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Sewage plant may include plaza, water park By JESSIE STENSLAND
Drive can be extended through them.
Plans for the new sewage treatment in Oak Harbor may include an event center and outdoor plaza adjacent to Windjammer Park. The new proposal also supports longerrange goals for the park, which include new amenities — such as a splash park — in place of the old sewage treatment plant that’s being removed as well as the relocation of the ballfields so that Bayshore
CITY ENGINEER Joe Stowell unveiled city staff’s preferred siting plan for the new sewage treatment plant during a workshop Wednesday; under the proposal, a small section of Bayshore Drive will be built on the south end of the sewage plant property and protrude into the park. Nobody objected to the plan, which will be on the Aug. 6 council agenda for final approval; councilwomen Beth Munns and Tara Hizon were absent.
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An artist’s rendering shows a concept for Oak Harbor’s new sewage treatment plant.
Rec pot store’s opening delayed
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By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter
Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley wants the Elks Club to run the city-owned Whidbey Island Marathon. The question is whether the city council will agree. The issue of who will run the event turned into a controversy earlier this summer when council members tried to push forward a contract for the marathon coordinator position, which Oak Harbor resident Tamra Sipes has held for five years. Several council members spoke highly of Sipes and suggested she should continue. Dudley, however, said he wasn’t happy with Sipes, and that choosing the coordinator and coming up with a contract was
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MAYOR SCOTT DUDLEY pointed out that the old sewage treatment plant and adjacent parking lot, which are in the
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By JESSIE STENSLAND
The recreational marijuana business in Island County has gotten off to a rocky start. A South Whidbey entrepreneur became the first person with a license to sell recreational marijuana in Washington state this week, but she didn’t have approval from Island County government to open. Maureen Cooke, owner of Mo’s Pub and Eatery in Langley, is the first name on the state’s list of approved sellers. She opened the shop in Bayview this week, but didn’t have any product to sell. It turns out, however, that Cooke did not go through the proper process with Island County government to open the shop. “Some people got a little ahead of themselves,” said Island County Planning Director Dave Wechner. He said the code enforcement offi-
Councilman Rick Almberg said he wants to ensure that the project takes up as little of the park as possible. He said council members promised the community to make an effort not to take away any park space with the project. “That’s a big deal to a lot of people.”
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Deception Pass manager wants nearby building By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter
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Whidbey Island Cannibis Co. owner Maureen Cook stands behind empty display shelves. Not only wasn’t there product to sell, she has a year to obtain county approval to open.
When a nearby building was put on the market for sale, the manager of Deception Pass State Park said he saw an opportunity to try and make a dream a reality. Jack Hartt said he wants to establish a visitor’s center for the state park in the building, to let people know about all the opportunities available. SEE PROPERTY, A20
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Store owner says she’s moving to Coupeville Royal: Tired of being a ‘lone ranger’ By JANIS REID Staff reporter
Whidbey Isle Yarns owner Dena Royal said Thursday that she plans to move her living quarters out of her Pioneer Way shop in Oak Harbor and into a Coupeville apartment next week. Royal was cited last week by the City of Oak Harbor for living in a “studio” in the back of her shop. The city stated that the living quarters do not meet the city’s building code. Royal claims Oak Harbor city staff have been unnecessarily combative and she plans to continue her own investigation into the city’s tactics through a series of open record requests she has filed. “I feel like a lone ranger here,” Royal said. Royal said she was “singled out in a retaliatory manner.” “I will be going to the Attorney General’s Office after reviewing the docu-
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Royal has filed multiple complaints with the city about smoking near her business doorway, cigarette butts and littering, public urination, and alleged overserving at nearby bars. As of Thursday, Royal said she’s had enough. “I feel like I’m not getting anywhere with making positive changes on Pioneer,” Royal said. “They don’t seem to want to work with family -friendly businesses. I do not trust the codes department or Chief Green to follow the laws in a fair or equitable manner.” Royal said she also plans to seek a new retail space in Coupeville as soon as possible. “Coupeville doesn’t seem to have the same concerns,” Royal said. “My health is more important than the stress … I don’t trust them. I don’t want to take the chance of being arrested or them tagging my business or shutting it down.”
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Leslie Franzen, branch manager for the Coupeville Library, said the library has worked with the Island County Astronomical Society before, but never for teens specifically. On Monday, July 14, the Coupeville Library is partnering with astronomy group, the Boys & Girls Club, and Friends of the Coupeville Library to present two events. “What’s App’ning with the Stars” will be 1-3 p.m., and “ ‘Space Jam’/Stargazing” is 7:30-11 p.m. When the library expanded four years ago, everything else, like the programs the library offers, also expanded, Franzen said. Until now, she was the only person working with the teen programs, but this summer she tried to focus on the teens specifically. She hired Kate Poss to serve as the new teen contact for the library. Poss said she is inspired by the night sky and how it frees people from their daily lives. “It allows for people to wonder,” she said. Franzen said she hopes it will be a robust program and that she’s always liked working with kids. “They’ve got something fun to do,” Franzen said. “It’s our way of bringing them an opportunity.” Franzen, having coached high school sports years ago, said as much as she liked working with athletes, she hopes to include teens who don’t necessarily play sports at
this event. “It draws a group of kids you won’t find in sports activities,” she said. “It gives them an opportunity to just enjoy the kinds of things that might appeal to them.” But for those interested in sports, and a “stellar” film, the second event will include a showing of “Space Jam,” the 1990s film starring Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny. And if teens attend either event, they will be entered in a raffle to win gift certificates to local businesses. The afternoon and evening events are meant to go together. The teens will learn about the apps they can use to view planets and stars at the afternoon event, and then after the movie during the evening event, they will have the opportunity to go outside and use their apps and telescopes to see what the sky holds. Both events will be taught by Richard Everett, a member of the astronomy group. Everett will show the teens how to use the apps, share his experiences and knowledge, and be available for questions. Franzen said everything about the events — including the apps — will be free. Everett will show the kids how to use the apps, and then they’ll be able to use them to look at the night sky after watching the film. Poss said they’re hoping to see the Earth’s moon and the planets Saturn, Jupiter and Mars. “It’s cool to be able to know what you’re looking at,” Poss said. “Being out in nature is just incredible.”
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Park draws 2 million a year By MICHELLE BEAHM
Pub waitress charged with forging tips A 23-year-old waitress at a popular Langley pub is accused of forging customer receipts to give herself bigger tips, according to documents on file in Island County Superior Court. Prosecutors charged Jessica R. Engebretson July 3 with four counts of felony forgery. If convicted, she faces two to six months in jail. The owner of Mo’s Pub and Eatery reported to
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Hetty Van Dijt, of Vancouver, British Columbia, has visited Deception Pass State Park since she was a child. “This is our favorite, because of the variety,” she said. “It’s got great hikes. It’s a great place to take your kids because of the lake.” “You can go to the ocean,” she said. Van Dijt isn’t alone in her appreciation of the park. Deception Pass is the busiest state park in Washington state. Before the Discover Pass system was created in 2011, the Deception Pass Park visitors numbers, which are counted with car counters, averaged at about 1.5 million visitors a year. Now, it’s up to about 2 million, according to Park Manager Jack Hartt. A Discover Pass costs $35 a year, including fees. A one-day pass to the park is $10, plus $1.50 in fees. According to Hartt, the pass system didn’t hurt attendance at all. “That very first year, we increased 5 percent,” he said. “That’s Deception Pass. State parks as a whole dropped.” Hartt said he attributes the park’s success to people wanting to visit the best park available. “I think people thought, ‘If I’m going to pay $10, I’ll go to the best there is,’ ” he said. “I’m a little biased on that.” Mary Daley, who was visiting the park from Kent,
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Langley police on May 25 that she suspected a waitress was altering customer credit card receipts. Police officer David Marks spoke with Engebretson, and she allegedly admitted to altering 67 receipts over a three-month period, the police report said. “I altered theses tips to get more money,” Engebretson allegedly said, according to Marks’ report.
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Cranberry Lake at Deception Pass State Park is filled with swimmers Thursday. said she is not deterred at all by the entrance fee. “I’m more than happy to participate for the state parks,” she said. Daley said she visited other Washington state parks. In comparison, she said, Deception Pass is very diverse. “There’s just so much to do here, it seems,” Daley said. “A lot of different choices. A little bit of choices for everyone.” There are a few places in the state with more traffic, Hartt said. He said a trail in Spokane counts more people because it passes through the downtown. He added that the state’s ocean beaches have more traffic
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because it’s a highway, and the cars on it are counted. Deception Pass does not count the people driving through the state park along State Highway 20.
“If you count people who are actually in a park, and they came to the park for the park experience, we are the busiest park in the state,” Hartt said.
A burglar was apparently thwarted by an alarm while trying to break into the the Eagles Aerie on South Whidbey on Independence Day, according to the Island County Sheriff’s Office. An employee at the club came to work Saturday morning to find that that the central juncture box on the outside of the building was open and the phone lines were pulled out. Plywood that was covering a window was pried off,
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Larsen, challengers talk OLF, issues
already too expensive. “We do have a crumbling infrastructure and we need to come up with a way to fix these things,” Guillot said.
By JANIS REID Staff reporter
Democratic Congressman Rick Larsen said Thursday he’ll continue his support for use of Outlying Field Coupeville by the EA-18G Growlers based at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. “I support keeping it open and I support the Growlers,” Larsen said in a phone interview this week. “I’ve been a strong supporter of the Navy, and it’s been a huge economic driver for North Whidbey.” Larsen is facing two challengers in the primary election, which ends Aug. 5. Island County residents can vote online now, and paper ballots are expected to go out Wednesday. Larsen was criticized for this position by members of Citizen of Ebey’s Reserve, or COER, some of them previously suppor ters, because they maintain that the Growlers pose health risks. “I understand where people are coming from, which is why me and my staff spent a lot of time getting the Navy to listen to people and their concerns and try to be responsive as an elected official,” Larsen said. “Opponents will conclude from this that I’m not listening.” “Just because I disagree doesn’t mean I’m not listening. From my outreach, I believe there is strong local support to close OLF, but it’s not the majority.” Independent challenger and Occupy organizer Mike Lapointe said Larsen
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has not been responsive enough to those concerned about the Growlers. Lapointe, who grew up near Westfield-Barnes Airport in Massachusetts, said he experienced similar jet noise. Coupeville-based COER sued the Navy last year, demanding an environmental study on the Growlers. COER members appear to be throwing their support behind Lapointe on their blog. “I can relate to their problem,” Lapointe said in a Wednesday phone interview. “I don’t understand how this can be mitigated. The Navy has been nonresponsive … only after the lawsuit. We shouldn’t have to be suing our own government to get some response.” Larsen’s Republican opponent, former aerospace engineer BJ Guillot,
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said closure of OLF and rebasing of the Growlers would hurt North Whidbey. “I think it would be devastating to the local economy if the Growlers aren’t able to fly,” Guillot said. “I’m not in favor of closing the OLF.” Guillot said, though, he’d be willing to listen to COER and other concerned residents.
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Larsen conceded that the last federal budget cycle, marked with party politics and delays, “politically didn’t go well for anyone.” However, he said he hopes the response from constituents and the legislators’ frustration with the process has created a “selfenforcement mechanism” that will improve things moving forward. Larsen said he’s aware that the threat of sequestration is frustrating for the federal employees in Oak Harbor. “We need to do everything we can to avoid that,” Larsen said. “We still have structural budget problems, and we need a balanced deficit reduction plan but not at the cost of the things we need.” Lapointe calls the last budget cycle “pathetic.” “It’s an obvious symptom of what happens when the government has been taken over by corporate interests,” he said. Lapointe said he will “raise holy hell” to make sure the people have a place at the table.
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“I think it would be devastating to the local economy if the Growlers aren’t able to fly.”
“There’s something wrong that is happening when elected officials can’t do what is wanted by 85 percent of their constituents.” Guillot said that while he supports a balanced budget amendment, he believes that Congress needs to “come together and compromise” in order to do their jobs. “The two sides are polar opposites,” Guillot said. “We need to come up with some compromised decisions.”
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Larsen said Congress needs to find a long-term, sustainable solution for the the recent shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund. Larsen said transportation funding also helps the economy and creates jobs. “There is a federal role in transportation,” Larsen said. “Island County cannot meet all their transportation needs and we need to support that.” Lapointe said he’s noticed an upsetting decline in funding for transportation in recent years. “Now bridges are falling into the water and no one is doing anything about it,” Lapointe said. Lapointe said he would make concessions when necessary to ensure that the country’s priorities like transportation are funded. Guillot said the country needs to look at how to fund transportation projects but will not support any type of gas tax because gas to
Larsen said he continues to support the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, and that adjustments can be made “as we go along.” While the measure has increased access to healthcare and reduced the cost of prescriptions for seniors, additional changes can and should be made, Larsen said. Lapointe said the ACA is “ridiculous,” although it “obviously does some good things.” “What it does not do is get the insurance companies out of the equation,” Lapointe said. Lapointe said he’d favor a “Medicaid for all” type plan nationwide. The AFA should be repealed, according to Guillot, although he said there are a few things within it he’d like to retain. Guillot supports children staying on parental insurance until the age of the 26 and not preventing insurance coverage due to pre-existing conditions.
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Larsen said it’s a “tragedy” that the GOP has recently refused to look at immigration reform this year. “There are people in our communities who live in the shadows,” Larsen said. “We need to have a pathway to an earned citizenship.” Lapointe said he’s in favor of granting amnesty to existing illegal immigrants and simplifying the path to citizenship in the future. “We’re all immigrants,” Lapointe said. “Immigrants add to our economy and help build it.” Guillot, whose wife is a legal immigrant, said he believes its important to enforce the existing laws for the sake of those who have gone to the trouble of becoming legal. That said, the existing process is inefficient and “should be sped up a bit,” Guillot said.
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Island County is joining forces with Whatcom and Skagit counties to bring more affordable housing options to the region. Island County commissioners agreed last month to become part of the HOME Investment Partner Program, an organization that will collectively become eligible for grants issued through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to Catherine Reid, Island County housing program coordinator. “This can provide rental assistance or the development of affordable housing, meeting our goals of ending homelessness,” Reid said. Reid said the HOME group will make its application in the coming months and should be eligible for funding next year. Skagit County will serve as lead agency, but an advisory committee will be created with representatives from all participating counties and municipalities which includes Langley, Coupeville and Oak Harbor. The program can fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to lowincome people.
Fish, wildlife hearing set Island County will hold a public hearing on its fish and wildlife habitat conservation plan at 10:15 a.m. Monday, July 21, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room in Coupeville. All update documents can be found at www. islandcounty.net
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Piecing together a story
Tsunami researchers track geological history By JANIS REID Staff reporter
Frances Griswold excitedly pulled out a rock that crumbled in her hand and showed it to other researchers Tuesday. The Central Washington University graduate student worked with fellow student Brian Ostrom this past week to painstakingly examine the layers of soil, mud and sand viewable on the bank of an eroded creek on the Seaplane Base, located just north of Crescent Harbor. The Central researchers, working under the supervision of professor Brea McGinnis, joined with local volunteers and the island’s emergency management organizations for the research all of last week. The purpose: piecing together Whidbey Island’s history of tsunamis, earthquakes and other geological events. Spearheaded by Island County’s department of emergency management, the study’s aim is to educate the island on what to expect and how to be prepared. Research continues until July 17.
DELAYED CONTINUED FROM A1 cer put a “stop work order” on the business on July 2 because she didn’t obtain the necessary type 2 site plan approval or building permit for work done inside the roughly 875-square-foot shop on Kramer Road. He said the process would likely take from 60 to 90 days to complete. In the interim, Cooke wrote to the Island County commissioners asking for them to reconsider their order. She was irate with the county and the cost of the permits. “They’re just going to extort $2,500 out of me.”
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Central Washington University graduate students Frances Griswold and Brian Ostrom examine soil samples north of Crescent Harbor Thursday for evidence of tsunamis.
The decomposed rock that Griswold discovered is an example of a rock that aged in place, literally falling apart according to the makeup of its elements, McGinnis said. It’s age, however, is tough to determine. “It’s age depends on the layering process,” McGinnis said. “It was caused either by a lot of weathering or a lot of time.” Each piece of information discovered, however insignificant, will help researchers map out the area’s history. While in some cases the researchers are finding what they expected, it’s really too soon to make any conclusions until the samples can be examined and dated in a lab, according to Jim Rich, volunteer with Island County’s department of emergency management. “Our goal right now is to look for evidence of tsunamis,” said Rich, a retired oceonographer. “With that data, we can look at known events and try to draw some correlations.” Among the known events is the three-foot ground shift “If they’re going to prevent me from opening and want me to pay $2,500, I’m going to pay the (expletive) thing. I’m pissed,” she said. Wechner said her store likely meets all the requirements but must go through the two-permit processes. “I would anticipate that she can receive her permit for it, certainly,” he said. “But she doesn’t have one and hasn’t applied.” In fact, Wechner said no recreational pot businesses in the county have obtained the necessary approvals, though several are in the process. Bud Hut, a retail store planned for Camano Island, has submitted paperwork. Owners of a proposed production and processing oper-
discovered at Rocky Point on Whidbey’s eastern coast by previous academics. Rich said a shift of that magnitude would have an impact on other parts of the island and they are seeking evidence of that in Dugualla Bay. “We know for sure it happened at some point in the past,” Rich said. “It’s too big of an event not to be noticed.” In addition, historical tsunamis triggered by South Whidbey’s three fault lines would dead end right into Crescent Harbor, Rich said. The two locations are the focus of this round of research. McGinnis, who specializes in this type of research, said what the researchers see at Crescent Harbor is consistent with locations throughout Puget Sound. What is unique about Crescent Harbor is its history of agriculture. The original harbor coast was further west prior to the late 1800s, when the area was diked and flushed with fresh water for agricultural use, according to the state Department ation near Oak Harbor on Goldie Road has some taken some of the necessary steps. Wechner said the business that’s probably furthest along in the process is a pot production operation on Edgefield Lane near Coupeville. Washington voters approved Initiative 502, which legalized recreational marijuana consumption and
of Ecology. It remained that way until 1994 when a portion of the salt marsh was restored and native plants and animals reintroduced. The various layers of marine organic material, driftwood, agricultural soil, trees, mud and sand make for an interesting and complex story, McGinnis said. Within this, researchers are looking for layers of marine material, sand and peat that could have been placed there by tsunami waters. In addition, sand liquefaction — when pressured sand and water burst from the earths surface — is common around Puget Sound and is an indicator of earthquakes. McGinnis said she sees evidence that the entire area around Crescent Bay was lowered significantly at some point during a ground shift of some sort. To assist them in filling in the blanks of the last few hundred years, Rich has requested that Tom and Jan Ellis begin to compile information from the written and oral histories of the Native possession up to one ounce, in November 2012. It has taken the Washington State Liquor Control Board nearly 18 months to set out the rules and process applications for the production, distribution and sale — three distinct parts of the business. n South Whidbey Record reporter Ben Watanabe contributed to this story.
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American tribe members who first resided here. Tom Ellis said while he has just begun his research, he has found that many of the oral histories are told in allegory or in “fanciful” terms, which may make recovering the information a challenge. A call to a Swinomish historian was not returned by deadline. From a public safety perspective, this information can be invaluable, according to Gary Jandzinski, emergency management officer for Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Knowing the way the earth and water responds to the shift of small local faults is critical for first responders. “From an emergency management standpoint, we know the shallow faults are more dramatic. ... They cause a 20-30 second quake right under our feet, causing potentially a great deal of damage depending on the size and type of a building’s structure,” Jandzinski said. “It comes down to, the more we know, the better.”
With temperatures expected to reach the low 80s in Oak Harbor this weekend, organizers of the Beachcombers Bazaar are feeling good about a decision in recent years to move the event deeper into the summer calendar. The 11th annual Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor event is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Windjammer Park, making it the second year in a row the event has taken place in July rather than in June. Rain put a damper on past June events. “It had been in June a number of years,” said Harry Turner, event coordinator. “We said, ‘Let’s move it to July to see if the weather is better.’” Described by organizers as the “ultimate antique, craft and yard sale,” the Beachcombers Bazaar will feature booths representing 47 vendors, including three food businesses. Other than used items found at a typical garage sale, many vendors sell new items, including candles, crafts and beauty products. Turner, a retired dentist, said the event raises money to support Kiwanis Club activities for children in Oak Harbor. The Kiwanis Club sponsors several programs that benefit clubs from Oak Harbor schools, including Key Club at Oak Harbor High School. The setup for the Beachcombers Bazaar will stretch from the recreational vehicle park to the gazebo and generally follow the asphalt paths.
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State’s initiative king lost his bling THE PETRI DISH
By JERRY CORNFIELD Rarely can the lack of action trigger so much reaction as it did last week when Tim Eyman didn’t do something he so often does — turn in signatures for an initiative. Word the professional initiative promoter from Mukilteo failed to qualify his latest anti-tax concoction for the November ballot ignited an outburst online of those in the Puget Sound’s
political punditry. That’s because it’s been a few years since Eyman came up empty in his attempt to legislate through the ballot box. His critics wistfully hope it is a sign of failures to come and an omen of his eventual exit from Washington’s main stage of politics. Without question, Eyman has lost his bling and his brand of self-centered politics dressed up as populism no longer gives voice to public angst and anger as it once did. But one setback isn’t likely to neuter Eyman’s influence — real and perceived — on the electorate or the electeds. There are reasons for this year’s dud effort. He had a poorly conceived measure and he never rebuilt the bridge to business supporters he blew up last year. This year’s offering, officially known as Initiative 1325, required lawmakers to endorse a constitutional amendment requiring tax increases be approved by a two-thirds majority and then to put it on the ballot for voters to ratify. If they didn’t, the state sales tax would be slashed from 6.5 percent to 5.5 percent. That’s a pretty complicated sell for someone with a clipboard standing outside a supermarket trying to get signatures. And he didn’t have many of those because the usual flow of dollars to pay for them from wealthy individuals, small businesses or major corporations dried up. Eyman’s customary allies hadn’t forgiven him for 2013 when they believe he used some of their donations to push a measure they opposed. Without that financial aid to hire professional petitioners, Eyman and his reputed “thousands of supporters” were on their own to get it done. And they didn’t. “We worked really hard, but our signature drive SEE CORNFIELD, A7
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Palmdale columnist shares a Whidbey visit Editor, My brother visited here for the first time recently. He included the following thoughts in the column he writes for the Antelope Valley Press in Palmdale, Calif.: “Up on Whidbey Island, north of Seattle, where my sister lives, they recently opened a museum that would be of interest to many readers here in Aerospace Valley. It is in Oak Harbor, and it is called the PBY and Naval Aviation History Museum. It has actually been around for several years but just moved from the nearby Naval Air Station (Seaplane Base) to downtown Oak Harbor, on the site of a former furniture store, to make it more accessible to the public. The museum is dedicated to memorializing the PBY (one of the most widely used seaplanes of World War II) and other aircraft flown at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island since its open-
ing in 1942. It includes a DVD with interviews of some of the original pilots and crew who flew or worked on the PBY at Whidbey Island. It also includes an F-16 simulator, which I tried and had no better luck with than the F-16 simulator at Edwards Air Force Base a few years ago. It seems as an F-16 pilot, I am equally capable of crashing into the ocean and the desert. Lastly, I’d have to say that the people of the Seattle area, both in the city and up in the rural areas I visited, are unfailingly friendly. In most places, when you stop to ask for directions, if you’re lucky, the person will stop and tell you how to get where you need to go. In Seattle, we had a fellow who graciously didn’t just tell us how to get to the light rail station, he took time out of his day to actually show us, walking us there himself. That, of course, was above and beyond, but throughout the area, we encountered pleasant people. I’m curious as to whether readers who are from that area or who have visited there share my fondness for the friendly people, or was it just an anomaly?
And if it’s true that Washington staters are nicer than other folks we encounter in our travels around the country, why?” I thought those of us who live here might be pleased — and maybe have some comments. Catherine Ballay Coupeville
Petroleum
Energy future, costs won’t get any better Editor, We hear about free enterprise and American energy independence by reading Don Brunell’s guest column in the Whidbey News-Times. Mr. Brunell writes to us from Vancouver, Wash. He seems to think that we are achieving American energy independence with a boost from home-grown technology but that we better watch out for the snake oil of renewable energy and the like. Mr. Brunell’s latest column, “Independence means curbing depenSEE JAMES, A7
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CONTINUED FROM A6 for the 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment fell short this year,” Eyman wrote in an email to supporters, without acknowledging how many signatures were gathered. “We’ll just have to work even harder next time.” What “next time” looks like may determine whether Eyman effectuates a rebound to relevancy. If he wants to maintain a statewide profile, he’ll need to make amends with his old allies. Without their wallets and their wisdom, Eyman’s ability to continue earning regular paydays will be put at risk. Or Eyman could change course and focus on pushing ballot measures on the local level. He’s had success in fighting red-light cameras. There is no end
to levies and taxes he could consider challenging on behalf of a citizenry that feels overtaxed. That requires Eyman to rethink his methods, and his motives. Pushing initiatives in cities around the state isn’t easier, and pays a whole lot less than what he’s been doing most of the past 15 years. If his “thousands of supporters throughout the state” are truly behind him, this may be their only way to ensure there isn’t another November without an Eyman measure on a ballot somewhere. Political reporter Jerry Cornfield’s blog, The Petri Dish, is at www.heraldnet.com Contact him at 360-352-8623 or jcorn field@heraldnet.com
THEY REPRESENT YOU U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen: Washington, DC, office: 2113 Rayburn Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, 202-225-2605. Everett office: 2930 Wetmore Ave. Suite 9F, Everett, WA 98201, 425-252-3188, Bellingham office: 119 N. Commercial St., Suite 1350, Bellingham, WA 98225 U.S. Sen. Patty Murray: Washington, DC, office: 154 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-2242621. Everett office: 2934 Wetmore Ave., Suite 903, Everett, WA 98201, 425-2596515 U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell: Washington, DC, office: 311 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-2243441. Everett office: 2930 Wetmore Ave., 9B, Everett, WA 98201, 425-303-0114 State Sen. Barbara Bailey: Olympia office: 109-B Irv Newhouse Building, PO Box 40410, Olympia, WA 98504-0410, 360-786-7618. Barbara.Bailey@leg.wa.gov State Rep. Norma Smith: PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360786-7884, norma.smith@leg.wa.gov State Rep. Dave Hayes: PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360786-7914, dave.hayes@leg.wa.gov Board of Island County Commissioners: PO Box 5000, 1 NE Seventh St., Coupeville, WA 98239, www.islandcounty. net • Commissioner Aubrey Vaughn: dis trict3@co.island.wa.us
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dence,” appeared on the eve of this year’s Fourth of July celebration. Once again, he touts the benefits of domestic petroleum extracted from shale formations. I agree that U.S. technology for bringing in oil from shale is impressive. Many of the wells are as deep as Mount Baker is tall — and the wells not only go straight down, they travel horizontally for miles. Shale oil extraction is impressive and provides some hope for energy security, but the geology of shale oil and gas makes the resource very expensive. With shale oil, we’re drilling and pumping far below the “easy” oil and gas found in the reservoirs I heard so much about as a kid — the oil of “wildcatters.” Increasingly, we’re into the petroleum of “source rock.” Below the tightly held petroleum in source rock, there’s just “rock rock” — zero petroleum. These deep wells cost several million dollars each, minimum. They have rapid production decline rates; they produce less than half as much on average after the first year. Not only is there a limited supply of shale petroleum, but national and international energy agencies project that U.S. production as a whole will decline by 2020. The trend is for petroleum costs to go up, not down. This will weigh on American family budgets and our economy. Perversely, a gallon of gasoline this Fourth of July holiday costs the most
of any year since 2008 — the culmination year for a series of bursting financial bubbles, temporarily causing crude oil prices to go to $145/barrel. The U.S. may be more energy secure today with domestic production at 3 million barrels more a day than in 2008, but our exposure to international oil price shocks has changed very little. I wouldn’t be bringing up Brunell’s column if I thought our energy future and costs were going to get better. World petroleum supply — of which we are a part — is precarious. The net benefit of business-as-usual with fossil fuels is also running down with each passing year. Consider the effects of fossil fuels on our health, energy security and climate. How clean are our oceans, drinking water and the air with fossil fuel extraction, transportation and burning? We need to accelerate our transition to alternatives to fossil fuels just as fast as we can. We get 100 percent upbeat messages about fossil fuel from the national Chamber of Commerce and related state business associations. Will we be lulled into consuming fossil fuels as if they are getting cheaper and permanently plentiful? Fossil fuels are no longer like a starburst firework on the Fourth of July. We need to be careful what we wrap in “red, white and blue” … to impart cachet, when the net worth of fossil fuels is not what it used to be. Lee James Coupeville
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July Publications & Deadlines
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Lavender Wind Festival Pages
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Coupeville Arts Festival Tab
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Al Collongues New Orleans, La.
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Bethanie Collongues Oak Harbor, Wash.
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OBITUARIES
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Printon Kahalewai Pollock Printon Kahalewai Pollock died at his home in Oak Harbor on July 6, 2014, at the age of 79. He was born August 28, 1934, in Kamuela, Hawaii, to David and Christine Pollock. At the age of 2, he moved with his family to Oahu. As a young man, Printon began work at the Dole pineapple plant. Several of his buddies discovered the U.S. Navy was testing for shipyard workers at Pearl Harbor and placed a bet as to which of them might test the highest on the apprentice exam. Printon not only won the bet but also began his civil-service career as an electronic apprentice. Printon worked his way up through the ranks to eventually become the group superintendent of the Electronics, Electrical and Calibration Shop Group at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. He was married to the former Cheryl Ann Shockey in Honolulu on June 8, 1983. Printon and Cheryl left Pearl and transferred to the Naval Ship Repair Facility (SRF) at Subic Bay in the Philippines for the last five years of his civil-service career. With the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo and the closing of Subic Bay, Printon retired and he and Cheryl moved to Oak Harbor. Printon dedicated much of his earlier life to martial arts, becoming a karate sensei. He immensely enjoyed sports, especially football, baseball, golf and boxing. His favorite teams were the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners. He loved to hunt, was an avid reader with diverse interests and a master at working crossword puzzles. He had a musical gift and enjoyed singing and playing
guitar, ukulele and piano. He was a regular at walking his dog and visiting with friends at the beach. Printon is survived by his wife, Cheryl, and four children: Patrick Pollock, David Pollock (Charlene Nishimoto) and Nanette Pollock (Mario Maunu), all of Hawaii, and Jon Pollock of Oak Harbor; two grandchildren: Jason and Megan Sermersheim; three great-grandchildren: Elijah Sermersheim, Joel Kaluahine, and Kapono Cordeiro; his brother, Michael Lupenui; and sister Georgia Ching. Printon requested no formal funeral services be conducted. Cremation was held with private family burial to follow in Hawaii at a later date. Please visit Printon’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome. com to share memories and condolences.
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Philadelphia, where he spent the rest of his “work career.” He was known for his work developing penicillin into the injection form for fighting infections for our troops in WWII. Joe had many “outside work” hobbies. He grew orchids for years and brought home many awards and trophies from the Philadelphia Flower Show, as well as others. He became a pilot, along with his wife Virginia (married 1963), and they spent many hours in the sky. Woodworking became another skill that Joe mastered. Many friends and family are proud to own his spice chests, clocks, tables, hutches and bookcases. Upon retiring from Wyeth Laboratories in 1981, Joe and Virginia moved from Malvern, Pa., to Virginia’s (Quinn) hometown of Hancock, N.H. Here they built a lovely home on Norway Hill and established the Hilltop Tree Farm, a favorite place for families to come and cut their own Christmas trees. In 1996, the Merrions moved to Oak Harbor to be near daughter Linda and her husband, John McNamara. Besides his wife, Virginia, and his daughter, Linda, Joe is also survived by his son James (wife Jean) of Ft. Pierce, Fla. There will be a private celebration of Joe’s life at a later date. Remembrances for Joe may be made to Whidbey General Hospital.
Merrion
Howard Joseph Merrion “Joe” passed away at his home in Oak Harbor on June 29, 2014, at the age of 98. He was born on April 5, 1916, in Berwick, Pa., to Howard and Mayme Merrion. Joe received his BS and MS degrees in bacteriology from Bucknell University (1938) in Lewisburg, Pa. After three years of teaching at Keystone College in LaPlume, Pa., he joined Wyeth Pharmaceutical Laboratories in
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Elmer John Vance Elmer John Vance died at his home in Oak Harbor on July 6, 2014, at the age of 75, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in
Binghamton, N.Y., on Dec. 13, 1938, to Elmer and Beulah Vance. Elmer was raised in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and the Hudson Valley, N.Y. He quit school before graduation and enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an aviation electronics technician. His first duty station was Norfolk, Va., and he would hitchhike every weekend to visit the love of his life, Joyce Sar vis, who lived in New York. Elmer and Joyce were married in Newburgh, N.Y., on Nov. 30, 1958. Elmer was transferred to Lakehurst, N.J., and for the next three years was attached the Blimp Squadron ZW1. Sons Mark and Michael were born while he was stationed in Lakehurst. He was then transferred to Andrews Air Force Base in Anacostia, Va., near Washington, D.C. The Navy sent him to Millington, Tenn., for A & B School; then to Hawaii for a brief stop; then finally to Moffett Field, Calif. He served with VP-31, VP-9, VO-67 and VP-31. His two daughters, Robin and Julee, were born while at Moffett Field. Whidbey Island was his next stop and VAQ136. Oak Harbor became the Vance family’s new home port when they purchased a house there in 1972. Elmer’s last tour was unaccompanied to Moffett, where he retired in 1977. While on active duty, he was able to have both of his sons join him on a Tiger Cruise from Hawaii to San Diego on the USS Kitty Hawk. Twenty years later, Mark invited his dad as his guest for a Tiger Cruise while serving on the same carrier. Elmer was not one to sit still when retired, and he soon found work as a security officer at the Anacortes Refinery. From there he spent the next 16 years working for Mercury Ser vices/Maytag at the NAS Whidbey Fuel Farm. While working, he also returned to school, receiving his AA Degree from Skagit Valley College in welding and auto mechanics. Elmer had a passion for working with electronics. He became the ultimate expert on the Commodore 64 computer system. He
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also enjoyed building everything VW (from bugs to busses), mopeds and motorcycles. He took many family camping trips to the East Coast to visit family and all of his Navy buddies and their families. Elmer and Joyce were also foster parents to countless children for more than 20 years. They always had the doors to their home open to the children, and Elmer had a soft spot for holding babies in his arms. Both Elmer and Joyce were active leaders in the First United Methodist Church congregation and Boy Scout program for many years. Elmer was active in the Walk to Eammaus community and attended Promise Keeper events. Elmer is sur vived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce; four children and their spouses: Mark and Rose Vance of Oak Harbor, Michael and Norma Vance of Jacksonville, Fla., Robin and Ken Rollins of Oak Harbor and Julee and Chris Candazo of Bonney Lake, Wash.; 11 grandchildren: Mark Jr., Matthew, Elizabeth, Melissa, Michael, John, Brian, Lauren, Anastacia and Gabrielle; and six greatgrandchildren: Violet, Keith, Isabella, Anna, Lena and Cooper. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents and by one grandson, Justin. A Celebration of Life will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Oak Harbor at 11 a.m. Friday, July 18, with the Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the Help House Food Bank, 10091 SE Hathaway St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Cremation was held, with burial at sea to follow, under the auspices of the U.S. Navy. Friends and family are encouraged to visit Elmer’s page in the Book of Memories hosted at www. wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.
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CHURCH NOTES
n GANGWAY TO GALILEE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 6 p.m., Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18, Concordia Lutheran Church, 590 N Oak Harbor St., Oak Harbor. Learn about Jesus and His grace at Gangway to Galilee Vacation Bible School. Registration 8:45 a.m. July 14. VBS hours 9 a.m. to noon. Pick up form at church office Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to noon or print out online form at www.concordia lutheranwhidbey. org n FIRST REFORMED CHURCH, 250 SW Third Ave., Oak Harbor, will be hosting an Ecumenical five-day club (child Evangelism fellowship), 10 a.m. to noon, July 21-25 in rooms 13 and 14 for children ages 5-12. This year’s theme is based on fun at the beach and includes Bible stories that will help children understand the creation of the ocean and its sea life. There will also be puppet plays, songs, missionary stories, games and more. For more information, email Gail Wieldraayer at stormy655@yahoo.com n LIFE CHURCH is holding Jesus: Rockstar Kids Camp 2014 Tuesday, July 22, through Friday, July 25. It’s for children ages 6-12. The times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The cost is $85. Call to ask about family discounts; limited scholarships are available. Registration closes on July 12. Register online at life-church.com n Calvary Chapel in Oak Harbor is holding a VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27. For ages 4 through fifth grade. To register, call 360-679-6959. nWhidbey Presbyterian Church in Oak Harbor is holding a VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27. For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Family BBQ on Friday, June 27, at noon. To register, call 360-6793579. For information, go to www.whidbeypres.org
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The NWLL 10/11 baseball team hosts Sedro-Woolley at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, in the district tournament.
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Blend of talent and togetherness carries island teams to state tournament By JIM WALLER Sports editor
Three Whidbey teams qualified for their respective state Little League tournaments this summer, and there is no secret behind their success ---- team unity. The teams and their “all for one” attitudes begin double-elimination state tournament play today (Saturday, July 12). The Central Whidbey 9/10 softball team, which also includes two girls from South Whidbey, faces Woodinville at 3 p.m. in Asotin in the 10-team tournament. The Central Whidbey 13/14 softball team, which includes one South Whidbey player, gets to play closer to home. The Venom travel to Shoreline’s Meridian Park to meet Ridgefield at 4 p.m. in an eight-team tournament.
North Whidbey’s 9/10 baseball team journeys to the Tri-Cities for its 12-team tournament and will meet the District 1 champion at 4 p.m. at Richland’s Badger Mountain Park. One other Whidbey team could also earn a state berth. The 10/11 North Whidbey baseball team plays a best-of-three series with Sedro-Woolley for the District 11 championship starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Oak Harbor’s Windjammer Park. The second game is 1 p.m. Sunday, and the third, if necessary, will be at 6 p.m. Monday. The state 10/11 baseball tournament begins Saturday, July 19, in Chehalis.
9/10 Softball Even 10-year-olds understand the
importance of team chemistry. So, why was the team so dominate in the district tournament, winning its three games by an average score of 17-5? “We mesh well together,” Mollie Bailey said. “We don’t disagree.” Coral Caveness echoed that statement: “We work well together; we don’t fight like some other teams.” “We get along,” Stella Johnson added. Head coach Lark Gustafson said his club is “cohesive” and has “some good, talented players.” “We have solid pitching with Chelsea (Prescott) and a combination of kids that works,” he added. Bailey said, “The coaches have put us in the area we are strongest at.” Gustafson is concerned about the heat in Asotin, which borders Idaho in the Southeast corner of Washington. Temperatures are forecasted to hit triple digits. Prescott said the heat should be “no big deal” because the team will be focused on playing. The young Wolves agreed the trip should be a kick regardless of the outcome of the games. “Just the fact that we are going to state is amazing,” Bailey said. “We get to camp or stay in a hotel and play with our families and friends,” Caveness said. “Win or lose, it doesn’t matter, because we will have fun.” Make no mistake, they are in it to win. “We are doing so good, I know we are going to beat some teams,” Johnson said. Bailey said, for an added bonus, “If we win our first game, we will play our next game on my birthday (July 15).” This is the second trip to state for Bailey and Prescott. They were members of a combined team with North Whidbey that qualified last year.
13/14 Softball “Teamwork, without a doubt, is our strength,” coach Kevin McGranahan said. “These girls grew up together.” Katrina McGranahan, the coach’s daughter, said, “We are all friends; we are close outside of softball.” “We all work well together,” Sarah Wright said. Central Whidbey is undefeated (17-0) and has not been challenged this year; no team has been closer than 10 runs. The lack of competition and how his team will handle adversity is “a concern,” coach
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Colton Byars, pictured on the left, and Katrina McGranahan helped lead their teams to Little League district titles and state tournament berths. McGranahan said. “But this team has always battled back.” Katrina McGranahan said a close game could be good, forcing the team to play with more effort. If things get rocky, “the team will come together, they always do.” The goal at state is “to play hard,” according to Wright. Katrina McGranahan added, “To have fun and not let anyone hang their heads.” Coach McGranahan said qualifying for state has already made this a successful season, but getting “one win would be nice.”
9/10 Baseball When Jackson Biggs, Colton Byars and Cody Duchnowski explained their team’s success, they didn’t mention unity, they showed it ---- they kept finishing one another’s sentences. How will you do at the tournament? “We will win…” (Biggs) “…every game…” (Duchnowski) “…by one run…” (Byars)
“…or more” (Biggs). Byars’ comment about winning by one run was in reference to the team’s recent district tournament experience. On the way to taking the title, North Whidbey won all four of its games by a single run. “We are good under pressure,” Biggs said. The close games, they said, helped prepare them for the pressures of the state tournament. The three said it took a couple of wins at district to realize they had the ability to win the tournament. “It all started to build up,” Byars said, “and we thought we could get more (wins).” Qualifying for state is “really cool,” according to Duchnowski, and “amazing,” Biggs said. What is the team’s strength? “Fielding…” (Byars) “…yes, defense…” (Duchnowski) “...and our pitchers starting making them hit ground balls…” (Byars) “…and pop ups…” (Duchnowski) “…for easy outs” (Byars).
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TRACKING TOADS
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How scarce is Whidbey Island’s Western Toad population? State biologist is seeking public input
By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter
Growing up on an Oak Harbor farm, Sheila CaseSmith remembers when it was common to spot a toad on the family property. She recalls one toad, in particular, she would see resting inside a concrete window well where it was cool, moist and a trap for unsuspecting insects. She remembers the toad living in that spot for years. Away from the farm, toads also were unavoidable. “In high school, someone gave me one he caught on West Beach Road,” CaseSmith said. “He thought it would endear me, giving me a toad in a brown paper bag. He was kind of an odd fellow. It was the biggest toad I think I’d ever seen.” Those sort of memories are bittersweet for the fourth-generation farmer who returned to the family farm in 1975. She hasn’t seen a toad on her property in “probably 40 years,” and it makes her sad. “I’m very fond of them,” she said. “I like frogs, toads and salamanders. I’m sad for them having such a hard go. I watch Channel 9 and learn about the worldwide decline of amphibians. It bothers me.” The current status of the Western Toad, the most common toad found in the state of Washington, is a bit of a mystery on Whidbey Island. Ruth Milner, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife district biologist whose territory includes Island County, is trying to clear that up. Milner wants to document the Western Toad’s existence on Whidbey and is asking for public input. Of most importance to Milner are any known breeding ponds on the island, though she’s also interested in learning details about sightings of adult toads. The Western Toad is listed as a “species of concern” in the state of Washington because of a significant drop in historic sightings, particularly in more urban areas where breeding ponds have disappeared and migrating
Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times
Reported sightings of Western Toads on Whidbey Island are mostly concentrated on North Whidbey, including the area near Frostad Road in Oak Harbor.
Photo by Kelly McAllister
This time of year, toadlets as small as a half-inch may be spotted in mass numbers near breeding ponds. paths have been disrupted. “It’s a species we know is declining in parts of its range, but we don’t have great information,” Milner said. Milner, who has been a wildlife biologist in Region 4 since 1992, has been wanting to gather more information on toads for years. Her only documented case of a breeding site on Whidbey came from a private landowner’s pond south of Coupeville about eight
years ago. She gets reports of adult toad sightings on the island and some of younger toads, but not in the abundance that comes with mass toadlet migration. The center of toad activity on the island appears to point to North Whidbey with adult sightings reported in the old growth forests of Hoypus Hill at Deception Pass State Park and in rural land that stretches to Frostad Road. Milner got a report and photos of two adult sightings at Hoypus Hill earlier this year, which got her thinking about going after more information on the island. She said she got a report from an Oak Harbor resident about 10 years ago of toadlet migration at a lake near Frostad Road, but not of a large scale. When toadlets migrate, it can be quite a spectacle. Jon Crimmins, area manager of Central Whidbey State Parks, witnessed an “amazing hatch” of Western Toads at Anderson Lake
State Park in August of 2010 that drew local media attention and left him wondering what he was looking at. “It was the first time I had ever seen one,” said Crimmins, who grew up in Coupeville. Milner got her first look at a mass toad migration at a pond at Fort Lewis in Pierce County, with hundreds of thousands of half-inch long toadlets leaving the pond and heading for the woods, calling it “a moving carpet.” “It can be in the millions,” she said. “It’s something else.” Milner took a phone call from an Arlington homeowner a few years ago, panicked over the experience. The woman had built a home between a toad breeding pond and the woods. “I’m not an expert on migration but I think they go on a very instinctually-driven route,” Milner said. “This lady’s house was right in the middle of the migration. She was just totally freaking out. SEE TOADS, A12
Photo by Kelly McAllister/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Western Toads breed in shallow bodies of water. Their tadpoles are black and often pool together in masses in the shallows.
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It was like ‘The Birds’ and Hitchcock had selected her house. “A week later, she called back and there wasn’t a single toad left.” Rick Blank, assistant park manager at Deception Pass for 25 years, has seen toads on the hiking trails near Hoypus Hill as recently as this spring. He knows a toad from a frog because of their warty appearance and rough skin. Western Toads are not nearly as common as other amphibians in the park, including the Pacific Treefrog that makes the chorus at night. But Blank never remembers toads being in abundance in the past. “I just remember them being about the same,” he said. Jack Hartt, longtime park manager at Deception Pass, said he’s seen toads at Cranberry Lake but adds he’s hardly a toad expert. “I’m not sure I know the difference between a toad or a frog other than warts,” he said. “I know about as much as any 10-year-old.” Aside from their rough, bumpy skin, other characteristics that can help distinguish Western Toads from frogs and help with identification are their tadpoles, egg masses, breeding preferences and migrating habits. Adult toads, which range in size from 2 to 5 inches, are generally found hunting for food at night and return to ponds during breeding season, which begins typically in late April in lower elevations of Western Washington and later in more mountainous areas. Western Toads lay long strings of eggs in shallow freshwater lakes and ponds, often in a foot of water or less. The tadpoles that emerge are large and black and tend to pool together in large masses. By contrast, bullfrog tadpoles are larger and are typically a mottled green color. Milner suspects that this time of year mature tadpoles will be present in ponds on Whidbey with the possibility that mass migration of toadlets has begun. The range of the Western Toad extends along the West Coast from southern Alaska to northern Baja, Calif., and as far east as Colorado. A significant drop in Western Toad sightings in Colorado in the 1980s was one of the first classic examples of a broad mysterious amphibian decline, said Mike Adams, a
research ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Corvallis, Ore. “They used to be common there and they basically disappeared,” Adams said, adding that later surveys did find that some populations returned. Other states that have shown rapid and unexplained declines include California, Utah, Oregon, Wyoming, Washington and New Mexico. Milner points to habitat loss in more urban areas as a major factor as development has led to wetlands disappearing. She wonders about environment factors and pointed to a fungus that scientists in recent years have targeted and attributed to large scale amphibian declines. “We put so much stress on wildlife in general that we’re not even aware of all the potential ramifications of all the decisions human beings make,” Milner said. “It could be with the toad that in more urbanized areas, there’s a drop out there but it’s more stable elsewhere. We just don’t know. But everybody who grew up in Western Washington at a certain age has stories about the giant toad that used to live in their backyard. Nobody’s talking about that anymore.” Case-Smith has new hope after a discovery this spring. Her son’s friend found a small toad not far from Troxell Road and brought it to the Case farm where it was released. He later brought another. A toad, because of its voracious appetite for bugs, has been called a farmer’s best friend. “It got to the point where I was starting to think they were no longer on the island,” Case-Smith said. n IF YOU SPOT A TOAD or, more importantly, a breeding site on Whidbey Island, wildlife biologist Ruth Milner of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife would like to know. Details she is interested in regarding a breeding site, include the pond name, address and GPS coordinates (if possible) and a description of what is being observed (tadpoles, eggs or toadlets). For adult toad sightings, she is interested in details about the location, including an address and GPS coordinates if possible. She also is interested in a size estimate. In both cases, she would like the observer’s name and contact information. Milner may be reached at Ruth.Milner@ dfw.wa.gov or 360-466-4345, ext. 265.
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Health Care Employment
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We are seeking qualified candidates for various clinical/case management positions in our Mount Vernon and Friday Harbor locations : CLINICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST (13000) Friday Harbor. Provides general medical office support for clinical services. Duties include but are not limited to reception, central switchboard, payor verification and authorization; assessment and intake scheduling, medical record functions including data b a s e e n t r y a n d wo r d processing. Must have AA degree with 2 years previous general office experience or 4 years general office exper ience. Word processing computer knowledge required. Medical ter minology. Valid WSDL with insurable driving record. CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY ADULT COUNSELOR (41601) M o u n t Ve r n o n . PAC T team. Experience with CD assessment and treatment required. Must be able to work on-call rotation and in high risk situations. Position requires case management for individuals with mental illness. CDP required, Associates or higher is preferred. CLINICIAN I/ VOCATIONAL SPECIALIST (41601) M o u n t Ve r n o n . PAC T team. Position requires case management for individuals with mental illness. Prior vocational training and experience is preferred. Must be able to work on-call rotation and in high risk situations. Bachelor’s degree, or higher, is required. NURSING SUPERVISOR (41601) Mount Vernon. Working within an interdisciplin a r y t e a m ( PAC T ) t o provide psychiatric evaluations & medication management to chronically ill/mentally ill patients, often with a cooccurring diagnosis. Must be willing to communicate and collaborate with clinical staff. Licensed RN in WA State & 2 years experience in a psychiatric setting. Proof of TB test within the last year required upon hire.
Maple Ridge Currently Hiring F/T P/T HCA/CNA/Med Tech Positions. Seeking motivated, caring, and responsible applicants. Apply in person at: 1767 Alliance Ave. Freeland, WA. 98249
Real Estate for Sale Island County
Clinton Walk to ferry! 2 BR custom home with large master. 2 tiled BA. Kitchen with designer cabinets, stainless appliances. Woodstove, enclosed porch/entr y. Tastfully landscaped, RV parking, 2 car detached g a r a g e / s h o p, g a r d e n shed, fully fenced large yard. $218,000. leguerero@hotmail.com to request pictures. (360)221-4849
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1,248 SF BRAND NEW 2 BR, 2 BA, Marlette, laundr y / utility room, den, appliances & front deck / porch. $79,900 financing avail. 55 + park. 3 6 0 - 6 7 5 - 1 2 1 0 www.western-village.net
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manufactured home on b e a u t i f u l H o n ey m o o n Lake. All appliances included. Clean, new flooring, cute free standing propane stove. Large deck, partial lake view. Holmes Harbour Community, with pool, clubh o u s e, d o ck , l a u n c h , moorage & overflow guest apt. avail. Lake stocked with trout. $170,000. scootersfloors @whidbey.com for pictures. (360)321-4092 Also a great vacation home!
OAK HARBOR
Please apply in person: Careage of Whidbey 311 NE 3rd Street Coupeville, WA. 360-678-2273 Or email resume to: Careage2@whidbey.net
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2 B E D RO O M M o b i l e. Updates include: new carpet, freshly painted. Appliances include: refrigerator, stove, washer/ dryer. Storage. Fenced backyard. Close to schools. Asking $12,000 O B O. 3 6 0 - 6 7 2 - 1 6 6 2 , 360-675-1789
LOOKING FOR A Home on a “Lease to Own”. Prefer between Coupeville and Oak Harbor. Would like a 3 - 5 year agreement that within that time we will get a loan. Looking for a home 3 (with den) to 4 bedrooms and 2000 plus square feet. Under $1700 a month payment. If interested call 360929-4282. Real Estate for Sale Services
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B E A U T I F U L W AT E R View lot in Harbor Sands, 2 BR septic drain field is installed, water meter installed, wood built storage building with windows in ceiling. Partly fenced & ready to build, $20,000 for improvements, $35,000 for the lot, total $55,000. Call Joe 360-929-8550.
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real estate for rent - WA Real Estate for Rent Island County
Spacious 2BR Clinton Apts
Convenient location, walk to Island Transit, Post Office, grocery store, banks, hardware store, dining, church & ferry landing!
--- Oak Harbor ---
Custom craftsman with covered porch near WICA. Partial water and mountain views. #639121 $500,000 321-6400
Large 4 BR on huge corner lot. Gas FP, slider to BIG entertainment deck #655766 $200,500 675-7200
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--- Freeland ---
New corner lot home in The Highlands. Flexible Å VVY WSHU [YHPSZ to Langley #642038 $339,500 321-6400
Beauty and elegance ^P[O [OPZ THPU Å VVY living 3 BR with upgrades and partial view #658617 $419,000 331-6300
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Investors! Well-kept 4-plex, each with 2 BR, garage and laundry hook-up. #655549 $395,000 675-7200
One-level living with Scatchet Head amenities. Big patio for BBQs, fenced yard. #660147 $209,500 331-6300
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OAK HARBOR, 98277.
CLINTON
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: GEMINI, CANCER, AND LEO.
Week of July 13 to 19, 2014 ARIES
Learn to channel your energy in a better way. Lots of people need you, and you tend to give body and soul to them, even if you exhaust yourself.
TAURUS
You find yourself shouldered with some heavy responsibilities that are not always very clear. Even at home, you have to decide who does what in order to avoid any sort of confusion.
GEMINI
You may come across a training program that suits you perfectly and that will guide you towards an exciting career. You begin to realize one of your biggest dreams.
CANCER
Even if you’re not on vacation, you need to have a change of air and get away from it all. You may devote yourself to learning a new language, especially if you’re planning a trip.
LEO
You have to let go of some of your emotions. You may want to isolate yourself; fortunately, your friends will know how to cheer you up.
VIRGO
Consult your doctor if you feel any sort of discomfort. You see through to peoples’ real motivations and create harmony around you. The atmosphere at work will improve, thanks to your efforts.
LIBRA
At work, you have lots of confusing details to sort out urgently before you can go on vacation. Be careful of infectious germs, especially when swimming.
SCORPIO
You love going to movies and shows, and you may even find yourself in the spotlight in some way. You demonstrate great creativity that shows you off to advantage.
SAGITTARIUS
You have to travel extensively for various reasons, even if you much prefer to relax in the comfort of your home. Family members need your help for one reason or another.
CAPRICORN
Take the time to prepare properly if you have to make a speech; improvising will likely leave you disappointed with the results. Your sensitivity helps resolve a situation of conflict.
AQUARIUS
You might have to walk on eggshells this week; being tactful will help you to avoid offending someone. You are brought face to face with an unexpected expense.
PISCES
A second cup of coffee is going to help you start the week off on the right foot. Your mind spins with lots of ideas and you won’t always know where to start.
Real Estate for Rent Island County
CUTE, SMALL 2 bedr o o m h o u s e. E l e c t r i c heat, fireplace, large picture windows, large yard, peek-a-boo view of THIS WEEK: THE LUCKIEST SIGNS water. Walk to LIBRA, ferry and VIRGO, AND SCORPIO. bus line. Quiet cul-de- 2 B R WAT E R F R O N T s a c . Wa s h e r & d r ye r living space. Available hookups. Water & gar- 8/1. Pets negotiable. InWeek July 20 bage paid. No of smoking/ c l u dto e s 26, wa t e2014 r, s ew e r, pets. Must have previ- garbage & electric. No ous rental references. 1 smoke. $1300. 360-929ye a r l e a s e. $ARIES 7 5 0 p e r 7593. m o n t h , 1 s t , lYou a s t are a n dhappy to travel great disOAK HARBOR damage. 360-579-6023 tances, especially to be reunited COUPEVILLE, 98239.
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WA Misc. Rentals Duplexes/Multiplexes
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LANGLEY
LANGLEY 1 BEDROOM D u p l ex , o n e bl o ck t o downtown yet quiet. Excellent condition. Beautif u l s u r r o u n d i n g ya r d . $750 month, utilities included. Optional Cable TV and internet reduced price via share with other unit. Dog only for additional cost. 360-9694261 WA Misc. Rentals Rooms for Rent
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TAURUS
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PISCES
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SAGITTARIUS
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND IN THE ESTATE OF SALLY A. KOSH-HEAGREN, Deceased. NO. 14-4-00145-4 N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this est a t e. Pe r s o n s h av i n g claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below a n d f i l e a n exe c u t e d copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 and 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to the claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. Date of filing copy of Notice to Creditors: June 20, 2014 Date of first publication: June 28, 2014 /s/Stephen M. Swan STEPHEN M. SWAN Personal Representative /s/ Floyd F. Fulle FLOYD F. FULLE, WSBA #1851 Attorney for Estate PO Box 252 Clinton WA 98236 (360) 341-2429 fff@whidbey.com Legal No. WCW571385 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. Ju n e 2 8 , Ju l y 5 , 1 2 , 2014. ISLAND COUNTY DIKING DISTRICT #1 T H E R E G U L A R LY SCHEDULED OPEN M E E T I N G F O R J U LY 19, 2014, HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Legal No. WCW571790 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 12, 16, 2014.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON INT AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND I N T H E E S TAT E O F ERIKA ANNA PRICE Deceased. No. 14 4 00144 6 N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this est a t e. Pe r s o n s h av i n g claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below a n d f i l e a n exe c u t e d copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 and 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to the claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. Date of filing copy of Notice to Creditors: June 20, 2014 Date of first publication: June 28 2014 /s/Miles T. Price MILES T. PRICE Personal Representative /s/Floyd F. Fulle FLOYD F. FULLE, WSBA #1851 Attorney for Estate PO Box 252 Clinton, WA 98236 (360) 341-2429 fff@whidbeycorn Legal No. WCW571371 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. Ju n e 2 8 , Ju l y 5 , 1 2 , 2014. Nor th Whidbey Fire & Rescue is calling for bids for one or more Tender/Pumpers. Specifications and instructions to bidders can be picked up at our administrative building: 770 NE Midway Blvd Suite 201, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, or via our website. www.nwfr.org Legal No. WCW573311 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 9, 12, 16, 19, 2014. SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the matter of the Estate of Paul Lindgren, Deceased. No. 14-4-00153-5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of
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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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: July 12, 2014 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Bonnie J. Hanson ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Nathan Manni ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Cohen, Manni, Theune & Manni LLP P.O. Box 889 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Cour t of probate proceedings and cause number: Island County Superior Court Probate Cause Number: 14-4-00153-5 Legal No. WCW574288 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 12, 19, 26, 2014.
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THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In Re the Estate of JUDITH ANN BULMAN, Deceased. No 14 4 00149 7 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 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: July 5, 2014 Personal Representat i v e : C h r i s t o p h e r W. Spencer Attor ney for Personal Representative: M. Douglas Kelly, Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, LLP, PO Box 290, Clinton, WA, 98236. (360) 341-1515. DATED this 16th day of June, 2014. /s/Christopher W. Spencer Christopher W. Spencer, Personal Representative Attorneys for Personal Representative: /s/M. Douglas Kelly M. Douglas Kelly, WSBA #6550 Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, LLP. P.O. Box 290 Clinton, WA 98236 Legal No. WCW572743 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 5, 12, 19, 2014.
low 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: July 5, 2014 Personal Representative: Alexandra L. Kaufman Attor ney for Personal Representative: M. Douglas Kelly, Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, LLP, PO Box 290, Clinton, WA, 98236. (360) 341-1515. DATED this 30th day of June, 2014. /s/Alexandra L. Kaufman Alexandra L. Kaufman, Personal Representative Attor ney for Personal Representative: /s/M. Douglas Kelly M. Douglas Kelly, WSBA #6550 Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, LLP Legal No. WCW572747 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 5, 12, 19, 2014.
THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY 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 be-
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PROPOSAL CONTINUED FROM A1 middle of the park, will be removed as soon as the new treatment plant comes online. He said there may be a “net gain” of park space. During an interview after the meeting, Dudley said the city will be obligated to turn that property into park space; he suggested that a “splash park” for kids is nearly a certainty, but that the public will get the chance to suggest many other ideas for amenities. ON WEDNESDAY, Stowell said approving the site plan was a vital step because it allowed the engineering firm to move forward with the design of the facility, which will consist of several buildings. Stowell said the site plan will just decide “where the boxes will go” on the site. The plan was created by a group of city staff
PROPERTY CONTINUED FROM A1 “We’re the busiest park, and we have zero ways to tell people what’s here,” he said. The building, Seabolt’s convenience store located near the park’s offices on State Highway 20, was put up for sale this past winter. The idea of establishing a visitor’s center for the park has been a goal for years. However, Hartt said, “this is the first time that we’ve been able to look at it and say, it’s for sale, it’s right next door. It’s actually inside the park boundaries.” If the parks system is able to purchase the building, Hartt said it would be converted into a place where people can find information about the park, it’s history, what it has to offer, as well as information about Whidbey Island as a whole. He said he also wants to establish an area where campers can buy supplies such as food, drinks, matches and whatever else they might need. More than that, the building could be used as an education center for the park. Liz Merriman, president of the Deception Pass Park Foundation, a nonprofit, said she also has ideas for what the building could be used for.
members after public sentiment was gauged with public open house and an in-depth charette process. The city purchased the Whidbey Island Bank building on Pioneer Way earlier this year in order to build the sewage treatment plant on the large rear parking lot, which is adjacent to the waterfront Windjammer Park. It cost $2.6 million. THE SITE PLAN would solve a parking issue by adding four dozen additional spaces to the Peoples Bank parking lot, but on property owned by the city. The bank, which is next door, has a parking easement for employee cars on the property the city purchased for the treatment plant. Stowell and the city officials also discussed several other dreams and ideas about the project beyond what is strictly in the site plan. He showed the council a conceptual drawing, created by the consultant, which included an event center and a plaza area.
“One thing that we hope to accomplish in the future is to focus on the education and evolve into an institute … for learning,” Merriman said. “There’s lots to share about that park, lots to teach, lots to educate about.” Jen Rosquist, a camper on the park visiting for her fifth or sixth time, said she agrees that a visitor’s center would be a great benefit. “I just think it would be good for people to learn more about the area, and be able to know about the surrounding islands,” Rosquist said. “A visitor’s center would be really helpful.” Hartt said that in this building, partners could sell tickets to park tours and the Chamber of Commerce could offer information about the island. “Having a gathering place where all these things could come together would be really wonderful for this park,” he said. “You give people a chance to understand what’s here, and those who are here, a chance to share their messages with people.” Standing in the way of making the purchase is money. Hartt said there is $200,000 from Washington State Parks to put towards this purchase, but the asking price is $600,000 more than that. “It’s just a lot of money, and at this point, we don’t know any
Dudley said he is especially excited about the event center proposal; he said the first floor of one of the buildings could house administrative-type operations, but the second floor could become a meeting place for the public. “It would overlook the windmill and overlook the water. It would have beautiful views,” he said, adding that it would fill a need in the community. UNDER THE CONCEPT, the paved, outdoor plaza area would be created next to the event center. Stowell said such a space would be an ideal for events like the farmers market. The officials also discussed the future of Bayshore Drive, though the sewage treatment plant calls for the construction of only a short section of the road extension; the larger road construction project isn’t part of the project, but the site plan for the sewage treatment facility sets the stage for what may come later. For many years, the city’s comprehensive
people who have that kind of resources, other than everybody together,” Hartt said. “Maybe if we all come together, we could raise that much money.” Hartt and the park are hoping people will donate money towards this purchase. Donating through the foundation would be tax deductible because it’s a 501c3. They’ve just started looking into fundraising, according to Hartt, and have no official plans. He said they’ve considered opportunities like a Kickstarter campaign, but they haven’t really started looking into it yet. He said he would need somebody with more expertise in online marketing to help make that work. Hartt added that the park would be willing to work with people donating a lot of money to try and let them benefit from the revenue of the visitor’s center, as well. Hartt said he is positive that, if the building is purchased, it would pay for itself and be making a profit within a few years. “We know it would pay for itself, we know it would be successful, we just have to get through that hurdle of finding the down payment and the total purchase price,” he said. “We hope that the snowball grows and people see the value to it,” Hartt said. “It would benefit the entire island to have this kind of opportunity available to our visitors.”
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plan included a goal of extending Bayshore Drive so that it runs parallel to Pioneer Way all the way to Scenic Heights Road. ACCORDING TO THE conceptual drawing for the plant site, Bayshore would be run along the north edge of Windjammer Park and through the middle of the baseball fields. Several people pointed out that the project would be a boon to the property owners on the north side of the new road by creating new access and new road frontage. Stowell said the idea isn’t to create a freeway, but a narrow road that would be both safe and scenic. As for the ball fields, several officials had ideas for relocating them elsewhere, including the site of the old Memorial Field. Dudley said he’s in the process of creating a regional baseball field plan that could draw tournaments to the city.
RACE CONTINUED FROM A1 his decision to make, though he must obtain council approval. Dudley put out a “request for proposals” for the marathon position and received five applicants, including Sipes. “There were great applicants,” Dudley said. “I think the city will be better off with any of the other four.” Oak Harbor Elks Lodge submitted an application to coordinate the race. Under the proposal, Elks member Melissa Riker will be in charge and any profits go the club. Dudley said she comes with experience in running marathons. “She’s dynamic, a go-getter and very enthusiastic,” he said. A professional race director from Portland sent in a proposal for the coordinator job, as did Orsell Events, the company that currently runs the Whidbey Marathon races. In addition, Michelle Curry, an Oak Harbor resident who’s coordinating the new hydroplane races, also applied. Sipes said she still doesn’t understand why Dudley took exception to her performance, especially given that the marathon received national attention,
and this year’s participation hit an all-time high. “I put my heart into this event because I really do care about it,” she said. “This is just heartbreaking for me and the event.” DUDLEY: Dudley “I think the argued that city will be the participabetter of f with tion declined any of the in prior years. other four.” He said a discount in registration fees that Sipes offered as a special promotion was part of the reason for increased registration this year, but it cost the city. Sipes received a bonus for higher attendance and the race lost the city money. The bonus based on attendance was Dudley’s idea. Several council members, however, argued that the race is intended to boost the economy and showcase the area, not to make a lot of money for the city. Dudley said he will ensure with the new contract for the marathon coordinator that costs remain on budget and the city doesn’t lose money. Dudley said he plans for having the Elks take over the marathon on the Aug. 6 City Council agenda.
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