Whidbey News-Times, August 15, 2015

Vol. 125, No. 65

News-Times Whidbey

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2015

An 18-year-old Texas man died Wednesday morning after falling 50 feet from a cliff on Pass Island, according to Island County Coroner Robert Bishop.

The coroner ID’d the man as Scott Wuensch.

page 12

Your hometown newspaper for 125 years

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM | 75 CENTS

Man, 18, falls to death at D. Pass

For the love of orcas

Wuensch and his brother had driven up from Texas to visit the area. They were in a group of six teenagers who went hiking on Pass Island, which is the island in the middle of Deception Pass Bridge.

Bishop said that the group walked down to the shore. Wuensch and another teenager starting hiking back up ahead of the rest of the group and waited.

Wuensch went out on a limb of a Madrona tree, which broke and sent him falling. Bishop said he SEE DEATH, A16

Prosecutor sues land-use lawyer

By JESSIE STENSLAND jessie@whidbeynewsgroup.com

Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks, on behalf of the state, filed a lawsuit against a land-use attorney the Island County commissioners hired to help with the amendment to the comprehensive plan.

The “memorandum in support of entry of order ousting the defendants from the office of the Island County prosecuting attorney” was filed Wednesday in Island County Superior Court.

The lawsuit states that land-use SEE LAWSUIT, A16

Nurses rally as talks with WGH enter fifth month CEO ‘very encouraged’ by progress being made

By DEBRA VAUGHN

dvaughn@whidbeynewsgroup.com

SEE NURSES RALLY, A11

Photo by Debra Vaughn/Whidbey News-Times

Nurses and their supporters gather on the lawn near the Captain Whidbey Inn in Coupeville. The nurses held a rally as union negotiations with Whidbey General Hospital go into week five.

IT off-island route extended to 2017

By DEBRA VAUGHN

dvaughn@whidbeynewsgroup.com

The only bus routes off the island will continue to run through at least June of 2017.

The Island Transit Board of Directors voted Monday to continue operating the 411 routes that connect Whidbey and Camano Islands with Skagit County.

The routes were in limbo after the governor got cold feet about carrying through with a transportation project bill he signed that included a $2.3 million grant for Island Transit.

The bill included a “poison pill” provision that could hinder his administration’s abilSEE ROUTS SPARED, A11

Greenbank Farm managers say they’re backing out of the picture

By MEGAN HANSEN

mhansen@whidbeynewsgroup.com

Any hope that the Greenbank Farm Management Group could continue in an advisory role over the

farm were dashed Monday night as the farm management group said it’s done.

The Port of Coupeville is moving forward with plans to manage the farm itself.

After outgoing port commissioners Marshall Bronson and John Carr voted last month to cease

Limited Availability

EW EY N S GR DB

THE

P OU

“Bringing independence to living and quality to life”

SEE STEPPING BACK, A15

WH I

They had hot dogs, balloons and a message: The nurses at Whidbey General Hospital won’t back down until their contract terms are met.

A few hundred nurses and their supporters rallied at the Captain Whidbey Inn in Coupeville Thursday night in hopes of turning up the heat as the union and hospital management try to agree on a contract.

“Management pays attention to what we’re doing, that we’re here demonstrating,” said P.C. Cable, a registered nurse. “We will take

BEST OF

WHIDBEY READERS CHOICE AWARDS

1040 SW Kimball Drive | Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 | (360) 279-0933

Page A2

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

North Whidbey Lions Club Would like to thank the following for their support of the 30th Annual North Whidbey Car Show: CONTINUING SPONSORS:

Oak Harbor Auto Center/Auto Plus Oak Harbor Les Schwab Tire Center

Photo by Shawna Davis

TROPHY BANNER SPONSORS: Westgate Homes & RV Center A-1 Towing All Island Pest Control Banner Bank Chrome Barber Shop Dutch Maid Laundry Frontier Building Supply Frontier Communications Gary Berner, DDS Island Heating & Air Conditioning Jack Carroll’s Skagit Hyundai Jerry Smith Chevrolet Martin’s Auto Electric

Mister T’s Awards & Embroidery Oak Harbor Ace Hardware Oak Harbor Burger King Oak Harbor Mobile Music Oak Harbor Motors Premier Title of Island County Scottie’s Plumbing State Farm Insurance - Karmin Landry Taqueria Jumbo Burrito Whidbey Island Homebrew Supply Whidbey Island Bank Whidbey Seatac Shuttle & Charter

We also thank all the other businesses and organizations that helped make the show a success this year.

Coupeville woman claims port violated Open Meetings Act Port commissioners say petition unfounded, call it a ‘visceral response’

By MEGAN HANSEN

mhansen@whidbeynewsgroup.com

A Coupeville resident filed a petition against the Port of Coupeville Tuesday claiming two of the three commissioners violated the Open Public Meetings Act. Diane Paul alleges that a vote taken on July 8 to terminate negotiations with the Greenbank Farm Management Group is evidence that commissioners John Carr and Marshall Bronson acted outside of a public meeting.

Carr raised the motion, which was quickly seconded by Bronson without discussion, Paul said. The third commissioner, Mike Diamanti, had no knowledge that the vote would be taken.

Paul alleges that the agenda item for the Greenbank Farm management contract negotiations didn’t specify the port was looking at terminating the discussions and that, therefore, the action was invalid — as well as a breach of public trust — because it wasn’t advertised ahead of time.

“They were trying to pull wool over our eyes,” Paul said. “I want to send a message that people are watching.”

“This is a citizen’s attempt to put them on notice that they have an obligation to their taxpayers.”

Paul filed her petition in Island County Superior Court Tuesday afternoon, naming the port and commissioners Carr and Bronson individually. She then filed an amended petition Wednesday morning with corrections.

When notified about Paul’s petition Tuesday, Bronson said he was surprised.

“I hope she has some proof of that because we did not,” he said, referring to the allegation that the matter was discussed outside of a public meeting. “[The petition] is a visceral response

because they don’t like what we did.”

Bronson said the port commissioners are extra careful to refrain from discussing port business outside of public meetings.

Bronson said he and Diamanti appointed Carr to the board to help look at financial information.

“So when he made the motion, based on the information he was reviewing, it was not a surprise,” he said.

Bronson added that, the day prior to the July 8 meeting, the port was advised by its lawyer not to sign the proposed agreement with the management group.

“I felt perfectly comfortable seconding that motion,” Bronson said. “There were so many problems, it was not satisfactory.”

Port Executive Director David Day confirmed that he and Bronson had a verbal review of the contract with attorney Grant Weed over the phone on July 7.

Day said the other two commissioners were not aware of that phone conversation and received the written document when it was submitted to the port electronically on July 14.

Paul is asking the courts to nullify the port’s July 8 decision and award her filing costs and any “further relief this court deems proper.”

Paul has lived in Coupeville for eight years and said she spent 30 years working in international human rights issues.

Prior to moving to Coupeville, she lived in Tennessee, where she challenged the government on Sunshine Laws at the local level, suing her county and school district over public meeting violations.

“It’s a First Amendment Right to petition the government,” Paul said. “So it’s a First Amendment issue and that is very important to me.”

Paul paid the $240 filing fee and contacted the state Attorney General’s Office and Coalition for Open Government.

“I think people will come out with more information,” Paul said.

“I think we should challenge it legally at any case.”

SAVE THE DATE !

IT’S TIME FOR OUR BIG ANNIVERSARY SALE!

D CAR VOTEO W BEST IN SH 2015

Friday-Sunday August 21-23

1932 Graham 97

Owned by: Steve & Carla Howard

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

Photo by Shawna Davis

See you next year at our 31st Annual Event!

If you would like to learn more about North Whidbey Lions Club visit our website at e-clubhouse.org/sites/northwhidbey/

Select BAGGALLINI Up to 40% OFF! JIM SHORE 40% OFF! (excludes Disney) and much more!

At our Oak Harbor Store Location:

32170 SR 20 360-675-6688

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

Page A3

Professional staff underpaid, Wood from landmark oak county salary study shows may become giant acorn Pay for same positions differ according to department

By JESSIE STENSLAND

jstensland@whidbeynewsgroup.com

A new salary study by Island County’s human resource director shows that employees in professional positions like attorneys and engineers are generally being underpaid.

In addition, it found disparities between employees performing the same functions in different departments.

But in some cases, certain staff members are being paid above average.

Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson said the board hopes to fix some of the disparities but the changes may not be immediate. She said the unions have only just received the study and some salary fixes will be negotiated.

“We only have a certain amount of budget capacity,” she added.

The commissioners chose to do their budget this year in December so they have time to respond to an expert’s recommendations about changes that need to be made at the jail in the wake of an inmate’s death from dehydration.

Human Resources Director Melanie Bacon used four sources of data to find the “market price” of the jobs.

The sources are PayScale, a leading resource for compensation data; an Association of Washington Counties 2015 survey; Mason County’s 2014 survey

of court positions; and information collected directly from similar counties.

Bacon created a spreadsheet that includes the current hourly midpoint salary for each position, the hourly midpoint from PayScale and the hourly midpoint from comparable counties.

An hourly midpoint is the middle of the salary range.

Bacon recommends changes in salaries in some cases, but the commissioners haven’t taken any action yet.

The study doesn’t take into account benefits.

The data shows that salaries in the prosecutor’s office, for example, are below average.

A deputy prosecutor II position, which is an attorney with some level of experience, has a midpoint salary of $32.88 an hour. The midpoint salary in comparable counties is $38.52.

That’s a different of nearly $12,000 a year.

In addition, both the chief criminal prosecuting attorney and the chief civil prosecuting attorney make between $3 and $4 less an hour that their colleagues in other counties.

The senior paralegal salary midpoint is $19.22 an hour while the PayScale midpoint is $25.03.

Prosecutor Greg Banks said he’s not surprised by the results.

“I’m encouraged that the county has conducted an objective study that validates what I’ve been saying for 17 years.”

“Knowledge, experience and judgment is our stock in trade,” he said. “The county and the voters lose when skilled people leave for more money after we have

invested time and training in their professional development.”

In Public Works, a construction engineer and a surface water engineer earn $33.39 at the salary midpoint.

According to PayScale, the average midpoint is $38.77 an hour.

The human resource director makes $36.99 an hour, while the average in comparable counties is $41.69 an hour.

On the other hand, some employees are making more than their colleagues in other counties.

The study shows that a series of positions in the human services department earn more than the averages provided by PayScale.

The housing program coordinator, housing resource coordinator and human services coordinator each have a salary midpoint of $24.15 an hour. PayScale states the average midpoint is $21.82.

The substance abuse prevention coordinator also has a salary midpoint of $24.15 an hour while the average wage through PayScale is $18.86.

In the sheriff’s office, the study found that the undersheriff is comparably underpaid and the chief civil deputy is overpaid.

Johnson said the county isn’t going to cut any pay based on the study but some wages may be frozen, which she admits might cause some consternation.

She said one of her main concerns is that some departments pay different rates for essentially the same positions.

“We need to right size these salaries,” she said, “because a job’s a job.”

Meetings set for speed limit changes Island County commissioners will meet in a special session 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church’s new building in Freeland to discuss changing the speed limits on seven local roads.

Ordinances will be discussed pertaining to speed limits on Bayview, Burley, Fox Spit, French, Langley, Smugglers Cove and Swede Hill Roads.

A hearing to discuss speedlimit changes to two Central Whidbey roads — Engle and Terry — is set for 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 in the commissioners’ hearing room.

Dr. Robert Johnson, MD Now Offering Bladeless Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery Latest Imaging and Laser Technologies for Eye Care Management Specializing in Medical and Surgical Eye Care Board Certified Ophthalmologist

OAK HARBOR

231 SE Barrington Dr, Suite 208

360.240.2020

FREELAND

1804 Scott Rd, Suite106

360.321.6662

Council OKs plans to turn felled tree into art

By DEBRA VAUGHN

dvaughn@whidbeynewsgroup.com

The Oak Harbor Arts Commission got the all clear to find artists to turn a felled centuries-old Garry oak into at least one giant acorn and a cross-section that would show off the tree’s rings.

Oak Harbor City Council approved the plan and also agreed to incorporate other parts of the tree into the creation of the new sewer treatment plant.

Artists would transform the wood into a slab cut table, doors, tables, podiums, wood paneling, brochures, display cases and artistic chairs.

The Arts Commission can tap sources of money the rest of the city can’t, said Cathy Rosen, the superintendent of public works.

As for the furniture and art in the sewer plant, the city can pay from the wastewater fund, she said.

A committee charged with making recommendations on the project also suggested using pieces of the wood for things like clocks, picture frames, light fixtures and commemorative pens. These could be placed around town at city hall, schools, the library, senior center and Chamber of Commerce.

The city has no money in its general budget to pay for this last idea and no clear sense how to handle hiring what could be

many artists and craftsmen.

“One of the things that concerns me is the staff time to deal with various artists on all these projects,” Rosen said.

“If we commission plaques, what do we do with them and how do we sell them?”

Instead, the council agreed the staff could come up with some ideas and return to council later.

Councilman Rick Almberg was the lone “no” vote. He expressed concern about the cost.

“Are we potentially getting into the wood furniture or the plaque business … as opposed to commissioning an artist to take it and do something appropriate?” he said.

The council also unanimously agreed to spend $7,600 on three covers to keep the oak dry. At the moment, hunks of the tree are stored in the weather behind the city’s municipal shop.

Joel Servatius questioned why the city couldn’t just buy a tarp.

Brad Gluth, a city engineer, explained that artists might need easier access to the wood and that a tarp would trap moisture and cause the tree to rot. The public works department plans to reuse the covers to store materials and equipment.

In March 2014, city crews cut down the landmark oak outside the post office.

City officials said the tree was a safety concern but many residents were angry that no public notice was given and the tree was felled early on a Sunday morning.

Back to School Sale at Vision Plus of Oak Harbor!

Buy one pair of glasses, get your next pair

50% OFF *

*Same day purchases only.

Some restrictions do apply.

Cannot be combined with some insurances.

31775 SR 20 # B1 • Oak Harbor (360) 544-5843 • www.visionpluswa.com

WHIDBEY

BRIDGE

COUPEVILLE HUB FOR SENIORS PRESENTS “GOOD GRIEF,” 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Coupeville HUB for Seniors at the United Methodist Church, 608 N. Main Street, Coupeville. Mark Lucero of Pathways Counseling will discuss 12 strategies for coping with grief and loss. A question and answer period will follow. Contact Glenda Cantrell at glenda@islandseniorservices.org or 360-720-2955 for information.

Page A4

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

‘Seniors for Seniors’ fosters lifelong companionship

By KATE DANIEL

kdaniel@whidbeynewsgroup.com

Age is nothing but a number, and cats like Sweety still have plenty of life left to live despite their advanced years.

Sweety, an eight-yearold tabby, was surrendered to Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation, or WAIF, when her owner moved into a retirement home that did not allow pets.

She is one of several cats and dogs currently available for adoption through WAIF’s Seniors for Seniors program, which aims to place senior animals with senior adopters.

The criteria are simple. A qualifying dog or cat must be at least eight years old; and the qualifying adopter must be at least 62 years old.

Through the program, adoption fees are waived.

WAIF previously partnered with Purina to sponsor senior citizens looking to adopt pets.

When that program became defunct, WAIF established Seniors for Seniors.

Though many prospective adopters prefer kittens or pups, Sheri Bibich, WAIF shelter manager, said adopting an older animal grants certain advantages.

“It could be hard to adopt out some of our senior cats, but they still have a lot of good years left,” said Bibich.

Bibich added that, often, senior citizens find that a kitten or puppy is a bit too much to handle.

A senior animal’s personality is typically wellestablished, and older dogs and cats are often especially grateful to find a new permanent companion, she added.

“I think it can be traumatic for a senior pet to come to a shelter environment, to be displaced from the home they grew up in for many years,” she said.

Many senior citizens, like Sweety’s owner, have to surrender their animals upon entering assisted living.

Sadly, Bibich said, Whidbey is composed of a “very transient community,” and some pets are simply left behind when owners move.

“It always breaks your heart,” Bibich said of receiving animals who have spent time as a stray.

There are other “frustrating” cases, Bibich said, in which owners surrender senior animals in hopes of trading it in for a younger pet.

In these instances, Bibich said WAIF accepts the sur-

DONATIONS NEEDED!

Mattresses • Furniture • Appliances We accept gently used mattresses, furniture, appliances

NOW OPEN SUNDAYS!

t Furnitu es B Y NEWS r

WH I

P OU

THE

GR

re Sto

E DB

e

360-675-8733

Voted

HOURS: MON-SAT 10AM - 5PM • SUN 11AM - 4PM

CONTACT US FOR A FREE PICK UP!

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

BEST OF

WHIDBEY

READERS CHOICE AWARDS

STORE@ISLANDCOUNTYHABITAT.COM

YOUR SUPPORT HELPS PLACE FAMILIES IN HOMES WWW.HABITATFURNITUREANDMORE.INFO

350 SE PIONEER WAY • OAK HARBOR

Kate Daniel/Whidbey News-Times

Shelly Burton, a WAIF employee, holds Sweety, an eight-year-old tabby. Sweety is one of seven cats currently available for adoption through the Seniors for Seniors program. rendered animal but does not allow the individual to adopt another from the shelter.

Others may find themselves unable to care for a pet when faced with financial or health crises.

In addition to Seniors for Seniors, WAIF has a program available for low-income families to assist with the costs of vet bills.

“There’s nothing sadder than a senior citizen having to give up their pet,” she said.

For those looking to adopt a senior animal, “the benefits are wonderful,” Bibich said.

“What they give they get back tenfold.”

Wilma Jo Flaherty, executive director at Regency on Whidbey Retirement and Assisted Living Community, echoed Bibich’s sentiment on the advantages of senior citizens’ companionship with animals.

Regency allows pets on the condition that the owner cares for the animal with little assistance needed.

“Animals make a huge difference,” Flaherty said.

Flaherty herself occasionally brings her golden retriev-

er in to work for a visit.

“It’s very soothing,” she said of residents’ interaction with the dog.

“Animals are extremely important in their lives,” she said.

WAIF currently has seven cats and three dogs available for adoption through the Seniors for Seniors program, though the number is unusually low due to several recent adoptions. n For information on Seniors for Seniors and WAIF, visit waifanimals.org

• FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES • BEAUTY SALON • EXERCISE PROGRAM • TRAVEL AROUND COUPEVILLE “People Caring About People” • REHABILITATION SERVICES

678-CARE • 360-321-6600 • 311 NE 3rd Street • Coupeville

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

Page A5

Apartment complex gets new military-minded owners being so heavily dependent on the military, but our research showed that NAS Whidbey Island is very well entrenched and won’t be going anyplace soon,” said Eddie Ring, founder and CEO of New Standard Equities, Los Angeles, which paid $7.5 million for the 107-unit property on Aug. 4.

The complex is about 1.5 miles from the base.

“We were comforted by the fact that the government

By DAN RICHMAN drichman@whidbeynewsgroup.com

Oak Harbor’s Island Homestead Estates has a new name and will get a million-dollar makeover from its new owner, which says it will go out of its way to welcome military tenants.

That’s a good thing, because Whidbey Island Naval Air Station is about to outgrow its on-base housing.

Some real estate companies “are skittish about

is expanding and improving the base in order to effectively house some new squadrons,” Ring said. “We love the Pacific Northwest and are very excited about this acquisition.”

The building, at 945 N. Oak Harbor St., on Aug. 5 was renamed Anchor Pointe Apartments. Its one-, twoand three-bedroom units will get their own washers and dryers, and the building will get a fitness center and a dedicated leasing office.

Countertops, cabinets and appliances will be upgraded.

The renovations will cost about $1 million, Ring said.

New Standard put in $3 million toward the purchase.

RealtyMogul, a crowdsourcing real estate investment firm in Los Angeles, put up about $2 million. The rest was paid for by a loan from Freddie Mac. Rents run about $800 to $1,000 per month, and occupancy is steady, Ring said.

The new owners know

rentals are trickier for activeduty military, who need to be able to break their leases in a hurry when deployed, Ring said. They’re ready to make the necessary adjustments for dealing with the military.

“I have knowledge and understanding of how to operate an apartment building with a higher percentage of military,” Ring said.

The militar y-friendly building comes at a good time for the base, said Mike

Welding, a base spokesperson. Right now about 7,200 active-duty military personnel staff the base.

That number will likely grow to 7,900 in 2018, and it could increase to 8,900 if the Navy gets all the Boeing EA-18G Growlers it’s seeking, Welding said.

“I know 8,900 people won’t fit on the base,” he said. “I don’t think 7,900 will fit, either. There are only so many housing units on the base.”

Man charged in burglary Man facing 10 years for rape attempt at Greenbank residence

By JESSIE STENSLAND jessie@whidbeynewsgroup.com

identified as Schmakeit — inside his house, the report states.

Phillips grabbed a shovel and went after the intruder.

He later told detectives that Schmakeit tackled him to the ground, landing on top of him, the deputy’s report states.

Phillips continued to fight, wrapping his arms around the man and yelling, “You broke my back.” Schmakeit tried to get away and stuffed handfuls of grass into Phillips’ mouth. Phillips bit his finger; Schmakeit fled into the woods.

Phillips was unable to move or feel his legs and was on his back for about five hours until a friend rescued him and called the police. He suffered from a prior back injury and was left paralyzed by the assault, according to the report.

The deputies found a small growing room for medicinal marijuana in the house. The detectives believe the burglar may have been after the pot, according to the sheriff’s office.

By JESSIE STENSLAND jessie@whidbeynewsgroup.com

A Coupeville resident accused of breaking a homeowner’s back during a July 27 burglary and then fleeing to Canada was charged this week, according to court documents.

Prosecutors charged Paul Schmakeit, 20, in Island County Superior Court with burglary in the first-degree and assault in the first degree.

He’s being held in jail in lieu of $150,000 bail.

If convicted of the charges, Schmakeit could face up to two years and 10 months in prison under the standard sentence range.

In addition, he’s facing charges in Canada.

Schmakeit was arrested by Canadian authorities at the Sumas border after trying to avoid a customs inspection by speeding away while armed with a handgun, according to the report by Detective James Scott.

The victim of the burglary, Dennis Phillips, 68, was confronted by a man — later

A 30-year-old Oak Harbor man accused of choking and trying to rape his girlfriend may face as much as 10 years in prison if convicted of two felony counts.

Prosecutors charged Kevin T. Adams in Island County Superior Court Aug. 7 with second-degree assault and second-degree attempted rape. Both counts were charges as domestic-violence related counts.

The alleged victim and Adams were in the process of breaking up

when Adams came home drunk and became violent on Aug. 4, according to a report by Officer Jennifer Gravel with the Oak Harbor Police Department.

Adams got on top of the woman in bed and choked her until she started losing consciousness; he called her a “whore” and tried to force her things apart and her underwear down, the officer’s report states.

When she resisted, he kneed her between the legs and spat in her face; he told her he would rather go to prison than be without her and then

left, Gravel wrote.

The woman sustained bruising from the assault.

A deputy found Adams passed on in his car, which was parked outside of his ex-girlfriend’s home in Coupeville.

The police report details Adams’ extensive criminal history, which includes burglary, assault and a kidnapping charge.

“His criminal history illustrates a habit over the past approximately 10 years of assaultive behavior and felony convictions,” Gravel wrote.

Baseball bat burglar facing court charges

By JESSIE STENSLAND jessie@whidbeynewsgroup.com

One of two brothers allegedly involved in a home-invasion burglary in which residents were beat with clubs and baseball bats is facing charges Island County Superior Court.

Prosecutors charged Steven E. Poolman, 20, with first-degree burglary and two counts of second-degree assault.

If convicted of the charges, he could face up to four years in prison under the standard sentencing range.

Meanwhile, detectives are continuing their search for 31-year-old Shawn Poolman.

According to the deputy’s report, four men broke the door down at a Clinton home Aug. 8 and attacked the occupants.

Two of the intruders were identified by witnesses as the Poolman brothers.

d Liquidation LLC n a l Is Estate Liquidation

The intruders beat two of the occupants. A 37-yearold resident was injured the most seriously when the Poolman brothers and the two others beat him with baseball bats, the report states.

Paramedics told the deputy that the man appeared to have suffered a broken jaw, a broken hand and arm, a concussion and a head injury of

unknown severity. He was transported to Providence Medical Center in Everett, where paramedics said he would require multiple surgeries, the report states.

Another victim was struck in the head and arm and someone hit him on the back with a glass bottle. He said he was knocked unconscious for a few moments, the deputy wrote.

START YOUR MORNING THE

WHIDBEY WAY

Check our website for current sale dates.

360-679-4003 • 877-679-4003 www.seatacshuttle.com

WILLS &

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Experienced, Ethical, Professional Molly McPherson ATTORNEY AT LAW 360-678-4407 1 NW Front St • Coupeville

www.islandliquidation.com 1036 Pioneer Way • Oak Harbor • 360-969-9777

ENJOY A COMPLIMENTARY

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES

WITH YOUR WHIDBEY COFFEE! PICK UP YOUR COFFEE AND PAPER AT WHIDBEY COFFEE OAK HARBOR | PIONEER WAY · OAK HARBOR | HIGHWAY 20

News-Times whidbey

P.O. Box 1200 | 107 S. Main St, Ste. E101 | Coupeville, WA 98239 360-675-6611 | www.whidbeynewstimes.com

WHIDBEY

OPINION Page A6

WRITE TO US: The Whidbey News-Times welcomes letters from its readers. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Letters should be typewritten and not exceed 350 words. They must be signed and include a daytime phone number. Send items to P.O. Box 1200, Coupeville, WA 98239, or email editor@whidbeynewsgroup.com WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

Saturday, August 15 , 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

IN OUR OPINION Wrong place, wrong time for divisive flag Given the racial tensions in areas of the country, the timing was unfortunate for a Confederate flag to show up in the Whidbey Island Fair parade.

Only a few days before the one-year anniversary of Michael Brown’s shooting in the streets of Ferguson, Mo. and in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests, the Confederate flag made an appearance in little old Langley.

The event — typically a piece of old-fashioned Americana that people come to equate with tractors, horses, goats and, this year, people dressed as bunnies for the 91st fair’s theme of “Hare-Raising and Amazing” — wasn’t the proper place for to display the controversial flag.

Supporters defend it as a symbol of Southern pride and heritage, and we are all about freedom of speech. However, for South Whidbey’s American Legion — an organization devoted to all things stamped in Old Glory’s red, white and blue — to fly a former secessionist war banner seems ill conceived at best.

Defenders argue that we shouldn’t whitewash history, and they’re absolutely right. Striking all mention of the flag or banning it from being flown isn’t the issue at hand.

We’re talking about the proper place and context for the flag that once stood for the Southern states’ right to own slaves and was revived during the fight for Civil Rights as a symbol of segregation.

If people are proud of their Southern heritage, why not fly the state flag for Georgia, Tennessee or South Carolina?

To see a pair of Confederate flags waving in equal prominence to the United States flag was a sad sight for some, and is it worth alienating anyone at an event intended to bring people together?

Island County Fair Association Board President Jason Kalk said, “This is a small part of a wonderful weekend we had.”

After the parade, American Legion Post no. 141 Commander Kevin McDonald, proud of his own Southern heritage, apologized that the sight of the flags upset people. He promised that they will not be included in future American Legion Riders fair parades. Contrition is always a wise decision, and education is a solid second step.

A history book, a museum, a family memento, those are appropriate places for the Confederate flag.

Even political demonstrations seem better suited for such a sight, but not the Whidbey Island Fair parade.

The Whidbey Island Fair parade should be dedicated to the history of Whidbey Island’s communities and the past and future of agriculture and education.

It’s not the place to fly a divisive symbol.

News-Times whidbey

Published each Wednesday and Saturday from the office of The Whidbey News-Times 107 S. Main St., Ste. E101 • P.O. Box 1200 Coupeville, WA 98239 (360) 675-6611 • (360) 679-2695 fax On the Internet at www.whidbeynewstimes.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jet noise

Will keep fighting to keep Navy here Editor, What a great day for the Navy and citizens of Island County and Oak Harbor. Although this is only one battle in a long confrontation yet to come, let us savor it for a moment with a tall cold one.

Here’s to the Navy: Thank you, and I will keep up my fight to ensure you’re here for a long time to come.

Mike Van Voorst Oak Harbor

COER members failed to do due diligence Editor, Hooray for the staunchly American judge who threw the anti-American Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve out of court in their socialistic attempt to get the rest of us to pay them for their failure to do any sort of due diligence in the purchase of property and what they now view as a mistaken move to Island County.

All the while ignoring the fact that they are removing the chance to train for their jobs from the men and women of our Navy who dedicate their lives to protecting us and keeping us safe, and who rely on this training to be able to do their jobs well and safely.

The Navy was here long before most of them ever came to our island, and in past times the Navy operated more than double the number of training flights per year than they do now — more than 18,000 per year compared to the present less than 7,000 flights per year. So, how could these protesters have anything to stand on or anyone else to blame except their own grievous error in relocating to a place they were going to hate?

Island Transit is free and will be happy to take them off the island.

Aloha Oe Reg White Oak Harbor

It’s about the lack of government leadership Editor, Many previous letters to the editor have addressed the following from a narrow point of view, but...

It’s not about the percentage of peo-

Executive Editor & Publisher........................................................................................ Keven R. Graves Associate Publisher..............................................................................................................Kim Winjum Co-Editors........................................................................................ Jessie Stensland and Megan Hansen Reporters.......................................Ron Newberry, Jim Waller, Debra Vaughn, Kate Daniel, Dan Richman Administrative/Creative Manager.................................................................................Renee Midgett Administrative...................................................................................................................... Connie Ross

ple who believe that Growler noise levels are detrimental to health.

It’s not about Navy pilots deserving the best training possible. Of course they deserve adequate training for pilot safety and for the security of our country.

It’s not about the economy. There is no doubt that jobs would be lost in time if Whidbey Island Naval Air Station presence decreased. Some of the 1,200 civil service jobs would be at risk. Some active-duty jobs would simply be relocated. Change would occur slowly over the years, with Whidbey Island Naval Air Station never closing. Tourism-related jobs would likely increase over time.

The San Francisco Bay Area economy did fine after the Navy’s Moffett Field gradually closed.

It’s not about Navy Exchange and health benefits to Navy retirees should the Navy Growler training relocate elsewhere.

It’s not about where you live and how severely you are affected by the jet noise.

It’s not about moving away if you don’t like the noise. We protect the right of each individual in a democracy.

It’s not about the benefits of a strong SEE LETTERS, A7

Assistant Advertising Manager........................................................................................Teri Mendiola Marketing Representatives............................................................................Phil Dubois, Nora Durand Lead Creative Artist...........................................................................................Michelle Wolfensparger Creative Artists..................................................................................................................Jennifer Miller Circulation Manager...................................................................................................... Diane Smothers Circulation Assistant............................................................................................................Donna Coats

IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES The Whidbey News-Times (ISSN 1060-7161) is published semi-weekly by Sound Publishing on Wednesdays and Saturdays for $19 for 3 months, $29 for 6 months, $45 per year and $75 for 2 years delivered by carrier in island county from North Whidbey Island to Greenbank; $20 for 3 months, $32 for 6 months, $52 per year and $94 for 2 years delivered by in county mail from Greenbank to Clinton; $35 for 3 months, $65 for 6 months, $105 per year mailed out of county. Payment in advance is required. It is published by The Whidbey News-Times PO Box 1200, Coupeville, WA 98239.

Periodicals rate postage paid at Coupeville, WA and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Whidbey News-Times, PO Box 1200, Coupeville, WA 98239. Copyright © 2015, Sound Publishing

ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENTS: DICKS SPORTING GOODS, TARGET, WALGREEN, SAFEWAY, NEWS AMERICA GREEN, FRED MYER, BIG 5, JCPENNEY, RITE AID, EVERGREEN LAWN, OFFICE DEPOT, PACIFIC NW ART SCHOOL TAB-ON

READER INFORMATION: ADMINISTRATIVE: The Whidbey News-Times is a publication of Sound Publishing, and is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, the National Newspaper Association and Suburban Newspapers of America. Advertising rates are available at the News-Times office. While the News-Times endeavors to accept only reliable advertisements, it shall not be responsible to the public for advertisements nor are the views expressed in those advertisements necessarily those of the Whidbey News-Times. The right to decline or discontinue any ad without explanation is reserved. DEADLINES: Display Ads–4p.m. Friday and 4p.m. Wednesday; Legals – Noon Friday & Noon Wednesday; Classified Ads – 4:30 p.m. Monday and 4:30 p.m. Thursday; Community News – Noon Friday and Noon Wednesday; Letters to Editor – Noon Monday and Noon Wednesday.

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

QUESTION

OF THE WEEK:

What do you think of this week’s federal court decision refusing to halt activity at Coupeville’s Outlying Field?

“People knew what they were moving into.

I’m ex-military. We need a trained military — the best military.”

Tom Tucker Tucson, Ariz.

“That has always been a high-noise zone. The whole (fight) has gone too far. There’s too much money going into it.”

Becki Brant Vancouver, Wash.

LOOKING BACK: 125 YEARS

City ordinance drafted to protect remaining oaks Here’s what was happening in the news this week:

100 years ago n A News reporter took a trip to Utsaladdy and discovered that there were approximately 75 to 100 people from various parts of the country camped on the beaches at and near the point. It was editorialized that the location was “one of the most beautiful on the Sound.” The writer added that the attractiveness of the scenery was complemented by the presence of lively young people. n Prominent visitors M.A. Morrison and family made a trip to Oak Harbor in their automobile. The family of six was visiting from Bellingham and stayed at the Hotel Byrne.

Mr. Morrison was a member of the Morrison Mill Co., owners of one of the largest mills and box factories in the state. n Various articles of furniture and household goods had gone missing from the Ivy Inn on South Whidbey. The inn had been closed for the summer. Suspicions were directed toward Mrs. Mary McKnight, who was arrested. The estimated value of the stolen items amounted to several hundred dollars.

75 years ago n The Oak Harbor City Council approved a new ordinance regulating the installation of plumbing, drainage and sewer systems and establishing a building code for the city. The

Leslie Kolaitis Oak Harbor

“Whatever we can do to make life better for citizens, great, but our troops need to be trained. We need to make some sacrifices.”

Patrick Cole Mount Vernon

“I think it’s a little unfortunate. Money spent on the defense budget could be spent better elsewhere — for social programs and education.”

Josh Adams Coupeville

new code was expected to receive final passage and be enacted into law the following month if granted final approval. The proposed ordinance would regulate everything from repairing old buildings to constructing new ones. n Father J.E. O’Brien, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, announced that Reverend Gerald O’Shaughnessey, bishop of the Seattle diocese, was expected to visit Whidbey to commemorate the centenary of the first cross erected at Coupeville. A 25-foot replica was to be erected near St. Mary’s church. Members of the Skagit tribe residing in LaConner, descendants of those who erected the first cross in 1840, were preparing the replica. Accounts of the first cross’ establishment were recorded in the journal of Father Francis Blanchet, an early French missionary.

50 years ago n Six Oak Harbor Junior High School students completed their third-quarter courses with a straight-A average. The students’ names were included on a list of 150 youngsters in grades seven through nine who had achieved honor-roll worthy marks during the last quarter. n South Whidbey passed three special election levies. Voters approved a special tax levy of $30,750 for the South Whidbey School District building fund and a $3,200 levy designed to raise money for the fire department, library and parks in the City of

Langley. Voters in the Freeland water district also approved two bond issues. The first authorized the water commissioners to sell $10,000 in general obligation bonds, and the second authorized commissioners to sell $140,000 in revenue bonds.

25 years ago n Oak Harbor City Council directed city attorney Phil Bleyhl to draft an ordinance to protect the city’s remaining oak trees. The decision was made during a well-attended meeting in which several concerned citizens voiced their opinions that the trees be preserved. Some citizens, such as Mike Douglas, asked that the trees be proclaimed historic.

The issue was brought forth after at least two large oaks were removed from a lot at the intersection of Midway and 400th Avenue west. The lot was on privately owned property. Mayor Al Koetje stated that the city had never removed oaks from city property. n A Whidbey-based Navy squadron’s homecoming was expected to be delayed because of the United States’ plans to send troops and combat airplanes to Saudi Arabia to ward off a potential Iraqi invasion. The military action, announced the day prior by President Bush, had diverted the aircraft carrier the USS Eisenhower to the Persian Gulf.

The Navy had sent the USS Saratoga earlier in the week, as scheduled, to replace the Eisenhower on patrol in the Mediterranean Sea. Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 140 was stationed on the Eisenhower.

MORE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CONTINUED FROM A6

“The decision is great!

If it weren’t for the military, we wouldn’t have the freedoms we have today. The fliers need all the practice they can get.”

Page A7

defense. In this volatile world, there is no doubt we need one.

It’s not about a Growler Fourth of July flyover to display the impressive might of our Navy.

It’s not about who was here first: the private landowner, the Navy, the English or Native Americans.

It’s not about the sound of freedom, so wonderful to some. The sound of war is equally horrible to others.

It’s not about general health worsening with greater property, as Commissioner Jill Johnson emphatically stated during an Oak Harbor library meeting.

We now have the Affordable Care Act for all.

It’s not about cost/benefit of “hush houses,” or flying over water, or flying at FAA required altitude — or even higher yet — or installing chevrons to decrease Growler noise. Everything should be done to comply with acceptable single event noise level requirements. Flying at double the altitude decreases the noise on the ground by 75 percent.

It’s not about fuel dumps dissipating in the atmosphere. That is still pollution.

Jet fuel is a carcinogen.

It’s not about patriotism of a few sacrificing for the greater good of all. There are healthy alternatives the Navy should consider. Upholding the values of our democracy is certainly patriotic.

It is about scientifically proven sound levels and pollution and documented impartial evidence that sound levels on the ground of private property exceed the government’s own standards for health.

The impact of sound upon health is a function of sound intensity and duration. DNL — day/night average — and SEL — sound exposure level — average sound intensity to a comparable 24 hour

or one second time period respectively.

But do these supplemental noise metrics that the Navy uses, that are computer model generated, truly represent real world risk to health? Current science and third-party sound data indicate not.

There is no doubt that collateral damage is occurring; that “do no harm” is happening to American citizens.

The Navy may prefer to hide behind “day/night” averages or being the most powerful organization in the world, but that does not overcome what is right and wrong.

Everything should be done to comply with acceptable single event noise levels that damage hearing, and to comply with longer-term noise levels that cause other health and psychological damage.

It is about the Navy being as considerate as possible of the ever increasing population of neighbors surrounding.

It is about fuel dumps and cancer causing pollution, and about the Navy’s lack of any timely notification when fuel dumping has to occur for the pilot safety.

It is about a lack of leadership in our government. Right and wrong do matter in a democracy. Money shouldn’t determine everything.

It is about our government obeying its own rules.

Tim Verschuyl Oak Harbor

Blue Angel, Growler a stark comparison Editor, I live in the Bush Point neighborhood. Recently I heard a low flying jet overhead. I looked out and saw — to my surprise — five jets? The Blue Angels.

One day, earlier this summer, two Growlers came roaring down Admiralty Inlet. A few minutes later, they came

roaring back. To add insult to injury, one of them let out what can only be described as a Growler fart over Port Townsend.

The comparison between the two types of planes is stark. The Growler has a roar and a vibration that I have not heard in any other airplane. It is greatly magnified version of a car without a muffler.

Caroline Gardner Freeland

Greenbank Farm

Exactly what is the port’s longterm plan?

Editor, I regret that I could not attend the Wednesday meeting of the Port of Coupeville.

This controversy has a personal effect on me, as I am one of the 60 or so artists who are represented by a gallery at the Greenbank Farm. The auto correct on my computer keeps wanting to change that to “Greenback,” as apparently do the commissioners.

But I don’t think this issue is all about the money. Several people, including the other commissioner, have laid out the numbers for us, and quite frankly it doesn’t add up.

Here’s what I want to know: n What is this REALLY all about? n If the commissioners have a plan for the farm, please tell us. Tell us the truth. n Where are all those people who supposedly support the port’s decision to gut my income and put all these businesses out on the street. n And, who is going to clean the bathroom once the management group is gone?

Anne Belov Langley

Page A8

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

OBITUARIES

Hawkins

Effie Alice Hawkins

Effie Alice Hawkins passed away on Monday, Aug. 10. She was 83.

She was married to the late David L. Hawkins and was the daughter of Eugene Hibbs and Helen Hamilton Hibbs.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Rosalie Hibbs Swearingen. She was the loving mother of Katherine Ann Hawkins Thramer (Jerry), David Paul Hawkins (Iris), Jerry Lee Hawkins (Candie), Terr y L ynn Hawkins (Michael) and Jennifer Kay Hawkins Leslie; grandmother of Ryan Thramer, Todd Thramer (Breanna), Breanna Hawkins (Anthony), Alicia Hawkins, Priscilla Hawkins, Hudson Hawkins, Magdelyn Hawkins, Alexandria (Ally) Leslie and Abigail (Abbi) Leslie; and great-grandmother of Kayla Marie Lum and Kylie Thramer.

She was born in Mannington, W. Va., on Feb. 19, 1932, and graduated from Mannington

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

ENGAGEMENT High School. She lived all over the United States as a Navy wife and settled in Oak Harbor, where she lovingly raised her family and was involved in scouting, Little League and softball. She enjoyed traveling in her RV and being with her dear friends. She was a longtime member of the First Reformed Church and volunteered with senior medical transportation and Meals on Wheels.

She will be remembered for her contagious smile and giving heart.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the First Reformed Church, 250 SW 3rd Ave. in Oak Harbor.

Please visit whidbey memorial.com to sign the online guest book. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the American Red Cross may be made.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the Summer Hill Assisted Living administrator, nurses, staff, caretakers and fellow residents for the loving care and kindness they gave to Alice.

746 NE Midway Oak Harbor, WA 360-675-5777

Curt Bland 5/11/15

Friends of Curt Bland are invited to his memorial party at the family home from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.

Fall Home

Living

This special How-To Publication is to prepare our friends and neighbors for Fall & Winter on Whidbey.

Call to schedule your ad today!

North/Central Whidbey, 675-6611 or South Whidbey, 221-5300

Byng, Gordon announce plans to marry

Retired Capt. and Mrs. Weston H. Byng of Coupeville announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne Byng, to Norman David Gordon, son of Mrs. Enid Burgress of Los Angeles, Calif., and the late Harry Gordon of Montreal, Canada.

The future bride is an Oak Harbor High School Class of 1983 graduate and a graduate of University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree and is employed as an office manager for a large OB/GYN practice in Los Angeles.

The groom received a bachelor’s degree in economics from UCLA and a master’s degree in taxation from Golden Gate University and is a senior tax accountant in Los Angeles.

No date has been set for the wedding.

com for more information.

Church are at 5 p.m. Sunday nights.

There are 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 360678-4256.

CHURCH NOTES n Ken and Linda Halvorson will teach an eight-week MARRIAGE CLASS called the Gottman Seven Principles Program 7-8:45 p.m.

Tuesdays beginning Sept. 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church. The class is designed for couples, and both partners are expected to attend.

Register by Sept. 10. Cost is $90 per couple for workbooks and materials.

Contact the church office at 360-3315191. The class is for pre-married, married, empty nesters and second marriages. It is not designed for couples with serious marital issues or psychological problems or individuals with addictions. The class is an educational series and not marital therapy. It is designed for couples who wish to learn new tools in their relationship, enhance communication and increase intimacy. n FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will host a book and basement sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 15, at 1050 SE Ireland Street, Oak Harbor. Contact Sue Eloph at 360-675-4448 for more information. n WHIDBEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will accept registrations for students entering grades 1-8 from 2:30-5:30 p.m., Aug. 16, at 31830 State Route 20, Oak Harbor.

Call Byron Schurch at 360-279-1812 or visit www.whidbeychristianschool.

n OAK HARBOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is currently enrolling preschool and elementary students for the upcoming 2015-16 school year. OHCS is committed to high academic standards and biblical principles and has been in operation since 1938. For registration information, call the school office at 360-6752831. n LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL is currently accepting registrations for three-year-olds in the morning class and four-yearolds in both morning or afternoon classes. Class sizes are limited. Call 360-675-2548 or visit www.concordialutheranwhid bey.org n His Kids PRE-SCHOOL REGISTRATION at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church for the 2015-16 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. 360-679-1561 or www.oakharbor lutheran.com n YOUTH ACTIVITIES at Coupeville United Methodist

WildcatSports Official OHHS Fall 2015 Guide

Support the Wildcats and bring people to your business!

ADVERTISING DEADLINE: AUGUST 19, 2015 DISTRIBUTION DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Call 360-675-6611 today to be included.

n WHIDBEY ISLAND FRIENDS (QUAKERS) hold their regular meeting for worship 4-5 p.m. Sundays at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland. This time of silent worship together may include spoken messages. For more information, visit www.whidbeyquak ers.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. More information can be found at christianscience.com, christiansciencewhidbey.com or call 360-675-0621.

BIRTHS WHIDBEY GENERAL HOSPITAL KANE GET-MONEY WILLIAMS, 6 pounds, 15 ounces, was born Aug. 8. He is the son of Christopher Williams and Daisy Teran of Oak Harbor.

EOWYN MICHELLE WARRINGTON, 6 pounds, 6 ounces, was born Aug. 8. She is the daughter of Frank and Felicia Warrington of Oak Harbor.

NAVAL HOSPITAL OAK HARBOR MADELINE ROBIN SMITH, 7 pounds, 15.5 ounces, was born Aug. 4. She is the daughter of Zachary and Megan Smith.

GREENBANK BIRTH CENTER ISLA BLUME LAPHAM, 7 pounds, 1 ounce, was born at home on Aug. 2. She is the daughter of William and Josanna Lapham of Oak Harbor.

WHIDBEY

SPORTS

EVENT OF THE WEEK

To reach us: Call 360-675-

Inboards compete in the Oak Harbor Hydroplane Races at about 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

6611 or email scores to sports@ whidbeynewsgroup.com

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

Page A9

Switch in leagues helps Wolves collect more wins Coupeville High School teams head into 2nd year of Olympic League play

By JIM WALLER jwaller@whidbeynewsgroup.com

The Coupeville High School athletic teams went to the Olympic Peninsula to find what they were looking for --- wins.

After years of being the smallest Cascade Conference school by far in enrollment, Coupeville joined the Olympic League’s fourteam 1A division last year to compete against similarsized schools. As a result, the Wolves put together one of their most successful athletic years in a decade.

Coupeville posted a 41-31 (.569) record in Olympic League contests. In its previous three years in the Cascade Conference, it won only 88 of 360 (.244).

In theory, the larger the school, the better its athletic teams because of a bigger pool from which to draw athletes.

Coupeville, at 225 students, is the smallest 1A school in

the state. The next smallest public school in the Cascade Conference, South Whidbey, has 398 students, over 50 percent more than Coupeville.

Cascade Conference private schools King’s and Archbishop Murphy are the closest to Coupeville in enrollment with 368 and 369 students respectively. As private schools, they are not restricted by school district boundary lines and have the advantage of enrolling students (and athletes) from a wider geographical area.

During the 2013-14 school year, Coupeville was approached by Port Townsend and Chimacum about joining them and Klahowya in a 1A division of the Olympic League.

The Olympic League, which now has 11 members, was willing to divide its conference into two divisions (2A and 1A), something the Cascade Conference resisted.

Coupeville began consid-

Photo by John Fisken

The Coupeville High School girls basketball team, with the help of McKenzie Bailey (14), dominated the Olympic League last year, going undefeated and winning its first conference title in 13 years.

ering changing conferences after the 2011 football season when its team lost 20 of its 35 players to injuries.

As a small school, Coupeville lacks depth and is forced to rely on sophomores and freshman, who are more susceptible to injury because of their lack of physical maturity.

The Cascade Conference tried to help Coupeville by allowing its football team to play as an independent during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

Port Townsend (327) and Chimacum (237) are closer in enrollment to Coupeville than any of the Cascade Conference schools.

Klahowya, however, is the third-largest 1A school in the state with 456 students.

The impact of the league switch was immediate for Coupeville. Its fall athletic teams (football, boys tennis, girls soccer and volleyball) combined to win 11 of 24 (.458) league games after winning only 19 of 115 (.165) in its final three years in the Cascade Conference.

During basketball season, the Wolves were 12-6 (.667) in the Olympic League.

They were 11-73 (.131) in the Cascade Conference from 2011-2014.

In fact, the girls team went undefeated in conference action and won its first league title in 13 years.

In the spring, the baseball, boys soccer, softball and girls tennis teams went 41-31 (.569) after going 58-106 (.354) in the Cascade Conference. The tennis team won the league title with a spotless record.

One could argue Coupeville won more games last year because it had better athletes than previous years.

However, there was only a slight uptick in non-league wins. Coupeville finished 27-53 (.386) in non-conference games after going 44-81 (.352) over the previous three years.

Girls basketball coach David King said playing against smaller schools last year gave his “athletes confidence when they stepped on the court.”

“In the Olympic League, we knew if we followed our

Photo by Jim Waller/Whidbey News-Times

The Coupeville football team won three Olympic League games last season after winning only two in its previous three seasons in the Cascade Conference. game plan and executed it, we gave ourselves a chance to win,” he added. “Against some teams in the Cascade Conference, we would have had to play close to a perfect game to win.”

The change in leagues resulted in more wins, but it wasn’t without problems.

The Olympic League provided quality competition, track coach Randy King said, but dealing with the ferry schedule was a negative: “We left some meets early and left at 6:30 a.m. for most of our qualifying meets.”

Volleyball coach Breanne Smedley said playing schools of similar size made the “competition more even” but the travel was difficult.

“Games occasionally needed to be rescheduled or stopped short due to the ferry schedule,” Smedley said. “Additionally, match times are earlier due to ferries, causing students to miss more school.”

Another concern raised by coaches was the size of the

division.

“Having more teams to compete against is always a good thing,” David King said.

So, was it a good move?

Even with the travel hassles, Randy King said Coupeville should remain in

the Olympic League as long as it is a 1A school.

David King said, “Is it a long-term solution? I don’t know. I would imagine that our school size would be a determining factor down the road.”

Olympic League versus Cascade Conference Here are how the Coupeville High School athletic teams fared in their first year in the Olympic League compared to their final three years in the Cascade Conference.

Olympic League 2014-15

Cascade Conference 2011-14

Football Boys tennis Girls soccer Volleyball

3-3 (.500) 4-2 (.667) 3-3 (.500) 1-5 (.167)

2-13 (.133) 3-9 (.200) 2-40 (.048) 12-30 (.286)

Boys basketball 3-6 (.333) Girls basketball 9-0 (1.000)

1-41 (.024) 10-32 (.238)

Baseball Boys soccer Softball Girls tennis

5-4 (.556) 2-4 (.333) 5-4 (.556) 6-0 (1.000)

18-30 (.375) 13-28 (.317) 13-41 (.241) 14-8 (.636)

Totals

41-31 (.569)

88-272 (.244)

Page A10

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

Touch-a-truck is Tuesday

By DEBRA VAUGHN

dvaughn@whidbeynewsgroup.com

Here is the event for any kid who gleefully plows a yellow Tonka dump truck through the mud bellowing “vrrrrrooooommmmm.”

City of Oak Harbor’s Public Works is hosting a Touch-ATruck event and open house noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday at 1400 NE 16th Ave. Kids and kids-at-heart can climb inside the cab of the city’s big rigs: garbage trucks, dump trucks, street sweepers, a backhoe, a vactor truck, a swap loader and a gigantic monster-of-a-mower.

“Sitting on the back of a garbage truck throwing cans — that is every little boy’s dream,” said George Place, the city’s lead solid waste collector.

Place loves his job — although he now operates a robotic arm from inside the truck that does the can tossing. He and other operators will be there to show kids how the machines work.

The professionals also will give demonstrations.

The city’s archaeologist plans to be on hand too.

Kids can get a colorful plastic hard hat, balloons, snacks and educational material on stormwater conversation and the like.

This is the first time public works has invited the public on site to get a close look at the big rigs, said Sandra Place, the city’s budget and purchasing specialist.

She’s also married to George Place.

The city is holding a series of events as part of Oak Harbor’s centennial celebration. She wanted to do something that was fun and educational. Public Works holds an annual Big Rig day at Hillcrest Elementary for the first graders and the kids love it — both boys and girls.

“What does public works do,” she said.

“We want to show them in a way that’s more fun.”

Other upcoming centennial events include: n Police Department Open House, 3-7 p.m. at the station, 860 S.E. Barrington Drive. Includes station tour, vehicle display and safety information. n Utilities Department Open House, all October,

TVSPOTLIGHT August 15-18, 2015

SPONSORED BY: ISLAND HANDYMAN, INC.

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

Photo by Debra Vaughn/Whidbey News-Times

George Place, the city’s lead solid waste collector, climbs aboard one of the garbage trucks. The kid in him misses the days he could toss the cans into the back of the truck. Nowadays a robotic arm does.

City Hall, 865 S.E. Barrington Drive. Drop by and pick up free Halloween candy. n Centennial Photo

Display, time to be determined, Nov. 4, Regency on Whidbey, 1040 S.W. Kimball Drive.

n Holiday Open House, 4-7 p.m., Dec. 10, City Hall, 865 S.E. Barrington Drive.

Refreshments and prizes.

ISLAND HANDYMAN, INC. Call Us – We’re the Best!

360-240-0850

Home Maintenance, Improvement & Remodels Voted Best Handyman Brian Dernbach, owner

Pressure Washing • Carpentry • Siding • Roof Repairs • Decks Drain Snaking • Gutter Cleaning • And ANY other ODD JOBS

Specializing in the “Honey Do List” LIC., BONDED, INSURED.

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

NURSES RALLY CONTINUED FROM A1 as long as required to get a fair contract.”

Cable’s comment brought applause and one hearty, “Yeah, that’s right!” from the crowd.

The nurse’s three-year contract expired in March, and the union and hospital management have engaged in three sessions with a state mediator. The next is scheduled for Monday.

The last round left Geri Forbes, the chief executive officer, “very encouraged,” she said at a board meeting last week.

“There is progress being made,” she said.

The hospital is in the fifth month of negotiations, and that’s not out of line with nurse negotiations at other area hospitals, hospital spokeswoman Trish Rose said in a prepared statement.

Recent negotiations at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and Skagit Valley Hospital took nine and 11 months, respectively, she said.

“Whidbey General Board members, administrators and staff support our nurses and continually strive for a relationship with the local union that is mutually beneficial for both parties and ultimately best for our patients and our community,” said the hospi-

tal’s prepared statement.

Union leaders attending Thursday’s rally identified the following sticking points: l Rest breaks — Nurses are supposed to get an uninterrupted 15-minute break every four hours.

The hospital wants nurses instead to take intermittent breaks whenever they can be squeezed in. The union say nursing is a demanding job and nurses need those 15-minutes breaks off the floor. l Pay — Nurses contend their pay lags behind that of other hospitals in the Pacific Northwest, and the last contract included small pay bumps that didn’t keep pace with even cost-of-living increases. Better pay is important for recruiting and retaining nurses, they say. l Training — The union doesn’t like a proposal by the hospital that might, in some cases, have nurses pay back thousands of dollars in training fees if they don’t stay in a particular department long enough. l Staffing — The state Department of Health cited the hospital recently for violating a state law to ensure nurses and hospitals work together to create nurse staffing plans that keep patients safe. The union wants more

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

tools to make sure nurse’s have a way to voice concerns or ideas.

“We are taking care of our friends and neighbors — we’re part of the community,” said Gwen Parrick, a registered nurse. “This is what our love is. When you’re a nurse, caring for people is part of your life.

“We are committed to giving the best care we can.”

The hospital CEO’s telephone might be ringing off the hook this week. Union leaders asked everyone attending the rally to recruit

at least three people to call Geri Forbes.

Nurses also said the hospital management asked them to remove yellow “Support Whidbey General Nurses!” signs from public places.

“You guys stick to your guns,” said one woman to the crowd, who identified herself as a licensed practical nurse who formerly worked at the hospital.

“Administration doesn’t know what you do. They need to work a shift.”

Then she added: “And I’m not taking down my sign.”

Page A11

Photo by Debra Vaughn/Whidbey News-Times

Melinda Buchholz, a registered nurse at Whidbey General Hospital, holds up a sign during Thursday’s rally.

LINDS CLEARANCE WALL

Savings up to 60% off Take advantage of hundreds of items that Linds has decided to discontinue.

It’s all great merchandise so come in and save TODAY! HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF SAVINGS

File photo/Whidbey News-Times

Off island commuters will have use of the 411 connector at least through June 2017.

ROUTES SPARED CONTINUED FROM A1 ity to pass new clean-fuels regulation.

After a few weeks of waiting, the board finally received confirmation that the state will indeed pony up the cash.

But the agency still doesn’t have a contract with the state for the funding.

Oak Harbor Councilman Rick Almberg, chairman of the transit board, said the Office of Financial Management gave the agency the approval to

submit bills for the route, retroactive to July 15.

“It will be a good test to see if we actually get paid,” he said.

The two 411 routes are a vital link to many Island County people who use them to get to work, school, medical appointments and government services off island.

Almberg said the future of the route will be totally dependent on state funding.

REG Price

6 ea

4" Colonial Candle Pillar

$

14 ea

6" Colonial Candle Pillar

$

7 ea

Brighton Summer Heart Tote

$

13 ea

Assorted Vera Bradley Purses

$

6 ea

Habitat shirt

$

8 ea

Habitat tunic with cowl neck

$

8 ea

Artisan hoodie

$

8 ea

Artisan sweat pant

$

6 ea

Dorman Fashion Knit tunic

$

11 ea

Dunes Relaxed Fashion tops

$

5 ea

Morning Apple cardigan sweater

$

29 pcs

Asst. Vera Wolf Sterling Silver earrings & pendants

$

LINDS

On Beautiful Whidbey Island

CLEARANCE

1149

$ 75

5

1349

$ 99

6

7800

4500

$

5400 to $9200

3240 to $4600

$

7900

$

5599

7499

$

4299

$

3899

$

7695

$

5199

$

4399

$

5250 2579 2339 5390 3119 3079

6500 to $3200

4550 to $2240

$

Monday—Saturday 9AM to 6PM Sunday 10AM to 5PM 1609 E. Main Street, Freeland

(360) 221-6111

WHIDBEY

ISLAND LIVING Page A12

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

Whale watcher

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

Orca Network volunteer passionate about tracking whales from Whidbey’s shores

By RON NEWBERRY

rnewberry@whidbeynewsgroup.com

Rachel Haight admits that her passion for orca whales borders on obsession.

Even her 6-year-old daughter Lily will shake her head at the suggestion of another car trip to catch a whale sighting.

“My favorite story with whales is about the whales under Deception Pass months ago,” Haight said.

“It’s really rare. No one ever sees this.”

So she told her daughter about the report and asked if she wanted to hurry and go see the rare orca sighting.

“Her reply was, ‘It’s just whales under a bridge.’ ” Haight, who lives in Oak Harbor, is a sighting volunteer with the Langley-based Orca Network who’s been very busy lately.

Since Aug. 3, transient orca sightings in Puget Sound around Whidbey Island have been reported to the network almost every day, said Alisa Lemire Brooks, the network’s Northwest sighting coordinator.

Their frequency in the area is likely due to the abundance of seal pups in the water this time of year, Lemire Brooks said.

Transient orcas are

Rachel Haight wears her love for orcas on her skin. She is a volunteer whale sighter for the Orca Network. marine mammal eaters that tend to peak in appearances around Whidbey during the months of April and August, said Susan Berta, co-founder of the Orca Network along with her husband, Howard Garrett.

The endangered southern resident orcas eat salmon and tend to be seen near Whidbey from October through January, particularly in Admiralty Inlet.

“We used to not get transients this often,” Berta said. “There’s a scientific paper in the works (claiming that) we’re getting more transients. The sea lion population has exploded and there’s just a lot of food down here.”

A pod of about 12 tran-

sients frolicking about a quarter-mile from the Clinton ferry dock delayed the departure of the Kittitas ferry bound for Mukilteo Aug. 6.

On Thursday, the same ferry had to stop midchannel for a few minutes to allow a pod of at least six orcas pass.

Lemire Brooks was aboard that ferry.

What’s intrigued those with the Orca Network is the unusual behavior of one particular juvenile orca that is hanging out by itself and frequently traveling close to shore, trailing its pod.

It was seen in the shallows of Penn Cove near the mussel rafts owned by Penn Cove Shellfish Wednesday

A juvenile transient orca swims near the mussel rafts in Penn Cove at sunset Wednesday.

Photos by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

Rachel Haight and her family moved from Omaha, Neb., to Oak Harbor so she could be closer to her passion of studying whales. “I’ve had some real close encounters with all sorts of orcas.” night and was spotted by Fox Spit at the entrance of Holmes Harbor on another occasion.

Haight was there to capture both sightings on her camera.

Haight, 26, said she’s dreamed about moving to the Puget Sound area to study orcas ever since a visit to Anacortes 12 years ago.

“I said, ‘One day I’m going to move up here,’” she said.

That day came in 2012 when her husband Joshua agreed to move from Omaha, Neb., to Oak Harbor.

His job involves frequent travel, so Whidbey Island worked for the Haights.

“We can live anywhere we

want,” Rachel Haight said.

“He just needs to get to an airport.”

And Haight just needs to get close to orcas.

She hopes to someday return to college to study marine biology.

“It’s really shaped my life,” she said. “They’re why I moved up here.”

She even has orca tattoos on her feet.

Haight said she’s excited to live in a community that shares her passion, which was a tough sell in Omaha.

“I miss my Omaha friends,” she said, “but I don’t miss Nebraska at all.”

The Orca Network hosted a special gathering in Coupeville Aug. 8, com-

memorating the 45-year anniversary of the orca capture in Penn Cove.

The group is fighting to release Lolita from the Miami Seaquarium. She is the last surviving southern resident orca of more than 80 that were captured in Penn Cove on Aug. 8, 1970.

During last week’s commemoration at the Coupeville Recreation Hall, which included a ceremony

by Samish elders, a transient orca was spotted in Penn Cove.

“When the sighting came in, it pretty much cleared the room,” Lemire Brooks said.

“We thought it was pretty special.”

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

Page A13

Derby celebrates community, fishing

By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record

Bonnie Nichols likes her chances to claim a prize at the upcoming Freeland Ace Hardware/Fishin’ Club Pink Salmon Derby next Saturday.

The Greenbank resident and lifelong Whidbey Islander already has 20-plus pink salmon on her catch card, and reeled in her daily limit of four on a recent weekday. While the avid angler has yet to claim a prize from any of the past derbies on South Whidbey, she has her sights set a little lower than the top place.

“I want to take second because I want the smoker,” she said in between casts at Bush Point in Freeland.

The fourth pink salmon derby is set to be another record setter. With some 6.8 million pink salmon, the smallest of the salmon species that return to Puget Sound, expected to return to the area this fall, the odds are good that plenty of people will hook into one for the derby Saturday, Aug. 22.

Held every odd year to coincide with the massive pink salmon return, 187 derby tickets were sold in 2013.

That raised $2,600 toward a scholarship for a Whidbey Island student interested in pursuing a marine biology or marine industry career.

“I’m hoping to have at least 200 entries,” said Kari Gerow, manager of Freeland Ace Hardware and one of the event organizers. “We’ve advertised more, the T-shirts have brought more people, and the guys wait until the last minute. They’ll all sell next week.”

This is a derby for anyone and everyone, organizers said. Pink salmon are renowned for being abundant and easily caught. One of their great perks is that they can be hooked into from shore, meaning all someone needs is a rod, reel, lure, and some public beach access.

“Anybody can catch pinks — kids, people who haven’t fished before,” Gerow said.

Nichols is a testament to that. She only fishes from Bush Point, and she has done just fine. Reminding herself of the mantra that it is called fishing and not catching helps her deal with the days where nothing bites or when every fish jumps off the hook.

All of her patience and persistence was rewarded on a recent Thursday when she hit her four-fish limit within four hours.

2015 Derby The Freeland Ace Hardware and Fishin’ Club Pink Salmon Derby returns Saturday, Aug. 22.

Tickets cost $10 for adults and $3 for anglers 12 and younger. One entry ticket per person, and each entry ticket will be entered into a raffle.

Additional raffle tickets may be purchased for $5.

Weigh-in is between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Freeland Ace Hardware, 1609 E. Main St., Freeland. Anglers must be in line by 4 p.m. to have their fish weighed.

Fishing prizes for adults include a Scotty Downrigger or Weber Spirit 310, a Smokehouse Little Chief Smoker and accessories, and a spinning combo with tackle.

Children anglers can win spinning combos and tackle boxes. Some of the raffle prizes are a silver horde tackle pack worth $160 and rod/reel combos.

Tickets may be purchased at Freeland Ace until Aug. 21.

“They’re jumping everywhere now,” she said, watching several salmon leap out of the water’s rippling surface.

There was no trick, no secret, no special move. She

cast as far as she could, letting the pink 2.5-inch Buzz Bomb plop into the water, then reeled in with a slightbut-swift jigging motion.

That sentiment was echoed

by Gerow and other anglers, who often say the only trick is to have a lure in the water.

“The secret is, you have to get your butt out there and fish,” Gerow said.

Getting set up to fish for pink salmon is relatively inexpensive. A rod and reel combination at Freeland Ace costs about $40, and the saltwater license costs another $30.05 for residents between 16-69 years old.

In addition to being a fundraiser for The Fishin’ Club and Freeland Ace scholarship, the event is a donation bin for unwanted pink salmon. Any salmon caught that day can be donated to the Good Cheer Food Bank.

Salmon are one of the few fresh sources of protein the bank receives, and it’s a popular item at the Bayview location that feeds a community in need.

“It always goes quickly, no matter how much we have,” said Shawn Nowlin, Good Cheer community outreach coordinator.

“It’s sort of like Christmas in August,” she added.

More than being able to offer people a fresh salmon

Where the best businesses find the best employees.

Moving careers in the right direction!

Tulalip Resort Casino offers complimentary shuttle service from the following locations: Quil Ceda Creek Casino (www.QuilCedaCreekCasino.com) Seattle Premium Outlets (www.PremiumOutlets.com) Local businesses within Quil Ceda Village

with Meet local 40+ over ective p pros rs and o l ye of emp best e h t s! find st job e b e th

Sponsored by

Brought to you by

www.heraldnet.com

Check daily for updated exhibitor list!

SnoCoCareerFair.com

Photo by Ben Watanabe/Whidbey News-Group

Bonnie Nichols, left, of Greenbank, with daughter Stacie Lanners, holds a pink salmon she caught Thursday at Bush Point in Freeland. Nichols caught her limit of four pinks within four hours, casting a 2.5-inch pink Buzz Bomb, slight jigging, but mostly reeling. fillet, she said a true delight is hearing some of the older customers’ stories about when they were able to fish and donate salmon to neigh-

bors.

People can continue to donate salmon any time to the food bank. So long as it is already filleted and has not

been frozen, Good Cheer is happy to accept it.

“This is a great way to keep it from going to waste,” Nowlin said.

We’re Celebrating 125 Years

CELEBRATE WITH US BY SUBSCRIBING TODAY!

125 ISSUES FOR $45

SUBSCRIPTIONS INCLUDE FULL ACCESS TO WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM NAME:

PHONE:

ADDRESS: CITY:

STATE:

ZIP:

CREDIT CARD Credit Card Number

Expiration Date

CHECK / MONEY ORDER CVC Number

Signature:

VISIT THE WEBSITE AND FIND OUT HOW TO RECEIVE

FREE Mariner Tickets!

P. O. Box 1200 • Coupeville, WA 98239 • 1-360-675-6611 • whidbeynewstimes.com Please fill out and send to Circulation Division address shown or bring to our business offices in Oak Harbor or Coupeville.

On island non-mailed delivery only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer good through 8-31-15. No Cash Value

ACTIVITIES WHIDBEY

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Saturday Aug. 15

VA-52 Knightriders 2015 Reunion, 1 p.m., Aug. 15, at the Oak Harbor American Legion. VA-52 shipmates will get together to share sea tales. Contact Pete Rodgers at pete.rodgers.94@facebook. com, www.facebook.com/ events/900702186637714/ Choose Your Adventure Orienteering Event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 15, at the Fort Ebey Gun Battery. Hike, race and hunt for checkpoints. This is a familyfriendly event suitable for all skill and experience levels.

Admission is $13 for preregistration entries (group, family, team or solo); $10 for club members or those under age 18; $11 for online pre-registration; $11 for those who own an e-punch.

Contact Sherri Brady at coc. land.permission@gmail.com or 360-672-8719.

Oak Harbor Garden Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 15, in Oak Harbor. $15 donation.

Ticket includes self-guided tour of six gardens in the Oak Harbor area. Tickets may be purchased at Mailliard’s Landing, bayleaf, Hummingbird Farm Nursery and Gardens, The Purple Bench, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Wind and Tide Bookstore or Greenhouse Nursery.

Contact Janine Shelley at 360-720-2377.

Ala Spit restoration community event, 1-4 p.m., Aug. 15, at Ala Spit Community Park, 5050 Geck Road, Oak Harbor.

Learn about the project at this open-house event.

Guided tours at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. explain the previous phases as well as the upcoming phase of restoration. Staff will answer questions. A park

O pen : S un -T hur , 10 am -8 pm • F ri -S aT , 10 am -9 pm 33858 S TaTe r OuTe 20, S uiTe 102 • 360-682-2420 • www . kaleaFa . cOm

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

walk and beach clean-up will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Visit ww.islandcountyehorg/ projects

Thursday Aug. 20

OHCS yard sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 15, at 675 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor.

More donated items are for sale. Contact Lynnette at OHCS@oakharbor.net or 360-675-2831.

Sunday Aug. 16

WAIF’s Wag ‘n’ Walk, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 16, at Greenbank Farm. Free admission. Meet shelter dogs, play games, bid in a silent auction, play trivia, relax in the beer garden and choose two former shelter dogs as king and queen. Contact Merritt Atwood at atwoodjm@whidbey.com Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Sundays and Wednesdays, in the Whidbey General Hospital Conference Room.

The Whidbey AllIsland Community Band summer concert, 7 p.m., Aug. 20, 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.

IDIPIC North Whidbey DUI/underage drinking prevention panel, 7 p.m., Aug. 20, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. No late admittance permitted. Seating begins at 6:45 p.m. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver education students and a guardian. Call 360-672-8219 or visit www. idipic.org

Friday Aug. 21

Tuesday Aug. 18

Team Tsunami Dragon Boat Practice, 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays through October, at the Oak Harbor Marina. Join dragon boat team Tsunami, a diverse group of people who enjoy the sport of dragon boating, for a complimentary practice. Contact Lori Rhodenbaugh at rhodenbaugh@sprintmail.com or 360-240-9105.

Whidbey Island Camera Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 18, in Oak Hall, Room 306, at the Skagit Valley College Whidbey Campus. The theme for August is circles and color in selected areas. Submit up to three photos for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail.com

Crockett Lake Blackberry Bust, 9 a.m., Aug. 21, at the Crockett Lake East Preserve near Coupeville. Whidbey Camano Land Trust volunteers will pull lakeside blackberries before the ground becomes too wet. Snacks, drinks and tools will be provided. Bring work gloves and a friend. projects@wclt.org, 360-2223310

Saturday Aug. 22

NRA Refuse to be a Victim seminar, 1-5 p.m., Aug. 22, at North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association, 886 Gun Club Road, Oak Harbor. This is the first of a series of monthly public safety classes open to the public. The course will be taught by two NRA-

This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. There may be health risks with the consumption of this product. For use only for adults 21 and older. Keep out of reach of children.

certified instructors. Learn personal safety tips and techniques to avoid becoming a victim. $20 per student. Register online at nrainstructors.org Visit www. northwhidbeysportsmen.org for more information.

Coupeville High School Reunion, 7 p.m. to midnight, Aug. 22, at the Coupeville Rec Hall. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Save the date and RSVP online or contact committee members, Janet Engle Olson, Joyce Fruik, Phyllis Brett or Pam Young for form. Must be 21, BYOB. Invite your classmates.

Run in Color, 9 a.m., Aug. 22, at Windjammer Park. 5K run and quartermile kids dash. $20 per adult or $10 per child. All proceeds go to Soroptimist of Oak Harbor. Contact Wendolyn Rue at openwaterswimmer@ aol.com or 360-279-8323. www.rueandprimavera.com Meerkerk Bluegrass Concert, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 22, at 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. Eighth Annual Bluegrass in the Gardens. Workshop at 11 a.m. followed by three bands performing starting at noon. Admission is $15; children ages 15 and under free. Contact Joan Bell at meerkerk@whidbey.net or 360-678-1912.

Wednesday Aug. 26

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Sundays and Wednesdays, in the Whidbey General Hospital Conference Room.

Coupeville HUB presents guitar music and sing-along, 1 p.m., Aug. 26, at the Coupeville HUB for Seniors at the United Methodist Church, 608 N. Main

AFFORDABLE CUSTOM HOMES...OUR PLANS YOUR SITE! “Stick Built Plans Start as low as 59sf”

Call and ask about our FREE upgrades for the month

1227176

WA LIC#LEXARHB905RF

$

LexarHomes.com | 489 Andis Road • Burlington | 360-707-2112

Street, Coupeville. Contact Glenda Cantrell at glenda@ islandseniorservices.org or 360-720-2955 for more information.

Saturday

Thursday

VFW Clothing Swap, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 29, at the VFW at 3037 Goldie Rd., Oak Harbor. Bring gently used, clean items to the VFW to trade for something new to you.

Aug. 27

The Whidbey AllIsland Community Band summer concert, 7 p.m., Aug. 27 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.

Mystery Lovers Book Group: Dennis Lehane, 3 p.m., Aug. 27, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Free. Choose any of the Kenzie and Gennaro mysteries by Dennis Lehane and join the discussion.

Books available for checkout at the library. 360-6755115.

Holland-American Koffie Klets group meeting, 4 p.m., Aug. 27, at San Remo restaurant.

Enjoy “kletsen en gezelligheid,” or conversation and camaraderie. Call Jan Ellis at 360-675-2552 for details.

Friday Aug. 28

Jets Over Whidbey, National Radio Control Jet Event, 2 p.m. Aug. 28-30, at WIRCS RC Field, Outlying Field, Coupeville.

Free. This is an AMA National sanctioned event. Pilots from all over the United States and Canada will fly their scale jet-powered aircraft. Contact Mike Mosbrooker at mosbrookerdxi@ comcast.net or 360-6799193.

Oak Harbor Book Group: “The Rosie Project,” 11 a.m., Aug. 28, at Oak Harbor Library, Center for Lifelong Learning. Free.

Check out a copy of “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion, bring a covered drink and join the discussion. All are welcome. 360675-5115.

Toastmasters Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 21, at the VFW on Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Develop communication and leadership skills in a supportive learning environment. Contact Teresa Coe at vppr-4902@ toastmastersclubs.org or visit http://whidbeysounders. toastmastersclubs.org

Aug. 29

Tuesday Sept. 1

Team Tsunami Dragon Boat Practice, 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays through October, at the Oak Harbor Marina. Join dragon boat team Tsunami, a diverse group of people who enjoy the sport of dragon boating, for a complimentary practice. Contact Lori Rhodenbaugh at rhodenbaugh@sprintmail.com or 360-240-9105.

Thursday Sept. 3

Coupeville Garden Club meeting, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 3, at the Coupeville Rec Hall. The club meets the first Thursday of each month. Coffee and snacks will be served. Everett Chu, master gardener and owner of Azuza Nursery in Mount Vernon, will give a lecture on the fundamental principles of natural and beautiful landscape design.

Friday Sept. 4

Oak Harbor Music Festival, Sept. 4-6, in downtown Oak Harbor.

Free admission. Two main stages with over 30 bands playing music from a variety of genres. www.oakharborfestival.com

Saturday Sept. 5

Woodpalooza exhibition, noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 5-7, in Zech Hall at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. Admission is free. This is the 12th annual show of Whidbey’s finest woodwork. A reception will take place from 6-9 p.m., Sept. 4. Talk with the artisans and view their works.

Visit woodpalooza.com or contact Gary Leake at gary andsandyleake@comcast.net or 360-678-1347 for more information.

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

STEPPING BACK CONTINUED FROM A1 negotiations with the nonprofit group, lone opposing Commissioner Mike Diamanti had hoped to change the decision.

DIAMANTI SAID he planned to raise a motion during Wednesday’s port meeting to reinstate negotiations, which would continue a contract with the management group on Jan. 1.

If that motion was passed, Diamanti said he had hoped to get incoming commissioner John Mishasek, who takes office in November, to join him in reversing the decision.

“I said I would soldier on, but I’m only one, against two,” Diamanti said.

“I believe the management group has the experience and skill set to manage the farm.”

DURING A public meeting Monday night, representatives of the management group announced they’re walking away.

“The unfolding of events over the last month has led us to conclude that there is no longer any useful purpose in us pursuing management of the farm,” said Judy Feldman, executive director for the management group, reading from a letter sent to the port Monday.

“Therefore, to remove any uncertainty on the part of the community or the port, please regard this letter as formal notification that we no longer wish to be considered in any management role at the farm, either through reconsideration of our proposal by the sitting commissioners or through action by new commissioners later this year.

“Public discussion should now focus on the port’s plans for the farm.”

MANY OF the same people who attended Monday’s meeting also watched Wednesday’s port meeting.

Several called for Carr and Bronson’s resignation and asked that the two incoming commissioners assume their positions early.

Bronson responded that resigning would be an “embarrassment” and Carr said he has ideas about farm management he’d like to explore.

Directors of the management group at Monday’s meeting answered questions ranging from the nonprofit’s finances, port contributions to the farm, what will happen to current tenants and further hopeful questions about what it would take to get the management group to reconsider.

“The tenants really want to make this work,” Feldman said. “Their lifeblood is in

n Woman files claim alleging two Port of Coupeville commissioners violated open meetings act.

Page 2 this farm. It’s important for current tenants to feel your support right now.”

Jan Gunn, who owns Whidbey Pies Cafe, one of the farm’s most successful businesses, asked how the port was going to manage the farm and run weddings and other events.

TO EMPHASIZE how important events at the farm are to tenants, Feldman said that, on the weekend of July 25, when the farm hosted the Renaissance Festival Saturday and Bounce Mania Sunday, Whidbey Pies Cafe saw business jump 30 percent from the previous the weekend.

“It’s just so inconceivable this has happened,” Gunn said, referring to the port’s actions.

On Wednesday, Gunn asked Bronson and Carr to resign.

“It’s difficult to enter into negotiations with the current commissioners because there is no trust,” she said.

Others tenants said they are concerned about their leases, which are currently month-to-month because of the ongoing management contract extensions and negotiations.

“This is a pretty emotional meeting for someone whose life depends on the farm,” said Windwalker Taibi, owner of Raven Rocks Gallery. “I want it to be fair.

I want the port to profit from us because this really is one community.”

“Come Jan. 1, are we month-to-month with the port or are we just floating in the wind?”

INTERIM PORT Commissioner Carr, a retired real estate agent, was recruited by Bronson because of his real estate knowledge.

During Wednesday’s port meeting the commissioners directed Executive Director David Day to begin lease negotiations with all of the tenants at the farm.

“Leases need to go up,” Carr said. “But they need to be gentle and reasonable with a plan to increase over time.”

“It’s never been our intent to go in and clean house.”

The three commissioners agreed on three basic principals to begin lease negotiations: two-year contracts, tenants pay the 12.84 percent leasehold tax and each lease has a Consumer Price Index annual increase built in.

Commissioners said they

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

hope to have leases negotiated and prepared for the Sept. 9 meeting.

THE MANAGEMENT group raises about $50,000 annually in donations to offset the cost of farm operations, in addition to the roughly $90,000 it collects from tenants and the almost $50,000 fee the port pays.

The management groups’ overall gross revenue is about $460,000.

Community member Gary Wray asked many questions, including about the management group’s overhead costs.

Management group Treasurer Steve Holmberg said annual payroll for staff is about $217,000, including the cost of employees at the farm school and wine shop.

Payroll for just management group administration is a little more than $100,000.

Wray said he was trying to bring some balance to the meeting, which was heavily in favor of the management group. He said there are people who support the port’s decision, they just aren’t being vocal about it.

“I know all three commissioners,” said Wray. “They’re all good people and they’re just looking out for our tax dollars.”

FELDMAN SAID that the cost of running the farm reflects the management group’s goals and objectives.

“We’ve emphasized a lot of community engagement because we think it’s important to the farm,” she said.

“That costs, and we’ve been able to fund that level of community involvement.”

Feldman said it’s unknown how port finances will cover the cost of the farm because it depends on how commissioners decide to run the facility.

The port had not publicly discussed plans on how it will manage the farm and where it will emphasize its goals and cash flow.

Decisions made by the port must be made during a public meeting and the port only meets once a month.

TWO OF the three commissioners — Diamanti and Bronson — were present for Monday’s meeting, but neither participated in the discussion because their presence constituted a quorum.

Bronson said Tuesday he found the tone of the meeting interesting as it was facilitated by the management group and well attended by farm supporters.

“The Greenbank Farm Management Group is a nonprofit,” Bronson said. “They can meet when they want and discuss what they want. We are restricted to meetings.

We can’t be as responsive as they’d want.”

Each commissioner did present ideas Wednesday for how to proceed with management of the farm.

Page A15

Photo by Megan Hansen/Whidbey News-Times

Greenbank Farm Management Group President Mike Stansbury and Executive Director Judy Feldman share plans for the future of the nonprofit group after it will no longer manage the farm.

The commissioners directed Day to meet with management group staff to develop an understanding of the dayto-day operations of the farm and personnel.

FELDMAN, WHO would be the person working with Day on this directive, will be out of town for three weeks starting Tuesday. She said she emailed Bronson suggesting that, in the meantime, the port focus on lease negotiations and building a list of questions for her.

Bronson presented his ideas for staff positions the port would need to hire for management of the farm including a farm director, activities coordinator and a facilities manager, who would oversee both port properties.

In his proposal, Carr’s included a timeline and suggested Day have candidates for new staff positions presented during the November port meeting.

WHILE THE nonprofit management group will no longer play an advisory role in the farm after Dec. 31, it will continue leasing agricultural land at the farm until March 2017 for the Organic Farm School.

However, the school will be in limbo for the 2016 season.

“We’re in a position where we can’t take students next year,” farm school manager Jessica Babcock told commissioners Wednesday. “We have to step back and figure out the future.”

By not accepting students for the 2016, the nonprofit group has time to think and restart the program in 2017, Feldman said.

The management group does not know if that will include staying at the farm.

“That is what the year is for,” Feldman said. “There are some things we’d like to explore, to expand and build on.”

The program may look at things like more livestock

and pasture management.

“It’s not that we’re saying we don’t want to be at the farm anymore,” Feldman said. The school will take the time to explore options and see what kind of opportunities present itself.

DURING WEDNESDAY’S port meeting, the commissioner said they were surprised to learn the school isn’t taking students.

“I like the school,” Carr said. “I think it’s great.”

If the management group needed further written confirmation of the port’s wanting the school there, Carr said he’s open to exploring that.

“That’s great,” Feldman said. “But it’s the nonprofit that runs the school, and the port has said they don’t want the management group.”

The management group does hold the lease on 10 acres of agricultural land and irrigation use, both at no cost.

Feldman said the school will still use the land in 2016 and have a presence.

Several of the farm school students may use the land for an incubator program or the school may use it for seed production or host workshops and classes.

“THERE ARE a lot of conversations to be had and not a lot of time,” Feldman said.

“We’ve had students inquire about the program but they also ask about the port and what’s going on with it.

We’re not quitting, not closing the program.”

Some of the questions still to figure out are finances and staffing.

Feldman said the nonprofit is in a position where it’s got a bit of a reserve built up and management is looking at what it can afford.

“While we didn’t ask for this, we’re excited we can do this a bit more intentionally,” she said.

The reserve was built through donations and

tuition to provide a cushion in case student enrollment fell through or whatnot.

EVEN THOUGH the management group says it’s done, some community members were still trying to rally with hope the group could stay.

Community member Gwen Samuelson asked about transferring the group’s nonprofit status to others interested in being involved in the hope newly elected commissioners could turn things around at the end of the year.

“We can’t wait that long,” said Mike Stansbury, president of the management group.

“We have staff to think about. We’re at the point of being dismantled. This is the end.”

Stansbury said they’ve spent nine months negotiating with the port and it doesn’t appear to have found a solution. The process resulted in conflict and damage, he said.

“PART OF our decision grows because it appears we are a part of the controversy,” Stansbury said. “We’re stepping out because we think our absence will be better for the farm.”

While some of those community members continued with those hopes Wednesday, others moved on in the hope of having new port leadership take over soon.

Many said they’ve lost trust in the port commissioners.

Steps being taken by the management group include finalizing an inventory list.

Feldman said the management group is past the point of being mad about the situation.

“We’re at the phase where we’re not going to be taken advantage of,” Feldman said.

“There are some things that belong to the port and there are some things that belong to the management group.”

Page A16

WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

LAWSUIT CONTINUED FROM A1

attorney Susan Drummond “has usurped, intruded upon, and unlawfully performed the duties of the prosecuting attorney.” Essentially, it argues that she taking is over one of the elected prosecutor’s duties without his consent, which is prohibited by the state constitution.

Banks said the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys board unanimously voted to support the lawsuit and authorized the staff attorney to represent him. She was appointed as a special prosecutor for the purposes of this case.

The lawsuit demands an injunction barring Drummond from performing the duties of the prosecutor.

Commissioners Jill Johnson and Helen Price Johnson said they are disappointed Banks filed the lawsuit.

Johnson said she’s concerned that the distraction caused by the litigation will delay the update of the comprehensive plan amendment. She said his decision will affect her ability to trust his counsel in the future.

“We have a prosecutor that thrives on conflict and has demonstrated that

he will prioritize his needs ahead of what’s best for the citizens of Island County,” she said. “I am saddened by his actions. I would never have thought he would put himself ahead of what was best for the citizens of Island County. Truthfully, I have lost a tremendous amount of respect for him.”

Banks, however, said he is bringing the action to protect the rights of the voters and to make sure tax dollars are spent wisely.

“Besides being unlawful, it makes no sense to contract with a private law firm to do the job my office is already staffed for and required by law to perform,” he said. “My deputies were specifically hired to advise the county on land use issues, and they have extensive local expertise and knowledge.”

Banks warned the commissioners that he might file a lawsuit prior to their decision to contract with Drummond. In response, the commissioners went ahead with the contract but indemnified Drummond, meaning the county will bear her costs in defending against the lawsuit.

“The April 20, 2015, contract disenfranchises the voters by transferring core functions of the duly elected prosecuting attorney to an appointed lawyer who owes her allegiance to the Island County

Saturday, August 15, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

Board of County Commissioners, rather than to the citizens of Island County,” the lawsuit states.

It is unclear whether one of the county’s two superior court judges would hear the case. They both already have weighed in on the issue when they approved the contract, siding with the commissioners.

“It is puzzling to us that the prosecuting attorney would object to the board’s present proposal to hire special counsel and go so far as to threaten a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of RCW 35.32.200,” they wrote. “Such special counsel will actually aid his own office in carrying out its duties.”

The state code cited allows the commissioners to hire an outside attorney if approved by the presiding superior court judge.

Banks previously said he believes the provision is unconstitutional.

The lawsuit, however, states that Banks believes the statute “is constitutional to the extent the statute provides the mechanism by which the county commissioners may enter into a contract with a special prosecutor that the superior court appoints upon the disqualification of the prosecuting attorney.”

In other words, it doesn’t authorize the commissioners to hire an outside attorney if the prosecutor is able to do the job, the lawsuit argues.

Banks wrote an affidavit explaining his position as part of the lawsuit.

He wrote that his chief civil deputy and a land-use attorney would be able to handle the comprehensive plan update.

While the county sometimes hires outside attorneys to handle litigation, Banks has never contracted with an outside attorney to provide legal advice to his clients, he wrote.

He explained that it’s important that the advice is consistent across the county and this his primary duty is to the public, not the client.

“For example, I have found that some private attorneys are more willing to acquiesce in their client’s desire for secrecy when applying the Public Records Act or the Open Meetings Act,” he wrote. “In my experience, non-governmental lawyers tend to believe they owe their allegiance to their clients as individual persons, rather than to their clients as public officials who must always act in the public interest.”

Drummond said she hadn’t received the lawsuit and couldn’t comment.

Come Worship With Us! Oak Harbor Church of Christ

† Hope • Wisdom • Joy • Faith Compassion • Love • Peace †

CALVARY APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE (The Pentecostals of Island County)

1000 NE Koetje Street

Located on Goldie Road

“To Know Christ & Make Him Known”

SOULS HARBOR

(Just North of Office Max)

Sunday Morning:

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

www.churchofchrist-oh.org oakharborchurch@gmail.com

675-3441

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

A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME Sunday Morning................10am Sunday Evening.............6:30pm Wednesday...........................7pm

632-7243

Pastor Greg Adkins

Restoration Fellowship Where Yeshua is Lord Come Learn the Hebraic Roots of Your Faith

We welcome you to join us for worship and celebration

Meeting at: The Oak Harbor Christian School Bldg A 675 E. Whidbey Ave. Oak Harbor, WA 360-675-7189 Saturdays at 10:30am

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

Word Of Everlasting Life & Faith Church

656 SE Bayshore Drive, Ste 5 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-682-2323 SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am Come Worship With Us!

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island 20103 State Route 525 Freeland

Sunday Service at 10:00 am

Oak Harbor Lutheran Church

NW 2nd Avenue & Heller Road Across the street from OHHS Stadium

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

oakharborlutheran.org

1780 SE 4th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Worship Service: Sundays at 2pm For more information: Facebook: Oak Harbor Christian Fellowship 360-320-4954 • www.ohcfellowship.com

Whidbey Presbyterian Church 1148 SE 8th Ave Oak Harbor

679-3579

Pastor Dr. Thomas Stoneham Sr., Minister Donald Cole

Mabuhay! Talova lava! Malo e lelei! Bula!

Kia-orana! Aloha! Hafa Adai! Iokwe!

Bienvenidos! Hwangyong-hamnida!

Huānyíng guānglín!

likely died instantly.

State parks workers reached Wuensch by boat, started CPR and then brought him to Cornet Bay, according to Mike Brown, chief of North Whidbey Fire and Rescue.

He suffered “significant injuries” and was declared dead at 11:45 a.m.

“I’ve known Scotty since we started our (Boy Scout) troop 8 plus years ago,” Delaine Cartern commented on whidbeynewstimes. com.

“I had the honor of serving on his and Grant’s Eagle Board of Review.

Amazing young men, amazing family.”

Jose Alfaro Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, who described himself as his uncle, said on the website, “He was a bright kid, a man of God.”

• Small Groups • Community Outreach • Youth and Family Ministries • Childcare All Services • Much More! www.whidbeypres.org

Jeffrey Spencer, Lead Pastor Pastor Marc Stroud, Associate Pastor

A family friendly, multi-ethnic, Bible-based, contemporary church committed to knowing, worshipping and proclaiming Jesus Christ

CONTINUED FROM A1

Sunday Service - 10:00 a.m.

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

Thursday Bible Study 7:00pm

OAK HARBOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

DEATH

679-1561

490 NW Crosby Ave., Oak Harbor 675-5008

First United Methodist Church Worship Hours: Adult Sunday School: 8:45 am Worship Service: 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School 10:30 am

Everyone is welcome to join us!

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

675-2441 • oakharborfumc.org 1050 SE Ireland St • Oak Harbor

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

www.elivingword.org

Sunday Service · 10:30am Children’s Sunday School · 10:30am adult Sunday School · See website

ALL ARE WELCOME!

A Member of the Anglican Communion

360-279-0715 StStephensOfOakHarbor.org

Matthew 28:18-20

• Sunday School • AwAnA • Small Groups • MOPS • Youth Groups Come worship with us!

First Reformed Church of Oak Harbor 250 SW 3rd Avenue · Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Sundays 8:45am & 10:30am - Nursery Available

Worship Services Sunday 8:30, 9:50 & 11:10 a.m.

679-1585

2760 N Heller Rd • Oak Harbor

Promote your place of worship in the Whidbey News-Times for only $12.50 per week for a single size ad. Please call 360-675-6611

www.oakharborfamilybible.org

WHIDBEY Classifieds!

Saturday, August 15, 2015, Whidbey Classified

real estate for sale

PAGE 17

real estate for rent - WA

Office Hours: 8-5pm Monday to Friday

home services

stuff

wheels

Local readers.

Local sellers.

Local buyers.

click!www.nw-ads.com www.soundclassifieds.com email! ed@soundpublishing.com classified@soundpublishing.com toll free!

1.888.399.3999 1.800.388.2527 click! email! classifi call call toll free!

1.888.399.3999 oror1.800.388.2527

jobs Employment Automotive

Mechanic/Tech F T, e x p e r i e n c e p r e ferred, must have own hand tools. Pay DOE. South Whidbey.

Call (360)321-4553 Apply in person with resume.

2856 Howard Rd, Langley, WA 98260 Employment Education

For Fall 2015 Early Childhood Program Specialist Positions available in Anacortes, Coupeville and Oak Harbor View these jobs & others & Apply at www.skagit.edu AA/EEO Employment General

BARISTA

print & online 24/7

jobs

We make it easy to sell... right in your community

For more information please visit: www.whidbey.com EEOE CIRCULATION ASSISTANT is being sought by the Whidbey News-Times for 24 hours per week.

Must be a team player and work independently in the office and in the field. Hours vary and inc l u d e s o m e S a t u r d ay h o u r s. C o m p u t e r a n d basic office skills required. Duties also include occasional delivery of papers and small maintenance projects.

Must be able to read and follow maps for route deliveries and lift up to 40 lbs. Current WSDL and reliable, insured vehicle are required. This position includes paid holidays, vacation and sick, and 401k.

Email or mail resume with cover letter to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to Human Resources Dept., Sound Publishing, Inc., 11323 Commando Rd. W, Suite 1, Everett, WA 98204 Cozys Restaraunt Now Hiring Apply for all positions.

Drop off application or email to info@ cozysroadhouse.com Clinton

Employment General

Employment General

Employment General

Employment General

PAGINATOR Peninsula Daily News, a six-day morning newspaper serving the beautiful North Olympic Peninsula of Washington, has a full-time opening on its design/copy desk in Port Angeles. The successful c a n d i d a t e mu s t h ave demonstrated and creative layout/pagination skills using the Adobe Suite, copy editing experience, good grammar and syntax skills, be AP style-savvy, know current events, write accurate and catchy headlines and possess sharp InDesign skills (we have a Macintosh-based computer system). Daily newspaper experience preferred; will consider a t o p - d rawe r c a n d i d a t e from a weekly newspaper looking to move to a daily. The design/copy editor will produce pages and put together sections. The shift is daytime Sundays through T h u r s d ay s . T h e s u c cessful candidate also will post stories on the PDN’s website as well as have Facebook and Twitter responsibilities.

Affordable Port Angeles, gateway to Olympic National Park and Victoria, British Columbia, gets half the rainfall of Seattle yet is close enough to enjoy Seattle as well as our rain forests, great fishing and other outdoors activities and pleasant lifestyle. Por t Angeles just finished second in a national magazine’s “Best Town Ever” contest after beating out all four other We s t e r n c i t i e s i n t h e contest. Peninsula Daily News publishes two zoned a.m. editions in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Pay commensurate with experience; full benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation with immediate eligibility and sick pay. Finalists may be invited to a tryout; preference given to candidates from the Northwest and We s t C o a s t . P l e a s e send cover letter, resume and clips of pages (PDFs are acceptable) with at least three professional references to hr@soundpublishing.com

CREATIVE ARTIST Sound Publishing, Inc and The Whidbey News Times, a twice-weekly community newspaper located in Coupeville, WA, has an immediate opening for a full-time Creative Artist. Duties include performing ad design, designing promotional materials, providing excellent internal and external customer service. Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to wo r k i n a fa s t p a c e d deadline-oriented environment. Experience w i t h A d o b e C r e a t i ve Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat strongly preferred, as is newspaper or other media experience. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. We offer a great work environment, health benefits, 401k, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Please email your resume, cover letter, and a few samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com

EDITOR Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the weekly publication on beautiful Va s h o n I s l a n d , T h e Vashon Island Beachcomber, in Washington State. This is not an entry-level position. Island residence is required.

The successful candidate must have a demonstrated interest in local political and cultural affairs, possess excellent writing and verbal skills, experience editing reporters’ copy and other submitted materials and be proficient in designing and building pages with Adobe InDesign. Must represent the newspaper in the community and know the value and have experience with social media. Must lead, motivate, and mentor a small staff.

We offer a competitive compensation and benef i t s p a ck a g e t h a t i n cludes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and a 401K with an employer match. If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: EDVAS in the subject line.

Sound Publishing is the largest community news organization in Washington State and an Equal Oppor tunity Employer.

Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

EXECUTIVE EDITOR T h e Pe n i n s u l a D a i l y News in Por t Angeles, Wash., a six-day morning newspaper and 24/7 online news operation serving the beautiful two-county North Olympic Peninsula, seeks a w e b - s a v v y exe c u t i ve editor with excellent writing, editing and pagination skills and proven m a n a g e m e n t ex p e r i ence. Reporting to the publisher, this is the No. 1 position in our newsroom. The executive editor provides day-today newsroom leadership, overseeing online n ew s c ove ra g e w h i l e spearheading the publication of our print newspaper and overseeing all its sections and special supplements.

Particularly important on the print side are firstrate InDesign skills.

T h e exe c u t i ve e d i t o r also oversees our website (avg 1.2 million page views monthly), Facebook pages and Twitter account and helps deve l o p a n d i m p l e m e n t strategies to grow the PDN’s social media, mobile and video audiences. The right candidate can identify major news and trends pertinent to our print and online readers, edit a story on deadline and help coach repor ters into tur ning their ideas into top-flight reads — and also has the ability to quickly fix a we b s i t e p r o bl e m a n d edit an occasional video or podcast.

Affordable Port Angeles, gateway to Olympic National Park and Victoria, British Columbia, gets half the rainfall of Seattle yet is close enough to enjoy Seattle as well as our rain forests, great fishing and other outdoors activities and pleasant lifestyle. ?Port Angel?es just finished second in Outside magazine’s 2015 “Best Town Ever” online contest, beating out Santa Barbara, Calif., Flagstaff, Ariz., Bar Harbor, Maine, and two western cities.

We a r e a m e m b e r o f Sound Publishing Inc., the largest community media organization in Washington state, and o f fe r a f u l l r a n g e o f fringe benefits. To apply, please e-mail to hr@soundpublishing.com (1) a resume including at least three professional references; (2) at least three relevant work samples (or a link to them); (3) a cover letter addressing the specific job requirements we’ve outlined. Please also include your salar y requirements.

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace.

Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com EDITOR Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the Journal of the San Juans in the beautiful San Juan Isl a n d s o f Wa s h i n g t o n state. This is not an entry-level position. Requires a hands-on leader with a minimum of three years newspaper experience including writing, editing, pagination, photography, and InDesign skills. editing and monitoring social media including Twitter, FaceBook, etc.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you are interested, please email your cover letter, r e s u m e, a n d u p t o 5 samples of your work to: City of Oak Harbor hr@soundpublishing.com BUILDING OFFICIAL Please be sure to note: $ 5 7 2 4 - $ 7 0 4 0 / m o AT T N : E D J S J i n t h e DOQ+benefits. 5 yrs exp subject line. as Bldg Official, 2 yrs supv, ICC cert. See job Sound Publishing is an desc, reqs & quals in Equal Opportunity EmJob Announcement on- p l o y e r ( E O E ) a n d line at strongly supports diverwww.oakharbor.org sity in the wor kplace.

Apply by 8/26/15. EEO Check out our website to find out more about us!

Find your perfect pet www.soundpublishing.com

in the Classifieds.

www.SoundClassifieds.com

City of Oak Harbor PROJECT ENGINEER $6255-$7693/month D O Q + b e n e f i t s. B S i n Civil Eng. PE & 4 yrs exp in public works projects, strong dev review & coord, planning, funding, project mgmt. See job desc, reqs & quals in Job Announcement online at www.oakharbor.org Apply by 8/30/15. EEO

ISLAND COUNTY JOB OPENINGS

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR www.islandcounty.net/hr for more information.

EEOC.

EDITOR Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the weekly publication on beautiful Va s h o n I s l a n d , T h e Vashon Island Beachcomber, in Washington State. This is not an entry-level position. Island residence is required.

The successful candidate must have a demonstrated interest in local political and cultural affairs, possesses excellent writing and verbal skills, experience editing reporters’ copy and other submitted materials and be proficient in designing and building pages with Adobe InDesign. Must represent the newspaper in the community and know the value and have experience with social media. Must lead, motivate, and mentor a small staff.

We offer a competitive compensation and benef i t s p a ck a g e t h a t i n cludes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and a 401K with an employer match. If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: EDVAS in the subject line.

Sound Publishing is the largest community news organization in Washington State and an Equal Oppor tunity Employer.

Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

ISLAND COUNTY JOB OPENINGS

EHS II – Compliance Closing date 8/31/15

www.islandcounty.net/hr for more information.

EEOC.

Employment General

Employment General

Multi-Media Advertising Consultant

ISLAND COUNTY JOB OPENINGS

EHS III Watershed Planner Closing date 8/24/15

www.islandcounty.net/hr for more information.

EEOC.

ISLAND COUNTY JOB OPENINGS

SOLID WASTE ATTENDANT .40 Fte - Coupeville www.islandcounty.net/hr for more information.

EEOC.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Sno-Isle Libraries is recruiting for FULL-TIME LIBRARIAN POSITIONS in Oak Harbor and Lynnwood, WA. Go to www.sno-isle.org/ employment for complete job information and required online application process. Applications must be submitted online and received by 3:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Find it, Buy it, Sell it www.SoundClassifieds.com

MARKETING SPECIALIST – Naval Air Station Whidbey Island CLOSES: 8/18/15 High-energy team player with proven experience developing and/implementing successful marketing strategies. Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to work in fast paced environment.

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications desired. 3 years marketing experience required. Applications online at www.navylifepnw.com

Send signed application, Declaration for Federal Employment, and resume to: CNRNW FFR, Attn Human Resources, Bldg. 94, 610 Dowell Street, Keyport, WA 98345. You may also send your application through e-mail to:

CP-Personnel.cnrnw@navy.mil

EOE

Ranch/Farm Help Wanted $15 per hour, PT or FT.

Call: 360-941-0644

Be a part of the largest community news organization in Washington! The Whidbey News-Times, in beautiful Coupeville, WA, is looking for self-motivated, results-driven people interested in a multi-media sales career. As part of our sales team you are ex p e c t e d t o m a i n t a i n and grow existing client relationships, as well as develop new client relationships. The successful candidate will also be goal oriented, have organizational skills that enable you to manage multiple deadlines, provide great consultative sales and excellent customer service. If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a pro-active par t in impacting your local businesses financial success with adver tising solutions, please email your resume and cover letter to: hr@soundpublishing.com This position receives a base salary plus commissions and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and 401K. Position requires use of your personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State D r i ve r ’s L i c e n s e a n d proof of active vehicle insurance. Sound Publishing is an Equal Oppor tunity Employee (EOE) and strongly suppor ts diversity in the wor kplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

NACs Nursing Assistants Part & Full Time * Shift Differential for P.M. & NOC Shifts * Competitive Wages, DOE Come work in a clean, safe and friendly environment where EMPLOYEES ARE VALUED.

Please apply in person: Careage of Whidbey 311 NE 3rd Street Coupeville, WA. 360-678-2273 Or email resume to: Careage2@whidbey.net

Find your perfect pet in the Classifieds. www.SoundClassifieds.com

NEED EXTRA MONEY? MOTOR ROUTE DRIVERS NEEDED For the South Whidbey Record, Clinton/Langley area AND for the Whidbey News Times, Oak Harbor area. Delivering Wednesday and Saturday mornings. No collecting. Great second job!

Call Circulation, 360-675-6611

PAGE 18

Whidbey Classified, Saturday, August 15, 2015 Employment General

QUEEN OF CLEAN MARGI’S MAIDS Immediate Positions vailable

Must have valid drivers license. Clean driving record. Based in Oak Harbor. Call Cher yl at: 360-9290773, 360-240-1323

NEW LISTINGS

--- Coupeville ---

--- Oak Harbor ---

Sunny west side beach house-With room for fond memories. 3 BR is large and flexible enough to accommodate the whole gang without feeling cramped. Stroll the beach to the Coupeville ferry. #811910 $739,000

Beautiful 4 BR on large fenced lot in Ridgehaven.

Cul-de-sac home opens to par, near schools and Navy base. Big deck and huge backyard with fruit trees. #832276 $299,000

--- Oak Harbor ---

--- Langley ---

Cedar Panabode with 3 BR on a ½ acre lot. Hardwood floors, 2 alcove upstairs bedrooms, great west side water and sunset views.

Detached garage/workshop with RV door. #829785 $310,000

Lakeview Terrace 3 BR on corner lot with terraces and raised beds. Brick patio, easy living floor plan.

Near Bayview and Langley.

Ideal for commuters. #823368 $254,000

--- Oak Harbor ---

--- Coupeville ---

Amazing Harbor view!

3 BR townhouse on quiet cul-de-sac. Private balcony, new carpets and upgraded flooring, 2-car garage and large storage area. #832040 $249,950

Step inside this spacious, light filled home with vaulted ceilings and see a spectacular panoramic view of the Sound, Olympic mountains and Strait of Juan de Fuca. #825787 $399,900

Coldwell Banker is one of the premiere real estate brands in the world, with a legacy of leadership and innovation that has helped to drive the industry.

331-6300 Freeland

675-7200 Oak Harbor

321-6400 Bayview

REPORTER The award-winning newspaper Whidbey News-Times is seeking an energetic, detailedoriented reporter to write articles and features. Experience in photography and Adobe InDesign p r e fe r r e d . A p p l i c a n t s must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must relocate to Whidbey Island, WA. This is a fulltime position that includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays. EOE . No calls please. Send resume with cover letter, three or more non-retur nable clips in PDF or Text format and references to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/GARWNT Sound Publishing, Inc. 11323 Commando Rd W Everett, WA 98204

Employment General

Employment General

Health Care Employment

Health Care Employment

Caregivers

General

REPORTER The award-winning newspaper Whidbey News-Times is seeking an energetic, detailedoriented reporter to write articles and features. Experience in photography and Adobe InDesign p r e fe r r e d . A p p l i c a n t s must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must relocate to Whidbey Island, WA. This is a fulltime position, 32 hours per week that includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays.

EOE . No calls please.

Send resume with cover letter, three or more nonreturnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/GARWNT Sound Publishing, Inc. 11323 Commando Rd W, Main Unit Everett, WA 98204

Salesperson/Estimator N o r t h We s t G r a n i t e & Flooring hiring experienced Salesperson, basic construction knowledge helpful but will train right person! Work with customers, measure & estimate flooring/countertop jobs. Schedule, order products, follow up. Must be outgoing, flexible, professional, detail oriented, accurate, have good math & communication skills. Some computer work; email, word processing, product research, social media. Excellent follow up skills essential. Hourly +bonuses/benefits. DOE Email coversheet & resume to flooring@nw graniteandflooring.com, or fax 279-8303.

Service Alternatives wants you!

NACs

Find it, Buy it, Sell it

Full Time- Year Round Wor k perfor ming tree work! We are Licensed, Bonded & Insured.

www.SoundClassifieds.com

REPORTER The award-winning w e e k l y n ew s p a p e r, Bainbridge Island Review, on Bainbridge Island, WA, has an opening for a general RN/LPN assignment reporter. We full time or part time want a skilled and pasGenerous Sign on sionate writer who isn’t Bonus! afraid to tackle meaty APPLY IN PERSON AT news stories. ExperiCareage of Whidbey ence with photography 311 NE 3rd Street and Adobe InDesign Coupeville, WA 98239 p r e fe r r e d . A p p l i c a n t s Or email resume to must be able to work in careage2@whidbey.net a team-oriented, deadenvironment, You’ll find everything line-driven possess excellent writing you need in one skills, have a knowledge of community news and website 24 hours a be able to write about day 7 days a week: www.SoundClassifieds.com multiple topics. Must relocate to Kitsap County.

This is a part-time position, up to 29 hours per week, and includes paid vacation, sick and holiLABORER d ay s . E O E . N o c a l l s please. Send resume INSTALLATION & with cover letter, three or REPAIR TECHNICIAN more non-retur nable clips in PDF or Text forOUTSIDE SALES mat and references to REP hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: For more information HR/GARBIR please visit: Sound Publishing, Inc. www.whidbey.com 11323 Commando Rd EEOE W, Main Unit Everett, WA 98204

flooring@nw graniteandflooring.com

SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR FT Experience preferred

APPLY IN PERSON AT Careage of Whidbey 311 NE 3rd Street Coupeville, WA 98239 Or email resume to careage2@whidbey.net Tree Climber/ Arborist

Wo r k i n - h o m e w i t h adults with developmental disabilities.

Paid Training! Generous Benefits Package!

(Our Par t Time employees are Benefit Eligible at 30 hours a week) Advancement Potential!

Please have great past employer references.

Email Mary for more information: mmcpage@ servalt-asl.com Or pick up an application in person: 20 NW First Street in Coupeville 1 (888) 328-3339 Advancing the Potential www.servalt.com EOE

Janitorial Employment

Permanent PT Evening JANITORIAL WORK on the south end of Whidbey Island. Please call (425) 347-5401 Or send resume to svmkel@aol.com

Find your perfect pet in the Classifieds. www.SoundClassifieds.com

Employment Transportation/Drivers

Drivers: Local, Home Nightly! Snohomish, WA Flatbed Openings.

Great Pay, Benefits!

CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics Apply www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642

LAUNDRY WORKER Fulltime position

Apply in person 311 NE 3rd St. Coupeville, WA 98239

Hire on Bonus!

HCA/CNA FT/PT positions all shifts PT Cook position needed at Maple Ridge Please apply in person at 1767 Alliance Ave Freeland Wa 98249 Maintenance Supervisor Full Time Previous experience required With benefits.

Immediate hire.

Apply in person 311 NE 3rd St. Coupeville, WA 98239

Saturday, Aug 15th 1-4PM

Clinton

Clinton

6701 Holst Rd #762900 $624,000 Bryan McCourt 360/632-3770

6645 Columbia Beach Dr #821444 $469,900 Ann Muniz 360/303-3367

Langley

Langley

1027 High View #828215 $380,000 Linda Beeman 360/622-6290

2439 Soundview Dr #817743 $425,000 Louis Muniz 360/969-1028

Freeland

Freeland

5385 Skewes Ln #791394 $350,000 Jim Norman 206/619-3200

5363 Shadow Ln #793912 $449,000 Barbara Golub 425/941-1481

Coupeville

Coupeville

285 Keystone Ave #825776 $599,000 Jody LaBissoniere 360/929-5610

1235 Russell Dr #823538 $269,000 Sandra Stipe 360/672-4893

360.331.6006 Windermere Real Estate/South Whidbey 360.221.8898 5531 Freeland Ave., Freeland 223 Second St., Langley

* Shift Differential for P.M. & NOC Shifts * Competitive Wages, DOE Come work in a clean, safe and friendly environment where EMPLOYEES ARE VALUED.

Please apply in person: Careage of Whidbey 311 NE 3rd Street Coupeville, WA. 360-678-2273 Or email resume to: Careage2@whidbey.net

Whether your looking www.SoundClassifieds.com for cars, pets or anything in between, Business the sweetest place Opportunities to find them is in the CLINTON MARKET Classifieds. Go online STUDY to www.SoundClassifieds.com The Port of South Whidto find what you need. bey is seeking a consul-

OPEN HOUSE

Find additional information on these homes at WindermereWhidbey.com/WRE-Open-Houses

Part & Full Time

Reach over a million potential customers when you advertise in the Service Directory.

Call 800-388-2527 or

M u s t h ave p r i o r Tr e e C l i m b i n g & Tr i m m i n g Exp. C o m p a n y S p o n s o r e d Health Care Employment General Medical Avail.

Ve h i c l e a n d D L R e FACILITIES quired.

Email work experience to recruiting@treeservicesnw.com Call 1-800-684-8733 ext. 3434

Nursing Assistants

PHYSICAL THERAPY AID Immediate opening for Physical Therapy Aid at busy outpatient clinic in Freeland. Hours var y, pay DOE. Exper ience preferred, but not required. Send resume to: Harbor Physical Therapy PO BOX 958 Freeland, WA 98249

tant to perform a Market Study for Clinton WA. Obtain detailed RFQ and submission instructions at www.portofsouthwhidbey.com. Proposals due by 10 am 8/24/15.

Call 360.331.5494 or email execdir@ portofsouthwhidbey.com with questions.

real estate for sale - WA Real Estate for Sale Island County

Whidbey Island Waterfront - Beautiful Greenbank, WA high-bank lot with views of Cascades, Mount Baker and Baby Island. Community water, septic, and ready to build. PropID #: 542121 -R23009-104-0550 Price: $175K. Call Bruce Stewart 425-248-0372 or e m a i l a t b r u c e . s t ew art@windspeedtech.com Real Estate for Sale Skagit County ANACORTES.

FSBO 4 BR 2.5 BA HOME. Features office, jacuzzi spa, air conditioning, 2 car garage, a n d 3 0 0 S F s t o r a g e. $438,000. By appointment only 360-899-5654

Your New Home Awaits!!

Rogers Rische Doll PM Inc.

Homes, Condos, Apartments 620 E Whidbey Ave In Oak Harbor, WA

The Arrow Points the Way!! www.whidbeyhomesforrent.com Saturday Showings 9 to 5

360-675-6681

Saturday, August 15, 2015, Whidbey Classified

PAGE 19

Real Estate for Rent Island County

Found

COUPEVILLE.

real estate for rent - WA Real Estate for Rent Island County

AVAILABLE SOUTH END RENTALS

www.southislandproperties.com

South Island Properties

Recovered Stolen Property, Island County Sherrif. Valuable necklace, Silver tea set, distinct small jewelery box with necklace chains.

Contact Detective Farr, 360-679-7312

2 B R F U R N . B E AC H house! Cozy home on Snakelum Point. Fish, clam and beachcombing right outside your front door!!! New heating and cooling sys. Available after Labor Day. A steal fo r t h e r i g h t p e r s o n ! $950 mo includes water, and cable. Call Jim at 206-310-9964 or reach Sara at 360-525-4582.

legals Legal Notices

WA Misc. Rentals Rooms for Rent

An open bid auction will be held at Christian’s Towing, 685 Christian (360) 341-4060 Road, Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 on Wednesday, Advertise your AU G U S T 1 9 , 2 0 1 5 . upcoming garage sale $450 SPACIOUS Room Viewing will take place in your local community for rent in nice location. from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Includes utilities. Call Auction begins at 3:00 newspaper and online PM on Wednesday, AU360-675-3812. to reach thousands of GUST 19, 2015. households in your area.

96 JEEP CH 1J4FT28S9TL102509 Go online to 8724Gdp(CA) www.SoundClassifieds.com 98 FORD WIND Call: 1-800-388-2527 2FMZA5142WBC83880 ALJ6142 Fax: 360-598-6800 Legal No. WCW651738 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. announcements August 15, 2015.

OAK HARBOR.

Spacious 2BR Clinton Apts

Convenient location, walk to Island Transit, Post Office, grocery store, banks, hardware store, dining, church & ferry landing!

(360)341-2254

Need extra cash? Place your classified ad today!

Call 1-800-388-2527 or Go online 24 hours a day

www.SoundClassifieds.com.

COUPEVILLE.

2 B R D O W N S TA I R S APT walking distance to Front St. Includes power, water, sewer. $900.

360-969-1971.

Announcements

G&O

MINI STORAGE New Space AVAILABLE NOW! Some Just Like A VAULT!

Hwy 20 & Banta Rd

360-675-6533 Found

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.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR REPERFORMING LOAN TRUST 2006-1, Plaintiff, v E S TAT E O F K AT H LEEN M. JOHNSON AKA KATE M. JOHNSON; TIM ANDERSON; B A N KO F A M E R I C A , N.A.; EL CAMANO COMMUNITY CLUB; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, DEVISEES, A N D L E G AT E E S O F T H E E S TAT E O F

Continued on next page.....

Whatever you need to part with– your car, your truck, your boat, your house–the Sound Classifieds can help you do it.

Call or go online today to place your ad.

It’s Easy!

SOUND classifieds

In Print and Online!

visit Soundclassifieds.com • call toll free 1-800-388-2527 email classifieds@soundpublishing.com

We are community & daily newspapers in these Western Washington Locations: • King County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Okanogan County • Pierce County • Island County • San Juan County • Snohomish County • Whatcom County • Grays Harbor County Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We offer a great work environment with opportunity for advancement along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401k.

Accepting resumes at: careers@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: HR, Sound Publishing, Inc. 11323 Commando Rd. W Suite 1 Everett, WA 98204 Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.

Sales Positions

• Multi Media Advertising Sales Consultants - Bellevue - Everett - Kirkland - Whidbey Island

Reporters & Editorial • Regional Publisher - Kirkland

• Editor - Vashon Island - Friday Harbor

• Social Media & Marketing Communications Contractor - Everett

• Reporter - Bellevue - Everett

• Regional Sales Account Manager - Bellevue

Creative

Transportation • Driver (Class B) - Everett

• Creative Artist - Everett (PT) - Coupeville

Material Handling • General Worker - Everett

Featured Position

Current Employment Opportunities at www.soundpublishing.com

REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER (Bellevue, WA) Have you been called a superstar? A firecracker? A go-getter? Are you the next great communicator? Do you handle whatever comes your way with nerves of steel? Are you a master mingler? Does networking get your juices flowing? Are you obsessed with every last detail? Do you dream of nailing every goal?

Do deadlines give you juice not jitters?

Sound Publishing, Inc is Washington State’s Largest Community News Organization. It is a fun, fast-paced and creative place to spend your work day. We want the hungriest sales persons out there to hit the ground running, showing new prospects how to help them grow their business. We’re looking for a confident, detail oriented self-starter to join our team of professionals.

Major Responsibilities of This Position: • Developing new advertising clients through a • Creating advertising campaigns for your clients relentless drive to generate and retain customers that are focused on their marketing needs • Face to face meetings with prospective clients • Developing strong relationships with clients to • Working directly with business owners and ensure success and repeat business decision makers • Closing business and executing your client’s Desired Skills and Experience: • A passion for learning!

• An understanding of marketing principles and a creative mind to put together unique ideas for our clients • Proven ability to ask for the business and the courage to ask again

• Outside sales experience with a track record of successfully prospecting and developing new business a plus • Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) • Excellent listening skills and strong curiosity to

campaign as agreed upon • Coordinating all aspects of an advertising campaign including ad copy and ad production

learn about your clients’businesses • Ability to see a problem as an opportunity to help • No fear of being on commission because you know the harder you work the more you make

At Sound Publishing we: Bring people and ideas together to produce results – results that help our clients meet their goals, create trust, and produce long-term relationships with the communities we serve. Sound Publishing, Inc. delivers results to both the reader and the advertiser. We look for employees who are results driven, goal oriented, and committed to giving superior customer service.

Support our employees by giving them the tools, equipment and training to be successful. We also believe that compensation is more than a paycheck. We offer competitive salaries, medical and dental benefits, life insurance, paid time off for holidays, vacation and sick days, and a 401(k) for retirement. When added together, Sound Publishing, Inc. offers a compensation and benefits package second to none.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: careers@soundpublishing.com. Please note ATTN: REGSALES in the subject line.

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

For a list of our most current job openings and to learn more about us visit our website:

www.soundpublishing.com

PAGE 20

Continued from previous page.....

Legal Notices

KATHLEEN M. JOHNS O N A K A K AT E M .

JOHNSON; DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT R E A L P RO P E RT Y; PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR PA R T I E S C L A I M I N G ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN Defendant(s) .

I C S O L O G N O. 1 5 R0025 NO. 14-2-00418-9 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: ESTATE OF KATHLEEN M. JOHNSON AKA KATE M. JOHNSON; TIM ANDERSON; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; EL CAMANO COMMUNITY CLUB; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, DEVISEES, A N D L E G AT E E S O F T H E E S TAT E O F

Whidbey Classified, Saturday, August 15, 2015 Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

KATHLEEN M. JOHNS O N A K A K AT E M .

JOHNSON; DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT R E A L P RO P E RT Y; PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR PA R T I E S C L A I M I N G ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN: The Superior Court of Island County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Island County (through his designee) to sell the proper ty described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGT O N : L O T 3 , P L AT O F E L C A MANO DIV. NO 1, ACCORDING TO THE P L AT T H E R E O F R E CORDED IN VOLUME 1 1 O F P L AT S, PAG E 22, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASH-

INGTON. Also commonly known as 2784 EL CAMANO ST, CAMANO ISLAND, WA 98282.

P A R C E L : S-6545-00-00003-0 ACCOUNT: 251159 The sale of the abovedescribed property is to take place: TIME: 10:00 a.m.

DATE: Friday, September 4, 2015 PLACE: FRONT STEPS ISLAND COUNTY LAW AND JUSTICE CENTER 101 NE 6TH STREET, COUPEVILLE, WASHINGTON The judgment debtor/s can avoid the sale by p ay i n g t h e j u d g m e n t amount of $87,879.27, together with interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff through his designee at the address stated below.

Dated this 20th day of July, 2015.

MARK C. BROWN, SHERIFF ISLAND COUNTY By:/s/Wylie Farr Wylie Farr, Chief Civil Deputy ICSO/Law & Justice Center 101 NE 6th Street PO BOX 5000 Coupeville, Washington

98239-5000 360-678-4422 ICSO Docket No. 15-R0025 Legal No. WCW646793 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2015.

Reach readers the daily newspapers miss when you advertise in the Classifieds.

1-800-388-2527 or www.SoundClassifieds.com

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In the matter of the estate of: DUKE D. JOHNSTON, Deceased.

NO. 15-4-00194-1 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 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

Legal Notices

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: August 8, 2015 Personal Representative: Michael Harrell c/o CHRISTON C. SKINNER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Attor ney for Personal Representative: C H R I S TO N C. S K I N NER 791 SE Barrington Drive

Whatever you need to part with– your car, your truck, your boat, your house–the Sound Classifieds can help you do it.

Call or go online today to place your ad.

Legal Notices

IN THE SUPERIOR Oak Harbor, WA 98277 COURT OF THE STATE 360-679-1240 OF WASHINGTON Legal No. WCW649690 Published: The Whidbey FOR ISLAND COUNTY I N T H E M AT T E R O F News Times, The South THE ESTATE OF Whidbey Record.

PEGGY RUTH BERTO, August 8, 15, 22, 2015.

Deceased.

NO. 15 4 00191 6 LEGAL NOTICE: PROBATE NOTICE TO The preliminary budget CREDITORS for fiscal year 2015-16 RCW 11.40.030 f o r t h e O a k H a r b o r The personal represenSchool District has been tative named below has c o m p l e t e d . A p u bl i c been appointed as perhearing will be held at sonal representative of the regularly scheduled this estate. Any person meeting of the Oak Har- having a claim against bor School District Board the decedent must, beof Directors on Monday, fore the time the claim August 31, 2015, at 6:00 would be barred by any p.m. in the Board meet- o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e ing room in the Adminis- statute of limitations, trative Services Center present the claim in the at 350 S. Oak Harbor St. manner as provided in for the purpose of adopt- RCW 11.40.070 by serving the final budget of ing on or mailing to the the district for the 2015- personal representative 2016 fiscal year. Any or the personal repreperson may appear and sentative’s attorney at be heard for or against the address stated beany part of the budget. low a copy of the claim Copies of the final bud- and filing the original of get are available at the the claim with the court Oak Harbor School Dis- in which the probate protrict Administrative Ser- c e e d i n g s w e r e c o m vices Center at the menced. The claim above address.” must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty Legal No. WCW Published: The Whidbey days after the personal News Times, The South representative served or Whidbey Record. mailed the notice to the creditor as provided unAugust 15, 22 2015. der RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

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

Date of First Publication: August 8, 2015 Personal Representative ROBERT LAWRENCE MOORE 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 00191 6 Legal No. WCW650100 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

August 8, 15, 22, 2015.

It’s Easy!

SOUND classifieds

Legal Notices

In Print and Online!

visit Soundclassifieds.com • call toll free 1-800-388-2527 email classifieds@soundpublishing.com

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of CAROL H. STEELE, Deceased.

No. 15-4-00190-8 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 com-

Legal Notices

menced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative ser ved or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

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

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 1, 2015 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Eliza Spring Homer 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: 15-4-00190-8 Legal No. WCW648097 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

August 1, 8, 15, 2015.

NOTICE OF ACTION CITY OF OAK HARBOR NOA 15-05 Notice is hereby given that the City of Oak Harbor did on August 12, 2015, issue a determination of non-significance fo r a n e nv i r o n m e n t a l checklist submitted by City of Oak Harbor for the creation of Oak Harbor Municipal Code Section 19.20.900, Maritime District Zoning Regulations.

The complete DNS and per tinent documents may be examined during regular business hours at the office of Development Services located at Oak Harbor City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive.

The determination of non-significance shall be final unless otherwise modified after the comment period, and/or appeal is made by August 31, 2015.

Published: August 15, 2015 Legal No. WCW651692 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

August 15, 2015.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR REPERFORMING LOAN TRUST 2006-1, Plaintiff, v E S TAT E O F K AT H LEEN M. JOHNSON AKA KATE M. JOHNSON; TIM ANDERSON; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A; EL CAMANO COMMUNITY CLUB; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, DEVISEES, A N D L E G AT E E S O F T H E E S TAT E O F KATHLEEN M. JOHNS O N A K A K AT E M .

JOHNSON; DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE; UN-

Continued on next page.....

Saturday, August 15, 2015, Whidbey Classified

Legal Notices

KNOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT R E A L P RO P E RT Y; PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR PA R T I E S C L A I M I N G ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; Defendant(s) .

CAUSE NO. 14-2-00418-9 SHERIFF’S NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR OF THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: ESTATE OF KATHLEEN M. JOHNSON AKA KATE M. JOHNSON; TIM ANDERSON; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; EL CAMANO COMMUNITY CLUB; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, DEVISEES, A N D L E G AT E E S O F T H E E S TAT E O F KATHLEEN M. JOHNS O N A K A K AT E M .

JOHNSON; DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT R E A L P RO P E RT Y; PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR PA R T I E S C L A I M I N G ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s) and judgment debtor(s) and any other persons or par ties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the personal and/or real property described herein: THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ISLAND COUNTY has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Island County (through his designee) to sell the proper ty described below to satisfy a judgment in the aboveentitled action: S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON: LOT 3, PLAT OF EL CAMANO DIV. NO 1, ACCORDING TO THE P L AT T H E R E O F R E CORDED IN VOLUME 1 1 O F P L AT S, PAG E 22, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Also commonly known as 2784 EL CAMANO ST, CAMANO ISLAND, WA 98282 P A R C E L : S-6545-00-00003-0 ACCOUNT: 251159 The sale of the abovedescribed property is to take place: TIME: 10:00 a.m.

DATE: Friday, September 4, 2015 PLACE: Steps of the Island County Law & Justice Center The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by p ay i n g t h e j u d g m e n t amount of $87,879.27, together with interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff through his designee at the address stated below.

The property is subject to no redemption rights after sale.

Legal Notices

The judgment debtor or debtors or any of them may redeem the above descr ibed proper ty at any time up to the end of the redemption period by paying the amount bid at the Sheriff ’s sale plus additional costs, taxes, assessments, cer tain other amounts, fees, and interest. If you are interested in redeeming the property contact the undersigned Sheriff through his designee at the address stated below to determine the exact amount necessary to redeem.

IMPORT ANT NOTICE: IF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR OR DEBTORS DO NOT REDEEM THE PROPERTY BY 4:30 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2015, THE PURC H A S E R AT T H E SHERIFF’S SALE WILL BECOME THE OWNER AND MAY EVICT THE O C C U PA N T F R O M THE PROPERTY UNLESS THE OCCUPANT IS THE TENANT HOLDING UNDER AN UNEXPIRED LEASE. JUDGM E N T D E B TO R O R D E B T O R S AT T H E TIME OF THE SALE, H E , S H E , T H E Y, O R A N Y O F T H E M M AY HAVE THE RIGHT TO RETAIN POSSESSION DURING THE REDEMPTION PERIOD, IF A N Y, W I T H O U T PAYMENT OF ANY RENT OR OCCUPANCY FEE. THE JUDGMENT D E B TO R M AY A L S O HAVE A RIGHT TO RETA I N P O S S E S S I O N DURING ANY REDEMPTION PERIOD IF THE PROPERTY IS USED FOR FARMING OR IF THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD UNDER A MORTGAGE THAT SO PROVIDES. Dated this 20th day of July, 2015.

MARK C. BROWN, SHERIFF ISLAND COUNTY By:/s/Wylie Farr Wylie Farr, Chief Deputy ICSO/Law & Justice Center PO Box 5000 Coupeville, Washington 98239-5000 360-678-4422 ICSO Docket No. 15R0025 Legal No. WCW646799 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In the Matter of the Estate of: MARY LOUISE OVERTURF, a/k/a MARY LOU OVERTURF, Deceased NO.15-4-04358-4 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) DA L E S C OT T OV E R TURF has been appointed Personal Representative (“PR”) of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent that arose before the Decedent’s death 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 PR or the PR’s attorney(s) at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the cour t in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30

PAGE 21 Legal Notices

days after the PR 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 or RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication of Notice to Creditors King County: August 13, 2015 Date of first publication of Notice to Creditors Island County: August 15, 2015 Name of Personal Representative: DA L E S C OT T OV E R TURF Attorney for the Personal Representative: Anneliese E. Johnson, W.S.B.A. No. 30465 of Inslee, Best, Doezie & Ryder, P.S. Address for Mailing or Service: Anneliese E. Johnson Inslee, Best, Doezie & R y d e r , P. S . S k y l i n e Tower, Suite 1500 10900 NE 4TH Street P.O. Box 90016 Bellevue, Washington 98009-9016 Cour t of probate proceedings and Cause Number: King County Super ior Court No. 15-4-04358-4 SEA Legal No. WCW651794 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

August 15, 22, 29, 2015.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Outreach Island County is conducting a SMP Implementation and Outreach Project. The project primarily provides for the development of education materials, targeted outreach effor ts, and training on these new requirements. Island County is seeking a qualified consultant to facilitate this effort.

The consultant selected must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with public relations related to local government and policy, as well as thorough knowledge of the Washington State Shoreline Management Act (SMA) requirements.

This effort is being funded by a National Estuary Protection grant issued through the Washington State Depar tment of Fish and Wildlife. Island County has budgeted $55,000 to acquire consulting services to assist with this project.

Details required of proposals and the selection process can be found at: http://www.islandcounty.net/RFP.htm Submit proposals in a sealed envelope, postmarked or hand-delivered no later than 2:30 P.M. August 31, 2015 to: Paula Bradshaw, Office Manager Island County Planning and Community Development PO Box 5000 Coupeville WA 98239 Legal No. WCW651687 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

August 15, 2015.

www.SoundClassifieds.com find what you need 24 hours a day

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Fresh off the Farm

STATE OF WASHINGTON ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT In re the Dependency of: GALINDO, Hugo Antonio Justino Jr. b.d. 03/12/2014 NO. 15-7-00185-2 N OT I C E A N D S U M MONS BY PUBLICATION - TERMINATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: Hugo Galindo-Carrillo, Alleged Father, and TO: Benito Perez-Martinez, Alleged Father A Termination Petition was filed on June 16, 2015; A preliminary hearing will be held on this matter on September 23, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at Island County Superior Court, 101 N.E. 6th St., Coupeville, WA 98239. You are notified that a petition has been filed in this matter requesting that your parental rights to the above-named child be t e r m i n a t e d . Yo u h ave impor tant legal r ights and you must take steps to protect your interests.

This petition could result in permanent loss of yo u r p a r e n t a l r i g h t s .

T H E A B OV E N A M E D INDIVIDUALS ARE S U M M O N E D TO A P PEAR at said hearing regarding your child. If you fail to appear at the preliminary hearing, the court will take evidence against you, make findings of fact, and order that your parental rights be terminated, without further notice to you. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Te r m i n a t i o n Pe t i t i o n , and/or to view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/ TRM.aspx.

By: Debra Van Pelt, Island County Clerk.

Legal No. WCW650550 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

August 15, 22, 29, 2015

11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: Saturday, August 1, 2015.

MARY K. WESTERDYK, 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. WCW648653 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

August 1, 8, 15, 2015.

T RU S T S E R I E S 1 , A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DAVID S. CALDWELL; BETH CALDWELL; SPENCER S. CALDWELL; ELENA A . C A L DW E L L ; TAYL O R C . C A L DW E L L ; LAGOON POINT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNIFUND C C R PA R T N E R S ; WO R L DW I D E A S S E T PURCHASING, LLC; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants.

No. 15-2-00092-1 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of David S. Caldwell, Beth Caldwell, Taylor C. Caldwell, 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 August 1, 2015, a n d d e fe n d t h e r e a l property foreclosure action in Island County Superior Court, and answer the complaint of Wilmington Tr ust, National Association, Not in its Individual Capacity, But Solely as Trustee for VM Trust Series 1, a Delawa r e S t a t u t o r y Tr u s t , ( “ P l a i n t i f f ” ) . Yo u a r e asked to serve a copy of your answer or responsive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.

The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment, and if not immediately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Island County, Washington, and legally described as follows: L OT 2 8 , B L O C K 9 , P L AT O F L A G O O N POINT, AS PER PLAT R E C O R D E D I N VO L U M E 4 O F P L AT S , PAG E 4 5 , R E C O R D S OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF

WA S H I N G TO N .

Commonly known as: 3567 Shell Street, Greenbank, WA 98253 DATED this 28th day of July, 2015.

RCO LEGAL, P.S. By/s/Synova M. L. Edwards Synova M. L. Edwards, WSBA #43063 Attorney for Plaintiff 13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 Legal No. WCW648648 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2015.

A p p l e / Fr u i t p r e s s Amer ican Har vester double - tub cider press and grinder. heavy duty solid wood frame, tray, tubs, and pressing lid. cast iron gr inder and p r e s s a s s e m b l y. l i k e new $600 -360 320 0757

Find your perfect pet in the Classifieds. www.SoundClassifieds.com

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of KATHLEEN GLISAN, Deceased.

NO. 15-4-00186-0 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 her 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

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In the Estate of: JAMES FRANKLIN CLEVELAND CAMPBELL (aka JAMES F. CAMPBELL) Deceased.

NO. 15-4-00192-4 N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above 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 Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address below stated 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 (30) days after the Pers o n a l R e p r e s e n t a t i ve 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 o f t h e n o t i c e. I f t h e 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: August 8, 2015 Personal Representative: Sirilak S. Campbell 729 SW Orcas Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277 /s/Paul A. Neumiller PAUL A. NEUMILLER, WSBA #28124 Attor ney for Personal Representative Address: 390 NE Midway Blvd., Suite B201 Oak Harbor, WA 982772680 Telephone: (360) 6752567 Legal No. WCW649751 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record August 8, 15, 22, 2015.

Sell it free in the Flea 1-866-825-9001 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIV I D U A L C A PA C I T Y, B U T S O L E LY A S TRUSTEE FOR VM

Reach thousands of readers with one call 1-800-388-2527

stuff Auctions/ Estate Sales

Oak Harbor Public Auction/ Landlord Lien Foreclosure Sale 8/20/15 at 11:30 AM.

flea market Flea Market

21’ LONG SWING SET, slipper slide, 5 swings, & merry go round. $100 OBO. 816-255-6510.

Golf cart: 3 wheel push/pull $75. Nickent 4Dx Ironwoods w/headc o ve r s $ 1 5 / e a .

All items excellent condition. 360-675-0446 M AT C H I N G L A M P S l a r g e $ 4 5 fo r p a i r o r $25each Orig $80ea Oak Harbor 1-858-3422640.

Old Red Wagon - This would make a great garden planter. Or paint and oil the wheels for a working kids’ wagon. $15.

360-321-4635 RV Camper Steps - 3 steps, folding, adjustable, max 32” below camper door to ground, used, good condition, $85, 360-321-4635 White Maytag built in dishwasher. Works great $75. (575)578-9674 Greenbank area

1967 SPTCT 60X12 manufactured home V I N : 8 3 8 1 , Pa r k wo o d Manor #61 700 NW Crosby Way (360) 675-4232 Reach the readers the dailies miss. Call 800-388-2527 today Free Items Recycler to place your ad in the Classifieds.

Bookcase Shelves - tall, medium wood tone, not fine furniture, not Firearms & trashed, someone drilled Ammunition rows of small holes in Greene’s Gun Shop t h e s h e l v e s , n o t s o visible when filled, sturdy (360)675-3421 and will hold a lot. 360Thurs-Fri-Satur.

321-4635 10am-5pm Oak Harbour, WA FREE Queen size waterbed mattress and frame. The mattress is a’low-flow’ stabilizing mattress in good condition. The frame is a short four-poster bed made out of pine, with rose Guns & Ammo etchings on the curved 360.766.4056 headboard - in good 14969 W. Bow Hill Rd., condition. Pick up locaOn Chuckanut behind tion near South Whidbey Bow Post office S t a t e Pa r k . 3 6 0 - 3 3 1 Ask for Military 5399 Discount

VANDERYACHT PROPANE INC. Family Owned and Operated for Over 20 Years

SERVING ALL OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY CALL TODAY FOR A QUOTE!

▼ LOCATIONS LYNDEN

360-398-1234 BURLINGTON

360-707-5550 FRIDAY HARBOR

360-376-5591 ORCAS ISLAND

360-376-5591

888-557-6778

 LOW Cost Propane  FREE Tank Switchout  FREE Gas Check  Underground Tanks Available  24/7 Service

www.vanderyachtpropane.com

968905

Continued from previous page.....

PAGE 22

Whidbey Classified, Saturday, August 15, 2015

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS AND PISCES.

Week of August 16 to 22, 2015 ARIES

You have to look your best for one reason or another. You work on your image, for either personal or professional reasons.

TAURUS

You have piles of work to do, and it’s urgent. You’ll be generously rewarded for your efforts and perhaps you’ll even be offered a promotion.

GEMINI

Your esthetic sense is at its peak and you’re constantly creating masterpieces during your daily activities. Your ability to be patient comes in very handy for one reason or another.

CANCER

You may spend part of the week at home. If you have young children, you have lots of preparations to complete, especially for the start of the new school year.

LEO

You do a lot of running around, and there’s a chance that it will take a bit longer than expected. Don’t refuse your friends’ invitations to unwind and have some fun. Try to relax.

VIRGO

You should find all the necessary solutions to any financial worries.

Don’t hesitate to consult your friends and various professionals in order to get to the bottom of things.

: Question

What is only a few inches tall and can move almost anything?

?

PUZZLE NO. 779

7. Disco lights 8. Luau greeting 9. Japanese coin 10.Electric fish 11.Cloud’s locale 20.Mariner 22.Burrowing rodent 24.Embroidered 25.Hurry 26.Woodcutting tools 27.Wound trace 28.Shopper’s bag

?? ? ??

Copyright © 2015, Penny Press

29.Looked at 30.Key lime ____ 34.Love affair 39.Dangerous 41.Dwindled 42.The British ____ 44.Deadlocks 46.Sincere appeal 47.Avails 48.Overly inquisitive 49.’60s do 50.Not high 51.Sweet drink

??

?

30.Garden 54.Motored ACROSS vegetable 1. Part of B.A. 55.Letter before dee 31.Important 5. Burro 56.Charges time 8. Votes in favor 57.Had an 32.Shy 12.Cashmere, ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 779 obligation 33.Light bender e.g.

58.Hazardous 35.Exclamation 13.Spoil curve 36.Dined 14.Onionlike 59.Elementary veggie 37.Tough row to ____ 15.Emblem DOWN 38.Cousins’ 16.“____ Day Whatever you need to part with–your car, your truck, your 1. Holemothers Will Come” punching boat, your house–the Sound Classifieds can help you do it.

40.Convert, as 17.Solely instruments coupons Call or go online today to place 18.City haze 2. Chamberyour ad.

42.Stopover spot 3. For takeout: 19.Splash 43.Impish kids In Print clumsily 2 wds.

45.Twirled 21.Birthday 4. Motto & Online! number 49.Extra weight 5. Stood up 23.Wild animals 52.None 6. Eternal CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING 27.Office 53.As well spirit visitwriter Soundclassifieds.com • call toll free 1-800-388-2527

An ad in Sound Classifieds!

Answer:

We make it easy to Buy & Sell!

SOUND classifieds

email classifieds@soundpublishing.com

LIBRA

Lots of action is on the horizon and time flies by. You succeed in making the most of your creativity.

Soon, and against all odds, a project of an artistic nature shows itself to be lucrative.

With a bit of persistence and determination you attain your goals in the end, even though time is a rare commodity. At work, you need to learn to love your job in order to feel good.

SAGITTARIUS

Expect to have a lively social life.

You also benefit from an extraordinary imagination, which, to your surprise, allows you to create a great masterpiece.

Time is definitely scarce and you have no choice but to synchronize all your activities with great precision. Be sure to unwind in order to alleviate your stress.

AQUARIUS

You could treat yourself to a short vacation. Look at all the details, especially if you’re planning a business trip. This is also a great opportunity to go wild, no matter what the circumstances.

PISCES

There’s lots of emotion in the air.

Be careful with money; you may tend to do some compulsive shopping. If you want to spoil yourself, do it with moderation.

Reach over a million potential customers when you advertise in the Service Directory.

Call 800-388-2527 or

ROTTWEILER AKC Puppies. Great Imported www.SoundClassifieds.com line, large blocky heads, excellent temperament & pedigree, Family raised, gentle parents.

Home Furnishings $ 1 , 5 0 0 / e a c h .

S T U N N I N G F R E N C H 360.513.8383 C O N S O L E / B U F F E T; Farm Animals One-of-a-kind 42” mar& Livestock ble/verde green & iron.

Early 1900’s. Excellent. $1400. Call 360-929Everson Auction 2312. Greenbank, WhidMarket 1, LLC bey Island.

“Bringing Buyers & Sellers Together” Copyright © 2015, Penn ACROSS 1. Awry 4. Glance at 8. Green gem 12.Microscopic 13.Aspiration pets/animals 14.Burn soother 15.Beginner Dogs 17.Actor Smith 18.Stick up 19.Immensely 21.Festive 24.Stench 26.Andes pack animal 28.Molasses AKC English Lab Pups spiritChocolate $550 - $800. & b l a29.Picnic ck Labs with b l o c k y hnuisance eads. Great hunters or companions.

32.Moose’s Playful, loyal & healthy. relative Family raised & well socialized, OFA’s lineage, first shots, de-wormed and vet checked. Parents on site.

425-422-2428.

Monday Sale

33.Rental at 12:30pm 58.Shades Cull Cattle! Plus Small document 59.Wings Animals & Poultry!

35.Bird call 60.Saute WEDNESDAY: 36.Needle part General Livestock 37.Squid’s fluid DOWN Sale 1:00pm 1. Posses 38.Not as wet SPECIAL 40.Musical staff Feeder Sale 2. Charge use symbol 2nd SATURDAY of every month!!3. Small 42.Loaf Next Feeder Sale: amount 43.Flowering September 12th 4. Drive aw shrub at 12:30pm 5. Jazz ba 47.Conducted We Sell Powder River 6. Monkey Gates Panels & Feeders 49.Run Ask Us! 7. Jittery competitively Your Consignments are Shark m 8.

50.Sky water Appreciated!!

9.

55.Lodging For more information Came to ground or hauling, call: places Barn: 360-966-3271 10.Playthin 56.Cover with Terry: 360-815-4897 gold 360-815-0318 11.Slipper Pete: 57.Pitcher 16.Stuff fu Eversonhandle Auction

Market 1, LLC

7291 Everson Goshen Rd

Everson, WA 98247

www.eversonauction market.com

PUZZLE NO. 782

11.Gardener’s nemesis 17.Snow runner 19.Coffeepots 21.Burn 22.Enrage 23.Naughty kids 24.World supporter 25.Cat’s sound 28.Greasy 30.Songs of praise 31.Winter Olympics event 32.Drums

35.Cinch 38.Copied 42.Sailor’s yes 44.Hot vapor 45.Tiff 46.The Kingston ____ 47.Fair feature 48.Eye rudely 50.Label 51.Respectful fear 53.Contest 54.Blunder 55.Canadian whiskey

Copyright © 2015, Penny Press

ACROSS 1. Flat bread 5. Competent 8. Hide 12.Eager 13.Regard 14.Type of cone 15.Mistake in print 16.Attendance 18.Student transport 20.____ up (tense) 21.Hawker 24.In a group of 26.That fellow 27.Log 29.Sunnyside-up part

Dogs

Swivel Chair - smallish comfor table barrel shaped chair in a lavender small muted print.

Swivels, does not rock.

Upholstery is in pretty good condition, but is d i r t y. PUZZLE Fr e e sNO. o I 780 don’t have to clean it. 360321-4635

PUZZLE NO. 781

SCORPIO

CAPRICORN

Free Items Recycler

33.European peak 34.Farm towers 36.Appropriate 37.Relaxation 39.Grassy area 40.Hen output 41.Light beams 43.Beasts of burden 45.Wander away 48.Make a choice 49.Garment ticket: 2 wds.

52.At any point 56.____-de-camp 57.Hole punch 58.Well-ventilated 59.Like some stockings

60.Honey producer 61.Insignificant

DOWN 1. Dab 2. Building vine 3. Bit of advice 4. Kind of brick 5. Poisonous serpents 6. ____ your request 7. Golf gadget 8. Quick 9. Little 10.“____ in a Lifetime”

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 781

AKC Standard Poodle Puppies. Blacks & Browns, Males & Females. Parents genetically tested, good lines, garage sales - WA great temperament. 2 year health guarantee & up to date on shots.

Garage/Moving Sales www.ourpoeticpoodles.com Island County or call 509-582-6027 CLINTON.

GARAGE SALE Fri. & Sat., 14th & 15th 9 am to 4 pm. Antiques, housewares, rope & misc. Located at 3198 Eaglecrest Lane, off Sills Road, 98236. Please no early birds. Cash only.

GERMAN SHORTHAIR Pointer puppies, regist e r e d . 2 m a l e s, 2 fe males. Easily trainable ACROSS and forms strong loving Candy unit esbonds 1. to his people, pecially Born 4. kids.

A long wayMay off 22nd and ready to drink come 8. Fountain home with you July 19th.

Parent12.Hymn on site. of $850. 4 praise remainmales 3 females ing. Call Claud for more 13.Drill details14.Opera at 360-929-5807.

Oak Harbor.

show-stopper 15.Promos 16.Mary’s pet 17.Light gas 18.Browning’s work 20.Indian and Atlantic MINI 22.Chisel, Australiane.g. shepherd Purebred Puppy’s, 24.Insult r a i s e d w i t h f a m i l y, smart,26.Gives loving. 1st shots, wor med.

Many Good colors.

28.“____ $550 & up.

Cop” 360-261kingsmenconstruction@comcast.net

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING

3354

CLINTON.

Copyright © 2015, Penn GARAGE SALE.

55.Historic 29.BadSATURDAY, guy times 32.ForAugust what ____ 15th, 9 am to 4 pm. 56.Ship’s worth This is our ver y last 57.Eternity 33.Chinese sale, we are moving!

58.Take ou mammal nice refrigerator, Kiser 35.Wood splitter and Lladro figurines 2as text great bar stools, 59.Looks au36.Feminine thentic oil paintings 60.Enemy pronoun and lots of pottery asagent 37.Have bills you come to expect

lots of useful and love38.Singer ly items. Located at DOWN Haggard 6722 Viewmont1. Feather 40.Semester Drive neckwe Located 42.Rude lookin Hilltop2. Say fur Terrace, 43.Entry off Holst Road. 3. Reactio 47.Nighttime 4. Up to s Clinton hooters 5. Becom Multi Family GARAGE 49.Chilly SALE, August 15th 9amfrothy 50.Clarinet’s - 3pm 6853 kin Humphrey 6. Coat sl Road, 98236. 1 M 52.Resort, 7.i l eBounce down from Simmons of a sort Garage. Follow Signs. back

Saturday, August 15, 2015, Whidbey Classified Garage/Moving Sales Island County

Garage/Moving Sales General

Coupeville

Langley

Fri/Sat Aug. 14/15 9-4 Great variety: camping, antiques, housewares, kids stuff & more. 2156 I n v e r n e s s , Te r o n d a West, near Greenbank.

Freeland DOWNSIZING! Sat., August 22nd, 8am-4pm.

Furniture, kitchen & yard tools. 1045 Timber Lane, off Mutiny Bay. Freeland E S TAT E S A L E , S a t .

Au g . 1 5 t h , 9 a m - 2 p m .

1pm-2 half price. Elephant collection, glassware, Christmas decorations, secretary, maple dinning table with 6 chairs, yard art and lots of misc. 1768 Alliance Ave. In the Village of Maple Ridge Condos Everything is priced to sell!

FREELAND.

ESTATE/ VACATION HOME SALE!! Loads of funriture! Miscellan i u o s i t e m s g a l o r e.

This Sat., August 15 th star ts at 8 am. See you at 5621 Cameron Road.

Langley DOWNSIZING continues, treasures galore!

No room to store! Sat. & Sun., August 15th, 16th, 8am-6pm. 4729 Lucy Lane, at the very end of Lucy Lane off Brooks Hill Rd. Oak Harbor 8/15 & 8/16, Sat. & Sun., 9am-4. Many great items, including furnishings, bicycle, spor ting goods (kids & adults) & many, many more items.

Worth your drive to north W h i d b e y. Fo l l o w t h e signs from SR 20 at Troxell. Go up Troxell for approx. 1.7 miles, then r i g h t o n A l a m o, t h e n right on Siesta Place.

4554 Siesta Place.

OAK HARBOR

A B u n c h o f s t u f f yo u might like Saturday August 15th 9am - 3pm, antiques, baby items, outdoor playset, blow up water slide, kitchen, pet, lawn furniture, ceramic pots, shelves, electronics, 4 families. Waterloo St. off Hwy 20 right on GRIENTJES Ln to 3506.

Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church on Ireland St. in Oak Harbor would hold a 600-book & r ummage sale on Friday Aug. 14th and Saturday Aug. 15th from 9am - 3pm in the church basement.

OAK HARBOR.

HUGE MULTI FAMILY SALE Friday & Saturday, August 14 th & 15 th from 8 am to 3 pm. Antiques, furniture & much much more! Follow green signs to Polnell Heights. See you here!

OAK HARBOR.

ONE DAY ONLY GARAGE SALE! Saturday, August 15th from 9 am to 3 pm. No early birds please. Beds, furniture galore, clothes, toys, electronics, 1987 BMW and lots more! 1943 West Beach Road.

Garage/Moving Sales General Coupeville

PAGE 23 Marine Power

You’ll find everything you need in one website 24 hours a day 7 days a week:

1968 REINELL 17’ Boat 1 9 9 2 E Z L D R Tr a i l e r. www.SoundClassifieds.com More info call 360-6750128 $4500.00 Estate Sales

ESTATE SALE Coupeville Aug. 14 th & 15 th , 2 1 7 4 I n ve r n e s s Way from 9am-4pm. Huge house full including Vintage, Collectibles, Furniture, Patio, Books, Gift Shop items, Vintage Pictures and scrap books, albums, Books by local writer Lots of stuff everything priced to go! Estates Unlimited, no early b i r d s , c a s h o n l y, w e charge Tax. L A N G L E Y E S TAT E SALE: Friday Saturday 9 - 4 ; S u n d ay 9 - 3 6 t h Anthes. Household, furniture, tools, fishing, Vict o r S h va i ko p a i n t i n g , many gallery art prints frames! Stained glass, armoires, roll top desk, books, linens, Jewelry, leather couch, drop leaf table, clawfoot dining table, lawnmower, Christmas, dishes, Thomas Kinkade, Bernina serger, s m a l l a p p l i a n c e s. A l l must go - progressive discounts on Saturday/Sunday. NO EARLIES!

transportation

Automobiles Classics & Collectibles

Find your perfect pet in the Classifieds. www.SoundClassifieds.com

Auto Service/Parts/ Accessories

WANTED

Running or Not:

1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V. Lovingly maintained. Perfect to show and cruise. 3rd owner.

Ford 460 engine, purrs l i ke a k i t t e n . D e c e n t tread, original rims and caps. Original leather interior is pristine condition. All glass intact. All gauges original, in working order. Requires minor tinkering and slight paint touchup. Almost back to cherr y. Offers considered $9000. 360471-8613.

Great condition 1973 Blazer Conver tible, all original except for new upholstery and carpets.

A l w ay s g a r a g e d a n d ke p t c ove r e d . C o m e s with two tops, tow package 350 Engine, A/T, 4 wheel drive, & has 120K miles. Great collector’s vehicle you’ll enjoy for years to come. This is a must see vehicle. $12,750.00 Automobiles Nissan

WE BUY CARS, TRUCKS, TRAVEL TRAILERS, MOTORHOMES, TRACTORS & MUCH MORE IF YOU WANT TO SELL OR GET RID OF ANYTHING

Professional Services Auto Repair Service

2015 Starcraft Launch Ultralite Travel Trailer.

Less than 1000 miles.

All amenities. Bunkhouse 28Ft model BHS28 Ultralight. Elect r i c B u n k b e d s. L a r g e Master. Even contains a bath with a tub. Sleeps 8-10. Lounge/cooking area slide out. $21,500 or best REASONABLE offer. 360-720-2600.

CALL TJ’S RECYCLING FREE ESTIMATES ON CLEANUPS, HAUL-OUTS AND TOTAL LIQUIDATIONS

Advertise your upcoming garage sale in your local community newspaper and online to reach thousands of households in your area.

Go online to www.SoundClassifieds.com Call: 1-800-388-2527 Fax: 360-598-6800

CASH FOR MOST CARS -INCLUDES TOW.

FREE METAL RECYCLING FAMILY OWNED, LICENSED HAULER. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED.

675-8442

Home Services General Contractors

Need Cash?

in Coupeville

360-678-4363

CHRISTIAN’S AUTO/METAL RECYCLING

selling in the classifieds is easy call us today!

1-800-388-2527 SOUNDCLASSIFIEDS.COM

360-770-0764

Site Preparation • Driveways

Land Clearing Dump Truck • Dozer • Backhoe Affordable work on and around your property.

Lic#: EARTHWC 855J4

Find your perfect pet in the Classifieds. www.SoundClassifieds.com

Home Services

House/Cleaning Service

Domestic Services Preschool Openings

HOUSE KEEPING 321-4718

www.abouthehouse.com

Mothers Day Out (a ministry of First Reformed Church) is accepting r e g i s t r a t i o n s fo r t h e 2015-2016 school year. www.SoundClassifieds.com. Two day and three day classes are available for children ages 30 months Home Services Landscape Services - P r e - K . C l a s s e s r u n from 9:30-1:25. Please JIM’S GARDEN email SERVICE mdofrc@gmail.com or call 360-632-3315 for more information.

360-331-2848

Need extra cash? Place your classified ad today!

Call 1-800-388-2527 or Go online 24 hours a day

Advertise your upcoming garage sale in your local community newspaper and online to reach thousands of households in your area.

Go online to www.SoundClassifieds.com Call: 1-800-388-2527 Fax: 360-598-6800

Whether you’re buying or selling, the Classifieds has it all. From automobiles and employment to real estate and household goods, you’ll find everything you need 24 hours a day at

www.SoundClassifieds.com

Built to take you to the place you’ve never been.

You have the go-anywhere capability of a Subaru, along with X-MODE ™ and a surprisingly spacious upgraded interior. It’s the most fuel-efficient midsize crossover in America11 at 33 mpg.3 The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback® is bound by nothing.

Marine Miscellaneous Sunbelt Version 2015 SUBARU

Sunbelt Version

OUTBACK

2.5i PREMIUM

Tr i a d D o u b l e A xe l – Heavy Duty Boat Trailer Will handle sailboats up t o 3 0 fe e t p l u s. M i n t Condition, but Half the Price Of New. $3,500.

Never Been In the Water 360-378-3503

2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL. 89,500 miles. Loaded. All leather w/wood trim. Bose Sound System. Heated seats and steering wheel. Sun roof.

Clean car fax. One owner. Like new Michelin tires. All service records.

Beautiful car! $9,500.

206-730-6376.

TURN YOUR JUNK INTO

CA$H! We Buy...

• Cars, Trucks, Farm & Construction equipment • Copper, Brass, Aluminum & Cans • Radiators & Batteries

HUGE STREET-WIDE GARAGE SALE Oakmont Street Coupeville.

August 15 & 16 8-12.

Fishing, crabbing diving, camping, sporting, basketball hoop, garden, lawn mower, refrigerator, small appliances, couch cushions, Xbox, furniture, musical instruments and much more.

Free items too!!

Tents & Travel Trailers

2006 Escape Hybrid, 4 wheel drive. Like new, well maintained, less t h a n 2 0 , 0 0 0 m i l e s. 2 tone paint metallic jade green & silver. 6 disc CD, A/C. $12,500 (360)298-0842

Garage Sale Saturday August 15th 9am-3pm Great Stuff! 5740 Crow Haven Rd Langley, Wa.

COUPEVILLE.

Sport Utility Vehicles Ford

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive FDD, Package 11

MSRP .................. $28,838 Dewey Discount .....-$1,739 -$1,739

Island Recycling

360-331-1727

XV CROSSTREK

2.0i LIMITED

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive FRD, Package 21

MSRP .................. $26,483 Dewey Discount .....-$1,384

$25,099

2015 SUBARU

IMPREZA

2.0i PREMIUM

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive FLF, Package 11

MSRP .................. $22,778 Dewey Discount .....-$1,079

100329 JF2SJGWCXFH823286

100543 JF2GPAMC1F8302025

100559 JF1GPAC66F8306359

2015 SUBARU

2015 SUBARU

2015 SUBARU

IMPREZA

2.0i SPORT PREMIUM

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive FLI, Package 14

MSRP .................. $24,075 Dewey Discount .....-$1,376

$22,699

100553 JF1GPAU65F8296857

2016 SUBARU

WRX

PREMIUM

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive GUO Package 11

MSRP .................. $30,744 Dewey Discount .....-$1,045

Local, legal business serving Whidbey Island for over 30 years!

$27,099

Sunbelt Version

2015 SUBARU

160003 JF1VA1E69G9805402

$29,699

LEGACY

2.5i PREMIUM

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive FAD Package 11

MSRP .................. $25,346 Dewey Discount .....-$1,347

$23,999

LEGACY 2.5i

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive FAB Package 01

MSRP .................. $23,039 Dewey Discount .....-$1,340

100542 4S3BNAC60F3076275

100442 4S3BNAA62F3065152

2015 SUBARU

2015 SUBARU

FORESTER

2.5i

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive FFB, Package 02

MSRP .................. $24,812 Dewey Discount .....-$1,513

100379 JF2SJABC8FH826531

$23,299

$21,699

$21,699

FORESTER

2.5i PREMIUM

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive FFF, Package 13

MSRP .................. $27,209 Dewey Discount .....-$1,410

$25,799

100256 JF2SJADC3FH596233

** Pictures for illustration purposes only. Subaru, Forester, Outback, Tribeca, Legacy, Impreza, WRX, STI and SUBARU BOXER are suggested trademarks. * A documentary service fee of up to $150 may be added to the sale price of the capitalized cost. VIN numbers posted at dealership. One only at this price. Expires August 31, 2015.

SERVICE DEPT. OPEN SATURDAYS 8-4:30 360-734-8700 MON-FRI 7:30-6 1800 IOWA ST., BELLINGHAM www.deweygriffinsubaru.com

PAGE 24

Whidbey Classified, Saturday, August 15, 2015

Save on America’s Best-Selling Brand.* *2014 CY Sales data

NEW 2014 FORD

FORD FACTORY CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED BARGAINS!

FLEX AWD-SEL 202A

SALE PRICE

• 7 year/100,000 mile Powertrain Warranty Coverage • 172-point inspection by factory-trained technicians

34,609

$

STK# 5664 VIN 2FMHK6C87EBD41141 MSRP...............................................$40,675 SKAGIT FORD DISCOUNT .................. -$6,066

2013 FORD F-150 4X4 SUPERCREW

2012 FORD FOCUS 2014 FORD MUSTANG TITANIUM V6 COUPE

NEW 2014 FORD

SALE PRICE

31,872

$

29,498

$

2014 FORD FIESTA SE HATCHBACK

21784U 1FAHP3J22CL392598

STK# 5749 VIN NM0AS8F73E1156842 MSRP...............................................$26,320 SKAGIT FORD DISCOUNT .................. -$2,099 RETAIL CUSTOMER CASH.................. -$2,500

SALE PRICE

15,991

$

2014 FORD FUSION SE

SALE PRICE

$

21,655

2012 FORD FOCUS SE 5-DOOR

SALE PRICE

18,241

$

STK# 8431 VIN 3FADP4CJ9EM186947 MSRP...............................................$20,885 SKAGIT FORD DISCOUNT .................. -$2,644

NEW 2014 FORD

FUSION TITANIUM AWD

21896U 3FADP4EJ5EM237423

SALE PRICE

13,366

$

2014 FORD FLEX LIMITED AWD

21917U 3FA6P0HDXER273649

SALE PRICE

18,866

$

2012 FORD EDGE SEL AWD

21999U 1FAHP3K24CL151494

SALE PRICE

$

15,663

30,341

STK# 2012 VIN 3FA6P0D97ER317625 MSRP...............................................$36,700 SKAGIT FORD DISCOUNT .................. -$4,078

FUSION TITANIUM FWD

29,270

FIESTA 5-DOOR HATCH TITANIUM

SALE PRICE 4039T 2FMHK6D88EBD03657

NEW 2014 FORD

NEW 2014 FORD

2013 FORD ESCAPE SE AWD

$

STK# 8436 VIN 3FA6P0K99ER242381 MSRP...............................................$35,555 SKAGIT FORD DISCOUNT .................. -$4,043

21,721

$

21855U 1ZVBP8AM5E5296791

STK# 5644 VIN 1FTFX1EF9EFC73757 MSRP............................................ $38,060 SKAGIT FORD DISCOUNT ................-$3,938 F150 STX BONUS CUSTOMER CASH...-$500 RETAIL CUSTOMER CASH................-$1,250 BONUS CUSTOMER CASH ..................-$500

$

SALE PRICE

TITANIUM

4436T 1FTFW1EF8DFD12288

SALE PRICE

WAGON

FIESTA 4-DOOR SEDAN

STX 201A

SALE PRICE

TRANSIT CONNECT XLT

NEW 2014 FORD

F150 4X4 SUPER CAB

SALE PRICE

NEW 2014 FORD

SALE PRICE

29,733

$

2012 FORD F-150 4X4 SUPER CREW

4338T 1FTFW1ET3CFC13673

SALE PRICE

35,626

$

4125T 2FMDK4JC0CBA08772

SALE PRICE

22,077

$

4249T 1FMCU9G93DUC36498

SALE PRICE

$

20,870

2011 FORD Super Duty F-350 CREW CAB 4X4

2014 FORD EXPLORER

4353T 1FT8W3BT1BEA01061

4418T 1FM5K8D83EGC52186

SALE PRICE

42,921

$

XLT 4WD

SALE PRICE

$

35,511

18,142

$

STK# 2026 VIN 3FADP4FJ1EM244092 MSRP...............................................$20,720 SKAGIT FORD DISCOUNT .................. -$2,097

NEW 2014 FORD

FIESTA 4-DOOR SEDAN SE

SALE PRICE

16,045

$

STK# 2031 VIN 3FADP4BJXEM235946 MSRP...............................................$18,585 SKAGIT FORD DISCOUNT .................. -$2,540

*All Ford Incentives are Ford Factory Rebates. **0% APR on available credit and may not be available with Customer Cash. All vehicles one only and subject to prior sale. All prices exclude tax and license. A negotiable documentary fee of $150 may be added to the price. Ad expires 8/31/15.

SKAGIT

Save Thousands In Sales Tax!

WWW.SKAGITFORD.COM ORD D COM 680 AUTO BLVD, BURLINGTON 360-757-2000 | 800-735-7154