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Studying a greener future ‘We have to start in our backyard.’ — Timmie Sinclair
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Shona Enders, Adah Barenburg and Taylor Capiola, members of the InvenTeam of South Whidbey Academy, perform the prep work for soil samples in the control group of an experimental project. This portion of the experiment is set up to simulate a summer season in the Pacific Northwest.
KATE DANIEL South Whidbey Record A group of students at South Whidbey Academy may not be able to save the world, but they are striving to save the land, and the communities that rely upon it. The group, led by volunteer instructor
Timmie Sinclair, is participating in the MIT InvenTeam Initiative, a part of the LemelsonMIT InvenTeam program, in hopes of obtaining a grant. The program is student directed and project driven, and encourages students to delve into multiple disciplines and subjects in order
to foster positive change. For South Whidbey Academy’s InvenTeam, this change is the decontamination of Ecuadorian mangrove forests and other lands which have been polluted by runoff from shrimp farms. The problem is also prevalent in Thailand and India, Sinclair said.
“Basically anywhere there is a coastal area with poor folk, shrimp farms go in, obliterate the mangroves, drain the field and put in shrimp ponds,” said Sinclair during a recent class.
Ng selected for port By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record Jack Ng was appointed commissioner for the Port of South Whidbey’s district 1 seat Wednesday. He was selected over two other candidates to represent the Freeland area at a special meeting. He replaces Dennis Gregoire, who moved to Everett. “I’m honored,” said Ng, following the board’s vote. Ng, who described himself as a businessman rather than a politician, said he has a lot to learn about the port and is eager to get started. Also, he’s looking forward to making a positive contribution, which is why he sought the position. “To make the community better,” he
said. Ng was appointed by Commissioner Curt Gordon and Commissioner Ed Halloran. The two retired to executive session following a public interview process of all three candidates for about 30 minutes. They reopened the meeting with Gordon saying it was a difficult choice with three well-qualified candidates. He then asked for a motion. “Based on the candidates’ responses to questions and their qualifications, our decision is Jack Ng,” Halloran responded. Although the commissioners then voted on the appointment, their comments strongly indicated they’d already SEE NG, A16
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School letter runs afoul of state law By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record
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Jack Ng is sworn in as the new Port of South Whidbey district 1 commissioner by board Chairman Curt Gordon. Ng replaces Dennis Gregoire, who moved to Everett.
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Notable Whidbey Red Cross volunteers attend disaster training
Dancers, donors raise $4,000 for Whidbey Children’s Theater
Eight Red Cross volunteers from Whidbey Island attended a Pacific Division disaster training institute Jan. 22-25, according to a recent news release. The institute was held at the Warm Beach Conference Center near Stanwood. Over 200 volunteers and staff members from Washington State and beyond attended to learn skills necessary to deliver vital Red Cross disaster relief and recovery services, the release states. It was the first in a series of institutes to be held in the Pacific Division in 2015. “Our workforce is the most critical and valuable resource we have,”
Whidbey Children’s Theater hosted a six-hour dance marathon in a fundraising effort for programs and scholarships this past Saturday. Over 100 Whidbey Children’s Theater youths, parents and board members gathered pledges to dance at the six-hour event. Dance-a-thon registrants raised over $2,700 in pledges, according to Whidbey Children’s Theater Marketing Director Michael Morgen. Combined with additional community donations and
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From left, volunteers Rocky Knickerbocker, Susan Knickerbocker, Mike Dilley, Jessica Larson and Susan Marchese attended the Red Cross training.
said Division Disaster Executive Mike Byrne, according to the release. “The goal of this effort is to match their dedication with a training, communication and practice program worthy of their commitment to serve.” For more information
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admission fees, the total raised amounted to more than $4,000. Participants received swing dance lessons from local teacher Walter Dill and were taught Zumba by instructors from Island Athletic Club. Morgen DJ’d a variety of dance-able tunes and South Whidbey folk-rockers Western Heroes played a set. Several local business donated hourly giveaways for the dancers. Businesses included 2nd Street Hair Boutique, Bliss, The Braeburn, China City, The Clyde Theatre, Good Cheer, Paint Escape, Prima Bistro, Rumors Hair Salon and WiFire Internet Cafe. Village Pizzeria provided pizzas for the dancers. Joe’s Island Music donated the use of their sound system. A crew of massage therapists, led by Kim Rossi, provided foot massages to fatigued dancers. “It was a great success, not only because of the important funds raised for this program, but because of the wonderful outpour-
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A group of participants dance at the WCT dance marathon.
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Island Girl Nails keeping its polish Clinton business celebrates first decade of clients
By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Three women are being primped and pampered in the cozy space of Island Girl Nails in Clinton. Each one is tended to by a licensed manicurist, and each woman heaps on praise for the women, who are celebrating 10 years in operation this month. Their customers each represent the clientele that has sustained and grown the nail salon since its inception in a small space across the highway back in 2005. One woman, getting acrylic nails worked on by Sarah Wasser, has been coming for a few months. Another has been a regular visitor for three years. Even more impressive is Vivian Heggenes, a twice-amonth customer since the shop’s inception. “She tells me I’m her oldest customer,” Heggenes jokes, accentuating the “old” in “oldest” to high-
salon business after being light the potential for laid off from a manufacinsult by shop owner Vicki Thompson. turing job. She was 36. “They’re very friendly Needing to find another and make you career and feel right at a job, she home,” she settled on added. trying to After seeing open a nail “They’re very each other at salon. It least every was a major friendly and other week life change. make you feel for 10 years, She was a right at home.” novice to they’re practically family. Vivian Heggenes the world “Everybody 10-year customer of Island Girl Nails of tending to people’s knows my kid hands and and I know feet. Her theirs, and first peditheir pets,” Thompson cure came said. from a fellow beauty school “I want to build up a student. relationship,” she added. After opening her first “They’re not just a number shop on Central Avenue in to me.” Clinton, she took a big leap Business was not always a short distance across as brisk as it was earHighway 525 to the current location off Bob Galbreath lier this week, with three behind the Chevron gas chairs filled and clients station and Dairy Queen scheduled throughout the day. Thompson recalled the — then a new building in lean years, times when she had to take out loans from her husband or the “bank of Dad,” or times when she and her daughter both had part-time jobs to stay afloat. Thompson started the
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FREELAND 2.6 magnitude quake hits area
WHIDBEY Week-old calf spotted with J pod
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake registered just west of Freeland on Friday morning. The United States Geological Survey recorded the event at 11:02 a.m., about 3 miles west-northwest of Freeland. No calls were made to South Whidbey Fire/EMS, where none of the staff felt it.
A baby orca was observed Feb. 12 with J pod, a group of Southern resident killer whales, in the interior Salish Sea. According to a news release from Orca Network’s Howard Garrett, researchers from the Center for Whale Research confirmed the calf after first hearing the whales via hydrophone Thursday morning. The calf is estimated to
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Margaret Sanstad
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May 20, 1923 — Jan. 29, 2015 Margaret Edna Holtz was born on the Smith farm, about 10 miles east of Ismay, Mont., May 20, 1923, the second of four children of Elsie and Clark Holtz. The family moved to their own homestead, on Pennel Creek, again farming, in 1930, where her brother Donald was born that same year. It wasn’t long, however, before drought one year and then grasshoppers the next destroyed what little crops they could produce, and they lost the farm. The bank allowed the family to stay on for a few years, but eventually they moved again, in 1941, to the Hamilton Ranch, not far from Ismay, with Margaret’s father Clark taking a job with the WPA (Works Progress Administration), building roads with a team of horses before he finally got into drilling for water and, later, oil. Ismay was a very small town in southeastern Montana, and Margaret grew up riding her horse, Billy, with her brother, Robert, three miles to school each day. The horse and their dog would wait outside the schoolhouse for the kids to head home. They had no electricity, and it was the daughters who had the job of hauling all their water by hand from the winddriven well. The kids grew up strong and resilient, Margaret describing them years later as “scrappy.” Upon graduation, Margaret gathered up her “best buddy,” Dolphine, and moved across the state to attend Billings Business College. Although she had received a scholarship to Eastern Montana Normal School (a teacher’s college), she chose the business program because it was only nine months long and she was very anxious to “get
on with my life!” This move away from home was only allowed by her mom by including her grandparents, who agreed to go to Billings to watch over the young women. Margaret’s report card from Winter Quarter 1942 at the college shows excellent marks, all A’s and B’s. Once completing this training, the women were on their own, moving to Butte, Mont., where they found work and an apartment. They also “temporarily” took up smoking and drinking, excited to be free. It was on the way to her job one morning, while stopping at a cafe for breakfast, that Margaret met a U.S. Marine Corps recruiter. Thrilled at the opportunity to leave Montana, and not seeing much of a future in Butte, she enlisted on the spot. It was Sept. 9, 1943, and her dad told her she was going to be a “seagoing bellhop”! The US Marine Corps has very high standards for entry, perhaps even more robust in the 1940s. Margaret’s speedy admission speaks highly of not only her substantial mental acuity, but also of her tough upbringing and strong physical capabilities. Margaret left Montana for the first time, traveling with Dolphine, who had also signed up, by train for basic training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, at Jacksonville, S.C., where she had her first view of the Atlantic Ocean. After several months, she shipped out to Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, near Irvine, Orange County, Calif. The long train ride across country was, for Margaret, a “total adventure, sitting up all night with guys and girls in a February winter to arrive slowly, winding through sunny Southern California orange groves to the Pacific Ocean. It was a thrill!” Margaret was promoted quickly, becoming a sergeant and going to work as secretary to the Public Works officer of the base. Margaret also met Gordon Sanstad, from Minnesota, at the base, where her assignment included overseeing a pool of woman marines as clerks for Gordon, the sergeant major for the facility. They were introduced by a mutual friend, and even though Margaret already had a boyfriend, Gordon was considered by her friend as “a good catch and would be a great father.” After several lively months of courtship, they married on Feb. 24, 1945, renting a little bungalow off-base and on the ocean in the town of Laguna Beach, a lovely time
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they both spoke of fondly for years. Margaret was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps May 20, 1945, her 22nd birthday. After the war, Margaret and Gordon hopped the train north, to the University of Oregon in Eugene, where they intended on enrolling. But the new veterans’ housing was not yet completed, so they took time to travel east to see their families in Montana and Minnesota, eventually returning to the coast and this time heading further north to Bellingham, Wash., where they enrolled together at Western Washington College in the summer of 1946. It was while living in the newly created Seahome Vets’ Housing, “the projects,” in Bellingham, that their first two children were born, Bernita Marie, in 1947, and Gordon Jr. in 1949. They made friends with other young families then in school and living in the projects, creating bonds they maintained for years, often taking family road trips with their kids around the state to stay in touch. Years later Margaret remembered this as “a great time” of her life. Upon graduation in 1951, the family moved to Ballard, in Seattle, where Gordon had found employment. It was in their little rental house on Northwest 57th Street and 20th Avenue Northwest that Margaret again displayed her enthusiasm and independence, painting their porch purple and the front door a bright pink, generating considerable talk in the neighborhood. From then on, purple remained Margaret’s favorite color. As Gordon’s career advanced, the family purchased their first home in the Seattle neighborhood of Wallingford, where their third and final child, Alan Haldor, was born in 1955. At the time Seattle hosted its World’s Fair, Century 21, in 1961, Interstate 5 was also created, scooping up their sleepy Wallingford street to become an access road for the freeway, so they moved again, this time to the Ravenna area. Margaret was a wonderful and dedicated homemaker and mother, loving her family mightily, but she had never really given up the idea of pursuing her own career, despite leaving her studies at Western early to care for the children. Margaret and Gordon (by then known as Sandy) had been introduced to the Unitarian Church while in Bellingham, and Margaret led her family into this faith in Seattle, a spiritual path she continued her entire life. The
church presented her the next opportunity to serve, and, over the years, she began teaching children’s classes, going on to become not only the University Unitarian Church’s Religious Education director, but also serving on the new building and ministerial hiring committees, displaying her gifts of organization, enthusiasm and leadership. Margaret’s gifts were also evident right next door to the church, where she was next recruited, this time as a preschool teacher at the newly formed Little School, an innovative early child education program developed by Eleanor Siegel. Margaret spent three years at the Little School and then returned to college, completing her BA in Elementary Education in 1965. Armed with her teaching certificate, she went to work teaching for the Seattle Public Schools, at Coleman and Horace Mann Elementary schools, in Seattle’s Central District. Next, in 1967, Margaret was invited to create a fullday Head Start program for Neighborhood House in Seattle. Under her guidance, for the following three years this program became nationally recognized and was used as a demonstration by state agencies, colleges and universities, being featured as a model program at the 1970 White House Conference for Children. By this time, recognized as a leading innovator in early child development, Margaret was asked to be, on contract, a community organizer for the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, where she traveled around region X (Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska), setting up local day care programs. When President Nixon vetoed this program (“communizing our children”), she became a child development program specialist for the Office of Child Development, Department of Health and Human Services, and spent the following 17 years as a “fed,” providing “technical assistance and consultation to state and local governments, private agencies and citizens groups concerned with the development of planning, coordinating and evaluating processes for services to children and families.” As Margaret said later, these were “heady times.” Margaret went on to hold a variety of jobs in child and family services with training contracts at colleges and universities around the region, while still finding time to enroll at the UW School of Social Work, receiving her
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master’s in social work in 1975. Margaret and Sandy’s marriage drew to a close in 1969, by which time Bernita and Gordon Jr. were out on their own. Margaret continued her life of service to all, helping to form the Children’s Alliance, a group she stayed close with for the rest of her life. She served on the boards of many organizations, including the National Association for Education of Young Children, Washington Association for Social Welfare, Northwest Family Training Institute, the Martin Luther King Jr. Child Care Center, the Child Welfare League, the National Coalition for Children and Youth, the Seattle-King County 4-C Committee, the National Association of State Directors of Child Development, the Oregon Citizens for Children, to name but some. She was active in human rights, children’s rights, civil rights, a lifelong champion of the lessfortunate. On Oct. 7, 1992, Margaret received a proclamation from Washington governor Booth Gardner: “To Margaret Sanstad, an outstanding woman, devoted mother, grandmother, co-worker and friend and advocate for children for over 20 years.” Retiring at age 70 in 1993, Margaret continued sharing her gifts, mentoring others, continuing to meet new friends and loving all the friends and associates from over her many years of service. Countless individuals have stayed in touch with Margaret, often seeing her as a second mom. She stayed on her spiritual quest, not only by continuing her attendance at the UUC, often with grandson Cody and, on special occasions, great-grandson Charley, but also through her interest in Buddhism, joining several groups to continue meeting practitioners and preparing for her old age. She became a hospice volunteer and supported homeless programs, even staying overnight with homeless women at the Church of Mary Magdalene Center. Margaret was a great philanthropist, supporting countless causes and charities over the years. And she has been blessed
with six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, with whom she spent many happy hours. In her last year of life, she moved to Whidbey Island, to her son Gordon’s home, where she could stay closely in touch with daughter Bernita (next door to Gordon) and many of her great family brood. A truly loving and giving individual, she will be remembered by many, friends and family alike, for the great light she cast over her world. Margaret is survived by her brother, Donald Holtz, of Miles City, Mont., and by her children, Bernita Sanstad (Bob French), Bernita’s daughter Solina Sotelo (Wences), and her children Marisol, Cruz and Daen; Bernita’s son Cody Bower (Anna Hall), their son Charley and Cody’s step-daughter Ciella Holmes; son Gordon Sanstad and his children, Miles and Simonne Nootenboom (Brandon); and son Alan Sanstad and his children, Isaac and Aaron. Also loved as though her own: Chuck Bower, Katherine Sanstad, Claudia Smith, Christi Shaffer and Jennifer Boyes-Manseau. Margaret also out-lived all her pals within the UUC, in the Birthday Girls and Gourmet Girls, two fun groups she initiated and gathered with regularly for over 40 years. Margaret’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful staff members at both Careage of Whidbey and Whidbey General Hospital. The high level of care, compassion and good humor displayed daily by these great folks helped a difficult situation go a little easier for us all. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb., 21, at the University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave. NE, 98115, in Seattle, 206525-8400 or churchoffice@ uuchurch.org. Memorials in Margaret’s honor may be made to The Children’s Alliance, 718 6th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 981043819, and the University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115.
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Editorial New hospital CEO must back promises with action Whidbey General Hospital has a new CEO-apparent, one who has talked about the importance of openness and transparency. We like the talk, but we hope to see the action behind the words. Geri Forbes will step into the lead role at the public hospital in April, if the Whidbey General board of directors has its way. Forbes is currently the 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. Meanwhile, the hospital board’s president, Anne Tarrant, scolded a reporter this week for being audacious enough to ask about the details of Forbes’ hiring and her proposed contract. Considering that the hospital CEO has quite possibly been the highest-paid public employee on Whidbey Island, if not Island County, questions about details of the contract seem quite reasonable. The hospital was also unresponsive to questions about the specifics of Tomasino’s departure — his resignation was to become effective in October 2015. Will he be receiving pay through that date? Is there a severance deal for Tomasino? We don’t know. The hospital doesn’t want to talk to us about it. “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 during the hospital’s interview luncheon on Jan. 16. Sometimes the level of transparency a hospital has is hampered by patient confidentiality laws, she added. We take that to mean any medical information cannot be disclosed. A public employee’s contract doesn’t fall under that umbrella. That’s because Whidbey General Hospital’s CEO works for you, the taxpayers. As the employer, there is every expectation of transparency, not just talk. We are looking forward to having a hospital administration serious about transparency and openness. That change couldn’t come soon enough.
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Veterans groups do much good Editor, When most people think about veterans groups, they picture old soldiers sitting around telling each other war stories over a few drinks. This is the perception that, at one time, seemed to prevail. That has changed thanks to the largest veterans group, the American Legion and its auxiliary. Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. The Boy Scouts of America was the first youth group recognized by the American Legion since its beginning in 1919. Our local post 141 works with the Boy Scouts on Flag Day, as the local BSA troops properly dispose of unusable and worn-out flags. American Legion baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. Half of major league baseball players are graduates of the program. About 82,000 youth play on Legion-sponsored teams each year, including our own Legion Baseball team coached by Tom Fallon. On May 29, 1946, the American Legion, and its auxiliary, presented a small struggling organization called the American Heart Association with a $50,000 grant. The grant inaugurated a nationwide program for the study, prevention and treatment of rheumatic heart disease. The American Legion also wrote the GI Bill of Rights for veterans and practically created the
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In our community we are excited to sponsor the high school juniors participating in the American Legion Oratorical Contest. This exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Post 141 is the home of the local VRC (Veterans Resource Center) — a fabulous group of volunteers who donate countless hours to assist veterans and their families, to obtain their rightfully deserved veterans benefits. Post 141 also has the American Legion Riders Group — motorcycle riding group organized to help further assist in promoting American Legion charities, especially the annual Legacy Run. It’s motorcycle ride which has a goal of raising $20 million to create college funds for children of veterans who died serving our nation. To find out if you can help, call or visit the American Legion Post 141. Remember there is strength in numbers, and veterans groups do a lot more than most people
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Helmet laws are needed in Langley Editor, I read with interest the article in the Saturday, Feb. 7 edition of The Record about the possibility of allowing scooters and bikes in downtown Langley. What really caught my attention was the picture on page 9 of young Darien Jacob, age 14, sailing down the hill on his scooter, wind in his hair, not a care in the world. He was also not wearing a helmet. This community lost a precious young life not too long ago when Colton Wilson died after hitting a curb on his longboard. He was an experienced rider and yet lost control of his board, hit his head on the pavement and went into a coma. He died a few months later. Those scooters going downhill can go at a pretty nice little clip. One rock out of place, one sudden movement from a dog or cat cross-
ing the road, or a car pulling out of an alley, and it could be young Mr. Jacob in that coma. For God’s sake, put on a freaking helmet. No, it won’t look cool, but it could save your life. And if Langley does OK scooters and bikes, I would ask the city council to make it a part of the code that the rider must wear a helmet, and fine riders who do not, whether he’s 14 or 40. We put on a seat belt when we drive a car. We put our babies in car seats. Those measures save lives. So does wearing a helmet when on a bike, skateboard or scooter. I am sure Darien has a family and friends who love him and would be devastated if they lost him, the way our circle of friends was when we lost Colton. Be smart, Darien. When you’re on your scooter sailing down the hill into Langley or anywhere else, put on a helmet. I would never want your family or friends to go through what we did when Colton, one of the brightest and dearest lights in our island SEE LETTERS, A7
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Obituaries Shirley Jo Hunt
Shirley Jo Hunt passed away suddenly in her sleep from a heart attack Feb. 5, 2015. She was born in Brewster, Wash., April 9, 1961. She graduated high school in Covelo, Calif., then went to Mendocino College for two years. She owned her own business for two years, then moved to Washington to be close to her grandmother. She then took a job in Seattle as a nanny for three children — Kevin, Andrea and William — whom she loved dearly. Once they were grown, she then moved to Whidbey Island to be close to her brother, sister
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community, was lost to us.
LISA HANNA Langley
Sunny View Village shouldn’t exist Editor, In response to a Feb. 7 article in The Record, “Sunny View Village: No flooding or no occupancy permit, county says,” the drainage problem at Sunny View Village should be no surprise. Permits should never have been issued for this project in the first place, and would not have been, had the owner not been a government agency. Almost two years ago, a coalition of concerned citizens warned the Island County Housing Authority (and the Island County Board of Commissioners) that the plans for this facility were deficient — even fatal. Among other engineering problems, we noted sewerage, drainage, traffic danger, and a lack of local services and transportation for the proposed clientele. When this project was begun, it assumed access to a sewer in Freeland, and a downtown twice its current size. When it became clear three years ago that Freeland couldn’t afford a $40 million sewer itself, and wasn’t going to find any one else to pay for it, the Sunny View Village project became unworkable, and should have been cancelled immediately. In April 2013 we citizens asked both the Washington State Department of Commerce (Housing Trust Fund), and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to
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and family. She was a special auntie and had a huge heart for Duane Hunt Jr., Tracey McGill, Chris Hunt, Teah and Tamara Wanamaker, Emmalee and Kassidy Norris, Josh and Serene Hunt. She was “Great Auntie” to Lilliauna, Caleb and Cameron, Dominic, with two more baby boys on the way, and all of her family. Shirley is survived by her father, Roger Hunt, of Highland, Calif.; her mother, Cheryl Smith, of Brewster, Wash.; her brother, Duane Hunt (Karen), of Freeland; sister, Tina Wanamaker (John), of Clinton, Wash.; brother, Jim Hunt of Brewster; brother, Heber Floyd, of California; sister, Terri Smith, of Brewster; Dee Graves, of Brewster; Patrick Smith; Auntie Gayle Hunt of Twisp, Wash.; and Uncle Clayton Bailey, of Brewster. She was preceded in death by
reconsider their grants — as they should have, by law. Their responses were cursory and inadequate, mere bureaucratic gestures. The HUD investigator spoke only with Teri Anania, executive director of the Housing Authority. Ms. Anania has as much as admitted that the project must go forward because it has already gone over budget and spent money it didn’t have. If Sunny View isn’t completed, grant money will have to be returned — money the Housing Authority can’t repay unless it gets more grants to
her grandfather, Vaughn Hunt, grandmother, Emily Hunt; grandfather, Wilbury Bailey; grandmother, Laurel Bailey; and “Papa” Pat Smith. Shirley, having no children of her own, became “Auntie” to every child she met, and loved them all. She loved her Short Stop family and customers and will be missed by everyone who knew her. We will be having a celebration of Shirley’s life Monday, Feb. 16, at her home, 4136 Timberline in Clinton. Come anytime from noon to 5 p.m. to Auntie Shirley’s house.
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finish the project. Say what? A private developer would have cut his losses long ago. Now the project faces new (un-budgeted, unfunded) engineering, building, and easement costs to stop flooding its neighbors. Even more problems loom on the horizon — pedestrian safety, just to mention one of many. Why can’t we stop this train wreck? Yours truly, LEW RANDALL Freeland
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Falcons can’t counter Mount Baker’s inside-out combo By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record South Whidbey’s boys basketball team led at the end of three quarters, just not the one that would have sent them on to the 1A bi-district tournament. Mount Baker rallied from a four-point deficit in the final two minutes to beat the Falcons 65-64 on their home court at Erickson Gym on Thursday night. The Mountaineers moved on from the 1A District 1 tournament after a triple-screen play on an inbounds pass for Falcon senior Parker Collins rimmed out as time expired, ending South Whidbey’s season. “You just look up there and go, ‘Hmmm. I hope it doesn’t go in,’ ” said Mountaineers head coach Rob Grey. Collins, a nearly automatic free-throw shooter, missed the front end of two one-andones in the final two minutes. That set up Mountaineer senior Colton Ranson’s transition three-pointer that lifted Mount Baker up 63-62. It was their first lead since the first quarter. Out of a time out called by Falcon head coach Mike Washington and with three seconds remaining, South Whidbey went right back to Collins, who drew a foul and made both free throws to go up by one point with 19 seconds left. “They know how many
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Falcon senior Parker Collins leans in over Mount Baker senior Colton Ranson on Feb. 12 at South Whidbey HS.
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Falcon senior Chandler Sutton drives as Mount Baker junior Tim Soares (42) and TJ Bass contest his shot in an elimination 1A District 1 tournament game. people, what person you’re going to go to,” Washington said. “I tried to run a triplescreen thing for Parker. He got a look, it wasn’t as clean as I would have liked, and it almost went in … I’ll give that shot to Parker 99 times and
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he’ll make it.” South Whidbey scorched Mount Baker in the opening minutes, and controlled most of the game until the closing three minutes. The Mountaineers relied on an inside-out combo between
forwards Tim Soares and TJ Bass and Ranson, the senior sharpshooter. On the perimeter, Ranson nailed six threepointers, making him Mount Baker’s single-season record holder with 62, and a pair of free throws for 20 points. Soares, 6 feet, 8 inches, towered over the Falcons — whose tallest player was 6 feet, 5 inches — en route to a game-high 29 points, going 7-for-8 from the free-throw line. Bass bruised his way to 14 points. “I was pleased with the
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entire game,” Washington said. “We just couldn’t stop the big guy. If we doubled, they had two or three guys that could shoot it. We just had to choose our poison.” Only four Mountaineers scored. Bass, Ranson and Soares combined for 63 of the team’s 65 points. South Whidbey’s production came from eight players, led by Collins’ 22 points. Facing the imposing length and height of Soares, South Whidbey’s offense was largely confined to the perimeter. The Falcons made 11 three-pointers, led by five from Collins. Chandler Sutton, usually a fleet-footed slasher able to get to the rim seemingly at will, did not score a single field goal
inside the arch. He finished with 10 points on three threepointers. “He’s good,” Sutton said of Soares. “If you’re that tall, you have to be able to do some stuff he was doing.” South Whidbey held a 35-32 lead at halftime after Collins drilled a three-pointer off a drive-and-pass from freshman Lewis Pope. At the start of the second half, Ranson promptly tied the game with a corner three. But Collins, who was tightly guarded by Ranson much of the game, used a jab step to get some distance before rising for a go-ahead three. However close Mount Baker got, South Whidbey pulled ahead just enough to stay in control in the third quarter, fending off a pair of ties to gain a 46-45 lead. Even in the fourth quarter, South Whidbey seemed to be able to counter Mount Baker’s consistent inside attack between Bass and Soares. That is, until Ranson hit that late three, putting South Whidbey on its heels and changing the game plan Washington had in his mind for the final minute. “It’s pretty hard because it’s our last game, and if we would have made it we would have played two more,” Sutton said. “I give it to everyone, they played as hard as they could and made it a good game.” Mount Baker will play Sultan for third place in the 1A District 1 tournament on Saturday. Lynden Christian and King’s, each the 1A leader in their conference, face off for the district championship Saturday night.
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Many native populations rely upon these forests for food. To compound the problem, water sources can also become polluted, forcing residents to venture for miles to access another water source. Adah Barenburg, a member of the InvenTeam, said that the project has been quite a long process. To begin, each student researched and wrote their own project proposal independently. Afterward, students with similar project ideas paired up to determine which was more likely to succeed. After more research, the students presented their projects and decided which to pursue as a class. “It’s really interesting,” she said. Sinclair explained that the objective is to develop a plan and invent a device which would add nutrients to ground — rendered infertile due to chemical runoff. Due to the high demand for shrimp worldwide, shrimp farmers cut down trees and pump the shrimp into man-made ponds, releasing the water, which has been contaminated by pesticides and hormones, back into the sea. The contaminated area is typically about the length of a football field around each farm, Sinclair said. The fish become toxic, the soil infertile. “It’s the same problem we’re having with the runoff from our roads here,” said Rocco Gianni, school board legislative representa-
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inadvertently broken state sunshine laws. The letter, which ran in the Feb. 7 edition of The Record, was in response to recent coverage about a new board policy to post online the identities of people who make records requests. It was signed by the district’s superintendent and all five school board members. The problem is the letter was created and approved outside of an open public meeting. It was penned by Superintendent Jo Moccia with two other board members, then emailed to the remaining three directors who agreed to add their names to the letter. According to Nancy Krier, that constitutes what’s called “action” through polling and is a violation of the state Open Public Meetings Act. Polling is when a direction or decision is reached by contacting individual members of an elected body outside of a public meeting.
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Livia Lomne-Licastro analyzes a SolidWorks design for the project’s conveyor system. Shona Enders researches cellular composition of contaminates. tive, who was visiting the class. The students are in the process of developing a machine which would use sunlight to heat water and “steam bathe” the soil, then adding in “biological soup” to an agar. “They are trying to rehabilitate the soil.
It can be done by email, telephone, text message or with in-person visits. State law makes it clear there are few avenues that can be taken when it comes to action. They are largely making decisions at a public meeting or, in cases where a meeting can’t be called because of timely matters, that policies be established that empower an agency official, such as a director or superintendent, to make decisions. “You have to make your decisions in open session, or you delegate it,” Krier said. Moccia claims it was not polling, that the draft was sent to the other three directors asking if they wanted to add their names to the letter. It did not specifically request their approval, she said. Also, she says they signed their names as individuals and not as a collective board. “They didn’t take any action,” Moccia said. “They simply indicated they would sign a letter.” “I would not call it polling,” she said. Krier acknowledged this
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is the first time she’s heard such an explanation, and it raised several questions. For one, if members weren’t acting as a “board” but as individuals, does the context of the letter, which testified to the board’s and the district’s commitment to open public records, make a difference? Also, if they were signing as individuals, then why did a paid public servant assist with the drafting and later submit the letter? Ultimately, such considerations do matter, Krier said. This wasn’t five individuals sending five different letters; it was the entire board signing onto one letter that specifically addressed a school board policy, and with the help of the superintendent. “The content talks about ‘we’… it’s the board talking
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…This is not a fast process, but it is way faster than biology and entropy,” Sinclair said. “We’re trying to give Mother Nature that little push since we choked her out. We thought it would be nice to give her CPR.” “It’s kind of like giving the vitamins instead of the cough medicine,” Gianni added. The team has been divided into groups, each responsible for a different part of the complex process. One has been assigned the task of discovering what ingredients to place in the “biological soup,” the blend of revitalizing nutrients to be administered in hopes of rehabilitating the soil. They have begun collecting coffee and tea grounds due to the high nitrogen content of these ingredients. Another group of students is the “contamination crew.” These students are responsible for testing the soil in order to determine what is needed. They will use the soil of the school field to test out their hypotheses. The soil, Sinclair said, has been treated with pesticides and will therefore make a good test subject. “We have to start in our backyard,” she said. Once they’ve established the efficacy of their experiment, they will be able to adapt it for the mangrove forest soil. A third team is working to design the robot and conveyor belt system which will distribute the nutrients. Ideally, the robot will be powered by either solar energy or steam. They are utilizing a MakerBot 3-D printer to print small proto-
about the board,” said Krier, who reviewed the letter online before commenting. This may be a new argument, but action is broadly defined and Krier said she believes the circumstances constitute a consensus. “This is the kind of thing they need to do in an open public meeting,” Krier said. School board director Rocco Gianni, one of those who was forwarded the letter, said the board wasn’t trying to dodge state sunshine laws. It was simply trying to respond to coverage in a timely manner. “There was no intent to do something wrong,” Gianni said. He added that some state transparency rules are “onerous and ludicrous” when it comes to the difficulty they
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types. Aside from their scientific studies, the students have also been tuning in to international and national news. This has been difficult, Barenburg said, due to the numerous reports of violence and injustice worldwide. Student Taylor Capiola explained that students present discussion topics — such as LGBTQIA rights, police brutality — to the class each Tuesday. Lately, they have been focusing on issues relevant to Ecuador, in correlation with their invention. “I listen to the radio now, and I’ve never done that before,” said Barenburg, adding that she has also reached out to writers, scientists and a photographer to inquire about their perspective on shrimp farming and the pollution of natural resources. “It’s amazing that they care enough to reply back to a student,” said Barenburg. Once the students have completed their studies and fleshed out their plan, they will submit the project to MIT where it will be judged, along with others from around the country. A committee will select 40 projects to proceed to the next step, a presentation to take place in June. After the presentations, one team will be selected to receive a grant — a maximum of $10,000 — to complete their project and implement their plan.
place on public agencies that have to make decisions in a timely fashion. Krier said it doesn’t appear that the board was acting with nefarious intent, rather that this was an inadvertent mistake. It should be con-
sidered an “educational” moment for the district, she said. “It’s not the biggest thing out there, but it’s a gentle reminder of how the act comes to bear,” Krier said.
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The Daughters of Norway Birthday Month Celebration is at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton. Members will share fables of family and history. Event includes coffee, business meeting and cultural segment. For details, call 360-2939262.
Take charge of your digital data Files and Folders: Organizing Your Digital Life, a free event, is 9:3011 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Freeland Library. Learn practical techniques to create a streamlined, user-friendly file storage approach for all your digital assets. Experienced library tech staff will offer valuable insights into the basics of managing your files. For Windows and Mac users. Seating is limited. Preregister online at www.sno-isle.org. Bring your laptop or mobile device.
Tips, tricks equal magic for writing Be a Fiction Magician: Tips and Tricks for Writers is 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 14, at the Langley Library. Dazzle your readers with card “tricks” that help you amp up the emotional impact, suspense and conflict in your stories. Keep your cool with tips that help you reduce those same elements in your writing life. Bring a manuscript, an idea, or nothing but paper and a pen, and watch the magic happen. Presented by picture book author Deb Lund. No registration required.
Tilth offers fruit plant pruning tips Pruning for High Fruit Production is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at South Whidbey Tilth Sustainability Campus. Gary Ingram of South Whidbey Tilth offers a fruit tree pruning workshop for maximum fruit production and health. The workshop cost is $8 for South Whidbey Tilth members and $15 for nonmembers; register with Michael Seraphinoff at 360-544-2278 or by email, mjseraph@whidbey. net.
Valentines, wines at Whidbey Winery Whidbey Island Winery presents Vintage Wines & Valentines from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Sunday, Feb. 15, and Monday, Feb. 16. Grab your sweetheart, take a stroll down memory lane and sip through some vintages. The winery will blow the dust off some old labels and share
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Dine with WIN, help the hungry The Whidbey Island Nourishes (WIN) Heart2Heart benefit dinner and auction is at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at Useless Bay Coffee Company in Langley. WIN is now serving more than 500 meals per week to children, and needs financial support to continue. Enjoy scrumptious cuisine from Des and Dan, music by “Billy the Cellist,” and auction master Dan Freeman. Tickets cost $90 per person. Make reservations by contacting 360-221-7787 or whidbeytiffany@gmail. com.
Family dynamics cause play chaos The play “Other Desert Cities” is 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Feb. 13-28, at WICA. It’s Christmas Eve in Palm Springs when Brooke presents her Reagan-adjacent parents with a tell-all confessional novel that turbo-charges the holidays and the Wyeth family dynamic with ever-shifting alliances and politics. For details and tickets, visit www.wicaonline.org or call 360-221-8268.
Soulful play has mouse, wizards “The Wizards of Weepy Isle” is on stage 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at
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the Black Box Theater. Whidbey Island’s Piper Reva, in conjunction with WINOT?! Productions, presents her first play, “The Wizards of Weepy Isle,” a multimedia soul performance for all ages. This is an experiential tale of magic and one’s search for the Great Wizard within, through the journey of a mouse who gets washed ashore an enchanted island. For tickets, visit www. wowi.brownpapertickets. com.
Youth soccer club opens registration Spring Registration for South Whidbey Youth Soccer Club is open until Feb. 23 at www.swysc. com. Registration costs $50-$100. Practice times, days and season lengths depend on age group. For details or to register, email registrar@swysc.com or visit www.swysc.com.
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Fill Sunday with music, wine, art Enjoy Sunday afternoons with live music 3-5 p.m. at Blooms Winery Tasting Room at Bayview Corner. It’s time for an afternoon of jazz with Gary Way and Baby Bahia. Come have a glass of award-winning wine and listen in for some fine jazz and Latin jazz favorites. No cover, no minimums. Just fabulous wines and great music. The art show for February features the contemporary works of Kim Tinuviel, with photography, encaustic and more. Also presented will be mixed media shadow boxes of Janet Pheifer. For details, visit www. bloomswinery.com or call 360-321-0515.
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Chorus honors women of film Seattle Women’s Chorus presents “Reel Women,” a musical tribute to some of film’s most famous and scintillating women, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center, Langley. Benefits from the concert go toward Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse, or CADA. Tickets cost $25 and are available at Useless Bay Coffee and Moonraker
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CITY OF LANGLEY SIDEWALK SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL Section 12.16.030(F) of the City of Langley Municipal Code places the responsibility of the abutting property owner to remove accumulations of snow and ice from public sidewalks adjacent to their proper ty. The City of Langley Public Works Department is responsible for snow and ice removal on public streets. Also, the City is responsible for snow a n d i c e r e m ova l o n s i d ewa l k s t h a t a bu t City proper ties (City Hall, Library, and all City parks). We have one plow/sand truck which will be called out in the event of any significant snowfall. The City of Langley has a supply of deicer available for purchase by business owners and the public to use on sidewalks in front of their properties. Cost is $20.00 per fifty pound box. Available at Langley City Hall, 112, Second Street, dur ing regular busin e s s h o u r s. P l e a s e call Stan Berr yman, City of Langley Public Works Director if you have any questions, 360-221-4246, ext 13
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An open bid auction will be held at Christian’s Towing, 685 Christian Road, Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 on WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2015. Viewing will take place from 12:00pm to 3:00 P M F E B RUA RY 1 8 , 2015. Auction begins at 3:00pm on FEBRUARY 18, 2015. 91 ACURA LEG4D JH4KA7676MC054697 613WJT 91 ACURA LEG4D JH4KA7678MC017781 735ZTX 95 TOYT CAM4D JT2GK12E5S0121383 763VKV Legal No. WCW614812 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. February 14, 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, Februar y 20, 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. WCW613287 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. February 14, 18, 2015. LEGAL NOTICE: Surplus instructional materialsfrom the Oak Harbor School District will be availablefor review andpurchasefrom February 17, 2015 to March 16, 2015. Contact Peter Szalai at 360-279-5011 Legal No. WCW613682 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. February 14, 2015.
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Solid Waste Advisory Committee (S.W.A.C.) Meeting FRIDAY, February 27, 2015 10:30A.M.–12:00 NOON BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING ROOM Courthouse Annex, 6th & Main, Coupeville, WA AGENDA: -Product Stewardship -Rate Study -2015 Work Tasks -Other Program Issues & Updates Legal No. WCW613591 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. February 14, 21, 2015.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT In re the Dependency of: LEGASPI, Nathan b.d. 02/19/2009 NO. 14-7-00207-9 N OT I C E A N D S U M MONS BY PUBLICATION - DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: Timothy Cole, Alleged Father and unknown biological father A Dependency Petition was filed on September 2, 2014; a preliminary hearing will be held on this matter on April 1, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at Island County Super ior Court, 101 N.E. 6th St., Coupeville, WA 98239. This hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.050(5). This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. THE ABOVE NAMED INDIV I D UA L S A R E S U M MONED TO APPEAR at said hearing regarding your child. If you fail to appear at the preliminary hearing, the court may take evidence against you and enter an order without further notice to you. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, and/or to view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. aspx. By: Debra Van Pelt, Island County Clerk. by/s/Diedre Butler, deputy Clerk Legal No. WCW613814 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. Febr uar y 7, 14, 21, 2015.
sell the proper ty described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: Legal Description TRACT 16, DEER LAKE ESTATES DIV. NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE P L AT T H E R E O F R E CORDED IN VOLUME 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 31, RECORDS OF ISLAND C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TON SITUATED IN ISLAND C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TON Also commonly known a s 6 3 7 3 C e d a r C ove L a n e, C l i n t o n , WA 98236 Parcel No. S6460-00-00016-0 The sale of the abovedescribed property is to take place: TIME: 10:00 a.m. DATE: March 20, 2015 PLACE: FRONT STEPS ISLAND COUNTY LAW AND JUSTICE CENTER 101 NE 6TH STREET, COUPEVILLE, WASHINGTON The judgment debtor/s can avoid the sale by p ay i n g t h e j u d g m e n t amount of $348,492.64, together with interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff through his designee at the address stated below. Dated this 9th day of February, 2015. MARK C. BROWN, SHERIFF ISLAND COUNTY By:/s/Wylie Farr Wylie Farr, Chief Civil Deputy ICSO/Law & Justice Center 101 NE 6th Street PO BOX 5000 Coupeville, Washington 98239-5000 360-678-4422 ICSO Docket No. 15R-0201 Legal No. WCW615233 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2015.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND U.S. BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I AT I O N , A S TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2007, GSAMP TRUST 2007- NCI, M O R T G A G E PA S S T H RO U G H C E RT I F I CATES, SERIES 2007NC1, Plaintiff, VS. S H A W N P. D O Y L E ; KATHLEEN K. DOYLE; AMERICAN GENERAL FINANICAL SERVICES, INC.; ALSO ALL PERS O N S O R PA R T I E S UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s). SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NO. 14-2-00324-7 TO: SHAWN P. DOYLE; KATHLEEN K. DOYLE; AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; ALSO ALL PERS O N S O R PA R T I E S UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s) and judgment debtor(s) and any other persons or par ties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the personal and/or real property described herein: The Superior Court of Island County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Island County (through his designee) to
STATE OF WASHINGTON ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT In re the Dependency of: LEGASPI, Nevaeh b.d. 06/19/2011 NO. 14-7-00205-2 N OT I C E A N D S U M MONS BY PUBLICATION - DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF WASHI N G TO N TO : T i m o t hy Cole, Alleged Father and unknown biological father A Dependency Petition was filed on September 2, 2014; a preliminary hearing will be held on this matter on April 1, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at Island County Super ior Court, 101 N.E. 6th St., Coupeville, WA 98239. This hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.050(5). This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. THE ABOVE NAMED INDIV I D UA L S A R E S U M MONED TO APPEAR at said hearing regarding your child. If you fail to appear at the preliminary hearing, the court may take evidence against you and enter an order without further notice to you. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, and/or to view info u n a t i o n a b o u t yo u r rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. aspx. By: Debra Van Pelt, Island County Clerk. by/s/Diedre Butler, deputy Clerk
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tion, and/or to view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to wvvw.atg.wa.gov/DPY. aspx. By: Debra Van Pelt, Island County Clerk. by/s/Diedre Butler, depuSTATE OF ty clerk WASHINGTON Legal No. WCW613805 ISLAND COUNTY Published: The Whidbey SUPERIOR COURT In re the Dependency of: News Times, The South GALINDO, Hugo Anto- Whidbey Record. Febr uar y 7, 14, 21, nio Justino 2015. b.d. 03/12/2014 NO. 14-7-00069-6 STATE OF N OT I C E A N D S U M WASHINGTON MONS BY PUBLICAISLAND COUNTY TION - DEPENDENCY SUPERIOR COURT THE STATE OF WASHIn re the Dependency of: INGTON TO: Hugo Galindo-Car- TURNER, Matthew rillo, Alleged Father, and b.d. 03/06/2012 TO: Benito Perez-Marti- NO. 14-7-00239-7 N OT I C E A N D S U M nez, Alleged Father and unknown biological M O N S B Y P U B L I C A TION - DEPENDENCY father A Dependency Petition THE STATE OF WASHwas filed on September INGTON 2, 2014; a preliminary TO: Michael A. Clemhearing will be held on ents, Alleged Father this matter on April 1, and unknown biological 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at Is- father land County Super ior A Dependency Petition Court, 101 N.E. 6th St., was filed on September Coupeville, WA 98239. 2, 2014; a preliminary This hearing will deter- hearing will be held on mine if your child is de- this matter on April 1, pendent as defined in 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at IsRCW 13.34.050(5). This land County Super ior begins a judicial process Court, 101 N.E. 6th St., which could result in per- Coupeville, WA 98239. manent loss of your pa- This hearing will deterr e n t a l r i g h t s . T H E mine if your child is deABOVE NAMED INDI- pendent as defined in V I D UA L S A R E S U M - RCW 13.34.050(5). This MONED TO APPEAR at begins a judicial process said hearing regarding which could result in peryour child. If you fail to manent loss of your paappear at the preliminary r e n t a l r i g h t s . T H E hearing, the court may ABOVE NAMED INDItake evidence against V I D UA L S A R E S U M you and enter an order MONED TO APPEAR at without further notice to said hearing regarding you. To request a copy your child. If you fail to of the Notice, Summons, appear at the preliminary and Dependency Peti- hearing, the court may
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must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLIC AT I O N : S a t u r d a y, February 7, 2015 MICHELLE JOHNSON, Personal Representative c/o James L. Kotschwar, Attorney for Personal Representative, WSBA #10823 265 NE Kettle Street; Suite 1, P.O. Box 1593 Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 (360) 675-2207 Legal No. WCW614007 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. Febr uar y 7, 14, 21, 2015.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of GERALD LLOYD JOHNSON, deceased. NO. 15 4 00015 4 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative, or their attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND D E V I S E E S O F
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CHARLES H. CURFMAN; CHARLES H. CURFMAN; BETTY JOV I TA C U R F M A N A K A JOVITA S. CURFMAN; TODD CURFMAN; GREG CURFMAN; SHANE CURFMAN; BANK OF AMERICA, NA; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. No. 14-2-00576-2 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Charles H. Curfman; Charles H. Curfman; Betty Jovita Curfman aka Jovita S. Curfman; Todd Curfman; Greg Curfman; Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real proper ty descr ibed in the complaint: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m moned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after February 7, 2015, a n d d e fe n d t h e r e a l property foreclosure action in Island County Superior Court, and answer the complaint of Wells Fa r g o B a n k , N . A . , ( “ P l a i n t i f f ” ) . Yo u a r e asked to serve a copy of your answer or responsive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment, and if not immediately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Island County, Washington, and legally described as follows: L O T 1 3 , P L AT O F PENN COVE PARK, DIVISION NO. 2, AS PER P L AT R E C O R D E D I N VOLUME 4 OF PLATS, PAG E 7 4 , R E C O R D S
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OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 854 Burroughs Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA 98277-7413. DATED this 2nd day of February, 2015. RCO LEGAL, P.S. By/s/Laura Coughlin [X]Laura Coughlin, WSBA #46124 [ ]Synova M. L. Edwards, WSBA #43063 [ ]Eric D. Acuario, WSBA #47852 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 Legal No. WCW613782 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2015.
er’s No. 4238665, modified under Auditors/Record’s No 4341646, records of Island County, Washington, from Derek J. Morrison and Laurie L. Morrison, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Land Title Company, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc, as nominee for Stearns Lending, Inc, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by EverBank. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust 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. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are m a d e a r e a s fo l l ow s : FAILURE TO PAY THE M O N T H LY PAY M E N T WHICH BECAME DUE ON 8/1/2013, AND ALL S U B S E Q U E N T MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES A N D OT H E R C O S T S AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of October 29, 2014. D e l i n q u e n t Pay m e n t s from August 01, 2013, 5 payments at $1,284.81 each, $6,424.05 | 10 payments at $1,327.19 each, $13,271.90 (08-01-13 through 10-29-14) Late Charges: $695.05 Suspense C r e d i t : $ 0 . 0 0 TOTA L : $20,391.00. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $201,354.35, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The a b ove d e s c r i b e d r e a l property will be sold to satisfy the expenses 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. The sale will be
made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on February 27, 2015. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by February 16, 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 on or b e fo r e Fe b r u a r y 1 6 , 2015, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set for th in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after February 16, 2015, (11 d ay s b e fo r e t h e s a l e d a t e ) a n d b e fo r e t h e sale, by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed o f Tr u s t , p l u s c o s t s , fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, 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 addresses: Derek J. Morrison, 2227 South Cleven Park, Camano Island, WA 98292, Derek J. Morrison, 2227 Cleven Park Road, Camano Island, WA 98282. Laurie L. Morrison, 2227 South Cleven Park, Camano Island, WA 98292, Laurie L. Morrison, 2227 Cleven Park Road, Camano Island, WA 98282 by both first class and certified mail on 9/18/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 9/18/2014, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real proper ty described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee’s Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash , cashier’s check, or certified check
in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary’s opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid. 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 effe ct of the sale will be to depr ive the Grantor and all those who hold by, thro ugh or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an oppor tunity to be heard as to those objection s if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 6 1 . 2 4 . 1 3 0 . Fa i l u r e t o bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invali d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s Sale. 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 help. SEEKING 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 (1-877-984-4663) 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 a t t o r n ey s Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-c1ear NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS 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 summary proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act. Dated: 10/20/2014. Regional Trustee Services Corporation, Trustee. By: Melanie Beaman, Authorized Agent. Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206)340-2550 Sale Information: http://www.rtspacific.com (01/24/2015, 02/14/2015 DLPP-440394) Legal No. WCW611596 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. Januar y 24, Febr uar y 14, 2015.
Trustee’s Sale No: 01F E E - 1 3 2 4 0 3 N OT I C E OF TRUSTEE’S SALE P u r s u a n t t o R . C . W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on February 27, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the main entrance to City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of Island, State of Washington: Lot 34, Plat of Camano Shores, Division No. 1 as per plat recorded in volume 9 of Plats, page 61 records of Island County, Washington, Situate in the County of Island, State of Washingt o n . Ta x P a r c e l N o : S6270-00-00034-0, commonly known as 2227 Cleven Park Road, C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA . The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/13/2008, recorded 10/22/2008, under Auditor’s/Record-
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Wilma O’Nan - Feb. 4, 2015 Wilma passed Feb. 4, a couple of weeks after her 82nd birthday. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the Langley United Methodist Church in the Sanctuary, with reception in the Fellowship Hall, following. She loved her community so much, and there are not enough of
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the right words to express the gratitude we feel for all of your support for all of these years. Please come celebrate and share memories. Although the stroke she experienced in 2007 changed her in many ways, she liked to say that suffering in this world helps to develop compassion in ourselves, so she felt that hers had that purpose. Wilma O’Nan was born Wilma Elizabeth Kresse on Jan. 16, 1933, third child of four, to Frank F. Kresse and Gertrude Boose Kresse at Beaumont, Calif. She attended Beaumont Union Schools until 12th grade and graduated from North
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Hollywood High School in North Hollywood, Calif., in 1950. She married Fred O’Nan in 1952, and they raised their only child, Cathi O’Nan, in the San Fernando Valley and at Mammoth Lakes, Calif. In 1978, Wilma migrated to Washington State to Whidbey Island to associate with the Chinook Learning Community (now Whidbey Institute), where she was employed for six years in a number of positions. She regularly volunteered many hours in the Appletree garden at the Chinook land of the Whidbey Institute in following years.
public office or employment. “However, any interview of such candidate and final action appointing a candidate to elective office shall be in a meeting open to the public,” the act says. When asked about the decision after the meeting, Halloran said he understands the rules and used a poor choice of words. He also said that it’s hard to only discuss qualifications and not move toward a selection, despite efforts to keep the process open. Gordon called Halloran’s comment a “faux pas” of words. The process has been open from the beginning, he said, and the final decision
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In 1984, Wilma and her daughter, Cathi, created Growing Concern, a gardening business, and remained partners in that business to the present. Wilma is survived by her best friend and daughter, Cathi O’NanBower, and son-in-law, Chuck Bower, of Langley. Also surviving are sister, Francesca, and her husband, Dale Jenkins, of Cupertino, Calif.; brother, Frank, and his wife, Barbara Kresse, of Petaluma, Calif.; brother, Bill, and his, wife Sandi Kresse, of Fernley, Nev; cousin Lilo Lamerdin and her husband, William Sacherek, of Mukilteo;
was made in open public session. “It was just the way he stated it,” Gordon said. “The process was totally open,” he added. The other two candidates who applied for the seat were Wayne Morrison and Bill Criswell. Morrison is a private business owner and president of the Island County Economic Development Council. Criswell is the founder of a relief and development organization, Impact Teams International, and spent years working in locations around the world to “solve some of the world’s inequities,” according to a short bio Page 1 of 1 he submitted to the port. He moved to Whidbey in 2002 and started a construction company with his son. Each candidate was interviewed individually in open session; the other candidates were not allowed to be in the room. Each was asked a series of five questions, beginning with their reason for seeking the appointment. “I want to see the growth of this community… I want to be a part of that and make this community better,” Ng said. Many of his responses were brief, and to the point. He noted that he is “still learning what the port actually does” but said Freeland has lots of potential he’d like to help cultivate. He suggested support for creating a marina
dozens of cousins, nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews, all of California, Colorado and in Germany; and former husband Fred O’Nan and his wife, Marge, of Oregon; as well as her beloved friends of South Whidbey. Remembrances may be made to the Appletree Garden at Whidbey Institute to continue energy in the garden that Wilma loved so much, to the Langley United Methodist Church or to Senior Services of Island County.
or expanded boating facilities in Holmes Harbor, and support for sewers in the commercial core. Ng owns a chain of restaurants, one of which is located in Freeland. In fact, China City is above the port’s headquarters and the building is owned by Ng. He said he’s a “go-getter” and is eager to learn, traits that helped him turn “a hole-in-the-wall Chinese food restaurant into what it is now.” “I like to see a dream and make it come true,” he said. Finally, he was asked if he had the time to do the job. Ng said he’s in control of his own schedule, which means he’s in the position to make time. Working hard and doing a lot is something he’s used to, he said. “I get bored if I don’t have anything to do,” Ng said, earning a round of chuckling throughout the room. Ng was sworn in after the board’s vote. He reiterated that he had a lot to learn but was eager to roll up his sleeves and get to work. Gordon said two commissioners can’t meet together except in open session due to state public meeting laws, but that the port could schedule a few special meetings in the near future; there’s plenty to discuss and it’s a way of getting him up to speed quickly. Gordon added that commissioners can be in the same room together as long
as they don’t talk about port business. Finally, the new commissioner was informed that he was now an employee and would have some paperwork to complete. Similarly, he was informed that each commissioner gets a $114 per diem for each meeting attended. It’s on a per day basis, however, meaning that two meetings in one day don’t count as double pay. Ng asked if the commissioners would like to go upstairs and celebrate as friends. Gordon and Halloran said that was OK as long as district business would not be discussed. Halloran said later that they were successful in that regard. “We shot the breeze, had a drink and went home,” Halloran said. He added that he was embarrassed and frustrated about his choice of words regarding the motion. He maintained that qualifications were discussed in the executive session and that while each commissioner independently “arrived at the same conclusion” they didn’t make a decision. It was made by formal vote after they reconvened. The mistake, he said, was his choice of words. “It sounded like we made a decision and we didn’t,” Halloran said. He promised to be more diligent in the future to avoid such confusions.
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