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Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
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George, Matt and Luke Nichols sit on the bow of the Oscar B, a newly completed ferry that will be christened today. The boat is a replacement for a Wahkiakum County ferry, built by Matt and Luke’s grandfather, George Mark Nichols, in 1961. The Freeland yard is now 50 years old.
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Like it has done nearly 200 times before, Nichols Brothers Boat Builders will christen a newly completed vessel this weekend. This simple ceremony, meant to formally welcome and bless a boat into the realm of Poseidon, has been done so many times by the shipyard over the years that it’s practically routine. But the Oscar B, a stout but seemingly insignificant 23-car ferry, isn’t just any boat. It’s special. It was constructed for Wahkiakum County as the replacement vessel for a ferry built by George Mark Nichols in 1961 in Hood River, Ore. A short time later in 1964, Nichols’ son Frank Nichols relocated to Freeland and opened his very own shipyard, which would later be taken over by his sons, one of whom includes current Executive Vice President Matt Nichols. So, Saturday’s ceremony is more than a simple christening — it’s a celebration of 50 years in business, and a reminder of one family’s mark on the shipbuilding industry.
The machine shop When Frank Nichols moved to Freeland and opened Nichols and Downing Boat Works with business partner Jack Downing, he already had more than 40 years of shipbuilding experience under his belt. The family had been building boats in Oregon since the 1930s. But starting out somewhere new isn’t easy. The shipyard was nothing like the mega complex that it is today, but rather was a half-acre lot on the shoreline with a single machine shop. Under that roof was a steam engine, which powered every other machine in the shop, and the entire Nichols family, including Frank Nichols, his wife and their 11 children. Windows covered by plastic and parts of the building lacking flooring, the family slept in one room with a kitchen in the back. “It was tough living in those days,” Matt Nichols recalled. “But we never complained and we all got along OK.” The fledgling business’s first job was a 42-foot steel beach seiner, commissioned for a fisherman who lost SEE NICHOLS, A3
Two administrators at Whidbey General Hospital gave conflicting testimony under oath during a court hearing Tuesday over how they handled an assault allegation against a fellow administrator. Moreover, under questioning by the judge, one of the administrators, CEO Tom Tomasino, could not explain what authority he had to place the other administrator on paid administrative leave and then allow her to come back to work without ever starting a disciplinary investigation into an allegation that she assaulted a restrained patient. He testified that the only hospital investigation into the alleged conduct — which led to an assault charge — was done under a secretive quality assurance program — also referred to as a quality improvement program — which means the decisionmaking process is cloaked from the public’s view. Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks, who observed the hearing, said he was outraged at the secrecy and lack of accountability within the hospital’s management. “Completely separate from this criminal case, the public should be concerned that the hospital administration has gone to great lengths and expense to hide its inquiry into alleged official misconduct,” he said after the hearing. “Any allegation of misconduct by upper management will apparently be investiSEE HOSPITAL, A19
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Parents Blair and Patrick O’Neill and elder brother Burke welcomed Demitria Louise O’Neill to the world on Dec. 17, 2014. Demitria was born at the Greenbank Birth Center. She weighed 9 pounds 12 ounces and was 22 inches long at the time of her birth. Her maternal grandparents are Linda Bothwell and Bill Currie and Craig Bothwell. Her paternal grandparents are Deane and Irene O’Neill. Demitria’s parents would like to extend a special thanks to Grandma Mimi for taking care of Burke and tending the house while awaiting Demitria’s arrival. Midwives Cynthia Jaffe and Jenna Weigner attended the birth.
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South Whidbey High School sophomore Chloe Hood has earned a spot in the National Endowment for the Arts Poetry Out Loud regional competition. Hood scored the highest out of approximately 250 South Whidbey High School students who participated in a school-wide competition Dec. 17. The school competition preceded the regional event, which will be held Feb. 5. Each of the nine South Whidbey High School English classes held mini
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tion. Conor Workman, Donia Kashkooli and Sarah Parker also received high scores, according to South Whidbey High School English teacher Jaryl Cave.
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his boat in the great quake that decimated the Alaskan fleet earlier that year. In a January 1965 interview, Nichols told The Record that he hoped the vessel would lead to more business, allowing him to “take over [the family’s] living quarters for more work space.” “Maybe, if this boat comes out as well as we hope, that is what will happen,” Nichols said. Well, it did. Half a century and 184 ships later, Nichols Brothers Boat Builders is a heavyweight among Washington shipyards, employing hundreds of workers and dumping millions into Whidbey’s economy every year. Characterized as medium-sized yard that produces a wide variety of vessels, the yard has earned a reputation for quality among customers and competitors alike. “It would be hard to overstate the value Nichols Bros. has had throughout the years to the maritime industry and our community,” said Frank Foti, CEO of Seattle-based Vigor
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Carpenter; stepson, Richard Redman; and nine grandchildren. Celebration Mass was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at St. Jude’s Catholic Church.
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June 22, 1918 – Dec. 31, 2014 Irene passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Her ubiquitous smile lit up a room and her warm spirit lives on through those she loved and gracefully influenced. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jo
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Christopher Emerson Morehead, 34, passed away the morning of Jan. 3, 2015, at his residence. Christopher was born in Findlay, Ohio, March 14, 1980, to his parents, Jodi Emerson Parker of Freeland, Wash., and Mike
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Industrial. “They’re a quality operation with a commitment to service and industrial job creation.” And while rocky financial times in recent years have resulted in new ownership, with two generations of Nichols still working at the yard — one in a key leadership role — the business remains a family affair.
Economic heavyweight Quantifying a single business’ impact to an area’s economy can be tricky and imprecise, but Nichols Brothers is to Whidbey Island what Boeing is to Snohomish County, according to Ron Nelson, executive director of the Island County Economic Development Council. “The big impact of Nichols is the number of living-wage jobs in a retirement community,” he said. Commanding a roster of about 235 employees, the shipyard is the largest private employer located in rural Island County — not counting Boeing at 1,175 — and is the sixth largest overall under Wal-Mart and public agencies such as the Navy base, hospital, county government and Oak Harbor School District. Nichols Brothers, which is now owned by Ice Floe, LLC, declined to release its annual payroll information, but a report
Morehead of Findlay. Christopher was a construction worker who was an avid boxing enthusiast. He was previously a professional heavyweight boxer with multiple titles. He was also a Cleveland Browns fanatic and loyal fan. Christopher had a zeal for life. He had a dimple-filled smile and a big bear hug that could melt anyone’s heart. He is deeply loved and missed by all. Chris was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carol Emerson, and grandparents Jim and Connie Morehead. He is survived by his loving partner, Jennifer
O’Connor, of Freeland; mother Jodi Emerson Parker, of Freeland; stepfather, Fred Starkweather, of Freeland; father, Mike (Dawn) Morehead, of Ohio; and grandparents Robert and Melanie Emerson, of Florida. Surviving brothers are: Kyle Starkweather, of Freeland, and Joshua (Fawn) Thompson, of Ohio. Surviving sisters are: Carrie Parker, of Freeland; Becky (Jeff) Starkweather, of Freeland; and Amber (Alex) Dariotis, of Freeland. Surviving aunts and uncles include: Dave Emerson, Lisa Emerson, Carla Cooper, Robert Emerson, Chad
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issued by the economic development council in 2007, said the company was shelling out about $20 million annually for approximately 200 employees. Equally important, said Nelson, is that manufacturing jobs add a diversity to an area’s economy that provide stability, but it also is a job creator in itself. According to a 2002 report by the state Office of Financial Management, for every manufacturing job two other positions are created in the surrounding area. “So take [the total number of jobs] and double that, and you have the total number of jobs that are created by Nichols Brothers,” Nelson said. Chet Ross, president of the Freeland Chamber of Commerce, added that where employees live is important. If even 50 percent of Nichols Workers live on South Whidbey, that’s $10 million dumped into the economy every year, he said. The exact number is unconfirmed, but Matt Nichols said he believes the vast majority, “99 percent,” live on Whidbey Island. The economic impact of the company’s payroll and sales taxes alone is “major,” he said. “They are kind of the [financial] elephant of Island County,” SEE SHIPYARD, A19
Emerson, Vicki Lanagan, Steve Morehead, Lori Farver, Jodi Morehead, Jeffy Morehead and Cindy Morehead. He also had three nieces and one nephew, who reside in Freeland, as well as several cousins in Ohio. Funeral services were held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
8, 2015, at Hufford Family Funeral Home, 1500 Manor Hill Road, Findlay, OH (419-422-1500). A memorial service for Christopher will be held in Freeland at a later date with service information to be published soon. Online condolences may be sent to www.huffordfh.com. ∞ Soar High Freebird ∞
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LANGLEY Writer Sue Frause hospitalized Sue Frause, host of WICA’s culinary series “Kitsch ‘N’ Bitch” and a popular writer on South Whidbey, was hospitalized last Saturday. According to a post on her Facebook page by her son, Max Frause, she suffered a brain aneurysm and needed emergency surgery. He also wrote that she was kept in the hospital to be monitored but “is doing well and is grateful for all
of the well wishes.” Langley Mayor Fred McCarthy said in an email that Frause “had a spell” during the Langley Sea Float Scramble on Jan. 3 and was taken to an area hospital in an ambulance.
WHIDBEY Beach access group seeks stories Island Beach Access, a group devoted to securing and informing people of public beach access in Island County, is looking to compile stories of people being kicked off
beaches or intimidated. Mike McVay, Island Beach Access president, wrote in an email asking for people to send him their stories of being told to leave public beach property or threatened with arrest or vehicle impound. He noted several hot spots for beach access at Glendale, Marissa Lane, Limpet Lane, Double Bluff, Robinson’s Park, Wonn Road, Shore Meadow Road and Ship Haven Lane. Stories can be sent by email to info@islandbeachaccess.org or by mail to Island Beach Access, PO Box 197, Langley WA 98260.
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Coutts added that the memorandum includes the parks and recreation district boundaries and allows for mutual aid to each group when possible. Coutts clarified in a phone interview with The Record that the mutual aid would likely not be financial, but a sharing of knowledge and resources. He added that it may include moneysaving tactics like group purchasing as well.
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SOUTH END Rep. Rick Larsen visits Langley U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, will visit Langley to speak with constituents about issues important to them from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. His visit will be at Useless Bay Coffee Company, 121 Second St., Langley. Larsen’s congressional district covers the San Juan Islands, Island County and the western parts of Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish counties. He won re-election in November, his sixth since 2000.
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Langley police officer helps save a life with AED By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record
General Hospital EMS personnel arrived to take over treatment. When the time came, “The training just kind of Langley Police Officer kicked in,” said Liggitt, who Charlie Liggitt jumped into refused to consider himself action, and his decisions a hero or lifesaver, instead helped save a life late last saying he was only one piece. month. “It was a whole teamwork His gun was never drawn thing,” he added. and no handcuffs were used. Rob May, a paramedic and Instead, Liggitt became an public education officer with emergency responder and Whidbey General Hospital used his cityEMS, said issued autohis departmated exterm e n t nal defibrillaagreed “I heard that if it tor (AED) to that Liggitt aid the proweren’t for the Langley played a cess of revivpolice officer and South c r u c i a l ing a Langley in Whidbey Fire/EMS, the role man Dec. 23. the emer“I talked resuscitation could have g e n c y to one of the response had a much different Whidbey process. outcome.” General med“I heard ics and he Rob May that if it said if Charlie Whidbey General Hospital EMS w e r e n ’ t didn’t do for the it, the guy Langley would’ve police died,” said officer and Langley Police Chief Dave South Whidbey Fire/EMS, Marks. the resuscitation could have At some point during his had a much different outDec. 23 shift, around 8 or come,” May said. 9 p.m., Liggitt responded “It’s unusual, but it’s to an emergency call about becoming more frequent,” a minute from city hall on he added, referring to a Second Street. He arrived at police officer administering the same time as a South the AED. “It’s extraordinary Whidbey Fire/EMS respond- because for every one miner, who began CPR on the ute someone doesn’t receive man. The patient was not a shock from an AED, it breathing and did not have a decreases the chance for surdetectable pulse. As resusci- vival by 10 percent.” tation was attempted, Liggitt Liggitt was recognized Jan. prepared his AED, a $200 3 at the Langley City Council device equipped in every meeting for his quick-thinkLangley Police Department ing and life-saving actions, vehicle. an unusual but prepared-for Trained in first aid, CPR aspect of life as a Langley and the AED, Liggitt said the police officer. The mayor device talked them through and city council presented the steps of attaching the him with a certificate and a wires to the man’s chest, Mayor’s Excellence Award waiting for a first reading, pin, the 36th issued by Mayor directing them to apply a Fred McCarthy. shock, then analyzing again. “It’s what I call meeting an As they waited, Whidbey
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Langley Police Officer Charlie Liggitt was presented with a Mayor’s Excellence Award pin and certificate for using an automated external defibrillator, called an AED and shown at right, to save a man’s life late last month. exceptional challenge,” said McCarthy. “Among all the things we have going on, when you have someone do something like that you realize the value of having an AED and a police officer trained.” This was the first time since the police department purchased the devices that they were used, Marks said. Langley’s law enforcement often responds to medical emergency calls, though past responses have not required AED use. “It seems like every time we have a heart attack we’re there too late or after there’s
already somebody on scene,” Marks said. “The timing’s never right.” Liggitt saw the act as an extension of Langley’s commitment to community policing, vastly different from the crime volume of other cities. “Even if it’s someone who’s fallen, we try to get there,” Liggitt said. The pin was at home, said Liggitt, and the certificate would stay in the police office at city hall. “It’s nice to be recognized for helping others,” he said.
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Terrorist acts can’t be allowed to stifle freedom of speech The cold-blooded murder of 12 people at a French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, is a reminder that a freedom sometimes comes with a high price. It’s also a reminder that none of us should take our precious freedoms for granted, as there are those in the world who would gladly strip them away. Among the dozen killed at Charlie Hebdo were two cartoonists whose images of Islamic figures apparently offended the terrorists. Sometimes a cartoon ticks people off. That’s happened here at the Whidbey News Group newspapers. Americans sometimes forget that editorial cartoons, while often humorous, often illustrate a point and facilitate a broader discussion about issues of public interest. For example, an editorial cartoon that depicted Jesus in one of our newspapers a while back resulted in an advertiser canceling all advertising. No amount of explaining could convince the advertiser that the cartoon wasn’t a derogatory depiction of Jesus, but rather addressed a burning issue at the time — whether a private business should be allowed to refuse service to a customer simply because he or she is gay. With the murders in France, maybe there’s a greater comprehension of our fundamental rights to agree to disagree without punishing those we disagree with. Also, we must acknowledge that freedom of religion doesn’t mean that everyone shares the same faith or beliefs. In fact, freedom of religion means quite the opposite. Daryl Cagle, an editorial cartoonist who runs the CagleCartoons.com newspaper syndicate used by the Whidbey News Group, had some observations this week about American attitudes and the murder of his fellow cartoonists. “Americans treat editorial cartoons as a trivial daily joke in the newspaper — in France, editorial cartoons are loved and respected,” he said. “The Louvre has a branch museum devoted to cartoons; imagine if the Smithsonian had a cartoon museum, that’s the way cartoons are revered in France.” “Today we are grieving, but as we move forward, I hope that our cartoons won’t be chilled by these murders and that the cartooning community will step up to this challenge with even more brilliant and insightful work,” Cagle said. “I’m sure the French cartoonists will do that; they are my heroes.” They are our heroes as well, as continuing to express opinions and ideas that might result in a death warrant certainly isn’t the easy path, but it is the right one.
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Roundup left out study’s background Editor, A brief article in the Roundup section of The Record on Dec. 31 talked about the surveys I conducted for the City of Langley, but did not describe that there was a process that included two surveys and two public meetings to talk about bringing more people to town to build the businesses in the community. A Langley Merchants Survey was conducted from April 10 to May 15 that was a self-selected survey (people chose to do the survey) that produced nearly 600 responses from 23 participating businesses. Building on the concepts that came out of the Merchants Survey, a meeting was hosted by the city on Nov. 4 for local businesses to discuss ideas to make Langley a great place to shop; 25 people participated in the discussions. Based on the range of ideas discussed at the Nov. 4 meeting, approximately 175 Langley business owners and managers were asked to prioritize the ideas by selecting five from a
list of 13 (distributed using Survey Monkey). There were 50 respondents to this survey. From my perspective as the facilitator for this process, I believe the most important elements that came out of the several tasks was the excitement generated by the discussions and having the business owners and managers come together and talk about collaborative ways to build business in city. Anyone who would like to read notes from the survey results and discussions described above, please send your request to carolyntamler@ whidbey.net. CAROLYN TAMLER Freeland
Reasonable Funicular design needs support Editor, The Langley funicular would make a fine investment to the economic development of Langley. I believe a viable, vibrant Langley is an asset and a source of pride to all South Whidbey residents. The funicular would be a charming and amusing — come on, you know you all want to ride on it — practical addition to the attractions
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that Langley presents to the locals and visitors alike. I personally have observed literally thousands of visitors arrive by boat at the harbor, and for the most part they have come to visit Langley. For many, the need to walk up and back on the steep Wharf Street hill is a significant burden. Many wish to return to their boats with goods (some heavy) purchased in Langley. The funicular would provide an option for those folks — and it would be fun. The Langley funicular would also provide visitors that arrive by car a new option for visiting the harbor and the new pedestrian-friendly breakwater that would not require finding a difficult parking spot or a steep stroll up Wharf — and it would be fun. During the busy summer months, the parking at the harbor can be very challenging. The funicular could also provide the option of off-site parking for many where a visitor could park above the harbor and ride the lift down and back. A reasonable design that would fit financially into the available funding as well as can be easily maintained and operated would certainly enhance the Langley experience. DAVID SCHAAL Greenbank
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Langley sticks to sidewalk snow, ice responsibility rules By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Clearing sidewalk snow will remain the responsibility of property owners and shop keepers, Langley city leaders have decided. After a city council meeting Jan. 5, the city council agreed to stick with existing rules which leave the maintenance of private sidewalks in the hands of merchants and land owners, rather than with city workers as was recently suggested. “In the end, we are going to stay with our procedure of property owners taking care of icy sidewalks in front of their buildings,” said Mayor Fred McCarthy in a phone message to The Record. “But we’re going to have some de-icer available from the city for people to purchase because there isn’t a hardware store in the city.” In late November, Langley was hit with snowfall that led to icy sidewalks and roads. Slick conditions lingered for days because of low temperatures and the city’s slow response, frustrating a pair of business owners to the point
of voicing their displeasure during the Dec. 15 council meeting. “I think if there’s a feeling that the city is actually taking care of their part, which is the road surfaces, to get into Langley, business owners will step up,” said Dan Haldeman, who runs a mental health clinic in Langley. “We’d just like to think that the city administration is on our side and is supporting us as business people here,” he added. Following up on the business owners’ concerns, McCarthy asked Public Works Director Stan Berryman to research the issue. In a memo, Berryman laid out the circumstances of the Nov. 29 snowstorm, the ensuing ice and the steps his department will take in the future. As a reminder to owners of property abutting public sidewalks, Langley will send out a memo citing city code that mandates sidewalks be maintained by them, not the city. “It’s real common the research shows, and every place I’ve ever been shows it,” Berryman said. “It’s a resource issue.” “Up here, it’s such a rare
is not unique. Langley’s responsibility will remain with its own property, including streets and some sections of sidewalk, such as those in front of the library, city hall, part of First Street and along the bend of Camano Avenue. In future snow storms, Langley will have de-icer available for purchase. The city currently buys it for $14 per 50-pound box, which will be resold to any
event that it’d be hard to staff up to do that,” added Berr yman, who most recently was a public works director in Colorado. Several cities, as cited by Berr yman’s report, put the onus of sidewalk maintenance and clearing on the abutting property owners. Yakima, Seattle, Moses Lake and Everett all had part of their municipal codes included in the study as proof that Langley’s code
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Saturday Audubon leads ‘Southend’ trip
Audubon Field Trip: Southend Wanderings is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 10, at Trinity Lutheran Park & Ride. Visit forests, beach, wetland and thickets around South Whidbey Island to look for a wide variety of bird species. There is some walking on this free, halfday trip. Carpools form at 9 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Park & Ride in Freeland. For details, visit www. whidbeyaudubon.org.
Library techs help with gadgets All Gadget Hands-On Help is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Freeland Library. This session offers personalized one-on-one support for your mobile electronic device. Library staff techs will provide solutions and free technical help with eReader, tablet, phone or laptop. Thirty-minute reservation times are limited. Preregister online. When registering, indicate preferred start time and topic in “What do you want to learn” field. Bring device, power cable, login and password information. To register, visit www.snoisle.org.
Poet laureate leads workshop at WICA Join Elizabeth Austen for a hands-on poetry workshop at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at WICA. The workshop is designed to engage participants’ imaginations, life histories and sense of empathy through language. The class includes close reading of a few contemporary poems, then using one as a model for writing our own first draft. No previous writing experience needed, and all are welcome. Maximum 20 participants. Tickets cost $30; visit www. wicaonline.org to purchase.
Friends sponsor community forum The Whidbey Island Friends (Quakers) is sponsoring a community forum on alternatives to violence in Syria and Iraq 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Bayview Hall, Langley. Matt Southworth, a veteran of the Iraq war, is the featured speaker on the theme “If War Is Not the Answer, What is?” For details, call Tom Ewell at 360-341-1457.
Church concert aids Helping Hand The Benefit Concert for Helping Hand is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Langley United Methodist Church. The night will be full of music and entertainment.
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Healing Circles hosts open house Healing Circles Langley Open House is 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at 534 Camano Ave., Langley. Come explore the healing spaces, join an arts experience for young and old, and listen to the Rural Characters at 4 p.m. Fun for the whole family. For details, visit www. healingcircleslangley.org.
Pride Foundation speaker visits Integrity Whidbey Island hosts guest speaker Kris Hermanns of the Pride Foundation 5-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church. Come for a community potluck and educational program focusing on the state of the LGBTQ movement and how Pride Foundation and Whidbey Island fit into it. Hermanns is the executive director of Pride Foundation, a Northwest community organization that inspires giving to expand opportunities and advance full equality for LGBTQ people and their families.
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Society of South Whidbey Island meeting is at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Trinity Lutheran Church Annex, Freeland. They offer fellowship and support to anyone interested in genealogy. New members and guests are always welcome. For this meeting, Philip Simon will present a History of Langley Harbor in Photos and how it relates to his Family. For details, visit www. gsswi.org.
Find healing in your community Healing in Community: Are we better together?, a free community conversation, is at noon Monday, Jan. 12, at Healing Circles, Langley. This is an interactive, let’s-give-them-somethingto-talk-about community conversation. Research shows that we live longer and healthier lives when we are supported by others in community. Can we match these results (or do even better) on Whidbey? RSVP to dianalindsay@ healingcircleslangley.org. For details, visit www. healingcircleslangley.org.
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Art meeting has demonstrations The Artists of South Whidbey January demonstration is at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Trinity Lutheran Community Building, Freeland. Artist Bart Rulon will show a series of slides demonstrating how he creates his wildlife and landscape art “from the field to the studio,” starting with sketching and photography in the field to painting techniques
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and step-by-step demonstrations. Rulon’s paintings have been chosen for the Washington State Duck Stamp 2012/13 and other competitions. For details, call Gaylen Whiteman at 360-331-2603.
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Slow Reading, a free event, is at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Freeland Library. Join the movement of slow readers who are switching off electronic devices and cozying up with a book. Enjoy benefits like improved ability to concentrate and reduced stress. We’ll brew a pot of coffee and provide a warm, distraction-free space to read for an hour. Computers and customer service will not be available. For details, visit www. sno-isle.org or call 360331-7323.
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Clinton Library Book Group Discussion is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Clinton Library. The Clinton Library Book Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. The featured book is “The Cat’s Table” by Michael Ondaatje. Copies are available to check out prior to the discussion at the Clinton Library. For details, visit www.snoisle.org.
Performance for Writers, a speaking class, is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Old Bayview School, Langley. Learn how to perform — not just read — your written text with an actor’s confidence and skills, how to find the emotional arc, infuse words with meaning, and hold clear mental images. David Ossman and Judith Walcutt, who will lead the class, are writerproducer-directors with a slew of speaking-related accolades. Free for members of the Whidbey Island Writers Association. $5 for nonmembers. For details and to register, visit http://wiwa.nila. edu/event-1793037.
American Legion meeting changed The American Legion Monthly Post Meeting is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the American Legion Post 141, Langley. The meeting has been moved up a week. All post members are highly encouraged to attend.
The SWELL Book Discussion Group is meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Freeland Library. The title for January is “Housekeeping” by Marilynne Robinson. Everyone is welcome. For details, visit www. sno-isle.org.
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Stifling Bellevue Christian defense locks down girls hoops By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Bellevue Christian’s fullcourt press proved to be too much for the South Whidbey girls basketball team Thursday night. The Falcons lost their fourth game in a row, this time in Langley, 43-24 to the Vikings (9-3 overall). The loss to Bellevue Christian was also the fourth time this season South Whidbey fell by more than 19 points. From the start, Bellevue Christian’s harrowing defense stymied South Whidbey’s offense. The Falcons opened the game with a lane violation on the tip off, lost their first possession on a travel call and turned over the ball on their next possession. Where the Falcons’ offense was stalled, its defense tried to make up for it in the first quarter. The Falcons recovered their share of turnovers as the Vikings stumbled through the opening eight minutes as well. Trailing 8-5 in the second quarter, Falcon senior Abby Hodson stole the ball which led to a quick layup attempt by sophomore Kinsey Eager through a pair of defenders, but her shot missed. The following play resulted in a three pointer for Bellevue Christian, and South Whidbey never came that close to the lead again. Bellevue Christian rattled off a 16-point run and nearly held South Whidbey scoreless in the second quarter if not for a late jump shot by junior Marina Alber.
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Falcon junior Marina Alber gets stopped as she drives to the hoop on Bellevue Christian’s Emily VandenBrink, left, and Sperry McQuaid.
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Bellevue Christian junior Emily VandenBrink spins into the waiting defense of Falcon sophomore Kinsey Eager (14) and sophomore Megan Drake, left. At halftime, the Vikings held a 24-7 lead they would extend to a 19-point advantage. South Whidbey regained
some momentum in the second half, sparked by a commitment to pass into the paint for layups and shortrange shots. The Falcons
had plenty of looks, most of them challenged by Viking defenders, but could not finish enough of the attempts near the rim. Eager scored
the first points of the third quarter on a layup, but after that play the Viking defense recovered and stole several Falcon passes into the paint. The Vikings kept pace with a torrent of shots, many from the perimeter and to great effect. Bellevue Christian made five three-pointers, including three from leading scorer Rachel Berg, a sophomore who finished with 20 points in three quarters of play. In the fourth quarter, the Vikings’ defense contin-
ued to harass the Falcons, who didn’t score until 4:44 remained in the game. In the waning minutes, Falcon sophomore Kacie Hanson made South Whidbey’s only three-point shot to lift her to five points, tied for a teamhigh with sophomore Emily Turpin. The Falcons had little time to dwell on their loss, however, as they hosted Cedarcrest (1-3 Cascade Conference, 3-6 overall) on Friday after The Record went to press.
Wrestling scraps dual meets after tackling Everett Classic By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record South Whidbey will not have a home wrestling meet this year and district officials have canceled the team’s remaining away head-to-head Cascade Conference meets. Falcon head coach Jim Thompson said he made the decision after the earlier thumping at Archbishop Murphy, though he has considered the idea for years. “We don’t want to go on a Thursday night to wrestle one match,” Thompson said.
“It’s not worth their while, not for a single match,” he added. Six of the eight Cascade Conference schools have wrestling teams. South Whidbey and Sultan are the only 1A programs, with the rest classified as 2A. For years, the league matchups were held Thursday nights, and at South Whidbey the spectacle was a full show complete with a lone dome light suspended above the single mat for each varsity bout. Unless Lakewood, which was South Whidbey’s only opponent it would host, elects to travel for a maximum of nine matches, South
Whidbey will not have a home meet or senior night. Instead, the Falcons will compete at weekend tournaments. A standard high school wrestling meet features 14 weight classes, but South Whidbey only has eight wrestlers available after one senior quit and another was determined academically ineligible, Thompson said. “We only have six or seven healthy bodies right now,” said South Whidbey Athletic Director Kelly Kirk. “It would only be 30 or 40 minutes, then they’d turn around and go home.” Limitations with the size of the
squad led Thompson to enter the entire program into the Everett Classic’s junior varsity brackets on Jan. 3. Each Falcon got at least three matches, which was more important to Thompson than competing in a varsity bout. “For the first time since I’ve been there, every 16-man bracket had at least 12 seed-able wrestlers,” Thompson said. “So there’s no sense in it. They’re not going to get anything out of it.” “They got a lot of good wrestling and it was all against 3A and 4A teams,” he added, referring to the Falcons.
Several Falcons won their weight class units, which were divided differently than a championship bracket. Will Holbert, a senior, and Hunter Newman, a sophomore, both won their units in the 138-pound division. Josh McElhinny finished in second place in the 145, as did sophomore Jack Nielsen. Madison Evans, a junior, won the 160. Next season, Thompson said he plans to advocate and push for the elimination of head-to-head league meets in favor of three-team matches.
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Trio takes farm-to-table movement on the road By KATE DANIEL South Whidbey Record
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Lacey Thompson and Chris Vulk prepare breakfast at Prima Bistro. The two are planning to open a Farm-to-Truck food truck along with Brittany Keylon.
A trio of culinary artists are attempting to raise enough money to provide Whidbey Island with its first Farm-toTruck food truck. Lacey Thompson and Clinton residents Chris Vulk and Brittany Keylon share a dream to own a business which will provide accessible, versatile whole food to South Whidbey. They hope to provide convenient, delicious meals to residents stepping off the ferry or attending an arts festival or farmers market. In addition to being the island’s first, the trio says the farm-to-food truck will be unique in its diverse menu and emphasis on farm-totable, locally grown “slow” food. The farm-to-table movement is one which prioritizes the employment of local farmers and the use of locallyproduced ingredients. Vulk, Thompson and Keylon intend to gather everything from beef and cheese to fruits and vegetables from Whidbey Island area farmers. Thompson said there is a sort of symbiotic relationship between cooks and farmers. When cooks such as she, Vulk and Keylon utilize local farmers’ goods to produce quality dishes, it’s something the community as a whole can take pride in. Slow Food, an international movement founded by Carlo
Petrini in 1986, “links the nary academies. pleasures of the table with a “I love food. It feels good,” commitment to protect comsaid Thompson. “I love servmunity, culture and environing people.” They plan to have rotatment,” according to the Slow Food USA web site. ing seasonal menus with “a Many foods nowadays, said little bit of everything” from Vulk, are heavily processed; French and Italian cuisine to concerns regarding genetic barbecue, biscuits and gravy modifications are prevalent. and brunch. Desserts and He hopes the farm-to-truck sweet treats such as cupcakes food truck will grant the comand pies will also be offered. Vulk said they have already munity easier access to whole begun talking with local foods. farms including Three Sisters, “We’re creating a revoluWillowood tion in the Farm, Ebb food truck “We’re creating a Tide Produce industry,” and a handful said Vulk. revolution in the food of others. He and truck industry.” With busiThompson Farm-to-Truck cook and co-owner, ness and met while Chris Vulk menu plans both were working set, all Vulk, as cooks at Thompson and Prima Bistro in Langley. Keylon need is the truck. “We hit it off pretty well,” As of Thursday morning, Thompson said. $2,646 had been donated to Thompson, like Vulk, said the business’ GoFundMe she’s been wanting to own page. They’re attempting to her own business for some raise $20,000 in order to purtime. She presently works at a chase the vehicle. In addition, Seattle restaurant; Vulk is still they will be investing at least employed at Prima Bistro. $10,000 of their own funds Keylon, Vulk’s girlfriend, in order to furnish supplies, decided to leave a career licensure and other necessiin mental health when she ties. realized her passion for bakIdeally, Vulk said, they’d like to be able to purchase the ing. Prior to relocating from truck by early spring in order Virginia to Washington with to set up in time for festivals Vulk, Keylon had opened her and tourism season. own gourmet cupcake shop To donate, visit http://www. called Pokey Dots Cupcakes. gofundme.com/ Both Vulk and Thompson have had extensive experiwhidbeyfoodtruck. ence working in the food industry; and each possess degrees from prestigious culi-
Saratoga Orchestra brings Appalachian spring to Whidbey Saratoga Orchestra will present “Appalachian Spring for a Whidbey Winter” Jan. 17-18. The concerts will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Nordic Lodge in Coupeville. Seattleite Tim Huling’s composition “The American Northwest” will premiere at these concerts. The piece is inspired by the natural splendor of the Pacific Northwest, according to a recent press release.
Clarinetist Jennifer Nelson and harpist John Carrington will be featured as soloists. “Having grown up here, I spent many weekends going hiking and camping in the Olympics, Cascades and other areas around the region,” said Huling, according to the release. “When I was approached to write a commission by Saratoga Orchestra’s Music Director Anna Edwards, I knew immediately that I wanted to aurally depict the Puget Sound waterways, wildlife and mountains.” The result, Huling continued, is a threemovement piece which uses nearly identical
instrumentation as the original Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland. In addition to “The American Northwest,” the concert will feature Mendelssohn’s “Sinfonie No. 7 in D minor,” Arthur Honegger’s “Pastorale d’été” and Aaron Copland’s original ballet score for “Appalachian Spring.” Copland’s “masterpiece of American concert music” includes the Shaker melody, “Simple Gifts.” General admission tickets cost $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and military. Students under age 18 are admitted free;
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beloved Uncle Ken, which included all the vintage and Kona, Hawaii, passed remains a family retreat to aircraft of the war years and away Dec. 26, 2014, at home, this day. glory days of aviation. He surrounded by family. A luau Herb enjoyed a busy helped found and enjoyed celebrating Sharon will be and rewarding career with an active tenure with the planned for summer. Seattle City Light from 1953 Big Bird Flying Club with to 1990, where he started as many friends he grew to a lineman and worked his know and treasure over the way up through the ranks years. to journeyman, foreman Herb passed away and ultimately, as managecomfortably at home with Valerie by his side Dec. 9 rial supervisor. He even after a brief but determined signed on as an associate illness. There was no one professor at North Seattle thing that took him down Community College, where as he was too stubborn for he mentored and taught that. Nope, pretty much apprentice linemen so they everything just wore out all could go on to achieve jourat once, and that was it. All neyman status in the trade. will miss his passion and Herb was present, particidogged determination in pated, and/or oversaw the everything he did. repairs and restoration Susan Swisher Herb is survived by of power to hundreds of his loving family, which thousand homes and businesses for each of the major includes wife Valerie, sons Mike (Leah), Howard storms and outages we all (Christie) and Scott Wyatt; remember over the years. Susan Swisher lost her daughters Delores (Jay), It was during this time battle with cancer Dec. Cheryl (Bruce) and Kerri he met and married his 13, 2014, at the age of Kingwell. From there, there current wife of 40 years, 64. Determined to check are nine grandchildren, six Valerie Von Stubbe. As things off her “bucket list,” great-grandchildren, and the kids grew and went she continued to be busy two great-great-grandchiltheir separate ways, it was with what she wanted to do with her help they settled dren. He will be missed until the end. In her own in the Woodinville area by his family and all the words: “My life’s reward to become “Gentleman wonderful friends that knew is my son Tyler, and now Ranchers,” playing host him. his family, Holly, Abby to impressive long-haired No public services are and Kayla. I am so proud. Scottish Highland cattle being held. In lieu of flowI have been fortunate to and a whole host of other ers, the family suggests have had my brothers, critters, including horses, a donation to Northwest Alan, Bruce and Todd, and sheep, chickens, ducks, Harvest or your own favortheir wives, Mary Jo and dogs, cats and a few strays ite cause. Marilyn, in my life. Their of unknown origin. love and support has susHerb was anything but tained me.” “retired” after leaving City “I’m thankful to my Light. Life moved on but father, Ben, and my mothnever slowed down. Herb er, Edith, for raising me to alsoWhy held awsimilar 79, t i m e dlove a i t topassion s ave m on eSharon y ? Ca G. l l Brown, m e a ny ay the or beautiful Pacific for building and flying quar- formerly of Whidbey Island the waters and n i g h t for a f re e qu o te or to p u rch a s e c a r i n su rNorthwest, a n ce . ter scale remote-controlled planes. That’s quarter scale as in one-fourth the size NEIL’S CLASSICS of a real airplane. These Call my office 24/7.
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Custom 4 BR on secluded 2+ acres. Separate living apartment in daylight basement. #638670 $569,000
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3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, doublewide mobile in Fa m i l y Pa r k . $ 8 5 0 month and $850 deposit. 360-770-6882. 3 BR, 2 BA HOME has an attached 2 car garage. Great location! Spacious bright & clean. Cozy gas fireplace, wa s h e r, d r ye r a n d fenced yard too. Single pet negotiable. $1,150 month with year lease. 360-929-5962.
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2 BR HOME in family community. Mobile features wood stove, washer, dryer, & dishwasher. Water, sewer, garbage CLINTON, WHIDBEY ISLAND. included. $700 / month. 2 BR, 1.5 BA DUPLEX First, last, damage dep. with garage on one AC. H a r d w o o d f l o o r, n ew 360-202-9864. carpet and appliances, Freeland freshly painted. Near 2 B R , 1 B A R E N TA L transit, 1 mile from ferry. available $700/mo. 1st, Pe t s by a p p r ova l . I n last, $300 dep, mo to cludes water, garbage. mo. No pets. Verifiable $945 + security deposit. income, refs. Call 360- Call 425-308-1894 360341-2135, lv message. 341-2688
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SOUTH WHIDBEY FIRE/EMS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES S o u t h W h i d b ey F i r e / EMS is soliciting proposals from qualified professional vendors for Infor mation Technology Suppor t Services. The q u a l i f i e d ve n d o r w i l l enable the Distr ict to maintain its high level of information technology (IT) effectiveness, enhance its quality of services, minimize its support cost, and maximize return on investment in IT. Project description and timeline are available from SWFE offices at the contact numbers listed below. Electronic versions are available on request at the same contact numbers. The requirements and qualifications are contained within the project descriptions. Each proposal should address these requirements and qualifications. SWFE identifies that pricecosts, term, ability, cap a c i t y, e x p e r i e n c e , quality of previous perfor mance, compliance with statutes and rules relating to information technologies, reputation, and responsiveness to SWFE’s obligations and time limitations are the most impor tant significant factors in the listed order of impor tance. The combination of these significant factors will form the criteria by which proposals will be evaluated by SWFE. SWFE reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason. Any proposal must be received by mail at South Whidbey Fire/EMS, 5535 Cameron Road, Freeland WA, 98249, FAX at 360-321-9385, or in person at the office of South Whidbey Fire/EMS, 5535 Cameron Road, Freeland WA no later than 4:00 P.M. on January 15, 2015. Questions about the RFP should be directed to Chief H.L. “Rusty” Palmer, at 360-321-1533 or chief@swfe.org.
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FOUND LADIES RING, last year (maybe July or August) in the vinicity of Post Office and gas station, in Coupeville. Call to I.D. and claim 360678-4150. If you are missing or have found a stray cat or dog on Whidbey Island p l e a s e c o n t a c t WA I F Animal Shelter to file a l o s t o r fo u n d r e p o r t . WAIF can be reached at either (360) 678-8900 ext. 1100 or (360) 321WAIF (9243) ext. 1100.
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An open bid auction will be held at Christian’s Towing, 685 Christian Road, Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 on Wednesday, JAN 14, 2015. Viewing will take place from 12:00 to 3:00 PM, We d n e s d ay, JA N 1 4 , 2015. Auction begins at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, JAN 14, 2015. 1995 FORD VIC4D 2FALP71W6SX164674 AFJ5025 2001 MERC 2404D WDBRF61JX1F067511 AHG6274 2006 FORD FUS4D 3FAFP07Z26R193048 3B48235(ID) Legal No. WCW609053 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 2015. CITY OF OAK HARBOR PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PC# 01-27-15 Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Staff will conduct a pre-meeting briefing with Planning Commission beginning at 7:00 pm in the Council conference room. The business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor WA. The Planning Commission will consider the following:
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2015 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - Public Hearing The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the preliminary docket for the annual comprehensive plan amendments. The items that are currently on the preliminary docket are the continued work on the mandated 2016 Major Update to the Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvements Plan, and Facility Plan for the wastewater treatment plant. A sponsored amendment for a land use change from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for 3 lots on SW 3rd Avenue (R132034884830, R132034884940, and R132034885060) is also tracking on the preliminary docket. DRAFT COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES Public Meeting The Countywide Planning Policies (CWPP) are policy statements adopted by Island County and the jurisdictions within intended to establish a countywide framework from which county and city comprehensive plans are developed. Adoption of the CWPP is required by the Growth Management Act and they are being revised as part of the 2016 update to the Comprehensive Plan. Staff will continue the discussion with the Planning Commission on the current status of this project. ANNUAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL - Public Meeting The Planning Commission will discuss and review their annual report to the City Council. The annual report is a summary of Planning Commission’s accomplishments in 2015 and proposed work program for 2015. All meetings of the Planning Commission are open to the public. Legal No. WCW609300 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 2015.
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view Site, 2812 Grimm Rd. Langley. Members and the public are invited to attend the annual meeting of Good Cheer. The purpose of the meeting is to elect n ew m e m b e r s o f t h e Board of Directors who w i l l s e r ve f r o m 2 0 1 5 through 2017 and conduct other business as appropriate. Membership requirements are if you either volunteered 50 hours or donated $100 or more in the previous calendar year, or an employee of Good Cheer, Inc. All voters will be checked off against a qualifying membership list. Contact: Kathy McCabe Good Cheer Food Bank & Thrift Stores Executive Director P.O. Box 144 Langley, WA 98260 360-221-0130 Kathy@goodcheer.org Legal No. WCW609378 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 14, 2015.
BOLTE; CAMANO VISTA WATER DISTRICT; S E C R E TA R Y O F HOUSING AND URBAN D E V E L O P M E N T; U N KNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARY L. LOFTUS; DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT R E A L P RO P E RT Y; PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN P E R S O N S O R PA R TIES CLAIMING ANY R I G H T, T I T L E , E S TATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; Defendants. Case No.: 14-2-00562-2 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: Estate of Mar y L. Loftus; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES O F T H E E S TAT E O F M A RY L . L O F T U S ; DOES 1-10 inclusive; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS of the subject real property; PARTIES IN POSSESSION of the subject real proper ty; PARTIES CLAIMING A R I G H T TO P O S S E S SION of the subject proper ty; and also, all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: 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 27th day of December, 2014, and defend the above entitled action i n t h e a b ove e n t i t l e d cour t, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, N AT I O N S TA R M O RTGAGE LLC D/B/A C H A M P I O N M O R TGAGE COMPANY, 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 P l a i n t i f f, M c C a r t hy & Holthus, LLP at the 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 clerk of said court. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 1356 Pilchuck Dr., Camano Island, WA 98282, ISLAND County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: December 19, 2014 M c C a r t hy & H o l t h u s, LLP /s/ Jessica Grape [x] Jessica Grape, WSBA #46436 [ ] Mary Stearns, WSBA #42543 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 300 Seattle, WA 98104 (855) 809-3977 Attorneys for Plaintiff Legal No. WCW606981 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. December 27, 2014, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING ESTATE OF ROBERT L. ELDER, DECEASED No:14-4-07206-3SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: January 10, 2015. Personal Representative: Lisa M. Ivey 17817 92nd Ave. NW Stanwood, WA 98292 Attor ney for Personal Representative: Geoffrey H. Garrett 2150 N. 107th St. Ste. 501 Seattle, WA 98133 Legal No. WCW609373 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. Januar y 10, 17, 24, 2015.
City of Oak Harbor Summary Ordinances On the 6th day of January 2015, the Oak Harbor City Council adopted the following: -Ordinance No. 1710 entitled “Animals” amending Title 7 of the Oak Harbor Municipal Code. -Ordinance No. 1713 entitled “Pinballs and Similar Devices” amending Oak Harbor Municipal Code Chapter 5.12. - O r d i n a n c e N o. 1 7 1 4 “Repealing Chapter 1.14 entitled “Inspection of Public Records” and creating a new Chapter 1 . 1 4 e n t i t l e d “ P u bl i c Records”. The full text of any ordinance will be mailed or g i ve n t o a n y p e r s o n without charge who requests the same from the city clerk. Requests may be made to: City Clerk, athompson@oakharbor.org or by calling IN THE SUPERIOR 360-279-4539. COURT OF THE STATE Legal No. WCW609293 OF WASHINGTON Published: The Whidbey FOR THE News Times, The South COUNTY OF ISLAND Whidbey Record. N AT I O N S TA R M O RTJanuary 10, 2015. GAGE LLC D/B/A C H A M P I O N M O R TGAGE COMPANY Good Cheer Plaintiff, Annual Meeting G o o d C h e e r A n n u a l vs. Meeting will be held at ESTATE OF MARY L. Get the ball rolling... 5:00 p.m. on January 22 L O F T U S ; T H O M A S Call 800-388-2527 today. at Good Cheer’s Bay- LOFTUS; CATHERINE
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LEGAL NOTICE Island County Request For Proposals Developmental Disabilities Services July 1, 2015 June 30, 2017 Island County Human Services Department is requesting proposals to provide the following Developmental Disabilities Services: Childhood Development Services on Whidbey Island and/or Camano Island; Individual Suppor ted Employment and Community Access on Whidbey and/or Camano Island. Total countywide funding available for the first year of biennium is estimated at: Childhood Development Ser vices $83,680; Individual Supported Employment and Community Access on Whidbey and Camano Islands - $487,832. Contracted ser vices shall begin July 1, 2015. Applicants must submit 3 copies of their proposal, which must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Island County Human Services Office by 4:00 p.m. Frid a y, F e b r u a r y 2 0 t h , 2015. Late proposals will not be accepted. Mail proposals to: Island County Human Services Department, c/o Mike Etz e l l , P. O. B ox 5 0 0 0 , Coupeville, WA 98239 or hand deliver to 402 North Main Street, Coupeville, WA. For a complete copy of the RFP for a specific service, questions regarding intent and/or contents, contact Mike Etzell, Developmental Disabilities Coordinator at 360-678-7883. Island County is an EOE. Island County reser ves the right to reject any or all proposals, and waive any irregularities. Legal No. WCW609026 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 2015. LEGAL NOTICE ISLAND TRANSIT BOARD MEETING The next regular ly scheduled monthly business meeting of the Island Transit Board of Dir e c t o r s i s o n Fr i d ay, Januar y 16, 2015, at 9:30 AM, at Island Transit’s Operations & Administration Building, 19758 SR 20, Coupeville, WA. Accommodat i o n s m a d e ava i l a bl e upon ten days advance request for communications assistance. The meeting room is accessible and open to the public. For more information, please call (360) 678-7771. Legal No. WCW608326 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 14, 2015.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ISLAND COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH On January 20th, 2015 at 1:15pm, the Island County Board of Health will hold a Public Hearing at the Island County Board of County Commissioners’ Hearing
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Room 102B, located in the Island County Annex Building at 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, WA in the matter of adoption of Ordinance HD-01-15 which would result in revisions to Island County Code Chapter 8.09 relating to the definitions and general provisions and p o t a bl e wa t e r s o u r c e and supply regulations. For the protection and the public health and welfare, Ordinance HD-01-15 revises Chapter 8.09 ICC, Potable Water Source and Supply Provisions and takes effect immediately upon adoption. For further information, contact Island County Public Health, PO Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239 or call 360-678-7860. Copies of Ordinance HD-01-15 are available from the Public Health department at 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, WA. Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services: call Island County Human Resources at 679 7919, 629 4522, Ext. 7919, or 32l 5111, Ext. 7919 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Dr. Brad Thomas Executive Secretary of the Board of Health PO Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 98239-5000 Legal No. WCW609728 Published: January 10, 14, 2015.
THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTA C T A H O U S I N G COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of helpSEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and oppor tunities to keep yo u r h o u s e, yo u m ay contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assist a n c e a n d r e fe r ra l t o housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission T e l e p h o n e : 1-877-894-HOME(1-877 -894-4663) . Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/co n s u m e r s / h o m e ow n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development T e l e p h o n e : 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 6 9 - 4 2 8 7 We b site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate= WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys T e l e p h o n e : 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 0 6 - 4 8 1 9 We b site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear I. N OT I C E I S H E R E B Y GIVEN that the undersigned, CLEAR RECON CORP., 9311 S.E. 36th Street, Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040, Tr u s t e e w i l l o n 1/23/2015 at 10:00 AM a t AT T H E I S L A N D COUNTY FRONT ENTRANCE TO CITY HALL, 865 SE BARR I N G TO N D R , OA K H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form o f c a s h , o r c a s h i e r ’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale, the following described real prope r t y, s i t u a t e d i n t h e County of Island, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 95, PLAT OF PATTON’S HILLCREST VILLAGE, DIVISION NO. 4, A S P E R P L AT R E CORDED IN VOLUME 12 OF PLATS, PAGES 14 AND 15, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON Commonly known as: 2516 N OLYMPIC DR OAK HARBOR Washington 98277 APN: S7685-04-00095-0 which is subject to that cer tain Deed of Tr ust dated 4/18/2007, recorded 4/20/2007, as Auditor’s File No. 4200032, records of Island C o u n t y, Wa s h i n g t o n , from LEWIS F. WAGONER, ALSO SHOWN OF RECORD AS LEWIS WA G O N E R , A S H I S S E PA R AT E E S TAT E , as Grantor(s), to LAND T I T L E C O M PA N Y, a s Tr ustee, to secure an o bl i g a t i o n i n favo r o f B E N E F I C I A L WA S H -
INGTON INC., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust , under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No 4356830. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the D e e d o f Tr u s t o r t h e Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: P RO M I S S O RY N OT E INFORMATION Note Dated: 4/18/2007 Note Amount: $138,088.98 Interest Paid To: 12/23/2010 Next Due Date: 1/23/2011 PAYMENT INFORMATION FROM/THRU/NO.PMT/ AMOUNT/TOTAL 1/23/2011/9/26/2014/44/ $1,247.06/$54,870.64 A DVA N C E S / L AT E CHARGES DESCRIPTION/TOTAL Corporate Advance/ $2,399.97 Accrued Late Charges/ $4,303.40 E S T I M AT E D F O R E CLOSURE FEES AND COSTS DESCRIPTION/TOTAL Trustee’s Fee’s/$750.00 Posting of Notice of Default/$75.00 Record Appointment of Successor Trustee/ $14.00 T.S.G. Fee/$610.00 T.S.G. Fee (WA TAX)/$53.07 Mailings/$54.80 T O TA L D U E A S O F 9/13/2014/$63,146.72 V. The sum owing on the obligation secured by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t i s : The principal sum of $127,796.67, together with interest as provided in the Note from 1/23/2011, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. T h e a b ove d e s c r i b e d real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t a s p r ov i d e d by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 1/23/2015. The defaults referred to in Paragraph I I I mu s t b e c u r e d by 1/12/2015, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time b e fo r e 1 / 1 2 / 2 0 1 5 ( 1 1 days before the sale) the default as set for th in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 1/12/2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the or the Grantor’s successor interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation
a n d / o r D e e d o f Tr u s t and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): S E E AT TAC H E D E X HIBIT “1” by both first class and certified mail on 8/14/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally ser ved, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property descr ibed in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fe e s d u e a t a ny t i m e prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a wa i ve r o f a ny p r o p e r grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. N OT I C E TO O C C U PANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summar y proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied proper ty, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a s e r v i c e m e m b e r, y o u may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled t o t h e s e p r o t e c t i o n s, please contact our office immediately. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL B E U S E D F O R T H AT PURPOSE. Dated: 9/15/14 CLEAR RECON CORP., as Successor Trustee For additional information or service you may contact: Clear Recon Corp. 9311 S.E. 36th Street, Suite 100 M e r c e r I s l a n d , WA 98040
PUBLIC NOTICE: Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing b u s i n e s s a s Ve r i z o n Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 77-foot Stealth Structure / Flag Pole Telecommunications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The site location is 85 Southeast 8th Avenue, Oak Harbor, Island County, WA 98277 (48° 17’ 25.1” North and 122° 39’ 23” West). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A0931575. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street S W, Wa s h i n g t o n , D C 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS - Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Matt W h e a t o n , Te r r a c o n , 2 1 9 0 5 6 4 t h Av e . W, Suite 100, Mountlake Te r r a c e , WA 9 8 0 4 3 ; 425-771-3304; mywheaton@terracon.com. Legal No. WCW609041 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ.
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Phone: (206) 707-9599 EXHIBIT “1� NAME/ADDRESS C h r i s t i n e G . M u r p hy (f/k/a) Christine G. Wagoner/4515 SAN JUAN AVE ANACORTES WA 98221-1123 LEWIS F. WAGONER/ 2516 N OLYMPIC DR OAK HARBOR Washington 98277 LEWIS F. WAGONER/ 2516 OLYMPIC DRIVE OA K H A R B O R , WA 98277 L E W I S WAG O N E R / 2516 N OLYMPIC DR OAK HARBOR Washington 98277 L E W I S WAG O N E R / 2516 OLYMPIC DRIVE OA K H A R B O R , WA 98277 Legal No. WCW601759 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. December 20, January 10, 2014
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had it removed from Utsalady Bay on the north end of Camano Island, Island County in order to prevent it from sinking, breaking up or posing a threat to human health and safety or the environment. DNR intends to take formal and full custody of the vessel on 1/23/2015 (Custody Date). After taking custody, DNR may use or dispose of it without further notice. The owner is responsible for all related costs. To retain custody of the vessel, before the Custody Date, the owner must: 1. Pay DNR back fo r c o s t s i n c u r r e d t o date, 2. Move it to an anchorage area, moorage facility, or storage location that authorizes the vessel. To redeem the vessel once DNR has taken custody, or challenge DNR’s decision to take custody or temporar y possession, the owner must file a written request (one original and one copy) for a hearing with the Pollution Control Hearings Board, in person at 1111 Israel Rd, Tu m w a t e r WA , o r b y mail to PO Box 40903, O l y m p i a W A 98504-0903, and serve o n e c o p y o n D N R ’s Aquatic Resources Division at 1111 Washington Street SE, MS 47027, O l y m p i a W A 98504-7027. The appeal must include the following information: a copy of the decision you are appealing; your name and address (mailing and legal, if different) and, if applicable, the name and address of your representative; a daytime phone number; a brief statement why yo u a r e a p p e a l i n g ; a statement of what you want the Board to do; the signature of you or your representative. [This signature certifies that the content of the appeal is true.] The written request can be submitted immediately but cannot be filed any later than 4/23/2015 (Appeal Date). The right to a hearing is deemed waived if a request is submitted late, and the owner is liable for any costs owed to DNR. These costs may include all administrative costs incurred by DNR, removal and disposal costs, and costs associated with environmental damages directly or indirectly caused by the vessel. In the event of litigation, the prevailing par ty is entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. DNR reserves the right to pursue any other remedies available under law. For more information, contact the Derelict Ve s s e l R e m ova l P r o gram at (360) 902-1070 or DVRP@dnr.wa.gov. Legal No. WCW609101 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 2015.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING In re the Estate of L I N DA A N N L OW E SHEEDY, Deceased. NO. 14-4-07115-6KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The person named below has been appointed personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased 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 personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and by 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 ser ved 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 11.40.51 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: January 10, 2015 /s/Stephen Sheedy Stephen Sheedy Personal Representative Attor ney for Personal Representative: Gregg H. Hirakawa WSBA 32860 Address for Mailing or Service: 31919 Sixth Avenue South Federal Way, Washington 98003 Legal No. WCW609080 Published: The Whidbey SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR News Times, The South ISLAND COUNTY Whidbey Record. Mavis N. Hatlen, an unJanuar y 10, 17, 24, married person, 2015. Plaintiff, v. NOTIFICATION OF Howard O. Vognild and INTENT TO OBTAIN J. Doe Vognild, spouse CUSTODY. a n d s p o u s e, a n d t h e WA Dept of Natural Re- marital community comsources (DNR) has de- posed thereof; Irene N. clared a 27ft Chris Craft, Vognild and J. Doe Vogwith reg # WN3994N an nild, spouse and spouse, emergency because it and the marital commumeets the criteria de- nity composed thereof: s c r i b e d u n d e r R C W The Heirs and Devisees 7 9 . 1 0 0 . 0 4 0 ( 3 ) . D N R of Howard O. Vognild, took temporary posses- d e c e a s e d ; T h e H e i r s sion of the vessel and and Devisees of Irene N.
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Vognild, deceased; and CREDITORS all other persons or par- (RCW 11.40.030) ties unknown claiming PLEASE TAKE NOTICE any right title, estate, lien The above Court has apor interest in the real es- pointed me as Personal tate ibed in THIS the WEEK: Representative of DeceTHEdescr LUCKIEST SIGNS complaint, dent’s estate. Any perLEO, VIRGO, AND LIBRA. Defendants. son having a claim NO. 14-2-00691-2 against the Decedent SUMMONS PUBLI- must28, Week ofBYDecember 2014 present the claim: CATION (a) Before the time when to January 3, 2015 (60 DAYS) the claim would be THE STATE OF WASH- barred by any applicable ARIES INGTON TO: Howard statute of limitations, and O. VognildYou andhave J. Doe In the manner some (b) great ideas aboutprovidVognild; RCW 11.40.070: (i) how to celebrateed theinNew Year with AND TO: Irene N. Vog- By filing the original of ones. Even if getting nild and J. your Doe loved Vognild; the claim with the foreeverything readygoing takes Court, a long time, AND TO: The Heirs and and (ii) By Devisees of Howard serving on the or mailing to you’re veryO. pleased with reVognild, deceased; The me at the address below sults in the long run. Heirs and Devisees of a copy of the claim. The I r e n e N . Vo g n i l d , d e - claim must be presented TAURUS ceased; by the later of: (a) Thirty AND TO: All (30) days Youother start peryour week with after a lot Iofserved sons or parties unknown or mailed this Notice as accumulated fatigue. Fortunately, claiming any right title, p r o v i d e d i n R C W soon recover your vitality and or (b) estate, lienyou or interest in 11.40.020(1)(c), the real estate described Four (4)on months after the you organize a big party the spur in the complaint (Legal date of first publication of the moment. D e s c r i p t i o n s e t fo r t h o f t h i s N o t i c e. I f t h e herein). claim is not presented GEMINI YO U A R E H E R E B Y within this time period, SUMMONED to appear claim together will be forever You find it easy the to gather within sixty a(60) days af- inbarred except as lot of people order to create anprovidter the date of the first ed in RCW 11.40.051 unprecedented event. You organize publication of this Sum- and 11.40.060. This bar own, andforre-claims everything on your mons, to-wit, within sixty is effective (60) days after 27th against the Dececeive the all the credit that is both your due. day of December, 2014, dent’s probate and nonand defend the above- probate assets. e n t i t l e d aCANCER c t i o n i n t h e Date of First Publication Court aforesaid, and thought an- of this Everyone you Notice: were pretty 1/3/15 swer the Complaint thisthe 30th low-key this of year,Dated but you’re oneday of the Plaintiffs, and serve December, 2014. who turns these festivities into a a copy of your answer /s/Hal Henry Hightower special event. upon the truly undersigned H A You L Hsucceed E N R Y inH I G H attorney forgathering Plaintiffs at TOWER, Personal Reptogether lots of people. the address below stat- resentative ed; and in case of your GILBERT & GILBERT failure to LEO do so, judg- LAWYERS. INC.. P.S. suggest a last minute trip to ment will You be rendered 314 Pine Street against youthe according to Mount Washingwhole family, and allVernon, are eager the demand of the Com- ton 98273 to follow you in this crazy advenplaint, which has been (360)336-9515 You may some filed with ture. the Clerk of also FAXorganize (360)336-9518 said Court. big projects withLegal your family. No. WCW608231 The purpose of this ac- Published: The Whidbey tion is to quiet title in News Times, The South VIRGO said Plaintiffs to the fol- Whidbey Record. Your adventurous spirit can’t lowing described real es- January 3, 10,resist 17, 2015. tate: a multi-ethnic meal for the New Lot 5 in Block First Year.4Inoffact, you are sure to discover SUPERIOR COURT OF Plat of Utsalady, as per a new culture during aWASHINGTON gathering of plat recorded in Volume IN AND FOR THE some 2 o f P l a t s, p a kind. ge 16, COUNTY OF ISLAND r e c o r d s o f I s l a n d ONEWEST BANK N.A., County. its successors in interest LIBRA TOGETHER WITH that and/or assigns, are especially sensitive and portion of You vacated alley Plaintiff, in said Block 4 which, emotional this week. You’ll probav. upon vacation, woulda atbly shed fewUNKNOWN tears of joy SUCCESand tach to the said premishappiness. es by operation of law. You could even be the reveller who makes a wonderful ALSO TOGETHER WITH the portion of va- speech. emotion-packed cated Commercial Avenue (Utsalady Road) adjoining saidSCORPIO premise that w o u l d a t t You’re a c h t oa very s a i d devoted sort of perpremises byson operation Professional Services and so itoffalls to you to orgalaw. Attorney, Legal Services nize the New Year’s celebrations. ALSO TOGETHER Notice to Contractors You know how to please everyone WITH the right of access Washington to Tracts and “B,â€? you “Câ€? invest and both yourState time Law and “Dâ€? of saidmoney First Plat of any restrictions. without (RCW 18.27.100) Utsalady, as conveyed requires that all adverto all lot owners in instru- tisements for construcment datedSAGITTARIUS October 13, tion related services in1965, and All recorded as areclude your parties great the successes. contractor’s A u d i t o r ’ sHowever, F i l e you N o . never current tment of seemdepar to have 176790. L a b o r a n d I n as dustries a moment especially Situate in the Countytoofyourself, registration number in you of areWashthe one to organize all the Island, State the advertisement. ington; finishing touches.Failure to obtain a certifiDATED this 15th day of cate of registration from December, 2014. or show the registraCAPRICORN L&I JOHN STEPHEN tion number in all adverYou may yourwill credit cardin a fine FORDERHASE, P.S. overloadtising result /s/John Stephen Fordeup toshould. $5000You’re against the a bit more than you rhase unregistered contractor. generous with your loved ones, but J o h n S t e p h e n Fo r d e - For more infor mation, you also treat yourself a bit rhase call Labortoand Industries WSBA # 11026 of luxury so as to finish the year Specialty Compliance Attorney forin Plaintiffs Services Division at style. Legal No. WCW 1-800-647-0982 Published: The Whidbey or check L&Is internet AQUARIUS News Times, The South site at www.lni.wa.gov Whidbey Record. Conversation is your main activity. D e c e m b e You r 2 7belong , 2 0 1 4to, the most sociable January 3, 10, 17, 24, Zodiac sign and !DVERTISEĂĽYOURĂĽ this week you do 31, 2015. Try to get justice to that reputation. UPCOMINGĂĽGARAGEĂĽSALEĂĽ some rest if you INĂĽYOURĂĽLOCALĂĽCOMMUNITYĂĽ have a cold. NEWSPAPERĂĽANDĂĽONLINEĂĽ SUPERIORPISCES COURT OF TOĂĽREACHĂĽTHOUSANDSĂĽOFĂĽ WASHINGTON There are numerous comings and FOR SKAGIT COUNTY HOUSEHOLDSĂĽINĂĽYOURĂĽAREA ĂĽ to see everyEstate of goings and you want 'OĂĽONLINEĂĽTO ROWENA L.O. one. You’re willingwww.SoundClassifieds.com to go a long disHIGHTOWER, tance in order to complete the pre#ALL ĂĽ Deceased. parations for a big celebration. NO. 14-4-00443-5 &AX ĂĽ PROBATE NOTICE TO
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Ross said. Nichols Brothers has seen its share of troubles as well, suffering community criticism for environmental issues, and struggling with permit issues in recent years. The yard has since installed expensive water treatment systems that discharge water that exceeds federal minimums. The shipyard faced its greatest challenge in 2007 when it filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and laid off its entire workforce. The financial problems were largely the result of a lawsuit by Hornbeck Offshore Services for defaulting on a contract to build two offshore supply vessels. In February of 2008, Nichols was purchased by Ice Floe, a limited liability corporation backed by Treadstone Capital Management, L.P. of Dallas and Joseph E. Usibelli, of Alaska, for nearly $9.2 million. Nelson and Ross both noted that Nichols has for years been a community supporter. Every year the shipyard brings in a barge for the Celebration of America July 3 fireworks. A couple of years ago yard workers volunteered time and equipment to take down and recondition the Trinity Lutheran Church steeple. And Archie Nichols, a former company
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owner with Matt Nichols, shepherded students from three island schools in rebuilding part of the lighthouse at Fort Casey State Park. The company has been doing stuff like that for years, Nelson said. “It goes beyond what they do economically,” he said. “The bottom line isn’t the only line.”
What’s next At the moment, the shipyard’s financial troubles seem to be water under the keel. The firm has work lined up through 2016, and employee numbers are holding steady. Along with the Wahkiakum, the company is partnering with Vigor to build three 144-car state ferries. One is already built, another nearing completion and the third just begun. The contract for the final boat alone will bring $26 million for the Freeland shipbuilder. According to Matt Nichols, another 50 years in business is entirely possible. They’ve made it this far not by luck, but by focusing on quality and staying on top of new technology, he said. “You have to be prepared and ready to change,” Matt Nichols said. He maintains that diversification is one of the company’s chief strengths. Like agriculture, shipbuilders have to remain flexible and be able to produce vessels that are in current demand. For example, the yard began building fishing boats, but made a name for itself as
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gated behind closed and locked doors. The public will never know how the investigation was done or what the result was. As a lawyer who advises a public client, and as a public official, I could not square such practices with my fundamental duty of public accountability.”
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Whidbey General Hospital CEO Tom Tomasino testifies in Island County District Court Tuesday.
Even though District Court Judge Bill Hawkins ultimately ruled in favor of the hospital’s arguments, he said that questions over the administrators’ actions may “raise collective eyebrows and resonate with parts of the community.” The lengthy hearing in district court was the second one to address Deputy Prosecutor Jacqueline Lawrence’s subpoena of the hospital’s internal documents related to an assault allegation against Linda Gipson, the chief nursing officer at the hospital. The hospital administration hired two different Seattle law firms to fight the prosecutor’s subpoena. A hospital spokesman didn’t respond by press time to an inquiry on how much the issue has cost the hospital in attorneys’ fees. Gipson is facing a fourthdegree assault charge for allegedly assaulting a mental-health patient while the patient was in restraints May 13, 2014; the alleged victim, several nurses who
witnessed the incident and Gipson offered differing accounts of exactly what occurred, according to court documents. Gipson’s attorney, Andrew Schwarz of Seattle, said in an interview Thursday that he’s not taking sides in the issue over how the hospital administration handled the allegations. But he said his client is completely innocent and has been unfairly caught in the middle of an ongoing dispute between law-and-justice officials and hospital administrators, apparently over how mental-health patients should
be handled. “This has been an atypical case in every respect,” he said. He previously said that the prosecutor and sheriff’s office are politically motivated in going after Gipson.
Testimony The hospital argued that notes and reports created during an investigation into the assault allegations were done within a quality assurance program that the law specifically exempts from public disclosure rules.
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a producer of highspeed catamarans The event is scheduled for when the market 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. demand10, at Nichols Brothers e d . Boat Builder in Freeland. They’ve built nearly 40 of Length: 115 feet them. Beam: 47 feet Its curDraft: 4 feet rent ferry Vehicles: 23 cars contract People: 100 passengers aside, Matt Nichols said passenger boat orders are slow but it seems the company can’t build tug boats fast enough. They’ve built at least six since 2006, according to Nichols Brothers’ website, and are currently working on two articulated tug and barges (or ATBs) for Kirby Offshore Marine. Large, ocean-going tugboats, they operate differently than standard tugs in that they lock into a barge from behind to form a single vessel. It’s another example of building for the existing market, and staying on top of new technologies. One of the company’s greatest triumphs in terms of producing advanced boats was the construction of the $60 million
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Both Hawkins and Deputy Prosecutor Jacqueline Lawrence questioned whether the quality assurance process was performed in accordance with the law, or whether it was an attempt to skirt public records law. Hawkins said he would have expected a disciplinary or human-resources investigation into an allegation of employee misconduct; such investigations are normally public documents and discloseable. Hawkins ordered hospital administrators to testify about the program to examine whether the program was proper under law. On the stand, Tomasino said he didn’t initiate a
X-craft for the U.S. Navy in 2005. The vessel can hit speeds of 74 mph, and remains in operation today in Florida. Such victories were probably unimagined by founder Frank Nichols, according to his son, Luke Nichols. A master shipbuilder at the yard, Luke Nichols said he was the company’s first paid employee. “Nobody ever had a clue,” he said, of the firm’s growth. “You just kept adding on. You can’t plan something this big.” Matt Nichols, Luke Nichols’ brother, said the company’s future looks bright, but it’s unclear whether another Nichols will be at the helm once he hangs up his hard hat. He has sons in the industry, but it’s simply too hard to predict where their careers will lead them. He suspects he’ll be the last. “It’s probably a true statement, that I’m the last of the Nichols [to be in a key leadership role],” Matt Nichols said. “I think it’s run its course,” he added. His youngest son George Nichols, 28, drafts ship mechanical systems at the yard. His other boys in the business are Justin Nichols, owner of his own marine services firm, and Bryan Nichols, director of sales for Vigor. George Nichols said it’s hard to know what their futures hold, but he did say anything is possible. “Boat building is kinda in the blood, and it’s hard to get it out,” he said.
human-resource or disciplinary investigation because Teresa Fulton, chief quality officer, verbally advised him it was not necessary. He said he normally waits until the quality assurance committee completes its investigation and makes a recommendation before deciding whether any further investigation is necessary. Fulton, in contrast, took the stand and said she did not make any such recommendation, that it’s not her role or the role of the program to make such recommendations. “I make no recommendations for disciplinary action,” she said. But she did say she
advised Tomasino to place Gipson on administrative leave. Banks said he was shocked by the discrepancies. “Tomasino and Fulton clearly didn’t get their stories straight before they testified,” he said.
Judge’s rebuke Tomasino also said he didn’t investigate the assault allegations because the alleged victim didn’t make a complaint. He said he wasn’t aware that the police were investigating the allegations until “the newspaper” called the hospital for comment. SEE COURT, A20
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Afterward, Banks opined that it was “preposterous” for Tomasino to claim he didn’t know that the woman had made allegations or to expect a mental-health patient to go to the hospital CEO directly to lodge a formal complaint. Hawkins also questioned Tomasino, focusing on the fact that he placed Gipson on paid administrative leave. Hawkins pointed out that an
employee cannot be placed on leave under the quality assurance program. He questioned how Tomasino could place someone on leave without opening an human resources or disciplinary file on the issue. Tomasino repeated that he is the CEO, but Hawkins countered that he has to have a reason. “You can’t just randomly place people on administrative leave,” he said. Tomasino said he was sure he was within his power
but he would have to review hospital policy to cite the authority. Lawrence also questioned Fulton about an unrelated case in which an employee was accused of impersonating a nurse and forging prescriptions. In that case, she pointed out, Fulton investigated and handed over her investigation to the police; she asked why Fulton handled the case so differently than the Gipson case. Fulton explained that she wasn’t investigating as a qual-
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Sincerely, The Linds family
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ity officer but as a department manager in the fraud case. She said she took that route because she had clear evidence of the forgery from a pharmacy. But Banks said the case shows that hospital administrators have a double standard when it comes to allegations of misconduct; he said fellow administrators are protected while others in the hospital are scrutinized. “They close ranks,” he said. “It’s complete cronyism.”
Lazy tactics Both Fulton and Tomasino testified about the importance of keeping the information generated through the quality assurance program secret. Fulton said hospitals need to be able to have frank discussions without fear that information could be used against them in litigation. Hawkins initially said he was leaning toward looking at the documents himself in camera — in private — but the hospital’s attorneys and Schwarz convinced him not to. Donna Moniz, a Seattle attorney representing the hospital, questioned why the deputy prosecutor would want the reports since she was free to interview all the witnesses herself. She said it was “a lazy way” to get information and not adequate justification for violating an important protection in law. Lawrence said the early interviews would be a valuable tool in checking the credibility of witnesses. Banks pointed out after the hearing that the prosecution isn’t really free to interview all the witnesses; Fulton interviewed Gipson, but Gipson has chosen not
to speak with police or the prosecution. In addition, Banks said investigators have had trouble speaking with hospital employees. Some don’t want to talk because they support Gipson while others are afraid of retribution from hospital administrators if they cooperate with the prosecutor, he said.
Judge’s ruling Schwarz, however, pointed out that the people who Fulton interviewed were under the presumption that their testimony would be a confidential part of a quality assurance process; opening up the records would have a chilling effect on the ability of the program to be effective in the future. The hospital’s attorneys also argued that the documents were protected by attorney-client privilege, though the issue wasn’t debated at length because it proved to be unnecessary. In the end, Hawkins ruled that the shields protecting the information were too important to breech. He ruled that the hospital didn’t need to release the documents but that the names of those who were interviewed should be produced. Banks conceded that Hawkins’ legal analysis was probably correct, but that the hospital administration’s use of the quality assurance process to shield a colleague from the public they serve was bizarre and unfortunate. “They don’t seem to have internalized what it means to be a public servant,” he added. Tomasino and Fulton declined to comment due to ongoing litigation.
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