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By JANIS REIDStaff reporter

Recent business closures are putting a spotlight on the struggles some merchants say they are facing in Oak Harbor’s historic downtown.

During the past month, waterfront Mexican restaurant Mi

Pueblo closed, Kakies Bakery shuttered its doors just over a year after opening them, Angelo’s Cafe closed, followed most recently by Cameron’s Cafe in the Old Town Mall.

“We’ve got a beautiful historic downtown district that’s been beautifully redone,” said Kathy Reed, executive director of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

“I just think somehow we are missing the boat in terms of

getting people in there who can pull business to them.”

LAST YEAR also saw the closure of Mike’s Mini Mart, Michael John’s Trading Post, the Armed Forces YMCA and Whidbey Furniture. Long-time tenant Island Drug relocat-

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Briana Morales, Marion Deguzman and their son, Orion Deguzmen stroll around a somewhat vacant downtown Thursday.

Attracting shoppers proving to be a challenge

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By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

The ordeal that began when a worker noticed a human bone in a pile of dirt dur-ing the Pioneer Way construction project in

2011 may finally be reaching a conclusion.Members of the Oak Harbor City Council

unanimously adopted settlement agree-ments with the Swinomish Tribe during a special meeting Tuesday.

The tribe will receive a two-acre piece of city property and $2 million from the insurance providers for the city and three contractors.

City Councilman Bob Severns and

Councilwoman Beth Munns were absent from the meeting.

The Swinomish filed a lawsuit against the city and the contractors involved in

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THURSDAY, APRIL 17At 3:16 p.m., a Puget

Sound Lane resident report-ed receiving a tray of tainted cookies from the neighbors during the holidays. The caller was sick for days after eating them.

At 7:43 p.m., a Highway 20 resident reported that his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend threatened his life and was slandering him.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18At 12:40 p.m., a caller

asked if anything can be done about people having offensive bumper stickers on their cars.

At 4:12 p.m., a caller re-ported that a Houston Road woman who was sent to jail for four months has many horses, dogs and chickens and no one is there to take care of them.

At 6:17 p.m., a caller reported that a pack of 15 dogs were chasing cars and people on Airline Way.

At 7:06 p.m., an employee at the Coupeville ferry ter-minal reported that a man

at the toll booth refused to pay the fare and refused to move his vehicle.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19At 1:20 p.m., a caller at a

Highway 20 location report-ed that a man was yelling outside and had “been act-ing goofy the last few days.”

At 4:23 p.m., a caller re-ported that someone was tying “climbing ropes” on the west side of Deception Pass Bridge’s railing.

At 6:10 p.m., a West Beach Road resident report-ed that a man in his 60s was watching her and “rubbing his crotch.”

At 8:19 p.m., a Horseshoe Road resident reported that a neighbor kid shot her daughter in the leg with a BB gun. The boy also shot out bathroom window on Silverspur Road.

At 8:28 p.m., a caller re-ported that a woman was wandering around the hospital parking lot in a hospital gown.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20At 6:03 p.m., a Puget

Sound Lane resident report-ed that kids were “stalking” her on Facebook. She also complained that no depu-ties contacted her about the poison cookies.

At 6:54 p.m., a caller re-

ported that a woman in a parking lot at Wilson Place threatened her husband, say-ing “I kill people like you.”

MONDAY, APRIL 21At 6:58 a.m., a Lake Drive

resident reported that a neighbor’s wolf dog attacked their rabbits overnight.

At 11:52 a.m., a Hill Haven Lane resident reported that a neighbors cat got outside five days ago and climbed a tree. The caller said the cat was “screaming and driving the whole neighborhood nuts.” The caller said some-one should come out and shoot it down.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22At 11:42 a.m., a woman

reported that someone posted naked photos of her on her Facebook site. She said she didn’t even know the photos existed and they looked like they were taken when she lived at a Frostad Road residence.

At 1:05 p.m., a man re-ported that he was lost in the woods and was “deep in nettles” in a woods near the Greenbank Farm.

At 7:33 p.m., a Lake Drive resident reported that her 30-year-old daughter was “being drunk.”

ISLAND SCANNER

Whidbey Island Naval Air Station will expe-rience two runway closures this summer so that workers can remove rubber and repaint runway markings.

Repairs on Runway 7/25 are scheduled from May 31 through June 6. During that time, planes will only take off and land head-ing either northwest or southeast using Runway 14/32, and are more likely to use a landing approach and departure that brings aircraft over eastern Oak Harbor.

Repairs on Runway 14/32 are scheduled for June 7-13. During this period, planes can only take off and land heading either north-east or southwest using Runway 7/25, and are more likely to use a landing approach and departure that brings them over the

western Skagit County, Mount Vernon, La Conner area, northern Island County and Lopez Island more often than normal.

Scheduled maintenance dates may shift due to early completion or weather.

Under single runway operating conditions, the air station is limited to the choice of only two directions for take-off and landing rather than the usual four.

Routinely, that choice is based on the pre-vailing wind direction at the time. When Ault Field is down to one air strip pilots will need to use a runway not aligned with the wind. In that case, the base will use the next best approach or departure runway.

Complaints can be placed by calling 360-257-6665 or emailing [email protected]

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Fun in the sunMadeline Furnace, 5, and 18-month-old twins Bryce and Bailey Furnace have a blast swinging at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor Thursday. They were having a “Warm Weather” day with their mom, grandma and Madeline’s twin brother, Austin. They celebrated the sun on a slip-and-slide with iced beverages and a trip to the park. Children and adults alike were out playing on the glorious, sunny day with highs that reached into the 70s. Unfortunately, rainy weather is forecasted to return by this weekend. Rain is likely every day until Tuesday, with highs in the 60s. The National Weather Service doesn’t predict another day of sun for Oak Harbor for more than a week.

By JANIS REIDStaff reporter

Island County is looking to revive a program that would recycle and repur-pose debris from construc-tion sites.

Up until 2012, the county’s wood waste was recycled through Kimberly Clark Corp., according to Gene Clark, the county’s recycle and hazardous waste coor-dinator.

When the company moved its operations away from wood burned energy to natural gas, the county was forced to throw the wood in with regular municipal waste disposal.

“It was something that

was on our to-do list,” said Solid Waste Manager Joantha Guthrie. “The impe-tus was to keep waste out of the landfill.”

The county recently has discovered sources to help dispose of the wood waste, as well as other types of con-struction debris, including asphalt shingles, lead-based paint and asbestos.

It’s the hope of the county that they will be able to find a company who will be able to provide a variety of recycling and repurposing services.

“We’re asking companies what they can recycle,” Guthrie said.

County staff put out a request for proposals this

week and hope to have a contract in place by Aug. 1.

The major advantage to recycling these products, Guthrie said, would be a reduced cost for the home-owner or homebuilder who purchases disposal services from the county.

In addition, finding cre-ative ways to recycle and repurpose construction debris will lower the coun-ty’s overall garbage bill.

The county has made a concerted push toward recy-cling in other areas in recent years. The county imple-mented a curbside recycling program last year for trash collection subscribers in rural areas.

Island County may recycle construction debris program

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Island County has contracted Municipal Code Corporation, or Municode, for the republication, maintenance and online pub-lishing of the Island County Code.

Previously, it was the prosecutor’s of-fice’s responsibility to make revisions to the code, a task that will now be handled

by Municode. The prosecutor will continue to review ordinances and proposed chang-es prior to submission to Municode.

Funding for these services is already in-cluded in the prosecutor’s budget and the bid amount came in lower than estimated, according to county documents.

County contracts out for code maintenance

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By MICHELLE BEAHMStaff reporter

Island County Meals on Wheels is switch-ing to tennis shoes on Saturday, May 17.

The program is hold-ing a walkathon fundraiser at Greenbank Farm.

“We need to raise the funds to keep the program going so that we can help our seniors,” said Debbie Metz, director of the nutri-tion program with Senior Services of Island County and head of the local Meals on Wheels program.

Entrance fee for the walkathon is $20. The event includes a five kilometer walk and a one-mile walk. Each participant receives a T-shirt and goody bag.

Everyone who donates $20 also receives a T-shirt, even if they don’t participate in the walk.

Organizers settled on a walk-athon not only to raise money, but also to promote fitness, not just for seniors but for everybody, Metz said.

The idea was originally pro-posed by Roxanne Dunn-Terry, who was a supporter of Meals on Wheels and fitness.

Dunn-Terry died at the begin-ning of the year. Metz said she wanted to hold this walkathon in her honor.

“Having it at the Greenbank farm, I thought, was an ideal place, because it kind of brings connection between the north and south of the island,” Metz said. “I thought it was a great idea to have everybody connect for a good cause.”

Metz said that people should

participate “to have some fun, enjoy some fellowship in support-ing the Meals on Wheels pro-gram, helping seniors stay in their homes as long as possible and having a happier and healthier life.”

“Meals on Wheels is a program that’s set up for seniors, vulner-able seniors, who are 60 years old and older, to help them stay

independent for as long as pos-sible, and to stay home for as long as possible,” said Metz.

The program delivers meals to seniors who are homebound. Meals are delivered three days a week, and provide hot meals for the day of delivery and frozen meals for the remaining days of the week, depending on what the senior requests.

Approximately 320 seniors are enrolled in the program and about 130 volunteers prepare, sort and deliver the meals.

Volunteer driver Heidi Trumbore said the meals include “condiment bags” which include a dessert, salad, if there is one, and milk. Seniors can choose between whole milk, skim milk and no milk at all.

There are also special meals available for diabetics.

“They get what they want,” Trumbore said.

Trumbore has been involved with Meals on Wheels for about a year.

“I like to see my regular people and say ‘hi’ to them,” she said. “They’re always happy to see a smiling face, and that makes me happy, too.”

Trumbore and Metz agree that nutritious meals aren’t the only benefit to the enrolled seniors. The social aspect is important as well.

“Some of these people don’t get out, and I feel like they appreciate someone to speak a few words with,” Trumbore said.

Volunteers can also help keep an eye on seniors who live alone.

Metz’s father, William Frank, is enrolled in the program. He receives meals three days a week, when he has dialysis.

“Knowing that he’s getting a hot meal and a friendly face delivered three times a week means the world to me,” Metz said.

Frank has been enrolled in the program for about a year, and said he “can’t say any bad about it.”

“It’s always pretty good,” Frank said.

“One of my favorite things is the dessert,” he said. “They’re usually pretty good. They’re not sugar free, but they’re low sugar, which is good, since I’m diabetic.”

To qualify for the Meals on Wheels program, seniors must be at least 60 and homebound, said Meals on Wheels assessor Leslie Saelens.

Walkathon benefits Meals on Wheels program

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Heidi Trumbore, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, delivers a meal to an Oak Harbor resident Wednesday.

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Saelens screens seniors for eligibility within two weeks of initial contact.

“There’s no income restrictions,” Saelens said, “it’s for everybody who needs it.”

The May 17 walkathon is an important event for the Meals of Wheels program.

“We are always looking for ways to augment our fund-ing for this program, because we are always needing to involve the community and making sure we can sustain this program, and it’s a very valuable program,” said Cheryn Weiser, director of Island County Senior Services.

Weiser said the meals distributed to seniors cost about $8.95 each, but the program only requests donations from those enrolled.

Donations average less than $2 because many can’t afford the full cost.

“About $3 of that is paid by government funding, and the rest of that is raised locally, so that’s why it’s important for people to come out to (the walkathon),” Weiser said.

For more information about the Meals on Wheels pro-gram, visit www.islandseniorservices.org/Nutrition

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By CELESTE ERICKSONSouth Whidbey Record

Freeland resident Lucas Jushinski is making a differ-ence on the South End in a big monetary way.

For the month of May, Jushinski, owner of Island Alternative Medicine in Freeland, will match dona-tions to Good Cheer up to $10,000. The money will be used to supply locally grown organic produce to the food bank.

“I really believe in what they’re doing. They provide a great service to the com-munity, I really believe in the crew and people who work there,” he said. “I don’t think there’s any other organiza-tion here that’s providing such a needed service.”

Jushinski first got involved with the food bank while completing his studies

through community ser-vice at the Evergreen State College. He eventually became Good Cheer’s first garden apprentice.

While working at Good Cheer, Jushinski battled a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disor-der, resulting from his ser-vice in the Navy. He served eight years working as a

corpsman, including being embedded in a marine unit in combat situations in Iraq and serving in hospitals treating injured soldiers. Working at the garden helped with his recovery, but treatments of traditional pharmaceuti-cal drugs prescribed by the Veteran’s Administration did not improve his condition and made him feel worse.

Jushinski tried cannabis as an alternative medica-tion and finally found relief. He then sought to help oth-ers find comfort from their own pains, both physical and emotional. He opened his own medical cannabis shop in Freeland — Island Alternative Medicine.

Two years later, Jushinski has nearly 1,000 clients with health issues who seek relief from chronic ailments and other autoimmune diseases.

From the day he opened his business, Jushinski said he would give back to through organizations he believed in. His business plan was to invest back into the community he serves.

“Good Cheer was one of the groups that I want to give back to in whatever way I can,” he said.

The money will go toward the Fresh Food on the Table program at the food bank, which helps people in need have a variety of organic pro-duce. The program supports the Good Cheer Garden and nearby farmers by purchas-ing organic produce during the winter.

“I just hope that people who need food will be able to get it,” he said. “I also hope that people in the community will step forward and also donate money.”

Island Alternative gives back to food bankHow to donate

Good Cheer is looking to raise $10,000 in the month of May to double the impact of Jushinki’s contribution. Donations can be made online at www.goodcheer.org or by mailing the donation to Good Cheer P.O. Box 144, Langley, WA 98260. Please note the donation is for the matching grant.

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Conditioning9:30 a.m., Nintendo Wii

Bowling11:30 a.m., lunch1 p.m., Dottie’s Painting

Class5 p.m., Tai Chi

TUESDAY, MAY 69:30 a.m., Aerobic Exer-

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mittee Meeting11:30 a.m., Chess12 p.m., Line Dance1-4 p.m., Foot Care Clinic1 p.m., Mac SIG6 p.m., Pinochle7 p.m., Stamp Club

WEDNESDAY, MAY 78:30-9:30 a.m., Yoga9 a.m., SHIBA9 a.m., Lapidary9:30-10:30 a.m., Muscle

Conditioning11:30 a.m., lunch12:30 p.m., Party Bridge12:30 p.m., Ping Pong1-2 p.m., Beginning Spanish2-4 p.m., Fundamentals of

Drawing3 p.m., Hula6 p.m., Line Dancing

THURSDAY, MAY 89:30-10:50 a.m., Aerobic

Exercises9:30 a.m., Nintendo Wii

Bowling10 a.m., Creative Writing11:30 a.m., New England

Group12-3 p.m., Jack Pot Bingo-

Harbor Tower Village 12:30 p.m., Cribbage1 p.m., SVC History Class7 p.m., Wire Wrap

FRIDAY, MAY 99 a.m., Quilting9:30 a.m., Tai Chi11:30 a.m., lunch12:30 p.m., Pinochle1 p.m., Friday at the Mov-

ies1 p.m., Line Dance5 p.m., Widows and Wid-

owers7 p.m., Country Dance

SATURDAY, MAY 10Ping Pong, Pool, Pinochle

MONDAY, MAY 128:30-9:20 a.m., Gentle

Yoga9 a.m., Quilting Class9:30-10:20 a.m., Muscle

Conditioning9:30 a.m., Nintendo Wii

Bowling11:30 a.m., lunch1 p.m., Dottie’s Painting

Class5 p.m., Tai Chi

TUESDAY, MAY 139:30 a.m., Aerobic Exer-

cises9 a.m., Lapidary9 a.m.-noon, Wood Carving9:30 a.m., Nintendo Wii

Bowling11:30 a.m., Chess12 p.m., Line Dance

6 p.m., Pinochle

WEDNESDAY, MAY 148:30-9:30 a.m., Gentle

Yoga9 a.m., SHIBA9 a.m., Lapidary9:30-10:30 a.m., Muscle

Conditioning11:30 a.m., lunch12:30 p.m., Party Bridge12:30 p.m., Ping Pong1-2 p.m., Beginning Span-

ish2-4 p.m., Fundamentals of

Drawing3 p.m., Hula5 p.m., Senior Night Out6 p.m., Line Dancing

May is active at Oak Harbor Senior Center

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OPINION

LETTERS TO THE EDITORCommunity

Father shopped local, ‘pause/wink/smile’Editor,

A sense of community is something my father and I talked about regularly over the years, specifically how the suc-cess of a person depends a great deal not only on the support at home but also their neighbors.

He and his loving wife moved to Oak Harbor in spring 2013 and, in a short amount of time, they got involved.

If you have a quality product or pro-vide great service, you can rest assured they support, or would have supported, you. I will cherish the memory of him acknowledging a small business owner for their extra effort the way only he did — a distinctive “pause/smile/wink” combination.

Maybe someone reading this is trig-gered into remembering his special way. While visiting this past year, sev-eral of my siblings and I saw first hand their enjoyment of their new hometown.

It is very unfortunate that he only had a year to enjoy the island as much as he could, but his journey didn’t

end without introduction to two more gems. We were very fortunate to meet and work with Paul and Heidi Kuzina of Whidbey Memorial after he passed away on April 19.

They helped us with all the funeral arrangements and guided us through the painful process with incredible grace and respect, all while letting us have the intimate service we wanted to have for our dad.

He had a good life and we were grateful to be able to reminisce about our special times with him; he was a proud father of six responsible and car-ing individuals and we were so appre-ciative to send him on his next adven-ture so sweetly.

But not without a signature “pause/smile/wink” to Paul and Heidi for all their care and concern for our family.

Erin McHaleMcLean, Va.

Persistence

Please keep up on Navy jet noise informationEditor,

Let me begin by saying I’m happy that Garrett Newkirk is being kept

from polluting on your websites.It’s an important step in getting the

Whidbey community back to some kind of normal, civil dialogue, plus welcoming and respectful of our mili-tary.

So too is the work you, Janis Reid, Jessie Stensland and the rest of your crew do.

But, with the lies, just blatant lies, being put out there by anti-military advocates week after week that the Growlers were sent from other bases to NAS Whidbey Island, I wish your newspaper would ever so kindly clear that up.

Sort of like the lie the left/COER puts out there that NAS China Lake can take Growlers.

I wish your newspaper would follow up and please correct these propagan-distic, untruthful statements.

Finally, because I believe funda-mentally in integrity and full disclo-sure, there is also the myth yours truly has previously perpetuated that “my” Skagit Regional Airport/KBVS could take EA-18Gs for bouncing.

I have spoken to several U.S. Navy officials based both at NAS Whidbey and Norfolk and heard basically the

Public entities don’t have to obtain an appraisal before purchasing property.

That was news to a spokesman for the Washington State Auditor’s Office, a state lawmaker, and undoubted-ly many local officials who have always operated under the assumption that appraisals are needed.

And it’s something that must change or the public will risk losing tax dollars on irresponsible land deals made in secret.

The lack of any such appraisal requirement regard-ing the purchase price of property for public purposes recently came into the spotlight when Whidbey General Hospital leaders started looking into the possibility of selling a 4.5-acre property in Bayview on South Whidbey.

The South Whidbey Record, after submitting a public records request, learned that the hospital purchased the property in 2008 for $2 million without obtaining an appraisal, even though the assessed value at the time was $618,000.

While hospital officials will get an appraisal if they decide to sell the property, as is required by law, they concede that there will likely be a financial loss if they move forward with the sale of the land, for which they no longer have any use.

The decision-making process for purchasing the land from Verlane Gabelein at that price is unclear. All of the commissioners and leading hospital officials involved in the deal, then- chief executive officer Scott Rhine and chief financial officer Doug Bishop, are no longer with the district.

Some of the discussions regarding the purchase were held in executive sessions, meaning there are no min-utes or records of the discussion.

All of this illustrates the potential pitfalls in the current system.

The hospital’s board of commissioners should acknowledge that the former members of their board did not act responsibly when they neglected to get an appraisal.

Just because the law didn’t require one doesn’t mean it wasn’t the right thing to do.

The current hospital board should also adopt a policy

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IN OUR OPINIONAppraisals should be required for public land buys

IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES The Whidbey News-Times (ISSN 1060-7161) is published semi-weekly by Sound Publishing on Wednesdays and Saturdays for $19 for 3 months, $29 for 6 months, $45 per year and $75 for 2 years delivered by carrier in island county from North Whidbey Island to Greenbank; $20 for 3 months, $32 for 6 months, $52 per year and $94 for 2 years delivered by in county mail from Greenbank to Clinton; $35 for 3 months, $65 for 6 months, $105 per year mailed out of county. Payment in advance is required. It is published by The Whidbey News-Times PO Box 1200, Coupeville, WA 98239. Periodicals rate postage paid at Coupeville, WA and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Whidbey News-Times, PO Box 1200, Coupeville, WA 98239. Copyright © 2014, Sound Publishing

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Oak Harbor City CouncilMEETING AGENdA

6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014

1. CALL TO ORDER /

ROLL CALL /

PLEDgE Of ALLEgiAnCE

/ invOCATiOn /

HOnORS AnD

RECOgniTiOnS:

PROCLAMATiOnS

Proclamation of Nurses Week,

Arbor Day, and Earth Day

2. APPROvAL Of AgEnDA

3. CiTiZEn COMMEnT

PERiOD

4. COnSEnT AgEnDA

a. Minutes of City Council Meeting

on April 15, 2014, Special

Meeting Minutes held April

16, 2014, April 29, 2014, and

Workshop Meeting held April

23, 2014

b. Approval of Accounts Payable

Voucher Numbers:

Approval of Payroll Check

Numbers:

- Direct Deposit Numbers 30917

through 31066

- EFT Numbers 608 through 612

- Payroll Check Numbers 97125

through 97183

c. Motion to authorize Mayor to

appoint Lauryn Plush and Skyler

Hovey to Youth Commission

d. Motion to authorize Mayor to

sign Inter-local Agreement

with Island County for Youth

Commission Grant

5. STAff AnD COUnCiL

COMMEnTS

a. City Administrator b. Mayor c. Councilmembers

6. ORDinAnCE AnD

RESOLUTiOnS

7. PUBLiC HEARingS/

PUBLiC MEETingS

a. Resolution 14-11: Budget

Calendar

8. UnfiniSHED BUSinESS

nEW BUSinESS

a. Motion to authorize purchase of

PD Patrol Vehicles

b. Motion to authorize purchase of

Swap Loaders

c. Motion to authorize Mayor to

sign Agreement with ERCI

for the Scenic Heights Outfall

Project

d. Motion to authorize the Mayor

sign Agreement with Davido

Consulting for Engineering

Services for the Scenic Heights

Outfall Project

10. ADJOURnMEnT

Thomson

In Loving Memory Verle Dean Thomson

May 3, 1929-Dec. 11, 2013

Please join us for a memo-rial service honoring Verle’s life 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the home of Tobin Thomson, 3114 Green Road, Oak Harbor.

William Lane Cornell

William Lane “Bill” Cornell died April 10, 2014, at Summer Hill Retirement and Assisted Living in Oak Harbor, at the age of 87. He was born March 20, 1927, in Buffalo, N.Y., to William and Gertrude Cornell. Following high school, Bill served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. When the war ended, Bill left the service and attend-ed Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., where he received his bachelor’s degree.

He was married to his first wife, Justine, and from

that marriage four daugh-ters were born. That mar-riage ended 23 years later in divorce. Bill then married Nancy, who died 13 years later.

Bill became an executive with the YMCA and a parks and recreation supervisor. He retired from the Parks Department in Aurora, Colo. ,and moved to Oak Harbor in 1990.

Bill was a member of St. Augustine in the Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland, where he served as a Lay Reader.

He was a life member of Kiwanis International and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor and had nearly 50 years of perfect attendance with the organization. He was totally committed to Kiwanis and was chairman of many fundraising activities, includ-ing the Carson and Barnes Circus, Whidbey Island Jazz Festival and Danny Vernon “Elvis” shows, as well as participating in most of the events of the club for the past 24 years. He also was twice past president of the club.

Bill served as chairman of the Oak Senior Center Board and as North Whidbey rep-resentative to the Veteran’s

Assistance Board. He was instrumental in obtaining funds to furnish the Respite Care Facility next to the senior center.

Bill is survived by four daughters, Judith Schwartz, and husband Neal of Redmond, Wash.; Deborah Adler of Deltona, Fla.; Stephanie Presley and husband Ray of Palm Coast, Fla.; and Leslie Hodges and husband Algie of Kennett Square, Pa.

Memorial services, with military honors, will be held for Bill 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Wallin Funeral Home with Gary Wallin, cer-tified life celebrant, officiat-ing.

A memorial service will also be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at St. Augustine in the Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland, with Rev. Nigel Taber-Hamilton offici-ating.

Cremation was held with interment to follow at the church. Memorials may be made to the Oak Harbor Senior Center or the Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor.

Friends and family are encouraged to visit Bill’s Book of Memories page at www.wallinfuneralhome.

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OBITUARIES

What do you think is contributing to business turnover on Pioneer Way?

“Part of it has to do with nobody wants to drive on that one way street.

Allie AndrewsOak Harbor

OF THE WEEK:

“I think it’s the sign of the times.”

Mardi DennisOak Harbor

“Probably the new remodel they did down there.”

John HodgesOak Harbor

“I think it’s just simply eco-nomics.”

Richard EverettOak Harbor

QUESTION

regarding land acquisition to ensure funds are spent wisely in the future.

It’s common sense.As for the larger picture, state Rep.

Norma Smith, R-Clinton, was among those surprised by the gap in the law. She is vowing to look into the issue and possibly find a legislative fix.

Hopefully she moves forward in ear-nest.

Some may argue that public officials

must be able to negotiate the price of property or risk losing to private sector bidders.

Perhaps some flexibility is needed, but, currently, public officials could con-ceivably decide — in closed-door ses-sion — to pay just about any amount for property, regardless of its true value.

Potential for abuse, corruption or incompetence in this process is too great.

same message, that it would take another Environmental Impact Statement and there-fore three years.

There also would have to be congressional tasking to move bouncing even to the only viable local industrial airport, where air show fans could congregate.

One of the reasons why

the increased bouncing well before the fans’ requests is there will be a U.S. Navy exercise to see the util-ity and need of 22 more EA-18Gs from the Boeing factories in St. Louis.

I salute Janis for staying on top of this.

Joe KunzlerSedro Woolley

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Alice ShepardAlice Arline (Burns)

Shepard was born on Feb. 19, 1922, and passed peace-fully to her Lord on April 20 (Easter Sunday), 2014. She was the middle child of three raised in Eddyville, Iowa ,where her older sister still lives.

Her younger half-brother has also passed on.

She met Burton Shepard from a neighboring town when he was hitching a ride to the swimming pool in town. She and her girl-friend persuaded him to join them at a watermelon party instead. They were married Feb. 15, 1943, in Hollywood, traveled with the Navy and enjoyed more than 65 years together.

Her favorite place to live was Whidbey Island.

They had four daugh-ters, Barbara Luther, Carol Gardner (deceased), Donna Martens (Bill), and Linda Sharp (Willie). Alice also leaves seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grand-children. Her family was all important to her and she was truly the hub that kept it all together.

Alice worked for the U.S. government for over 30 years as a data processor and shift supervisor. She was a great cook and made out-of-this-world pies. She was an expert needlewoman, mak-ing afghans for each of her

OBITUARIES

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grandchildren and most of her great-grandchildren.

She and Burton enjoyed fishing, dancing and play-ing cards with friends. She liked listening to “swing” or Big Band music and watch-ing classic movies. She was an avid Mariners fan. Go Mariners!

Burton and Alice moved to Warm Beach Senior Community in 2008. After he passed away in 2011, she moved into the assisted living wing. Since a fall at Christmas, she has been in the nursing wing rehabbing.

Everyone at Warm Beach loved her dearly because of her warmth and amazing sense of humor. They called her “Our Little Alice.”

She will be greatly missed by all of us.

Alice requested no formal funeral services be held. Please visit Alice’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and con-dolences.

Memorials in Alice’s mem-ory may be made to Warm Beach Senior Communities, 20420 Marine Drive, Stanwood, WA 98292.

Barbara Lou Cook

Barbara “Barb” Cook passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Providence Hospital in Everett with fam-ily by her side.

She was born Barbara Lou Greene on July 20, 1942 ,in Banner Elk, N.C., to Jean Akemon Greene and Homer Greene.

When she was 12, Barb and her dad traveled by bus to San Jose, Calif., where they joined other family members in a memorable relocation.

She attended junior and senior high school there and eventually met and married the love of her life, a Navy

man. Robert E. “Bob” Cook. They were married in

California on May 10, 1958.The U.S. Navy transferred

the couple to duty stations in Florida, the Phillipines, China Lake and two tours to NAS Whidbey Island. During this tour of duty stations, they welcomed three sons and one daughter.

In retirement, they came back to Whidbey Island, where Bob retired in 1966.

Barb was a devoted wife, and loving mother. She loved life and any activity that involved friends and family getting together. Holding par-ties and picnics at her home for family and friends was always something she looked forward to. More than any-thing, Barb enjoyed sharing her joy for life and her love of family and friends. She was a life member of Beta Sigma Phi, an active member of Alpha Beta Master Chapter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; aunt Nancy Akeman; brothers Sam and Terry Greene; one son, Kenneth Cook; and, of course, her never-to-be-for-gotten Grannie Greene.

She is survived by her husband, Bob, at the fam-ily home; daughter Tammy Norton, Oak Harbor.; sons Tim Cook, Oak Harbor, and Jeffery Cook, Everett; and brothers Larry Greene, Sedro- Woolley, and Greg Weis, Reno, Nev.

Other survivors include grandchildren Jeremy, Ashley, Alex, Jordan and Jenny and six great-grand-children.

Barb will be sorely missed and there will be those of us who will attempt to instill many of the positive charac-ter traits she possessed.

We love you Barb!A service will be held 2

p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Burley Funeral Chapel. A pri-vate graveside service will be held for family.

Prior

Loyce L. PriorLoyce Larain Prior died

peacefully at her home in Oak Harbor on April 26, 2014 at the age of 84.

She was born in Michigan

on July 10, 1929 to August and Vivian Porth and was one of 11 children.

As a very young child she moved with her family to Yetter, Iowa.

Loyce attended a one-room country school during her elementary grades and then graduated from Lake City High School in Iowa. Following graduation, she remained at home, helping care for her 10 siblings.

She met a young man in Yetter, Wayne Prior. On March 15, 1944, she and Wayne were married in Ft. Dodge, Iowa.

Wayne was on active duty with the U.S. Navy and Loyce became a military spouse. The Prior Family grew with the addition of four children.

The Navy took them to Key West, Fla., for three years and then sent Wayne to sea. Loyce went back to Iowa to live with Wayne’s parents during his deployment.

Returning to shore duty, the family moved to Maryland, on to Memphis, then Jacksonville and Stanford, Fla. Loyce was a stay-at-home mom, caring for her family. In 1959, the Prior’s arrived at NAS Whidbey.

Oak Harbor was to be their permanent home.

Loyce was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Fleet Reserve Association Branch no. 97, the Supreme Emblem Club no. 450 and the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Whitehead-Muzzall Post no. 7392, all of Oak Harbor. She enjoyed crochet-ing, collecting magazines and was an avid doll collector.

Loyce is survived by her husband of 65 years, Wayne, at the family home; three children, Linda Sieffert and husband George of Rio Vista, Calif., Thomas and Linda Prior of Bremerton, Wash., and Wallace Prior of Isleton, Calif.; and two sisters, Lavon Hurter of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Vicky Morey of Lewisville, Texas. Four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Prior, in 1966.

A Celebration of Life for Loyce Prior will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2014, at Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor, with Chaplain David Lura, USNR (Ret) officiat-ing. Interment will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor.

Friends and family are encouraged to visit Loyce’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.


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Marie L. DeMoor

Marie L. DeMoor, of Coupeville, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014.

Marie was born July 22, 1922, to Bernard and Queenie Marguerite Brinkhaus in Omaha, Neb.

She married Odell A. DeMoor on April 8, 1942,

and lived in Omaha until they moved to San Diego, Calif., Portland, Ore., and then on to Coupeville.

Marie loved children, ani-mals and gardening. She is a mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and great-great grandmother.

She will be truly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Odell, in March 1990.

She is survived by her two daughters, Marguerite DeMoor of Coupeville and Mardell Marks of Oregon; one son, Michael DeMoor, of Vancouver, Wash.; six grand-children, Marlene Rayburn of Florida, Dinah Dayna Kilian of Oregon, Mike DeMoor of Leavenworth, Wash.; 11 great-grandchildren, Jessica, Nick, Rachel, Jordan, Kezia, Amanda, Lauren, Jack, Avette, Harper and Kate; one great-great-grandchild, Eli; and three sisters, Joy, Bernice and Virginia.

Special thanks to Careage of Whidbey’s staff, who cared for mom over many years. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday May 5, 2014 at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore.

Services have been entrusted to the care of Burley Funeral Chapel.

Burley Funeral Chapel30 SE Ely Street Oak Harbor WA 360-675-3192

Friends may go on line atwww.burleyfuneralchapel.com to sign a guest-book and leave

memories for the family

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Ann Louise Kennedy

Ann Louise Kennedy passed away after a long ill-ness on April 23, 2014, at Island Hospital in Anacortes.

Ann was born in Roseberry, Idaho, on Dec. 27, 1929, to William and Ruth Hasebrink.

After high school, Ann married William F. Tipton. From that marriage, three children were born, Michael, Leslie and Bradley.

William died in 1961. Ann married Richard Kennedy in Elko, Nev., on Aug. 25, 1962, and he became father to the the children.

She worked as an admin-istrative officer for Federal

Civil Service at NAS Whidbey Island, retiring in 1993.

Ann was a longtime active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, participat-ing as a St. Cecelia Guild Member, serving coffee and donuts after church services and volunteering whenever asked.

She was a member of the Polly Harpole Hospital Guild, volunteering in the gift shop at Whidbey General Hospital, as well as the annual Tour de Whidbey, Chili Feed and annual Card Party Luncheon.

Ann also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and the American Red Cross. Ann was a member of a Book Club and several birthday clubs. Ann loved her God, her fam-ily and her many friends and she will be greatly missed.

Ann is survived by her children, Michael (Janet) Tipton, Leslie (Steven) Rawlins, Bradley (Terri) Tipton and Mike Kennedy. Also surviving are grandchil-dren, Todd (Michelle) Adair, Janae (Deon) Midkiff, Joshua Tipton, Matthew, Alexander, and Connor Rawlins, Elizabeth (Mike) Graham and Joshua Loudermilk.

She was preceded in death by husbands William Tipton and Richard Kennedy; daughter Allison Kennedy; her parents; a sister, Dorothy Jackson; and brother Robert Walker.

A Funeral Mass was cel-ebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, with The Rev. Paul Pluth, JCL presid-ing. Interment followed at Maple Leaf Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial to Habitat for Humanity. Funeral arrange-ments were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home.

Memories and condolenc-es may be shared in Ann’s Book of Memories on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com


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GAME OF THE WEEK The Oak Harbor baseball team hosts Meadowdale in the season finale at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 7.SPORTS

WHIDBEY

By JIM WALLERSports editor

The Oak Harbor girls track team won both ends of a double dual meet and the Wildcat boys split Thursday, May 1, at Wildcat Memorial Stadium.

The girls edged Mountlake Terrace 78-72 and topped Marysville Getchell 89-61.

The boys trimmed Getchell 76-60 and fell to Terrace 82-63.

The Wildcat girls won four events: Alex Laiblin (400, 1:04.52; 800, 2:38.54), Jonalynn Horn (3,200, 12:12.1) and the 4x200 relay (Sierra Seabolt, Matti Miesle, Kiesha Watts, Alana Austin, 1:50.68).

The Oak Harbor boys also won four events: Dejon Devroe (200, 22.88; 400, 50.53), Blaine Coleman (javelin, 132-10) and Zack Norton (triple jump, 39-03).

Devroe’s 400 time is the fourth best among Washington 3A runners this season.

Oak Harbor competes in the Stanwood Invitational at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 9.

Other results from Thursday:

Girls, second: Jackie Dejesus, 300 hurdles, 51.73; Taylor Deconzo, shot, 33-02; javelin, 100-02; Hayley Lundstrom, (tie) high jump, 4-06; Clair Anderson, (tie) high jump, 4-06; tri-ple jump, 33-09.5; Suzanne Kaltenbach, pole vault, 7; 4x100 (Priya Osborne, Janae Payne, Matti Miesle, Seabolt), 52.36.

Second, boys: Carlton Johnson, 100, 11.3; John Rodeheffer, 1,600, 4:41.27; Tyler Dodd, shot, 43-02; 4x400 (Sebastian Ceaser, Daniel Nunes, Josiah Welch, Ben Danielson), 3:42.58.

Third, girls: Seabolt, 100, 12.98; Alana Austin, 200, 28.16; Kaltenbach, 400, 1:05.3; Laiblin, 1,600, 5:25.63; Laura Rodeheffer, 3,200, 13:48.79; Nalani Gabbert, 100 hurdles, 18.11; 300 hurdles, 55.23; Juliet Asperry, pole vault, 6-06; 4x400 (Deja Bunch, Horn, Laiblin, Dejesus), 4:38.52.

Third, boys: Devroe, 100, 11.64; Kris Medina, 200, 23.73; John Rodeheffer, 800, 2:09.45; Logan Clark, 3,200, 12:03.77; Jared Gray, 110 hurdles, 18.24; 300 hurdles, 44.66; Keenan Davilla, pole vault, 9-06; 4x100 (names not reported), 46.07.

Fourth, girls: Payne, 100, 13.41; Bunch, 400, 1:06.42; Kaltenbach, 800, 2:49.05; Rachel Crowther, 100 hur-dles, 18.42; Kaylee Lamb, shot, 32-04.5; Jinai Guzman, javelin, 94-08; Osborne, long jump, 14-11.5; Lundstrom, triple jump, 31-11.5.

Fourth, boys: Medina, 100, 11.74; Ceaser, 400, 55.08; Miguel Guzman, 800, 2:10.66; Scot Erickson, 3,200, 13.16.88; Stephen Dixon, 110 hurdles, 18.52; Tyren Perdue, discus, 108; Cameron Ralphs, javelin, 122-04; Norton, long jump, 18-08.5.

Wildcat girls win double dual meet

Photo by Jim Waller/Whidbey News-Times

Oak Harbor’s Dejon Devroe, right, heads into the first turn on the way to winning the 400 meters Thursday. Devroe also won the 200.

By JIM WALLERSports editor

The seniors on the Coupeville High School baseball team com-pleted their careers on Robert Sherman Field with a thrilling 5-4 win over Granite Falls Thursday, May 1.

In the final home game of the season, the Wolves scored three runs in the sixth inning and two more in the sev-enth to wipe out a four-run Tiger lead.

Wednesday, in an-other home game, Coupeville thrashed Sultan 10-3.

In the Granite Falls (10-6, 12-7) game, the bottom of the seventh started in dramatic fash-ion.

Jake Tumblin, who drove the ball to the fence for a long out in the first inning, didn’t miss this time. The senior hit a no-doubt-about-it shot over the left field fence to tie the score at 4.

After an out, senior Ben Etzell singled. Walks to juniors Aaron Trumbull and Josh Bayne loaded the bases. Etzell scored on a wild pitch to finish the come-back.

Singles by Aaron Trumbull and Josh Bayne and a sacrifice fly by Cole Payne high-lighted the three-run sixth.

Etzell started on the mound, struck out six and gave up one hit in three and a third innings. Etzell was given the start to tune up for next week’s dis-trict tournament opener and was pulled after reaching a pitch limit.

Trumbull, a victim of two unearned runs in the fourth when Granite Falls scored all of its runs, took over and blanked the Tigers over the final three innings.

Aaron Curtin aided the offense with a dou-ble.

In the win over Sultan (0-16, 0-17), pitcher C.J. Smith threw a complete game five-hitter with 10 strikeouts and only one earned run.

Tumblin went 3-for-3 with a double, two sto-len bases, three runs and an RBI.

Etzell was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI, Bayne slugged a double and Smith added an RBI single.

The Wolves (8-8, 9-8) begin the eight-team, double-elimination dis-trict tournament at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at either Meridian (4-7, 8-10) or Nooksack Valley (3-7, 8-9).

Before district, Coupeville finishes league play at 3 p.m. at Lakewood (6-10, 7-11) Saturday, May 3.

Wolves win in 7th inning

SoccerOak Harbor 1, Everett 0 (2

overtimes); Tuesday, April 30.Highlights: J.J. Murphy, goal;

Kevin Silveira, shutout.Next: Meadowdale (7-3, 8-4-1)

at Oak Harbor (4-6, 6-6-1), 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5.

Archbishop Murphy 7, at Coupeville 0; Tuesday, April 30.

Note: Coupeville begins district play at Mount Baker (4-7-1, 5-10-1) at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 7.

Next: King’s (9-3-1, 10-4-1) at Coupeville (4-8, 5-8-1), 6 p.m. Monday, May 5.

SoftballOak Harbor 17, at Shore-

wood 5 (5 innings); Tuesday, April 29.

Note: Oak Harbor scored 10 runs in the first inning.

Highlights: Tricia Sarns, 3 H, 2 2B; Nathalie Gotz, 3 1B; Alexa Findley, 2 1B; Kat Martinez, 5 IP, 8 H, 1 ER.

Archbishop Murphy 5, at Coupeville 3; Tuesday, April 29.

Highlights: Madi Roberts, 2 1B; Bree Messner, 2 1B; Emily Coulter, 2 1B; Maddi Strasburg, 3B; McK-ayla Bailey, 1B; Hailey Hammer, 1B; Tiffany Briscoe, 1B; Emily Licence, 1B.

Next: Sultan (8-3, 9-3) at Coupeville (3-11, 4-11), 4 p.m. Monday, May 5.

Ferndale 14, at Oak Harbor 4 (5 innings, nonleague); Wednes-day, April 30.

Next: Oak Harbor (1-7, 2-13) at Everett (5-4, 6-10), 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6.

TennisShorewood 7, Oak Harbor

0; Tuesday, April 29.

at Coupeville 4, Granite Falls 1; Tuesday, April 29.

Winners: Allie Hanigan, 6-2, 6-2; Jacki Ginnings, 6-2, 6-1; Sydney Aparicio/Wynter Thorne, 6-3, 6-2; Valen Trujillo/Sydney Autio, 6-0,6-4.

at Coupeville 3, Lakewood 2; Wednesday, April 30.

Winners: Ginnings, 4-6, 7-5,

10-7; Samantha Martin/McKenzie Bailey, 6-1, 6-0; Bree Daigneault/Autio, 4-6, 6-3, 10-5.

at Oak Harbor 5, Marysville Getchell 2; Thursday, May 1.

Winners: AnnaBelle Whitefoot, 6-2, 6-4; Faith Franssen, 6-2, 6-0; Caterina Amsler, 6-0, 6-3; Chelsea Admire/Hannah Gluth, 6-2, 6-2; Ellysa Bonganay/Erina Horikawa, 6-4, 6-2.

Next: Oak Harbor (4-7, 7-7) at Shorecrest (3-5, 4-7), 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 5.

Coupeville 4, at Archbishop Murphy 3; Thursday, May 1.

PREP ROUNDUP

SEE ROUNDUP, A10

The Oak Harbor High School girls golf team fin-ished its home season with a win Thursday, May 1.

The Wildcats carded 504

strokes, defeating Shorecrest at 531. Mountlake Terrace also took part but had only three players; five are needed for a team score.

Wildcat Joanna Leete won medalist honors with a 79. She led by only one stroke after the front nine, then

shot a 38 on the back side to pull away from Shorecrest’s Audrey Penner, who carded an 88.

Oak Harbor’s Bree Roderos (97) and KC Winfield (101) finished third and fourth.

Resego Mooki (108),

Hailey Beecher (119) and Marisa Sligh (121) rounded out the field for Oak Harbor.

Oak Harbor finishes the regular season when it joins Glacier Peak at Stanwood at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 8.


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Oak Harbor’s Bree Roderos tees off for the Wildcats Thursday. Roderos finished third overall in the three-team meet.

Wildcats golfers wrap up home season with win

Winners: Hanigan, 6-0, 6-4; Ginnings, 6-1, 7-5; Thorne/Ivy Luvera, 6-1, 6-2; Micky LeVine/Tru-jillo, 6-3, 6-3.

Next: Coupeville (4-4, 6-7) at district tourna-ment at South Whidbey, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7.

Boys GolfMeadowdale 432,

Mountlake Terrace 430, at Oak Harbor 433, Glacier Peak 441; Tuesday, April 29.

Scores: Mac Kerfoot, 79; Hunter Adams, 86; Raiden Poe, 90; Steven Timm, 91; Aaron Kelley, 93.

Meadowdale 283, Oak Harbor 286, Mountlake Terrace 291, at Everett 327, Shorecrest 331 (14 holes, par 51); Wednes-day, April 30.

Scores: Adams, 55; Kerfoot, 56; Poe, 57, Mason Dieter, 58; Kelley, 60; Timm, 61.

Next: Wesco North at Stanwood, 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 5.

BaseballGlacier Peak 8, at

Oak Harbor 4 (8 in-nings); Wednesday, April 30.

Note: Oak Harbor scored in bottom of seventh to force extra in-nings. The loss eliminated Oak Harbor from post-season play.

Highlights: Danny Wolfe, 2 1B; Nate Stan-ford, 2 1B; Tyler Snavely, 1B; C.J. Meders, 1B.

Next: Oak Harbor (5-9, 5-12) at Shorewood (13-1, 16-1), 4 p.m. Mon-day, May 5.

TrackGirls: Lakewood

100, Coupeville 30, at Granite Falls 30. Boys: Lakewood 128, Gran-ite Falls 30, Coupe-ville 20.

First: Marisa Etzell, 400, 1:07.3; Lauren Grove, triple jump, 27-05.5; girls 4x200 (names not reported), 1:52.53.

Next: Coupeville at Juanita Invitational, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3.

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Sharing stories creates powerful bond for group

I love a good blog and there are hun-dreds of thousands to chose from. I have carefully organized bookmark folders on my computer arranged by topics of interest to me. Two clicks and before me I’ll find a beautiful quilt design, amaz-ing photography, a meaningful quote, a gardening idea, a political discussion or a new recipe.

It was a story this week, called “The Breakfast Club,” that has captivated my thoughts. It was writ-ten by PAT SKUD and shared with a small group of us who sat around a dining room table in a Devries Road home.

Some of us sipped coffee, others tea. We ate carrot cake and frosted banana squares, served on china.

As I gazed into the eyes of this dignified group of women, all who have lived in Oak Harbor a good many years if not all of their lives, I considered the wonders of story-telling. Enduring friendship. Personal connection. And losses made bearable when there is love.

These ladies have met each month for eight years. It began as a Lenten exercise at the First United Methodist Church in Oak Harbor. At that time, they met for six weeks, wrote about their spiritual journeys and shared those experiences with each other.

ANITA DRAGOO was the first hostess. When the six-week activity ended, they realized their deep-

ening bond with each other.The group began writing about a host of topics, each month

meeting to gaze across the table at beloved friends and share their lives.

Pat Skud writes about the various homes she and her hus-band lived in, cars they drove and pets they loved.

DJ RANSDELL writes poetry and is proud of the fact that several of her poems have been picked up on poetry websites.

Dragoo seized the idea of writing about her extensive teach-ing career that spanned the world and eventually authored the book “Not in Kansas Anymore,” available at Wind & Tide Bookshop.

ELIZABETH GALLOWAY writes about mothering two sets of twins and working as a registered nurse beside Oak Harbor physicians in a busy medical clinic before retiring.

CAROLINE WILLIAMS wrote this week about some of the kids in her Oak Harbor High School sophomore class who moved off the island and bid their childhood friends a tearful goodbye when the U.S. government purchased their family farms.

The year was 1942, the world was at war and it was decided that a naval air station must be built on Whidbey Island to enhance the safety of American citizens.

It’s one thing to read facts about World War II and make anonymous, theoretical comments on a blog. It’s quite another to listen to stories read out loud, watch a writer’s expression and reflect about profound life events over a piece of cake.

The Breakfast Club began decades ago when Pat Skud and her husband, BERNIE, first moved to Oak Harbor.

Bernie had enjoyed a prestigious, 40-year career as a marine biologist and together they chose Oak Harbor as their retirement community. A sizable collection of new friends began meeting that first year to celebrate birthdays and club members spent the next 30 years together.

There was so much to be happy about.When the Breakfast Club meets next time, there will be

three remaining members. Pat’s beloved Bernie passed away suddenly April 16.

I’ve learned that when the storyteller is surrounded by con-nection and caring – real people who offer love and a shared experience with loss -- life is not only bearable but beautiful.

Joan Bay Klope can be reached at [email protected]

HARBOR HIGHLIGHTSBy JOAN BAY KLOPE

By RON NEWBERRYStaff reporter

When her 22-year mar-riage ended in divorce, Sherry McWherter admits she struggled to get over it.

But after years of being down, things were starting to look up.

McWherter moved into an Oak Harbor mobile home in December, gifted to her by her daughter and son-in-law. With her antique oak fur-niture and oil paintings, and a new tile floor and appliances installed by her son-in-law, the interior looked great, according to her daughter Amanda Glaspie.

“It’s just a trailer,” Glaspie said, “but she had million dollar things inside.”

In a cruel twist, McWherter lost the trailer and nearly all of those items in an electrical fire April 25.

And now she’s picking up the pieces of her life again.

The fire destroyed enough of the structure at the trailer park on Oak Harbor Road for it to be considered a total loss, with damages estimated at $46,000, according to fire chief Ray Merrill with the Oak Harbor Fire Department.

Knowing that the mobile home was uninsured made the experience for McWherter that much more horrific.

“I’m still in mild shock,” she said Thursday.

McWherter, 51, said she remem-bers awakening then falling back to sleep in the early morning hours of April 25 until a sound jolted her out of bed at close to 4 a.m.

“I heard a ‘crack pop.’ I jumped,” she said. “I didn’t know what it was.”

A preliminary investigation into the cause of the fire pointed to an

electrical issue at the breaker panel, Merrill said.

The panel was located on a wall next to McWherter’s bed in her bedroom. It was encased in a wood-en cabinet for decorative purposes.

She said when she opened the wooden door, flames were shooting out of the breaker panel.

“I wanted to open it. There was no way,” she said of the metal door.

That set off panic.She screamed for her grandchil-

dren and a family dog who regularly visited but were not there on that occasion.

She looked around at the home she had made, realizing it was all about to go up in smoke.

She wanted to try to shut off the main breaker switch but couldn’t get near it.

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Sherry McWherter, who’s called Oak Harbor her home for 29 years, lost her trailer and nearly everything she owned in a mobile home fire April 25. The cause of the fire points to an electrical issue at the breaker panel.

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The fire also stole memories from Sherry McWherter, includ-ing a photo of her dad, Jerry Romine, holding her when she was a toddler on Easter Sunday in Houston, Texas. Her dad passed away in November. It was McWherter’s only copy of that photo.

By MEGAN HANSENEditor

The Penn Cove Water Festival will once again honor the region’s Native American heritage with canoe races, performances and education.

The Water Festival allows Northwest tribes to share their heritage through tribal dancing, singing, storytell-ing, native artists’ booths and demonstrations.

The event also includes food such as fry bread and salmon cooked over an alder wood fire.

The annual festival kicks off 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Native American storyteller Lou Labombard sharing oral traditions around a bonfire at Pacific Rim Institute.

Saturday will feature tradi-tional canoe races through-out the day.

The races run between the Coupeville boat launch and Coupeville wharf and

can be seen from the wharf and along viewpoints on Front Street.

This year’s festival will be dedicated to the late artist Roger Purdue, said festival president Vicky Reyes.

Purdue’s art designs have

been featured for decades as festival logos.

Prior to Purdue’s passing this year, he gifted many more pieces for future fes-tivals.

Reyes said his artwork will be displayed at the

Coupeville Library. It will also be for sale at

the Native Spirit Art Show and Island County Historical Museum.

A ceremony to honor Purdue will be held before the Tsimshian danc-

ers take the stage.Penn Cove Shellfish is

being honored this year for their years of support and sponsorship, Reyes said. Gifts will be presented to Ian and Rawle Jefferds 11 a.m. Saturday during the opening ceremony on Front Street.

There will be vendor booths along Front Street selling various items. Vistors can feast on salmon tacos with fry bread or a Central Whidbey Lions’ hot dog near the main stage.

Coupe’s Last Stand will be selling hot dogs down by the boat launch as well this year.

Adam Lorio, education program manager for the Samish Indian Nation, will be featured as he leads activities for youth and children on the

wharf. A juried art show featur-

ing some of the Northwest’s Native American and Native American-theme artists will be held at the Coupeville Recreation Hall on May 10 and 11.

Demonstrations by many of the artists will take place during show hours.

In cooperation with Pacific Rim Institute, there will be a 2 p.m. shuttle run between the festival and institute to provide attendees the oppor-tunity of experiencing one of the annual prairie tours held on Saturday.

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10:00 am ≈ The Shifty Sailors at the Farmers Market, Sea Shanties and Maritime Music11:00 am ≈ Festival Welcome − Main Stage − Mayor Nancy Conard * PCWF President, Vicky Reyes * Gifts of Bread, Ramona Laster11:15 am ≈ The Shifty Sailors − Main Stage11:30 am ≈ Storytelling by Lou LaBombard − Block House12:00 pm ≈ Festival Welcome − Canoe Launch Progress on the Canoe Races will be broadcast by KWPA from the Wharf12:15 pm ≈ Peter Ali − Main Stage − Flute and much more!1:15 pm ≈ J.P. Falcon Grady − Main Stage −Guitarist, singer and songwriter2:00 pm ≈ Storytelling by Gary Stroutsos − Coupeville Library (Sponsored by Friends of the Library)2:30 pm ≈ Swil Kanim − Main Stage − Violinist, Storyteller, Poet3:30 pm ≈ Storytelling by Lou LaBombard − Block House4:00 pm ≈ Remembering Roger Purdue with the Tshimshain Haayuuk Dancers − Main Stage Traditional and ceremonial dances with audience participation

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Juried Art Show − Coupeville Recreation HallThere will be opportunities to meet the performers and purchase CD’s throughout the day. Don’t miss Russell Morton, The Bead Man, who will be displaying his Four Seasons of Water, a six-year beading project.In between performers, visit the Art Show in the Coupeville Recreation Hall, the vendors and exhibitors on Front Street, check out the youth activities, and sample the salmon tacos. You can also take the 2 pm shuttle from Coupeville to the Pacific Rim Institute for a special tour of the Prairie in full bloom.The best places for viewing the canoe races are the Coupeville Wharf and the open decks on Front Street.

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Tribal Canoe Races • Native Arts & CraftsMusic, Dancers, Food & Storytelling • Youth Activites

Town welcomes canoe racers to annual festival

Photo By Lynda Imburgia and Penn Cove Water Festival

A series of canoe races will be held throughout the day between the Coupeville boat launch and wharf. Races can be seen from viewpoints along Front Street.

The last thing she wanted to do was to run out the door and watch everything she owned be scorched.

The trailer contained near-ly all of her sentimental pos-sessions, from family photos to her daughter’s art pieces to her grandmother’s pearls.

Black smoke eventually chased her out of the house coughing and wearing noth-ing but a pair of shorts and a night shirt.

By the time the Oak Harbor Fire Department reached the scene, smoke was billowing out of windows. Firefighters from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station also helped extin-guish the blaze.

“I do not have insurance,” McWherter said. “The last thing I wanted to do was lose my home. I have worked so hard to try to get back on my feet and to make a home. I’ve always worked hard in my life to make a home for my family and do things so they can have a good life.

“It may not seem like much to other people, but it was everything to me.”

Despite this latest hurdle, McWherter is grateful.

She wasn’t injured. Nor was anyone else.

The American Red Cross paid for a six-day stay at a nearby motel, and the

Opportunity Council of Island County extended that two more days.

After the fire, McWherter’s wardrobe was reduced to the clothes she had on, plus a flannel jacket and pair of ten-nis shoes she had left outside.

She has received support from her church, Christ the King in Oak Harbor, and a gift bag from the Garage of Blessings.

Her biggest blessing, how-ever, is her family.

A former registered nurse with a degree from the University of Washington, McWherter helped raise three children who all went on to college and earned degrees.

McWherter, who lives off a disability check from a heart condition, will eventually move in with Glaspie and her family in Oak Harbor until she can get back on her feet again.

“She was a great mom,” Glaspie said of her upbring-ing. “She put a lot of effort into making sure we did our homework. She’s done a lot for us as we’ve gotten older. My brother (Daniel Cromwell) has a master’s degree in science. I have an associate’s in nursing. My sis-ter (Michelle Cromwell) is a registered nurse.”

Glaspie has set up a fund to raise money to help rebuild her mother’s life at an online fundraising site. It can be accessed at www.gofundme.com/8nxuy0

The Oak Harbor Tavern also is planning a spaghetti dinner fundraiser May 17.

Most pressing is the need

to raise money to move the damaged mobile home off the lot.

With so many more imme-diate needs, McWherter can’t imagine she’ll ever be able to afford restoration of many of her most endearing items charred by intense heat.

She’ll just pick up the piec-es and move on.

Most family photos were lost. One of her favorites, showing her father holding her when she was a toddler on Easter in Houston, Texas, is still attached to the refrig-erator door, curled and badly damaged.

“The older you get, the harder it is to start over,” McWherter said. “Maybe this is a sign to open new doors. I have hope. I’m a believer.

“I should have burned up in that fire. I should be dead. There’s a reason that I’m not.”


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The living room inside Sherry McWherter’s trailer was charred by the destructive fire April 25.

IN THE MILITARYn Air Force Airman 1st Class

JACOB J. CROUCH graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physi-cal fitness and basic warfare princi-ples and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree

through the Community College of the Air Force.Crouch is the son of Sandra and Jim Crouch of Oak

Harbor. He is a 2009 graduate of Oak Harbor High School.

n Air Force Airman ANDREW S. FRAKES graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week pro-gram that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Frakes is the son of Brion and Connie Frakes of Trimble, Mo. He is a 2004 graduate of Oak Harbor High School.

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CHURCH NOTESn LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL at Concordia

Lutheran Church, 590 N. Oak Harbor St., is accepting registrations for the 2014-15 school year, beginning in September for ages 3 and 4.

The teaching staff is experienced in preschool educa-tion, which is characterized by a love for Jesus, a love for children and a dedication to providing the best environ-ment and experiences for learning and kindergarten readiness. For more information, call the church office at 360-675-2548.

n WHIDBEY ISLAND FRIENDS MEETING, also known as Quakers, holds their regular meeting for wor-ship 4-5 p.m. Sundays at the Unitarian Universalist build-ing, 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland. This time of silent worship together may include spoken messages.

For more information, visit www.whidbeyquakers.org or email Tom Ewell at [email protected]

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HUNGER AWARENESS: Oak Harbor Lutheran Church will be hosting a program about hunger in the United States and viewing of the documentary, “A Place at the Table,” 7-9 p.m. May 9. A discussion will follow, moderated by Lisa Clark, director of the Island County Opportunity Council. Also, Jean Wieman of North Whidbey Help House and Vivian Rogers-Decker of SPIN Cafe will participate. Canned food donations and free-will offerings are welcomed to benefit North Whidbey Help House. ACTIVITIES

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Boy Scouts of America Island District annual Camporee, May 3, Joseph Whidbey State Park, Oak Harbor. The public is wel-come to visit the camporee event free of charge. Com-petition stations include first aid, orienteering, knot tying, pioneering, fire build-ing, leave no trace, plant identification, hike-in inspec-tions, campsite inspections and a cooking contest. Visitors should use the park entrance at the corner of Swantown Road and Crosby Road. A Washington State Parks Discover Pass is re-quired for parking of more than 15 minutes. To join Scouting, contact David Read at dread@mountbak erbsa.org or 360-320-9991.

Relay for Life garage sale, 8 a.m.-noon, May 3, 2130 Crossroads Circle, Oak Harbor.

South Whidbey Gar-den Club plant sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., May 3, Highway 525 just north of Sebo’s hardware store in Bayview. Look for blue umbrellas, colorful balloons and a huge selection of plants. Proceeds from the plant sale help fund horticultural beautification projects, edu-cational programs and schol-arships throughout South Whidbey. 360-341-4325.

Oak Harbor Girl Scouts food drive, 9 a.m.-noon, May 3, Albertson’s, Oak Harbor. Girl Scouts will be collecting food donations to benefit the North Whid-bey Help House.

Spring cleaning paper shredding event, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May 3, Alas-ka USA Mortgage Company, 650 N.E. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Bring up to two bags of your documents to shred to de-clutter and pro-tect yourself from identity theft. 360-679-9755.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Whidbey Chap-ter, 9:45-11:45 a.m., May 3, Ciao Restaurant, 701 N. Main St., Coupeville. Month-ly discussion of climate solu-tions. Meeting begins with national conference call. All welcome. 360-679-6778 or citizensclimatelobby.org

Coupeville Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 3, Alexander Street be-hind the library, Coupeville. Fresh produce, Whidbey artists and crafters, food vendors. 360-678-4288, or coupevillemarket.aol.com

Whidbey Island Chick-en Coop Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 3, islandwide. Self-guided tour and fifth

annual event offers visitors some of Whidbey’s most clever coops and enclosures. Six stops on this year’s tour from Oak Harbor to Clin-ton. Tour is hosted by the Rock’n Doodle 4-H Poultry Club. Tour hosts and coop owners will be on hand at every location to share their experiences with chicken care, coop design and more. Tickets and tour maps are $10 per person or carpool. Tickets are available at Bayview Farm and Garden and Skagit Farmers Supply stores in Oak Harbor and Freeland.

Marine shoreline land-owner workshop, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., May 3, Coupe-ville Recreation Hall. Island County residents wanting to learn how they can protect maintain and their shoreline property are invited to this free workshop. The event, hosted by the Northwest Straits Foundation and the Island County Marine Re-sources Committee, will feature a presentation by Jim Johannessen, a coastal pro-cesses expert, and an edu-cational beach walk. Please bring clothing appropriate to the weather and sturdy shoes for the beach walk. Workshop topics include slope stability and habitat, how and why beaches and bluffs change over time, and shoreline permitting and regulations. 360-733-1725.

Spring fashion show and luncheon, Oak Har-bor Emblem Club, noon, May 3, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 361 Ernst Street. Door prizes and raffle. Styles by Christopher & Banks. Tickets $15. 360-240-0509.

SundayMay 4

Tilth Farmers’ Market opens, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., May 4, 2812 Thompson Road off Highway 525, between Bayview and Freeland. The South Whidbey Tilth Farm-ers’ Market begins its 43rd season with a May Pole dance to the tunes of Island Strings. There will be a wide variety of vegetable starts to plant a summer garden, including several different varieties of tomato, both cherry and slicing. Local artisans on hand. Children’s area. Market is open until 2 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 26. 206-818-1859, or [email protected] or www.southwhidbeytilth.org

Gardener’s workshop, 1-3 p.m., May 4, Hum-mingbird Farm Nursery and Gardens, 2319 Zylstra Road, Oak Harbor. Workshop is offered for gardeners who want to learn to build easy-to-tackle projects for their own gardens and yards. “Building a Butterfly House” is the project for May. $30 cover workshop and build-ing kit. Tools and supplies are provided. Participants are encouraged to sign up for the workshop ahead of time, if possible. 360-679-5044 or lori@hummingbird farmnursery.com

MondayMay 5

Poet talk, 3 p.m., May 5, Oak Harbor Library. Matt Gano is a renowned perfor-mance poet and lyricist. His

writing and teaching skills have reached audiences from Seattle to Hong Kong.

A three-time member of Seattle’s National Poetry Slam team and 2008 Seattle Grand-Slam Champion, he remains atop the list of spo-ken word artists in national and international poetry communities. 360-675-5115.

TuesdayMay 6

Senior Day at Hum-mingbird Farm Nursery and Gardens, 1-3 p.m., May 6, 2319 Zylstra Road, Oak Harbor. New event co-hosted by Oak Harbor Senior Center. Fun and in-formative afternoon is open to all seniors on Whidbey and beyond. Program will cover challenges that irk an aging gardener and will dem-onstrate adaptive techniques for joints and muscles. There will be a tour of our propagation greenhouse and display gardens. Free. 360-679-5044, or [email protected] or www.hummingbirdfarmnursery.com

“Farm Planning for Livestock Owners, Part I,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., May 6, Coupeville Library. Two-part farm planning work-

shop. Learn how to manage mud, pastures, manure and more. 360-678-4708 or [email protected]

America’s Boating Course, 6-8 p.m., May 6, First United Method-ist Church, 1050 S.E. Ireland St., Oak Harbor. The Deception Pass Sail & Power Squadron is offering America’s Boating Course, satisfactory completion of the 12-hour class will qualify you for a Washington State Boater Education card and covers rules of the road, boating safety, required equipment, navigation aids, lights and sounds signals, knot tying, radio operation and chart reading. Class cost is $50. Family members may attend using the same book for $25. 360-240-0989 or [email protected]

WednesdayMay 7

DAR meeting, 11:30 a.m., May 7, San Remo Res-taurant, Oak Harbor. The Governor Isaac Stevens Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meeting.

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Find the perfect gift to show Mom you care!

Photo courtesy Peggy Darst Townsdin

Maylor dock was once the center of shipping and receiving of merchandise and produce for Oak Harbor. It also was the hub of water transportation. The dock, named after brothers John and Joe Maylor, was built in 1893. It burned down in a large fire in 1966. As part of a “Looking Back” series, local author and pioneer descendant Peggy Darst Townsdin is sharing photos with the Whidbey News-Times and its readers. Townsdin’s new photo history book, “Oak Harbor,” is out. To buy a book or have a book mailed, contact Townsdin at pctowns [email protected] or call 360-678-5970.

LOOKING BACK

Intrepid Learning is now hiring experienced Aviation Instructors

with a background in:

Military experience in any technical field and Master

Training Specialist (or equivalent) qualification is a plus! This is a part-time, hourly position. Puget Sound region travel required. Includes competitive pay and benefits.

AVIATION INSTRUCTORS

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LUBE TECHSFull and Part time positions, Apply in person at:

826 SE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor

EmploymentGeneral

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Experienced clerk to handle all aspects of accounts receivable. Minimum 4 years experience working with insurance bill ing, including Medicare/Med- icaid desired. 40-hours /week.

Send resume toBlind Box 558766

107 S. Main St., Ste. E101,

Coupeville, WA 98239

Chairside Assistant/Sterilization

Exp. p re fe r, seek ing friendly positive individual to assist in the care for our extraordinary pa- t ients. This individual must be a detail oriented mul t i tasker wi th the ability to meet the de- mands of a fast paced environment while main- taining a calm demean- or. Hours vary to start, Mon. - Thurs, sa lar y DOE.

Please submit resume to

Valarie Cicirch, DDS [email protected]

COFFEE BAR MANAGER

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ISLAND COUNTY JOB OPENINGS

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

www.islandcounty.net/hr

for more information.EEOC.

Local Internet service provider in the

Snohomish & Island County area is looking

for an on-site

Technical Representative

Installation and trouble- shooting of wireless In- t e r ne t ; some reco rd keeping; interaction with customers and cl ient. App l i can t mus t have adequate transportation a n d a c l e a n d r i v i n g record.

[email protected]

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Local Title Company is seeking a F/T

Entry Level PositionMust have great computer sk i l ls, energet ic & r e a d y t o b e a t e a m player. Tit le & Escrow knowledge is a plus. Po- sition is open immediately. Salary DOE, EOE. Must have valid drivers l icense, proof of insurance & will be subject to b a c k g r o u n d c h e c k . Benefit package is included.

Submit resume to:

[email protected] will contact you for an in person interview

QUEEN OF CLEAN MARGI’S MAIDS

Now HiringMust have valid drivers license. Clean driving record. Based in Oak Harbor. Call Che- ryl at: 360-929-0773

EmploymentGeneral

Maintenance Supervisor

Port of South WhidbeyFull-time position. Ob- tain detailed job descrip- tion, application form and instructions at:

Port Office 1804 Scott Rd #101,

Freeland, 98249 or call 360.331.5494

or at www.portofsouthwhidbey.com

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Applications must be received at office by 4 pm on May 9, 2014. Starts

ASAP.

Now hiring for Landscaping/Property Maintenance Laborer

Must be able to lift 50lbs, high endurance, profes- s iona l a t t i tude. Must have valid license. Wag- es DOE (min $11/hr plus bonuses/ability to raise).

Contact Chris 360-632-6319

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Immediately required at our Anacortes Location. Summer work a t our Duty Free Store on the Washington State Ferry. Duty Free Americas, Inc. is a travel retailer offering our customer (traveling in to Canada) top shelf liquors, international brand fragrances and quality gift items at Duty Free and/or significant price savings. Qualified candidates will have a positive attitude wi th st rong customer service skills. Pre-Em- ployment Drug Screen- ing, Federal background checks, and full physi- cals are mandatory.

For more information and to apply:

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Join our Team today!EOE M/F/D/V

Part-Time Funeral Assistant

Burley Funeral Chapel is seeking a part-time Fu- neral Assistant. This is a pos i t ion wi th f lex ible hours which may include weekends and evenings. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license are re- qu i red as wel l as an ability to drive frequently.

Please call us at 360-675-3192

for an application.

EmploymentGeneral

Publisher/Advertising Manager

The Journal of the San Juans, located in Friday Harbor, on beautiful San Juan Island in Washing- ton State, is seeking an experienced, self-starting Publisher/Advertising Manager. Three-p lus years of newspaper/media sales exper ience, along with leadership experience required. Re- sponsibi l i t ies include: print and digital ad sales; helping local businesses create market ing and business plans; supervi- sion of a small staff and involvement in the local community.

The Journal of the San Juan’s is part of Sound Publishing, the largest community newspaper publisher in Washington State. We offer an excellent salary plus a bonus/commission plan, a great work environment, medical, dental and vi- s ion insurance, 401k wi th company match, paid holidays, vacation and s ick t ime. EOE. V i s i t ou r webs i t e a t www.soundpublishing.comto learn more about us!

For immediate consid- erat ion, send resume and cover letter to:

[email protected] mail to:

HR/SJJPUBSM,Sound Publishing, Inc.,

11323 Commando, Road, Main Unit,

Everett, WA 98204.

Temporary LaborerIs land County Publ ic Works - South Whidbey road shop has openings for temp road maintenance laborers for flag- g ing, road maint and vegetation mgt. Clean and valid driver’s license with no restrictions required. Flagger card preferred. Closes 5/8/14. For application and info

www.islandcounty.net/hrOr call (360) 678-7919or from So. Whidbey

(360) 321-5111 x 7919EOE

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REPORTERThe Covington/Maple Valley Reporter, a division of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a sea- soned general assign- ment reporter with writ- i n g ex p e r i e n c e a n d photography skills. This is a senior position and is based out of the Cov- ington office. The pri- mary coverage will be city government, business, sports, general as- signment stor ies; and may include arts coverage. Schedule includes evening and/or weekend work. As a Reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: gen- erate 8-10 by-line stories per week; use a digital camera to take photo- graphs of the stories you c o v e r ; p o s t o n t h e publication’s web site; blog and use Twitter on the web; layout pages, using InDesign; shoot and edit videos for the web. The most highly valued traits are: commitment to community journalism and everything from short, brief- type stories about people and events to exam- ining issues facing the community; to be inquisi- tive and resourceful in t he cove rage o f as - signed beats; to be comfor table producing five bylined stories a week; the ability to write stories that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rapport with the community. Candi- dates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effec- tively in a deadline-driven environment. Mini- mum of two years of previous newspaper exper ience is requi red. Posit ion also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to:[email protected] mail to:Sound Publishing, Inc.19426 68th Avenue S.

Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/COV

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Em- p l o y e r ( E O E ) a n d strongly supports diver- si ty in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us!www.soundpublishing.com

EmploymentRestaurant

PRIMA BISTROis looking for anEXPERIENCED

LINE COOK check us out at

www.primabistro.comPlease apply anytime

after 11:30 AM in person at 201 1/2

First St. Langley, WA.

EmploymentTransportation/Drivers

Inside Saleswanted for immediate opening. Experience in building materials helpful but wil l train the r ight person. Full Time. Pay DOE.

Bring resume to:Frontier

Building Supply1800 Main St., Freeland

Health Care EmploymentCaregivers

Join a progressive team of hard working,

fun peers without traveling off the rock. Regency on Whidbey is seeking motivated

LPN team memberApply in person or call

360-279-2224

Health Care EmploymentGeneral

Accepting applications for

Caregivers& LPN’s

Apply in person at:Whidbey Island Manor

235 SW 6th Ave. 360-675-5913

EOE.

Licensed RN or LPN

Long Term Careexperience preferred

APPLY IN PERSON: Careage of Whidbey

311 NE 3rd StreetCoupeville, WA

98239or email

[email protected]

MA/LPN WANTEDfor fast paced medical clinic in Oak Harbor. Full-time position with s o m e S a t u r d a y s . Benefits included.

Fax resume to(360)-675-3091. Email resume to

[email protected]

Maple Ridge Currently Hiring

F/T P/T HCA/CNA/Med Tech

Positions.Seeking motivated,

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Apply in person at:1767 Alliance Ave.

Freeland, WA. 98249

NOC nurse neededLong Term Care

experience preferred

APPLY IN PERSON: Careage of Whidbey

311 NE 3rd StreetCoupeville, WA

98239or email

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Servers/Chef Positions Available

Apply in person at:Maple Ridge

1767 Alliance Ave.Freeland, WA. 98249

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Health Care EmploymentGeneral

We are seeking qualified candidates for various cl inical/case management posit ions in our M o u n t Ve r n o n a n d Coupeville locations:

Clinician II (41601)40 hours/week,Mount Vernon.

Clinician II (93000)40 hours/week,

Coupeville.

Clinician III (93000)40 hours/week,

Coupeville.

Mental Health Technician III (95002)

40 hours/week,Coupeville.

Qualification: BA or MA degree in Behaviora l Science, Human Servic- es, Counseling or related f ield with previous mental health exper i- ence. Registered in WA State.

Visit our website at www.compasshealth.orgto learn more about our open positions and to

apply. Send résumé and cover letter to

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Market Development CoordinatorSound Publishing, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Development Coordinator to research, plan and implement market programs throughout the organization. This position acts as a consultant and resource to Sound Publishing’s National/Regional Advertising Sales team and senior-level management; and is responsible for developing and implementing brand, market, and account specifi c sales and marketing presentations.

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An auto auction will be held @ Scotty’s Towing, 1695 Main St., Freeland, WA @ 11 AM on May 8th, 2014, 3 hour pre- view1. ‘86 Toyota pickup, VIN: JT4RN55R6602257392. ‘02 Ford Focus, VIN: 1FAFP34P32W149586Legal No. 559515Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey RecordMay 3, 2014.

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Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey RecordMay 3, 2014.

LEGAL NOTICENotice of meeting of Is- land County Conserva- t ion Futures Cit izens’ Advisory Board. Notice is hereby given that the Island County Conserva- t ion Futures Cit izens’ Advisory Board will hold a public meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, May 1 2 t h , 2 0 1 4 , a t t h e County Commissioner’s Hearing Room, located at 1 NE 6th St, Coupe- vil le, Washington. The purpose of this meeting is to gain public input and comments concerning the applications submitted for the purpose of obtaining Conservation Futures Funds. An application proposes to pur- c h a s e c o n s e r va t i o n easements on farmland l o c a t e d o n M o n r o e Landing Road near Oak Harbor, Washington. Ad- ditional applications pro- pose Maintenance and Operat ion funding for Trillium Community For- es t nea r G reenbank Washington and Iverson Preserve on Camano Is- land Washington. Per- sons requiring auxiliary aids/service should call Is land County Human Resources, North Whid- b e y 3 6 0 - 6 7 9 - 7 3 7 2 , South Whidbey 360-321- 5111 X7372, Camano 360-387-3443 X7372, twenty-four hours prior to the scheduled event.Legal No. 559485Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey RecordMay 3, 10, 2014.

CITY OF LANGLEY PLANNING

ADVISORY BOARDNOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARINGNotice is hereby given that the City of Langley Planning Advisory Board

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will hold a public hearing on Wednesday May 14, 2014 beginning at 3:00 PM, at Langley City Hall Council Chambers, 112 Second Street, Langley, WA, on the fo l lowing proposals:1. Procedural changes to design review 2. Es tabl i shment o f a Site Plan Review Pro- cess 3. A new land use table that identifies permitted, secondary, conditional and prohibited usesa. Table i s cons is ten t with the Langley Com- prehensive Plan4. New landscaping and tree retention standardsa. Protection for significant treesb. Improved landscaping standardsc. Landscaping and tree planting requirements for parking lotsd. I m p r o ve d c l e a r i n g standards and permit processing5. S E PA p r o c e d u r a l amendments addressing appeals and clarifying existing categorical ex- emptions6. Elimination of an over- lay zone in downtown, rezone parcels to be within the Central Busi- ness Districta. Consistent wi th the c i ty ’s future land use map in the comprehensive planPAB Publ ic Hear ing - Members of the public are cordially invited to attend this public hearing and provide comments to the Planning Advisory Board. Written comments may also be submitted to the public record before the public hearing to Jeff Arango, Director of Community Planning, PO Box 366, Langley, WA 98260. In- formation on the proposals is available for re- v iew at Lang ley Ci ty Hall, 112 Second Street, Langley, during regular b u s i n e s s h o u r s o r through the City’s web- s i te a t www. lang ley - wa.org. Legal No. 559564Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.May 3, 2014.

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I N T H E C O U RT O F C O M M O N P L E A S , C L I N TO N C O U N T Y, O H I O , C a s e N o . D R K 2 0 1 3 0 2 5 4 , PAT- RICK S. HILLARD, Peti- tioner vs. LORI M. HIL- L A R D, R e s p o n d e n t , whose last known is 666 O lymp ic V iew Road , Coupeville, WA 98239: NOTICE OF REGIS- TRATION OF FOREIGN CUSTODY DETERMI- NATION Pursuan t to ORC 3127.35: Petitioner herein is requesting this Court to register an Or- der from the Superior Court of Washington, al- locating parenting rights o f the par t ies ’ minor ch i ld . (See Order at - tached). Petitioner is requesting this cour t to register the Order for en- f o r c e m e n t a n d f o r modification purposes as permit ted under Ohio Revised Code. Failure to timely request a hearing to contest the validity of the registered order OR failure to establish a de- f e n s e u n d e r O R C 3127.35(D) will result in this Court issuing an Or- der confirming the order being registered. DAT- ED this 30th day of April, 2013. /s/ Helen L. Row- lands, Magistrate, Clin- ton Coun ty Common P leas Cour t , C l in ton C o u n t y C o u r t h o u s e , third Floor, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (See Order a t tached: SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHING- TON, COUNTY ISLAND, No. 03-3-00048-3, In re the Marr iage of PAT- RICK SHANE HILLARD, Pet i t ioner, and LORI MELISSA HILLARD, Re- spondent, PARENTING PLAN FINAL, filed 11- 29 -2012 , Deb ra Van Pe l t , I s l a n d C o u n t y Clerk.) Respondent Lori M. Hillard has twenty- e ight (28) days f rom publication to answer in this matter. Legal No. 552009Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Notice is hereby given that the City of Oak Har- bor will conduct a public sale of the contents of Storage Shed 4-02 at the Oak Harbor Marina 1401 SE Catalina Drive, Oak Harbor, Washington on May 17 , 2014 a t 11:00 a.m.There will be a public inspection of the shed at 10:45 a.m. on the date of the sale.Chris SubletHarbormasterOak Harbor Marina1401 SE Catalina DriveOak Harbor, WA 98277(360) 279-4575Legal No. 559468Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey RecordMay 3, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

URBAN FINANCIAL OF AMERICA, LLC ( f /k/a U R B A N F I N A N C I A L GROUP, INC.),its suc- cessors and/or assigns Plaintiff,vTHE UNKNOWN HEIRS A N D A S S I G N S O F STUART M . WHITE- HEAD; THE UNKNOWNDEVISEES OF STUART

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M. WHITEHEAD;WILLIAM M. WHITE- HEAD II; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; A N D A L L PA R T I E S CLAIMING AN INTER- E S T I N T H E R E A L PROPERTY COMMON- LY KNOWN AS 5748 D A Y M A R P L A C E , FREELAND, WA 98249; Defendant s .ICSO LOG NO. 14R-0013NO. 13-2-00453-9S H E R I F F ’ S P U B L I C NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTYTO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF STUART M. WHITE- HEAD; THE UNKNOWN DEVISEES OF STUART M. WHITEHEAD; WIL- LIAM M. WHITEHEAD I I ; T H E U N I T E D STATES OF AMERICA; occupants of the Premis- es; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real property described in the complaint:The Superior Court of Is- land County has directed the undersigned Sheriff o f I s l a n d C o u n t y (through his designee) to se l l the proper ty described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action:S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHING- TON:T H AT P O RT I O N O F THE NORTHERLY 460 F E E T O F L O T 1 , WHERE SHIPS PASS, DELINEATED AS LOT 3 OF SHORT PLAT NO. 025/92.S8405-00-00001 -1 APPROVED SEP- TEMBER 24, 1993 AS RECORDED SEPTEM- BER 24,1993 AS AUDI- T O R ’ S F I L E N O . 93019202 IN VOLUME 2 O F S H O RT P L AT S , PAGE 419, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON.Also commonly known as 5748 Daymar Place, Free land WA 98249 . Ta x Pa r c e l N u m b e r : S8405-00-00001-7; Key No, 678411The sale of the above- described property is to take place:TIME: 10:00 a.m.DATE: JUNE 27, 2014 PLACE: FRONT STEPS ISLAND COUNTY LAW AND JUSTICE CENTER 101 NE 6TH STREET, COUPEVILLE, WASH- INGTONThe judgment debtor/s can avoid the sale by pay ing the judgment amount of $148,429.31, 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 29th day of April, 2014.M A R K C . B R O W N , SHERIFFISLAND COUNTYBy:/s/Wylie FarrWylie Farr, Chief Civil DeputyICSO/Law & Jus t i ce Center101 NE 6th StreetPO BOX 5000Coupeville, Washington 98239-5000360-678-4422Legal No. 559527Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey RecordMay 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 7, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE

OF WASHINGTONFOR ISLAND COUNTY

In the Matter of the Es- tatesof

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WILLIAM EDWIN HOLT andDEBBI LYNN HOLT,Deceased.No. 14-4-00091-1PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORSRCW 11.40.030The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of- these estates. Any per- s o n h av i n g a c l a i m against the decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limita- tions, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of fue claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate pro- ceed ings were com- menced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal repre- s e n t a t i ve s e r ve d o r mailed the notice to the creditor as provided un- d e r R C W 1 1 . 4 0 . 0 2 0 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of f i rst publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within tins time frame, the claim is forev- er barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11 .40 .051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effec t i ve as t o c l a ims against both the decedents’ probate and non- probate assets.

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DATE OF FIRST PUBLI- CATION: May 3, 2014 PERSONAL REPRE- SENTATIVE: HAROLD LEE GAPPAATTORNEY FOR PER- SONAL REPRESENTA- TIVE: Jacob Cohen ADDRESS FOR MAIL- INGOR SERVICE: Cohen, Manni, Theune & Manni, LLPPost Office Box 889Oak Harbor, WA 98277Cour t of probate pro- ceed ings and cause number:Island County Superior CourtIs land County Cour t - housePost Off ice Box 5000 Coupevil le, WA 98239 Probate Cause Number: 14-4-00091-1Legal No. 559472Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey RecordMay 3, 10, 17, 2014.


OF WASHINGTONIN AND FOR THE

COUNTY OF KINGIN PROBATE

In the Matter of the Es- tateofJULIA ANNE ALLISON,Deceased.NO. 14-4-02349-6 SEAPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030The 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 therw ise app l i cable

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statute of l imi tat ions, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate pro- ceed ings were com- menced . The c l a im must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided un- d e r R C W 1 1 . 4 0 . 0 2 0 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of f i rst publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forev- er barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 1 1 . 4 0 . 0 5 1 a n d 11.40.060. This bar is effect ive as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non- probate assets.DATE OF FIRST PUBLI- CATION: A p r i l 2 6 , 2014 /s/ John Henry Allison, Jr. John Henry Allison, Jr., Personal Representativec/o SOMERS TAMBLYN KING PLLC2955 - 80 th Avenue S.E., Suite 201Mercer Island, Washing- ton 98040-2960 S O M E R S TA M B LY N KING PLLCBy /s/ Jennifer L. King Jennifer L. King, WSBA #27528Attorney for PetitionerLegal No. 557876Published: The Whidbey

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News Times, The South Whidbey Record.Apr i l 26 , May 3 , 10 , 2014.

NOTICE OF SALENotice is hereby given that the hereinafter described vessel, together with appurtenances, will be sold at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash pursuant to RCW 53.08.310 et seq., at the Oak Harbor Marina, located at 1401 SE Catalina Drive, in the C i t y o f Oak Ha rbo r, Coun ty o f I s land , a t 10:00 a.m. on the 17th day of May 2014, to satisfy Marina charges, including costs of sale and related legal expenses.VESSEL NO. A N D N A M E D o c u m e n t e d DenJim LAST KNOW OWNER AND ADDRESS James Mathis 1115 Sidney St Oak Harbor, WA . 98277D E S C R I P T I O N O F VESSEL35’ 1978 Mainship Diesel Power Boat White HullSlip F-29Conditions of sale are listed at the Harbor Mas- ter’s Office, Oak Harbor Marina, 1401 SE Catali- na Drive, Oak Harbor, Washington.OAK HARBOR MARINAChris SubletOak Harbor Marina Har- bormaster1401 SE Catalina DR.Oak Harbor, WA. 98277Legal No. 559463Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey RecordMay 3, 2014.

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OF WASHINGTONFOR THE COUNTY OF

ISLANDLIBERTY HOME EQUI- TY SOLUTIONS Plaintiff,vs.E S TAT E O F J O E C. BYERS AKA SD BYERS AKA JOE CLEMENT B Y E R S ; J A S O N B Y E R S ; M O N I C A B Y E R S ; J O S E P H B Y E R S ; L I S A S H I L - LING; CAMANO COLO- NY WATER SYSTEM; S E C R E T A R Y O F HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UN- K N O W N H E I R S , SPOUSE, LEGATEES A N D D E V I S E E S O F THE ESTATE OF JOE C . B Y E R S A K A S D B Y E R S A K A J O E C L E M E N T B Y E R S ; DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE; U N K N O W N O C C U - PANTS OF THE SUB- JECT REAL PROPER- TY; PARTIES IN POS- SESSION OF THE SUB- JECT REAL PROPER- TY; PARTIES CLAIM- ING A RIGHT TO POS- SESSION OF THE SUB- JECT PROPERTY; AND ALSO, ALL OTHER UN- KNOWN PERSONS OR PA RT I E S C L A I M I N G ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ES- TATE, LIEN, OR INTER- EST IN THE REAL ES- TATE DESCRIBED IN T H E C O M P L A I N T HEREINDefendants. Case No.: 13-2-00934-4SUMMONS BY PUBLI- CATIONTo: Estate Of Joe C. Byers aka SD Byers aka Joe Clement Byers; UN- K N O W N H E I R S , SPOUSE, LEGATEES

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AND DEVISEES OF The Estate of Joe C. Byers aka SD Byers aka Joe Clement Byers; DOES 1 - 1 0 i n c l u s i ve ; U N - KNOWN OCCUPANTS of the subject real property; PARTIES IN POS- SESSION of the subject real property; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION of the subject property; and also, al l other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein///THE STATE OF WASH- INGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: You are hereby sum- moned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 19th day of April, 2014, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaint i f f, LIBERTY HOME EQUI- TY SOLUTIONS, and serve a copy of your answer upon the under- s igned a t to r neys fo r P la in t i f f, McCar thy & Holthus, LLP at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be ren- dered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 3515 S. East Camano Drive, Camano Island, WA 9 8 2 8 2 , I S L A N D County, Washington for

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f a i l u r e t o p ay l o a n amounts when due.DATED: 4/10/2014McCar thy & Hol thus, LLP/s/ Mary Stearns [ x ] M a r y S t e a r n s , WSBA #42543[ ] A n d r ew E . H a l l , WSBA #46152[ ] Joseph Ward McIn- tosh WSBA #39470[ ] Robert William McDo- nald WSBA #43842 19735 10th Avenue NE, Ste. N200Poulsbo, WA 98370(855) 809-3977Attorneys for PlaintiffLegal No. 556405Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014.

PUBLIC NOTICEDETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

Notice is given under the State Environmental Pol- icy Act (SEPA), RCW 43.21C.080, that the City o f Langley, in accor- d a n c e w i t h W A C 197-11-340, did on May 3, 2014 issue a Determi- na t ion o f Nons ign i f i - cance with a four teen (14) day comment period on a proposal for amendments to the city’s development regulations including tree preserva- t ion and landscaping standards. The City of Langley as the lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant ad- verse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C030 (2) (c). The decision was made

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after review of a com- p le ted env i ronmenta l checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request at city hall PO Box 366 Lang- ley, WA 98260 or online at www.langleywa.org.The proposed amendments constitute a GMA a c t i o n u n d e r W A C 197-11-340(2)(v) and the City of Langley will not therefore act upon the proposa ls fo r 14 days from May 3, 2014. Comments may be submitted to the above address by May 19, 2014. An appeal of this thresh- old determination must be filed within 10 days f rom the close of the comment per iod (May 30, 2014).Legal No. 559565Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.May 3, 2014.

SEPA NOTICEOAK HARBOR

WATER SYSTEM PLAN UPDATE

PROJECT PROPOSAL AND LOCATION: The City invites you to comment on its Draft Water System Plan. The State of Washington, Depart- ment of Health requires that the City update its Water System Plan every six years. The Draft Water System Plan projects the City’s demand for water until the year 2060; addresses the water distr ibution system that will be needed to

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ARIESYou may meet and fall in love withyour soul mate. The first time youmeet each other’s eyes you’ll bothknow that you were made for eachother.

TAURUSIf you’re planning to move house,you’ll spend lots of time in homedécor shops. You want to organizeyour new surroundings in a way thatreflects your personality and tastes.

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LEOYou only need a little bit of rest torecover your dynamism and enthu-siasm. You receive some inspira-tion that opens your way towardsa form of spirituality that appealsto you.

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SCORPIOYou have some new responsibili-ties to shoulder. At work, thesenew tasks allow you to developsome skills that could eventuallylead to a pay increase.

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CAPRICORNThere is lots of emotion in the air,and this will inspire you to makesome huge changes. You may evendecide on the spur of the momentto travel around the world.

AQUARIUSYou are confronted with an impor-tant decision. Take the time to thinkabout it before making a definitechoice. Otherwise, you’ll keep beingbrought before the same decision,over and over again.

PISCESThere is lots of work on the hori-zon. You are entrusted with a fileon the hush-hush; it will earn you anice sum of money.

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS,

AND CAPRICORN.

Week of May 4 to 10, 2014

ARIESThe full moon brings you a revea-ling flash of inspiration concerningyour future, on both a professionaland family level. You are able to setyourself some precise objectives.

TAURUSIf you are in a new relationship,you may receive a marriage pro-posal or a clear commitment. Yourlover confirms his or her eternal lovefor you.

GEMINIDon’t hesitate to apply the laws ofattraction with regard to your pro-fessional life. Visualizing your ob-jectives precisely can help them be-come reality in the near future.

CANCERThis is a good week to recoversome self-esteem. A situation putsyou in the spotlight and providesyou with the tools to develop somenew objectives.

LEOIf you’re thinking about moving,you start taking some steps in or-der to get a head start. Or, instead,you might begin making plans torenovate your home.

VIRGOTraffic is problematic and commu-nicating seems complicated. Try tofind alternative routes to get to yourdestinations, and recharge your te-lephone before leaving home.

LIBRAYou should finally get the greenlight to embark on a project or atraining course. The financing willmaterialize, and you will be closerto securing a comfortable retirementfor yourself.

SCORPIOYou may decide to conquer theworld in some way! You’re deter-mined to advance your cause andimprove your fate. This is a newdeparture for you.

SAGITTARIUSPatience is necessary. You have theimpression that you’re just mar-king time and are always having towait for others. Make some time foryourself; a step backwards is some-times necessary in order to advance.

CAPRICORNAt work, you are responsible for animportant meeting or an event thatbrings together the entire com-pany. Expect to work for a largeand enriching client base.

AQUARIUSOne of your projects requires partic-ular attention. Delays are possibleall around — you’re put on holdwhen making calls and you seem tochoose the wrong lineup as well.

PISCESThe summer vacation will soon behere and you should already beplanning what you want to do inorder to secure availability. Makereservations now for day camp foryour children.

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:AQUARIUS, PISCES, AND ARIES.


ARIESExpect to receive lots of invitationsfrom your friends. There is alwayssomeone to talk to. You attend afew large gatherings.

TAURUSYour career is suddenly catapultedforward when you dare to makesome revolutionary suggestions. Youmay also start your own business.

GEMINISomeone confides some very par-ticular secrets to you. You mayhave to decipher a message in an-other language or, perhaps, a cryp-tic comment from your loved one.

CANCERYou are a bundle of nerves. You mayalso shed tears of joy. One of yourchildren may achieve a huge exploit,even if it’s only to take his or her firststeps towards something.

LEOIn order to negotiate successfully,put your emotions to the side. Ifyou want to avoid any problems,be sure to respect the laws andregulations to the letter.

VIRGOThere is lots of work on the hori-zon. You won’t have time to breatheat the office.What’s more, you pro-bably won’t be in the best of healthand so some rest is necessary.

LIBRAYou are particularly proud of your-self after accomplishing a brilliantexploit. You discover some unsus-pected talents.

SCORPIOYou spend some time at home,where you’re sure to find a wallto paint or some jobs that you’denjoy doing. A move could unex-pectedly materialize.

SAGITTARIUSYou have a lot to talk about. In-deed, if you’re keeping some se-crets you may have difficulty instaying quiet and reveal one witha slip of the tongue.

CAPRICORNThis is a great week to think se-riously about selling or buying aproperty. You are fairly surprisedto realize that you can afford yourambitions.

AQUARIUSEverything is going at top speedthis week. You settle lots of thingsand you manage to contact peoplefairly easily; people will return yourcalls quickly.

PISCESYou are overflowing with imagina-tion and you undertake a great mas-terpiece. You also attend some sortof show that really impresses you.

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:TAURUS, GEMINI, AND CANCER.


ARIESBy calculating and recalculating yourbudget you realize that you have themeans to achieve your ambitions.Emotionally, there are a few detailsto clear up.

TAURUSYou show a fair bit of initiative. It isimportant to take the time to nego-tiate with people before coming toa decision that also involves them.

GEMINIYour health might require some at-tention. You may finally discover amore suitable diet or a treatmentthat improves your quality of life.

CANCERYou have to make some hard choi-ces; love and an active social life arenot always compatible. Take anotherlook at your priorities where pleasureand responsibilities are involved.

LEOYou are inspired to rethink your dé-cor and undertake some big jobs athome. What’s more, your friendsare going to be very happy to beable to help you with your projects.

VIRGOYou start planning your summervacation. Don’t hesitate to tightenyour belt now, for a while, so youcan afford to go on a dream trip orsome sort of pilgrimage.

LIBRAYou are a bundle of nerves for a fewdays. Fortunately, you don’t lose yoursmile and you succeed in makingthe people around you laugh.

SCORPIOAt work you are at the centre ofsome important negotiations. Yousucceed in using a ruse that allowsyou to make some important gains,which makes everyone happy.

SAGITTARIUSOne of your colleagues is absentand you inherit his or her work-load. You’ll probably fall behinda bit, but this situation is to youradvantage; a promotion could beyour reward.

CAPRICORNYou’re sure to receive congratula-tions for some type of exploit. Yourloved one is very attentive to your re-quests and suggests some big pro-jects to work on together.

AQUARIUSYour young children are rather de-manding and you have to devote alot of time to them. You may haveto taxi them around or make someimportant appointments for them.

PISCESThere seems to be some confusionwhere communications are con-cerned. Double check your infor-mation, and be attentive to variousinstructions so you won’t have toredo your work.

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:VIRGO, LIBRA, AND SCORPIO.


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meet this demand, im- plements a water use ef- f iciency program, dis- cusses how the City’s existing wells will be protected, how the City water system will be maintained, and how new wa- t e r sys tem improve - ments wil l be funded. Under the Draft Water System Plan, there are anumber of capital projects proposed to improve and expand Oak Harbor’s water system including extending the west side water main and constructing a new north booster pump station. The total cost of all projects in the 6-year planning period is pro- jected to be $17.2 milliondollars. These costs will primarily be covered by monthly water rates going to the water fund.DETERMINATION OF COMPLETENESS: The SEP-14-00001 application, submitted on March17,2014 by Mr. Arnold Peterschmidt, Project Engineer, for the City of Oak Harbor, has been determined complete for the purpose of processing as of April 14, 2014. SEPA COMMENT PERI- OD: To make wr i t ten comments, please mail or hand-deliver specific comments to: Ci ty of Oak Harbor, Develop- ment Services Depart- ment, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, no la ter than 5 : 0 0 p . m . o n M a y 19,2014. I f you have questions regarding this proposal or would like to receive a copy of the SEPA env i ronmen ta l checklist, please contact the Development Servic- e s D e p a r t m e n t a t (360 ) 279 -4510 , be - tween 8:00 a .m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.PUBLIC HEARING RE- QUIRED: The Planning C o m m i s s i o n p U b l i c hear ing for the Water System Plan is tentative- ly scheduled for May 27,2014 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 865 SE Bar- rington Drive, Oak Har- bor.E N V I R O N M E N TA L DOCUMENTS AND/OR STUDIES APPLICABLE TO T H I S P RO J E C T: Draft Water System Plan (Gray and Osborne Inc.) and SEPA environmen- t a l c h e c k l i s t , SEP-1400001.ESTIMATED DATE OF DECISION: It is antici- pated that a SEPA determination will be made at the end of the comment per iod . A t tha t time, another comment period will be opened on the SEPA determination.To receive notification of the decision on this proposal , p lease send a self-addressed, stampedenvelope and request a Notification of Decision for SEPA environmental checklist SEP-14-00001 f rom the Ci ty of Oak Harbor, Development Services Depar tment, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.Lisa BebeePermit CoordinatorLegal No. 559562Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.May 3, 2014

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In Re the Estate ofLila Fredrick Coats,Deceased.NO. 13-4-00238-0N OT I C E TO C R E D I -

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TORSRCW 11.40.030The 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 therw ise app l i cable statute of l imi tat ions, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy ofthe claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate pro- ceed ings were com- menced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal repre- s e n t a t i ve s e r ve d o r mailed the notice to the creditor as provided un- d e r R C W 1 1 . 4 0 . 0 2 0 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of f i rst publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forev- er barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 1 1 . 4 0 . 0 5 1 a n d 11.40.060. This bar is effec t i ve as t o c l a ims against both the decedent’s probate and non- probate assets.Date of First Publication: Saturday, April 26, 2014 Personal Representa- tive:Linda Sue FauthAttorney for Personal Representative:M. Douglas Kelly, Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, LLP, PO Box 290, Clin- ton, WA, 98236.(360) 341-1515.DATED this 17, day of April, 2014./s/Linda Sue FauthLinda Sue Fauth, Per- sonal RepresentativeAttorneys for Personal Representative:/s/M. Douglas KellyM. Douglas Kelly, WSBA # 6550Kelly & Harvey law Offic- es, L.L.PP.O. Box 290Clinton, WA 98236Legal No. 558280Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.Apr i l 26 , May 3 , 10 , 2014.

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In Re the Estate ofWilliam J. Manning,Deceased.No.14 4 00093 8N OT I C E TO C R E D I - TORSRCW 11.40.030The co-personal representatives named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limita- tions, present the claim

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in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to a co-personal representative or the co-personal representatives’ 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 pro- ceed ings were com- menced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the copersonal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided un- d e r R C W 1 1 . 4 0 . 0 2 0 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of f i rst publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forev- er barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effec t i ve as t o c l a ims against both the decedent’s probate and non- probate assets.Date of First Publication: April 26, 2014.Co--Personal Represen- tatives:Helen M. EdensNancy Slovik CarterAttorney for Co-Personal Representatives:M. Douglas Kelly, Kelly & Harvey Law Offices, LLP, PO Box 290, Clin- ton, WA, 98236.(360) 341-1515.DATED this 9th day of April, 2014./s/Helen M. EdensHelen M. Edens, Co- Personal Representative /s/Nancy Slovik Carter Nancy Slovik Carter, Co- Personal Representative Attorneys for Personal Representative/s/M. Douglas KellyM. Douglas KellyWSBA # 6550Kelly & Harvey Law Of- fices, L.L.P.P.O. Box 290Clinton, WA 98236Legal No. 557871Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record.Apr i l 26 , May 3 , 10 , 2014.

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NOTICEWashington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the s e l l e r ’s a n d bu ye r ’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood.When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle.The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a cord by v isual iz ing a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet . Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension.To make a f i r ewood complaint, call 360-902- 1857.

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1/2 HP Motor w/ Remote ( f r o m G a r a g e D o o r Opener) $30 OBO. Oak Coffee Table w/ 2 Large Drawers w/ Storage Bay. 50”L x 29”D x 20”H. $75 OBO. Mantle Clock $30 OBO 360-678-9319

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BED WARMER/Muscle Re laxe r : t he rapeu t i c heat pad, queen size, beauti ful design. Like new! $139 obo. Oak Harbor. 360-682-6366.

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2 COMFY RECLINERS G e n u i n e S t r e s s l e s s Leather recliners in very good condition! Clean, I vor y co lo r w i th foo t stools. Bought new for $2000, in Anacortes, at Tracy ’s. Ask ing $750 each or best offer 360- 675-6214.

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CoupevilleLong point Community Garage Sale, Marine Dr. or Alta Vista off of Park- er Rd. Glassware, tools, household goods, 100 fishing poles & 200 fish- i n g r e e l s , 4 J o h n - son/Evinrude outboard motors, cement mixer, rotortiller, Remington art, knives & posters. An- tique furniture, and much more! May 2nd - Fri & May 3rd- Sat. 9AM-3PM

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the Pioneer Way project for the desecration of a Native American burial ground.

The city was warned by state officials about the pos-sibility of cultural artifacts in the area, but neglected to hire an archaeologist as recommended.

The city already spent about $3.5 million on archaeology and other costs associated with the unearth-ing of the burial ground, the city engineer estimated.

Dirt containing the sen-sitive items were piled on public and private property all over the city; archaeolo-gist had to sift through thou-sands of square foot of earth.

On Tuesday, council members went into execu-tive session and then came out and quickly passed the agreements without any dis-cussion about the details.

The terms, however, appeared to be identical to the preliminary information reported by the Whidbey News-Times in March, according to city Finance Director Doug Merriman.

The tribe will receive a total of $2 million from the

city’s and the contractors’ insurance providers.

Merriman said he isn’t sure of the exact percent-ages, but City Administrator Larry Cort previously said the city’s insurance provider will cover $1.2 million.

In addition, the city will turn over the deed to old city shop to the tribes for a cem-etery for all the recovered remains, artifacts and pos-sibly even the dirt in which the items were buried.

The two-acre property is located at the top of Southeast City Beach Street. Assessed value is more than $600,000, according to the Island County Assessor’s website.

Archaeologists recovered more than 4,300 human

bones or bone fragments, nearly 17,000 non-human bone fragments and more than 44,000 “pre-contact or historic artifacts or artifact fragments,” according to a declaration by M. Brian Cladoosby, chairman of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.

Merriman said there are details that need to be fig-ured out, but the settlement probably won’t come back to the council unless some-thing significant changes.

“One thing that needs to be worked out is how do we transfer a deed between a municipality and a tribe,” he said, adding that the city still wants to have zoning control over the property.

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A section of Pioneer Way was fenced off so that archaeologists could recover Native American remains in 2011.

By JESSIE STENSLANDStaff reporter

The general election this fall has the potential of creating a sea change in Island County government.

A total of nine county officials are up for reelection, if they should so choose.

The filing period for those seeking the seats is already close at hand. Candidates must file dur-ing the week of May 12.

The county positions that will appear on the ballot are assessor, audi-tor, clerk, commissioner, coroner, prosecutor, sheriff, treasurer and dis-trict court judge.

In addition, state Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, and Rep. Dave Hayes, R-Camano, are up for reelection and already have challengers; U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, a Democrat, is likely to be in the same boat.

So far, the only action on the local front appears to be in the commissioner race.

Commissioner Kelly Emerson, a Republican representing District 3, said earlier this year that she will not seek reelection. Three Republican candidates and one Democrat have already filed to

replace her.Current Republican candidates for com-

missioner are Robert Bagley of Camano Island, Richard Hannold of North Whidbey and Erhard Hennemann of Camano Island. Democrat Karla Jacks of Camano was the first to throw her hat into the ring.

Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks, a Democrat, initially didn’t plan to run again, but announced that he changed his mind last week.

Assessor Mary Engle, Clerk Debra Van Pelt, Sheriff Mark Brown and Treasurer Ana Maria Nunez have already filed with the state Public Disclosure Commission.

In state races, Camano Island resident Michael Scott, a Libertarian, is running for Rep. Smith’s seat.

Nicholas Petrish, a Democrat in Mount Vernon, plans to run against Rep. Hayes.

Candidates may file electronically, through the U.S. mail or in person at the Elections Office in Coupeville, which is at 400 North Main St.

The Elections Office will be open Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To file electronically, candidates can go to www.islandcounty.net, select “elections” in the green menu bar at the top of the page and follow the prompts for online fil-ing. The Auditor’s Office suggests that can-didates retain copies of their online filings.

n For election-related questions, call 360-679-7366 or email to [email protected].

SMITH

Filing week is May 12

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Business owners and com-munity leaders said they assign blame to a variety of factors, among them the con-troversial decision to convert much of Pioneer Way into one-way street in 2011.

“For better or worse, the one-way is done,” Reed said. “But it’s a combination of things … you hear a lot of things. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle.”

LES BENSE, owner of Oak Tree Antiques, is a long-time critic of the one-way project. Bense said his busi-ness decreased 40 percent since the construction began and never recovered.

“The one-way has just killed everybody,” Bense

said. “Before the one-way, I was doing really well. Everybody’s struggling … the restaurants in particular.”

In addition to conversion to a one-way street, busi-ness owners also complain that Pioneer Way business employees are taking up valuable street parking and aren’t staying open accord-ing to their posted business hours.

Oak Harbor Tavern’s owner Kelly Beedle claimed in a letter to the city last year that the Pioneer Way construction, and the inad-vertent discovery of Indian bones, resulted in busi-ness losses, and demanded $100,000 in compensation.

KRISTI JENSEN, who owns a large portion of real estate downtown, sent an email last summer to City Administrator Larry Cort

complaining that downtown businesses don’t stay open long enough to attract cus-tomer traffic.

“This has been my big-gest gripe of all time,” Jensen wrote. “Some of the shop owners cannot get it through their heads, we need peo-ple down there that need to make a living, not just play-ing around. The hours they are keeping only being open six to seven hours a day! No business can survive with those hours.”

The email was provided to the Whidbey News-Times as part of an open records request.

Jensen could not be reached for additional com-ment.

LONNIE SCHOPEN, owner of La Lonnie’s Notions gift shop, said she will close her business June 1. She agrees with those who com-plain about businesses not keeping regular hours to encourage repeat customers.

“It only takes once or twice

and you’re done,” Schopen said.

Schopen said a combi-nation of high rents along Pioneer with a marked decline in traffic in recent years has sounded the death knell for more than one busi-ness, including affecting her own.

Organizations like the Chamber and the Downtown Merchants Association have organized events and income-producing programs, but not all the businesses participate.

Schopen that the busi-ness community struggles to work together to improve conditions.

“This town doesn’t work well together,” Schopen said.

“It’s sad we can’t bring more to the community. There’s got to be a way to get the support for the local merchants.”

ISLAND COUNTY Com-misioner Jill Johnson, whose district includes Oak Harbor, and who served as the cham-

ber’s executive director, said businesses are responsible for building their own clien-teles.

“There are no victims in the business community,” Johnson said. “There are people who take advantage of opportunities and fight for every customer, and there are people who sit back and fail.

“That may be a tough statement, but it’s reality.”

On the other hand, it’s up to the community to support the businesses they want to see thrive, Johnson said.

“The community and con-sumers need to own their role in this as well,” Johnson said. “We aren’t owed a vibrant downtown, if we want one we have to fight for it. That means we need to make an effort to support the busi-nesses we want to see suc-ceed.”

“It’s not enough to say ‘I hope so-and-so makes it,’” Johnson said. “If you want them to make it you need to make an effort to spend some of your money there.”

WHILE SOME business are departing downtown, there are new Pioneer Way businesses on the horizon, among them Hot Rock Pizza, which is moving into the space formerly occupied by Cameron’s Cafe.

Hot Rock owner Reid Schwartz said he believes his business model will succeed where others have failed.

“We have a really big fol-lowing,” Schwartz said.

The business has been operating as a lunch truck for the last five years at spe-cial events and festivals.

“We have a business plan and a marketing plan to bring people down here,” Schwartz said.

Hot Rock Pizza was origi-nally going to move into the space formerly occupied by Angelo’s Cafe.

“The deal just didn’t work out,” Schwartz said. “Then this popped up and we got lucky. We love this building, we love the architecture.”

In addition to regular mar-keting, Schwartz said he plans to be very active in the community and give back as a way to build a network of faithful customers.

A few other businesses, like Casual House and the Jewerly Gallery have sur-vived for decades.

“We have been very blessed to have a loyal cus-tomer base,” said Gloria Carothers, owner of the Jewelry Gallery.

RON NELSON, direc-tor of the Island County Economic Development Council, said his gut feeling about why any businesses have failed is that the city simply hasn’t recovered yet from the recession.

“It’s slow,” Nelson said. “It’s a slow turnaround. They’ve bled so much money in that five years. The busi-nesses are frustrated. When you’ve spent so many hours and you’re not getting people in, you get burnt out.”

The area’s reputation as a “ghost town” is probably not helping either, Nelson said.

“The perception is preced-ing the reality.”


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