Whidbey News-Times, December 26, 2015

Vol. 125, No. 103

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Five-car accident kills Oak Harbor man Tuesday

By MEGAN HANSEN

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A five-car accident Tuesday morning killed one man and sent three more to the hospital. Highway 20 was closed for hours.

An 82-year-old Oak Harbor man died Tuesday morning in a five-car accident north of Dugualla Bay. The accident sent three people to area hospitals and shut down Highway 20 near Jones Road for several hours while police investigated.

Franz J. Pfister, a retired college professor, was driving a 2005 Toyota Corolla southbound around 9 a.m. when he tried to use a passing lane to get by Fred W. Linton, 57, of Tacoma, according to a press memo from Washington State Patrol.

Pfister struck Linton, who was driving a 2014 freight-liner with double trailers, which caused Pfister to go into the northbound lane into oncoming traffic.

Pfister struck Martin Van Rensum, 80, also of Oak Harbor, head-on.

Rensum then struck Bernard Langdon, 88 of Burlington, who was driving a 1997 Toyota pickup truck.

Pfister then struck Tamara M. Snyder, 41, of Oak Harbor, driving a 2008 Volkswagon Rabbit before the accident came to a rest.

A ray of light

Ledgewood road slides 8 feet, trapping four homes

Oak Harbor family remembers how 3-year-old brightened the world around her

By DAN RICHMAN

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By DEBRA VAUGHN

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Makayleigh Hill was a clever, vivacious little gem — a girl who could pull off a fluffy, fancy dress and get it dirty examining every bug in the yard.

The 3-year-old Oak Harbor girl was pulled away from this earth too soon.

A year after her death, her family celebrated her life at a special gathering at one of her favorite places, the beach near the Deception Pass Makayleigh Hill Bridge.

They lit lanterns and set them afloat from North Beach Dec 18.

They wrote messages of love on the filmy, Photo by Debra Vaughn/Whidbey News-Times

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A short stretch of Driftwood Way, south of Coupeville, on Monday night broke apart and slid about eight feet downhill, isolating four houses at the northern end of the street.

A few trees also slid, and on Tuesday their branches were entangled with Puget Sound Energy power lines leading to the houses.

A crew from Asplundh Tree Expert Co., which contracts with Puget Sound Energy to provide maintenance, was on hand to trim the branches.

The houses themselves showed no signs of settling or sliding, said Bill Oakes, the county’s emergency management director.

The 35-foot length of single-lane dirt road, about a quarter-mile shy of Driftwood Way’s northern end, had settled a few inches last week, but a simple grading resolved the problem, said Ryan Neighbors, a county operator who was at the scene.

Then, Monday night, “it dropped seven to eight feet,” Oakes said. “We stopped the grading, because it was too dangerous. This is a deep earth movement, not just a surface sloughing.”

The road can’t be driven on, but it can be walked, and residents are compelled to park on the south side of the

Aimee Hill and her sons Damien and Devinion send a lantern up in memory of Makaleigh Hill.

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CHRISTMAS CHEER

By JIM WALLER

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As a member of the freshman girls basketball team, Brenna Rothman has run across the Oak Harbor High School fieldhouse floor many times. However, the goal of one fastbreak Friday, Dec. 18, wasn’t to score two points.

No, she was seeking something special — like a homecoming hug.

Rothman received more than a pep talk when coach Tracey Foels huddled her team under the Wildcats’ basket before their game with Ferndale. Foels instructed Rothman to turn around and look at the door.

There Rothman spotted her father, Master Chief David Rothman, home after four months on deployment.

Brenna Rothman knew her father would be home for the holidays, but his early arrival was a surprise, a little extra cheer for her emotional Christmas stocking.

Once she spied her father, her teammates cheered.

Rothman instantly covered her mouth with her right hand, hesitated a second, then sprinted (happy-dance style) the length of the field-

house floor for a tearful embrace with Daddy.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Brenna Rothman said. “I was really excited; I missed him.”

She said she shouldn’t have been surprised because her parents have set up similar homecoming stunts before.

“I was thinking, Mom pulled another move,” she said.

“It’s really nice having him home,” she added. “He has missed a lot of my career.”

David Rothman said he was glad to be back, glad he could surprise Brenna and glad he could see her play a game.

Mandi Rothman, Brenna’s mother, said when she heard her husband would be back in Oak Harbor early, the couple would “take the opportunity” to surprise Brenna.

David Rothman said the moment became even “more special” when he found out there was a game the day he returned.

“We’re happy to have him home,” Mandi Rothman said.

“Memories at this point in Brenna’s life are important.

She is our only child, and she and her father have a very

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Father’s unexpected return leads to happy holidays for daughter

Photo by Jim Waller/Whidbey News-Times

Above: Brenna Rothman wipes away tears after the unexpected arrival of her father, David Rothman, at her basketball game Friday, Dec. 18. David Rothman had been on deployment since August. Right: Parents Mandi and David Rothman watch as Brenna plays in the freshman girls game with Ferndale. close relationship.”

David Rothman left in August with VAQ 136 on a southern sea deployment aboard the USS George Washington. The only contact the family shared during his absence was a few phone calls, and the last time

Brenna talked to her father was at Thanksgiving.

“We are blessed to have him home safe and sound,” Mandi Rothman said.

Mandi Rothman added that it is also a blessing to live in Oak Harbor where the community and school are so understanding of military

families and their needs.

After the pre-game hug, Brenna returned to her team.

She entered the game as a reserve early in the first quarter and banked in a shot as a

welcome-home salute to her father.

By the way, Oak Harbor lost the game. Guessing that won’t ruin Brenna Rothman’s holidays.

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CONTINUED FROM A1 slide and then walk a short distance to their homes.

Two of the four houses isolated by the slide are occupied only in the summers, but the others are occupied more or less year-round, said Carolyn Brettmann, one of the year-round residents.

“This is the most severe slide we’ve had, but we’ve had smaller ones three or four times since we built this house 13 years ago,” Brettmann said. Oakes contested that, saying the road had slid more severely in 2007 or 2008.

Brettman’s husband, Ken, must drive into Seattle twice a month for cancer treatments, she said, which requires him to scramble up and down a steep, crumbly incline on the way to and from his car.

The county on Tuesday declared an emergency resolution because of the slide, allowing urgent expenditures that otherwise would require authorization. Those included offering temporary shelter elsewhere to the Brettmanns, which Oakes said they declined. The couple couldn’t be reached to comment later Tuesday.

The road could be restored within a week after the ground stops sliding, Oakes said.

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A vertical wall of earth (center) reveals the depth of the most recent slide near the north end of Driftwood Way in the Ledgewood neighborhood. Four houses north of the slide — two of them occupied for most of the year — were isolated by the event. obligation to properly maintain the road. “It could be permanently fixed, but they obviously don’t want to pay any money to do that,” she said.

Oakes disputed that assertion.

“There is no permanent fix that our geotechs (consulting geotechnical engineers) think is workable and that is not on private property,” he said. One possible solution, horizontal drains, might interfere with the homes’ drinking water, don’t necessarily work well and would impinge on private property, he said.

In any case, he said, the entire neighborhood

below the crest of the bluff is unstable. So “where do you stop stabilizing it? Is it the county’s responsibility to stabilize the unstable shorelines of Island County?

I don’t think we’re there.”

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As of Dec. 22, just over 10 inches of rain had been recorded, he said. More rain increases the likelihood of slides.

A huge slide to the south of this one severely damaged one house and affected more than 30 others in March 2013. Several residents filed two negligence lawsuits against the county in April of this year.

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County allocates 2-percent tourism dollars

By DAN RICHMAN

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The Coupeville Chamber of Commerce scored the lion’s share of the county’s basic 2 percent hotel-motel tax revenues for 2016, garnering $26,450 for use at its visitors’ center, according to a document approved Tuesday by the Board of Island County Commissioners. The 2 percent basic county hotel-motel tax revenues are earmarked for use promoting tourism. The Coupeville chamber’s 2016 take was roughly the same as in 2015.

In a surprise development, the Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce won a last-minute reprieve from being sliced to the bone. As Tuesday’s meeting began, it was allocated only $2,581, to underwrite an ice-skating event next winter. But during the meeting, the commissioners unanimously agreed to give it another $25,000. It had sought $31,000. In 2015 it got $30,000.

An advisory committee had repeatedly recommended giv-

ing Oak Harbor’s chamber its full $31,000, but the commissioners, after puzzling over the law, Tuesday moved to cut the amount.

Commissioner Helen Price Johnson cited legal authority forbidding the board from changing the amount an advisory committee has decided should be awarded to a recipient. But the board had also heard from its legal counsel, the prosecuting attorney’s office, that it was free to change amounts.

“If that’s the legal advice we’ve been given, I’m happy to follow it,” said Commissioner Jill Johnson. “I trust our prosecutor, and I’m sure he would not give us bad advice.”

Added Commissioner Rick Hannold, “They don’t have a good track record,” referring to the prosecutor’s office.

The commissioners agreed to continue talking with the prosecutor’s office and with the chamber, with which the board’s relationship lately has been uneasy. Christine Cribb, the chamber’s executive director, didn’t immediately return a call seeking comment.

Other big winners in 2016 were

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the Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce, getting $25,188 toward its information center and visitor kiosk; and the Langley Chamber of Commerce, getting $24,438 toward its visitor center and event management.

Other grantees are the Camano Arts Association, $2,975 toward the 2016 studio tour; the Camano Island Chamber of Commerce, $25,075 toward the visitor information center and the winter festivals; the City of Oak Harbor, $2,750 toward the 2016 marathon; the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association, $3,000 toward Musselfest 2016; and the Deception Pass Park Foundation, $8,100 toward Deception Pass Bridge branding and marketing.

Also the Island County Historical Society Museum, $13,476 toward tourism promotion; Island County Parks, $7,000 toward portable-toilet rentals; Island County Public Works/Parks, $12,000 toward the Four Springs Lake Preserve; Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, $3,688 toward the “Four Seasons at Meerkerk” program;

the Oak Harbor Music Festival, $11,458; and the PBY Memorial Foundation, $5,925 toward marketing and operations.

Also the Pacific Northwest Art School, $4,625 to reach off-island students; the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, $15,000 toward a visitors’ center, printed guides and public programs; Whidbey Island Bicycle Club, $1,675 toward the Mussels in the Kettles ride; and the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, $3,121 for production costs.

Some 2016 allocations decreased from 2015’s, when a pot of $220,000 was available. The City of Oak Harbor’s 2016 take decreased 60 percent, from $7,000 in 2015.

Allocations increased slightly over 2015 for Island County Parks, Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, the PBY Memorial Foundation and the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing Historical Reserve.

All the other 2016 allocations were more or less equal to 2015’s.

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Pfister died at the scene.

Witnesses reported seeing emergency personnel trying to resuscitate Pfister before eventually covering his vehicle with a canvas.

Van Rensum and Langdon were transported to Whidbey General Hospital. Langdon’s son, Joseph Langdon, reported his father had a possible lacerated kidney.

Snyder was transported to Island Hospital. Linton was not injured.

Pfister was a former German instructor and language department chair at Bellevue Community College. His longtime friend, Peter Melvoin, described Pfister as “always joking, always smiling.”

“He had a Cracker Jack memory for history and European languages, particularly low and high German, and Yiddish,” Melvoin said.

“He will be deeply missed.”

The cause of the accident is still under investigation, according to Washington State Patrol.

It is unknown if drugs or alcohol were involved. n Reporter Debra Vaughn contributed to this article.

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CONTINUED FROM A1 white lanterns, set them afire and watched them push into the night sky, picked up by the breeze. The lights disappeared into the inky darkness, receding into bright points ­— small stars in the sky.

Makayleigh Ray Hill was born Dec. 19. 2010. By all accounts, she had a normal, healthy childhood.

She was the second child of Aimee and David Hill. They called her “Little Mama” because she liked to care for everyone. When her baby brother, Daimen,

arrived — oh, the joy. She loved fussing over him. She would also bring her big brother, Devinion, a drink when he was thirsty. She was a caretaker.

Makayleigh was a little girl who loved her baby dolls.

There was no other toy she loved more. But at heart lived a Tom Boy. Or maybe a scientist. Every bug in the yard she loved to dig up and examine.

And what a smart, independent little woman. By age 2, she would stack objects one on top of the other to get at the sweets her parents hid

from her in the top cabinets.

“She was stubborn and strong willed,” said her mother, Aimee Hill. “She had to do everything herself.”

December of last year, Makayleigh got sick. It didn’t last long. It seemed like a normal cold. Her mother gave her liquids, cared for and the next day she seemed fine.

The day before it happened, she was bouncing on beds and playing.

The next day, things

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seemed fine. Makayleigh wanted to watch a movie that evening. Her parents popped one in. She fell asleep and her mother carried her to bed.

Early the next morning, her father came in to check on her, as was his habit before heading to work. Something was wrong. The little girl was slumped over, stiff. Her father, panicked, pulled her from bed and brought her to the living room to perform CPR. Last year, the Northwest was in the grip of influenza. A day later, a little girl in Tacoma died of a H3N2 strain of the flu. That season,

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The Island County coroner was never able to confirm Makayleigh was killed by the flu. The family was told the virus dies with the host. But there were signs that’s what took her away. An enlarged spleen. A rash. The coroner surmised the virus attacked the girl’s body internally, although she seemed OK. She died one day before her fourth birthday.

Publicly, her death went un-noted among the tally of flu deaths. Privately, it didn’t matter. The Hills lost their baby girl. This past year, they’ve struggled to move

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“We’re a wreck,” said her mother. “But you know, we are OK, we are pushing on.

Life changed.”

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They wanted to remember.

“I’m doing this more for my son,” said Aimee Hill.

“So he can do something to remember. … Her dad needs a little closure, too.

“She was just a really sweet little girl. Very special.

It’s sad the world will miss out on her.”

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Volunteer committee shouldn’t have much power over tax dollars Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson was right when she described the state rules governing the distribution of lodging tax as “bizarre.”

State lawmakers may have had the best of intentions when they created requirements for the make-up of the volunteer boards charged with making recommendations for the distribution of taxes collected by hotels and motels. But the result has sometimes been bad blood and discourse.

And when the groups that are supposed to be working together to spur tourism don’t get along, the whole thing becomes counterproductive.

Under law, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committees for cities and counties have to be made up of equal numbers of representatives of businesses who collect the tax — hotels and motels — and representation of groups or entities involved in tourism-promoting activities authorized to receive the funds.

As a result, some of the same people who want the funds are on the committee that makes recommendations about who gets the money. In small communities like ours, the applicants and the advisory committee members are friends who’ve worked closely for years.

It’s not a recipe for objective or evidence-based decisionmaking.

Sometimes friendships and money don’t mix. And there’s a lot of money at stake. Both the county and city are doling out hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.

In another wrinkle, the committee has an unusual amount of power for an advisory board. Under a 2013 law change, the elected officials, whether council members or commissioners, can no longer change the amounts the committee recommends, but only have the choice of accepting, rejecting or asking for reconsideration.

Volunteer boards, in general, should not have so much control over tax dollars or other important matters in government. The members are not elected — they didn’t campaign and explain their views — and aren’t beholden to the greater community but are just people who raised their hands and volunteered to serve. Elected officials are also required to make decisions in public so the public can consider their reasoning.

Committees aren’t public and often aren’t advertised for public review.

Volunteer committees should be commended and their work should be respected, but ultimately we rely on the people we elect to look past small circles of well-connected people and make hard decisions for the good of the entire community.

Oak Harbor City Council members have historically been reluctant, perhaps understandably, to disagree with recommendations from volunteer boards, even when they have questions or don’t understand the reasoning. It may feel rude or presumptuous, but they were elected to take in information and make their own decisions.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Republicans

Do we dare ask them what’s coming next?

Editor, I’m old and feel lucky to be old.

I’ve lived through WWII, the Cold War and Russian Khrushchev’s shoe slamming threats, Korean Episode, the Missile Crisis of the ’60s, our embarrassing defeat in Cuba, the Nightmare in Vietnam, the Grand Invasion of Granada, the “Three Stooge” Desert Storm, the Public Deceptions of Iraq and survived the Republicans’ last debate.

I was born while my parents were recovering from Republican President Hoover’s great depression. I managed to survive Reagan’s Depression that few seem to remember while reading of the suicide epidemic in farming states as he took our nation from being the world’s biggest lender to being the world’s biggest debtor in a mere eight years. We all are survivors of the most recent scourge when the Republican’s JINSA dominated, Cheney-led, G.W. Bush Administration did worse in half the time.

We’ve watched the personal pain and economic devastation brought on by criminal scandals like the Enron

debacle and Bernie Madoff calamity.

But the thing that amazes us the most is that the current advocates for the Grand Old Party whose most verbosely venerated champion’s declaration is “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down that wall,” now want to build one just like it themselves. Mr. Putin is probably laughing himself silly. Do we dare ask “What’s next?”

Al Williams Oak Harbora

Climate

It’s time for a tax on carbon emissions

Editor, Thank you for publishing Jerry Cornfield’s column, “Inslee targets carbon emissions in new rule” on Dec. 16.

Petri brings us up-to-date by saying that Governor Jay Inslee’s plan to cap the carbon pollution­­­— for 31 of the largest emitters in Washington state ­— is under legislative review for possible adoption in 2016.

I would like to point out that we have a ready alternative to Inslee’s plan … in case Republican legislators kick, as they have been. I-732, a petition to voters to enact a revenue-neutral carbon tax, is about to receive official review for its signature count. Once signatures

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are accepted, the legislature has the option to go ahead and pass the initiative, or it will go to a vote of the people in November.

Basically, citizens have two choices for how to price carbon pollution. We can use Inslee’s plan: set a physical cap on emissions for the largest polluters and let market conditions determine the cost. Or, we can up-front set a gradually increasing price for each ton of pollution and let our consumption determine ultimate cost.

A carbon tax can become more like a rebate by making it revenue neutral. All revenue is returned to citizens, either as a rebate or an offset to existing taxes. British Columbia has been successfully doing this for several years.

Preferably, we would have a national revenue-neutral way of pricing carbon pollution. The national effort is also moving ahead nicely and is picking up support from Republicans, business leaders, economists and even ExxonMobil. ExxonMobil speaks more strongly than ever regarding its preference for a national carbon tax that: 1) returns all revenue to citizens, and 2) does not grow government.

Isn’t it time to settle on a way to price carbon and unleash American innovation for how to burn less?

Lee James Coupeville Volunteer, Citizens Climate Lobby

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City Council will gift itself space

Editor, Here’s a new year’s prediction: before 2020 the Oak Harbor City Council will magically, miraculously and seemingly out of the blue decide to relocate City Council meetings to the new $4.6-million com-

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munity room that they just approved.

Not to be outdone Christmas shopping this year, the city council has “Secret Santa’d” itself a new meeting venue atop the new sewage treatment plant.

This will undoubtedly be a fitting location from which the City Council can continue to do what it does so naturally to the residents of Oak Harbor.

William Burnett Oak Harbor

LODGING TAX CONTINUED FROM A6 disagreed with the recommendation to increase funding of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce and wanted to reallocate some of the money to the PBY-Naval Air Museum in Oak Harbor.

Because of the disagreement between the commissioners on one side and the advisory committee and chamber on the other, there was the possibility the chamber wouldn’t get any county lodging taxes.

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heads ultimately prevailed Tuesday and funds were allocated.

There may be personal or political motives in play, but the truth is that it’s ultimately the elected officials’ prerogative.

In fact, the elected officials should have the power to change allocations, as they had before the law change. Our state lawmakers should take another look at the rules and make changes.

THEY REPRESENT YOU U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen: Washington, DC, office: 2113 Rayburn Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, 202-225-2605. Everett office: 2930 Wetmore Ave. Suite 9F, Everett, WA 98201, 425-252-3188, Bellingham office: 119 N. Commercial St., Suite 1350, Bellingham, WA 98225 U.S. Sen. Patty Murray: Washington, DC, office: 154 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-2621. Everett office: 2934 Wetmore Ave., Suite 903, Everett, WA 98201, 425-259-6515 U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell: Washington, DC, office: 311 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-3441. Everett office: 2930 Wetmore Ave., 9B, Everett, WA 98201, 425-303-0114 State Sen. Barbara Bailey: Olympia office: 109-B Irv Newhouse Building, PO Box 40410, Olympia, WA 98504-0410, 360-786-7618. Barbara.Bailey@leg.wa.gov State Rep. Norma Smith: PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360-786-7884, norma.smith@leg.wa.gov State Rep. Dave Hayes: PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360-786-7914, dave.hayes@leg.wa.gov Board of Island County Commissioners: PO Box 5000, 1 NE Seventh St., Coupeville, WA 98239, www. islandcounty.net • Commissioner Rick Hannold: 360-679-7353, district3@co.island.wa.us • Commissioner Jill Johnson: 360-679-7354, district2@ co.island.wa.us • Commissioner Helen Price Johnson: 360-679-7354, district1@co.island.wa.us Oak Harbor City Council: 865 SE Barrington Dr., Oak Harbor, WA 98277, 360-279-4500, www.oakharbor. org • Mayor: Scott Dudley • Council members: Rick Almberg, Danny Paggao, James Campbell, Beth Munns, Tara Hizon, Bob Severns and Joel Servatius Town of Coupeville: 4 NE Seventh St., PO Box 725, Coupeville, WA 98239, 360-678-4461, www.townofcoupeville.org • Mayor: Nancy Conard • Council members: Jackie Henderson, Bob Clay, Molly Hughes, Dianne Binder and Pat Powell Oak Harbor School District: 350 S Oak Harbor St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277, 360-279-5000, www.ohsd.net • Superintendent: Lance Gibbon, lgibbon@ohsd.net • Board members: Gary Wallin, Pete Hunt, Christine Abbott, Christine Cribb and Corey Johnson

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Marlene Grasser

Marlene Grasser was surrounded by her loving family as she left this life on Dec. 6, 2015, after an inspirational two-year battle with cancer.

Marlene was born in Anacortes on Sept. 20, 1969, and grew up in Coupeville, a true prairie girl. At three years old she began her lifelong love of horseback riding.

She was an incredible athlete, excelling at every sport she participated in and was a great role model for many girls. In high school she played volleyball, basketball, softball and track. A recipient of many awards, her proudest moments involved her teammates. She had a passion for learning and became her own mechanic and a very skilled wood worker.

She took everything on with an eagerness to learn and a stubborn streak that just didn’t quit. She loved to travel, and Hawaii was a favorite place to go, making several trips with family these last few years and making many fond memories.

After Marlene graduated from Coupeville High School in 1987, she attended Central Washington University where she continued to play volleyball. Initially intending to become a member of the state patrol, her direction changed and she became a registered nurse instead.

Her nursing career began at Evergreen Healthcare in Kirkland, at the call center, where she thrived and became a very dedicated manager. Ultimately she found a career promoting the software she believed in.

She continued her education and recently graduated from the UW with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

(BSN) Marlene was a believer in helping people: she volunteered for the Red Cross, accomplished the very difficult course for volunteer fire fighting, helped out at school auctions and donated her time and money to many

causes close to her heart.

She would even take her Suburban out in the snow to help neighbors stuck in ditches – that was just her way. She approached life with a smile and a silly sense of humor, always looking for the lighter side of things.

Marlene is survived by her devoted husband Jim; her children Erika, Lance and step-daughter Shelby; her parents Bill and Sylvia Grasser of Coupeville; her siblings and their spouses, Marie and Ron Bagby, Michele Fournier and Dean and Sherra Grasser; and Jim’s parents James and Barbara Everett and other loving family of Uvalde, Texas. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews April, Ashley (Alex), Michael, Jason ,Craig, Crystal (Devin), Tyler, Emmy; grand-niece and name sake, Mia Marlene; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and every life she touched.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Sunnyside Cemetery in Coupeville. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2 p.m. at the Coupeville High School Commons with Gary Wallin, Certified Life Celebrant officiating.

Flowers may be sent through Flowers Express in Coupeville.

Donations may be made to Marlene Grasser Benevolent fund at any BECU (Boeing Employee Credit Union) Financial Institution, Routing 325081403, account 3602350089, 13910 NE Mill Plaza, Woodinville, WA. 98072 Please visit Marlene’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA.

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Gloria Saunders

Gloria Saunders was born on May 30, 1931, in Beaver Dam, Utah, to Wilford and Olive (White) Durfey. She had two older sisters, Patricia and Idella, and a younger brother, Thad.

Gloria had an adventurous life, although she probably didn’t intend to. She married twice and raised eight children. She owned and ran a general store and post office in Collingston, Utah.

She lived in a log cabin on a homestead in Sterling, Alaska, and shot moose from her porch and fished Alaska’s prime salmon rivers. She developed land and built houses in Union, Ore., with her husband Blaine and became a competent carpenter, drywall finisher and house painter. She and Blaine moved to Oak Harbor in 1978 and built many houses.

Gloria’s “retirement job” was a custom drapery business she ran from her home for several years. Gloria loved football, being outdoors, puzzles, knitting and crocheting and holding grandchildren.

She was a woman of faith and was active in her church. She died peacefully at home on Dec. 12, 2015.

Gloria is survived by her children, Jerrell (Susan) Kidman, Bruce (Laura) Saunders, Galane (Richard) Socha, Christy (Kent) Jones, Spencer (Lyn) Saunders, Mike (Autumn) Saunders, Madeline (Kevin) Biekert and Thad (Toni) Saunders.

Gloria is also survived by her over 80 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Although she probably didn’t plan to, she has left this world a great legacy and she will be greatly missed.

Services for Gloria will be held on Dec. 28, 2015, at the LDS Chapel at 201

NE O’Leary Street in Oak Harbor. Viewing will be 9-10 a.m. and the funeral service will follow 10-11 a.m. A grave side service is planned on Jan. 9, 2016, at Beaver Dam Cemetery in Beaver Dam, Utah.

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Audrey Cyr

Audrey N. Cyr, age 88, passed away peacefully on Dec. 5, 2015. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Donald E. Cyr; brothers John “Buzz” Kroontje and Milton Kroontje; sisters Dorothy Boerhave, Jean Larson and Mildred Washburn; as well as her parents John and Effie Kroontje.

Audrey leaves behind a large loving family which includes sons Richard (Diane) Cyr, Robin (Peggy) Cyr, Jon (Tamara) Cyr and Daniel (Zinny) Cyr; daughter Marchelle (Darvin) Gerdes; 16 grandchildren; 21 great– grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren; as well as her sister-in-law Hilda Kroontje.

There are no services scheduled at this time per Audrey’s wishes.

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David P. Bell

Long-time Oak Harbor resident David Bell passed away on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Mount Vernon. A funeral mass for David will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at St. Augustine Catholic Church.

A full obituary will follow.

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’Cats collect 3 titles at Morin

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Three individual champions led the Oak Harbor High School wrestling team to a second-place finish in the Morin Tournament in Bellingham Saturday.

Blake Servatius (106 pounds), Dymond Piper (152) and Sam Zook (285) collected titles for the Wildcats.

Zook was named the tournament’s MVP. Oak Harbor earned top five finishes in nine of the 12 weight classes it entered wrestlers and racked up 190 team points, good for second behind Ferndale with 243.5.

Eriq Boler (160) and Nick Dugan (170) grabbed second places; Garrett Stahl (120), Blake McBride (126) and Michael Lym (132) were third; and Zach Aketch (145) nabbed fifth.

Servatius registered four consecutive pins to take his title. Piper won two high-scoring matches (18-9 and 21-13) before winning the championship bout 9-1.

After two falls, Zook eked out a 5-3 win in the semifinals and a 3-1 overtime victory in the finals.

Oak Harbor will participate in the Battle for the AXE tournament in Port Angeles at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2.

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Oak Harbor’s Sam Zook, top, works to turn Snohomish’s Josh Betz Saturday. Zook took first place in the 285-pound division.

Big 4th quarter carries ’Cats to win over Eagles

By JIM WALLER

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A 27-point fourth quarter lifted the Oak Harbor High School girls basketball team

to a 58-50 win over visiting Ferndale Friday, Dec. 18.

Down 34-31 heading into the fourth quarter, the Wildcats, fueled by 12 points

from Bryn Langrock, took off.

Langrock hit a three pointer, Ferndale countered with its own, then Langrock struck again, evening the score at 37.

Six consecutive free throws, four by Rashanna Graham and two by Langrock, started a 13-0 run.

Langrock added another three and Deja Bunch scored to make it 50-37 with 2:04 left in the game. The Golden Eagles never moved closer than seven the rest of the way.

Langrock finished with four three-pointers and 15 points. Bunch scored 11 points, Julie Jansen 10, Graham eight, AnnaBelle Whitefoot eight and Payne six.

Oak Harbor (3-4) will compete in the Bulldog Holiday Classic in Mount Vernon Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 28 and 29. The Wildcats meet Vashon Island (3-5) at 2 p.m.

Monday.

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Left: Rashanna Graham (3) tries to slip by Ferndale’s Nicole Guessford.

SPORTS IN BRIEF Tungate wins state title Olivia Tungate, an Oak Harbor High School sophomore who swims for King Aquatic, won the 200-yard backstroke at the Washington State Senior Championships Dec. 17-20 at Federal Way. Jillian Pape, who swims for the North Whidbey Aquatics Club, also qualified for the senior finals.

Tungate clocked a 2:02.31 to win the 200 back.

She also finished in the top 10 in her five other swims: fourth, 200 butterfly, 2:05.65; fifth, 200 freestyle, 1:53.32; fifth, 100 back, 57.47; seventh, 100 free, 52.60; and 10th, 100 fly, 57.89.

Pape, an OHHS sophomore, recorded personal bests in two of her four swims, clocking a 2:19.16 in the 200-yard butterfly and 56.8 in the 100 freestyle.

7 place for wrestling club Seven Whidbey Wildcat Wrestling Club members placed in the top four at the Little Mountain Rumble in Mount Vernon Sunday, Dec. 20.

Although the Wildcats fielded only 10 athletes in the tournament, they tied for eighth in the team standings.

T.J. Scott led WWWC by placing first, posting two falls on the way to the title.

Logan Clairmont (three pins), Tianne DesFountaine (two pins), Parker Anderson (one pin) and Elizabeth Clairmont all finished third.

Dylan Estes and Alexander Clairmont both picked up one pin while placing fourth.

Wolves hang on for win “We never really were in danger, but it was close.”

The Coupeville High School boys basketball team saw much of a 21-point lead disappear in a 66-60 win over visiting Concrete Friday, Dec. 18, but coach Anthony

Smith was confident his club would prevail even as the lead was slipping away.

In a game of huge scoring runs, the Wolves led by 21 in the third quarter and by 19 heading into the final period.

Four different Wolves scored in double figures in the game, with Wiley Hesselgrave leading with 16.

Jordan Ford scored 13 points and Hunter Smith and Gabe Wynn tallied 10 each.

Deandre Mitchell had seven; brother Dante, returning from an injury, added four; and Ryan Griggs, Jared Helmstadter and Risen Johnson all had two.

Coupeville (4-3) hosts La Conner (3-3) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30.

Mariner sinks Wildcats Missed opportunities in the first half and a disastrous finish doomed the Oak Harbor High School boys basketball team in its 61-55 loss to visiting Mariner Monday, Dec. 21.

Up next for Oak Harbor (0-7) is the Bulldog Holiday Classic at Mount Vernon High School Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 28 and 29. The Wildcats open with Skyline (2-3) at 3:45 p.m. Monday.

Mariner used a 13-0 run to take a 24-14 halftime lead.

Savion Hollins-Passmore got Oak Harbor’s offense going in the second half with a three-point play, Dyllan Harris and Adam Nelson each scored three times and Oak Harbor led 36-33 with 1:34 left in the third period.

The Marauders recovered to take a 39-37 lead going into the final quarter.

Oak Harbor went up 55-52 with 1:42 left, then things went south for the Wildcats. Mariner scored seven consecutive points while Oak Harbor failed to get off a shot.

Harris paced the Wildcat attack with 19 points (16 coming in the second half), eight rebounds and five steals.

Nelson had eight points, HollinsPassmore seven, Josh Cote seven, Preston Rankin four, Sean Erskine four, Diangelo McKinney three, Ozell Jackson two and Taeson Hardin one.

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100 reasons to smile for World War II vet Harvey Lasell can still light up a room at 100 and still enjoys horsing around

By RON NEWBERRY

Harvey Lasell reached the rank of commander while serving 21 years in the Navy.

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The stuffed horse that rests on Harvey Lasell’s kitchen counter was a gift he purchased for a great grandchild, but it’s no mystery who has derived the most pleasure from the toy.

“Pinch his right ear,” Lasell says to his housekeeper, who accomodates the request but accidently grabs the wrong one.

“His right ear!” Lasell barks out. “Shirley, where did you go to school?”

Lasell gets away with plenty from the wooden rocking chair in his Oak Harbor home these days. It’s part of the license he’s earned for living to be 100.

Reach out to shake Lasell’s hand and you’re bound to grip an “Energy Stick” instead. The device, which lights up when electricity is conducted and it works properly, amuses him.

But not as much as when he teases his housekeeper.

“He calls me Shirley. It’s just Sheila,” said Sheila Ryan.

“He gives me a hard time.”

Friends and family have come to expect the unexpected from Lasell, who has maintained his wit and sense of humor while reaching an age associated with longevity.

Lasell, a retired Naval officer and World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday this month on two different occasions, neither of them on the actual date he was born.

The first was a gathering in his honor at the Officers Club at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station in which local magician JR Russell played a slideshow of Lasell’s life and asked him questions.

“I asked him, ‘Harvey, everyone wants to know, what is the secret to living to 100?’” Russell said.

“He said, ‘Don’t die.’”

Joyce Kuhn has her own theories.

She said her dad has always been a proud and determined man, physically

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Harvey Lasell shares a moment with his great granddaughter, Adeline Spencer, during a celebration for his 100th birthday Sunday.

Lasell’s centenarian status is the latest milestone of a life filled with memories of family and the Navy. He was a fire control division officer on the USS Yorktown during the Battle of Midway in 1942 in which he was forced to abandon ship. The ship was later sunk. fit, independent and strongwilled, but admits good genes have likely played a role.

Harvey Lasell was born Dec. 23, 1915, in Williamstown, Vt., grew up on a farm, became a keen shot and developed a love of horses at an early age.

He later followed a family tradition by graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy and served 21 years in the Navy, including time aboard the USS Yorktown during the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway in 1942.

His skills as a marksman earned him the Secretary of the Navy’s pistol trophy.

“If I had to describe Harvey, I’d say that the man is all Navy,” said Lesley Robbins, his longtime friend and neighbor. “The Navy has been his life.”

After retiring from the Navy, Lasell spent a second career with Boeing and has

Capt. Michael Nortier, commanding officer of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, visits with Lasell at his birthday celebration. lived on a small farm setting in Oak Harbor since 1982.

He lost Betty, his wife of 54 years, in 1994. They had four children, three of whom are still living.

Joyce Kuhn and her husband live next door to her father to help keep an eye on him in his later years.

Kuhn said she continues to be amazed by her dad, who

doesn’t wear glasses except for reading and owns hearing aids but never wears them.

“He’s quite a storyteller,” Kuhn said. “He loves to tell stories. Horses are very important to him. They still are. He doesn’t have any now.

He’s fearless about horses.

Many times I just about died a thousand deaths because he was out there doing

something he shouldn’t have been doing. He still doesn’t realize that being 100 is quite old. He still thinks he can do anything.”

And, until recently, that included driving a vehicle. He wasn’t able to get his driver’s license renewed after it expired on his 98th birthday.

He even appealed after he couldn’t get a passing grade on the driving test.

“He was very upset the state took away his driver’s license and even more upset that his daughter took the keys,” Kuhn said.

Over time, Lasell loosened up a little about the subject.

With “Shirley” to tease and others to target for personal amusement, there isn’t much time to take life too seriously.

He said his secret to longevity is the breakfast he’s eaten every morning for as far back as he can remember.

He has a bowl of oatmeal

with a specific number of raisins.

“Seventeen raisins in my oatmeal,” Lasell said.

Does it have to be 17?

“Yes,” Lasell said.

“Seventeen.

“I count them.”

Last Sunday, Lasell was surrounded by friends and family at the San Remo Restaurant in Oak Harbor for a second celebration.

About 150 people attended the event, including Capt.

Michael Nortier, the commanding officer at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.

Lasell’s charm was on display, as was his singing voice.

His eyes lit up while enjoying the company of so many familiar faces, including some of his 15 great grandchildren.

“To be able to stay as sharp as he is, that’s the key to the whole thing,” said one of Lasell’s longtime friends.

Judy Anderson came down from Fairbanks, Alaska. Her father, John Anderson, was a Class of 1939 Naval Academy graduate along with Lasell.

“I wouldn’t miss this for the world,” Anderson said.

Lasell sat in his rocking chair next to a case full of medals he had earned during his military service, including the Bronze Star.

“I’m having as good a time as I did when we started shooting at the enemy,” Lasell said between bites of birthday cake. “It was even more interesting when they started shooting back.”

It was tough to tell if this was Lasell’s humor at work again. He had that twinkle in his eye as he spoke, then waited for a reaction.

Then, Lasell got more serious when he talked about the party.

“I knew something was up,” he said, “but I didn’t think it would be anything like this.”

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GARDEN TALK: Start the year off with a special gardening program hosted by the Oak Harbor Garden Club. At

the club’s monthly meeting Jan. 12 at Oak Harbor’s First Methodist Church, a special program will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The program, “Taking Root — ­ Founding Gardeners and Their Gardens,” will feature GregRobin Smith of Interactive History performing as Benjamin Franklin. All history, gardening and humor buffs are invited to attend and to help Ben celebrate his 310th birthday. The event is free and open to the public.

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Dec. 27

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Dec. 27, in the Whidbey General Hospital conference room. Contact Tim M. at timmondk@ hotmail.com or 360-3208936 for more information.

Monday Dec. 28

Winter Extravaganza: Jeff Evans Presents Science Magic, 11 a.m., Dec. 28, at the Oak Harbor Library meeting room. Learn about the way objects behave and the scientific reasons why they behave this way. Science magician Jeff Evans combines science and magic. For children ages five and older. 360-675-5115.

Digital Downloads — ­ OverDrive and 3M Cloud Library, 2 p.m., Dec. 28, at the Oak Harbor Library meeting room. Learn how to access Sno-Isle’s growing collection of digital books and audiobooks. Find out how to locate, borrow and download books to your computer or mobile device.

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Dec. 29

Toastmasters meeting, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 29, at the VFW on Goldie Road in Oak Harbor. Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning environment to assist you in developing communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Open to the public. Email Teresa Coe at vppr-4902@toastmasters clubs.org or visit www.whid beysounders.toastmastersclubs. org for more information.

Wednesday Dec. 30

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Dec. 30, in the Whidbey General Hospital conference room. Contact Tim M. at timmondk@ hotmail.com or 360-3208936 for more information.

Gansango Music and Dance, 3 p.m., Dec. 30, at the Oak Harbor Library meeting room. Families will learn about the dances and

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Sometimes just the thought of stepping into the lagoon at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor is bad enough, as this participant from last year’s Polar Bear Plunge demonstrates before the plunge. The event is set to take place again on New Year’s Day, accompanied by a free 5K run. culture of West Africa as they interact with teacher and choreographer Etienne Cakpo, originally from Benin. This program is for children ages five and older and an accompanying guardian. 360-675-5115.

Thursday Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve party, 9 p.m., Dec. 31, VFW, 3037 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor.

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New Year’s Eve fireworks, 9 p.m., Dec. 31, Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor. Fireworks show sponsored by Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. A 12-minute show.

Friday Jan. 1

First Day Hike, 10 a.m., Jan. 1, Cornet Bay Boat Launch, Deception Pass State Park. Two-mile, guided hike to Hoypus Point and back. Flat trail offers uninterrupted vistas of the bridge, Mount Erie and islands. Hike is rain or shine and is part of First Day Hike program with Washington State Parks and is part of parks system’s “free day.”

No Discover Pass required New Year’s Day to access Deception Pass State Park.

5K Resolution Run and Polar Bear Plunge, 11 a.m., Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor. 5K fun run benefitting local charities starts at 11 a.m. at the lagoon; kids lap around the lagoon starts at 11:30 a.m.

Polar bear plunge begins at noon in lagoon. No registration or entry fee, however, arrive early to sign a waiver.

Donations of canned food or cash for local charities accepted. 360-929-2489.

Polar Bear Plunge, noon, Jan. 1, Double Bluff County Park, Freeland.

Start the New Year off with a splash and join a funloving crowd of nearly 200 jumpers for a bone chilling dive into 2016. Or join the crowd of hundreds of spectators and cheer on the crazies. A New Year’s tradition since 2004. Proceeds support Island County’s 4-H Teen Leadership activities.

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Whidbey Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count, Jan. 2, Greenbank south. The 116th annual Audubon Bird Count is the longest-running citizen science project, with data providing a snapshot of bird populations and different species. The island’s north count was Dec. 19. The south count is Jan. 2, including Greenbank and points south. If you’d like to learn more, email Govina Rosling (South count coordinator) at govinda@whidbey.com

Sunday Jan. 3

Christmas tree pickup and recycle, 6 p.m., Jan. 3 and Jan. 10, Coupeville.

Coupeville Boys Scout Troop 4058 picking up trees for donation in Coupeville town limits as well as Admirals Cove, Sierra and Ledgewood neighborhoods. To arrange pickup, call or text Angi Carlson at 360-6321750 or email angi@whidbey. net. Please make checks payable to Troop 4058.

Monday Jan. 4

Digital Downloads — Zinio, Freegal, and Hoopla, 10 a.m., Jan. 4, at the Oak Harbor Library meeting room. Learn how to access free movies, music and magazines on your computer or mobile device. Find out how to stream movies, download music legally and more. Bring your own library card and device.

Journaling Workshop for Caregivers, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Jan. 4, Coupeville Library. The simple act of putting thoughts to paper has psychological power. Join this fun, informal workshop to motivate you to write your feelings about caregiving. Arlene West House, author, facilitator and caregiver, will guide you through the process that recalibrates your mindset and helps you through your challenges and losses. Please bring a notebook, journal or diary.

Funded by Friends of the Coupeville Library. Free.

Tuesday Jan. 5

Seattle Opera Preview: “The Marriage of Figaro,” 2-3 p.m., Jan. 5, Coupeville Library. Join

Seattle Opera’s Nick Malinowski for an hour-long introduction to the music, history and stagecraft of Seattle Opera’s upcoming production, “The Marriage of Figaro.” Supported by Friends of the Coupeville Library. Free. 360-678-4911.

Wednesday Jan. 6

Wednesday Night with the Stars, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 6, Coupeville Library.

Rated PG movie. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Coupeville Library. Free.

Thursday Jan. 7

Coupeville Garden Club program, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jan. 7, Coupeville Rec Hall. Join the garden club for its first program of the New Year. Master Gardener Deborah Mitchell will speak on the topic “Why Aren’t My Plants Doing the Happy Dance?” Coffee and light snacks will be served at 9:30 with the program and business meeting beginning at 10. The public is encouraged to attend.

Introduction to Therapeutic Touch, 1 p.m., Jan. 7, Coupeville Library.

Therapeutic Touch (TT) is a holistic care practice directing universal energy with intention and compassion to provide an environment for healing. Anyone with the intention of heart and openness of mind to help another and the desire to learn can benefit from and learn Therapeutic Touch.

House of Hope NarAnon Meeting, 7-8 p.m., every Thursday beginning Jan. 7 at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd St., Oak Harbor. The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. All that is required for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. karol@whidbey.com

Saturday Jan. 9

Sea Float Scramble, 11 a.m. to noon, Jan. 9 at Sea Wall Park off First Street, Langley. Hunt for hand blown glass sea floats at Sea Wall Park in Langley, starting at 11 a.m. The treasure hunt is free and open to everyone, young and old .

The glass floats were created by Callahan McVay of Callahan’s Firehouse and hidden in plain view, www. visitlangley.com

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

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personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as p r ov i d e d u n d e r R C W 11.40.020(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: 12/12/15 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: William A. Wade ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Kenneth A. Manni ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Cohen, Manni, Theune & Manni LLP Post Office Box 889 Oak Harbor, W A 98277 Legal No. WCW673046 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

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City of Oak Harbor Oak Harbor City Council Vacancy The City of Oak Harbor currently has an opening on the City Council, term to run until after the next General Election in November 2017.

Qualifications: One (1) year residency within the City limits; must be a registered voter in Island County, City of Oak Harbor; have a sincere desire to serve the community.

Interested persons should submit a completed application. The application can be obt a i n e d a t C i t y H a l l ’s Utilities Office, or online via the City’s website: www.oakharbor.org T h e s u b m i t t a l p a cke t m u s t b e r e c e i ve d by M o n d a y, J a n u a r y 4 , 2016, by 4:30 p.m. and addressed to: Anna Thompson, City Clerk, City of Oak Harbor, 865 S E B a r r i n g t o n D r i ve, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, Re: Council Member Recruitment.

Or email packet to: athompson@ oakharbor.org Legal No. WCW671931 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

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Superior Court of Washington County of Island In re the Estate of CATHERINE P. WADE, Deceased.

No. 15-4-00282-3 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

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RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative, or their attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

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

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: Saturday, December 12, 2015.

ANNA D. SHIFFLETT, Personal Representative c/o James L. Kotschwar, Attorney for Personal Representative, WSBA #10823 265 NE Kettle Street; S u i t e 1 0 1 , P. O. B o x 1593 Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 (360) 675-2207 Legal No. WCW672667 Published: The Whidbey SUPERIOR COURT OF News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

WASHINGTON December 12, 19, 26, COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Es- 2015. tate SUPERIOR COURT OF of WASHINGTON ELIZABETH W. COUNTY OF KING DORLAND, Estate of: Deceased.

RAYMOND H. SMILEY, NO. 15 4 00318 8 PROBATE NOTICE TO Deceased.

CREDITORS No. 15-4-06877-3 SEA The personal represen- PROBATE NOTICE TO tative named below has CREDITORS been appointed as per- RCW 11.40.030 sonal representative of The Personal Representhis estate. Any person tative named below has having a claim against been appointed and has the decedent must, be- qualified as the Personal fore the time the claim Representative of this would be barred by any estate. Any person havo t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e ing a claim against the statute of limitations, decedent must, before present the claim in the the time the claim would manner as provided in be barred by any other-

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wise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by (a) 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 (b) 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) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

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

Date of publication in Island County: December 19, 2015 Personal Representative: Theresa M. Smiley Attorney for the Personal Representative: Sean R. Bleck Address for Mailing or Service: Sean R. Bleck Isenhour Bleck, P.L.L.C. 1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2020 Seattle, WA 98101 DATED: December 15, 2015.

ISENHOUR BLECK, P.L.L.C. s/ Sean R. Bleck Sean R. Bleck State Bar Number 8043 Isenhour Bleck, PLLC 1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2020 Seattle, WA 98101 Telephone: 206-340-2200 Fax: 206-382-9109 E-mail: sean@isenbleck.com Legal No. WCW674098 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record December 19, 26, 2015 and January 2, 2016.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In the Estate of: MARK TATUM ARNOLD, Deceased.

NO. 15-4-00328-5 N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of 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: December 12, 2015 Personal Representative: Mary Ann William P.O. Box 398 Freeland, W A 98249 /s/Paul A. Neumiller PAUL A. NEUMILLER, WSBA #28124 Attor ney for Personal Representative Address: 390 NE Midway Blvd., Suite B201 Oak Harbor, WA

98277-2680 T e l e p h o n e : (360) 675-2567 Cour t of Probate Proceedings and Cause Number: Superior Court of Washington For Island county No.15-4-00328-5 Legal No. WCW672824 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record December 12, 19, 26, 2015.

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In Re the Estate of: Jill Denise Carlino, Deceased.

NO. 15-4-00305-6 AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims

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PLLP P.O. Box 290 Clinton, WA 98236 Legal No. WCW672357 against both the dece- Published: The Whidbey dent’s probate and non- News Times, The South Whidbey Record probate assets.

Date of First Publication: December 12, 19, 26, 2015.

December 12, 2015 PUZZLE NO. 797 Personal Representative: Tr u s t e e S a l e # Lewis John Carlino Attor ney for Personal 0 2 7 8 0 6 - W A T i t l e # 1 5 0 1 4 9 0 2 2 - WA - M S I Representative: M. Douglas Kelly, Kelly, N O T I C E O F T R U S Arndt & Walker, PLLP. TEE’S SALE PURSUPO Box 290, Clinton, ANT TO THE REVISED W A 9 8 2 3 6 . CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 (360) 341-1515.

DATED this 10 day of ET. SEQ. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP NOVEMBER, 2015.

BEFORE THE FORE/s/Lewis John Carlino Lewis John Carlino, Per- C L O S U R E S A L E O F YOUR HOME. You have sonal Representative Attorneys for Personal only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this Representative: notice to pursue media/s/M. Douglas Kelly M. Douglas Kelly, WSBA tion. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING #6550 Kelly, Ar ndt & walker, C O U N S E L O R O R A N

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CAMANO ISLAND, WA 98282 R I C H A R D M JAC O B SEN/2473 WELLS WAY CAMANO ISLAND, WA 98282-8204 R I C H A R D M JAC O B SEN C/O THOMAS D. COUGHLIN ATTORNEY AT LAW/ P.O. BOX 1089 STANWOOD, WA 98292 TERRY L JACOBSEN/ 2473 S WELLS WAY CAMANO ISLAND, WA 98282 TERRY L JACOBSEN/ 2473 WELLS WAY CAMANO ISLAND, WA 98282-8204 TERRY L JACOBSEN C/O THOMAS D. COUGHLIN ATTORNEY AT LAW/ P.O. BOX 1089 STANWOOD, WA 98292 Legal No. WCW654515 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.

December 5, 26, 2015.

Tr u s t e e S a l e # 0 2 8 8 2 7 - WA T i t l e # 1 5 0 1 5 4 3 1 1 - WA - M S I N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and oppor tunities to keep yo u r h o u s e, yo u m ay contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assist a n c e a n d r e fe r ra l t o housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission T e l e p h o n e : 1-877-894-HOME(1-877 -894-4663) . Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/co n s u m e r s / h o m e ow n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development T e l e p h o n e : 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 6 9 - 4 2 8 7 We b site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate= WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and a t t o r n ey s Te l e p h o n e : 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 0 6 - 4 8 1 9 We b site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear I. N OT I C E I S H E R E B Y GIVEN that the undersigned, CLEAR RECON CORP, 9311 S.E. 36th Street, Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040, Tr u s t e e w i l l o n 1/29/2016 at 10:00 AM a t AT T H E I S L A N D COUNTY FRONT ENTRANCE TO CITY HALL, 865 SE BARR I N G TO N D R , OA K H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form

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o f c a s h , o r c a s h i e r ’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale, the following described real prope r t y, s i t u a t e d i n t h e County of Island, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 1, PLAT ALTERATION NO. 284/97 LOTS 4, 5 AND 6, BLOCK 2, IN THE MUTINY SANDS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREO F, R E C O R D E D I N VOLUME 13 OF PLATS, PAGE 173, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WA S H I N G TO N C o m monly known as: 5522 BEACH BLUFF DR FREELAND, WA 98249 APN: S7555-00-02005-1 which is subject to that cer tain Deed of Tr ust dated 11/8/2006, recorded 11/21/2006, as Auditor’s File No. 4187437, records of Island C o u n t y, Wa s h i n g t o n , from MICHAEL D. HANSEN AND CYNTHIA M. HANSEN, HUSBAND A N D W I F E , a s G ra n tor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, ITS S U C C E S S O R S AND/OR ASSIGNEES, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by N/A, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No N/A. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage.

III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: P RO M I S S O RY N OT E INFORMATION Note Dated: 11/8/2006 Note Amount: $524,000.00 Interest Paid To: 1/1/2010 Next Due Date: 2/1/2010 PAYMENT INFORMATION FROM-THRU/NO.PMT/ AMOUNT/TOTAL 2/1/2010-12/31/2010/11/ $2,956.02/$32,516.22 1/1/2011-3/31/2011/3/ $3,099.00/$9,297.00 4/1/2011-12/31/2011/9/ $3,104.33/$27,938.97 1/1/2012-3/31/2012/3/

$3,096.00/$9,288.00 4/1/2012-12/31/2012/9/ $3,079.92/$27,719.28 1/1/2013-12/31/2013/12/ $3,097.88/$37,174.56 1/1/2014-12/31/2014/12/ $3,066.62/$36,799.44 1/1/2015-/9/$3,053.99/ $27,485.91 A DVA N C E S / L AT E CHARGES DESCRIPTION/TOTAL Accrued Late Charges/ $3,628.42 Corporate Advance/ $2,269.42 E S T I M AT E D F O R E CLOSURE FEES AND COSTS DESCRIPTION/TOTAL Trustee’s Fee’s/ $1,350.00 Record Appointment of Successor Trustee/ $15.00 T.S.G. Fee/$1,804.42 Posting of Notice of Default/$100.00 Mailings/$38.04 T O TA L D U E A S O F 9/22/2015 $217,574.68 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $559,377.81, together with interest as provided in the Note from 2/1/2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. T h e a b ove d e s c r i b e d real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t a s p r ov i d e d by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 1/29/2016. The defaults referred to in Paragraph I I I mu s t b e c u r e d by 1/18/2016, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time b e fo r e 1 / 1 8 / 2 0 1 6 ( 1 1 days before the sale) the default as set for th in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 1/18/2016 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the or the Grantor’s successor interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest secured by the Deed of

Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation a n d / o r D e e d o f Tr u s t and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): S E E AT TAC H E D E X HIBIT “1” by both first class and certified mail on 7/6/2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally ser ved, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property descr ibed in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or unB - 5the CharityNo Match der Grantor of all their interest in the

above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this s a l e o n a ny g r o u n d s whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invali d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s s a l e . X . N OT I C E TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summar y proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied proper ty, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be

entitled to certain protections under the federal Ser vicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately. THIS IS AN AT T E M P T T O C O L LECT A DEBT AND A N Y I N F O R M AT I O N O B TA I N E D W I L L B E USED FOR THAT PURP O S E .

D a t e d : 9/23/2015 CLEAR RECON CORP, as Successor Trustee For additional information or service you may contact: Clear Recon Corp.9311 S.E. 36th Street, Suite 100 M e r c e r I s l a n d , WA 98040 Phone: (206) 707-9599 EXHIBIT “1” NAME/ADDRESS CYNTHIA M. HANSEN/ 5352 BERCOT RD FREELAND, WA 98249-9723 CYNTHIA M. HANSEN/ 5 5 2 2 B E AC H B L U F F DR FREELAND, WA 98249 CYNTHIA M. HANSEN/ 5 5 2 2 B E AC H B L U F F DR FREELAND, WA 98249-9543 MICHAEL D. HANSEN/ 5352 BERCOT RD

FREELAND, WA 98249-9723 MICHAEL D. HANSEN/ 5 5 2 2 B E AC H B L U F F DR FREELAND, WA 98249 MICHAEL D. HANSEN/ 5 5 2 2 B E AC H B L U F F DR FREELAND, WA 98249-9543

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