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City is rolling ahead with lift on ban By JESSIE STENSLAND

By JANIS REID

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Members of the public and Oak Harbor City Council agreed Tuesday that a ban on bicycling, skateboarding and skating on downtown sidewalks must end. However, a proposal by Councilman Bob Severns’ to encourage bicyclists, skateboarders and skaters to safely use sidewalks failed to pass. City staff and the council said they will discuss the issue at a workshop later in the year and bring it back to the public. Meanwhile, people can continue to bike and skate on downtown sidewalks because the old ordinance is unenforceable, according to Police Chief Ed Green. A discussion over the issue started last summer when a couple of merchants asked an officer to enforce the prohibition on skateboarding and bicycling on sidewalks downtown on Pioneer Way, he said. The problem was that the SEE SIDEWALKS, A2

Ref call goes viral on net By JIM WALLER Staff reporter

Doing the right thing at the wrong time made an official at a local middle school basketball game a national media sensation and brought him national scorn. During a seventh-grade boys basketball game between Oak SEE CALL, A20

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Whidbey General Hospital CEO Tom Tomasino testified during a court hearing Tuesday in an assault case involving an administrator and a patient.

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By JESSIE STENSLAND Co-editor

Two administrators from Whidbey General Hospital gave conflicting testimony during a court hearing Tuesday over how they handled an assault allegation against chief nursing officer Linda Gipson. Under questioning by the judge, hospital CEO Tom Tomasino also could not explain what authority he had to place the administrator on paid administrative leave and then allow her to return to work without ever launching a disciplinary investigation into an allegation she assaulted a restrained patient. Tomasino testified that the only hospital investigation into the alleged incident — which led to an assault charge — was done under a secretive quality assurance program, also referred to as a quality improvement program. ISLAND COUNTY Prosecutor Greg Banks said he was outraged at the secrecy by hospital management and lack of accountability. “Completely separate from this criminal case, the public should be concerned that the hospital adminis-

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tration has gone to great lengths and expense to hide its inquiry into alleged official misconduct,” Banks said after the hearing. “Any allegation of misconduct by upper management will apparently be investigated behind closed and locked doors. The public will never know how the investigation was done or what the result was. “As a lawyer who advises a public client, and as a public official, I could not square such practices with my fundamental duty of public accountability.” ALTHOUGH DISTRICT Court Judge Bill Hawkins ruled in favor of the hospital’s arguments, he said questions over the administrators’ actions may “raise collective eyebrows and resonate with parts of the community.” The lengthy hearing in district court was the second to address Deputy Prosecutor Jacqueline Lawrence’s subpoena of the hospital’s internal documents related to an assault allegation against Gipson. Hospital administrators hired two Seattle law firms to fight the prosecutor’s subpoena. A hospital spokesman

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Black Hawk pilots from Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma will be at Whidbey during the next year for training in a Navy simulator. “This is a new area we’re getting into,” said Capt. Jesse Paulsboe, public affairs officer for the 16th combat aviation brigade Friday. “It’s very exciting for us.” The purpose of the training, as part of their annual training plan, is to expand the brigade’s ability to land and maneuver in and around water, Paulsboe said. The brigade ended an eight-month deployment in Afghanistan December. While live training at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station with the Black Hawks is a possibility, Paulsboe said the Army has other options, including over water, nighttime training over south Puget Sound. It is unclear “when or if it’s something we need to do at Whidbey Island,” he said. “Our intent is to use some of the Navy’s simulators for water training,” Paulsboe said, but, as of now, no concrete dates are set. The move correlates with the Army’s shift in resources to the Pacific Rim, according to The Olympian newspaper. The change also diverges from the Army’s traditional role of conducting missions over land while Marine helicopter crews take on challenges at sea.

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SIDEWALKS CONTINUED FROM A1 1987 ordinance was outdated and included a street name that no longer exists. Also, the ordinance makes it a crime to skate on the banned sidewalks, a provision Green wasn’t keen on. “Is it really appropriate to take a 13-, 14-yearold who is skateboarding on a sidewalks and say, ‘You committed a crime?’” he asked during an interview. Green presented a revision that corrected the street names and turned a violation into

a citation. Neither the public nor the elected officials were happy with it. Councilman Joel Servatius wasn’t able to attend the meeting, but Councilwoman Tara Hizon read his detailed statement against the ban on sidewalk riding. He argued that, for example, the ban doesn’t foster a familyfriendly environment that city leaders are striving for. Servatius’ wife and two children spoke in favor of bicycling on the sidewalks. “I do not think this is a good idea because I like to ride downtown with my family and visit local businesses downtown, mainly Popsies,” Apple Servatius, 8, said, “but I don’t feel com-

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ine whether the program was proper under law.

CONTINUED FROM A1 didn’t respond by press time to an inquiry on how much the issue has cost the hospital in attorneys’ fees.

He previously said that the prosecutor’s and sheriff’s offices are politically motivated in going after Gipson.

GIPSON FACES a fourthdegree assault charge for allegedly assaulting a mentalhealth patient who was in restraints May 13, 2014; the alleged victim, several nurses who witnessed the incident and Gipson gave differing accounts of what occurred, according to court documents. Gipson’s attorney, Andrew Schwarz of Seattle, said in an interview Thursday that he’s not taking sides in the issue over how the hospital administration handled the allegations. But he said his client is completely innocent and has been unfairly caught in the middle of an ongoing dispute between law-and-justice officials and hospital administrators, apparently over how mental-health patients should be handled. “This has been an atypical case in every respect,” he said.

THE HOSPITAL argued that notes and reports created during an investigation into the assault allegations were done within a quality assurance program that the law specifically exempts from public disclosure. Hawkins and Deputy Prosecutor Jacqueline Lawrence questioned whether the quality assurance process was performed in accordance with the law, or whether it was an attempt to skirt public records law. Hawkins said he would have expected a disciplinary or human resources investigation into an allegation of employee misconduct; such investigations would normally be a public document and disclosable. The judge ordered hospital administrators to testify about the program to exam-

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ON THE stand, Tomasino said he didn’t initiate a human resources or disciplinary investigation because Teresa Fulton, chief quality officer, advised him it was not necessary. Tomasino said he normally waits until the Quality Assurance Committee completes an investigation and makes a recommendation before deciding whether further investigation is needed. Fulton, however, testified that she made no such recommendation; she said it’s not her role nor the role of the committee. “I make no recommendations for disciplinary action,” she said. Fulton said she advised Tomasino to put Gipson on administrative leave. Banks said he was shocked by the discrepancies. “Tomasino and Fulton clearly didn’t get their stories straight before they testified,” he said. TOMASINO ALSO said he also didn’t investigate the assault allegations because the alleged victim didn’t make a complaint and he wasn’t aware the police were investigating the allegations until “the newspaper” called the hospital for comment. Banks said he finds it “preposterous” for Tomasino to

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fortable riding in the street,” she said. Bicycling enthusiasts also argued that forcing bicyclists, especially children, onto the street may decrease safety. “Don’t create a new conflict by sending them out into the roads,” said Brian Wood of Whidbey Island Bicycle Club. A collision between a bicyclist and pedestrian would likely cause minimum harm while one between a bicyclist and car could be catastrophic, Wood said, adding he was hit by a car and seriously injured last year. Hizon said she is in favor of allowing sidewalk riding. Citizens commenting on her social media page were overwhelmingly against any restrictions, she said. claim he didn’t know the woman had made allegations or to expect a mental-health patient to go to the hospital CEO to lodge a formal complaint. Hawkins also questioned Tomasino, focusing on the fact that he placed Gipson on paid administrative leave. An employee cannot be placed on leave under the quality assurance program, Hawkins pointed out. He questioned how Tomasino could place someone on leave without opening an HR or disciplinary file. “You can’t just randomly place people on administrative leave,” Hawkins said. Tomasino said he was sure he was within his power but he would review hospital policy to cite the authority. LAWRENCE ASKED Fulton about an unrelated case in which an employee was accused of impersonating a nurse and forging prescriptions. In that case, she said, Fulton handed over her investigation to the police. Lawrence asked why Fulton handled the case against Gipson so differently. Fulton explained that she wasn’t investigating as a quality officer, but as a department manager in the unrelated case. Fulton said she took that route because she had clear

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“I think if Seattle can manage without these restrictions than our little downtown can probably manage as well,” she said. Councilman Rick Almberg suggested that the council hold a workshop on the issue to come up with a comprehensive ordinance. He suggested creating a zone in which bikers and skateboarders must walk their equipment on sidewalks. Severns suggested a change that would remove the ban and encourage the safe use of sidewalks. That proposal didn’t pass because it didn’t get the necessary four votes; Councilman Danny Paggao voted against the proposal.

evidence of the forgery from a pharmacy. Banks said that hospital administrators have a double standard when it comes to allegations of misconduct; he said fellow administrators are protected while others in the hospital are scrutinized. “They close ranks,” he said. “It’s complete cronyism.” FULTON AND Tomasino testified about the importance of keeping the information generated through the quality assurance program secret. Hospitals must be able to have frank discussions without fear that information could be used against them in litigation, Fulton said. Hawkins initially said he leaned toward looking at the documents himself in camera — in private — but the hospital’s attorneys and Schwarz convinced him otherwise. Donna Moniz, a Seattle attorney representing the hospital, questioned why the deputy prosecutor would want the reports since she was free to interview witnesses herself. She called it “a lazy way” to get information and inadequate justification for violating a protection in law. Early interviews would be a valuable tool in checking the credibility of witnesses, Lawrence argued. After the hearing, Banks noted that the prosecution isn’t really free to interview all witnesses; Fulton interviewed Gipson, but Gipson has chosen not to speak with police or prosecutors. Also, investigators have had trouble speaking with hospital employees, Banks said. Some don’t want to talk

because they support Gipson, and others expressed fear of retribution by hospital administrators if they cooperate with the prosecutor. SCHWARZ AGREED with the hospital’s attorneys. He emphasized that the people Fulton interviewed were under the presumption that their testimony would be a confidential part of a quality assurance process; opening up the records would have a chilling effect on the ability of the program to be effective in the future. The hospital’s attorneys argued that the documents are protected by attorneyclient privilege, though the issue wasn’t debated at length because it proved unnecessary. Hawkins ruled that the shields protecting the information are too important to breech. He said it wasn’t his place to decide on the wisdom of doing an investigation under a quality assurance program, but that it was clear that it was done within the program — and so must be protected. Banks conceded that Hawkins’ legal analysis is probably correct, but that the hospital administration’s use of the quality assurance process to shield a colleague from the public they serve is bizarre and unfortunate. “They don’t seem to have internalized what it means to be a public servant,” Banks said. A hospital spokesman said Tomasino and Fulton could not comment because of pending litigation.

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Relay kickoff next week By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter

Photo by Michelle Beahm / Whidbey News-Times

Roxallanne Medley, concertmaster in the Saratoga Orchestra, plays her violin in the Nordic Hall to check the acoustics before the orchestra’s upcoming chamber concert Sunday, Jan. 18.

“Island of Hope” is the theme for the 2015 Relay for Life of Whidbey Island campaign, which starts with a rally 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. The public is invited to the event, which begins the process of recruiting fundraising teams as well as recognizing top achievers from last year. Whidbey Island Relay for Life, an American Cancer Society fundraiser, is an overnight event set for May 29-30 at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak

Harbor. “Basically, we’re trying to get the island of Whidbey Island involved and promote it as not just an Oak Harbor event,” said Kelly Brock, who serves as co-chairman along with his wife Mary Brock. “We wanted a Whidbey Island theme.” Last year’s event involved 73 teams, 1,067 participants and raised $131,381. The goal this year is for 81 teams and $160,000. “The kickoff is our opportunity to invite all new and returning team captains to inaugurate the relay season of team captain meetings

and fundraising, celebrate the previous year’s success and thank everyone for their dedication to our event and fighting cancer,” Mary Brock said. The event will include ukulele playing and hula dancing. The luminaria portion of the May event will be dedicated to Gordon Klatt, a Tacoma surgeon and Relay for Life founder who died from heart failure in August after battling stomach cancer. For information on the Whidbey Island Relay for Life, go to www.relay.acsevents.org and type “Whidbey” into the search.

Saratoga Orchestra plans Coupeville concert Jan. 18 No injuries in Friday collision By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter

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The orchestra has continued to hold performances on South Whidbey. “This is an opportunity to hear really good quality music without leaving the island,” Medley said. “If we don’t have the support of the community, the orchestra won’t continue. “(An) orchestra is no good without an audience.” The Chamber Concert performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts at 565 Camano Avenue in Langley, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Nordic Hall at 63 Jacobs Road in Coupeville. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and members of the military and free for those under 18. For tickets, email to orchestra@whidbey. com or call 360-929-3045.

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For the first time in years, Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island is performing on Central Whidbey. All thanks to new music director and conductor Anna Edwards “Anna, bless her heart, really wants us to be an island-wide orchestra that the whole island supports,” said Roxallanne Medley, concertmaster and a violin player in the orchestra. The two-concert series is Jan. 17-18 in Coupeville and Langley. The performance won’t be by the full orchestra performing, but instead 15-20 people. One piece that Medley describes as “special,” “Appalachian Spring,” was originally written for a full orchestra, but the composer

was commissioned to rewrite it for fewer instruments. Another song, “The American Northwest,” by Tim Huling, of Seattle, is being performed for the first time. “It’s a premiere, and it’s not ever been played,” Medley said. “It’s going to be a brand new thing for all of us, which is always exciting, because it’s never been heard before.” “By having these smaller pieces, it allows us to give the audiences something they wouldn’t hear,” Medley said. Plus the group plans to “knock their socks off” with their large production of “Carmina Burana” in March. Saratoga Orchestra is hoping to play regularly in Central and North Whidbey, something that was stopped because not enough people were attending the concerts, said Medley.

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SUNDAY, DEC. 21 At 6:33 p.m., a caller reported that a bald eagle

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 At 1:16 p.m., an Upper Harbor Drive resident reported an injured loose dog on the property that looked like it was “probably involved in a fire” and was missing fur. At 2:02 p.m., a Country Club Road resident reported that neighbors who came onto his property to fix his fence were trespassing. At 4:33 p.m., a caller reported that a male was walking fast down the road with a “weed whacker” and “appears very strange.”

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At 2:42 p.m. and 2:49 p.m. two separate Zylstra Road residents reported that two white horses were loose and walking down the road. At 3:34 p.m., a caller reported a male with slurred speech who said he can’t handle it anymore because a woman was “talking about worms in her body and wires are in her body” and she has collected up all the

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SUNDAY, DEC. 28 At 1:05 p.m., a Maxwelton Road caller reported that someone slashed four tires on two vehicles the night before.

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OUR VIEWPOINT Terrorist acts can’t be allowed to stifle freedom of speech The cold-blooded murder of 12 people at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is a reminder that freedom sometimes comes with a high price. It’s also a reminder that none of us should take our precious freedoms for granted as there are those in the world who would gladly strip them away. Among the dozen killed at Charlie Hebdo were two cartoonists whose images of Islamic figures apparently offended the terrorists. Sometimes a cartoon ticks people off. That’s happened here at the Whidbey News Group newspapers. Americans sometimes forget that editorial cartoons, while often humorous, often illustrate a point and facilitate a broader discussion about issues of public interest. For example, an editorial cartoon that depicted Jesus in one of our newspapers a while back resulted in an advertiser canceling all advertising. No amount of explaining could convince the advertiser that the cartoon wasn’t a derogatory depiction of Jesus, but rather addressed a burning issue at the time — whether a private business should be allowed to refuse service to a customer simply because he or she is gay. With the murders in France, maybe there’s a greater comprehension of our fundamental rights to agree to disagree without punishing those who disagree with us. Also, we must acknowledge that freedom of religion doesn’t mean that everyone shares the same faith or beliefs. In fact, freedom of religion means quite the opposite. Daryl Cagle, an editorial cartoonist who runs the CagleCartoons.com newspaper syndicate used by the Whidbey News Group, had some observations this week about American attitudes and the murder of his fellow cartoonists. “Americans treat editorial cartoons as a trivial daily joke in the newspaper — in France, editorial cartoons are loved and respected,” he said. “The Louvre has a branch museum devoted to cartoons; imagine if the Smithsonian had a cartoon museum, that’s the way cartoons are revered in France. “Today we are grieving, but as we move forward, I hope that our cartoons won’t be chilled by these murders and that the cartooning community will step up to this challenge with even more brilliant and insightful work,” Cagle said. “I’m sure the French cartoonists will do that; they are my heroes.” They are our heroes as well, as continuing to express opinions and ideas that might result in a death warrant certainly isn’t the easy path, but it is the right one.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Port Townsend

Putting Whidbey jobs, aviators in jeopardy Editor, I just watched the Port Townsend City Council meeting on Jan. 5, 2014, available online. The council commissioned anti-Navy advocate Karen Sullivan to write a fivepage letter challenging every aspect of the current EIS. She recently wrote a letter to the editor of the Whidbey News-Times falsely labeling Capt. Mike Nortier’s statements as “myths.” She included the outrageous “Navy emitter will cause cancer” argument. Amazingly, that council approved the letter including outlandish statements such as: n “We question the transparency of the Navy’s public process.” n “Our second major concern is with noise.” What noise in Port Townsend? n “… no documentation impacts to property values.” What? n “EA is inconsistent in providing assurance that electronic attack weapons will not be used.” Weapons?

Aside from outsourcing this letter to an anti-Navy advocate, the council’s statements were more concerning: n “If we are going to get into this fight, then we need to go all the way.” Fight with the Navy? n “The military does not think of themselves as a governmental agency … we are the owners of our government.” n “There ‘could’ be an impact on the animals and we need to delay …” Really, what animals? Not to be topped, a couple “citizens” had comments: n “I was a board member of WISE … The sound [at the Coupeville ferry terminal] is loud.” But you live in Port Townsend? n “Growlers are made to scare people.” Let’s review two facts: First, not a single council member or “citizen” complained about jet noise in Port Townsend – makes sense since they are far from the flight path. Second, the small Port Townsend fringe group, of which Ms. Sullivan is a leader, is the same one that disrupted public meetings in Port Angeles and Port Townsend. There are no noise issues in Port Townsend — the intent is to jeopardize

the NAS Whidbey training and 30,000 middle class jobs. Before they “get into this fight all the way,” maybe, just maybe, they can take a look at the larger picture and realize that Whidbey aviators, who are saving Kurds and protecting U.S. military personnel, deserve the continued training at the Olympic National Forest — the same area where WWII aviators practiced before defending America. Scott Smith Oak Harbor

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Oak Harbor City Council is considering allowing bicycles, skateboards and skates on the sidewalks on Pioneer Way. What do you think? “I don’t like it at all, because I’m always walking up and down the street.”

Gary Givan Oak Harbor

“The whole idea of the downtown is to get people to feel comfortable here. If you put skateboards in the way, everybody’s going to say, ‘Oh, I don’t want to go down there because of skateboarders.’”

Peter Schaff Oak Harbor

“I think it would be better, like, in the evenings, when there aren’t as many little kids out on the sidewalks.” Courtney Wienckowski Oak Harbor

“They should put ... a specific area for bicycles (a bicycle lane). A lot of cool towns have awesome spaces, just solo bicycle areas. I think they should do that.” Dakota Gurich Oak Harbor

Leitch

William J. ‘Bill’ Leitch

William James Leitch was born March 28, 1931, the second child of George and Cecelia Messer Leitch. Bill was born in a stone house and was delivered by his maternal grandmother, Rose Kuntz Messer, near Bowman, N.D. The family came to Washington in 1937 and settled in the Yakima Valley. Bill joined the U.S. Navy in 1948 and married Betty Lease April 11, 1953, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Yakima. Bill served, chronologically, in San Diego, Japan, on the USS Salisbury Sound, at NAS China Lake California, on the USS Yorktown, in Korea, at NAS Pensacola Florida, NAS Whidbey Island, in Vietnam and retired at Miramar California in June 1967. He served as a chief photographer with movies, ground and aerial film work. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Sixth Award Medal. He also received The “Winged S” Air Rescue Emblem Certificate. Bill and Betty enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening and living on their “HaHa Farm,” raising their four children during their 62 years together. Their surviving children are Belinda (Robert) Mower, Liberty Lake, Wash.; Tony (deceased wife Carol Berner), Arlington, Wash.; Lauri (Stephen) Brown, Issaquah, Wash.; and Mary McGee, Auburn, Wash. Surviving grandchildren are Charity Turpen, Jason Mower, Sara Mower, Kristi Deehan, Stacey Miller, Andrew Leitch, Lucas Brown, Hannah Rose Brown and Hayley McGee. Greatgrandchildren are Lexie Mower and Zoey Turpen; Ava Grace, Charlie and Samuel Miller; Madison Mower; and Carter and Beatrice Deehan. Bill’s surviving siblings are Richard (Velma) Leitch, Moxee, Wash.; Floyd Leitch, Yakima, Wash.; Patricia Murphy, Yakima; Dennis (Diana) Leitch, Higlands Ranch, Colo.; Larry (Dianna) Leitch, Yakima; and Yvonne

(Virgil) Harper, Terrebonne, Ore. Two stepgrandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren also survive. Bill and Betty also had twin sons, William and Alan, who are deceased. After retiring from the Navy, Bill worked for Oak Harbor School District in the grounds and maintenance departments. He was active as chief of the Silver Lake Fire department with North Whidbey Fire and Rescue. He was also a member of Oak Harbor Elks #2362 and was Wagon Master of Circle Up Camping Club for many years. Also, as a member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, he dedicated his life to his faith, family and his friends. Bill died peacefully Jan. 4, 2015, in his home where he had lived for over 50 years. His wife, Betty, and children wish to thank everyone for their comforting words and prayers at this time. Funeral Mass for William “Bill” Leitch will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with the Rev. Paul Pluth J.C.L. as celebrant. Rites of Interment with full military honors will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will follow at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Please visit Bill’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home and Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor.

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He completed boot camp at Great Lakes, Ill., and was then stationed at Saufley Field Pensacola, Fla. He moved on to Naval Station, Keflavik, Iceland; NAS South Weymouth, Mass.; NARTU Alameda, Calif; VR-51 DET/ VP69/VAQ-137/Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department; and VA-52 at NAS Whidbey Island, Wash. Alan served aboard John F. Kennedy CV-67, Carl Vinson CVN-70 and USS Ranger CV-61. He retired as a CWO-3 after 30 honorable years with the U.S. Navy. Following retirement, he worked for the Kuwait Air Force 1991-1995. He then worked for the U.S. Post Office from 1995 until his retirement in 2005. Alan met Therese Beland in 1962 and they were married at Saint Louis Church June 6, 1964. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2014. Alan is survived by his wife, Therese; two sons, Kevin Alan Boissonneault, of Leonardtown, Md., and Derek Alan Boissonneault, of Oak Harbor; and one brother, John Boissonneault, of Arlington, Wash. Funeral Mass for Alan Boissonneault will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Saint Augustine Catholic Church, Oak Harbor. Interment will follow at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Please visit Alan’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor.

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Boissonneault

Alan Boissonneault

Alan Boissonneault died at his home in Oak Harbor Jan. 6, 2015, surrounded by his wife, sons and brother. Alan was born Jan. 15, 1943, in Nashua, N.H., the son of Andrea (Gilbert) and Ernest Boissonneault, both of Nashua. He attended St. Louis Elementary School and High School in Nashua. Alan enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1960 at the age of 17.

Swisher

Susan Swisher

Susan Swisher lost her battle with cancer Dec. 13, 2014, at the age of 64. Determined to check things off her “bucket list,” she continued to be busy with what she wanted to do until the end. In her own words: “My life’s reward is my son Tyler, and now

his family, Holly, Abby and Kayla. I am so proud. I have been fortunate to have had my brothers, Alan, Bruce and Todd, and their wives, Mary Jo and Marilyn, in my life. Their love and support has sustained me. “I’m thankful to my father, Ben, and my mother, Edith, for raising me to love the beautiful Pacific Northwest, the waters and beaches, the mountains and rivers. I’m grateful to my loving friends for their love, good humor and support, in always being there with help and hugs.” Known for her independence, Susan moved to Whidbey Island as a young woman in 1970 and started realizing her dreams — living in the country, riding horses, having dogs (and dogs), raising her wonderful son, Tyler, getting her associate degree and certification, and building a house on an island with a beautiful view of the water, mountains and beaches. A good friend to many, a caring, diligent co-worker at the University of Washington Radiology for 30-plus years, a sister, daughter, mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed. Susan loved life and enjoyed many activities, including horse racing, fishing, her dogs, traveling, fun painted nails, dragonflies and hats. She loved to cook, especially good Penn Cove mussels along with a nice glass of wine. A “child of the ’60s,” Susan was a progressive. Going back to college as a young mother to finish her associate degree with honors, she was an independent, no-nonsense girl with her own opinions, very creative and artistic, filling her home with family treasures and wonderful craftwork. Susan is survived by her son, Tyler Moch, and his wife, Holly; grandchildren Abby Hamilton and Kayla Moch; her mother, Edith Swisher; brothers Alan (Marilyn) and Todd (Mary Jo); nephew Kyle (Denali); and niece Jaclyn (Jordan). She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Swisher; her brother, Bruce Swisher; and her daughter-in-law, Kia Krieg Moch. A Celebration of Life for Susan Swisher will be held 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Clinton Community Hall. Please visit Susan’s page in the Book of Memories hosted at www.wallinfuneralhome. com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor.

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Home mat doesn’t help Oak Harbor wrestlers By JIM WALLER Sports editor

Nearly two months after the season started, the Oak Harbor High School wrestling team finally competed at home, but MarysvillePilchuck spoiled the evening by defeating the Wildcats 45-26 Thursday, Jan. 8. The match was the Wesco North opener for both schools and was the defending champion Wildcats’ first divisional loss in three seasons. M-P (6-3) came into the match ranked ninth and Oak Harbor 11th among the state’s 3A schools in the latest Washington Wrestling Report poll. The rankings, however, predict how teams will finish in the state tournament and not how they will fare in dual matches. Oak Harbor won the first bout against MarysvillePilchuck, then the Toma-

hawks reeled off seven wins (six by falls) in the next eight matches to go up 39-6. Overall, the Wildcats picked up wins from their four state tournament veterans (Mark Johnston, Jackson Constant, Christian Bertram and Jeremy Vester), Michael Lym and Dymond Piper. The remaining portion of the lineup struggled, which wasn’t unexpected, according to coach Peter Esvelt. “We have the start of a great varsity team in a year or two,” Esvelt said. “We had a lot of young kids in the lineup; I was impressed in how they wrestled.” Oak Harbor sent two freshmen and four sophomores to the mat. Esvelt noted that Lym, a freshman, earned a pin at 126 pounds and sophomore Nate Mecom held his own for one period with M-P’s Killian Page at 182. Page is ranked second in the state and fin-

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Oak Harbor’s Dymond Piper works to turn Marysville-Pilchuck’s Rigo Terez. Piper won 16-7.

ished second in last year’s state tournament. The contest opened at 160 pounds and featured the night’s top matchup: Johnston versus the Tommies’ Keith Pablo. Johnston is ranked third and Pablo fifth at 160 by the Wrestling Report, although Johnston has wrestled at 152 the past few weeks. He moved up to face Pablo, Esvelt said, to have a competitive match. Johnston came back to win 6-4. Top-ranked Vester (138) won 15-0; sixth-ranked Bertram (132) won by a fall (3:12) and ninth ranked Constant (285) won 3-0. Piper (152) collected Oak Harbor’s final win, 16-7. Oak Harbor (3-4) goes to Arlington (5-4) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15., then returns home to face Wesco North favorite Everett (8-1) at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.

Coupeville girls recover, but boys can’t after slow starts against PT Both of Coupeville High School’s basketball teams got off to sluggish starts against Port Townsend Tuesday, Jan. 6, but only the girls could bounce back for a win. Down by three in the middle the first quarter, the Coupeville girls turned on the jets to rip the visiting Redhawks 55-22. The boys, however, trailed 14-5

after one period, cut the gap to one in the fourth quarter, but fell 60-51 at Port Townsend. Next up is a battle with neighbor South Whidbey in Coupeville Monday, Jan. 12. The boys meet at 5:15 p.m. and the girls follow at 7. The Coupeville girls (2-0, 7-4) went on a 38-3 run that spanned nearly half the game, beginning

midway through the first period and ending when the Redhawks scored with 3:48 left in the third quarter to make it 42-12. Makana Stone scored 19 points, Madeline Strasburg 14, Monica Vidoni eight, Hailey Hammer four, Wynter Thorne four, Julia Myers three and Kailey Kellner three. Stone also had 14 rebounds, four

assists, four steals and three blocks; Myers had six rebounds. Port Townsend’s victory over the Coupeville boys (0-2, 3-7) was its first of the season after seven losses. After the loss, Coupeville coach Anthony Smith said, “That’s what happens when you don’t show up ready to play.” Port Townsend led 29-21 at half-

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Free Citizenship Classes, 2-4 p.m., Jan. 11, 18 and 25, and Feb. 1 and 8, Oak Harbor Library. Classes are taught in English by a library volunteer. Visit www. sno-isle.org or call the library at 360-675-5115 to register or for more information. Space is limited and preregistration is required.

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Panel on End-of-Life Health Care, 1:30 p.m., Jan. 12, hosted by the Coupeville Library. Four health experts will give advice on the important but under-discussed subject of final health-care options. It is part of the Sno-Isle Libraries Issues That Matter series, held in partnership with Whidbey General Hospital and Compassion & Choices Washington. Dr. Marshall Goldberg will moderate. The public is invited to attend and ask questions. Willamette University Chamber Choir and Willamette Singers Performance, 7 p.m., Jan. 12, First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor. Choirs from the Oak Harbor High School under the direction of Willamette graduate Darren McCoy and Anacortes High School under the direction of Carol Leander will also perform in the classical portion of the concert. The concert will open with a vocal jazz performance by the Willamette Singers followed by the high school groups and the Willamette Chamber Choir. The concert is open to the public and free, although a goodwill donation is encouraged. The performance will

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End of Life Health Care: Honoring Choices — Advanced Care Directive Class, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (choose one), Jan. 13, at the Coupeville Library. Free class led by Judy McCay, a volunteer with Compassion & Choices of Washington, who will help you document your wishes about the medical care you do or do not want at the end of your life. You will leave with an advanced care directive, which combines a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care. Preregister online at www.sno-isle.org or call 1-360-678-4911 for staff assistance. Limit of 30 people per two-hour class. Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers club meeting, 1-3 p.m., Jan. 13, Heller Road Fire Station No. 25. Peggie Tartus from Anacortes (with John Ruhlman), whose speciality is

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Baby and Me Storytime, 9:30-10:15 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m., Jan. 14, Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Stories, songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. For newborns through 24 months. Caregiver required. Free. www.sno-isle.org Literature & Laughter Book Group: Willa Cather, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Jan. 14, Coupeville Library. Join the discussion of novels by Willa Cather. All are welcome. www.sno-isle.org 2015 Whidbey Island Relay for Life kickoff rally, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 14, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. “Island of Hope” is 2015 theme for overnight event that will start May 29 at North Whidbey Middle School. Public invited to rally.

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Saturday, January 10, 2015, Whidbey Classified, PAGE 15 Real Estate for Rent Island County

Spacious 2BR Clinton Apts

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--- Freeland ---

--- Oak Harbor ---

Custom 4 BR on secluded 2+ acres. Separate living apartment in daylight basement. #638670 $569,000

Shannon Forest 3 BR with slider to large deck. Cozy gas Ä YLWSHJL J\Z[VT kitchen, vaulted LR. #727208 $207,000

$24,000. 3 BUILDABLE LOTS in the desirable B o n A i r C o m m u n i t y. Paved streets, beach rights and more! Under $24,000 ea. Call Richard now, for more details at 360-279-1047. Email rasocha@yahoo.com F S B O, 2 B R , 1 9 9 8 m a n u fa c t u r e d h o m e , well maintained, fenced garden. $14,000. In Western Village Senior Park #19. Open house ever yday! (360)3209539

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2 BR with all appliances. Clean with level entry. C a r p o r t a n d s t o ra g e. Shared washer, dr yer. Includes your water and garbage. No smoking or pets. References. $820 / mo. 1832 Newman Road #3. Call Julie 425-2492319. OAK HARBOR, 98277.

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, doublewide mobile in Fa m i l y Pa r k . $ 8 5 0 month and $850 deposit. 360-770-6882. 3 BR, 2 BA HOME has an attached 2 car garage. Great location! Spacious bright & clean. Cozy gas fireplace, wa s h e r, d r ye r a n d fenced yard too. Single pet negotiable. $1,150 month with year lease. 360-929-5962.

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6WLU Å VVY WSHU 3 BR in Scatchet Head Community. Fenced yard, fruit trees and more. #660147 $199,500

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--- Langley ---

MONTH TO MONTH! 2 bedroom. $650 per month! Near NAS/Town. Water, Sewer, Garbage Paid. 360-683-0932 or 626-485-1966 Cell

1 BR DUPLEX 1 BLOCK to downtown, yet quiet. Excellent cond. Beautiful surrounding yard. $800 month, utilities included. Optional Cable TV and internet reduced price via share with other unit. Dog only for additional cost. Langley. 360-9694261.

2 BR HOME in family community. Mobile features wood stove, washer, dryer, & dishwasher. Water, sewer, garbage CLINTON, WHIDBEY ISLAND. included. $700 / month. 2 BR, 1.5 BA DUPLEX First, last, damage dep. with garage on one AC. H a r d w o o d f l o o r, n ew 360-202-9864. carpet and appliances, Freeland freshly painted. Near 2 B R , 1 B A R E N TA L transit, 1 mile from ferry. available $700/mo. 1st, Pe t s by a p p r ova l . I n last, $300 dep, mo to cludes water, garbage. mo. No pets. Verifiable $945 + security deposit. income, refs. Call 360- Call 425-308-1894 360341-2135, lv message. 341-2688

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3 BR SARATOGA Home with attached garage. Warm woodsy rambler with washer and dryer. Open moder n interior. Close to town, on busline. No smoke. No pet. $950. 206-334-1626. Langley.

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Mobile Home to be auctioned Monday, February 2, 2015 at 11:00am. Opening bid is $1,996. Condition of the home is rough, with leaks, rotted floor, and a hole through the shell to the outside. Nothing included with the home. 3240 N Lodgepole Ln, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Open fo r v i ew i n g o n e h o u r prior.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SOUTH WHIDBEY FIRE/EMS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES S o u t h W h i d b ey F i r e / EMS is soliciting proposals from qualified professional vendors for Infor mation Technology Suppor t Services. The q u a l i f i e d ve n d o r w i l l enable the Distr ict to maintain its high level of information technology (IT) effectiveness, enhance its quality of services, minimize its support cost, and maximize return on investment in IT. Project description and timeline are available from SWFE offices at the contact numbers listed below. Electronic versions are available on request at the same contact numbers. The requirements and qualifications are contained within the project descriptions. Each proposal should address these requirements and qualifications. SWFE identifies that pricecosts, term, ability, cap a c i t y, e x p e r i e n c e , quality of previous perfor mance, compliance with statutes and rules relating to information technologies, reputation, and responsiveness to SWFE’s obligations and time limitations are the most impor tant significant factors in the listed order of impor tance. The combination of these significant factors will form the criteria by which proposals will be evaluated by SWFE. SWFE reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason. Any proposal must be received by mail at South Whidbey Fire/EMS, 5535 Cameron Road, Freeland WA, 98249, FAX at 360-321-9385, or in person at the office of South Whidbey Fire/EMS, 5535 Cameron Road, Freeland WA no later than 4:00 P.M. on January 15, 2015. Questions about the RFP should be directed to Chief H.L. “Rusty” Palmer, at 360-321-1533 or chief@swfe.org.

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FOUND LADIES RING, last year (maybe July or August) in the vinicity of Post Office and gas station, in Coupeville. Call to I.D. and claim 360678-4150. If you are missing or have found a stray cat or dog on Whidbey Island p l e a s e c o n t a c t WA I F Animal Shelter to file a l o s t o r fo u n d r e p o r t . WAIF can be reached at either (360) 678-8900 ext. 1100 or (360) 321WAIF (9243) ext. 1100.

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An open bid auction will be held at Christian’s Towing, 685 Christian Road, Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 on Wednesday, JAN 14, 2015. Viewing will take place from 12:00 to 3:00 PM, We d n e s d ay, JA N 1 4 , 2015. Auction begins at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, JAN 14, 2015. 1995 FORD VIC4D 2FALP71W6SX164674 AFJ5025 2001 MERC 2404D WDBRF61JX1F067511 AHG6274 2006 FORD FUS4D 3FAFP07Z26R193048 3B48235(ID) Legal No. WCW609053 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 2015. CITY OF OAK HARBOR PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PC# 01-27-15 Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Staff will conduct a pre-meeting briefing with Planning Commission beginning at 7:00 pm in the Council conference room. The business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor WA. The Planning Commission will consider the following:

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2015 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - Public Hearing The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the preliminary docket for the annual comprehensive plan amendments. The items that are currently on the preliminary docket are the continued work on the mandated 2016 Major Update to the Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvements Plan, and Facility Plan for the wastewater treatment plant. A sponsored amendment for a land use change from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for 3 lots on SW 3rd Avenue (R132034884830, R132034884940, and R132034885060) is also tracking on the preliminary docket. DRAFT COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES Public Meeting The Countywide Planning Policies (CWPP) are policy statements adopted by Island County and the jurisdictions within intended to establish a countywide framework from which county and city comprehensive plans are developed. Adoption of the CWPP is required by the Growth Management Act and they are being revised as part of the 2016 update to the Comprehensive Plan. Staff will continue the discussion with the Planning Commission on the current status of this project. ANNUAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL - Public Meeting The Planning Commission will discuss and review their annual report to the City Council. The annual report is a summary of Planning Commission’s accomplishments in 2015 and proposed work program for 2015. All meetings of the Planning Commission are open to the public. Legal No. WCW609300 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 2015.

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view Site, 2812 Grimm Rd. Langley. Members and the public are invited to attend the annual meeting of Good Cheer. The purpose of the meeting is to elect n ew m e m b e r s o f t h e Board of Directors who w i l l s e r ve f r o m 2 0 1 5 through 2017 and conduct other business as appropriate. Membership requirements are if you either volunteered 50 hours or donated $100 or more in the previous calendar year, or an employee of Good Cheer, Inc. All voters will be checked off against a qualifying membership list. Contact: Kathy McCabe Good Cheer Food Bank & Thrift Stores Executive Director P.O. Box 144 Langley, WA 98260 360-221-0130 Kathy@goodcheer.org Legal No. WCW609378 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 14, 2015.

BOLTE; CAMANO VISTA WATER DISTRICT; S E C R E TA R Y O F HOUSING AND URBAN D E V E L O P M E N T; U N KNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARY L. LOFTUS; 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.: 14-2-00562-2 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: Estate of Mar y L. Loftus; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES O F T H E E S TAT E O F M A RY L . L O F T U S ; DOES 1-10 inclusive; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS of the subject real property; PARTIES IN POSSESSION of the subject real proper ty; PARTIES CLAIMING A R I G H T TO P O S S E S SION of the subject proper ty; 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 27th day of December, 2014, and defend the above entitled action i n t h e a b ove e n t i t l e d cour t, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, N AT I O N S TA R M O RTGAGE LLC D/B/A C H A M P I O N M O R TGAGE COMPANY, and serve a copy of your answer upon the unders i g n e d a t t o r n e y s fo r P l a i n t i f f, M c C a r t hy & 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 1356 Pilchuck Dr., Camano Island, WA 98282, ISLAND County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: December 19, 2014 M c C a r t hy & H o l t h u s, LLP /s/ Jessica Grape [x] Jessica Grape, WSBA #46436 [ ] Mary Stearns, WSBA #42543 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 300 Seattle, WA 98104 (855) 809-3977 Attorneys for Plaintiff Legal No. WCW606981 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. December 27, 2014, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING ESTATE OF ROBERT L. ELDER, DECEASED No:14-4-07206-3SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: January 10, 2015. Personal Representative: Lisa M. Ivey 17817 92nd Ave. NW Stanwood, WA 98292 Attor ney for Personal Representative: Geoffrey H. Garrett 2150 N. 107th St. Ste. 501 Seattle, WA 98133 Legal No. WCW609373 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. Januar y 10, 17, 24, 2015.

City of Oak Harbor Summary Ordinances On the 6th day of January 2015, the Oak Harbor City Council adopted the following: -Ordinance No. 1710 entitled “Animals” amending Title 7 of the Oak Harbor Municipal Code. -Ordinance No. 1713 entitled “Pinballs and Similar Devices” amending Oak Harbor Municipal Code Chapter 5.12. - O r d i n a n c e N o. 1 7 1 4 “Repealing Chapter 1.14 entitled “Inspection of Public Records” and creating a new Chapter 1 . 1 4 e n t i t l e d “ P u bl i c Records”. The full text of any ordinance will be mailed or g i ve n t o a n y p e r s o n without charge who requests the same from the city clerk. Requests may be made to: City Clerk, athompson@oakharbor.org or by calling IN THE SUPERIOR 360-279-4539. COURT OF THE STATE Legal No. WCW609293 OF WASHINGTON Published: The Whidbey FOR THE News Times, The South COUNTY OF ISLAND Whidbey Record. N AT I O N S TA R M O RTJanuary 10, 2015. GAGE LLC D/B/A C H A M P I O N M O R TGAGE COMPANY Good Cheer Plaintiff, Annual Meeting G o o d C h e e r A n n u a l vs. Meeting will be held at ESTATE OF MARY L. Get the ball rolling... 5:00 p.m. on January 22 L O F T U S ; T H O M A S Call 800-388-2527 today. at Good Cheer’s Bay- LOFTUS; CATHERINE

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LEGAL NOTICE Island County Request For Proposals Developmental Disabilities Services July 1, 2015 June 30, 2017 Island County Human Services Department is requesting proposals to provide the following Developmental Disabilities Services: Childhood Development Services on Whidbey Island and/or Camano Island; Individual Suppor ted Employment and Community Access on Whidbey and/or Camano Island. Total countywide funding available for the first year of biennium is estimated at: Childhood Development Ser vices $83,680; Individual Supported Employment and Community Access on Whidbey and Camano Islands - $487,832. Contracted ser vices shall begin July 1, 2015. Applicants must submit 3 copies of their proposal, which must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Island County Human Services Office by 4:00 p.m. Frid a y, F e b r u a r y 2 0 t h , 2015. Late proposals will not be accepted. Mail proposals to: Island County Human Services Department, c/o Mike Etz e l l , P. O. B ox 5 0 0 0 , Coupeville, WA 98239 or hand deliver to 402 North Main Street, Coupeville, WA. For a complete copy of the RFP for a specific service, questions regarding intent and/or contents, contact Mike Etzell, Developmental Disabilities Coordinator at 360-678-7883. Island County is an EOE. Island County reser ves the right to reject any or all proposals, and waive any irregularities. Legal No. WCW609026 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 2015. LEGAL NOTICE ISLAND TRANSIT BOARD MEETING The next regular ly scheduled monthly business meeting of the Island Transit Board of Dir e c t o r s i s o n Fr i d ay, Januar y 16, 2015, at 9:30 AM, at Island Transit’s Operations & Administration Building, 19758 SR 20, Coupeville, WA. Accommodat i o n s m a d e ava i l a bl e upon ten days advance request for communications assistance. The meeting room is accessible and open to the public. For more information, please call (360) 678-7771. Legal No. WCW608326 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 14, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ISLAND COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH On January 20th, 2015 at 1:15pm, the Island County Board of Health will hold a Public Hearing at the Island County Board of County Commissioners’ Hearing

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Room 102B, located in the Island County Annex Building at 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, WA in the matter of adoption of Ordinance HD-01-15 which would result in revisions to Island County Code Chapter 8.09 relating to the definitions and general provisions and p o t a bl e wa t e r s o u r c e and supply regulations. For the protection and the public health and welfare, Ordinance HD-01-15 revises Chapter 8.09 ICC, Potable Water Source and Supply Provisions and takes effect immediately upon adoption. For further information, contact Island County Public Health, PO Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239 or call 360-678-7860. Copies of Ordinance HD-01-15 are available from the Public Health department at 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, WA. Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services: call Island County Human Resources at 679 7919, 629 4522, Ext. 7919, or 32l 5111, Ext. 7919 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Dr. Brad Thomas Executive Secretary of the Board of Health PO Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 98239-5000 Legal No. WCW609728 Published: January 10, 14, 2015.

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTA C T A H O U S I N G COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of helpSEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and oppor tunities to keep yo u r h o u s e, yo u m ay contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assist a n c e a n d r e fe r ra l t o housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission T e l e p h o n e : 1-877-894-HOME(1-877 -894-4663) . Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/co n s u m e r s / h o m e ow n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development T e l e p h o n e : 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 6 9 - 4 2 8 7 We b site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate= WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys T e l e p h o n e : 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 0 6 - 4 8 1 9 We b site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear I. N OT I C E I S H E R E B Y GIVEN that the undersigned, CLEAR RECON CORP., 9311 S.E. 36th Street, Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040, Tr u s t e e w i l l o n 1/23/2015 at 10:00 AM a t AT T H E I S L A N D COUNTY FRONT ENTRANCE TO CITY HALL, 865 SE BARR I N G TO N D R , OA K H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form o f c a s h , o r c a s h i e r ’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale, the following described real prope r t y, s i t u a t e d i n t h e County of Island, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 95, PLAT OF PATTON’S HILLCREST VILLAGE, DIVISION NO. 4, A S P E R P L AT R E CORDED IN VOLUME 12 OF PLATS, PAGES 14 AND 15, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON Commonly known as: 2516 N OLYMPIC DR OAK HARBOR Washington 98277 APN: S7685-04-00095-0 which is subject to that cer tain Deed of Tr ust dated 4/18/2007, recorded 4/20/2007, as Auditor’s File No. 4200032, records of Island C o u n t y, Wa s h i n g t o n , from LEWIS F. WAGONER, ALSO SHOWN OF RECORD AS LEWIS WA G O N E R , A S H I S S E PA R AT E E S TAT E , as Grantor(s), to LAND T I T L E C O M PA N Y, a s Tr ustee, to secure an o bl i g a t i o n i n favo r o f B E N E F I C I A L WA S H -

INGTON INC., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust , under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No 4356830. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the D e e d o f Tr u s t o r t h e Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: P RO M I S S O RY N OT E INFORMATION Note Dated: 4/18/2007 Note Amount: $138,088.98 Interest Paid To: 12/23/2010 Next Due Date: 1/23/2011 PAYMENT INFORMATION FROM/THRU/NO.PMT/ AMOUNT/TOTAL 1/23/2011/9/26/2014/44/ $1,247.06/$54,870.64 A DVA N C E S / L AT E CHARGES DESCRIPTION/TOTAL Corporate Advance/ $2,399.97 Accrued Late Charges/ $4,303.40 E S T I M AT E D F O R E CLOSURE FEES AND COSTS DESCRIPTION/TOTAL Trustee’s Fee’s/$750.00 Posting of Notice of Default/$75.00 Record Appointment of Successor Trustee/ $14.00 T.S.G. Fee/$610.00 T.S.G. Fee (WA TAX)/$53.07 Mailings/$54.80 T O TA L D U E A S O F 9/13/2014/$63,146.72 V. The sum owing on the obligation secured by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t i s : The principal sum of $127,796.67, together with interest as provided in the Note from 1/23/2011, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. T h e a b ove d e s c r i b e d real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t a s p r ov i d e d by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 1/23/2015. The defaults referred to in Paragraph I I I mu s t b e c u r e d by 1/12/2015, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time b e fo r e 1 / 1 2 / 2 0 1 5 ( 1 1 days before the sale) the default as set for th in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 1/12/2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the or the Grantor’s successor interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation

a n d / o r D e e d o f Tr u s t and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): S E E AT TAC H E D E X HIBIT “1” by both first class and certified mail on 8/14/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally ser ved, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property descr ibed in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fe e s d u e a t a ny t i m e prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a wa i ve r o f a ny p r o p e r grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. N OT I C E TO O C C U PANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summar y proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied proper ty, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a s e r v i c e m e m b e r, y o u may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled t o t h e s e p r o t e c t i o n s, please contact our office immediately. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL B E U S E D F O R T H AT PURPOSE. Dated: 9/15/14 CLEAR RECON CORP., as Successor Trustee For additional information or service you may contact: Clear Recon Corp. 9311 S.E. 36th Street, Suite 100 M e r c e r I s l a n d , WA 98040

PUBLIC NOTICE: Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing b u s i n e s s a s Ve r i z o n Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 77-foot Stealth Structure / Flag Pole Telecommunications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The site location is 85 Southeast 8th Avenue, Oak Harbor, Island County, WA 98277 (48° 17’ 25.1” North and 122° 39’ 23” West). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A0931575. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street S W, Wa s h i n g t o n , D C 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS - Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Matt W h e a t o n , Te r r a c o n , 2 1 9 0 5 6 4 t h Av e . W, Suite 100, Mountlake Te r r a c e , WA 9 8 0 4 3 ; 425-771-3304; mywheaton@terracon.com. Legal No. WCW609041 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ.

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Phone: (206) 707-9599 EXHIBIT â&#x20AC;&#x153;1â&#x20AC;? NAME/ADDRESS C h r i s t i n e G . M u r p hy (f/k/a) Christine G. Wagoner/4515 SAN JUAN AVE ANACORTES WA 98221-1123 LEWIS F. WAGONER/ 2516 N OLYMPIC DR OAK HARBOR Washington 98277 LEWIS F. WAGONER/ 2516 OLYMPIC DRIVE OA K H A R B O R , WA 98277 L E W I S WAG O N E R / 2516 N OLYMPIC DR OAK HARBOR Washington 98277 L E W I S WAG O N E R / 2516 OLYMPIC DRIVE OA K H A R B O R , WA 98277 Legal No. WCW601759 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. December 20, January 10, 2014

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had it removed from Utsalady Bay on the north end of Camano Island, Island County in order to prevent it from sinking, breaking up or posing a threat to human health and safety or the environment. DNR intends to take formal and full custody of the vessel on 1/23/2015 (Custody Date). After taking custody, DNR may use or dispose of it without further notice. The owner is responsible for all related costs. To retain custody of the vessel, before the Custody Date, the owner must: 1. Pay DNR back fo r c o s t s i n c u r r e d t o date, 2. Move it to an anchorage area, moorage facility, or storage location that authorizes the vessel. To redeem the vessel once DNR has taken custody, or challenge DNRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to take custody or temporar y possession, the owner must file a written request (one original and one copy) for a hearing with the Pollution Control Hearings Board, in person at 1111 Israel Rd, Tu m w a t e r WA , o r b y mail to PO Box 40903, O l y m p i a W A 98504-0903, and serve o n e c o p y o n D N R â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aquatic Resources Division at 1111 Washington Street SE, MS 47027, O l y m p i a W A 98504-7027. The appeal must include the following information: a copy of the decision you are appealing; your name and address (mailing and legal, if different) and, if applicable, the name and address of your representative; a daytime phone number; a brief statement why yo u a r e a p p e a l i n g ; a statement of what you want the Board to do; the signature of you or your representative. [This signature certifies that the content of the appeal is true.] The written request can be submitted immediately but cannot be filed any later than 4/23/2015 (Appeal Date). The right to a hearing is deemed waived if a request is submitted late, and the owner is liable for any costs owed to DNR. These costs may include all administrative costs incurred by DNR, removal and disposal costs, and costs associated with environmental damages directly or indirectly caused by the vessel. In the event of litigation, the prevailing par ty is entitled to reasonable attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees and costs. DNR reserves the right to pursue any other remedies available under law. For more information, contact the Derelict Ve s s e l R e m ova l P r o gram at (360) 902-1070 or DVRP@dnr.wa.gov. Legal No. WCW609101 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. January 10, 2015.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING In re the Estate of L I N DA A N N L OW E SHEEDY, Deceased. NO. 14-4-07115-6KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The person named below has been appointed personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable 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 representativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and by filing the original of the claim with the court. 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(3); 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 11.40.51 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: January 10, 2015 /s/Stephen Sheedy Stephen Sheedy Personal Representative Attor ney for Personal Representative: Gregg H. Hirakawa WSBA 32860 Address for Mailing or Service: 31919 Sixth Avenue South Federal Way, Washington 98003 Legal No. WCW609080 Published: The Whidbey SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR News Times, The South ISLAND COUNTY Whidbey Record. Mavis N. Hatlen, an unJanuar y 10, 17, 24, married person, 2015. Plaintiff, v. NOTIFICATION OF Howard O. Vognild and INTENT TO OBTAIN J. Doe Vognild, spouse CUSTODY. a n d s p o u s e, a n d t h e WA Dept of Natural Re- marital community comsources (DNR) has de- posed thereof; Irene N. clared a 27ft Chris Craft, Vognild and J. Doe Vogwith reg # WN3994N an nild, spouse and spouse, emergency because it and the marital commumeets the criteria de- nity composed thereof: s c r i b e d u n d e r R C W The Heirs and Devisees 7 9 . 1 0 0 . 0 4 0 ( 3 ) . D N R of Howard O. Vognild, took temporary posses- d e c e a s e d ; T h e H e i r s sion of the vessel and and Devisees of Irene N.

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Vognild, deceased; and CREDITORS all other persons or par- (RCW 11.40.030) ties unknown claiming PLEASE TAKE NOTICE any right title, estate, lien The above Court has apor interest in the real es- pointed me as Personal tate ibed in THIS the WEEK: Representative of DeceTHEdescr LUCKIEST SIGNS complaint, dentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Any perLEO, VIRGO, AND LIBRA. Defendants. son having a claim NO. 14-2-00691-2 against the Decedent SUMMONS PUBLI- must28, Week ofBYDecember 2014 present the claim: CATION (a) Before the time when to January 3, 2015 (60 DAYS) the claim would be THE STATE OF WASH- barred by any applicable ARIES INGTON TO: Howard statute of limitations, and O. VognildYou andhave J. Doe In the manner some (b) great ideas aboutprovidVognild; RCW 11.40.070: (i) how to celebrateed theinNew Year with AND TO: Irene N. Vog- By filing the original of ones. Even if getting nild and J. your Doe loved Vognild; the claim with the foreeverything readygoing takes Court, a long time, AND TO: The Heirs and and (ii) By Devisees of Howard serving on the or mailing to youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re veryO. pleased with reVognild, deceased; The me at the address below sults in the long run. Heirs and Devisees of a copy of the claim. The I r e n e N . Vo g n i l d , d e - claim must be presented TAURUS ceased; by the later of: (a) Thirty AND TO: All (30) days Youother start peryour week with after a lot Iofserved sons or parties unknown or mailed this Notice as accumulated fatigue. Fortunately, claiming any right title, p r o v i d e d i n R C W soon recover your vitality and or (b) estate, lienyou or interest in 11.40.020(1)(c), the real estate described Four (4)on months after the you organize a big party the spur in the complaint (Legal date of first publication of the moment. D e s c r i p t i o n s e t fo r t h o f t h i s N o t i c e. I f t h e herein). claim is not presented GEMINI YO U A R E H E R E B Y within this time period, SUMMONED to appear claim together will be forever You find it easy the to gather within sixty a(60) days af- inbarred except as lot of people order to create anprovidter the date of the first ed in RCW 11.40.051 unprecedented event. You organize publication of this Sum- and 11.40.060. This bar own, andforre-claims everything on your mons, to-wit, within sixty is effective (60) days after 27th against the Dececeive the all the credit that is both your due. day of December, 2014, dentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probate and nonand defend the above- probate assets. e n t i t l e d aCANCER c t i o n i n t h e Date of First Publication Court aforesaid, and thought an- of this Everyone you Notice: were pretty 1/3/15 swer the Complaint thisthe 30th low-key this of year,Dated but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re oneday of the Plaintiffs, and serve December, 2014. who turns these festivities into a a copy of your answer /s/Hal Henry Hightower special event. upon the truly undersigned H A You L Hsucceed E N R Y inH I G H attorney forgathering Plaintiffs at TOWER, Personal Reptogether lots of people. the address below stat- resentative ed; and in case of your GILBERT & GILBERT failure to LEO do so, judg- LAWYERS. INC.. P.S. suggest a last minute trip to ment will You be rendered 314 Pine Street against youthe according to Mount Washingwhole family, and allVernon, are eager the demand of the Com- ton 98273 to follow you in this crazy advenplaint, which has been (360)336-9515 You may some filed with ture. the Clerk of also FAXorganize (360)336-9518 said Court. big projects withLegal your family. No. WCW608231 The purpose of this ac- Published: The Whidbey tion is to quiet title in News Times, The South VIRGO said Plaintiffs to the fol- Whidbey Record. Your adventurous spirit canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lowing described real es- January 3, 10,resist 17, 2015. tate: a multi-ethnic meal for the New Lot 5 in Block First Year.4Inoffact, you are sure to discover SUPERIOR COURT OF Plat of Utsalady, as per a new culture during aWASHINGTON gathering of plat recorded in Volume IN AND FOR THE some 2 o f P l a t s, p a kind. ge 16, COUNTY OF ISLAND r e c o r d s o f I s l a n d ONEWEST BANK N.A., County. its successors in interest LIBRA TOGETHER WITH that and/or assigns, are especially sensitive and portion of You vacated alley Plaintiff, in said Block 4 which, emotional this week. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probav. upon vacation, woulda atbly shed fewUNKNOWN tears of joy SUCCESand tach to the said premishappiness. es by operation of law. You could even be the reveller who makes a wonderful ALSO TOGETHER WITH the portion of va- speech. emotion-packed cated Commercial Avenue (Utsalady Road) adjoining saidSCORPIO premise that w o u l d a t t Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a c h t oa very s a i d devoted sort of perpremises byson operation Professional Services and so itoffalls to you to orgalaw. Attorney, Legal Services nize the New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrations. ALSO TOGETHER Notice to Contractors You know how to please everyone WITH the right of access Washington to Tracts and â&#x20AC;&#x153;B,â&#x20AC;? you â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? invest and both yourState time Law and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dâ&#x20AC;? of saidmoney First Plat of any restrictions. without (RCW 18.27.100) Utsalady, as conveyed requires that all adverto all lot owners in instru- tisements for construcment datedSAGITTARIUS October 13, tion related services in1965, and All recorded as areclude your parties great the successes. contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A u d i t o r â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sHowever, F i l e you N o . never current tment of seemdepar to have 176790. L a b o r a n d I n as dustries a moment especially Situate in the Countytoofyourself, registration number in you of areWashthe one to organize all the Island, State the advertisement. ington; finishing touches.Failure to obtain a certifiDATED this 15th day of cate of registration from December, 2014. or show the registraCAPRICORN L&I JOHN STEPHEN tion number in all adverYou may yourwill credit cardin a fine FORDERHASE, P.S. overloadtising result /s/John Stephen Fordeup toshould. $5000Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re against the a bit more than you rhase unregistered contractor. generous with your loved ones, but J o h n S t e p h e n Fo r d e - For more infor mation, you also treat yourself a bit rhase call Labortoand Industries WSBA # 11026 of luxury so as to finish the year Specialty Compliance Attorney forin Plaintiffs Services Division at style. Legal No. WCW 1-800-647-0982 Published: The Whidbey or check L&Is internet AQUARIUS News Times, The South site at www.lni.wa.gov Whidbey Record. 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40 years of service and still going strong Passion burns inside firefighter after 4 decades in Oak Harbor By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter

The cadence of Rich Rodgers’ voice is sharp and to the point. He carries a no-nonsense tone yet is mindful of the audience before him. Teaching first aid is serious business to Rodgers, regardless if the group that sits around a table before him on a recent January evening happens to be an inquisitive Cub Scout troop of 8- and 9-year-olds from Oak Harbor. “Once I got a blister on my pinky and I popped it by accident,” one youngster said. “Try not to do that,” Rodgers said. “What is the biggest organ in your body? Your skin. Now if you pop a blister, that opens your skin up to infection.” Rodgers, 65, is the longest-running firefighter in the Oak Harbor Fire Department. He’s been with the department as a paid oncall firefighter for 40 years, longer than half the personnel around him have been alive. Rodgers has worked under five fire chiefs, five City of Oak Harbor mayors and watched the city he’s lived in since 1957 grow up around him. “When I started, we had three sirens in the city,” he said. “You’d listen and go, ‘You hear the fire siren? We gotta go.’ You’d get in the car and you’d drive down to the fire station. We’d run into the police station and get the slip that said where the fire was. Then you’d run back into the fire station and you’d say, ‘It’s on Third Street and it’s a brush fire.’ And then you’d get on the appropriate apparatus and we’d go put the fire out.” Pagers, laptops and numerous other technological advances have changed all that. But some things never change. “Unless you’re in the fire

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Rich Rodgers is a furniture store manager by day and often a paid on-call firefighter overnight. He also teaches first aid and other classes at Skagit Valley College.

Rodgers teaches a first-aid class to a group of Oak Harbor Cub Scouts Wednesday night at the Oak Harbor Fire Department. service, nobody understands what the family is like down here,” Rodgers said. “Any of these guys on my crew would do anything. We all help each other. We all have to. That’s the way we do it.” Rodgers’ wisdom, skills and leadership are heavily valued at the Oak Harbor Fire Department, which employs 10 career staff, one administrative assistant and 32 paid on-call members. He is one of only six in the department qualified to serve as the on-duty com-

mand officer, which means he’s in charge of the entire department for three or four 12-hour shifts each month. “Rich has definitely been an asset for this department,” said Ray Merrill, Oak Harbor’s fire chief. “He has a wealth of knowledge that he brings to new firefighters. He’s our CPR instructor and our first-aid instructor. He’s one of those guys we like having around because he’s a very dependable individual.” Merrill spoke about

Rodger’s contributions to the department during a recent City of Oak Harbor council meeting where Rodgers was recognized and received a placque for his four decades of service. At an age when some consider slowing down, Rodgers enjoys the busy pace in his life and is grateful to have a wife of 24 years who understands his passion for the fire service. Between the fire department, his full-time job at Hansen’s Furniture in Mount Vernon and part-time teaching job at Skagit Valley College in Oak Harbor, Rodgers can easily put in an 80-hour work week. During one stretch this week, he worked a full day at Hansen’s, showed up at the fire department at 7 p.m. for a 12-hour overnight shift, then rose to work another full day at the furniture store. Next week, he’ll start teaching again at Skagit Valley College. “I just can’t get away from it,” he said. “I know it’s sick,

but I still love all of it.” Always on the go, Rodgers totes a water bottle around as he isn’t one to rely on caffeinated beverages such as coffee. “Never touch the stuff,” he said. “No, God no. No. No. No. Water. Tons and tons of water.” Rodgers, a Class of 1967 Oak Harbor graduate, is passionate about serving the community he’s lived in since he was 8 when his father, a former navy pilot, was transferred to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Although he does receive an hourly wage during shift work at the department, Rodgers also sees his work as a way to give back to his community and takes great satisfaction in helping others. He said his wife, Bobbi, has put up with “a lot of missed dinners and missed birthdays. “She understands the passion I have for this and that I still love it,” Rodgers said. “I hear a lot of people say, ‘How how much longer are

you going to do it?’ I don’t know. I’m being honest. I do not know. I still enjoy it. I still love it.” Even though, the job isn’t the same. “When I first started, our biggest concern was just putting some water on a fire,” he said. “Now we have to worry about meth labs and drugs. Unfortunately, in the community, just down the road we had an active shooter. We go through activeshooter training all the time. Three of our rigs carry body armor. It’s the world we live in today. It’s not a little chimney fire we go to and put the fire out and we’re done. We’re done with that.” That’s why even when he’s away from the department, his firefighter family is always on his mind. His phone will vibrate when he gets a text alert that describes a call. “I’m like a mother hen sometimes,” he said. “I worry about what goes on down here.”

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Best Western to hold ‘convention’ themed mystery By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter

Comic book conventions and murder mysteries will unite at the Best Western Plus in Oak Harbor. On Jan. 24, the Whidbey Improv Team from the Whidbey Playhouse will be donning caped costumes and seeking truth, justice and the American way during its second-ever murder mystery dinner at Best Western.

Best Western Plus General Manager Marshall Smith said participants can expect “a fun evening, a great meal, a lot of laughs and surprises.” “The first one we put on, I had the opportunity to be part of the cast,” Smith said, “so it was fun, entertaining.” The comic book convention theme this year gives the actors “some interesting characters to play,” actor Kevin Wm. Meyer said. “I like being on the edge, not knowing what’s going to happen next,” Meyer said. “You play off the audience, the people coming to dinner. It can create a whole new character you never even thought about. The actors aren’t the only ones in costume. Attendees are invited to dress up as their favorite superheroes, whether

comic book characters, or their own creations. Awards will be given to the best costumes. Tickets are $38 per person, or $65 per couple, including dinner. “It’s going to be more than just sitting in the audience and watching a show,” Meyer said. “The people who come to the dinner then get to talk to all of the characters. “At the end of the evening, they can all make guesses of their own until we finally reveal whodunnit.” n The murder mystery dinner is 6:309 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at Best Western Plus, Oak Harbor. Reservations are required by Jan. 19. Call 360-679-4567.

To all our Linds friends & associates, Some positive changes are coming soon and we wanted you to hear directly from your friends at Linds Freeland Pharmacy. At the end of the business day on Friday, January 16th, 2015, Rite Aid will be taking over the prescription, health and beauty aids, cosmetic and several other departments at Linds. Linds will be moving next door to the space between our current pharmacy and Flowers by the Bay. We are currently working with our landlords regarding an expansion of the current space. We are working closely with Rite Aid to make sure there is a seamless transfer of all your prescription information and needs. You can be conﬁdent you will be taken care of by the same folks who have been helping you for so many years at Linds. They’ll be wearing new outﬁts, but the same people will be providing you with the professional care you have learned to expect from Linds Freeland Pharmacy. As we have established our partnership with Rite Aid we have found them to be fair and cooperative. We are sure your relationship with Rite Aid will be equally satisfying. These positive changes will provide you with more options and choices: Prescription service from the pharmacy staff you know and trust utilizing the most current pharmacy technology, more categories of merchandise to choose among from Rite Aid, and the same service and goods you have always enjoyed at Linds. We hope you share our excitement as we venture into this new era. As always, thank you for your loyal patronage and friendship.

Sincerely, The Linds family

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Saturday, January 10, 2015 • Whidbey News-Times

Donor gives schools $5,000 An anonymous donation is reinforcing what Kathy Jones already knew. “This is a generous community,” said Jones, treasurer of the Oak Harbor Education Foundation. A member of the community donated $5,000 to the foundation, to be spread equally among the five elementary schools in Oak Harbor. The money goes to students with health, classroom or personal needs or

ARMY CONTINUED FROM A1 Cathryn Andrews, media contact for the anti-noise group Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve, said her organization doesn’t believe the Navy will keep the training to simulators.

CALL CONTINUED FROM A1 Harbor and North Whidbey middle schools at OHMS Tuesday, Jan. 6, an official was talking on his phone while the game was in play. School and association officials would not release the name of the referee. What looked like a thoughtless and selfish act was really an attempt to help. He heard that there were no referees at the eighth-grade boys game across town at North Whidbey Middle School and the two teams were waiting to play. He called the referee association’s assigning secretary, Brian Lindgren, to notify him of the scheduling mixup. Unfortunately, the other official at the seventh-grade game did not realize his partner was on the phone and whistled the game back into action. Lindgren said the official who made the phone call takes full responsibility for his actions, acknowledging he made a mistake and that he should have hung up on Lindgren when the game resumed. A video of the phone call was recorded by Bryan Schulle, former Oak Harbor High School basketball coach, who was at the game to see sons of friends play. He sent the video to Deadspin; what followed, he didn’t expect. The official was labeled “World’s Worst Ref” by Deadspin; commenters added their own harsh comments.

assistance paying for school activities. “The donor’s thought was that it would be something that would help kids stay in school,” said Jones. “The reality is, a lot of kids do not come to school in warm clothes or well fed, and may have health or other needs that are problematic for them in school, that takes away from their ability to just come and sit and be able to do the school work.” She said COER members believe the Navy has a history of breaking promises. “Do you really expect COER to believe them?” Andrews asked. After COER sued the Navy over jet noise last year, the Navy agreed to keep the number of operations at Outlying Field Coupeville to the 2005 cap of 6,120. The video and the story went viral, being picked up by other outlets, including ESPN, Fox Sports 1, the Today Show and regional news stations. “I’m sorry it took the direction it did,” Schulle said. “I didn’t intend for it to be critical. I wasn’t trying to bust him. “I just thought it was a light-hearted, unique thing I had never seen before during a game. It was funny and unusual. “Reffing is a hard job, and it is hard to find referees. He was going a good job; he was actually a good official,” said Schulle, who coached basketball for 20 years. “The whole phone call was pretty low key. There was no eruption from the crowd; I don’t think the coaches even noticed.” The coaches were asked by the school district not to talk to the media about the incident. “The referee organization has confirmed the call and is investigating the incident,” Kellie Tormey, communications officer for the Oak Harbor School District, said in an email. “We think you’ll agree, the context makes a difference,” she said. ”Refs are often made the ‘bad’ guy, but in this situation that is not the case.” “It may have not have been the right decision at the time, but when you look at all the facts, you understand why he did it,” Tormey said in a phone interview The school district made an effort to contact all the outlets who ran the video, Tormey said. Most have posted clarifications.