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VOL. 20, NO. 27
Library series focusing on agriculture By Ron Newberry Staff reporter
Even though skies are gray these days, gardeners on Whidbey Island are itching to get outside and work their soil. That was evident Monday night when Central Whidbey farmer Linda Bartlett was greeted at Coupeville Library by an audience that was larger than she expected. Two rows of chairs soon became three, and then tables were added in the back of the room to allow for a total of about 40 people to pack in and listen to Bartlett talk about what people can do now to prepare for the gardening season ahead. One of the first things Bartlett advised to eager gardeners ready to bundle up and start digging is to tread cautiously. “You can do more harm than good by jumping into your soil too soon,” Bartlett said. “The hardest Bartlett thing is patience, but it really pays off.” Bartlett, who operates Rosehip Farm & Garden along with partner Valerie Reuther on Fort Casey Road in Coupeville, said working saturated soils too early can result in adverse consequences. She said wet soil that gets compacted can resemble a hard clump of cement when it dries, making land difficult to till. Bartlett said a good test to see if your soil is ready to work is to dig down about 6 to 8 inches, grab a hunk of soil and squeeze it in your hands. Then toss the soil ball in the air about 6 inches and catch it. If the soil stays in a clump, it’s not ready, Bartlett said. But if it crumbles apart into finer pieces upon landing in your hand, that’s a good sign it’s time to prepare your garden beds. “To know when to start, and when not, is an important part of spring,” Bartlett said. “Unless you’re in a sandy area, there’s not a lot you can do now (with your soil).” Barlett’s appearance is part of a series of talks being held at Coupeville Library this month with the focus on agriculture. The third and final speaker in the series will be Coupeville farmer Wilbur Purdue on Feb. 23. Purdue, who owns Prairie Bottom Farm, will talk 5:30-7:30 p.m. about farming within Ebey’s Prairie. Leslie Franzen, managing librarian at Coupeville Library, said the library is diligent about choosing topics that reflect com-
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Billie Barb built two displays at the Coupeville and Freeland libraries sharing her collection of antique valentines. The displays will be up for the month of February at both locations.
love of valentines
Woman shares cards dating back to 1880 By Megan Hansen Co-Editor
For collector Billie Barb, it’s as much about the story behind a valentine as the gift itself. Barb, a Mutiny Bay resident, has scoured antique shops and the Internet for 40 years searching for beautifully crafted antique Valentine’s cards. And she’s been quite successful, accumulating enough valentines for two displays at the Coupeville and Freeland libraries, something she’s been doing for several years. Barb’s displays will be up at both libraries for the month of February as her way of sharing her appreciation of the keepsakes with the public. “They’re fun,” Barb said. “They’re just so beautiful. You can’t find them today.” Her collection spans from 1880 to the midto-late 1940s. Most of the cards were made in Germany. She found her first antique valentine about 40 years ago. “I just ran across one that was so beautiful,” Barb said. She used to find them in antique stores,
but in recent years has moved to scouring the Internet. “Rarely do you find them now, and they’re not in very good shape,” Barb said of finding cards in shops. But online shopping can be just as tricky. “They’ve become quite popular,” she said. “Bidding can get quite ferocious.” The valentines closest to Barb’s heart are small, heart-shaped ones produced in the United States by the Whitney Company because those were the types of valentines she gave out as a child. “Unfortunately, I don’t have a single one from my childhood,” she said.
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Barb was able to trace the origins of this valentine sent in 1880.
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Police respond to help requests The Coupeville Marshal’s Office responded to the following calls: Monday, Feb. 2 1:30 p.m., public assistance was requested on Northwest Front Street. 5:37 p.m., police received a juvenile complaint for a 12-year-old white female with long blond hair on South Main Street. 5:44 p.m., a caller on Northeast Haller Street reported his son was suicidal. Tuesday, Feb. 3 9:55 a.m., a caller reported two windows were broken out at a Northwest Front Street location. 12:!3 p.m., a caller requested a welfare check on a man who was staggering at North Main Street and Third Street. 3:36 p.m., a caller requested information about gun registration. 4:27 p.m., a caller on Northeast Otis Street reported a dead deer. 5:42 p.m., a caller on Northwest Broadway Street reported a fight with her husband and advised he had a pocket knife.
Wednesday, Feb. 4 6:06 p.m., a caller on North Main Street reported he stabbed himself in the throat 20 times and didn’t bleed out. 9:45 p.m., deputies responded to a commercial alarm on South Main Street. Thursday, Feb. 5 2:04 a.m., a false commercial alarm was reported on South Main Street. 2 p.m., a caller requested assistance regarding a case. Friday, Feb. 6 4:56 p.m., a caller on Northwest Krueger Street had footage available involving an ongoing case. Saturday, Feb. 7 3:56 a.m., a caller on Northeast Gould Street reported a patient passed away. 4:07 p.m., a caller at the Coupeville Recreation Hall requested information on how to use the stove. Sunday, Feb. 8 3:27 p.m., a caller on North Main Street requested assistance changing a tire.
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Clipper returning for half visits By Megan Hansen Co-Editor
The Victoria Clipper will make roughly half the appearances this spring as it has in previous years. Due to tidal issues and other concerns, the number of visits this year will be cut in half. Coupeville will share visits with Langley through the spring, offering passengers dining and shopping options. “We are delighted to have the Clipper return to Coupeville again this year,” said Lynda Eccles, executive director for the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce. “For three years we have been the host for the Clipper’s twohour break on their Gray Whale Watching Tours and have and will continue to enjoy showing off our historic town and the rewards of having them dine and shop in Coupeville.” Each spring, visits from the Clipper have historically provided a nice little economic boost to downtown
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Passengers exit the Victoria Clipper at Coupeville Wharf last spring. merchants. The Clipper will visit Coupeville March 14-15, 2829 and April 11-12. It will stop in Langley March 21-22 and April 4, 18 and 19. Each stop
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Hospital names Forbes CEO Economics considered in By Michelle Beahm Staff Reporter
Whidbey General Hospital’s board of commissioners hired a new CEO Monday to replace Tom Tomasino this spring. Geri Forbes, one of the three candidates interviewed during an invite-only luncheon with community representatives, will take over as Whidbey General’s CEO position in mid-April. Forbes touted the importance of transparency and openness during the community meeting last month. Tomasino, who served as CEO of the hospital for more than five years, turned in his resignation notice last year, effective in October 2015. Rather than stay on board to work with Forbes as originally discussed by the hospital board, Tomasino will be exiting the hospital before Forbes takes over. The hospital spokesperson didn’t respond by press time to a request for the terms of Tomasino’s earlier-than-expected separation from Whidbey General. Tomasino was receiving $261,000 per year in salary and benefits, according to the most recent information available from the state Department of Health. “We thank Tom for his service to the district for the past five plus years,” the hospital said in a press release issued by Keith Mack, public relations liaison for Whidbey General. “The public hospital district, and Whidbey Island, have benefitted greatly from Tom’s leadership, and we wish him all the best.”
GERI FORBES: “We need to say we can’t do this ‘because...,’ so there’s understanding.” Forbes is current CEO of Doctor’s Memorial Hospital in Perry, Fla. She chaired the Rural Health Council, was involved in the Florida Rural Health Association and chaired the Government Affairs Committee for the Florida Regional Hospital Association. Forbes served on the Big Bend Rural Health board and the North Florida Area Agency on Aging board, as well as the Advisory Board of the North Florida Workforce Development, according to the press release. “I think her accomplishments speak for herself,” said Anne Tarrant, president of board of directors for Whidbey General Hospital. The contract being offered to Forbes is not yet finalized, and won’t be until the March board meeting, Tarrant said Monday. Tarrant refused to discuss details of how the board reached its decision or share specifics of Forbes’ contract. She also wouldn’t say whether the contract was presented to Forbes for consideration. NORA DURAND
Tarrant said she considered it “inappropriate” for a newspaper reporter to ask her questions about the new CEO’s contract. During the Jan. 16 luncheon, Forbes said a priority for her starting out would be “to identify what needs to happen to rebuild a strong, cohesive senior leadership team, because they’re going to be the nucleus of setting a new tone, a new day, new goals and objectives.” Forbes also emphasized a desire to provide “cradle-tograve” care, as well as to be involved with the community. The incoming CEO also talked about the importance of the public hospital being open and transparent. “Transparency means to me to keep people informed, within the limits of what you can keep them informed on. It’s letting them know where the organization is going, speaking plainly about your issues and concerns,” Forbes said. Sometimes the level of transparency a hospital has is hampered by patient confidentiality laws, she said. “We need to say we can’t do this ‘because …,’ so that there’s understanding,” Forbes said. “It’s all about communication.” Forbes did not return a call for comment by press time Tuesday. If the contract is finalized, Tarrant said the hospital board hopes that Forbes will start in the position on April 20.
conservation program By Janis Reid Staff Reporter
The two Republican county commissioners want the economic potential of a property to be considered when approving or denying a Conservation Futures application. While the policy shift would be subtle if approved, it would be the first time the board will diverge from a set of largely environmental criteria. “What I’m saying is I’m not comfortable with the criteria as it is,” said Commissioner Jill Johnson, a Republican, at a Wednesday work session. “I’ve inherited this criteria. … I feel like if we’re going to continue to award funding, that criteria needs to reflect the values of the board.” The purpose of the state program is to provide “a useful tool for counties to preserve lands of public interest for future generations,” according to the RCW. Commissioner Rick Hannold, a Republican who ran on an economic growth platform last year, agreed that the selection criteria for the program needs to make sure protections are not limiting the county’s commercial growth. “I don’t want to deter anyone from applying … but I would like to see where the economic benefit is weighed,” Hannold said. “Part of the county’s problem is most of its funding is dependent on recreation and
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While traditions have changed, meaning behind Valentine’s hasn’t What is now a multi billion dollar industry centered around giving loved ones cards, sweets and other gifts, Valentine’s Day has simple beginnings dating back to early centuries. So while you’re out picking up that box of chocolates and bouquet of roses, think about the centuries of traditions that while have changed over time, all go back to the same human element — love. While there were several Christian matyrs named Valentine, the day most likely took its name from a priest who was martyred about AD 270, according to Encyclopaedia Brittannica. “According to legend, the priest signed a letter to his jailer’s daughter, whom he had befriended and with whom he had fallen in love, ‘from your Valentine.’ ” The holiday also has origins in a Roman festival, which celebrated the coming of spring, and included fertility rites and pairing off of men and women. It wasn’t until the 14th century the day was celebrated as a day of romance. In the 1550s is when formal messages, or valentines, appeared and by the 1700s commercially printed cards were being used. The first commercial cards printed in the United States were printed in the mid-1800s. You can see cards from the 1880s on display at the Coupeville Library through the end of the month. Collector Billie Barb is sharing her 40 years of collecting with the public. She has beautiful valentines from Germany and the US dating back to 1880. While styles and customs have changed over the years, it seems the general concept of showing your love and affection has not. If you haven’t had a chance to check out these intricate pieces of art, stop by the library and take a look. Many of the pieces were hand-made. They feature the traditional symbols of the holiday including flowers, birds and hearts. They’re a far cry from the mass-produced cartoon cards students will hand out to classmates this week. As Barb said this week, you just can’t find cards like this today.
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Hospital’s cesarean rate quite alarming Editor, I am greatly concerned about the cesarean rates at Whidbey General Hospital. A report from the state Department of Health for 2013 shows that, out of 54 hospitals in Washington, Whidbey General has a 41.8 percent cesarean rate for
first time mothers. This rate is alarming. It means that almost every other first time mother who delivers a baby at Whidbey General will have a cesarean section. In addition to the highest cesarean section rate in all of Washington, vaginal birth after cesarean is unavailable at the hospital. Mothers who are not allowed a VBAC must have a repeat major ab-
dominal surgery and the risks associated with it. There has to be a better way to serve island families and improve the lives of women and children during pregnancy and birth. What exactly is going on at Whidbey General, and what they are going to do to improve their standard of care for mothers and babies?
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A sweet name for a sweet smelling shrub toni grove sowin ’n’ the trowel Some plants can pack a wallop. It might be the breathtaking size or color of the blooms, the shape and texture of the foliage, an unusual form, or maybe just the plant’s rarity in Northwestern gardens that draws you in and makes you say, “Gotta have that!”
This happened to me recently, and it was none of the above that made me stop and drool like a male menopause victim in front of a Harley shop. It was simply the fragrance, a fragrance that hit me from yards away, captivated me and reeled me in. If you’ve got sweet box in your garden, you’re probably enjoying that heady aroma right about now. When most of our flowering plants are months away from even a hint of offering up sweet smells and delicious scents, sweet box, or Sarcococca, is dishing it up in droves. Sarcococca is a genus of
about 16-20 flowering plants in the Buxaceae family, the same family that contains the common European boxwood, or Buxus sempervirens. You don’t ever want to confuse the two because this is where common names can get you in trouble and Latin names can save the day. Leave the “sweet” off when enquiring at a nursery and you could end up going home with an entirely different plant. European, or common, boxwood is a sun-loving evergreen shrub that’s most often found over-pruned into – you guessed it – box shapes. It also has an unfortunate but
well-deserved reputation for smelling like male cat urine, especially in hot weather. Buxus microphylla, or little leaf boxwood, is reputed to lack that dubious quality. But neither of these boxwoods is going to give you the olfactory pleasure of sweet box, so always look for Sarcococca, not Buxus. There are a handful of Sarcococca species readily available in local nurseries and they vary in height from about one or two feet to up to around six feet, but all have lance shaped, glossy evergreen leaves with sprays of tiny white or cream flowers. And I do mean tiny. Yet the
fragrance that wafts up from these little miracles is giant redwood sized. Some plants have quiet beauty and understated elegance, and this in one, but its perfume will definitely get it noticed. S. confusa and S. ruscifolia are taller varieties of sweet box, suitable for hedging. S. confusa’s flowers will turn to black berries, while S. ruscifolia will produce berries that start out red and ripen to black. A low growing variety suitable for edging flower beds is S. hookeriana humilis. All Sarcococca except S. confusa have a reputation for throwing up lots of suckers, which isn’t a bad thing
if you’re striving for a thick hedge. Finally, the most important quality that makes Sarcococca a real gem in a woodland garden is that it’s a hardy and low-maintenance shade lover, even in deep shade. And because it’s slow growing, it won’t require as much cutting back and fiddling with as many other shrubs do. Plant it near a door or beside a path you travel regularly so you can take advantage of its lush smell during these dismal winter days. If you close your eyes you might even imagine spring is around the corner.
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CHS boys team rallies to claim district berth; girls complete conference play undefeated
By Jim Waller Staff Reporter
It was happy times for the Coupeville High School basketball teams this past week. The girls won their final three Olympic League games to complete the conference season unbeaten and wrap up their first league title since 2002. The boys, on the verge of being eliminated from postseason consideration, won back-to-back thrillers. First they rallied from 14 points down in the fourth quarter to win 60-57 at Port Townsend Tuesday, Feb. 3. A loss would have ended all district tournament hopes for the Wolves. Then, building off that improbable comeback, Coupeville upset first-place Chimacum 72-68 in overtime in Coupeville Friday, Feb. 6. That win clinched a spot in the District 3 Tournament. The Wolves finished the season with another heartthumper at home Monday, Feb. 9; however, this time they fell 44-43 to Klahowya. The Coupeville girls closed out the regular season with three wins by similar scores. They won two home games, 53-35 over Port Townsend Tuesday, Feb. 3, and 53-38 over Chimacum Friday, Feb. 6; and then toppled host Klahowya 53-36 Monday, Feb. 9. Now both Coupeville teams head into district tournament play. The league-champion girls (9-0, 15-5) get a bye in the first round of the District 3 1A Tournament. The Wolves will meet the winner of Chimacum (3-6, 4-15) and the Nisqually League
full-court, man-to-man press flustered the Redhawks and led to a cascade of turnovers and transition buckets. And Port Townsend’s frustration boiled over into a technical foul late that swung the game in Coupeville’s favor. A Redhawk was T’d for slapping the floor after fouling out with about 20 seconds left in the game, coach Anthony Smith said. Hesselgrave drilled the resulting four free throws to give Coupeville the lead for good. Hesselgrave finished with 26 points, three rebounds and three steals. Aaron Curtin had 10 points and seven rebounds, Ryan Griggs had five points and eight boards and Trumbull added five points and seven rebounds. Walstad scored seven points, Risen Johnson three, Matt Shank two and C.J. Smith two. John Fisken photos
Passing fancy: Coupeville seniors Monica Vidoni, left, and Isaac Vargas look to find open teammates in recent games. No. 2 team – either Seattle Christian (14-4) or Bellevue Christian (13-6) – at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at Sumner High School. Win or lose, the Wolves will play again Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Sumner. Two straight wins will put Coupeville in the regional tournament. If the Wolves split their first two games, they will play at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Foss High School in Tacoma for a regional berth. The tournament will also include Klahowya (4-5, 4-14)
and Nisqually champion Cascade Christian (16-3), the state’s ninth-ranked 1A team. Bellevue Christian defeated Coupeville 52-51 in a nonleague game Dec. 6. The Coupeville boys go to Puyallup’s Cascade Christian at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, for a loser-out game. The Cougars’ 10-9 season record is misleading; they played a tough nonleague schedule, which included loses to the state’s top 2A team, Mark Morris; 4A’s 10thranked Curtis; 3A Seamount League champion Kennedy Catholic; and Wesco’s 15-4 Marysville Pilchuck, a 3A school.
The Cougars defeated two 4A schools, Yelm and Emerald Ridge. If the Wolves get by Cascade Christian, they will enter the double-elimination phase of the tournament and challenge Olympic League champion Chimacum (6-3, 7-12) at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Sumner. Like the Coupeville girls, the Wolves will need to win two of three from here to reach the regionals. Games will be played Thursday, Feb. 19, at Sumner and Saturday, Feb. 21, at Foss. The Nisqually champion, third-ranked Vashon Island (18-1), is also in the tournament lineup.
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With its season hanging by a thread, the Wolves stitched it back together with their miraculous comeback at Port Townsend. The Wolves, down 4228 heading into the fourth quarter, poured in 33 points to wipe away the Redhawks’ 14-point lead and stave off elimination from the postseason. The Wolves were ignited by Wiley Hesselgrave’s 14 fourth-quarter points and the gutty play of Joe Walstad and Aaron Trumbull, who were playing through injuries. In the fourth quarter, a
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rallies. Madeline Strasburg, who didn’t score, made her presence felt by getting the ball to open teammates and recording nine assists, a team high for Coupeville this season. Makana Stone collected 20 points and 12 rebounds. Julia Myers had 14 points and six boards, and Kacie Kiel scored two points and had three assists. Littlejohn had two blocks to go with a three-pointer. Thorne scored eight points, Hailey Hammer four and Monica Vidoni two.
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Chimacum’s James Porter hit a three-point shot with 34 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 62 and send it into overtime. The teams traded baskets in overtime, then Coupeville went up for good when Shank drained two free throws with two minutes remaining. A minute later he scored off an offensive rebound to give the Wolves a 68-64 lead. The Cowboys scored off a turnover, then Curtin grabbed a missed free throw and converted to give Coupeville a 70-66 lead with 18.6 seconds left. Chimacum scored with 11 seconds to go, then Hesselgrave iced
the game with two free throws with seven seconds left. Four different Wolves scored in double figures, topped by Hesselgrave with 21 (19 after halftime, including the team’s final eight in regulation). Curtin scored 13 points, Walstad 12, Trumbull 11, Shank eight and Griggs seven.
Chimacum gives girls tougher fight this time
Chimacum trailed 25-2 at halftime the last time it met Coupeville. This time, trying to keep its playoff hopes alive, Chimacum was down only five, 14-9, at the end of the first quarter. Coupeville went on a 12-0 run in the second quarter and Chimacum never cut the lead to fewer than 10 the rest of the way. Stone, who finished with 27 points, tacked on 15 rebounds, three assists, three steals and four blocks. “Makana had an outstanding game,” coach David King said. “She has elevated her game over the past four games.” Kiel had eight points and three assists, and Strasburg added seven points and four steals. Myers scored six points, Vidoni two and McKenzie Bailey, Littlejohn and Hammer one each.
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Coupeville entered the fourth quarter down by five points, 38-33,
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then went on an 8-0 run to lead 4138. A pair of Eagle free throws broke a Klahowya scoring drought that lasted nearly seven minutes. That was followed by a three-pointer from Eagle Payton Ryen, giving Klahowya a 43-41 lead with 1:26 left. After both teams failed to convert, Trumbull grabbed an offensive rebound and was fouled on the putback. The senior knocked down the free throws to knot the game at 43 with 13.8 seconds remaining. The Wolves had a foul to give and were to use it, coach Smith said, to disrupt Klahowya’s next possession. The Wolves, however, were overzealous and committed an intentional foul. Klahowya made one of the two free throws, which turned out to be the winning point. The Eagles then received the ball out of bounds, and Coupeville fouled right away. Klahowya missed the foul shot but snagged the offensive rebound, forcing Coupeville to foul again. This time on the Eagle miss, Coupeville rebounded, raced the ball to half court and called time out with three seconds left. Hesselgrave missed a long shot at the buzzer, and the Eagles escaped with the win. Hesselgrave finished with 13 points, Walstad nine, Trumbull eight, Curtin six, Shank four and Griggs three.
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Klahowya started Monday’s game in a box-and-one defense on leading scorer Stone, and midway through the opening period, Stone picked up her second foul, which sent her to the bench. Those elements helped give the opening period a strange feel, King said, but the Wolves, even with Stone going scoreless, put up 17 points. Kiel popped in six points, Hammer and Myers four each and Strasburg a three-ball to get the offense going after a slow start.
Coupeville led 29-15 at halftime and 46-28 after three quarters. Myers led the Wolves with 12 points, and Kiel and Stone finished with 10, Hammer nine, Strasburg six, Littlejohn four and Thorne two. The Wolves were tough on the boards with Stone grabbing 12 rebounds, Hammer 10, Myers seven and Kiel six. Kiel rounded out a fine night with three assists and two steals. Strasburg dished six assists and McKenzie Bailey two. Myers recorded three blocks and Hammer and Stone two each.
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whidbey island’s community calendar Thursday Feb. 12 Republican Women of North Whidbey monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m., Feb. 12, at San Remo’s Grill, Oak Harbor. The invited guest speaker is Brian Minnich, who is vice president of the Olympia Freedom Foundation. He anticipates speaking about “Unions In The State Of Washington.” This is the monthly meeting of the club’s no-host luncheon. Cost $20 per person and includes lunch. Guest are welcome. Call 360-320-1323 for more information. Geek Speak: 3M Cloud Library, 2-4 p.m., Feb. 12, at the Coupeville Library. Discover the 3M Cloud Library collection and learn how to download free e-books using your computer or mobile device. Greenbank Progressive Club Monthly Potluck Dinner, 6 p.m., Feb. 12, at the Bakken and Firehouse roads Clubhouse. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a dish to share and their own table service. Wil Shellenberger, president of the PBY Association, a nonprofit group with a small museum in Oak Harbor, will present the evening’s program. They’re also in the process of restoring a famous WWII Navy PBY aircraft. 360678-4885. North Whidbey CSA Farmers Invitational Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 12, at the Coupeville Library Meeting Room. North Whidbey CSA is a multi-farm collaboration providing fresh, locally grown produce to the North Whidbey community. We are growing and looking for additional
farms to join us. If you are an experienced produce farmer or a new or future farmer and are interested in learning more about this operation, you are invited to the informational meeting. To RSVP or for questions, contact Sarah at 360-678-4708 or sarah@ whidbeycd.org
Friday Feb. 13 2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Feb. 13, at the Coupeville Library. Bring a friend and join the discussion of “This Changes Everything” by Naomi Klein.
Saturday Feb. 14 Whidbey Island Fruit Tree Grafting Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 14, at the Pacific Rim Institute, Coupeville. Learn how to graft. There will be a nice selection of uncommon apple scion wood and rootstocks. You should be able to create and take home your own customgrafted tree. Bring any grafting equipment and supplies you may have and one-gallon container(s) or plastic bags. They will have plenty of damp sawdust. Bring your own lunch. This event is free, but you must RSVP at www.paci ficriminstitute.org Filipino American Association of Oak Harbor Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance, 6-11 p.m., Feb. 14, at the CPO Club. The theme is Mardi Gras. Cost is $35 per person. For more information, contact 12 Aida February Martin at 360-320-3185.
INDULGE DANCE feat. Mojo Filter, 7-10 p.m. Feb. 14, at Greenbank Farm. INDULGE DANCE: A Valentine’s Masquerade featuring Mojo Filter for your dancing pleasure. 7 p.m. door/7:30 live music. $10-$20 suggested donation at door (No one turned away for lack of funds). All ages welcome. Wine and beer available to those 21 and up, served by Whidbey Pies Café. Dress up a lot, or dress up a little — just indulge in the joys of life this Valentine’s Day. Email events@greenbank farm.com if you are interested in volunteering at this event. Proceeds support the small nonprofit that manages the 151 acres of publicly owned space for the Port of Coupeville. Valentine Masquerade Ball ... Party!, 8 p.m. to midnight, Feb. 14, at the Coupeville Rec. Hall. LGBTQ community event to benefit Whidbey Island Pride 2015. Special guest performers are The Mood Swings, an allwomen jazz band. Light buffet, byob. Tickets are $40 per couple or $25 per single. Buy tickets at www.brownpaper tickets.com
Monday Feb. 16 Island County Astronomical Society monthly meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Feb. 16, at the First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor. Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend. There will be short presentations on current topics in astronomy. 360-679-7664, email icaspub@juno.com or visit www. icas-wa.webs.com
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Tuesday Feb. 17 Whidbey Island Camera Club Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 17, at Oak Hall, Room 306, Skagit Valley College Whidbey Campus. Guest speaker Jim Dicecco from Canon USA, a trainer and technical adviser, will present program “From Snapshot to Photography.” The theme for February is “before and after photo program processing of photographs.” You may submit up to three photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@ hotmail.com Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, email tina31543@comcast.net or visit www.whidbeyislandcam eraclub.com
Wednesday Feb. 18 AARP Tax-Aide, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, at the Coupeville Library. Free tax return preparation and e-filing for taxpayers with low and moderate income, especially those age 60 and older. Call 360-678-3000 to schedule an appointment. Supported by AARP Foundation. The Wild West Rides Again, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 18, at the Coupeville Library. Join us for Western movies and popcorn. Call the library at 360-678-4911 to find out what’s playing. Popcorn provided. Whidbey Island Youth Soccer Association Annual General Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Feb. 18, at the Race Main Street Fire Station, Coupeville. Meeting
includes election of executive board officers and discussion of FY2016 budget. Email Robert Wood at wood rbw@gmail.com for more information.
Friday Feb. 20 Coupeville Library Teen Board, 3:30-4:45 p.m., Feb. 20, at the Coupeville Library. Tweens and teens, create a voice for your community at the Coupeville Library. Learn leadership skills, promote library programs and learn community service. Snacks will be provided.
Saturday Feb. 21 Whidbey Wedding Inspirations Bridal Show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 21, at the Best Western Plus, Oak Harbor. Brides and grooms on Whidbey Island and outlying areas getting married in 2015 or 2016 have the ideal event to attend to receive inspiration, advice and a quick start to their wedding planning. They will be able to talk to vendors directly and get crucial information that will help them plan a once-in-a-lifetime wedding. Attendees will come away with quotes, samples and door prizes and be able to do some taste testing from catering vendors. Guests coming to the Bridal Show will be eligible to win door prizes such as a night away at the Best Western Plus. So come with your questions, or just to browse for ideas. Vendors will include florists, DJs, photographers, wine companies, caterers and more. The Bridal Show is free. For more information, contact Dorothy Sullivan, Event/Sales
manager, Best Western Harbor Plaza and Conference Center. 360-679-4567 or dorothy@hotelservicesgroup. com
Monday Feb. 23 AARP Tax-Aide, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays (no service Feb. 16) and 1-7 p.m. Tuesdays, at the Oak Harbor Library. Free tax-return preparation and e-filing for taxpayers with low and moderate income, especially those age 60 and older. Call 360-6783000 to schedule an appointment. Supported by AARP Foundation. Prairie Bottom Farm’s Wilbur Purdue discusses farming within Ebey’s Prairie, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 23, at the Coupeville Library. Free. Open to the public. www.sno-isle.org Skagit Valley College’s Whidbey Island Campus will host a Running Start Information Night, 6-7:30 p.m., Feb. 23, in Hayes Hall room 137, at the Whidbey Island Campus. It is free and open to the public. Running Start allows high school students who qualify to gain college and high school credits simultaneously for classes completed. The evening will include the step-by-step process of how to apply as well as general information about the program. For information about Running Start at the Whidbey Island Campus, contact Erin Shiflett at erin. shiflett@skagit.edu or visit online www.skagit.edu/run ningstart
Wednesday Feb. 25 The Wild West Rides Again, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 25, at the Coupeville Library. Western movies and popcorn provided by Friends of the Coupeville Library. Free.
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McPHERSON, P.L.L.P. By:/s/Molly M. McPherson MOLLY M. MCPHERSON, WSBA #23027 Attorney for Personal Representative ADDRESS FOR MAILI N G O R S E RV I C E : P.O. Box 1617 One NW Front Street Coupeville, Washington 98239 Legal No. WEX613578 Published: The Whidbey Examiner February 12, 19, 26, 2015.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In The Estate of SALLY ELIZABETH FOLEY Deceased. NO. 15-4-00013-8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim wo u l d b e b a r r e d 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 below stated a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW
11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the deced e n t ’s p r o b a t e a n d non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 5, 2015 Personal Representative: Roger M. Foley 1696 Seacrest Lane Coupeville, WA 98239 /s/Paul A. Neumiller PAUL A. NEUMILLER, WSBA #28124 Attorney for Personal Representative Address: 390 NE Midway Blvd., Suite B201 Oak Harbor, WA 98277-2680 T e l e p h o n e : (360) 675-2567 Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause Number: 15-4-00013-8 Superior Court Of Washington For Island County Legal No. WEX613698 Published: The Whidbey Examiner Febr uar y 5, 12, 19, 2015.
Complete: January 26, 2015 Notice of Application: February 11, 2015 Project Location: Madrona Way from NW Broadway St. westerly to the Town Limits Project Descr iption: The project includes replacing water and sewer mains, and adding a storm drain. A lift station will be added at the intersection of Madrona Way and Vine St. A crushed rock pedestrian path and bioswale will be added to the South (opposite of water side) of Madrona Way. The road is proposed to be repaved. Applications Required: Shoreline Substantial Development, SEPA, and Certificate of Appropriateness. The development regulations, including the Comprehensive Plan, Critical Areas Ordinance and Shoreline Master Program, will be used for project review and compliance. Environmental review (SEPA): The town is utilizing the optional DNS process for SEPA review. The town expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance following a 30-day comment period. Once the DNS is issued there will not be an additional comment period. P u bl i c C o m m e n t : A 30-day public comment period has been established for this application in accordance with WAC 173-27-110. This
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of PHILIP M. COLES, Deceased. NO. 14-4-00269-8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Last Will and Testament of the above named decedent has been accepted into probate under an Adjudication of Intestacy. JANICE M. KEMP has been appointed to handle all matters of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims wo u l d b e b a r r e d 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 attorneys of record at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the cour t. The claim must be presented within the later of: (l) Thirty days after any potential creditor was served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the deced e n t ’s p r o b a t e a n d nonprobate assets. /s/Janice M. Kemp JANICE M. KEMP DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: Febr uar y 12, 2015 McPHERSON &
LEGAL NOTICE ISLAND TRANSIT BOARD MEETING The next regular ly scheduled monthly business meeting of t h e I s l a n d Tr a n s i t Board of Directors is o n Fr i d ay, Fe b r u a r y 20, 2015, at 9:30 AM, at Island Transit’s Operations & Administration Building, 19758 S R 2 0 , C o u p ev i l l e , WA. Accommodations made available 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. WEX613288 Published: The Whidbey Examiner February 12, 19 2015.
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TOWN OF COUPEVILLE NOTICE OF APPLICATION Public Notice - WAC 173-27-110 Development Application (with SEPA) Project File Number: SSDP-012-15 Applicant/ Representative: Town of Coupeville/Greg Cane, PE, Town Engineer Application Received: January 26, 2015 Application Determined
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Series: Library talks to focus on agriculture From page 1 munity interests and figured offering a series early on gardening was getting ahead of the curve. “Gardeners get excited in the winter about getting ready for spring,” Franzen said. Bartlett, whose small farm produces organic fruits and vegetables, shared her farming wisdom and tips on a wide range of topics. She talked about the best seed catalogs
to order from, the best cover crops to use to keep soil from being bare in winter and how floating row covers keep out bad bugs. And she dug deep into the topic of compost. “If you take nothing else away from tonight, know that compost is your best friend.” Before Bartlett’s talk ended, listeners learned how beneficial it was to test their soil and about a nearby company that would test it for a reasonable price.
She advised vegetable growers to try succession planting so all of their plants wouldn’t mature at exactly the same time. For those wanting to get outside now, she advised pruning apple and pear trees but waiting for blooms to prune stone fruits such as plum and cherry. Bartlett got plenty of attention when she talked about tent caterpillars, which plagued Whidbey in 2014.
She said she’s already started noticing egg cases on fruit trees, mostly on last year’s growth, and roses and has begun removing them. “Tent caterpillars are going to be bad this year,” she said. “They tend to come in cycles.” Bartlett also will speak at the Whidbey Gardening Workshop, which is set for March 7 in Oak Harbor. To learn more, go to www.whid beygardeningworkshop.org
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Barb’s collection includes 3-D valentines that were made in Germany in the early 1900s. The cards were popular imports in the United States prior to World War II.
Collection: Woman shares valentines From page 1 Using her background as genealogist, Barb has tracked original card owners on several occasions. “I love to get the ones that have a name on the back so I can research them,” Barb said. “When you have the history, it makes them that much more special.” One time she acquired a valentine that was tracked back to a teacher who had a box of cards she’d been given by students over the years. In another instance, Barb acquired a set of cards, separately, complete with envelopes that were sent to two siblings in the 1880s. The cards were sent to Ella Walmer Reed, 10, and Edgar W. Reed, 7, who lived with their parents in Pottsville, Pa. Using her genealogist skills and census information, she learned the children’s father William was the proprietor and manager of Pennsylvania Hall, a first-class hotel where the family lived. The father died in 1885, at the age of 43, as a result of Civil War injuries. The family left the hotel. Barb was able to contact descendants of the Reeds and
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learned Ella was nicknamed Toady by her father because of her blonde hair. Ella was beautiful, but never married and spent her life caring for her mother and aunt until their deaths. She lived with various relatives until her death in 1963 at the age of 93, Bard said. Barb said she is hoping the relative she contacted will send photos of the pair. Over the years, Barb has been working to refine her collection and find examples that show how the valentines changed through each generation. Some of the more extravagant pieces are called “honeycomb” valentines and feature crepe-paper fold outs. Others pull out to create three-dimensional displays. It isn’t difficult for Barb to find a valentine she loves, but it is almost impossible to choose a favorite. “I love the smaller ones and the 3-D ones,” she said. “I think I have a favorite and then I see another one.” n For more information about antique valentines, contact Barb at 360-331-5715 or gardener@whidbey.com
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