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State to audit transit books By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter
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Dave Olinger puts on his “ferocious” face while holding a rifle. He is running as a write-in candidate for Island county sheriff.
Write-in aiming to represent Democrats
Financial experts at the Washington state Auditor’s Office will be going through books at Island Transit in the next couple of weeks to figure out what went wrong, said a spokesman for the agency. Thomas Shapley, deputy director of communications for the office, said the auditors’ last accountability audit of Island Transit covered the year 2012 and nothing appeared to be amiss at that time. “As someone told me today, we’re good, but we can’t audit the future,” he said.
“I’m really anxious to see what we will find.” Shapley said a July 26 Whidbey NewsTimes article about financial problems at Island Transit motivated the auditors to start the audit scheduled for this year as soon as possible. A total of 24 employees will be laid off, Saturday bus service is being cancelled and five routes will be eliminated or changed due to financial problems uncovered at Island Transit. The first of the community meetings about the route changes is at 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4 at the Oak Harbor Library. As a result of the shortfall, the tran-
sit board approved an $800,000 note —basically a bank loan — to pay bills. On top of that, the board OK’d issuance of a $1.5-million bond to pay the balance of the agency’s matching funds ROSE for the new transit facility near Coupeville. Shapley said the Auditor’s Office also received several letters from state lawmakers who were concerned about the problem after reading the stories. Martha Rose, director of Island SEE AUDIT, A20
A BLUE ANGEL COMES HOME
By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter
When you watch too much Jon Stewart, you run the risk of ending up like 87-year-old Dave Olinger. At least that’s what his wife says. The North Whidbey resident is running as a write-in candidate for Island County sheriff in an effort that’s both serious and symbolic, but also intentionally provocative and a bit tongue-in-cheek. SEE WRITE-IN, A20
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Oak Harbor Police Chief Ed Green stands next to the department’s new armored vehicle.
Police haul out armor for Tuesday’s Nat’l Night Out By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter
Oak Harbor Police Department’s newest and biggest toy will be unveiled during Tuesday’s National Night Out.
Photo courtesy Nate Barton
Lt. Cmdr. Nate Barton, a product of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station’s electronic attack community, is a Blue Angel pilot who flies a lot of eyeopening maneuvers, including this one that he captured himself over Annapolis, Md. Barton, who plans to return to Whidbey after his stint with the Blue Angels, will be performing at the Seafair Air Show in Seattle this weekend with shows at 1:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. See story on A3.
Police Chief Ed Green said the department got the chance to trade in its circa1967 armored vehicle, which was on loan from the federal SEE ARMOR, A20
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Two injured in house fire By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter
Two people suffered minor injuries in an apartment fire Monday night, according to Oak Harbor Fire Chief Ray Merrill. The fire was reported at 11:07 p.m. after the automatic fire alarm went off in the six-unit complex on Southwest Kimball Drive, according to Merrill. The blaze started in the living room of one of the apartments. A guest was with the tenant at the time and he burned his foot trying to extinguish the fire; he refused medical help, Merrill said. A resident in another apartment cut her hand breaking the glass in a fireextinguisher cabinet. She went to the hospital and got stitches, the chief said.
Oak Harbor firefighters responded to the scene in about six minutes. They received mutual aid from North Whidbey Fire and Rescue and the Navy fire department. Merrill said the cause of the fire appears to be accidental, but the investigation was ongoing. Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to other units. The occupants of the other apartments were able to return after the fire was extinguished, but the Red Cross put up the resident of the scorched apartment in a hotel. The apartment needs some restoration work to be inhabitable again. Merrill estimates damage to the building at $10,000.
Former council candidate faces jail By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter
A three-time Oak Harbor City Council candidate and a regular speaker at council meetings will likely spend six months in jail for stealing from an elderly family friend, court documents indicate. Melvin J. Vance pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court July 21 to trafficking in stolen property and theft. One count of possession of stolen property
SHERIFF’S REPORT The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:
At 6:45 a.m., an anonymous Walker Avenue resident reported a rooster in the neighborhood. At 9:24 a.m., a Bobwhite Lane resident reported that his shotgun disappeared. At 1:03 p.m., a caller reported that a man asked residents of an Oak Harbor Road trailer park for donations for his sick cat. At 5:22 p.m., a North Sunset Drive resident reported she had been poisoned and needed to report a homicide. At 7:49 p.m., there was a report that three people were stuck in a tram on a Camano Island hillside.
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was dismissed. Under the terms of the plea bargain, the prosecutor will recommend at an Aug. 11 sentencing hearing that Vance be sentenced to six months in jail, fined $817 and ordered to pay restitution. Vance stole a 100-ounce bar of silver from an elderly family friend while the woman was away caring for a dying daughter, according to court documents. The incident was initially
SATURDAY, JULY 19 At 6:34 a.m., a Hunt Road resident reported that he trapped an owl that had been killing his birds. At 8:47 a.m., a driver on Northgate Drive reported hearing a “kitten sound” inside the car’s engine while driving. The driver pulled over and found there was indeed a small kitten stuck under the hood. At 5:41 p.m., a Whidbey General Hospital employee reported that an “out of control” blond man had been escorted out of the hospital multiple times, but kept coming back. At 7:37 p.m., a caller reported that a redheaded man walking on the side of State Highway 20 near Libbey Road was weaving, waving his arms, talking to himself and generally “acting strange.” At 9:09 p.m., an employee
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husband had the combination to the safe, the report states. The deputy who investigated discovered that Vance had pawned a 100-ounce bar of silver at a North Whidbey pawn shop. He allegedly told the owner that he needed money for medication. The silver was worth about $2,000, the deputy’s report states.
at the Tyee restaurant reported that two intoxicated women were being “little pills.”
on the side of Silver Lake Road. At 3:10 p.m., a caller reported that a baby was locked in a car at Island Recycling.
SUNDAY, JULY 20 At 12:02 a.m., a North Main Street resident reported that a woman was “going overboard” with text messages and was “being an alcoholic pest.” At 1:02 p.m., an East Troxell Road resident reported that strange things were happening in her house. She said her refrigerator went missing. Her garage door still works but there’s a padlock on it. At 3:15 p.m., a caller reported that people are playing very loud, very religious music on Crescent Harbor Road.
MONDAY, JULY 21 At 12:10 p.m., a man reported that someone burned his daughter with a cigarette in the Rhododendron Drive area. At 1:06 p.m., a bishop reported domestic abuse at an Arwin Drive home. At 1:18 p.m., a baby deer “minus head” was reported
TUESDAY, JULY 22 At 1:18 p.m., a caller reported that someone brought a van full of kids to a trailer on Heller Road. The children all “scurried” into a house. The caller said they were illegal aliens. At 3:16 p.m., a caller reported that a man was digging with an auger near a gas line on East Crescent Harbor Road.
CLARIFICATION n In a July 26 story about Island Transit, Coupeville councilman and transit board member Bob Clay is quoted as saying the board didn’t receive monthly financial reports. Clay said the transit board did receive financial reports, but not the monthly reconciliations, which would have given a clearer picture of cash flow problems.
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reported as a residential burglary by Vance himself. The home belonged to an 87-year-old woman who was a longtime family friend and was out of town caring for her daughter. The woman returned home a few weeks later and reported that a few pieces of jewelry and the bar of silver were missing from her safe. There was no sign of forced entry; the woman said only she, Vance and her dead
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Blue Angel proud to call Whidbey his home By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter
Estimating that he’s on the road for approximately 300 days a year, Nate Barton could be excused if he didn’t remember where to call home. Since he zipped his blue flight suit as a member of the U.S. Navy’s storied Blue Angels two years ago, he moved his family to Pensacola, Fla., spent the past two winters in El Centro., Calif., then embarked on his first full air show season this year, criss-crossing the country numerous times. But there’s no confusion on Barton’s part when it comes to declaring home. He touched down on Whidbey Island this week to prepare for the Boeing Seafair Air Show in Seattle — the 21st show he’s performed in, covering 18 states, since March. Whidbey, he said, is home. “Coming back here is really special for myself and my family,” said Barton, a lieutenant commander who’s spent seven of his 12 years in the Navy based at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. “This show is one that I’ve been looking forward to the most by a long shot. “It’s nice to be back in our own backyard.” Barton, 34, from Hummelstown, Pa., is one of the six demonstration pilots who perform aerobatic maneuvers in F/A-18 Hornets for the elite unit that repre-
sents the best and brightest of the Navy and Marine Corps. He handles the No. 3 jet as the Left Wing, which means he spends a lot of time in tight formations staring to his right at the wingtip of the team leader, or “Boss,” as he’s called. Amber Lynn Daniel, public affairs officer with the Blue Angels, calls Barton the “most photogenic” of the 16 Blue Angels, an indication of how much he enjoys representing the flight demonstration squadron, which is a key recruiting tool for the Navy and Marines. Serving as an inspiration to others, representing his branch of military service and embodying the culture of excellence that comes with being a Blue Angel are all part of what Barton loves about what he’s doing. “The most enjoyable part isn’t the flying,” Barton said. “It’s getting to interact with all of the people all around the country. It’s being able to inspire little kids and inspire a culture of excellence.” Barton’s inspiration has reached far beyond young children. On Whidbey, he’s a source of pride to the electronic attack squadron community and a familiar figure who reached a lofty goal most only dream about. Lots of Navy and Marine pilots who’ve flown more than 1,250 tactical jet hours and are carrier-qualified apply to
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become a Blue Angel, then undergo the scrutiny of team members themselves during “rushes” at air shows in an attempt to gain the required unanimous approval. Nate Barton made it. “In my opinion, every naval aviator out there at some point in their career aspires to do that,” said Kevin Inabnit, a training officer at VAQ-129 at NAS Whidbey who served as a flight instructor with Barton in that squadron before he left for the Blue Angels. Inabnit said a large contingent from NAS Whidbey is planning to attend the Seafair air show, which started Friday, largely because of Barton’s participation. The Blue Angels perform at 1:45 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Barton is the first pilot from the electronic attack community to fly with the Blue Angels, Inabnit said. “Everybody is just so proud of him and how he’s representing the VAQ community and Whidbey Island in general,” Inabnit said. This is Barton’s first Seafair appearance after all, but two shows were canceled last year because of sequestration. His first year with the squadron was spent as an observer. He is joined on the team by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Cheng, another product of the electronic attack community at NAS Whidbey. Cheng is
a naval flight officer who serves as the events coordinator with the Blue Angels. Barton was met by his wife Janelle and their children Connor, 10, Cooper, 8, and Jennie-Flore, 3, at a friend’s house in Anacortes Tuesday and spent part of the week reacquainting himself with old friends around NAS Whidbey and other spots before gearing up for the air show. It was a joyful reunion with his family on familiar turf during a hectic time of year. “We are looking forward to going to eat at Christopher’s in Coupeville,” Barton said Tuesday. “That’s our favorite restaurant here. And 1-2-3 Thai. China City. We talk about that all the time.” The Bartons own a home in Coupeville, and he is
cleared to return to Whidbey Island after he completes his stint with the Blue Angels. He got a year’s extension with the Blue Angels, meaning he won’t be back to work at NAS Whidbey until December of 2015. At that time, he’ll become a department head with VAQ-137. Barton reported to VAQ129 on Whidbey for initial training in the EA-6B Prowler in 2005, then transitioned to VAQ-135, where he served as a landing signals officer, often working from the ground at Outlying Landing Field in Coupeville. “I spent many, many long nights along there at OLF trying to train new pilots,” he said. “Our house is there right under the landing pattern.”
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MEETING AGENDA 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 6, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION / HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD 4. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held July 1, 2014, Special Meeting held July 1, 2014, Special Workshop meeting held July 9, 2014 and Regular Workshop held July 23, 2014. b. Approval of Accounts Payable Voucher Numbers, Approval of Payroll Check Numbers c. Authorize surplus of two Jacobsen mowers and authorize trade-in to Western Equipment & Irrigation Distributors for $15,000 d. Appoint Pete Franssen to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee e. Refer to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) potential changes in use of Hotel-Motel (2%) funds to be considered by City. f. Approve an Amendment to Interagency Agreement with WA State Department of Corrections (#K9413) g. Confirm Mayor’s Appointment of Clifford Howard to Planning Commission. h. Name garden area “Teachers Tribute Garden” where art sculpture created by Rick Nash and donated by Wallie Funk is located at Windjammer Park. 5. STAFF, MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS a. City Administrator b. Mayor c. Councilmembers 6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS a. Resolution 14-24: Amend the Employee Policy Manual to incorporate new State legislation requiring local government entities to accommodate up to two (2) unpaid holidays per calendar year for faith-based leave. b. Resolution 14-28: Approve final location for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant. c. Resolution 14-30: Local Agency Agreement with WA State Department of Transportation for Waterfront Trail/Veteran’s Park Landslide Restoration. d. Resolution 14-31: Local Agency Agreement with WA State Department of Transportation for Whidbey Avenue Crosswalk. e. Resolution 14-32: Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local No. 231 for Public Works. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PUBLIC MEETINGS a. Public Meeting for Mangat Property Petition for Annexation b. Public Hearing to receive citizen comment on projected revenues for 2015-2016 Biennial Budget c. Public Hearing on goals for Oak Harbor Water Use Efficiency Program (WUEP) d. Ordinance 1693: Amend OHMC 6.12.080 (1) to allow sale of beer, wine, and/or liquor in conjunction with a concession agreement and/ or special event permit at Fort Nugent Park 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Authorize Mayor to sign Professional Services Agreement with Oak Harbor Elks Lodge No. 2362 to serve as Whidbey Marathon Race Director b. Authorize Mayor to sign Professional Services Agreement with Cronin Forestry for consultant services regarding potential timber harvesting at Sleeper Road and NE 16th Avenue/Goldie Road c. Amend Island County Agreement for Road Maintenance d. Second Quarter Financial Report 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Labor Negotiations 11. ADJOURNMENT
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Birkeland reflects on his CIA career Oak Harbor man had diverse, international life
“I was of interest to them for several reasons. One was the fact that I speak five or six foreign languages. I fit in with that crowd, so they recruited me.”
By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter
Nationally recognized as a great place to retire, Whidbey Island is filled with myriad aging adults with fascinating life stories. Take, for example, 95-yearold Paul Birkeland. He currently resides in Harbor Tower Village in Oak Harbor, though he’s lived in the city for decades. His life can all be traced to a mishap. His parents, Carl and Sophie Birkeland, both from Norway, met and married in the United States. While they were visiting their families in Norway, Birkeland said they “got stuck.” That started a long career for him and his father with the United States government. During their vacation, the United States joined in World War I, and travel between Norway and the U.S. was suddenly restricted. Birkeland’s father found a job with the U.S. Embassy, and from there his life was shaped. “He joined the state department. He made a career out of that,” Birkeland said. “Then when I came along, I made a career out of it, too.” Birkeland grew up all over Europe. He lived in Norway, Latvia, Finland, Poland and Denmark, before eventually landing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne, studying political science and participating in the Reserve Officer Training Corps.
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Paul Birkeland’s daughter, Carla, visits him in Harbor Tower Village almost every weekend, staying in the house her parents bought in Oak Harbor for their retirement. After graduating, he joined the army full time. When his training was complete, Birkeland was sent to London as a military attache, to work with people exiled from their own countries because of the fighting in World War II. When that war was over, he was then sent to Yugoslavia through
the state department to help with the residual fighting between political parties there. “When I went to Yugoslavia, the first thing that happened was I got sick,” he recounted. Having contracted scarlet fever, Birkeland was quarantined for a month inside the embassy and,
though no one could enter his room, he wasn’t wanting for company. “The word that I got was that they said, hey, a captain is here, and he’s single,” Birkeland said. “On their lunch hours, the ladies would come over and visit me, and I wound up marrying one of
them.” Birkeland’s daughter Carla Birkeland said that Yugoslavia was not the first place they’d crossed paths. When Birkeland was in Washington, D.C., for training before going to London, his future wife, Jane Downs, was in a boarding house just down the street from where he was staying. They were also in London simultaneously, as she was working in the U.S. Embassy at the time. One day, when she was leaving the embassy and he was arriving, they crossed paths. She was wearing a multi-colored beret that was striking. “We didn’t know each other, but I noticed that hat,” Birkeland said. Carla said that the connection wasn’t made until after their marriage, about two months after they met in Yugoslavia. Her mom’s trunk arrived late, and it was when she was unpacking it that Birkeland discovered the beret. After that, the two traveled the world together on Birkeland’s many assignments. They lived in SEE CIA, A5
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Island inspires Brackenwood artists By KATE DANIEL Staff reporter
Paul Birkeland received two awards from Poland because of his work in that country. He received the Gold Cross of Merit and Order of Polonia Restituta, two of the highest decorations offered to recognize people for their service to the country.
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CONTINUED FROM A4 Washington, D.C., Norway, Denmark, Liberia and other places. Along the way, they had five children: Leslie, Carla, Paul, Janet and Ann. Sometime during the Cold War, Birkeland left the Army and joined the State Department as a political attache. Not long after that, he was recruited by the CIA. “I was of interest to them for several reasons,” he said. “One was the fact that I speak five or six foreign languages. I fit in with that crowd, so they recruited me.” “We were all, as children, oblivious,” Carla Birkeland said. “We just thought we were with the embassy and living abroad.” When the family was living in Denmark during the Cold War, Birkeland knew invasion from Russia was a possibility and bought a boat for his family as an escape plan. They used it as a pleasure boat to quash suspicion, but Birkeland
said “it was intended for escape to Sweden.” They never needed to use it to escape. “One mistake that a lot of people make is they hear I worked for the CIA, and they think spy,” Birkeland said. “That was not the case because we never spied. We hired spies.” His main job with the state department and later the CIA was to gather intelligence that might be of interest to the government. Birkeland retired in 1973 in Oak Harbor, a place he and Jane found “by luck.” “Ever ybody that we know has remarked as to what a nice place it was that we retired,” Birkeland said. Jane passed away in 2000 at the age of 82. Birkeland still owns the house he and his wife bought, though for the last four years, he’s been living in Harbor Tower Village in Oak Harbor, and his daughter Carla visits him frequently.
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Freeland resident Ginny O’Neill has been an artist all her life, from drawing friends’ portraits as a teenager to graphic design and acrylic painting in her 20s. But it was not until O’Neill moved to Whidbey and began working the forms and colors of the island’s natural landscape into intricately layered water color paintings that she felt her career as an artist had truly begun. In 2004, O’Neill took classes in watercolor painting from local artist Patti Gulledge-White, and these lessons have not concluded since. It was Gulledge-White who, according to O’Neill, taught her everything she knows about the craft. O’Neill has developed a unique painting technique involving layers of color, usually subdued, mixed by hand. It is only after the backdrop has dried that O’Neill permits herself to start drawing, the step she says is likely her favorite. The final products are detailed portrayals of the things she loves most: dogs,
the ocean, seaside towns and beaches. “It just doesn’t sound like enough to call it beautiful,” she said in reference to the Whidbey landscape that inspires her. “It has got its own beauty, it’s a quiet beauty. There’s a peacefulness to it.” In part, it is the magnetism of the island and its healthy arts community which has drawn another artist, Jeff Day, back to Langley from his home in China for the opening of a new show at the Brackenwood Gallery in Langley. In it, O’Neill, Day and Langley resident Pete Jordan will all be featured. Since Rene Neff opened Brackenwood in 2009, it has been home to several renowned Pacific Northwest artists. Day, a sculptor with 40 years of professional art experience who has been living in both Istanbul and China for the past six years, is returning to Langley this month to show his works at Brackenwood before returning overseas. In Day’s studio, nestled in the forest outside
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Langley, several of his signature abstract and figurative bronze pieces of varying sizes and subject are on display. At a glance, Day’s motivation for creation — “to inspire the viewer” — is apparent. The figures are as emotive as they are fluid — human forms and faces carved with gesticulations of hopefulness, of weariness, and everything in between. He also creates twodimensional paintings, many of which are inspired by the places in which he has lived. Langley resident Jordan has been displaying his works in and around Whidbey for 38 years. His
mediums are oil and watercolor, with which he paints still life and landscape pieces. “Pete’s work does not hit you over the head with color and pizzazz; it enters your bones and evokes a mature appreciation for the splendor of nature,” reads the description of his works on the Brackenwood web site. “They all seem to work well together in terms of style, and they’re very accomplished in each of their mediums,” Neff said. The Brackenwood Gallery is located at 302 First Street, Langley. The show opens Aug. 2 with an artist reception from 5-7 p.m. opening night.
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IN OUR OPINION The right to vote is one we fought to have; exercise it on Tuesday This coming Tuesday, residents of Whidbey Island have an opportunity to be a part of the Democratic process. Candidates have stepped forward to run for various races in all levels of government including Congress, state House of Representatives and Island County government. The primary election serves to narrow voters’ options to two candidates per race with the top two going forward to November’s general election. On a local level, voters will select their top candidates for county auditor, treasurer and commissioner. Each of those races have more than two candidates vying for spots in the November General Election. Voting at election time is a surefire way to express whether you are dissatisfied with how an elected official has performed his or her duties or don’t like how an agency is being run. Voting is a hard-fought right, and exercising that right is vital to the American form of government. Primary election ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday and can be submitted in several ways, including mail or by drop box. There are drop-off boxes in the following locations: n Island County Elections Office – 400 N. Main St., Coupeville n Oak Harbor City Hall – 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor n Trinity Lutheran Church – 18341 SR 525, Freeland n Ken’s Corner Red Apple Grocery - 4141 SR 525, Clinton n Camano Annex – 121 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island Mailed ballots must be postmarked no later than election day. At election time, the staff of the Whidbey News-Times wants readers to have the most up-to-date returns. For that reason, we are extending our front page deadline to get election night results in next Wednesday’s edition. As a result, some home subscribers may experience a bit of delay in delivery. But don’t worry; subscribers can read the newspaper online on our website at www.whidbeynewstimes.com
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Island Transit
Rose shouldn’t be Many questions stem thrown under bus Editor, First let me just say, “Shame on you, from transit debacle editor of the Whidbey News-Times.” Editor, How appalling that our wonderful Island Transit service we’ve been proud to support is threatened by poor management and lack of supervision. Now its employees and the kids, seniors, workers and even tourists who depend on it must suffer. We have a lot of questions. If Martha Rose used to get monthly reports, why didn’t she ask for them when she didn’t get them? How on earth was Barbara Savary able to dip into investments and reserves without some kind of authorization or approval? The board of directors weren’t paying attention either if they never got financial reports and never asked for them. We can only hope the elected officials serving on the board don’t run their government agencies this way. Karen Bess Oak Harbor
I assume that is who wrote the unsigned editorial in Saturday’s paper throwing Martha Rose under the bus. After 27 years proven as a community leader and literally building Island Transit from the ground up by her fiscal responsibility, you kick her as soon as she’s down and needs our support the most? A rogue employee lied to Rose about our financial health. We can’t pull together and get through this without using classic nasty politics? We live in an especially beautiful, small community where we work together for the good of the whole. So, could we do that, please? And, Jim Campbell, I was in the information meetings that Rose held with each board member to explain exactly what happened. You had the opportunity to voice
your opinion and sure did not voice the opinion you threw out in Saturday’s front page article, and you made it sound like you were speaking for the whole board, which you were not. It seemed very clear to me that Rose had the support of the board in this difficult situation — and rightfully so, as she has more than earned that support. She is shocked and embarrassed that this could happen; she has taken the steps so it cannot happen again and has developed a long-range fiscal plan to get Island Transit back to its healthy, community-based service. I say, let’s help her work forward and maintain our confidence in the strong leadership and integrity she has always shown. P.S. Enough already about charging a fare. It has been researched and documented that an agency our size would pay more for collecting the fare than we could possibly collect. How would that make sense? Sandra Kuykendall, acting financial advisor Island Transit Coupeville
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MORE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Board needs to not be a rubber stamp
Editor, The piggy bank finally broke and the Island Transit Board needs to wake up and stop being a rubber stamp for the ongoing waste and abuse of the public trust. It is time for Whidbey News-Times to submit public information requests and for an independent audit of this agency’s policies and practices to be completed. Let’s review: When the director tells her employees she “has the board wrapped around her little finger,” that could be a problem. Employees are told their presence is “not required” at public board meetings, and it was preferred they not attend. Possible candidate/levy electioneering by the director and her staff in violation of existing laws and policies.
Abrogation of established hiring and promotion practices when it suited the director. Most agencies — public and private — address nepotism concerns, but what about cronyism? If you’re a golfing buddy or attend the weekend socials, you too can secure employment or management position within this agency. Repetitive hardware and software investments that ultimately did not fully meet mission requirements despite the personnel utilizing these systems complaints to the same. One purchase costing upward of six figures. Costly training for these programs given to non-essential personnel. Training junkets involving non-essential personnel. Excessive rider/equipment costs for the paratransit system due to waivers of existing rider ship rules. Under these existing waivers, costs could go up once routes are abandoned, causing the dispatch of an extra vehicle to
pick up the out-of-bounds riders. Management bloated with redundant titles and minimal job requirements enhanced by crony promotions. The inside joke is to grab a clipboard and look busy. Director and management salaries that make that of Island County elected officials pale in comparison. Assignment of on-duty personnel to provide daycare for the director’s children. Continued need for unmarked and undocumented vehicle usage to hide personal usage, including the chauffeuring of the director and her family to SeaTac for a family vacation flight. The list could go on, but employees are silent, fearing retribution as the transit is a “right to work” agency. If your dismissal cannot be covered by existing directives and policies, then the manual will be rewritten to cover the specific circumstance. Don’t believe it. Ask for the changes that have been made over the years.
It will likely correspond with a firing.
Reustle Lindner Oak Harbor
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Editor, Why do you allow the same people to argue, call each other names and both sides exaggerate what they have to say after each article about anything to do with the Navy or Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve? It is crazy to let this go on, and your policy on writing comments says something to the fact of not allowing people to be mean and nasty to others. I hope you take this seriously because it really is getting out of hand. Eileen King Oak Harbor
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Marjorie Colby
Marjorie Sweeton Colby passed peacefully on the morning of July 3, 2014, in her home in the company of devoted family and friends. Marjorie was beloved by all who knew her and led a meaningful, purpose-driven life spanning eight decades that touched the hearts of so many persons. Marjorie was born on Jan. 13, 1934, in Scotts Bluff, Neb., and graduated from Scotts Bluff High School in 1952. She subsequently joined the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman
during the Korean War. While assigned at the Balboa Naval Hospital, in San Diego, Marjorie met and married Robert Sweeton Sr., also a Navy Hospital Corpsman, who passed unexpectedly at the age of 50. Marjorie remarried years later in 1999 to James H. Colby and relocated from Santa Maria, Calif., to Mountain Home, Ark. While in Arkansas, Marjorie and Jim were integral members of the First United Methodist Church and participated extensively in community charities and civic events. In July 2013, Marjorie and Jim relocated to Oak Harbor, Wash., where they maintained a home near her family. Marjorie is registered as a Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) and was proud of her Naval service in addition to that of her son Robert and grandson Brenton Sweeton, currently serving with the Navy SeaBees. Marjorie will be interned with military honors at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash., following a memorial service. Marjorie
is survived by her husband, James H. Colby; sons, Robert and Chris Sweeton; brother, Larry Howard; and mother, Viola Howard.
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Karen Christensen Karen Christensen, 65, of Edmonds, Wash., passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 28, 2014, in
a house full of love and with her family by her side. Her love for life, her sense of humor and her hopeful optimism inspired everyone around her. She lived each and every day to its fullest. From her birth on Nov. 23, 1948, to her death, she nourished people around her with love, faith and friendship. Karen is survived by the loves of her life, her two daughters, Cheryl Christensen-Willsey (Brandon) of Sedro Woolley, Wash., and Lisa Butters (John) of Whidbey Island; her grandchildren and their families, Jason Butters, Susan Butters-Harrett (Christian) and Sara Butters. She is also survived by her mother, Shirley Joyce (Cady) Nelson of Arlington, Wash.; and her beloved sisters and brother, Lynn Freeman (Jim) of Edmonds, Nancy Coyne (Bill) of Arlington, John Nelson (DeeAnn) of
Lompoc, Calif., and Susan DeVries (Terry) of Lake Oswego, Ore.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and cousins, all of whom she loved and was so proud of; and her little orange cat, “Morris B.” A celebration of Karen’s beautiful spirit will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Casper St., Edmonds, WA, with a reception following. Donations in Karen’s honor can be made to Hospice Northwest, www. hospicenw.org, whose nurses and patient coordinators provided compassionate and loving care and support to her and her family, or to the Skagit Valley Humane Association, http://mjhssv1. blogspot.com/p/join.html, dedicated to finding loving homes for cats and dogs. Arrangements were under the care of Kern Funeral Home.
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Flavio Vanicelli Flavio “Van” Vanicelli joined his late wife Marion (nee Sherwood) Vanicelli in the arms of a loving God on July 20, 2014, after a brief illness. He was 92. Van was a successful salesman and sales manager in the automotive aftermarket in Michigan for many years. Retiring at age 58, he moved from Detroit to Oak Harbor, where he was active for a long time with the Senior Council of Retired Executives. After Marion passed away, he married Wanda (nee Sollars), who survives him. Both marriages were blessed with success; his devotion to both of these wonderful women knew no bounds. Van was not one to sit still. He was an avid golfer, bowler and cribbage player. He was active in neighborhood associations, church and the Knights of Columbus. Over
the years, he maintained contact with the Berry Boys, a group of Berry Grade School alumni. He never had any enemies and will be missed by many friends. Van is succeeded by sister Alice Vanchina; sons Harry (wife Franne) and Terry (wife Mary); and six grandchildren, Cameron, David, Maddelyn, Monica, Peter and Thomas; great-granddaughter Star; step-children Frank Howard Sollars, JoMarie Flores, Wendy Eileen Dryer, Susan Diane Goss, and Scott Howard Sollars; 13 stepgrandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. An urn committal service with military honors will be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014. Friends and family are encouraged to visit Van’s page in the Book of Memories hosted at www.wallinfuneral home.com to share memories and condolences.
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Alice Overway On Friday, July 25, Alice Overway, age 95, slipped quietly and peacefully away. She was born on Feb. 22, 1919, in Bellingham, Wash., to George and Madeline Rodgers.
Alice graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1937. On Dec. 8, 1939, she married the love of her life, Gerald Overway. Gerald and Alice farmed in Clover Valley, Oak Harbor, until 1942 when the U.S. Navy bought their farm. Settling in the Skagit Valley, Alice gave birth to three children, Bill, John and Dulcie. Alice was always involved in her children’s lives, even when it was out in the strawberry and bulb fields. Alice was a field boss for many years for Washington Bulb Co. She was also very active in the LaConner schools, where her children attended school. Some of her fondest memories are of the children she taught Sunday School to at the LaConner Methodist Church. Alice and Gerald moved into Logan Creek Retirement when Gerald’s health began to decline. Alice will be remembered for her kindness to others, her helping way and her cheerful attire. She will mostly be remembered for her love of growing beautiful flowers. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; her parents; brother and sister-in-law Ed and Jo Rodgers; brothers and sisters-in-law Henry and Marie Overway, Elmer and Virginia Overway and Jack Overway; and granddaughter Kari Ploeg.
I had a total knee replacement on June 23 at Island Hospital. Three days later, my orthopedic surgeon from Skagit Northwest Orthopedics released me for rehab services before I went home. Even though I live in Oak Harbor, I chose to go to Fidalgo Rehab Center in Anacortes because a family member had been a patient and had a positive experience. I have worked as an in-home caregiver, providing one-on-one care and also as part of a care team in nursing homes. I can’t be more pleased of the nursing staff at Fidalgo Rehab Center. The caregivers were very well trained in their jobs, they were all professional with sweet personalities. Overall the entire staff treated the patients with compassion and respect. There was always plenty of good food available. My family and I were pleasantly surprised when they were invited to stay for dinner during their visit. The care team set us up in the patio and served a delicious meal. My 10-year-old granddaughter thought that was neat. The physical therapy and occupational therapy team were great. I worked with them twice a day and was feeling ready to go home in less than a week. I did have to reach some goals before we were confident that I could go home. Twelve days after my surgery I had a follow up visit with Skagit Northwest Orthopedics. My Doctor was so impressed with my progress that he released me to go home the next day. I feel that my mobility improved and incision healed very quickly because of the wonderful care I received at Fidalgo Rehab Center. ~Loretta Vogt and her husband, Bob
She is survived by her children, Bill (Roni) Overway of Homer, Alaska; John Overway of LaConner; and Dulcie (Jerry) Thomas of Mount Vernon, Wash; and multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the owners and staff of Logan Creek for their kindness and the residents of Logan Creek for their friendship and love. A special thank you to her CNA Cheryl Byington for her friendship and helpfulness. Thank you, Mom, for your guidance and never-ending love. At Alice’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, Wash.
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Eleanor was an accomplished seamstress and made clothing as well as doll clothes for the children in her life. She was also a prolific letter writer, and her family and friends will miss her correspondence, useful articles and recipes. She always had a positive attitude and appreciated each day given to her. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Claude; brothers Charles and Jack Settles; sister Evelyn Doyle; mother Helga Settles; and father Arvel Settles. She is survived by her sister Agnes Murray and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service was held at the San Juan Valley Cemetery in Friday Harbor on July 15, 2014, where she was laid to rest next to her husband, Claude. Remembrances can be made to the Friends of Lime Kiln Society. Mail to Friends of Lime Kiln Society c/o Lime Kiln Point State Park, 1567 Westside Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 or online at http://friendsoflimekilnso ciety.org
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Eleanor Lumley
Eleanor Maria Settles Lumley died at the age of 92 on July 6, 2014, in Anacortes. Eleanor was born at the Pt. Arguello Lighthouse in Lompoc, Calif., on April 14, 1922, to Arvel and Helga Settles. The family lived up and down the West Coast, where Arvel served as lighthouse keeper at several lighthouses. They came to San Juan Island in the 1930s and lived in one of the Coast Guard houses at the Lime Kiln Lighthouse, where Arvel worked as the lighthouse keeper until 1945. Eleanor attended school in Friday Harbor and spent many wonderful years at the Lime Kiln Lighthouse. Lighthouses always held a special place in her heart. Eleanor was beautiful, kind and gentle. She met and married Claude Lumley on July 4, 1943. They lived in Arizona, California and finally settled in Oak Harbor. They always loved coming back to Friday Harbor to visit family and enjoy island life.
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David Hinshaw David “Dave” Hinshaw, age 67, lost his brief battle with kidney cancer on July 21, 2014, at Island Hospital, Anacortes, Wash. His wife, Diana “Dani” Hinshaw, and daughter, Lisa Hill, were privileged to be at his side as he passed into the kingdom of heaven. Survivors include his wife, Dani Hinshaw of Oak Harbor; daughter Lisa Hill and her husband, Dave Hill, and their two sons, Aaron and Matthew, all of Virginia Beach, Va.; and siblings Sandy, William, Nancy, Robert and DeeAnn. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Roberta and Willard Hinshaw, and brothers Bruce and Wayne. At the age of 17, Dave
enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Two years later he met and married Dani in Coos Bay, Ore., and, shortly thereafter, they completed their family with the addition of their daughter, Lisa. The family traveled extensively during Dave’s active duty years, enjoying duty stations in Oregon, Guam, Florida, Alaska, Wales and Washington. In 1986, OTCM Dave Hinshaw received orders to NAS Whidbey as the first Command Master Chief of NOPF (formerly NAVFAC Whidbey Island). Dave and Dani set down roots in Oak Harbor following his Navy retirement in 1990 after 26 years of active duty service. Dave then worked for 12 years at the Navy Exchange, hired first as a warehouseman and ultimately retiring from the Navy Exchange as foreman. Always a hard worker, Dave was not yet content with full retirement and worked several years for NMCI in their warehouse before becoming a full-time outdoor enthusiast. Dave was an active member of the Retired Chief Petty Officer’s Association (RCPOA), serving as the president of the local chapter for two terms. Dave had a passion for the outdoors; camping, hunting and fishing were his life’s joy. Rasar State Park in Concrete, Wash., became his home away from home, and he would often spend months of each year as camp host. Dave’s dedication to Rasar was recently recognized when he was selected as the 2013 Volunteer of the Year. Dani will host a gathering in celebration of his life at American Legion Post 129, 690 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. To honor Dave’s love of Rasar, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rasar State Park. Donations can be accepted by mail at Rasar State Park, 38730 Cape Horn Road, Concrete, WA 98237, or by telephone at 360-8263942. Donations should be identified “In Memory of Dave Hinshaw” fund. Friends and family are encouraged to visit Dave’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallin funeralhome.com to share memories and condolences.
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Tungate wins 2 events in PNS championship meet By JIM WALLER Sports editor
Olivia Tungate of the North Whidbey Aquatic Club finished in the top five in six events, winning two, at the Pacific Northwest Swim Long Course Championships at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way July 23-27. Four other NWAC athletes competed in the meet, and they were led by JerrinJames Concepcion, who placed 15th in the 200-meter backstroke in the boys 11/12 division with a personal best of 2:44.31. Tungate’s impressive performance earned her a berth in the Western Zone Championships, which will be hosted by PNS Aug. 6-9. Twelve western states will compete in the meet. Earlier this year, Tungate was named to the Pacific Northwest Swim Select Team. Tungate, 13, set two team records during the meet and received a recruiting letter from UCLA after her stellar effort. Swimming in the girls 13/14 age group, Tungate won the 200-meter butterfly (2:23.23) and 100 backstroke (1:07.66).
Olivia Tungate In the preliminaries for the 100 backstroke, Tungate posted a 1:07.34, topping Emily Huffer’s NWAC team record of 1:08.25. Tungate swam second in the 200 backstroke (2:25.34). She finished fourth in the 100 butterfly (1:06.65) and 200 individual medley (2:29.67). Tungate set a NWAC record in the 100 fly prelims, clocking a 1:06.59 and smashing Laura Rosen’s mark of 1:08.63. Tungate placed fifth in the 400 IM (5:21.91) and 11th in the 400 free (4:46.87). Part of her success can be
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Olivia Tungate, shown swimming in a previous meet, won the 200-meter butterfly and 100-meter backstroke at the Pacific Northwest Swim Long Course Championships last weekend in Federal Way. attributed to strength training with Kyle Isaacson at Rep Fitness, according to her father, Cliff Tungate. Olivia Tungate said she was “glad to drop time” (she PR’ed in 10 swims) and was happy with the overall results, but she was disappointed she did not trim more time in her best event, the 200 but-
terfly. With her 2:23.23, she cut nearly a second off her previous best but was shy of the junior national qualifying time of 2:19. “But it was progress,” Cliff Tungate said. Her goal is to meet the national qualifying time by December. Tungate, who carries a 4.0
grade point average, will be a freshman at Oak Harbor High School this fall. Other North Whidbey Aquatic Club results: Concepcion, 12: 100 back, 27th, 1:19.75 (PR); 100 free, 16th, 1:08.38; 400 free, 24th, 5:24.88. Patrick Caldwell, 13: 200
free, 55th, 2:23.97 (PR); 100 back, 44th, 1:15.43; 100 free, 49th, 1:05.82; 200 back, 41st, 2:39.98; 50 free, 50th, 29.2. Ashleigh Merrill, 11; 200 free, 45th, 2:41.54 (PR); 200 IM, 52nd, 3:06.18. Jillian Pape, 14: 200 fly, 31st, 2:51.81 (PR); 100 fly, 33rd, 1:14.66.
WGC tournament ends in 3-way tie SPORTS IN BRIEF By JIM WALLER Sports editor
It was close. So close, if fact, three teams tied for first in the Whidbey Golf Club Five-person Best Ball Tournament Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27. In all, the top 10 teams finished within five strokes. It was the first time the tournament ended in a three-way tie, according to WGC pro David Phay. “We had beautiful weather and a tough course,” he added. The winning score of 390 was “the highest since I have been here.” The teams of Bryan Pederson, Carilyn Pederson, Mike Ryan, Carol Ryan and Ted Miller; Mike Falk, Jim Jermyn, Bob Tracy, Riley Dunn and Chris Degrazia; and Sean Hall, Mike Seek, Todd Peterson, Dirk Curtis and Brett Curtis shared the crown. The three teams also finished 1-2-3 (192, 193, 194) in Sunday’s Honey Pot competition and joined the 400 Club, along with Mike Johnson, Shaun Johnson, Nick Johnson, Joe Beatty and Austin Beatty,
who finished fourth in the tournament with a 392. Placing fifth at 393 were Nick Vu, Bryan Hillman, Stewart Smith, Josh Noda and Andy Gasow. Three teams tied for sixth at 394: Mike Horrobin, Greg Hamming, Brian Wasinger, Ryan Elvebak and Glenn Smith; Scott Nelson, Greg Hall, Mickey Brusco, Kelly Smith and Stan Smith; and Roger Pierce, Doug Pierce, Donnie Pierce, Tom Ford and Andy Wesley. Ninth place also produced at tie at 395: Todd Robinson, Chris Robinson, Steven Robinson, Joel Peterson and Jim Boyle; and Arik Dahlen, Willie Sprague, Mike Lacey, Dave Smith and Eric Schelling. Other Sunday results: Closest to pin: No. 2, Brusco, 6’; No. 7, Wasinger, 2’11”; No. 13, Rod Anderson, 2’5”; No. 17, team Vass, 6’8”. Long drive: white tee, Robert Tercero; gold/red tee, Marv Seelye. Skins: No. 1, team Rodgers, 6; No. 2, team Pederson, 10; No. 3, team Pederson, 10; No. 7, team Ubert, 7; No. 8, team
Adams, 9; No. 9, team Wells, 8; No. 12, team Ryan, 9. Deuces: Gentry (2), Webber (2), Doug Pierce, Whitley, Tercero, Allen, Troha, Vass, Gasow, Tracy, Voet, R. Anderson, S. Ubert, B. Ubert, Brusco, M. Ryan, O. Ubert, D. Curtis, Wasinger, B. Curtis. Saturday’s results: Closest to pin: No. 2, Paul Caskey, 3’6”; No. 7, Rick Nunn, 5’11”; No. 13, George Schmidt, 2’1”; No. 17, team Sprague, 5”. Long drive: white tee, Chris Gregor; golf/red tee, Stan Smith. Honey Pot: 1, team Horrobin, 190; 2, team Vu, 193; 3, team Johnson, 194. Skins: No. 2, team Horrobin, 7; No. 5, team Hall, 8; No. 7, team Pederson, 7; No. 12, team Thompson, 11; No. 13, team Johnson, 5; No. 14, team Vu, 9; No. 17, team Dahlen, 7. Deuces: Schmidt (2), Donnie Pierce, Mike Johnson, Vince Hagel, Joe Beatty, Horrobin, Paul Caskey, Rob Treece, Bob Wallin, Russ Bell, Lenny Thompson, Elvebak, Wasinger, Jeff Rodgers, Sprague, Brett Curtis, Brusco, Mike Ryan.
Fall ball registration continues Registration is under way for North Whidbey Little League fall ball. Registration forms are available at Big 5 and from the league website, northwhidbeylittleleague. org The league is open to baseball players 6 to 14 and will be divided into three divisions. Softball, for players 7 to 16, will have two divisions. The cost is $60. Teams will be formed Aug. 16. Games begin in September and end in late October.
Race the Reserve set for Aug. 9 The third annual Race the Reserve returns to Ebey’s Prairie Aug. 9. The event, which is the primary fundraiser for the Coupeville parents of the class of 2015, includes a half marathon, 10K and 5K fitness run/ walk. The half marathon begins at 8:30 a.m. at Mickey Clark Field, and the other races start at 9 a.m. The cost is $50 for the half marathon, $35 for the 10K and $25 for the 5K. For more information or to register, visit https://sites.google.com/site/racethereservewhidbey island/
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Oso tragedy felt on Whidbey Coupeville veterinarians give back to communities impacted by landslide By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter
Before Ken Leaman came to Coupeville to set up a veterinary clinic in 1992, he operated his business out of his 10-acre farm on the Stillaguamish River in between the towns of Darrington and Oso. Over 11 years, Leaman guesses he tended to animals on every farm in the area, oftentimes with his wife Nanette and four children along to share the experiences. “In those days, we’d go out as a family with the little girls,” Nanette Leaman said. “You got to know everybody.” When the Leamans left for a new, promising opportunity on Whidbey Island, they departed from an area they would hold dear for the bonds formed with friends and fond family memories. It was those memories that made the news of Oso landslide, which killed 43 people on March 22, that much more heartwrenching for the Leamans and brought the tragedy ever so close to home. Earlier this summer, the Leamans joined three other veterinarians and four staff members from Penn Cove Veterinary Clinic on a trip to Darrington to offer a day of free care for animals. It was a way to offer help to a nearby community that not only was in dire need, but one that also held deep meaning to Ken Leaman and fellow veterinarian Lark Gustafson, who grew up in Darrington. “We saw a lot of old friends. There were lots of hugs,” Leaman said. “It was very rewarding.” The trip was also eye-opening. When they traveled east on State Route 530 past Oso on their way to Darrington June 21, the landscape they once knew was barely recognizable. “It was like a moonscape,” said Gustafson, a 1992 graduate of Darrington High School.
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A family photo taken around 1985 shows Ken Leaman, left, his wife Nanette and daughters Zarah and Amahra on their Snohomish County farm, which was located about a quarter-mile from the Oso landslide that killed 43 people in March. The hillside is seen in the background.
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Lark Gustafson, veterinarian at Penn Cove Veterinary Clinic, grew up in Darrington. He said when he saw the aftermath of the destruction of the nearby landslide firsthand, he likened it to a moonscape. “I am shocked that anyone survived it at all, seeing the amount of earth that was moved. It was almost unbelievable.” For Ken and Nanette Leaman, the tragic event of four months ago also brought deep sadness. Watching the television news on that Saturday morning was almost a surreal experience met with both shock and horror. The first reported death was that of Linda McPherson, the Leamans’ friend and former neighbor who lived two driveways down the road.
The Leamans had lived about a quarter-mile from the slide’s destructive path. The McPhersons’ farmhouse took a direct hit while Linda and her husband, Gary “Mac” McPherson, were reading the newspaper. Gary McPherson was able to dig through the mud and survived. “Our kids played with their kids,” Ken Leaman said. “They had horses. They were good clients. They were supremely wonderful people. To hear that she was dead right off the bat, it was just horrible. It just went on from there.” The Leamans soon learned the fate of their former home where they lived from 1981-92. A friend in Darrington called to tell them that the farm was underwater from the backed-up Stillaguamish River, which later cut a new route, allowing the water to recede. Ken Leaman and Gustafson discussed a way they could help the people of Oso and Darrington. They focused on setting up a free animal care day in Darrington, which took the brunt of the economic hit because the town’s access to major highways was blocked by the landslide. The veterinarians and their staff
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Ken and Nanette Leaman, who live on a large sheep farm near Penn Cove, resided on a farm between Oso and Darrington for 11 years until moving to Whidbey Island in 1992. The Leamans came to the island to open Penn Cove Veterinary Clinic in Coupeville. volunteered their time to offer the free service, which mostly included vaccinations and general care of dogs and cats. Leaman had to stop and gather himself as he talked about his experiences with the people of Darrington and Oso and their willingness to help each other. “Those people up there, it’s a different world,” he said, holding back
tears. “One phone call, you’d have had everybody and his brother with a trailer down there.” Returning to his old stomping grounds to help was a no-brainer. It was only a matter of when. “It was very emotional,” Nanette Leaman said. “We have such fond memories of the area and the people.”
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Run IN Color, 8-10 a.m., Aug. 2, registration and race begins at Windjammer Park. Early registration is $20 for 5K, $10 for Kid’s Dash. Registration begins at 8 a.m., 5K at 9 a.m., 1/4–mile Kid’s Dash at 10 a.m., raffle at 10:30 a.m. Both events benefit Wounded Warrior Project. Get dusted with color powder as you take the scenic route from Oak Harbor Windjammer Park to the Marina. www. runincolor.net All-you-can-eat breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 2, Masonic Center, North Main and Eighth streets, Coupeville. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and orange juice, coffee or tea. $7 adults, $3 children under 12. 360-969-3149 or ldeccles67@gmail.com Coupeville Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 2, Alexander and Eighth streets. The market offers local produce, plants, chocolate, honey, art, food, crafts and more. Kid and dog friendly. Anacortes Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 2, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 3, downtown Anacortes. There will be more than 250 artisan booths, music on multiple stages, culinary art, a beer garden, youth area and music from the MachOne Jazz Orchestra. Saturday Matinee @ the Library, 2-4:45 p.m., Aug. 2, Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Thor returns to the screen to do battle with Malekith, who seeks to destroy the Nine Realms. Popcorn provided. Free. 360-675-5115. SeaNotes Big Band Dance, 7:30-10 p.m., Aug. 2, 155 Ernst St., Oak Harbor. Join for an evening of swing music of the ‘30s and ‘40s. $10 per person. www.seanotesbig band.org
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Visit Beth B. Johns, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Aug. 5 and Aug. 6, Garry Oak Gallery, 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Discuss her focus on detail and composite images. Free. www.garryoakgallery. com Sequential Reaction: A History of the American Comic Book, 2 p.m., Aug. 5, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. This interactive, multimedia presentation traces the history of this popular print medium from its Golden Age in the 1930s and ‘40s to the digital revolution of today. Journalist and comic-book historian Andrew Wahl will discuss the history of comic books as an art form, an industry and a lens for exploring American culture. Free. 360-678-4911 or www.sno-isle.org National Night Out, Aug. 5, Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor. National Night Out is a crime- and drug- prevention event involving citizens, law enforcement and emergency personnel from the City of Oak Harbor, civic groups, neighborhood organizations, NAS Whidbey and more. There are also many free family activities during the event. Vendors include local clubs, food, organizations and businesses. 360-320-1913, www.oakhar borlions.org or www.oakharbor.org
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Veterans’ Coffee Club, 9-11 a.m., Aug. 7, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Join for a cup of coffee and meet with other local veterans. Red Cross CPR/First Aid/ AED Class, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m., Aug. 7, Fire Station training room on Whidbey Avenue. Both trainings qualify participants for Red Cross two-year certification. Preregistration is
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Visit Joel Griffith, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Aug. 8, Garry Oak Gallery, 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Griffith combines wood and metal into functional pieces. Free. www.garryoakgallery.com “Richard III” at Island Shakespeare Festival, 5 p.m., under the big tent at 723 Camano Ave. in Langley. After two weekends of “Taming of the Shrew,” the festival
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will add performances of “Richard III.” Performances of both plays begin at 5 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 through Sept. 7. Please no babes in arms. Picnicking is encouraged. “Richard III” is not recommended for children under 8. For details, visit www.islandshakespearefest.org or call 360-331-2939. Oak Harbor High School Class of ‘79 35-year Reunion events: Meet-and-greet, 6 p.m., Aug. 8, American Legion; no-host bar, appetizers, DJ, classes of ‘78, ‘80 and ‘81 invited to join; $5 at the door. Semi-formal buffet dinner, 5 p.m., Aug. 9; no-host bar, social hour, live band, dancing; $55 per person; please RSVP. Picnic, 11 a.m., Aug. 10, City Beach; this is for the classmates and their families; $5 per person; please RSVP. For any questions, contact Paul Wilson at 253-217-9713 or itec Paul2000@yahoo.com
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Memories shared during island’s reunion season HARBOR HIGHLIGHTS By JOAN BAY KLOPE
I absolutely love Whidbey summers. The long, sunny days fill island residents with enthusiasm and energy. I thoroughly enjoy seeing people bike around town, rock a pair of shorts with glowing white legs and throw Frisbees along the course at Fort Nugent Park. Classic cars come out of hiding and boats make their way to waters filled with crab, salmon and shrimp. This week, I ate my first serving of fried oysters and stirred locally grown Pioneer blueberries into pancakes. What’s not to love about the absence of bugs, comfortable sleeping temperatures at night and the opportunity to open windows around the house to let afternoon breezes in? It’s also reunion season, and if the summer of 2014 will be remembered for anything, it very well may be the afternoon I spent talking with a small group of devoted friends who met at the home of CAROLINE WILLIAMS. While a few of the participants were spouses, a couple were members of other classes, and one cherished classmate was unable to attend because of declining health and the challenges of travel, Oak Harbor High School’s Class of 1944 met to celebrate their 70th class reunion. And what a gathering it was. The women outnumbered the men eight to three, and the event ended early enough for participants to get home before it was too dark to drive. The years when their celebrations spanned a weekend and included dinner parties and family barbecues have come and gone, but present that sun-filled afternoon was Wildcat pride, abiding affection for each other, appreciation for their teachers and gratitude for high school memories that add balance and understanding as they continue to live into their late 80s. When you celebrate your 70th class reunion you sign in with your best signature because it’s important to record attendance. You thrill at the chicken casserole and side spinach salad with Bell’s Farm strawberries. And you finish your meal by sipping decaf coffee and diving into cake decorated with purple, gold and white frosting. You even sing your class song. Lingering around a table where you can see everyone, you scoot your chair back and tell stories, the same stories your spouse has heard a thousand and one times but is willing to hear once again because the telling brings you great pleasure. You talk about responding to changes World War II brought to the island and missing classmates who left to serve their country, never to return. You talk about childhood adventures when you narrowly escaped physical harm and the disapproval of your parents. You laugh a lot and cry some, too. You look into the eyes of those who have seen about everything life can hand someone, and there is understanding staring back at you. There is tolerance. There is also strength and wisdom and gratitude. And there is patience. “I see a lot of discussion about Growler noise,” one man commented. From there, stories were told of classmates who had to move off island during their sophomore year. It was 1942 and the U.S. government was busy purchasing land and farms from Whidbey residents in anticipation of building a new Naval Air Station. Families took a patriotic stance and gave up their homes. One classmate recalled armed Marines standing nearby as family friends packed up their belongings before bidding good-bye to their brand new home. As sad as they were, the bombing of Pearl Harbor was fresh in their minds. They waved at the young Marines as they drove away to a new home, school and life. Here’s to the Wildcats, OHHS Class of 1944. They have lived remarkable lives during defining times for our nation and contribute great joy to family and friends today. We salute them all.
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from 12:00pm to 3:00 PM AUGUST 06, 2014. Auction begins at 3 : 0 0 p m o n AU G U S T 06, 2014. 97 CHEV CAV4D 1G1JC5243V7316430 917WFG N / A 2 W H E E L B OAT TRLR N/A N/A 96 SHRLR BOAT TRLR 1MDAK6L13TC835151 3047XI 9S YAMAHA JETSKI YAMA1290D595 WN8789NT N/A 2 WHEEL CAR DOLLY N/A N/A 99 FORD TAU4D 1FAFP52UXXA118067 AIU2692 Legal No. WCW579051 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 2, 2014.
CITATION G.L. c. 210, § 6 Docket No. MI14A0149AD Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court In the matter of: Ezra Natan Traber-Sirikwa To: Stanley Joseph Sirikwa and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Child r e n a n d Fa m i l i e s o f said Commonwealth. A petition has been presented to said court by: Sarah Jasmin Wolfson of Lexington, MA Nathaniel Caleb Wolfson of Lexington, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Ezra Natan Sirikwa Wolfson Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 (617)768-5800 IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Cambridge ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 09/23/2014 WITNESS, Hon. Edward F D o n n e l l y, J r. , F i r s t Justice of this Cour t. Date: July 23, 2014 /s/Register of Probate Legal No. WCW578770 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 2, 9, 16, 2014.
LEGAL NOTICE ISLAND TRANSIT PUBLIC HEARING & BOARD MEETING DATE AND TIME CHANGE A Public Hearing to receive input on Island Transit’s Six-Year Transit Development Plan (TDP), 2014-2019, is s c h e d u l e d fo r Fr i d ay, August 22, 2014, at 9:00 AM at the Island Transit Operations & Administration Building, 19758 SR 20, Coupeville, WA. The TDP will be available upon request. The regularly scheduled Monthly Business Meeting will be held following the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note the date and time change. Accommodations will be made available upon ten (10) days advance request for sign language interp r e t e r s. T h e m e e t i n g room is accessible and is open to the public. For more infor mation, call 360-678-7771 or email at info@islandtransit.org. Legal No. WCW577851 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 2, 16, 20, 2014.
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sonal 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 26, 2014 Personal Representative: LEMUEL VILLANO Attorney for the Personal Representative: Ronald A. Stone WSBA# 34881 Address for Mailing or Service: 3129 N. Hunt Road, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Cour t of probate proceedings and cause number: ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Cause Number IN THE SUPERIOR 14 4 00134 9 COURT OF THE STATE Legal No. WCW577065 OF WASHINGTON Published: The Whidbey IN AND FOR THE News Times, The South COUNTY OF ISLAND Whidbey Record. E S TAT E O F : J A M E S July 26, August 2, 9, D O U G L A S RU S S E L , 2014. JR. No.14 4 00134 9 IN THE SUPERIOR PROBATE NOTICE TO COURT OF THE STATE CREDITORS OF WASHINGTON RCW 11.40.030 FOR ISLAND COUNTY The personal represen- I N T H E M AT T E R O F tative named below has THE ESTATE OF been appointed as per- ETHEL M. SIMMONS,
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Deceased. NO. 14 4 00172 1 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 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: August 2, 2014 Personal Representative DONALD R. SIMMONS Attorney for the Personal Representative: Robert E. Brewster Address for Mailing: PO Box 756 Freeland, WA 98249 Address for Service: 2820 Sunlight Drive Clinton, WA 98236 Telephone: 360-321-8979 WSBA No.: 16012 Cour t of probate proceedings and cause number: Island County Superior Court Cause No. 14 4 00172 1 Legal No. WCW578474
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the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as p r ov i d e d u n d e r R C W 11.40.020(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 will be 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 26, 2014. Personal Representative: Erick James Hendricks Attorney and Resident Agent for Personal Representative: Dudley Panchot Address for Mailing or Service: W O L F S T O N E , PA N CHOT & BLOCH, P.S., INC. 1111 Third Avenue, Suite 1800 Seattle, WA 98101 Legal No. WCW576988 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 26, August 2, 9, 2014.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF WHIDBEY GENERAL HOSPITAL REDISTRICTING PLAN Whidbey General Hospit a l w i l l h o l d a p u bl i c hearing to present its redistricting plan for the hospital’s Board of Commissioners based on the 2010 census data as required by RCW 29.70.100 at a Special Board meeting on August 11, 2014 at 9:00 AM in Conference Room A a n d B a t W h i d b ey General Hospital. Copies of the proposed redistricting plan may be obtained by contacting Trish Rose, P/R & Marketing Manager at: Whidbey General Hospital 101 N Main Street Coupeville, WA 98239 (360) 678-7656 x3350 Legal No. WCW576559 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 30, August 2, 9, 2014. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Re the Estate of SOPHIE MAY ANDERSON, Deceased. NO. 14-4-04194-0SEA 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
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In the matter of the estate of: HARRY H. KELLNER, JR., Deceased. NO. 14-4-00163-2 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
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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: July 19, 2014 Personal Representative: Barbara M. Kellner C/O CHRISTON C. SKINNER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-1240 Attor ney for Personal Representative: C H R I S TO N C. S K I N NER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-1240 Legal No. WCW575852 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 19, 26, August 2, 2014.
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Oak Harbor City Council MEETING AGENDA 6:00 pm Wednesday, August 6, 2014. 1. CALL TO ORDER Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS Proclamation for Constitution Week 2 . A P P R OVA L O F AGENDA 3. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD 4. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held July 1, 2014, Special Meeting held July 1, 2014, Special Workshop m e e t i n g h e l d Ju l y 9 , 2014 and Regular Workshop held July 23, 2014. b. A p p r o va l o f A c counts Payable Voucher Numbers A p p r ova l o f Pay r o l l Check Numbers c. Authorize surplus of two Jacobsen mowers and authorize trade-in to Western Equipment & Irrigation Distributors for $15,000 d. Appoint Pete Franssen to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee e. Refer to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) potential changes in use of Hotel-Motel (2%) funds to be considered by City. f. Approve an Amendment to Interagency A g r e e m e n t w i t h WA State Depar tment of Corrections (#K9413) g. Confirm Mayor’s Appointment of Clifford Howard to Planning Commission. h. Name garden area “Teachers Tribute Gar-
den” where art sculpture created by Rick Nash and donated by Wallie Funk is located at Windjammer Park. 5. STAFF, MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS a. City Administrator b. Mayor c. Councilmembers 6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS a. Resolution 14-24: Amend the Employee Policy Manual to incorporate new State legislation requiring local government entities to accommodate up to two (2) unpaid holidays per cale n d a r ye a r fo r fa i t h based leave b. Resolution 14-28: Approve final location for t h e n e w Wa s t e w a t e r Treatment Plant. d. Resolution 1430: Local Agency Agreement with WA State Depar tment of Transpor tation for Waterfront Trail/Veteran’s Park Landslide Restoration. e. Resolution 14-31: Local Agency Agreement with WA State Depar tment of Transportation f o r W h i d b e y Av e n u e Crosswalk. f. Resolution 14-32: Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local No. 231 for Public Works. 7. PUBLIC HEARI N G S / P U B L I C M E E TINGS a. Public Meeting for Mangat Property Petition for Annexation b. Public Hearing to receive citizen comment on projected revenues for 2015-2016 Biennial Budget
c . P u bl i c H e a r i n g o n goals for Oak Harbor Wa t e r U s e E f f i c i e n c y Program (WUEP) d. Ordinance 1693: Amend OHMC 6.12.080 (1) to allow sale of beer, wine, and/or liquor in conjunction with a concession agreement and/or special event permit at Fort Nugent Park 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Authorize Mayor to sign Professional Services Agreement with Oak Harbor Elks Lodge No. 2362 to serve as Whidbey Marathon Race Director b. Author ize Mayor to sign Professional Services Agreement with Cronin Forestry for consultant services regarding potential timber harvesting at Sleeper Road and NE 16th Avenue/Goldie Road c. Amend Island County A g r e e m e n t fo r R o a d Maintenance d. Second Quar ter Financial Report 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Labor Negotiations 11. ADJOURNMENT Legal No. WCW579011 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 2, 2014.
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CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as p r ov i d e d u n d e r R C W 11.40.020(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 section 11 of this act 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 26, 2014 SUPERIOR COURT OF Personal RepresentaISLAND COUNTY FOR tive: Jennifer Odle Attor ney for Personal THE STATE OF Representative: Sam K. WASHINGTON Eck In re the Estate of: JAMES M. ODLE Address for Mailing or Deceased. Service: 2950 Nor thup NO. 14-4-00167-5 Way, Suite 105 PROBATE NOTICE TO Bellevue, WA 98004
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Legal No. WCW Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 26, August 2, 9, 2014.
11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: Saturday, July 19, 2014. Pamela J. Runkle, CoPersonal Representative Karen B. Pegg, Co-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. WCW575862 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. July 19, 26, August 2, 2014.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of LILLIAN I. PEGG, Deceased. NO. 14 4 00156 0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The co-personal representatives named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-personal representatives, or their attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided 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
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CAPRICORN
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Transit, also said she asked the Auditor’s Office to come early this year. Rose’s future with Island Transit is still unclear. Coupeville Town Councilman Bob Clay, a member of the transit board, said Friday that no decisions have been made yet about whether she should be replaced. He said the board will have a clearer picture of what happened once the state Auditor’s Office analyzes the books. “She is ultimately responsible for what has happened,” he said. “That’s her job.” He said Rose also recently hired a new financial analyst to help figure out the financial situation. Last week, Rose explained that she had fired Finance Manager Barbara Savary after learning about the financial problems earlier this year. She said Savary was dipping into investments as expenses outpaced revenues for years on end; Rose said she found unpaid bills in Savary’s desk after she was gone. Savary, who no longer lives in the community, contacted the Whidbey News-Times this week in an email. “I am frankly shocked and dismayed at the allegations Ms. Rose waged against me, her statement that she was completely unaware of the tight financial situation, as well as the disregard for the role she played in the financial downfall,” she wrote. Savary initially wrote that she wanted to tell her side of the story, but wrote in a later email that she wants to first contact her attorney and would be sending a formal statement.
Olinger said he originally wanted to run as a member of the nudist party, but settled for the Democratic party after learning the state didn’t recognize the au natural crowd as a political organization. That didn’t stop Olinger, however, from stripping his shirt off and posing with a Japanese rifle for a photo shoot with the Whidbey News-Times. Olinger explained his intent was to mimic Vladimir Putin, whose shirtless poses have been lampooned internationally. “I’m pretty ferocious,” Olinger said. Olinger said he is unhappy that a number of seats for elected positions in Island County were unopposed by Democratic candidates, so he decided to do something about it. He grabbed the microphone during a recent Island County Democrats event and announced his plans to run as a write-in candidate for Island County sheriff. Or for any other open position. “He’s a well-intentioned person concerned about a very real problem,” said Aaron Simpson, chairman of the Island County Democrats. Olinger is a Democrat to a nearly stereotypical extent; a ponytail, perhaps, would send him over the edge. He regularly watches PBS and such liberal bulwarks as Rachel Maddow, Stephen Colbert and, of
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It’s a monster. The six-wheel, 57,000pound vehicle arrived at the public works shop this month, where it will be painted and labeled as a police vehicle. Green said children and anyone else who’s interested
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will get the chance to crawl around in the impressive vehicle during the annual National Night Out, 3:307:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Windjammer Park. Beyond the MRAP vehicle, this year’s event has a few other additions, said Community Service Officer Jennifer Yzaguirre. For the first year, the Oak Harbor Lions Club is coordinating the event. The winner of the donkeyrelated competition between
course, fake news host Jon Stewart. In fact, his unusual campaign style could make him a perfect subject for the Daily Show, and it’s clear that Olinger is aware of it. He called the Whidbey News-Times to declare his candidacy this week. The day after his interview, he called back— mischievously — to inquire if the newspaper had heard from Jon Stewart yet. His wife, Kay, takes his hijinks in stride. “I just think he watches too much Jon Stewart,” she said. To make it on the ballot for the general election, Olinger only needs to win 1 percent of the vote cast for the sheriff position in the Aug. 5 primary, according to Island County Deputy Auditor Michele Reagan. Voters just need to write in “Dave Olinger” for the position. Based on results from the 2010 primary, he will need about 180 writein votes to qualify to be on the ballot for the general election. “I’ve got new eyes and new ears, so I thought it was the right time to give it a try,” he said, referring to his new glasses and hearing aids. Olinger is challenging current Island County Sheriff Mark Brown, who’s seeking his third term. He said he likes and respects Brown, but he’s upset that Brown runs as a Republican. “Why would anyone want a Republican sheriff?” he asked rhetorically. “I can’t understand, if he’s a good man, why is he running as a Republican? Does he think he
the police and fire department will be announced. Residents have voted for their favorite department by placing canned food in bins; the food goes to North Whidbey Help House. Odie the miniature donkey will get dressed in a miniature uniform of the winning department. Kids can also meet and feed Odie carrots. Woodward’s Tae Kwon Do will give demonstrations, the Border Patrol may send a helicopter and a singing
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NWPRD is governed by an elected Board of 5 Commissioners who volunteer their time and serve terms of four years. Monthly meetings are held according to a pre-approved annual schedule and generally happen on the third Thursday of every month at the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, 85 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor WA 98277. We are in need of another Commissioner due to the resignation of one its members. If you are interested, please mail your resume to the following address: JVMP 85 SE Jerome Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Feel free to contact the Director of NWPRD at director@oakharborpool.com for any additional information or questions. The Commission will address the vacancy at its August meeting.
has to appease the Tea Party?” Nevertheless, he said there’s room for Brown in an Olinger administration. “If he will stay on, I’ll make him my No. 1 deputy,” he said. Brown said he welcomes people to run for any public office, but he hopes residents take voting seriously. “People need to take a good look at any candidate,” he said, “to see why that person wants to run and if the person is qualified.” Olinger argues that he is qualified. He tried to volunteer to join the Navy during World War II but was rejected because of a medical bed-wetting problem. He said the Army, however, later drafted him and he became a marksman, a good skill to have as sheriff. “It was around the time of the Battle of the Bulge,” he said. “They were running low on skinny guys.” He ended up serving in post-war Japan. Afterward, he earned a degree from Berkeley; he pointed out that he took a course in constitutional law, which seems relevant to the position. He worked as a surveyor and draftsman and then as a school teacher for six years, including one year as a driver’s ed teacher; again, he said it’s a handy skill for a sheriff. He was then a social worker for 20 years in San Diego. “What I really wanted to be is a political philosopher,” he said. “That’s really what I am, but nobody was hiring.”
“flash mob” is planned. People who attend should be on the lookout for guys with suits and sunglasses. Yzaguirre said the FBI and ATF agreed to take part this year. “I’m not sure what that looks like, but I’m excited to have more agencies participate,” Yzaguirre said. Attendees should also expect to see some giddy cops who are proud of their new behemoth. The price tag on the MRAP vehicle says $733,000, but Green said the police department only paid the $8,000 shipping fee to get the stateof-the-art vehicle. Officer Jim Hoagland took the chief and a News-Times reporter for a spin in the vehicle around the city shop this week. It was a remarkably comfortable ride. Hoagland said it handled well for being such a beast.
Green said the department’s high-risk entry team will be able to use the vehicle for potentially dangerous situations, such as when they’re arresting someone who’s armed and unpredictable. “It’s basically a big, rolling shield to protect everyone,” Hoagland said, adding that the idea is to place it between the good guys and bad guys. “It will protect us from any weapon a civilian would possess,” he said. The vehicle was designed to withstand improved explosive devices and normally would have headed to the war in Afghanistan, but the drawdown means that the military has extra equipment that’s being shared with police departments nationwide. “It’s either sit in a lot and rust or get used by a police department,” Hoagland said.
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