were from Russia. Her father was an officer in the Czar’s navy.

In 1918 they had to flee St. Petersburg and immigrated to China. Valentine was born Oct. 24 in Shanghai and then relocated to Canada where she was raised along the coast of British Columbia.

Later, she and her mother moved to Seattle.

Valentine graduated from the University of Washington when she was still a teenager. Later in life, she went back to school to work on her master’s and doctorate degrees.

Valentine received her PhD in special education from the University of Washington. She is the author of eight books, including “Time To Begin – Early Education for Children with Down Syndrome,” as well as numerous articles and papers on child development.

She has also written and had published works of fiction and poetry and one play. A pioneer in parenting, infant learning and early intervention, Dr. Dmitriev is the founder and past coordinator of the Model Program for Children with Down Syndrome at the University of Washington Experimental Education Unit.

In addition to her work at the University, Dr. Dmitriev served as a consultant to public schools, developmental centers and university education programs in over 40 cities throughout the United States.

She also gave lectures and workshops in 11 foreign countries, includ-

ing Australia, England, Indonesia, Japan and Spain.

In October 2000, under the sponsorship of the International Fund for Children with Down Syndrome, she traveled to Moscow where she conducted a series of seminars (in Russian) for parents and teachers of children with developmental disabilities.

She is survived by her half-brother Dmitry Stone and his family in Canada; her daughter Catherine Sipe, who lives in Annandale, New Jersey; her son Michael, who lives in Omak, Wash. with his wife, Carol; and her son Alex and his wife, Susan, who live in New York City.

Valentine was married to Nickolas T. Dmitriev for over 50 years before he died in 1990. She was later married to Richard O’Donovan, who predeceased her by several years.

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Gary Monroe Costner

Gary Monroe Costner, pharmacist, died peacefully on June 4 at age 76 after battling multiple myeloma for eight years. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Crow Costner; his three children, Pamela Costner (Allen Chery), Steven Costner (Kathryn) and Peter Costner (Brenda); and extended family, Denise Corkery (John), Leslie Elder (Jerry), Todd Wirig (Atsuko), 12 special grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren.

Friends may sign the guestbook and view the full obituary at www.flintofts. com. A memorial service is planned for August.

In his memory, donations can be made to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance by phone, 206-288-2070, or by mail, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, attention donations, P.O. Box 19023, Seattle, WA, 98109-1023.

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Talent, work ethic, character development result in success for Ruchaber’s teams

By JIM WALLER Sporrts editor

Oak Harbor has produced professional athletes, an Olympic medalist, college All-Americans and high school state champions. It has also produced one of the most successful prep coaches in Oregon state history.

Kirsten (Horrobin) Ruchaber led Portland’s Jesuit High School to a 6A state championship in girls tennis last month.

The state title was Ruchaber’s ninth in her 15 years as head coach, the most by a female high school coach in Oregon state history.

Ruchaber, who graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1996, took over the Jesuit program in 2001. In all, she as won 13 Metro League titles, been named conference Coach of the Year six times, Oregon Athletics Coaches Association Coach of the Year six

Ruchaber by the numbers: •13 league title in 15 years •9 state titles •226-3 regular season record •10-year regular season winning streak •6-time Metro League Coach of the Year •6-time Oregon Coach of the Year •1-time National Federation of State High School Association’s Oregon Coach of the Year

times, and the Coach of the Year for Oregon by the National Federation of State High School Associations once.

Jesuit did not lose a regular season match until Ruchaber’s 11th season and has amassed a 226-3 win-loss record during her watch.

Ruchaber attributes her success to the ability and character of her players.

“I have been fortunate to have many talented players enter the program,” she said, adding that the young ladies are also “willing to work hard and put in the time to develop” as players and people.

“The most successful teams I have had had the most sportsmanlike and respected individuals on them,” she said.

After starring for Oak Harbor High School, Ruchaber played tennis for Gonzaga University for four years and earned a teaching degree in physical education. While at Gonzaga, she also volunteered as a basketball coach at a local school and taught tennis lessons during the summer.

Ruchaber entered the teaching and coaching field because of her love for sports and the enjoyment of seeing children “playing, competing and learning from whatever contest or sport they are involved in.”

“It is a joy to have an impact on our adolescents and see how much they can gain from being an athlete,” Ruchaber said.

Character development is important to Ruchaber: “We focus on many aspects of becoming a better individual. One of our mottos at

Jesuit High School is becoming a man or woman for others. We see the importance of respecting others and caring for each individual.”

Ruchaber’s teams have a “chapel” before each match to share a prayer or a positive quote, and she said this special time helps her players grow as individuals and as a team.

Ruchaber points to her parents (Mike and Cathy Horrobin) and past coaches as those who helped shape her character.

“My dad always taught me actions speak louder than words,” she said.

“He always told me to let my tennis racquet do the talking for me.”

Ruchaber said she had many special coaches growing up, noting that two, Earl Blanchard (who was Ruchaber’s private coach during her youth) and Patty Doudna (the Gonzaga coach), also taught her about life.

Asked to choose her most cherished accomplishments, Ruchaber touched on several highlights, including winning this past state title (which was unexpected) by only one-half point, then said, “It is the day-to-day contact during matches and practice that I love. I enjoy just being a coach and a mentor for my athletes. I like to support them in other aspects of life and what they are involved in around Jesuit.”

Once a player exits Ruchaber’s program, she said she hopes that young lady has learned to care for and respect others, gained confidence in herself and enjoyed her time with the team.

“Character development is so important in high school sports

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Kirsten Ruchaber, who graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1996, shows off one of her nine state title trophies. today,” Ruchaber said. “If a player can display quality character traits

and be a positive team player, then I believe the success will follow.”

Oak Harbor Yacht Club hosts weekly sailing regattas

By JIM WALLER Sports editor

It’s time to open the hatches, air out the cabin,

check the rigging and hit the water, according to Bill Weinsheimer, Oak Harbor Yacht Club sail fleet captain.

The OHYC sponsors sail-

boat races each Thursday evening on Penn Cove.

Those who wish to compete don’t have to be members of the club, and those

who don’t own a boat are welcomed as well, Weinsheimer said.

“There are often boats that need crew, especially with experience,” Weinsheimer said. “The challenge for many boat owners is to find people to go out sailing, crazy as that Photo submitted by Bill Weinsheimer

Sailboats scoot across Penn Cove last week during the weekly Oak Harbor Yacht Club regatta.

sounds. If you show up on the docks with a PFD (personal floatation device) and non-marking shoes, you are likely to find a ride on the water.”

The club members are also willing to help boat owners learn the nuances of racing, Weinsheimer said.

“The Oak Harbor sailing community is made up of experienced and accomplished sailors, who have cruised and raced all over the region and even the

world,” he said. “They are excited to help coach those new to racing and ready to welcome experienced sailors to the fleet.

“Sailboat racing can seem like an intimidating sport that requires advanced ability. The truth is that racing is a great way for less-experienced boaters to learn and practice their skills. Every racer started out as a beginner.”

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Smith closes out 19-year career as baseball coach Sports editor

After 19 years at the helm, Willie Smith stepped aside this spring as the Coupeville High School varsity baseball coach. His impact on the community, however, went far beyond the white lines of Robert Sherman Field.

Smith started his coaching career at his alma mater, Sequim, as the head baseball coach in 1993 and 1994.

After moving to Coupeville, he was the varsity girls basketball coach from 1994-2000 and an assistant football coach for 17 years (1995-2011), which included a threeyear stint as the head middle school coach.

He became Coupeville’s varsity baseball coach in 1997.

Smith said he chose to step down because “(I) don’t feel like I can give the attention, energy and motivation that is needed to run a program.”

“I don’t want to cheat the kids, and I just felt like if I was to continue, I would be doing that,” he added. “It would be a bit hypocritical of me to ask the kids to be dedicated, focused and energized when I couldn’t do the same.”

Smith coached high school athletes for 22 years, but what he did for the children of Coupeville before they reached high school may be his lasting legacy.

Accomplishments Asked to name his greatest accomplishment as a coach, Smith said, “I’ve never really thought about this question, quite honestly.”

He settled on the creation of the youth girls basketball program.

“When we got here, girls playing in the local youth program was not very common,” he said. “So, we started the program with the high

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highlights, he said, were watching athletes having “defining moments.”

Those include senior Zach McCormick getting three hits and driving in three runs against La Conner; senior Drew Chan driving in the winning run to beat Granite Falls; Ryan Oliver getting a gamewinning hit after being pinch hit for most of the season (“He looked at me and guaranteed a hit.”); and Jamie Rasmussen “sitting on the free throw line with no time left on the clock and we’re down by one, missing the front end, Murphy freezing her (with a timeout) and then going out and sinking the free throw to put us into overtime.”

Smith said he could rattle off dozens more examples, adding, “That’s why I coached, to get kids to see how good they can be and to get them to go places where they may have never gone if they never were pushed to do so.”

school team as their coaches and it created a connection with the younger kids and the high school program that, at least through my tenure as coach, created a lot of excitement.

“Along those same lines would be the starting of our Little League program for both baseball and softball. Myself and (wife) Cherie, with about three to four other parents, jump-started this program, and it continues to produce good-quality players for both programs.”

Another accomplishment, Smith said, was rebuilding the girls basketball program with Cherie and assistant coach Danny Ochoa.

Under his watch, the team earned the Wolves’ first state tournament win in any girls sport and developed into one of Coupeville High School’s most successful programs.

Proud moments The list of his proudest moments as a coach is lengthy, but at the top was the opportunity to coach his sons James and Ian in football and baseball.

“Not many parents get to experience the exhilaration of having a hand in all of the prep work --- practices, summer work, tourneys, etc.

--- and then see their kids perform at a really high level,” Smith said. “It is pretty special.”

As examples, he noted the time James “refused to allow us to lose and put the team on his shoulders” in a football playoff win over Friday Harbor, and Ian, as a freshman, driving in the winning run to secure a district baseball title.

Another on the list is the 2000 girls basketball team with its tough, defensive-minded, team-oriented attitude.

“It was a team of stars, but none who acted like it, and a team that relished rising to the challenge,”

are crowned, the racing is “more communal than competitive,” Weinsheimer said.

Races start at 6 p.m. at the entrance to Penn Cove; boats usually leave the dock at 5

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Willie Smith stepped down this spring as Coupeville High School’s varsity baseball coach. Earlier in his career, Smith also coached girls basketball and football for the Wolves. he said.

Watching the team win a berth in the state tournament on a lastsecond basket by Tina Lyness “is one of my proudest moments as a coach just because of how we got there and what our team endured through the whole season.”

A third item on the list was the opening playoff win in the 2014 baseball tournament. The seniors on the team had fought through

p.m. and return before dark.

After the races, crews often gather at the club to “enjoy banter, beverages and burgers,” Weinsheimer said.

“Thursday night sailing is

family friendly,” he added.

“High school sailors crew on several boats, and children as young as three months have been seen at the helm.”

To help introduce others

to Thursday night sailing, the OHYC is hosting a onehour seminar for new skippers at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club.

In other sailing news, the Oak Harbor Yacht Club will host the North American San Juan Championship Regatta Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 12.

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tough seasons in all sports through their careers, and Smith realized how special the victory was when Jake Tumblin said, “This is my first playoff win in high school, coach.”

The next game, Tumblin hit a tiebreaking home run.

“To be able to be a part of something like that is special.”

Over the years, Smith’s teams won league and district titles and qualified for state five times, but the

He said he wanted his athletes to understand that working hard shouldn’t be an option but an important part of their lives.

Smith also wanted his players to realize “life is way too short to take yourself too seriously, so make sure you enjoy yourself a bit.”

Smith named 10 coaches who helped mold him, and lauded the help of assistants Ochoa, Garrett Arnold, Larry Kimball, Ryan O’Keefe, Chris Chan, Chris Tumblin, Chris Smith and Mike Etzell, noting most were volunteers.

“My best assistant, of course, was my wife Cherie, who got to deal with all the post-game losses and frustrations, and who taught me to slow down and … enjoy my coaching,” he said.

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Levy moving forward on county-run diking district

By JUSTIN BURNETT Whidbey News Group

A proposed property tax hike for Diking Improvement District 4 appears as if it will move forward with little heartburn for area residents.

Fewer than a dozen people turned out for a public information workshop Wednesday, June 10, at the Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, and about half of those in attendance were directly involved with the proposal or were commissioners with other diking districts.

“I don’t expect there will be much turnout at the [official] hearing,” said Bill Oakes, director of Island County Public Works.

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Day-to-day operations are under the umbrella of public works and serving at the district’s board are the Island County commissioners — Helen Price Johnson, Jill Johnson and Richard Hannold.

The current proposal is to collect a flat $238 assessment for each of the approximately 200 parcels within the district boundaries. The fee would be levied once, paying for maintenance and recent repair bills for the next five years.

Oakes led Wednesday’s workshop, giving a quick history lesson of the district’s formation in 1919

Whidbey Allied Artists ART AND GIFT SHOW, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 17 and 18 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18, at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Over 20 artists will show and sell two-and threedimensional art including both traditional and nontraditional art.

The artist for May-June in City Hall is RAINY LINDELL. Lindell began her lifelong adventure with art after being encouraged by her seventh-grade art teacher. She loves to paint atmosphere and wildlife. He lived in Seattle for many years. After moving to Coupeville in 1994, she became a member of several co-op galleries on the island.

Besides Oak Harbor City Hall, you may see her work in Penn Cove Gallery. She is a member of Whidbey Allied Artists.

WAA is a collaborative group of Whidbey Island artists who maintain a floating gallery of art for everyone, including many media and formats. The group hosts several shows annually.

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ARTWORK IN FIBER AND FABRIC by Whidbey Island Surface Design members Nan Leaman, Pat Morse, Diane Reardon, Laura Stangel Schmidt, Larkin Jean Van Horn and Ellen Vlasak is on display at Oak Harbor Library in June. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Dr. Call 675-5115.

and the details of the request, such as how the process works and what it would pay for.

While the crowd was small, there were several questions from the crowd. Richard Boyle, a longtime Shore Avenue resident, asked how the county knew which properties were within the ancient district lines and which were not. Oakes said it was a matter of comparing the original boundaries with modern parcel maps.

“So, from a 1919 map,” said Boyle, with a light-hearted grin. “It might be something worth updating, but who am I but a grouchy old guy?”

He also asked why the proposal was for a flat rate, rather than by

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“The last two times we’ve done this, we’ve decided the fairest thing to do was have everyone pay the same thing,” Oakes said.

Ron Donckers added that the rationale behind the idea is that a critical failure of infrastructure, such as the dikes, would result in homeowners of all values losing everything.

Donckers is a member of the district board of appraisers, which was formed per state law to determine a rate, hold a public meeting and then make a recommendation to the county commissioners. Members include Oakes as the county engineer, Amy Witt as the county’s chief deputy appraiser and one county

Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd. in Oak Harbor, and closes June 21, 2015.

Tickets are $20 each, with discounts of $1 off each ticket for groups of 10 or more and $2 off groups of 30 or more.

360-679-2237, www.whidbeyplayhouse.com UUCWI Gallery of Art presents “ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONS” for the months of May and June. The art of Shirley Ashenbrenner’s abstract, colorful and vibrant artwork is well-known on Whidbey. And Steve Sloan explores the interplay of color and light through moving sculptures and is the perfect abstract complement to Ashenbrenner. Sundays between 11 a.m. to noon is the best time to visit the gallery, but other arrangements can be made by calling 360-321-8656.

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Others in the room seemed more supportive of the assessment. Bill Sievers, also a longtime Shore Avenue resident, said he wouldn’t lose little sleep over the amount sought.

“It seems pretty reasonable compared to previous assessments,” Sievers said.

The meeting adjourned about 6:30 p.m.

According to Oakes, the commissioners are expected to hold a formal public hearing on the proposal in August before the board votes to approve or reject the assessment.

If approved, it will go into effect in 2016.

works by Ron Norman, Clovy Tsuchiya and Moe Jerome. A longtime nature photographer, guest artist Norman will share his birds of Whidbey Island series. Guest artist Tsuchiya, who is developing her own line of tableware known as Zygoplasia, will share her unique pottery. Featured member Jerome will create some of his oil paintings as an artist in action during June. He’ll demonstrate his skill using water-based oils and a pallet knife. View work by these featured artists and that of other members of the Whidbey Art Gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Find more information by visiting www. whidbeyartists.com JOEL GRIFFITH ATTENDS GARRY OAK GALLERY from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, June 14, at 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Visit Garry Oak Gal-

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VISIT LYLA LILLIS AT GARRY OAK GALLERY from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 15, at 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor.

Admission is free. Come to the gallery to meet ceramic artist Lyla Lillis.

I went to Fidalgo Rehabilitation about a year ago for some therapy. I had never been to a nursing home before and I was a little apprehensive to say the least. My daughter is a nurse and said it was a good place, so I gave it a shot. I am so glad that I did! The team at Fidalgo worked very hard to make sure that I was successful and able to return home.

A few weeks ago, I was having a frequent falls and ended up at Island Hospital. After a few days it was recommended that I go to a nursing facility for therapy and to get stronger. I knew immediately that I wanted to return to Fidalgo.

The nursing assistants are so sweet and helpful but I want to particularly thank Jeannette Limpkin NAC for making me feel so welcome and comfortable. Her congenial nature and upbeat personality really was a beacon of light I needed during a difficult time.

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New game plan for retiring pastor Johnson seeks new challenges after five years at Oak Harbor church

By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter

From Dave Johnson’s office window, one can see a little slice of heaven.

A peek outside offers a stunning view of the water in Oak Harbor with Mount Rainier in the distance and other picturesque natural features as far as the eye can see.

“This is by far the most beautiful office view that I’ve ever had and I think probably most anywhere,” Johnson said. “People come in here and say, ‘Oh, can we sit down and look? Can I come in for counseling so we can look out the window?’

They really don’t say that. I can see somebody wanting to say that, especially on a day like today.”

The view is something Johnson will miss when he steps down as lead pastor at Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church.

Johnson is retiring after four decades of serving in the ministry, including the past five at the Oak Harbor church.

He’ll lead his final service Sunday, then look to explore new challenges.

At 64, he’s fit, energetic and not ready to stop working, just ready to try something new.

“After 41 years, I thought, ‘Well, it’s time for something a bit different,’” Johnson said.

“It seemed opportune from a career side to go ahead and look at some other opportunities or changes. Not that I really got tired of what I have been doing, because I really do enjoy it. But I thought, ‘OK, now’s an opportunity to make some changes.’”

One change he and his wife Mary don’t plan to make is finding a new home.

As much as Dave Johnson enjoyed his peaceful office setting, he’s enjoyed the people of Oak Harbor and the relationships he’s formed in the community even more.

After serving churches in nine different communities scattered throughout Washington, Johnson and his wife have set roots in Oak

Harbor where they’ve built a house on 2.5 acres and have settled in.

It’s a foreign feeling for them since at past stops they’ve lived in parsonages.

“We really do enjoy it here,” he said.

Vonna Thomas will take over Johnson’s role at Oak Harbor United Methodist Church July 1, becoming the third lead pastor at the church in 28 years.

Johnson came to Oak Harbor after 11 years at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church and followed David Lura, who retired after 23 years at the Oak Harbor church.

That’s when Johnson became “Pastor Dave.”

“He was Pastor David,” Johnson said of Lura. “It helped not to have to explain as much.”

At Oak Harbor United Methodist Church, a congregation of about 400 members, Johnson has led services typically attended by roughly 140 to 150 people.

He said he believes that people can “move and grow in their faith” and believes that’s a large part of what called him into the ministry.

“The statement that I’ve lived by for years is to be a catalyst for Christ-centered growth,” Johnson said.

Leading such movement doesn’t come without challenges, he said.

“Challenge with a catalyst, it causes reaction,” he said.

“And reactions can be favorable. Reactions can be negative. But it causes a reaction.

Thus, there is movement.

“So the ministry isn’t by any means all smooth.

Sometimes, that catalysm is not real pleasant. I really believe that growth happens when you are not comfortable most of the time. When you are sitting still, you tend to not necessarily be growing. You might be getting older but you might not necessarily be growing.”

This more direct approach was different than what members had grown accustomed to with Lura, who was described by church music director Chet Hansen as a

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Dave Johnson will lead his final service at Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church Sunday after 41 total years serving the ministry.

Reminders of Johnson’s departure are evident in the church’s lobby. He and his wife Mary have decided to stay in Oak Harbor. “warm, cuddly, teddy bear kind of guy, a totally different personality (than Johnson).

“Dave Johnson came in having a set idea of what he thought worship should be, which was a little different than the previous 23 years.

It’s kind of like jumping into an ice cold bath, I suppose.”

However, over time, members started warming to the change and got to know Johnson and his style, Hansen said.

Johnson incorporated his musical background -- he earned a degree in music education at the University of Puget Sound -- at the church.

Once in a rock and roll band back in his hometown of Olympia, Johnson selected the hymns and contemporary songs he wanted

included at the church, Hansen said. A song team was put together backed by piano, keyboard, drums, guitars and singers to lead worship. Johnson was one of the singers.

“He had his challenges when he first arrived as any pastor following a long tenured pastor would,” Hansen said. “Dave has incorporated the use of many creative presentations in our worship via PowerPoint, children’s moments, military and family recognitions. Sunday school and youth ministry are also very important priorities that Dave encouraged.”

Johnson said his time in the ministry has given him unique qualities that he believes would transfer well into a leadership position in

Oak Harbor or surrounding communities.

He’s looking at various pursuits on and off Whidbey Island and has even spent time with community leaders to share what he has to offer.

“The down side of pastoring from the general perspective is it’s kind of a limited view of what a person is,” said Johnson, who earned a masters degree in theology at Southern Methodist University and doctorate in ministry from the San Francisco Theological School.

“But when I look at the reality of what I’ve done, I have done a tremendous amount of project management. I have done financial management. I have built budgets. I have managed

multiple staffs. I have had to cast a vision, to help develop a vision. I’ve had to work with multiple teams of people.”

Two basketballs rest on a shelf in his office, reminders of a sport he’s enjoyed playing most of his life and time spent coaching youth.

He said the sport reminds him about some the basic principles about spiritual growth.

People can be spiritually independent from organized groupings, but that only takes them so far, he said.

“I really love basketball but it’s not quite as much fun as when I play with others,” he said. “I get better when I play with others. Christianity is the same way. It’s really a team sport in sports terms.”

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Saturday June 13

All-you-can-eat Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, at the Coupeville Masonic Hall. Includes bacon, sausage, eggs and pancakes, and orange juice, coffee or tea. $7 for adults; $3 for children under 12.

Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, at 3159 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor.

Support the Garage of Blessings at its largest fundraising event of the year.

Contact Julie Noddin at julie@thegarageofblessings. com IDIPIC DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel, 12:45-3:15 p.m., June 13, Oak Harbor Library meeting room. No late admittance. Open to all and required by local driving school for driver’s education student and parent. 360672-8219 or www.idipic.org No-Name Camera and Computer Flea Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 13, at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Buy and sell used cameras, photo gear, computers and accessories.

Free admission, $10 seller tables. Set up one hour before opening. denis@ whidbeypanoramas.com St. Petersburg Russia Men’s Ensemble Concert, 7 p.m., June 13, at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church. From Russia, St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble presents a concert, “AllNight Vigil (Op. 37),” by Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Russian Folk Songs. Free admission. Open to the public. office@oakharborlutheran.org, 360-679-1561 Crabbing Seminar, 10

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a.m. to noon, June 13, at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club, 1301 Catalina Dr., Oak Harbor. Deception Pass Sail and Power Squadron will offer a free crabbing seminar. Members of the public welcome.

Contact David Flomerfelt at flomerdr@fea.net or 360240-0989. www.usps.org/ localusps/deceptionpass/

6-7:30 p.m., Mondays, at Whidbey Coffee (next to Wendy’s). Learn about how essential oils can help you and your family cut out synthetic drugs. Free admission. Contact Julie Noddin at julie@whidbeyoils.com or 360-632-8864. www.whidbeyoils.com

Book signing, 1 p.m., Saturday, June 13, at the Wind and Tide Bookshop, Oak Harbor. Author ArtB is having a book signing for her novel, a psychological mystery titled “Shattered Marbles.”

Astronomy for Everyone, 6:30-8 p.m., June 15, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Basic astronomy principles and other select topics presented by members of the Island County Astronomical Society. ICAS is dedicated to astronomy, education and encouragement of public appreciation for the art and science of observing. No experience necessary.

Bucks for Burt, 9 p.m., Saturday, June 13, at the Oak Harbor Tavern. Admission is $5. Benefit show to raise money for Paul Burt who lost his house in a fire.

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Safety Fair, 12-3 p.m., June 14, at Greenbank Farm.

This free, outdoor event will be a fun way for the whole family to learn about electric safety and how to prepare for emergency situations, which is especially important for those living in secluded areas of Whidbey Island. Sponsored by PSE. greenbankfarm.org

Monday June 15

Caregiver Burnout, 1:30 p.m., June 15, Freeland Library. Join Sande Mulkey, community ambassador for Regence on Whidbey, for a practical conversation about how to get over the guilt feelings and reach out to those who can help you. www.sno-isle.org Intro to Essential Oils,

Explore Summer with Puppet Show: Down the Rabbit Hole, 1-2 p.m., June 16, at Oak Harbor Library.

A story about being true to yourself. A young rabbit tries to find out who he is by becoming someone else. Is he really meant to be a rabbit?

Or could he become a bat?

Or a bear? A hilarious puppet show funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

Whidbey Island Camera Club, 6:30-8 p.m., June 16, at Oak Hall, Room 306, Skagit Valley College Whidbey Campus. Guest speaker will be Deb Lund, a children’s author and creativity coach. The theme for June is Abstracts and Leading Lines. Submit up to three photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail. com. For information, email tina31543@comcast.net or go to www.whidbeyisland cameraclub.com

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Wednesday June 17

2015 Oak Harbor Music Festival Launch Party, 7-10 p.m., June 17, Rustica Cafe Wine Bar Kitchen, 670 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Live music performance by 3 Cent Stamp. Hors d’oeuvres. No host bar. $80 per person. Call Cynthia Mason at 360-914-7612.

Issun Boshi, One-inch Samurai, 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Free.

Puppeteer Mary Shaver brings to the life Japanese folktale of little Issun Boshi, who bravely sets out to seek his fortune, showing us that heroes come in all sizes. Contact Leslie Bakker at lbakker@sno-isle.org or 360-678-4911.

Thursday June 18

The Whidbey AllIsland Community Band will play a weekly summer concert series at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 18, at Windjammer City Beach Park.

Free. Features a variety of music styles, including traditional military marches, classic pieces, popular tunes, and some songs for dancing.

Oak Harbor Public Market, 4-7 p.m., Thursdays through September, next to the Chamber of Commerce on Highway 20. WIC and SFMNP accepted. Come find an assortment of local specialties, vegetables, fruits, crafts and organic foods.

Friday

Antique Button History Mini Talks, 1-4 p.m., June 20, at The Button Shoppe at Whidbey Isle Yarns, Gifts and Teas, 12 NW Front Street, Coupeville. Free admission. Button experts from the Anacortes button Collecting Society present mini talks on the history of antique buttons.

June 19

NRA Basic Pistol Class, 6-9 p.m. June 19 and continuing 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at the NWSA range located at 886 Gun Club Road, off Oak Harbor Road. This class introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range.

The cost of the class is $25 and includes a book.

For questions or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at 675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@ gmail.com Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbeysportsmen. org

Christmas in June, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at 3037 N. Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Free parking and admission. Shop local vendors to benefit local veterans. Hot dogs, chili, sandwiches and soda available for purchase.

Sunday June 21

2015 Master Gardener Education Series, 1-2:30 p.m., June 21, at Greenbank Farm’s Stansberry Cottage.

You will learn what cover crops are and why they are used. You will also learn the pros and cons of various cover crops in our climate and to use them effectively.

Presenter will be Linda Bartlett. Bartlett is a coowner of a small, diversified, organic farm, Rosehip Farm and Garden.

Saturday June 20

Twentieth Annual Whidbey Island Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 20, at various locations on the island. www.wigt.org Meerkerk Classic Auto Show, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 20, at Meerkerk Gardens. Fifth annual classic car display. Whidbey A’s and Whidbey Cruzers clubs will gather around the gazebo at Meerkerk Gardens. They will be joined by cars from Everett and Bellingham to display their marvelous machines. Admission is $5 for adults. www.meerkerkgardens. org

TCM presents “Jaws” 40th Anniversary, 2-5 p.m., Sunday, June 21 and 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 24, at the Oak Harbor Cinema. Cost is $8.50. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the most popular American thrillers of all time. “Jaws” returns to select cinemas nationwide for a special two-day event 2 p.m. Sunday, June 21, and 7 p.m.

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CHURCH NOTES n LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL is currently accepting registrations for three-year-olds in the morning class and four-year-olds in both morning or afternoon classes. Don’t delay, class sizes are limited! Call 360-6752548. Visit www.concordialutheranwhidbey.org for more information or contact Kathy Doolin at 360-675-2548 or clc staff@concordialutheranwhidbey.org

school year is open. His Kids PreSchool, a play and learn environment, has offered early childhood education for more than 20 years. There is a registration fee of $100 at the time of signing your child up. Please contact the church office or visit our website for further information. 360679-1561 or www.oakharborlutheran. com

n Come and experience GOD’S GREAT ADVENTURE at Whidbey Presbyterian Church’s Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. to noon, June 22-26.

For ages four through entering fifth grade. Pre-register at the church office (corner of Midway & 8th Ave. SE) or register at the Welcome Table on the first morning. Join us for stories, games, snacks, crafts, science and adventure. Supervised, free and fun!

n YOUTH ACTIVITIES at Coupeville United Methodist Church are at 5 p.m. Sunday nights. There will be games, music, crafts and Christian education. Special activities are planned for taking the teens to beaches, forests and other activities. All youth grades six through 12 are welcome; they don’t need to have an affiliation with the church or attend any church. For more information, call Church Life Coordinator Suzanne Loomis at 360-678-4256.

n His Kids PRE-SCHOOL REGISTRATION at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church for the 2015-16

n WHIDBEY ISLAND FRIENDS (QUAKERS) hold their regular meeting for worship 4-5 p.m.

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Sundays at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland. This time of silent worship together may include spoken messages. As early Quaker Margaret Fell said, “We are a people that follow after those things that make for peace, love and unity.”

For more information, visit www. whidbeyquakers.org or email Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com n Oak Harbor’s CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM, 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, is open for study and prayer 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays.

It is a public bookstore and more with magazines, The Christian Science Monitor weekly newsmagazine, Bible concordances in print and online, and an online record of more than 125 years of verified healings through prayer alone. You can find more information at christianscience.com or christiansciencewhidbey.com. For more information, call 360-675-0621.

Come Worship With Us! Oak Harbor Church of Christ

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CALVARY APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE (The Pentecostals of Island County)

1000 NE Koetje Street

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Bible Classes for all ages................9:30am Worship Assembly.......................10:30am Wednesday Night ..........................6:30pm Matt Oliver, Preaching Minister

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Oak Harbor Southern Baptist Church 50 SW 6th Avenue

Bible Study For All Ages.....9:15 a.m.

Worship Services................10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Services......6 p.m.

Prayer Meeting & Student Ministries Child care for all services.

Pastor Lemuel B. Villano 675-6686 www.ohsbc.org

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God-Centered Worship Christ-Centered Preaching Verse-by-Verse Teaching Worship: 1 PM 1411 Wieldraayer Road (off of Swantown Road) Pastor Keith McFaul 360-279-9713 www.GraceEvangelical.org

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WHIDBEY GENERAL HOSPITAL JUANA LETICIA MATZAR, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, was born May 27. She is the daughter of Fernando Matzar and Juana Perez of Coupeville.

SAMANTHA LYNN FEARNOW, 6 pounds, was born May 28. She is the daughter of Joshua and Crystal Fearnow of Langley.

KALIA CHRISTINE BRIGHT, 7 pounds, was born June 1. She is the daughter of Mathew Bright and Jennifer Marcelynas of Coupeville.

DIEGO ENRIQUE PEREZ-GIL, 9 pounds, 4 ounces, was born June 2. He is the son of Carlos Perez Quieju and MarthaRocio Gil-Osorio of Clinton.

STEELE ALEC SALVATORE, 9 pounds, 2 ounces, was born June 6. He is the son of Shane and Heidi Salvatore of Coupeville.

NAVAL HOSPITAL OAK HARBOR ALANNA SADIE ALLEN, 6 pounds, 12.5 ounces, was born May 28. She is the daughter of Matthew and Lisa Allen.

CORDELIA RAELYNN MIRANDA, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, was born May 31. She is the daughter of Julian and Crystal Miranda.

ALEXANDER WAYNE WESTFALL, 7 pounds, 9 ounces, was born June 2. He is the son of Wayne and Elizabeth Westfall.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island 20103 State Route 525 Freeland

Sunday Service at 10:00 am

Whidbey Presbyterian Church 1148 SE 8th Ave Oak Harbor

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Minister: Rev. Dennis Reynolds Childcare Year-Round Religious Education Sept-June All are welcome 360-321-8656 www.whidbey.com/uucwi uuadmin@whidbey.com

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Sunday Worship..... 8:00 & 10:30 am Sunday School ........................9:15 am Nursery Available

Sunday Evening Prayer 6:30 PM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Coupeville Jeffrey Spencer, Lead Pastor Pastor Marc Stroud, Associate Pastor

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First United Methodist Church Worship Hours: Adult Sunday School: 9:00 am Worship Service: 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School 10:30 am

Everyone is welcome to join us!

Youth Ministries-Choirs-Bible Studies Dave Johnson .........................................Pastor Jake Howell Director of Children & Youth Ministry Chet Hansen ............................Music Minister

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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

555 SE Regatta Dr. • Oak Harbor The Episcopal Church on North Whidbey Island

Sunday Services 9:00, 10:30 & 11:45 am Living Word Kids: 3 mos–5th grade all services Middle School Youth: Sundays 4:00 PM High School Youth: Sundays 6:00 PM Weekly Adult Groups Russ Schlecht ~ Senior Pastor

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AIR BOSS CONTINUED FROM A1 like to place some of these squadrons at Whidbey.

The Navy also is replacing the P-3 Orion with the Poseidon, which will bring three additional squadrons to the base.

The assets Whidbey brings to the table for training aviators is hard to replicate anywhere else in the world, he said. He emphasized the importance of the Navy’s plan to introduce electromagnetic transmitters to its electronic-warfare training on the Olympic Peninsula.

The Navy has flown training missions over the Olympics for decades but would like to equip three trucks with emitters that would drive along United States Forest Service roads and give Growler pilots a chance to practice identifying signals, much as they

would in combat.

That plan is stalled as the U.S. Forest Service wades through more than 3,000 public comments, many of them opposed to the project because of concerns about noise or fears about electromagnetic radiation.

Shoemaker said that air crews wouldn’t be actively jamming signals and the practice they would get is vital for dealing with worldwide threats.

He also defended training at an airfield near Coupeville that has drawn considerable controversy and a federal lawsuit from neighbors concerned about noise and other effects of aircraft.

The landing strip closely replicates conditions pilots would encounter landing on an aircraft carrier.

“The environment replicates what we see on the ship,” he said. “It’s very dark at night. It’s very realistic for our pilots.

“This opportunity is incredibly valuable.”

RADIO STATIC CONTINUED FROM A1 municate with the Island Transit’s dispatch center through a repeater radio system in operation since the agency’s beginning, though the agency has a grant to make the system work better.

The problem is that the system is neither reliable nor efficient, which would be especially problematic in the event of an emergency, according to Judy Hill, a radio tech at I-COM. Cellular service is also spotty in many

areas of the county.

“Most of the dead spots are on the west and south sides of Camano and Whidbey islands,” she said.

Another limitation, she said, is the system has four “private lines” competing with each other on one frequency.

“You can have more than one group talking on the same frequency and they’re interfering with each other,” she said. “And they don’t

even know it.

Several citizens have complained about the safety concerns with spotty communications on buses.

Shaughnessy told the board that the “extremely basic” system could cause a dangerous situation if communication isn’t getting through.

Operations Manager Shawn Harris agreed that the system can be a problem with as many as 40 buses in service at the same time.

Agencies in a five-county area were able to upgrade their communications system through a federal grant

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Vice Admiral Mike Shoemaker, center, talks with NAS Whidbey personnel during his visit to the base this week.

program available in 2011, Shaughnessy said.

Even though Island Transit was in serious need of an upgrade, the agency only received a small amount of money because it was one of the last entities to submit a request, Hill said.

Martha Rose was director of Island Transit at the time.

Island Transit hired an engineer who came up with a concept of improving the signal by putting up four receivers at different sites that worked through a “voice over Internet Protocol” system, according to Hill.

The problem, she said, it the system didn’t have a way to differentiate the different audio signals coming in; as a result, the lines of static were mixed with clearer audio signals.

Shaughnessy said he warned I-COM at the time that the system wouldn’t work.

Likewise, Hill said Day

Wireless, the company contracted to build the infrastructure, was so concerned that company officials wrote a letter to Island Transit forewarning about the problems.

Rose apparently trusted the engineer and brushed aside the warnings, Shaughnessy said.

The resulting upgrade made the system even worse and was immediately abandoned, he said.

Police and fire departments in the county — and soon the county public works department — upgraded to a simulcasting system managed by I-COM, which Hill said works very well.

“Simulcast is a spectrally efficient technology used to cover wide geography with a limited number of channels,” she said.

Hill said it would be the perfect technology for Island Transit. Shaughnessy proposed that Island Transit contract with I-COM to join in on

the state-of-the-art system.

Island Transit Interim Director Ken Graska, however, said the discussion about joining with I-COM is something that will likely happen “down the road.”

The agency is planning on adding three repeaters to its system this fall in order to improve the signal and cut out dead spots, Graska said. But it won’t solve all the problems with the current system.

The project will cost $300,000. A federal grant will fund 60 percent of the cost, he said.

Island County Commissioner Rick Hannold was dubious about the need for a new radio system. He suggested that it would work fine if the operators only used it when it was absolutely necessary.

Other board members suggested that Shaughnessy and Graska continue discussions about the issue.

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LEGAL SECRETARY Temporary 1099 Position (Oak Harbor, WA) Temporary legal secretary needed for family law practice: Document preparation, calendaring, a good amount of client interaction including inoffice and telephone interaction with other legal firms and legal entities.

Must have family law expreince. Respond with a resume or work history to hazel@cmtlaw.net or P.O. Box 889, Oak Harbor, Wa 98277 Employment Media

LIFESTYLES EDITOR The Daily World at Aberd e e n , Wa s h . , h a s a n opening for a Lifestyles editor. We are looking for someone who has an eye for design and a knack for finding the stories and trends that shed light on what life is like in our community. The section also includes ar ts and entertainment news.

The ideal candidate will have a bright, lively writing style, a talent for social media and be skilled in InDesign. Magazine experience would also be a plus. Aberdeen is o n t h e Wa s h i n g t o n Coast, an hour from the Olympic Rain Forest and two hours from Seattle.

This is a full-time position. Benefits include, but are not limited to, paid vacation, medical, vision, dental and life insurance and a 401(K) p l a n w i t h a c o m p a ny match. Send a cover letter, resume and writing and design samples to: hr@soundpublishing.com To learn more about us, please visit us on the web at www.soundpublishing.com. The Daily World is an equal opportunity employer.

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Apply in person at: Whidbey Island Manor 235 SW 6th Ave. 360-675-5913 EOE.

Behavioral Health Positions

Island/San Juan/ Snohomish/Skagit At Sunrise, we employ a holistic, responsive and innovative approach to providing community Health Care Employment and in-home supports.

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CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT Needed, Oak Harbor We a r e l o o k i n g fo r a C DA w h o p o s s e s s e s high energy, flexibility and an upbeat attitude to compliment our team! If yo u a r e d e d i c a t e d t o helping people and enjoy making dentistry a positive experience, we are looking for you.

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Part & Full Time * Shift Differential for P.M. & NOC Shifts

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Island Hospital in Anacortes, is currently seeking qualified candidates for a

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T h e M a n a g e r o f Fa cilities Maintenance is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing all activities related to the physical plant of Island Hospital, including c a r p e n t r y, e l e c t r i c , plumbing, HVAC, painting, grounds and general maintenance. The Manager is responsible for managing various construction/renovation projects necessary within the daily operation, including overseeing proreal estate ject budgets and personfor sale nel. Minimum of six (6) years in Hospital engiReal Estate for Sale neering with a minimum Lots/Acreage of three (3) years working in a supervisory ca- Year Around Stream! pacity. Interested applicants can apply at www.islandhospital.org

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

WAIF can be reached at either (360) 678-8900 ext. 1100 or (360) 321WAIF (9243) ext. 1100.

the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: May 30, 2015 Personal Representative: Linda Powell c/o CHRISTON C. SKINNER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Attor ney for Personal Representative: CHRISTON C. SKINNER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-1240 Legal No. WCW635319 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

M ay 3 0 , Ju n e 6 , 1 3 , 2015.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE In Re the Estate of: WENDY DeWINTER, Deceased.

NO. 15-4-00824-5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Notice to Creditors-RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as the Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased 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 Personal Representative or the attorneys of record, at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Clerk of the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the Notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) Four (4) months after the date of the first publication of the Notice.

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

DATED at Tacoma, Washington, this 1st day of June, 2015. /S/ Claire Knutson Claire Knutson, Personal Representative /S/ Marc H. Cochran Marc H. Cochran, WSBA #9235 Of Morton McGoldrick, P.S. Attor neys for Claire Knutson, Personal Representative for the Estate of Wendy DeWinter Legal No. WCW637007 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record June 6, 13, 20, 2015.

(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

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

Date of First Publication: May 30, 2015 Personal Representative EILEEN F. HACKLER Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert E. Brewster Address for Mailing: PO Box 756 Freeland, WA 98249 Address for Service: 2820 Sunlight Drive Clinton, WA 98236 Telephone: 360-321-8979 WSBA No.: 16012 Cour t of probate proceedings and cause number: Island County Superior Court Cause No. 15 4 00131 2 Legal No. WCW635292 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

M ay 3 0 , Ju n e 6 , 1 3 , 2015.

RANDALL, Deceased.

No. 15-4-00050-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

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

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 13, 2015 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Stuart Craig Austin ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Jacob Cohen ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Cohen, Manni, Theune & Manni, LLP Post Office Box 889 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Cour t of probate proceedings and cause number: Island County Superior Court Island County Cour thouse Post Office Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 98239 Probate Cause Number: 15-4-00050-2 Legal No. WCW638813 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

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Bid Notice: Oak Harbor High School yearbook for the 20152016 school year will be accepted by Oak Harbor School District 201 until 1:30 p.m. June 17, 2015 at the administrative office location at 350 S. Oak Harbor Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

Detailed specifications may be received by mail or at the administrative office. At the end of the 2015-2016 school year, the district reserves the right to extend the contract for an additional two years.

All bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 will be retur ned unopened.

Oak Harbor School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive for malities and procedure.

Legal No. WCW637424 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

June 6, 13, 2015.

NOTICE OF POLICY – CO-OP PRESCHOOL T h e C e n t ra l W h i d b ey Cooperative Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs.

Legal No. WCW638733 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

June 13, 2015.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In the matter of the estate of: EDWARD L. VANDERSTOEP, Deceased.

NO. 15-4-00132-1 N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against

LEGAL NOTICE BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Public Hearing N OT I C E I S H E R E B Y GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville, WA on June 23, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. to consider Resolution C-67-15 (PLG-003-15) In the matter of conducting a formal review of the Island County Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations pursuant to RCW 36.70.130 and establishing a scope of work for completing this review.

ALL PERSONS interested in the above matter should be present at the time and place above specified, or should file written comments with the Island County Depar tment of Planning and Community Development before the above date, at P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA. 98239. Materials are online at www.islandcounty.net/planning FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by calling Brad Johnson at 679-7972. Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services should call Island County Human Resources at 679-7372, at least 24 hours pr ior to the meeting.

Legal No. WCW638869 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

June 13, 2015.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY I N T H E M AT T E R O F THE ESTATE OF ROBERT B. HACKLER, Deceased.

NO. 15 4 00131 2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the Advertise your service creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 800-388-2527

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE HEARING EXAMINER HE #06-29-15 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Oak Harbor Hearing Examiner in the Council Chambers at City Hall o n Ju n e 2 9 , 2 0 1 5 a t 10:00 a.m., to consider the following item: WORD OF EVERLASTING LIFE AND FAITH CHURCH - CUP-15-03 The Hearing Examiner will consider a conditional use permit submitted

by Pastor Thomas Stoneham, Word of Everlasting Life and Faith Church proposing to use an existing 2,500 square foot space as a meeting hall and 67 parking spaces associated with the building. The current proposal is to accommodate approximately 45 seats with the possibility of growing to 166 seats.

The proper ty is zoned CBD, Central Business District and the proposed church is permitted as a conditional use in this district. Project Location: 656 SE Bays h o r e D r i ve , U n i t 5 , S6565-00-00030-0, Anyone wishing to comment on the above items or provide other relevant information may do so in writing or appear in person before the Hearing Examiner at the time and place of said public hearing. After obtaining public input and conside r i n g t h e m a t t e r, t h e Hearing Examiner may approve or deny the proposed application. As p a r t o f t h e a p p r ova l , conditions or limitations may be imposed.

For additional information, you may contact the City Department of Development Services in City Hall or call (360) 279-4512.

Katherine D. Gifford Recording Secretary Legal No. WCW638876 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

June 13, 2015.

LEGAL NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS ISLAND COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Sealed bids will be rec e i ve d by t h e I s l a n d County Auditor in the Courthouse Administration Building, attention Cher Lafferty, at 1 N.E. Seventh Street, (P.O. Box 5000), Coupeville, Washington 98239, until 2:00 PM, June 22, 2015 for the following: 2015 CAMANO HMA OVERLAYS CAMANO ISLAND CRP 15-01, JL 01112-0202 Bids received after the date and time stated above will not receive consideration.

P RO J E C T D E S C R I P IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE TION: This project provides for the improveOF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY ment of various public In the Matter of the Es- roads on Camano Island by planing existing surtate facing and placing HMA of as identified in the typiDORIS DUTCHER

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cal section table, drawings, and vicinity maps and other work, all in accordance with the contract plans, contract provisions, and the 2014 WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction.

ESTIMATE AND TIME FOR COMPLETION: The project is estimated to cost in the range of $195,000 to $225,000.

Please note the required time of completion in Section 1-08.5 of the Special Provisions of the bidding documents.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Keith M. Elefson, P.E., Construction Engineer, 360-679-7331 or k . e l e f s o n @ c o. i s l a n d . wa.us. A bidder may be asked to send questions in writing. No verbal answer by any County personnel or its agents and consultants will be binding on the County. All inquir ies must be received by the County a minimum of four business days prior to the bid opening date.

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

BID OPENING: Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 116 at the County Administration Building located at 1 NE 7th Street, Coupeville, Washington, at 2:30 PM, June 22, 2015. Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided in the bidding documents. All bids shall be in a sealed opaque envelope and plainly marked on the outside “[NAME OF BIDDER] BID PROPOSAL FOR: 2015 CAMANO HMA OVERLAYS, CAMANO ISLAND, 01112-0202.” No oral, telephone, telegraphic, electronic, or faxed bids or modifications will be considered. Island C o u n t y r e s e r ve s t h e right to reject any or all bids and to waive all informalities in the bidding.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Electronic copies of the bidding documents, plan holder list, and any addenda for this solicitation can be accessed through the website address listed below. The bidding documents are downloadable for a nonrefundable price of $10. Bidders must register for free with QuestCDN to download the bidding documents.

Contact Q u e s t C D N a t 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance. Lower resolution hard copies of the bidding documents may be purchased from Island County Public Works for a nonrefundable price of $70. If documents are to be mailed, there is an additional $5 shipping fee. Checks are to be made payable to I s l a n d C o u n t y P u bl i c Works. Bidding documents are also available for review M-F 8:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m. at the Island C o u n t y P u bl i c Wo r k s counter in Coupeville at 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, WA. Download the bidding files or purchase hard copies of the bidding documents to be registered as a plan holder and receive notifications of addenda or other important information concerning this solicitation.

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the “Solicitations” tab then the project name referenced by this solicitation; from the following internet link.

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

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

Legal No. WCW638995 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

June 13, 2015.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY In Re the Estate of: DOROTHY ELLEN MAIN KENWORTHY, Deceased.

NO. 15-4-00915-5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as p r ov i d e d u n d e r R C W 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in 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: June 13, 2015 KARENLEE GRACE HAMLIN Personal Representative Attor ney for Personal Representative: Justin Morgan, WSBA #45372 TUOHY MINOR KRUSE PLLC 2821 Wetmore Avenue Everett, WA 98201-3517 Legal No. WCW638770 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record June 13, 20, 27, 2015.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of PETER T. WOLF, Deceased.

NO. 15 4 00118 5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative, or their attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

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

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: Saturday, June 13, 2015.

JOYCE A. WOLF, Personal Representative c/o James L. Kotschwar, Attorney for Personal Representative, WSBA #10823 265 NE Kettle Street; Suite 1, P.O. Box 1593 Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 (360) 675-2207 Legal No. WCW638820 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

June 13, 20, 27, 2015.

tract plans, contract provisions, and the 2014 WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction.

ESTIMATE AND TIME FOR COMPLETION: The project is estimated to cost in the range of $1,200,000 to $1,400,000. Please note the required time of completion in Section 1-08.5 of the Special Provisions of the bidding documents.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Keith M. Elefson, P.E., Construction Engineer, 360-679-7331 or k . e l e f s o n @ c o. i s l a n d . wa.us. A bidder may be asked to send questions in writing. No verbal answer by any County personnel or its agents and consultants will be binding on the County. All inquir ies must be received by the County a minimum of four business days prior to the bid opening date.

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

BID OPENING: Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 116 at the County Administration Building located at 1 NE 7th Street, Coupeville, Washington, at 2:30 PM, June 22, 2015. Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided in the bidding documents. All bids shall be in a sealed opaque envelope and plainly marked on the outside “[NAME OF BIDDER] BID PROPOSAL FOR: 2015 WHIDBEY I S L A N D H M A OV E R L AY S , W H I D B E Y I S LAND, 01111-0202.” No oral, telephone, telegraphic, electronic, or faxed bids or modifications will be considered.

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

BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Electronic copies of the bidding documents, plan holder list, and any addenda for this solicitation can be accessed through the website address listed below. The bidding documents are downloadable for a nonrefundable price of $10. Bidders must register for free with QuestCDN to download the bidding documents.

Contact Q u e s t C D N a t 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance. Lower resolution hard copies of the bidding documents may be purchased from Island County Public Works for a nonrefundable price of $70. If documents are to be mailed, there is an additional $5 shipping fee. Checks are to be made payable to I s l a n d C o u n t y P u bl i c Works. Bidding documents are also available for review M-F 8:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m. at the Island C o u n t y P u bl i c Wo r k s counter in Coupeville at 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, WA. Download the bidding files or purchase hard copies of the bidding documents to be registered as a plan holder and receive notifications of addenda or other important information concerning this solicitation.

Download the bidding documents by following the “Solicitations” tab then the project name referenced by this solicitation; from the following internet link.

LEGAL NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS ISLAND COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Sealed bids will be rec e i ve d by t h e I s l a n d County Auditor in the Courthouse Administration Building, attention Cher Lafferty, at 1 N.E. Seventh Street, (P.O. Box 5000), Coupeville, Washington 98239, until 2:00 PM, June 22, 2015 for the following: 2015 WHIDBEY ISLAND HMA OVERLAYS WHIDBEY ISLAND CRP 15-02, JL 01111-0202 Bids received after the date and time stated above will not receive consideration.

P RO J E C T D E S C R I P TION: This project provides for the improvement of various public roads on Whidbey Island by planing existing surfacing and placing HMA as identified in the typical section table, drawings, and vicinity maps and other work, all in accordance with the con-

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

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

Legal No. WCW638828 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

June 13, 17, 2015.

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

BID OPENING: Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 131 at the Law and Justice Facility located at 101 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, Washington, at 1:30 PM, July 6, 2015. Bids shall be submitted on the for ms provided in the bidding documents. All bids shall be in a sealed opaque envelope and plainly marked on the outside “[NAME OF BIDDER] BID PROPOSAL FOR: OPTICAL VEHICLE DETECTION, A U LT F I E L D R O A D AND EAST CAMANO DRIVE, JL 00585-0003, CRP 14-06, STPRZ915(006).” No oral, telephone, telegraphic, electronic, or faxed bids or modifications will be considered. Island C o u n t y r e s e r ve s t h e right to reject any or all bids and to waive all informalities in the bidding.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Electronic copies of the bidding documents, plan holder list, and any addenda for this solicitation can be accessed through the website address listed below. The bidding documents are downloadable for a nonrefundable price of $10. Bidders must register for free with QuestCDN to download the bidding documents.

Contact Q u e s t C D N a t 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance. Lower resolution hard copies of the bidding documents may be purchased from Island County Public Works for a nonrefundable price of $70. If documents are to be mailed, there is an additional $5 shipping fee. Checks are to be made payable to I s l a n d C o u n t y P u bl i c Works. Bidding documents are also available for review M-F 8:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m. at the Island C o u n t y P u bl i c Wo r k s counter in Coupeville at 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, WA. Download the bidding files or purchase hard copies of the bidding documents to be registered as a plan holder and receive notifications of addenda or other important information concerning this solicitation.

Download the bidding documents by following the “Solicitations” tab then the project name referenced by this solicitation; from the following internet link.

WEBSITE: http://www.islandcounty. net/PWBiz

LEGAL NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS ISLAND COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Sealed bids will be rec e i ve d by t h e I s l a n d County Auditor in the Courthouse Administration Building, attention Cher Lafferty, at 1 N.E. Seventh Street, (P.O. Box 5000), Coupeville, Washington 98239, until 1:00 PM, July 6, 2015 for the following: OPTICAL VEHICLE DETECTION AULT FIELD ROAD AND EAST CAMANO DRIVE JL 00585-0003, CRP 14-06, STPR-Z915(006) Bids received after the date and time stated above will not receive consideration.

P RO J E C T D E S C R I P TION: This project provides for the improvement of Detection Systems and other work, all in accordance with the contract plans, contract provisions, and the 2014 WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction.

ESTIMATE AND TIME FOR COMPLETION: The project is estimated to cost in the range of $178,000 to $204,000.

Please note the required time of completion in Section 1-08.5 of the Special Provisions of the bidding documents.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Spencer Keane, Tr a f f i c E n g i n e e r a t (360) 678-7953 or s. ke a n e @ c o. i s l a n d . wa.us. A bidder may be asked to send questions in writing. No verbal answer by any County personnel or its agents and consultants will be binding on the County. All inquir ies must be received by the County a minimum of four business days prior to the bid opening date.

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

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

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

Legal No. WCW638851 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

June 13, 20, 24, 2015.

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 DEVISEES OF G E O R G E S. S C H U E MANN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ELIZABETH M. S C H U E M A N N ; GEORGE W. SCHUEMANN; CHARISSE I. ROSS; STEPHANIE R. SCHUEMANN; DEANNA C. ADDISON; VALLI L. BUCASAS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; A D M I R A L’ S C O V E BEACH CLUB; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCC U PA N T S O F T H E PREMISES, Defendants.

No. 15-2-00016-5 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of George S. Schuemann, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Elizabeth M. Schuemann, Stephanie R. Schuemann and Occupants of the Premises: 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 May 16, 2015, and defend the real property foreclosure action in Island County Super ior Cour t, and answer the complaint of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., (“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: L OT 4 0 , A D M I R A L S COVE DIVISION NO. 6, ACCORDING TO THE P L AT T H E R E O F, R E CORDED IN VOLUME 10 OF PLATS, PAGE 1, RECORDS OF ISLAND C O U N T Y, WA S H I N TGON Commonly known as: 1114 Chadwick Cour t, Coupeville, WA 98239 DATED this 13th day of May, 2015.

RCO LEGAL, P.S. By/s/ Laura Coughlin, WSBA #46124 Attorney for Plaintiff 13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 Legal No. WCW633006 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2015.

dersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form o f c a s h , o r c a s h i e r ’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Island, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 29, P L AT O F H E R I TAG E NORTH, DIVISION NO. 1, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 2 O F P L AT S, PAG E 51, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SiTUATE IN THE COUNTY OF ISL A N D , S TAT E O F WASHINGTON. - APN: 2687931 S7110O0-00029-0 More commonly known as 685 NW 7 T H AV E N U E , O A K H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 which is subject to that cer tain Deed of Tr ust dated as of March 27, 2003, executed by MICHAEL SCOTT FLOREA AND LISA B. FLOREA, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favo r o f A L A S K A U S A M O RT G AG E C O M PA NY, LLC as original Beneficiary recorded March 31, 2003 as Instrument No. 4053162 and the beneficial interest was assigned to CitiMor tgage, Inc. and recorded August 8, 2013 as lnstrument Number 4345845 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Island County, Washington. II. No action commenced

by CltiMor tgage, Inc., the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is n ow p e n d i n g t o s e e k satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of TrustlMortgage. Current Beneficiary: CitiMor tgage, Inc. Contact Phone No: (800) 283-7918 Address: 1000 Technology Drive, O ’ Fa I I o n , M O 63368-2240 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILU R E TO PAY W H E N DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: D E L I N Q U E N T PAYMENT INFORMATION Number of From To Payments Monthly Payment Total September 1, 2013 Februar y 17, 2015 16 $1,006.28 $18,153.66 2 $ 1 , 0 2 6 . 5 9 L AT E CHARGE IN FORMATION September 1, 2013 February 17, 2015 1 $0.00 $0.00 PROMISS O RY N OT E I N F O R M AT I O N N o t e D a t e d : March 27, 2003 Note Amount: $141,872.00 Interest Paid To: August 1, 2013 Next Due Date: September 1, 2013 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $115,367.57, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V. The above described real property wilt be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t a s p r ov i d e d by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on June 26, 2015. The defaults referred to in Paragraph Ill must be cured

by June 15, 2015, (11 d ay s b e fo r e t h e s a l e date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any t i m e b e fo r e Ju n e 1 5 , 2015 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph Ill is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sate may be terminated anytime after the June 15, 2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and adva n c e s, i f a ny, m a d e pursuant to the terms of t h e o bl i g a t i o n a n d / o r Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, CitiMortgage, Inc. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS MICHAEL FLOREA 685 NW 7TH AVENUE, OAK H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 LISA B. FLOREAAKA LISA BARBARA NEWMAN 685 NW 7TH AVEN U E , OA K H A R B O R , WA 98277 LISA B. FLOREAAKA LISA BARBARA NEWMAN 825 NW RIGGINS STAPT 201, OA K H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 L I S A B. F L O REAAKA LISA BARBARA NEWMAN C/C NATHAN M. MANNI, ATTORNEY, 520 EWHIDB E YAV E N U E , S U I T E 201, P0 BOX 889, OAK H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 LISA B FLOREA 685 NW 7TH AVENUE, OAK H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 USA B FLOREA 825 NW RIGGINGS ST APT 201, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277-8920 MICHAEL S C OT T F L O R E A 6 8 5 NW 7TH AVENUE, OAK H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 MICHAEL SCOTT FLOREA 825 NW RIGGINGS ST APT 201, OA K H A R B O R , WA 98277-8920 by both first class and certified mail on November 18, 2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real proper ty descr ibed in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Tr u s t e e w h o s e n a m e and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all t h o s e w h o h o l d b y, through or under the Grantor of all their intere s t i n t h e a b ove d e s c r i b e d p r o p e r t y. I X .

Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130.

Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a wa i ve r o f a ny p r o p e r grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a

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

NO. 15-4-00106-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as p r ov i d e d u n d e r R C W 11.40.020(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: May 30, 2015 Administrator: Dawn Ogasawara Attorney for Administrator: M. Douglas Kelly, Kelly, Arndt & Walker, PLLP, PO Box 290, Clinton, WA, 98236.

(360) 341-1515.

DATED this 24th day of April, 2015. /s/Dawn Ogasawara Dawn Ogasawara, Administrator Attorneys for Administrator: /s/M. Douglas Kelly M. Douglas Kelly, WSBA #6550 Kelly, Ar ndt & Walker, PLLP, PO Box 290, Clinton, WA, 98236 Legal No. WCW635303 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record M ay 3 0 , Ju n e 6 , 1 3 , 2015.

T S N o WA06000133-14-1 APN 2 6 8 7 9 3 / S7110-00-00029-0 TO N o 8 4 6 4 3 8 2 N OT I C E OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 1ST AM PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON C H A P T E R 6 1 . 2 4 E T. S E Q . I . N OT I C E I S HEREBY GIVEN that on June 26, 2015, 10:00 AM, at the main entrance to the City HaN, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the un-

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Legal No. WCW638761 Published: The Whidbey News-Times,The South Whidbey Record. June l e t t e r u n d e r R C W 6 1 13, July 4, 2015. .24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP The opportunity to BEFORE THE FOREC L O S U R E S A L E O F make a difference is YOUR HOME You have right in front of you. only 20 DAYS from the Recycle this paper. recording date on this notice to pursue media- T S N o tion. DO NOT DELAY. WA06000181-14-1 APN CONTACT A HOUSING 2 2 6 6 4 1 C O U N S E L O R O R A N S 6 3 2 0 - 0 2 - 0 0 0 3 3 0 TO ATTORNEY LICENSED N o 8 4 9 5 6 0 5 N OT I C E IN WASHINGTON NOW OF TRUSTEE’S SALE to assess your situation P U R S UA N T TO T H E and refer you to media- R E V I S E D C O D E O F tion if you might eligible WA S H I N G TO N C H A P and it may help you save TER 61.24 ET SEQ. I. your home. See below N OT I C E I S H E R E B Y for safe sources of help. GIVEN that on July 10, SEEKING ASSISTANCE 2015, 10:00 AM, at the Housing counselors and m a i n e n t ra n c e t o t h e legal assistance may be City Hall, 865 SE Baravailable at little or no rington Drive, Oak Harcost to you. If you would bor, WA 98277, MTC Filike assistance in deter- nancial Inc. dba Trustee mining your rights and Corps, the undersigned oppor tunities to keep Trustee, will sell at pubyo u r h o u s e, yo u m ay lic auction to the highest contact the following: and best bidder, payThe statewide foreclo- able, in the form of cash, sure hotline for assis- or cashier’s check or t a n c e a n d r e fe r ra l t o cer tified checks from housing counselors rec- federally or State charommended by the Hous- tered banks, at the time ing Finance Commis- of sale the following desion: Telephone: scribed real property, sit(877) 894-4663 or uated in the County of (800) 606-4819 Website: Island, State of Washw w w . w s h f c . o r g T h e ington, to-wit: LOT 33, United States Depar t- P L AT O F C A R LT O N ment of Housing and Ur- H E I G H T S D I V. 2 AC ban Development: Tele- C O R D I N G T O T H E phone: (800) 569-4287 P L AT T H E R E O F R E Website: www.hud.gov CORDED IN VOLUME The statewide civil legal 12 OF PLATS, PAGE 49 aid hotline for assistance AND 50 RECORDS OF and referrals to other I S L A N D C O U N T Y housing counselors and W A S H I N G T O N . A P N : attor neys: Telephone: 2 2 7 8 6 4 / (800) 606-4819 Website: S6320-02-00033-0 More w w w. h o m e ow n e r s h i p. c o m m o n l y k n o w n a s wa.gov NOTICE TO OC- 1230 SW INGLESIDE C U PA N T S O R T E N - CT, OAK HARBOR, WA ANTS - The purchaser 98277 which is subject at the Trustee’s Sale is to that certain Deed of entitled to possession of Trust dated as of August the property on the 20th 2, 2008, executed by day following the sale, ANTHONY M. TRAPALas against the Grantor I S A N D M I C H E L E L , under the Deed of Trust TRAPALIS, HUSBAND (the owner) and anyone A N D W I F E a s Tr u s having an interest junior tor(s), to secure obligato the Deed of Trust, in- tions in favor of MORTcluding occupants who G AG E E L E C T R O N I C are not tenants. After the REGISTRATION SYS20th day following the TEMS, INC. (‘MERS”), sale the purchaser has as designated nominee the right to evict occu- for MORTGAGE INVESpants who are not ten- TORS CORPORATION, ants by summar y pro- Beneficiary of the securceedings under the Un- ity instrument, its sucl a w f u l D e t a i n e r A c t , cessors and assigns, reChapter 59.12 RCW. For corded August 11, 2008 tenant- occupied proper- a s I n s t r u m e n t N o . ty, the purchaser shall 4234772 and the benefiprovide a tenant with c i a l i n t e r e s t wa s a s written notice in accor- signed to Planet Home d a n c e w i t h R O W Lending, LLC and re61.24.060; Dated: Feb- corded November 26, ruary 2015 MTC Finan- 2 0 1 4 a s I n s t r u m e n t c i a l I n c . d b a Tr u s t e e Number 4369003 of offiCorps, as Duly Appoint- cial records in the Office ed Success r Tr ustee of the Recorder of Island By: Athena Authorized County, Washington. II, Signatory MTC Financial No action commenced Inc. dba Trustee Corps by Planet Home Lend1700 Seventh Avenue, ing, LLC, the current Suite 2100 Seattle WA Beneficiary of the Deed 98101 Phone: of Trust is now pending ( 8 0 0 ) 4 0 9 - 7 5 3 0 T D D : to seek satisfaction of (800) 833-6388 For Re- t h e o bl i g a t i o n i n a ny i n s t a t e m e n t i P a y O f f Court by reason of the Quotes, contact MTC Fi- Borrowers’ or Grantors’ nancial Inc. DBA Trustee default on the obligation C o r p s T R U S T E E ’ S secured by the Deed of S A L E I N F O R M AT I O N Trust/Mortgage. Current C A N B E O B TA I N E D B e n e f i c i a r y : P l a n e t ONLINE AT www.insour- H o m e L e n d i n g , L L C celogic.com To the ex- C o n t a c t P h o n e N o : tent your original obliga- (866) 8624187 Address: tion was discharged, or 321 Research Parkway, is subject to an automat- Ste. 303, Meriden, CT ic stay of bankruptcy un- 06450 HI. The default(s) der Title 11 of the United for which this foreclosure States Code, this notice is made is/are as folis for compliance andlor lows: FAILURE TO PAY informational purposes WHEN DUE THE FOLonly and does not con- L O W I N G A M O U N T S stitute an attempt to col- WHICH ARE NOW IN lect a debt or to impose A R R E A R S : D E L I N personal liability for such QUENT PAYMENT INobligation. However, a FORMATION Number of secured par ty retains F r o m Ta P a y m e n t s rights under its security Monthly Payment Total instrument, including the June 1, 2014 February right to foreclose its lien. 19, 2015 2 $1,349.14 TA C # 9 7 3 4 9 3 P U B : $12,411.83 7 $1,387.65 6-13-15, & 7-4015 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION June 1,2014 Legal Notices

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Fe b r u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 1 $353.84 $353.84 P RO M I S S O RY N OT E I N F O R M AT I O N N o t e Dated: August 2, 2008 N a t e A m o u n t : $283,700.00 Interest Paid To: May 1, 2014 Next Due Date: June 1, 2014 IV. The sum owing o n t h e o bl i g a t i o n s e cured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $251,938.93, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The a b ove d e s c r i b e d r e a l property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t a s p r ov i d e d by statute, Said sate will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on July 10, 2015. The defaults referred to in Paragraph ill must be cured

by June 29, 2015, (11 d ay s b e fo r e t h e s a l e date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale, The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any t i m e b e fo r e Ju n e 2 9 , 2015 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph Ill is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the June 29, 2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and adva n c e s, i f a ny, m a d e pursuant to the terms of t h e o bl i g a t i o n a n d / o r Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the c u r r e n t B e n e f i c i a r y, Planet Home Lending, LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address (es): ADDRESS MIC H E L E L T R A PA L I S AKA MICH ELE LYNN TRAPALIS 1230 SW ING L E S I D E C T, O A K H A R B O R , W A 98277-4581 MICHELE L. TRAPALIS 1230 SW I N G L E S I D E G T, OA K H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 ANTHONY M. TRAPALIS 1230 SW INGLESIDE CT, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277-4581 by both first class and certified mail o n Ja n u a r y 7 , 2 0 1 5 , proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real proper ty descr ibed in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fe e s d u e a t a ny t i m e prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this

s a l e o n a ny g r o u n d s whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 6 1 . 2 4 1 3 0 . Fa i l u r e t o bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invali d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e s ’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 6124.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and oppor tunities to keep yo u r h o u s e, yo u m ay contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assist a n c e a n d r e fe r ra l t o housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 6064819 Website: www.wshfcorg The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 5694287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 6064819 Website: w w w. h o m e ow n e r s h i p. wa.gov NOTICE TO OCC U PA N T S O R T E N ANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summar y proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant- occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24060; Dated: Februar y 19, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Athena Vaughn, Authorized Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 1700 Seventh Ave nu e, S u i t e 2 1 0 0 S e a t t l e WA 9 8 1 0 1 Phone: (800) 409-7530 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps TRUSTEE’S S A L E I N F O R M AT I O N C A N B E O B TA I N E D ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com To the extent your original obligation was discharged, or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy under Title 11 of the United States Code, this notice is for compliance and/or informational purposes only and does not constitute an attempt to collect a debt or to impose

personal liability for such obligation. However, a secured par ty retains rights under its security instrument, including the right to foreclose its lien.

TA C : 9 7 3 4 9 2 P U B : 6/13/13, 7/04/15 Legal No. WCW638765 Published: The Whidbey News-Times,The South Whidbey Record. June 13, July 4, 2015.

Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Contact Phone No: 949-517-5057Address: 1610 E. St. Andrew Place,, Santa Ana, CA 92705 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS:DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION Number of F r o m To P a y m e n t s Monthly Payment Total January 1, 2011 February 10, 2015 31 $1,979.33 $107,265.51 2 $2,465.25 17 $ 2 , 4 1 0 . 3 4 L AT E CHARGE INFORMATION January 1, 2011 Fe b r u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 5 1 $4,352.39 $4,352.39 P RO M I S S O RY N OT E I N F O R M AT I O N N o t e Dated: December 18, 2009 Note Amount: $287,693.00 Interest Paid To: December 1, 2010 Next Due Date; January 1, 2011 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr ust is: The principal sum of $284068.37, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t a s p r ov i d e d by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on June 19, 2015. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured

by June 8, 2015, (11 d ay s b e fo r e t h e s a l e date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before June 8, 2015 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the June 8, 2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of t h e o bl i g a t i o n a n d / o r Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC as Servicer and Attorney in fact Bank of America, NA. Successor

by Merger to SAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LI’ or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address (es):ADD R E S S K R Y S TA L DAW N K I E K E 4 3 4 6 W A L D E N L O O P, GREENBANK, WA 98253 KRYSTAL DAWN KIEKE 3497 HOLMES V I E W D R . L A N G L E Y, WA 9 8 2 6 0 M I C H A E L CLAIR KIEKE 4346 W A L D E N L O O P, GREENBANK, WA 98253 MICHAEL CLAIR KIEKE 3497 HOLMES V I E W D R . L A N G L E Y, WA 98260 by both first class and certified mail on October 28, 2014,

proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real proper ty descr ibed in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Tr u s t e e w h o s e n a m e and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all t h o s e w h o h o l d b y, through or under the Grantor of all their intere s t i n t h e a b ove d e s c r i b e d p r o p e r t y. I X .

Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61 .24.130.

Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a wa i ve r o f a ny p r o p e r grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DEL A Y. C O N T A C T A HOUSING COUNSEL O R O R A N AT TO R NEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and oppor tunities to keep yo u r h o u s e, yo u m ay contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assist a n c e a n d r e fe r ra l t o housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: w w w. w s h f c . o r g T h e United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attor neys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa .gov NOTICE TO OCC U PA N T S O R T E N ANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summar y proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant- occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accor-

dance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: February 10, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Athena Vaughn, Authorized Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 1700 Seventh Ave nu e, S u i t e 2 1 0 0 Seattle WA 9 8 1 0 1 P h o n e : (800) 409-7530 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Rei n s t a t e m e n t / Pay O f f Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Cor ps TRUSTEE’S S A L E I N F O R M AT I O N C A N B E O B TA I N E D ONLINE AT www.insourceloglc.com To the extent your original obligation was discharged, or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy under Title 11 of the United States Code, this notice is for compliance and/or informational purposes only and does not constitute an attempt to collect a debt or to impose personal liability for such obligation. However, a secured par ty retains rights under its security instrument, including the right to foreclose its lien.

TAC: 973494 PUB: 6/13/15, 7/04/15 Legal No. WCW638767 Published: The Whidbey News-Times,The South Whidbey Record. June 13, July 4, 2015.

T S N o WA07000913-14-1 APN 57180-02-00012-0/ 282349 TO No 8464946 N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 19, 2015, 10:00 AM, at the main entrance to the City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the torn, o f c a s h , o r c a s h i e r ’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Island, State of Washington, to-wit: LOTS 12 AND 13, PLAT OF HONEYMOON LAKE, DIVISION NO. 2, AS PER P L AT R E C O R D E D I N VOLUME 11 OF PLATS, PAGES 38, 39 AND 40, RECORDS OF ISLAND C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TON. APN: 371 80-02-00012-0 / 282349 More commonly known as 4346 WALDEN L O O P, G R E E N B A N K , WA 98253 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of December 18, 2009, executed by MICHAEL CLAIR KIEKE AND K R Y S TA L D A W N KIEKE, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIST R AT I O N S Y S T E M S, INC. (“MERS”), as desi g n a t e d n o m i n e e fo r GUILD MORTGAGE C O M PA N Y, A C A L I FORNIA CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded December 22, 2009 as Instrument No. 4265831 and the benefic i a l i n t e r e s t wa s a s signed to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC as Servicer and Attorney In fact Bank of America, N.A. Successor by Merger to BAG Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP and recorded November 8, 2011 as Instrument Number 4304226 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Island County, Washington. II. No action commenced

by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC as Servicer and Attorney in fact Bank of Amer ica, NA Successor by Merger to BAG Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of t h e o bl i g a t i o n i n a ny Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. Current Beneficiary: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC as Servicer and Attorney in fact Bank of America, N.A. Successor by Merger to SAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA

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CASCADE VIEW COMMUNITY BOATHOUSE SALE Saturday, June 20th, 9am - 2pm.

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Fishing tackle, crab pots, household items, furniture, garden supplies, tools. All quality i t e m s . To o m a n y things to list. This is the sale of the year!

DON’T MISS OUT! Cascade View is located in Clinton off Humphrey Road at Tiffany Road. Look for the big Cascade View sign.

Follow signs from Highway 525 and Humphrey Road.

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SANDY HOOK ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Back by popular demand, our great little community is doing it again! Saturday, June 13, 8-3 (No early birds, p l e a s e ) ! M u l t i - fa m i l y community garage sale off Cultus Bay Road, Clinton Signs at entrances OAK HARBOR.

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE ALONG WITH 2 ESTATES SALES AT BAYVIEW ESTATES

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SALE

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PUZZLE NO. 772 The most important thing right now

OPEN

Saturday, June 13th 11am - 4pm

2 FA M I LY M OV I N G Sale Everything goes!

Lots and lots, and lots of stuff. Sat June 13 th a n d S u n Ju n e 1 4 th from 8 am to 4 pm.

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SPLIT CONTINUED FROM A1 Watchers who have found it frustrating to constantly have to get approval from WSU leadership in Pullman.

In some cases, the university and Beach Watchers were unable to reach agreements on simple things like venues, speakers or training.

“Now they can do what they want to do without restriction,” Lawrence said.

Beach Watchers is celebrating its 25th anniversary

and 20th year organizing Sound Waters, its annual fundraising seminar focused on environmental issues.

“It’s easier for them to plan this on their own,” Lawrence said. “We wish them well.”

Another extension group, the Lighthouse Docents, left WSU oversight starting Jan. 1 and is now under the management of the state Parks and Recreation Department.

Lawrence said in both cases, the individual organization grew to where they no longer needed the assistance of the WSU Extension.

Similar to the Master

Gardener program, an agreement between WSU Extension and its former programs will allow for sharing resources while still allowing them the autonomy they crave.

Judy Feldman, who worked within WSU Extension programs for more than 10 years, said that there has been a shift in the university’s priorities over the last several years.

“It’s a different climate now,” Feldman said.

Ten years ago, the program was under the leadership of Don Meehan, a man who prioritized finding grant money and supporting volunteerism,

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according to Feldman.

“It was a different time at the extension,” Feldman said.

“Each director brings their own personality and priorities. The current director just has a different perspective with more focus on academic resources. That’s not bad, it’s just different.”

Feldman served as the interim director of Beach Watchers for a year and a half during her tenure and is now the director of Greenbank Farm Management Group.

At the height of its popularity in 2004-06, the county’s Beach Watchers was

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Despite its 580 members, only 220 are active and Beach Watchers only raises about $50,000 annually.

“Our ability to raise funds is not fine,” Pritchard said.

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Beach Watchers director Barbara Bennett was unavailable for comment.

Bennett will retain her position as director through the end of the year, but it’s unclear what role she would play in the new organization.

“None of us like change unless it’s what we are initiating,” Feldman said. “I respect how the Beach Watchers are handling the situation. Their priority is how they can continue to engage and protect this community that they love.”

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“It was a time of heightened funding for all things maritime ecology,” Feldman said. “(Meehan) saw that as his role. Don was the master at finding the money.”

The group took some heat from the public at the time because they thought state funding was better spent elsewhere.

“There was some frustration,” Feldman said. “’Why was Beach Watchers getting so much support?’”

Since that time, grant funding has all but disappeared and the group relies almost exclusively on fundraising.

“In the early days, many grants were forthcoming,” Pritchard said. “That has pretty much dried up.”

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