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Re: Guest commentary / Island County Jail death: Details of death reveal disturbing, inhumane treatment

Becky Spraitzar — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:51:38 -0000

There was another death at Island County jail 14 months prior to Keaton Farris' death. That person was Greg McBride. Greg had been in the jail for three days screaming for help (witnesses report). The "investigation into Greg's death needs to be reopened. Island County was able to cover up Greg's death at the time as a pre-existing condition...it was actually lack of medical care...and who knows..lack of medical care? food? water? Please people...stay on this...call, write letters.Had Island County done their due dilligence in investigating Greg McBride's death instead of trying to protect the County perhaps Keaton would be alive today.

Re: Crack down on noisy vehicles - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:15:46 -0000

As a north end resident...I am thinking that perhaps we could limit the drive time of the noisy vehicles to when the Navy is flying and ticket them during the no flight times as that is the only time I notice the land vehicle noise...just sayin'.....

Re: Langley driver's life saved on Central Whidbey - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:39:11 -0000

My personal experience with WGH is otherwise...including the presence of specific written request to do what needs to be done to save the persons life. There was NO "do not resuscitate" order. Please read what I typed. Another point I would like to share is that Medicare does not pay if nothing is being done to save the patient's life. It would be interesting to know What WGH's record is on medicare payments for the elderly that do not make it out of the facility alive.

Re: Langley driver's life saved on Central Whidbey - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:48:24 -0000

I beg your pardon...I was not insinuating that this person was turned away....I was insinuatring that there are instances where the patient is kept at Whidbey General to be kept "comfortable" until they expire. Whidbey General is not equipped to care for patients with stroke or cardiac issue. I want to know at what age are patients written off as not worth the effort to save them even though the hospital has clear instructions from the patient that they want to be saved.

Re: Langley driver's life saved on Central Whidbey - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:05:17 -0000

My first post did not post after my edit so I shall try again.
I did not know about the 2010 state law. Apparently Whidbey General is not bound by this requirement for patients older than this 77 year old woman...say 80 plus years of age. At what patient age does the care change to "make the patient comfortable" so both the patient and family can "go in peace"?

Re: Langley driver's life saved on Central Whidbey - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:56:26 -0000

I did not know about the 2010 state law. Apparently if you are older than this 77 year old woman...say 80 something...Whidbey General is not bound by the requirement and that care is not required. At what age is the care forgone and the patient is "made comfortable" so said patient and family can "go in peace"?

Re: Editor's Column: Bank finds another way to exploit its customer - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Sun, 15 May 2011 19:56:37 -0000

I thoroughly enjoy Jim's creative writing efforts. I hope to be able to further enjoy them for a long time to come.

Re: Island County commissioners lose battle for Navy lobbying trip - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:00:26 -0000

"Better yet call Kelly and talk with her about your concerns or request being added to her "Kelly Watchdog" newsletters mailing list. Then if you don't like her words call her and talk."

I have and she has refused to listen and/or talk.....she is such a disappointment.

Re: Island County commissioners lose battle for Navy lobbying trip - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:54:29 -0000

I am curious...what is/are the name(s) of the individual(s) that proffered the invite to Ms. Emerson?

Re: Island County commissioners lose battle for Navy lobbying trip - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:47:22 -0000

Just do your research as I have suggested....educate yourself.

Re: Island County commissioners lose battle for Navy lobbying trip - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:27:19 -0000

Sorry for not posting as Becky Spraitzar. I couldn't sign in through my facebook account and had to use my DISCUS account.

Re: Island County commissioners lose battle for Navy lobbying trip - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:04:32 -0000

Thank you for the spelling correction. I stand by my observations based on personal experience with the woman and statements made in the article. As for NASWI....call the commanding officer as to who represents this separate government entity. Case in point....even though Mac McDowell so generously increase the footprint of the Accident Potential Zone far over and above what the Navy identified...it includes areas over government property....the Navy is not bound by Island County land use restrictions...a prime example is the Clover Valley Elementary School now being used for early childhood education and Home Schooling. Emerson (see I am trainable) does not have any influence or authority when it comes to NASWI....she is not NASWI's duly elected representative.

Re: Editor's Column: U.S. Congress finally tracks down its liar - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:00:40 -0000

"Bill, I compared both this editorial and your linked reference and found no "plagiarism" as defined by my previous education. Has subject matter been added to the current definition?
This is a very well written and entertaining editorial."

Re: Cutting impairs property values - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:01:11 -0000

Please note:
Senior services are county wide with the south end of the island having a much greater senior services presence than Oak Harbor.
The crime rate is rising.........the Sheriff's Department and the Prosecutor's office are merely responders. There is much we can do as a community to assist local law enforcement.

Re: WSU Extension spending beneficial - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:45:39 -0000

Bill, the "one WSU coodinator" is the local liaison with the university. Without that "one WSU coordinator"...yes............the programs and their continuity collapse.
We NEED this program!

Re: Editorial: Don't gut all county services - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:20:08 -0000

WSU is a state school funded from revenue collected from the taxpayer. The state also views this funding as a so called luxury and makes cuts to the programs regularly. WSU is funded by our tax dollars and the WSU extension program is one that provides great benefit to our communities and our children (not to mention the incredible volunteer staffing). Bottom line is we fund this program through our tax dollars....state and/or county. The WSU program is worthy of our local support. Think 4H, think master gardeners, think forestry services, think beach watchers, think waste warriors, think Island County Fair....think......these are all public educational opportunities that directly impact our quality of life. My vote is to support the program locally by whatever means need be.

Re: Methamphetamine sends Oak Harbor auto dealer to prison - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:49:31 -0000

Perhaps there should be a public disclosure ordinance for all of Island county requiring a completed inspection/testing for the presence of methamphetamine residue each time a new owner/resident moves into or out of a space; or at the very least a public disclosure admitting the possibility of contamination exposure as yet unverified. The cost of testing/inspection could be born by the individual(s) moving in and/or moving out......or perhaps the real estate people and/or property owners could take on the added expense and pass it on to their tenants/buyers. This sounds like a public health and welfare issue. Even new construction has the potential for contamination....and what about the solid waste and recycling personnel that are in close contact with potential contaminants. It seems to me that if testing is done at the very least when the property is vacated the offending person(s) could then be turned over to legal authorities and locked away from the general public.

Re: Repay the cost of freedom - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:12:22 -0000

For an easy effective way to help go here...

http://10mc.org/?t=5606

Re: It takes war to end wars - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:16:54 -0000

It is acceptable to "let the jets fly where they must".....it is not acceptable for them to fly wherever they like.

Re: Clover Valley could be magnet school - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:37:05 -0000

There was a conscious move by the Oak Harbor school district in the mid 80's to manage the district as a business. Our children are viewed as money making machines that support the business organization (management, ceo, etc.). In order to be successful when dealing with the OHSD one must follow the money to understand "why" and be able to show profit based funding for the "what"................ in my opinion.
Good luck to all you special interests out there vying for CVE.

Congratulations Bill for scooping the WNT with your letter to the editor. ;)

Re: Clover Valley could be magnet school - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:16:38 -0000

I am all in for public vetting BEFORE decisions are made. Public participation in "governmental" decision making is a responsibility we ALL need to be involved. Stand up for what you believe is right. Do NOT let the "powers that be" intimidate you.

Keep up the dialog Bill.

Re: Clover Valley could be magnet school - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:55:14 -0000

...and the school district gets grant money by providing this "service" to/for the home school community. It would be interesting to compare just how much of that grant money is actually used by the home school community. My experience with the Oak Harbor school district is that they put things in place that qualify as the proverbial check box in order to get the grant money.....I do not think the school district does anything that they cannot realize a "profit".

Re: Planes need to stay in patterns - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:09:08 -0000

Noise meters are now in use (just call me your local jet chaser). I will get back to you with my results.
I am thinking I need to be contacting the realtors to find out where they are getting their information and what they are "disclosing" (just what I needed...another project). I will get back to you on this also....I think I will check the exact noise abatement construction standards also.
My history with this navy town goes back to the 50's so my perspective is a bit longer than 26 years....and, yes, the navy brought me here.

Re: Planes need to stay in patterns - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:13:15 -0000

Locations I have seen of property for sale with the noise in excess of 111 decibels disclosure have been on Henni and Monkey hill roads so I guess topography also has an effect. Up until I saw the public disclosure on these properties I had assumed that the county's noise zoning of ">84" was much lower than 111 decibels. My property was "grandfathered" (been inhabited since the 1800's and I have lived on this property since 1975). No one has informed me of the noise levels to which I was/am actually being exposed. In the 70's the Navy did not fly over my house or property....now they do (and there are more of them and yes, they are louder). I have also spent most of my childhood years in the Oak Harbor school system and the navy aircraft never flew over the town...they do now. FCLP's create a situation where the time of exposure exceeds safety levels. This is a country of free choice....I choose to wear ear protection (based on the current noise information I have stumbled upon).....you may make your own choices. I suspect you have the option of having your hearing problems addressed by the Veterans Administration....I do not.

Re: Planes need to stay in patterns - Whidbey News Times

Becky Spraitzar — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:36:04 -0000

....so what you are saying is that the public disclosure document is a lie?
I do hope the readers will check out all the links I have provided and come to their own conclusions instead of just your's and my banter.