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Prosecutor, board argue over outside hire By JESSIE STENSLAND Co-editor

Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks said he may file a lawsuit if the county commissioners hire an outside attorney without his approval. A meeting between the commissioners and Banks became heated Wednesday afternoon as the elected officials argued about the commissioners’ plan to contract with an attorney to provide legal help for the update of the county’s comprehensive plan, which

guides growth and development under the state Growth Management Act. The commissioners, however, were unconvinced by the prosecutor’s arguments during the lengthy debate that delved into personal attacks. “You are portraying this conversation as if we are trying to do something against you,” Commissioner Helen Price Johnson said. “In fact in our conversation … I said I wanted to collaborate with your office to provide the best legal counsel and support for this com-

prehensive plan that we possibly can. “You took offense. Somehow the press was alerted and now we have this highly charged conversation,” she added, referring to comments Banks made to the Whidbey News-Times for a March 11 story. Banks told the commissioners that he would be willing to consider a contract with an outside attorney — if an issue arises necessitating “extra horsepower” — but he SEE DISPUTE, A20

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Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks, at right, and Chief Civil Prosecutor Dan Mitchell listen to commissioners during a meeting Wednesday.

Crash leads to evacuations, gas shutoffs By MEGAN HANSEN Co-editor

An Oak Harbor man was airlifted with a serious eye injury Wednesday evening after he allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a fence off East Crescent Harbor Road. The crash took out a regulator station operated by Cascade Natural Gas, causing the evacuation of at least 40 homes in base housing at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Mark Francis with Washington State Patrol said John G. Romanski, 65, of Oak Harbor, was driving eastbound on Crescent Harbor Road SEE CRASH, A12

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Island County District Court Judge Bill Hawkins listens in court Monday to a video that was secretly taken of a patient at Whidbey General Hospital. The patient was allegedly assaulted by the chief nursing officer.

WGH nurse case goes to trial April 2

Judge criticizes prosecutor for comments made to newspaper about hospital By JESSIE STENSLAND Co-editor

The prosecutor’s case against the chief nursing officer at Whidbey General Hospital is moving forward to a trial on

April 2. Island County District Court Judge Bill Hawkins ruled against the defense attorney’s motion to dismiss the case against Linda Gipson, who is facing a fourth-degree assault charge for allegedly assaulting a patient in May of 2014. At the same time, Hawkins found that the attorney’s claim of prosecutorial misconduct was not frivolous — as the deputy prosecutor contended — but that the

Pot shop aims for 4/20 opening By JANIS REID Staff reporter

actions did not rise to a level to warrant dismissal. Hawkins was especially critical of Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks for making comments to the Whidbey News-Times about the case, saying it was “quite concerning.” “It was not the kind of conduct the court would like to see in the future,” he said. “If

Oak Harbor’s first marijuana retail store hopes to offer edibles and smokables by April 20 — or four-twenty. The date, significant because 4:20 has become known as the universal time to smoke pot, seemed appropriate, according to the potential new owners of Kaleafa. If Kaleafa meets all the necessary state requirements, the store will open at its State Highway 20 location next to Floor Show on the north end of

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World War II pilot shares 9 decades of memories

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Dick Anable stands before a photo in his Oak Harbor living room of the type of C-46 cargo plane he flew during World War II over the ‘Hump,’ a dangerous stretch of the Himalayan Mountains. Anable turned 90 Thursday.

Sharp-witted Oak Harbor man turns 90 By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter

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Even on his 90th birthday, Dick Anable wasn’t spared any teasing by his wife. Anable was sitting on his living room couch, holding a phone to his ear when the conversation turned to a story about his military service. Only moments earlier, Anable was deep into more stories with a visitor while Evelyn Anable stayed out of range in the kitchen. “He talks a lot,” Evelyn said as she entered the living room just as her husband hung up the phone. “Evelyn, I have interesting stories,” he said. “There are a lot of people who come back from the war and they’ve got war stories. Not me. But I’ve got a lot of interesting stories.” Dick Anable has a gift for gab. The longtime Oak Harbor resident is able to recall countless events in his life with vivid detail and no shortage of enthusiasm. Many of the events took place 70 years ago during his time as a C-46 cargo plane pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. Anable was 19 and barely out of high school when he flew missions over the famed

stretch of the Himalayan Mountains known as the “Hump,” re-supplying troops in the jungles below with munitions, food and medical supplies. Among those he and his crew supplied during the airdrops in Southeast Asia was Merrill’s Marauders, a special operations unit named after general Frank Merrill that became famous for its deep penetration behind Japanese lines. Flying from India to China over the “Hump” was considered particularly dangerous because of icing, overloading, extreme wind shifts and mechanical failures pilots faced. Nearly 1,000 men and 600 Air Transport Command planes were lost over the “Hump” by the end of the China-Burma-India Theater operation. Anable, who was a co-pilot, said he and his crew were lucky. He said he never felt his life threatened and never even saw a Japanese aircraft while traversing the 530-mile passage over the Himalayas. Others were shot at with small arms from the ground, but he couldn’t recall any of his planes ever being struck. The flying conditions, however, were another matter. “These mountain ranges

and gorges made for wild weather above,” he said. “We would have updrafts and downdrafts that you wouldn’t believe. You would go down a thousand feet a minute. You could climb when you hit the next pocket of air from an updraft. “You couldn’t do anything about it. It did what it wanted to do.” Anable said that his age might’ve had something to do with his lack of fear at that time. “Later on, it was a little terrifying to me,” he said. “But at that time at 19 years old, it was kind of fun. You just rode it out. I don’t remember anybody who was really violently afraid.” Anable said his squadron didn’t lose any aircraft from that sort of turbulence but did from the icy conditions. “We didn’t have good deicing equipment in those days,” he said. Anable served a combined 23 years in the reserves in the Army Air Corp and Air Force, retiring as a major in 1966. Raised on a Whatcom County farm in the community of Laurel, between Bellingham and Lynden, he returned to his Northwest roots in 1976 and moved to SEE BIRTHDAY, A3

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Rick Anable, left, is pictured with two fellow World War II veterans in San Francisco after returning from the war in March 1943. Although he flew planes in the war, A n a b l e returned home on a ship during a 30-day trip.

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Bergeron is organizing a birthday party for Anable, who turned 90 Thursday, at 6 p.m. March 25 at Oak Harbor Church of Christ. “He’s a really, really sweet guy,” said Matt Oliver, minister at the church. “I’m growing in my understanding of who he is. There are so many layers to him.” Anable met his second wife, the former Evelyn Hulst, on Whidbey Island, and they’ll be celebrating their 31st year of marriage later this month. But there’s a birthday cake to prepare first. Evelyn said Thursday she was planning to make her husband a German chocolate cake, his favorite. Anable is still trim enough to fit into his military uniform and is in good but not perfect health, he said. He’s battled through leukemia in 2002 with the cancer treatment leaving him with peripheral neuropathy, which causes stinging in the bottom of his feet and pain in his hands when they’re cold. He wears gloves to keep them warm. Otherwise, his heart is

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Oak Harbor two years later. He’s never left. “This is a nice little town really,” he said. “We don’t have a lot of crime and stuff. It was close to Bellingham.” Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, with its hospital and nearby base golf course, suited Anable’s retirement living plans just fine. He started attending Oak Harbor Church of Christ and began taking care of the grounds and making friends. Even at 90, he and his wife Evelyn still take out the trash and recycling at the church every Tuesday. “Everybody at the church knows Dick,” said Beverly Bergeron, a longtime member. Bergeron said she remembers the impression Anable made on her when she first attended the church 18 years ago. She said there weren’t many African-Americans such as herself at the church. The second time she attended, Anable greeted her by name. “Dick was one of those people who made me feel so welcome,” Bergeron said.

healthy and cholesterol and blood pressure good to go along with another important asset. He can recount many details of his 14 months of military service overseas during World War II like they were yesterday. “I’ve got pretty good memory of that period,” Anable said. “I might forget something my wife tells me 30 minutes ago.” Anable has a wealth of other stories from his welltraveled life and military service, his many cars and his roots on the farm in Laurel, where he was a member of Meridian High School’s tiny Class of 1943. He fondly looks back at a summer job he took as a teenager as a dishwasher at an old dining hall on the Seaplane Base. Evelyn has heard them all. “A million times,” she joked. “For 32 years.” “Thirty-one, Evelyn,” Dick said, correcting her. Then he looked over at his wife and smiled. “You don’t know anybody else who has a lot of stories like that,” he said. “Pretty soon, there won’t be anybody. World War II guys are dying fast.”

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As Robert Glein realized he could no longer care for his heritage garden on his property in Marysville the way he had grown accustomed, he

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Congress settles on 15 more Growlers sidering the input it received as it prepares the draft EIS.” The draft EIS is expected to be released in spring of next year and a decision issued by spring of 2017. The Navy requested 22 originally and the number fell as low as five during negotiations for both the national defense bill and the omnibus spending bill. The 15 aircraft are expected to cost $1.46 billion, according to a December summary of the bill. The Navy will complete its transition to the Growler electronic attack aircraft from the EA-6B Prowler this year. Some locals have complained about the noise levels associated with the new aircraft. “I have always been clear in my support for NASWI’s role as one of the country’s premier Navy installations, the

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After much wrangling, legislation signed into law by President Barack Obama funds an additional 15 Boeing EA-18G Growlers in the 2015 fiscal year budget. This “indicates the planes’ importance to our national defense strategy in this age of new technology,” said Congressman Rick Larsen in an emailed statement. However, the bill does not mean Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, which houses most of the Navy’s Growlers, will “automatically house 15 more active Growlers,” Larsen said. “The number of Growlers operating at NASWI will be determined by the ongoing Environmental Impact Statement,” Larsen said. “The Navy is currently con-

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,” said Larsen. “I will continue listening to residents’ concerns and working with community members and local leaders to address the impacts of noise.”

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Larsen to visit Coupeville in town hall series Congressman Rick Larsen will hold a town hall meeting in Coupeville at the end of the month. The visit is part of a series of town halls he is holding with constituents throughout his district “to share information about his work in Congress and answer questions,” according to a

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Boeing bill switch may sway voters THE PETRI DISH

By JERRY CORNFIELD In the political crevice between “hail Mary” and “hell no” could be found the state House Finance Committee on March 13 sitting in judgment of an attempt to rewrite a 25-year agreement between the state and its largest private employer, the Boeing Co. That deal, chiseled into law in early November 2013, offers the aerospace giant the promise of $8.7 billion in savings on taxes in exchange for assembling the 777X in Everett. The committee that day was considering the merits of a bill to modify the deal, tying the number of jobs Boeing provides to the amount of the tax savings it enjoys. Under the bill, if the total dipped below certain prescribed levels, the size of Boeing’s tax break would shrink. In a hearing void of much drama, Snohomish County Executive John Lovick provided a puzzling moment when he told lawmakers to pass the bill and hold Boeing accountable. For Lovick, this was a flip-flop of jumbo proportion, because back in November 2013 it is unlikely you’d find anyone in the county as enthusiastic as Lovick about extending the tax breaks to land the 777X. Lovick championed the cause of Boeing to House and Senate committees during a special session back then during which state lawmakers acted. He said the law would do great things for the county and state and he cited no concern with it. Last week, though, Lovick told the House members it’s turned out to be a bad deal. This time he voiced the concern of workers frustrated and angry that Boeing has shipped hundreds of jobs not tied to the 777X out of state since securing the tax-break extension. “I do not favor providing tax breaks and incentives to create jobs in other states,” he said, adding that the bill to revise the deal “provides the checks and balances we need to make sure our tax dollars and the promised jobs stay in Washington.” It’s a testament to his likability that this change of heart hasn’t stirred much reaction from the public. Yet with Lovick gearing up for a re-election campaign, there’s bound to be political fallout. He might lose the endorsements of some prominent community leaders, including Democrats. Though Lovick has no opponent now, recent events might inspire someone to step forward — a development that Boeing and other aerospace firms operating in the county might be particularly interested to see. Lovick’s support of the “clawback” bill isn’t the first evidence of his conflicted soul on aerospace matters. On at least two occasions in late 2013, he publicly urged Machinists to approve a new concession-laden contract which Boeing insisted be ratified to seal the 777X deal. That really angered some leaders and many members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Lovick reportedly apologized to union leaders for what he’d done. While this latest episode might help heal the rift between him and Machinists, there’s no guarantee he’ll secure the union’s endorsement in the campaign. It might, however, shore up Lovick’s credentials with non-aerospace labor groups put off by his action in 2013. Political reporter Jerry Cornfield’s blog, The Petri Dish, is at www. heraldnet.com Contact him at jcornfield@heraldnet.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Good Samaritan

received love back. Thank you again.

Stranger returns lost wallet fully intact

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Editor, On March 16, I stopped at DK market in Oak Harbor to get gas. Too busy chatting with my friend, I left my wallet on top of the car. Off we went without a care in the world — or so we thought. A bit later, my husband calls and informs me my wallet had not only been found but driven from Oak Harbor to Coupeville and to my doorstep completely intact. My credit cards, cash — everything — still inside. This amazing citizen then took the time to call the number he found on a business card of a friend who then called my husband. Sir, I don’t know who you are; you left no information. I am so grateful for your kindness. The time and effort you took is beyond appreciated. Not very surprising as we live in an incredible community, but still. We teach our kids and grandkids to spread kindness and make the extra effort to spread love. Today, we

Shelley Blackburn Coupeville

Oak Harbor should stop adding fluoride

Editor, The reason Oak Harbor states for fluoridating water is that it’s expected by the state, but since 2010, 150 communities have quit adding it, including many in Washington. The World Health Organization revealed no difference in tooth decay between those who drink it and those who do not. It’s lower in many nonfluoridated areas. By definition, fluoridating water is a form of mass medication. That’s why European nations have rejected the practice. Fluoride is readily available in toothpaste. Evidence shows that fluoridated water causes serious effects, including arthritis, damage to the developing brain, reduced thyroid function and bone cancer in adolescent males. According to the National Research Council, “Information indicates an effect of fluoride exposure on thyroid function.” And, “It is apparent that fluo-

rides interfere with the functions of the brain.” Take Iowa, for instance. The state has relatively low poverty rates but is heavily fluoridated; it also has high levels of ADHD. Thirty-three studies have reported an association between fluoride exposure and reduced IQ. From the NRC: There’s a significant two-fold increase in cortical bone defects among children in the fluoridated community. There are so many reasons Oak Harbor should stop placing this poison into the water supply. I’ve listed just a few. Scott Vanderlinden Oak Harbor

New normal

Film examines future of water in region

Editor, It has not been a very good year for snow sports, ski resorts or landslides in our state. Now, Governor Jay Inslee has declared a drought emergency because our snow pack is only 27 percent of normal. SEE LETTERS, A7

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MORE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CONTINUED FROM A6

What’s going on? The California drought is not expected to relent. It is the new normal. In Sao Paolo, Brazil, with a population of 11 million, deforestation led to desertification. They only have 5 percent of the water left in their reservoir. Fifty percent of the rivers in China have dried up. The Aral Sea is no more. One billion five-hundred thousand people across the globe are water stressed due to lack of clean water or a lack of water at all. Three years ago, the Mississippi River and Great Lakes were at alarmingly low levels. According to the EPA, many of our waterways are too polluted for swimming, fishing or drinking, including 64 percent of our

lakes, 44 percent of our streams and 30 percent of our bays and estuaries. “Got water?” is an increasingly repeated refrain. The U.N. says water is a right of every person on the planet. California just passed a law saying the same. To help get a handle on this crucial issue, we are showing the film “Blue Gold: World Water Wars.” Following the film, assistant state climatologist Karin Bumbaco will describe what we can expect in our region in the future. Will there be enough water for salmon, agriculture and hydropower production? Please join us at 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2015, at the UUCWI sanctuary in Freeland for this important evening. Gary Piazzon Coupeville

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State Sen. Barbara Bailey: Olympia office: 109-B Irv Newhouse Building, PO Box 40410, Olympia, WA 98504-0410, 360-786-7618. Barbara.Bailey@leg.wa.gov State Rep. Norma Smith: PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360786-7884, norma.smith@leg.wa.gov State Rep. Dave Hayes: PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360786-7914, dave.hayes@leg.wa.gov Board of Island County Commissioners: PO Box 5000, 1 NE Seventh St., Coupeville, WA 98239, www.islandcounty. net • Commissioner Rick Hannold: 360679-7353, district3@co.island.wa.us • Commissioner Jill Johnson: 360-6797354, district2@co.island.wa.us • Commissioner Helen Price Johnson: 360-679-7354, district1@co.island.wa.us

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Dorothy Eleanor Smith

On Thursday, March 12, 2015, Dorothy Eleanor Smith left her earthly life behind and, through her faith in Jesus as her Lord and savior, moved on to her eternal home in heaven. Dorothy was born March 14, 1926, to Andrew and Gert Smith, who lived on a farm in Clover Valley, North Whidbey Island, now the home of NAS Whidbey Island at Ault Field. Dorothy was an only child, so she had no siblings and was never married. When she was a junior in Oak Harbor High School,

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the U.S. Navy acquired their family farm. She moved with her parents to the Mount Vernon area. They purchased a farm west of town, where Dorothy resided for the rest of her life. Dorothy graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1944, but most of her longtime friends were in Oak Harbor. As a result, Dorothy participated in reunions of the class of 1944 from Oak Harbor High School, the most recent being the 70th class reunion held just last year. Dorothy spent her working career employed as a clerk and paralegal in Mount Vernon law firms. She very much enjoyed the opportunities to travel, with trips to Europe and around the United States, usually traveling with friends and relatives. She especially enjoyed the fall colors in New England. Dorothy was preceded

in death by her parents, Andrew and Gert Smith. At age 22, she was baptized and became an active member of the First Christian Reformed Church of Mount Vernon, a membership she maintained until her death. Memorials may be made either to the memorial fund of said church or to the Mount Vernon Christian School Foundation. A graveside service was held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, at Hawthorne Memorial Park, followed by a memorial service at 12:30 p.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church in Mount Vernon. Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon. n More obituaries can be found on page 8. To place an obituary, email obits@whidbeynewsgroup.com or call 360-675-6611.

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Elvia ‘Ellie’ Taylor

On March 2, 2015, surrounded by her family, Elvia, better known as Ellie, went home to be with the Lord. Ellie was born July 12, 1937, in Fairfield, Texas, to Burt and Ida Page. She lived a full and adventurous life. She is survived by her husband, Lynn Taylor, and their three daughters, Teresa Johnson, Mary Staples and Barbara Arroyos. She will also be missed by her sisters, Linda, Luci and Midge; as well as seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, all of who love her very much and whom she loved in return. There will be a memorial service held 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Oak Harbor Elk’s Lodge. Friends and family are all invited, and if anyone would like to bring a dish, we ask that you bring something that reminds you of her. If anyone would like to send a card, please send it to Lynn Taylor at P.O. Box 203, Coupeville, WA 98239.

HopKins Black Box Theatre. John was born in Yuma, Ariz., and spent his early years in Oregon and Washington. He attended college at Eastern Washington University and lived in Seattle before he moved to Albany, N.Y., to finish his B.A. and earn his M.A. from SUNY Albany. He spent many years in upstate New York before moving to Louisiana to begin his career as a performance studies scholar. John earned his Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in 2011. John directed, performed in and collaborated on many extraordinary performances in the HopKins Black Box Theatre, hanging lights, painting, building and keeping the space running efficiently for LSU students, faculty and guest artistsin-residence. Recently, he developed a popular course called “Puppets and Props” designed to teach communication theories and philosophies via puppet manipulation. The course was featured on NBC33. John worked with many of these students to create what would be his final performance, “On a Snowy Evening,” which celebrated the winter/holiday season. He was an inspiring teacher and creative force whose legacy will endure in the hearts and minds of the LSU community. Two memorial services are being planned: one in the HopKins Black Box and another in John’s home state, Washington. John is survived by his mother, Becky Spraitzar, of Oak Harbor.; father, Norman LeBret, of Loon Lake, Wash.; brothers Caleb LeBret, of Anacortes, and Zack LeBret, of Seattle; and many close friends and family.

Robert O. Willingham

Robert O. Willingham passed in Kirkland Friday, March 13, at the age of 51 after a five-year battle against cancer.

He is survived by his wife of nine years, Gantuya Willingham; his daughter, Amanda, aged 7; along with his mother, Hilary, of Oak Harbor. Robert was born in Seattle and graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1982 and from the University of Washington in 1986. He worked at Eddie Bauer as a network specialist for the last 28 years. Robert’s determination to provide the best possible life for his family, even while battling for his own life against his cancer, made him an inspiration to everyone around him. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Christian Reformed Church of Shoreline and Shoreline Christian School. She loved to bowl, camp, sew, cook, bake, water ski and entertain. She loved traveling and spent one year touring the USA in their fifth wheel. She is loved by all and will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the First Christian Reformed Church of Shoreline, 14555 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.

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Theresia Martin Korvin

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Gertrude Katherine “Kitty” (Kingma) Immik went to be with her Lord and Savior Dec. 27, 2014. She was 88. Kitty was born in Oak Harbor June 10, 1926, to John and Margaret Kingma. She was the oldest of five children, including one sister and three brothers. Kitty met the love of her life, Ray Immik, and they were married July 10, 1945. Kitty had three daughters, Marcie (Shannon), of Surprise, Ariz.; Susan (John), of Everett; and Karen (Bob), of Kirkland. She had seven grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Kitty loved taking care of her family and had many friends. She was active in the First

Theresia Martin Korvin, 90, was born Nov. 12, 1924, in Egyhazaskozar, Hungary. She passed away peacefully in her sleep March 1, 2015, at

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Summerhill Assisted Living on Whidbey Island. Theresia was one of six children born into an incredibly loving and happy family. She married John Korvin in 1944, and their son, Johnny, was born the next year. They fled Hungary and lived in a displaced persons camp in Germany, where two daughters were born. Magdalena was born in 1948 but passed away at 6 months from pneumonia. Their daughter Maggie was born in 1950. In 1952, they were sponsored to the U.S. by Fremont Baptist Church in Seattle. This amazing congregation helped them find a home, suitable employment and learn the language. In 1956, their son Willy was born and their daughter Beth in 1962. They raised their family on Phinney Ridge in Ballard. Our mom was a gifted teacher and worked for many years at Greenlake Elementary with children with special needs. After retiring, Theresia lived in Anacortes and Mount Vernon but settled on Whidbey Island for the last 12 years. Theresia loved

everyone, and if you knew her for a moment or a lifetime, you knew it! She was little in stature but BIG in heart. She loved unconditionally, was positive under the toughest conditions and never complained. She had a strong faith and always felt she had a blessed life. Our mom could cook a feast for 100 with little notice and would drop everything when a grandchild visited. Simply said, she was amazing! “Her spirit will live forever in her family and all the good she brought this world, and in her words, “RIGHT ON!” Our mom was preceded in death by three children, John, Magdalena and Maggie, and grandson Joshua. She is survived by her husband, John; son, Willy (Robyn, Grey and Levi); daughter, Beth (Gary, Lake and Leo); daughterin-law, Consuelo (Auzha, Crystal, Starr and Genny); and many great-grandchildren. Theresia’s family would like to thank everyone at Summerhill for making her last year so comfortable and full of joy. We will be celebrating her life at a future date.

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Bulldogs keep Wildcats at bay By JIM WALLER Sports editor

The Mount Vernon High School baseball team jumped to an early lead and then answered every Oak Harbor challenge to hand the Wildcats a 10-4 loss in Oak Harbor’s season and home opener Thursday, March 19. The Bulldogs (1-1) raced to 4-0 and 6-2 leads. Oak Harbor twice cut the gap to two, but Mount Vernon countered each time, including scoring four runs in the seventh to put the game away. Both teams recorded seven hits, but the Bulldogs took advantage of Oak Harbor’s “generosity.” The Wildcats aided the Mount Vernon attack by surrendering five walks, hitting two batters and committing four errors. Only two of the ‘Dogs runs were earned. In return, the Wildcats

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The Whidbey Island Marathon is teaming up with the North Olympic Discovery Marathon and the Bellingham Bay Marathon to form the Salish Sea Race Series, Whidbey Island Marathon Director Melissa Riker announced this week. The Whidbey race is April 19, the Olympic race (Sequim to Port Angeles) is June 7 and the Bellingham race is Sept. 27. The Salish Sea Race Series will offer two events, a ladder series and a half series. The ladder series will include the Whidbey 5K, the Olympic 10K and the Bellingham half marathon. The half series includes all three half marathons. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers in each series, and all participants will receive commemorative apparel after the final race. For more information, contact Riker at 360-929-2489 or m.riker@hotmail.com

received only one walk, two hit batters and one error from MV. Mount Vernon scored first on a double and error in the second inning. In the third, the Bulldogs scored three two-out runs with the help of a walk, error and two hits. Oak Harbor scored its first runs of the season with a pair in the bottom of the third inning. The Wildcats started the frame with four consecutive singles from C.J. Meders, Tyler Snavely, Preston Rankin and Kevyn Johnson. The latter two drove in runs. Oak Harbor had a chance to score more but left the bases loaded. Two walks came around to score for Mount Vernon in the top of the fourth inning, and the Bulldogs led 6-2. Oak Harbor made it 6-4 with single runs in the fourth

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Oak Harbor’s Preston Rankin, left, attempts to tag out a Mount Vernon runner Thursday. and fifth innings. In the fourth, Oak Harbor put two on with no outs but was hurt when the lead runner was picked off. The second runner, Meders, who walked, eventually scored after back-to-back singles by Rankin and Johnson. In the fifth, Brent Mertins led off with a walk, stole sec-

ond and moved to third and home on a pair of fly balls to right field, the RBI going to Trent Benson. Mount Vernon made sure Oak Harbor didn’t come all the way back by scoring four runs in the seventh. Johnson finished 2-for-4 with two RBI for Oak Harbor. Rankin was 2-for-3, and

Benson, Meders and Snavely all had singles. Starter Danny Wolfe received the loss; Snavely took over on the mound in the middle of the fourth inning. Oak Harbor (0-1) hosts Mariner (0-2) at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, and then travels to Monroe Friday.

Posting the three best individual scores, the Oak Harbor High School girls golf team started the 2015 season with a 284305 win over Stanwood at Camaloch Golf Course Thursday, March 19. Wildcat Resego Mooki took medalist honors with a 49 over nine holes. She was followed by Hailey Beecher (51) and Marisa Sligh (53). Hannah Taylor (63) and Grace Korsmo (68) rounded out the scoring for Oak Harbor. The Wildcats will play at home for the first time this season when they host the 13-team Whidbey Shootout at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Whidbey Golf Club. Wednesday, March 25, Oak Harbor plays Everett at 3 p.m. at the Legion Golf Course.

PREP ROUNDUP Soccer at Sequim 3, Coupeville 0; Tuesday, March 17. at Mount Vernon 4, Oak Harbor 0; Tuesday, March 17. Next: Oak Harbor (0-2) at Ferndale (0-1-1), 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. South Whidbey 9, at Coupeville 0; Thursday, March 19. Next: Coupeville (0-1) at Kingston, 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 21.

Softball Mount Vernon 10, at Oak Harbor 4; Tuesday, March 17. OH highlights: Kelly Findley, 1-3, 2 R; Alexa Findley, 1-3, R; Tricia Sarns, 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Liz Adams, 1-3. Next: Oak Harbor (0-1) at Anacortes (1-1), 6 p.m. Monday, March 23.

Tennis Lake Stevens 6, at Oak Harbor 1; Tuesday, March 17. OH winner: 2nd singles, AnnaBelle Whitefoot, 6-2, 6-0. Note: The Lynnwood at Oak Harbor match Thursday, March 19, was halted by rain mid-match and will be finished at a date to be determined. Next: Ferndale (0-1) at Oak

Harbor (0-1), 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 23. at South Whidbey 5, Coupeville 2; Thursday, March 19, CV winners: 1st singles, Jacki Ginnings, 2-6, 6-1, 6-1; 3rd doubles, Sydney Autio/Valen Trujillo, 5-7, 6-2, 6-2. Next: Klahowya (1-1) at Coupeville (0-1), 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26.

Baseball at Sequim 3, Coupeville 0; Wednesday, March 18. CV highlights: Aaron Curtin, 2B; Cole Payne, 2B; Josh Bayne, 1B, 2 SB; Kyle Bodamer, 1B; Aaron Trumbull, 6 IP, 0 ER. Next: Coupeville (1-2) at Cedarcrest (2-0), 4 p.m. Monday, March 23.

Track Oak Harbor, Coupeville, South Whidbey, Lakewood at Island Jamboree (Oak Harbor); Thursday, March 19. OH winners (girls): Kaitlyn Chelberg (100-meter hurdles, 17.44), Claire Anderson (high jump, 4-08; triple jump, 32-02), Jenna Cooley (long jump, 15-07), Taylor Deconzo (javelin, 104-01). OH winners (boys): Dejon Devroe (400, 50.14), John Rodeheffer (800, 2:04.07; 1,600, 4:24.48), Chris

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Wildcat Matti Miesle runs to second place in the 100 meters at the jamboree. Humphries (triple jump, 35-11), Tyler Adamson (shot put, 45-03). CV winners: Makana Stone (girls 400, 1.01.9), Latham Kelley (boys 200, 23.83), girls 4x100 relay (Sylvia Hurlburt, Kirsten Pelroy, Lauren

Grove, Marisa Etzell, 53.13). Next: Coupeville at Port Angeles Invitational, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23; Oak Harbor, EdmondsWoodway at Glacier Peak, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26.

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Irish eyes are smiling Oak Harbor’s St. Patrick’s Day parade draws sizable turnout By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter

Mike Thelen didn’t stop moving his feet until deep into the evening on St. Patrick’s Day. First, he held the Irish flag while walking in Oak Harbor’s parade through downtown. After that, he dashed over to the Nordic Hall in Coupeville to sing sea shanteys as a member of the Shifty Sailors. The busy night wrapped up around 10 p.m. for Thelen, who was serving his

A young paradegoer waits for the arrival of parade entries, which included a pirate ship float and antique fire engine. Plenty of candy was tossed to kids. first year as chairman for the Oak Harbor parade. Was he wiped out? “Oh no,” he said. “When you’re doing something you love, you’re energized.” Oak Harbor’s 42nd parade was a memorable one for Thelen and the Irish Wildlife Society, which organized the event, as nearly 50 entries signed up to participate. The average number of parade entries is usually around 28, Thelen said. The crowd along the sidewalks of Pioneer Way was noticeably large, too.

“It was the best parade I’ve seen,” said Earle Darst, 95, who’s participated in most of Oak Harbor’s St. Patrick’s Day parades. “There were more people on the streets than ever before. There were a lot of kids.” The parade took place under cloudy skies with only a few sprinkles and lasted about 40 minutes. Participants included Whidbey Island’s chapter of the Sea Hawkers booster club, the Seahawks’ Fanbulance and Whidbey Roller Girls. Several of Oak Harbor High School’s top club teams, including robotics and the state champion culinary arts team, also participated. Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley walked the parade route not far from Capt. Michael Nortier, commanding officer at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Other colorful participants were the Crab Queens, Shifty Sailors and the Oak Harbor Yacht Club’s Buccaneers and their giant ship float loaded with pirates. The PBY Memorial Foundation was represented by a replica of a World War II -era Ford staff car constructed by the Whidbey Kruzers car club. “I think it was phenomenal,” said Christine Cribb, executive director of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, which sponsored the parade. “I received 16 text messages that it was outstanding.” After the parade, many community members headed to the American Legion Hall, where a community sing-along took place and corn beef and cabbage was served. The traditional ceremony that included the kissing of the Blarney Stone didn’t take place this year. The parade almost didn’t either after the Irish Wildlife

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Mike Thelen carries Ireland’s flag while walking in Oak Harbor’s St. Patrick’s Day parade Tuesday. He later headed over to Coupeville to sing sea shanteys for hours as a member of the Whidbey Island-based Shifty Sailors.

Paradegoers of all ages get decked out in green while others headed over to the American Legion for corned beef and cabbage.

Donna Strehle and her husband Dutch, the grand marshal, get a ride while some spectators stood tall to get a better look. Society struggled to find a new parade chairman after Dutch Strehle stepped down after 24 years. Thelen said he reluctantly raised his hand after there were no other takers at a

January meeting. Many paradegoers Tuesday were glad he did, including the Oak Harbor family of Timothy and Elizabeth Haslet and their four children.

“We have some Irish in us,” Timothy Haslet said. “We spent the whole day talking about Irish history,” Elizabeth said. “At the end of the day, we came down here for a reward.

‘The kids looked forward to it all day.” Thelen said there was discussion to start the parade a half hour later next year, at 4:30 p.m., to allow for more kids to attend.

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Saturday March 21

Let’s Go to the Beach!, 2 p.m., March 21, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Fun and hands-on indoor field trip to the beach. Participants will get to practice good beach etiquette while learning about beach critters, marine mammals and birds. Led by Island County Beach Watcher volunteers, this activity is for ages 4-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Guardians of Literacy Teen Meeting, 3:304:30 p.m., March 21, at the Coupeville Library. Join the guardians of literacy for its second meeting regarding teens’ interests at the library. “Carmina Burana,” 7-9 p.m., March 21, at Oak Harbor High School and 2:30 p.m., March 22, at South Whidbey High School. Saratoga Orchestra presents Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana.” General Admission tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for senior/military. Students under 18 are admitted free (under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult). Tickets for the Oak Harbor concert are available at bayleaf in Coupeville and Click Music in Oak Harbor. You can also buy tickets online at www.sowhidbey.com or by calling 360-929-3045. Whidbey Island Roller Girls vs. JBLM Bettie

Brigade, 6-9 p.m., March 21, at the Roller Barn, Oak Harbor. Whidbey Island Roller Girls take on the JBLM Bettie Brigade of Joint Base Lewis-McChord in an action-packed game. Seating is first come, first serve. Ticket prices vary based on age. Pasta and Preview: Whidbey Playhouse 201516 50th Anniversary Season Preview Night, 6 p.m., at the Playhouse. Potluck pasta and salad buffet at 6 p.m. in the lobby. $5 per person payable at the door. Program starts at 7:15 in the theater. Featuring previews of the plays for the 50th season. Desserts during intermission. 360-679-2237, www.whidbeyplayhouse.com Potter’s House “We Will Trust” Album Release Concert, 6:30-8 p.m., March 21, at the Family Bible Church, Oak Harbor. They will be performing a mix of original worship music from both the “Our Hope” and “We Will Trust” albums, as well as others, new and old. There will be no childcare for this event, but children are welcome to attend. Winter Sky Star Party, 8-10 p.m., March 21, at Ebey’s Reserve lookout, near Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville. Join the Whidbey Camano Land Trust and Island County Astronomical Society for a Star Party. Basic instruction and telescopes will be provided, although you’re welcome to bring your own telescope.

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Several planets and galaxies will be within view, including Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, the Orion Nebula and double stars. This event is free and open to the public; however, prior registration is required. Register at www.wclt. org/events

Sunday March 22

Sunday Running Group, 9-11 a.m., March 22, at the stone car at Flintstone Park, Oak Harbor. Running group for all, with an emphasis on getting in long runs, whatever “long” means to you. Eight-minute mile to 13-minute mile. Meet at 9 a.m. to discuss the route and stretch. Easy parking, bathrooms available at start. Barnyards & Birkenstocks — A Book Signing and Special Presentation, 2:30-4 p.m., March 22, at Barn A, Greenbank Farm. Special presentation and book signing by Don Stuart, author of the bestselling book “Barnyards & Birkenstocks: Why Farmers and Environmentalists Need Each Other.” This is a free event and open to the public. Books may be purchased at the event. www.wclt.org

Monday March 23

Advanced Planning Overview & Advanced Care Directive Class, 9 a.m. to noon, March 23,

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at the Coupeville Library. Advanced planning overview includes the purpose and mission of Compassion and Choices of Washington, how to talk to your doctor and family about end-of-life concerns, choices available to people at end of life, a short video and how to prepare your end-of-life documents. There is no cost for the class or documents. Preregistration is required at www.sno-isle.org or 360678-4911. AARP Tax-Aide, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and 1-7 p.m. Tuesdays, at the Oak Harbor Library. Free tax-return preparation and e-filing for taxpayers with low and moderate income, especially those age 60 and older. Call 360-678-3000 to schedule an appointment. Supported by AARP Foundation. Ebey’s 101, 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 23 and 30 and April 6, at the Coupeville Library. This six-week course explores Ebey’s Landing by using primary documents, so we can hear first-hand the voices of our ancestors. Focus will be on European explorers, American settlers, establishing the territory and state, the commercialism of Coupeville, and the connection of Whidbey Island to the U.S. Presented by Lynn Hyde, Historic Whidbey. Whidbey Island Radio Control Society Meeting, 7-9 p.m., March 23, at the Family Bible Church,

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Tuesday March 24

Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime, 9:30-10:15 a.m., March 24, at the Oak Harbor Library. Stories, music and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 2 to 3 years. Caregiver required. Free. www.sno-isle.org PBY Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., March 24, at a new location, the VFW Hall on Goldie Road. The speaker will be RADM McDaniel, author of “Faces of the Tsunami.” He will be relating his experiences in coordinating the humanitarian efforts following the tsunami that devastated western Indonesia in 2005. This story should be of interest to civilian and military history buffs alike. Living Well with Chronic Pain, 1-3:30 p.m., March 24 and 31 and April 7, at the Coupeville Library. This workshop offers practical skills for living a less stressful life while managing one or more chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, pain, fibromialgia, etc. Peer facilitators will lead participants

through Stanford Universitiy’s program for dealing with frustration, fatigue, isolation, medication, pain management, food choices for better health, decision making and problem solving, and communication with family, friends and medical personnel. Preregistration is required. Call 360-321-1600, ext. 23. Caring Conversations Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 24, at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. You are invited to join Hospice of the Northwest for an intimate dinner and conversation about end-of-life planning. We recognize these decisions and conversations can be hard to address, and we hope to help you and your loved ones through the process. Enjoy small group discussions over dinner, along with handouts and additional resources. Call 360630-4473 to reserve your seat. There is no charge to attend. Space is limited. Reservations are required.

Wednesday March 25

Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime, 9:3010:15 a.m., March 25, at the 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

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unsure if it hit or impaled the eye. “It was serious enough they airlifted him to Harborview (Medical Center and Hospital in Seattle),” Francis said. “There was concern about possible sight loss in the one eye.” Chief Marv Koorn from North Whidbey Fire and Rescue confirmed part of the fence came through the windshield and hit Romanski in the eye. Romanski was airlifted from Crescent Harbor Elementary School, where 40 families from base housing were also evacuated to until Cascade could cap the gas line. Mark Hanson, a spokesman for Cascade Natural Gas, said the regulator station controls the pressure of gas as it goes out to distribution lines.

In all, 325 customers lost gas service Wednesday evening, a majority being base customers. Hanson said the regulator was repaired about 2 a.m. Thursday morning and then service technicians started going door-to-door around 9 a.m. to check and relight pilot lights. Some customers still did not have service as of Thursday afternoon, but Hanson said the goal was to have everything completed that day. A spokesperson for Harborview said Romanski was in stable condition as of Thursday afternoon. Francis said Romanski faces a charge of negligent driving in the second degree, a non-criminal charge. No drugs or alcohol are believed to be contributing factors of the crash, he said.

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Crews from Cascade Natural Gas make repairs Thursday to a crash site on Crescent Harbor Road. Koorn said 11 local, county and Navy agencies assisted in the incident.

“There were a lot of agencies, a lot of coordination, but it went very well,” he said. “It was seamless.”

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present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Legal No. WCW621266 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 21, 28, 2015.

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City of Oak Harbor Summary Ordinances On the 17th day of March 2015, the Oak Harbor City Council adopted the following: Ordinance No. 1716: entitled, “Rezoning Certain Property from R-4 (Multi Family Residential) to PF (Public Facilities).” The full text of any ordiG&O nance will be mailed or g i ve n t o a n y p e r s o n MINI STORAGE without charge who reNew Space quests the same from AVAILABLE NOW! the city clerk. Requests Some Just Like A may be made to: City VAULT! Clerk, athompson@oakHwy 20 & Banta Rd harbor. org or by calling 360-675-6533 360-279-4539. Legal No. WCW621730 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Found Whidbey Record. FREE BED/MATTRESS March 21, 2015. w i t h f ra m e, f u l l s i ze. Great condition & clean. IN THE SUPERIOR A l s o f r e e q u e e n s i ze COURT OF THE STATE bed, mattress and OF WASHINGTON f r a m e. C a l l 4 2 5 - 5 9 1 - FOR ISLAND COUNTY 5142. I N T H E M AT T E R O F THE ESTATE OF STARLYN RENE NELSON, Deceased. NO. 15 4 00060 0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE HEARING EXAMINER HE #04-06-15 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Oak Harbor Hearing Examiner in the Council Chambers at City Hall on April 6, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible following any preceding items, to consider the following items: Verizon Wireless Conditional Use - CUP-14-02 The Hearing Examiner will consider a conditional use permit submitted by Verizon Wireless proposing to construct an unmanned telecommunication facility with panel antennas and other equipment concealed within a 75 feet stealth flagpole. The property is zoned C3, Community Commercial and the proposed telecommunication tower is permitted as a conditional use in this district. Project Location: Behind the Skagit Farmers Supply Store located on SE 8th Avenue. Verizon Wireless Conditional Use - CUP-14-03 The Hearing Examiner with consider a conditional use permit submit-

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ted by Verizon Wireless proposing to construct an unmanned telecommunication facility with panel antennas and other equipment concealed within a 75 feet stealth flagpole. The property is zoned C3, Community Commercial and the proposed telecommunication tower is permitted as a conditional use in this district. Project Location: NE Midway Blvd, in the parking lot north of the WAIF Thrift Store. E ve r l a s t i n g L i fe a n d Fa i t h C h u r c h - C U P 15-01 The Hearing Examiner will consider a conditional use permit submitted by the Everlasting Life and Faith Church proposing to use 665 SE Pioneer Way, Unit 5 for church related use. The church proposes to use an existing 1,488 square foot space as a meeting hall and 67 parking spaces associated with the building. The current proposal is to accommodate approximately between 30 - 40 seats. Anyone wishing to comment on the above items or provide other relevant information may do so in writing or appear in person before the Hearing Examiner at the time and place of said public hearing. After obtaining public input and conside r i n g t h e m a t t e r, t h e Hearing Examiner may approve or deny the proposed application. As p a r t o f t h e a p p r ova l , conditions or limitations may be imposed. For additional information, you may contact the City Department of Development Services in City Hall or call (360) 279-4512. Katherine D. Gifford Recording Secretary Legal No. WCW621831 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 21, 2015.

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N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE APN: R13218-346-4510 TS No: 14-31840 Deed of Tr u s t R e fe r e n c e N o. : 4288136 Grantor: MARTIN VAN RENSUM AND BARBARA VAN RENSUM, HUSBAND AND WIFE Grantee: SECURITY ONE LENDING as Lender. “THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of 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 help. SEEKING 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 your house, you may 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 Commiss i o n : Te l e p h o n e : 1-877-894HOME (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/ The United States Department of Housing a n d U r b a n D ev e l o p m e n t : Te l e p h o n e : 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 6 9 - 4 2 8 7 We b site: h t t p : / / p o r t a l . h u d . g ov / hudportal/HUD The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and a t t o r n ey s Te l e p h o n e : 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 0 6 - 4 8 1 9 We b site: http://www.ocla.wa.gov/ I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, BENJAMIN DAVID PETIPRIN will on 4/24/2015, at 10:00 AM at the main

entrance to the City Hall located at 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor WA 98277 sell at p u bl i c a u c t i o n t o t h e highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Island, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 2, OF S H O R T P L AT N O . 81-14.13218.347.4690, A S R E C O R D E D M AY 1 8 , 1 9 8 1 A S AU D I TOR’S FILE NO. 382897 IN VOLUME 1 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGE 87, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON; BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 1 E.W.M. Commonly known as: 1573 Zylstra Road Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 which is subject to that cer tain Deed of Tr ust dated 12/15/2010, recorded 1/4/2011, under Au d i t o r ’s F i l e N o. 4288136, in records of Island County, Washington, from MARTIN VAN RENSUM AND BARBAR A VA N R E N S U M , HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of SECURITY ONE LENDING as Lender., as Lender. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company is the holder of the Promissory Note and current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Tr ust 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. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: PAYMENT INFORMATION FROM 8/5/2014 THRU 1 / 1 9 / 2 0 1 5 N O. P M T 1

AMOUNT $304,274.14 T O TA L $ 3 0 4 , 2 7 4 . 1 4 LATE CHARGE INFORM AT I O N N O . L AT E C H A R G E S 0 T O TA L $ 0 . 0 0 P R O M I S S O RY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: 12/15/2010 N o t e A m o u n t : $532,500.00 Interest Paid To: 7/5/2014 Next Due Date: 8/5/2014 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t i s : Principal $309,649.57, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 8/5/2014, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described 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. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 4/24/2015. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 4/13/2015, (11 d ay s b e fo r e t h e s a l e date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 4/13/2015 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth 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 4/13/2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Tr ust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was trans-

mitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME ADDRESS BARB A R A VA N R E N S U M 1573 Zylstra Road Oak H a r b o r, W a s h i n g t o n 98277 MARTIN G VAN RENSUM 1573 ZYLSTRA ROAD OAK HARBOR, WA 98277 MARTIN VAN RENSUM 1573 Zylstra Road Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 by both first class and certified mail on 12/12/2014, 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. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time 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 s a l e o n a ny g r o u n d s 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 6 1 . 2 4 . 1 3 0 . Fa i l u r e t o bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invali d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s s a l e . X . N OT I C E TO OCCUPANTS 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 and

tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 6 1 . 2 4 . 0 6 0 . D AT E D : 1-19-15 Benjamin David Petiprin, Esq., c/o Law Offices of Les Zieve as Trustee Address for service: Law Offices of Les Zieve 1100 Dexter Avenue Nor th Suite 100 S e a t t l e, WA 9 8 1 0 9 P h o n e N o : (206) 866-5345 Beneficiar y / Ser vicer Phone: 8 5 5 - 6 8 3 - 3 0 9 5 A-4507104 03/21/2015, 04/11/2015 Legal No. WCW621459 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 21, April 11, 2015.

right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real proper ty descr ibed in the complaint: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m moned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after March 7, 2015, and defend the real property foreclosure action in Island County Super ior Cour t, and answer the complaint of OneWest Bank, FSB, (“Plaintiff”). You are 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: S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON: LOT 4, BLOCK 38, P L AT O F C A M A N O COUNTY CLUB, ADDITION NO. 20, ACCORDI N G T O P L AT R E CORDED IN VOLUME 9 OF PLATS, PAGE 81, RECORDS OF ISLAND C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TON. Commonly known as: 1976 Elhardt Street, Camano Island, WA 98282 DATED this 4th day of March, 2015. RCO LEGAL, P.S. By/s/Laura Coughlin Laura Coughlin, WSBA #46124 Attorney for Plaintiff 13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 Legal No. WCW619094 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2015.

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In Re the Estate of DORA NORENE GABELEIN, Deceased. NO. 15-4-00020-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The co-personal s named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-personal representatives or their attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the co-personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: March 7, 2015 Co-Personal Representatives: Barbara Sires and Richard A. Gabelein Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: M. Douglas Kelly, of Kell y. A r n d t & W a l k e r . PLLP. PO Box 290, Clinton, WA, 98236. (360) 341-1515.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND ONEWEST BANK, FSB, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, v. UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE STONE FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DAT E D S E P T E M B E R 14, 1995; SANDRA LEE BURGARD; CRAIG E. STONE; HOWARD W. S TO N E ; J O H N D. STONE; CAMANO COUNTRY CLUB; U N I T E D S TAT E S O F AMERICA; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. No. 14-2-00002-7 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Successor Tr u s t e e o f t h e S t o n e Family Revocable Living Trust, dated September 1 4 , 1 9 9 5 ; H owa r d W. Stone; John D. Stone; and any persons or parties claiming to have any

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Notice of Public Auction Sale: World Wide Movers, Inc. will conduct a warehouseman’s lien sale, as authorized by Washington Uniform Commercial Code, at 10am on April 7, 2015 at 33395 State Route 20 Oak Harbor Washington 98277 The names of the storage depositors whose property will be sold and the description of the property to be sold, as described in the Warehouse Receipt, are as follow: BEARDSLEY, BRUCE BRUSH, JIM CORNELIUS, ANTHONY GOLDEN,MICHAEL GRIER,CARL HOLLAND, ROLAND JAMES, JEFFREY JEMISON, RONALD JOHNSON KRELING-TAYLOR, PATRICE KRUEGER, TODD LAUDER, DON MACKINNON,BRIAN MCARTHUR,LAVELLA NABORS, GLENN RICHARDS, FAY ROED,DEE SCHMITZ,BILL SHACKELFORD, RONNIE TEETERS, LINDA TOSON, TYRONE TURCK,GERALD WINTER, WESLEY WILLIAMS, SAMMY REEDY, CECIL ELLIS, JAMES EDERHARDY, ERIC JONES, KRISTINE BARNETTE, WILLIAM BAYER, KEITH BUSSING, DANIEL HAYES, THOMAS

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The goods to be sold are presently stored in World Wide Movers, Inc. warehouse located at 33395 State Route 20 Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 Legal No. 000000 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 21 and 28, 2015.

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TRIAL CONTINUED FROM A1 it occurs in the future, the court would not hesitate to take action.” Hawkins hasn’t made a decision yet on whether a video taken of the alleged victim earlier on the day of the assault can be played during the trial. Hawkins watched the video, which was surreptitiously taken by a nurse’s aid, in order to determine if the recording of the patient moaning and calling out for help while strapped to a bed in a room by herself constitutes a private conversation under the law. If it was private, it might be considered an illegal recording and not admissible. The woman was suffering from mental health issues and had been restrained in the bed at Whidbey General Hospital for possibly as many as 13 days, according to court records. In the recording, she is seen restrained and calling out that she wants to get her “needs met” and that the hospital wasn’t the right

DISPUTE CONTINUED FROM A1 was concerned that a contracted attorney would be unnecessarily costly since he has two talented land-use attorneys on staff. “I think keeping the work in house in general is a better expenditure and keeps the money for other county departments,” he said. In addition, he argued that the commissioners’ plan to hire the outside attorney is an unconstitutional infringement upon his authority as the county’s elected prosecutor. “It amounts to hiring someone to usurping the

place for someone with mental illness. Hawkins asked the prosecution to present evidence at a future hearing on whether the patient could be heard outside of the room and who she was calling out to in order to determine if it was meant as a private conversation. Gipson’s attorney, Andrew Schwarz of Seattle, made extensive claims about improprieties on the part of Coupeville Marshal Rick Norrie, Deputy Prosecutor Jacqueline Lawrence and Banks. Schwarz argued that comments Banks made to the Whidbey News-Times were violations of the code of professional conduct and have poisoned the jury pool. He also faulted the News-Times for reporting on public documents and public court hearings. Mere knowledge of the facts of a case doesn’t disqualify potential jurors, superior court judges ruled in other cases. Hawkins agreed that he was troubled by the statements that Banks made. Hawkins read from a Jan. 10 story in which Banks is quoted extensively; in the story, Banks was critical of the hospital administra-

authority of an elected official who’s accountable to the public,” he said. Banks said if an attorney is hired to do the work of his office over his objection that he would take what legal action necessary to prevent his office from being usurped. Johnson interjected, asking Banks if he was threatening to sue the commissioners; he answered that he would file a lawsuit against the attorney who was usurping his authority. “OK, I just wanted to understand who you were threatening to sue,” Johnson said. Both Johnson and Commissioner Price

Johnson said they were certain that Banks was aware of their plan for hiring an outside attorney and they meant for the person to work together with Banks’ staff. Johnson claimed that Banks’ presentation was “gamesmanship.” “You knew enough to be concerned,” Johnson said. “You voiced your concerns to the press first.” Price Johnson said she was looking for “strategic advice” from an attorney, which she claimed Banks has said his office cannot provide. They also questioned the speed and quality of the legal services the board receives from the staff.

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tion for allegedly shielding the investigation of Gipson’s conduct behind a secretive “quality assurance” provision, telling inconsistent stories on the stand and handling misconduct allegations differently depending on the employee. He accused the administrators of “cronyism.” Hawkins pointed to Rule 3.8, which is “the special responsibilities of a prosecutor.” It states that prosecutors should “refrain from making extrajudicial comments that have a substantial likelihood of heightening public condemnation of the accused.” Hawkins previously refused to recuse himself, which the prosecutor requested because Hawkins’ wife works for Gipson. Lawrence emphasized that Banks’ criticisms were largely directed at hospital administrators other than Gipson, though Schwarz argued that she and the hospital were tied together. Schwarz noted that Banks was quoted as saying that Gipson had declined to be interviewed by the police, which is also stated in the police report and reported in the News-Times previously. Lawrence said that the hospital’s CEO, Tom Tomasino, made comments about the Price Johnson said his staff members “don’t have is multi-jurisdictional on the ground work with GMA.” “Sometimes I just get tired of fighting with you when I just want to find a solution,” Johnson said. Commissioner Rick Hannold, who largely stayed out of the skirmish, explained that the board doesn’t want to replace the deputy prosecutors, who will remain in the “driver’s seat” during the update. He said the prosecutor’s office has limited resources and they want “a subject matter expert” to help guide county through the update process. “If there’s a resource need in a department,” Banks responded, “it seems to me that the best person to make that determination is the person who runs that department. This decision was made elsewhere.”

case in the Whidbey News-Times, claiming that Gipson was innocent. Schwarz has also been quoted by the Whidbey News-Times, though Lawrence did not highlight that fact. Schwarz said that Gipson is innocent and that Banks and the sheriff’s office are politically motivated in going after her. Lawrence argued that the newspaper articles are not likely to taint the jury pool. She pointed out that a recent murder trial was covered by newspapers across the state but that the court didn’t have a problem seating a jury. Hawkins agreed that it’s extremely rare to have trouble empaneling an unbiased jury in Island County cases. Many people don’t read or remember details about cases, he suggested. Banks did not attend the hearing. Afterward, he asserted that he did not believe he violated any codes of conduct by commenting about the hospital administration. He said that, as an elected official, he feels a duty to publicly comment about his concerns. “I think that’s an important role I have,” he said.

OPENING CONTINUED FROM A1 Oak Harbor. The store is expecting its final state inspection April 7 according to owner and general manager Brent Qualls. “We’re hitting the ground running,” Qualls said. “You have to jump through all the hoops. We’re working around the clock to get ready.” One of three partners who operate as W & L Holdings, Qualls is a Kirkland resident who has long admired Whidbey Island. He and his partners, William Widmer and Mike Latante, put in a few applications with the state including Marysville and Redmond locations where there were lottery scenarios. “It’s beautiful up there,”

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Qualls said. “I couldn’t be happier.” Qualls also said that while their original location on Midway Boulevard did not meet regulations, the City of Oak Harbor has been helpful in making their new location work. “The city has been very cooperative,” said Qualls. “They’ve welcomed us with open arms.” A tenant improvement permit has been issued by the city for the future site of the marijuana retail store, according to Steve Powers, community development director. However, the city will not be allowed to issue an occupancy permit for the location until they received a copy of the state’s permit. “The key part is complying with all the state regulations; that’s demonstrated by the state license,” Powers said. In addition to selling dried marijuana for smoking, Qualls said he bought a deli case to hold all types of edibles including fudge, brownies, caramels, candy, cannabis-infused drinks and other products. He said Kaleafa staff will work closely with their processors and manufacturers to offer a wide variety of products. It is Qualls’ plan to become integrated within the business community and showcase local art on the store walls. Recreational marijuana shops, Whidbey Island Cannabis Company and Green Dragon, already have opened on South Whidbey.