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Fed budget ups EA-18G buy to 15
A golden legacy
By JANIS REID Staff reporter
The number of EA-18G Growlers funded in the 2015 national budget increased from five to 15 in $1.1 trillion bill that passed the House this week. An outspoken supporter of the Growler and its basing at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, Congressman Rick Larsen voted against the spending bill Thursday “for reasons related to problematic changes to campaign finance laws, Pell grants and pensions,” according to Larsen’s SEE BUDGET, A5
Top Sailors, Marine honored By JANIS REID Staff reporter
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Dave Fikse, right, owner of Gerald’s Diamond Jewelers, said the community’s support over his dad’s passing has been incredible.
Local jewelry store founder remembered By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter
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att Fikse wasn’t old enough to work at Gerald’s Jewelry during the days when his grandfather was still behind the counter interacting with customers. Over the years, though, he’s heard countless stories of how Gerald Fikse conducted business with a certain charm and passion that resonated throughout his jewelry store. This week, those stories continued as longtime customers stopped into the store on Midway Boulevard in Oak
Harbor to offer condolences to the family of a man who made a lasting impression in his community. Gerald Fikse died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 83 Saturday night following a period of declining health. Part of his legacy is one of Oak Harbor’s longest-operating businesses, which opened in 1958 and is still being run by two younger generations in his family. “He just had an aura about him of professionalism in work and away from work,” said Matt Fikse, who followed his grandfather and father, Dave, in
Gerald Fikse, left, in the 1950s working at the Tick Tock Shop in downtown Oak Harbor, and later, working at his own jewelry store on Midway Boulevard.
The Navy celebrated their elite at the annual Sailor and Marine of the Year awards Friday. The Friday event, sponsored by the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League and the Oak Harbor Rotary, chooses a sea sailor, a shore sailor and a marine each year to honor. The award winners are chosen for sustained superior performance, leadership and meritorious achievement well beyond the call of duty. SEE HONORED, A5
Subpoenas fly in alleged assault at Whidbey General By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter
Whidbey General Hospital is fighting a subpoena from the Island County prosecutor seeking an internal investigation report into allegations that the chief nursing officer assaulted a restrained patient. The prosecution is simultaneously fighting the chief nursing officer’s subpoena of all
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Guitar students Amber Benway, left, Joshua Gaede, Keegan WadeParker, Wyatt Ruiz and Josh Garstin help lead the audience in a singalong at the end of HomeConnection’s caroling event Wednesday.
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Frances Dennis, a volunteer at Garage of Blessings, shows off gifts she has wrapped in the past few days.
Garage fundraiser a blessing for shoppers Garage of Blessings volunteers expect to be very busy next week. Kathleen Campbell and Frances Dennis are part of the team that has been wrapping gifts and taking family portraits since the end of November. Through Christmas Eve, volunteers with the organization will be wrapping gifts for free at the Harborside Village mall in downtown Oak Harbor. People who need their presents wrapped can come by the mall during the following times: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Saturday, Dec. 20; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays through Sunday, Dec. 21; 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, Tuesday, Dec. 23, and Wednesday,
Dec. 24. While the gift wrapping is free, people who feel inclined make donations are welcome do so. All proceeds benefit the Garage of Blessings. People interested in volunteering to help with gift wrapping can visit www. thegarageofblessings.com for information. For people wanting to have their pictures taken, family portrait sessions are $5 for 10 minutes. The backdrop for photos is a cluster of decorated Christmas trees. People shouldn’t wait too long if they want their gifts wrapped. Both Campbell and Dennis expect to be busy next week because it’s closer to Christmas and because it’s a military payday.
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HomeConnection was in the spirit of the holiday season Wednesday afternoon. All the students in musical programs at the school, which works as a parentpartnership program, connecting homeschooling families with the Oak Harbor School District, teamed up to put on a musical performance Wednesday for family, friends and residents of Harbor Tower Village, their honored guests for the show. “It’s a big event for our school,” said Glenna Wright, secretary for HomeConnection. “We have lots of family come, not just parents and siblings, but grandparents and extended family.” There were four musical groups that performed holiday music. The kindergartners even used kazoos in one of their
songs. The final group, the guitarists, led the entire audience in a sing-along of Christmas songs, including “Jingle Bells” and “Silent Night.” HomeConnection invited residents of Harbor Tower Village to join them in the school’s gym for the caroling event. “They enjoy seeing the kids,” said Harbor Tower Village’s program director, Arielle Corrin. “I think that’s the big thing, that it’s children performing. “They went last year, and the residents greatly enjoyed … getting in the holiday spirit.” Wright said that events like these are a way for the school and students to give back to the community. “This is only the second year Harbor Tower Village has joined them, but Wright said in these events, “our gym is quite packed.” “It teaches (the students) … that their hard work is
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Chairman resigns from park district McDougall becomes seventh member to quit in three years By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter
The chairman of the North Whidbey Park and Recreation District resigned Wednesday, the seventh board resignation in less than three years. Allan McDougall, who became chairman about a year after joining the board in early 2013, quit without notice during Wednesday’s special meeting. He is the third commissioner to resign during 2014. Kirk Huffer left in July and David Walton in August. In addition, Director Gino Wolfe confirmed that he is quitting, effective at the end of this year. The district has been swimming in controversy since former director Bill Walker fired a swim club coach
and another employee. That resulted in lawsuits and a state audit. The audit largely vindicated Walker, but the parks district settled with the employees. McDougall said that recent meetings have often been tense. “The decisions in the last four meetings and the nastiness of the interactions during and between those meetings, in my opinion, have made the ideal impossible to realize,” McDougall said in a letter he read at Wednesday’s meeting. Later, he explained that he joined the board because he wanted to help the district continue supporting those who needed the pool, especially people who relied on it as their only source of exercise, including the elderly and people with disabilities. McDougall said he grew tired of the recent attitude in the board meetings, however. “They’re not friendly meetings,” he said. “There’s no reason for anybody to be shouting at anybody, so
I got tired of it. “ R e a l l y, (the) lack of respect for the director was quite tiring.” McDougall said he quit during Wednesday’s special meet- McDougall ing because “it seemed like the right time to do it.” The board, he said, is about to review the budget, and if they make changes, it will be a “very stressful” process. He wanted to leave before getting involved in that process. Commissioner Sean Merrill said the regular December board meeting is also when officers are appointed for the coming year, so it was a convenient time for the chairman to depart. “I was surprised,” Merrill said of McDougall’s resignation, “but he’s got to do what’s right for him. If
he feels that’s the right move, then that’s the right move.” Merrill said that the board will post the opening online. A total of seven board members resigned from the district over the past three years. Commissioner Lori Clark didn’t seek re-election. Merrill is the only member of the board who was elected and not appointed. There have also been three different directors, a position that will also be open in January with Wolfe’s departure. Also, since 2012, the district has had two different head coaches, not including interim coaches or the recently hired coach. “The district has experienced a lot of change in recent years,” said Commissioner Wendy Shingleton, “but one thing that hasn’t changed is the important role we play in this community.” “I think that a lot of people agree … that right now, we’ve got a lot of work to do, to restore the faith the public has put in us and give them
something to be proud of,” said Commissioner Steve Hoffmire. “It’s been a trying time. I just really believe that good days are ahead.” McDougall said that the district is “probably going to fold,” though he hopes it doesn’t because a lot of people depend on it. Shingleton and Merrill said they think the district will pull through and grow strong again. “I think the district will be fine,” Merrill said. “I think we’ve got a great group of commissioners now. I think we’re going to get through the speed bumps we have here. “I’m positive we’re headed towards brighter days.” As for McDougall, he said he’s “going to enjoy life for a while.” “I’m closer to 75 than 70, and I can enjoy life,” he said. “Life rolls on. (I have) no problems. In fact, I had a lot fewer (problems) today than (Wednesday).”
District finalizing contract with new swim coach By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter
After a second special meeting to address concerns over background checks, the North Whidbey Park and Recreation District commissioners officially approved a proposed swim coach contract. The contract will be offered to the top candidate. Initially rejected during the Nov. 20 meeting, the contract underwent revisions before being conditionally accepted during a special meeting held Dec. 3. The revised contract included a $47,000 annual base salary, with eligibility for up to a 3 percent salary increase “coinciding with favorable employee review by the district commissioners,” and no guaranteed pay raises. Dick Taylor, the head coach candidate, is also eligible for up to $2,000 in moving expenses, 10 days of vacation per year, district health benefits, pre-approved expense reimbursement, a 7 percent match of his base salary in retirement pay and, if the contract is terminated, reimbursement for unused vacation time. At the first special meeting, however, the executive director making the proposal, Gino Wolfe, failed to provide copies of the background check to the members of the board, who wished to personally review the findings before allowing Wolfe to pres-
ent the offer to Taylor. Wolfe was tasked with providing the material to members of the board, after which they’d have three days to review the findings and either let the matter settle or call a special meeting to discuss any questions or concerns. A second special meeting was held Dec. 10 to discuss the background checks, though Commissioner Steve Hoffmire made it clear his reasons for requesting a meeting had nothing to do with any findings in the background checks and had more to do with the extent of the checks, among other things. “I think that we ought to do as much background check as possible,” Hoffmire said during the meeting. “(Only a sexual offense check) is not good enough when we’re
talking about the kids of this district.” Before the meeting, Wolfe was apparently able to provide more extensive background check material addressing most of the concerns expressed by Hoffmire and Commissioner Wendy Shingleton. “I was satisfied (before the meeting),” Shingleton said. “The scope of the check was expanded, and we saw the scope was expanded, and I’m fine with that.” Hoffmire said had a couple of additional concerns, most notably that, after he looked it up, he discovered there are 7,280 Richard Taylors living in the country. Hoffmire said he wanted to know how the background check company, Tracers Info, knew which Richard Taylor was the right one.
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Wolfe said that the only personal information he provided the company conducting the background check was a name and the birth date. The Whidbey News-Times contacted Tracers Info for information about how they conduct background checks, and ensure checks are done on the correct person. That call was not returned by press time. In light of Wolfe’s recent, informal letter of resignation, Hoffmire suggested the parks district delay hiring a new swim coach until after a new director is hired, so the
new director can be involved in the selection. “We’ve been down this cycle over the past two years, where a director’s firing a swim coach to replace, and it’s just this cycle that’s got to break at some point in time,” Hoffmire said. “It’s time for a hard reset. That’s my opinion.” Commissioner Sean Merrill said that he understands Hoffmire’s concern, but disagrees. “I don’t think it’s fair that we keep this program in limbo any longer than it has been with no head coach,” Merrill said.
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“I think it’s time for change … but I don’t think that we (should) hijack this program.” The commissioners decided that the condition of reviewing the background checks was met, and authorized Wolfe to offer the approved contract to Taylor. “I’m really excited about the swim coach coming,” Merrill said. “I think it’s great. It’s one of the things that are going to put os back on track. “It’s one of our biggest programs, and I’m excited … this will be one of the first steps to get it healthy again.”
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North Whidbey Cause of starfish deaths discovered fares well after Researchers developing antibiotics to combat virus week of storms By JANIS REID Staff reporter
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With back-to-back storms ravaging the Puget Sound region this week, North and Central Whidbey fared relatively well. The strongest winds hit Thursday night, causing widespread power outages across the region and Whidbey Island. Puget Sound Energy reported approximately 53,000 customers were without power early Friday morning. Some residents on Whidbey Island were still waiting for power to be restored into Friday afternoon including about 150 customers just North of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Outages were also still reported in small areas around Central Whidbey and through South Whidbey Friday afternoon. While Island County work crews were out in force Friday morning, the majority were working on South Whidbey, which saw quite a bit of damage, including downed trees and flooding. Connie Bowers, assistant engineer for Island County Public Works said Friday morning that North Whidbey fared relatively well. There were no trees down or blocked roads, she said. Central Whidbey had a little more storm debris in the form of small tree branches littering the ground and roads. Bowers said workers were using a snow plow to
help clear the roads of small debris. Welcher Road near Outlying Field Coupeville was closed Thursday night due to a downed power line, Bowers said. Roads in South Whidbey that were closed include Honeymoon Bay Road at Classic Road and Larsen Road. South Whidbey also saw heavier rainfall compared to the rest of the island. Data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show Central and North Whidbey received .78 inches of rain over a three-day period. South Whidbey received 1.15 inches over two days. The heavy rain caused problems for some areas of South Whidbey on Wednesday and Thursday. Island County Commissioners declared a state of emergency Wednesday after four homes, according to Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, threatened with flooding. She said outbuildings were flooded and the waters threatened to undermine the foundations of the homes. Public Works Director Bill Oakes said an outlet on a private beach was clogged with sand, causing the rainwater to back up onto the properties. He said workers went in with shovels and cleared it out by hand, which appears to have done the trick. The low tide tonight should help it drain, he said.
While researchers have discovered the virus causing millions of sea stars to die off, Whidbey islanders remain concerned. “It is incredible to observe the phenomena in which so many sea stars can disappear within such a short period of time,” said Jan Kocian, a South Whidbey diver. “In one week, an animal the size of a bicycle wheel can dissolve into a small pile of goo.” Dying starfish have been reported off the coasts of Whidbey and Camano island over the last year and local divers and beach watchers have seen the population diminish to almost nothing. Scientists have now pinpointed the pathogen causing the sea star wasting disease that’s been killing starfish by the millions along the Pacific shores of North America, according to findings reported last month by the Public Broadcasting System. Identifying the virus was a challenge, according to PBS, because a drop of seawater contains about 10 million viruses. Called “densovirus,” the illness causes a deflated appearance followed by rapid deterioration, leading to death within days, according to the University of Califorina Santa Cruz, which has been recording the phenomena internationally. The first symptoms were reported in June 2013 in Olympic National Park. Kocian moved to Whidbey in 1990 and has been diving for 50 years,
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A sea star suffers with densovirus, a virus researchers have identified as the cause of star wasting syndrome, which has emaciated the population on the Pacific Coast over the last year. with favorite diving spots around Deception Pass, Keystone Jetty and the Langley Harbor. Kocian said that early this year in “the Langley Marina you could see hundreds, if not a thousand sea stars including the largest of them the Sunflower sea star, which is the hardest hit species,” Kocian said. By mid-year, Kocian said he saw only two Sunflower sea stars, both showing signs of the virus. After a Dec. 2 dive in Langley Harbor, Kocian said “there are signs of recovery, many recruits, juvenile sea stars appearing all around the tire reef, the seawall. But there are still few stars here and there showing fresh wounds associated with the wasting syndrome.” He added that recent dives at other Whidbey localities are not showing as good a return of new stars. “Although it is good
to know what causes the wasting syndrome, we still don’t know why it took such catastrophic proportions,” Kocian said. “Since it was and is present in many sea creatures, it never did cause devastation on this scale. So more study needs to be done to understand it.” Island County Beachwatcher Charles Seablom said that while he hasn’t been actively seeking sea stars since September, a trip to Coupeville last week showed that the problem persists. “I was in Coupeville a few days ago and stopped by the wharf where hundreds of sea stars are usually visible,” Seablom said Monday. “I saw none.” Seablom added that at West Beach last July he saw 33 sea stars, a number that shrunk to four by September. While the sea star experiences a die-off every 10
years or so, according to Seablom, it’s “never before (been) at this magnitude or this large a geographic area.” Now that the cause is known, researchers said they plan to develop antibiotics to help combat the virus but will also be watching to see if the new crop of baby star fish evolve and become more resistant, according to PBS. Researchers also pointed out that 10 years prior to the outbreak, sea stars were considered overabundant and that the virus may just be a nature’s way of controlling the population. Seablom said he’s hopeful about the research and that the sea star has continually come back after previous die-offs. “I am fairly hopeful they’ll be back,” Seablom said. “At least they found the cause anyway. As long as there are survivors, they’ll be back.”
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CONTINUED FROM A1 Communications Director Ingrid Stegemoeller. The bill passed the House of Representatives 219-206. The $585-billion defense bill, which is part of the omnibus spending package, passed the Senate Friday 89-11. It was unclear as of press time how many Growlers were approved. If the proposed budget passes through the U.S. Senate, the number of total Growlers purchased by Congress would grow from the current 135 to 150, with a price tag of $1.46 million. “As I explained in my recent op-ed in the Whidbey News-Times, the number of Growlers at NAS Whidbey will be determined by the ongoing Environmental Impact Study,” Larsen said in an emailed statement Friday. “The maximum number of planes the base could fly is 118. This scenario could happen even if Congress had not funded any new Growlers
this year.” NAS Whidbey on North Whidbey is the Navy’s main base for the Growlers, an electronic attack aircraft used in combat by all branches of the military. The Navy requested 22 Growlers earlier this year, and Larsen predicted in an interview during election season that the number “won’t be zero, and it won’t be 22.” The Navy began conducting an EIS on the Growler in July after mounting resident concerns about the noise generated by the aircraft. The Navy is accepting public comment on this EIS through Jan. 9. “I have always been clear in my support for NAS Whidbey’s role as one of the country’s premier Navy installations, the Growlers being stationed at the base, and the necessary training such as field carrier landing practice to make sure our servicemen and women are prepared,” Larsen said. “I will continue listening to residents’ concerns and working with community members and local leaders to address the impacts of noise.”
SUBPOENAS CONTINUED FROM A1 the alleged victim’s medical records. A deputy prosecutor likens the nurse’s request to harassment of a rape victim, according to court documents. Linda Gipson, the chief nursing officer, faces one count of fourth-degree assault in a case that’s become unusually complex for a gross misdemeanor charge. Island County District Court Judge Bill Hawkins will hear arguments over the subpoenas duces tecum during a hearing set for Monday afternoon. The prosecutor’s office isn’t the only entity that’s requesting a copy of the
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internal investigation. The Whidbey News-Times asked for a copy of the investigation report, but was denied. In an email to the NewsTimes, hospital CEO Tom Tomasino claims that the internal investigation into the alleged criminal assault “was conducted in accordance with our quality improvement and medical malpractice prevention program.” He cited two state codes, RCW 70.41.200 and RCW 42.56.360 (1)(c). Nancy Krier, assistant attorney general for open government, pointed to a 2013 Supreme Court case, Cornu-Labat v. the Grant
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Sea Sailor of the Year is aviation structural mechanic and Petty Officer Chad Petersen, who is currently on deployment with Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One and was unable to attend the event. Peterson’s wife, Dawn Petersen, attended in his place. The sailor is pursuing an associate’s degree in emergency management through Coastline Photo by Janis Reid/Whidbey News-Times Community College where he Petty Officer Melissa Richard as the Shore Sailor of the Year, left, stands made the Honor’s List for spring with Dawn Peterson, wife of Sea Sailor of the Year Petty Officer Chad 2014. Other awards include the Navy Peterson, and Marine of the Year Staff Sgt. Ray Muro. and Marine Corps Achievement Quarter and the Navy and Marine The ceremony was held in a Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Corps Commendation Medal. packed room at the Officers Club Military Volunteer Service Medal Marine of the Year is Staff Sgt. and included many active duty and Flag Letters of Commendation. Ray W. Muro, who is also with the personnel, community leaders Shore Sailor of the Year is logis- Naval Aviation Technical Training and members of Navy League and tics specialist and Petty Officer Unit. Rotary. Muro’s decorations include Melissa Richard, who works Base commander Capt. Mike at the Center for Naval Aviation the Navy and Marine Corps Nortier was in attendance, Achievement Medal, Global War along with Oak Harbor Mayor Technical Training Unit. Richard was awarded with Sailor on Terrorism Service Medal and Scott Dudley and Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson. of the Quarter, Instructor of the the Iraqi ISAF Medal.
County Hospital District, which dealt with a similar issue of disclosure of an internal investigation. The court concluded that RCW 70.41.200 didn’t apply in that case. In addition, the Supreme Court remanded the case back to the lower court to establish whether the committee that created the report constituted a “regularly constituted committee” under the specific law. “That is why the facts are important in considering this exemption and these types of hospital statutes and records,” she said. In October, Hawkins issued a subpoena to the hospital, at the prosecution’s request, for a copy of the internal investigation. The hospital refused to produce the records and moved to
quash the subpoena. The hospital’s attorneys c i t e d patientconfidentiality concerns, attor neyclient privilege, the Health Portability a n d GIPSON Accountability Act and the Washington Medical Records Privacy Act. In a motion to the court, Deputy Prosecutor Jacqueline Lawrence argued that none of the hospital’s basis for the motion apply. The confidentiality issues don’t apply to criminal cases, Lawrence wrote, arguing that attorney-client privilege doesn’t encompass the
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materials for several reasons, including that the report likely does not include legal advice. In addition, she wrote the medical privacy concerns don’t apply because prosecutors were not asking for a patient’s medical records. On the other hand, Gipson’s attorney wants to subpoena Whidbey General Hospital to obtain all of the alleged victim’s medical records. Lawrence wrote a motion objecting to the subpoena, claiming the same medical privacy issues the hospital cited. She also argued that past medical records are not material to the charge. She argued that allowing the defense to see the alleged victim’s medical history would re-victimize her. “Simply being a victim
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with mental health problems should not allow the defense to comb through (the alleged victim’s) most intimate of records,” Lawrence wrote. “(Her) medical history is, in some ways, analogous to a sexual assault victim’s prior sexual history, which is protected by RCW 9A.44.020,” Lawrence said. “The Legislature long ago recognized the potential for defendants to harass, embarrass and abuse rape victims through the discovery process and by stretching the bounds of the rules of evidence.” Lawrence argued that Gipson’s subpoena request is an attempt to use the alleged victim’s mental illness to deflect responsibility and “blame the victim because of her illness.”
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By KEVEN R. GRAVES
As a much younger editor/publisher, I learned that the only way to get across my personal thoughts and opinions was through a column. This, I found, was the only way to counter attempts by those who would want to speak on my behalf. Those, typically, are people who haven’t met me, don’t know my political beliefs or give a rat’s behind who I am as a human being. They are typically people with an agenda. People like the Mean Girls, purveyors of a self-important, mean-spirited blog that derides anyone who has the gall to disagree with their beliefs. Case in point, a now-deleted Photoshopped image of three people with their heads in one another’s butts — the names of local politicians attached to them. That image proved too crude and offensive for some of that blog’s own followers. It was pulled down after a feeble attempt to defend it as free speech. While I don’t like giving this small group of disgruntled bloggers any ink whatsoever, I do have a very real problem with words literally being put in my mouth. I’m referring to what may arguably be an attempt at humor — one that falls flat because it is neither funny nor ironic. It’s a post that includes my column photo with quote bubbles that include remarks I’ve never made, nor do I agree with. Granted, the Mean Girls’ band of merry mischief-makers are fuming about last Wednesday’s Whidbey News-Times editorial with the self-explanatory headline, “Time was right for Dudley to move along.” That editorial agreed with the Oak Harbor City Council’s decision to replace Dudley on the Island Transit board of directors. Among the quotes attributed to me on the blog post are, “It’s Scott Dudley’s fault. Dudley is a troublemaker and a bully;” “Accountability is an extinct word used by Mayor Dudley, dinosaurs, Neanderthals, simpletons and Republicans;” and, “Island County Democrats are very wise. They know what is best for Island County peasants.” The fact of the matter is, the editorial was not penned by me, and it isn’t one I personally agree with. It is a newspaper opinion written by the News-Times editorial board, which was filling in for me Tuesday while I was knocked out cold and undergoing a medical procedure at Whidbey General Hospital. Normally, I would remain quiet and own the newspaper’s opinion. Unsigned editorials are, in fact, the opinion of the newspaper as an institution, not necessarily a reflection of one or more people on an editorial board. SEE PUBLISHER, A7
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There are many places, groups willing to help Editor, I would like to reply to Jimmy Sloan’s letter published in the Dec. 3 edition of the Whidbey News-Times. What a wonderful opportunity, Mr. Sloan, for you to teach your daughter about charitable giving in a positive way in the community where she lives. None of us like to be told what to do with our money, but there are times when we might think about how to use it wisely. Yes, some of those on the street corners have also made decisions on how or how not to spend their money wisely. Others are there through circumstances beyond their control. We think by giving them the loose change or maybe more that it is kind. It could lead to harmful behavior or illness, and then our tax dollars are really put to work because police, firemen, jails, court dates, public defenders, EMTs, ambulances and the emergency rooms may need to be involved. Are we OK with our money spent in that manner? I, for one, am not.
If we can use every opportunity out there to work together to offer services to those who choose to accept it, then we should. I am not sure that giving money randomly to those on the street corner is the most efficient way to make good use of our money. Many Oak Harbor citizens, you included, may not be aware of the number of people out there who are trying to work together to provide shelter, food and other services through the schools, private and government agencies, and churches. There is food and hot meals, help with rent and utilities, free clothing, and personal care items available to whoever needs or wants to partake of them. Many of these entities rely on the charitable giving of money and goods and help to provide these services. There is a North Whidbey Community Resource list available to anyone in need to help them to know where they can go for help. Can we help everyone with every need they may have? The answer is “no,” but the more people who truly want to help and get involved, the more opportunities we have for offering assistance in many different ways. Check with United Way on Pioneer.
You can get a resource list from them and other ways to volunteer. You will then be able to know where you can take your daughter to expose her to some charitable giving and that the people of Oak Harbor really do care about those who live among us. Who knows, you may want to get involved yourself. Thank you for having a charitable heart. Joann Hoover Oak Harbor
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Gladly accepts noise to ensure pilots’ safety Editor, A letter written by Richard Abraham had some information about Growler jet engine noise in flyovers and included some interesting numbers. He states that exposure to noise above 85db can and does cause hearing loss, and he is correct; however, what he failed to state was how long this exposure is. According to the CDC, Center for Disease Control, exposure limit chart at 85db hearing loss starts SEE LETTER, A7
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PUBLISHER CONTINUED FROM A6 However, in this instance, I think it’s necessary to point out the fact that the Mean Girls have made that classic error that comes from making assumptions. You know the one. Because of their assumption that I wrote this editorial, the Mean Girls made up offensive quotes and present them as my beliefs and opinions. They essentially present those quotes as fact on their blog. Dangerous ground. In my opinion — and, yes, this is MY opinion — these fake quotes are intended to disparage my reputation and hurt my creditability, inflame conservatives, divide public opinion, damage this newspaper as a business in this community and essentially drum up interest in their
blog by manufacturing controversy. I believe this latest attack on me by the Mean Girls is perhaps the worst kind of free speech — that which is based on lies and intended to incite discord and cause damage. I am a believer in free speech. It’s part of the foundation of our great country. Free speech isn’t always pleasant, as the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled, but at the end of the day, Americans have proven time and again that it’s OK to agree to disagree and walk away friends. But it’s not OK to lie and instigate. In the case of Mayor Dudley, I personally had no problem with him continuing to serve on the Island
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Transit board. I may not agree with his approach at times, but I believe every government agency benefits from having someone who asks the tough questions in a public forum. I’ve been very transparent in my criticism of the IT board members who have made poor decisions and met in secret session to hire an interim executive director. Those are the transit board members I would rather have seen step down or replaced. As I’ve said before, if you want to know my politics, if you want to know what I believe, read my column, or ask me. But don’t put words in my mouth, especially lies. n Keven R. Graves is executive editor and publisher of the Whidbey News Group. He can be reached by email at kgraves@whidbeynewsgroup. com
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CONTINUED FROM A6 to occur after eight hours, and at 111db, loss starts after 1.5 minutes. Now, I don’t know of any aircraft other than a helicopter that would be over a school for a minute and a half, a few seconds maybe, and as the aircraft moves away from the school, the decibel level drops exponentially. The 90db range loss starts after two hours. I think you can see where I am going with this. Yes, jet exhaust is loud, but it is not sitting stationary over your head. It is moving away from you. Those few seconds it is overhead may seem like a long time but is in reality very short.
The main point of his letter was a “hush house,” which the test cell already uses for engine runs with the engine out of the aircraft. Using one for general maintenance runs would help those of us who live near the airfield and are subject to long periods when they are troubleshooting a problem or performing high power maintenance. As for me, I will gladly take a few seconds of noise exposure to keep our aircrews safe and many hundreds of people employed. Mike Van Voorst Oak Harbor
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Lillian Francis Major Messner was born March 26, 1925, in Akron, Ohio, to Margaret and Landis Major. She left Whidbey Island to live with her daughter in Colorado in 2010 until her passing on Dec. 3, 2014. Lillian was married to Richard Messner Sr. and moved to several different military bases with their last duty station at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. They moved to Coupeville, where Lillian resided for more than 50 years. She worked as a cashier in Oak Harbor and also at the USO, where she enjoyed serving the military personnel from the base for more than five years. She then worked at Whidbey General Hospital as a dietary aide. Her last job before retirement was with the Island County Solid Waste Department. She enjoyed baking Christmas cookies and many departments at Island County, and Whidbey General Hospital enjoyed her
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Phillip M. Coles, 61, passed away at his home on Whidbey Island Oct. 11, 2014. Betty Kemp, his beloved wife of 10 years, passed away June 25, 2014. Phil was a longtime resident of Seattle but had enjoyed life on the island since 2003. Fishing for salmon was a favorite pastime. Phil was a proud member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE Local 15) for 37 years. He enjoyed traveling around the country with theatrical productions such as Hello Dolly, Peter Pan and
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On the evening of Dec. 6, 2014, Gerald Fikse, age 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville, Wash. Gerald was born Dec. 21, 1930, in Iowa to the Rev. Edward and Ella Fikse. Gerald moved to Oak Harbor as a teenager and married local girl and love of his life Janet Vander Werfhorst in 1951. Gerald and Janet opened Gerald’s Jewelry in 1958. They worked happily, side by side, for nearly 50 years until retiring and passing the reins of the family business onto their son Dave. Gerald enjoyed golfing, gardening and tending the roses in his yard. During
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their retirement, Gerald and Janet were able to travel a bit to visit distant brothers and sisters. Gerald had seven brothers and sisters, and they, along with their spouses, were all able to make it for a very memorable and special cruise to Alaska 10 years ago. Gerald and Janet were extremely loving grandparents, and they loved to attend their grandson’s baseball games. From T-ball though high school, they’d set up their folding lawn chairs and cheer from the sidelines. At age 75, Gerald searched through the woods to find his grandson’s first grand slam home run ball. Gerald had a huge smile on his face as he proudly tossed the ball to the dugout. Gerald was also an avid Seahawks and Mariners fan. He could tell you about every player, quarter and inning, and he watched every game. As a resident of Regency in Oak Harbor, he wore his Seahawks 2014 Superbowl jacket proudly, even on warm summer days. He also loved to sing to the residents and staff. Even in his last days, he would sing hymns in his deep baritone voice with the nurses at Careage. After 62 years of marriage, Janet passed away in March 2013. But Gerald is survived by his son, Dave, and daughter-in-law, Jane; his grandsons, Josh, Matt and Ben, of Oak Harbor; and his daughter, Jerilyn, of Bonney Lake. His brothers, Everett, Ed and Gene Fikse, of California, were able to come one last time this past September to see their brother. He is also survived by his sisters, Grace, Eleanore and Jeannette, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins
River Dance. Phillip is survived by his loving sister, Virginia Ryser, of Auburn, Wash., stepdaughter, Janice Kemp; grandsons, Richard and Aaron Kemp; and, of course, Boogie, the family pup. His father, Richard, and mother, Dolores, preceded him in death. We will all miss him immensely.
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big platters of cookies. She crocheted and sewed Barbie doll clothes for her grandchildren. Lillian is survived by daughter Billie Reed (Dave) of Johnstown, Colo.; sons, Richard (Dian) Messner, of Burien, Wash., and Paul (Marilyn) Messner, of Coupeville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was a fun, loving, happy mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and greatgreat-grandmother who was loved and will be greatly missed. Please visit Lillian’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome. com and share thoughts and memories.
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and friends. A memorial service for Gerald will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Whidbey Presbyterian Church in Oak Harbor. A private family graveside service will precede at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Gerald’s name to Whidbey Presbyterian Church, 1148 SE Eighth Ave., Oak Harbor. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeyme morial.com
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Rowena Lee Oakes Hightower 87 of Oak Harbor, Wash., died Nov. 22, 2014, in her sleep. She was born in Wenatchee, Wash., Sept. 15, 1927, to her parents, Lee and Grace Oakes. Rowena was a resident of Oak Harbor for many years. She was a Brownie leader and was a waitress at Poncho’s restaurant for many years. Rowena was also a member of the Oak Harbor Nazarene Church and had many friends there. Rowena is survived by her two sisters, Violet Baker, of McMinnville, Ore., and Shirley Goebel, of Edmonton, Alberta; her four children, Marla George, of Camano Island, Wash., Hal Hightower, of Clear Lake, Wash., Tom Hightower, of Virgin, Utah, and Kim Maples, of Puyallup, Wash.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Hospice of the NW. Rowena’s life will be celebrated this spring at West Beach in Oak Harbor.
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Eileen Cecelia Martin, 84, of Oak Harbor, passed away Dec. 7, 2014. Eileen was born Nov. 14, 1930 in East Orange, N.J., to John A. Quinlan and Elizabeth McKay. Eileen married William P. Martin in 1950 and she lived in New Jersey; Wilmington, Del.; Miami; Seattle; and Oak Harbor, Wash. Eileen worked in early education before becoming a nanny; she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Dragon Boat Club and Meet the Feet. She loved the outdoors, from the mountains to the beach. She loved to travel and explore. Eileen is survived by three daughters, Sheila Martin, Kathleen Martin and Annie Lin; five sons, William, Joseph, John, David and Thomas Martin; 21 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren; one brother, Gerald Quinlan; two sisters, Mary Matwey and Patricia D’Amico, of Delaware; one half-sister, Jacqueline Weitzel; three half-brothers, Francis, Michael and Terrance Quinlan, all of Delaware; and three daughters her heart adopted, Brett, Gina and Lauren Lalonde. Eileen was preceded in death by her brother, John Quinlan; husband, William P. Martin; and daughter, Mary E. Martin. Family suggests donations to St. Jude Research Hospital. Eileen was so grateful for having nine healthy children. We wish to thank Dr. Daniel Fishbein and his team of doctors and nurses who lovingly cared for our mother over the years. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 185 N. Oak Harbor St., Oak Harbor. Burial to follow at Sunnyside Cemetery in Coupeville, Wash.
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MV comes back to defeat ’Cats By JIM WALLER Sports editor
Mount Vernon overcame an eight-point second-half deficit to defeat the host Oak Harbor High School boys basketball team 43-41 Tuesday, Dec. 9. The Wildcats (1-2) will try to bounce back when they travel to Anacortes (2-0) at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. When Oak Harbor’s Jake Sturdevant hit a hoop midway through the third period, the Wildcats held their biggest lead, 31-23. It would be five-and-a-half minutes before Oak Harbor would score again; by then, Mount Vernon had trimmed the lead to two. The Bulldogs finally overtook Oak Harbor with 2:07 left in the game, hitting two free throws to make it 38-37. It was ironic that Mount Vernon would go ahead on foul shots. The Bulldogs connected on only 10 of 24 in the game, which helped Oak Harbor lead most of the night. The Wildcats, on the other hand, made all 11 of their foul shots. Mount Vernon followed the free throws by scoring off an Oak Harbor turnover, then Zach Jones scored for the ‘Cats to cut the lead to one, 40-39. The Bulldogs answered with another hoop, then both teams committed turnovers.
On Oak Harbor’s next possession, Dyllan Harris dropped in two free throws with 31 seconds left to make it 42-41. Mount Vernon then converted on one of two free throws. The Wildcats were able to get two shots over the final 18 seconds but couldn’t pull out the win. Mount Vernon started the game by scoring the first five points, and it could have had more but missed great looks inside. Harris hit a three-pointer, his only bucket of the game, Sturdevant scored twice off assists from Harris and Oak Harbor went up 7-5. It was 11-11 at the quarter. Oak Harbor outscored Mount Vernon 15-8 in the second period behind seven points by Sean Erskine to lead 26-19. Harris, who scored more than 20 points in each of the first three games, was held to nine and only one field goal. “They (Mount Vernon) did a good job on him,” coach John Weston said. Harris made several key non-scoring plays in the fourth quarter to keep the Wildcats in the game. “I was pleased with how he responded at the end of the game,” Weston said. In regard to the game, Weston said, “I thought we showed a lot of improvement.
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Oak Harbor’s Diangelo McKinney, center, threads a pass through the Mount Vernon defense to Jake Sturdevant (32) Tuesday. Our defensive effort was really good; we are continuing to improve in that area.” “In the second quarter we started to run our offense
PREP ROUNDUP Swimmers win 2 of 3 The Oak Harbor swim team opened its season by winning twice in a four-team meet at the Snohomish Aquatic Center Tuesday, Dec. 9. Jackson dominated the meet, beating all three opponents handily, including Oak Harbor 131-39. The Wildcats topped Snohomish 114-57 and Glacier Peak 99-76. Joe Gorman was the lone Oak Harbor swimmer to record the best time among the four schools in an event, winning the 500-yard freestyle in 5:33.77. He was also third in the 200 freestyle (2:01.08). Micah Geist was second in the 100 backstroke (59.5) and fifth in the 200 individual medley (2:17.55). Dakota Powers placed third in
the 100 freestyle (54.42) and fifth in the 100 breaststroke (1:12.74). Gorman, Geist and Powers teamed with Derek Volk to finish third in the 400 freestyle relay (3:57.62). The Wildcats placed fourth in the other two relays. Geist, Powers, Jose Cabigting and Eric Jensen swam the 200 medley relay in 1:53.69; and Jensen, Volk, Gorman and Hunter Adams clocked a 1:44.58 in the 200 free relay. Oak Harbor hosts Lake Stevens at 6 p.m. Dec. 22.
Wrestlers fall twice The Oak Harbor wrestling team dropped both ends of a double dual meet Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Gla-
more efficiently,” he added. “Down the stretch, they made some plays and we didn’t. We got two shots to tie or win at the end; they just
cier Peak High School. The Wildcats (1-3) lost to the host Grizzlies (2-0) 48-20 and to Edmonds-Woodway (4-0) 51-30. Christian Bertram, Jeremy Vester and Mark Johnston were double winners for the Wildcats. Against Glacier Peak, Bertram (132 pounds) won 13-6, Vester (138) earned a major decision 15-5 and Johnston (160) won by a pin. All three recorded pins against Edmonds-Woodway; Bertram wrestled at 126 and Johnston at 170 against the Warriors. Other winners against Glacier Peak were Isabel Garcia (106) 13-6 and Nick Dugin (170) 15-5. Dimond Piper (152) won by pin against Edmonds-Woodway, and Jackson Constant (285) picked up a forfeit. Oak Harbor goes to Mountlake Terrace to face the Hawks (0-4) and Meadowdale (0-4) at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16.
didn’t go through the rim.” Sturdevant scored eight points, Erskine seven, Diangelo McKinney six, Jones five and David Ray,
‘Cats lose close one Fate is taunting the Oak Harbor girls basketball team. The Wildcats, who lost 24 straight, suffered their second close loss this week, falling 43-34 at Mount Vernon Wednesday, Dec. 10. Oak Harbor was in the game throughout, trailing only 9-8, 21-19 and 28-24 at the quarters. “I think we are really close,” coach Jon Atkins said. “Both of the games this week, we have been down by one. We just need to learn how to finish games out. “The girls are getting better executing the offense, but we still need to focus on fundamentals. “Deja Bunch has had two really big games, and Montana Koslowski really showed us last night that she can potentially be a big-time scorer for us.” Turnovers have been a continual problem for the Wildcats during
Anthony Powell and Ben Fikse two each. Damien Ibarra scored 15 for Mount Vernon, nine in the fourth quarter.
their losing streak; however, Oak Harbor committed only six miscues Wednesday. The Bulldogs won by shooting 62 percent (16-for-26) from the field to 37 percent for Oak Harbor (13-for-35). “We are shooting 13 percent from the three-point line for the season; I think that number will start going up and we’ll be OK,” Atkins said. The Wildcats were 2-for-8 (25 percent) from beyond the arc against Mount Vernon. Bunch scored eight points, Koslowski seven, Rashanna Graham six, Jinai Guzman five, Janae Payne four, Bryn Langrock two and AnnaBelle Whitefoot two. Graham, Payne and Whitefoot each had five rebounds; Graham also had three assists. Oak Harbor (0-4) plays at home at 7:15 p.m. Saturday against Anacortes (2-2).
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Birders count down to important event More than 20,000 reasons to focus intently on Christmas Bird Count By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter
In a small pond across the highway from Crockett Lake, Jill Hein spots a long string of diving ducks that scoot along the water in a straight line. “I can never get a picture of those guys,” Hein said of a species she calls scaups. “As soon as they see a person approaching, they take off.” In a week from now, Hein and others will get as close as possible to birds such as these, not to ruffle any feathers but to give birdkind a lift. Hein, of Coupeville, Jenny Brown, of Oak Harbor, and Govinda Rosling, of South Whidbey, are Whidbey Audubon Society members who are coordinators of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count that will be taking place on two different dates on Whidbey Island. Hein and Brown are organizers of the island’s North count, which will take place Dec. 20, spanning Coupeville and Oak Harbor. Rosling coordinates the South effort, taking place Jan. 3 and stretches over much of South Whidbey up to Greenbank and even reaches the shores of Camano Island. The purpose of the Christmas Bird Count, which is in its 115th year, is to gain global data of bird populations to aid research and conservation efforts. It is regarded as the longest running citizen-science survey in the world.
“The Bird Count is one of the sources they used when Audubon came out with huge climate change information,” said Brown, a retired elementary school teacher. “They can really see some trends. They think over half of our birds are in danger. Their ranges are changing rapidly because of climate change.” Whidbey Island is a popular landing spot for migratory birds and offers the sort of diverse habitat that keeps many resident birds content. This time of year, participants in the count expect to see a large variety of birds, including shorebirds, wading birds and raptors. Last year, the North count for all species was 20,174 birds, including a rare sighting of a great egret in Dugualla Bay and a golden eagle not far from Joseph Whidbey State Park. “I just think it’s fun,” said Hein, who’s been participating in bird counts the past three years. “I kind of like numbers. I really enjoy the impact when you tally it all up.” Unlike other Audubon innovations such as the Great Backyard Bird Count, the Christmas Bird Count is a more formal effort, consisting of teams that collect bird population data in a specific area during a designated time frame. The range of each of Whidbey’s counts covers a wide circle 15 miles in diameter. In each count, 15 dif-
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Jill Hein of Coupeville is co-coordinator of one of two groups that will be counting birds on Whidbey Island for the Audubon Christmas Bird Count that starts this month. Hein’s group will conduct its count on Dec. 20, covering North and Central Whidbey.
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Among the birds expected to be counted this winter include, from left to right: American wigeon, northern pintail and a cormorant. ferent teams of four people will go off in their coverage areas in the morning to count birds then return in the late afternoon to report their totals. In the North count, the
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A Great Blue Heron is perched on a rock in Penn Cove earlier this winter.
center of the search is Monroe Landing Road and State Highway 20, meaning data will be collected in most of Central and North Whidbey but will not include Deception Pass State Park, which is covered by another Audubon chapter. In the South, the count range is centered at Goss Lake in Langley. The South count includes Greenbank to the north and Clinton to the south as well as parts of Camano Island. Each team normally has one birder particularly skilled at bird identification. Participants don’t have to be Audubon members. North Whidbey teams have been formed; however, residents of Oak Harbor and Coupeville who’d like to share bird counts from their own property on
Dec. 20 may do so by emailing Brown at jennywahere@ gmail.com South Whidbey teams are still seeking participants for their Jan. 3 count. Those interested may email Rosling at govinda@whidbey.com The most common bird found during the North count last year was the European starling with 2,483 counted, followed by the seagull (1,783), American wigeon (1,443) and American robin (1,007). Also sighted were: 856 blackbirds, 828 dunlins, 812 dark-eyed juncos, 809 mallards, 658 northern pintails, 64 bald eagles, 59 common loons, 50 great blue herons, 35 Anna’s hummingbirds and 22 great horned owls, among many others. Crockett Lake in Coupeville and Deer Lagoon
on Useless Bay are among the favorite places to visit for serious birders because of their rich diversity of species, particular migratory shorebirds. Each are labeled Important Birding Areas by the National Audubon Society. “We really are very fortunate because we have so many different habitats here,” Brown said. “We have a wide variety of birds that either live here or visit.” Whidbey Audubon, organized in 1982, orchestrated its first Christmas Bird Count in 1987. Rosling started the South Whidbey count three years ago. Hein hopes to get out to Crockett Lake. “I love sea birds,” Hein said. “Crockett Lake has so many of them. There’s just a large variety of birds.”
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Saturday Dec. 13
Oak Harbor Winter Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 13, Hummingbird Farm Nursery and Gardens. Crafters, artists, farmers, bakers and food vendors Saturdays through Dec. 20. 360-941-7470 or lori@hum mingbirdfarmnursery.com Pets at the Farm with Santa, 10 a.m. to 3. p.m., Dec. 13, at the Hummingbird Farm Nursery. Photography by Brett Bradford of Johnny Appleseed Creations. For pet comfort, owners are encouraged to email lee@hummingbirdfarm nursery.com or call 360-6795044 to reserve a sitting/ photography session. Proceeds from donations will benefit WAIF. Holiday Market on Pioneer, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 13-14 and 20-21, on Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor. Come by for local soaps, artwork, wood-turned pens, embroidered and handsewn items, fleece blankets, and handmade jewelry, Oak Harbor Music Festival Merchandise and Origami Owl jewelry. Greenbank Farm Holiday Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21, at Greenbank Farm. Along with a wide variety of gifts and various price points, there will be holiday music, photos with Santa and warm beverages available. www. greenbankfarm.org
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Annual Senior Christmas Luncheon, 12-3 p.m., Dec. 17, at VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor. Free to all seniors. There will be singing carolers and Santa Claus. This will include a Christmas shopping table, so seniors can shop free for friends and family. Gift wrapping will be available. Sponsored by VFW and Ladies Auxiliary Post 7392.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Holiday Luncheon, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m., at the Whidbey Golf Club, 2430 SW Fairway, Oak Harbor. Tickets are $16. For information about joining AAUW, contact Diane Peters (dipeters@comcast.net) or Barb Bland (bar ble@comcast.net).
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Meet Whidbey Island Author Jay Jacobs, 1-3 p.m., Dec. 13, at Wind & Tide Bookshop, Oak Harbor. Jacobs is the author of “The Widow Wave,” a nonfiction courtroom drama, a tragic sea story and a widow’s determination to clear her husband’s name. For more information, call the book store at 360-675-1342.
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On Thursday at Harborside Village mall, Leif Erickson, left, discusses what he wants for Christmas with Santa Mike Dausey. Dausey estimates he’s been Santa during various downtown Oak Harbor events for at least 10 years.
Island Wings Christmas Dinner & Auction, 4-9 p.m. Dec. 13, at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Admission is $10 per person plus a wrapped bottle of anything — the stranger the better. Proceeds from auctioned bottles go to local charities. RSVP required. Call Deb at 360-320-2284. No need to be a motorcyclist — just be part of the Christmas spirit. Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor Sixth Annual Christmas Home Tour, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 13. This is an opportunity to tour five beautifully decorated homes while enjoying delicious homemade cookies. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the November Chamber Luncheon. Tickets may also be purchased at
Upscale Resale (next to Ace Hardware), Casual House, Island Drug, Whidbey Printers, Jones Accounting, Banner Bank or from any Oak Harbor Soroptimist member. Free Lecture by Daniella Woolf, 7 p.m., Dec. 13, at the Pacific Northwest Art School, Coupeville. Mixed media artist Daniella Woolf will tell stories of her childhood and unique family history, as well as do a short encaustic demo. Whidbey Improv Team Performance, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13, at the Whidbey Playhouse Star Studio. Cost is $10. www.whidbey playhouse.com
Sunday Dec. 14
Navy Band Northwest Holiday Concert, 4 p.m., Dec. 14, at the Oak Harbor High School Performing Arts Center. The 35 rated Navy musicians perform in various musical units, including the ceremonial and parade Bands, popular music group and more. Free.
Tuesday Dec. 16
Whidbey Island Camera Club meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Dec. 16, at Skagit Valley College Oak Harbor campus’ Oak Hall, Room 306. The theme for December is “Weather: Precipitation, Clouds, Sunshine, etc.” You may submit up to 3 photographs for discussion during the meeting to abso lutescience@hotmail.com The club is open to the public.
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Friends of the Oak Harbor Library Holiday Party, 3-4 p.m., Dec. 18, Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. The event will feature food, conversation and opportunities for lastminute shopping at the silent Gift Basket Auction, which supports the library and its outreach in the community. Entertainment will be provided by the “Just in Time Jazz Duo.” Free.
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The HUNDRED BUCKS ART SHOW will run for the months of November and December at Blooms Winery tasting room and art gallery, at the Bayview Corner Cash Store. The show features paintings, mixed media, photography, fiber arts, jewelry and more. All art is priced at $100 or under. www.bloomswinery.com or 360-321-0515. The following artists will be available to meet and talk to about their work from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at GARRY OAK GALLERY: photographer Kelly Kellogg, Saturday, Dec. 13; Sandy Dubparnell, Wednesday, Dec. 17; and potter Clovy Tsuchiya, Sunday, Dec. 28, and Monday, Dec. 29. www.garryoakgallery.com The HOLIDAY MARKET ON PIONEER is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 13-14 and 20-21, on Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor. Come by for local soaps, artwork, wood-turned pens, embroidered and handsewn items, fleece blankets, and handmade jewelry, Oak Harbor Music Festival Merchandise and Origami Owl jewelry. Meet Whidbey Island Author JAY JACOBS 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Wind & Tide Bookshop, Oak Harbor. Jacobs is the author of “The Widow Wave,” a nonfiction courtroom drama, a tragic sea story and a widow’s determination to clear her husband’s name. For more information, call the book store at 360-675-1342. RAVEN ROCKS GALLERY presents “The Treasures of Winter” through Dec. 31. The gallery reception is 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Raven Rocks Gallery. The gallery is located at Greenbank Farm. www.ravenrocksgallery. com or 360-222-0102. The Snowflake Hunt at GARRY OAK GALLERY goes through Dec. 23. Come into the gallery and find the snowflakes hidden throughout for a chance to win a free gift basket packed with items donated by the gallery’s artists. Winner will be randomly drawn Dec. 23. Entries and details available at the gallery. www.garryoakgallery.com The featured artist at Oak Harbor City Hall for the month of December is ERIK LAWRENZ. Lawrenz is a self-taught photographer. He grew up in Argentina and New Jersey but now calls Oak Harbor home. He always enjoyed taking photographs, but not until a few years ago did his passion for his art begin to take shape. Lawrenz’s approach to photography is thoughtful. He is most at peace when behind his lens. Lawrenz most recently became a winner of “Best Seattle Photo Contest 2014” from Victoria Clipper Vacations.
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TO: SAUL CHAPARRO amount of $219,851.07, any liens against this STATE OF and VALERIE CHAPPA- together with interest, contract’s retainage perWASHINGTON RO, individually and the costs and fees before cent is now in effect. ISLAND COUNTY marital community there- the sale date. For the N o t i c e o f a ny u n p a i d SUPERIOR COURT o f ; L A G O O N P O I N T exact amount, contact wages or materials may In re the Dependency of: COMMUNITY ASSOCI- the Sheriff through his be made to the Island LINDENSTEIN, John AT I O N ; O c c u p a n t s o f designee at the address County Engineer, P.O. b.d. 05/19/2011 the Premises; and any stated below. Box 5000, Coupeville, NO. 14-7-00201-0 persons or parties PUZZLE NO. 745claim- Dated this 19th day of WA 98239. N OT I C E A N D S U M ing to have any right, ti- November, 2014. MON S B Y P U B L to ICALegal No. 8. WCW605557 Lumberjack’s 33.Frequently, tle, estate, lien or inter- MARK C. 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In addition to the On December ARIES 23, 2014 (Name of Applicant) 5492 Harbor Avenue, main replacement, new at 10:00 a.m., the service lines (main YouBoard are really helpful at the next of Island County Com- Freeland, WA 98249 through meter box) will social You organize (Street, City, Zip Code)a missioners willfew hold a events. be installed to all existpublic hearing at theimpressive Is- 360-331-4522 most Christmas party ing services along the Number) l a n d C o u n t ywhere A n n pleasure e x (Telephone section of pipe being reis the name of the B u i l d i n g , B a s e m e n t TO ALL INTERESTED placed. 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Island County at Townof time spent by the Dis- Section 106 of the Na- ship 29, Range 2E & 3E, tr ict Cour t Judge and tional Historic Preserva- and Section 36 Langley, cour t staff in GEMINI the Oak tion Act, National Envi- Washington ronmental Policy Act, Harbor Municipal YouCourt, don’t always show your sensi(Location of Project) and amend the alloca- and Washington State $499,950 tivity. However, tenE nv ifi r othere n m eis n tany a l Po licy tion of salary and opera(Estimated Cost of the at all inAct. the family, you mantional costs to sion be borne Bayview Beach Water Project) by the City of Oak Harage to placate everyone once and Objections of the project bor. The Ordinance will District will under take may be submitted to the all. o n the projects described b e c o m e e f fe cfor t i ve below utilizing Drinking Office of Drinking Water January 1, 2015. Director, Clark HalvorThe full text ofCANCER the pro- Water State Revolving s o n , D e p a r t m e n t o f posed Ordinance will be Fund Loans. A Determi- Health, P.O. Box 47822, family well ic nation of No as Histor m a i l e d u p o n You r e q bring u e s t together Affectedyou was O l y m p i a , Wa s h i n g t o n m a d e t o t h e asu nfriends. d e r - Properties Over the holidays, issued for this project. A 98504-7822. Any objecsigned. tions received after Jansuccessfully unite family members Interested persons may copy of the Project Re- uary 5, 2015 will not be always get along. Sheet for Section a p p e a r a t t h ewho p udo bl inot c view considered by the Dehearing and give testi- 106 and SEPA is on file partment of Health. mony for or against the at the above address Legal No. WCW603886 LEO p r o p o s e d O r d i n a n c e. and is available for pub- Published: The Whidbey There is a good l i c echance x a m i n that a t i o you’ll n and Persons requiring auxilNews Times, The South request. iary aids/services be should hosting copying various upon receptions and Whidbey Record. call Island County Hu- Project Information: lavishing M a iof n attention R e p l a on c e your m e n t December 6, 10, 13, 17, man Resources at 679plenty lovedExt. ones.Shore Even &asMcDonald a guest, you 2014. 7372, 629 4522, (Project Title or Name) 7372, or 321 5111, Ext. are generous with your help. 7 3 7 2 ( u s e w h i c h eve r McDonald Drive - The SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON number is applicable for p r o p o s e d p r o j e c t i n IN AND FOR THE VIRGO24 cludes the replacement the area) at least COUNTY OF ISLAND of approximately 1,500 hours prior to the meetYou enjoy large gatherings this year. lineal feet of existing 8” WELLS FARGO BANK, ing. You are also the centre of attention asbestos cement (AC) N.A., its successors in DEBBIE THOMPSON water new somemain crazywith things or 8 interest and/or assigns, CLERK OF THEwhen you do inch water main within Plaintiff, BOARD make certain comments. t h e M c D o n a l d D r i v e v. Post Office Box 5000 C o u p e v i l l e , W A right-of-way. In addition Z E C R E T A . T R U E X 98239-5000 LIBRA to the main replace- FKA ZECRET A. FOSlines T E R ; U N K N O W N Legal No. WCW605108 You are openment, to thenew idea service of discovePublished: The Whidbey ( m a i n t h r o u g h m e t e r HEIRS AND DEVISEES Legal Notices
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Week of December 14 to 20, 2014 ARIES
You have a little cleaning up to do within your circle of friends. Your partner and your family are your priority. You don’t need any freeloaders who spoil the quality of your relationships.
TAURUS
Your loved ones are sure to expect you to take care of all the necessary preparations for the holiday season. Don’t forget to delegate so as to share out the workload.
GEMINI
You begin to wrap your Christmas gifts. You do something very special in order to impress your loved ones, even though it takes you forever.
CANCER
A particular project puts you in the spotlight. You bring the family together for a spur-of-the-moment trip or a large-scale activity.
LEO
Even if you’re asked to participate in lots of activities, you’ll probably decline the invitation. You can change your mind at the last minute, especially where partying is involved.
VIRGO
It won’t be easy to stick to your Christmas shopping budget. You give much more expensive gifts than expected to those you love and who deserve them.
LIBRA
Your credit card is in constant use at this time of year. Think carefully before pulling it out; you will have to choose between Christmas gifts and social activities if you want to stay on budget.
SCORPIO
The holidays haven’t even started yet but your home always seems to be crowded. If you have young children, they establish their base camp at home with all their friends.
SAGITTARIUS
You’re sure to let yourself be caught up in the magic of Christmas, even though you thought you’d give it a pass this year. You devote some time to social and humanitarian causes.
CAPRICORN
The festivities are already beginning. Indeed, you are surrounded by quite a few people throughout the week. You’re also sure to do some shopping, even though the stores are packed.
AQUARIUS
The idea of a trip crosses your mind. You need some adventure and some new experiences. You might also consider the possibility of going to work abroad.
PISCES
However old you are, you may very well decide to go back to school for a career change. You hear about a great opportunity that could ease your financial stress.
ring new cultures. A person of different origins than yours might be present during the upcoming festivities.
SCORPIO
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OF JEFFERY L. TRUEX JR. AKA JEFF I. TRUEX; ZAILEE TRUEX; ZAIANA TRUEX; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. No. 14-2-00518-5 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Jeffer y L. Tr u ex J r. a k a J e f f I . Truex; Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real proper ty described in the complaint: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m moned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after November 15, 2014, and defend the real property foreclosure action in Island County Superior Court, and answer the complaint of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., ( “ P l a i n t i f f ” ) . Yo u a r e asked to serve a copy of your answer or responsive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment, and if not immediately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Island County, Washington, and legally described as follows: T H AT P O R T I O N O F THE Z.M. TAFTEZON D O N AT I O N L A N D CLAIM IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER O F T H E P L AT O F TERPSTRA ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE P L AT T H E R E O F R E CORDED IN VOLUME 5 O F P L AT S , PAG E 7 , RECORDS OF ISLAND C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TON; THENCE NORTH 01°42’07” EAST A DISTANCE OF 3.00 FEET TO T H E I N T E R S E C TION OF THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY RMARGIN OF 700 AVENUE EAST AND THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY MARGIN OF 40TH NORTHEAST STREET AS THEY EXISTED ON MARCH 22, 1985; THENCE NORTH 8 8 ° 2 2 ’ 2 8 ” W E S T, ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY MARGIN OF 700 AVENUE EAST A DISTA N C E O F 1 3 3 . 7 4 F E E T TO T H E E A S T L I N E O F T H AT C E R TAIN TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 4, 1 9 7 4 , U N D E R AU D I -
TOR’S FILE NO. 276664, RECORDS OF I S L A N D C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TO N , A N D THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 01°42’07” EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF S A I D T R AC T, A D I S TA N C E O F 1 3 2 . 0 0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°22’28” EAST A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01°42’07” WEST A DISTA N C E O F 1 3 2 . 0 0 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY MARGIN OF 700 AVENUE EAST; THENCE NORTH 88°22’28” WEST ALONG SAID RIGHTO F - WAY M A R G I N A D I S TA N C E O F 6 0 . 0 0 F E E T TO T H E T RU E POINT OF BEGINNING. ALL SITUATED IN ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 1462 East Whidbey Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA 98277-4939. DATED this 10th day of November, 2014. RCO LEGAL, P.S. By/s/ Synova M. L. Edwards []Laura Coughlin, WSBA #46124 [ X ] S y n o va M . L . E d wards, WSBA #43063 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 Legal No. WCW600130 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20, 2014.
NOTICE Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the s e l l e r ’s a n d b u y e 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 c o r d by v i s u a l i z i n g 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 m a k e a f i r e w o o d complaint, call 360-9021857. agr.wa.gov/inspection/ WeightsMeasures/Fire woodinformation.aspx agr.wa.gov/inspection/WeightsMeasures/Firewoodinformation.aspx
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CHRISTMAS ITEMS: 7’ tree with lights, includes stand, $50. 4.5’ Santa. $5. 30” diameter wreath, $5. Door “bells” with 5 bells, $3. Large musical snow globe with wooden base, $5. Set of elf statues, $2. Set of angels playing instruments, $2. Glass basket with approx. 20 miniature apples, $5. Tree skirt, $3. 3 average sized wreaths, $3 each. Free standing figurines, “Golf”, 3 at $3 each. 858-342-2640 (Oak Harbor)
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Saturday, December 13, 2014, Whidbey Classified, PAGE 19 Miscellaneous
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Wanted/Trade
Miscellaneous
Pregnancy Aid is s e a r c h i n g fo r a n e w place to call home after being housed in the House of Hope for the last 30 years. Our ideal space would consist of a small office space and plenty of storage space for several baby items (probably around 800 Dogs square feet). It will need to be located on the bus line and have very low rent or have a landlord whom could use a tax wr ite off as we are a 501c3 nonprofit organization and operate solely by donation. Please contact Pregnancy Aid and leave a mes- AKC GOLDEN Retriever sage at 360-221-4767 puppies. Wonderful with children. Non shedding with any leads males & females. Highly Reach the readers intelligent! Cute!! Parents the dailies miss. Call & grand parents on site. Wor med & shots. Not 800-388-2527 today just a pet, but one of the to place your ad in family! $800. Call Chris the Classifieds. 360-652-7148.
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CAROUSEL HORSE, hand car ved. Outside, standing, full-sized representation of a Dentzel s t y l e Wa r H o r s e w i t h stand and fittings. 62” high at head. You move. $8500. Contact Al at 360-678-0960 (Coupeville, Whidbey Island) Wanted/Trade
POTTERY WHEEL for my son, wanted. Please call Allyson for details at 360-929-4216. Freeland. WANTED 16’ OB BOAT TRAILER. Langley 360221-7796.
YORKSHIRE Terr iers, A K C p u p py ’s. S i r e championship lineage. R e a d y fo r t h e i r n e w homes Nov. 10th. Parents on site, should be no bigger than 4-5 LBS. House trained, loving & good with people. All shots, wormed, health ve r i f i e d . S t a r t i n g a t $700. 425-530-0452. The best Christmas present ever!
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Page A20 Oak Harbor City Council MEETING AGENDA 6:00 p.m. · Tuesday December 16, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Excuse Absent Councilmembers 2. HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS 3. PRESENTATIONS a. The Help House – Jean Wieman, Executive Director
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FIKSE CONTINUED FROM A1 becoming a gemologist and working in the family business now known as Gerald’s Diamond Jewelers. “I hear stories about how passionate he was. He was so excited about what he did.” Audrey Butler, owner of the Greenhouse Florist & Nursery, another long-
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time family-run business in Oak Harbor, remembered that same passion and said Fikse embodied the North Whidbey Rotary Club’s motto of “service above self.” Fikse genuinely cared about meeting his customers’ needs at a time when they came to him during some of the most special occasions in their lives, she said. When Dave Fikse thinks about the biggest traits his father passed on, he said two
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Gerald’s Jewelry at its current location on Midway Boulevard in the early 1960s. The store opened down the street in a different building in 1958. A public memorial service for Fikse is 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at Whidbey Presbyterian Church in Oak Harbor. Dozens of customers have come into the store to share their sentiments and memories of a man they remember as kind and giving. “The outpouring of support from this community is absolutely incredible,” Dave Fikse said. Tim Ryan, owner of The BBQ Joint with his wife Sonna, located next to the jewelry store, said that Gerald Fikse will be sorely
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words came to mind. “Honesty and integrity,” he said. “He was to a fault as honest and upfront as he could possibly be. His integrity meant more to him than anything. H e would honestly do anything he possibly could for anybody.” Dave GERALD Fikse, FIKSE w h o took over ownership of the business with his wife Jane after Gerald retired in 2008, started working for his father when he was a sophomore in high school. He has been a full-time employee since graduating in 1975. Jane Fikse said her fatherin-law’s health began declining after the passing of his wife, Janet, in March 2013. They were married 62 years, working side-by-side together at the store for 50 of those years. “Now, we can think of them being together again,” Jane said.
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