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Fair plan revenue forecast a steep climb
Multi-state 9-1-1 outage included Island County
By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record The old adage of spending money to make money is evident in the $10.12 million makeover proposal for the Island County Fairgrounds. Financed by non-voterissued bonds and a fundraising foundation, the plan would see the 12.8-acre property go from a rustic, authentic, rural look to one of modern design and updated utilities with 15 fewer standing structures. In order to make the property more profitable and fix several claimed deficiencies with the buildings and grounds, the proposal calls for a major overhaul of what is now essentially a fourday-a-year moneymaker to a revenue engine that plan supporters hope will bring in cash 365 days year. The plan has seen fierce opposition, with Whidbey residents questioning revenue estimates and even going so far as to form an opposition group. In the face of vocal dissent, the proposal’s backers remain resolute that it has value for the fairgrounds and the county. “The concepts of making the property more usable year-round are valid,” said Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, also a member of the proposal’s steering committee. Here’s a look at some of the key elements of how the property would be funded, where its money would be spent and what other fairs are doing to address failing buildings.
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“I keep hearing that [about services], but I don’t see it,” Haggan said. “There’s a lot going on out here, and everyone has a different story.” One new organization, the South Whidbey Homeless Coalition, was formed in January when the annual point-in-time count revealed a pervasive homelessness problem. Kathy McCabe, executive director of Good Cheer food bank and coali-
South Whidbey was included in a massive 9-1-1 outage that is believed to have spanned several states and lasted more than six hours Thursday morning. Tom Shaughnessy, director of I-COM, Whidbey’s 9-1-1 dispatch service, said the outage on Whidbey began at about 1:20 a.m. and lasted to about 7:40 a.m. He said the cause is still unknown but that the problem originated with CenturyLink — the company that owns the 9-1-1 network used by agencies across the state and West Coast. Shaughnessy said the outage was statewide. He added that service was down in parts of Oregon as well, and the disruption may have stretched as far south as Las Vegas, Nevada, though the exact extent of the outage has yet to be confirmed. Shaughnessy was not pleased with the incident, saying redundancies are built into the contract with CenturyLink that are supposed to make such an outage impossible. “This should not have happened — bottom line,” he said. According to Washington Military Department, Emergency Management Division officials, the first problems were reported in Lewis, Thurston and Clark counties at about 1 a.m. More reports followed and made it clear this was a
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Stephen Haggan, a Vietnam vet who panhandles near Walmart, said he and his family are going to be kicked out of their temporary living situation.
A Whidbey homeless shelter? New Island County homeless programs raise debate over ‘Housing First’ model
By JANIS REID South Whidbey Record Those working closely with the island’s growing homeless population offer a resounding “yes” when asked if the island needs a homeless shelter. They will also tell you that Whidbey Island will likely never have one. And that is forcing the county to think outside the box. “We’re all just seeing the need grow,” said Jackie Henderson, Island County human services director.
“And, through our churches and communities, we’re seeing more people who are a day away (from homelessness).” Stephen Haggan, a 51-year-old Vietnam veteran who was panhandling near Walmart in Oak Harbor Friday, said that he hears that there are services for the homeless, but hasn’t seen them materialize for him. While he isn’t homeless yet, Haggan said he and his family are about to get kicked out of their temporary housing.
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Notable New arrivals South Whidbey artists group Whidbey General donates to residence program
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Don Wodjenski and Frank Rose accept a $1,000 check from Barbara Enberg, Artists of South Whidbey Community Arts Fund chairwoman, for the Artists in Residence program organized by the Island Arts Council in South Whidbey schools.
The Artists in Residence Program just got a financial boost from community artists. The Island Arts Council was presented with $1,000 from the Artists of South Whidbey for the program at South Whidbey Schools. During the organization’s April meeting, Island Arts Council member Frank
Rose accepted the check with South Whidbey High School art teacher Don Wodjenski. The group raised funds by selling cards made by organization artists at local businesses, including Casey’s Arts & Crafts, Bayview Farm & Garden, Ace Hardware in Freeland, Callahan’s Firehouse in Langley.
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Delling Bonesteel Alex Bonesteel and Melissa Cates of Clinton are the proud parents to new baby boy Delling Bonesteel. Delling was born at 7:54 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Whidbey General Hospital in Coupeville. Delling was 20 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Delling is the grandchild of Doc Bonesteel of Greenbank, Cynthia Oliver-Settles and Garry Settles of St. Peters, Mo. and Rusty Cates of Bonne Terre, Mo.
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Jeffrey Theodore Bruder A warm welcome to new baby boy Jeffrey Theodore Bruder who
was born to Jeffrey and Erica Bruder of Clinton. Jeffrey was born on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Jeffrey weighed 7
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Honor roll South Whidbey students make Skagit Valley College winter honor roll Seven students from South Whidbey have earned their spots on Skagit Valley College’s academic honor roll for
winter quarter, 2014. Students maintain a 3.75 or higher gradepoint average in courses numbered 100-level or
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Tracey Corradini and Valerie Wooldridge shop for warm clothes at Bayview Hall during the annual Island County event to count people who were homeless in January. phrenia. “This population has so many complexities to their needs,” said Joanne Pelant, Island County housing resource coordinator. “At the heart of the program is dignity and respect.” This emphasis on providing housing is an example of a philosophical shift that is happening nationally, according to Catherine Reid, the housing program coordinator for
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tion member, said that they are looking for a transitional house that could be used for women and children, as well as perhaps starting a men’s home for veterans. McCabe said they also plan to work with churches to rotate nights when people can stay indoors, especially for those cold, wet nights. The group is unique, she said, because they have homeless people sitting in on the meetings, providing insight. “We’re excited,” McCabe said. “We have good momentum.” On an island-wide level, the county initiated a new program late last year which provides housing for 15 homeless and displaced people. They aren’t placed in shelters or temporary housing, but rather in subsidized apartments. Most of those apartments are in the Oak Harbor area. To fund the program, the county received a grant for $300,000 through North Sound Mental Health. That provides shelter for 30 homeless people over a two-year period. The program, geared toward paying rent and utilities, can also provide assistance with one-time emergencies, such as fixing a flat tire. A majority of the area’s homeless suffer from some type of mental illness, according to those who provide services. When the homeless are provided housing, they are assigned a case worker and required to attend counseling for their individual issues. These can range from addiction to depression to schizo-
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LANGLEY City to try business surveys
PORT Harbor bathroom to get locks
Businesses in Langley are being sought to conduct a month-long survey of customers in a pilot project. Carolyn Tamler briefly presented the idea, one she has worked on for at least a few months with Mayor Fred McCarthy, to gather customer data to better target advertising. “It’s invaluable for a business person to know where their customers come from,” Tamler said at Monday’s city council meeting. Tamler hoped to have 40 businesses in Langley participate in the pilot survey that asks customers for their zip code, the length of their stay in the city and what brought them to the store, among other questions. The
Port of South Whidbey Commissioners moved to install electronic combination locks for restrooms at South Whidbey Harbor during a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8. The locks would be in use during evening hours when the facilities are unstaffed. During daylight hours the restrooms will remain open. Consultant Dane Anderson said installing the electronic locks is a common practice within port districts. Commissioner Dennis Gregoire said the locks would need to have some flexibility, as daylight hours change. Anderson said the timing of the locks can be changed and configured to the staff member’s
needs. For people using the marina overnight, the harbormaster will inform them of the code before leaving for the night. By morning, the lock will turn off based on a timer. The cost of the locks is $2,300 from All Island Lock & Key. Depending on availability of the locksmith, the locks will be installed in the coming weeks.
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Carolyn Tamler displays the holder for surveys to be distributed around Langley to gather more information about where visitors come from and why they visit the city.
bright yellow cards can be placed in plastic holders purchased by the city and left on a register counter. She said she already had 26 businesses signed up to participate. The surveys will be out mid-April until mid-May.
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FIRE/EMS District recoups $14K on old cars South Whidbey Fire/ EMS got a lot more than expected for four old vehicles, after bids totaled about $14,000 on Thursday. The commissioners approved the bids, sending a pickup truck and Wave Runner to one South Whidbey resident and a several decades-old fire engine to another,
CORRECTION In the story “Greenbank man gets prison time” on page 4 of the Saturday, April 5, issue of The Record, the criminal charge against Brian Shelley was inaccurate. He was found guilty of one count of vehicular assault. Chief Rusty Palmer said. A flatbed truck was awarded to a Mount Vernon man. “That’s more than I expected,” he said. At the fire district meeting, Palmer told the commissioners about how the proposed new Bayview fire station could be funded. The commissioners are looking for a low-interest loan from banks and possibly a state program through the treasurer’s office. Fire training will continue to occur at the Washington State Patrol facility in North Bend for at least the next five years, thanks to an approved agreement for use of the facility. Palmer said the cost varies depending on what kind of training the
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COUNTY Island Recycling contract extended Island County commissioners approved an amendment to the contract with Island Recycling, extending the service for three additional years. The county originally contracted with Island Recycling on Dec. 28, 2009 for recycling services, an agreement with an original expiration date of Dec. 31, 2014. Freeland-based Island Recycling provides recycling services at the county’s Coupeville transfer station. The contract allows the county to extend the agreement for a maximum of three years. In exchange, Island Recycling agreed to complete construction of a third fabric building which ensures environmental regulatory compliance. In addition, the amendment adjusts Island Recycling’s requirement for general aggregate insurance from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000.
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WI Bank names lending officer Whidbey Island Bank named Theresa Jenkins as Real Estate Loan Officer at the bank’s Freeland Branch on Whidbey Island. Jenkins has over 20 years of lending and real estate experience in the Pacific Northwest. In her new role, Jenkins will be responsible for the origination of residential, custom construction and land/building site loans in the South Whidbey area.
Shed pounds for cash at challenge Island Athletic Club announced its first-ever Spring Into Shape team weight-loss challenge. Open to teams of four to six participants, Spring Into Shape will run for six weeks from April 18 to May 30, rewarding the team with the highest percentage of weight loss with a $1,000 cash prize. The event kicks off with team photos, weigh-ins, and a workout suited for all abilities on Friday, April 18. On May 30, club officials will crown the winners and award the cash prize at a celebratory party. Open to members and non-members alike. Register by April 14 in person, or call 360-331CLUB.
Market vendors to accept EBT cards EBT (food stamp) cards can now be used to buy food from five vendors at the Bayview Market. Glendale Shepherd, Pam’s Place Produce, Ebb Tide Produce, Skyroot Farms and Deep Harvest Farm have all been approved to accept EBT as well as debit and credit card. They are presently waiting to receive card swiping devices, which are expected to arrive by April 26, the day of
Trillium Home & Design, a gallery and home decor showroom, has opened in Langley. Owned by Debra Campbell, the gallery and furniture showroom is on First Street. According to a press release, the gallery and showroom features fine art and hand-crafted furniture by local artists and artisans. Home decor such as custom pillows, bedding, window treatments and upholstered furniture are also on display in the new store located at 111 First St., Langley. Campbell, who was an interior designer in the San Francisco Bay area for more than a decade, offers interior design work as well. For details, visit www. trilliumhomeanddesign. com or call 360-221-7282.
WorkSource Whidbey Job Fair Employers are invited to reserve a table at the next Job Fair, sponsored by WorkSource Whidbey, from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor. Meet over 250 potential candidates for your available positions. Participation is free. Contact WorkSource Whidbey at 360-6755966 or email Courtney Richmond at crichmond@ nwpic.bellingham.wa.us
Boomerang changes its name Boomerang will soon be known as Whidbey Island Printing & Office Supply. The printing and office store will change its website, make new email addresses, and install a new store sign this month. In an email from owner Sharon Rose, she said the changes are “behind the scenes,” and she hopes to make a formal announcement later in April. The existing website, www.boomerangpng.com, will redirect traffic to the new site, which includes the new email addresses. The new site, which is not yet live, will be www. wiprinting.com
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Publisher’s column Online news, a service that’s worth paying for By KEVEN GRAVES For 90 years, the South Whidbey Record has provided loyal readers with coverage they can count on. The industry has been transformed countless times during that century, changing from hot-lead presses to giant floppy disks to all-desktop. Now, approaching our second century, newspapers are finding a place on the Internet. Our most avid website readers will notice something new starting today. After viewing eight articles online, you’ll receive an invitation to buy an introductory digital subscription to southwhidbey record.com When you click on your eighth story link, a message will let you know you’ve used up your allotment of free articles for the month. We are now asking our readers who enjoy and depend on the website to pay for the content, just as our print customers have done since 1921. The price is modest, just 99 cents for the first month of full access to the website and all that it offers. After that, the price will convert to regular subscription pricing, just $45 per year. The best part is, if you already subscribe to the print edition of The Record, your digital subscription is included in the price of your subscription. It was just two years ago that only 10 percent of newspapers in the United States charged for their websites. A year ago, that number doubled to 20 percent. Now, published reports bring that number to 30 percent of newspaper sites require digital subscriptions. This shift in the newspaper industry toward charging for web content is rooted in some very important factors. Value: Gathering and reporting the news requires a trained staff of professionals who believe in community journalism and ensuring that you have the information you need to make informed decisions. From breaking news to events coverage, it’s these journalists — people who live and work among you — who are telling your stories and recording local history. Fairness: Gathering, verifying and writing news and taking photos takes time and money. From the moment the website was launched, our print customers have footed the costs of reporting the news. Online readers have not, despite access to breaking news and the added ability to interact with others and the newspaper through online commenting. Connection: Our best customers are our longest-time customers. The Record has unsurpassed coverage and readership on the South End. We appreciate and honor this loyalty. Time and again you’ve shown us that you need and want community journalism like that found inside the pages of every edition of The Record. Digital subscriptions are the next step in the evolution of newspapers. They will strengthen our ability to forge the same connection with online readers that we enjoy with print subscribers. It will allow your community newspaper to provide the kind of community coverage you’ve come to rely on for the next 90-plus years. And through all of this, I welcome your comments and feedback. You can email me directly at kgraves@whidbeynewsgroup.com
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Letters Response
Parks district doesn’t need more money Editor, The South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District is asking for an increase in the amount of property taxes paid by all South Whidbey taxpayers. Currently all of the properties managed by the district, especially Community Park and the Sports Complex, are in great condition and open to all residents. These properties look their best even though funding has dropped due to declining property values. Staff have proven themselves capable of managing these properties well even with less money. It is not necessary to increase funding to the district just to accommodate the special interests of certain board members, who consider soccer first and South Whidbey residents second. I enjoy the properties managed by the district and do not want to see
them lose funding, however, I am not willing to give more money to a board that is making irresponsible decisions. CHRISTINE NEFF Langley
Local businesses give to Whidbey fundraisers Editor, Our community is being encouraged to shop in Langley during construction. I would like to go further and ask that the community think about the businesses that sponsor and support South Whidbey nonprofits. People who care about local causes own these businesses. When a business (farms included) gives an item, we tend to think there is no cost incurred. By giving an item, the business cannot sell it to a paying customer. It still costs the business to make the product. The other half of this “giving equation” is that money spent on Whidbey stays in the community and is taxed in Island County. It benefits schools,
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hospitals, fire, police, and necessary services. When you spend across the water you put money in other counties’ coffers for their kids and communities. While I know that we cannot get every single thing we need on Whidbey, I do know that we can get a lot here and it’s not always more expensive. Yes, sometimes it is, but if you think of it this way, spending a little bit more on something here means the money stays here. And, many times the prices are exactly the same. It is the same with services. Do I want to go with a company who only allows you to talk to machines and when you finally get someone on the phone you might as well plan your day around it? Whidbey Tel, Whidbey Bank, and other locally grown services not only know their clientele, but they have tailored their services to make it easier for us to do business at home. Take a look at almost every fundraising event and you will see the names of local businesses on the list of underwriters or donors. LAURA TAYLOR Langley
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Religion notes ‘Another Rejection of Christ’ Palm Sunday, Passover and Easter are all events of Christ’s last week. South Whidbey Community Church, a non-denominational Bible Church, will celebrate Palm Sunday with the message “Another Rejection of Christ,” at its 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, April 13, at Grange Hall, 5142 S.
Bayview Road. A study in the book of Exodus begins at 9 a.m. Also, a Passover Seder dinner is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Monday, April 14. For details, call 360-221-1220.
Nature with Barbara Bennett Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island will hold service at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 13, 20103 Highway 525,
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‘The truth shall make you free’ Freeland. In honor of Earth Day, Barbara Bennett, the program coordinator of the Island County Beach Watchers, will speak. Childcare and religious exploration for children is available. For details, visit www.uucwi.org
Palm Sunday spiritual event Unity of Whidbey will hold a Palm Sunday ser-
vice at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 13, at 5671 Crawford Road, Langley. The title of the day’s service is “Forgiveness, Our Spiritual Life Insurance,” with speaker Jim Freeman for a Palm Sunday experience of the spiritual kind. Mel Watson will provide the musical inspiration. Sam Glass will be the platform host. For details, visit www. unityofwhidbeyisland.org
The Christian Science Society will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 13, at 15910 Highway 525, Freeland. Fear imprisons some with worry over money, a place to live, our health and the health of our loved ones. This is not what Jesus meant when he said, “…the truth shall make you free.” Sunday’s service is about the reality of Jesus’ promise and its power to see the unreality of mortal threats from any source.
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May 9, 1969 - March 26, 2014 Stacey battled a neurodegenerative disease for over 20 years, managing to live, for the most part, vibrantly and courageously despite an initial prognosis that she had only months to live. She was 23 at the time and couldn’t expect to see her 24th birthday. Next month, Stacey would have celebrated her 45th birthday! On Wednesday morning, March 26, the disease finally got the best of her. She touched everyone she encountered in a deeply meaningful way. Her smile, her laugh, her outspoken and irreverent voice are all things that we who loved her will miss, but her spirit will be with us forever. She called us all to deep authenticity and the fullness of our being. A celebration of Stacey’s life will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at The Roaming Radish, 5023 Harbor Hills Drive (Holmes Harbor), Freeland. Andy Grenier and Rebecca Cleary invite all who wish to come share memories of Stacey to join us in celebrating the miracle
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Cheryl Adams-Taylor of Langley passed away Tuesday, March 25, at the Veterans hospital in Seattle. Cheryl was born on June 22, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Ind. She is survived and dearly missed by her husband Howard, sister Pauline, niece Stephanie, nephew Scott and her three loyal dogs: Cody, Shadow and Tasha. Cheryl proudly served as a MS1 chef in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 1992. She served on the USS Simon Lake, and was based out of Scotland as well as on Midway Island. She always spoke of her years in service with pride and accomplishment. Cheryl and her husband Howard moved to Whidbey Island in 2004 where they ran their own newspaper delivery, servicing Clinton to Coupeville. Cheryl was dedicated to customer service, always catering to customer requests with compassion and a smile. She was diligent in her job, working 365 days a year and covering any route that was in need. She enjoyed getting to know her customers, and always had a friendly demeanor and a positive attitude. Cheryl loved Whidbey Island and took full advantage of driving about the island in the wee hours by enjoying the sunrises, the majestic mountains, and the families of deer, raccoons, otters, eagles and owls, all of the splendors of the island. Cheryl was a good friend and mentor to all of those she employed over the years. She took a genuine interest in their lives and
well-being, always offering any advice and help she could. Cheryl also donated regularly to the Good Cheer Food Bank doing the most she could for others using the resources she had. Cheryl made the most of life, and was always a “let’s make lemonade from these lemons” type of person. She was forever finding the silver lining and the life lesson from all that she experienced. “Life is too short to sweat the small stuff,” she would say. So true Cheryl; too short indeed. Your smile and friendship will be missed by all who had the pleasure of being your friend. Cheryl’s life will be remembered and celebrated at a wake 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at 4660 Cedar Hill Road, Langley. All are welcome to attend. As we follow Cheryl’s example, in lieu of flowers you may donate to the Good Cheer Food Bank or any Cancer Research fund. This ain’t goodbye, it’s a “till I see you again.” What a wonderful time we’ve all shared, my friends. Another day at sea has come and gone away. So adios to Whidbey. It’s that time of day. (Kenny Chesney)
Julia (Judy) Allison
Julia (Judy) Allison passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 23, 2014. Judy was born on Jan. 24, 1945, in Seattle to Dell and Catherine (Sally) Jones. She graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1963, spent all of her life in Washington, and lived in Freeland for the past 22 years. Judy’s joy in life was her family, and she enjoyed
crocheting baby blankets and had sung in the choir at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, John; daughter, JoAnne; son, John; son-in-law, Jon; grandson, Jack; and her sisters, Mary (Betty) Gera of Maple Valley and Kathy Souders of Denver, Colo. Remembrances may be made to WAIF.
Newlands, Keith Newlands and Jeffrey Russell. She had nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Being one of eight children, she is a sister, sister-inlaw, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many. She will be greatly missed. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Freeland. She will be buried with her husband in Paxton Memorial Park, Paxton, Mass. Memorial services in Massachusetts are being planned. Visser Funeral Home 432 Third Street, Langley, WA 360-221-6600
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Former coach Tom Kramer to join state hall of fame By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Tom Kramer, a three-decade tennis coach at South Whidbey High School, will forever be in the state record books. The recently retired teacher and tennis coach will be inducted into the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Hall of Fame. News of the impending honor caught Kramer, infamous for his dry wit and matter-of-fact speaking, a bit by surprise this week. “It’s an unexpected honor,” he said while taking a break from working on a tractor he uses for his South Whidbey farm. “I didn’t start out coaching to be in the Washington state hall of fame.” “They always say nice things after you’re gone,” he added. During the course of his storied career, Kramer built one of the most successful tennis programs in Washington. As Kramer tells it, his start with tennis was an accident. He was hired to lead the tennis team in 1978 as a fill-in after the existing tennis coach was hired in a different district. His first team had six girls on it, and he joked that he made the team manager play a match or two to fill out the varsity roster of two singles players and three doubles teams. These days, his daughter, Karyle Kramer, runs both tennis teams, fulfilling a family legacy. The teams have surged under her guidance and the help of assistant coach Jenny Gochanour and Nancy Ricketts, a former assistant coach. All three
Fastpitch clipped by pair of 10-run losses South Whidbey's softball team suffered a pair of 10-run losses this week to Cedarcrest and Lakewood. The girls traveled for both games and come home a bit earlier than normal because of
of whom played tennis for the elder Kramer. More than 40 girls — more than the school has for available court space if each had two doubles teams on it — play tennis this season. “At the time, he was just our coach and Tom Kramer we won a lot,” Karyle said. “The older we get, both as parents and as coaches and teachers, the more we appreciate the sacrifice he made staying after practice with anyone, anytime.” Eventually he was hired to coach the boys tennis team as well and went on to claim 23 district championships, 18 top-six state finishes and six state championships. More than the many wins and a few memorable losses, Tom Kramer said he credits the players, the school athletics staff, his fellow coaches and parents for turning South Whidbey — without a covered center — into a tennis powerhouse. “If you’ve got great kids, they make you look good,” he said. In October 2013, South Whidbey High School inducted Kramer into the school’s hall of fame. Now, he’ll have a statewide honor to accompany his hometown award.
the league's 10-run mercy rule that cut the games short of their allotted seven innings. On Thursday, South Whidbey fell 14-1 at Lakewood. The Cougars tallied three home runs in the dominant win. "It was a case of them just hitting the ball," said Falcon head coach Tim Collins. "I thought they were the best team we
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Falcons play ‘lights out’ against Turks By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record South Whidbey’s victory against Sultan Tuesday night was sealed with a bit of unexpected darkness. A blackout caused the lights to go out at about the 60th minute of the Cascade Conference boys soccer match. By then, the secondplace Falcons had a comfortable 5-0 lead and the game was called by the referees. “That was a weird game,” Falcon co-head coach Emerson “Skip” Robbins said. Shelling Sultan with five goals, an unusually high score for a soccer match, was also weird for South Whidbey (4-1-0 conference, 6-1-0 overall). After losing a playoff-affecting game to Coupeville on March 28, the first South Whidbey loss of the season, the Falcons rattled off three straight victories. A formation change helped the Falcons control the middle of the field better, said Robbins, but more importantly, junior forward Kai da Rosa found his form as the team’s main forward and striker. He rattled off 16 shots against Sultan through an on-and-off downpour. While the Falcons’ offense surged, so has its defense. Robbins said he
faced. I don't know why they've lost some games, to tell you the truth." The Falcons' bats were quiet with only one hit by South Whidbey, which came in the fifth inning. Lakewood won the game after the top of the fifth inning. Making up for a rainout Tuesday, the Falcons lost to
recorded zero shots by the Turks, which was the team’s mantra early in the season: zero shots on goal. “I’m always a defense-first kind of coach,” Robbins said. South Whidbey’s offense got going early on a solo goal by Lucas Leiberman. That was followed by Jeff Meier’s goal assisted by da Rosa. Falcon senior James Itaya, whose playing time has been sporadic this season, made the most of his minutes with a quick assist to da Rosa on a long pass that led him past the Turk defender for the goal. Itaya got his turn to find the net, too, on an assist from senior Calvin Shimada. “I’m really happy with my assist … I was just in the right place at the right time,” Itaya said. “Seriously, I think God helped me play really well that game. I was calm,” he added, noting that in previous games anxiety led to mistakes. South Whidbey’s final goal came on a flub by Sultan’s goalie. Falcon Jordan Henriot, playing up from the junior varsity team because of spring break absences and injuries, sent the ball into the box. Sultan’s goalie got his hands on the ball, but it slipped from his grip,
the Cedarcrest Red Wolves on Wednesday 17-7 in six innings. Despite tallying 11 hits — including four doubles, a triple by Chantel Brown and Chloe Huffman hitting 3-for-3 — to Cedarcrest's seven, South Whidbey gave up 21 walks. "It was a really, truly ugly game," Collins said. "They scored seven runs in
allowing Oliver Saunsaucie to boot it in for his first goal of the season after being sidelined for the first five games with a foot injury. “Even Charlie [Stelling, Falcon goalie] had a couple times where the ball was outside the goal area and he ended up giving them a corner kick,” Robbins said. About 20 minutes after the halftime break, the lights went out at the field and across Sultan. That’s when the refs called the game over, giving the Falcons their fourth conference win. South Whidbey is on a three-game win streak while holding its opponents to one goal over that stretch. Thus far, the Falcons have allowed only four goals all season, with two coming from the Coupeville Wolves in the lone South Whidbey loss. The victory set up a pivotal match between first-place Archbishop Murphy and second-place South Whidbey on Friday. Archbishop Murphy remains the only undefeated team in the league, including a victory over 4A Marysville-Pilchuck and a 0-0 draw against 4A Skyline. “Everyone’s pumped,” Itaya said of the impending showdown. “They’re in first place, we’re in second. This is kind of a big deal.”
an inning and didn't hit the ball out of the infield," he added. South Whidbey has one more away game at the Cascade Conference-leading Granite Falls (7-0 conference, 7-1 overall) on Monday, April 14 before a string of six consecutive home games.
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Langley comes together to beautify city By GRACE SWANSON Record intern When a community works together, great and beautiful things can be accomplished. In a move that will save money and foster community ownership of the Second Street renovation project, Langley city officials recently turned over the installation of landscaping to the Langley Main Street Association. Aside from the cost of materials — budgeted at $20,000 — the city is getting the labor for free as the Association is doing the work as volunteers, saving city taxpayers more than $10,000 in labor costs, according to Jeff Arango, director of Community Planning. Main Street will handle the longterm maintenance, adding even more savings to city coffers. “It’s a big win-win,” Arango said. Langley initially had a fully developed landscaping plan completed by project designers, calling for installation by a paid firm. Later conversations with Association officials, however, revealed the organization was willing to take on the project. In an April 7 meeting, the Langley City Council approved a contract, giving them the official green light to move ahead. Arango said the association is the logical choice for the landscaping portion of the project. “Since they’re the ones primarily involved with doing that work now, it seemed like a good fit and a good way to
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street. A new central plaza space with seating, lighting, public art and landscaping is also part of the plan. A large rain garden will be constructed to handle the storm water flows in a more environmentally friendly method. The project is scheduled to be completed in June. Janet Ploof, president of the Main Street Association, said the landscaping project will create camaraderie within the community and ensure that money stays local. There is a perception that a small
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Renowned JAZZ pianist returns ‘home’ to Whidbey Aaron Parks headlines Langley piano festival By CELESTE ERICKSON South Whidbey Record For Aaron Parks, expanding his career as a jazz pianist in New York City is a whirlwind at times, but Whidbey Island is where he feels most grounded. After all, Whidbey will always be home, even if he does spend his time these days as a famous musician in the big city. Parks, at age 30, is described by some as one of the great composers of his generation, with a number of albums, awards and ensembles on his list of accomplishments. “I always want to come back to the island,” Parks said. “It feels like home.” Parks is returning to perform for this year’s PianoFest Northwest at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. The festival begins Wednesday, April 16 with Parks headlining Saturday evening’s show. That night, he will perform a variety of his music including songs from his latest CD “Arborescence” and improvisations. “I will be doing a fair amount of making up
something while I’m in the moment, in the vibe.” Parks started playing the piano at a young age with his first few years of lessons on the South End. Here, he learned to play by ear from the beginning — not by learning to read music — and that was an ideal way to start. “It creates an opening for curiosity. Reading music and all that can come later,” he explained. “I felt very lucky to have that be my entry.” Parks’ family moved to the South End when he was 3 years old, and he fondly remembers collecting beach stones at his home overlooking Double Bluff and Useless Bay. After about two years studying on the island, Parks began to take lessons in Seattle with one of his most influential instructors, Murl Allen Sanders. Sanders was a “memorable fellow” to Parks, always encouraging him to explore and discover music. Today, Sanders describes Parks as a fabulous musician and one of the top jazz players in the world. As a student, he said Parks was active and inquisitive. “He was energetic, to say the least,” Sanders said. “We worked a long time on getting him to calm down and focus on the task at hand, then he became a
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Aaron Parks will be performing in PianoFest Northwest Saturday, April 19 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. wonderful student.” Parks said learning from One moment he rememSanders was a time of disbers is when Parks started covery for him. coming to class with his “That was really one of own compositions. the moments when I real“The day Aaron came to ized the lyrical power of the lesson what you and said, can do ‘Hey Murl with the listen to piano — this’ at the way that point you can I said, make the ‘You’ve piano reallearned ly sing,” what you Parks Aaron Parks can from reflected. New York City me.’ ” Since Parks’ then, career Parks said then continued at an amazhis music has branched out. He went through phases ing pace, he said. At 14, he of learning traditional jazz, earned a spot in an early then wanting to rebel from entrance program at the that tradition and find his University of Washington own voice. studying science and Now, Parks said he has music. The following year developed an appreciation he participated in the for the whole history and Grammy High School Jazz language of “music that Ensembles and later transpeople call jazz.” ferred to the Manhattan “I want to join that conSchool of Music. Listening to his music tinuum without making today, Sanders said Parks’ individual expression the work remains soulful and paramount goal. I’m not trybeautiful. ing to make something new “It’s amazingly intellecor original, just let it haptual and at the same time pen without regard to new brainy,” he said, alluding to or old — I’m just trying to Parks’ interest in math and make it good.” computers. Parks feels lucky to have
“I want to join that continuum without making individual expression the paramount goal.”
grown professionally to the point where he now plays with many of the musicians he once looked up to. At 13 years old, he remembers being asked where he wanted to be in 10 years. At the time, all he wanted was to live in New York and be part of the musicians he admired, such as trumpeter Terence Blanchard, guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel and saxophonist Joshua Redman. “After five years, that was already happening,” he said. Parks joined an ensemble with Blanchard and performs and records with Rosenwinkel, Redman and many more musicians in the industry. Coincidentally, Parks, Blanchard, Rosenwinkel and Redman all played at the Kennedy Center in December for a tribute to pianist-composer Herbie Hancock, where they met President Barack Obama. In the future, Parks wants to continue recording his music. This summer, he will travel to Copenhagen for a two-and-a-half-month residency program to study music. “I’m just really looking forward to fully immersing myself in a different city,”
he said. “So often my life is on the road and always on the move. It’s going to be nice to be in one place.” He also is looking forward to visiting Whidbey. “Every time I come out there it gives me a sense of grounding. New York is such a crazy town, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind. “When I come back home I realize, this is life, this is what life actually is. New York, that stuff is cool too, but on the island — I want to keep my mindset there.”
PianoFest Northwest The festival begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 and continues through Saturday, April 19. Each night features a different selection: locals night, classical, world and jazz music. Headliners include Nancy Nolan, Thirty Fingers, Jovino Santos Neto and Aaron Parks. Tickets range from $15 to $25 per night; a festival pass is $75. For more information call 360-221-8268.
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Rhapsody and romance in music
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island presents “Springtime Rhapsody and Romance,” part of the 2013-2014 Chamber Music Series. The concert will include music of Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert and Mendelssohn performed by Nola Allen, Teo Benson, Frances Kenney, and Susan Strick. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at 20103 Highway 525, Freeland. For reservations email concerts@uucwi.org or buy tickets at the door or at local businesses. Tickets cost $15 for general admission and $5 for students.
Kickstart your homestead A workshop on starting a backyard “homestead” and enjoying the satisfaction of producing food begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Langley Library. Participants will learn to use library resources and gain the expertise to successfully grow and preserve vegetables, raise chickens, or even brew their own beer. Seating is limited, please preregister.
Sweeping out Scotch broom A Scotch broom removal party begins at noon Saturday, April 12, at the Bayview Recycle Center, 5790 Kramer Road, Langley. Learn techniques for getting rid of Scotch broom using weed wrenches and other tools while beautifying the property in front of the Bayview Recycle Center. Sponsored by the Island County Noxious Weed Program. Information on other noxious weeds in Island County will also be presented.
For the skilled eReader user Advanced eReader Tips and Tricks, a free class, begins at 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 12, at Freeland Library. This is an advanced program for the experienced eReader tablet user. If you are already borrowing Sno-Isle eBooks, come and discover handy tips, cool tricks and deep functions of the Sno-Isle digital Media Library and your eDevice. Bring your library card and your Amazon or Apple password. Space is limited; preregister online or by phone at 360-331-7323.
Finding the secret to being happy Watch a film about a Kolkata, India rickshaw driver and a volunteer at Mother Teresa’s Home for the Dying in “Happy — The Movie” at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12. The film will be shown at the Freeland Library and will be followed by a discussion of the movie’s theme of happiness.
Hunt for Easter eggs in Bayview Bring a basket to the ninth annual Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Bayview Hall. The hunt includes a candy scramble, cookie decorating, prizes, treats and activities. For more information, call Brian at 360-3218482.
Laughter yoga at Sojourn Sojourn Studios in Bayview offers a session of laughter yoga from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, April 12. No poses or mats are required for the alternative exercise in hilarity. A donation of $5 to $15 is suggested. For more information, call 949-4647843.
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A clearer look at our water Managing Water Resources in Island County, a free workshop, begins at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 14,
at the Coupeville Library Community Meeting Room, 788 NW Alexander St. Don Lee, chairman of Island County Water Resources Committee and Doug Kelly, county hydrogeologist, will provide an informal discussion on the topic of water resource management. Topics will include the science behind the regulations and the challenges we face in protecting our water for future generations. The workshop is funded by Friends of the Coupeville Library.
A fundraiser for high school choir Music in Motion, South Whidbey High School’s show choir, will hold a dessert auction fundraiser at 6 p.m. Monday, April 14, in the New Commons. Music in Motion is raising money for a spring tour and other choir events. Come watch them sing and dance and support the school’s music program.
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Club photographs the universe The Whidbey Island Camera Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at Oak Hall, Room 306, Skagit Valley College Whidbey Campus. Topic for discussion is photographing the universe. The theme for April is “Lone Tree.” Submit up to three photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@ hotmail.com For details, email tina31543@comcast.net or visit www.whidbeyisland cameraclub.com
Curriculum through story An early childhood open house begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at Whidbey Island Waldorf School, 6335 Old Pietila Road, Clinton. Experience the world of a Waldorf early childhood in this evening
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Join the third Tuesday Book Discussion Group for a discussion of Daniel James Brown’s “Boys in the Boat” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at Freeland Library, 5495 Harbor Ave. This robust book tells the story of the University of Washington’s 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans.
Seeds now, giant pumpkins later The deadline to get free giant pumpkin seeds from the Whidbey Island Giant Pumpkin Contest is 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Get your free seeds now, grow a big pumpkin this summer and compete in the free contest this October. Call 360-675-5687 or email whidbeypumpkins@ gmail.com for seeds.
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The stink on noxious weeds “Noxious Weeds: What are they, where are they and why care?” a free science while sipping class, begins at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at Blooms Winery Taste for Wine & Art, Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley. The negative impacts of noxious weeds are almost as numerous as the weeds themselves. Learn to identify the biggest problem weeds here in Island County, landowner’s legal responsibilities and methods for effectively controlling them. Call 360-321-0515 for details.
Aquaculture or wild caught? “The Future of Fish: Aquaculture or Wild Caught?” a talk with Andrea Linton, an advocate of safe food and employee of the commercial seafood
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DAR set to meet in Freeland Whidbey Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Puget Sound Energy payment center at 1794 Main St., Freeland. A presentation on Ann Pamela Cunningham, an early American preservationist and founder of The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association will follow the meeting and lunch. For details, call 360682-5966.
Wednesday Make your mother’s dream PianoFest Northwest
Piano-lovers unite for a four-day music festival beginning on Wednesday, April 16. The first night will feature local musicians followed by classical on April 17, Latin on April 18 and jazz on April 19. Headliners include Nancy Nolan, Thirtyfingers, Jovino Santos Neto and Aaron Parks. For tickets contact 360-221-8268.
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Genealogy Society director from Victoria to visit Whidbey group Merv Scott, projects director for the Victoria Genealogy Society and an enthusiastic volunteer, will be the featured speaker at the Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island’s April meeting. The organization will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, April 14, in the community building chapel at Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland. Scott spends much of his time working on genealogy projects which include: recruiting teachers to develop a
free online resource for teachers and students called “Genealogy in the Classroom;” writing the youth activity book “Who’s in your family tree?;” leading the “Voices of the Past” audio memory project; and more. Scott is also an avid traveler abroad and kayaker. He will give an overview of where Canadian genealogical records may be found, from federal government archives and provincial regulatory bodies to genealogy societies.
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Parking is a major money-maker for several fairgrounds. The Evergreen State Fair, Snohomish County’s annual 12-day fair in Monroe, made a record $1.4 million in on-site admission sales and parking in 2011. Gausman said the 180acre property generates $400,000 annually in parking fees alone. “That’s one of the big advantages that we have over Island County, over most fairgrounds in the state, is our large parking area,” Gausman said. One of the cruxes of the island fairgrounds plan is the parking arrangement. Parking fees are the only revenue item expected to be 100 percent revenue kept by the PDA. And that may have hit a wall. Use of the 2.2-acre Langley Middle School ballfield for parking is recommended in the proposal. Typically the space is used by the school district as a booster club or Associated Student Body fundraiser, and the Whidbey Island Fair Association that produces the annual fair doesn’t see a dime. The exchange was informal and allowed easy access to the fair being just across the street. At $5 per vehicle and an estimated 250-vehicle capacity, the field could make money for the school district and fairgrounds, but South Whidbey School Board Director Damian Greene, also a member of the steering committee that pitched the plan publicly, said the district is not pursuing the proposed agreement. “The consensus was, right now, we are not open to discussing any changes to the school,” Greene said of the fivemember school board, adding that the district is working on a summertime deal for boat trailer parking at the bus barn parking area. Once tabbed for closure, Langley Middle School has become a performing arts hub with part of the campus leased to Island Dance, Whidbey Children’s Theater and Whidbey Island Center for the Arts.
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At the peak of its 10-year buildout, after the property is redesigned and new buildings are up, the proposal projects revenue of more than $8 million in vendor sales. The managing body, recommended to be a public development authority (PDA) created by the Island County commissioners to oversee the property, however, would keep far less. Facilities rental revenue and per capita revenue — money from ticket sales, a percentages of vendor sales, parking fees, etc. — combined are estimated at more than $3.3 million. After putting 10 percent into a cash reserve fund and paying off its expenses, the property figures to have $927,500 after taxes for capital debt service, essentially to pay off the loan that financed construction. To generate the overall amount of money spent on the property, the proposal figures to draw 249,200 visitors to the fairgrounds once the entire property is fully redesigned. That averages to about 680 people visiting the fairgrounds every day of the year with each person spending — based on parking, admission, food, merchandise and novelties sales — about $32 per person. Currently the fairgrounds see about 21,000 annual fair visitors over four days, with another few thousand for other events during non-fair days. The growth from about 24,000 to nearly 250,000 visitors prompted a chuckle from Hal Gausman, fair manager of the Evergreen State Fair and deputy director of the Snohomish County Parks Department. “It’s possible,” said Gausman, who added that he had not reviewed the Island County proposal. “It sounds a little wild, but I’d really have to look closely at it.” The Evergreen State Fair had 340,367 paid visitors last year, about average for what is considered the largest public fair in Washington (the Washington State Fair, formerly the Puyallup Fair, is the largest fair in the state but is privately Open Hou run) plus another 150,000 visitors to the property for other Thurs day-S se u events during the year. Gausman said the Snohomish 1-4PM nday w a i t to sannual ave m on e y ? Ca l l m e a ny t i m e d ay or County fair makes up 60 percent ofWhy the fairgrounds’ revenue. Numbers for non-fair events specific n i g h t are for less a f re e qu o te or to p u rch a s e c a r i n su r a n ce . because they are not all paid admission or ticketed events, compared to the fair which uses electronic tickets to track the date and time of entry. Call my office 24/7.
Recent investments in the school itself made altering the property less attractive to the school district. Greene said the district paid to fix some drainage on the nearby football field and was also considering resurfacing the track. Having cars potentially park around that did not make sense for the district’s recent investment. Denying use of the lot was also a statement that not every piece of the Langley Middle School campus was for sale or lease, despite three buildings on the campus being rented out over the past year. “We still have a lot of work to do figuring out exactly where we’re headed as a district with the middle school,” Greene said. Despite that potential hiccup in finding a place to put all of the supposed visitors, Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson said it could be worked around. “That’s one of those variables,” she said. “The plan is a concept. Each of those pieces would modify how the plan would be implemented. Certainly that would have an impact.” Critics of the proposal claimed its creator, Norm SEE FAIRGROUNDS, A14
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ing arm for the PDA would be a foundation. The Island Event Center Development Authority Foundation would be a group of dues-paying members who promote the property and its programs. There would also be an exclusive group, the IECF 500 Club, of major donors paying at least $1,000 for a membership fee. “Strategically, formation of the foundation and 500 Club is vital to the immediate and long-term prosperity of the IECDA and the markets and populations it will benefit,” states the report on page 17. Day-to-day management of the fairgrounds would be handled by a staff of 14 employees ranging from an executive director to janitorial staff. Payroll would cost an estimated $621,810 for salaries, wages and benefits, with nearly one-sixth going to the executive director.
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A pair of camping trailers occupy spots at the RV lot south of the Island County Fairgrounds. Under a redesign and renovate proposal, the lot would be paved and lined.
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Landerman-Moore, was not aware of local conditions. One of which being that plenty of people park for free along county roads and Langley streets during the fair, leading to a long stretch of cars south along Camano Avenue and
east along Sandy Point Road. “Economic studies work with the data,” Price Johnson said. “Any plan, when it hits reality, needs to be modified.”
Making money Other spending brings in less money, by percentage, for the property. For example, admission
for fairs and expositions would cost $6, of which the PDA would keep $1.80 — 30 percent. Festivals are marked for the highest per capita spending at $47.60, followed by conferences and symposiums, fairs and expositions, special events, trade shows and finally demonstrations that are projected to bring in $15.30 per person. Another major fundrais-
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Fairs and fairgrounds around Western Washington have similar issues to Island County: old buildings and outdated infrastructure that costs a lot to maintain. The Evergreen State Fairgrounds are run by Snohomish County but are self-financed, meaning operations are paid for by revenue generated from the property through rental and ticket sales. “We are like a lot of other fairgrounds in the state,” Gausman said. “We have buildings with amazing character, but they have leaky roofs or floor issues.” During a recent conference of fair managers around Western
Washington that was held at the Island County Fairgrounds, Gausman said his property built a 33,600 square-foot event center four years ago. Since then, the Gary D. Weikel Event Center is booked almost every weekend. One of the unforeseen consequences is that other facilities on the property are being rented less often. Gausman said community user groups prefer use of the new event center to their older building, which has led his group to look at building a new space for their needs. But the Monroe fairgrounds has an annual payment of at least $350,000 to pay off property and construction costs. The margin for profit in the early years would be far smaller for the redesigned Langley fairgrounds. The first operating year of the PDA was estimated to have $182,000 to pay off a loan used to build the space for agricultural products and animal shows, open air events area and pave the RV lot, and would need to generate $728,000. Whidbey Island fair supporters backed the proposal because it addresses structural issues with several buildings by renovating some and rebuilding and relocating others. “What we asked for was a plan that would help the property pay for itself and be viable,” Price Johnson said. “It’s an aging infrastructure … It’s a valuable piece of property and an asset, but it’s a challenge.”
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An open bid auction will be held at Christian’s Towing, 685 Christian Road, Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 on WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 2014. Viewing will take place from 12:00pm to 3:00 PM APRIL 16, 2014. Auction begins at 3:00pm on April 16, 2014. 07 HOND CIV4D 1HGFA16577L040697 341VWU 79 GMC FB TCL339Z535014 547S6Q Legal No. 554956 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 12, 2014.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, C L I N T O N C O U N T Y, OHIO, Case No. D R K 2 0 1 3 0 2 5 4 , PATRICK S. HILLARD, Petitioner vs. LORI M. HILL A R D, R e s p o n d e n t , whose last known is 666 Olympic View Road, Coupeville, WA 98239: N OT I C E O F R E G I S TRATION OF FOREIGN CUSTODY DETERMIN AT I O N P u r s u a n t t o ORC 3127.35: Petitioner herein is requesting this Court to register an Order from the Superior Court of Washington, allocating parenting rights of the par ties’ minor child. (See Order attached). Petitioner is requesting this cour t to register the Order for enforcement and for modification purposes as per mitted under Ohio Revised Code. Failure to timely request a hearing to contest the validity of the registered order OR failure to establish a defense under ORC 3127.35(D) will result in this Court issuing an Order confirming the order being registered. DATED this 30th day of April, 2013. /s/ Helen L. Rowlands, Magistrate, Clinton County Common Pleas Cour t, Clinton County Cour thouse, third Floor, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (See Order attached: SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY ISLAND, No. 03-3-00048-3, In re t h e M a r r i a g e o f PATRICK SHANE HILLARD, Pe t i t i o n e r, a n d L O R I MELISSA HILLARD, Respondent, PARENTING PLAN FINAL, filed 112 9 - 2 0 1 2 , D e b r a Va n Pe l t , I s l a n d C o u n t y Clerk.) Respondent Lori M. Hillard has twentye i g h t ( 2 8 ) d ay s f r o m publication to answer in this matter. Legal No. 552009 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2014. Notice of Public Hearing: A public hearing shall be held before the Commission of Whidbey Island Public Hospital District on the 14th day of April, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. at Whidbey General Hospital, 101 N. Main Street, Coupeville, WA in conference room B, to consider the proposed sale of Parcel # R32917-2891030 in Langley, Washington legally described as: 57 - S/2 SW NW LY N E LY S T H W Y 5 2 5 CONVEYED TO ST OF WASH BY DEED AF#112484 EX E30’ FOR RD EX E185’ EX ANY PT LY SLY OF LN BG PT ELN 35’ N1*E OF NLN HWY 525 & PT ON WLN OF SD 185’ 5’ N1* E OF HWY LN TGW:BG NLN HWY 525 & ELN SW NW NWLY CUR/R 586.3’ TPB TH R. Legal No. 552674 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 2, 5, 9, 12, 2014.
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Plaintiff, v UNKNOWN HEIRS OF R O B E RT E . C A M P BELL; MARY CATHERINE CAMPBELL; WILLIAM CAMPBELL; USEL E S S B AY C O L O N Y, F K A U S E L E S S B AY BEACH AND COUNTRY C L U B, I N C. ; U N I T E D STATES OF AMERICA, S E C R E TA R Y O F HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOC I A L A N D H E A LT H S E RV I C E S ; O C C U PANTS OF THE PREMISES; and any persons or par ties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real proper ty described in the complaint; Defendant(s). ICSO LOG NO. 14R-0005 NO. 12-2-00111-6 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBERT E. CAMPBELL; MARY CATHERINE CAMPBELL; WILLIAM CAMPBELL; USEL E S S B AY C O L O N Y, F K A U S E L E S S B AY BEACH AND COUNTRY C L U B, I N C. ; U N I T E D STATES OF AMERICA, S E C R E TA R Y O F HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOC I A L A N D H E A LT H S E RV I C E S ; O C C U PANTS OF THE PREMISES; and any persons or par ties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the personal and/or real property described herein: The Superior Court of Island County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Island County (through his designee) to sell the proper ty described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON: UNIT B202 CONDOMINIUM PLAT OF USELESS BAY BEACH AND COUNTRY CLUB, DIVISION NO. 14, ACCORDING TO DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 244779, AND SURVEY MAP AND PLANS THEREOF RECORDED U N D E R AU D I TO R ’ S F I L E N O. 2 4 4 7 7 8 I N VOLUME 11 OF PLATS, PA G E S 4 9 , 5 0 , 5 2 , RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY. Also commonly known as 5674 McDonald Drive; #202B, Langley, WA 98260. P a r c e l N o . S8340-14-00202-B, Key No. 421154 The sale of the abovedescribed property is to take place: TIME: 10:00 a.m. DAT E : M AY 2 , 2 0 1 4 PLACE: FRONT STEPS ISLAND COUNTY LAW AND JUSTICE CENTER 101 NE 6TH STREET, COUPEVILLE, WASHINGTON The judgment debtor/s can avoid the sale by p ay i n g t h e j u d g m e n t amount of $284,249.20, together with interest, costs, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff through his designee at the address stated below. Dated this 3rd day of March, 2014. MARK C. BROWN,
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SHERIFF ISLAND COUNTY By:/s/Wylie Farr Wylie Farr, Chief Civil Deputy ICSO/Law & Justice Center 101 NE 6th Street PO BOX 5000 Coupeville, Washington 98239-5000 360-678-4422 Legal No. 547709 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2014.
CRP 12-05, JL 01080-0003, FEDERALA I D N O . STPUS-9281(001) Bids received after the date and time stated above will not receive consideration. P RO J E C T D E S C R I P TION: This project provides for the improvement of the intersection of East Camano Drive, E l g e r B ay R o a d a n d Monticello Drive by performing sawcut, roadway excavation, planing bituminous pavement, placing HMA for leveling and wearing course, stormw a t e r i m p r o ve m e n t s , construction of soil nail and shotcrete retaining walls, constr uction of block retaining walls, g u a r d ra i l , p e r m a n e n t signing, pavement markings and other work, all in accordance with the contract plans, contract provisions, and the 2014 WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction. BID ESTIMATE RANGE: $437,000 to $483,000. TIME FOR COMPLETION: Per Special Provision Section 1-08.5 of the bidding documents. CONTACT INFORMATION: Direct questions related to this solicitation t o J o e A ra u c t o, P. E . , Construction Engineer, b y p h o n e a t 360-679-7331 or email at joea@co.isl a n d . wa . u s. A b i d d e r may be asked to send questions in writing. No verbal answer by any Contracting Agency personnel or its agents and consultants will be binding on the Contracting Agency. PRE BID CONFERENCE: There is no prebid conference or site tour scheduled. The site is open to the public. DBE PARTICIPATION: The Contracting Agency has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of at least 12% for this federally-funded project. FEDERAL-AID PROJECT The Island County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Fe d e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretar y, Par t 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any c o n t ra c t e n t e r e d i n t o pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full oppor tunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. BID OPENING: Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 116 at the County Administration Building located at 1 NE 7th Street, Coupeville, Washington, at 10:00 AM, May 6, 2014. Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided in the bidding documents. All bids shall be in a sealed opaque envelope and plainly marked on the outside “[NAME OF BIDDER] BID PROPOSAL FOR: EAST CAMANO DR / ELGER BAY RD /
MONTICELLO DR INT IMP PROJECT, CAMAN O I S L A N D, C R P 12-05, JL 01080-0003, FEDERAL-AID NO. STPUS-9281(001).” No oral, telephone, telegraphic, electronic, or faxed bids or modifications will be considered. Island County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive all informalities in the bidding. BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Electronic copies of the bidding documents, plan holder list, and any addenda for this solicitation can be accessed through the website address listed below. The bidding documents are downloadable for a nonrefundable pr ice of $10. Bidders must register for free with QuestCDN to download the bidding documents. Contact Q u e s t C D N a t 952-233-1632 or info @ q u e s t c d n . c o m fo r assistance. Lower resolution hard copies of the bidding documents may be purchased from Island County Public Works for a nonrefundable price of $60. If documents are to be mailed, there is an additional $6 shipping fee. Checks are to be made payable to I s l a n d C o u n t y P u bl i c Wor ks. Bidding documents are also available fo r r ev i ew M - T h 8 : 0 0 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the I s l a n d C o u n t y P u bl i c Works counter in Coupeville at 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, WA and at the Island County Camano Annex at 121 North East Camano Drive, Camano Island WA. Download the bidding documents to be automatically registered as a plan holder and receive notifications of addenda or other important information concerning this solicitation. Download the bidding documents by following the “Solicitations” tab and the project name referenced in this solicitation from the following internet link. WEBSITE: http://www.islandcounty.net/PublicWorks/DoingBusinesswithICPW.asp. BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY: All Bidders must meet the mandatory bidder responsibility criteria set for th in RCW 39.04.350(1). Bidders must also meet supplemental bidder responsibility criteria as set out in the bidding documents and Contract Provisions. See the bidding documents for further information. BID BOND: All proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid price. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the Contract Provisions, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Island County. Legal No. 554930 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 12, 16, 23, 2014.
paredness Langley City Hall Please take notice that the City of Langley Council will hold a Special Workshop On Wednesday, Apr il 16, 2014. The Council workshop will be from 3:00PM - 5:00PM. The primary purpose for the workshop is to discuss Emergency Preparedness. The meeting will be held in Langley City Hall, 112 second Street, Langley, WA. Posted: City Hall Library Post Office Legal No. 554933 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 12, 2014.
must present the claim: Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: By filing with the foregoing Court the original of t h e s i g n e d C r e d i t o r ’s Claim, and By serving upon or mailing by first class mail to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address provided below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim. T h e C r e d i t o r ’s C l a i m must be presented by the later to occur of: Thirty (30) days after I ser ved or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the Creditor’s Claim is not presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication of this notice: March 29, 2014. Signed:/s/Patrick M. Hanis Patrick M. Hanis, WSBA #31440 Attor ney for Personal Representative H A N I S I RV I N E P RO THERO, PLLC ATT0RNEYS AT LAW 6703 S. 234 STREET, SUITE 300 KENT, WASHINGTON 98032 Legal No. 551983 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 29, April 5, 12, 2014.
sentative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative ser ved or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: March 29, 2014. Personal Representative: Gary C. Robinson Attor ney for Personal Representative: M. Douglas Kelly, Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, LLP, PO Box 290, Clinton, WA, 98236. (360) 341-1515. DATED this 24th day of March, 2014. /s/Gary C. Robinson Gary C. Robinson, Personal Representative Attorneys for Personal Representative: /s/M. Douglas Kelly M. Douglas Kelly WSBA#6550 Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, L.L.P. P.O. Box 290 Clinton, WA 98236 Legal No. 551995 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 29, April 5, 12, 2014.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In the matter of the estate of: JOHN G. HAWLEY, Deceased. NO. 14-4-00079-2 N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: April 12, 2014 Personal Representative: Richard Anderson c/o CHRISTON C. SKINNER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-1240 Attor ney for Personal Representative: CHRISTON C. SKINNER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-1240 Legal No. 554942 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 12, 19, 26, 2014.
LEGAL NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS ISLAND COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Sealed bids will be rec e i ve d by t h e I s l a n d County Auditor in the Courthouse Administration Building, attention Nicole McKinney, at 1 N . E . S eve n t h S t r e e t , (P.O. Box 5000), Coupeville, Washington 98239, until 9:30 AM, May 6, 2014 for the following: EAST CAMANO DR / ELGER BAY RD / MONTICELLO DR INT IMP PROJECT CAMANO ISLAND
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT LAING, Deceased. NO. 14 4 00062 8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative, or their attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLIC AT I O N : S a t u r d a y, March 29, 2014. Christine Laing, Personal Representative c/o James L. Kotschwar, Attor ney for Personal Representative, WSBA #10823 265 NE Kettle Street; Suite 1, P.O. Box 1593 Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 (360) 675-2207 Legal No. 551976 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 29, April 5, 12, 2014.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of Dustin Campbell, Deceased. NO. 14-4-01761-5 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) NOTICE OF SPECIAL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE WORKSHOP The above Court has apCITY OF LANGLEY Wednesday, Apr il 16, pointed Laura Campbell as Personal Representa2014 Council Workshop Meet- tive of Decedent’s estate. ing A ny p e r s o n h av i n g a 3:00PM, City Hall Topic: Emergency Pre- claim against Decedent
WHIDBEY ISLAND CONSERVATION DIST R I C T ( W I C D ) P RO GRAM OF WORK AND BU D G E T AVA I L A B L E FOR REVIEW On April 8, 2014 at the Coupeville Library, WICD presented its annual program of w o r k a n d bu d g e t fo r FY2015 (July 1, 2014 June 30, 2015). Draft budget and annual plan documents are available to review. Please contact the District toll free 888-678-4922 to request a copy. Comments on the work plan and budget must be received by 4:30 pm April 28, 2014. W I C D, P. O. B ox 4 9 0 , Coupeville, WA 98239. www.whidbeycd.org Legal No. 554949 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 12, 2014. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In Re the Estate of ROSAMOND J. ROBINSON, Deceased. NO. 14 4 00066 1 N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal repre-
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“major outage,” said Mark Stewart, a department spokesman. He added that smaller outages are common, but this may have been Washington’s first statewide service disruption. “We’re not aware of one that has occurred,” he said. Island emergency response agencies are
not reporting any harmful results from the six-hour service outage. South Whidbey Fire/EMS Chief Rusty Palmer said he wasn’t aware of any dropped calls, but did say the accounting process is not perfect. The only way to know if someone called in and didn’t get through is if they called back after service was restored. According to Palmer, the district was alerted to the problem at about 6:30 a.m. Signs were posted at stations and email alerts were sent to
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ing this population is finding landlords who are willing to relax their lease agreements to make room for those who may have legal problems or a past eviction notice that have kept them on the streets, Pelant said. Incentives for landlords include providing a guarantee of rent and damages, as well as knowing that a caseworker will keep an eye on the tenant. Since Island County started taking referrals for this program, it has received 98 applicants. Of those, 34 didn’t qualify because they do not suffer from mental illness, or they are able to obtain assistance elsewhere. Many of those who do qualify for the program are on a waiting list. “Clearly the need is greater than the resources,” Pelant said. Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson expressed her hesitance to buy into the Housing First model. However, she said she wants to open a discussion with the community about how island residents would like to approach the issue of homelessness.
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from the outage, but did say the incident was worrisome. “It’s disturbing to realize that kind of glitch can happen,” Brown said. He also said he believes police were responding to some calls that came in through administrative lines, but that he couldn’t be sure. According to Stewart, the system came back up gradually in what he called a “rolling restoration.” “I don’t think it’s like a light switch that you flip and everything comes back on,”
he said. The agency sent out a press release just after 9 a.m. saying service throughout the state had been restored. According to Shaughnessy, CenturyLink’s service is regulated by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and that the agency is looking into the incident. “CenturyLink has some answering to do,” Shaughnessy said.
“I’m concerned that we, as a board, have not decided to use the Housing First model,” Johnson said at the board’s Monday meeting. “This Housing First concept is big, it is a direction, and I want to be very deliberate in our choices that we make to move that way.” “This needs to be a board discussion so that the public can have the opportunity to weigh in.” Johnson insisted Monday that language referencing the Housing First model be removed from a contract to purchase an Oak Harbor property containing five one-bedroom cottages. The board of commissioners then approved the contract with Washington Home of Your Own, that would assist in maintaining the homes which would be used in the future for transitional housing for the homeless. “I’m less worried about labels than the needs of our community,” said Commissioner Helen Price Johnson on Friday. “It’s a challenging population. If you can house them and restore their dignity, they can become an active participant in their own recovery.” Commissioner Kelly Emerson could not be reached for comment.
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Those struggling financially on the island can find a free meal or groceries almost every day of the week on Whidbey Island. More so than ever, the island’s religious and civic communities are banding together under the moniker “Feed the Need,” formerly the Interfaith Coalition of Whidbey Island, to ensure no one goes hungry. “Our job is to tell the story so the community can respond,” said Kathy McCabe, executive director of the Good Cheer Food Bank in Langley. “No one wants people to go hungry.” While the number of families served on the South End typically increases by about 10 percent each year, last year the growth was much smaller, McCabe said. That’s a good sign,
McCabe said. “We’re meeting the needs.” Cuts to federal programs including the USDA’s SNAP program in December, however, affected the amount of food each family has needed. McCabe said the community was notified that needs may increase and it responded by increasing donations. “When you let the community know of your needs, they respond,” McCabe said. Jean Wieman, executive director of North Whidbey Help House, said that food bank saw a decrease in cash donations, but Help House had put some funds away for a rainy day. “It started raining last year,” Wieman said. Nonetheless, Wieman said she is constantly amazed by the generosity of island residents.
“This community is amazing,” she said. “We couldn’t do it without them.” Wieman said the Feed the Need network has been a great resource for those struggling financially. “It’s a very good network,” Wieman said. “It may not be perfect, but we do what we can.” Both food banks cater to families that are struggling financially, in addition to the homeless population. At Help House, the homeless receive smaller, cartable bags of easily accessed food. On South Whidbey, the homeless are allow to shop in the store-like building for food items that work for them. In addition to the food banks, where people are allowed to visit each month, several organizations serve free meals in Oak Harbor every day of the week but Sunday.