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Sparks fly on students’ lighthouse project Students at all three Whidbey Island high schools have worked on a joint project that will result in a new lantern house for the historic Admiralty Head lighthouse.

By Betty Freeman Examiner Staff Writer

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Chris Potts, Sam Landau, Lance Kidder and Dylan Ritchie, all of whom graduated from Coupeville High School in 2011, worked on the lantern house project in Coupeville teacher Tom Eller’s welding class.

“It’s like Christmas!” said Colton Justus, a senior in South Whidbey High School’s advanced metals class, as he watched steel components of the Lantern House project being carefully unloaded from a Nichols Brothers Boat Builders truck on a sunny day in February.

The project is a cooperative effort to accurately restore the lantern house atop the tower at Admiralty Head lighthouse. Begun during the previous school year, the project is entering its final phase with the delivery of the two components built at Coupeville and Oak Harbor High Schools to South Whidbey, where the lantern house will be assembled.

Since 2007, Admiralty Head lighthouse volunteers and staff have dreamed of restoring the lantern house on the historic, landmark tower to its original specifications.

See LIGHTHOUSE, page 6

Bill allows use of state park pass on two vehicles

By Maida Suljevic WNPA Olympia News Bureau

A bill to revise the 2011 law that established the Washington Discover Pass is headed to Gov. Chris Gregoire’s desk for approval.

The bill, which helps generate additional operational revenues for state parks, was approved by lawmakers on March 8.

The Discover Pass is required on every vehicle that enters or is parked on state recreational lands. An annual pass costs $30, and a day-use pass is $10. Vehicles failing to display the pass while on those lands are subject to $99 fines.

Revenue generated by sales of the pass

is distributed to Washington State Parks, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources.

With the new legislation, the Discover Pass can now be used by two vehicles, rather than just one.

Officials at State Parks, Fish and Wildlife and Natural Resources also would be able to create a family pass to be used on recreational lands. This pass would be fully transferable between vehicles and would not require a license plate number.

Kasia Pierzga / The Whidbey Examiner The price of the pass cannot exceed $50.

The new measure also expands a dona- A family explores Fort Casey State Park on Sunday. State lawmakers have approved tion program currently in place. When ve- changes to the Washington Discover Pass that would allow families to use the same pass on two vehicles, rather than requiring one pass for each vehicle. The bill is headed to the See PARK, page 5 governor’s desk for her signature.

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Freeland shop highlights local farms

By Elisabeth Murray Examiner Staff Writer

From spring through fall, people who want Whidbey-grown farm products can find what they’re looking for at farmers markets around the island.

But in the winter, those who want to buy locally grown food can have a hard time finding what they’re looking for.

A new business in Freeland, Scotty’s Farm-to-Market, aims to connect people with locally grown products five days a week in all seasons of the year.

“The whole concept is to take local meats, produce, sauces, jams, pies, dairy and more and make them available to the public at a full-time store, not just on a Saturday at a farmers market,” owner Scott Stevens said.

Scotty’s is at 1860 Scott Road, in the space formerly occupied by a real estate agency. The shop opened on Feb. 7 with little fanfare. And that’s just how Stevens wanted it.

“I decided to open quietly for the first month,” he said.

Stevens figured the quiet launch would be a good strategy that would help work out any kinks before shoppers discover the store and things get busy. This is Stevens’ first foray into running a grocery store.

Stevens acknowledges that it is a risky time to start a new business, but is ready to try a different phase of self-employment. With almost 20 years of experience in the construction field, Stevens decided it was the time for a change.

“Construction is not paying what it used to,” Stevens said.

After a successful first month getting the store stocked and becoming familiar with business procedures, Scotty’s had its official grand opening on Saturday, March 3.

Even though running a shop is unfamiliar territory, Stevens’ choice of store is fitting. He entered this new venture with an understanding of farming on Whidbey. He has been raising grass-fed beef and pastured pork for 12 years. Now Stevens will be able to sell his own meats along with products from other local farmers directly to the consumer.

Among the items featured in the shop are potatoes and garlic grown at Willowood Farm near Coupeville, goat cheese from Little Brown Farm in Freeland, cheese and other dairy products from Samish Bay Cheese and Golden Glen Creamery in Skagit County, and honey from Island Apiaries in Freeland. He also has grass-fed beef from his own cattle as well as from Skagit River Ranch in Sedro-Woolley, along

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Scott Stevens shows off the variety of locally produced meats and fish available in the cold case at his new store, Scotty’s Farm to Market in Freeland. The store opened in February. with lamb and chicken from other local producers and wild salmon caught in Alaska by a fisherman who lives in Clinton.

The shop also has some fresh local produce, with a broader selection planned when spring brings a wider array of choices.

Stevens said his shop has been very well received so far, with lots of people stopping by to check out his selection, request various products and wish him well in his new venture.

“A lot of people came through our door at the grand opening,” he

said.

His success that day is apparent in the sales that the store experienced.

He started with 23 pounds of his own summer sausage, but by the time he closed up for the day, he had just half a pound left. He also sold out of Island Trollers tuna, and almost sold out of eggs from Sky Meadow Farm in Freeland.

“We hope to keep growing and become a store where people can fill their entire grocery list for the week,” Stevens said. A

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Tax reduction fee to rise Owners of land designated as “open space” will soon have to pay a higher fee to apply for a property-tax reduction.

Beginning April 1, the application fee for a reduction in property taxes on open space will more than quadruple.

The measure, which was proposed by Island County Assessor Mary Engle, was approved by the Island County Board of Commissioners in a 2-1 vote.

Commissioner Kelly Emerson opposed the increase.

The last time the Assessor’s Office had increased the fee was in 1982. The higher fee more accurately reflects the actual cost of providing the service, Engle said.

The state’s Open Space Taxation Act supports the preservation of undeveloped open space for a variety of reasons, including its economic production value as well as its scenic beauty, and allows for certain lands to be taxed at the value of their “current use,” such as agriculture, rather than their “highest and best use,” such as for residential or commercial development.

Engle told the commissioners that her staff spends considerable time reviewing each application to determine if the property is eligible for the tax reduction.

She surveyed other counties of similar size to inquire about their fees. The lowest fee was $750, and the average was more than $1,200, she said.

Island County’s current $175 application fee for open timberland will increase to $1,000.

The application fee for designated forestland and agricultural land will rise to $750.

Those who buy property that already has been classified can pay continuance fees ranging from $250 to $500, depending upon the property type, to keep the land in the program.

A 3 percent technology fee also will be collected.

A fee of $100 will be charged to create a withdrawal estimate, but will be waived for the first estimate in a six-month period.

This estimate determines the amount of back taxes for the past seven years if the property will not continue in an open space classification, Engle said.

She said there have been cases in which a property has been listed for sale, and the office is asked to recalculate the tax amount multiple times based on different potential closing dates.

In one particular case, the estimate was requested nine times in a three-week period, but the property never sold, Engle said.

Engle said the non-refundable fees are collected only once, at the time of the initial application. A

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Jobs, development among issues in Dist. 2 race

By Elisabeth Murray Examiner Staff Writer

With three challengers stepping in to challenge incumbent Democrat Angie Homola for her seat on the Island County Board of Commissioners, several campaign issues have begun to emerge.

The challengers – two Republicans and one Independent – want the county to spend more money on public safety, scale back on implementation of state-mandated growth-management rules and do more to increase employment opportunities in Island County.

The challengers in the race so far are Jim Campbell, a retired Navy officer and current Oak Harbor city councilman, and Jill Johnson-Pfeiffer, the executive director of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, who are both Republicans, and Phil Collier, owner of Hilltop Auto Service and Express Lube in Oak Harbor, who is running as an independent. The deadline to file for election is May 18.

Budget priorities

Commissioner Homola points out that Island County has gone through five consecutive years of deep budget cuts, with the annual budget now at $21.6 million compared to $25.6 million in 2008.

As a result of those cuts, several county departments are having trouble meeting the state requirements for the essential functions they provide, such as ensuring that local water resources are protected from contamination.

The commissioners have had to do the hard work of balancing the budget each year at a time when there’s less income from property taxes, sales taxes, state and federal grants and interest on investments made with budget reserves.

Homola said there’s little wiggle room in the budget to shift spending without running afoul of state legal requirements. And if the county fails to follow state mandates, it can run into trouble with the state as well as lose access to grant money that helps keeps critical programs in place.

“Although the county is experiencing the most prolonged financial crisis in history, I am proud to say that the prudent steps taken to balance the budget in the middle of the recession have earned the county a AA bond rating,” she said.

Homola said she’s proud that she has been able to help preserve a basic “safety net” for people who need help, such as seniors, low-income families, new mothers, veterans and at-risk youth.

She points to Meals on Wheels, a program that helps ensure that seniors not only receive nutritious meals, but also get access to assistance programs that allow them to remain healthy and independent.

“My goal is to continue to balance the budget while enhancing public services,” she said.

Campbell said the county must make law enforcement its top priority by shifting its resources to the sheriff and the prosecuting attorney.

“The No. 1 purpose of government is to provide protection services,” he said. “If the sheriff arrests someone, but the county does not have enough prosecutors, they will go free.”

Campbell said he advocates finding what he describes as “innovative” ways to balance the county budget.

“This means looking at the budget the way it is and how it has been for the past few years, then looking to see where money has been put where it should not have been,” Campbell said. “It is also important to prioritize where the resources go.”

For Johnson-Pfeiffer, future cost savings can be found by avoiding any duplication of effort with other government agencies.

“If the state is in charge of enforcing something, the county should have them enforce it,” Johnson-Pfeiffer said. “This frees up personnel to work on uniquely county issues.”

Independent candidate Collier said he would like to see changes in the way the county goes out for bid on large purchases. He advocates having department heads serve as purchasing agents for their respective departments, and if they are unable to do it, Collier said that he would step in and “show them how it’s done.”

The county budget is developed with input from all the department heads and input from the public during budget hearings, and any department that needs to spend more than its allotted budget would have to go through the supplemental budget process.

Still, Collier said he believes that the county budget is “like an open credit card for employees.”

The county budget is developed in full view of the public

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Oak Harbor resident Charlo Brodt looks for jobs using a computer at WorkSource Whidbey. The local economy has emerged as a campaign issue in the Dist. 2 commissioner race. during county meetings and public hearings, but Collier said he believes there’s little oversight.

“There are no checks and balances in terms of spending,” he said.

Collier said one part of the budget that could be reduced is spending on transportation, such as snow removal, vehicle maintenance and fuel. That money could be used to pay for staffing the courts and jail, and having the planning department open five days a week. Like most Island County departments, the planning department is saving money by being closed to the public on Fridays.

“The money should also be saved and invested for hard times,” he said. “Just because the county could have excess, doesn’t mean it has to spend it.”

Strengthening the economy

The primary ways county government can influence the economy are by providing a stable infrastructure with well-maintained roads, protection of public safety, a fair and effective legal system, protection of public health and environmental resources such as clean water, and enhancement of the overall livability of the community.

When it comes to jobs and economic development, Island County spends $67,000 per year to help fund the Island County Economic Development Council, whose purpose is to attract and retain companies that provide jobs and inject dollars into the local economy.

The commissioners also distribute money such as hotel-motel tax revenues provided to local chamber of commerce and other organizations with the goal of boosting tourism.

Current figures from state Department of Employment Security show that Island County’s unemployment rate is 9.1 percent, which is higher than the state average of 8.9 percent and Snohomish County’s 8.7 percent. Skagit County’s unemployment rate is 10.7 percent.

Homola, who said she places a high priority on tourism, agriculture and local business opportunities, said she’s proud of her record on that front. For example, Homola said that she lobbied extensively for the ferries to be built in Washington. She also went to Washington D.C. to advocate for having the P8-A Poseidon moved to the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.

Campbell said he thinks the county needs to be more proactive See RACE, page 5

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viewpoints Safety lighting needed near Coupeville schools Two “20 mph when flashing” schoolzone lights were installed recently, one going south on South Main just before Red Apple and one going north on Engle Road at the high school bus barn.

Good job! However, the location and quantity are lacking. There are no flashing lights for the elementary school when you turn onto South Main from Hwy. 20, just a sign that says, “20 mph when children present.”

There are also no flashing lights on Terry Road, before the high school in either east or west direction.

If we are going to install flashing lights they need to be in all four entrances into our school zones or we have missed the point of it. Will it take one of our kids getting hurt or killed to get it right? It took several peoples’ lives to get the traffic light at the pedestrian overpass installed, and to change the speed limit from 55 miles an hour to 45 miles an hour on Hwy. 20.

– Ray Gillett Coupeville

Critic’s website unfair to WGH doctor I would like your readers to understand that the Whidbey General Reformers website is full of misleading and/or inaccurate information shedding an undeserved bad light on a physician that deserves more respect.

The website states that Dr. Marquart graduated from a one star medical school.

It is a well-known fact in the medical field that star rating websites are not credible.

They are full of misinformation and bad data. Some websites have ratings based on just three criteria: GPA, MCAT, and acceptance rates. This information is used to determine acceptance into medical school, not the training outcomes.

Even more credible rating systems in general are not dependable because medical school missions and outcomes differ so significantly and are never taken into account. Some ratings focus on National Institutes of Health-funded research, or on a school’s reputation. These rankings favor

large academic medical centers. Others, such as US News and World Report, rank on the production of primary care physicians. Their 2011 rankings had 11 osteopathic medical schools in the top twenty.

The medical school referred to by the Whidbey General Reformers website was ranked 14th while the University of Washington was ranked 18th.

Regardless of whether they become primary care practitioners or pursue another medical specialty, the osteopathic medical profession believes that graduates of osteopathic medical colleges are better physicians because of the strong primary care foundation they received while in medical school. A larger percentage of osteopathic physicians practice in rural and medically underserved areas.

Dr. Marquart’s guaranteed salary is not out of the ordinary. It is in the middle range of salaries for orthopedic surgeons.

It is common practice for hospitals to provide a guaranteed salary for a physician who is new to the area and has no established patients. The amount is usually based on the projected income to be brought in by the physician. Specialty surgeons have higher risks and overhead costs, which is why their income is higher.

After graduating from medical school, Dr. Marquart completed a one-year internship followed by four years of residency training in a program affiliated with Michigan State University. To become board certified, he must complete and pass three exams – written, oral and clinical and must complete at least two hundred procedures over 12 months. He has five years from completion of his residency training to obtain certification. Dr. Marquart graduated from medical school in 2006 and completed his residency training a few months ago, which means he is not yet eligible to take the certification exams.

(Michael Picco, D.O., another osteopathic orthopedic surgeon hired by the hospital, is board certified – another error on the ratings website.)

I understand that it is too late for Dr. Marquart, but I hope this information will enable your community to appreciate and support the next physician hired.

– Kathie Itter Executive Director, Washington Osteopathic Medical Association Seattle

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This week’s question:

• How do you feel about the idea of offering online classes to Coupeville public school students?

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Proposal for online classes dropped

By Elisabeth Murray Examiner Staff Reporter

The proposal seemed worth considering.

A private business had offered to set up a system through which Coupeville students could enroll in online classes.

And because the classes could be accessed by anyone with an Internet connection, the district could see an increase in enrollment, and consequently a possible increase in state funding.

But earlier this month, further exploration of the proposal was called off after the business, Ignite Education Group, announced it plans to focus its efforts on developing online classes for another Washington school district that was ready to make the leap.

A representative from Ignite

Education said that she could not provide the name of the district yet as the details are still being finalized.

But while the Ignite proposal didn’t go forward, Coupeville Schools Superintendent Patty Page said it’s likely the idea of online classes will be considered at some point in the future.

“There are still possibilities as their company expands and grows for a relationship to development,” Page said. “We will keep exploring options for the district.”

The benefit to offering online classes is that students would be able to sign up for courses that the district is unable to offer here, said Sheldon Rosenkrance, principal of Coupeville Middle School and High School.

Rosenkrance said online classes would provide an opportunity

for learning that’s tailored to individual students, who can proceed at their own pace.

“I see a program like this as a win for the high school as students would have additional course offerings,” Rosenkrance said.

Students would still be required to finish the course on the same schedule as their traditional classroom peers, however.

But there are some concerns with a move toward virtual education.

For board member Carol Bishop, the primary concern is ensuring that students succeed.

“My greatest concern is the percentage of students failing in online programs,” Bishop said.

“Coupeville has done a lot to build its reputation.” A

Race: Taxes, sprawl; from page 3 in bringing jobs to the community.

“No one has the gumption to do anything but react to a phone call,” said Campbell, who said the county should actively contact offisland businesses to invite them to move here. A company such as an engineering firm would be ideal as that type of business has a small environmental footprint.

Campbell said he hears complaints from developers and builders that the county’s permitting system is too cumbersome and slow, and needs to be streamlined.

“I have sat down with people in the construction business,” Campbell said. “They have told me that it is really difficult to do business with the county.”

For example, someone wanting to build something may have to return to the planning department several times before they are able to get all of the correct paperwork, Campbell said. Plus, he said, the process is expensive.

Johnson-Pfeiffer, who said she would like to see more job opportunities in Island County, said consistency and predictability in county regulations is important as a foundation for economic growth. She advocates streamlining regulations and making sure that expectations are clear.

Campbell said he believes the county’s growth-management decisions are limiting needed expansion of residential development in Oak Harbor.

“If Oak Harbor is restricted from growing out, more condos and apartments will have to be built,” Campbell said, adding that fewer families would have the option of moving into a traditional single-family home.

The county’s land-use laws must comply with Washington’s Growth Management Act, which seeks to reduce sprawl by en-

couraging more-intensive development within established urbangrowth areas such as the one that applies to Oak Harbor.

Collier said he has a beef with Homola because she wouldn’t support his efforts at developing low-income housing on land he owns that is outside the Oak Harbor urban growth area, but is immediately adjacent to existing city infrastructure.

His proposal, which he said would be a nonprofit venture, calls for building 150 homes, each about 1,100 square feet.

For Homola, the reason that she became involved in “citizen activism” to begin with was a notice regarding Oak Harbor expansion that arrived in her mailbox.

“I will continue to prioritize a smart growth plan that keeps expensive sprawl in check, that protects vital agriculture and natural resource based jobs, consolidates costly infrastructure and encourages living wage jobs through zoning incentives,” Homola said.

Johnson-Pfeiffer said she believes Homola is a dedicated and

hard worker, but that she has been “working hard on the wrong things.”

“We have different philosophies, values and stylistically different approaches,” JohnsonPfeiffer said. “I believe the county should increase the tax base through economic growth rather than tax increases.”

Johnson-Pfeiffer said increasing taxes during an economic recession is a bad strategy because it keeps money out of the private sector.

“The best way to protect our level of county services – to ensure we have well-maintained parks and access to public open space and to ensure that we increase local tax revenues – is by growing our economy,” JohnsonPfeiffer said.

Homola said it’s not that simple.

“If past practices of building a bigger tax base created a stable budget, then taxes would have gone down, not up, during the many years of the construction boom,” she said. A

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Morrison joins District 1 race Wayne Morrison has announced he will join the Dist. 1 race for the Island County Board of Commissioners seat currently held by Democrat Helen Price Johnson.

Also challenging Johnson are Port of South Whidbey Commissioner Curt Gordon, who is running as an independent, and retired Navy commander Jeff Lauderdale, a Republican.

Morrison runs two Whidbey Island companies, the Morrison Company and Blue Star Rockery.

He is the president of the Island County Economic Development Council.

“A lot of things can be improved in Island County government,” Morrison said in an interview with an Examiner reporter.

“The counWayne Morrison ty needs to work on the creation of living-wage jobs – that is why I became involved in the Economic Development Council.”

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Lighthouse: Hands-on; from page 1 The Spanish-style lighthouse at Admiralty Head opened in 1903.

Designed by renowned German lighthouse architect Carl Leick, whose motto was “build ’em stout and make ’em last,” it was erected by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with stucco-covered, 18inch thick brick walls.

The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1922 and closed until the 1950s, when it was acquired by Washington State Parks. Vandalism had taken a toll on the structure, but under the state’s stewardship, major restoration was accomplished.

The original lantern house, with its conical roof and curved glass windows, was replaced in the early 1960s with a thin sheet metal structure with Plexiglas windows. The old lantern house went to the working lighthouse at Dungeness Spit near Sequim.

The 1960s replacement hasn’t held up well, but finding the resources to replace it has been a challenge.

“First we had to find the original 1898 plans for the lantern house,” said Dick Malone, lighthouse docent and a former high school metal-shop teacher.

“Former director Gloria Wahlin found them, but they were 8.5 by 11-inch in size and we had to have them made into full-size blueprints.”

In 2009, Malone and Chuck Juras, Fort Casey State Park director of maintenance, took the lantern house plans to Archie Nichols of Nichols Brothers in Freeland to brainstorm how to build a replica and to get a general cost estimate.

“We were afraid the cost would be out of reach,” he said.

Nichols took the project a big step further by introducing the idea of using donated materials and getting the three Island high school metal shops involved.

A partnership was formed between the lighthouse staff, Washington State Parks, the three high school technical-education programs and Nichols Brothers.

First the plans had to be adapted to today’s methods and materials. Using computer CAD programs, the specs for the lantern house were re-drafted.

Nichols Brothers donated the scrap steel for the bones of the project, which had to be specially cut at Seaport Steel in Seattle.

Nichols Brothers also provided transportation for the heavy metal pieces to each high school.

“Archie Nichols was the guiding light and the get-it-done man,” Malone said. “Without him, this project never would have happened.”

Oak Harbor students, under the direction of teacher Jerry Mumper, built the cross-barred center section, and students in Tom Eller’s Coupeville High School welding class built the roof. South Whidbey High School students in Chad Felgar’s advanced metals class did the welding on the round base and door section.

All three components were united at South Whidbey High School Feb. 2 because the shop there is big enough to handle the final assembly. Students at South Whidbey have fabricated brass hinges in the school’s small foundry and will also create the steel door for the lantern house.

“The advanced metals class at South Whidbey would have been

cancelled this year if it weren’t for this project,” Felgar said. It’s real-world experience for the students. We’ve got a lantern house timeline, we write daily reports to keep the project on track and to monitor supplies, and we have a student shop foreman and project manager.”

In the past year, about 20 South Whidbey High School students have worked on the project.

Zack Caravan, 17, a junior in Felgar’s advanced metals class, has worked on the project since 2010.

“I’ve learned that hard work really does pay off,” he said.

Blake Bailey, also 17, added, “It’s good to know the mechanical aspects of a project like this and to learn how to put the pieces together,” he said. “It’s a handson, real project.”

“I feel the students’ gain from the project was the feeling of working on something of a large scale that required accurate and precise work,” Eller said. “They learned how to manipulate heavy steel, then work it into the position that was needed, especially the need to heat large pieces of steel and bend it into a circular shape while maintaining the necessary tolerances of the overall plan.”

“Teamwork was very important. Students had to rely on one another for various reasons – safety, help with very heavy steel, and to fit the steel together within tolerances. This was as real as a high school student could get for applying welding skill,” Eller said.

Lance Kidder, who managed Coupeville High School’s part of See PROJECT, page 7

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Wolves weather wind, crunch Concrete

Shelli Trumbull photo

Wolf catcher Bessie Walstad and a hawk-eyed umpire focus on the flight of the ball during Opening Day for the Coupeville Wolves softball team. The girls beat Concrete 22-3. Sparked by the booming bat and fireball-chucking arm of senior hurler Alexis Trumbull, the Wolves crushed Concrete 22-3 on a wet, windy day.

It didn’t look like Opening Day. Rain splattered, wind whipped and the promise of spring seemed to be far off during most of the day Saturday, but that didn’t stop the Coupeville High School baseball and softball squads from capturing season-opening wins.

Bouncing back from a winless regular season last year, the Wolf softballers obliterated visiting Concrete 22-3 to guarantee 2012 would not be a repeat of 2011.

Across the street, the Coupeville baseball squad split a doubleheader, thrashing Concrete 11-0 before being nipped 3-2 by Adna.

Led by the arm and bat of senior hurler Alexis Trumbull, who outhit Concrete 2-to-1 by herself, Coupeville took advantage of Concrete’s inability to throw the ball anywhere within a mile of home plate.

Chalking up an astounding 17

walks to go with their well-placed five hits, the Wolves scored in bunches and left their fans enjoying something they hadn’t witnessed in a very long time – a Wolf softball team romping to a win.

Trumbull departed after four innings, allowing freshman McKayla Bailey to take the mound. The young fireballer promptly struck out two batters as she blitzed through the fifth and final inning.

At the plate there was something for everyone, as Trumbull (three runs, three RBI), Breeanna Messner (a double, four runs and an RBI), Taya Boonstra (two hits), Haley Sherman (two RBI), Hailey Hammer (three runs), Bailey (three runs), Madeline Roberts (two runs) and Bessie Walstad (two runs) all contributed to the team-wide show of excellence.

On the baseball diamond, it

was more Trumbull Trouble for Concrete as Aaron Trumbull and Ben Etzell combined to toss a fiveinning no-hitter against the Lions while striking out five batters.

Etzell and Morgan Payne each had three hits, while Wade Schaef crunched a double, Jake Tumblin walked three times, stole three bases and scored twice, Korbin Korzan stole two bases and Brandt Bodamer whacked a key single.

The Wolves barely let Adna get away, falling when the visitors cracked the tie with a two-out RBI single in the top of the seventh.

The ball plopped just over the head of Coupeville’s first baseman and the baseball gods finally stopped smiling on the Wolves in the bottom half of the inning, when they stranded the tying and winning runs after getting runners on at the corners with one out. A

Project: New lantern to be installed this year; from page 6 the project before he graduated last June, said the project was a great learning experience.

“It took a lot of teamwork and communication between the three high schools and Archie Nichols,” he said in a phone interview last week. “We all gained a better understanding of welding and fabrication, and of what it means to be part of a team.”

Nichols continues to be full of enthusiasm for the project and has high praise for

Auction boosts youth club The Coupeville Boys and Girls Club hosts a fundraising dinner and silent auction from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at the Crockett Barn near Coupeville.

Chef Vincent Nattress is creating appetizers and Serendipity Catering is donating the dinner.

Proceeds support the Coupeville Boys and Girls Club.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Windermere Real Estate, 5 S. Main St., Coupeville.

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For details, call Jerry Jones at 360-679-2066.

As for the final phase of the project, Nichols is confident of a good outcome.

“South Whidbey High School is approaching the final portion of the work with overwhelming enthusiasm. Their recent work with CAD design development, 3D modeling and casting of the brass door hinges for the lantern house is an amazing surprise,” he wrote.

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“I don’t think we could have hoped for a better group to take this project forward,” Nichols wrote in an e-mail to Lighthouse Program Coordinator Julie Pigott. “Each one of the three metal-shop teachers has been exceptional in leading these students in organization, skill development and problem-solving. Their students have been accomplishing work that would even be challenging to seasoned metal workers.”

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The lantern house should be completed by the end of this school year, when it will be installed atop the lighthouse tower with a mobile crane.

“Now all we have left to do is – everything,” Felgar said with laugh.

“We’ll have a big celebration when it’s finished,” Malone said. A

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whidbey island’s community calendar Meeting on Proposed Fire Levy, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15, Freeland Fire Station, 5535 Cameron Road.

Meeting to discuss the proposed 15cent levy lid lift. 360-321-1533.

and finger food by Lesedi. Suggested donation pickup, call 360-675-4555. donation $5. 360-321-3868; marimShamrock 5K Run & Walk, Saturba@whidbey.com. day, March 17, Coupeville High School Karin Blaine Concert and CD Re- track, 6 S. Main St. Registration at 7:30 lease, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, a.m.; kids’ dash at 8:30 a.m.; 5K run Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, and walk at 9 a.m.; Awards at 10:30 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Singer and a.m. Sponsored by Central Whidbey songwriter performs from her new CD, Cooperative Preschool. Preregistration “Modern Day Living.” $10. 360-221- is $25; day of race $30. Includes t-shirt.

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Writing Workshop: What Would Steinbeck Do? 1-5 p.m. Friday, March 16, Coupeville Library, 788 N.W. Alexander. Author and writing coach Molly Cook uses exercises based on the work of John Steinbeck and other authors. Sponsored by Whidbey Island “Wingspan,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Arts Council. $48. Register at 360-678- Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, March 1618 & 23-25, Whidbey Children’s The3042; jazzcookie@frontier.com. ater, 222 Anthes Ave., Langley. Musical Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner and directed and written by Rose Woods.

Dance, 4-9 p.m. Friday, March 16, Ea- Original music by Robert Marsanyi. gles Aerie, 16691 Hwy. 525, Freeland. Adults $12; Seniors $10; Students $8.

The event includes a corned beef and wctonline.com; 360-221-2282. cabbage dinner. Members and guests welcome. Reservations required. $16. Garage Sale & Silent Auction, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, Oak 360-321-5636.

Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Marimba Café, 7 p.m. Friday, March Ave. Proceeds from this garage sale 16, Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 and silent auction benefit a high school N.W. Alexander St. Zimbabwe benefit youth retreat. Donations accepted after dance with energetic marimba music 3 p.m. on Friday, March 16. For large

Rhododendron Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18. Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. A wide variety of rhododendrons will be offered for sale from one-gallon pots to mature plants. meerkerkgardens.org; 360-678-1912.

Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 17, Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Patty and Pat McKinnon are the grand marshals of this year’s parade. 360-675-3755.

Firearms Safety Course, 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, March 17, Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club, 3334 E. Brooks Hill Rd., Langley. This course is open to the public. Attendees may bring their own firearms for specific questions, but no ammunition is allowed. Free. Mike, 360-221-7574.

St. Paddy’s Day Bash, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 17, Coupeville Recreation Center, 901 N.W. Alexander St. Corned beef and potatoes, soda bread, beer, wine and more. Tickets $30 at Bayleaf and Wind and Tide Bookstore, Oak Harbor; Bayleaf and Local Grown, Coupeville; BookBay, Freeland; Moonraker Books, and Moonraker Books, Langley. shiftysailors.net.

Film: “Green Fire,” 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18, Pacific Rim Institute, 180 Parker Road, Coupeville. Whidbey Audubon presents a film about the life and legacy of environmentalist Aldo Leopold. Tickets $8 at brownpapertickets.com. $10 at the door. pacificriminstitute.com; 360-678-5586.

Neolithic Painting and Sculpture, 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, March 18, Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 N.W. Birch, Coupeville. Art instructor Sharon Hall leads a discussion on the nature and purpose of cave paintings. First in a four-part series. $10. 360-678-3396.

Island Democrats Meeting with Rick Larsen, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, Coupeville Recreation Center, 901 N.W. Alexander St. Meet and greet with Rick Larsen. Coffee and dessert included. islandcountydems@gmail.com.

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Featured Artist: Phyllis Drummond, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, March 19, Penn Cove Gallery, 9 NW Front Street, Coupeville. Meet and view art by watercolor and pastel painter Phyllis Drummond. 360-678-1176.

United Way of Island County Board Meeting, 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, Whidbey Island Bank conference room, 450 SW Bayshore Dr., Oak Harbor. 360-675-1778.

Poetry Slam, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, Coupeville Library, 788 N.W. Alexander St. Audience members suggest words for poets to create on-thespot poetry. All ages. Free. Jim Freeman, 360-331-2617; fun@whidbey.com.

South Whidbey School District Community Conversations, 6:30-

8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 and Wednesday, April 18. South Whidbey High School Room 107, 5675 S. Maxwelton Road, Langley. Discussions of school district programs and budget.

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Coupeville Boys and Girls Club Auction, 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, Crockett Barn, 1056 Crockett Farm Road, Coupeville. Event includes appetizers and dinner along with a silent auction. $25. Tickets available at Windermere Real Estate in Coupeville. Irene Echenique, 360-678-5858.

Community Emergency Response Team Training, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays March 21 and 28, 9 a.m.5 p.m. Saturdays, March 24 and 31, South Whidbey Fire and Rescue, 820 Camano Ave., Langley. Train for disaster response. Must attend all four Bluegrass Breaks, 6:30-9:30 p.m. classes for certification. Free. dem@ Saturday, March 24, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20103 Hwy. 525, co.island.wa.us; 360-679-7370.

Freeland. Performances by the CranPuget Sound Anglers Meeting, 7 berry Bog Bluegrass Band and Money p.m. Wednesday, March 21, Holmes Creek Mining Company. $15; Children Harbor Rod and Gun Club, 3334 E. admitted free. 360-321-8656.

Brooks Hill Road, Langley. Clint Muns talks about a program that raises mon- Phyllis Stein Playing Wig in a Box, ey to send wounded war veterans on 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, March 24, Whidfishing trips to Alaska. 360-222-3275; bey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Songs inspired patm@whidbey.com. by “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” $10.

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Western Conference Center, 33175 Hwy. 20, Oak Harbor. Congressional Cookin’ in the Kettles Bike Race, candidate Dan Matthews and other Sunday, March 25, Fort Ebey State candidates are scheduled to attend. Park, 400 Hill Valley Dr., Coupeville. BeSponsored by Republicans of Island ginnners start at 10 a.m.; experts start County. RSVP to 360-678-6610; tran- at noon. For all ages and skill levels.

Park at the park’s gun battery. Adults quilsea66@comcast.net. $28; under 18, $17. 360-929-5003; Plant Disease and Insect Identi- cesiwill@msn.com; buduracing.com. fication, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, Coupeville Recreation Center, 901 Veterans of Foreign Wars BreakN.W. Alexander St. Plant pathologist fast, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday, March Jenny Glass talks about plant diseases 25, Whitehead-Muzzall Post, 3037 N. and insect pests. Sponsored by WSU Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Traditional Island County Master Gardeners. 360- breakfast. Proceeds benefit local post 7392. Adults $7; seniors $4. 360-675240-5527.

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Star Party, begins at dusk, Friday, March 23, Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Saratoga Chamber Orchestra, 2:30 Fort Nugent Rd., Oak Harbor. Hosted p.m. Sunday, March 25, Oak Harbor by the Island County Astronomical So- High School, 950 N.W. Second Ave. ciety. No telescope required. Cloudy Works by Handel, Bach and Beethoven weather cancels event. Free. 360-679- with featured soloists Roxallanne Medley and Ove Hanson. Adults $20; se7664; icas-wa.webs.com. niors/military $18. Free for those 18 Whidbey Student Jazz Concert, and under. Tickets at Anchor Books, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, Oak Clinton; Moonraker Books, Langley; Harbor High School, 950 NW 2nd BookBay, Freeland; Bayleaf, CoupeAve. Performance by middle and high ville; Bayleaf and Click Music, Oak Harschool jazz bands from Coupeville, bor. saratogachamberorchestra.org.

Oak Harbor and South Whidbey. Fundraiser for graduates hoping to continue Neolithic Architecture, 2:30-4 p.m. an education in music. $7. Jerry Jones, Sunday, March 25, Pacific NorthWest Art School 15 N.W. Birch, Coupe360-679-2066. ville. Art instructor Sharon Hall leads Birding in Central Whidbey For- a discussion on neolithic construction ests, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24. practices. Part two of a four-part series.

Carpool from the Coupeville Park and $10. 360-678-3396.

Ride, 201 S. Main St. Gary Piazzon leads a half-day Whidbey Audubon Island County Planning Meeting, field trip in Rhododendron Park and 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, Commisthe Bakker Reserve. Free. piazzon@ sioners’ Hearing Room, Courthouse Annex Building, Room #B102, 1 NE comcast.net; 360-678-5131.

6th Street. Meeting focuses on draft “Septic 101,” 9:30-11 a.m. Satur- goals for Island County shoreline manday, March 24, Coupeville Recreation agement. k.stewart@co.island.wa.us; Center, 901 N.W. Alexander St. Island islandcounty.net.

County Public Health offers a free class on the proper care and feeding An Evening with Winnie Holzman, of a septic system. Register online at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, Whidislandcountyeh.org/page/118 or call bey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Winnie Holzman, 360-679-7350; 360-221-5111. creator of the television series “My SoScreenwriting for Teens, 10 a.m.-4 called Life,” talks about her new book, p.m. Saturday, March 24, Trinity Lu- “Poser: My Life in Twenty-Three Yoga theran Church Fireside Room, 18341 Poses.” $8. 360-221-8268; 800-638Hwy. 525, Freeland. For teens ages 7631; WICAonline.com.

13-18. Instructor is Wally Lane. $50. To register: donnahood@whidbey.com; Mick Moloney Song and Dance Presentation, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 360-341-1861.

30, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E College Way, Japan Memorial Concert, 2 p.m. Mount Vernon. Irish American song, Saturday, March 24, Trinity Lutheran dance and story telling performance Church, 18341 Hwy. 525, Freeland. with Mick Moloney and his accompaniFundraiser and remembrance for vic- ment. $25. mcintyrehall.org.

Thursday, March 15, 2012 • The Whidbey Examiner Milton H. Steele

Milton Horace Steele passed away on March 7, 2012 at home surrounded by his family.

He was the oldest son of Ross and Zwaantje (Hiemstra) Steele born November 5, 1944 in Wenatchee, Wash.

He moved with his parents from Waterville to Chelan and then to Manson, where he was raised on an apple orchard. He attended Manson schools, where he graduated high school in 1963. He attended the University of Washington for two years before graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1969.

Milton and Patty (Brown) met as students at Palmer and were married on December 28, 1967 in Waverly, Illinois. Together they chose to serve God in December of 1968. Milton practiced chiropractic in Chelan for eight years before moving to Whidbey Island in 1977 where he remained in practice until 2010.

In 1974, Nate came to them to start their journey as parents, and Suzanne came in 1976 to complete their family. Milton’s love and devotion to his children is deeply felt and was openly demonstrated.

He is fondly remembered for attending and videotaping Nate and Suzanne’s many games and gymnastics meets. Milton graciously welcomed Nate into the practice in 1999 and being a natural teacher helped guide him and other young doctors as they began their own practices.

Milton was a mentor and leader in many ways. Whether coaching Little League baseball or soccer, instructing interns from Palmer College on how to run a chiroprac-

LEGAL NOTICES PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS - DENT SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON ISLAND COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of LEROY GEORGE DENT, Deceased.

Case No. 12-4-00025-7 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 is barred by 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

Elaine E. Smith

OBITUARIES tic office, or helping patients understand how their body worked, he loved to teach. He served on and presided over the Coupeville School District and National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association boards. He was a longtime member of the Washington State Chiropractic Association.

Milton is survived by his wife, Patty; children, Nate (Shantina) Steele of Coupeville; Suzanne (John) Hoole of Seattle; brother Allen (Judy) Steele of Manson; sister Marcia (Mark) Gores of Chelan; six grandchildren: Derek and Maylin Steele, Tyler and Sarah Potts, and Colson and Elliott Hoole along with nieces: Brijin Haycraft and Alicia (Mark) Lindholm and nephews: Joe Jackson, Luke (Robin) Adams, Micheal and Darrick Steele and Matt Gores.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Melvin.

We remember Milton as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had a playful nature, an easy smile and loved to laugh.

His last words were, “I’m doing good,” and he always did. We love and miss you deeply.

A service to remember Milton’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday March 17, 2012 in Coupeville at the Coupeville High School Gymnasium (501 S. Main St., Coupeville).

There will be a finger food luncheon immediately following in the Coupeville High School Commons. The committal will be observed at 4 p.m. after the luncheon.

Memorials may be made to Small Miracles Medical Support Fund, P.O. Box 912, Coupeville, WA 98239. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.

LEGAL NOTICES or the Personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the 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 1, 2012 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Delphine Hoover

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Elaine Elinor Smith passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2012 in Coupeville.

She was born September 28, 1920.

Elaine was preceded in death by her much-beloved husband, William Harold Smith, and her sister, Wanda Mackey. She is survived by sisters Ann BlackburnMcCarty, Norma Auttonberry and Betty J. Lopez; her daughter, Liz (Elizabeth) Krause (Tim) of Coupeville, her granddaughters, Dawna Nolan of Los Angeles, California, Kelly Bullington (Andy) of Oak Harbor, Washington, her grandson, William Ruh of San Diego, California, and Kathy Vinole (Frank) of Murrieta, California, and John Krause (Kirsten) of Concord, California.

She is also survived by her great grandchildren, Quinnton “Twinkle-Eyes” Wallace; Jeremy, Emily and Carson Vinole; and Coleman and Scarlett Krause, as well as beloved cousin and lifelong friend, Betty Georgette Bird.

Though she had only one daughter, Elaine tended to “adopt” others, and there are many men and women, such as K.C. Mitchell and Jimmy Hinkle, who think of her as a second mother or grandmother.

She was an active member of Point Loma United Methodist Church for more than 40 years and served her church family and community, as well as the rest of her family with equal parts kindness, generosity, wisdom and orneriness.

After moving to Whidbey Island at age 89, Elaine joined the Coupeville United Methodist Church.

She particularly enjoyed the friends she made in the church’s Monday morning sewing group.

LEGAL NOTICES ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Charles Arndt of Arndt & Walker, Attorneys at Law ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 107 S. Main St., Suite B 201 Coupeville, WA 98239 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS AND CAUSE NUMBER: Island County Superior Court Cause Number No. 12-400025-7

The things that made her happiest in her new home were the abundant deer, birds and other wildlife. They became her “charity of choice.” Her wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made so that her charity could continue. Checks may be made payable to Skagit Farmers Supply and mailed in care of Liz and Tim Krause at 377 Gramayre Road, Coupeville, WA 98239.

The world is a far better place for her having lived, and she will be missed more than she would ever dream. Services will be held in San Diego on March 16 and at Coupeville United Methodist Church at 12:30 pm. Monday, March 19.

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WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY IN PROBATE. In the Matter of the Estate of Wagner, Paul E., Deceased.

No. 11-4-00238-3.

The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in Legal No.: CEX 2553 the manner as provided in Published: The Whidbey RCW 11.40.070 by serving Examiner on or mailing to the perMarch 1, March 8, March sonal representative or the 15, 2012 attorneys of record at the address stated below a AMENDED NOTICE TO copy of the claim and filing CREDITORS - WAGNER the original of the claim with the court. The claim must IN THE SUPERIOR be presented within the later COURT OF THE STATE OF of:

LEGAL NOTICES (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the amended notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the amended 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 1, 2012 Charlene L. Wagner, Personal Representative

LEGAL NOTICES OR SERVICE: P.O. Box 1617, 1 NW Front Street Coupeville, Washington 98239 Legal. No.: CEX 2554 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 1, March 8, March 15, 2012

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS - ZIBUNG

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY IN PROBATE. In the Matter of the Estate of Zibung, Emil E. Deceased. No.12-4-00042By Joan McPherson 7.

WSBA# 14141 The personal represenAttorney for Personal tative named below has Representative ADDRESS FOR MAILING See LEGALS, page 10

Page 10 LEGAL NOTICES Legals, from page 9 been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims 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 attorneys of record at the address stated below a copy of the claim and 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 served 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 11.40.051 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 1, 2012.

Phyllis M. Zibung, Personal Representative.

By Joan McPherson, WSBA #14141 Attorney for Personal Representative ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: P.O. Box 1617, One NW Front Street Coupeville, Washington 98239 Legal No.: CEX 2555 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 1, March 8, March 15, 2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS HILDEBRANDT IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY IN PROBATE. In the Matter of the Estate of HILDEBRANDT, HERBERT LEE, JR. Deceased. No: 12-4-00052-4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The Last Will and Testament of the above named decedent has been accepted into probate under an Adjudication of Testacy. JEFFREY D. KING has been appointed to handle all matters of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070

The Whidbey Examiner • Thursday, March 15, 2012 LEGAL NOTICES by serving on or mailing to Jeffrey D. King, 8424 E. Meadow Lake Drive, Snohomish, WA 98290 or the attorneys of record at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after any potential creditor was served 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 11.40.051 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 8, 2012.

By Joan H. McPherson WSBA #14141 Attorney for Jeffrey D. King ADDRESS FOR MAILING SERVICE: P.O. Box 1617, One NW Front Street Coupeville, Washington 98239 Legal No. CEX 2559 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 8, March 15 and March 22, 2012

NOTICE OF TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS - COUPEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the Coupeville Town Council will conduct two public hearings at its regular council meeting on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, to consider approval of the following ordinances: 1) Ordinance No. 701 amending the Coupeville Town Code, Title 16, Development Code, to establish regulations to allow electric vehicle charging stations; adding Section 16.12.075 – Development And Design Standards and adding definitions to Section 16.04.060.

2) Ordinance No. 702 – amending the Coupeville Town Code, Title 16, Development and Design Standards, repealing and replacing Section 16.12.070 Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements.

The hearings will be held the Island County Commissioner’s Hearing Room located at 1 NE Sixth Street, Coupeville, Washington.

The public is invited to attend and provide comments in person, or submit writ-

LEGAL NOTICES ten comments prior to the meeting. Written comments should be received by Town Planner Larry Kwarsick, Town Hall, 4 NE 7th Street, P.O. Box 725, Coupeville, WA, 98239 before 1:00 p.m. on March 27, 2012. If you have questions, please contact Larry Kwarsick, at Town Hall, 678-4461, ext. 3.

Legal No.: CEX 2564 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 15, 2012

ADMIRALTY INLET PILOT TIDAL PROJECT, FERC NO. 12690 (PROJECT) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A HYDROKINETIC PILOT LICENSE On February 29, 2012, an application was filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a 10-year pilot license that will allow Snohomish County PUD No. 1 (PUD) to construct and operate the Admiralty Inlet Pilot Tidal Project (FERC No. 12690) for a period of 10 years. At the conclusion of the pilot license term, the PUD must remove the Project and restore the site unless a new license is obtained.

The PUD is a municipal corporation in Snohomish County and is located at 2320 California Street, Everett, Washington 98201.

The Project is located in the northeastern portion of Admiralty Inlet, approximately 1 km west-southwest of Admiralty Head. The Project will involve the deployment and operation of two six-meter OpenHydro turbines on the Admiralty Inlet seafloor. The Final License Application (FLA) was developed after several years of studies and consultation with federal and state agencies, tribes, non-governmental organizations, and members of the public. The FLA includes a description of the Project facilities and operations, and proposed measures to monitor and safeguard public and environmental resources. A copy of the license application is available for review or reproduction by the public at the PUD office at 2320 California Street in Everett.

The application can also be viewed at the Sno-Isle Public Library, 788 NW Alexander in Coupeville, and the Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence Street in Port Townsend, or online at: www.snopud.com/PowerSupply/tidal.ashx. Questions regarding the FLA can be directed to Mr. Craig Collar at (425) 783-1825.

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are requesting that their four (4) parcels (totaling 78.13 acres) on south Whidbey Island be admitted into the Public Benefit Rating System current use taxation program.

All interested persons may appear at said hearings in person, or by their duly appointed representative and be heard on the above matter or may file EBEY’S LANDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION written comments with the Island County Planning and COMMISSION PUBLIC Community Development MEETING Department, P.O. Box 5000, Commissioners’ Hearing Coupeville, WA 98239. A Room, Coupeville, Wash- copy of the application is ington, 10:00 A.M. Thurs- available for review. If you have questions call 360day March 22, 2012 678-7339, ext. 7807.

AGENDA I. Roll Call II. New Business - EBY- Legal No.: CEX 2567 12-014, Collins, Construct Published: The Whidbey new SFR EBY-12-015, De- Examiner March 15, 2012 Pape, Construct new SFR III. Transmittal information on Level B Decisions.

IV. Adjourn Legal No.: CEX 2566 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 15, March 22, 2012

Legal No. CEX 2573 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 15, 2012

BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold public hearings in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville, Washington, on April 2, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. to consider the following applications; 050/10 WSR, The Applicant, Camano Vista Water District, is proposing to document their service area boundaries. Two inconsistencies were noted between County records and water district records.

297/11 WSR, The Applicant, Mutiny Bay Park Water Association, is proposing to correct their water service area boundary to include an adjacent parcel that has been provided water service by their water system since the mid 1980s.

002/12 WSR The Applicant, Rocky Point Community Club Water System, is proposing to correct their water service area boundary to include an adjacent parcel that has been provided water service by their water system since the late 1960s.

323/11 PBRS The Applicant, Chris and Amy Gulick,

ISLAND COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Coupeville, Washington, 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Roll Call; Approval of Minutes; Items from the Public; Planning Director’s Report Old Business – As part of the Island County Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update the Planning Commission will hold an initial discussion on the draft Goals and Policies of the Shoreline Management Element of the Island County Comprehensive Plan.

As components of the SMP update are drafted, they will appear on the Planning Commission’s agenda for review and discussion.

In August 2012, the components will be assembled into a complete proposed draft of the Island County Shoreline Master Program and brought before the Planning Commission for formal review and recommendation to the Island County Board of County Commissioners.

Please see the website w w w. i s l a n d c o u n t y. n e t / planning/shorelines.htm for copies of the documents and further information about the update process.

The public is invited to comment on the drafts by submitting comments in writing to k.stewart@co.island. wa.us or mail to Planning & Community Development at POB 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239.

LEGAL NOTICES Legal No.: CEX 2563 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 15, 2012

NOTICE OF APPLICATION WITH SEPA Island County has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS). The optional DNS process established by WAC 197-11-355 is being used. The public comment period as described below may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the following proposals. File Number: 316/11 CGP Applicant: Whidbey East Holdings LLC, Jones Whidbey North LLC, Oak Ventures South LLC Proposal: COHP harvest of about 28 acres of 40 acre site consisting of 3 contiguous parcels, with up to 1,500 yards of grading for logging road construction. Site is in or near the vicinity of steep slopes & several wetland/ wetland buffer areas, but no other known critical areas.

Location: 4606 Jones Rd, Oak Harbor Staff Contact & E-mail: John Bertrand, johnb@ co.island.wa.us The proposal may include mitigation under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is required. Application files are available for inspection at no cost, and will be provided at the cost of reproduction in a timely manner.

PUBLIC COMMENT must be received by 4:30 p.m. on March 29, 2012.

Mail to: Island County Community Development, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; deliver to 1 NE 6th St Coupeville, WA between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; FAX to (360) 679-7306.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To request notice of hearings, receive a copy of the decision or SEPA determination, or information on appeals contact us at the above address.

Legal No. CEX 2569 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 15, 2012 See LEGALS, page 11

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION WITH SEPA Island County has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS). The optional DNS process established by WAC 197-11-355 is being used. The public comment period as described below may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the following proposals.

File Number: 027/12 SHE Applicant: Saratoga Beach Owners Association Proposal: Replace approx 830 lf of concrete “ecology block” reinforcement behind existing bulkhead with new poured in place concrete reinforcement. Proposed work will be entirely on landward side of existing bulkhead. Project site is in or near: MFWHCA, shoreline, feeder bluff, flood hazard, steep slopes, & geo hazards.

Location: 3412 South Harborview Dr, Langley Staff Contact & E-mail: Kyla Walters, k.walters@ co.island.wa.us The proposal may include mitigation under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is required.

Application files are available for inspection at no cost, and will be provided at the cost of reproduction in a timely manner.

PUBLIC COMMENT must be received by 4:30 p.m. on March 29, 2012.

Mail to: Island County Community Development, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; deliver to 1 NE 6th St Coupeville, WA between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; FAX to (360) 679-7306.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To request notice of hearings, receive a copy of the decision or SEPA determination, or information on appeals contact us at the above address.

Legal No. CEX 2570 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 15, 2012

NOTICE OF APPLICATION WITH SEPA

REPUBLICATION Island County has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS). The optional DNS process established by WAC 197-11-355 is being used. The public comment period as described below may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the following proposals.

File Number: 067/11 SVAR/SDP Applicant Howard & Cindy Jensen Proposal: Replace existing SFR with new SFR in approx the same footprint within the shoreline setback, & replace an approx 123 ft. long existing rip rap bulkhead with new concrete bulkhead in same location.

Project is located in the vicinity of steep slopes, a geo hazardous area, & the shoreline residential designation.

Location: 4259 Wateredge Dr, Langley Staff Contact & E-mail: Kyla Walters, k.walters@ co.island.wa.us The proposal may include mitigation under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is required. Application files are available for inspection at no cost, and will be provided at the cost of reproduction in a timely manner.

PUBLIC COMMENT on environmental impacts must be received by 4:30 p.m. on, March 29, 2012.

Other comments on the proposal must be received

by April 14, 2012. Mail to: Island County Community Development, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; deliver to 1 NE 6th St Coupeville, WA between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; FAX to (360) 679-7306.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To request notice of hearings, receive a copy of the decision or SEPA determination, or information on appeals contact us at the above address.

Legal No. CEX 2571 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 15, 2012

Island County has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS). The optional DNS process established by WAC 197-11-355 is being used. The public comment period as described below may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the following proposals.

File Number: 273/11 SPR Applicant: Puget Sound Energy Proposal: Reroute existing PSE transmission line from current location along various County roads to new alignment along SR525 between Coles Rd & Midvale Rd. Project site is in or near: Wetlands, Steep slopes, & RF/RA zones.

Location: SR-525 Right of way between Coles Rd & Midvale Rd Staff Contact & E-mail: Brad Johnson, b.johnson@ co.island.wa.us The proposal may include mitigation under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is required.

Application files are available for inspection at no cost, and will be provided at the cost of reproduction in a timely manner.

PUBLIC COMMENT must be received by 4:30 p.m. on March 29, 2012.

Mail to: Island County Community Development, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; deliver to 1 NE 6th St Coupeville, WA between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; FAX to (360) 679-7306.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To request notice of hearings, receive a copy of the decision or SEPA determination, or information on appeals contact us at the above address.

Legal No. CEX 2572 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 15, 2012

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A tale of two Coupeville grads This is the story of two successful Coupeville High School graduates starts in Upper Heyford, England.

It was there, in the early 1970s, that Dale and Katie Zimmerman were living in military housing, raising their four kids in the English countryside.

Not long after their home began to hold title as the neighborhood hangout, another Air Force lieutenant colonel, Neal Amtmann and his wife, Carol, moved next door with their two beribboned little girls. Soon all six American kids were involved with outdoor activities that made ribbon-wearing a mere memory.

The Zimmermans impressed their friends with stories of the beautiful Pacific island where they were planning to retire.

It was later that the Amtmanns became aware that this particular island was tucked into Puget Sound, not the balmy climes of their imaginations. Nevertheless, it became set in stone that Whidbey would be the place for both families to settle after their military careers ended.

As it turned out, the Amtmanns got here first, in 1976, with the Zimmermans arriving a few years later. In 1981, Carol and Katie bought an apparel shop whose previous owner was known for her ability to size a customer up

marilyn sherman clay unreserved as they came through the door. If she found the customer lacking in some way, she would say to them, “I don’t think we have anything here for you.”

The name of the shop was changed to Tartans and Tweeds, the customer-service philosophy got a makeover, and their iconic British clothing shop on Front Street enjoyed many years of success.

Neal was the original Purveyor of Ice Cream on Front Street, and Dale enjoyed a second career selling real estate for Sandy Roberts at the former Center Isle.

Two of their children, Eric Zimmerman and Wendy Amtmann Wasik, graduated from Coupeville High School in 1987. They attended the University of Washington, participated in ROTC, and were commissioned at graduation.

And recently, the Air Force announced that both Eric and Wendy, who also hold advanced degrees from other universities, had each been selected for promotion

to the rank of colonel – both on the same list.

Wendy, the mother of two boys ages 2 and 4, is a pilot who has flown C-130s into Afghanistan using night goggles, landing in dirt strips between mountain ridges, and has been the military advisor to the undersecretary of the Air Force, to name just a few of her accomplishments.

She is married to a lieutenant colonel and stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. Her dad says she is “still a sweet girl.” I am certain that it is true.

Katie Zimmerman says, “Yes, my baby boy is going to be a colonel.”

Eric has been onsite at the two recent cataclysmic earthquakes in the South Pacific, serving as incident commander. He is currently stationed at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa. His wife, a colonel, is expected to be transferred to Frankfurt in the near future.

Eric and Wendy have had parallel career trajectories in two different parts of the world. Neal Amtmann believes that the Coupeville High School experience, along with their overseas upbringing, gave these two successful people the confidence to excel.

Judging from the voices of their proud parents, several villages and a lot of love played a part as well. A

Art school hosts Peeps show

Guinness cake, beer and wine.

Tickets are $30 and are available at Wind and Tide Books in Oak Harbor, Bayleaf in both The Pacific NorthWest Art Oak Harbor and Coupeville, LoSchool is holding a contest for cal Grown in Coupeville, Bookthe best work of art created from Bay in Freeland, and Moonraker Books in Langley.

Marshmallow Peeps candy.

The contest is open to all ages, and prizes will be awarded for adults and children. Artwork will be on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays from Tuesday, March 27 through Friday, April 6.

Owners of historic buildings Visitors can vote for their fa- within Ebey’s Landing National vorites. Contest winners will be Historical Reserve may be eligiannounced at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 7. Prizes are expected to be ble to receive a Heritage Building Grant to help pay for restoquite sweet.

Submissions are due by 4 ration.

A workshop for prospective p.m., Monday, March 26 and applicants is set for 9 to 11 a.m. should be turned in to the Pacific Saturday, March 24 at the CoupeNorthWest Art School, 15 N.W. ville library, 788 NW Alexander Birch, Coupeville. For informaSt. The workshop is hosted by tion, call 360-678-3396. the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.

Last year the program provided $52,000 in grants to eight owners of historic structures.

In a press release, Ebey’s ForCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day ever Fund Board Chairwoman with the Shifty Sailors and Jan Pickard said the group will Eclectic’ly Celtic from 6 to 9 pm. award at least $50,000 this year.

Application forms and guideSaturday, March 17 at the fifth lines are available at nps.gov/ annual St. Paddy’s Bash.

The evening features Irish ebla or from the Reserve office, songs, sing-alongs, jigs and reels 162 Cemetery Road, Coupeville.

For information contact Rein the Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 N.W. Alexander St. Refresh- serve Manager Mark Preiss at ments include corned beef, pota- 360-678-6084 or mark_presiss@ toes, cabbage, Irish soda bread, partner.nps.gov.

Reserve grant workshop set

St. Patrick’s Day bash planned

Greeting Cards by Whidbey Island Artists

Anne Waterman Betty Rayle

Rob Schouten Meredith McLeod

Walter Share

Craig Johnson

Also available are cards by artists: Dan Karvasek, Veronica von Allworden, Mary Stanford, Michael Stadler, Nan Hahn, Pam Barger, Deon Matzen & Gaylen Whiteman Bart Rulon

coupeville 40 N. Main St. 360-678-4010 www.lindscoupeville.com

Mark Van Wickler

freeland 1609 E. Main St. 360-331-4760 www.lindsfreeland.com