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Accused Greenbank murderer takes the stand By JESSIE STENSLAND South Whidbey Record

Curt Gordon

Gordon wants to smooth out transportation issues and promote tourism throughout South Whidbey. Another top priority is to continue current port projects such as the South Whidbey Harbor renovation, and rebuild the Possession Beach boat ramp to make it more usable and require less maintenance. “I think the best way to serve voters is to understand who voters are,” he said. “We have to find creative, low-impact solutions because that’s what

Shocking many in the courtroom, Robert “Al” Baker took the stand Thursday afternoon in his own defense and claimed his wife’s death is a mystery to him. The 62-year-old Antarctic physicist and restaurant owner is accused of brutally murdering Kathie Baker in the days before his girlfriend came to visit the couple’s Greenbank home last June. Baker testified that he doesn’t know anything about the murder. “I swear on everything I hold sacred, my mother’s grave, I did not kill Kathie,” he told the jury. “I did not kill my wife.” Baker’s testimony was the first time Baker has had a public opportunity to present his side of the story. Liza Schuldt, a former love interest, testified against him Wednesday. She described how he wooed her, told her he had broken up with his wife and invited her to live with him at his Greenbank home. She read several of the romantic messages Baker wrote on the greeting cards he mailed to her every day for months. “I’m kind of old-fashioned and I thought if this all worked out I was going to put them together and make a collage,” she said of the large collection of cards. Senior Deputy Prosecutor Eric Ohme meticulously presented the evidence against Baker. He called on deputies, detectives, forensic scientists, people who worked for the

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Gordon and Jenkins face off, again By CELESTE ERICKSON South Whidbey Record Two Port of South Whidbey commissioner candidates will vie for Position 3 this November, and it won’t be the first time they’ve squared off for public favor. For the third time in four years, Ed Jenkins is looking to undermine the political ambitions of incumbent Curt Gordon, a long-time South Whidbey public servant. The first round, waged in 2009 for Gordon’s current port seat, met with failure as did both men’s bid to unseat Island County

Commissioner Helen Price Johnson last year.

Curt Gordon Gordon said he has a lot of experience with small taxing districts, budgets, bonding, levies and interaction with county departments. Gordon was a commissioner on the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District for 18 years and has served on the port district since 2009. If elected, he plans to focus on economic development that will benefit the public without a negative impact.

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Notable Eagles celebrates Oktoberfest The Whidbey Island Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles celebrated Oktoberfest with dinner, music and the burning of their mortgage on their Freeland property on Saturday. The sky was lit by a large bonfire and the members threw their copies of the note into the fire. The Aerie was first occupied in 1995 and has become a mainstay in the community for weddings, memorials, community meetings and fundraisers. Each year, the Eagles give tens of thousands of dollars to charities on the island. With no more mortgage

this year, the club plans to give more. Members of the club give their thanks to Coastal Community Bank for working with the club. The Aerie also donates their kitchen and club area to Eating 4 Charity. Joan Smith cooks every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; the proceeds — $500 to $600 monthly — go to a different local charity each month. Watch their billboard for the different menus. The public is always welcome — but you must be a member or guest for bar service.

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Students selected for homecoming court stand for a photo after the high school assembly. Members of the court include Jordan Parrick, Benjamin Nerison, Nick French, Jack Hood, Lucas Christiansen and Jake Sladky for boys and Mackenzie Hezel, Maia Sparkmen, Madi Boyd, Hailey Viers, Madison Hunter, Tess Radish for girls. French, Nerison, Hood, Sparkmen, Boyd and Hunter moved on to the top six overall for the titles of Homecoming Queen and King.

South Whidbey announces homecoming court Twelve South Whidbey High School students were announced as this year’s homecoming court. The school began celebrations for homecoming this week with an assembly, a lunchtime DJ and outdoor games. This year’s theme was “Tour Around the World.” Students dressed up for themes such as “holiday day, class choice (sports,

hippie, cops and robbers, togas and college day) “Harry Potter Day” and “Blue and White Day.” The week concluded with a football game against Archbishop Murphy on Friday night and a Homecoming Queen and King announced at halftime, the results of which were not available at press time.

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Mike Stamper has been named executive director of The Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross. Stamper has been the Fire Chief of Guemes Island since 2008 and has been a fire fighter/ EMT in Skagit County since 1993. He replaces the previous chapter director who transferred out of state this summer. Stamper will continue in his role as the Guemes Fire Chief. “I am very pleased to serve the community in this new capacity with the American Red Cross,” Stamper said. “I have devoted myself to improving emergency response of the citizens of the western part of

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Marina project gets pricey By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record Barely one month after a barge accident brought work on the South Whidbey Harbor expansion project to a screeching halt, port officials are once again facing a series of unexpected headaches. Last week, Port of South Whidbey Manager Ed Field was back before the board with bad news, but instead of sunken cranes he had the unpleasant task of going over $83,000 in recently submitted and unplanned expenses. The bills, combined with about $20,000 of unexpected invoices already approved by the commissioners, adds up to more than $100,000. That’s uncomfortably close to exceeding the $1.7 million renovation’s 10 percent reserve and putting the entire project over budget. Port commissioners were not happy about the development, particularly board President Curt Gordon. The owner of a private contracting firm, he had strong opinions about the invoices’ legitimacy and stiff words for both district staff and the port’s hired engineering firm, Reid Middleton. “There are legitimate expenses and then there is piling on,” Gordon said. The port is relying on both the engineering firm and Field, the project manager for the project, to be the district’s “advocates” on the ground, he said. Gordon strongly implied that there is room for improvement. “I don’t have to remind you what you’ve been paid,” said

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Port of South Whidbey Commissioner Curt Gordon listens to a report on unplanned marina project expenses. Gordon, speaking to a Reid Middleton representative at the meeting. According to Field, the marina project has been hit with “constant surprises” over the past several weeks. Most recently, work on a water line unearthed several unexpected discoveries, including buried logs — at least one was over 20 feet long — and fuel-contaminated soil. The level of contamination is enough that the dirt can’t be redeposited. Instead, it must be disposed of elsewhere and new fill purchased. So far, waterline-related expenses have topped $25,000. In other construction work, problems with breakwater shackles racked up about $22,000 in unplanned bills, while another $28,000 resulted from issues surrounding piling installation. The work took longer than expected and one of the piles, which are used as underwater anchors for the breakwater, could not be pounded to depth. As of last week, Field said the plan was to cut off the top so it would not be a

navigation hazard. Finally, electrical work not part of the original project budget totaled $8,000. According to Field, the vast majority of the invoices were submitted by the port’s primary contractor, Friday Harbor-based Mike Carlson Enterprises. “We have to make sure we stop this bleeding,” Gordon said. “We’re not the Port of Everett. We go over budget, we could affect salaries next year.” Shannon Kinsella of Reid Middleton said there is lots more work ahead, such as splitting the breakwater into sections, an effort that began this week. “There is definitely critical work going on in the next two to three weeks ... I don’t predict anything, but it all depends on how it goes,” she said. Field said he would review the invoices and look for any “piling on.” He will report back to the board at a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15., at the port’s Freeland headquarters.

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The Most Qualified Candidate We believe that Betty Bond is the best candidate to represent our community as a member of South Whidbey Schools’ Board of Directors. Betty cares deeply about the future of our kids and the quality of their education. She gets the big picture and recognizes that the quality of a school district can affect taxes, property values, local businesses, and a community’s future. Betty is running for SWS Board of Directors because she is a communitydriven education advocate with extensive understanding of curriculum, special programs, and wide experience in most facets of education. Betty has been a teacher for 38 years, a teacher’s teacher, a mentor, a teacher supervisor, and has published a curriculum guide for teachers. She is a natural collaborator and innovator, and has been a member of several education focused boards. Betty believes in close oversight of educational funds. Please vote, but before you do, we hope you will learn more about Betty Bond. While both candidates are nice people, only one of them, Betty Bond, is the best-qualified, most experienced choice for our kids and community. Please find Betty on Facebook or email her at BettyBond4OurSchools@gmail.com Helen Price Johnson Heather Racicot Aaron Racicot Tom Walker Claudia Walker Bill Koll Gloria Koll Nancy Nowlin Jeff Green Andrew Grenier Kathy Fox Joyce Lyski Dale Lyski Nancy Parker Carol Bingman Roy Bingman Carol Kerley Linda Dunham Diane Jhueck Betty Eisenbrey Carl Eisenbrey Greg Gilles Susan Gilles Vince Bond Susanne Newbold Carolyn Heck John Thompson Babette Thompson Mary Fisher

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NEWSLINE | WEATHER REPORT: Chance of showers today. Morning fog Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

BAYVIEW Grange opens doors to youths The Junior Grange is coming to South Whidbey. For children ages 5 to 14, the organization promotes community involvement and personal growth through fun and educational programs that aim to help each child reach their full potential. The first meeting is 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Road in Langley. The Grange recognizes that one of the greatest needs of young families today is a place to go together, according to Overseer Chuck Prochaska. The Junior Grange provides just such as an opportunity but also works to help children

build character, develop self-confidence, responsibility and respect. The group encourages honor, patriotism and a concern for agriculture and the communities where the children live and play. Junior Grange programs are designed to provide training for young members to take on leadership roles as they learn about parliamentary procedure and public speaking. They learn to serve on committees and have fun at the same time. Junior Grange members also create and lead teams to complete community service activities. For more information, call Prochaska at 360-2223110.

PORT District calls for special meeting The Port of South Whidbey will convene for

a special workshop and meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15. The commissioners will discuss South Whidbey Harbor Phase 1 cost and schedule updates, Possession Beach boat ramp renovation consultant selection and RCO issues. Port operations including the surveillance camera project, strategic plan, 2014 budget and a proposal from the finance manager are also on the agenda. The workshop will begin at 6 p.m. with the special meeting following at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the port office conference room, 1804 Scott Road, Freeland.

Tuesday, Oct. 8 during their regular meeting. Coast & Harbor Engineering was selected to lead the ramp rebuild project. Commissioners heard three proposals from consultants last month. The project aims to make the ramp more usable and require less routine maintenance. Further discussion of the selection is on the agenda for the special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the port office conference room, 1804 Scott Road, Freeland.

will be three locations on Whidbey Island to return any expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs: Island County Sheriff’s Office in Freeland at 5521 E. Harbor Road, Coupeville Marshal’s Office at 4 N.E. Seventh St., and Oak Harbor Police Department at 860 S.E. Barrington Drive. The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. Common ways of disposing unused drugs, such as flushing them down a toilet or throwing them away, pose potential safety and health hazards, a news release said.

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An EA-18G Growler from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station made an emergency landing in Eastern Washington on Wednesday. “During a routine training flight, a caution light illuminated in the cockpit of the EA-18G signaling the pilot to make a precautionary landing as soon as

possible,” said Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Public Affairs Officer Mike Welding. “The pilot made a safe, normal landing at Grant County Airport in Moses Lake.” Greg Becken, port security manager, said the pilot called Moses Lake airport traffic controllers at about 1:03 p.m. and was cleared to make the emergency landing, according to Grant County news source iFiberone.com Becken said Moses Lake firefighters responded to the aircraft as soon as it landed, but no fire was detected. “There is no apparent damage to the aircraft and no injuries to the flight crew,” Welding said. The source of the caution light is being investigated by Navy Maintenance personnel who will ensure the aircraft is fully ready before it is returned to Whidbey Island, Welding said, but there is no specific timetable for the aircraft’s return. “The Navy appreciates the support of the staff at Grant County Airport for their assistance during the precautionary landing and the ongoing maintenance.”

cLAriFicAtioN In the story “New Langley attorney adds wealth of city experience,” on Page A9 of the Wednesday, Oct. 9 edition of the Record, Langley resident and former lawyer Michael Land was part of the city’s interview team during Langley’s search for a new attorney.

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Supporting the first responders who care for us When Rob Harrison, volunteer firefighter and EMT, considered moving from Minnesota, he had three requirements: the community had to have a fire department where he could volunteer, a sense of culture, and a neighborhood coffee shop. After a family friend spent a sabbatical year on Whidbey Island, she suggested he check it out not only because the weather was perfect, but also because it was so beautiful. In 2002 he moved to Langley. Soon his volunteer services extended throughout the community. He is co-director of Whidbey CareNet. The non-profit organization provides support to Whidbey’s emergency responders. “It never ceases to amaze me how quickly people here respond to others in need. We’re from all walks of life, a cultural mecca, yet there is a strong sense of community and caring. People are always looking for ways to help.” For more visit:

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South End leaders talk ‘placemaking’ in Langley By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Placemaking was the buzz word during the second Langley Economic Forum on Tuesday. It can take the form of designing parks near businesses or the supposedly inadvertent creation of an arts hub at the Langley Middle School campus. The three presenters and speakers at the forum, which drew far fewer participants — about 35 — than the first brainstorming session, discussed their roles in placemaking in Langley. Most of the discussion centered around existing successes and was largely a rehashing of things already done or scheduled to happen in Langley, rather than a look at what could be. Schools Superintendent Jo Moccia spoke of the fortunate happenstance that led to Island Dance, Whidbey Children’s Theater and Creativity Source leasing space at

the school district. Student enrollment was down and the school board reversed course on a plan to consolidate the middle school and high school, leaving district officials with a problem that needed solving. “We still had a situation where we had space we didn’t need and declining enrollment,” Moccia said. Coupled with a plan to shutter some district facilities and rearrange the location of others, the solutions to the district’s vacancy woes were found, one by one, in new tenants. A collection of education-related groups, including Whidbey Island Community Education Center, rented Bayview School. The result was the inadvertent creation of an arts hub around the middle school. It was good for the district but also helped centralize performance arts in Langley, she said, a role that may bring in money to the city. “Some people thought we had lemons and we made some real

sweet lemonade,” Moccia said. In a similar way, Langley Planning Director Jeff Arango talked about using open space to the city’s advantage. Places like Boy and Dog Park on First Street invite people to sit, stay, grab a slice from Village Pizzeria and enjoy the view. “Langley does placemaking well,” he said. One major project ahead of Langley is the Second Street redesign. Though mainly proposed for infrastructure replacements to the city’s waterline and street, the opportunity allows Langley to remake the form and function along one of the main thoroughfares in town. “Great public spaces are an economic driver,” Arango said. “They must be community-driven, open and inclusive.” Basically, the planning idea is that if people are encouraged to slow down, to spend time in an area, they are more likely to spend money.

So rather than just re-do the street and water pipes, Second Street will become more inviting to pedestrians and shoppers. The new design includes an additional 7,500 square feet of walking space — an area taking away from street parking. Signs serve as an important identifier in placemaking, too. That was one reason metal artist Tim Leonard was invited to speak on his contributions to Langley. Leonard, owner of Heavy Metal Works in Langley, designed the WICA letters, umbrellas at Langley Middle School and at Useless Bay Coffee Company, and most recently the “Spy a whale, ring the bell” sign at Hladky Memorial Park, commonly called Whale Bell Park. The whale sign was a project by a South Whidbey Girl Scouts troop which rang the bell not knowing that it was a town beacon for a whale sighting in Saratoga Passage. “I helped them hang it up there because I was the tallest one there,” he said.

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Mo’s Pub, residents’ quarrel divides Langley City Council By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Street noise surrounding Mo’s Pub has some residents riled that the city has not done more to control the latenight crowds. The fight now has Langley City Council members so divided on what should be done that their decision Monday was to do nothing. Mayor Fred McCarthy was adamant that the problem is of the city’s own making and has left decision-makers in an awkward position. “A fundamental zoning decision was made in error,” he said at Monday’s council meeting. “We’re making the best of the situation.” Last year, the city came up with zoning regulations for lounges next to a single-family residence to permit six ampli-

fied live performances per year. Maureen Cooke, owner of Mo’s Pub and Eatery on Second Street, asked the city to amend the language to allow for more low-level sound performances during the week. She argued that it was good for business to have performers plug into an amplifier while people enjoyed dinner and drinks. Langley’s planning director believes otherwise. “The idea that this current restriction is creating a large fiscal impact is not true, given where they started three years ago — no bar, no pub, nothing,” said Jeff Arango, Langley’s director of Community Planning. Second Street residents like Victoria Locke, who spoke at the meeting Monday, understood it was good for business. Performances were

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not the issue, she said. It’s outside crowd noise of “people who are smashed, trying to find their vehicle at 1 a.m. in the morning” that is keeping her and other residents awake late at night and early in the morning. “For me, the issue is what happens after 9 o’clock,” she told the council. Locke and other residents have logged complaints at City Hall and some incidents of parking violations and noise infractions with the Langley Police Department. Acting Chief David Marks, however, said neither he nor his officers are aware of excessive noise infraction from the lounge at night. He did admit to being too relaxed

when it comes to writing parking tickets for people parking on Second Street without a proper permit and promised to properly enforce the rule. Writing parking tickets in Langley is sure to be an unpopular measure though, and city leadership knows it. “We can up our enforcement,” McCarthy said. “It’s not going to go over very well.” Councilwoman Rene Neff was sympathetic to residents’ concerns of having a successful pub take up residence next door. Councilman Hal Seligson said he trusted the assessment of the Langley Police Department, which had not found excessive noise from

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Editorial Newspaper carriers are vital in getting news to your home As you read through this edition of the South Whidbey Record, learning what’s happening in your local community, please take a moment to consider what it takes to get that newspaper into your hands. Normally, we wouldn’t even expect readers to think about all of that. However, the week of Oct. 6-12 marks National Newspaper Week, and Saturday, Oct. 12 is International Newspaper Carrier Day. Carrier Day is a salute to the hundreds of thousands of people who deliver more than 44 million newspapers to more than 100 million readers every day. Getting that newspaper into your tube or onto your doorstep is the culmination of a lot of hard work. It’s a vital step in the process of keeping you informed. From the reporters and advertising consultants who hit the pavement doing their jobs, to the staff that designs and builds each edition, to the folks in our offices who greet every customer who walks in the door, a newspaper is a dynamic machine dependent on each part working in concert with the others. So each year we celebrate those who are part of the newspaper industry. Whidbey Island readers have three community newspapers: the Whidbey News-Times, the Whidbey Examiner and the South Whidbey Record. Each covers a unique region and demographic. Among these three newspapers, the Whidbey News Group employs 21 carriers who are awake in the dead of night and on the roads ensuring readers get their news on time. Depending on the size of a route, some carriers are on the go until the wee morning hours. Each carrier takes pride in their role, and we are proud and appreciative of each and every one of them for their dedication and hard work. So again, as you read letters to the editor written by your neighbors, articles about your local government, school news, people features and more, please pause for just a moment to join us in honoring our dedicated newspaper carriers. We are grateful to have them as part of our team.

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Volunteers made Tour de Whidbey awesome Editor, On behalf of the board of directors of the Whidbey General Hospital Foundation, I am writing to express our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the 2013 Tour de Whidbey a success. We were blessed with a beautiful day despite the dismal weather forecast. With the support of our volunteers, sponsors, contributors and riders, the event raised $40,000 for the hospital. We want to acknowledge the dedicated members of the Island County Amateur Radio Club and the Island Wings motorcycle group for doing such a fantastic job of monitoring the routes. We are so grateful for their care and concern for the safety of our

riders. There are two other groups of behind-the-scenes folks that make the ride possible: the Whidbey Island Bicycle Club volunteers who were out the week before the ride marking the pavement with route arrows, and the four teams of volunteers from the Westside Rotary, NAS Whidbey and Whidbey General Hospital who spent Friday evening putting up route signs and Saturday evening taking them back down. Thank you all so much for your help. Our riders enthusiastically thank the folks who provide the meals before and after their ride, and the wonderful break station hospitality. Windermere Real Estate agents arrived at 5:30 a.m. Saturday morning to put on the pancake and sausage breakfast for the riders, and the ladies of the Polly Harpole Guild stepped up for the afternoon chili feeds. The break station heroes this year were from Whidbey Vision Care, Whidbey

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by Fred mcCarthy “Instead of having more discussions about the economy why don’t we just do something to make it better? The city has undertaken these kinds of processes in the past; why should I come again to another forum meeting now?” These are questions that are being currently asked in Langley,

but before addressing these questions let’s focus on one of the essential purposes of the economic forums: What can be done to attract young people and families to Whidbey Island. What can we do to encourage young individuals, some with families, to return here after college or trade school? With the median age on South Whidbey having increased over the last several decades to 52, let’s consider why a young person or family might choose to locate here. First and foremost, before affordable housing and quality of life issues, there need to be employment opportunities. This is the point where we ask ourselves what sort of work they would do here and what it would pay. A recent study, “Economic Trends in the Port of South Whidbey” by BST Associates, contains some interesting data that addresses this question. Sector data indicated that the average annual wage in 2012 in Island

County was $34,782 — about $17 per hour. Many in Langley, however, are not making that and are employed in the accommodation, food service, arts, entertainment, and recreation sectors where the average salaries ranged from $15,324 to $15,944 in 2012. This is about half the average wage in Island County. Is this a wage that a young family can exist on in our community? If not, then what are they going to have to do to have sufficient income to live here? If you work in manufacturing, the average wage increases to $44,367. If you are a knowledge worker, like a handful of Langley families, the average wage rises to $78,091. There is no question this is a sustainable family wage. What does a knowledge worker do in Langley? Some work in telecommunications, or map other parts of the world remotely with GPS and computers, or produce material for Hollywood productions, or create videos for successful business marketing, or create software solutions

for business and government, or create plans for infrastructure and land use. There is a core of young families who have relocated here because they have the sustainable income to do so. One of our purposes is to share ideas for supporting our economy and existing businesses with sharing good fundamental business practices and having both a physical and virtual presence in the marketplace. So an answer may lie not just in enticing young people and families to come here because it is a desirable place to live with good schools and child care for their children. The essential question is: How do we diversify our job opportunities to have work available that pays in all wage-range sectors? Knowledge workers can locate anywhere that has powerful broadband computing capacity. We are that kind of place. We already have co-working spaces for lease at very reasonable prices. There are so many other desirable amenities, qualities, people, and values here.

So what are the purposes of the economic forums? One is to determine how we grow and support the creation of family-wage jobs and invite people from diverse backgrounds to come here. Obviously there are related jobs that will accompany such a transformation like education, finance, professional, and technical services. But the work base has to exist first before these ancillary employment opportunities will materialize into a sustainable, long-term, diversified employment base. The third economic forum is scheduled for Nov. 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Langley Methodist Church. We’d like to invite everyone who has attended the last two forums to return and anyone with ideas for the future of Langley to come as well. We are looking for creative ideas. You might have the idea that will move us forward. Your presence will be valued and appreciated. Sincerely,

Fred

More letters enthusiastic group of hard workers from Rotary Whidbey Westside for the hours of labor they recently contributed to Enso House. Their second annual donation of skillfully and cheerfully offered labor has been invaluable. For the last 10 years, Enso House has been the beneficiary of an uncommonly generous community. We are grateful to be part of this extraordinary Island. Sincerely,

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Wildcats stun Falcon volleyball in home sweep By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Things did not go according to South Whidbey’s plan in a straight-sets loss to Archbishop Murphy on Thursday. Facing a top Cascade Conference rival at home, the Falcons played brilliantly in spurts but made costly errors that dropped South Whidbey to third place in the league. The loss marked

the first time this season that South Whidbey dropped back-to-back matches, as the Falcons fell in straight sets to the King’s Lady Knights on Tuesday. “We were doing really good, but we weren’t playing our game,” said Falcon senior hitter Haley Viers. “We had a lot of great plays. Our energy was good. We let them beat us.” South Whidbey led in each of the three sets, only to lose

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serve and let Archbishop Murphy rally, seize control late in the set and hold on. In the first set, the Falcons controlled the lead at 16-11. Archbishop Murphy relied on its top hitters, junior Caroline Hoban and freshman Samantha Hayward, to get them back in the game. Falcon errors killed their momentum until the Wildcats tied the set at 21-21. A kill by Falcon senior Mackenzie Hezel, who had a teamhigh 14 kills, brought South Whidbey back into contention at 23-23, but Hayward scored a kill to end a long rally, and Hoban scored a tip to end another rally and win the set. “Number 5 (Hayward), she had good hits,” Viers said. “She’s big.” South Whidbey started the second set with an early lead, only to watch as errors and Archbishop Murphy’s offense chipped away at the 8-2 lead. The Wildcats clawed their way back on the hit-

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By the 25th minute, Archbishop Murphy had more than enough goals to defeat South Whidbey girls soccer Thursday. By the end of the first half, the Wildcats held a 4-0 lead and mirrored their scoring in the final 40 minutes to defeat the Falcons 8-0. It was South Whidbey’s secondworst loss this season after being wrecked by King’s 9-0 on Tuesday. South Whidbey has yet to win a match in October this season.

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Falcon junior Abby Hodson hits through Wildcat junior McKenna Palmer on Thursday. ting of Hoban and Hayward until they tied on consecutive points from 12 to 15. From there, Archbishop Murphy led the rest of the way to a 25-20 win. “We messed up on some of our hits,” Viers said. The third set looked to be South Whidbey’s rallying game. The Falcons led 7-1 and held the advantage until late in the set when, again,

errors and a costly net violation call that waived off a critical, late-set point let the Wildcats win 25-23. Losing a close match on errors devastated South Whidbey’s players and coaches, especially following a day of high hopes and expectation. “All day everyone was talking about the game and how we’d play awesome,” Viers

said. South Whidbey (6-3 conference, 7-3 overall) and Archbishop Murphy (7-2 conference, 8-2 overall) will play again later this month in Everett, on the Wildcats’ home court. In earlier action, King’s (8-0 conference, 8-0 overall) defeated South Whidbey in straight sets 25-19, 25-15, 25-17.

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The Falcons, already playing with a small roster, were again without freshman forward Leah Rostov, who suffered a season-ending collarbone injury last week. South Whidbey (2-7-0 Cascade Conference, 2-9-0 overall) has struggled defensively. To date, the Falcons allowed 40 goals through 11 games and held opponents to either a single goal or less only four times. The Falcons’ offense hasn’t fared much better, scoring only six goals all season and being shut out in seven contests. The Falcons will look to

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Falcon senior Maia Sparkman tries to ignite South Whidbey’s offense in the first half against Archbishop Murphy on Thursday night. The Wildcats held the Falcons scoreless. rebound and claim their first win of the month on Tuesday against Coupeville, a team they beat earlier this year. The Wolves are 1-7 against conference teams this season and 1-8 overall. Only Coupeville has scored fewer goals against conference opponents than South

Whidbey with four. South Whidbey also gets to face Sultan, the other win this season, on Oct. 22 at home. The Falcons, however, will also face Archbishop Murphy in Everett later this month before finishing the regular season at Granite Falls on Oct. 26.

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Obituaries

Anne Carol Chambers

Anne Carol Chambers, age 73 of Greenbank, died October 7, 2013. She was born in Phoenix, AZ on January 19, 1940, to George and Jane Judson. Her father founded the Judson School for Boys in which she took great pride and interest until its closing in 2000. When she was a young girl her father was killed in an airplane accident and her mother remarried and moved to Riverside, Calif. She graduated high school from Polytechnic High School in 1957. Anne married Allen Lee, an Air Force band musician, in 1964 and traveled with their growing family to California, Japan and Washington. In the late 1970s Anne was awarded an Associate of Arts in Veterinary Science at Ft. Steilacoom Community College which began a long career caring and working with animals.

Anne’s love for animals was more than a career for her as she was always rescuing abused or abandoned animals of all kinds. In particular, she loved horses and rode and taught dressage to adults and children with disabilities. Late in her life Anne discovered a passion for teaching while volunteering as a math tutor in the South Whidbey Island School District. While working full time with the most difficult and hard-to-reach students, Anne was able to inspire multitudes of them to learn and persevere through their own difficulties. Although Anne earned little or no money for her work with children she often spoke of how her work with students enriched her life and how the young people she worked with gave her life newfound meaning and significance. Anne had an incredible love for her children and her grandchildren. She was very proud that her daughter Heidi was an artist, her daughter Shawn was a flight paramedic, her daughter Laura was a mechanical engineer, and her son Aaron was an administrator at a high school. She also found great joy in the fact that all of her children were in loving relationships and had wonderful children of their own. Anne is survived by her children, Heidi Meairs and her partner Ginny, Shawn Brooks and her husband Ray, Laura Volpe and husband Jim, and Aaron Lee

and his wife Julie. In addition, Anne is survived by her grandchildren Jonathan, Jessica, Ethan, Cameron, Claire, Katerra, William, Marcus and Judson and her sisters Muffett Weizenegger, Mary Lou Jones and Mary Kay Meairs. A private Celebration of Life was held in Oak Harbor at the Wallin Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 11. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WAIF www. waifanimals.org/support , South Whidbey High School PTSA SWHighSchoolPTSA@ gmail.com , “S.A.F.E.” (Save A Forgotten Equine) www. safehorses.org/?page_id=642 Friends and family are encouraged to share condolences and memories at the Book of Memories at www. wallinfuneralhome.com

Robert “Bob” Barca

Bob Barca, 72, passed

away suddenly Sept. 26, 2013 while vacationing on the Oregon coast. Born and raised in San Pedro, Calif., he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry from the University of Southern California. He is a retired Everett CC professor having taught previously at Dakota Wesleyan University and Fergus Falls Community College. He had been gardening on Whidbey Island since 1980. His current garden “Hummingbird Hill” has a Mediterranean design. It features drought-tolerant plants, raised stone beds with gravel mulch, garden walls and unique water features. Attractive to wildlife, the garden has many plants that are unusual in NW gardens. He enjoyed finding out what plants can grow in our NW climate. He was a WSU Master Gardener. He enjoyed giving gardening talks to many groups in the area. The NW Horticultural Society, the NW Perennial Alliance, the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon and the Arboretum Foundation are just some of the groups he belonged to. He had a passion for cooking and baking with sourdough. His starter dated back to 1970. As a part of his marriage proposal, he asked his bride “to be” to be sure there was always room for his starter in the refrigerator. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Annette Barca; his brother, Richard (Betty) Barca, Jackson, Mich.;

his sister-in-law, Marcia Bergquist, Greenbank; and many special friends and gardeners. An open garden/memorial will be held in his garden on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 from 12-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Snohomish Master Gardener Foundation, the Arboretum Foundation/New Zealand Garden or your local food bank.

Virginia (Keiner) Knapp

horseback riding instructor, trainer and also boarded horses at her farm off Sandy Point Road. Her family is at peace knowing that her life ended on her last horseback ride. Virginia was born on Oct. 26, 1934 in the Kingston/ Surrey area of England. She spent most of her adult life in the United States, moving to Langley in 198l, where she raised two young children and introduced many others to the love and care of horses, before moving to California in 1998. She is survived by her four children: Mandy Davies, Eric Davies, Thomas “Todd” Davies and Olivia (Keiner) Knapp; and her precious grandchildren: Oliver Davies, Andrew Davies, Ian Davies and Scarlett Keiner. In lieu of a service and flowers, donations may be made in her name, Virginia Keiner, to a horse charity which is in Southern California and helps rescue countless horses. www.corralofcomfort.org

Cheryl D. Maddox

Former Langley resident, Virginia Knapp, died Sept. 26, 2013, as the result of a head injury she sustained while riding her horse in California Valley, Calif. She was 78 years old. Prior to her death, Virginia was an active horse enthusiast and rider for over 70 years. While living in Langley she was a

Cheryl D. Maddox, age 57, of Edmonds passed away October 3, 2013. Services at Edmonds Church of God, Saturday October 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. Condolences and further details: www.becks funeralhome.com

Religion notes Vigil of peace The 10th annual Whidbey Interfaith Vigil of Peace and Hope will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, at St. Augustine’s-in-theWoods Episcopal Church in Freeland. The Vigil will feature prayer, sacred scripture readings and music from Buddhist, Christian,

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Parks leaders look into higher levy By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record

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Despite expectations of increased revenue from property taxes, South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District commissioners think they will need more money. A preliminary budget by Director Doug Coutts showed a slight increase in revenue for 2014. Parks staff, however, have not received cost of living increases for a few years and inflation has raised the cost of other expenses, such as fuel and equipment. “We don’t have enough money,” Commissioner Joel Gerlach said. The second-year commissioner’s comment drew some chuckles from fellow board members and employees, who have worked and lived under stretch-the-dollar conditions for several years. Maintenance took a $20,000 hit during last year’s budget, which strained the department’s abilities to respond to issues such as bathroom vandalism. “I don’t budget for a bunch of vandalism and graffiti,” said Tom Fallon, Parks maintenance director. Commissioners at a budget workshop Tuesday were particularly interested in seeing what could happen with an adjusted budget based on a 2-cent levy hike, bringing the existing levy rate to 17 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Increasing the rate by just one penny could generate an additional $40,000 for the parks district. That could about cover a gap in funding for the maintenance department and provide enough for cost of living increases and higher fuel costs. Commissioners thought another penny or possibly more could help the district preserve its reserve fund, which may be tapped to cover some expenses next year. The

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Michael Lux, left, tries to get by Fulton Bryant-Anderson during a soccer practice at the Sports Complex. reserve fund is designed to have enough to cover three months’ worth of operations — about $212,000. Parks is in a position to either seek a higher levy now and risk rejection or seek to renew the existing rate of 15 cents per $1,000. In the past two years, voters were also asked to support a higher levy for South Whidbey Fire/EMS and South Whidbey schools, and will vote on a bond for Whidbey General Hospital this November. A parks levy will not appear on ballots until February 2014 at the earliest. Commissioner Jim Porter, who will end his decades-long service to the parks district this year, said the district is in a tough place of either asking for more money now or going out for a two-year levy and asking for more in the near future. He supported looking into a bond measure to finance some of the district’s large expenses, such as replacing the irrigation and drainage at two of Community Park’s ball fields, which is estimated to cost as much as $100,000. That work, Fallon said, is years away, though drainage problems presently exist on fields 1 and 4. “You can play football, baseball, soccer, Frisbee; you can skimboard because it floods sometimes,” said

Commissioner Matt Simms. “They’re playable, but there could be improvement. To me, that’s a bond.” For 2014, the district is looking at operating with $956,000 in revenue and $744,000 in expenses. Administrative costs are expected to rise nearly $50,000. Election costs stemming from the three commissioner races this November and a levy measure next year will cost about $16,000. The director’s salary line item jumped $15,000 because the district operated without a director for nearly four months in 2013. Other increases included the staff’s 1.1 percent salary increases, a new software system and computers, as well as about $2,500 more for conferences and training. One item, race director training for Programs Coordinator Carrie Monforte, who runs the district’s biggest revenue-generating program, the Whidbey Triathlon, drew commissioners’ interest. “That could pay off triple for the program’s revenue,” said Simms, who noted that attendance has dipped the past two years and the Whidbey Island Area Fair changed dates to be the same weekend as the race. Parks commissioners will meet again in November to continue budget discussions.

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Bakers, people who spoke with Baker after the murder and even a security official from State Ferries. Baker’s attorney, Tom Pacher of Coupeville, had few questions about the blood and other forensic evidence, which showed that Kathie was bludgeoned with a hammer and strangled in their bed before being dragged to the garage, tied in a tarp and thrown in a ravine behind the house. On the stand, Baker admitted that he was romantically interested in Schuldt, whom he worked with at a science station at the South Pole. He flew to Alaska to visit her twice in the spring of 2012, then bought her a plane ticket to visit him in Greenbank. He said he had told Schuldt he had split with his wife and she didn’t live at the house anymore, which wasn’t true. Baker said he knew his wife was supposed to fly out to Denver to visit her employer, Raytheon Corporation. He said Kathie and her car were gone on the morning of Sunday, June 3, so he assumed she went to Denver. Later that day, he picked Schuldt up from the airport. He returned home to find that Kathie’s car was in the garage. “I thought we were going to have a problem, but she wasn’t in the house,” he said. Baker admitted he lied to deputies when they came looking for Kathie Baker later in the week. Raytheon had alerted the police when they couldn’t reach her for days. Baker told the police that he had dropped his wife off at the airport and later told them she lived in Colorado. He said he was caught between two women with two stories.

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Accused murderer Robert Baker answers questions on the stand Friday in Island County Superior Court.

“I didn’t want the police to tell Kathie that Liza was there,” he said, “and I didn’t want the police to tell Liza that Kathie still lived there.” “I didn’t want Kathie to know I was pursuing a relationship with Liza,” he said. He denied making plans to divorce his wife and denied he would have been angry if she threatened to leave him. “There is nothing that would have made me want to kill my wife,” he said. Thursday, Schuldt testified at length. The 61-year-old woman avoided eye contact with Baker as she read through romantic emails and cards that he had sent her after they returned from Antarctica in February of 2012.

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She said her relationship started out as platonic, but Baker quickly made his romantic intentions clear. “To be blunt, I’ve had a smoldering interest in you for some time,” he wrote in one email. She described her growing unease while visiting Baker. First there was a large carpet stain she tried to clean up, then a police car in the front yard, questions from deputies about Baker’s missing wife and his vague answers. Lt. Evan Tingstad with the Island County Sheriff’s Office testified about the search for Kathie Baker. He and a deputy became suspicious almost immediately. “We were very concerned about the contact,” he said, referring to conversations with Baker. “There was something there that was missing. There was something wrong.” Tingstad grilled Baker repeatedly when he felt his answers didn’t make sense. He asked Baker if he tried to contact his wife after learning that she was missing. “I said of course you haven’t, because you know she wouldn’t answer,” Tingstad testified he told Baker. Ohme also called several forensic scientists to the stand. Kathy Geil, a firearm and tool mark specialist from the Washington State Patrol, testified about analyzing a bloody hammer found in the garbage at the Bakers’ home. She said it could have been a possible source of Kathie Baker’s head injuries. Another scientist reported finding her DNA on the “flat side” of the ball peen hammer. Ohme rested his case Friday morning. Pacher waived his opening statement, which he had reserved at the start of the trial, then called Baker to the stand. Baker was scheduled to be cross-examined Friday afternoon. Judge Alan Hancock said he expects closing arguments Monday morning and then the case will go to the jury.

Civilian employees head back to work as shutdown continues By JANIS REID South Whidbey Record While Ron Witherall was happy to return to work Monday at his Department of Defense job at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, he said he plans to take his opinions about the federal government shutdown straight to the polls. “When I vote this time around, if there’s ‘incumbent’ behind your name, you’re out. I don’t care if you’re a Republican, Tea Party or Democrat,” Witherall said. “If you can’t work together in Congress and pass a budget, then we need new people that can work together across lines in the sand and get the job done.” Due to Congress’ inability to agree on a national budget, the government effectively shut down nearly all federal operations Oct. 1. The result was the furlough of hundreds of civilian staff at NAS Whidbey and about

400,000 nationally. At the 11th hour before the government shutdown, Congress passed the Pay Our Military Act, later interpreted to include certain members of DOD’s civilian employees who provide support to members of the armed forces. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced on Oct. 5 the recall of most of the civilian employees who were furloughed due to the government shutdown. Many essential federal services island-wide were unaffected by the shutdown, however, including the U.S. Postal Service, Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare. The federal Women, Infants and Children program, or WIC, is funded through the end of October. The furlough is the second in a matter of months for Witherall, a retired Navy chief of 20 years who works in the hazmat center on

base. He and roughly 1,200 Whidbey DOD employees were furloughed in July one day-a-week for three weeks due to sequestration. For employees like Witherall, the current furloughs created a strange predicament where they were able to start drawing federal unemployment, but then have to turn around and suspend it. On top of that, if recent retroactive pay legislation is approved, Witherall will have to repay unemployment funds he may have received. “I’ll pay back my unemployment insurance benefit, but who knows, I may be furloughed again on Oct. 17,” Witherall said. For that reason, he is keeping his unemployment

insurance open, he said, until Congress passes legislation to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a national default by the Oct. 17 deadline. “Congress is effectively hurting our nation and it looks like it will get worse on Oct. 17 unless they can finally do their job and pass a budget and keep the nation from going into default,” Witherall said. “I know contractors that work on base that were furloughed and I’m sure they will not get retroactive backpay. This is just one example of how Congress has effectively hurt our nation. Congress needs to do their job in a timely manner and stop playing this fingerpointing game.”

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Like Witherall, NAS Whidbey computer assistant Kristi Dutton was sent home Wednesday, Oct. 2 after two hours of work. “To put it politely, I was not happy,” Dutton said. “I was as angry and upset as everyone else was. Here we are getting sent home, and all these guys in D.C. are still getting paid.” Dutton echoed Witherall’s sentiment that the country’s current representatives are not doing their jobs and should be voted out of office. “If I was doing a crappy job like them at my job, I’d

be fired,” Dutton said. Dutton confirmed Monday morning that she was returning to work Wednesday, Oct. 9. However, she said, the week without work created undue stress for her family, particularly after the furlough in July. “You start to get back to a good recovery program, and then they send you home again,” Dutton said. “You think, ‘They’re being nice us, but what’s next.’ ”

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High schoolers ring in the holidays with annual music fundraiser By CELESTE ERICKSON South Whidbey Record

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Chris Harshman directs students Claire Burns on clarinet, Patrick Shive and Kris Watson on tenor saxophone, Shannon Lux on trumpet, Joel Worster on baritone saxophone during the wind ensemble class.

Students from South Whidbey High School Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and Choir are knocking on the doors of businesses and homes this month in an effort to raise money for their music programs. The fundraising is part of the group’s annual poinsettia sale to support the music programs at South Whidbey High School. Students will be selling poinsettias and mistletoe around the community through Oct. 27. Purchased plants will be delivered Dec. 3 to 5. The money raised will help each program with scholarships and travel expenses for the 87 students

to travel and perform at music festivals around the region. It will also help cover the expense of guest instructors, new music and to repair and purchase instruments. High school music teacher Chris Harshman said the sale is important for students. It’s one of the smaller programs in the state, but the bands participate in festivals with larger schools of more than 1,300 enrolled students. The programs need an array of money to participate in regional and national music festivals, he said. “Being able to share other students’ performances and have the opportunity to compare and contrast is helpful for students,” he said. “Our numbers might be smaller, but our quality isn’t,” Harshman said. “We have a strong tradition of a superior band program.” Heidi Klein, a senior saxophone player, is in both Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. She said the trips are one of the best parts of being in the program. She enjoys getting to know musicians in other schools and learn from them. “It’s nice to compete with some of the biggest bands in the state,” she said. Senior Benjamin Nerison said he enjoys competing because sometimes South Whidbey performs better than the larger schools. Nerison, who plays the trumpet, said his plan is to just go out and sell as many plants as he possibly can. He said he hopes the com-

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Anton Klein on euphonium and Christian Bremsner on French horn practice during Harshman’s wind ensemble class. munity supports the music program as it means a lot to students, he said. Frank Worster, president of the Performing Arts Boosters, said he hopes this fundraiser takes some of the burden off families who fund music trips. “This is what makes the music program special, going on these trips. It’s important for students to experience different music and performances from other groups,” he said. The students are seeking participation from every business on the South End in addition to organizations and residents. The Jazz Band will travel to the University of Idaho in Moscow for the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in February. The band came

back successful from the festival last year having won the large ensemble category and the combo category. Wind Ensemble will attend the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival in Vancouver, Wash. in April. The Wind Ensemble consistently earns superior ratings at the local and regional festivals they attend, Harshman said. South Whidbey’s music programs owe much of its success to the support of South Whidbey. He said there is a great appreciation here for the arts, as well as overwhelming generosity for its students. The poinsettias are available for $12 and mistletoe is $8. To order call 360-3212095 or 360-321-2874.

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Look who’s visiting Whidbey’s trees: Great horned Owls

WHIDBEY BIRDING Frances Wood Note to readers: With this column I begin a collaboration with one of Whidbey Island’s best bird photographers, Craig Johnson. Please let us know what you think of the results. A couple weeks ago I returned from the East coast and awakened very early, a result of jet lag. I pulled on a warm robe and stepped outside in the dark and listened. Through the still air I heard a Great Horned Owl calling, hoo, hoo-hoo, hoo, hooo sometimes interpreted as “Who’s awake, me too.” A pair of owls called to each other, the female’s hoot in a slightly higher range. I know that they often roost in a tall dead snag to the north of our house and I could just barely make out the shape of this large, majestic, eartufted creature. I couldn’t see the prominent facial disk and large golden eyes illustrated in Craig’s photo. Then it flew soundlessly across the lawn in front of me, reflecting the light from inside the house and disappeared off into the trees to the south. I listened but didn’t hear the calls and shrieks of the juvenile owls, those born late last winter. These young owls accompany their parents through spring and most of the summer begging for food and learning how to hunt for themselves. As I waited the owls resumed their hooting, but not enthusiastically. They will ramp-up their vocal courtship later this month, usually around Halloween. Although I find the hooting of owls comforting, I’m aware that is not always the case. About 10 years ago, my husband and I found ourselves in a small Bolivian village on an island in Lake Titicaca. Most of the people in this remote area were of an indigenous culture and tended terraced fields grow-

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A great horned owl perches on a tree. ing various kinds of beans, especially lima beans. One evening we arrived back at our guesthouse just after the sun had set and noticed a group of farmers gathered in the street talking anxiously. They spoke an indigenous language, but our English-speaking guide knew their language and translated for us. Several of the men carried slingshots and before we could figure out what was happening someone fired his slingshot into the air. I heard

a ping and looked up at a dead tree to see a beautiful Great Horned Owl lift off the snag and fly away. Our guide later explained that the owl symbolized death and none of the farmers wanted the owl near their houses. They were intent on killing it. Within the avian community, Great Horned Owls are not particularly popular either. As with most large raptors, the smaller birds try to scare them away from their nesting territories. Not

with slingshots but with a tactic called mobbing. Crows, jays, robins and even smaller birds will gather into groups and dive bomb the owl over and over again, hoping to send it on its way. Photographer Craig Johnson has even seen hummingbirds involved in this

behavior. This month listen and watch for owls. Not only the Great Horned Owls but also the Barred Owls — “Whocook’s-for-you?” — and Barn Owls — hisses and screeches — will be calling. And by next month the tawny Short Eared Owls and the very

reclusive Northern Saw-whet Owls will retreat from colder climes and quietly spend the winter with us. Frances Wood can be reached at wood@whidbey. com. Email Craig Johnson at Craigjohnson@whidbey.com

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The American Association of University Women Whidbey Island Branch will hear local author Dorothy Read speak about her book “End the Silence” at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Read, a Whidbey Island resident, and Lise Smit will discuss the book at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. Copies of the book will be available. Prospective members are welcome.

‘Blithe Spirit’ haunts WICA Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Theatre Series presents “Blithe Spirit,” a play by Noel Coward, Oct. 11 through Oct. 26, 2013. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Directed by Phil Jordan, “Blithe Spirit” concerns novelist Charles, who invites eccentric clairvoyant Madame Arcati to

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Kathryn Lynn, Miles Harrison, Savannah Randall on the “Blithe Spirit” rehearsal set at WICA.

his house to conduct a séance. She inadvertently summons Charles’ first wife, Elvira, who has been dead for seven years. The Madame leaves after the séance, unaware that she has summoned Elvira. Only Charles can see or hear Elvira, and his second wife, Ruth, does not believe that Elvira exists. The ghostly Elvira makes continued, and increasingly desperate, efforts to disrupt Charles’ current

marriage. She finally sabotages his car in the hope of killing him so that he will join her in the spirit world, but it is Ruth rather than Charles who is killed’ now Charles has two playful spirits on his hands. Tickets cost $15 for youths and matinee performances, $18 for seniors and military members, and $22 for adults. Call the WICA ticket office at 360-221-8268 or 1-800638-7631, or visit tickets.

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Sunday

DoReMe farmer, singer visits Tilth

along with traditional and original songs on voice and guitar, at the South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market on Sunday, Oct. 13. The market is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 27. The market is at 2812 Thompson Road, off Highway 525, a half-mile past Bayview. Look for the scarecrow. For more information, email Market Manager Jo Stephens at market@southwhidbeytilth. org

Discover car seat safety basics Learn car seat safety from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 13 at Island Church of Whidbey. The church is located at 503 Cascade Ave., at the

Brian Kenney will perform traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes,

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Duet performs for Blooms Winery A new duet called Eagle Tree, featuring Melody and Dave Hill, will play from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at Blooms Winery Taste for Wine & Art. Come have a glass of wine, some great food and listen and have some fun. The current art show features Ken Hassrick “Nudes and Figures”, a benefit for Whidbey Island Arts Council, and the paintings and sketches of Richard Rhydes. Blooms Winery Taste for Wine & Art is at the Bayview Corner Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley.

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of South Whidbey Island will host Roger Sherman, a Coupeville resident and Whidbey Island historian, as he discusses island family history and lore at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church. The church is located at 18341 Highway 525, Freeland, and the meeting is free to the public. Visit GSSWI.org for more information.

Tuesday

Freeland book club reads ‘Crooked’ The Third Tuesday Book Group will discuss Tom Franklin’s “Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter” at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Freeland Library. The story follows two men, who once called each other friend, that are forced to confront the past they buried and ignored for decades.

Republicans talk guns, freedom The South Whidbey Republican Women’s group will discuss “Guns and Freedom” at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, as presented by Michael McInerney, president and range master at Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club. Men are welcome to attend. McInerney will present the history of firearms and will have guns on display. He retired after a 30-plus year teaching career with the South Whidbey School District, is the owner of Backdoor Sports and offers one-onone service concerning

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choosing, shooting and maintaining sporting and defensive guns as well as firearms safety. To reserve a spot call 360-579-4062 or 360-5793614.

Wednesday Island-style Poetry Slam returns The Whidbey Island Arts Council Poetry Slam returns to Anchor Books and Coffee from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in Clinton. Join emcee Jim Freeman as participants write poems for prizes and personal pride. All are welcome. For further information, call Freeman at 360-3312617 or email fun@ whidbey.com

Anglers learn boat safety Puget Sound Anglers, Whidbey Island will hear

from Paul Busch, assistant chief of operations for South Whidbey Fire/EMS, on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Busch will discuss boating safety, proper use of life jackets, basic first aid and CPR — things that every boat owner should know. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and is at the Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club. Guests are welcome. At the door, push the button to be buzzed in. If you need any information, contact Pat McDaniel at patm@ whidbey.com or call 360222-3275.

win the outfit contest. The highlight will be a showing of “The Creature from the Haunted Sea.” Snide remarks a la “Mystery Science Theatre” are encouraged. Tom Stinson will give a brief introduction to the film which will reveal facts about its production, score and how one man made 385 more bombs like this and never lost a dime.

Thursday

Yacht club puts on DAR discusses Halloween party Declaration The South Whidbey Yacht Club will host its annual Halloween party at the M-Bar-C Ranch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. Guests are asked to dress in their favorite costume and see if they can

Whidbey Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution’s meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Puget Sound Energy Payment Center, Main Street, Freeland.

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The South Whidbey Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 18 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton. The doors open at 9 a.m., the business meeting starts at 9:30 a.m., and the program starts at 10:30 a.m. with refreshments provided. John Willson of Swede Hill Dahlia and Sunflower Farm will feature garden photography from his travels in the Netherlands and Belgium. The public is welcome. Call Ann Graham at 360331-4054 with any questions related to the club or meeting.

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Meerkerk Gardens’ resident rhododendron godmother, Susie Reynolds, will instruct students in the art of propagating rhododendrons at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18. The class costs $10 per student and is limited to 25 students. Reservations are suggested. Meerkerk Gardens is located at 3531 Meerkerk Lane, off Resort Road, Greenbank. For more information, contact 360678-1912, 360-222-0121 or meerkerk@whidbey.net, or visit www.meerkerk gardens.org

‘42’ airs at Freeland Library See the story of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in professional baseball in the movie “42” at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at the Freeland Library.

Island Dance has zipper fusion Meet Zipper Dance founder James Schaberg at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 or 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at Island Dance, 714 Camano Ave. Includes partner dance classes and social dances. No partner is necessary. Call 206-855-5836 for more information. Tickets cost $10 and up.

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Budget adoption postponed By JANIS REID South Whidbey Record Island County commissioners opted to delay the adoption of the 2014 budget Monday to allow the public to review and comment on the final presentation. Budget Director Elaine Marlow showed a Powerpoint presentation to the board at Monday’s budget public hearing, and broke down the county’s revenues and expenditures in graphs and pie charts. The presentation had not yet been posted on the county’s website at the time of the hearing and Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, who made the motion, said she felt the public might like a chance to review the Powerpoint prior to adoption. Marlow said she would have the presentation posted on the county’s website Tuesday, Oct. 8. The commissioners set a second public hearing on the budget for 10:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, when they expect to adopt a final budget pending additional public comment. At least two commissioners seemed happy with the budget as it stands. “I’m pleased with this budget, it meets the goals I set out with,” Price Johnson said. Commissioner Jill Johnson said the budget met nearly all her budgetary goals except allowing county offices to re-open five days a week. Currently county offices are closed on Fridays. Still, Johnson said, the 2014 budget “positions us to begin the discussion of a five-day work week.” Commissioner Kelly Emerson did not comment. As it stands, the county is poised to adopt a $71 million budget comprised of, in part, a $22 million operating budget or general fund, $21 million for staff, $10 million in interdepartmental spending, $8.5 million in benefits and $4 in capitol projects. The good news, said Marlow, is that the deep budget cuts made by the board in 2008-2011 as a result of the economic downturn led to a stabilization of the county’s fund balances. “You’ve been able to increase your fund balances 2011-2013 because of those budget reductions,” Marlow said. The county built its reserve fund up to $9 million in 2013 as revenues outpaced expenditures by $1.6 million in 2011 and $1.9 million in 2012. As a result of the additional funds, the board

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Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson speaks on the budget during at a recent work session.

opted to remove a $1.9 million law-and-justice levy from the November ballot this month at the suggestion of Johnson who noticed the county’s large fund balance and persuaded the law-andjustice council to reverse their original decision. Instead, the board is green-lighting the hire of four additional deputies, one correctional officer and two additional squad cars to assist the sheriff’s department in recovering from the staff cuts that were made in 2008. “We treated law and justice just like we said we would,” Johnson said. “So people can say, ‘This is a board of county commissioners we can trust.’” Sheriff Mark Brown, who attended the hearing, thanked the commissioners for prioritizing law and justice needs in the coming budget. “I want to acknowledge and thank all the commissioners for all their hard work,” Brown said. “I hope this will help us continue to resolve our law and justice issues.” The bump in law and justice staffing and resources accounts for nearly half of the $1.8 supplemental spending budget adopted by the commissioners this year. While the board drew on their healthy fund balance to help fund the supplemental requests, they remained focused on keeping a $10 million fund balance for 2014. “Really, that is the safety net for all of our funds,” Price Johnson said. Marlow also told commissioners that the county experienced a 4 percent increase in sales tax revenues in 2013. County sales tax has been falling or stagnant since 2009, Marlow said. She added that she projects another 4 percent sales tax increase in 2014, contributing to the overall health of the county’s budget.

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During the 2014 budget process, Commissioner Kelly Emerson did not speak often. Primarily, she said, because it has been tough to gain support for her initiatives that favor cutting taxes and what she deems non-essential services and programs. “The reason I’m silent is there’s no support,” Emerson said. “Why spend taxpayer time arguing something that you’re not going to get support for?” A conser vative Republican, Emerson appeared to take a hardline approach to the county’s budget process, advocating for deeper cuts when she did speak, and suggesting one funding source be “taken to the people” for a vote. “In the economic turmoil we are in, no one has convinced me we are in any kind of recovery,” Emerson said in a phone interview Thursday. While initially pushing for the county to pay off both of its conservation futures loans, she was able to convince fellow republican Commissioner Jill Johnson to pay off one of the debts, freeing up the need for a levy to pay for it. According to state law, the county can borrow money to purchase “any open space land, farm and agricultural land, and timber land” as a tool for

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controlling development rights. Private landowners may retain the right to continue any existing open space use of the land, and to develop any other open space use, but only under conservation futures restrictions defined by the county. The county issues a tax levy to pay the debt service for the acquired land. “For three years now, I have been lobbying fellow board members to pay off the debt in conservation futures and go out for a vote of the people on possibly suspending collections for some time,” Emerson wrote in her newsletter. “What I got, after being scolded yet again for desiring a vote of the people, was an agreement to reduce the collection to only that needed to pay off one loan and debt service on the remaining.” Emerson’s frustration with her ability to garner favor was evident when she commented about the other commissioners’ desire to not take conservation futures levies “off the table.” “I did not support that, but no one listens to my ideas,” Emerson said at a recent budget work session. Commissioner Helen Price Johnson supported the levies, saying these “provide opportunities for our agricultural, farm and beach access folks.” She also called Emerson’s comment “childish.” Emerson later commented that she did not appreciate being called childish.

Commissioner Jill Johnson said Thursday the conversation about conservation futures started when she proposed they take a look at a program she thought was “out of control.” Emerson then proposed that the county pay off both levies at a faster rate and do away with the program indefinitely, which Johnson disagreed with. While Emerson admits it’s unlikely the county will see any savings this year as a result of the payoff, starting in 2014, though she believes the county should see a substantial percent reduction in that fund’s levy next year, and have the ability to reduce it even more in 2015. “While that may not be much more than pennies on some of your propertytax statements, it could very possibly be Island County’s first-ever tax cut and still allows us to pay off the loan for the Iverson property on Camano, 10 years in advance,” Emerson wrote in her newsletter. Emerson concedes that paying off debt is not always the prudent thing to do. But she believes that the county is seeing very small returns on its investments, and the debt ratio in some funds is still way too high. In the end, Emerson seemed disappointed in her involvement in the budget process. “Yes, it’s true,” she wrote in her newsletter. “My platform of paying off debt and cutting taxes finally gained support, with one board member and in one fund.”

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energy and resources on commuting improvements. Jenkins said he would go to companies, such as Boeing, to learn what industries he could bring to the area that would support the local economy.

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voters want.”

Ed Jenkins This is Jenkins’ third time running for a publicly elected office. In the past he has worked on political campaigns and organized a homeowners association for more than 1,200 homes in California. Jenkins has also worked in design, marketing and advertising. He retired in the 90s, but has since spent his time as a mentor for small businesses. Jenkins said he would like to see more transparency in the district and bring more family wage jobs to Whidbey for island residents — not commuters, he said. Jenkins would also like to promote more tourism with year-round events. “Langley is a jewel but is absolutely under-utilized,” he said. South Whidbey could be a destination spot for families, by creating “clever” promotions for businesses, he said. “I want to brand Whidbey as a place where memories are made and traditions are born,” Jenkins said. “It’s just a matter of somebody getting out there to do it.”

Ferry If elected, Gordon said he would push to have more reliable methods to get around South Whidbey such as weekend bus routes, shuttles and overnight parking. This will help to fix the bottleneck the ferry causes and increase the well-being of people on the island, he said. “I think South Whidbey would be more attractive with more modes of transportation to get people on and off the island,” he said. Jenkins said there’s going to be a line for the ferry at times, but he would like to make that line an advantage, not a disadvantage. He suggests having the ferry line be an event by hiring local entertainment. “It’s not hard to do but it’s critical if we are going to bring more people here,” he said. Ballots for the November election will be mailed around Oct. 16.

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Ed Jenkins speaks at a recent political form in Clinton while Curt Gordon listens. Both men are seeking a seat on the Port of South Whidbey’s Board of Commissioners.

Marina A top priority for Gordon is finishing Phase 1 of the $1.7 million South Whidbey Harbor marina project. Gordon said it’s important to remember that the original purpose of the Port of South Whidbey was to provide a marina in Langley. “I want to follow through,” he said. “We are close to that with this Phase 1 project.” If elected, Jenkins’ top priority would be to make sure

the marina project is done as quickly and as cheaply as possible. He would also like to develop a marketing plan for the marina to ensure it will pay for itself once it’s completed. “It’s not just, ‘If you build it they will come,’ ” he said.

Industry Gordon also aspires to put more energy into projects in Freeland to provide economic development and support for

industries in the area. As far as Clinton goes, Gordon said the district has already implemented speed signs in the area to slow traffic down so people stop and visit businesses. Jenkins said the port needs to create industry and jobs on South Whidbey, which would bring families into the school district. He said he would push to create industries that would draw people to live on the island rather that expend

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www.swag-online.org Loving God, Loving People, Serving the World Sunday Worship Services 8:30AM & 10:30AM Both services offer, nursery for infants and toddlers & kids classes for 3yrs to 6th grade Matt Chambers, Pastor Dareld Chittim, Associate Pastor Mark Brinkman, Youth Pastor Home of Island Christian Academy and Daycare/Preschool 360-221-0919

Calvary Chapel of Whidbey Island Teaching through God’s Word

Amos & Andy

579-2570 • Clinton 3821 E. French Road

www.ccwhidbey.com Sunday Services 9 & 11AM

Christian Life Center 331-5778

Loving God... Reaching People!

1832 Scott Rd. Freeland Professional Center To learn more about these special pets and others deserving of good homes, please visit www.waifanimals.org or call (360) 678-5816 or (360) 321-WAIF

PREVENT A STRAY NEUTER OR SPAY!

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

South Whidbey Church of Christ 341-2252 • Bayview Senior Service Center - Bayview Sunday Worship: 9:30AM Sunday Bible Classes: 10:30AM Call regarding Wednesday Bible Class

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

Christian & Missionary Alliance Church

221-6980 • Langley 6th & Cascade

“Loving Christ and Others Well” Sunday Worship 10:30AM Sunday School for all ages 9:15AM www.islandchurchofwhidbey.org

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

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

Age: 56 Family: Married Residence: Clinton Volunteer groups: Whidbey Triathlon, Hearts and Hammers, Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club, Eagles Club Career: Owner of Island Asphalt & Sitework, Inc. Years on Whidbey: 56

Candidate info: Ed Jenkins Age: 68 Family: Not married Residence: Clinton Groups: Past Little Brown Church volunteer, has taught various seminars at the South Whidbey Senior Center and volunteer for Island County Sheriff’s Office. Career: Retired businessman, worked in design, marketing and advertising. Years on Whidbey: 10

To list your religious service here, call 877-316-7276 $

10 for 10 lines and a $1 for each additional line

Quaker Worship Services Whidbey Island Friends Meeting 20103 State Route 525, Freeland (Unitarian Universalist Building)

Every Sunday from 4 to 5 pm. Silent worship & occasional spoken messages. Visitors welcome. For details, see www.whidbeyquakers.org or email: tewell@whidbey.com

St. Augustine’s in the Woods Episcopal Church “A Greening Congregation”

The Island Church of Whidbey

Candidate info: Curt Gordon

331-4887 • Freeland 5217 Honeymoon Bay Road

Holy Eucharist Sun: 8AM & 10:30AM Nursery & Youth Programs Provided Monday Solemn Evensong 5:30PM Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Ministry of Healing: 10:00AM www.staugustinesepiscopalchurch.org Rev. Nigel Taber-Hamilton, Rector Julie Spangler, Director of Christian Formation

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

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

fax (360) 221-2011

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

221-1220 • Langley

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

Trinity Lutheran Church 331-5191 • Freeland

www.trinitylutheranfreeland.com

Woodard Road, Hwy 525, Freeland SUMMER SCHEDULE Worship Services at 8:00am & 10:00am Nursery provided for both services James Lindus, Pastor Dennis Hanson, Pastor Eric Ottum, Pastor Jerry O’Neill, Pastor Karl Olsen, Minister of Music

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

Sunday Service at 10AM Values-Based Religious Education Sept-June Childcare Year-Round Everyone welcome! Minister: Rev. Dennis Reynolds uuadmin@whidbey.com www.whidbey.com/uucwi

WHIDBEY Classifieds!

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Western Specialties I-5 exit 225, (1) mile South of Mount Vernon

(360)424-4464

jobs Employment General

Coupeville School District is accepting applications for:

PARAEDUCATOR Complete posting and application instructions a t http://www.coupeville.k1 2.wa.us/employment_m ain.html Coupeville School District EOE

Employment General

AD SALES CONSULTANT

CIRCULATION MANAGER

City Of Langley

Whidbey Island’s community newspapers seek an enthusiastic, creative individual to work with local businesses. Successful candidate must be dependable, detailoriented, possess exceptional customer serv i c e s k i l l s a n d e n j oy working in a team environment. Previous sales experience a plus; reliable insured transportation and good dr iving record required. We offer a solid base plus commission, work expense reimbursement, excellent health benefits, paid vacation, sick and holidays, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to advance. EOE. Send resume with cover letter in PDF or Text format to

We have an immediate opening for a Circulation Manager on beautiful Whidbey Island in Washington State. This person is responsible for the distribution of the Whidbey News-Times, W h i d b ey E x a m i n e r, South Whidbey Record and Crosswind newspapers and for building paid circulation through mar keting promotions and initiatives. This fulltime salaried poition offers excellent wage and benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid holidays and mileage reimbursement. Must be organized and motivated. Must be a reliable self-starter with excellent customer service skills. Circulation experience a plus. The ability to work with contractors to meet delivery deadlines is a must. Reliable automobile required plus proof of insurance and good driving record. EOE. Please email resume and cover letter to hr@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: CD/HR Dept., Sound Publishing, Inc., 19351 8th Ave NE, Suite 106 Poulsbo, WA 98370

kgraves@whidbeynewsgroup.com

kgraves@whidbey newsgroup.com or by mail to: PUBLISHER Whidbey News Group P.O. Box 1200, Coupeville, WA 98239 No calls, please.

RN/LPN

full time or part time Now Accepting Applications for: FT LINE COOK Experience required. Apply in person at: Useless Bay Golf & Country Club 5725 S. Country Club Dr Langley

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

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www.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 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: hr@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: KCED/HR, Sound Publishing, Inc. 19351 8th Avenue NE Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370 Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.

PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE LABORER (Temporary) The City of Langley is soliciting applications for a temporar y (approximately 3-4 months) Public Works Maintenance Laborer. Temporary full or part time, hourly position responsible for a variety of maintenance, repair, and operation of the City of Langley’s infrastructure system; including but not limited to streets, sidewalks, water ser vice, stor m water, public structures, and parks. A complete job description is available at www.langleywa.org or by calling City Hall at (360) 221-4246. Experience & Education: High School Graduate; Valid Washington State Drivers License; A Flagger Certification is des i r a bl e. M u s t p a s s a criminal histor y background/dr iving check. Salary: $12.00 to $ 1 5 . 0 0 p e r h o u r, d e pending on skills and qualifications. Benefits: None, as this is a temporary position. A resume and cover letter are required, and are to be submitted to the Public Works Department, City of Langley, P.O. Box 366 Langley, WA 98260 Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Langley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• Multi Media Advertising Sales Consultants - Whidbey - Thurston - Kitsap - Everett - Bellevue - Federal Way • Advertising & Marketing Coordinator - Seattle - Everett

Reporters & Editorial

ISLAND COUNTY JOB OPENING PROJECT MANAGER Public Works

SOLID WASTE RECYCLING & HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR www.islandcounty.net/hr

for more information. EEOC.

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CREATIVE ARTIST The Bainbridge Island Review, a weekly community newspaper located on beautiful Bainbridge Island, WA, has an immediate opening for a full-time Creative Artist. Duties include ad design, designing promotional materials and 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 or mail to: BIRCA/HR Department Sound Publishing, Inc. 19351 8th Avenue, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA, 98370. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Visit our website at www.soundpublishing.com to learn more about us! REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The Opportunity Council is now soliciting Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications for the purpose of recruiting Furnace Repair & Replacement Contractors for the Community Services department. Bids m u s t b e r e c e i ve d by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2013. Detailed RFQ including general information, requested services, submittal requirements, and evaluation process is available online at www.oppco.org/ employment/ www.oppco.org/employment/

or can be picked up at 1307 Cornwall Ave., Ste. 200, Bellingham, WA 98225.

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NEED EXTRA MONEY?

Thrift Store Clerk II

MOTOR ROUTE CARRIER NEEDED For the South Whidbey Record. 2 routes available in the Freeland/Greenbank area. Delivering Tuesday and Friday nights. No collecting. Applicants must be ove r 1 8 w i t h r e l i a bl e t ra n s p o r t a t i o n . G r e a t second job! Call Circulation, 360-675-6611 Oak Harbor School District is accepting applications for:

www.islandseniorservices.org

Special Education Preschool Teacher

WINDOWS SYSTEMS ADMIN II

Parking Officer

TECH SUPPORT

Complete posting and application instructions at www.ohsd.net

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Oak Harbor School District EOE

INSIDE SALES REP

ResCare HomeCare In Home Caregivers and CNA Needed Immediately! We are currently seeking both full time and part time In Home Caregivers and CNA in our Bellingham branch to support the Whidbey and surrounding areas.

Call 360-715-9936 for assistance. ResCare is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. To apply visit

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( Bellingham HomeCare Branch). The Island County, Oak Harbor, Langley, and Coupeville Tourism Joint Administrative Board is seeking a

Qualified Contractor

LABORER

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP For more information please visit: www.whidbey.com EEOE Employment Restaurant

PRIMA BISTRO

is looking for an EXPERIENCED LINE COOKS. Please apply anytime after 11:30 AM in person at 201 1/2 First St. Langley, WA. Employment Sales & Retail

JEWELRY SALES/SERVICE CLERK At LINDS Jewelry Jewelry sales exp. preferred. Part or Full Time.

to manage and update Call Pat 360-221-6111 the website and social marketing efforts. Health Care Employment For the RFP email

Chet@whidbey.com Proposals are to be received no later than 5 p.m. on 10/27/13.

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Non-Media Positions

3030 Thunder Ln 4 Bedrooms + Separate MIL #523205 $425,000

Oak Harbor: 617 SE 4th Ave. In Town, 3 Bedrooms, Great Yard #502021 $164,900 1835 Fort Nugent Better Than New, On Acreage #553574 $178,000

Caregivers

Caregivers needed in Assisted Living Community in Oak Harbor. Stop by and pick up an application at 100 East Whidbey Avenue, Oak Harbor. Compensation DOE. Visiting Angels hiring Caregivers with Character We B u i l d R e l a t i o n ships with Families. All Shifts Available FT/PT. Competitive Wages. Call Today 360-424-6777 425-348-9914 www.visitingangelswa.com

1124 SW Leschi Dr. 3 Bedrooms on ½ Acre, In Town #503668 $249,750

• Circulation Manager - Whidbey • Truck Driver - Everett

1086 Ridgeway Dr. 3 Bedroom in Excellent Cond #515700 $169,000

Production

814 Ft Casey Rd. Updated View Home #523401 $279,500

• Insert Machine Operator - Everett • General Worker - Everett

Senior Services of Island County Seeks qualified individual to provide excellent customer service in handling donations from drop off to sale at our Community Thrift Store. Full-time. EOE. Application and job description available at: www.island seniorservices.org under “About Us: Employment at SSIC.” Applications due by October 18, 2013.

1705 Stephen St. New Price, 1 Home on 4 Lots #489989 $249,500

Coupeville: 706 NE Leach Open Concept Rambler #537689 $229,900 1255 Dewey Dr. Large Home in Admirals Cove #426452 $259,900

Whidbey Island, Mt. Vernon Days, Swing and Awake overnight, shifts available. Working with Adults with Disabilities. $10.25/hr, Paid training, KILLER benefits! Good for part timers too! EOE

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Saturday, October 12, 2013, Whidbey Classified, PAGE 19 Health Care Employment

Health Care Employment

Caregivers

General

TEAM PLAYER WANTED F u l l t i m e a n d Pa r t time. All shifts available. Paid training. To help provide the best care to our clients with developmental disabilities. Males encouraged to apply. Must have clean background check. Serious applicants please contact: Irene Nichols (360)969-3553 Health Care Employment

General

DENTAL HYGIENIST P/T. Please call Katherine

Be a Support Person Make a Difference Participate, Enrich Openings in Coupeville for suppor ting client living in her own home in her chosen community with well established core staff. A p p l i c a n t s mu s t b e able to work all shifts. Contact Irene Nichols 360-969-3553

CNAâ€™s

Part & Full Time

Please apply in person: Careage of Whidbey 311 NE 3rd Street Coupeville, WA. 360-678-2273 Orthodontic Office Hiring

Chairside Assistant

Apartments for Rent Island County Oak Harbor

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Experience preferred, (360) 341-4060 Oak Harbor however willing to train. Move-in Sale 1 Marysville WA:Layout 1 10/9/2013 LEXY 5:15 MANOR. PM Page 2 Approxiatly 30 hours per Special. 1, 2 & 3 bedDr. Kallander week. Benefits provided. rooms available. Close to shopping. Families Send resume to: and special needs welPO BOX 2340 come. Section 8 ok. Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Convenient Rent starts at $553. Call: location, walk to 360-279-2155

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CLINICIAN II (41000) F/T (40), Mount Vernon. Childrenâ€™s Program. Provides primary clinical therapy, case management and/or group treatment in various settings (i.e. home, school, respite, residenreal estate tial and/or clinic) to menfor sale tal health clients and their families. Masters Degree in counseling or Real Estate for Sale one of the social scienc- Manufactured Homes es. 2/yrs mental health experience. Registered LANGLEY i n WA S t a t e . Va l i d WSDL w/insurable driving record. PROGRAM SUPERVISOR (71000) - FT (40). Mount Vernon. Responsible for clinical and administrative supervision to Clinicians I and II ser ving Adult Extended Care clients. Provides on-site supervision to meet the needs of the clients. Provide direct treatment to caseload as needed. MA d e gr e e i n B e h av i o ra l Science or related field; and Meet educational a n d t ra i n i n g r e q u i r e ments for designation as a Mental Health Professional; and Four years of direct clinical service experience in behavioral healthcare with adults and older adults; and Exper ience with case management, individual a n d gr o u p t r e a t m e n t ; and Knowledge of DBT (experience preferred); and 1-2 yrs. experience with providing clinical super vision in a mental health setting preferred. CDP preferred. CD Background required. CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY ADULT COUNSELOR (12500): FT (40 hours per week). Mount Vernon. Provides assessment services, individual and group counseling, prevention, intervention, and education regarding s u b s t a n c e i s s u e s fo r youth and adults. Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP) reqâ€™d. BA degree in behavioral sciences from an accredited college or u n i v e r s i t y p r e fe r r e d . Minimum of 5 years freedom from â€œmisuseâ€? of chemicals. Valid WSDL w/insurable driving record. Wage is DOE and excellent benefits Visit our website at www.compasshealth.org to learn more about our open positions and to apply. EOE.

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INVITATION TO BID Demonstrator Class A Pumper S o u t h W h i d b ey F i r e / EMS is seeking sealed bids from qualified firms to provide a new Demonstrator Class A Pumpe r. I n t e r e s t e d f i r m s should contact SWFE for a complete set of bid directions, specification and requirements by: email to bids@swfe.org, or picked up in person at the address below. Sealed bids shall be clearly marked DEMO CLASS A PUMPER and received by mail, delivered, or in person to: South Whidbey Fire/EMS 5535 Cameron Road Freeland, WA 98249 and due by 4:30 P.M. Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Bids will be opened and read aloud at that time, followed by a detailed review to forward a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. South Whidbey Fire/EMS reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all informalities in the bidding process. Questions about bidding should be directed to Deputy Chief Beck at 360-321-1533 or bids@swfe.org. Find what you need 24 hours a day.

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LOST DOG. Karen is an 11 year old, short-haired Black Chihuahua with some White. No collar on, small left eye. Very friendly. Usually doesn’t eat unless I’m with her. Last seen: September 26, 2013, 4:30pm in area of 9th Ave and NE Ronhaar Street in Oak H a r b o r. C a l l d a y o r night: 209-349-2011

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A public auto auction will be held at Scotty’s Towing, 1695 Main Street, Freeland, WA on Thursday October 17 at 11:00 AM. 3 hour preview 88 FORD RANGER V I N : 1FTCR14T3JPB54532 85 FORD RANGER V I N : 1FTBR10S9FUC52773 93 FORD RANGER V I N : 1FMDU34X4PUD43004 LEGAL NO 519590 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. October 12, 2013. FILED FOR RECORD AT T H E R E Q U E S T OF:WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: Name: Hilary Bramwell Mohr RIDDELL WILLIAMS, P.S. Address: 1 0 0 1 F o u r t h Avenue, Suite 4500 S e a t t l e , WA 98154-1065

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Pursuant to RCW 61.24.040(1)(f), .040(9) and .042, Revised Effective July 26, 2009 Reference Number: Deed of Trust recorded u n d e r R e c o r d i n g N o. 4220902, Official Records of Island County, Washington. Grantor/Borrower: K o n i l and Songchin Hwang Grantee/Beneficiary: John Solin, an individual (6/11ths beneficial interest) and Michel Gahard, an individual (5/11ths beneficial interest), as successor-in-interest to Michel and Jodie Gahard, Tr ustees of the Michel R. and Jodie M. G a h a r d Tr u s t d a t e d June 5, 2008, together successors-in-interest to E x c h a n g e Fa c i l i t a t o r Corporation Grantee/Trustee: Car l J. Carlson Legal Description (Abbr.): Lot 7, except the South 18 feet, together with the South 45 feet of Lot 8, Enterprise Addition, Oak Harbor, Island County, Washington Assessor’s Tax Parcel N u m b e r ( s ) : S6580-00-00007-0 Key: 253692 VIA FIRST CLASS & CERTIFIED MAIL-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED TO THE ADDRESSEES LISTED ON EXHIBIT A I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 15th day of November, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock A.M., at the main entrance of the Island County Superior Court, 101 NE 6th St., Coupeville, Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the real property situated in the County of Island, State of Washington, legally described in Exhibit B and more commonly known as 1321 SW Barlow Street, Oak Harbor, Washington (the “Property”) which is subject to that cer tain D e e d o f Tr u s t d a t e d February 1, 2008, and recorded under Auditor’s File Number 4220902 ( “ D e e d o f Tr u s t ” ) , records of Island C o u n t y, Wa s h i n g t o n , from Grantor to Stewart Title Guaranty Company, as Trustee, to secure obligations therein described in favor of Exchange Facilitator Corporation, as beneficiary, the beneficial interest of which was thereafter assigned as follows: (a) 6/11ths interest to John Solin, an individual, in an Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on June 23, 2008 in the records of Island County u n d e r A u d i t o r ’s F i l e Number 4231422; and (b) 5/11ths to Michel and Jodie Gahard, a couple then married, in an Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on June 23, 2008 in the records of Island County under Auditor’s File Number 4231422; and further assigned to Michel Gahard and Jodie Gahard, Trustees of the Michel R. and Jodie M. Gahard Trust dated June 5, 2008, and Successors, in an Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on October 2, 2008 in the records of Island County u n d e r A u d i t o r ’s F i l e Number 4237646; and further assigned to Michel R. Gahard, an individual, in an Assignment rec o r d e d o n Au g u s t 8 , 2013 in the records of Island County as Instrument No. 4345804. John Solin and Michel R. Gahard are hereinafter

referred to collectively as the “Beneficiary.” II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Tr ust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of t h e B o r r owe r ’s o r Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale shall have the meanings g i ve n t o t h e m i n t h e Deed of Trust. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are: Grantor is in default on the Notes because as of Februar y 1, 2013, the Notes matured and were due and payable in full, and have not been paid. The amounts of principal and interest due and owing under the Notes are: Item Amount Principal Balance $996,183.74 Interest Due as of August 9, 2013 $ 68,097.01 T O TA L E S T I M AT E D M O N E TA R Y D E FAULTS $1,064,280.75 In addition, Grantor has failed to pay real property taxes, assessments, and other charges or levies imposed on the Property when due for 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as of August 9, 2013, is: $1,064,280.75 together with interest as provided in the Notes, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Notes, the Loan Documents or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t a s p r ov i d e d by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 15th day of November, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by the 4th day of November, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 4th day of November, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 4th day of November, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Tr ust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of t h e o bl i g a t i o n a n d / o r Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. REINSTATEMENT OF T H E N OT E S I S N OT APPLICABLE BEC AU S E T H E N OT E S HAVE MATURED AND ARE DUE AND OWING IN THEIR ENTIRETY. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiar y or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the 205 Bayside Place, Bellingham, WA, by both first

class and certified mail on the June 6, 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property descr ibed in paragraph I above on June 6, 2013, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fe e s d u e a t a ny t i m e prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a wa i ve r o f a ny p r o p e r grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. Notice to Occupants o r Te n a n t s : T h e p u r chaser 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 tr ust, 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 summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. DAT E D : Au g u s t 1 4 t h , 2013 B y : C a r l J. C a r l s o n , Esq., WSBA No. 7157 c/o Tousley Brain Stephens, PLLC 1700 7th Avenue, Suite 2200 Seattle, WA 98101 PH: 206-682-5600 FAX: 206-682-2992 ccarlson@Tousley.com EXHIBIT A LIST OF ADDRESSEES By First Class Mail Occupant 1321 SW Barlow Street Oak Harbor, WA 98227 Konil Hwang 1321 SW Barlow Street Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 Songchin Hwang 1321 SW Barlow Street Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 Far Away Entertainment, LLC 1321 SW Barlow Street Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 Far Away Entertainment, LLC 403 Madison Avenue N., Suite 101 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Konil Hwang 205 Bayside Place Bellingham, WA 98225-7750 Songchin Hwang 205 Bayside Place Bellingham, WA 98225-7750 Oak Harbor Cinemas Real Property Holdings, LLC 558 Pebble Beach Drive Coupeville, WA 98239 United Financial Services, LLC 2670 106th Street, Suite 200 Urbanville, IA 50322

NEC Financial Services, LLC 250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 309 Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-5806 CT Lien Solutions P.O. Box 29071 Glendale, CA 91209 Island County Treasurer’s Office ATTN: Jill Smith P.O. Box 699 Coupeville, WA 98239 Hilary Bramwell Mohr RIDDELL WILLIAMS P.S. 1 0 0 1 Fo u r t h Ave nu e, Suite 4500 Seattle, WA 98154 By Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested Occupant 1321 SW Barlow Street Oak Harbor, WA 98227 Konil Hwang 1321 SW Barlow Street Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 Songchin Hwang 1321 SW Barlow Street Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 Far Away Entertainment, LLC 1321 SW Barlow Street Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 Far Away Entertainment, LLC 403 Madison Avenue N., Suite 101 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Konil Hwang 205 Bayside Place Bellingham, WA 98225-7750 Songchin Hwang 205 Bayside Place Bellingham, WA 98225-7750 Oak Harbor Cinemas Real Property Holdings, LLC 558 Pebble Beach Drive Coupeville, WA 98239 United Financial Services, LLC 2670 106th Street, Suite 200 Urbanville, IA 50322 NEC Financial Services, LLC 250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 309 Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-5806 CT Lien Solutions P.O. Box 29071 Glendale, CA 91209 Island County Treasurer’s Office ATTN: Jill Smith P.O. Box 699 Coupeville, WA 98239 Hilary Bramwell Mohr RIDDELL WILLIAMS P.S. 1 0 0 1 Fo u r t h Ave nu e, Suite 4500 Seattle, WA 98154 EXHIBIT B LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 7, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 18 FEET, TOGETHER WITH THE SOUTH 45 FEET OF LOT 8, ENTERPRISE ADDITION, OAK HARB O R , I S L A N D C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TON 4833-7261-1092.01 65116.00001 LEGAL NO 519588 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. Octob e r 1 2 , N ove m b e r 2 , 2013. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Estate of: R AY M O N D B U R T O N WHITCOMB III Deceased No: 13-4-00168-5 N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS Marcelle Maric McGowan, 466 Russell Rd,. Camano Island, Washington has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim

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PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Co-Personal Representatives named below has been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of this estate, A ny p e r s o n h av i n g a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-Personal Representatives or the Co-Personal Representativesâ€™ 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 Co-Personal Repres e n t a t i ve s s e r ve d o r mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020; 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 decedentâ€™s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLIC AT I O N : O c t o b e r 5 , 2013 /s/ DOUGLAS D. LEWIN DOUGLAS D. LEWIN, Co-Personal Representative Address: 936 Bryan St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 /s/ CAROL ANN BOOTH CAROL ANN BOOTH Co-Personal Representative Address: 1865 Polnell Road Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives: /s/ BRYCE J. MACKAY B RY C E J . M A C K AY, WSBA NO. 43292 2600 Chester Kimm Road P. O. Box 1688 Wenatchee, WA 98807-1688 LEGAL NO. 517991 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. October 5, 12, 19, 2013.

SECOND STREET IMP ROV E M E N T P RO JECT. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, cer tified check, cashierâ€™s check, or surety bond in an amount e q u a l t o f i ve p e r c e n t (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Langley. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waiver informalities in the bidding. A pre-bid conference will be held at the Langley City Hall on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 11:00 am. All potential bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. T h e Wo r k t o b e p e r formed within 100 working days following the Notice to Proceed Date is described below: The project will construct approximately 850 linear feet of street improvements on Second Street from Anthes Avenue to Cascade Avenue. The improvements include, but is not limited to: excavating and removing existing pavement, curb, sidewalk and driveways; constructing curb, gutter, and concrete sidewalks; asphalt and concrete paving for roadway; installing paver systems; r e c o n s t r u c t i n g d r i ve ways; property restoration; installing channelization and signing; installing approximately 1,000 linear feet of new water main, water services, and fire hydrants; adjusting surface utilities to grade; installing City electrical system and recessed seat wall illumination system; installing approximately 1,400 linear feet of storm drainage system and raingarden; installing urban design features, street furniture, landscaping, and irrigation system. Also included are storm drainage and channelization improvements on Cascade Avenue from Second Street to Fourth Street; and other work necessary to complete the Work as specified and shown in the Contract Documents. The estimated construction cost of this project including all bid schedules is in the range of $1.2 to $1.8 million. Requirements stipulated for Federal and other gover nmental funding have been incorporated into the Contract Documents and require full compliance by the Con-

tractor and any subcontractor hired by the Cont ra c t o r. A D i s a d va n taged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 10% and prevailing wage requirements are in effect. Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to w w w. b x w a . c o m a n d clicking on â€œPosted Projectsâ€?, â€œPublic Worksâ€?, and â€œCity of Langleyâ€?. This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/par tial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/take-off tool. It is recommended that Bidders â€œRegisterâ€? in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the â€œSelfRegistered Bidders Listâ€?. Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration.

serves the right to postpone the bid award for a period of thirty (30) cale n d a r d ay s a f t e r b i d opening. Published in the Daily Journal of Commerce on October 10, October 17, and October 24, 2013. Published in the South Whidbey Record on October 12 and October 16, 2013. LEGAL NO. 519580 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. October 12, 19, 26, 2013.

Evans-Thunderbird, LLC for debt owed by Crystal Peden and Wendy Tatum. You are entitled to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness secured by the property that we intend to sell. You may request an accounting by calling creditorâ€™s att o r n e y a t (360) 734-6390. The Creditor reser ves the right to bid at the public sale. Dated this 8th day of October 2013. HUGH C. KLINEDINST Attorney for Creditor Belcher Swanson Law Firm 900 Dupont St. Bellingham, WA 98225 LEGAL NO. 519573 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. October 12, 2013.

THE CITY OF LANGL E Y, WA S H I N G TO N , relating to the City zoning code contained in Title 18 of the Langley Municipal Code and amending the official zoning map to change the zoning on certain properties between Edgecliff Drive and Sandy Point Road f ro m R S - 7 2 0 0 W S t o RS-15000. The full text of the Ordinance will be mailed upon request. Debbie L. Mahler, City Clerk-Treasurer Ord. No.: 992 Passed on: 10/07/13 Published: 10/12/13 Effective: 10/17/13 LEGAL NO 519585 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. October 12, 2013.

serving on or mailing to the co-personal representatives, or their attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided und 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 decedentâ€™s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 12, 2013 Co-Personal Representatives: ROBERTA K. LINDH-WILSON and CHERYL K. BACK c/o James L. Kotschwar, Attorney for co-personal representatives, WSBA #10823 265 NE Kettle Street; Suite 1, P.O. Box 1593 Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 (360) 675-2207 LEGAL NO 519587 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. October 12, 19, 26, 2013.

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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 992 OF THE CITY OF LANGLEY, WASHINGTON On the 7th day of Octob e r, 2 0 1 3 , t h e C i t y Council of the City of Langley, passed Ordinance No. 992, a summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF

NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (MOBILE HOME) N OT I C E I S H E R E B Y GIVEN that the Mobile Home located at 34938 State Route 20, #31, Oak Harbor, Washington, described as a 1980 GIBRA, VIN #95025, will be sold at public auction at the Thunderbird Mobile Home Park, 34938 State Route 20, Oak Harbor, Washington on the 21st day of October 2013, at 9:00 a.m. to foreclose a landlord lien in favor of creditor

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT K. LINDH, Deceased. NO. 13 4 00183 9 N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS The co-personal representatives named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by

PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING October 17, 2013 - 7:00pm Headquarters Station 53 1164 Race Rd Coupeville, WA 98239 Pursuant to RCW 42.30.080, the Board of Fire Commissioners of Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue No. 5 will hold a Special Meeting for the purpose of public input regarding the Districtâ€™s 2014 proposed budget and any other b u s i n e s s w h i c h m ay arise. LEGAL NO. 518205 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. October 12, 16, 2013.

NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (MOBILE HOME) N OT I C E I S H E R E B Y GIVEN that the Mobile Home located at 34938 State Route 20, #16, Oak Harbor, Washington, described as a 1973 HILLC, VIN #0291241H, will be sold at public auction at the Thunderbird Mobile Home Park, 34938 State Route 20, Oak Harbor, Washington on the 21st day of October 2013, at 9:30 a.m. to foreclose a landlord lien in favor of creditor Evans-Thunderbird, LLC for debt owed by Lisa Lynch. You are entitled to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness secured by the property that we intend to sell. You may request an accounting by calling creditorâ€™s att o r n ey a t ( 3 6 0 ) 7 3 4 6390. The Creditor reserves the right to bid at the public sale. Dated this 8th day of October 2013. HUGH C. KLINEDINST Attorney for Creditor Belcher Swanson Law Firm 900 Dupont St. Bellingham, WA 98225 LEGAL NO. 519575 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. October 12, 2013.

INVITATION FOR BIDS CITY OF LANGLEY Sealed bids will be received by the City of Langley at City Hall located at 112 Second S t r e e t , L a n g l e y, WA 98260 until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2013 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the

The City of Langley in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Fe d e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretar y, Par t 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any c o n t ra c t e n t e r e d i n t o pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full oppor tunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The City of Langley reserves the right to accept a proposal of the bidder submitting the lowest responsible & responsive bid, to reject any or all bids, revise or cancel the work to be p e r fo r m e d , o r d o t h e work otherwise, if the best interest of the City is served thereby. The City of Langley also re-

LEGAL NOTICE ISLAND TRANSIT BOARD MEETING DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE The next monthly business meeting of the Island Transit Board of Directors will be on Friday, October 25, 2013, at 9:30 AM, at Whidbey General Hospital, 101 N. Main Street, Coupeville, WA. Accommodations will be made available upon advance request for communications assistance. The meeting room is accessible and is open to the public. For more information, please call (360) 678-7771. LEGAL NO. 519110 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. October 12, 19, 23, 2013.

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ISLAND TRANSIT BOARD MEETING The next monthly business meeting of the Island Transit Board of Directors will be on Friday, October 18, 2013, at 9:30 AM, at the Island County Law & Justice Building, 101 NE 6th Street, Room 131, Coupeville, WA. Accommodations will be made available upon advance request for communications assistance. The meeting room is accessible and is open to the public. For more infor mation, please call (360) 678-7771. LEGAL NO. 514986 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. October 12, 16, 2013.

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Group I Lifestyle / Culture Special Sections First Place • Whidbey Examiner Staff Whidbey Island Farm Tour special Wonderful overview of variety and value of farming on the island and its place in history and community. Great local stories and photos.

irst Place • South Whidbey Record Staff Group II General Excellence The South Whidbey Record Ads are clean, crisp and creative. Design well done with good use of space. Color ads are very pleasing to the eye and attract one to the product without being overwhelming. New and clean look to the classified section. Excellent work!

Second Place • Justin Burnett Group II General News - B/W or Color First Place • Justin Burnett Skater in SW park Intriguing action shot, good exposure (fill flash), interesting balance and use of compositional division. Drama of expression on kid’s face almost tells us he’ll have a bone sticking out in the next split second. Groups I & II Combined Multiple-Advertiser Ad one to two full pages Second Place • Rebecca Collins, Kimberlly Winjum Groups I & II Combined Best Education Story Third Place • Ben Watanabe Groups I & II Combined Best Lifestyle Feature Story Third Place • Justin Burnett Groups I & II Combined Best Sports Feature Second Place • Justin Burnett Groups I-IV Combined Best Sports Personality Profile Second Place • Ben Watanabe WHIDBEY EXAMINER AWARDS Group I Tourism / Community Guide Special Sections First Place • Whidbey Examiner Staff Central Whidbey Visitor Guide, 2013 Very magazine feel to it. Nice table of contents page. Nice design elements carried throughout. Like save the date side bars.

Group I Lifestyle / Culture Special Sections Third Place • Whidbey Examiner Staff Whidbey Flavor Culinary Special Group I Best General Feature Story- Short Third Place • Justin Burnett Group I Best Front Page Design Third Place • Megan Hansen

Group III Comprehensive Coverage of a Single Issue or Series Second Place • Justin Burnett, Megan Hansen, Jessie Stensland, Keven R. Graves Group III Best General Feature Story - Long Third Place • Kathy Reed Group III Best Front Page Design Third Place • Jessie Stensland Group III Best Sports News Story First Place • Nathan Whalen Coach’s firing stuns swim team The story is well-written, and the quotes from everyone associated with the issue from the fired coach to the parents enhance the details. Well done!

Groups III-IV Combined Multiple-Advertiser Ad one to two full pages First Place • Leslie Vance, Lee Ann Mozes How Many Years in Business Great way to bring attention to local businesses and the number of years they have been contributing to the local community. Group I Color Photo Essay Ads are spaced out well and don’t feel Third Place cluttered. Kasia Pierzga irst Place • Whidbey Examiner Staff Greening of Group I General Excellence Groups III-IV Combined Ad Campaign Coupeville parade Good, clean design. for Single Advertiser (B/W or Color) Third Place • Leslie Vance WHIDBEY Groups III-IV Combined Use of Process Color NEWS-TIMES AWARDS 1/2 Pg. or Larger Group III Best News Story- Long Third Place • Leslie Vance First Place • Justin Burnett Fewer riders, canceled trips plague ferries A good Groups III-IV Combined Best Breaking News Story piece of enterprise that raises more questions about Second Place • Nathan Whalen ferries that were already under fire. Third Place • Nathan Whalen, Jessie Stensland Group III Best News Story- Short Groups III-IV Combined News of the Weird Second Place• Jessie Stensland Third Place • Justin Burnett Group III Best Health or Medical Story Third Place • Kathy Reed irst Place • Whidbey News-Times Jessie Stensland Group III Best Business NEWS Story Groups I-IV Combined (incl. Technology and Agriculture) News Writer of the Year Second Place • Nathan Whalen Jessie Stensland writes in a sparing, straightforward style that speeds the reader along the details of her stories, Group III Best Government Reporting which in this selection are a little Second Place • Jessie Stensland off-center and excellent reads. Group III Best Crime and Court Story First Place • Jessie Stensland Groups III-IV Combined Color Pictorial Did ‘voices ‘ drive him to kill? Wow. The introductory Third Place • Justin Burnett paragraphs, told from the perspective of the defendant, are stunning. The reporting is intimate, balCongratulations again on all your anced and thorough. A gift for readers. Group I Color Feature Photo First Place • Justin Burnett Giving an old canoe new life Nice warm light, good closeup of subject, very good composition.

Third Place • Jessie Stensland

hard work! Way to go WHIDBEY!