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South End schools join stand for federal rule change By KATE DANIEL South Whidbey Record The South Whidbey School District Board of Directors is continuing its pursuit of an amendment to the No Child Left Behind Act, also known as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The district is one of 154 across the state that are asking Congress to institute a change, believing the act to be ineffective and detrimental. South Whidbey School District legislative representative Rocco Gianni recently made a trip to the nation’s capital — along with other representatives from Washington State school districts — to discuss the matter with lawmakers. He discussed his trip at a board workshop on Feb. 11, noting that he had the opportunity to meet with representatives such as U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, both Washington Democrats; U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, a Republican from the Eighth Congressional District, and others. Most representatives concurred that a change is needed in regard to the No Child Left Behind Act, according to Gianni. One of the most prominent concerns, he said, is that the act unfairly penalizes school districts. The act creates a direct link between teacher effectiveness and students’ success on standardized tests, leading to schools incorrectly being labeled as “failing.” The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was created in 1965, and was revised every five years until SEE SCHOOLS, A16

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litigation are certainly unusual,” Island County Deputy Prosecutor Jacqueline Lawrence wrote in a motion before the court. “A public hospital district appears ready to use public resources to thwart the publicly funded criminal justice system from administering justice.” Island County Prosecutor Greg

Jackie Henderson’s first meeting on the Island Transit board was an eventful marathon session in which the board adopted new routes, purchased new buses and rejected a headhunting proposal. Henderson replaces longtime Island Transit member Bob Clay on the board of the recovering agency. She is a member of the Coupeville Council and the director of Island County Human Services. The Coupeville Council appointed Henderson to serve on the transit board this week. Both Clay and Henderson asked to be appointed; the council chose Henderson in a 3-2 vote. That means Langley Councilman Jim Sundberg is the only person on the fivemember transit board who was there when financial trouble forced the agency to cut staff and routes last year. Henderson said Clay, the former chairman, did an admirable job on the transit board and her request to be on the board has nothing to do with him. As the Human Services director, she said she can help represent the needs of the vulnerable people in the community who often rely on buses. “I feel like I have a real inside track on that population,” she said. Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson, a fellow board member, said Henderson is a great addition to the board. She said other board members are all about the numbers, but Henderson

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South Whidbey Fire/EMS volunteer Jon Gabelein treks up the steps of the Langley Fire Station to demonstrate the climb he’ll do at the Columbia Tower in Seattle in March. He’s practicing and raising funds Saturday, Feb. 21 at Island Athletic Center in Freeland.

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By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record A couple of firefighters from South Whidbey have a big climb ahead of them. Will Piepenbrink and Jon Gabelein, both volunteer firefighters with South Whidbey Fire/EMS, are planning to tackle the Firefighter Stairclimb on March 8. The annual event is the largest climb in the world and takes place at Seattle’s Columbia Tower. Before the two South Whidbey men put one foot in front of the other — 1,311 steps total — to take on Columbia Tower’s 69 flights of stairs, they are training at home, at fire district workout rooms and at gyms.

From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 21, Gabelein will hit a stair stepper at Island Athletic Center in Freeland for three hours’ worth of training. Most workouts are closer to one hour, or less. Even the Columbia climb, with all 50 pounds of firefighting gear, has only taken Gabelein about 20 minutes to finish. “It’s all uphill, every step of the way,” Gabelein said. “I’m going to have to get in real good shape here in the next few days,” he added. The Coupeville Elementary School teacher has done the Columbia climb for more than five years in a row. So SEE FIREFIGHTERS, A16

Hospital helps fund employee’s criminal defense By JESSIE STENSLAND South Whidbey Record Whidbey General Hospital taxpayers are helping fund the criminal defense of a hospital employee, and it has county prosecutors scratching their heads. Seattle attorney Donna Moniz sits at the defense table in Island County District Court with Linda Gipson, the chief nursing officer

who is facing a fourth-degree assault charge. Gipson has her own defense attorney, Andrew Schwarz of Seattle, but Moniz has been arguing alongside him on many issues before the court in the unusual case. Prosecutors questioned her continued involvement and unsuccessfully tried to limit her participation. “The circumstances of this

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Shari Bibich, the manager at Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation’s Coupeville shelter, holds Bubbers in one of the rooms at the current shelter. going to be a healthier, happier environment.” Creighton and O’Brien are two of the leaders in charge of raising funds for the new shelter. The capital project recently received a $25,000 grant from Petco Foundation. WAIF Executive Director Charles Vreeland applied for the grant, and shelter officials were overjoyed when they got the good news. “We were hoping for it,” O’Brien said. “Sometimes it’s a little difficult to get grants for capital campaigns. It was a vote of confidence from Petco Foundation.” Another business supporting WAIF’s capital campaign to fund the new shelter is Payless Foods in Freeland. If someone donates to the shelter, the grocery matches the contribution. “People are drawn to it

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because if they give $100, it becomes $200,” O’Brien said. The offer is good through April 15 and is for a match of up to $50,000, a potential $100,000 windfall for WAIF. Most of the funds, however, come from individuals in the community. This capital campaign is different from the funding for daily operations at the shelter. WAIF gets a great deal of support from the community on a day-to-day basis, said O’Brien, and so far one hasn’t taken from the other. “We’re really asking the community to step in in a big way,” Creighton said, adding the response has been great. “The money has really been coming in the door since we broke ground on the shelter,” she said. “There are many ways people can contribute to the new shel-

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Freeland to receive right turn lane By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record

The board’s approval will put the project on the county’s six-year road project list. That opens the door for design and planning steps, and later construction. Traffic backups at a busy intersection in Freeland may Early cost estimates are in the neighborhood of soon be a thing of the past. $225,000. A right of way acquisition may not be necessary The Island County commissioners this week informally — the adjacent property is a Whidbey Island Bank branch green lighted plans for the installation of right turn lane — but the project involves significant filling and electrical on Harbor Avenue at the intersection of Highway 525. work on a streetlamp control box are factors in the price. The current two-lane road and its proximity to the light at Along with building the right-turn lane, the shoulders Fish Road results in congestion as motorists turning left along that part of Harbor Avenue will be expanded about onto the state route from Harbor 4 feet, Oakes said. The shoulders Avenue hold up traffic for vehicles along the highway are about six feet. waiting to make a right. Harbor Avenue is across the high“I’m excited we’ll be able way from Sunny View Village, a new “I’m excited we’ll be able to to improve the flow of traffic in complex currently under improve the flow of traffic in that housing that intersection,” Island County construction. The development has Commissioner Helen Price Johnson intersection.” fueled community concern about said. Helen Price Johnson, pedestrian safety; people worry new Freeland is a bustling and thrivIsland County Commissioner residents won’t walk down to the ing community, said Price Johnson, crosswalk at Fish Road to get to the and it’s the county’s responsibility downtown core, but instead cross at to ensure that road infrastructure Harbor Avenue. meets increasing demands. Several months ago, county, state, The proposal, introduced by Island County Public Sunny View and community residents met to discuss the Works Director Bill Oakes, was softly approved during problem. Whether the state will make changes to the the board’s Wednesday work session. That means addi- highway is unclear, but Oakes said the Harbor Avenue tional action, a formal vote, is still required at a future improvements are unrelated. Tuesday meeting of the board. “This project has been on my radar long before Sunny The board’s clerk said the soonest that vote will occur View,” Oakes said. is March 3. According to Oakes, the road project has been planned for years. Backups at the intersection have long been a headache for Freeland motorists, and businesses and the chamber of commerce have all requested improvements. This was the “conceptual kick off” for the project, however, and it could be some time before construction is complete. “I’d imagine we’re talking two years,” Oakes said.

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WEATHER REPORT | Mostly sunny this weekend with morning fog. Clear skies continue through Tuesday.

LANGLEY Cops get sidewalk bike exception Roller skates, roller blades and scooters will not be cruising through the streets of downtown Langley any time soon. The Langley City Council approved an ordinance revision that made an exception for police to ride their bikes on the sidewalks, currently banned for the general public. Police Chief Dave Marks asked the council to consider the exception earlier this month. Discussion quickly turned to consideration of allowing roller skates and scooters in the downtown area, with Councilwoman Rene Neff

saying she wanted to make the city more child and family friendly. Marks stuck to his guns, however, and said it would be a bad idea to mix wheels and pedestrians on the city’s sidewalks. At the Feb. 17 council meeting, Mayor Fred McCarthy reported that Neff contacted him prior to the meeting — from which she was absent — and said she understood the police chief’s position. “When you go down the road of trying to control any of these issues, you run the risk of incurring liability,” McCarthy said. Councilman Jim Sundberg noted that the police currently use common sense judgement when dealing with people on banned modes of

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Divelbess joins arts commission The Langley Arts Commission added a big name to its ranks at the city council meeting Tuesday night. Diane Divelbess, a retired art professor and the former Island County Fair Association board president, was confirmed to join the city’s arts group. Her addition makes the commission an eight-member advisory board, which is responsible for identifying and selecting publicly-funded art in Langley. She replaces Amanda Moore, who runs Kalakala Co. Mercantile on Second Street and resigned from the commission to focus on the business. In its first year, the commission picked a pair of sculptures for the Second Street plaza and is working to find other locations for sculptures, as well as other venues for cityfinanced art. “We look forward to working together and doing some great things,” said Frank Rose, the commission’s chairman. Divelbess was a professor of art at Cal Poly

Pomona. Now she is an artist and print maker. “This will be an opportunity, I hope, not to do any damage,” Divelbess joked during the council’s meeting Feb. 17.

FREELAND Sewer district office moves The Freeland Water and Sewer District’s headquarters has moved. The office relocated this week to 5585 Lotto Ave., the blue building behind Wells Fargo Bank that formerly housed Wescott Flooring. The district was formerly located on South Woodard Avenue. The new building was purchased by Whidbey Water Services, a private company owned by Andy and Terri Campbell. They are contracted to handle services for the Freeland water district, the Holmes Harbor Sewer District and multiple residential water groups and associations. Andy Campbell is the Freeland district’s operations manager and Terri Campbell is its financial manager. They own the old headquarters as well, but have leased it out to residential tenants. Business meetings of the district commissioners will be held in the new space; meeting times and dates will remain the same.

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CORRECTIONS A calendar item on page 12 in the Feb. 18 edition of The Record contained incorrect meeting date information. Friends of South Whidbey State Park’s next meeting is 2-4 p.m. Friday, March 6, at St. Augustine’s in the Woods Fireside Room. The news brief “Amphitheater talks continue,” on page 4 in the Wednesday, Feb. 18 edition of The Record contained two errors. The amphitheater was not on the Parks and Recreation District’s agenda and the inter-local agreement with the school district concerned the sharing of facilities and equipment. Board members reviewed the agreement to see if updates were necessary.

SCHOOLS District passes state audit The South Whidbey School District received state auditors’ approval at an auditor’s exit conference Wednesday morning. The district was due for an accountability audit, which takes place every three years, a financial statement audit and a federal grant compliance audit, all of which received an unmodified “clean” opinion from auditors. Auditors also noted that the district had maintained “excellent” records and that staff were accommodating throughout the process. The auditors did, however, note two “small housekeeping items.” The first was a suggestion to produce more market research documentation “determining

Apple is a sole source vendor.” In an email to The Record, Dan Poolman, assistant superintendent of business and operations, clarified that the district had used documentation provided by Apple stating that Apple is the sole source provider of Apple products. The second was to ensure second reviews on journal entries. Poolman clarified that this means “simply having a second person review the entry and initial it.” Poolman said that he and his staff had already begun addressing both suggestions. “We are working to take your advice and apply it,” he told the auditors at Wednesday’s exit conference. At the close of the conference, school board Director Julie Hadden — who previously worked in a populous California school district — said, “this was one of the cleanest audits I’ve ever seen.”

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Langley officials looking into possible firehouse sale By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record The longtime commercial tenant of the old firehouse in Langley wants to buy the publicly-owned building, and city officials are considering it. Before they agree, administrators want to see if anyone else is interested in the space, what they’d do with it and what price they’d pay. Langley’s mayor and planning director said that by putting out a request for proposals, the city keeps greater control over what would happen with the space. Even if someone else buys it, current tenant Callahan McVay’s lease guarantees he can stay put for at least four more years and up to 10. At the Langley City Council’s regular meeting Feb. 17, Mayor Fred McCarthy said someone — later identified and confirmed as McVay — was interested in purchasing the old firehouse. McVay has leased the building from Langley since 2009 for his glass-blowing studio and retail shop. The building is located on Second Street, nestled between the Braeburn Restaurant and Useless Bay Coffee Company. The entire area got a facelift with a major road project in 2014, and a central cobblestone crosswalk called the Second Street Plaza leads to the firehouse’s front doors. The city council will discuss it during an upcoming Feb. 26 workshop and will get to review a draft request for proposal in March. Some of the decisions yet to be made include determining the 8,500 square-foot property’s value and whether or not to split the building from the parking lot as separate parcels. “I think we need to process that through the council to determine whether it’s in our best interest to sell the whole

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Brian Iverson, front, and Patrick Forrestal work on blown-glass Texas tumblers at Callahan’s Firehouse. property or separate it out,” McCarthy said in a phone interview Wednesday. Owning property not for public use or city operations doesn’t make much sense. But “incubating business” is of concern for Langley, McCarthy said. The property, like much of Whidbey Island, saw a steady drop in its value over the past six years. Back in 2009 when McVay first leased the building from the city, the Island County Assessor’s office appraised the value at more than $840,000. In the 2014-15 appraisal, the property was valued at $688,045. “Property values are good for buying and interest rates are really low,” McVay said. “It all comes down to what the numbers are, if it’ll work,” he added. The numbers may work for the city, too. Both McCarthy and Director of Community Planning Michael Davolio said the city could use the

funds for other public benefits, though exactly what projects they had in mind, Davolio wouldn’t say. “We think the timing is right to consider selling it and possibly retaining one of the lots for parking,” McCarthy said. Though other property owners may hold onto theirs, hoping for a return to high valuation, Davolio said the city isn’t solely interested in a high profit. “I don’t want to suggest we’re willing to settle for less than it’s worth, but we don’t have a mortgage, and we have some flexibility to use the proceeds in other ways that benefit the community,” Davolio said.

“The bottom line is that it’s not about the bottom line,” he added. McVay is the sole lease holder of the property, which city officials say has a history of being two parcels — the building itself, about 2,500 sq. feet, and the parking lot. When it was last operated by the city, the parking lot was designated for city employees, who are encouraged to leave prime spots along First and Second streets open for visitors and shoppers. Another option is to leave the parking open to the public, which McVay said has been his general practice, noting that he doesn’t “run people away” for parking there and not shopping at his blown-

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Several other prominent buildings — not owned by the city — are for sale, including one next to city hall, and another two doors down. But while some locations have been stagnant, others have seen a flurry of activity, such as the move of Sweet Mona’s across Second Street into the area known as Langley Village, and the relocation of Kalakala Mercantile Co. from the village to Sweet Mona’s former space. Those changes, and more importantly the price of them, prompted McVay to ask the city if it would consider selling the building. Even if Langley ended up picking another offer over McVay’s, his business is secured for at least another four years, and he has an option for five more after that. All totaled, his lease — signed in July 2014 — could run through 2024. What his plans or purchase point are, McVay wouldn’t say — he didn’t want to give away the value and have another proposal outbid him. But, he highlighted that business has been good, traffic on Second Street is picking up and his studio and the plaza seem a good match. “I get hoop dreams and wantWhy to ownwit,” said. m on a i tMcVay to s ave “I’m not going to worry n i g h t for a f re e qu o te o about stuff I can’t control,” he added.

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Editorial Whidbey, its animals are well served Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation is well on its way to having a new shelter for the island’s homeless pet population. It’s taken years of fundraising and a lot of community support to reach this point. While things are moving along quickly, more support is needed to finish the job. With the help of businesses and residents, WAIF is about a half-million dollars from reaching its capital fund goal, and fundraisers for the non-profit organization say they hope to hit that goal by summer’s end. WAIF recently received a $25,000 grant from one local business, and Payless Foods in Freeland is currently running a campaign with a promise to match donations up to a total of $50,000. The Payless Foods campaign continues through April 15. The new shelter is a much-needed addition for the organization, which is replacing its small, outdated Coupeville shelter that was never intended to serve as a permanent facility. The new shelter will almost triple the available space for cats, accommodating as many as 150 felines and will have enough kennels to hold 48 dogs. The new facility will also include six acres for walking shelter dogs and provide them with a place to play. Founded in 1990, the non-profit organization operates several animal facilities and two thrift stores on Whidbey Island. The minimal-kill facility aids in the welfare and adoption of hundreds of homeless animals each year. No animals are euthanized because of space considerations. While WAIF is actively working to hit their established goal for the capital facilities, the agency still needs assistance with daily operations. Thrift stores in Oak Harbor and Freeland assist in supporting operations. You can help this worthwhile organization by donating items as well as patronizing the WAIF stores. If you want to contribute, but don’t have the money, think about donating items during spring cleaning this year. Every little bit helps. Whidbey Island is fortunate to have an organization like WAIF serving such an important need in the community.

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Letters In response

What values will county extoll? Editor, I appreciated your editorial (Feb. 11), urging the Republican county commissioners to reconsider their effort to revise the Conservation Futures Fund by giving more emphasis to the economic potential of property. In comments made during the recent election, Commissioner Rick Hannold showed a disturbing lack of understanding of climate science and the negative effect of human action on the natural world.

Unfortunately, in the last two decades many Republicans have shown a similar lack of understanding along with opposition to efforts to protect the environment. Thus I was troubled when Jill Johnson, the other Republican commissioner, was quoted as stating that criteria for funding need to reflect the values of the board. What are these values, exactly? STEEN HALLING Greenbank

New pharmacy is not right for me Editor, My name is Bruce Howard. I moved to the Island in 1952 and presently

reside in Freeland. My doctor has had me on 50 milligrams of Losartan [one and one-half per day] for two or three years. I have been paying $12.79 per 135-count bottle at Lind’s in Freeland and $14.50 for the same 135 tablets at Island Drug in Clinton. I called to renew my scrip at the new Rite Aid Pharmacy and was told it would cost me $251.58, their “discounted” price off their regular price of $295.98. Concerned that Island prices may be skyrocketing for some reason, I first drove to Lind’s in Coupeville and later to Island Drug in Clinton to renew my 135-pill prescription at each of these

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locations. I had two refills authorized. The respective cost at each location was, as stated earlier, $12.79 and $14.50, a very fair and competitive price. I mentioned the Rite Aid price situation to a close friend and he stated that he had experienced the same price gouging himself. My friend provides for a daughter and a grandson at his residence, both with medical issues. My friend buys 10-milligram Cyclobenzaprine tablets at Island Drug for his daughter and presently pays $11.24 for a 90-tablet supply. He was quoted $119.99 at Rite Aid for the SEE LETTERS, A7

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same prescription. He buys 90 each 1-milligram tablets of Risperidone also at Island Drug in Clinton for his grandson and currently pays $19.03. The quote from Rite Aid for the exact same subscription was $344.99. These prices and the Rite Aid quotes are verified in writing. I do not have a prescrip-

$242,423 to widen Wharf Street and better connect the Langley marina and the City of Langley. For six years thereafter the grant funds remained unclaimed and the economy declined significantly at the end of 2007. In 2012, as the economy rebounded, the city requested and was granted a change of direction in the grant to a funicular concept. The late Paul Schell then offered in 2013 that if the city would consider a public/private partnership, he would cover the excess costs of an elevator and bridge if, as anticipated, it would cost more than the grant funds available. In 2013 also the city asked Island County for $257,577 more funding and added options of either an elevator

and bridge or a funicular to promote economic development and link the marina and the city. The current grant set aside for the city is for a total of $500,000 to fund one of these two options. There have been some letters to the editor in the South Whidbey Record for and against each one of these options for a variety of reasons. The decision of what type of conveyance will emerge as the best one for Langley and its citizens is a very important one. The conveyance decision should be supported by a majority of the citizens and be the best possible solution for moving mobility-challenged individuals and boaters with their gear in sufficient numbers to be both a safe and efficient

form of transportation. The city is taking a step back from these options, looking at the needs, and considering options for addressing the needs. A Rural Economic Development Grant requires a capital project listed in the city six-year capital project plan, an economic development project and a project that promotes employment in the city. As the marina has been expanded it has prompted more use and generated more revenue for the port. Recently the city has received a letter from Clipper Vacations requesting conveyance assurances for planned arrival trips this spring. One suggestion is that we consider all viable alternatives and not be tied to a past idea or move too quickly to

implement a current one to preclude losing the allocated funding. The current list of suggested alternatives include: 1. Widening Wharf Street 2. Funicular 3. Elevator and Bridge 4. Electric Golf Carts 5. A trolley on tires 6. A trolley on tracks 7. A moving sidewalk 8. A mini-train on wheels 9. No means of conveyance Some suggest the list is too long and includes unrealistic alternatives that should be eliminated immediately. Others suggest the city is dragging its feet and should build the funicular now rather than lose the funding. Others have expressed a hope that we might consider a couple

tion drug coverage plan by choice as my Losartan was costing me $36 per month less than I was paying for drug coverage through SilverScript. Perhaps Rite Aid’s crazy price discrepancies only apply to those of us without a prescription drug plan. I will try hard to answer that question as this investigation progresses. I have filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office regarding the Rite Aid prescription pricing

issue. My complaint has been acknowledged by the agency and a follow-up reply is forthcoming. Any reader who has had an interaction — good or bad — with the new pharmacy in Freeland is invited to email me at bhoward@ whidbey.com to convey their experience. Together maybe we can find out why this massive price discrepancy is happening.

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also grateful to Second Use Building Supply in Seattle, JMC Cabinets in Everett, Jim Craft, Steve Hochenedel, Jeff Chiarizo Painting and BackBreakers for their assistance with the remodeling of the office space and the move. The public is welcome to stop by and check out our new office during our business hours of 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.

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Helping Hand had lots of help Editor, The move by Helping Hand of South Whidbey from Langley’s House of Hope to the campus of Trinity Lutheran Church went well. We are extremely grateful to the congregation of Trinity Lutheran Church for offering us a new home. We are

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Reaching Mat Classic meant sacrifice for Hunter Newman By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record If fate and destiny exist, then wrestling was always Hunter Newman’s future. The South Whidbey High School sophomore’s dad is the Falcon wrestling team’s assistant coach, and Newman practically grew up in the mat room. Its white walls were his crib cage and its padded blue mats his playground. As a toddler, he tumbled around like children do. As a boy, he played and wrestled like children do. As a teenager, he’s the first sophomore to reach the state wrestling tournament, Mat Classic XXVII this weekend, in head coach Jim Thompson’s 12 years. For Newman, a 5-foot-8, 132-pound, lean-and-mean grappler, there was never any doubt wrestling would be his main sport. “I knew I was going to be (a wrestler),” Newman said. His dad, Paul Newman, is a tall, gruff-looking goatee-sporting man with a booming voice. Even he was brought low with emotion the moment his son secured a berth to the state tournament at the Feb. 14 1A Region 1 wrestling tournament. Hunter Newman said he saw his father tear up a bit after winning his second-round match, and the moment hit him hard. “I was overwhelmed with

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South Whidbey High School sophomore wrestler Hunter Newman, middle, stands outside the Tacoma Dome for the Mat Classic XXVII on Feb. 20 with head coach Jim Thompson, left, and assistant coach/dad Paul Newman. joy,” he said. “I couldn’t speak. I just knew I was going to state — I was so excited.” Thompson knows well the experience of being a father and a coach. It was four years ago that he was coaching his own son on toward the state tournament. “It’s funny when you’re sitting with a father,”

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Thompson said, recalling the anxiety of his assistant coach during the Feb. 14 matches. “Paul was freaking nervous.” In general, Newman is an active young person. He rides horses in gaming competitions and has won awards at the Island County Fair. He plays football in the fall. He’s actively and passionately religious as a member of the South Whidbey Assembly of God, where he attends Sunday services and weekly Bible studies. “All my grace goes to God,” Newman said in a phone interview on his way to the Tacoma Dome, the site of the tournament that began Feb. 20. Perhaps Christianity has provided him the road map

to sacrifice. Wrestling is often about shedding pounds to make the right weight division, and that meant giving up sugar, junk food, and “teens’ favorite things to eat” during the season which started in mid-November and wraps next week. “Those days sucked; Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, all that,” Newman said. “You just want to gorge yourself, eat as much as you can, but you can’t.” After practices, especially the day before a match, Newman ran. Not because he especially loves jogging, but so there was no doubt he’d make weight. Some of his post-practice runs lasted seven miles, but most were

SWHS basketball leaders coach youth clinics Young boys basketball players can learn from South Whidbey High School coaches and players at three upcoming clinics in March, April and May. Led by Falcon head coach Michael Washington and former senior standout Parker Collins, the clinics are scheduled for March 14, April 25 and May 16 at the high school gym. Players are asked to bring a ball,

at least two. Having never even attended a state tournament, Newman said he was told about the scale of the day. Mats and wrestlers everywhere, camera shutters snapping, bright lights, loud crowds. “From what my dad said — Coach Newman — at first you’ll be overwhelmed because of the number of mats and number of wrestlers, it’ll go really fast,” Hunter Newman said. “This is no different than a regular tournament,” he later added, referring to having competed in several large-scale events. By 11 a.m. Friday morning, his first match against Naches Valley freshman

Jared Navarro started. The double-elimination format guarantees Newman will see at least two bouts, though if he wins he fights on. On the mat, Newman said his advantage is his ability to stay calm under pressure. Riding a horse moving at a clip and maneuvering around cones and barrels makes rolling around a mat less harrowing for Newman. “My mind’s always running how to do this, how to do that,” he said. On Thursday, the night before the tournament’s matches got underway, Newman said he envisioned a small dinner, just to make sure he’d make weight Friday morning — the fate of all wrestlers.

a water bottle and proper athletic attire. The clinic is open to players from second to eighth grade and costs $20 per session or $50 for all three. Registration is due March 12. Times are divided by grades: second, third and fourth grades practice between 10 and 11:30 a.m.; fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades meet between noon and 1:30 p.m. Email any questions to Washington at mwashington@ sw.wednet.edu. Falcon coach Michael Washington

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Whidbey Children’s Theater debuts classic tale of whimsey

By KATE DANIEL South Whidbey Record A group of children will embark on a fantastical early 20th century adventure to the land of Vulgaria aboard a spirited former race-car by the name of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The children, aged 8-13 years, are part of a 25-person cast of actors in the upcoming Whidbey Children’s Theater production, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” The show is directed by Whidbey Children’s Theater program and production manager, Kathryn Lynn Morgen, with musical direction by Melanie Lowey. It was originally set to debut on Friday, Feb. 20, but Morgen and Cait Casseé, executive director, decided on Wednesday to postpone the show opening until Friday, Feb. 27. The postponement reflects the philosophy of the community theater, which is focused upon building actors’ confidence and fostering creativity and an affinity with artistic expression. “This decision creates that supportive net of safety for our actors, who will now be able to take the stage with a greater sense of joy and creativity,” wrote Casseé, according to a recent press release. “They are an amazing cast and crew.” Morgen agreed, saying that the dedication of the cast members is inspiring and infectious. “The most amazing thing is when I give a kid a direction and they come up with this completely creative, totally inspired thing,” Morgen said. “It’s touching and moving.” She added that the script

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Melissa Koch works on painting a set piece. is very long — she had to make some cuts for time — and sometimes quite complex and daunting, especially for a group mostly composed of 8-10 year-olds. But despite the difficulties, Morgen said the actors — both newcomers and experienced performers — have been enthusiastic and eager to take direction. The postponement will allow the actors to be more confident and reap more enjoyment from the experience, she said. “It’s all about the kids,” she said. Morgen has spent plenty of time under the stage lights as an actor, but it is her first time directing. Of the experience, she said she has been honored with the level of trust her actors impart to her. She added that she “can’t stress enough” how inspirational and motivational the kids’

“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” Show dates are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Feb. 27-28 and March 6-7 and 2 p.m. Sundays March 1 and 8. Tickets cost $8 for youth, $12 for seniors and $15 for adults and may be purchased online at whidbeychildrenstheater.org. dedication has been. The story was a childhood favorite of hers. When asked to direct, she couldn’t refuse. “It’s such an eclectic show; it matches everything I love,” Morgen said. “Once I started getting into the show, I realized it’s this amalgamation of wackadoodle characters and a whimsical story line…I’m all about that; I’m

about the surreal, magical.” The tale, set in the 1910s, was famously portrayed in the 1968 British musical film starring Hollywood big-shots Dick Van Dyke as Caractacus Potts, Sally Ann Howes as Truly Scrumptious and Lionel Jeffries as Grandpa Potts. The film’s script was written by Ken Hughes and children’s book author Roald Dahl. It is loosely based on the novel by Ian Fleming, titled “Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car.” From child-snatchers to magical cars and musical sweets to eccentric inventors, the show contains an

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eclectic medley of madness and delight. Melissa Koch is helping to paint a set to match the plot line, with “spicy,” vivid colors inspired by pop art and the set designs of David Hockney. Koch, a longtime professional artist, said she had always wanted to get into set design. “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” is the fourth Whidbey Children’s Theater show she has worked on. “I think what they’re doing with the kids is really awesome,” Koch said. Morgen said that when Koch brought up the idea of a set inspired by Hockney, she was “completely on

board.” “I’ve been blessed with Melissa,” she said. “We mind-melded on this production.” Morgen said she had a difficult time coming to terms with the fact that the show is so iconic due to the famed film version. She explained that she didn’t want to “fight against people’s preconceived notions.” “I wanted to move so far away from that that people sat down and accepted that this was a new realm and a new vision,” she said. The show will also include live music by Ashley Eriksson and Eli Moore.

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Solve it! The True-Life Mystery of Agatha Christie is 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Langley Library. On a December evening in 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared from her home. Presumed dead, her family and fans breathed a sigh of relief when she was discovered 11 days later. Explore the facts and myths surrounding Christie’s disappearance with mystery author Kathleen Kaska. Kaska is the author of The Agatha Christie Triviography and Quiz Book. She also writes the award-winning Sydney Lockhart Mystery Series.

SW Little League tryouts begin South Whidbey Little League tryouts are Saturday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 28, at the South Whidbey Parks and Rec Fields, or South Whidbey High School if raining. For baseball, 9- and 10-year-old tryouts are 10 a.m. to noon, and 11- to 14-year-old tryouts are 12:30-2:30 p.m. Players must attend at least one of these tryouts or receive permission from the Little League board. For softball, a clinic is 3-5 p.m. Feb. 21 and tryouts Feb. 28. Visit www.southwhid beylittleleague.com for registration and details.

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Banks echoed her sentiments. “We are not prosecuting the hospital,” he said. “I wish someone on the hospital board would explain why they are using hospital resources to oppose this prosecution.” Moniz is charging the public hospital $325 an hour. District Court Judge Bill Hawkins, however, ruled that Moniz has standing and allowed her to continue taking part in the case. Hospital officials and their attorneys said Moniz is at the table to protect the hospital’s interest. In court papers, Moniz pointed to an ongoing civil lawsuit against the hospital regarding the alleged assault and the potential for “privilege issues” to come up in a deposition. Schwarz said Moniz is there to protect the hospital in ways he cannot. When asked why prosecuting someone accused of a crime isn’t in the public’s interest, Moniz said that the hospital’s position has been set by outgoing hospital CEO Tom Tomasino, who has publicly said he believes Gipson is innocent. Tomasino testified during an earlier hear-

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ing that he never actually read the hospital’s investigation into the allegations, but that a fellow administrator spoke to him about it. Ron Wallin, a member of the hospital board, looked into the issue after being contacted by the South Whidbey Record. He said the hospital’s attorneys advised the administration that someone should be at the court hearings to look out for the interests of the hospital. In addition, Wallin said the board passed a resolution years ago that obliged the hospital to defend members of the administration in court cases, which he was told includes criminal cases. “From what I understand, this is pretty much standard throughout all the hospitals in the state,” he said. Moniz has been successful in arguing for the hospital. She and another attorney for the hospital first became involved in the case after the prosecution subpoenaed the hospital for an investigation into the allegation that Gipson assaulted a restrained patient last summer. But Moniz continued her involvement into the case after Hawkins ruled in the hospital’s favor. Lawrence filed a couple of motions in an attempt to prevent Moniz from taking

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“It’s No Laughing Murder” as Langley hosts its 31st annual Mystery Weekend. Buy clue maps at the Chamber of Commerce at 208 Anthes St., pick up clues and interview suspects around town. Submit your solution by 4 p.m. Sunday for a chance to win prizes. Solution revealed at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Langley Middle School. Costs $10 for adults, $8 seniors, youths and military. For details, visit www. visitlangley.com.

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Lutheran Church. Island Consort performs music from the Renaissance to the Romantic era, both vocal and instrumental, in this musical celebration of love. Spend your afternoon basking in works by Monteverdi, Arbeau, De Selma, Susato and more. With special guests Danielle ReutterHarrah, soprano and Kyle Sampson, guitar. $20 for adults, $10 for youth. For details, visit www.islandconsort.org.

Germaine Kornegay, councilwoman from Sedro-Woolley, is the guest speaker. Tickets cost $20 in advance. RSVP by calling 360-672-2097.

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Minority Business Alliance second annual Black History Celebration is 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the CPO Club, Oak Harbor. Chicken dinner, entertainment, speaker and fellowship. Kibibi Monie is providing entertainment;

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part in the criminal case. Moniz insisted on being present when Lawrence interviewed one of the witnesses, which the deputy prosecutor argued was inappropriate since Moniz is allied with the defense. Lawrence wrote that three of the witnesses, who are hospital employees, said they felt intimidated by the hospital administration; two of the witnesses included the hospital’s legal counsel among those whom they felt were intimidating. One of the nurses asked Moniz to leave during an interview with the state Department of Health. Moniz successfully argued that she should be allowed to attend a witness’s deposition at the witness’s request. She wrote that the deputy prosecutor’s accusations against her were groundless. “It is this attorney’s practice to confirm witnesses’ obligation to tell the truth,” she wrote. “Hysteria, innuendo and baseless opinions are rampant in this case.” Hawkins has ruled in the defense’s favor on important issues, but he’s also questioned hospital representatives on some of their actions. He asked an attorney why the hospital made efforts to protect the hospital’s investigation from the prosecutor but didn’t attempt to protect the alleged victim’s medical records from the defense

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Clinton Market Analysis. All Clinton residents, as well as other interested South Whidbey residents, are encouraged and welcome to attend. For details, call Jack Lynch at 206-396-9940.

Take time to relax and listen Lullabies and comforting songs by the Whidbey Island Threshold Singers is 7:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at Half Moon Yoga Studio, Langley Village. Donations welcome. For details, visit www. thresholdchoir.org/whid bey_island or call Christa Straub at 360-331-7633.

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attorney. Hawkins ultimately allowed the defense to have access to the woman’s hospital records, over the objection of the prosecutor. Later, the prosecutor tried to subpoena a nurse’s medical records in an attempt to impeach Gipson’s story about the patient assaulting the nurse earlier in the day. In this case, the hospital objected to the release of the records because of privacy concerns. Hawkins sided with the hospital. Schwarz said it is perfectly appropriate for Moniz to take part in the case. He said there are “certain issues” she will address in order to protect the hospital from the prosecutor’s reach, such as the privacy of medical records. Schwarz said he believes the prosecutor and police have been politically motivated in going after Gipson and that there are issues involved that have nothing to do with his client. “This case would not have been charged in any other county,” he said. At a hearing earlier this month, Schwarz successfully argued to have the trial moved to April.

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legals Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE: The budget extension for fiscal year 2014-15 for the Oak Harbor School District has been prepared. A public hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Oak Harbor School District Board of Directors on Monday, Februar y 23, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room in the Adm i n i s t ra t i ve S e r v i c e s Center at 350 S. Oak Harbor St. for the purpose of adopting the budget extension of the Transpor tation Vehicle Fund of the district for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Any person may appear and be heard for or against any part of the budget. Copies of the budget extension are available at the Oak Harbor School District Adm i n i s t ra t i ve S e r v i c e s Center at the above address. Legal No. WCW613678 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. February 7, 21, 2015.

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, 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 Legal No. WCW613820 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. Febr uar y 7, 14, 21, 2015.

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 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.

RIOD: To make written comments on this proposal, please mail or hand d e l i ve r s p e c i f i c c o m ments to: City of Oak H a r b o r, D eve l o p m e n t Ser vices Depar tment, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 9, 2015. If you have questions regarding this proposal, please contact the Development Services Department at (360) 279-4510, bet we e n 8 : 0 0 a . m . a n d 5:00 p.m. E N V I R O N M E N TA L DOCUMENTS AND/OR STUDIES APPLICABLE TO T H I S P R O J E C T : N/A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED: This application will be scheduled for a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner. T h e n o t i c e o f p u bl i c hearing will be mailed when the date and time has been established for the hearing. To receive notification of the decision on this proposal, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and request a Notification of Decision for application CUP-15-01 from the City of Oak Harbor, Development Services Department, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Lisa Bebee Permit Coordinator Legal No. WCW616303 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. February 21, 2015.

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.

TO: Hugo Galindo-Carrillo, Alleged Father, and TO: Benito Perez-Martinez, 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 wvvw.atg.wa.gov/DPY. aspx. By: Debra Van Pelt, Island County Clerk. by/s/Diedre Butler, deputy clerk Legal No. WCW613805 Published: The Whidbey

News Times, The South Whidbey Record. Febr uar y 7, 14, 21, 2015.

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;

NOTICE OF APPLICATION APPLICATION: Conditional Use CUP-15-01 Word of Everlasting Life and Faith Church Word of Everlasting Life and Faith Church has submitted a conditional use permit application proposing to use 665 SE Pioneer Way, Unit 5 for church related use. The church proposes to use an existing 1,488 square foot space as a meeting hall and 67parking spaces associated with the bu i l d i n g . T h e c u r r e n t proposal is to accommodate approximately between 30 - 40 seats. The application was submitted on January 29, 2015 by Pastor Thomas Stoneham, Word of Everlasting Life and Faith Church was determined complete for processing on February 17, 2015. There is a 15 day public comment period for this application that ends on March 9, 2015. The proper ty location is at 665 SE Pioneer Way, U n i t 5 , S6565-00-00030-0. Public comment period will r un Febr uar y 21 thr u March 9, 2015. The plans have been circulated to City staff for review and comments. Plans for the proposal are available for review at the City of Oak Harbor’s Development Services Department, located in City Hall. For more information, please call (360) 279-4510. PROJECT LOCATION: Application CUP-15-01 is located at 665 SE Pioneer Way, Unit 5, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, parcel S6565-00-00030-0. PUBLIC COMMENT PE-

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

STATE OF WASHINGTON ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT In re the Dependency of: GALINDO, Hugo Antonio Justino b.d. 03/12/2014 NO. 14-7-00069-6 N OT I C E A N D S U M MONS BY PUBLICATION - DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

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Continued from previous page..... Legal Notices

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LEO, VIRGO, AND LIBRA

Week of February 22 to 28, 2015 ARIES You may be faced with some unexpected expenses. Fortunately, you’ll get something lasting in return. You get yourself out of this tight spot with a bit of negotiating.

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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. WCW613811 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 serv-

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ing 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 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 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 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 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

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many, that he lost count and wasn’t sure if it was six or seven years. A cancer survivor, Gabelein suffered from bone marrow cancer as a teenager. When he became a volunteer firefighter, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Scott Firefighter Stairclimb seemed a natural place to lend his time and effort. Though not officially a South Whidbey Fire/EMS event, Chief Rusty Palmer said the fire district leadership supports and encourages its members to take part in activities like this and represent their community. “We support those guys,” said Palmer, who in past jobs took part in marathons and Relay for Life. “The stair climb is pretty unique,” he added. As a way to train and gain some donations and awareness, Gabelein will be front and center at Island Athletic Center. Instead of being tucked away somewhere

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will be able to balance that out with a more human perspective. Friday, the board unanimously approved a “system enhancement plan” that should bring back Page 1 of 1much of the service to several routes on South Whidbey that were cut last summer, and combine a couple of routes in Oak Harbor. The changes won’t impact the budget, transit officials said. The board also voted to purchase nine new lightduty buses. The purchase

out of sight, out of mind, the center will allow Gabelein to don his gear and step away near the entrance with some informational flyers and a boot to collect cash. During the Columbia climb, he’ll be limited to only the air he can carry — two tanks with about 4,500 psi called “45-minute tanks.” That figure of 45 minutes of oxygen seemed out of touch to Gabelein, who said that when fighting fires it usually runs low after 20 minutes. In addition to the exercise and misery of hiking 69 flights of stairs, the fire and heat-resistant jacket and pants make for a toasty body. “The heat is an issue,” Gabelein said. “As we wear the heat-protective stuff, it keeps the heat out but also keeps it in.” Past years saw Gabelein accept water cups down his jacket instead of down his throat to cool off, but he found that the water weight got trapped in his boots and made his legs awfully heavy. This year, he’s planning on taking a lesson from “The Tortoise and the Hare.” “Slow and steady wins the race,” Gabelein said.

was budgeted for this year. The agency received a grant to fund 80 percent of the cost; the agency will pay $171,000. Ken Graska, the interim director, said he discovered that the agency doesn’t have a vehicle replacement schedule and, as a result, the fleet is very old. He said most of the buses are “well beyond the regulated life cycles,” and maintenance costs are greater than they should be. Only Johnson voted against the purchase. She said the money could be used for service restoration instead of equipment purchases. In addition, the board

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