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NOAA policy reversal could be a game changer for endangered species
52 acres of Freeland forest felled in logging operation By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record
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Orcas are corralled during the famous Penn Cove round up in 1970. Whale advocates hope a recent decision by federal regulators will pave the way for the release of endangered species in captivity, such as Lolita, the last surviving orca from the roundup.
By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record A twenty-year quest to bring home Lolita, the last of seven orcas captured from Penn Cove decades ago, has resulted in what may be a small but significant victory. In late January, National Marine Fisheries, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, announced that the whale is considered a member of the Southern Resident orca population, which is listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The decision is not yet official, nor is there any guarantee that she’ll be released from captivity once it is, but it would afford her
all the same protections as her Puget Sound relatives. Advocates say the decision could be a game-changer for animals in captivity and may be Lolita’s best chance for release in decades. “This is the best shot Lolita’s ever had for returning home,” said Howard Garrett, a founder of Whidbey Island-based Orca Network, a group that has lobbied for the whale’s release for the past two decades. “Finally, something is bearing fruit,” he said.
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of 1970 in Central Whidbey’s Penn Cove. An estimated 90 individuals of L-pod were corralled and seven, including the then 4-to-6-year-old Lolita, were taken and sold to marine parks around the world. She has called Miami Seaquarium home ever since and is the only surviving member of the capture — the other six died in captivity within five years. That roundup and others eventually led to a court decision that banned orca captures in Washington, and helped pave the way for the Marine Mammal Protection Act in 1972.
Lolita was captured in the famous orca roundup
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Mike’s Place has new owners By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record
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Mike’s Place, the former restaurant building on the corner of Anthes Avenue and First Street, has new owners.
The Langley commercial space formerly known as Mike’s Place has new owners. Jason Joiner, the Windermere real estate agent who handled the deal, confirmed rumors of the sale Thursday, saying the deal closed this week. Karen
and William Allen, part-time residents of South Whidbey who own several properties around the island, purchased the building for $250,000. At this point, Joiner said they do not have plans for the 2,700 square feet of street-level commercial space on the SEE MIKE’S PLACE, A20
South Whidbey saw what may be its biggest clear-cut in years at a property just north of Freeland recently. Totaling 52 acres, the unusually large harvest began this past October on forested property on the east side of Highway 525 between Chase Lake and Evergreen Lane, and wrapped up this month. State regulators say the logging was conducted legally and that the landowner, PBWA Properties — a limited liability company of which Peoples Bank is the only member — secured all the appropriate state permits before work began. “It’s a larger harvest, but we felt [it] met our forest practice rules,” said Jeff May, district manager for the state Department of Natural Resources’s forest practice program in Snohomish, Skagit and Island counties. PBWA Properties declined a request for an interview with The Record, but did issue a statement that the parcels have a designated forest land classification and are operated under a timber management plan as required by Island County. “Part of the timber management plan requires thinning or logging of the trees so the trees and undergrowth don’t compete for light, water, and nutrients,” the statement said. “In order to remain in compliance with the timber management plan, PBWA Properties LLC engaged a forestry consulSEE LOGGING, A15
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Marysville resident Kyle Yund, one of the winners in the 2014 Langley Mystery Weekend, reaches for a clue on Saturday, Feb. 22 with Ivanna Garza. This was Yund’s second year at the event. He said this year the mystery was harder, but he enjoyed the creativity in the story.
Langley Mystery Weekend came to a close with three grand prize winners and 15 other award recipients. The top prize went
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For 13-year-old winner Kyle Yund, the mystery this year was more difficult because of the number of suspects and variety of their storylines. This was Yund’s second year participating in the event. “There’s more creativity,” he added. Winners who were not present for the reveal on Sunday will be mailed their prizes. Next year’s Mystery Weekend will be held Feb. 21 and 22, 2015.
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Mukilteo terminal project has hiccup with city permit By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Mukilteo’s appointed hearing examiner scolded the Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division, during a public hearing Tuesday night for what he criticized as poorly prepared documents and shoddy communication between agency officials. A handful of Mukilteo residents shared their concerns over parking, landscaping, noise and traffic with the proposed new $140.9 million Mukilteo terminal. The city held the meeting to hear justification for granting an essential public facilities permit and a shoreline development permit. After a half-hour presentation by Nicole McIntosh, the ferries division lead engineer for the new terminal, the hearing examiner called out the ferries representative for failing to directly address and respond to the six questions on the permit questionnaire. “I am a little disappointed,” said
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This concept design shows the elevated passenger terminal and vehicle holding lane at the proposed Mukilteo site. Demolition of the former Air Force oil tank farm pier could begin this fall. Ted Hunter, the mayor-appointed hearing examiner and a land use attorney with the Sound Law Center. “I don’t know where those items are.” As a professional hearing examiner for several cities in Washington, Hunter said he expected to be told with page citations on the reports and documents turned in by ferries to Mukilteo of infrastructure that would ensure safe transportation access and transportation, for public safety responders, the ability to pay for capital costs, noise estimates, visual screening and mitigation measures. Patricia Love, a Mukilteo city planner, said the city assisted the ferries division by pointing to exhibits, jointly prepared by the city and ferries, that were submitted for the hearing. He requested a 20-day review period to look over the documents before making a recommen-
dation on the permits.
Too many cars Public testimony was largely devoted to traffic. Cars in the ferry line on Highway 525 would be reduced by the new ferry terminal, agency officials reported. But traffic going south up the hill would remain an issue, according to Mukilteo residents. “I don’t see any great plan for the ferry traffic going up the hill,” said Charlie Pancerzewski, who has lived near the ferry for 45 years. He also blasted plans for a parking garage or lot near the existing ferry terminal, possibly built where the current holding lanes are. “If that is developed into an additional parking area, that will create more traffic,” he said. Added resident Christine Awad
Schmalz, an artist in Mukilteo, “We’re pushing this forward without looking at the traffic impact.” According to agency documents provided at the presentation, the touted project benefit is reduction in wait times in Mukilteo. Current lines can stretch south on Highway 525 a half-mile from the toll booths past Goat Trail Road. Projections by Washington State Ferries show car lines backing up 4,300 feet by 2040, nearly to Clover Lane by Olympic View Middle School.
A bridge too small More than just car traffic-worried residents attended the hearing, however. Some complained the existing Highway 525 bridge over the train tracks, just before the toll booths, is perilous for pedestrians and bicyclists.
“We have a sidewalk on the 525 bridge that’s only 41 inches wide,” said Steve Schmalz. Expanding pedestrian areas on the four-lane bridge with a sidewalk only on the east side was not part of the ferry terminal plan, McIntosh said. Displeased with the explanation to the public’s concern, the hearing examiner questioned the relationship between ferries and its highway counterpart in the Washington State Department of Transportation. “Do you not talk to each other?” Hunter jokingly asked, which drew chuckles from the crowd of nearly 40 people. Displacing resting birds on the oil tank farm pier, an abandoned 1,500foot structure that gathers vegetation, gulls, herons and eagles, was also raised as an issue for ferries to consider. Kevin Stoltz, a resident of the Old Town area of Mukilteo near the ferry, said he wasn’t sure how many birds nested there and hoped the state would look into building new habitat. McIntosh and Burt Miller, an environmental permit officer with ferries, said they had plans for netting to prevent birds from nesting during demolition of the pier, which could start as early this fall. “What we’re doing is not harming birds,” Miller said. “We admit we will displace birds.” Noise, light and exhaust pollution mitigation were conditions for the city to grant the permit. The new terminal site would be down a bluff and across the train tracks from water-view homes.
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LANGLEY Whale center opens today
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The Langley Whale Center officially opens to the public today. Set for a soft opening, the free museum of Puget Sound’s marine mammals will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1. A grand opening will likely be in April. It is planned to be run by the Orca Network, a Whidbey-based collection of people dedicated to marine mammal advocacy. Howard Garrett and Susan Berta, Orca Network’s founders, hope to staff the center with volunteers, and anyone interested in helping them inform visitors
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The South Whidbey School District Board of Directors are moving forward with a study of shared parking with the Port of South Whidbey and other organizations at Langley Middle School. The goal is to create a long-term parking agreement with the groups to utilize each parking space in the congested Langley area. The project will monitor parking usage for the 2014 boating season to establish how the space is used. City of Langley Community Planning Director Jeff Arango and Port of South Whidbey Finance Director Angi Mozer met with several users of the parking space to get an idea of seasonal usage at the middle school bus barn area. Arango said the project aims to determine the most efficient use of parking facilities with multiple users: the school, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Whidbey Children’s Theater, Island Shakespeare Festival and users from the Whidbey Island Area Fair, are the
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COUNTY Population open house scheduled An open house discussing the 2036 population projections for Island and Camano counties has been scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Monday, March 10, in the Commissioners Hearing Room in Coupeville. Island County is required to ensure urban growth areas are adequately sized to accommodate 20 years of projected population growth as part of the county’s ongoing comprehensive plan update.
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Port chooses Halloran for District 2
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Ed Halloran is sworn in by Port of South Whidbey Commissioner Curt Gordon at a special meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25. Halloran’s appointment fills the seat for Langley representation, previously held by Chris Jerome.
By CELESTE ERICKSON South Whidbey Record The Port of South Whidbey is back to full strength. The commissioners appointed Ed Halloran of Langley to fill the District 2 seat at a special meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the port’s headquarters in Freeland. He replaces Chris Jerome, who resigned Jan. 14 for a job on the East Coast. In an interview following the meeting, Halloran said he wants to show the public the success the port is achieving through projects such as the South Whidbey Harbor expansion project. “It’s an important event to show the port can do good.” “I think this is an oppor-
tunity to take advantage of my experiences off and onisland,” he said. “I appreciate the opportunity to serve with the port and community.” Halloran is the owner and president of management consulting company HALCO Management Systems in Langley. He has lived on the island for 10 years and is active in sailing programs for youth and adults with the South Whidbey Yacht Club. Halloran worked in the aviation industry for more than 40 years for sev-
eral companies including Northrop Grumman, while living in California. The other port commissioners, Curt Gordon and Dennis Gregoire, had 90 days to appoint a person to fill the seat vacated by Jerome, which represents the Langley area. Halloran was challenged by Langley resident Dean Enell for the position. In a meeting earlier this month, Halloran was interviewed by the commissioners and cited his interest in making port facilities more
community-friendly and serviceable. “I’m active in studies for marina improvements,” he said during the regular meeting. “This is a good way to give something back.” During Tuesday’s meeting, Enell was interviewed and listed his interest in transportation and creating industries for more jobs as reasons for seeking the position. Enell said one of the best ways to drive the port’s mission of economic development is through transportation. He said he would like to make traveling easier for people who work off-island. Enell has lived on South Whidbey for more than 20 years and is involved with several community groups including the Island County Planning Commission, Conser vation Futures Program and Clinton Ferry Advisory Committee. Enell has worked in project management and web and computer software development for Boeing. After his selection, Halloran was sworn in and the meeting resumed with him as an acting member of the board.
Habitat to build new Freeland home A new Freeland home is on the horizon. Habitat for Humanity of Island County will have the groundbreaking ceremony of its 36th house, the 10th home on the South End, at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15. The owners to be, Bruce and Liz Crouch, are Freeland residents who raised their children in the area. After Bruce lost his job and became ill, the couple moved in with their daughter to save money. A house to call their own seemed unattainable until they learned about the Habitat program. Since chosen for the program, they are anxious to begin building. For more information about the event or how to donate, visit www.islandcountyhabitat.org or contact Sadi Foltz, development director, at the Habitat office. Anyone interested in opportunities to help build, provide lunches or other volunteer opportunities may contact Melissa McSwain, program director. Both Foltz and McSwain can be reached at Habitat for Humanity of Island County by phone at 360-6799444.
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More whales in Langley please By JUSTIN BURNETT
Langley needs more whale stuff. The Village by the Sea’s quest to become the whale capital of Whidbey Island is off to a swimming start, but more can be done. For starters, the city could use an official mascot — a cuddly marine face that visitors will instantly associate with Langley. Perhaps it could be Patch, the mascot of the Welcome the Whales Festival and Parade, the jolly annual April reception of our marine brethren to Saratoga Passage and beyond. But if Patch doesn’t work out, we could come up with something new, such as Fluffy the orca or Rainbow the gray whale. The bell at Whale Bell Park is an excellent means of alerting visitors and residents alike that they should turn their gaze to the water, but perhaps a bullhorn might serve us better. That way, spotters could simply shout out where to look. City leaders are currently looking to protect Langley’s growing whale-town identity, and the whales themselves, by lobbying state regulators for a ban on ghost shrimp fishing, as Langley’s tide flats have long been a rich feeding ground. But if that doesn’t work, perhaps the city could establish its own fleet of intervention boats, such as those on the reality television series, “Whale Wars.” And on Saturday, the Langley Whale Center on Second Street and Anthes Avenue will open its doors to the public. Staffed by members of Orca Network, the same group recently featured in the film “Blackfish,” it’s a surefire way to attract even more tourists to town. Once again, however, it’s a foundation that can be improved upon. Perhaps Langley Main Street Association’s golf cart can be retrofitted to resemble an orca, and its horn the sound of whale song. It would be the perfect vehicle to shuttle whale lovers to and from the waterfront. Of course, the same could be accomplished with the city’s proposed funicular. The sight of a large mechanical orca humping visitors up and down the bluff would no doubt leave a lasting impression and once and for all establish Langley as the undisputed whale destination of Whidbey Island.
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SWHS jazz band ensemble fundraiser a great success The fairgrounds plan is fair proposal, vision Editor, On behalf of the SWHS jazz ensemble, we thank the fabulous WICA staff and volunteers along with the community at large for their generous support of the band’s fundraising concert Feb. 12. The WICA concert, which music director Chris Harshman refers to as “one of the most fun nights of the year for the band and the community,” is a well-established annual event that will return again next year. If you could not attend the WICA performance, there will be several more opportunities to hear this professional-level band perform in the near future as it continues to raise funds for competing in music festivals around the Northwest, instrument repair and music scholarships. Stay tuned and enjoy your listening. Again, thanks to all who participated and support this wonderful cultural resource.
Editor, The Fairgrounds in Langley is a wonderful community-owned property with a rich history and great potential. For generations we have enjoyed the fair every year, but it is not immune from the national trend of local fairs struggling to maintain too many aging structures, rising utility and insurance costs and not enough income to keep the property viable and adequately maintained for the annual event. Last week a strategic plan for the fairgrounds was presented. It described a flexible plan for building on the strengths of the property and our community to create a sustainable program over the long term. What I liked about it most was that it isn’t an all or nothing plan. It has built-in steps so it can be adjusted and the community stays involved as decisions are made. For instance, if the revenue projec-
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tions fall short, course corrections can be made along the way. Each phase can be evaluated before moving on to the next. The idea is to take measured, but meaningful steps to move toward financial independence while promoting local food, local arts and local artisans. The vision is for the property to become a year-round events center capable of hosting a variety of uses at one time, while still supporting the needs of the annual fair. This is a worthy goal, and we will need to take careful consideration along the way to make sure it is successful. With a phased approach as described, public input is maximized, financial risk and the use of tax dollars are minimized, and the community is able to utilize this amazing resource while enhancing local economic development. This is an exciting opportunity for our community and I hope you will add your voice to the conversation. The strategic plan materials are available through this link: http://iscoedc. com/?page_id=786 HELEN PRICE JOHNSON Island County Commissioner
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MARK Mayor’s beat THE DATE • Fairgrounds plan is a vision of hope, possibility March Holidays
By FRED McCARTHY Our family loves the Island County Fair, now called the Whidbey Island Fair. Our children enjoy taking their children on the rides when they can go together. Our grandchildren have memories of riding the carnival rides — like the airplanes, boats, and cars — and walking from our home in Langley to see the exhibits and listen to the performances. They got to ride their first real horse here. We like to experience the ambiance that is the essence of the fair experience. We like throwing baseballs at metal milk bottles and going into mirrored houses. We like to eat elephant ears and cotton candy and barbecue from the various vendors. We like to see teenagers free to roam the grounds, ride the rides, and act older and independent. We like the enthusi-
astic and sometimes funny musical performances. We are impressed with the courtesy of the 4-H kids who have raised their own animals and trained them and can tell you all about the experience. We have marveled at the logging exhibits, the pole climbers, and a full-sized automobile engine made into a chain saw. My wife was a barrel racer in the rodeo in her hometown in Idaho. I am a city boy. We have owned a small part of the family farm in Idaho and quarter horses here in Washington. We inherited a brand that is a heart with a “P” in the middle for grandpa and grandma’s cattle. We have seen the love and care of the adult leaders of 4-H and the amazing crafts that come from the often hidden talents of local people. We would never want to see these treasured memories go away. These are experiences rooted in the American way of life. I find myself torn between wanting this iconic fair to go on the way it is forever, or at least far into the future, yet knowing that it is at a transition point where it is destined to change or disappear. The plans that were developed with expert and experienced facilitation, superb technical skill, and involvement of a broad-based group of community lead-
ers are not being presented as the only answer. Could there be a win/ win situation in the challenge that lies before us? Is there a way to preserve all that we have come to enjoy that constitutes the fair experience and also generate revenue from the property during the times when the fair isn’t in operation and when the equestrian families are not using the whole property? Could a car show, and a craft show, and an outdoor symphonic concert happen on the same weekend? Could the fairgrounds generate significant revenue for an economy that is rebounding off the ropes slower than some other parts of the state and country? Could the “Hope Riding Program” be preserved and the needs of the horse riders be met as well as the families whose antiques remind them of such treasured family memories? Could the people who love the intimate size and scale of the small animal areas be taken into consideration? Could the RV Park scale up for large motor homes and scale down to accommodate horses tied to trailers in a wagon circle around a campfire? Could weekend markets be consolidated into a large grass festival area adjacent to an artistic covered space in case it rained? Could the
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Leadership, competitive edge define lone Falcon senior By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record It was a long season for Madi Boyd, the only senior on the South Whidbey High School girls basketball team. South Whidbey’s team was short on veteran leadership. Of an eight-player varsity roster, four were freshmen. It was a far cry from her freshman year when head coach Andy Davis first took over and had ample players, enough for three teams. Numbers dwindled the past two seasons, older players lost interest or pursued other sports, sometimes exclusively in the case of select soccer or club volleyball. That led to Boyd being the “last one standing this season.” Surrounded by friends and fans at Erickson Gym, she was often alone and burdened with the lonely weight of leadership. She could not afford to take off a play or jog a line or be late, a nagging issue for Boyd, who was late to the gym for the team’s first home game of the season. Per team rules, she did not start the game even though it was the first home game of her final season. “I couldn’t be lazy at practice,” she said. “I knew all these girls already looked up to me … They all wanted to work hard.” South Whidbey’s record didn’t help her feel better either. The Falcons finished with a 2-12 record in Cascade Conference play and went 3-17 overall while failing to make the playoffs. “I expected us to win more
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Above, Madi Boyd takes center court one last time at South Whidbey High School. She was the only senior on the girls basketball team this year. Right, Boyd elevates for a shot on Feb. 11 in her final home game against Archbishop Murphy. games,” said Boyd, 18. “But I knew it was going to be hard.” There is a lot of fight in her little frame; Boyd stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall, despite the team’s official roster listing her as 5-4. And she admits to being fiercely competitive when put in competitive settings — everything from a basketball game with her brother to footraces. Boyd, a three-sport athlete every year in high school and a multi-year letterer in soccer, basketball and track and field, never quit a season. And there were times where it would have been easy, like when the team started with a five-game losing streak, followed by another five-game losing streak and a sevengame losing streak. Love for her teammates, many of whom she remembers meeting and coaching at a Falcon basketball camp a couple of years ago, and love of the game kept her dribbling, kept her running lines, kept her launching shots. In camp, she took note of girls’ names and faces and identi-
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Beyond victory The swell of freshmen brought a new attitude to the team this year, Boyd said. Several that were her teammates on varsity were close friends, and their relationships created a tight bond. They had team sleepovers, which Boyd could not recall doing in past years. They also had a team banquet at a Red Robin in Seattle after watching a college basketball game at Seattle Pacific University. Because there were only a few players on the team with a driver’s license — because the rest were too young — they had to make sure to take their families’ vans and SUVs. Then there was the time they all sang Christmas carols to people in Friday Harbor, eventually joining with what she called an “actual” caroling group. Organizing trips like that helped garner her teammates’ admiration. But it was
her day-to-day attitude that resonated with the Falcons, like the time she was mad at an opposing team’s player for being a little too physical with her on the court. Abby Hodson, a junior who played with Boyd all three years, recalled Boyd coming off the court to the bench and loudly complaining of the other player grabbing her stomach. It was a quote that was eventually printed and posted in Davis’ classroom at South Whidbey High School. “It’s probably really hard being the only senior,” said Abby Hodson, a junior who played with Boyd all three year. “But everyone looks up to her … There’s no doubt you could tell when she was mad. That’s good though, she’s the leader. If you saw she was frustrated or mad, it was time to pick it up.”
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at home to her parents. Eventually, she elected to take the season as it was: a growing year for her teammates and friends. But that meant she would not find glory in her senior season. There would be no playoff run to the state tournament, no great last shot for Madi Boyd. “I wasn’t giving up,” she said. “I was accepting that we weren’t going to be as successful as I originally thought.” With a crop of capable freshmen joining the team, Boyd saw her role change. In previous years, Boyd was the main ball handler. Plays often started with her pass. This year, she was lucky if the play started at all. Teams keyed on her with pressure defense, trap defense and double teams. If they weren’t isolating her, opponents flustered her teammates and forced turnovers. As the season went on, South Whidbey’s offense found better footing. The Falcons’ scoring increased from the 20s to the 30s and 40s, capping the year with a season-high 56 points in the last game of the season. During the season, there were games where Boyd’s shot selection was not ideal. Her shots came too early in the shot clock, or she took a contested three-pointer. Those moments were easy for spectators to identify,
because Coach Davis would holler her name: “Madi Boyd!” Boyd said Davis knew her well enough to read her body language on the court. When she slouched or didn’t rush to guard, he admonished her to be a leader. When she was upset, furrowing her brows or recklessly fouling, he’d tell her to calm down, to which she often Boyd countered, “I am calm!” But her passion for roundball had its benefits. She celebrated her teammates’ successes, including the growth Abby Hodson and Megan Drake made by season’s end. Boyd recalled a game when Drake spun into the key for a layup, which prompted her to leap from her seat on the team’s bench and jump onto the court. Davis had to lift her out of the way to avoid a technical.
Family pastime Basketball is a Boyd family pastime. Her father, Keith, once worked for KeyArena back when the Seattle SuperSonics were the main tenants. Since Boyd can remember, he encouraged her to work on her form by laying on her back and flicking a basketball up. Before the season started, they hit the driveway to work on her shot’s arch. He held a broom that she had to shoot over. “He saw that in a movie,” she laughed. Her brother, Kellen, was a freshman on the boys basketball C team. They watch basketball games together, practiced together in the offseason and argue about sports. It’s a bonding experience for them, either way. “We fight a lot about sports,” Boyd said of her brother, whom she grudgingly admitted could beat her in a game of one-on-one, crediting his arm length and height. “But it also brings us together.”
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Fire alarm interrupts Navy Northwest EIS meeting By JANIS REID South Whidbey Record A burnt bag of popcorn caused a minor interruption of Wednesday’s public meeting discussing Navy testing and training in the Northwest. Roughly 30 minutes after the doors opened at 6 p.m., a fire alarm forced the crowd of roughly 40 people in attendance to evacuate the Oak Harbor High School cafeteria and wait in the parking lot while North Whidbey firefighters inspected the building. Students overcooking popcorn were identified as the culprits, and the meeting resumed. Wendy Campbell DeWinter, who spoke during the public comment period of the meeting, said she thought the meeting was poorly attended. “It was very disappointing,” Campbell DeWinter said, “the fact that the public didn’t show up.” The Navy said roughly 40 people total attended the twohour event, a vastly lower number than at other recent EIS meetings. The purpose of this EIS is to determine the environmental impact of the Navy’s training and testing required to remain combat-ready, according to the Navy. Some of the training takes place at the five sites examined in this EIS, which comprise primarily off-shore areas throughout Puget Sound and does not include Whidbey Island Naval Air Station’s Ault Field or Outlying Field Coupeville. This EIS is not related to the ongoing studies for the P-8A Poseidons, which will be completed in May, or the EA-18G Growlers which just started in July. Testing and training exercises include technology system development with mis-
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By CELESTE ERICKSON South Whidbey Record A day for everyone and a message for all — told by women. Women of Whidbey will join together for the third annual WOW! Stories conference at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts next Saturday. It’s a day filled with inspirational talks from women of all ages and backgrounds who share their experiences. Organizer Heather Racicot said the conference highlights the passions of people in the community and the challenges they overcome. “It’s everything from personal journeys that have changed direction of people’s lives to finding comfort, contentment and
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Bekah Zachritz practices her song “Motherhood and Mine,” which she will debut at the WOW! Stories conference. for public school libraries undergoing budget cuts. “I realized if I were to relive my life without books around me I would be a different person,” she said. “It’s something that struck me.” Audrey said she was inspired after watching previous Women of Whidbey conferences through YouTube videos. She hopes to influence people in the same way with her own talk. “I was impressed,” she said of the first time she watched one of the talks. “I felt connected hearing the personal accounts of women dedicated to their passions.” Despite nerves, Audrey said she is thrilled to be part of the conference. “I’m very excited to be included in this inspirational group of women … and get to know the other women who live where I live.” For Colleen Chartier, a photographer and presenter, the conference is a chance to connect with people through her work and talk. “I really wanted to connect to the energy of the unusually interesting women who live on this island, and this seemed like a good way to do that,” she said. Chartier, a part-time Langley resident, photographs contemporary architecture around the world. Her photos are used primarily by universities. “It makes this small world smaller and connects us all,” she said of her work. “I think that’s something you can really feel — these are
WOW! Details The conference is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. Tickets for the event are sold out, but videos produced by WhidbeyTV of each talk will be available online at the WOW! Stories website, www.wow stories.net, and on WhidbeyTV. A post-production reception will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. at Zech Hall in WICA for those who were unable to get tickets.
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Audrey Neubauer, above, and Colleen Chartier, right. places that are real.” Musician Bekah Zachritz, of Freeland, will be debuting a song she wrote called “Motherhood and Mine,” during the conference. The piece is a reflection of motherhood and the loss of a child, inspired by a girl in Freeland who suddenly passed away. “There’s an emotional piece that can’t be communicated in lyrics,” she said. “The music is just a tiny piece of the whole.” Zachritz, a mother herself, hopes the piece stirs emotion and is something women can resonate with.
As someone who is interested in women’s issues, said the event is a good opportunity to meet inspiring women and find mentors. “I think that women in society are not as connected … as we journey through different stages of life,” she said. The conference provides an opportunity for “generations of women sharing wisdom,” she said. “It’s a whole day of that — amazing women in my community. It’s a big honor to be a part of.”
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Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday
Get Loose with Seuss, a free event for children and families, begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Langley Library, 104 Second St. Join Harmonica Pocket in celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Sing the words to Dr. Seuss’s “ABC,” “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish,” and help save the Whos on a giant speck of dust. Using theater, learn the history behind the creation of “Horton Hatches the Egg.” There will be Seussthemed crafts following. For details, email Jayanne Bixby at jbixby@ sno-isle.org
Next underage drinking panel IDIPIC will hold its next South Whidbey DUI/ underage drinking prevention panel at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Trinity Church’s Grigware Hall, Freeland. Open to all, no late admittance. Required by driving instructors for driver’s education. For details, call 360-6728219 or visit www.idipic. org
An evening music, dance, dreaming The Baby Island/ Saratoga Community Club will host “Musings from Mind, Body and Soul, through the portals of Imagery, Music, Dance and Poets Dreaming,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at 3616 Saratoga Road, Langley. Performances by Patricia Duff, Keith Bowers, Kristi O’Donnell, Christine Tasseff, Victory Lee Schouten, Joni Takanikos, Max ColeTakanikos, and other island luminaries. Sound, lights and animation by Robbie Cribbs. Suggested donation is $10. For details, contact Joni Takanikos at 360-969-1312 or jonitakanikos@gmail. com
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Whidbey Audubon Society offers a bird photography class with wildlife artist and photographer Bart Rulon at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 8, in Conference Room A at Whidbey General Hospital in Coupeville. Cost is $20. To register, contact Ann Casey at cspcoach@aol.com
Daddy-daughter dance time The 12th annual Daddy & Daughter Ball will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at the South Whidbey High School Commons. It’s that time of year for dads or other role models to take their daughters out for a special night for memories to be had. The cost is $25 per pair and includes refreshments, digital photos, raffle prizes and a flower for each daughter. Tickets are available at www.swparks. org
Library holds book sale Friends of the Freeland Library will hold a book sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Freeland Library on Harbor Avenue. Hundreds of books available at great prices. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Freeland Library.
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is required. The first class for men is March 4 to April 1. The second is open to all and runs April 15 to May 20. Both are two hours and begin at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Cost is free. For details, call Bereavement Coordinator Dave Bieniek at 360-6787656 ext. 8245 or email him at bienid@whidbey gen.org
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Wednesday Garden water conservation Come for a glass and a class by Anza Muenchow at the Roaming Radish at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the Roaming Radish restaurant, 5023 Harbor Hills Drive, Freeland. The free talk is an opportunity to learn how to protect the Whidbey Island aquifer and Puget Sound using safe agricultural methods. Learn about soil building, compost and irrigation related to water conservation in agriculture. For details, contact Prescott at president@ southwhidbeytilth.org or call 360-544-2278.
Language of the hands A sign language class beginning at 6:45 p.m. is scheduled for four consecutive Wednesdays,
March 5-26, at South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District headquarters, Langley. Sign language is the third-most used language in the United States. Instructor is Susan Ishikawa. Cost is $50. Attendees should pre-register with Peg at 360-221-5484. For details, call 360-2210383.
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Ready Readers: preschool story time is held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, at Langley Library, 104 Second St., Langley. Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required.
Garden club plants date The Greenbank Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 6, at the Greenbank Progressive Clubhouse located at Bakken and Firehouse roads. Following the business meeting, the program, “Kerala, India – Jungles, Spices, Tea”, will be presented by Harriet O’Neal. For additional information call Reece Rose at 360-579-5880.
Did the movie ruin the book? The Movie Mashup:
Wild Literary Adaptations on Film will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Langley Library, 104 Second St. Explore the various aspects of film adaptation, why filmmakers re-imagine texts in order to make them breathe on screen, and ponder what makes us so protective of beloved books. In this free talk, film critic Robert Horton looks at some of the wildest literary adaptations and describes how they show us something new.
Get your taxes done for free Free tax return preparation by AARP Tax-Aide will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, March 6-April 10, at the South Whidbey Senior Center. This service is available to taxpayers with low and moderate incomes, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. AARP membership is not required. A joint venture with the IRS to promote filing returns electronically, all returns that are able to be e-filed will be e-filed. Appointments are recommended: call 360-6783000.
A chance to meet Anna Edwards A Saratoga Chamber Orchestra preview begins at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Freeland Library. Meet Anna Edwards, one of three finalists for the position of Artistic Director and Conductor of the Saratoga Orchestra. Edwards will give a talk about the upcoming “Simply Delicious” concert in an informal meet and greet with the community. The March 9 concert will feature music of Ravel, Poulenc, Samuel Barber and South Whidbey High School graduate, composer Angelique Poteat.
Steps for lowcarbon living A presentation on the book “Cooler, Smarter: Practical Steps for LowCarbon Living” begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at the Freeland Library. Join speakers from CREATe — Climate Reality Education and Advocacy
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Tilth orientation scheduled The South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market vendor orientation meeting is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grigware Hall, 18341 State Route 525 in Freeland. Farmers, crafters and concessionaires are welcome. Join Tilth to learn about market fees, space assignments, health department rules and more. The Tilth Farmers Market opens its 2014 season at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, at 2812 Thompson Road. For details, contact market manager Kirsten Clauson at market@south whidbeytilth.org or 360579-1820.
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Judy Thorslund: Amends for a rocky past By SUSAN KNICKERBOCKER South Whidbey Record She came to South Whidbey in 1977, leaving a life behind her in Seattle that had been shattered by the death of a child, drug addiction and broken dreams. As Judy Thorslund says, “I spent the next 4 years here on South Whidbey finding the bottom of a bottle. Thankfully in 1982 I had a very powerful turn-around point in my life.” And friends say that turnaround was more than successful. “Judy deserves this Hometown Hero award,” says Ann St. John, wife of Thorslund’s first husband Richard, because of all she gives. “I have known Judy for over 40 years. I have seen her at bad times as well as good.” St. John said Thorslund fought through addictions and in the end has used all the knowledge she’s learned to help other people. She went back to school, and received multiple degrees, which she uses to further help others. “I know she regrets she was not always there for her wonderful sons,” she said. St. John remarks, however, that since 1982 Thorslund’s whole life has been about making amends to her sons, making amends to anyone she knows she’s disappointed, and to helping wherever she can. “Making amends is way
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order; personal photos of family and friend and treasures neatly decorate her walls. In between volunteering full time at the Good Cheer Distribution Center, the HUB, and serving as Chairperson of the newly formed South Whidbey Homeless Coalition, she says, “I ‘clean toilets’ and also get to hang out with some really cool dogs to
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supplement my social security,” with a boisterous, entertaining and robust laugh. She does it often, and hearing it is a part of being around her. Thorslund says she is still working on herself: “Someone told me recently I arrive into a room two hours before I literally get there.” With a scrunched and horrified face, she says “A close friend last month confided in me that my bounding energy can be a bit irritating and intimidating at times. Help.” “I want to tame my energy,” she said. “I feel such freedom to be out there, but I don’t want to be blasting myself. So I am working on containing myself some, be more oh … I don’t know exactly, but I’m working on it.” Thorslund wants to be more like her favorite musician, Bob Marley, and his song and scripture verse, “may the words of my mouth, and the meditations of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight.” Thinking of her past before 1982, she says, “I rebelled and stayed self-centered for way too many years, rather than trying to make this world a better place. I have been given the opportunity and grace to find answers to those questions we all have asked at one time or another. Why am I here? What is my purpose?” “I am a grateful woman, for my sons’ love, and my second chance to make amends for my self-centered years,” she said. “I was not always there for my children because of my addictions. My middle son, Roddy, passed away from cystic fibrosis at age 3.” Pausing from the interview, Thorslund gets up to take down a framed wall collage of photos she had made of Roddy. She gazes at the photos, and says, “My third son I named Seth, which translated from Hebrew means ‘to compensate for.’” Her son, Seth Thorslund, writes, “As long as I can remember my Ma has been
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Judy Ann Thorslund A bit more about this month’s Hometown Hero: DATE OF BIRTH: Jan. 25, 1945 in Seattle. SIBLINGS: Richard, deceased; Susie Richards, a South Whidbey educator. EDUCATION: Glacier High School, Edmonds Community College, bachelor of arts degree from the University of
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For Sanders, it seemed like a fairy tale dream at the time, and she almost gave up, but instead got connected to Thorslund and Genesis House. “She was our angel; she helped me find work, regain confidence, trust, hope, a job, and helped me get on my feet,” Sanders said. “I honestly don’t know what I and my two young boys would have done without Judy and the house of hospitality at Genesis House.” Genesis House is no longer around, but there are other places on South Whidbey for the homeless, Thorslund said. “The Calvary Church here, bless them, has a small place for homeless — a family at a time — but we need more space,” she said. “We need more options, and our coalition will find those options.” “Everyone deserves warm shelter, food and love,” said Thorslund, as she stands up with her arms outstretched. “Just as I am so very blessed to have here with my apartment.” Maureen Murphy, owner of Bayview Farm & Garden, has known Thorslund for 30 years and says she has a heart for people who are economically disadvantaged, people struggling with drug/ alcohol issues, homeless youth and anyone who is just down on their luck. “She is a champion for justice and has a heart bigger than the moon,” Murphy said. “Judy has given her life to her work of advocating for the underside of society, whoever that may be. Judy is the real deal. If there was ever an example of a person pouring out their life for others, and making amends to all, it is Judy Thorslund.”
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needed food,, gas money, housing or any of the other basic needs for the families who were enrolled in the RTL program. Judy is one of the angels God sent down to earth to help take care of us with her heart of gold.” Mickie Nowlin “My mother is difficult to describe or characterize in one sitting. She has reinvented herself over and over, often taking a step back for every two steps forward. She is one of those rare and wonderful individuals who brings out the best in those around her, and never fails to recognize and nurture the best qualities of the people in her life. If there is one lesson that I take away from my time with her it is this: Spirituality has a place and a function in the world. People really can be ‘saved’ or ‘born again’ .” Les St. John, son “One cannot imagine the accolades I have for this woman. Judy appeared in our lives nearly 20 years ago when she was a counselor at South Whidbey High School. She was our beacon in the dark and led our family into uncharted territory with the support and love of a mother/grandmother. To me, Judy is the encyclopedia of life. She’s lived it, digested it and spewed out the consequences and became stronger because of it. She’s forthcoming with no excuses, tolerant because she gets life and forgiving with compassion.” Micky Sarkis
“Judy is the heart and soul of the compassion community! In the 33 years I have known Judy, I have witnessed firsthand her heart-driven, pro-active involvement in the lives of so many people on South Whidbey. Her straightforward love for the underdog, the downtrodden and the hurting souls is never-ending.” Johnny Van Patten “In my experience as a therapist and minister I have discovered there are certain people in life whose particular path, often involving suffering, has deepened their soul. My wife’s daughter, Rhianna, died suddenly due to an undetected heart irregularity. In my darkest hour it was Judy who brought joy and comfort to me as one of my beloved angels. Judy is one of my beloved angels.” The Rev. Tom Martinez “I have known Judy and watched her shine for 30 years. She’s given a home as a foster mother to 5 or 6 kids at a time. I saw her shine doing search and rescue missions to the homeless, and providing hospitality to those that need a fresh start, giving strength and courage to battered women. Judy is authentic. She has been a tireless volunteer for local non-profits like Genesis House, Pregnancy Aid and Good Cheer. She’s given solidarity to the poor, and shares unconditional love to teenagers.” Shellie Moore “As longtime friends of
What others say about Judy Thorslund “I was introduced to a wild, wacky, wonderful woman named Judy Thorslund in the late 1990s. Several of us from South Whidbey began a program called Readiness To Learn (RTL). Judy became one of our favorite people to go to when we
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PERSONAL SIDES Who on South Whidbey do you admire? — “Dan Imburgia, Judy Yeakel, Susie Richards, Shellie Moore, Steve Hull, Maureen Murphy, Dick Jeffers, Diane Watson, Tom Walker, Susie at the Recycle Center, Jenny at the Star Store, Andre, Mickie Nowlin, Reva,
Judy, she inspires us on a daily basis. Her warm heart and generous spirit are contagious, and makes everyone around her want to make a difference. Judy’s concern for the underserved population of her community keeps her looking forward in her fight to better people’s lives. South Whidbey is a better place thanks to Judy Thorslund!” Warren and Debbie McMenamy My sister Judy is a force of nature and she has been my greatest teacher — helping me to deeply understand that personal action can and does make a difference. She motivates and energizes others around her. She has deep dedication to her “boys” Seth and Les and grandson Isaac. A poem by Marge Piercy, ‘To be of Use,’ reminds me of my sister.” Susie Richards, sister “Judy is: Love, emotion, compassion, reflection, reconsideration, honesty, hardworking, hip, open minded, nonjudgmental, real, free. She is like that every day, with everyone.” Michael Lopez “When I arrived 20 years ago on the Island, I was having hard times and Judy helped me put stepping stones in place to build my life over. She has
Gail and many more.” What are your favorite adages? — “The mind that perceives the limitation is the limitation,” and “One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain!” What would you do if you won $1 million? — “Buy and open a house of hospitality here on South Whidbey for our community.”
been there for me in good and sad times, always lifting my spirits. Once in a while she can drive me nuts, of course, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Susan Williams “Judy Thorslund and I have worked together on volunteer projects for 30 years. She’s a hard worker, has good ideas, and a great perspective on life and people. Many of the women coming to Genesis house had come from abused homes, so they didn’t know how things could work in a household. They needed guidance and respect, and rules. Judy was excellent and she handled the defiant ones too, very well.” Judy Yeakel, two days before her death “I have known Judy for 30 years and she is a person who emulates what it takes to ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world.’ Judy is inspired by the legendary Dorothy Day who said ‘We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.’ Judy has walked the ‘loneliness’ herself and can unconditionally help others.” Diane Watson
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Griffin named manager for Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve By JANIS REID and NATHAN WHALEN South Whidbey Record Kristen Griffin said she is “uniquely suited” to appreciate island living and the historic significance of Whidbey Island. Griffin began her position as the new manager of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve last week. The Trust Board searched for months for the right candidate. Griffin, who grew up on Mercer Island, said that island living has been a theme of her life. “I just can’t believe how fortunate I am,” Griffin said. “I feel so lucky to be here. This is one of the most beautiful and significant locations in Washington State.” Until recently, Griffin was the Spokane City/County historic preservation officer, a position she held since 2008. Prior to that, she worked for a variety of National Park Service units in Alaska and lived on Baranof Island. She was the historian at Sitka National Park as well as the historian and archeologist for Denali National Park in Alaska. She is currently a member of the board of directors for the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. “She’s got 25 years of historic preservation and cultural resource experience,” said Lisbeth Cort, who served as the interim manager for the
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Kristen Griffin poses for a photo at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. reserve until last week. Griffin said the position for the reserve, and its emphasis on partnerships with the community, appealed to her philosophy for preservation. Griffin said she defines historic preservation quite broadly, not just focusing on architecture, but also the way of life, landscape and how people have interacted with the land. And she said she believes the structures put in place by the federal and state agencies work well when used correctly. “I believe the processes result in good decision-making,” Griffin said.
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Thelma Davis, 94, died peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 13, in her home in Clinton, Wash. She was born Sept. 23, 1919 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She married her late husband George in 1941, and had seven children. In 1963 they moved to Phoenix, Ariz. She and George traveled all over the world, and she loved going on trips with friends and family. She was a member of Sweet Adelines for many years, and continued singing in the choir at her local church. She enjoyed volunteering at the local food bank. An avid baseball fan, she went to many baseball games with friends. When she moved into the Christian Care facility in Phoenix, she played bocce ball and was a member of a championship team. She also played the bells, and took a Tai Chi class weekly. In 2007 she moved to Whidbey Island to be with family. She is survived by her children Doug Davis and wife Laura of Santa Cruz, Calif.; Georgine Morris, of Phoenix, Ariz. and Phyllis Davis, of Whidbey Island. She has four grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. She will be buried in Greenwood Lawn Cemeter y in Phoenix, next to her husband George.
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Comments can be submitted electronically at http:// www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=NOAANMFS-2013-0056-1841 and click “Comment Now!” “It’s a huge ray of hope,” he said. “This is the first time we’ve had the legal leverage to mandate her return home.” For the first time since her capture, he believes Lolita’s fate is undecided. “It will be up to NOAA and not Seaquarium, and that makes all the difference,” he said.
Not our position How much of a difference, however, may be a matter of interpretation. According to Lynne Barre, Seattle branch chief of NOAA’s Protected Resource Division, the January determination does not empower the federal agency to make decisions about the whale’s ownership. “That’s not the position that we have,” said Barre, nor does it mean she’ll be released. In fact, NOAA’s official opinion is that the orca may be afforded protections under the Endangered Species Act while remaining in captivity, Barre said. NOAA’s policy reversal from its 2005 decision, she said, but it remains unclear what that will mean for mammals such as Lolita. “There are still a lot of questions there that need to be answered,” Barre said. “It’s a broader question of just what the Endangered Species Act means for animals in captivity.” For example, should Lolita remain at Seaquarium it’s still unclear whether her newfound protection under the act would prohibit her from performing. “It’s probably for our lawyers to figure out,” Barre said. As for PETA, Goodman said the organization believes the issue is clear. PETA is involved in a separate lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Agriculture over Lolita’s living space at Seaquarium. “We believe her cur-
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rent conditions violate the Endangered Species Act,” he said. “It’s unquestionable that those conditions are unhealthy and she’s being harmed and harassed in violation of the law.” PETA believes Lolita should be released, sent back to Washington and gradually reintegrated into the wild. Orca Network is advocating for a similar result, that she be reintroduced into Puget Sound in an enclosed pen in Kanaka Bay on San Juan Island. In time, Garrett hopes she can be successfully reunited with L-25, the whale some believe to be her mother, and the rest of L-pod. While there is considerable debate over the success of past reintegrations, particularly concerning Keiko — he died five years after being released — Garrett believes Lolita can be reintroduced successfully. He also maintains that while the legal waters that surround NOAA’s decision remain murky, the issue boils down to one thing. “The real question is, ‘Where is she better off?’” he said. “For me, it’s a no brainer.” The orca’s release would also be a clear and ringing signal that people’s perceptions about animals and nature have changed, a recognition that they “are not commodities.” “It would be such a fairy tale, a cultural and iconic story that there is a way to change our attitudes and behavior toward nature,” Garrett said.
PBWA Properties LLC finished up harvesting more than 50 acres of forest north of Freeland this month. The property has a designated forest land classification and is managed under a timber management plan.
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tant to oversee the logging and reforestation of about 52 acres of the property.” Once owned by Jack Sikma, the former Seattle SuperSonics basketball player who developed the Holmes Harbor Golf Course in 1994, the property is now for sale. Large advertising signs are visible along Highway 525. The tract of undeveloped land is located just south of the Trillium property, which made headlines in 1988 when 740 acres of forest was harvested and sparked a preservation movement that would ultimately lead to public ownership of 654 acres in 2010. At the forefront of that fight was Whidbey Environmental Action Network, commonly known as WEAN. Marianne Edain, an organization founder, said her largest concern with the recent harvest by PBWA Properties is that wetlands are located on the parcels. She maintains that state regulations are too loose and that local control is needed. “We’re seeing serious damage because of DNR’s rules and Island County’s unwillingness to pick up the slack,” Edain said. “Island County could and should take over forest management [on Whidbey Island],” she said.
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Edain also noted that state law prohibits the logging of more than 40 acres at a time on any island located in Puget Sound, but that a provision allowed the 52-acre harvest to move forward. According to May, the total harvest exceeded the 40-acre rule, but was consistent with state law as it was divided into two sections and separated by a buffer of trees. “I believe it’s a 100-foot separation between the two units, which meets the letter of the law,” May said. “I know our forester worked closely with them to maintain that buffer,” he added. May also noted that while a wetland is located on the property, the harvest was done in accordance with and was consistent with state law. May said this was a larger than normal operation, that harvests of this size only occur on the island every two to three years. “Most are in the five, 10 or 15-acre variety, so this is a larger harvest for Whidbey,” he said. According to PBWA Properties’ forestry permit, the site will be replanted with Douglas fir. May estimated it will be up to 40 years before it will be ready for harvest again. He said he could not estimate the value of the timber harvested.
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Garrett and the non-profit group have helped lead the fight for Lolita’s release. He lived in Miami for two years protesting her captivity, the Orca Network holds annual commemorations in Penn Cove and, most recently, were featured in the film “Blackfish,” which highlighted the plight of whales and marine mammals in captivity. NOAA’s recent decision was the result of a 2011 lawsuit by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA. The national animal advocacy group sued the agency over a 2005 ruling that listed Southern Resident orcas under the Endangered Species Act, but specifically excluded whales already in captivity. “They basically carved out this exception just for Lolita,” because she is the last remaining Southern Resident orca in captivity, said Jared Goodman, PETA’s director of animal law. A settlement was reached and PETA followed up with a petition for NOAA to reconsider the earlier decision. On Jan. 24, 2014, the federal agency announced it agreed with PETA’s request, officially ruling that Lolita was indeed a Southern Resident orca based on the biology of her genetics and acoustics, according to NOAA officials. “We were thrilled [but] it was expected,” Goodman said. Similar disputes have raged over land mammals, such as chimpanzees, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released conclusions prior to NOAA’s announcement that captivity does not prohibit protection as an endangered species. NOAA’s decision is open for public comment until March 28, and a formal decision will be made within one year of that date. For Garrett, NOAA’s announcement was not a conclusive victory, but a step in the right direction.
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LEGAL NOTICE Contract Acceptance Notice to Subcontractors and Materials Suppliers I s l a n d C o u n t y P u bl i c Works Department hereby furnishes notice that i n s t a l l a t i o n o f a n ew HDPE storm drain outfall known as the Tillicum Way Outfall project, Purchase Order No. 9855, has been completed under the contract and permit terms and the provis i o n s o f t h e c o n t ra c t have been fulfilled in an acceptable manner by Sound Slope & shoreline, Inc., PO Box 573, Fr e e l a n d , WA 9 8 2 4 9 and accepted by Island County. The lien period for filing any liens against this contract’s retainage percent is now in effect. N o t i c e o f a ny u n p a i d wages or materials may be made to the Island County Engineer, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. Legal No. 546280 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 1, 2014.
Small Works Roster Whidbey Water Services, LLC is now accepting applications from qualified contractors for listing on a Small Works Roster for use by the following water districts. Admiral’s Cove Water District (Coupeville, WA); Crockett Lake Water District (Coupeville, WA); Freeland Water & Sewer Distr ict (Freeland, WA); and Lagoon Point Water District (Greenbank, WA). Projects may include, but are not limed to, the installing water mains, drilling and equipping wells, constructing concrete reser voirs, constructing booster pump or pressure reducing valve stations, and supplying and installing water treatment equipment. Required application for ms can be mailed/faxed/emailed to you by contacting Whidbey Water Services, LLC – Attention: Andy Campbell, P.O. Box 162 & # 8 2 1 1 ; C l i n t o n , WA 98239. Phone: (360)579-1956. Fax: (360)579-2058 or waterwork@whidbey.com Legal No. 545608 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. February 26, March 1, 5, 8, 2014.
ing on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as p r ov i d e d u n d e r R C W 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: February 28, 2014 /s/Robert W. Yeakel Robert W. Yeakel, Personal Representative c/o Kurt H. Olson 1524 Alaskan Way Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98101-1514 Attorney for Estate Kurt H. Olson Fahlman Olson & Little, PLLC 1 5 2 4 A l a s k a n W a y, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98101-1514 Legal No. 546304 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 1, 8, 15, 2014.
Attorneys for Administrator: / s / M . D o u g l a s Ke l l y, WSBA #6550 Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, L.L.P. P.O. Box 290 Clinton, WA 98236 Legal No. 546312 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 1, 8, 15, 2014.
THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In Re the Estate of JOHN J. BARTHOLOMEW II, Deceased. NO. 14-4-00030-0 AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The administrator named below has been appointed as administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the administrator or the administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as p r ov i d e d u n d e r R C W 11.40.020( 1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: March 1, 2014 Administrator: John J. Bartholomew III Attorney for Administrator: M. Douglas Kelly, Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, LLP, PO Box 290, Clinton, WA, 98236. (360) 341-1515. DATED this 24 day of February, 2014. /s/John J. Bartholomew III, John J. Bartholomew III, Adminstrator
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Solid Waste Advisory Committee (S.W.A.C.) Meeting F R I D AY, M a r c h 1 4 , 2014 10:00A.M.–12:00 NOON BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING ROOM Courthouse Annex, 6th & Main, Coupeville, WA AGENDA: C o m p r e h e n s i ve P l a n Update 2014 Annual Work Plan Other Program Issues & Updates Committee Action Items Legal No. 546292 Published: The Whidbey The Coupeville School News Times, The South District is seeking adults Whidbey Record. from director district 1 to March 1, 2014. fill a vacant seat on the Board of Directors. ApSUPERIOR COURT OF plicants must be regisWASHINGTON FOR t e r e d vo t e r s a n d l i ve KING COUNTY within the District 1 area, Estate of which includes the northJ U D I T H P. Y E A K E L , western por tion of the Deceased. district. A map and the NO. 14-4-00984-1 SEA a p p l i c a t i o n fo r m a r e PROBATE NOTICE TO available from the district CREDITORS office (501 S. Main St., RCW 11.40.030 C o u p ev i l l e, 3 6 0 - 6 7 8 The personal represen2404) or the district webtative named below has site (http://coupebeen appointed as perville.k12.wa.us) sonal representative of A p p l i c a t i o n s mu s t b e this estate. Any person submitted in writing to having a claim against t h e d i s t r i c t o f f i c e by the decedent must, beMarch 19, 2014. fore the time the claim Legal No. 546317 would be barred by any Published: The Whidbey o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e News Times, The South statute of limitations, Whidbey Record. present the claim in the March 1, 8, 15, 2014. manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serv-
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The building known as Mike’s Place has a new owner and its doors may once again open. Windermere agent Jason Joiner confirmed the sale closed this week with Karen and William Allen buying the property for $250,000.
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corner of Anthes Avenue and First Street, prime real estate in Langley. “I don’t know what they’re going to do,” Joiner said. “The buyers don’t know either.” Attempts to reach the Allens Thursday and Friday for comment were not successful. The site was formerly a gas station, and speculation has swirled around town that tanks may still be under the building. No tanks are on the Washington State Department of Ecology’s list, and Langley will not require any examination of the property for the tanks, Joiner confirmed. “Everybody thinks that they’re there,” Joiner said. “They may or may not be; that’s kind of a rumor.” Eager eaters or interested neighbors should not, however, expect to see a new shop any time soon. “Scaffolding won’t be up tomorrow,” Joiner said. “They have to go through their planning first.” The Allens’ pressing concern, said Joiner, is to bring the space up to code, including getting the proper permits to legally make the upstairs space a residence. The upstairs was converted to living space years ago, but without proper permits, city officials said. “My understanding is there were never proper permits associated with that,” said Jeff Arango, Langley’s director of community planning, adding that he was not involved with the former
owners’ permit process. Langley zoning defines the space as mixed use. A commercial entity must occupy the first floor along the street. The second floor can be residential, with the proper changes. Joiner said sprinklers would be needed, a costly installation for the 2,100-square-foot apartment and 2,700-square-foot shop. What would occupy the street level remains unknown. “There are lots of options for mixed use,” Joiner said, adding that the Allens are open to hearing ideas for the space. He asked that anyone with a suggestion contact him at jasonjoiner@ windermere.com The property was originally listed for $645,000 in February 2012. By June 2012, Whidbey Island Bank repossessed the property and listed it for $589,000. The Allens made an offer to purchase it in September 2012, at which time the property was listed for $569,000. Their deal fell through when they learned of the work that was needed to renovate and upgrade the space to their needs. Joiner said he heard estimates from contractors that renovations would cost between $150,000 and $200,000 for the sprinkler system, some structural upgrades, electrical wiring and plumbing fixes. The property’s last listing price was $249,000 before the Allens closed on it for $250,000. “This hit a price that made a lot of sense even with the amount of work that was needed,” Joiner said.