By JUSTIN BURNETTStaff reporter

The fire that preceded the sinking of the Deep Sea crab boat in Penn Cove last spring has been determined to be the result of arson, according to a report released by the state Department of Natural Resources Thursday.

The investigation, con-ducted by the King County Sheriff’s Office’s fire/arson investigation unit, determined that an unknown number of people “ignited and burned” the vessel prior to it’s sinking, May 12.

The blaze is believed to have started in the vessel’s freezer hold, which was locat-ed on the forward deck, but what was used to start the fire could not be determined, said Craig Muller, supervisor for the special fire unit.

“It was an undetermined source of ignition,” Muller said.

Also, no suspects have been identified and Toni Weyman Droscher, a DNR spokesperson, confirmed that the agency will not be

pursing the matter further.“It’s pretty much a closed

case,” she said.The Deep Sea arrived

in Penn Cove by tow in December of 2011. The ves-sel sat at anchor just outside Penn Cove Shellfish’s mussel rafts for the next four months until it caught fire and sank.

The vessel spent three weeks on the bottom, spilling more than 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel into Penn Cove, before it was raised and towed to Stabbert Yacht and Ship dry dock in Seattle.

The fiasco resulted in local closures of shellfish harvest-ing and cost state and federal agencies at least $3 million.

It also severely impacted Penn Cove Shellfish, a mus-sel farm just west of the Coupeville Wharf.

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‘cup of Joe’ aided in prowler captures

By JESSIE STENSLANDStaff reporter

A detective’s decision to buy a cheap cup of coffee led to the apprehension of two men suspected in dozens of car prowls in Oak Harbor.

Last year, three detec-tives with the Oak Harbor Police Department and the Navy police were investigat-ing more than 50 nighttime vehicle break-ins in Oak Harbor and base housing from September to early December. The suspects

stole purses, electronic devices and other items from unlocked cars.

Detective Rob Hofkamp said the detectives had numerous images of the two suspects from store surveil-lance tapes. The men used stolen credit cards to pur-chase items at various stores in town, as well as rent DVDs from Red Box.

The problem was, nobody could identify the men. Their

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Navy releases oLF flight scheduleBy JUSTIN BURNETTStaff reporter

In the spirit of commu-nity partnership, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island offi-cials released this week a flight schedule for Outlying Field on Central Whidbey – a practice abandoned years ago for security reasons.

A news release Monday announced that field-carrier landing practice, common-ly known as touch-and-go operations, would restart Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Outlying Field just south of Coupeville following the holiday sea-son.

Flights were planned for the afternoon to early evening hours through Thursday and during the afternoon only on Friday. The release advised that weather and operational or training requirements could result in unexpected changes to the announced schedule.

According to base spokes-man Mike Welding, the Navy plans to publicize a similar flight schedule in local newspapers and on NAS’s Whidbey’s Facebook page on a regular basis.

“Our plan is to be con-sistent and get it out every week,” Welding said.

“It’s an outreach pro-gram to let people know what’s going on with the training operations at OLF Coupeville,” he said.

The announcement comes on the heels of a December meeting with elected offi-cials and the base’s top brass to discuss an outpouring of community concern over jet noise this past summer.

Coupeville Mayor Nancy Conard, who worked to set up the meeting, is hailing the gathering a success. The schedule was a result of the meeting and discussions about how communication with the public could be

improved, she said.While this will not solve

the issue of jet noise, pro-viding residents with a little more predictability about when jets will be buzzing over their homes may help mitigate the problem, she said.

“It doesn’t make (the noise) acceptable but it’s nice to know,” Conard said.

“I believe this is just a first step in improved communi-cation,” she said.

Attending the meeting with Conard was Island

County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, a rep-resentative from Second District Congressman Rick Larsen’s office, Navy League President Jim Slowik, base commander Capt. Jay Johnston and other leading base officials.

“I’m pleased that NAS Whidbey Island has taken my suggestion to share more information about their flight operations with the community, consistent

Field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are sched-uled to occur at Outlying Field near Coupeville on the afternoons of Monday, Jan. 14 and Tuesday, Jan. 15. Flight operations are subject to change due to weather, operational and/or training requirements.

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Graves is succeeding Kasia Pierzga in the role. Pierzga has accepted a pub-lic relations position with the Washington Department of Revenue in Olympia.

“I have a real passion for newspapers, and while I’m excited about my new posi-tion, it will be hard for me to leave Whidbey and the newspaper industry behind,” Pierzga said. “But Keven is a great fit for the Whidbey community, and that makes me feel really good about the transition.”

Lori Maxim, vice president of Sound Publishing, said she appreciates the contributions Pierzga made to the newspapers on Whidbey Island.

“We will miss her enthusiasm and passion for the newspaper industry,” Maxim said. “And we wish her the best as she returns to public relations.”

Graves, 48, comes to Whidbey after 13 years as editor and publisher of the Nisqually Valley News, a weekly newspaper in Yelm. He has a son, Liam, 17, who will com-plete high school in Yelm and relocate to Whidbey Island in June and attend college in the fall.

“We are thrilled to have Keven take over the helm for the three Whidbey Island papers,” Maxim said. “He brings a breadth of experi-ence, plus a commitment to community service, that we’re confident will resonate well in the community.”

Though the job is new, Graves has roots in Whidbey Island dating back more than 30 years.

“I was on the newspaper staff at Anacortes High School, and we’d bring the paper to Oak Harbor to be print-ed,” he said. “Owner-Publisher Wallie Funk became a mentor, encouraging me to pursue a newspaper career.”

“This is kind of like returning home,” said Graves. “My journalism career started at the Whidbey News-Times. I always hoped to return there someday.”

“I’m glad that day has come,” he said. “I’m excited to rejoin Sound Publishing and work with the great staff.”

Graves earned a bachelor’s degree in jour-nalism from Western Washington University in 1987. He started his career as an intern reporter at the Whidbey News-Times. He was hired as a full-time reporter and remained with the newspaper for the next seven years. During that time, Sound Publishing purchased the newspaper from Funk and co-owner John Webber and the paper went from weekly to biweekly.

In 1991, Graves wrote and produced an “Extra” edition of the Whidbey News-Times

announcing that the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station had been pulled from a long list of military installations to be closed.

Among the highlights of his career, Graves said, was flying in a Blue Angels F/A-18 jet and covering the lengthy trial of Darrin Hutchinson, convicted for the murders of

deputies William Heffernan and John Saxerud inside the Island County Jail. Hutchinson is serving a life sentence without possibility for parole.

While reporting for the News-Times, Graves covered a variety of beats, including Oak Harbor and Coupeville governments, Island County government, law enforce-ment, and NAS Whidbey, business and, on occasion, sports.

“I was privileged to work with great people at the Whidbey News-Times,” Graves said. “Wallie Funk

was instrumental in my career. Fred Obee taught me how to be a good editor. I was also fortunate to work with the late Dorothy Neil and numerous other talented journalists and WNT alumnus.”

After leaving the Whidbey News-Times as the assistant editor in 1994, Graves joined with four others in starting The Coupeville Examiner. He was editor and publisher when

he left that newspaper in 1999 to accept the job at the Nisqually Valley News.

Pierzga purchased the Examiner in 2006, expand-ing its circulation and news coverage. She sold the paper to Sound Publishing in June 2012, taking over as publisher for the Whidbey News Group shortly thereafter.

In addition to being a seasoned journalist, Graves brings a variety of other experience to his new posi-tion. Always with a focus on community, he understands the importance of promoting local business through afford-

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tributing to a healthy sense of community,” he said. “Sound Publishing’s Whidbey Island newspapers serve a vital role in supporting local businesses and recording local history.”

In addition to his new role as publish-er, Graves is current vice president of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association. He ascends to the presidency in October. He also serves on the WNPA Foundation Board of Directors.

“I’ve worked with Keven for some time on the board, and I’m impressed with the capabil-ities he brings to the job, both on the business side and the news side,” Maxim said.

Graves helped found the Yelm Lions Club Midday Branch in 2001, serving as its presi-dent for three years. He also has served on boards for the Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce, South Sound Reading Foundation and the United Way of Island County.

Graves will be relocating to Whidbey Island. He starts in his new role on Feb. 11.

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Deception Pass to host state parks centennial celebrationBy JESSIE STENSLANDStaff reporter

Deception Pass State Park rang-ers are looking for local groups and individuals interested in helping to build a stage to go with its rebuilt amphitheater.

If possible, they hope to get the project done in time for the sum-mertime celebration of the park sys-tem’s centennial.

Park Manager Jack Hartt said he was ecstatic by the work done last year by Oak Harbor Boy Scout Nathan Wagner. Wagner and the volunteers he enlisted tore out the aging amphitheater near Cranberry Lake and rebuilt it from scratch last spring.

“The new design doubles the capacity, moves people closer and is more user-friendly,” he said. “It was really quite an upgrade.”

Wagner, a junior at Oak Harbor High School, explained that he took on the project as an Eagle Scout Project. He’s a member of Troop

4063, sponsored by Oak Harbor LDS 2nd Ward Church.

Wagner said he approached the park management about doing a project and was given a list of options. He chose the biggest chal-lenge.

“I knew it was going to be a lot of work, but I didn’t realize how much,” he said.

The first step, Wagner said, was to come up with a design for the rows

of seating for about 250 people. He went to a family friend, former city engineer Eric Johnston, and asked for his help. Together they came up with the terraced design.

Next, he approached a couple of businesses for help with the mate-rials. Frontier Industries of Oak Harbor donated thousands of dol-lars worth of lumber while Fastenal donated nuts and bolts.

Hartt said the Deception Pass

Foundation also contributed to the project.

Wagner pulled together vol-unteers from several Boy Scout groups, his church and the high school. They measured the site, tore out the old amphitheater with a backhoe and then got out the auger. They drilled 128 holes in the soil, put the posts in the holes and secured them with concrete. The bench tops were attached to the

sawed-off posts.In all, it took 738 man-hours to

complete the project. Wagner spent six months on the entire project, but the actual construction took just a month.

“It went surprisingly fast,” Hartt said. “They were done just in time for the Memorial Day weekend.”

Hartt said the amphitheater, which has a view of the famous bridge, is a busy place in the sum-mer. The evening interpretive pro-grams are held there, as is the Arts in the Park musical program and various presentations.

On Aug. 3, the governor and other bigwigs from across the state are scheduled to visit the amphi-theater for a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the state’s park system. While Deception Pass State Park is just 88 years old, it’s the most popular in the state system and will be the hub for the centen-nial celebrations.

While the new benches will be perfect for the ceremony, the amphitheater needs a stage. Hartt said he’s hoping to find another go-getter like Wagner — or a group of go-getters — willing to take on the project from start to finish.

Anyone interested can contact him at 360-675-3767, extension 26.

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Oak Harbor teenager Nathan Wagner rebuilt the amphitheater at Deception Pass as an Eagle Scout Project.

By JESSIE STENSLANDStaff reporter

The Oak Harbor City Council will decide next Tuesday whether or not to continue working with an engineering firm that the mayor doesn’t trust.

Among the items on the City Council agenda for the regular meeting is a request to solicit “requests for quali-fications” for the design of a new sewage treatment plant,

which is estimated to cost $93.5 million. The meeting at City Hall begins at 6 p.m.

The national firm Carollo Engineers was chosen to do the facilities plan and prelimi-nary design work two years ago through a “requests for qualification” process. A panel of city leaders reviewed the qualifications of four firms that applied and overwhelm-ingly chose Carollo to do the work, which has cost about $1.2 million so far.

Mayor Scott Dudley said the former city engineer had apparently planned to keep working with Carollo through the design phase, but he wanted the council to have the choice of looking at other firms.

“I think we should keep our options open,” he said. “I like options.”

Still, Dudley said he thinks it’s likely that the council will reject the option and continue with Carollo. He admits that

going through the process of picking a new firm may delay the project by about three months, but he feels it’s worth it.

Dudley hasn’t been shy about criticizing Carollo for the work the company has done in helping the city pick a site for the treatment plant. He was upset when it came to light that the “Freund site” next to the RV park had been ruled out of consider-ation early in the process for

unclear reasons; the mayor and others felt it would have been the least costly option if given due consideration.

He argues that the compa-ny presented information in a biased manner to encourage the council to pick the “North Crescent Harbor” site that was the choice of the former city engineer, who wanted to put a water reclamation proj-ect there.

Dudley cast the tie-break-ing vote in favor of building

the plant in the vicinity of Windjammer Park.

In addition, Dudley said he doesn’t completely trust the cost estimates presented by Carollo, especially for the large Freund site.

“No matter where they look, it was $93.5 million,” he said. “It just doesn’t make sense.”

An official from Carollo declined to comment, but referred the News-Times to the city engineer.

Mayor wants to look at other firms for design of treatment plant

By JUSTIN BURNETTStaff reporter

Cathie Espes lives alone. She’s 68 years old, is legally blind and is con-fined to a wheelchair.

Life isn’t easy for her. Everyday things, from getting a midnight snack to simply reading the day’s mail, are real challenges. More difficult chores, like cleaning her home’s gutters?

Impossible.Yet, Espes likely has some of the

cleanest gutters on the block. Her house has a fresh coat of paint, she has a new toilet and the thick carpet that once made getting around in her wheelchair a regular nightmare has been replaced by smooth floors.

Even the pesky closet door that refused to stay on its track has been fixed. But, perhaps most impressive of all, everything was done for free, or rather, for nothing more than the cost of friendship.

“It brings tears to my eyes and gets me all choked up just thinking about it,” Espes said.

Espes is one of many residents whose lives have been made a little bit easier by Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers, an all-volunteer organization made up solely of people within the community – friends, colleagues and neighbors.

It was established five years ago as an off-shoot of its sister organization in South Whidbey, which was founded in 1994. It was the first Hearts and Hammers in the United States.

Today, the nonprofit and its service

model have spread to four other states across the country, includ-ing Dallas; Pittsburgh; the Twin Cities in Minnesota; and Willowick, Ohio.

The idea behind the nonprofit, with it’s motto of “Neighbors helping Neighbors,” was to help people in the community who are unable, for one reason or another, to complete small home projects, said Bill Skubi, a member of Central Whidbey’s board of directors and the organiza-tion’s informal spokesman.

“People say, ‘Wouldn’t it be nice to have Christmas all year long,” Skubi said. “Well, this is kind of Christmas in May.”

The model shouldn’t be mistaken as being focused solely on assisting the very poor. Hearts and Hammers considers helping anyone who is strug-gling, whether it be with finances, physical handicaps, old age or all of the above.

People may simply be having a rough year and need a little help get-ting things done, Skubi said.

“We have had people who were vol-unteers one year and recipients anoth-er,” he said.

Last year, more than 100 volunteers assisted 22 homeowners, repairing roofs and decks, building wheelchair ramps, painting, doing yard work and pitching in where ever they could.

“It has a real barn-raising feel to it,” Skubi said.

In fact, the whole idea is for the Hearts and Hammers spirit to strengthen neigh-bors while building neighborhoods of shared responsibility.

All the work is done on the first Saturday in May. Group members are

hoping to do more than ever and will be accepting project applications until Jan. 31.

To qualify, applicants must own their homes within the Coupeville School District and be unable to physi-cally or financially manage the work on their own. Projects should be health and safety related and be able to be completed in a single day.

To apply, call 360-333-6654, email cwheartsandhammers@gmail.com or visit www.centralwhidbeyheartsandham mers.com.

Espes said she’s extremely grate-ful to the organization and shows her appreciation with a little free advertis-ing. Last year, she decorated the back of

her wheelchair with a Hearts and Hammers sticker and jumps at the chance to tell people all about the group when they ask about it.

“There is never a day that I don’t go into my (house) and think of Hearts and Hammers,” she said.

“The whole outfit is truly a godsend for people like me who don’t have the resources to get this stuff done,” she said.

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More time needed to comply with $1.5 million grant By NATHAN WHALENStaff reporter

A discrepancy with two different contracts could extend the Greenbank Farm Management Group’s agreement with the Port of Coupeville to oversee the publicly owned farm by more than one year.

At issue is the management group’s lease with the port — which expires March 31, 2014 — and the management group’s contract with the then-known state Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development — which is fulfilled at the earli-est June 2015.

The state agency, which eventually became the state Department of Commerce, gave the management group a $1.5 million grant in 2003 that funded construction of a new building at the Greenbank Farm. One of the contract clauses states that any build-ings constructed using state funds have to be “held and used” by the Greenbank Farm Management Group for a period of at least 10 years from the date the build-ing is occupied, which took place in June 2005.

If the management group doesn’t comply with the con-tract, then it would have to repay the $1.5 million princi-pal plus interest going back to when the contract was signed.

Michael Stansbury, in a let-ter to the Port of Coupeville, described the difference in contract dates as a “mutual mistake.”

“It’s not reasonable that both parties would intention-ally adopt a provision in their lease that directly and imme-diately violates the grant con-tract that is the source of $1.5 million of improvements to the farm, benefiting both par-ties, where the direct result of that violation is the loss of those benefits,” Stansbury said in the letter.

Port commissioner Laura Blankenship, who was the manager of the Greenbank Farm at the time of the con-tract, agreed. Everybody involved in negotiating the contract was working in good faith.

“I don’t think anyone at the time thought there was a discrepancy,” Blankenship

said Thursday afternoon. The discrepancy in the

two contracts was discovered by the Executive Planning Group, which is an eight-member volunteer group appointed by the Port of Coupeville, that spent the past six months researching and writing recommendations about how the farm should operate after the manage-ment group’s contract ends. That group recommended that the management group’s contract shouldn’t be extend-ed and the Port of Coupeville should look for requests for proposal for an entity to man-age the farm after the current agreement expires.

The volunteer group stat-ed in the report that if the management group’s lease were extended, then the rec-ommendations in the report will be less relevant if not outdated.

“The transition planning process will be considered by many to have been a waste of time and effort,” the report stated.

It looks like, however, that the management group’s current agreement with the port will have to be extended by at least 14 months. In an email to the News-Times, a spokeswom-an for the Washington State Department of Commerce, confirmed that the manage-ment group must remain in its current position until June 2015. Further, if the group was displaced for any reason, then the department of com-merce would consult with the state attorney general’s office to determine whether or not to recapture money under terms of the contract.

Patton said the port’s attor-ney is going to examine the contract as well. He noted that the Greenbank Farm Management Group offered a solution of simply extend-ing the current contract through June of 2015. He said he owes a debt of grati-tude to the planning group for discovering the discrep-ancy and he doesn’t want to see the management group get into any “hot water” with the state.

While attorneys review the contracts and discover how best to proceed, work developing a transition plan is on hold for now. He wants the issue resolved soon. If the management group’s contract ends in 2014, then he would like to advertise requests for proposals this summer.

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Cathie Espes, a recipient of Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers, proudly shows off the organization’s sticker on the back of her wheelchair. The nonprofit group is seeking applications for 2013. The deadline is Jan. 31.

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6. Appointment of Bruce Freeman to the Planning Commission.

7. Appointment of Ana Maria Schlecht to the Planning Commission.

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10. Public Hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 1651 Property Maintenance & Abatement Code Ordinance.

11. Resolution 13-03 Solid Waste Transfer Station KPG Engineering Program Planning Report http://www.oakharbor.org/uploads/documents/6754kpg_oak_ harbor_solid_waste_planning_ program_final_101812.pdf

OTHER BUSinESS12. Wastewater Treatment Plant

authorization to Solicit RFQ’s for Design.

13. Extending/Renewal Senior Services of Island County Contract.

14. Adoption of Department of Corrections Contract.

15. Authorization to bid for Water Reservoir.

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Several weeks after Port of Coupeville officials sent one of its fuel floats away to be repaired, the last remaining one at the wharf was dam-aged and is threatening to drift away.

Port officials discovered a bracket on the remaining, 40-foot concrete float that boaters use to refuel their vessels, had broke away. The other fuel float is off-island being repaired.

“We’ve got to find a way to repair that while the other one is in Anacortes,” Jim Patton, executive director for the Port of Coupeville, said.

While boating activity at the Coupeville Wharf is

at a minimum during the dreary winter months, the boats operated by Penn Cove Shellfish use the Coupeville Wharf to refuel. In addition, activity at the wharf will pick up in March as recre-ational boaters return and the Victoria Clipper stops in Coupeville for gray whale tours.

During a severe storm that took place in December 2012, the brackets on one of the fuel floats broke.

Workers later that month pulled the 13-ton structure out of the water and it was towed to Anacortes for repairs.

“The quicker we have one of these replaced, the better off we’ll be,” Commissioner Benye Weber said dur-

ing Wednesday’s Port of Coupeville meeting.

Patton said he is contacting the company in charge of the repairs, Pacific Northwest Docks, to see when the work is complete.

Then repairs can take place on the current float. Patton hopes the second float could be beached near the port office and the bracket could be replaced.

The Port of Coupeville is looking to replace the con-crete fuel piers that have posed problems for officials in recent years.

Patton said he hopes to have a solicitation ready by the February meeting and would like to see replace-ment floats in place by the summer boating season.

The Port of Coupeville is seeking grant proposals from nonprofit organizations looking for funding for activi-ties that are consistent with the port’s values of economic opportunity and environmen-tal stewardship.

The application process stems from a change in regulations the commission-ers for the Port of Coupeville formalized in 2012. Prior to that, each proposal was given consideration on a case-by-case basis.

The Port of Coupeville has $1,500 budgeted for such grants. Last year, the Port of Coupeville awarded the Penn Cove Water Festival $1,000 and the Whidbey Island Farm Tour received $500.

The grants will be awarded on a competitive basis. Information about the grants can be obtained at the port office located at 24 Front Street in Coupeville, by calling 360-678-5020 or by email at executivedirector@portofcoupeville.org.

Applications must be submitted by Feb. 28 and

the port commissioners will make a decision during the public meeting scheduled for March 13.

Forget gossip, find harmony

“Harmony in the work place” the next question and answer audio chat with David Kennedy at the Oak Harbor Christian Science Reading Room at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15.

If you’d like to see gos-sip, bickering and criticism removed from your work life, and have respect, harmony and even joy become a part of your day, bring your questions and concerns to this chat with a Christian Science teacher and healer. It is the kind of prayer Christ Jesus used to mold his occasionally bick-ering disciples into a team that carried on his work and transformed the world.

The Reading Room is located at 721 SW 20th Ct. at Scenic Heights Street, or log onto JSH-Online.com/chats.

Religious notes

Coupeville port’s last fuel float damaged

Photo courtesy of the Port of Coupeville

Port of Coupeville commissioner Marshal Bronson secures a fuel float after a bracket broke recently. Port leaders are scram-bling to repair the float.

Port looks at applicants for economic development grants

FeedbackGrateful writer wants to “cool off”

Editor,I would like to respond to

Rick Kiser’s response to my letter to the editor by first expressing my gratitude for allowing himself to “cool off.” Maybe if some of the perpe-trators of recent atrocities had taken the same precau-tion and weapons designed to facilitate fast, mass killing were not so readily avail-able this letter would not be necessary.

Secondly, Mr. Kiser implies that as a “progres-sive liberal,” I am over-edu-cated and ignorant of the documents on which our government is based. This attitude, though frequently cited by conservatives, is wrong.

I am proud of my educa-tion which includes more than 40 years of govern-ment services most of which was active duty Navy as well as the more conven-tional learning institutions. I am very familiar with the Constitution and its amend-ments. It was intended by its authors to allow for change making it flexible and there-fore relevant during chang-ing times and technologies. The 18th Amendment, like the second, is an example of a well-meaning effort to modify and improve the Constitution that proved itself, in practice, to be unten-able and was thus repealed by the American people with the 21st Amendment.

The nation I have served and fought for is controlled by laws masterfully set forth by our founding fathers, not a banana republic controlled by those able to buy or steal the most powerful weapons. As I stated in my previous letter, firearms are an unac-

ceptably dangerous and inefficient means to protect ourselves or our families. If you lack confidence in our military and law enforce-ment and feel that you need guns to protect yourself and your rights from an over-stepping government, then perhaps you’re living in the wrong country.

Ronald CopeOak Harbor

ElectionOnerous levy should be rejected

Editor,We’re encouraging voters

to oppose the latest, onerous school bond measure.

We’re opposed because the measure is but anoth-er version of the district’s ambition to have a constant, continuing and cumulative revenue source by which to continue its spending all on the backs of taxpayers and property owners.

This latest demand for $7,350,000 which adds 3.8 percent per annum increas-es the amount to $8,200,000 is another example of a long history of significant, substantial public funding including the 2005 bond measure by which a new football stadium was built and, the 2006 $54 million dollar measure to renovate the high school.

This latest demand for more money is a part of the stated intention of the district to spend another $60 mil-lion: $27.5 million to replace Oak Harbor elementary and $12 million for a bus barn, followed by another $20 mil-lion by 2020 to do “district wide improvements.”

This is in addition to amounts received by way of grants including almost $4 million from the Department of Defense to “improve stu-dents’ performance.”

The district’s claim their per capita student spend-ing of $500 ignored Federal Impact Funds which the District has been receiving for some 50 years. If the impact funds are consid-ered, then the student per diem is much higher.

We’re opposed because the stated use of the funds is frivolous: spending for a bus barn; for middle school ath-letics; for an “activity bus;” for a “late bus,” for the year-book; for the school news-paper; and for other non-academic related expenses.

The district bemoaned a lack of textbooks without explaining the obvious: if there is such a lack of text books; perhaps the buses should remain outside; or perhaps middle school ath-letics could remain discon-tinued.

The district is not doing what businesses and taxpay-

ers have had to do over the past few years, and that is to reduce expenditures. The current levy provides $3.3 million or 6 percent of the annual budget. The district is telling the community that it cannot operate on 94 per-cent of budget.

This same district wants to spend another $60 mil-lion over the next few years despite a decline in enroll-ment and its specious con-cern that Federal Impact funding will stop.

In doing so, the district shifts the burden of future funding on to homeowners and taxpayers; if the federal impact funds remain as it has, the district will certain-ly keep both the levy funds in place as well for their bus barn, etc.

The district understates the impact this has on us. The district stated that a doubling of the money

necessary for the student per diem is not important because it was such a mod-est number in the first place.

The district highlighted the amount to be paid based upon the current levy, 91 cents per $1,000, and failed to disclose the financial burden of the other bond measure which remains in place. This brings the cur-rent levy amount to $265 per $1,000 of assessed value; a $300,000 homeowner will be taxed the sum of $795. A 3.8 percent annual increase imposes an additional bur-den on the homeowner.

We, therefore, oppose the current levy as being an unnecessary additional tax burden that is incompatible with a proper focus on aca-demic performance.

Please vote no. Warren and Irene Eraut

Oak Harbor

Schools need levy support

Editor, Oak Harbor schools

have been underfunded for decades.

The upcoming school levy would bring back some of the learning opportuni-ties that have been cut in the last four years, and would protect others from future cuts.

There are no extras. A “Yes” vote would bring

our school funding almost to the state average for the first time in memory.

A “Yes” vote would pro-vide almost the same level of financial support to our students as that of our neighboring school dis-tricts.

Beth KelleyOak Harbor

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490 NW Crosby Ave., Oak Harbor 675-5008

Sunday Services9:00, 10:30 & 11:45 am

Living Word Kids: 3 mos–5th grade all servicesMiddle School Youth: Sundays 4:00 PMHigh School Youth: Sundays 6:00 PM

Weekly Adult Groups

Russ Schlecht ~ Senior Pastorwww.elivingword.org

Whidbey IslandMessianic FellowshipWhere Yeshua is Lord

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675 E. Whidbey Ave.Oak Harbor, WA 360-675-7189

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620 A/B Erin Park DriveOak Harbor, WA 98277

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of Whidbey Island20103 State Route 525

Freeland

Sunday Service at 10:00 amMinister: Rev. Dennis Reynolds

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Children and Worship675-4837

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3143 Goldie Rd Unit B • Oak Harbor(behind Precision Tire)

SOULS HARBORA SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME

Sunday Morning...............10amSunday Evening ............ 6:30pmWednesday ..........................7pm

632-7243Pastor Greg Adkins

Oak HarborChurch of Christ

1000 NE Koetje Street(Just North of Offi ce Max)

“To Know Christ & Make Him Known”

Sunday Morning:Worship Assembly .......................9:30 amBible Classes for all ages............11:00am

Matt Oliver, Preaching Minister

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675-3441

Sunday MorningWorship Service

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185 N Oak Harbor St. ~ Oak Harbor Masses:Saturday 5:00 pmSunday 8:00am & 9:30 amWed & Fri 9:00 am

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721 S.E. Barrington • Oak Harbor360-632-3642Sunday

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40 NE Midway Blvd, #103 • Oak HarborPastor Dr. Thomas Stoneham Sr.,

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Ordinary People Discovering an Extraordinary God

Sunday Service10:00am and 6 pm

319 SW 3rd Avenue360-675-4852

www.oakharborag.org

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3143-G North Goldie RdOak Harbor

Sunday Worship ........9:00 a.m.Sunday Bible Study 10:00 a.m.Sunday Evening ........5:00 p.m.Wednesday Evening .6:00 p.m.

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photos were passed around to all the patrol officers, but nobody recognized them.

Then Hofkamp stopped at the 7-Eleven store at the south end of town on Dec. 12, which is part of his early-morning routine on the way to work.

He saw two men walk-

ing into the parking lot and immediately recognized them as his suspects.

He called a patrol officer to contact and, ultimately, arrest the two men, identi-fied as 23-year-old Jason T. Campbell and 29-year-old Lawrence Latta, according to Hofkamp.

Hofkamp said police searched the men and found three allegedly stolen cred-it cards on Campbell and another one on Latta; the

cards all belonged to women whose cars were prowled. Hofkamp said it appeared that the men had just com-mitted a series of vehicle prowls when they were arrested.

In an interview with the detective, Latta blamed Campbell for stealing items from vehicles, according to the report written by Hofkamp.

Campbell admitted to “doing vehicle prowls,” but

said Latta was always with him when he committed the crimes, according to the report.

Hofkamp obtained a search warrant for the men’s apartment and found numer-ous stolen items, including iPods, GPS units, victims’ IDs and 51 Red Box DVDs.

Hofkamp arrested Campbell on suspicion of 59 criminal counts, including identity theft, vehicle prowl and possession of stolen

property. Latta was arrested on suspicion of 25 counts.

Prosecutors charged both Campbell and Latta in Island County Superior Court with three counts of identify theft, thee counts of second-degree theft and three counts of pos-session of stolen property in the second degree.

If convicted of the charg-es against them, both men could face more than four years in prison under the standard sentencing range.

Hofkamp said it’s possible that more charges will be added against the men in the future as he completes his reports.

In addition, Hofkamp said he hasn’t been able to iden-tify the owners of some of the stolen loot he recovered. He said people who’ve had possessions stolen from their cars and didn’t report it should contact the Oak Harbor police at 360-279-4500.

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Max Elbert Cozine

Max E. Cozine, USN (Ret) passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013. On November 6 he fell in his shop doing what he loved. He fractured his skull and just couldn’t recover, although he put up a good fight.

He was born on December 27,1918 in Belleville, Kansas to Harold R. Cozine and Edith D. (Lewis) Cozine. He was raised on farms in Kansas and Nebraska.

On September 24, 1943 he married the love of his life, Sandy Ailene Sanford (1923-2008) in California. They had four children with-in a six-year period. They were born in Nebraska (Michael R. Cozine), in Texas (Robert C. Cozine), in Hawaii (Patricia Cozine-Cole) and in New Jersey (Alan B. Cozine). Ahh.... join the Navy and see the world.

He enlisted in the Navy in 1939 and was aboard the USS Ramsay at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. He served his country in the Pacific in World War II and Korea. Max was one of the last enlisted pilots in the Navy where he was a helicopter test pilot and was rated on every propeller airplane used by the Navy. He even owned two private planes and was planning to finish an ultralight. His last duty station was NAS Whidbey in 1955 where he retired from the Navy on June 23,1958.

His second career was as a partner in Haddon Furniture. When he retired again in 1977, he became the “go-to” man for many people around town, help-ing with small “Honey-Do” jobs. He was a very profi-cient carpenter, handyman, craftsman, landscaper, with the help of his John Deere tractor (his third arm), and general jack-of-all-trades. He was always willing and able to build anything made of wood, from picture frames to furniture for family and friends. The Cozine fam-ily home was built by Max, Sandy and the kids in 1961 where every summer the traditional annual BBQ for family and friends has been held with Max hosting the festivities.

Max is survived by his

4 children, and 8 grand-children: Michael Powell, Laura Lynch, Michelle Landis, Ryan Powell, Becky Thompson, Jeff Cozine, Matt Cozine, and Kelley Dunn; 12 great-grandchildren: Chase Powell, Scout Powell, Britney Lynch, Marcus Tasanasanta, Kevin Tasanasanta, Michael Johnson, Wesley Powell, Hope Thompson, James Cozine, Nathan Cozine, Seth Cozine and Hailey Dunn; and three great-great-grand-children: Jackson Camerzell, Dylan Adams, and Emma Tasanasanta.

Max loved to fish, bowl, golf and build things. He was a life member of the VFW, a past President ofthe Fleet Reserve, and he and Sandy were the original two employees of Whidbey Federal Credit Union. He always made time for his family and friends and helped with any projects pre-sented to him. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Many will miss his smile and hugs.

A celebration of life will be held 1-5 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Sierra Country Club, 2685 San Juan Street in Coupeville.

Max was generous to his charities. In lieu of flowers, please make an extra dona-tion to the charity of your choice.

1939

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Max Elbert Cozine

Laruth BomarVona Laruth Lynn Bomar,

age 74, passed away on Dec. 21, 2012 in Oak Harbor. Formerly of Midland, Texas, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Thomas Hellinger of Freeland, one son in Texas, five grand-children and three siblings. A family home service is planned.

Memorials are sug-gested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Further infor-mation may be obtained a twww.whidbeymemo-rial.com, where family and

friends are encouraged to share memories and condo-lences.

Laruth Bomar

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MiltonHenry Littke

Milton Henry Littke, age 93, former World War II POW and longtime Oak Harbor resident, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at Homeplace Special Care Center in Oak Harbor.

Milton was born in Merrill, Wis., on Jan. 4, 1920, to Frank and Emma (Frantz) Littke. As a small child, he moved with his family to Northwestern Oregon, near Astoria. He graduated from Clatskanie High School. Milton met Maryellen Anderson in 1939. Following their engage-ment, Milton enlisted in the US Navy and was shipped off to the Philippines. Japanese forces attacked the Philippines, and Milton was the sole survivor of his detachment. After wander-ing in the jungles for several months, he was captured and taken prisoner on the Bataan Peninsula. He was held in Pasay Elementary School, Bilibid Prison, Port Area Manila Prison and finally transferred to the Lead Mine Kamioka, Japan. As a prisoner, Milton worked as a longshoreman. He was released in the sum-mer of 1944, and arrived unannounced a short time later at his family home near Astoria.

Milton and Maryellen were married on October 12, 1945. The couple lived in Tillamook, Ore., Guam and Deer Island, Ore., before moving to Oak Harbor in the early 1950s. He continued with the Navy as an ADRC, retiring at NAS Whidbey in 1958.

Milton attended Skagit Valley College and Western Washington University, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Arts. He was employed as a pipefitter/insulator at Shell Oil and Texaco refineries in Anacortes and Cherry Point. He was a member of the American Ex-POW Association; was a member of the Scottish Rite bod-ies of Freemasonry; was a Worthy Patron of the Order of Amaranth Tula Court #26, Coupeville; a member of the Atomic and Oil Workers

Union; a member of the Fleet reserve Branch #97. He was actively involved in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, serv-ing as Assistant Scout

Master for Troop 59, and was also active in assisting with the Camp Fire Girls. He attended Coupeville United Methodist Church, and later the Base Chapel. Milton was an avid rock hound and also enjoyed making ceramics.

Milton is survived by his four children: Richard H. Littke (Marie) of Oak Harbor, Willis R. Littke (Jennifer) of Fall City, John F. Littke of Poulsbo and Marilou A. Littke of Birch Bay; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters: Eunice Chase (Lyle) of Rainier, Ore. and Jeannette

Combs of Longview; also, numerous nieces and neph-ews. He was preceded in death by his wife Maryellen on Feb. 10, 2010; also by two brothers, Clifford and Darryl Littke.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at Whidbey Memorial Chapel. A Funeral Service will take place 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 at Grace Community Church, 29470 SR 20, with military honors under the auspices of NAS Whidbey Honor Guard. Interment with Masonic Burial Rites will take place at Hudson Cemetery, Rainier, Ore., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at 2:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the American Ex-POW Organization, 3201 East Pioneer Parkway, #40, Arlington, Texas 76010-5396. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

Milton Henry Littke

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anchored and sank just out-side the perimeter of the business’s mussel rafts.

Farm owner Ian Jefferds said the financial damages to his company won’t be clear until later this year where they begin harvesting the crop planted last year. The sinking caused a delay and, at worst, he said the farm could see the loss of up to four months of business.

“It’s a substantial loss,” he said.

Jefferds has been aware since last summer that an investigation into the fire’s cause was underway and that there were strong indications of arson – at least one federal agency opened a criminal investigation.

He had been hopeful that they would lead to the identi-

fication of a culprit.“If they don’t have any sus-

pects, it’s kind of disappoint-ing,” he said.

Although DNR will not spend more resources try-ing to find out who started the fire, both it and the state Department of Ecology are undergoing separate efforts to recover expenses from the vessel’s owner, Rory Westmoreland.

Weyman Droscher said the agency is also working with authorities in Island County on possible misde-meanor charges against Westmoreland for leaving the vessel moored in one spot longer than is allowed under state law.

Also, DNR is looking at legislation that would strengthen its derelict vessel program in the hopes that it would prevent or limit such environmentally and finan-cially expensive incidents in the future.

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with Navy security require-ments,” said Larsen, in an emailed statement Tuesday.

After hearing complaints about aircraft noise, particu-larly at Outlying Field, Larsen said he directed his staff to work with base and commu-nity leaders to find ways to improve the situation.

“NAS Whidbey Island has long enjoyed strong com-munity support, and I am pleased that base leaders are committed to being good neighbors,” he said.

Larsen added that the com-munity and base now have an action plan to improve communication. Conard confirmed that additional meetings are in the works and future discussions will address a range of issues, from possible building code changes that would make

homes more sound proof to clarifying the agreement homeowners sign when buying homes on Central Whidbey.

Ken Pickard, founder of the community group Citizens of the Ebey’s Reserve for a Healthy, Safe and Peaceful Environment, also applauded the Navy’s republication of a flight schedule but expressed doubt about its effectiveness.

He called it an “improve-ment” that might help some people, but for most, he said it will not suffice.

“To me, telling us when we’ll be tortured doesn’t help,” Pickard said.

In December, Pickard initi-ated an online petition to stop flight operations at the air-field and over Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. It has garnered more than 1,150 signatures.

According to Pickard, the recently created group has hired an attorney, and is investigating legal options.

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Whidbey Games of the week The Oak Harbor High School swim team meets Stanwood at 6 p.m. Monday at Vanderzicht Pool.

By JIM WALLERSports ediitor

Down by 10 points half way through its match with Marysville-Pilchuck, the Oak Harbor High School wres-tling team won five consecu-tive bouts to claim a 39-34 win over the visiting Tomahawks Thursday.

The victory was a positive beginning to a challenging weekend for the Wildcats. Last night Oak Harbor joined Lynnwood and Hazen for a double dual meet at Highline High School, and today Oak Harbor goes to Mercer Island for the Tournament of Excellence.

Oak Harbor coach Mike Crebbin said the key indi-vidual match in the win over Marysville-Pilchuck was the first at 195 pounds. Wildcat junior Jacob Dugin fought back from being nearly pinned while on his back for a minute in the first round to record a fall at 3:25.

“That was the determina-

tor, a 12-point swing,” Crebbin said.

Another important match,

Crebbin said, was 113 pounds where Rebecca Holloman lost 15-1. Crebbin said he

knew going in that Holloman was the underdog and she “fought hard” to limit the

damage and avoid giving up more bonus points.

After Dugin’s win, Terry Joll (220 pounds) lost 11-9 and Tyler Adamson (285) lost by a fall (:36).

Christian Bertram (106) won by a fall (3:50) and Oak Harbor led 12-9.

Three Wildcat losses fol-lowed, Holloman, Zaiha Sams (120, fall, :46) and Jeremy Vester (126, 6-2), and Oak Harbor trailed 22-12.

Jahleel Vester (132) start-ed the comeback with a pin (1:08). Jacob Fitzgerald (138) then won by technical fall, and Oak Harbor took over 23-22.

Cody Fakkema (145) won 10-1, and Mark Johnston (152, 3:40) and Joshua Crebbin (160, :58) tacked on falls, and Oak Harbor built an insurmountable 39-22 lead.

C.J. Shavers (170, 1:47) and Jon Laningham (182, 2:33) were pinned to set the final score.

Wildcat wrestlers rally to defeat M-P

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Jahleel Vester, right, pins Marysville-Pilchuck’s Mark Mullen-Gaffney. Vester’s victory began a string of five Wildcat wins that erased a 10 point Tomahawk lead.

The Oak Harbor High School swim team won its seventh meet in eight tries by downing Cascade 100-83 Thursday at Everett’s Forest Park Pool.

The Wildcats’ Josh Jepsen met a state-quali-fying time while winning the 200-yard individual medley in 2:04.15 and picked up additional wins in the 100 breaststroke (1:04.98) and two relays.

Jepsen, Toren Wood, Caley Powers and Kevin Levy won the 200 med-ley (1:51.48) and 200 free (1:37.69) relays.

Powers (100 butterfly, 59.03) and Levy (100 free, 53.4) also collected indi-vidual firsts.

The Wildcats (7-1) return home to meet Stanwood (3-6) at 6 p.m. Monday.

Wildcats collect 7th win

By JIM WALLERSports editor

After coughing up a 16-point lead, the Shorewood boys basketball team had to come back at the end of regulation and overtime to avoid an upset in Oak Harbor, beating the Wildcats 69-68 Tuesday.

The Thunderbirds’ Josh Hawkinson scored 35 points, and the final two were the biggest. The 6-9 Washington State University recruit swished a jumper from the foul line as time expired in overtime

to win it. Wildcat coach Mike Washington

said, “We came back and competed toe-to-toe with a tough team. This is a tough one to swallow; we had it.”

Shorewood (5-1, 10-3) led 11-10 after the first quarter, then out-scored Oak Harbor 22-12 in the second to lead 33-22 after two.

The Thunderbirds began the second half on a 7-2 run to estab-lish their largest lead, 40-24. Behind eight points from Chris Hailer and two threes by Drew Washington,

one from 30 feet as the quarter ended, Oak Harbor was within two, 45-43, heading into the final period.

Oak Harbor led 61-57 when Dayne Herron scored with 38 sec-onds left.

Hawkinson dropped in two free throws with 26 seconds remain-ing. After Oak Harbor missed a free throw with 16 seconds left, Shorewood’s Ben Andrews drove to the hoop for the tying lay-up with four seconds remaining.

In overtime, Herron put Oak

Harbor up 67-65 with 51 seconds left. Twenty seconds later, Hawkinson scored.

Oak Harbor’s JoJo Webster was fouled on a drive and awarded two free throws with 9.5 seconds left. He hit the first but missed the second. Shorewood rebounded and found Hawkinson for the winner.

Free-throw shooting proved to be the difference. Oak Harbor made only seven of 13, 54 percent. The T-birds hit 13 of 17, 76.5 percent.

Hailer finished with 18 points

and 11 rebounds, and Herron had 18 points and three steals. Washington collected 14 points, including four threes, six rebounds and three steals. Gabe Groenig had eight points and eight boards, and Webster ended up with seven points and five assists. Dyllan Harris hit a three-pointer.

Andrews finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Shorewood.

Oak Harbor goes to eighth-ranked Glacier Peak (4-2, 10-3) at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Shorewood buzzer beater nips OHHS boys in overtime

Lapse proves costly for Wolves

One lull in an otherwise solid performance cost the Coupeville girls basketball team as it lost 41-33 in a bid to upset King’s in Shoreline Tuesday.

The Knights (5-2, 8-5) went on a 17-2 run that began just before the end of the first quarter, and that one spurt was enough to hold off the inspired Wolves.

Coupeville coach David King said, “The girls came ready to play. We came into

this game with confidence and knowing we could com-pete with King’s if we could handle the press.”

Coupeville did just that, shredding the press and building a 12-10 lead. Bessie Walstad had five points and Makana Stone three to pace the solid start.

At that point, King’s went on its decisive run.

Coupeville continued to break the Knights’ press but was hurt by turnovers in its half-court offense. When they did execute, King said, the shots wouldn’t fall.

King’s led 27-14 at half-time.

King said, “We went into halftime knowing if we handled our emotions after breaking the press and got some shots to fall we would cut into the 13-point deficit.”

Coupeville trimmed four points off the gap, trail-ing 35-26 heading into the fourth quarter. Bree Mess-ner scored five points in the final period, but the Wolves couldn’t get closer than eight.

The game came down to turnovers during King’s run and missed free throws.

Coupeville hit only 10 of 26 fouls shots, including only six of 17 in the first half.

King said, “Defensively, this was our best game for a full 32 minutes.”

He added, “The second half was hard fought and we played with passion through-out the whole game. If we play like this every game we will give ourselves a chance against anyone in the league.”

Walstad, Stone and Mess-ner each scored nine points, Lauren Escalle three, Jai’Lysa Hoskins two and Amanda Fabrizi one. Stone added 11 rebounds and Walstad 10.

The Wolves (3-4, 5-7) go to to Mount Vernon Chris-tian (9-4) at 4 p.m. today.

chS boys offense disappears in loss

Scoring no more than five points in any one quarter,

the Coupeville boys basket-ball team lost at first-place King’s 54-16 Tuesday.

The tradition-rich Knights are having another strong season, winning all seven league games and 10-3 over-all, but aren’t as talented as some past seasons, ac-cording to Coupeville coach Anthony Smith.

Smith said, “For some reason, we were just in awe. I don’t know why; they have the same-aged kids as we have.”

The deer-in-headlight Wolves were mistake-prone, Smith said. “You are not going to win many games with 34 turnovers.”

He added, “If we can cut our turnovers to under 20, we will give a team a run.”

The game was a step back for Coupeville. The Wolves were coming off their three best offensive outputs of the season, but against the King’s the mistakes limited their shooting opportuni-ties.

King’s led at the quarrters 9-2, 28-7 and 40-11.

Aaron Trumbull and Ben Etzell scored five points each for Coupeville. Drew Chan, Carson Risner and Nick Streubel had two apiece.

Caleb Valko snared seven rebounds and Etzell had three steals.

Coupeville (0-7, 0-12) plays its final nonleague game at 5:30 p.m. today at

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ISLAND LIVINGWhidbey

At the beginning of each new year I go calendar shop-ping. It’s one of my favorite things to do. I especially enjoy the seasonal kiosks in the mall; the ones that fea-ture wall calendars with great photography. While I thor-oughly enjoy the shopping, I invariably head to a business supply store where I choose a planner I can easily stick in my purse.

This year I stepped away from tradition and went calendar app shopping on my Kindle Fire. Much to my delight I have found one that takes the information I input and presents it in convenient

formats at the touch of a tab. I can see my schedule in a monthly, weekly, daily, or agenda

format if I so desire. Gone are the paper calendars with erasure marks and WiteOut. This year I open my Kindle, touch the application, and I’m instantaneously gifted with clean, color coded schedules.

For someone who values organization, it’s a wonder.

And it fits in my purse.While setting up the

2013 schedules in my new technology-based planner, I have incorporated my church calendar as well. Each of these seasons have history, tradition, music, prayers, and purpose that are meaning-ful to me. They steer me through the life of Jesus on a yearly basis and bring the experiences and themes of His life into mine.

Jan. 6 is noted on my calendar as Epiphany Day. It reminds me that the 12 days of Christmas have concluded

and now is the season to allow the joy of Christ’s birth to undergird all that I do. Epiphany comes from an ancient Greek word mean-ing, “a showing forth,” and marks the day the Wise Men from the East met the baby Jesus. In this story Jesus is shown to gentiles; He is meant for everyone. I like being reminded that we are called to share our enthusi-asm for Christ to everyone.

Rarely, these days, do you hear someone claim they’ve “Had an epiphany!” but I imagine you’ve experienced “Ah-ha!” or “light bulb” moments numerous times

throughout your life. These flashes of insight may not be easy insights, but they serve to bring pieces of information together in ways that make sense. They usually work to shine a light on a personal matter that needs attention.

Because I believe that my faith invites God into my daily life and into my very being, I also believe epiphany moments often mark those times when God’s Spirit is working, providing me with the knowledge I need to move forward. What is particularly interesting with this notion is my inability to manipulate or coerce this

kind of insight. God works independently of my will; He also works continually. I must be careful I don’t allow myself to be too distracted to notice.

Between now and Feb. 10, the Season of Epiphany will progress. Join me, won’t you, and think about what you’d like to experience and maybe even accomplish dur-ing this time. Do you know someone who could use the good news of God’s love? Are you facing tough situations or issues and could use an epiphany or two?

Let’s ask. And watch. And learn.

Let the calendar, God work an epiphany into daily lifeFAITHFUL LIVINGBy Joan Bay Klope

By REBECCA OLSONStaff reporter

T ake a peek into the mys-terious world of whales with a workshop that explores a variety of top-

ics from whale habitat to health and beyond.

The annual Ways of Whales Workshop is set for 9:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Coupeville Middle School, locat-ed at 501 S. Main St., Coupeville.

Space is limited so register early at orcanetwork.org.

This annual workshop explores the wonders of Pacific Northwest whales, the threats to their habitat, prey and health and the research being conducted to learn more about the diverse species of whales in this region and to protect them for future generations, said Howard Garrett of Orca Network, an organization dedicated to rais-ing awareness of orcas in the Pacific Northwest. The workshop

will focus on orca whales but will also explore humpback and gray whales of the Salish Sea.

At the workshop, Garrett will present a paper by Emma Foster of the U.K. titled “Adaptive Prolonged Post-reproductive Life Span in Killer Whales.”

“It’s a real breakthrough in the scientific documentation of meno-pause in female orcas and their lifelong bonding with their sons,” Garrett said.

Dr. Peter Ross, a research scientist in Canada, will present research about toxins and other threats to South Resident orcas.

“He’s the world’s expert on tox-ins found in orcas,” Garrett said.

Flame retardants, PCBs and other toxins are found everywhere in the ecosystem but they accumu-late in orcas. Ross will explain the consequences of this, Garrett said.

Filmmaker John Gussman will present about the Elwha River dam removal and restoration.

“He’ll bring us up to date and

especially on the regeneration of life in the Elwha,” Garrett said, adding that orcas depend on chi-nook salmon and the Elwha is a huge source of chinook salmon.

Earthjustice attorney Steve Mashuda will speak about the peti-tion to de-list South Resident orcas from the Endangered Species Act listing.

“He’s heading up the effort to make sure that doesn’t happen,” Garrett said.

Canadian researcher Mark Malleson is a tran-sient whale expert in Victoria, B.C. He will speak about the transient orcas and humpback whales of that area.

Environmental education displays and materials will be available throughout the day. Environmental organizations

interested in having a display table should contact Orca Network at info@orcanetwork.org.

Sea�of�knowledge“There are a lot of interesting

insights,” Garrett said of the work-shop. “All of these are ways of looking at mainly the orcas but also their habi-tat, their whole situation, how are we treat-ing them and their necessary habitat.”

You don’t have to be a scientist to enjoy the workshop. Naturalists, researchers and educators will benefit from the workshop, but so will anyone who cares about whales.

“It reinforces positive, caring attitudes about them (whales),” Garrett said of the workshop. “It unifies that dedication to helping them.”

Garrett has been involved with orcas since 1981 at the Center for Whale Research on San Juan Island. He also studied humpback and fin whales in New England for 10 years. The social systems of whales have never failed to intrigue Garrett.

“Their cultural development is unlike any other wildlife and I just find them fascinating,” Garrett said.

He advised workshop partici-pants to register right away and to pay in advance at orcanetwork.org. The cost to attend is $30, or $25 for students and seniors. A hot lunch is available for purchase for an additional $10 for those who regis-ter by Jan. 20.

For more information, contact Orca Network at info@orca network.org or 360-678-3451.

The workshop is sponsored by Homeplace of Oak Harbor - Special Care Center and Captain Whidbey Inn on Penn Cove in Coupeville.

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Howard Garrett speaks at a past Ways of Whales Workshop.

Workshop updates whale lovers, scientists on habitat, threats, health on Jan. 26

$2,500 grant will help the club continue their project

The Oak Harbor Boys and Girls Club was recently recognized by the Boys and Girls Club of America for their charitable con-tributions to the city and people of Oak Harbor. As part of a nation-wide com-munity services project contest the Oak Harbor Boys and Girls Club Giving Garden was selected as the most outstanding example of community service and giving from among 10 final-ist entries.

For all of their hard work, long hours and dedi-cation to the community the Boys and Girls Club of America honored the kids with the “Kids Give Back” contest prize of a $2,500 grant to continue their proj-ect and good work. Look forward to more and better great ideas from local kids to help out their commu-nity.

The Giving Garden project was conceived by Program Director Norrie

Perreault and funded through a $500 grant from the Boys and Girls Club of America. All of the Boys and Girls Club staff and members participated in making it a success.

The project consisted of creating a large garden on the property of the Roller Barn, which is the site of the club, and donating all of the fruits and vegetables that were grown to the community food bank.

The kids and staff first had to clear the land that was selected for the gar-den plot and then haul in enough clean sand and top soil to make the plot a healthy garden area. They then selected the types and quantities of plants that they wanted to grow and planted them in indi-vidual plots. Then came the feeding and watering that ensured that the whole project would be a huge success.

Staff and members had to carry water to the gar-den site for several weeks until a water line could be run, cut the grass for mulch that became a much needed nutrient for the soil and continuously weed and rake the garden plots

to ensure a healthy crop. During all of this activity they even found the time to build a small green house on the site for the more fragile plants to prosper and grow.

When it came time to harvest, all of the club members and staff were excited to see the “fruits” of their labors. Strawberries, lettuce, toma-toes, carrots, radishes and vegetables of all kinds were eagerly harvested and donated to the local food banks for distribution to those in need in the com-munity.

The kids and staff had a great time learning about the growing process and what it takes to make a suc-cessful garden work. They learned the importance of proper preparation of the ground, water and mulch and how to tend the garden to make it prosper.

If you would like to learn more about this project or would like to become involved in the Boys and Girls Club of Oak Harbor to help local kids become great citizens and role models for the community, contact the club at 360-240-9273 or bgcoh@comcast.net.

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Gamblers Anonymous, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Whidbey General Hospital confer-ence room, 101 N. Main St., Coupeville. 800-424-3577.

Boating Seminar, 10 a.m. Jan. 12, Oak Harbor Yacht Club, 1301 SE Catalina Drive, Oak Harbor.

DUI/Underage Drink-ing Prevention Panel, 12:45 p.m. Jan. 12, Oak Harbor Library conference room 137, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. No late admittance. Required by local driving instructors for driver’s edu-cation student and parent. 360-672-8219; idipic.org.

Jim Lynch Book Sign-ing, 1 p.m. Jan. 12, Wind and Tide Bookshop, Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Award-winning Seattle author. 360-675-1342.

Free Movie: “You Can Heal Your Life,” 2 p.m. Jan. 12, Coupeville Library, NW Alexander St., Coupe-ville. Inspirational movie is hosted by the author, Louise L. Hay. 360-720-2734.

Whidbey Improv Team Show, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, Whidbey Playhouse, Midway Boulevard, Oak Harbor. Free comedic entertainment. Doors open at 7 p.m. 360-279-2237.

Mount Baker Snow Bus, began going to moun-tain Jan. 5 for eight weeks. Sign up forms available at Oak Harbor High School or www.winterride.mtbaker.us. 360-675-9586.

Whidbey Island Con-servation District Plant Sale, accepting orders through Jan. 30. Order from 29 Western Washington na-tive species. View plant list at whidbeycd.org. Sale benefits WICD educational and as-sistance programs. 360-678-4708; sandy@whidbeycd.org.

English as a Second Language Talk Time, 3 p.m. Jan. 13, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Adults practice speaking English in a supportive setting. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Grief Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Oak

Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Free informal dis-cussion about grief and loss, led by a facilitator. Share experiences, learn about the grief process and find sup-port. Open to adults who’ve experienced the death of a significant person within past two years. 360-814-5589.

Job Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Oak Harbor Library meeting room 137, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Get help finding and applying to jobs. Attendance is drop-in and free. The club is hosted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Social and Health Services. 675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Senior Affairs Series, 1 p.m. Jan. 14, Cam-Bey Apartments, 50 N. Main St., Coupeville. Discuss challeng-es and rewards of love later in life. Free. 360-632-5687; 360-678-8800.

Spirit of Writing Read-ers Event, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Winners of annual Whidbey Island Writers Association Spirit of Writing contest read from their works. 360-678-4911.

Orca Presentation, 7 p.m. Jan. 14, Oak Harbor Lu-theran Church, Oak Harbor. Homeschoolers host Orca Network presentation. 360-679-2601.

Ready Readers Toddler Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Ages 24-36 months enjoy stories, music, move-ments and playtime to nur-ture love of reading. Care-giver required. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Equestrian Crossings Volunteer Training, 1-5:30 p.m. Jan. 15 and 22, Oak Harbor. Volunteers needed for hippotherapy session. Classes are Jan. 29-March 19. travelermdb@yahoo.com.

Managing Your Digital Photos, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. 360-678-4911.

Whidbey Island Cam-era Club, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 15, Skagit Valley College, Hayes Hall, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Open house potluck dinner. tina31543@comcast.net.

Ready Readers Baby and Me Storytime, 9:30

and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 16, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Newborns through 24 months enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Caregiver re-quired. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Free Seed Workshops, 1 p.m. Jan. 16-17, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Ensure you’re getting the best seed genet-ics for your farm. 360-678-7710; greenbankfarm.biz/seed-project.

United Way of Island County Board Meeting, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Whidbey Island Bank conference room, 450 SW Bayshore Drive, Oak Harbor. 360-675-1778.

Relay for Life Kickoff, 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 16, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St. Teams dress up to kick off fight against cancer. Or sign up for a team at the event. KKSharkey123@ comcast.net; relayforlifeof whidbeyisland.org.

Ready Readers Pre-school Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE

Regatta Drive; 9:30 a.m. Jan. 17, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. Ages 3-5 enjoy books, songs and activities that prepare young minds for reading. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

La Leche League, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17, Pregnancy Aid, 816 Camano Ave., Langley. Breastfeeding support and information. Open to preg-nant or breastfeeding moms and young children. 360-321-2325.

Coupeville Lions Club Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 17, Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N. Main St., Coupeville. One pint of blood can save three lives. Schedule an ap-pointment: DonorSched@psbc.org. 360-678-8746 or 503-789-3595.

Central Whidbey Lions Club, noon Jan. 17, Tyee Restaurant, Main Street, Coupeville. Service club meets first and third Thursdays every month. 360-678-3263.

Origami Film and Workshop, 3 p.m. Jan. 17, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Learn about origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Friends of the Coupe-ville Library Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Business meeting and potluck. 360-678-4911.

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Class, Jan. 18-19, North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association, 886 Gun Club Road, Oak Harbor. Learn how to own and use a pistol safely. Class teaches pistol parts, operation, ammuni-tion, safety and shooting. Cost: $25, includes book. Register: 360-675-8397 or NWSA.Training@gmail.com. northwhidbeysportsmen.org.

Small Business Coun-seling, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 18, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Sign up for business assistance ses-sion by calling 425-423-9090. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

North Whidbey Cou-pon Club, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. All are welcome to learn about coupon-clipping and money saving. Donate coupons at Oak Harbor Se-nior Center or Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

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Star Party, begins at dark Jan. 18, Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent Road, Oak Harbor. Explore the night sky. No telescope needed. Cloudy weather cancels event. Free. 360-679-7664; icaspub@juno.com.

Relay for Life Flapjack Breakfast, 8-10 a.m. Jan. 19, Applebee’s, 31810 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. Fundraiser for Whidbey Island Relay for Life. Tickets: $10 adults, $7 kids. Call Karla for tickets: 360-929-3314.

Nordic Lodge, 10 a.m. Jan. 19, Coupeville Recre-ation Hall, 901 NW Alex-ander St., Coupeville. Roy Chapman will speak about knot tying. whidbeyisland nordiclodge.wordpress.com.

K-9 Kids Read, 11 a.m. Jan. 19, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Kids read to patient, friendly dog to improve reading skills and confidence. Caregiver re-quired. 360-675-5115.

Boys and Girls Club 80s Dance, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Roller Barn, Oak Harbor. Dance to beats of Marcus Phipps. Appetizers, drinks, costume and dance contests. Open to 18 and older. Tick-ets: $10; benefits Boys and Girls Club of Oak Harbor. 360-675-6534.

English as a Second Language Talk Time, 3 p.m. Jan. 20, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Adults practice speaking English every Sunday in a supportive setting. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Whidbey Community Chorus Registration, 5 p.m. Jan. 20, First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Spring season begins with practices Sunday evenings. Concerts scheduled for first weekend in May. Season dues: $30 adults, $15 stu-dents. 360-678-4148; whidbeycommchorus.org.

PBY Memorial Foun-dation Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 22, CPO Club, Ault Field Road, Oak Har-bor.

Wanda�Lyles�photo

Wanda Lyles photographed this hummingbird just buzzing around to wish everyone a great 2013.

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TVSPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHTJanuary 12 to January 18, 2013

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Specializing in the “Honey Do List”LIC., BONDED, INSURED.

FENCEREPAIRS

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HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY!!

Cornelius Rientjes turns 100 on January 18, 2013. There will be an open house in his honor on Sunday, January 20, 2013

from 2 pm to 4 pm at Meadow Greens, 301 Homestead Blvd., Lynden, Washington. God has blessed Cornie with 100 amazing years. It would add to his list of blessings to share this day with his family and friends. Cornie

has two daughters, Eleanor Camp�eld and husband Ellis of Maple Valley, WA and

Saralee Lathrop and husband Jack of Lynden, WA. Cornie has also been blessed with 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.

Cornie is a retired pastor and still loves to sing,spend time in God’s word

and pray for others.

Do you know Jack?

Then wish him a

Happy 90th Birthday!

With love from the Eskenazi

Kids:Marc, Jesse, Sarah, Nan,

Ellen, and Our Families

Happy 90th Birthday!Laurin “Bud” ZylstraYou are invited to join Bud, his children and grandchildren in celebrating his 90th birthday.

There will be an Open House from 1 to 4 PM Saturday, January 19, at First Reformed Church

250 Southwest 3rd Ave., Oak Harbor

EmploymentGeneral

TRANSIT OPERATORENTRY LEVEL

Whidbey

Island Transit is accept- ing appl icat ions for a par t time ‘next-to-hire’ list for Transit Operators/ Entry Level.

Applications for the posi- t i on and in fo r mat ion about the job require- ments can be obtained f r om ou r webs i t e a t www.islandtransit.org or at the Oak Harbor City Hal l , Coupevi l le Town Hall , and the Langley City Hall.

All applicable candidates will be asked to take a t w o - h o u r v i d e o t a p e screening test, begin- ning promptly at 9:00 a .m. Fr iday, Januar y 25th, 2013 at the Skagit Valley College, Hayes Hall Room 137 in Oak Harbor.

Appl icat ions must be postmarked no later than Friday, January 18th, 2013 and will be accept- ed only if mailed to the following address:

Island TransitTransit Operator Entry

Level PositionP.O. Box 1735

Coupeville, WA 98239-1735

Island Transit is an Equal Opportunity and

M/F/D/V EmployerNo phone calls please.

EmploymentGeneral

Fire Fighter/MaintenanceTechnician

Job Announcement

An employment opportu- nity for San Juan County Fire Protection #2, Or- cas Island Fire & Res- cue is avai lable for a Fu l l -T ime F i re f igh te r Ma in tenance Techn i - cian. Objectives of this position include mainte- nance of a fleet of fire apparatus, equipment and facilities, as well as typical responsibil it ies associated with rural and suburban firefighting, in- cluding IFSAC certifica- tions and maintenance o f phys ica l ab i l i t i es . Documentat ion is re- quired to demonstrate experience and educa- tion that demonstrates an ability to repair and maintain motor vehicles including fire apparatus, hydraulic and pneumatic tools and equipment, and safely perform build- ings and grounds techni- cal maintenance.

For more information or to submit an application,

go to: http://www.orcasfire.macwebsitebuilder.com/job-opportunities.html

http://www.orcasfire.macwebsitebuilder.com/job-opportunities.htmlor call 360-376-2331

or emaillindsays@orcasfire.orgApplication packets are due before January 11,

2013 at 5:00 pm.

jobsEmployment Professional

Manager of Outreach, Marketing,

Communications

ConservationAssistant

Two full-time positions with benefits. Office in Greenbank. Complete

job descriptions available at:

www.wclt.org

Deadline for Land Trust to receive

resume and related materials -

January 21, 2013.

Employment Finance

ISLAND COUNTY JOB OPENING

Accountant I

www.islandcounty.net/hr for more information

Island County application is required.

Sell it for FREE in the Super Flea! Call866-825-9001 or email the Super Flea at theflea@soundpublishing.com.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Engineering.

$3583/mo + benef i ts. Eng or const office exp a +. Pass background & drivers record checks. Review job desc, reqs & quals in App Pkt online at www.oakharbor.org Apply by 5pm 1/18/13. EOE

Sell it for FREE in the Super Flea! Call866-825-9001 or email the Super Flea at theflea@soundpublishing.com.

EmploymentGeneral

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT - Do you l ike to sel l? Are you t ired of working retai l and on weekends? The Whidbey Island’s com- munity newspapers seek an enthusiastic, creative individual to sell adver- tising to local business- es. Successful candidate must be dependable, de- tai l-or iented and pos- sess exceptional cus- tomer se r v ice sk i l l s . Previous sales experi- ence required; media sales a plus! Reliable in- sured transportation and good driving record re- quired. We offer a base salary plus commission, expense reimbursement, excellent health benefits, paid vacation, sick and hol idays, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to ad- vance. EOE.

Please send resume with cover letter in PDF

or Text format to

hr@soundpublishing.com or by mail to:

HR/WNTADSALES

Sound Publishing, Inc.19351 8th Ave. NE,

Suite 106Poulsbo, WA 98370

DISPATCHEREntry Level or

Lateral (1 year)

Info & Application:www.icom911.orgNo inquiries please.Late or Incomplete

applications notconsidered

Deadline: 5 pm, Jan. 31

AT: I-COM840 SE Barrington Dr.Oak Harbor WA 98277

EmploymentGeneral

HELP WANTEDEAGLE’S SONG

HEALTH & WELLNESSneeds P/T employee for

natural food store.Experience preferred.Contact Tom Zellerstjzellers@yahoo.com

360-320-0435See website:

www.eaglessonghealth.com

Housekeeper NeededFor Bi-Weekly

Cleaning

Looking for an experi- enced housekeeper with excellent references. A self starter, dependable, trustworthy, reliable and willing to make a long term commitment.

• Light house keeping• Deep cleaning when

necessary• Laundry• Ironing• Manage onsite workers

(water system, carpen- ter, painter, etc)

• Grocery shopping

Ready to hireimmediately.

Please send yourresume, contact info,

availability anddesired rate to:

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NEED EXTRA CA$H ?

OAK HARBOR

ROUTES AVAILABLE Wednesdays before 6PM and Saturday be- fore 8AM. Call today Whidbey News Times

360-675-6611

NEED EXTRA MONEY?

MOTOR ROUTE CARRIER NEEDED

For the South Whidbey R e c o r d . 2 r o u t e s avai lable in the Free- land/Greenbank area. Delivering Tuesday and Friday nights. No collect- ing. Applicants must be over 18 wi th re l iable t ranspor ta t ion. Great second job!

Call Circulation, 360-675-6611

PART TIME HELPKnowledge of art sup- plies a plus. Must be 18 years old.

Apply in person at: Gene’s Art & Frame, 250 SE Pioneer Way,

Oak Harbor. No phone calls please

Find what you need 24 hours a day.

EmploymentGeneral

Now Accepting Applications for:

FT Line Cook Experience Required

PT Dishwarsher

Apply in Person atUseless Bay Golf &

Country Club5727 S. Country Club Dr

Langley

SENIOR SYSTEMSADMINISTRATOR

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE REP

INSIDE SALES REP

For more informationplease visit:

www.whidbey.com

EEOE

Think Inside the BoxAdvertise in yourlocal communitynewspaper and onthe web with justone phone call.Call 800-388-2527for more information.

EmploymentGeneral

SERVICETECHNICIAN

Surety Pest Control is looking to add to our ex- panding fleet. We pro- vide in house training for structural pest, rodents, proper appl icat ion of pest ic ides, and much more. You must be able to pass the state licens- ing exams and have a clean driving record. Not be afraid of tight spaces. Benef i ts include paid training and licensing, vacation and sick leave, r e t i r e m e n t p l a n a n d 100% paid medical.

Send cover letter andresumes to: Surety Pest Control, P.O. Box 159,

Oak Harbor WA, 98277 or email to:

Chris@SuretyPest.com

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We are community & daily newspapers in these Western Washington Locations:

Accepting resumes at:

Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.

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Editorial & Reporter Positions

Printing & Production Positions

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EmploymentMedia

REPORTERReporter sought for staff opening with the Penin- sula Daily News, a six- d a y n e w s p a p e r o n Washington’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula that includes the cities of Por t Angeles, Sequim, Po r t To w n s e n d a n d Forks (yes, the “Twilight” Forks, but no vampires or werewolves). Br ing your experience from a weekly or small daily -- from the first day, you’ll be able to show off the writing and photography skills you’ve already ac- quired while sharpening your talent with the help o f veteran newsroom leaders. This is a gener- al assignment reporting position in our Port An- geles office in which be- ing a self-starter must be demonstrated through professional experience. Port Angeles-based Pe- ninsula Daily News, cir- culation 16,000 daily and 15,000 Sunday (plus a websi te gett ing up to o n e m i l l i o n h i t s a month), publishes separ- ate editions for Clallam and Jefferson counties. Check out the PDN at www.pen insu lada i l y - news.com and the beau- ty and recreational op- p o r t u n i t i e s a t http://www.peninsuladai- l y n e w s . c o m / s e c - tion/pdntabs#vizguide. In-person visit and tryout are required, so Wash- ington/Northwest appli- cants given preference. Send cover letter, re- sume and five best writ- ing and photography c l ips to Leah Leach, managing editor/news, P.O. Box 1330, 305 W. First St., Port Angeles, WA 98362 , o r ema i l leah.leach@peninsula- dailynews.com.

EmploymentRestaurant

FUN, FAMILY-OWNED HIGH- VOLUME RESTAURANT

Is now hiring professionals for ALL POSITIONS

Restaurant and/or retail experience required. Apply in person,

701 N. Main Street Coupeville.

Health Care EmploymentCaregivers

TEAM PLAYER WANTED

Full time and Part time. All shifts available. Paid training. To help provide the best care to our cli- ents with developmental disabilities. Must have clean background check.

Serious applicants please contact:Irene Nichols

(360)969-3553

Health Care EmploymentGeneral

CNA’sPart & Full Time

Please apply in person:Careage of Whidbey

311 NE 3rd StreetCoupeville, WA.360-678-2273

Dental Assistantneeded full time for well established, fun family p rac t i ce. Exper ience preferred. Salary DOE. Email or bring resume to1049 SE City Beach St

Oak Harborvasquez_dds@hotmail.com

Maple RidgeAssisted LivingIS GROWING!!

CAREGIVERSWANTED

Apply in person at:1767 Alliance Ave.

Freeland, WA. 98249

Seeking qualifiedcandidates for new

program inMount Vernon

Clinician I -F/T

(40 hours/week), 41601

Clinician II - F/T (40 hours/week), 41601

or 71000 Medication Nurse RN -

FT (40 hours/week), 41601

Visit our website at:

www.compasshealth.orgto learn more about our open positions and to

apply.

Health Care EmploymentGeneral

WARD CLERKassist in medical records

FT, Includes Weekends And Evenings.

Please apply in person Monday - Friday,

8am - 4pm:Careage of Whidbey

311 NE 3rd StreetCoupeville, WA.360-678-2273

Business Opportunities

Make Up to $2,000.00+ per week! New credit card ready drink-snack vending machines. Mini- mum $4k to $40k + in- vestment required. Loca- t i ons ava i lab le . BBB Accred i ted Bus iness. 800-962-9189

Schools & Training

AIRLINES ARE HIRING - train for hands on Avia- t ion Maintenance Ca- reer. FAA approved pro- gram. Financial aid i f q u a l i f i e d - h o u s i n g available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-818-0783

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Real Estate for RentIsland County

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Clinton

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2 BR, 1.5 BA DUPLEX. All appliances. 1 car gar- age and deck. Half block to free bus stop. One mi le to Cl in ton fer r y. Pets negot. No smoking. $850 per month (on 12 month lease). 3 month payment plan on your last and $800 damage deposit. Call Bil l 206- 200-4219.

Real Estate for RentIsland County

Oak Harbor

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, p r i va te home on 2 .5 acres. Compact washer and dryer, wood stove, electr ic heat. Carpor t, storage shed. Close to Oak Harbor and NAS Whidbey. Non smokers, pets negotiable. Water a n d s e w e r p a i d . Available now. $700 per month, first, last & $1000 deposit. 360-929-1999

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2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH duplex for lease, close to schools. Washer & dryer hookup. $700 a month. 360-675-4481.

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Real Estate for RentIsland County

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2 BR UPSTAIRS IN 5 unit building on large lot. Beautiful San Juan Is- land view! New interior, ba lcony, park ing . No laundry/ hookups $575. 360-679-1103.OAK HARBOR3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH home features propane heat & covered f ront porch. Near schools. No pets. No smoking. $750/ month with $700 dam- age deposi t . Month ly lease. 360-679-1034 or 360-672-1444.

Real Estate for RentIsland County

Oak Harbor

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The opportunity to make a difference is right in

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Real Estate for RentIsland County

OAK HARBOR

DOWNTOWN 1,200 SF, 2 BR, 2 BA. Water View Condo with washer, dry- er & hardwood f loors. Gourmet k i tchen with stainless appliances. 2 car garage and lg sun d e ck . S e c o n d f l o o r. Available now. $1,200/ Month plus deposit. 360- 969-0249.

Apartments for Rent Island County

Coupeville / LedgewoodCUTE, furnished, moth- er-in-law apartment. Pri- vate entrance. Cable, WiFi, laundry, garage in- cluded. Quiet neighbor- hood, beaut i fu l v iew. Small pet ok. $550 per month. (360)632-3193

OAK HARBOR

Immediate OccupancyDowntown 2 BR, 1 BA with deck and storage.

Walk to stores & beach park! Wtr, swr,

grb incl. $650.

360-969-2434Oak HarborLEXY MANOR. Move-in Special. 1, 2 & 3 bed- rooms available. Close to shopping. Famil ies and special needs wel- come. Sec t i on 8 ok . Rent starts at $556. Call: 360-279-2155

Oak Harbor

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(2) ROOMS AVAILABLE in 3 bedroom home. Pri- vate bath available. 5 minutes West of Lang- ley. $450 per room, per m o n t h i n c l u d e s a l l utilities. Cable and Wi-Fi avai lable. References and Background Check Required. 360-929-9211 or 360-341-1218

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CREDIT CARD DEBT? Discover a new way to e l iminate cred i t card d e b t f a s t . M i n i m u m $8,750 in debt required. Free information. Call 24hr recorded message: 1-801-642-4747CREDIT CARD DEBT? Legally have it removed! Need a minimum $7,000 in debt to qualify. Utilize consumer protection at- torneys. Call now 1-866- 652-7630 for help.Ever consider a reverse mortgage? At least 62 years old? Stayin your home & increase cash flow! Safe & effective! Call now for your FREE DVD! Call now 866-967- 9407

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Announcements

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legals

Legal Notices

An open bid auction will be held at Chr ist ian’s Towing, 685 Chr ist ian Road, Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 on Wednesday, JANUARY 16 , 2013 . Viewing will take place from 12:00pm to 3:00 PM JANUARY 16. 2013. A u c t i o n b e g i n s a t 3:00pm on: JANUARY 16, 2013.85 FORD F2501FTHF261XFPA85054895649598 FORD MUSTANG1FAFP4048WF131947861ZPQ00 TOYO AVALON4TBFZ2885YU0092055GUX201(CA)LEGAL NO. 450175P u b l i s h e d : W h i d b ey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 12, 2013.

Good Cheer Annual Meeting

G o o d C h e e r A n nu a l Meeting will be held on January 24 beginning at 6 p.m. at Good Cheer Two, Suite #132, 4141 East Hwy 525, Ken’s Kor ner, C l in ton , WA. 98236.Members and the public are invited to attend the annual meeting of Good Cheer. The purpose of the meeting is to elect new members o f the Board of Directors who w i l l ser ve f rom 2013 through 2015 and con- duct other business as appropriate.Membersh ip requ i re - ments are if you either volunteered 50 hours or donated $100 or more in

Legal Notices

the previous calendar year, or an employee of Good Cheer, Inc. Al l voters will be checked off against a qualifying membership list.Contact:K a t h y M c L a u g h l i n McCabeGood Cheer Food Bank & Thrift StoresExecutive DirectorP.O. Box 144Langley, WA 98260360-221-0130Kathy@goodcheer.orgLEGAL NO. 450172Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 12, 16, 2013.

LEGAL NOTICEISLAND TRANSIT BOARD MEETING

T h e n e x t r e g u l a r l y scheduled monthly busi- ness meeting of the Is- land Transit Board of Di- rectors will be on Friday, January 18, 2013, at 9:30 AM, at the Island County Law & Justice Bui ld ing, 101 NE 6th S t r e e t , R o o m 1 3 1 , Coupeville, WA. Accom- modations will be made available upon advance request for communica- tions assistance. The meet ing room is ac - cessible and is open to the public. For more in- formation, please call (360) 678-7771.LEGAL NO. 446732Publ i shed : Wh idbey N ew s T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 12, 16, 2013.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND FOR THE COUNTY OF

SKAGITIn the Matter of the Es- tateofJAMES R. VANNICE, SR.,Deceased.P R O B A T E N O . 12-4-00450-1N OT I C E TO C R E D I - TORSThe Personal Represen- tative named below has been appointed as Per- sonal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, be- fore the time the claim would be barred by any o therw ise app l i cable statute of l imi tat ions, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serv- ing on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Repre-

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sentative’s attorney at the address stated be- low a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be pre- sented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Represen- tative 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 wi th in th is time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11 .40 .051 and 11.40.060. This bar is ef- fec t i ve as t o c l a ims against both the dece- dent’s probate and non- probate assets.Publication: J a n u a r y 5, 12 & 19, 2013 Personal Representa- tive: JAMES R. VANNICE, 20 Glory Road WSBA # 18392Twisp, WA 98856 Attorney for the Estate:JR. L A W R E N C E A. PIRKLE3 2 1 W. Wa s h i n g t o n , Suite 300M o u n t Ve r n o n , WA 98273LEGAL NO. 448324 Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 5, 12, 19, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICEREQUEST FOR PRO- POSALS: Annually the Board of Directors of the Port of Coupeville bud- gets funds to assist local non-profit organizations to accomplish projects and activities that are consistent with the Port’s values for Economic Op- por tunity and Environ- men ta l S tewardsh ip. These funds are award- ed by the Board on a competitive basis. Infor- mation about the award and application process may be obtained at the Port Office at P. O. Box 577 , Coupev i l l e , WA 98239, #24 Front Street, Coupeville, telephone: (360) 678-5020, email: executivedirector@por- tofcoupeville.org. Appli- cations must be submit- ted no later than the last day of February and the Board will decide on the recipients at its regular monthly public meeting in March.LEGAL NO. 449251Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h

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Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 12, 19, 2013.

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE

OF WASHINGTONFOR ISLAND COUNTY

In Re the Estate ofTODD M. BITTS,Deceased.NO. 10-4-00220-2AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORSRCW 11.40.030The personal represen- tative named below has been appointed as per- sonal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, be- fore the time the claim would be barred by any o therw ise app l i cable statute of l imi tat ions, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serv- ing on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal repre- sentative’s attorney at the address stated be- low a copy of the claim and filing the original of- the claim with the court in which the probate pro- ceed ings were com- menced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal repre- s e n t a t i ve s e r ve d o r mailed the notice to the creditor as provided un- d e r R C W 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 t h i s t ime f rame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise pro- vided in RCW 11 .40.05 1 and 11.40.060. This bar is ef fect ive as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication:January 5, 2013Personal Representa- tive:George BarnesAttorney for Personal Representative:M. Douglas Kelly, Kelly & Harvey Law Of- fices, LLP, PO Box 290, Clinton, WA, 98236.(360) 341-1515.LEGAL NO. 447908Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Jan uary 5. 12, 19, 2013.

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U. S. Navy Site Available for Lease:

A parcel of land approxi- mately 165 feet by 75 feet located within a 6 foot chain-linked fenced area on the west side of Naval Air Station Whid- bey Island’s Ault Field is available for lease. The use of the leased prem- ises is limited to open storage or a testing fa- cil i ty and for no other purposes. No perma- nent facilities, hazardous waste or contamination wil l be al lowed in the lease area. The site will be leased at a fair mar- ket rate. Request b id package from: A n g e l a S t a n t o n a t (360) 315-2573 or by emai l at angela.stan- ton@navy.mil. All completed bid pack- ages should be submit- ted to: Naval Faci l i t ies Engi- n e e r i n g C o m m a n d NorthwestAttn: Asset Manage- m e n t , D o c u m e n t # N44255-12-RP-000031101 Tautog CircleSilverdale, WA 98315Proposals must be re- ceived no later than 4:00 p.m. Pacif ic Standard T ime on January 31, 2013.LEGAL NO. 448958Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 12, 16, 19, 23, 2013.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns,Plaintiff,v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PATRI- CIA R. LATHAM; PAME- L A L AT H A M ; DAV I D LATHAM; JEFF LAT- HAM; ROLLING HILLS SEWER ASSOCIATION; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; WASHING- TON STATE DEPART- MENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES; Occupants of the Prem- ises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint,Defendants.No. 12-2-00533-2SUMMONS BY PUBLI- CATIONTO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and De- visees of Patricia R. Lat-

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ham; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint:You are hereby sum- moned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publica- tion of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after December 8, 2012, and de fend the rea l property foreclosure ac- tion in Island County Su- perior Court, and answer the complaint of Wells F a r g o B a n k , N . A . , ( “P la int i f f ” ) . You are asked to serve a copy of your answer or respon- sive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your fai lure to do so, judgment wi l l be ren- dered against you ac- cording to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.The purpose of this law- suit is to obtain a judg- ment, and if not immedi- ately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Island County, Wash- ington, and legally de- scribed as follows:L OT 3 8 , B L O C K 9 , P L AT O F R O L L I N G HILLS DIVISION NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RE- CORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGES 43 AND 44, RECORDS OF I S L A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON.Commonly known as: 1015 D iane Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.DATED this 8th day of D e c e m b e r , 2 0 1 2 . RO U T H C R A B T R E E OLSEN, P.S.By: /s/ Janaya L. Carter, WSBA #32715Lauren Davidson Hum- phreys, WSBA #41694Valerie I. Holder, WSBA #42968Gauri Shrotriya Locker, WSBA #39022Attorneys for Plaintiff13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300Bellevue, WA 98006 LEGAL NO. 443251Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. De- cember 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012. January 5, 12, 2013.

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Mount Vernon Christian (4-9).

T-birds trip up Wildcat girls

Shorewood outscored the Oak Harbor High School girls basketball team by a combined 20 points in the first and final periods to stop the Wildcats 58-35 Wednesday in Shoreline.

The Thunderbirds quickly

took control, leading 19-8 after the first quarter. The teams played evenly over the next two quarters. Shorewood upped its lead to 15 midway through the second quarter before Oak Harbor sliced it to 10 at the half, 28-18.

Oak Harbor made the first hoop of the third quarter to narrow the lead to eight, then Shorewood nudged ahead 41-27 at the end of the third period.

The T-birds steadily pulled away in the fourth quarter to up their Wesco record to 5-1 (10-3 overall), best in the 3A South. Oak Harbor fell to 2-4 in the

North (5-8 overall).

Annie Leete dropped in 13 points for Oak Harbor, followed by Ciera Wiser with six. Natalie Fial-los and Deja Bunch scored four apiece, Jinai Guzman had three, Kelsey Rankin two, Anna-Belle White-foot two and Jalani Bobo one.

Masha Shtikel, Wes-co’s No. 2 3A scorer, tallied 23 for Shore-wood.

Oak Har-bor shot only 26 percent to Shorewood’s 39 percent.

Oak Harbor continues its run against the Wesco

South when it hosts Glacier Peak (4-2, 9-4) at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.

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North Whidbey Little League will be register-ing players and accepting documents at Oak Harbor Middle School from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.

This is a change. North Whidbey Little League originally planned to meet at North Whidbey Middle School.

Registration forms can be picked up at Big 5, McDonald’s, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Wendy’s and the league’s website, www.northwhidbeylittleleague.org.

Register by Feb. 1 and receive a $10 discount.

Call 360-679-1522 for more information.

NWLL begins signup for upcoming season