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Whidbey man arrested for bank heists By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

A former Whidbey Island resident made a name for himself this summer. They call him the Alabama Band Bandit. King County prosecutors charged Michael R. Hardesty Jr. last week with first-degree robbery for a heist at a Whidbey Island Bank in Seattle July 11. Hardesty is also the suspect in four other bank robberies in three counties during the month of July, court documents show. A spokesperson with the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Hardesty will likely be charged in federal court next week. Hardesty didn’t go into the banks guns a-blazing, but used what King County prosecutors called the “note job” technique, according to court documents. He allegedly passed demand notes to the tellers and fol-

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Pot grower claims he’s developed beneficial strain By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

MATHEW GORDON experimented on himself to perfect what he claims is a medicine that can cure everything from hepatitis C to bee stings. He calls it “Old Toby.” It’s a strain of marijuana he created by selectively breeding plants in small woodland plots near his North Whidbey home.

By JANIS REID Staff reporter

Former chief deputy treasurer Wanda Grone will face her former boss during November’s general election after a close primary. After the results of a state-mandated recount were released Tuesday, Grone inched out Escrow Manager Christa Canell by a mere 11 votes. In the final count, incumbent Ana Maria Nuñez took 45.24 percent with 7,847 votes, Grone had 27.41 percent or 4,754 votes, and Canell took 27.35 percent with 4,743 votes. Grone said she watched the recount process herself and was encouraged by the voter participation in that race.

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Schools switch to trimesters

Flag flies once again over courthouse By JANIS REID

Staff reporter

n time for Labor Day, an American flag is once again flying over the county’s historic courthouse. The neglected flagpole was broken for more than a decade. Island County’s new Facilities Director Larry Van Horn noticed the flagless pole a few days before the Fourth of July. “I’m a pretty patriotic guy,” Van Horn said. He said he went on a “walkabout” to check out the flagpoles on Island County’s governmental campus in Coupeville and noticed the broken flagpole. He said the pulley at the top of the pole was rusted and seized up. Van Horn said he also found a plaque at the base of the flagpole that was overgrown with bushes. “It was dedicated to an individual who was a true fixture in the community for a lot of years,” Van Horn said. The flagpole was dedicated to James Zylstra, who worked as the county’s prosecuting attorney, served two terms as Coupeville mayor and was elected as Island County clerk. Zylstra also served as state representative from 1919-22.

The plaque reads: “In memory of James Zylstra 1877-1954, Coupeville Lions Club.” Even though it was a small project, Van Horn said it was worth the time to get it cleaned up so that the memorial flagpole could be enjoyed by the community. County staffer John Matteson and Dennis Bodley repaired and repainted the 65-foot flagpole in front of the courthouse. “It’s in good shape now,” Van Horn said. The pole was abandoned around the time the new courthouse was built in 1998 and the old courthouse building converted into administrative offices, Van Horn said. Van Horn hit the ground running as facilities director in May, after the previous director was out with an injury for nearly two years. “We’re getting everyone pulled together,” Van Horn said. “There’s a lot of valuable knowledge in the department, and we will continue to make efforts to improve conditions for the community.” Carla Waite, who worked as the facilities office manager for nearly 25 years, said it’s nice to have a new director paying attention to details like the flagpole. “I’m very happy to have him here,” Waite said.

By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter

Photo by Janis Reid/Whidbey News-Times

New Island County Facilities Director Larry Van Horn had staff restore an historic, 65-foot flagpole that had fallen into disrepair. The flagpole, which stands in front of the Courthouse Administration Building in Coupeville, is dedicated to former county prosecutor James Zylstra. Van Horn said he hopes to continue to tackle these type of projects that had been “orphaned off or didn’t have clear direction.” “Seeing the flag flying in front of the old courthouse is meaningful,” said Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson. “It demonstrates that we

have pride in our county campus, and that translates to pride in our community. I respect our facilities team for noticing that the flagpole was a memorial dedication and ... restoring it to the point where the flag can fly again,” she said. “It’s a little thing, but little things matter.”

In the past, elementary students in Oak Harbor were graded on a quarterly basis, but starting this year, the schools will be switching to trimesters. “Quite honestly, it’s a more common model,” said Oak Harbor Schools Superintendent Lance Gibbon. District officials said they’re not making the change because it’s more common, but rather to provide better, more constructive feedback to parents about their children. This year, the school district is starting a new online grading system, launched last year in about 25 classrooms, according to Gibbon. The new system is “the main driving force behind the move to trimesters,” Gibbon said. “Trimesters will allow time to transition to the new system,” he said. “However, the new system allows teachers to automatically email interim progress reports to the parents or guardians of their students anytime. “This will allow for more frequent reporting to parents and makes it much easier for teachers to do so.” Between report cards at the end of each trimester and parent-teacher conferences,

the amount of feedback parents will receive will be increased and can be given early enough to help improve a student’s performance before final grades for the trimester are given. “A trimester schedule allows more time between grading periods and gives students a chance for more growth before the next report card is sent home,” Gibbon said. “First quarter reporting does not give enough time to monitor progress in some areas. … Trimesters also give teachers and parents a greater chance of identifying and correcting areas of concern during the grading period.” Only the elementary schools will be switching to trimesters, though. Gibbon said that they need to remain on a synchronized schedule “because of the course overlap and the fact that many middle school students are taking high school–level classes.” Steve King, the new assistant superintendent for the district, said he has experience with a change like this. “We were in a situation where the elementary switched to trimesters,” he said. “And it actually had no negative impact at all. “I think the switch will be positive overall for parents and kids and families.”

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Signal project to improve traffic Artistic rendering provided

Citizens are being asked to comment on the “Langley Lift.”

‘Langley Lift’ design goes up for public comment By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record

Renderings of a bridge and elevator give a glimpse at what Cascade Avenue in Langley may look like. The city’s Community Planning department published the “Langley Lift” pictures showing the bridge and tower’s view impacts from Cascade Avenue. Public comment is being accepted in writing at the planning blog designlangley. org or at Langley City Hall. The overall assessment, which is not an official staff recommendation, is that the structure, proposed by the late Paul Schell, will not “significantly” impact the primary scenic views. Based on renderings created by the city’s planning intern, the most drastic view change is looking north on Cascade Avenue. Along the walkway, the once sweeping sight of Saratoga Passage and Camano Island is blocked by the bridge and elevator shaft. In an attempt to mitigate the view loss, architect and designer Eric Richmond of Flat Rock Productions changed the bridge to have a mesh or lattice covering that will allow people to see

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through it. A viewing platform was also added to the end of the bridge, which will wrap around the elevator tower with a 5-foot walkway. “There’s the issue of public views in relation to the regulations in our shoreline master plan,” said Langley Director of Community Planning Jeff Arango. The project being reviewed is the “Langley Lift,” as dubbed by Schell and Richmond. Schell came up with the idea as a way to create a skyline feature for the town and a connection from the water to the commercial area. Schell died July 27 after complications from a heart surgery. “It was something he wanted done, and this is how I can help out,” Richmond said. Funding for the project was approved several years ago by the Island County Council of Governments. The grant totals $500,000, and that’s the budget for which Richmond is striving to stay within. On July 21, Paul Schell said he would cover any costs over that amount. Several steps remain before the city makes a move on the elevator.

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Cameras at intersections to allow engineers to make changes remotely By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter

A state Department of Transportation project should improve traffic flow on State Highway 20 in Oak Harbor. Harmony Weinberg, a spokesperson for DOT, said contractor crews will be working in the city over the next couple of months to integrate signal lights at 11 intersections “to better respond to real-time traffic conditions.” In addition, the crews will install cameras at several locations to allow both the public and DOT staff to see current traffic conditions. She explained that engineers at the traffic management center will be able to see if there are any traffic problems on the highway in Oak Harbor. They can then make adjustments to traffic lights remotely to help alleviate the problems. In addition, drivers can look ahead of time at realtime traffic in Oak Harbor on the department’s website. DOT can also warn drivers about traffic snarls

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The busy intersection of State Highway 20 and Barrington Drive is one of those that the state plans to integrate as part of a traffic project in Oak Harbor. on reader boards. “The cameras are a pretty great tool,” she said. Weinberg said drivers will not be impacted by the intersection work, which begins Sept. 9, but people might notice the trucks around town. The crews will be parking work trucks in the parking lots of neighboring businesses. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of October.

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ISLAND SCANNER COUNTY SHERIFF The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:

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Brian Boyle, known as Mr. Giggles come October, is looking for volunteers to help with decorating and painting for Frightville 14 at the Roller Barn in Oak Harbor.

Roller Barn’s ‘Frightville’ on hunt for volunteers Oak Harbor’s freakiest haunted house is reaching out for volunteers. Frightville 14 is looking for helpers to assist with decorating and painting the basement sets as it gears up for haunting sessions at the Roller Barn in Oak Harbor in October. “We are desperately seeking volunteers to help finish it,” said Nikki Barone, unit director at the Boys & Girls Club of Oak Harbor, which puts on the annual event. Work parties are gathering 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday until the event starts Oct. 17.

Frightville 14 will take place on six dates — Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 30 and 31. The theme this year is “Freak Show.” “I think it plays off the old circus show in town,” Barone said. “It’s a little scary.” On Saturday, Sept. 13, frozen yogurt gift certificates will be handed out at the Roller Barn to those who help decorate and paint Frightville sets. n For information on volunteering, call Nikki Barone at 360-240-9273.

Fidalgo Rehabilitation Center 1105 27th street, Anacortes 360-293-3174 On July seventh, my husband and I were planning to enjoy a nice dinner in Anacortes before boarding a ferry back to Orcas Island. I was exiting the truck and quickly realized that I was falling. I couldn’t stop myself and the next thing I knew I was at Island Hospital’s Emergency Department. When I woke up from surgery I was told that I had a broken hip. I was surprised and unprepared to deal with this set back. After a few days in the hospital, my surgeon Dr. Hanesworth from Skagit Island Orthopedics referred me to Fidalgo Rehabilitation Center. I wasn’t too thrilled because I couldn’t go home with my loving husband Bob and our best friend Toby. My attitude changed after the ﬁrst day. All of the staff were so friendly and patient. They helped me whenever I called even in the middle of the night. Dr. Llewellyn is great and the rehab therapists worked closely with the Skagit Northwest Orthopedics group to help me get stronger. I have enjoyed all of the love and attention from the staff but most of all I really appreciate that Bob could bring Toby in to visit me. Because my experience and recovery was exceptional my husband Bob is now planning to come to Fidalgo Rehabilitation after his scheduled surgery. ~Joy Bennett

At 1:44 a.m., a caller reported a man yelling at a woman and small child, “If you don’t shut up, you better shut up.” At 3:44 a.m., a Glencoe Street resident said two men were standing outside a window whistling. At 2:35 p.m., a woman said she’s reported a barking dog for three days in a row, and that she is “getting ready to go over there and punch him in the face.” At 2:45 p.m., a caller reported finding what could be human bones and a laminated Mexican ID on the beach off Dike Road. At 5:33 p.m., a caller reported that subjects are using the back garage of a vacant house on Maxwelton Road for a poker table and drinks.

SATURDAY, AUG. 16 At 3:39 a.m., a woman at Greenbank Farm reported that she came across a 31-year-old man in green pants who did not know where he came from. At 9:39 a.m., three adult men were seen putting a small 4-or-6-year-old white female into a Honda Accord at Harper Street and San Juan Avenue. The caller said the men looked nervous and that it looked suspicious. At 2:09 p.m., a Maxwelton Road resident reported a neighbor wearing a robe was yelling profanity and woke up his children. At 7:27 p.m., a woman reported hearing five gunshots from a neighboring house on Holst Road. At 9:06 p.m., a Skyview Drive resident reported hearing her doorbell ring,

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and when she answered the door, no one was there.

SUNDAY, AUG. 17 At 12:40 a.m., a Sky Vista Place resident reported hearing rustling coming from downstairs when he went to check the alarm. At 7:36 a.m., a caller on Blackcap Alley reported that a raccoon was stuck in a tree, hanging by a foot stuck between two branches. At 11:20 a.m., a caller reported a red and white polled Hereford cow running loose toward Braners and East Harbor roads. The caller was chasing the cow. At 1:20 p.m., a Farmington Drive resident reported seeing dogs running in and out of the street. Small children were chasing the dogs into the street and were almost struck. At 1:54 p.m., a caller on Double Bluff Road reported seeing a man punching a white spaniel with a brown spot in the neck. At 11 p.m., a woman wearing a beanie was seen sitting at the corner of Fakkema Road and State Highway 20.

MONDAY, AUG. 18 At 3:35 a.m., a Williams Road resident reported being awoken by outside faucets being turned on. At 9:34 a.m., an Olympic Drive resident complained about neighbors not putting lids on their garbage cans. The caller said animals kept going through the garbage and dragging it all over his lawn. At 11:40 a.m., a Jones Road woman reported “he” slashed her tires. She began screaming at the call-taker and didn’t answer questions. At 2:19 p.m., a Maxwelton Road resident wanted to know how she could quickly evict her son and his girlfriend.

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At 8:06 a.m., a man on Whitehall Place reported a dog tried to bite him and his wife. He said he wanted to know if he could pick it up and break its jaw. He said he wants to kill it. At 12:50 p.m., a woman reported that transients were going into the woods behind residences on Aspen Drive with sleeping bags and all their possessions. At 6:24 p.m., a man was witnessed flicking a cigarette out of the window of his gray Mercedes on Camano. At 8:33 p.m., a male client of Captain Whidbey Inn was reported to be walking around shirtless and became angry and hostile toward the caller when he was told it would be a 45-minute wait for a taxi.

MONDAY, AUG. 18 At 12:19 p.m., a Big Harvs Lane resident wanted to know how to get her 22-year-old son to move out. At 2:05 p.m., a Hamilton Drive woman who reported her car stolen the day before called to say she has her car back. At 2:43 p.m., a French Road resident reported their “honor-system” cash box was broken into. At 3:03 p.m., a Harbor Sands Lake resident reported a dog was loose, walking sideways and falling over and appeared to be very sick and neglected. At 8:13 p.m., a caller reported that a “drunk kid” took off some clothes and is sitting in front of the caller’s house on Henning Drive, rocking back and forth wearing only underwear.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21 At 2:16 p.m., a caller reported seeing a man groping himself and pulling the front of his shorts down near an outhouse on a trail off of West Beach Road. At 5:05 p.m., a woman said she paid $1,200 for a poodle, and the person she paid is refusing to refund the money or give her the poodle.

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Langley backing fairground work The Langley City Council formally approved the city’s involvement in whatever developments may come to the Island County Fairgrounds. At present, the county has a property manager secured until April in the Island County Fair Association. Earlier this summer, the association appeared prepared to walk away from its contract to run the property in exchange for use of the grounds for the annual fair and other events. Its leaders said the costs to maintain the property were too great. Island County Board of Commissioners asked the Port of South Whidbey to

consider running the nearly 13-acre property, which includes a campground and parking lot. Port districts are tasked with economic development, and South Whidbey port leaders are in the process of considering the costs and benefits of running the fairgrounds. The city council unanimously approved a motion to support the city’s future involvement and “place at the table” for the Island County Fairgrounds, which is largely within Langley city limits. “The city should be involved,” Langley Councilwoman Rene Neff said.

CORRECTION n In the Aug. 27 issue of the Whidbey News-Times, a standalone photo under the title “Back to school trim” misstated the name of Mindy Ashmore.

OBITUARY Melba S. Dougherty Melba Sue Dougherty died Aug. 25, 2014, at Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville, at the age of 75. Family graveside funeral services will be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor. A complete obituary will follow.

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State’s wealthiest set sights on gun laws THE PETRI DISH

By JERRY CORNFIELD Our state’s super wealthy social changers are at it again. Two years after their money helped make charter schools possible, the Ballmers, the Gateses and Nick Hanauer are using some of their loose millions to try to tighten gun laws in Washington. They’ve made six- and seven-digit contributions to the campaign for Initiative 594, the measure on the November ballot that would expand the state’s background check law to cover most gun sales conducted at gun shows and online. Their checks went to the Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility, whose strategists will, sometime after Labor Day, start spending the dough on television commercials claiming wider use of background checks will bolster public safety without infringing on anyone’s Second Amendment rights. The alliance can afford to wait because it is already getting a boost from a million-dollar ad campaign paid for by its nonprofit alter ego, the Center for Gun Responsibility. Since Aug. 8, the center has run dozens of 30-second commercials as part of an “education” campaign dubbed “Background Checks Make A Difference.” The effort is set to end Sept. 5. The ads stress the value of background checks for enhancing public safety but never mention the ballot measure that its political self is promoting. What’s nice about this campaign finance nuance is it also allows the Center for Gun Responsibility to keep secret the source of its money. Center spokeswoman Molly Boyajian noted in an email that the nonprofit has received “gifts from local individuals, partner organizations, foundations and our national partners.” One of those partners is Everytown for Gun Safety, founded by Michael Bloomberg, the super rich ex-mayor of New York. He’s pledged to spend boatloads of money in every corner of the country to help enact tougher gun control laws and elect pro-gun control lawmakers. I-594 fits his investment profile perfectly. While billionaires soak up attention for their prodigious checks, where is the National Rifle Association in all of this? The NRA does have a political action committee to oppose I-594. But its coffers are pretty much empty. A significant infusion would be needed if the venerable organization intends to deliver a serious counterpunch. The NRA did contribute $25,000 to its PAC in July then spent most of it on staff, probably to have them survey the landscape. They couldn’t have liked what they discovered. An Elway Poll in July found 70 percent of voters — many of them in the vote-rich Pugetopolis — “inclined” to back Initiative 594. Three months earlier, in April, an Elway Poll found the level of support at 72 percent. Things could turn quickly. They did in 1995 when voters initially embraced a gun control-type measure then rejected it. Of late, the state’s electorate has been in the mood for reshaping society in ways the government won’t. They’ve privatized liquor and legalized marijuana, charter schools and gay marriage. Last year, voters seemed primed to pass a food-labeling initiative until opponents shelled out $22 million to successfully defeat it. The NRA can’t fork out that kind of money, nor must it. Neither can it hope to succeed on its reputation alone. NRA leaders must decide whether it is worth trying to convince voters in one state in the far corner of the country to defeat an initiative, or focus on keeping members of Congress from changing the background check law for the nation. The next few days will be very telling.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Dogs’ barking worse Call candidate after 9, than any jet’s roar see how she likes it Editor, I would prefer to listen to our Navy jets than dogs barking. This is a reminder to dog owners in the city of Oak Harbor that school nights and work nights are quiet time. Please have the common sense and respect to control and stop your dogs from barking. My home is surrounded by five other homes, and there are 12 dogs combined in those homes. I have owned many dogs in the past and would not let them bark when they were put outside. I’m not sure what the city ordinance is, but between the hours of 9 p.m. and 8 a.m., your dogs should not be left alone to continuously bark without you putting a stop to it. Please open your ears and think of others trying to sleep. Reed Shelton Oak Harbor

Editor, Tuesday night, just before 9 p.m., I received an unwanted “robo call.” This intrusive call was touting the qualities of Karla Jacks, a candidate for Island County commissioner. The caller ID from this call was listed as coming from a Terri L. Vedder, of Camano Island. I tried to call both of these people back at the same rude hour, hoping to disturb their dinner, shower or anything else people do later at night. Of course, neither answered the phone. Since I will not be voting for Jacks, someone who has poor manners, I would suggest that, if any of you can’t sleep at night, give these people a call after 9 p.m. and see how you are greeted — if they bother to answer their phones. One last suggestion for the upcoming election races, don’t allow letters to the editor to become free advertis-

ing/endorsements for candidates. Let them buy space in the newspaper like any other business. Ford Wilson Oak Harbor

Results

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pation in the election process.

Workers dedicated to elections process Editor, Thank you to the Island County Auditor’s Office staff and temporary election workers for their speedy yet meticulous processing of the primary ballots during this week’s manual recount required by state statute. As an observer, I watched these folks sort the 18,789 mail-in ballots by district, sort each district’s ballots by precinct, sort the precinct’s ballots by candidate — and “other” — and then begin counting each category of votes. Each vote category had to be recounted by a second staff member. If the two counts did not match, the ballots were counted again. The electorate’s ballots were touched by many hands. That was just the first day. It is my understanding that most of these temporary election workers return season after season. I applaud their dedication, service, and their ability to maintain concentration while performing this intensely “dry” work. Though they are paid for their time, I do not think they come back for the nominal paycheck they receive. For this recount, they contributed their best efforts and enjoyed the satisfaction of knowing that every ballot had been accounted for and each vote tallied in an accurate manner. As elections supervisor, Michele Reagan said when addressing the canvassing board upon recount certification, “If anyone ever thought their vote did not count, this should be proof that it does.” Thank you again, Island County Auditor’s Office, Election Office and temporary election workers, for your quality work and enthusiastic partici-

Wanda Grone GOP candidate for Island County Treasurer

Church and state

Believes in God, but not as a school topic Editor, As stated in Scott Vanderlinden’s letter to the editor, thanks to the United States Supreme Court, a student’s right to protest in schools was affirmed. But this ruling in no way opened the door for teachers and children to openly talk about God and creationism in school. This discussion needs to be held in church or in a private religious school, not in a public school that is supported by my tax dollars. If a teacher wants to keep his or her job, I don’t think they will be bringing this subject up in the near future. If students and lockers are being searched, I’m sure there is a good reason. I, for one, do not want to see a Columbine happen in Oak Harbor. There is a time and a place to discuss differences of evolution and creationism, but a public school classroom is not one of them. For those wondering, yes, I believe in God. And I strongly support the separation of church and state. Mike Van Voorst Oak Harbor

Politics

You can love Obama, not everyone does Editor, This is in response to a letter to the editor from Richard Johnston, Douglas, Ariz. Terry Ann Gallagher and Johnston

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referred to President Barack Obama as being “much loved.” That brings up the old phrase, “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.” If you think she is beautiful, then she is beautiful. If you think Obama is “much loved,” then love him. I don’t. Osama Bin Laden had a fine operation going and kept a step ahead of the CIA and its associate organizations. In time, they were 99.9 percent sure they had a fix on Bin Laden. All the time the CIA and friends were looking for him, the Navy SEALS were training for that great day. When it all came together, all Obama did was give them the OK to go do it. Before Jan. 19, 2009, when the president held a news briefing, he gave his pitch then opened up for questions from the public as well as the media. The public was made up of Republicans and Democrats, and the president would reply to anyone. Anyone could question the president. Not now. Not sure what math system Johnston used to come up with the statement that Obama is the first president in five decades to win the election twice in a row with more than 51 percent of the popular vote. He might be right if we do not count Reagan or Clinton. Obama told his friends in Congress, “I want a health care package now.” Most of Congress started writing pages of what each wanted without checking to see if it was in agreement with what others wrote. Soon there was the Affordable Care Act. Our “much-loved” leader signed the package into law without reading any part. Then he goes on national TV and utters those famous words: “If you like your doctor, you can keep him. If you like your insurance plan, you can keep it.” Later, he said, “I didn’t know.” Why didn’t he know? Millions of dollars were wasted trying to get someone besides Congress to clear up the mess. A lot of people still do not know whether they have coverage. Robert Brown Oak Harbor

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Burger King

Businesses have a right to make money Editor, I read Mr. Schoening’s letter to the editor regarding Burger King and had a question — “What would you do about it then? Erect a big fence and force the companies to pay the taxes or else?” The United States has the highest corporate tax rate in the world, by a large margin. No wonder companies are jumping ship wholesale. What is the goal of a company, to pay taxes or to turn a profit? Any company is well within its rights to do what is in the best interest of the company and its shareholders, not the government’s coffers. A business exists to make money, as much money as possible. Despite what they will tell you about “providing X service,” or “Helping you by providing X product,” they provide that product and/or service to make money for the company, not the government, not to help you. We do not live in a communist society where everything is done for what the government decrees best for the people. We live in a Capitalist society in which people are free to build companies and make decisions to keep that company alive and to grow and increase profit margins as they see fit. If that means moving their headquarters to another country to pay less in taxes, then who are you to put them down for that? I agree that companies need to stay and/or come to the United States. That’s how we can spurn job growth. But how do we do that? Do we use mafia-type thug tactics of making it illegal for them to do anything, in effect extorting and blackmailing the tax money from them? Or do we look at our over 70,000 pages of tax law and make common sense changes to save everybody money and increase the revenues for the government? Personally, I vote for the latter. Patrick Kazmierczak Oak Harbor

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A change in league landscape

’Cats, Wolves see shakeup in conference foes By JIM WALLER Sports editor

When Oak Harbor and Coupeville high school sports fans look across the field this fall, they will see some unfamiliar faces. Three schools, Arlington, Lynnwood and Edmonds-Woodway, are moving from the Western Conference 4A division to 3A. There they will join eight other teams, including Oak Harbor. The changes in Coupeville are more drastic. The Wolves are shifting from the Cascade Conference to the Olympic League. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association takes enrollment counts every two years and places schools in divisions and leagues based upon those numbers. For the most part, the largest 17 percent by enrollment are 4A schools; the next 17 percent, 3A; and so forth.

Oak Harbor Lynnwood returns to 3A after only two years as a 4A school. Arlington also drops back to 3A after four years in 4A. Arlington will be placed with Oak Harbor in the 3A North with Everett, Marysville Getchell, Marysville-Pilchuck and Stanwood. The 3A South will include Edmonds-Woodway, Lynnwood, Glacier Peak, Meadowdale, Mountlake Terrace, Shorecrest and Shorewood. While Oak Harbor won’t meet Edmonds-Woodway until post-season play, the Warriors will most

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Oak Harbor’s Jackson Constant takes down an Arlington runner in a nonleague game last fall. With changes in enrollment, Arlington will drop from 4A to 3A this year and play in the Wesco North with Oak Harbor. likely make the most noise among the three new 3A teams. EdmondsWoodway is traditionally strong throughout its athletic program, including winning divisional titles in

Western Conference 3A North 3A South Oak Harbor Edmonds-Woodway Arlington Glacier Peak Everett Lynnwood Marysville Getchell Meadowdale Marysville-Pilchuck Mountlake Terrace Stanwood Shorecrest Shorewood

Olympic League 2A Division 1A Division Bremerton Coupeville Kingston Chimacum North Kitsap (Poulsbo) Klahowya (Silverdale) North Mason (Belfair) Port Townsend Olympic (Bremerton) Port Angeles Sequim

three fall sports (football, volleyball and soccer) last year. Arlington is generally competitive in fall sports, while Lynnwood has struggled. The Eagles have finished around .500 in football the past three years and was second in the North division in soccer in 2013. Their volleyball team picked up only three wins and the tennis team just two last fall. Arlington has run in the middle of the pack in cross country; it does not have a swimming program. Lynnwood has won only a handful of football games in the last decade. In 2013, the Royals were 7-9 in tennis, 5-10-1 in soccer, 5-11 in volleyball and 4-5 in swimming.

Coupeville Coupeville left the Cascade Conference to find a more equitable situation. It is the smallest 1A school in the state, and the Cascade Conference, a mixture of 2A and 1A schools, requires all of its members to play each other during the regular season. The Wolves struggled to compete with the larger 2A schools

and private-school powerhouses Archbishop Murphy and King’s. The Cascade Conference did allow Coupeville to compete as an independent in football the past two seasons, but that was not an ideal situation for the Wolves. Chimacum, like Coupeville, wasn’t happy with its former league afiliation. In the 1A Nisqually League, it was matched up with six private schools. The Cowboys and Coupeville will jump to the 11-team Olympic League and play in a four-team, 1A division with Port Townsend and Klahowya of Silverdale. Unlike the Cascade Conference, the 1A schools in the Olympic League will be in their own division and not be required to play the 2A schools. Port Townsend (327 students) and Chimacum (237), like Coupeville (225), are two of the smaller 1A schools in the state and should, in theory, be more equal in athletic talent. Also like Coupeville, they have had trouble racking up wins recently against larger league opponents.. In 2013, Chimacum finished 1-8

in football, 0-16 in soccer and 4-13 in volleyball. Port Townsend, which played football in the Nisqually League but all other sports in the Olympic League, went 7-3 in football, 0-8 in tennis, 0-16 in soccer and 3-11 in volleyball. Klahowya, however, is dropping from 2A this fall and is the third largest 1A school in Washington with 456 students. Therefore, the Eagles will be a challenge for Coupeville, Chimacum and Port Townsend. Although Klahowya was one of the smallest schools in the Olympic League, it went 5-4 in football, 7-3 in tennis, 13-3 in soccer and 10-7 in volleyball last year.

Elks host Soccer Shoot The Elks will hold is annual Soccer Shoot 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 6, at Fort Nugent Park. This free event is open to boys and girls up to 13 years old, and a parent or guardian needs to sign each child’s registration form. For more information, call Art Sem at 360-675-7111.

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North Whidbey resident Mathew Gordon stands in front of a patch of marijuana plants he is growing .

BEST BUD CONTINUED FROM A1 growing worlds of medical marijuana patients and recreational weed connoisseurs. “I actually created my own medicine to treat my own short-term memory loss and in the process have revolutionized the medical cannabis community,” he said after self-medicating with his bud on a Thursday afternoon. Gordon and Old Toby have appeared in 13 national and international pot publications, including High Times, the granddaddy of them all. “I love the flavor and aroma, but best of all, the instant feeling of wellbeing and euphoria!” Danny Danko wrote in a review published in High Times. Gordon said he entered Old Toby into the High Times “U.S. Cannabis Cup” competition and will have a booth at the Sept. 6-7 event at the Comcast Arena in Everett. He regularly takes part in Seattle’s Hemp Fest and was on a televised panel discussion at the event with a couple of scientists. He has appeared on 50 cable access shows in Seattle to discuss pot. And he’s met Tommy Chong. He said one of the largest marijuana growing operations in Colorado is growing 400 of his plants, which will be ready around Halloween. He plans to start selling pills, chocolates, sublingual drops, suppositories and seeds to sick folks this fall. It’s strictly medical, he says. Frequently stepping outside to inhale, Gordon speaks in stream-ofconsciousness monologues about his theories on such topics as the co-evolution of marijuana and humans and the effects the complex compounds in pot have on the cellular level. He said he’s a different person since bringing Old Toby to life. He said he was disabled from short-term memory loss due to treatment with interferon and couldn’t keep his train of thought focused long enough to explain his ideas. Gordon said he would forget what he was doing while drinking a glass of water and taking a breath. Medicating with Old Toby changed his life, he said. “I wake up every morning and want

to share it with the world,” he said. Gordon admits that he’s been smoking weed since he was 17, but that it never did him any good before. After his memory loss left him disabled, he happened upon a strain that he said didn’t aggravate the condition. The dealer gave him a few of the seeds and, from those first plants, Old Toby was born. Gordon didn’t introduce any new strains, as most growers will do. Instead, he tested each plant on himself and only propagated the one plant each generation that had the best medical qualities. To determine which to propagate, he said he chose the ones that most helped him with his memory problems. It took 25 generations and 10 years to develop Old Toby. “I manipulated the plant through artificial selection to make complex medicine,” he said. He’s known to make some extraordinary claims about the potential for Old Toby to cure just about any ailment without the side effects of regular, everyday marijuana. There’s no confusion, paranoia, hunger, stress or anxiety, he claims. And the high is limited, he said, even though the THC levels are through the roof. “It’s a new species as removed from modern marijuana as a Chihuahua is from a timber wolf,” he said. Gordon believes that the benefits of Old Toby come largely from its extraordinary anti-inflammatory properties. He has video from people who claim the strain cured them of serious maladies such as diabetes and hepatitis C. While such claims are surely hyperbolic — if not outlandish — more and more scientists and doctors believe the medical benefits of marijuana are real. “It doesn’t have a high potential for abuse, and there are very legitimate medical applications,” CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta wrote last year. For all his grandiloquence, Gordon said he is simply very proud of his super strain and hopes that it can help make the world a better place for

lowed up with verbal warnings. Hardesty made a daring escape from Burlington police officers last week, but was later caught when he tried to swap cars in Snohomish County, according to court documents. Island County Detective Rick Felici, who provided the FBI a tidbit of information during the hunt for Hardesty, explained that federal agents dubbed Hardesty the “Alabama Band Bandit” because he wore a T-shirt of the Southern rock band “Alabama” during one of the robberies. Hardesty is well known to law enforcement on Whidbey, according to the Island County Sheriff’s Office. In 2010, he was accused of selling meth out of a house next to the Sheriff’s Office in Coupeville, according to court records. In 2005, Oak Harbor police locked down Oak Harbor Elementary after doing a traffic stop on Hardesty’s vehicle. He was wanted on felony drug warrants out of Bellingham. Before that, he was charged with possessing methamphematine in one case and burglary in another in which he crashed an Oak Harbor party and attacked his ex-girlfriend and the man she was with, court documents state. In addition, Hardesty was convicted on a federal gun charge and is currently on federal probation, according to the King County Prosecutor’s Office. Court documents show that Hardesty has lived in Coupeville, South Whidbey and Bellingham over the last decade. The probable cause statement says that Hardesty “was deeply in the methamphetamine lifestyle in Island and Skagit counties.” Hardesty is accused of robbing banks in two banks in Lynnwood, one in Shoreline and two in Bellingham. An anonymous tipster identified Hardesty as the Alabama

Surveillance photo provided

A still image from a surveillance video alleged shows Michael Hardesty as he was robbing a bank. The FBI nicknamed Hardesty, a former Whidbey resident, as the “Alabama Band Bandit.” Band Bandit after the FBI offered a $5,000 reward on the case and broadcast photos from bank surveillance video of the suspect and the getaway SUV. A task force of detectives from King, Snohomish and Skagit counties, a U.S. Marshal’s Office task force and the FBI were all involved in the manhunt that started Aug. 12. The story of Hardesty’s capture told in the probable cause statement is stuff of movie scripts. Five days later, detectives learned from the bandit’s associates that he was motel-hopping with his 28-year-old girlfriend and her three young children. They learned that they were driving a 1999 Mercedes Benz. On Aug. 19, Burlington police officers located the car at a motel in the city. As the task force detectives and the U.S. Marshal’s Office was en route, Hardesty exited his room and spotted the marked police cars. He went back to his room, came out seconds later with the woman and three kids and headed to the car. Hardesty abandoned the woman and kids as police closed in and drive away in the car.

“Despite being as gunpoint and being ordered to stop by Burlington PD officers, Hardesty drove off in the vehicle and was quickly lost in traffic,” the prosecutor wrote in the certification for determination of probable case. “Burlington PD officers could not locate him.” Hardesty’s girlfriend told the detectives that she didn’t know he was robbing banks. She told them that he had a Cadillac that was parked at a gas station in South Snohomish County. The officers put a stakeout on the car and saw Hardesty as he arrived a couple of hours later. He ran as police swooped in but was caught with the help of a police dog that bit him. Court documents say that Hardesty dropped a gun while he was running and left another at the motel, but he denied being armed during the robberies and there was apparently no evidence that he was. Hardesty allegedly admitted to investigators that he committed the five bank robberies. He is being held in King County jail on $500,000 bail and is scheduled to be arraigned Sept. 4.

RECOUNT CONTINUED FROM A1 Grone filed to run for the seat in May and was immediately fired by Nuñez. Any tension that may arise between Nuñez and herself in the upcoming campaign because of their history will come from Nuñez side, Grone said. “I’m looking forward to speaking with Island County residents about what they like about the treasurer’s office and what they would like to see changed,” Grone said. Nuñez, a Democrat, has worked in government accounting for more than 16 years as a Department of Defense employee. She was

appointed as the treasurer’s chief deputy prior to winning the top role in 2010. She is a licensed certified public accountant and has a master’s degree in accounting and financial management. Grone is a 29-year Washington resident, living the last four years in Island County. Grone is also a certified fraud examiner. She served as Island County chief deputy treasurer from 2011-14, following 30 years of private industry experience in senior-level accounting and financial analysis positions.

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Struck by car in late June, Oak Harbor physical therapist grateful for support By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter

Every now and then, flashbacks will play in Merv Lyson’s head. He sees a green light, then watches his wife ride through the intersection just in front of him. In the blink of an eye, a red car strikes his wife’s bicycle, flinging her vertically into the air and onto the pavement. “It was horrific,” Merv Lyson said. “She was lying on the ground shivering and groaning. There was just a panic running through me.” It’s an image neither Sharon nor Merv Lyson could have imagined when they started out on a scenic bike ride after work June 24 in Oak Harbor. But the ride finished with a helicopter ride to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Sharon Lyson underwent a four-hour surgery to repair a tibial plateau fracture in her left knee and was also treated for a collapsed right lung, a partially collapsed left lung, four broken ribs and a contused spleen. She spent eight days at Harborview before returning home to Oak Harbor to begin a slow recovery process. Grateful to be alive, Sharon Lyson is having trouble sitting still, as she has been required to keep weight off her left leg for 12 weeks and stay away from her job as a physical therapist until at least the end of October. For someone who enjoys an active lifestyle, she is going stir crazy, but she’s also learned patience and gained a new perspective. “I am a caregiver and a very sympathetic person,” said Lyson, who works out of Whidbey General Hospital’s north campus on Goldie Road in Oak Harbor. “This has taught me new empathy that I didn’t have

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The lives of avid cyclists Merv Lyson and his wife Sharon have slowed down considerably after she was struck by a vehicle in Oak Harbor June 24. Sharon suffered a tibial plateau fracture of her left knee, four broken ribs, two collapsed lungs and a contused spleen and was ordered to stay off her left leg for 12 weeks. before. It’s taught me a lot about being a patient and having a long-term injury and what it’s like to go through that. “It’s also taught me how much people, including my friends, family and colleagues, care about me. I’ve received a lot of visitors and cards and well wishes and meals from family and friends. I never realized how much people cared about me, I guess.” Lyson thinks a lot about these people these days and how fragile life can be. Nine weeks after the accident, her knee is still inflamed, her ribs still ache when she walks on crutches and she will be ready to start

her own physical therapy next week. But she still has three weeks until she can put weight on her left leg. “It’s driving me crazy,” said Lyson, a former rower on the University of Washington crew team. “It’s a beautiful summer. It’s driving me crazy that I can’t go for a bike ride or go hiking or go for walks on the beach. I’m an extrovert.” Still, she understands the end result of what happened June 24 could have been much more grim. The incident occurred at 7:09 p.m. as Lyson and her husband waited for a green light to cross State Highway 20 at the intersection where

Bayshore Drive becomes Southwest Erie Street near the Albertsons grocery store. Lyson never made it across the highway as a 1972 Toyota driven by Charles King struck her in the middle of the street. King told Oak Harbor police he didn’t see the two bicyclists as he turned left off Southwest Erie Street on to State Highway 20, according to the police report. He was cited for failing to yield the right-of-way to the approaching bicyclist while turning left at an intersection and was issued a $175 ticket. Lyson said she can’t fully remember the moment of impact, but she’ll never

forget the excruciating pain in her leg, which was bent abnormally below the knee. She remembers experiencing back spasms and recalls the frightening experience of struggling to breath as she lay on the street with collapsed lungs. “I was fighting to take each and every breath,” she said. The sort of incident that took place in Oak Harbor is all too common in the Puget Sound region, according to John Duggan, a Seattle attorney retained by Lyson. Duggan specializes in cases involving bicycles and cars or accidents caused by bad roads. “I’ve got 100 cases going

Fundraiser A flapjack fundraiser to benefit Sharon Lyson will be held 8–10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Applebee’s restaurant in Oak Harbor. Tickets are $10. For more information, contact Emily Brink (360-929-7898) or Christine Kowalski (360632-7760).

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ing teams. He is a strong proponent of requiring drivers to be better educated about cyclists’ rights on the road. Essentially, state law requires bicycle riders to follow the same rules of the road as motor vehicles. Cyclists are supposed to ride as close to the right side of the right-through lane as is safe when traveling at a speed less than normal traffic flow. Under the law, cyclists may even ride two abreast upon a roadway, but are still expected to get as close to the right side of the road as is safe when bottling up motor traffic behind them. Riding in larger numbers is to the cyclists’ advantage regarding road safety, Duggan said, adding that many drivers involved in accidents with bikes say they didn’t see the cyclist. “We have a huge cycling community here,” Duggan said of greater Seattle. “We have mediocre infrastructure. “Portland is ahead of the game. They have way better infrastructure and less people getting hit. They have more education and more awareness.” The Oak Harbor Police Department responds to a handful of vehicle versus bicycle incidents a year, said Jennifer Yzaguirre, an officer with the department for 10 years. She said the majority of

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Sharon Lyson and her husband Merv were training for another Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic this summer when her accident ended those plans. riders are not wearing helmets, which is not required by law yet strongly advised. Lyson is thankful she was wearing her helmet. “In some respects, I guess I’m lucky that I wasn’t killed and didn’t have a head injury,” she said. “Still, obviously, my injuries are very significant. It’s significantly impacted my life and my ability to earn a wage.” Lyson asked Duggan to represent her to deal with the insurance companies because of her injuries and time away from work. She said her medical expenses exceed $150,000. What Lyson is hoping for most of all by agreeing to be interviewed is a greater awareness of cyclists on the road. “I’m not a person who wants attention,” she said. “People need to concentrate when they’re behind a wheel on just driving and paying attention. People are just driving so distracted. Every time you get in a vehicle, a car is a weapon. We need to be aware.”

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The silver lining to an auction benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Oak Harbor last March has arrived in time for the start of the school year. The acquisition of a silver 2013 12-passenger Ford van for about $25,000 gives the Boys & Girls Club a second van, which allows the club to pick up children faster

and add Crescent Harbor Elementary School to its pickup list. With one van, the organization was only able to pick up kids at Oak Harbor, Hillcrest and Broad View elementary schools. “This is going to help us tremendously,” said Nikki Barone, unit director at the Oak Harbor club. “We did not have enough time to to go Crescent Harbor and come back into town and

get everybody. Some people were already waiting 20 minutes with just the three schools in town.” A successful “Bids for Kids Dinner & Auction” at the Roller Barn in March raised $78,000 for the Boys & Girls Club with Island Thrift agreeing to match $30,000. Of that total, $11,000 was raised specifically as part of a fund-a-need effort to purchase the new van.

A donation of more than $3,000 from Les Schwab Tire Center in January had reduced the amount needed to $11,000. “It’s been on the wish list for more than a year,” said Duncan Chalfant, who’s on the board of the Boys & Girls Club. “Once we got our first van and realized what a success it was, we realized we would like another van.”

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HONORING AL AND ROGER: Island County Historical Society is hosting an event honoring Coupeville brothers Al and Roger Sherman from 5:30–8:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. The Shermans, retired farmers and descendants of early Ebey’s Prairie farmers, have had major impacts on the historical character and preservation of the Whidbey Island community. The event is $70 per person and includes dinner and two beverage tickets. For information, go to www.islandhistory.org or call 360-678-3310. WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM

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All-you-can-eat breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 30, Masonic Center, North Main and Eighth streets, Coupeville. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and orange juice, coffee or tea. $7 adults, $3 children under 12. 360-969-3149 or ldeccles67@gmail.com

Fishin’ Club meeting, 7 p.m., Sept. 4, M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland. Bill Stolcis from Bush Point will make a presentation with tips on how to read the tides, rips and shore-bird activities. Bill will show how to “fly fish” from shore with a spinning rod. Rods and fishing gear will also be part of his program. Also, Silver, or Coho, salmon will be passing through Puget Sound. The Fishin’ Club has asked Bill to share his vast knowledge and experience in pursuing these fish. This presentation will be geared more toward beach fishermen, but boat anglers should benefit as well.

Coupeville Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 30, Alexander and Eighth streets. The market offers local produce, plants, chocolate, honey, art, food, crafts and more. Kid and dog friendly. Imagine Food Forest work party, 10 a.m., Aug. 30, Bayshore Drive, Oak Harbor. Help with weeding, post holding, building cob windbreak or watering.

Oak Harbor Farmers Market, 4–7 p.m., Sept. 4, Highway 20, near Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. 20th season. Produce, artisans and vendors gather every Thursday through end of September. Market is a nonprofit, vendormember cooperative. oakharbor market@yahoo.com

Whidbey Working Artists Summer Art Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 30 and 31. For the tour map, studio locations, artist listings and more, visit www.whidbeywork ingartists.com Second annual Yoga in the Park, 10–11:30 a.m., Aug. 30, the gazebo at Windjammer Park. UnSizeMe yoga studio is hosting its second annual Yoga in the Park. Bring a mat if you have one. A towel will do if you don’t have a mat. Optional donations go to North Whidbey Help House. Oak Harbor Music Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Aug. 30; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Aug. 31, Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Third annual event is free to public and features 33 bands playing on two main stages. Nineteen food vendors. www. oakharborfestival.com Whidbey Island Woodworkers Guild 11th annual Woodpalooza, exhibition 12–5 p.m. Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, WICA’s Zech Hall, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. This year’s show will feature woodwork by 20 of Whidbey’s best. 360-221-8262 or www.wicaonline.com Late Night Shopping at Penn Cove Gallery, 5–7 p.m., Aug. 30, at the gallery on Front Street, Coupeville. Meet with many of the artists, enjoy wine and refreshments, and browse the art presented by Penn Cove Gallery’s talented collection of local artists. Official Seahawks Hometown Rally, 5 p.m., Aug. 30, Flyers Restaurant. Featuring Seahawks giveaways, food and drink specials. Free to attend. 360-6755858. Meerkerk’s annual Labor Day Sale, Aug. 30–31, Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. Prices reduced by 50 percent. A selection of both species and hybridized rhododendrons are available, as well as companion plants. Nursery sales help sustain the gardens, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 360-678-1912, 360222-0121 or www.meerkerkgardens. org

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Before apartments arrived, the land that the Roller Barn rests on today in Oak Harbor was part of

the Morse farm, home of Capt. George Morse and Mary McCrohan. James Neil later bought the farm, and the Neil Barn, later to be named the Roller Barn, was constructed. The Neil water tower, at left, also still remains. 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 din@gmail.com or call 360-678-5970.

Bats — Friends of the Night, 7:30–9 p.m., Aug. 30, South Whidbey State Park Ampitheater, 4128 S. Smuggler’s Cove Road, Freeland. Bat expert Sarah Schmidt, from Coupeville, will talk about how bats are friends of humans. Free. Discover Pass required to park.

Sunday Aug. 31

VFW Post 7392 Monthly Breakfast fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 31, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392. Breakfast features pancakes, eggs, hashbrowns, breakfast meats and biscuits ‘n’ gravy. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors 62 and over, $4 for kids under 12. Chickenfried steak breakfast available for $9. Proceeds benefit VFW veterans assistance programs. 360-6754048 or www.vfwpost7392.org Birds, Backyard Habitat, and Beyond, 8–9:30 p.m., Aug. 31, South Whidbey State Park Ampitheater, 4128 S. Smuggler’s Cove Road, Freeland. Whidbey Island watercolor artist and photographer Craig Johnson, with his wife and writer Joy Johnson, have created this DVD that illustrates what can happen when native habitat is allowed to flourish, even

in as small a space as a suburban backyard. Free. Discover Pass required to park.

Monday Sept. 1

Sunnyside Pioneer Cemetery Tour, 11 a.m., Sept. 1. Published historian Theresa Trebon will lead the tour of the historic burial grounds, highlighting the lives of past notable citizens. Trebon will also cover the customs and planning behind a garden cemetery. RSVPing is highly recommended. Passes are $5 per person at the Island County Historical Museum, 908 NW Alexander St., or at the tour. 360-678-3310. Creation, Evolution and Science Presentation, 6–8 p.m., Sept. 1, San de Fuca Community Chapel. Young Earth Creation speaker Russ Miller will be speaking on “An Old Earth or a Global Flood” and “Dinosaurs and Noah’s Ark.” Event is open to the public. There will be time for questions. Free. 360-678-6538.

(EqX) is in need of volunteers for fall class times and training sessions. No experience necessary, but volunteers must attend a oneday training session (1–4 p.m. or 5–8 p.m., Sept. 2 or 3). Volunteers must also commit to volunteer for at least an eight-week class session (Tuesdays at Oak Harbor arena; 1–4 p.m. or 5–8 p.m., Sept. 4 at Greenbank/Reinshadow arena; Wednesdays at Oak Harbor arena; Thursdays at Greenbank/Reinshadow arena). EqX fall riding class schedules lessons include basic horsemanship, riding and vaulting for students and adults of all abilities. Classes are taught under covered arenas at both locations. Scholarships are often available based on need. Class costs: $50 per class, plus an annual $50 registration fee. www.equestriancrossings. com or email info@equestriancrossings.com

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Whidbey All-Island Community Band, 7–8 p.m., Sept. 4, Windjammer City Beach Park. The Whidbey All-Island Community Band is an all-volunteer group organized in 1966. The weekly summer concert series features a variety of music styles. Free. Coupeville Garden Club meeting, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Sept. 4, Coupeville Rec. Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. The Coupeville Garden Club meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month. Coffee and snacks are served at 9:30 a.m. Public is welcome. 360678-6914.

Friday Sept. 5

Friends of the Oak Harbor Library Annual Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 5–6, Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Thousands of lightly used books for all ages for sale at bargain prices by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. www.sno-isle.org “The Odd Couple” female version, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Sept. 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Oscar and Felix are now Olive and Florence. The weekly poker game is now Trivial Pursuit. But the laughs are pure Neil Simon. Guidance suggested due to comic sexual reference, double entendres or innuendo. $16 per seat. www.whid beyplayhouse.com Free Development Screening, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 5, Coupeville Elementary School. Parents with concerns about their child’s development are invited to participate in a free developmental screening provided by Coupeville School District’s Special Services Department. This is for children ages 3–5. Screening dates are Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, by appointment only. 360-678-2405.

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Please apply in person: Careage of Whidbey 311 NE 3rd Street Coupeville, WA. 360-678-2273 Or email resume to: Careage2@whidbey.net Oak Harbor Dental Practice seeking P/T Experienced Chair-Side Assistant For immediate hire. Ideal candidate will be motivated, hardwor king, friendly, flexible and possess the ability to multitask. Registered WSDOH. Salary DOE 795 NE Midway Blvd Suite 201, Oak Harbor. or e-mail to docwyman@gmail.com docwyman@gmail.com

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Early Achievers (EA) Technical Assistance Specialist-Child Care Aware of NW Washington -F/T w/Benefits- Position based in Snohomish and will primarily serve Snohomish & Skagit counties. EA is Washington’s Quality Rating and Improvement System intended to raise the quality of education & care provided to children in licensed child care. Provides essential services & site technical assistance, focuses on enrollment, program self assessment, access to required trainings & implementation of content, understanding quality standards, and preparation for successful site evaluation/rating. CCA of NW WA serves Island, San Juan, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom Counties. This position’s compensation is entitled to a geographic enhancement to the standard scale. English/Spanish speaking preferred. See full job announcement & application process at www.oppco.org Paper Employment Applications may be picked up at 1419 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA. Completed applications must be received by 4:00pm, 9/3/14. EOE/M/F/D/V

1.31 Acre lot in a beautiful community near Greeenbank overlooking Discover y Bay. 2198 Cecil lane, Coupeville Lot is next to beautiful homes and there is a quar ter mile of shared community beach. To purchase, owner has offered to carry contract at 5% down payment at 5% i n t e r e s t . I f yo u eve r thought of living on this b e a u t i f u l i s l a n d , n ow might be the time to buy. The proper ty is being sold at below the $75,000.00 assessed value. The pr ice is $67,000 360-298-5622

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R O L L ; VA L E N T I N E ADAM ROLL; JEFFREY LEE ROLL; WELLS FA R G O B A N K , N . A . ; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF KARI A. ROLL; DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT R E A L P RO P E RT Y; PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; AND ALSO, ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR PA R T I E S C L A I M I N G ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN Defendants. Case No.: 14-2-00090-6 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: Estate Of Kar i A. Roll; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES O F T H E E S TAT E O F KARI A. ROLL; DOES 1-10 inclusive; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS of the subject real property; PARTIES IN POSSESSION of the subject real property; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION of the subject property; and also, all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m moned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 30th day of August, 2014, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 1313 Morning Mist Ln, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, ISLAND County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. D AT E D : A u g u s t 2 5 , 2014 M c C a r t hy & H o l t h u s, LLP /s/ Jessica Grape [x] Jessica Grape, WSBA #46436 [ ] Joseph Ward McIntosh, WSBA #39470 [ ] Mary Stearns, WSBA #42543 [ ] Robert William McDonald, WSBA #43842 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 300 Seattle, WA 98104 (855) 809-3977 Attorneys for Plaintiff Legal No. WCW584739 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2014.

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Oak Harbor City Council MEETING AGENDA 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS Employee Service Recognition - Kim Perrine, 25 years of service PRESENTATION Commissioner Jill Johnson, Chair of the Board of Island County Commissioners - Health Initiative Thomas J. Snee, National Executive Director of the Fleet Reserve Association Presentation by the Oak Harbor Lion’s Club on 2014 National Night Out Doug Jerome, President 2 . A P P R OVA L O F AGENDA 3. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD 4. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of Budget Workshop and Regular City Council meeting held August 6, 2014 and Workshop held August 27, 2014 b. Approval of Accounts Payable Voucher Numbers A p p r ova l o f Pay r o l l Check Numbers c. Amend current vendi n g m a c h i n e c o n t ra c t with Advantage Vending and Distribution to include Oak Harbor Police Department d . A p p r ove 6 0 - m o n t h Postage Machine Contract with Neopost Northwest for machine in at City Hall for $187.20/ month e. A p p r ove 6 0 - m o n t h Contract with Xerox to upgrade the Utilities Depar tment Copier for $241.15/month. f. Purchase one push camera system from Ques Inc. for $17,187.69. g. Purchase seven Heater Replacements in the Mechanic Shop for $16,609.00 h. Confirm Mayor’s Appointment of Mike Piccone to Planning Commission i. Authorize Mayor to sign two-year contract with Active for Marathon Registration 5. STAFF, MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS a. City Administrator b. Mayor c. Councilmembers 6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS a. Ordinance 1690: Repeal and Replace Chapter 18.35 of Oak Harbor Municipal Code related t o Wa t e r a n d S e w e r Latecomer Reimbursement Contracts 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ PUBLIC MEETINGS a. Ordinance 1692: Extending Moratorium on Medical Marijuana for additional 12 months b. Ordinance 1695: Extending Impact Fee Reduction for additional 12 months 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS a. ERCI On-Call Archaeology contract amendment No. 3 10. ADJOURNMENT Legal No. WCW585301 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 30, 2014. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND HSBC BANK USA, NA-

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TIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR REPERFORMING LOAN TRUST 2006-1 Plaintiff, vs. E S TAT E O F K AT H LEEN M. JOHNSON AKA KATE M. JOHNSON; TIM ANDERSON; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; EL CAMANO COMMUNITY CLUB; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, DEVISEES, A N D L E G AT E E S O F T H E E S TAT E O F KATHLEEN M. JOHNS O N A K A K AT E M . JOHNSON; DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT R E A L P RO P E RT Y; PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN P E R S O N S O R PA R TIES CLAIMING ANY R I G H T, T I T L E , E S TATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; Defendants. Case No.: 14-2-00418-9 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: Estate Of Kathleen M. Johnson Aka Kate M. J o h n s o n ; U N K N OW N HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES O F T H E E S TAT E O F KATHLEEN M. JOHNS O N A K A K AT E M . JOHNSON; DOES 1-10 i n c l u s i ve ; U N K N OW N O C C U PA N T S o f t h e subject real proper ty; PARTIES IN POSSESSION of the subject real p r o p e r t y ; PA R T I E S CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION of the subject property; and also, all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m moned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 30th day of August, 2014, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR REPERFORMING LOAN TRUST 2 0 0 6 - 1 , a n d s e r ve a c o py o f yo u r a n sw e r upon the undersigned attor neys for Plaintiff, M c C a r t hy & H o l t h u s,

LLP at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 2784 El Camano St., C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA 98292, ISLAND County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. D AT E D : A u g u s t 2 5 , 2014 M c C a r t hy & H o l t h u s, LLP /s/ Jessica Grape [x] Jessica Grape, WSBA #46436 [ ] Joseph Ward McIntosh, WSBA #39470 [ ] Mary Stearns, WSBA #42543 [ ] Robert William McDonald, WSBA #43842 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 300 Seattle, WA 98104 (855) 809-3977 Attorneys for Plaintiff Legal No. WCW584746 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2014.

moned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 30th day of August, 2014, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff, Charles D. Prather and Julianna Prather, husband and wife, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attor ney for Plaintiff, James L. Kotschwar, at his office b e l ow s t a t e d ; a n d i n case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. The object of this action is to quiet title to real estate situated in Island C o u n t y, Wa s h i n g t o n , more specifically described as follows: That por tion of Lot 8, Plat of Goss Lake Park, Division No. 2, as recorded in Volume 9 of plats, page 53, records of Island County, Washington, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 8; thence North 82°02’42” East 205.68 feet along the South line of said lot; thence North 27°32’11” West 193.89 feet; thence South 65°17’56” West 150.00 feet to the West line of said lot; thence South 9°50’12” East 40.00 feet to the point of curvature of a curve to the right with a radius of 3030.00 feet; thence 99.51 feet along said cur ve through an arc of 1°52’54” to the point of beginning. (tax parcel no. S7030-02-00008-2) J A M E S L . KOT S C H WAR, WSBA #10823 Attor ney for Plaintiffs tel: 360-675-2207 265 NE Kettle Street; #101 PO Box 1593 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Legal No. WCW585174 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2014.

husband and wife, Defendants. No. 13-2-00555-1 SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANTS THOMAS C. REESE AND CAROL M. REESE, HUSBAND A N D W I F E A N D A . J. MCMILLAN AND E. G E R T RU D E M C M I L LAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE: A lawsuit has been started against you in the Superior Cour t of Island C o u n t y by J P M o r g a n Chase Bank, National Association (“Plaintiff ”). Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the Complaint to Quiet Title and For Declaratory Relief, a copy of which is ser ved upon you with this Summons. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint to Quiet Title and For Declaratory Relief by stating your defe n s e i n w r i t i n g a n d serving a copy upon the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiff within 20 days after service of this Summons and Complaint to Quiet Title and For Declaratory Relief within the State of Washington, or within 60 days if service is effected by personal service outside the State of Washington or by publication. Otherwise, a Default Judgment will be entered against you without notice. A Default Judgment is one where the plaintiff is entitled to what it asks for because you have not responded. If you serve a Notice of Appearance on the undersigned attorney, you are entitled to notice before a Default Judgment may be entered against you. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that

your written response, if any, may be served on time. You are further notified that this is an action to quiet title and declaratory relief for real property located at 1280 Dines Point Road, Greenbank, WA , 9 8 2 5 3 , I s l a n d C o u n t y, Wa s h i n g t o n , and for such other relief as the cour t finds just and proper. Plaintiff is attempting to reform a Deed of Trust to include the correct legal description of a property. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Cour t Civil Rules of the State of Washington. DATED this 29th day of June, 2013. ROUTH CRABTREE OLSEN, P.S. By:/s/Kathleen Allen Kathleen Allen, WSBA No. 19655 Attorneys for Plaintiff Legal No. WCW581413 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2014.

County Administration Building, 1 NE 7th Street (P.O. Box 5000) Coupeville, WA 98239 by 4:00 p. m . S e p t e m b e r 1 7 , 2014. Bids will not be accepted after 4:00 p.m. All envelopes shall be clearly marked “ATTN: FARM ALLEN, SEALED BID - SURPLUS EQUIPMENT (type of equipm e n t b i d o n ) TO B E O P E N E D T H U R S DAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 AT 10:30 AM”. Proposals will be publicly opened and read in the Administration Building Meeting Room 116, 1 NE 7th Street, Coupeville, WA at 10:30 a.m., September 18, 2014. Island County reserves the right to accept the bid deemed in the best interest of the depar tment or to reject any or all bids. Successful bidder is responsible for disassembly/removal of equipment. For bidding guidelines, d e t a i l s o n t h e a b ove items, or to schedule an appointment to view equipment please contact Matthew Nienhuis Maintenance Superintendent (360)678-7964 or visit our website at www.islandcounty.net. Legal No. WCW582758 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. August 23, 27, 30, 2014

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF ISLAND CHARLES D. PRATHER, and, JULIANNA PRATHER, husband and wife, Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL E. COOK and ADA A. COOK husband and wife, WALTER B. BARKE and KATHLEEN M. BARKE; husband and wife; MARY D. DENLINGER, an unmarried person; and/or the heirs, devisees, and successors in interest thereof, and also all other persons or par ties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real property described in this complaint, Defendants. NO. 14 2 00514 2 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND TO THE S A I D D E F E N DA N T S : Daniel E. Cook and Ada A. Cook, husband and wife; Walter B. Bar ke and Kathleen M. Barke, husband and wife; Mary D. Denlinger, an unmarried person; and the heirs, devisees, and successors of the foregoing, and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described herein. Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m -

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE I s l a n d C o u n t y P u bl i c Works Road Department has for sale via sealed bids the following surplus equipment: -1990 Nordberg Omni Cone Crusher w/ Screening Plant -1968 Caterpillar D5 Dozer Above items are being sold separately on an “As-is, Where-is” basis. Sealed bids must be rec e i ve d by t h e I s l a n d County Auditor in the

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this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or 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 proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the personal representative ser ved or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: August 16, 2014 Personal Representative: Glen David Barlow Attor ney for Personal Representative: THE SUPERIOR M. Douglas Kelly, Kelly COURT OF THE STATE & Harvey Law Offices, OF WASHINGTON LLP, PO Box 290, ClinFOR ISLAND COUNTY t o n , W A , 9 8 2 3 6 . In Re the Estate of (360) 341-1515. FRANCES ANNE DATED this 31 d a y o f BARLOW July, 2014. Deceased. /s/Glen David Bar low NO. 14 4 00179 9 Glen David Barlow, PerN OT I C E TO C R E D I - sonal Representative TORS Attorneys for Personal RCW 11.40.030 Representative: The personal representative named below has Continued on been appointed as pernext page..... sonal representative of

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Your friends might find it a bit hard to draw you out of the house. You take the time to organize your little love nest to your liking by using all necessary means.

LIBRA

You might be required to travel more often than usual. What’s more, you spend a lot of time on the phone or on social media. You feel particularly curious.

SCORPIO

You find yourself faced with a mountain of files to deal with at work. Even though it is a rather stressful situation, you enjoy some extra income as a result.

SAGITTARIUS

You are fairly dynamic, and there’s a good chance that you will find a way to really spoil yourself. Your friends convince you to participate in some interesting activities.

CAPRICORN

Stress is truly the plague of this century. It is important to take a step back occasionally in order to relax and see things from a better perspective.

AQUARIUS

Your friends could very well drag you out for a relaxing weekend. Or maybe your life partner will suggest a romantic getaway. In other words, some form of down-time is on the horizon.

PISCES

You are confronted with some big responsibilities, but they will have the benefit of giving you a better perspective on your career. A few hours of overtime are also to be expected.

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Greenbank 4 FAMILY SALE! Sat. Aug 30th, 9 am - 3 pm. Bikes, furniture, quality antiques, china, glassware, silver, linens, saddle, video equipment. No early birds. 3544 Seas h o r e Ave, L a g o o n Pointe.

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2 FA M I LY G A R A G E S a l e . Fr i d ay, Au g u s t 29th and Saturday, August 30th from 9am to 4 p m . 6 7 2 2 V i ew m o n t Drive, Clinton. Located in Hilltop Terrace, off Holst Road. Lots of art and potter y “how-to” books, some potter y supplies and an interesting array of fun and useful stuff. Some toys, antiques and furniture.

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We’ve saved the best for last! Something for Everyone! Sat only, 8/30 9-5 Follow Maxwelton Rd, past South of Swede Hill Road, signs from Dave Mackie Park. CLINTON, 98236.

MULTI FAMILY Garage Sale! Sat 9/6, 8:30 a- 4 p & Sun 9/7, 9 a - 4 p. N ew c l o t h i n g , g e n t l y used clothing, wool/ cashmere sweaters, leather handbags, womens accessories, jewelry, ladies watches, linens, collectibles, toys, household, baskets, antique framed prints, framed art, yard décor, l a m p s & mu c h m o r e ! 3979 Nixon Lane, off Cultus Bay Rd. C o u p ev i l l e / S h a n g r i l a Shores M OV I N G S A L E , k i n g sized bed, antique trumble bed- excellent condition, tools, books, misc. Sat. August 30th 8am -3pm. 468 Pullman Rd. (360)678-4798 FREELAND, 98249. th

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GARAGE/BARN SALE! Au g u s t 3 0 t h , 3 1 s t & Sept. 1st. 1095 Bridle Trail off Hwy 20. TWO drum sets, horse tack, nuts, bolts & nails, child’s car & bike, sports, boat & auto stuff, round light oak table, utility trailer. 10 am - 4 pm. No LANGLEY, 98260. 2 nd ANNUAL Highlands earlier please. community yard sale! OAK HARBOR Saturday only, 8/30, 9 GIANT SALE! Friday & am - 4 pm. Several gar- Saturday, August 29th & ages full, furniture, art, 30th from 9am to 5pm at h o m e d e c o r, k i t c h e n , 1955 Country Lane. Furbedding, clothing and n i t u r e, h o m e s c h o o l , m o r e . F o l l o w s i g n s . camping, spor ts, new Many homes participat- toys, crafts, Disney, coling start at 1020 Village lectibles, DVDs, clothes. Loop. LANGLEY, 98260.

M U LT I FA M I LY YA R D Sale, Sat, 8/30, 9 am - 3 pm. Lots of misc door hardware: Baldwin brass cabinet hardware (new in boxes), Baldwin towel bars, towel r ings, etc (new boxed sets), wood windows & doors, worm bin (from Charlie’s green house) and of course books, clothes & household stuff. 504 & 510 Park Ave, corner of 6th & Park. Find your perfect pet in the Classiﬁeds. www.nw-ads.com Langley

MOVING SALE: Saturday 8/30, 8AM to 4PM. 3456 Holmes View Dr ive, Langley. Fur niture, lamps, kitchen items and assorted sundries, some vintage. Oak Harbor 25 YEARS Accumulation! Aug. 28th, 29th & 30th. 8 am - 2 pm. 994 Yates Rd., off Heller. OAK HARBOR, 98277.

100’S OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS! Garden tools, plants and decor, camping gear, golf clubs, and much more! Friday, the 29 th and Saturday the 30 th from 9 am to 2 pm Located at The Park, at 487 Richard Road, Sunrise Hills, off Jones Road. Signs from Sunday Drive.

S c ra p b o o k i n g & c ra f t items, golf clubs, fish/boat items, tools & misc household items. Fr i d ay a n d S a t u r d ay, August 29 & 30th. 9am to 3pm. 1093 Ridgeway Drive. No early birds Oak Harbor

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Perspectives on the impact of war shared during presentation By KELLY PANTOLEON News clerk

For self-proclaimed “semiretired” Army Col. Greg Stone, reading poetry is similar to a religious experience. Stone said he doesn’t know how exactly poetry does it, but he knows it has an effect on him. Because Stone is a practicing Roman Catholic, he says he’s used to reading poetry in the form of hymns and psalms. Stone says there is a connection between war and poetry, which he shares with local poet Linda Beeman, who has worked with Stone’s father. Stone and Beeman gave a joint presentation at the Oak Harbor Library last week on understanding the effects war has on veterans and their loved ones. Beeman, whose poems in her book “Collateral Damage” are inspired by having a loved one in Afghanistan, got the idea to invite

Stone to her reading because he is the president of the Whidbey Veterans Resource Center. “His is the larger story,” she said. Stone spent 34 years in uniform, including in Bosnia during the negotiation of the Dayton Accords. “As you step from the wear of a uniform back into this society … it’s not easy,” Stone said. He says the mission of the resource center is to help veterans, their families and communities to understand the challenges of returning to civilian life. The resource center, located in Bayview, has held four annual Stand Downs, a day organized by the volunteers at the center as a way to provide support and information in the form of clothing, housing, education, food and more. During the last Stand Down, Stone estimates the center served 250 hamburgers and helped 40 veterans fill out paperwork for housing, education or work.

When it comes to his own experience being a veteran, Stone said he was blessed to not have experienced post-traumatic stress and says he worries more now because his children are in the military. Stone has four children, all of whom have served in the military. It’s far easier to do it than watch, he said. Beeman said she has a different perspective on war because she was not in the military, but she had a loved one serve in the Middle East. During the presentation on Thursday, Beeman said she would sleep with her iPhone and keep it next to her in her bath, hoping for a call. She would have the radio on 24/7, listening for news from abroad. Many of Beeman’s poems in “Collateral Damage” are influenced by articles from newspapers she read in 2012-2013, which are listed in the back of the book. On her blog, Beeman asks if

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Retired Army Col. Greg Stone speaks about the aftermath of serving in battle. what the U.S. has accomplished is enough, if it’s worth it. “Were the countless heartbreaks of loss and estrangement worth that effort?” On Thursday she said she has somewhat answered it. “I think I’ve answered it to some extent in my mind,” Beeman said.

And she said her poetry is a way of understanding and letting out her emotions. “For me, it’s catharsis,” she said. It’s a way of cleansing and understanding emotions, Beeman said. “In this case, it was quite a lot of pain,” she said. Beeman’s poetry reflects that pain and the struggle to understand what people who have been in combat go through. Before Beeman started writing poetry, she wrote and thought more linearly. And Stone says the same of when he was on active duty. “It (poetry) lets you think more recklessly,” Beeman said. While Beeman said she thinks of her poetry as dark, Stone doesn’t. “I don’t view it as dark,” Stone said. “I view it as real.” But Beeman said that war and poetry aren’t so different, especially when you remember that ancient Greek epic poems were about war.

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