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City council to consider $5.5 million budget
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By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Langley’s 2015 $5.5 million budget includes staff raises, a handful of small city projects, utility rate increases and construction of the funicular. The final budget is set for public hearing by the city council at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 at city hall. “It’s more of a stable, I think, budget, and more of a realistic budget in that it’s not inflated with grant revenues that are iffy,” said Langley Mayor Fred McCarthy. Looking to use $500,000 of countyissued grant money, McCarthy has slated work on the tram-style transportation device on the bluff overlooking the marina scheduled to begin in spring, despite only recently returning to that proposal after the city considered a bridge and elevator this fall. That later design was generally abandoned after public outcry grew against the development dubbed the “Langley Lift.” For the second year in a row, McCarthy pushed for raises — 2 percent cost of living adjustments and 1 percent performance raises — for city staff, totaling about $12,000. Also for the second year in a row, water utilities will go up, this time 2 percent for water, 2 percent for stormwater and 5 percent for sewer fees. The total increase for the bimonthly utility bill for a single-family residence will be $5.40. “We don’t want to have a real egregious rate increase, but we do increase it each year,” McCarthy said, adding that the rate jump was smaller than originally outlined in the city’s comp plan, which lays out projected rate increases. “The sewer fund will continue to be a challenge until we either motivate more people to hook up to it or do new construction,” he added. SEE BUDGET, A14
SCIENCE By KATE DANIEL South Whidbey Record South Whidbey sixth and seventh-grade students are learning firsthand about Puget Sound’s aquatic ecosystem through the Langley Middle School Oceanography Program. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn through field-based studies at South Whidbey Harbor marina in Langley and lab studies in the classroom. Whidbey Watershed Stewards partnered with South Whidbey School District for the course, which is now in its second year. Last year, the program was only open to sixth graders. But thanks in part to a grant of $1,280 from the South Whidbey Schools Foundation, as well as funding from the Rose Foundation and Langley Community Club, seventh graders are now participating. The seventh graders are building upon the knowledge gleaned from sixth-grade studies to examine marine conditions related to plankton population and health through collection, reporting and analysis; seventhgrade curriculum is primarily focused upon the technological aspect of collection and evaluation. Eventually, organizers hope to extend the program with eighth graders. The program is ongoing throughout the school year allowing students to make predictions and examine seasonal fluctuations. “They are not just studying science, they’re being scientists,” said Susan Milan, a seventh-grade Langley Middle SEE STEWARDS, A11 Kate Daniel / The Record
Langley Middle School seventh graders Mallory Dye and Mattason Straub look on as Ben Roughsedge releases the Van Dorn bottle into the water at South Whidbey Harbor during the marina-based learning day, a program sponsored by the Whidbey Watershed Stewards.
Pharmacist considers move into medical marijuana business By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record Adam Lind, a longtime Whidbey pharmacist and businessman, may be getting into the marijuana business. Lind confirmed rumors this week that he is hoping to open a medicinal dispensary, or access point, on Scott Street in Freeland. While the details are still being hammered
out, Lind said he and an unnamed business partner are extremely close to a deal and could open a store in as soon as two weeks. “We’re looking at a Dec. 15 opening,” Lind said. “I’m 99 percent there,” he added. Lind declined to delve into too many specifics, saying he wanted to wait until the new store is a certainty. He did say, however, that if the store becomes a reality it won’t be related
to the family business. Lind’s father is Ron Lind, owner of Linds Jewelry and Linds Pharmacy which has stores in Freeland and Coupeville. Adam Lind has managed the Central Whidbey branch for years. “There’s zero relationship with Linds Pharmacy,” Adam Lind said. Incidentally, the Linds are in the process of brokering a deal to sell the pharmacy side
of the business to a national chain. Ron Lind could not be reached for comment by press time Wednesday concerning the status of the deal. Adam Lind’s new access point would be Freeland’s second dispensary. Island Alternative Medicine on Vanbarr Place has been open for a couple of years, and is the SEE LIND, A13
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South Whidbey Rotary Club, community gathers at grand opening ceremony for outdoor basketball court
South Whidbey residents have a brand new basketball court, courtesy of the South Whidbey Rotary Club. On Saturday, Nov. 22, community members
gathered for a grand opening celebration and dedication ceremony at Community Park. The Rotary Club of South Whidbey pledged $15,000 to build the court and
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Golf cart zones approved by Island County commissioners By JANIS REID South Whidbey Record Island County residents now have the option of making their neighborhoods golf cart friendly. Commissioners unanimously approved a new ordinance Monday that provides the framework for creating golf cart zones in rural areas, and named Beverly Beach the county’s first approved area. The five-year-long effort, which included the passage of a state law in 2010, began with South Whidbey resident David Pentz and his use of a golf cart to remain mobile in his community. After being warned by a sheriff’s deputy, Pentz’s friends and neighbors set out to change the law. Pentz lost his long battle with cancer last Thanksgiving. “We had hoped that when this passed David would be part of this group,” said Tom Cahill. “Your vote in support would be a fitting memorial for him and for all other folks for whom the use of golf carts will enhance the quality of their lives.” Commissioner Helen Price Johnson said she was glad to see the long approval process finally coming to fruition and noted the new law would both allow “our folks to be able to age in place” as well as provide an opportunity to use less fossil fuels. “I will be casting my vote in memory of David Pentz,” said Price Johnson. Commissioner Jill Johnson said that while she had intended to vote against the new ordinances for liability concerns, she admitted she
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Tom Cahill speaks to the Island County commissioners about allowing golf cart zones in rural areas. “might be getting increasingly risk averse” and decided to back the rules anyway. “I’m also beat,” said Johnson, as both Price Johnson and Commissioner Aubrey Vaughan had already voiced their support at previous meetings.
The law requires that 50 percent or more of residents on the roads in question sign a petition to request the golf cart zone. They will only be approved in areas with speed limits of 25 miles per hour or less, and carts must meet seat belt, rear-view mirror
and signaling requirements, according to Island County Public Works Director Bill Oakes. Drivers must be at least 16 years old and have previous driving experience or education. A valid license is not required, but those with a revoked license will not be allowed to drive the carts, Oakes said. Neighborhoods who wish to apply must pay an initial $150 fee, plus $100 per sign designating the area, with a $50 per sign annual fee for maintenance, Oakes said. Several residents voiced support Monday for the golf cart ordinance. Anita Jerome said that after five years of “waiting and hoping” for the golf cart law, she said the vehicles would be a “green” way to get around and provide a “gentle reminder” for drivers to adhere to 25-mile-per-hour speed limits. “You would be adding quality of life to countless seniors and those with mobility issues,” Jerome said. A couple of other residents were critical of the law
because they believed golf carts would cause accidents or be used irresponsibly. “While I’m very sympathetic with the need to get some mobility through golf carts, I’m just thinking, golf carts are for golf courses,” said Paulette Becker. “They are not automobiles. They’re not safe. I think they are difficult to see, and if they are being driven late in the evening… will we see them?” Similar laws have already
passed and zones approved in Langley and Coupeville by their respective city and town councils. Gary Piazzon, a Coupeville resident, said he’s not aware of any accidents in Coupeville and that it would be a good law to extend island-wide. “I’m totally supportive of alternative forms of transportation that reduce CO2 emissions and promote people getting around better and safely,” Piazzon said.
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WHIDBEY Beware PSE, IRS phone call scams Island police and Puget Sound Energy are warning Whidbey residents to beware of phone scammers who are targeting utility customers. Detective Ed Wallace confirmed that phone scams have occurred, though he was not positive if any claiming to be from Puget Sound Energy had happened in Island County.
“We’ve gotten a couple reports of the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) scam,” Wallace said. Puget Sound Energy sent out a notice Nov. 25 warning Whidbey customers of the fraudulent calls. People claiming to be from the utility threaten to shut off electricity or phone service and demand immediate payment. Such threats should be ignored, as customers are notified several times via mail of delinquent bills before any disruption of service, according to the news release. “For us, the big remind-
er is PSE doesn’t do business that way, the IRS doesn’t do business that way, the sheriff’s office doesn’t do business that way,” Wallace said. “PSE won’t call and say, ‘Give us money.’ The IRS won’t call and say, ‘Give us money,’” Wallace added. Should one get a suspicious phone call claiming to be from any agency demanding payment, Wallace said to hang up, call the agency’s phone number and speak to them about it. Also, call the sheriff’s office so law enforcement can track the scam calls. “Hang up, don’t take the bait,” Wallace said. “Don’t call them back. Don’t provide them any information.” “They’re not just going to take the money they say they’re going to take,
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Members of the Whidbey Westside Rotary Club were busy as elves over the past few weeks for the position of Island gathering greens and County Commissioner, making wreaths for the District 3. opening of the orgaPer state law, a recount nization’s tree stand in is required when the difBayview. ference between the two The lot was scheduled candidates is less than to open Friday, after press 2,000 votes or less than 5 time, and include a variety percent. of holiday trees, including: At the last count noble fir, natural noble, fir Tuesday, North Whidbey and blue spruce. A range Republican Rick Hannold of wreath types and sizes held the lead by a mere Hannold 143 votes, winning 14,863 were also expected to be for sale. votes to Camano Island The lot is open daily, Democrat Jacks’ Why wKarla a i t to s ave m on e y ? 1Ca m e outside a ny t i m e d a from to l7l p.m. 14,720 votes. Sebo’s Do-it Center n i g h t for a f re e qu o te or to p u rch a s e coff a r i n su r a The county’s voter turnHighway 525. out for the Nov. 4 general According to a election was a little over A mandatory machine news release, the club Call my office 24/7. 63 percent. recount will be necessary joined with Main Street Christmas Trees, that has had a stand in Freeland State Farm® Providing Insurance and Financial Services for the past few years Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 and is providing some expertise to the project. The Rotary Club was the beneficiary of a donation Sheila DeLong LTCP, Agent of wreath-making sup1796 Main Street, Suite 101 plies and training from Freeland, WA 98249 Don McDonald, who is Bus: 360-331-1233 retiring after years of www.sheiladelong.com making wreaths for many Sheila DeLong LTCP, Agent Whidbey stores and flo1796 Main Street, Suite 101 rists. Freeland,THE WA 98249-9428 Other support came TART YOUR MORNING Bus: 360-331-1233 from the use of a building www.sheiladelong.com for creating the wreaths, a pod for storage at the tree lot as well as greenery such as holly, cedar, Like a good neighbor, State Farm iSfir ther and other green goods, Providing Insurance and Financial Services the release said. Proceeds from the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Indemnity Comp sales of treesState andFarm wreaths discounts subject toRotary qualifications. willandhelp support PO60142 04/06 Bloomington, IL • Insurance service projects. Past projects have included work at Enso House, South Whidbey Children’s Center, South Whidbey NJOY A OMPLIMENTARY Elementary School, Greenbank Farm, Senior OUTH HIDBEY ECORD Services and more. The WITH YOUR HIDBEY OFFEE group has also participated in international projPICK UP YOUR COFFEE AND PAPER AT WHIDBEY COFFEE ects, the release said. FREELAND | MAIN STREET · CLINTON | STATE ROUTE 525 The stand is open while SOUTH WHIDBEY supplies last. Special orders for specific colors or for larger trees and 5575 S. Harbor Ave #207, Freeland | P.O. Box 1200, Coupeville wreaths are welcome. 360-221-5300 | www.southwhidbeyrecord.com Jacks
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Port project to boost Langley commerce By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record Port of South Whidbey officials are hoping more marina work may spell more business for Langley next summer and in years to come. The port is engaged in an effort to make the outer edge of the new floating breakwater available for large ships to tie up. The goal is to have the additional space available by Memorial Day, May 25, according to Angi Mozer, executive director for the port. “We’re really hoping to have it all done by the time boating season kicks off,” Mozer said. Dubbed the Outside Mooring Project, the effort is being funded with a $130,000 county grant from the Rural County Economic Development Fund. It’s expected to cover the entire cost of the project, from an underwater survey and design work to construction. Port commissioners are expected to discuss design work and future work during a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the port’s headquarter in Freeland, located below China City. Earlier this year the port completed phase one of the
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The expanded marina of South Whidbey Harbor at Langley could see more visits for tourism in 2015. South Whidbey Harbor redevelopment project. It added about 400 feet of dock space to the existing marina with the installation of two floating docks that double as a breakwater. Because the outside edge is raised, it prohibits vessels from tying up anywhere but
along the inside of the floats. The new project aims to alter parts of the docks to allow larger boats to tie up along the Northern edge as well. The changes are planned only for the larger of the two new floats, which is about 266 feet long. Just how much additional space will be provided is
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unclear as the project is still in the design stages, Mozer said. “It might only be a small portion,” she added. The redevelopment and the expansion, however, are generating interest from larger boats. In fact, it seems the port has finally been able to capture a slice of a highly coveted market, one brought by the Victoria Clipper, a Seattlebased high-speed catamaran and whale-watching boat. The vessel has stopped for lunch in places like Coupeville for years as it commutes to whale hotspots throughout Saratoga Passage and Deception Pass between March and May. These stops provide a regular, albeit seasonal, dose of tourism dollars to Front Street merchants as the Clipper is capable of carrying up to 200 people at a time. The company used to stop in Langley for Mystery
Weekend, and infusion of tourism dollars was an appreciated bonus for the business community, according to Marc Esterly, executive director for the Langley Chamber of Commerce. “It was always quite a good showing,” he said. The boat stopped making the annual venture, however, due to issues tying up in the small harbor, he said. The possibility of getting them back in any capacity would be great news, he added. “It would be a win-win for the Clipper and us,” Esterly said. Stops in Langley would be few, in fact only on days when tides don’t allow the vessel
to safely tie up in Coupeville. That works out to about three days total, Mozer said. Also, it’s still not certain as port staff are still in discussions with the Seattle tour company. The new docks have also attracted the attention of a Camano Island business woman, Lindsey Griggs, who has expressed interest in starting up a passenger ferry to Langley. The viability of such a proposal is unknown — similar services have been unsustainable or proved too difficult to establish in the past, and port staff have been unable to reach Griggs to find out more about her proposal.
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Editor’s column The holidays are here, and good times too By JUSTIN BURNETT
The Record has some screwy deadlines this week due to the holidays, so as I write this column Wednesday morning I’m forecasting that by the time it’s read my sore stomach from gorging on too much Thanksgiving turkey will likely have faded and my wallet already be significantly lighter from Black Friday spending. I’ll have slept in to 7 a.m. at least twice, defeated the digital forces of evil and begun feeling the shame of what will almost certainly be a holiday video game binge, laughed, argued, cried or all three with family and begun my casing of Whidbey lots for the best deals on this year’s Christmas tree. Ah, the holidays. Usually a blur, a surefire way to blow way too much money on gifts and absolutely, without a doubt, my favorite time of year. And as an extra bonus, the weather guy is predicting that the season may start off right with a chance of snow Sunday evening. Oh goodie, goodie, this is one Hawaii guy who can’t wait for our first blizzard. Of course there’s plenty to do on South Whidbey before frosted wonder falls from the heavens, beginning with the Langley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Lighting of Langley today. A small but charming community event, it’s held every year to kick off the holiday season. Free hot chocolate and cider, Santa Claus and alpacas disguised as reindeer, the singing of carols; the lighting will even have a scene from Whidbey Island Center for the Art’s holiday production, “A Christmas Story.” Summed up, if you haven’t been it’s a must-not-miss affair, especially for families. The lighting begins at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Langley Park, located on the corner of Second Street and Anthes Avenue. The chamber will also host a parade next weekend, where musicians, service and youth groups, pets, families and floats will drift down First Street, Anthes Avenue and Second Street. To participate, call organizer Fred Lundahl at 360-914-0984. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and starts at WICA. December is packed with similar holiday festivities, and fueled with turkey leftovers I plan to hit many of them, beginning with Saturday’s lighting. So here’s to good times ahead, including sore bellies, time with family, video game remorse and, if I’m really lucky, a few flakes from above.
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Island Transit’s board just doesn’t get it Editor, I couldn’t agree more with your editorial about the transit board actions in selecting an interim director. They do not seem to get it. They were charged with supervising the supervision of the transit system. They failed in that duty as defined by the state audit. They are now charged with fixing the mess that they contributed to. One of the challenges they face is to restore the faith of the public in the system they oversee. Deciding we did not need to see the resumes of the applicants does not restore our faith. Not letting us see the interviews does not restore our faith. Choosing a candidate who has a questionable history does not restore our faith. Choosing a candidate who does not respond to the Whidbey Record request for an interview or
at least a comment does not restore our faith. Doing things the way they did them while getting into this mess does not instill a great feeling of confidence. They do not get it. It is time to open their processes to the public at every opportunity. Show us why we should trust them. Or at least show us that they care enough to let us watch their process. They do not get it. Sincerely, THOM PERMENTER Seattle
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Celebration for Tucker Stevens was great Editor, dear friends and family, What an amazing turnout and event on Saturday, Nov. 15, in honor of Tucker Stevens. Thanks to all of you who helped plan and execute a complex celebration and all who attended, despite the chilly air, the walk down to the bonfire at the mari-
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na. Thanks to the mayor and the city for the surprise recognition of Tucker’s contribution to the City of Langley and especially to Mayor Fred McCarthy for leading us in the personalized sing-a-long to commemorate a life well-lived. Thanks to the band members who played a rousing rendition of “When the Saints Go Marching In” without former knowledge that this was a piece Tucker had requested at his memorial service. Thanks also to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts staff for the support and work they did to create a beautiful space for friends and family to gather. Lastly, thanks to all the people who attended and/or donated items to Tucker’s favorite event, a potluck. The family felt loved and got to experience, first-hand, an important part of their dad’s life. It was clear to us all how well-regarded he was by his friends and what an SEE LETTERS, A7
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invaluable member he was to his community. Thank you, KATHRYN STEVENS Langley
Tusen Takk for a 15th annual great Nordic Fest Editor, Your local Datters of Norway lodge, Ester Moe #39, would like to thank each and every one of those who came to our 15th annual Nordic Fest, held at South Whidbey High School on Nov. 8. It was one of our most fun fests, ever. This is partly because of our wonderful high school staffers — Leo our custodian, and Sandy, Jean and Susie in the kitchen, who absolutely save our lives. Every year! It is partly because of Trinity Lutheran (and especially Robin), who lets us come and make all that lefse throughout October and has been so supportive in so many other ways. It is partly because of our wonderful local Boy Scouts, who brought their strong backs and trucks to our aid. It is partly because of our own datters’ husbands, who come and help however they can. It is also partly because of our wonderful musicians — Vern and Karl Olsen, Island Strings, and the Kimmer~Zick Duo. You guys make the whole event! It is partly because of Linda Alexander and MaryAnn Davis, who aren’t even members but who help us with coffee, the cafeteria and their presence every year. And it is partly because of the Datters themselves, many of whom work way too hard. As always, we are working on that. And, it is partly because of St. Peter’s Lutheran in Clinton, where we hold our monthly meetings every second Saturday at 9:45 a.m. (all are welcome, regardless of their heritage). Everyone is heartily welcome to come to any meeting, and of course, to all the things we dream up in the year ahead. But, in the meantime, Tusen Takk (a thousand thanks) for coming and partaking in all things Nordic this year at Nordic Fest. KRISTINE NERISON COLLINS Ester Moe #39, president
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South Whidbey boxing champ, gym owner swings for a ring Dakota Stone, a professional boxer and owner of Solid Stone Boxing Gym in Clinton, is reaching out for a little help instead of reaching for a right cross. The boxer-turned-gym owner runs her boxing center at Ken’s Korner and has used tape to mark the dimensions of a boxing ring since opening a couple of years ago. Now, she’s ready to see if people support her dream of operating the gym with an eye toward teaching girls and women the sport of pugilism. To buy and install a ring, Stone needs $25,000
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2014-15 WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW Falcon boys basketball
Taller team aims to take down conference leaders By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record It would have been easy to miss the Falcon boys basketball team last season when South Whidbey won only six games. Good luck looking past the Falcons now. This year’s squad is seasoned, bigger, and eyeing a run at the Cascade Conference standings and the District 1 postseason tournament. South Whidbey’s average height dramatically increased thanks to some growth spurts and the return of 6-foot-4-inch senior forward Mo Hamsa. After making varsity his freshman year and then being sent down to junior varsity as a sophomore, Hamsa left the team in 2012. Another Falcon returned after leaving the team midseason last year, senior Cody Russell, who blossomed into a court leader and team captain. He predicted big things out of the team’s big players. “We have a really good starting five,” Russell said. Mighty Mo isn’t the only tower to anchor South Whidbey. Maxfield Friedman, a 6-foot-3-inch sophomore, and 6-foot-4-inch junior Jared
Eckert look capable of standing tall in the post to gobble up rebounds and layups. More than size, South Whidbey hopes to capitalize on the scoring of second team all-Cascade Conference senior Parker Collins and a new culture courtesy of a new head coach, former Oak Harbor Wildcats’ coach Michael Washington. South Whidbey’s boys basketball team is looking for a new direction. The Falcons have only one season with a winning record since 2010, including back-to-back single-digit win seasons. Washington takes over a program which has had four coaches in six years. His hope for the team is to develop confidence and positivity in the players, starting with an acronym he wanted them to remember: WIN, short for what’s important next. “I don’t want kids to feel like, ‘He’s going to take me out if I make a mistake,’” Washington said. “I feel like you get a better player and a better effort if you’re upbeat and positive.” Last year, the Falcons reached the playoffs for the third time in four seasons. South Whidbey will try to make the postseason for the third
time in a row with a taller, more experienced crew that also includes a possible “secret” weapon: freshman guard Lewis Pope. The son of the late coach Henry Pope, Lewis is the talk of the court. Washington said early in the season he looked forward to having the tall, lanky 14-year-old run the offense because of his ball-handling, vision and athleticism. For now, however, the ball is in junior Ricky Muzzy’s quick hands. “I think we’ll be a mobile team,” Russell said. Couple Pope’s passing talents with Collins’ scoring ability, last year’s team-leader in points, and the Falcons may have found their offensive identity. The first few practices this season were dedicated to defensive sets and Washington driving the idea that defense is about will, noting that players should dive for loose balls and fight for rebounds. Washington identified a couple of players for taking leadership initiative, including senior Beau Blakey and senior Cody Russell, though team captains are Collins and Russell. SEE BOYS HOOPS, A9
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Ricky Muzzy, a junior, drives to the basket during a practice.
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Building on sophomore class, girls try for more wins, playoffs By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record The upswing for South Whidbey girls basketball may start this season. After struggling with a squad loaded with freshmen and sophomores last year to three wins and missing the postseason, this year’s team will need to play poised on offense and disciplined on defense. Almost 30 girls turned out to play Falcon hoops. “This year, our goal is to
win more games, make it to the postseason,” Falcon senior Abby Hodson said. Both elements were emphasized during drills in the first week of practice. Head coach Andy Davis, in his fifth season, has more help than ever which he’ll need to teach one of the largest programs it’s seen since he took over in 2010. The official junior varsity assistant is Jeff Hanson, who formerly coached the boys JV team, but a pair of other regular volunteers chip in.
None of them are afraid of directly pointing out mistakes during drills. Davis, who has not coached a winning season since he took over, knows that to get his team turned around, it starts with defense and limiting turnovers. That means players knowing where they need to be when playing a zone, or how far they can be in man-to-man defense. It especially means players staying calm under SEE SOPHOMORES, A9
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Senior forward Abby Hodson dribbles away after a rebound from junior Emily Turpin.
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Falcon wrestling
Smaller team looks past dual meet to postseason tournament By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Odds are that South Whidbey’s wrestling team is going to lose most of its head-to-head meets this season. With less than a dozen players on the squad, the Falcons will forfeit several of the lighter weights, meaning that before they even start the match, they will trail in dual meets against Cascade Conference opponents. That stings some of the Falcons, such as senior Trevor Miller and sophomore Logan Madsen. But they know that their coach Jim Thompson’s mantra — that mat time and the district tournament are all that matter — is true. Their eyes are already focused on February — the end of the regular season — when the postseason begins. “Hopefully taking first and sending a bunch of guys to state,” Miller said. Added Madsen: “We’re gonna be someone to beat.” Last year, the Falcons sent a few wrestlers to the 1A state tournament. Only one returned to the team this year — the other two graduated — and that is heavy-
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Logan Madsen, a sophomore, takes down senior Pierce Jackson during a recent practice. weight senior Pierce Jackson, who Thompson said could have an unobstructed path to the state tournament again because all of the region’s top heavyweight wrestlers graduated. As has happened in past years for the Falcons, Thompson has a glut of guys in the middle weights, from 132 pounds to 160. Without
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South Whidbey will try to challenge King’s, last year’s top 1A Cascade Conference team, for the first seed in the playoffs. But there are other contenders for the 1A title this year with the addition of Cedar Park Christian to the league and Sultan dropping its classification from 2A. “With Cedar Park and Sultan also 1A, it opens things up,” Collins said. The season opener, however, figures to be one of the season highlights for the Falcons who will host their island rivals from Coupeville, the Wolves.
defensive pressure when the ball is in their hands and not “throwing it away,” as Davis pointed out several times during a recent full-court scrimmage. “I love doing that drill. I wish we could just do that, a massive five-on-five game all practice long. That helps a lot. It gets us in good shape.” South Whidbey lost only one senior to graduation and returns the majority of its varsity lineup. Leading the team’s attack will be sophomore Megan Drake and Hodson. For South Whidbey to get back to the playoffs, it
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will have to try to overtake reclassified 1A Sultan and new Cascade Conference member Cedar Park Christian. At the top of the league’s standings last year was King’s with a 14-0 conference record — the team lost in the state championship. “King’s in basketball is a whole other story,” Hodson said. “They’ve always had a fast offense.”
Hodson is counting on team unity to carry them through the long season that stretches from November to February. She noted that extensive open gyms in the offseason and a team camp helped strengthen the bonds of a team that lost only one player from last year’s squad. “It’s so much fun,” Hodson said. “As long as we play hard, it’s not ever a bad time.”
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“I’m pretty positive people will come out and support us,” Madsen said. The majority of South Whidbey’s contests, however, will be away from the island and at large tournament-style meets. Two of the largest include the Everett Classic on Jan. 3 and an overnight trip to River Ridge High School in Lacey on Jan. 24. For many of the Falcon wrestlers, the season is one of transformation. Many, like Miller, start at a higher weight and are given a plan to drop pounds to compete at a lighter class. In Miller’s case, shedding 15 pounds to be eligible for the 190pound class by season’s end meant he would have to skip much of the offerings on Thanksgiving. “It’s not that simple,” said Miller, further explaining that portion control is a big part of his plan to go from the 220 to 190 weight class. Past Falcon teams have focused on being aggressive from the opening whistle, rather than waiting to react to an attack. That philosophy remains for this year’s squad, Miller and Madsen said. “I think we’re going to be a really fast team,” Miller said. Added Madsen: “We definitely still see a lot of aggression.”
The island rivalry continues between South Whidbey and Coupeville, despite the Wolves’ departure from the Cascade Conference this year. Each team gets a home game against its rival, with the Falcons opening the season by hosting the Wolves on Dec. 2.
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Writers strive to write 50,000 words in 30 days for national event By KATE DANIEL South Whidbey Record
American writer Jessamyn West once commented that writing is a solitary occupation, that one must be alone, “slightly savage,” and uninterrupted if he or she is to complete a work. During November, thousands of writers the world over turn the often-solitary art into a community event, striving to pen the rough draft of a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo, began in 1999 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The first year the event was held in July and included 21 writers who, according to co-founder Chris Baty on the NaNoWriMo website, “wanted to make noise.” In 2000, organizers established a website, enabling writers from around the world to participate, and changed the month to November in order to “more fully take advantage of the miserable weather.” By the third year, Baty wrote, “a literary tornado” touched down and 5,000 writers participated. In 2013, National Novel Writing Month became an official non-profit organization with events in January and February to assist writers with formatting manuscripts and other prepublication steps. According
to the website, 310,000 adult novelists and 89,500 young writers participated in November 2013. Amy Eames, co-owner of Through the Reading Glass used book store in Langley, said the sense of accountability and a deadline during NaNoWriMo help her to remain focused and motivated. Eames, who has long dreamt of becoming a published author, is presently in the midst of writing an urban fantasy novel. As of Tuesday, she said she was well on track to meeting the 50,000 word goal with 35,000 words penned thus far. Though she doesn’t anticipate finishing the novel by Dec. 1, she said the 50,000 words provides a solid start. “It’s always nice to have other writers here,” she said. “It’s nice to know you’re not alone.” “When everybody suffers together it seems to be much more entertaining,” added shop co-owner Chris Peterson, who has taken part in the event in past years. During November, Peterson and Eames extended the store hours and invited NaNoWriMo participants to stop in for writing sessions, attracting a handful of novelists as well as a few more shop patrons. On the main floor of the bright purple building locat-
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Amy Eames, co-owner of Through the Reading Glass used book store in Langley, works on a story during NaNoWriMo. ed at Langley Village, the co-owners sell used books as well as new books published by Whidbey authors. Upstairs, the two have arranged a cozy space for writers to gather and work. “It runs the gamut from memoirs to high fantasy, scifi, general fiction, mystery, romance,” said Peterson, in regard to the types of stories visiting NaNoWriMo writers are working on. Eldritch Black, a Clinton resident and author, said he and his writing group have been meeting at the shop regularly for sessions. The group, which is composed of about seven authors, meets year-round, but Black noted that a few of the members are also participating in NaNoWriMo. Black said he first became involved with NaNoWriMo when he moved to the
United States from London in 2008. At first, he recalled, the challenge of penning 50,000 words in 30 days seemed daunting, almost impossible. “But when you’re faced with that challenge, you rise to it,” he wrote in an email to The Record. “And when you hit your stride, you realize increasing your word count is actually quite doable all year round.” His recently published novel, “The Book of Kindly Deaths,” which is available for purchase at Through the Reading Glass, was written in part during NaNoWriMo 2013. Black said he had already penned about twothirds of the novel, but recalled that participating in the national writing month helped him to “knuckle down” and finish up. While the ultimate goal of
NaNoWriMo is to complete a 50,000 word novel within 30 days, many writers like Black and Eames take the month as an opportunity to work on existing projects or to get a strong start on a new one. The objective of NaNoWriMo, according to its web site, is to encourage writers to complete at least 50,000 words — if this means completing an entire novel, it’s all the better. “You find a strange rhythm when you’re working with other writers. It’s probably the same for runners in a marathon, or anyone else trying to work towards a goal within a group,” Black wrote. “I think one of the most helpful aspects in working with others is that writing is most often such a solitary pursuit. So when you see other people typing away it offers encouragement.” Wayne Ude, chief aca-
demic officer and master of fine arts program director at the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts, hosted evening writing sessions at the old Bayview School in November. Ude said that for most of the month he has written alone. He speculates that foul weather during the first week of November may have deterred some from driving to Bayview and noted that in following weeks, when the skies were somewhat clearer, one or two writers visited regularly. The sessions remained pretty quiet, recalled Ude, with a few initial greetings and progress updates followed by the tapping of keys and scratching of pens on paper. Ude concurred with Black and Eames that being in the presence of fellow authors seems to help with focus. “Writing in coffee shops is certainly popular these days; it’s rare to find a coffee shop which doesn’t have at least a couple of people working hard on their laptops,” he said. “The change in setting seems to help one avoid the distractions available at home, which seems a little counter-intuitive since coffee shops are full of their own distractions — conversations, people ordering, and so on. But writers seem able to block all that out.” “Give it a month or two, let the dust settle, read through the brand-new story you’ve created and give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back,” wrote to NaNoWriMo participants. For more information on NaNoWriMo, visit nanowrimo.org.
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School teacher. Milan explained that the kids are learning about pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature and salinity and the ways in which these factors relate to plankton species, credited as being the base of the Salish Sea food web. Milan said they are also examining the resident orca population and chinook salmon populations. A significant question Milan said the students will ponder is, “How do our everyday actions connect to environmental and human health?” “We are the generation that is going to have to deal with what is happening to the
ocean,” said seventh-grade student Megan Reeves. “It teaches what goes on around us, how it relates to us, because it’s right there,” said Ahnika Burt, another seventh-grade student, referring to the ocean and its effects on human life. Lori O’Brien, Whidbey Watershed Stewards education director, instructed a group of seventh-grade students at the marina dock last week. The students, she explained, were gathering samples, making scientific predictions and checking their predictions. The students were divided into three groups, one of which was performing water quality tests with a Van Dorn
bottle. A second group, at the far end of the dock, collected plankton and studied the effects of ocean acidification. In addition to the firsthand collection and examinations, said O’Brien, the students compare their data with that collected by the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems from buoys near Sandy Point and Mukilteo. The students are getting a lesson in engineering as well, she said. Sixth graders are designing plankton nets in order to develop their own testing method to try out. Each month, the students make design adjustments in order to increase effective-
ness. Similarly, seventh graders have been tasked with devising a way to place a thermometer inside the Van Dorn bottles for a more accurate temperature reading. Rick Baker, executive director for Watershed Stewards, has experience working in oceanography education, having previously run the education program for the Ocean Institute in Southern California for 22 years plus 12 years teaching oceanography at a community college. Baker said the kids are “thrilled” about the program
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The organized stations and activities, said Baker, are often supplemented by aquatic visitors such as jellyfish and harbor seals. Recently, he added, the students were also able to speak with a scuba diver who was examining the sea star wasting syndrome. At the end of the school year, seventh graders will do offshore studies from aboard a boat. “It teaches them the scientific process, which I think is really important. A lot of people don’t know how science works,” said Baker. “If you take kids to a museum or aquarium, it’s one shot. Kids are there for one day and then they go home and forget what they did. This is ongoing.”
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Bayview Market has local products The Bayview Farmers Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Bayview Farm & Garden, Marshview Avenue off Bayview Road. The market offers fresh food, local art, music and more and runs Saturdays through Dec. 20. For details, visit www. bayviewfarmersmarket. com.
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Art tour displays local artists’ work The Holiday Studio Art Tour is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 20 at various Central and South Whidbey studios. Participating Freeland studios are Stillfire Pottery, Carol Dean Tile, Island Art Glass and Rainshadow Textiles. Katrina Hude Glass in Greenbank is also participating. Visitors can choose which studios to tour, and, in several, watch processes in flow. The artists will be there to greet and
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A girl stands before the Christmas tree at Langley Park at the 2013 Lighting of Langley.
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Langley welcomes holiday season The Lighting of Langley, a free event, is 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at
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Concert proceeds help homeless Roots of hOMe, a benefit concert for the South Whidbey Homeless Coalition, is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Langley United Methodist Church. Performances include new roots, Sara Tone Earth Tribe Gospel and ancient roots, Shanti Shivani East Indian Raga and World Chants. The suggested donation is $15, but no one will be turned away. For details, email Pushkara Sally Ashford at singpeace.pushkara@ gmail.com.
Family show lights up holidays The Beck Family Christmas Light Show, a free event, starts today and goes through Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 6504 Robin Lane, Clinton. Tune your radio to their radio station when you arrive and drive around and enjoy the show. The show changes, so visit often. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from
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Taizé focuses on peace, healing A Taizé Prayer Service is 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 804 Third St., Langley. Taizé is a worldwide, ecumenical practice of quiet, contemplative prayer. All are welcome to gather and sing simple chants, enter into sacred silence, light candles, and pray for peace, healing and reconciliation. For details, call the parish office at 360-221-5383. For details on Taizé, visit www.taize.fr.
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Adjusting for Peak Performance, a free event, is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Freeland Library. The nervous system is constantly scanning the body and the environment to keep us adapting to life. Powerful nerve centers in the brain stem operate as our “autopilot,” managing most basic life functions from heart rate and blood pressure to moods, sleep and even balance with gravity. Join Nate Steele, a NUCCA chiropractor, for this informative talk. For more information
Learn how to download eBooks Downloading eBooks to your Kindle, a free class, is 10-11:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Langley Library. Learn how to download free eBooks from the library to your Kindle. Bring your library card number and fully charged Kindle, along with its USB/ charging cable. You will also need your Amazon logon and password. Space is limited, so preregister at www. sno-isle.org or call 360221-4383.
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only medicinal marijuana store on South Whidbey. Owner Lucas Jushinski isn’t worried about the prospects of new competition, saying he’s confident the quality of his inventory and the “comfortable” atmosphere of his store would keep him successful, but this is a risky time to be getting into the business, he said. The state Legislature is expected to look at several bills this year that could radically change the way medical dispensaries are regulated. Based on some previous proposals considered in the 2014 session, Jushinski worries that new laws may effectively close the door on the medicinal side of the industry altogether. Access points predate Initiative 502, which legalized recreational use in Washington in 2012, but they don’t operate under the same rules. In fact, they have very little oversight at all, according to Brian Smith, spokesman for the state Liquor Control Board. “One is tightly regulated, and one’s not regulated at all,” Smith said. With the passage of I-502, the state agency was tasked with coming up with rules to manage the newborn recreational industry. Highly restrictive, they provide the framework for how producers, processors and retailers operate. Access points, however, aren’t covered and remain a regulatory Wild West. The issue has come to a head, particularly in Western Washington communities such as Seattle, where officials are cracking down on more than 300 stores that are unlicensed businesses. The exact number of dispensaries in the state remains unknown, but businesses with green crosses over doorways continue to pop up.
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“If I open my window I ers refuse to pay taxes because throw a baseball and hit three they view marijuana solely as of them,” Smith said. a medicine, and medicine Aside from being unreg- is exempt from taxation in Washington, ulated, he said. But, access while there points are “In the end, it’s the is very little criticized patients who suffer.” information for several about the issues. One Lucas Jushinski, of the chief Island Alternative Medicine k n o w n access points complaints in the state, is their lack Jushinski of taxation. The recreational side of the maintains such objectors repindustry — producers, pro- resent a select few. “The majority of us do pay cessors and retailers — are required to hand over 25 [state] sales taxes,” he said. Those are regular business percent of gross earnings to the state, but dispensaries taxes, and are much less than have no such obligation. And those posed on recreational because they can operate business. Jushinski also noted that without the same permitting and financial burdens, they the state’s rules do drive up are blamed for out-pricing the cost of recreational marirecreational retailers that are juana, which he says is two encumbered by state regula- to three times that of cantions. nabis sold at dispensaries. If “They [recreational] are the state’s rules change and competing with people who the entire industry comes aren’t paying taxes and fol- under a single set of regulowing the rules regulating lations, as was proposed by the retail market,” Smith said. the Legislature in the 2014 According to Jushinski, the session, he worries how it taxation argument has two will impact the sick who rely sides. Some access point own- on dispensaries. For access
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points that can get one of a limited number of permits in certain areas, they will see prices go up and, based on the current recreational guidelines, staff would be prohibited from providing advice to patients on the medicinal use of marijuana, he said. “In the end, it’s the patients who suffer,” Jushinski said. He added that he believes dispensaries do need some kind of regulation and oversight, but that lumping them in with recreational businesses isn’t the solution. Such changes don’t make sense and might result in greater reliance on the black market, he said. Maureen Cooke, owner of Whidbey Island Cannabis Company, disagrees that recreational costs are so disproportionate, saying she is now selling grams for as little as $14. Supply problems drove up price tags initially, but suppliers have recognized the unsustainability of an overexpensive market and lowered prices, she said. In fact, she boldly speculated that illegal sales will disappear altogether within one year.
“I would say by the end of 2015, the black market will be gone,” Cooke said. While not all might agree with such a forecast, Smith said it’s widely expected that change is in the wind for dispensaries, as several bills may be introduced by lawmakers in January. Whether they mirror proposals discussed this year, or are totally different, is difficult to predict. “What the Legislature ultimately does, well we’ll just have to wait and see,” he said. As for Adam Lind and his plan to open a dispensary in Freeland, he acknowledged it isn’t the best time to be getting into the business.
“It’s a big risk, a big jump to take,” he said. Lind has “been interested” in the industry for some time, however, and is now in the position to give it a try and ready to take his chances. According to David Wechner, director of Island County Planning and Community Development, because access points are currently in a regulatory “noman’s land,” Lind’s business would be treated as any business and likely require only an occupancy permit and a change of use permit in a commercially zoned building.
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Obituaries Carl Peter Poolman
Island, where he met and married Anita Surface. Carl and Anita have made Clinton their home for the past 63 years. Carl retired from Associated Sand & Gravel but never stopped “working.” He could always be found working outside on the family farm. Carl is survived by his wife, Anita; their seven chil-
Carl (Skip) passed away peacefully Oct. 15, 2014, with family members by his side. He was born Nov. 20, 1930, in Puyallup, Wash., to Peter and Dorothy Poolman. Carl moved to Whidbey
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Lorna Wilma Johnson
April 28, 1923 – Nov. 15, 2014 Lorna was born in Boise, Idaho, to parents Verner and Beatrice Dotson. She, along with her sister Doris, grew up in the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle, where Lorna made many lifelong friends. In January of 1946, she married Richard Johnson, who had just returned from
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Lorna Johnson the service in World War II. Dick and Lorna were married for 59 years, until his passing in 2005. Together they enjoyed traveling and spending time with family that measure in scale to the Second Street redesign, which wrapped up in June 2014. The mayor did outline nine smaller capital projects, however, ranging from restoring city bathrooms on Anthes Avenue to the construction of a new waterline on Park Street between First and Third streets. Tax revenue for the general fund is up by $9,000 in property tax and $13,000 in
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and friends at their cabin on Whidbey Island. Following Dick’s retirement, he built a beach home in Langley, where they shared great memories. Family, friends and playing bridge were Lorna’s passions. Lorna was unconditionally loving, soft-spoken, stylish, strong, bright and a delight to be around. We will deeply miss her and look forward to the day when we see her again. Lorna leaves behind a loving family: daughter, Nancy Opfer; son, Jay (Karen) Johnson; grandchildren, Melissa (Jeff) Sawatzky, Jenny Lee, Jayson (Angie) Johnson, Kurt (Christine) Johnson, Kale Johnson and Veronica Dyckes;
great-grandchildren, Ethan Johnson, Nolan Sawatzky, and a baby girl on the way. She also has three special nieces and their families, Colleen Yoder, Arlene Laase and Connie (Charles) Marcucci. The family would like to thank the staff at Weatherly Inn Memory Care for the loving care they gave to Lorna during her stay there. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, 5725 South Country Club Drive, Langley, WA 98260. Remembrances may be made to the Union Gospel Mission or Northwest Harvest.
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a budget she described as “conservative.” Most of Langley’s expenses are covered by revenues generated by its separate funds — general, water, sewer, stormwater, etc. But some of the utilities, especially the sewer fund, are facing shortfalls. Operating at 60 percent of its capacity, the sewer treatment plant requires more maintenance but has fewer hookups to cover all of its existing expenses. To cover the projected deficit in the sewer fund, the Langley City Council is considering a 5 percent fee increase. Water and stormwater fees, included in the bi-monthly bill, are each tabbed to increase 2 percent.
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Housing Authority of Island County Annual/Regular Meeting Notice The Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of Island County, will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the multipurpose room at Dean Manor, 7 NW 6th Street, Coupeville, WA. From January through December 2015, the regular monthly meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the multipurpose room at Dean Manor, 7 N.W. 6th Street, Coupeville, WA. All meetings of the Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of Island County, are open
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to the public. Carol Parbs, Chairperson Legal No. WCW600825 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. November 19, 22, 26, 29, 2014.
CORTEZ; AND TO: FRAN KIELTY, PEGGY CORTEZ, MICHAEL CORTEZ, and JOSEPH CORTEZ as heirs of Joseph Louis Cortez; and AND TO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOSEPH LOUIS CORTEZ, a.k.a. JOSE LUIS CORTEZ: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m moned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 25th day of October, 2014, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs Ronald D. Hetzel and Rachelle S. Hetzel, and serve a copy of your answer upon the unders i g n e d a t t o r n e y s fo r plaintiff Kathryn C. Loring of the Law Offices of Christon C. Skinner at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed
with the cler k of said court. T h i s i s a n a c t i o n fo r damages under theories of breach of contract, violation of the Consumer Protection Act, fraud, and conversion, to recoup monies taken under the auspices of an investment program. DATED this 17th day of October 2014. L AW O F F I C E S O F C H R I S TO N C. S K I N NER /s/ Kathryn C Loring Kathr yn C. Lor ing, WSBA 37662 Attorney for Plaintiffs Law Offices of Christon C. Skinner 791 SE Barrington Dr. Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Legal No. WCW596387 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND RONALD D. HETZEL II and RACHELLE S. HETZEL, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, v. THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH LOUIS CORTEZ, a.k.a, JOSE LUIS CORT E Z ; F R A N K I E LT Y, PEGGY CORTEZ, MICHAEL CORTEZ, and JOSEPH CORTEZ as heirs of Joseph Louis Cor tez; and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOSEPH LOUIS CORTEZ, a.k.a. JOSE LUIS CORTEZ, Defendants, NO. 14-2-00476-6 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH LOUIS CORTEZ, a.k.a, JOSE LUIS
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Plaintiff, vs. SAUL CHAPARRO and VALERIE CHAPPARO, individually and the marital community thereof; LAGOON POINT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real proper ty described in the complaint, Defendant(s). No. 12-2-00510-3 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: SAUL CHAPARRO and VALERIE CHAPPARO, individually and the marital community thereof; LAGOON POINT COMMUNITY ASSOCIAT I O N ; O c c u p a n t s o f the Premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE described in the complaint, Defendant(s) ,and OF WASHINGTON judgment debtor(s) and IN AND FOR THE any other persons or COUNTY OF ISLAND SOUND COMMUNITY parties unknown claimBANK, its successors in ing any right, title, esinterest and/or assigns, tate, lien or interest in
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the personal and/or real property described herein: The Superior Court of Island County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Island County (through his designee) to sell the proper ty described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: LOT 29, LAGOON POINT NO 4, ACCORDI N G T O T H E P L AT THEREOF, RECORDED I N VO L U M E 1 2 O F PLATS, PAGES 23 AND 24, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATED IN ISLAND C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TON. Also commonly known as 3755 Steelhead Drive, Greenbank, WA 98275. Parcel No. S7310-04-00029-0, Key No. 295317 The sale of the abovedescribed property is to take place: TIME: 10:00 a.m. DATE: January 9, 2015 PLACE: FRONT STEPS ISLAND COUNTY LAW AND JUSTICE CENTER
101 NE 6TH STREET, COUPEVILLE, WASHINGTON The judgment debtor/s can avoid the sale by p ay i n g t h e j u d g m e n t amount of $219,851.07, together with interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff through his designee at the address stated below. Dated this 19th day of November, 2014. MARK C. BROWN, SHERIFF ISLAND COUNTY By:/s/Wylie Farr, By: C. Taylor, Clerk Wylie Farr, Chief Civil Deputy ICSO/Law & Justice Center 101 NE 6th Street PO BOX 5000 Coupeville, Washington 98239-5000 360-678-4422 ICSO Docket No. 14R-0219 Legal No. WCW602272 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 2014.
LEGAL NOTICE ISLAND TRANSIT PUBLIC HEARING & BOARD MEETING The public hearing to receive input on the prop o s e d I s l a n d Tr a n s i t 2015 Budget will continue on Friday, December 19, 2014, at 9:30 AM, Island Transit Operations & Administration Building, located at 19758 S R , C o u p ev i l l e , WA . Please call Paul Arand, Financial Analyst at (360) 678-7771 if you would like a copy of the proposed 2015 Budget. The monthly business meeting of the PTBA Board of Directors will follow the Public Hearing. Accommodations will be made available upon ten (10) day advance request for sign language inter preters. The meeting room is accessible and is open to the public. For more infor mation, please call (360) 678-7771 or email info@islandtransit.org. Legal No. WCW602591
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please provide 24-hour advance notice to the City Cler k at Published: The Whidbey (360) 279-4539 for addiNews Times, The South tional arrangements to reasonably accommoLUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: WhidbeyTHE Record. date special needs. SAGITTARIUS, NovemberSCORPIO, 29, DecemAnna M. Thompson, City AND CAPRICORN. ber 13, 17, 2014. Clerk Legal No. WCW602636 Public Hearing Notice Published: The 2014 Whidbey Week of December 7 to 13, Oak Harbor City Council News Times, The South NOTICE is hereby given Whidbey Record. ARIES that the Oak Harbor City November 29, 2014 Council will holdYou a public need to have a break in your hearing in the routine, City Hall including your romantic rouPublic Hearing Notice Council Chambers, 865 tine. Don’t to accept inviOak Harbor City Council SE Barrington Drive, on hesitate hereby given Tuesday, December tations 2, fromNOTICE friends; isthey will sur2014, at 6:00 p.m. as that the Oak Harbor City priseoryou. soon as possible there- Council will hold a public after, to consider the fol- hearing in the City Hall TAURUS Council Chambers, 865 lowing: - Ordinance 1705: AdopIf you haveSE anyBarrington real estateDrive, ambi-on tion of the 2015-2016 Bi- Tuesday, December 2, tions, you could take some very 2014, at 6:00 p.m. or as ennial Budget profitable in this direction. soon as possible there- Ordinance 1708: 2014 steps to consider the folC o m p r e h e n s i You ve are P l aan bitafter, tempted to redecorate A m e n d m e n tjust s before a n d lowing: Christmas. 2015-2020 Capital Im- Ordinance 1708: 2014 C o m p r e h e n s i ve P l a n provement Plan (CIP). Anyone wishingGEMINI to sup- A m e n d m e n t s a n d 2015-2020 Import or oppose You this have item plenty to say forCapital yourself, or provide other relevant provement Plan (CIP). but be sure to have the right inforcomments may do so in Anyone wishing to supmation before speak out. portyou or oppose thisYou item writing or appear in perrelevant son before the Oak mightHarhaveorto provide translateother a very imcomments may do so in bor City Council at the portant message. time and place of said writing or appear in person before the Oak Harpublic hearing. CANCER To assure disabled per- bor City Council at the time of hosaid sons the opportunity There istoa lot of and actionplace on the participate in or benefit public hearing. rizon. You may be sorely tempted f r o m C i t y s e r v i c e s , To assure disabled perLegal Notices
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CANCER, LEO, AND VIRGO.
Week of November 30 to December 6, 2014 ARIES
You show initiative in a special project. You may have to take control to ensure that people understand the direction you want to follow.
TAURUS
A great fatigue awaits you if you don’t slow down. It is important to stop, recharge, and give yourself new goals, especially if you have neglected your family lately.
GEMINI
You find yourself in a very crowded environment. Moreover, it wouldn’t be surprising if you have to organize an event that brings together a large crowd.
CANCER
Sometimes it is important to take a step back. It can let you find some momentum, but it also lets you see things from a different perspective so you can analyze the situation more globally.
LEO
Luck is smiling on you, so be sure to buy a lottery ticket with your lucky numbers. Lady luck is also with you in romantic and professional matters. Expect a few good people to cross your path.
VIRGO
Any sort of change brings its share of emotion, but new experiences are extremely profitable for you. You strengthen your ties with a family member.
LIBRA
At work, you could reach an agreement that has a positive impact on your career. You’re able to create harmony around you; people trust you completely.
SCORPIO
Don’t let yourself be taken advantage of this week. You make changes to improve your efficiency both at work and in some of your other obligations.
SAGITTARIUS
Feelings take up an important part of your life. You clarify a complicated love story. Against all odds, you receive some form of reward and applause.
CAPRICORN
You should be able to do most of your work from home. If you have young children, one of them demands a lot of your attention.
AQUARIUS
Expect lots of comings and goings. You’re sure to shop for a new electronic gadget that will be very useful for your communications. This makes you more accessible.
PISCES
You spare no effort in trying to impress people over the holidays. You may consider replacing some furniture and appliances on the spur of the moment.
to buy something quite expensive. Your Christmas gifts are likely to exceed the budget that you had set for yourself.
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sons the opportunity to sented within this time participate in or benefit frame, the claim is forevf r o m C i t y s e r v i c e s , er barred, except as othplease provide 24-hour erwise provided in RCW advance notice to the 11.40.051 and C i t y THE C lLUCKIEST er k a t 11.40.060. SIGNS THIS WEEK: This bar is (360) 279-4539 for PISCES, addi- effective as to claims AQUARIUS, AND ARIES. tional arrangements to against both the decereasonably accommo- dent’s probate and nondate special needs. probate assets. Week of December 20, PUBLI2014 Anna M. Thompson, DATE14 OF to FIRST City Clerk CATION: Saturday, NoLegal No. WCW602301 vember 22, 2014. ARIES RAY LADWIG, Personal Published: The Whidbey News Times, TheYou South have Representative a little cleaning up to do Whidbey Record. within your c/ocircle James Kotschwar, of L. friends. Your November 29, 2014 Attorney for partner and your family are your Personal Representative,don’t WSBA #10823 priority. need any freeSUPERIOR COURT OF You 265 spoil NE Kettle Street; WASHINGTON loaders who the quality of Suite 1, P.O. Box 1593 COUNTY OF ISLAND your relationships. In the Matter of the Es- Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 tate TAURUS(360) 675-2207 of No. WCW601391 THOMAS J. LOUTH, Your lovedLegal ones are sure expect Published: The to Whidbey Deceased. you to take care of all the News Times, ThenecesSouth NO. 14 4 00251 5 for the holiday N OT I C E TO Csary R E Dpreparations I - Whidbey Record. November 22, 29, TORS season. Don’t forget to delegateDeso cember 6, 2014. The personal represenas to share out the workload. tative named below has been appointed as per- SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON sonal representative of GEMINI IN AND FOR THE this estate. Any You person begin to wrap your Christmas COUNTY OF ISLAND having a claim against gifts.beYou do something very special WELLS FARGO BANK, the decedent must, impress loved ones, order toN.A., its your successors in fore the time thein claim interest and/or assigns, would be barred even by any though it takes you forever. o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e Plaintiff, statute of limitations, v. present the claimCANCER in the Z E C R E T A . T R U E X ZECRET A. in FOSmanner as provided in FKA A particular project puts you the E Rbring ; Uthe N Kfamily N O WtoN RCW 11.40.070 by serv- TYou spotlight. ing on or mailing to the HEIRS AND DEVISEES gether for a spur-of-the-moment trip personal representative, OF JEFFERY L. TRUEX JR. A KA JEFF I. or their attorneyorata the large-scale activity. address stated below, a T R U E X ; Z A I L E E copy of the claim and fil- T R U E X ; Z A I A N A ing the original LEO of the TRUEX; OCCUPANTS Even in if you’re asked to particiOF THE PREMISES, claim with the court Defendants. which the probate pateproin lots of activities, you’ll proc e e d i n g s w e r e c o m - No. 14-2-00518-5 decline the invitation. can SUMMONS BY You PUBLIm e n c e d . T h e bably claim change mind at the last miCATION must be presented with- your TO THE DEFENDANTS in the later of: (1) Thirty nute, especially where partying is days after the personal Unknown Heirs and Deinvolved. representative served or v i s e e s o f J e f f e r y L . mailed the notice to the Tr u ex J r. a k a J e f f I . creditor as provided un- Truex; Occupants of the VIRGO Premises; perd e r R C W 1 1 . 4It0 won’t . 0 2 0 be easy to and stickany to your (1)(c); or (2) four months sons or parties claiming Christmas shopping budget. You title, give have any right, after the date of first to estate, lien or gifts interest publication of themuch notice.more expensive thanin the real ty who deIf the claim is not pre- to expected those youproper love and
deserve them.
LIBRA
LIBRA
Time is a scarce commodity and so
PUZZLE NO.you 745 have to choose carefully bet-
ween obligation and pleasure. The important thing is to bring more balance into the different areas of your life.
SCORPIO
Travel plans are taking shape on the horizon. Even though your departure is only in a few months, you begin to prepare. Perhaps you need to renew your passport?
SAGITTARIUS
Some small annoyances are to be expected. You can no longer ignore all the things you’ve put off doing. You feel like celebrating once these jobs are completed.
CAPRICORN
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CAPRICORN
The festivities are already beginning. Indeed, you are surrounded by quite a few people throughout the week. You’re also sure to do some shopping, even though the ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 745 stores are packed.
AQUARIUS
The idea of a trip crosses your mind. You need some adventure and some new experiences. You might also consider the possibility of going to work abroad.
PISCES
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scribed in the complaint: wards Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m - []Laura Coughlin, WSBA moned to appear within #46124 sixty (60) days after the [ X ] S y n o va M . L . E d date of the first publica- wards, WSBA #43063 Attorneys for Plaintiff tion of thisTHE summons, LUCKIEST to SIGNS THIS WEEK: SE 36th Street, wit, withinTAURUS, sixty (60)GEMINI, days 13555 AND CANCER. Ste 300 after November 15, 2014, and defend the Bellevue, WA 98006 real property foreclosure Legal No. WCW600130 Week December 21 to 2014 Published: The27, Whidbey action in IslandofCounty Superior Court, and an- News Times, The South Whidbey Record. swer the complaint of Wells Fargo Bank,ARIES N.A., November 15, 22, 29, e c e mhelpful b e r 6 ,at1the 3 , 2next 0, ( “ P l a i n t i f f ” ) . Yo u e Dreally Youa rare 2014. asked to serve a copy few of social events. You organize a your answer or responmost sive pleading upon theimpressive Christmas party undersigned attorneys where pleasure is the name of the THE SUPERIOR for Plaintiff at its game. office stated below. In case of COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON your failure to do so, judgment will beTAURUS ren- FOR ISLAND COUNTY In Re the Estate of dered against you ac-is on your Luck side, so don’t hecording to the demand of RAYMOND ANCHAN sitate ask Ray yourE.family to contriAnchan) , the complaint, which hasto(aka been filed with thebute Clerkto aDeceased. group lottery ticket. You NO. 14 4 00258 2 of said Court. may also realize a family project with The purpose of this law- N OT I C E TO C R E D I loved ones. TORS suit is to obtain ayour judgment, and if not immedi- RCW 11.40.030 ately paid, to be satisfied The personal represenGEMINI through the foreclosure tative named below has You don’tbeen always show your appointed as sensiperof real property located sonal representative of in Island County, Washtivity. However, if there is any tenington, and legally de- this estate. Any person sion at all in the family, you manhaving a claim against scribed as follows: the decedent everyonemust, oncebeand T H AT P O R T I O NageOto F placate THE Z.M. TAFTEZON for all. fore the time the claim would be barred by any D O N AT I O N L A N D CLAIM IN SECTION 35, o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, CANCER TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, thefamily claim as in the RANGE 1 EAST F present YouObring together well THE WILLAMETTE ME- manner as provided in as friends. Over the holidays, you RCW 11.40.070 by servRIDIAN, DESCRIBED ing on or family mailingmembers to the successfully unite AS FOLLOWS: personal representative COMMENCING ATwho THE do not always get along. SOUTHWEST CORNER or the personal repreO F T H E P L AT O F sentative’s attorney at LEO the address stated beTERPSTRA ADDITION, a copy of the claim ACCORDING TOThere THE islow a good chance that you’ll P L AT T H E R E O F R E - and filing the original of be hosting receptions and claim with the court CORDED IN VOLUME 5 the various whichofthe probate O F P L AT S , PAGlavishing E 7 , inplenty attention onproyour c e e d i n g s w e r e c o m RECORDS OF ISLAND loved ones. Even as a guest, you C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G - menced. The claim must are generous with yourwithin help. the be presented TON; T H E N C E N O R T H later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal repre01°42’07” EAST AVIRGO DISTANCE OF 3.00 FEET s e n t a t i v e s e r v e d o r the noticethis to year. the enjoy large gatherings TO T H E I N T E R You SEC - mailed creditor as provided unTION OF THE NORTHYou are also the centre of attention der RCW 11.40.020 ERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY when you do some crazy things or RMARGIN OF 700 AVE- (1)(c); or (2) four months the date of first make certain NUE EAST AND THE after comments. WESTERLY RIGHT-OF- publication of the notice. WAY MARGIN OF LIBRA 40TH If the claim is not preNORTHEAST STREET sented within this time frame, forevYouON are open to the the claim idea ofisdiscoveAS THEY EXISTED barred,Aexcept as othMARCH 22, 1985; ring newercultures. person of diffeT H E PUZZLE N C E NO. N O746 R T H erwise provided in RCW rent origins than yours might be pre8 8 ° 2 2 ’ 2 8 ” W E S T , 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. 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