Whidbey Weekly, November 1, 2018

November 1 through November 7, 2018

The Octette Bridge Club Whidbey Playhouse Play by P.J. Barry Oct. 26 -Nov. 11, 2018 Directed by Kevin Wm. Meyer Produced by Eric George

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30pm Sunday Matinee 2:30pm Tickets & Box Office: 360-679-2237 The Octette Bridge Club is presented through special 730 SE Midway Blvd. Oak Harbor arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

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15th annual whidbey weavers guild sale

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unique locally handcrafted wearables, home decor and more NORDIC HALL 63 Jacobs Road, Coupeville, WA 98239 approx. 1 mile S. of Hwy 525 & Main St. Coupeville

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2 & 3 • 2018 HOLIDAY SeaGlass Cove OPEN HOUSE

In Langley Village

UNIQUE GIFTS & HOME DECOR 221 2nd St #8 (courtyard off 2nd St) 15% off one item under $100

Regency R egency oonn W Whidbey’s hidbey’s W inter Bazaar Bazaar Winter Saturday, November 10, 2018 10:00 - 3:00 PM

Open to Everyone!

1040 SW Kimball Drive Oak Harbor 360-279-0933

Saturday, November 3rd Refreshments Served 4-6 PM

Christmas Market!

Saturday, November 10, 9:00am - 3:00pm One-of-a-Kind Crafts & Gifts See Santa 10am-2pm Christmas Hostess Gifts, Bakery and Savory items, and much more. Plus treat yourself to a Homemade Lunch!

St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church

5217 Honeymoon Bay Rd Freeland Proceeds go to local charities

WEAVING BASKETRY BRAIDING DYEING FELTING

NORDIC HALL 63 Jacobs Road approx. 1 mile S. of Hwy 525 & Main St.

Coupeville WA 98236

JEWELRY KNITTING SPINNING and more

St. Augustine Church Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 3 10am-3pm New This Year:

Holiday Gift Boutique Lladro, Hummel, Dept. 56 Village & other Unique Gifts Plus: Handmade Stitchery Craft Specialty Items Grannie’s Christmas Attic Bakery Items Lunch Served 11:30-1:30 Scones & Coffee 10-11:30 Something for Everyone!!

Cash or Checks Only

185 N. Oak Harbor Street Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, November 3 • 9am-3pm 1253 NW 2nd Ave • Oak Harbor

Hand Made Gifts

Seahawks Crafts, Knitted Crafts, Quilted Items, AWESOME Wreaths, SILENT Giant Jenga, AUCTIONS Bird Houses, Handmade Dolls, Dress Dish Towels, Wooden Snowmen, Baked Goods, Lefse & Much More!

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Holiday Bazaar November 3 • 9am-2pm

Benefitting Island Senior Resources

Raffle tickets $5 Each

December 1-12, 2018

12 DAYS OF WHIDBEY

Come shop from a variety of small businesses, craftsmen and local artists.

We will also be giving prizes away every half hour.

All the proceeds raised will be donated to North Whidbey Help House.

Harbor Tower Village A VILLAGE CONCEPTS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

100 E. Whidbey Ave | Oak Harbor | 360-675-2569 | www.villageconcepts.com

1 Ticket = 12 Chances to Win Themed prize packages each day valued from $250-$1100 Day 1 - Wine & Chocolate Covered Whidbey Day 2 - Cook it up in the Kitchen Day 3 - Golf on the North End Day 4 - Oak Harbor Family Night Day 5 - Family Fun Day 6 - Caffeinated Whidbey

Day 7 - Readers Treasury Day 8 - Spirits of Whidbey Day 9 - Beauty for Winter Day 10 - Garden Dreaming Day 11 - Holiday Cheer Day 12 - That’s Italian

Tickets Available At Oak Harbor Senior Center, Bayview - Island Senior Resources, Freeland - Senior Thrift, More locations to come!

Winners will be posted online at: www.facebook.com/island senior

Holiday Bazaar

*Winner’s will be notified and need not be presernt to win.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

It all started when I almost seized up at the Whidbey Telecom drive up pay box.

The time was approximately ten minutes before nine, last Friday, October 26.

Phone bills are due the 25th each month.

I was born the 25th so I always remember my phone bill is due the 25th.

There are other reminders.

Christmas is always the 25th.

General George Armstrong Custer died the 25th, as did the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

The Korean War began June 25, 1950.

Actor Anthony Franciosa, basketball legend Bobby Knight, comedienne Minnie Pearl, singer Helen Reddy, and actress Marion Ross all celebrate their birthdays, or used to, October 25.

So, I know about the 25th.

As my truck was parked illegally in front of the Whidbey Telecom payment deposit box, I picked up my dropped payment envelope from its hidden location, between my truck door and the driver’s side of the only seat, to place it in the appropriate drop slot.

Is it Inspiring?

Is it Necessary?

Is it Kind?

THINK. Stay tuned as we join together next week for the final chapter in this two chapter cliffhanger, Two Dimes for Mr. Tardy.

The Perfect Man A man walks out to the street and catches a taxi just going by. He gets into the taxi, and the cabbie says, “Perfect timing. You’re just like Frank.”

Passenger: “Who?” Cabbie: “Frank Feldman. He’s a guy who did everything right all the time. Like my coming along when you needed a cab. Things happened like that to Frank Feldman every single time.”

Passenger: “There are always a few clouds over everybody.”

Cabbie: “Not Frank Feldman. He was a terrific athlete. He could have won the Grand Slam at tennis. He could golf with the pros. He sang like an opera baritone and danced like a Broadway star and you should have heard him play the piano. He was an amazing guy.”

Passenger: “Sounds like he was really something special.”

Upon sitting back down, somewhat rattled at the process of paying my phone bill almost nine hours late, I heard a voice speak behind my left ear.

Cabbie: “There’s more. He had a memory like a computer. He remembered everybody’s birthday. He knew all about wine, which foods to order and which fork to eat them with. He could fix anything. Not like me. I change a fuse, and the whole street blacks out. But Frank Feldman could do everything right.”

”You’re only a day late.”

Passenger: “Wow, what a guy!”

Jerking my head back toward the source of the voice, I thought it might be Cathi O’Nan Bower of Penn Sport, walking her faithful companion and award winning Tui around the electric car charging units.

Cabbie: “He always knew the quickest way to go in traffic and avoid traffic jams. Not like me, I always seem to get stuck in them. But Frank, he never made a mistake, and he really knew how to treat a woman and make her feel good.

He would never answer her back even if she was in the wrong; and his clothing was always immaculate, shoes highly polished too. He was the perfect man! He never made a mistake No one could ever measure up to Frank Feldman.”

The voice was not Cathi’s.

The voice was that of the official drop box payment deposit retrieval officer, or the ODBPDRO. “Sorry, I’m late, I was just picking up my envelope.”

“That’s okay, it’s only 20 cents.”

“Do I pay you now?” I smirked as I grabbed a quarter from the door handle slot where I keep my late phone payment change.

“No, that’s alright.”

Not having a cell phone, I immediately drove down to Whidbey Island Bank to see what time it was.

The big numbers on the big sign said 8:53.

I’ll have to go back another day to see if there is an AM/PM designation after the time. I was too nervous to notice.

If I really am charged 20 cents for being almost nine hours late on my payment, about three cents an hour surcharge, I plan to appeal the decision.

Without any valid argument to justify my lateness, I will challenge the 20 cent late fee due to the pain and suffering I experienced as I was being frightened by the unexpected voice of the phone official who chastised me publicly for being a day late.

Actually, it was only one third of a day.

Remind me to tell you how this plays out.

This column will go to press before I receive my next phone bill.

However, next week, I will know whether to seek community support via the petition process to fight the 20 cent fee, or to bite the bullet, no matter the gauge, and seek asylum in Greenbank to avoid debt collectors.

Thank goodness I have a metaphysical book club to help me get through this stress.

Last week, we learned reacting to frightening circumstances causes more stress than responding to them.

Take a breath. Take another breath.

THINK before reacting.

THINK before responding.

Is what I am about to think and say True?

Is it Helpful?

Passenger: “How did you meet him?”

Cabbie: “I never actually met Frank. He died and I married his wife” Quotes for the Vote In honor of all things political, where honor is often questioned, why not see what some of our political pundits have stated?

There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no party of principle. ~Alexis de Tocqueville Under democracy, one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to rule and both commonly succeed, and are right. ~H.L. Mencken Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future. ~John F. Kennedy Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it. ~Mark Twain I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. ~Thomas Jefferson The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to be ruled by someone inferior to yourself. ~Plato Politics is a pendulum whose swings between anarchy and tyranny are fueled by perpetually rejuvenated illusions. ~Albert Einstein Politics ought to be the part-time profession of every citizen who would protect the rights and privileges of free people and who would preserve what is good and fruitful in our national heritage. ~Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Bits & Pieces seeing that good work gets done. You will not find Rick pushing himself forward, blowing his own horn, or grabbing every opportunity to take credit for county jobs well done.

He will not make impossible promises to every group or individual or special interest group he meets.

Letters to the Editor Editor, Commissioner Rick Hannold divides, misinforms and lies. Contrary to his many claims, Hannold has done nothing to lower taxes.

In fact, he has raised them numerous times.

He advocates removing land-use protections to support his build-or-bust fiscal model, one that reduces quality of life and increases taxes.

Unlike his Democrat predecessors who cut spending and donated wages to Island County, Hannold took a pay raise and is planning to increase staff to “take some of the burden off of the commissioners” (Freeland LWV forum). Island Transit’s accounting woes were resolved by others before Hannold came on board. His solution was to impose system wide rider fees in direct violation of voter approved free fares.

Hannold staunchly opposes the publicly popular Conservation Futures Fund program, while simultaneously spending it. He falsely claims to have changed the program to allow maintenance spending, even though state law has enabled this provision since 2005 and Island County has apportioned maintenance dollars for years. He untruthfully takes credit for leading the ban on finfish net pens when in fact that fight was waged and won before he took office. His contribution was handing over public beaches to commercial interests.

Hannold’s false claims of accomplishment and slanderous attacks on Janet St. Clair serve only to reveal his true, underhanded character. It is time to replace boastful liars with representatives who possess diplomacy and integrity.

Janet St. Clair has been caring for people her entire adult life; she is open-minded, competent, hard working, and ethical. Let’s elect her for Island County Commissioner.

Jerry Hill Freeland, Wash.

Editor, Rick Hannold deserves to be re-elected. Having lived here for decades, Rick knows this county and its people; its economy; its unique topography, geography, and soils; and how best to preserve its rural character and natural beauty—the very things that have drawn us all here or kept us here.

As a county commissioner, Rick has made it his business to know the county’s laws and regulations, its finances, its policies (and their historical reasons for being—which prevents a lot of reinventing of the wheel at taxpayers’ expense).

When issues or problems arise, Rick listens carefully and critically to every side, then does his own homework to fully understand and verify what has been said. He guards taxpayer’s money as the public trust it is, making sure the money is well and honestly spent, guaranteeing full value for the county and its citizens and, very importantly, for the hardworking taxpayers footing the bills.

Rick has caught numerous fiduciary errors, some simple math errors, others duplications or redundancies, and some downright deceptive. He has worked with county employees to streamline county functions and he has made a particular point of working with the county building department to speed building permits.

Rick is a true public servant with a servant’s heart, less interested in who gets credit than

Rick won’t make pie in the sky promises, but he will deliver good, solid, honest governance for the land and people of Island County. And he will do this with the heart of a servant, not a politician with a preconceived notion of who or what we should be.

Peggy Shekem Coupeville, Wash.

Editor, I have been an elected Commissioner for the North Whidbey Pool, Park, and Recreation District for the last three years. Some of the reasons I chose to become involved with the Board of Commissioners are: I believe volunteerism and giving back to the community through service is essential. I believe that this District is an invaluable resource for the community, offering the most inclusive environment you will find and with some of the best year round opportunities on Whidbey Island. I also believe that we can grow to meet even more of the community’s needs.

I am very grateful for the trust and support received over the years. There is so much more to do and now more than ever we need your continued support.

As a commission, we have put any past difference aside and have worked fervently and unanimously towards a singular goal of reopening the community’s John Vanderzight {sic} Memorial Pool and passing the upcoming maintanence {sic} and operations levy this November 6th. The volunteerism that’s been exuded in this effort has been incredible and the donors and benefactors that have gotten us reopened on a limited basis can never be thanked enough.

The reopening of our pool has truly been a herculean community effort. I believe the upcoming levy is on the cusp of passage with your vote. I believe that the district and your tax dollars are being managed better than ever before. Again, I want to thank you for your support and hope that you will vote “YES” for the renewal of our Maintenance and Operations Levy on November 6th. The future of this important community asset is in your hands.

Every single vote truly does make a difference and you will be helping us build a bright future for our community.

Sincerely, NWPPRD Commissioner Shane Hoffmire

Navy’s Draft National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement for EA-18G Growler Operations Increase at NAS Whidbey Island Open for Public Comment Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island is inviting the public to review and comment on the current draft National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to resolve adverse effects to historic properties resulting from increased Growler operations at NAS Whidbey Island and Outlying Landing Field Coupeville.

The Navy is consulting with the Washington State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), and with local municipal and interested parties to develop the draft MOA. Consultation is in progress and SHPO and other consulting parties have not agreed with the current draft. The MOA is available for public review at the following website page: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrnw/ installations/nas_whidbey_island/om/environmental_support/section-106-national-historic-preservation-act.html.

Comments will be accepted until the National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 process is complete, but are preferred before Nov. 2, 2018. Comments may be submitted in writing to Commanding Officer, NAS Whidbey Island, Attn: NASWI CR PM, 3730 North Charles Porter Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98278-5000, or sent via email to NAVFACNWCR@navy.mil. All comments will be considered. To ensure your comment is routed properly, please include “Growler 106 MOA Comment” in the subject line.

All personally identifiable information of individuals who provide comments will be kept confidential and will not be released, unless otherwise specifically indicated by the commenter or as required by law.

[Submitted by Thomas Mills, Public Affairs Specialist, NAS Whidbey Island]

Whidbey Community Foundation Distributes Grants to 13 Local Nonprofits The Whidbey Community Foundation, created in 2016, provides support for nonprofit organizations serving Whidbey Island by raising funds and offering training opportunities. October 10, the new Community Foundation distributed grants to 13 nonprofits serving Whidbey Island, as part of its first annual Grant Cycle.

A total of 27 applications were received for the funding opportunities announced in July.

Grant awards for human service projects were provided to Whidbey Homeless Coalition, Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey, Small Miracles Coupeville Medical Support Fund, and Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund.

Additional funding for grants was made available through the 2017 Christmas Sculpture Fundraiser, and grants from this fund were provided to Readiness to Learn, South Whidbey Good Cheer, Hearts and Hammers, South Whidbey Children’s Center, Helping Hand of South Whidbey, Island Shakespeare Festival, SPIN Café, Mother Mentors Whidbey Island, and Island County Back Country Horsemen.

Since its founding, the Whidbey Community Foundation has provided 17 grants totaling $76,850.

Funding to support the needs on Whidbey Island is raised by the Whidbey Community Foundation through a variety of donor vehicles, including endowments and bequests. The donation providing this round of grants was raised through the Community Impact Funds, and an array of topics are offered for potential donors including human services, animal welfare, arts and culture, education, environment and recreation, health and wellness, or general support for Whidbey nonprofit agencies. More information is available on its website, www.whidbeyfoundation.org, or by calling the Foundation at 360-660-5041.

[Submitted by Robin Hertlein, Secretary/Treasurer, Whidbey Community Foundation]

12 Days of Whidbey is Back December 1-12 is a special time of year on Whidbey Island. Island Senior Resources is holding its second annual 12 Days of Whidbey Raffle which supports essential programs for seniors, adults with disabilities, and those who care for them.

Tickets are available for purchase at Island Senior Resources (Bayview), at Senior Thrift, and at Oak Harbor Senior Center. Other purchase locations will be announced at www. senior-resources.org and on Facebook at facebook.com/islandseniors.

Tickets are $5 each and each ticket enters the purchaser into all 12 drawings for fabulous prize baskets worth $250 to $1,000 each.

The basket for each day has a different theme: Wine and Chocolate Covered Island, Cook It Up in the Kitchen, Golf on the North End, Family Night in Oak Harbor, Family Fun on the South-End, Caffeinated Whidbey, Reader’s Treasure, Spirits of Whidbey, Beautify for Winter, Garden Dreaming, Holiday Cheer, and That’s Italian.

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The Key to Consistent Investing?

Paying Yourself First

Consistency is a key ingredient of success in many activities – including investing. And one technique that can help you become a more consistent investor is paying yourself first.

Many people have the best of intentions when it comes to investing. They know how important is it to put money away for long-term goals, especially the goal of a comfortable retirement.

Yet they may only invest sporadically. Why? Because they wait until they’ve taken care of all the bills – mortgage, utilities, car payments and so on – before they feel comfortable enough to write a check for their investments. And by the time they reach that point, they might even decide there’s something more fun to do with what’s left of their money.

How can you avoid falling into this habit of intermittent investing? By paying yourself first.

Each month, have your bank move money from your checking or savings account into the investments of your choice. By taking this hassle-free approach, rather than counting on your ability to send a check, you can help ensure you actually do contribute to your investments, month after month.

By moving the money automatically, you probably won’t miss it, and, like most people who follow this technique, you will find ways to economize, as needed, to make up for whatever you’re investing.

You already may be doing something quite similar if you have a 401(k) or other retirement plan at work. You choose a percentage of your earnings to go into your plan, and the money is taken out of your paycheck. (And if you’re fortunate, your employer will match some of your contributions, too.)

But even if you do have a 401(k), you’re probably also eligible to contribute to an IRA – which is a great vehicle for your pay-yourself-first strategy. You can put in up to $5,500 per year to a traditional or Roth IRA (or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older), so, if you are able to “max out” for the year, you could simply divide $5,500 or $6,500 by 12 and have either $458 or $541 moved from your savings or checking account each month into your IRA. Of course, you don’t have to put in the full $5,500 or $6,500 each year, although some IRAs do require minimum amounts to at least open the account.

You might think such modest amounts won’t add up to a lot, but after a few years, you could be surprised at how much you’ve accumulated.

Plus, you may not always be limited to contributing relatively small sums, because as your career advances, your earnings may increase significantly, allowing you to boost your IRA contributions continually.

In any case, here’s the key point: When you invest, it’s all right to start small – as long as you keep at it. And the best way to ensure you continue investing regularly is to pay yourself first. If you do it long enough, it will become routine – and it will be one habit you won’t want to break.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor 630 SE Midway Blvd.

Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360) 679-2558 jeffery.pleet@edwardjones.com

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members who raise sheep, alpacas, llamas, goats and dogs for fiber production.

For more information call Skye Dunn at 360-331-5720.

The Uncommon Threads Sale is a great opportunity to do early holiday shopping and purchase locally hand-crafted products made

by Guild members. You will find a wide range of woven, knitted, crocheted, felted and spun hand-crafted clothing and home accessories.

Fiber arts of all kinds are represented, offering hand-spun yarn, dyed spinning fibers, rugs, braided or felted jewelry, baskets, clothing and table linens. A wide range of pricing ensures something special for every budget.

[Submitted by Robin Bush, Island Senior Resources]

NAS Whidbey Island Retrofitting Mass Notification Loudspeaker System The Navy is retrofitting its mass warning and notification loudspeaker system, known as Giant Voice, on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island through December, 2018.

Announcements may be heard emanating from NAS Whidbey Island during the day beginning Nov. 2 and continuing into early December to ensure the Giant Voice is functioning properly. These will include full-power testing of various types of emergency alerts, including voice announcements, sirens and audio recordings of various sounds, such as tones and static noise.

The Navy intends to reduce impact where possible to neighboring communities while maintaining the necessary capability of a mass warning notification system and ensuring military and emergency management standards are met.

[Submitted by Thomas Mills, NAS Whidbey Island]

Guild members are active in the community with displays and demonstrations in schools, shops, libraries, festivals, and at the Island County Fair. Each April, the Guild hosts a two-day group Spin-In with teaching sessions and vendors for a large audience drawn from neighboring states and Canada.

Celebrate the creative fiber arts on Whidbey Island and visit the Uncommon Threads Sale.

Learn more about the Whidbey Weavers Guild at www.whidbeyweaversguild.org [Submitted by Carolyn Tamler]

Community Libraries Host Veterans Day Related Events and Veterans Services Two years after Sept. 11, 2001, the impacts of that day showed up in Jeb Wyman’s class.

Whidbey Weavers Guild Offers “Uncommon Threads” for Holiday Shopping The Whidbey Weaver’s Guild 15th Annual Uncommon Threads Sale will be Friday and Saturday at the Nordic Hall at 63 Jacobs Road, about 1 mile south of Coupeville.

Hours of the sale are Friday, 10:00am to 7:00pm and Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm.

The Whidbey Weavers Guild is a community of fiber artists with roots back to the mid 1960s.

Today, the Guild has over 160 members, ranging from beginner to production weavers and fiber artists, some of whom are nationally recognized artists and teachers, as well as

“The first post-9/11 veteran who self-identified to me was in the fall of 2003,” said Wyman, an English professor at Seattle Central College.

“He said, ‘I’m being deployed to Baghdad. I have to withdraw from all my classes.’”

Wyman will tell this story and others from the more than 70 he collected from veterans in a presentation from 5:30 to 8:00pm, Monday, Nov. 5 at the Coupeville Library. Wyman, who also teaches a Clemente Course, focuses on the impacts of war on the human spirit, the myths and realities of combat and how the humanities can help.

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“I’ve done this (across Washington) and there are some pretty emotional conversations after the presentations,” Wyman said. “I start by telling some stories that are in the book. I come with books to give to everyone who attends; I give them away because my interest is getting these stories out there.”

Veterans Day is Nov. 11 and Wyman’s presentation is one of a number of local Sno-Isle Libraries events and services available for and about veterans. For a complete list of offerings visit https://blog.sno-isle.org/news/ community-libraries-host-veterans-dayrelated-events-and-services/

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

MARIACHI

Mariachi Juvenil Voces de Mexico November 2nd 6-9pm

[Submitted by Jim Hills, Public Information Manager, Sno-Isle Libraries]

Seattle International Comedy Competition Opened by Brew Ha Ha! Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) presents Brew Ha Ha and the Seattle International Comedy Competition Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 6:30pm.

happy hour in the cantina 3-6 & 6-9-CLOSE DAILY

Seattle International Comedy Competition is a multi-week stand-up comedy contest performing throughout the Pacific Northwest for audiences and local celebrity judges. The event features over 30 talented comedians, whittled down from hundreds of applicants. SICC will be judged by locals Angela Vosburg, Jenn Jurrians, Deana Duncan, and Brew Ha Ha emcee Richard Parrick. Join us for this extraordinary competition during its hilarious stop on Whidbey. Tickets are $22 for all seats.

$7 NACHOS, WINGS $4 CORONA / $4 WELLS, DRAFT BEER

As a great warm up to the Seattle International Comedy Competition, the annual Brew Ha Ha open mic comedy show takes place in Zech Hall before the mainstage show, emceed

by Richard Parrick. Langley’s Double Bluff Brewery will be serving its tasty new Winter Warmer beer, a Belge Noir (Black Belgian). “It is dark and malty, with complex flavors of dark fruit and spices with hints of orange and BITS & PIECES

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Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, November 3, 6:30pm-9:30pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave.

Saturday, November 10, 10:00am-3:00pm Regency on Whidbey, Oak Harbor The holiday bazaar will feature vendors, artisans and makers to kick off the holiday season.

There will be unique hand-crafted gifts, jewelry and more. Regency is located at 1040 SW Kimball Drive. For more information, please contact Teri Mendiola at 360-279-2224.

Start your holiday shopping early. Beautiful handcrafted wearables, home decor and more by local fiber artists. Don’t miss this sale; it’s amazing! www.whidbeyweaversguild.org

The caller will teach a simple dance of repeating steps, then call out the moves as you dance to the live band. A new dance for every song. Contra dance is a simple and fun traditional dance style found around the world.

“If you can walk, you can dance.” All ages and experience levels welcome. Everyone dances with everyone, no partner needed. $10 suggested donation or a snack to share.

No one will be turned away if unable to donate. For more information, contact Ariel at 360-720-1852 or ariel.lyon@gmail.com

Star Party

Live Music: Original Jim

All entries are listed chronologically, unless there are multiple entries for the same venue or are connected to a specific organization (such as Sno-Isle Libraries) in which case all entries for that venue or organization are listed collectively in chronological order under one heading.

Uncommon Threads Friday, November 2, 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday, November 3, 10:00am-3:00pm Nordic Hall, 63 Jacobs Road, Coupeville

Friday, November 2, 6:30pm Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, contact Bob Scott at ICAS_ President@outlook.com or visit www.icas-wa. org.

Ballet Victoria’s Frankenstein Friday, November 2, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Tickets: Adult $20 / Senior $18 / Youth $15 Horror, romance and science fiction are galvanized into a new ballet driven by a score boasting Verdi, Shostakovich, Dukas, Catalani and Adam. Think Corpse Bride meets Frankenstein.

For tickets or more information, call 360-2218262 or visit www.wicaonline.org

Holiday Bazaar & Bake Shop

Saturday, November 3, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville

Nancy Pearl Live

Join us for a discussion of Arnu Partanen’s “Nordic Theory of Everything,” where Partanen compares and contrasts life in the United States with life in the Nordic region. For adults.

Wednesday, November 7, 11:00am Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Nancy is a best-selling author, librarian, and literary critic, but first and foremost, she is a reader and has spent her life promoting reading as one of the most beneficial and joyful experiences anyone can have. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 360-221-8262 or visit www.wicaonline.org

Brew Ha Ha! and the 39th Seattle International Comedy Competition

Featuring handcrafted items, antiques and collectibles, baked goodies and lunch. The church is located at 250 SW 3rd Ave.

Join WICA in Zech Hall for the annual Brew Ha Ha, featuring local Double Bluff Brewery’s release of its new winter brew and open mic comedy. A great warm up to the annual Seattle International Comedy Competition!

Come shop from a variety of small businesses, craftsmen and local artists. Prizes will be given away every half hour. Proceeds raised will be donated to North Whidbey Help House.

Harbor Tower Village is located at 100 E Whidbey Ave. For more information, call 360-6752569.

Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 3, 9:00am-3:00pm Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave. Featuring handmade gifts, Seahawks crafts, knitted crafts, quilted items, wreaths, Giant Jenga, handmade dolls, birdhouses, dress dish towels, wooden snowmen, baked goods, Lefse, awesome silent auction items, and much more.

Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 3, 10:00am-3:00pm St. Augustine Church, Oak Harbor New this year is a holiday gift boutique with Lladro, Hummel, Dept. 56 Village and other unique gifts. Plus handmade stitchery, craft specialty items, Grannie’s Christmas Attic, bakery items and lunch served from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Scones and coffee will be available from 10:00am to 11:30am. Cash or checks only. The church is located at 185 N Oak Harbor St.

Holiday Open House Saturday, November 3, 11:00am-6:00pm SeaGlass Cove, 221 2nd St. #8, Langley Stop by for unique gifts and home decor.

Refreshments will be served from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Save 15% off one item under $100.

SeaGlass Cove is located in the purple building within Langley Village.

Proceeds support Boys & Girls Club. $5 per skater and $3 for general admission. Last Friday of the month, skate with the Whidbey Island Roller Girls! Sorry, checks not accepted, credit card fees apply. For more information, call (360) 240-9273.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

Wednesday, November 7, 6:30pm-9:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley

Saturday, November 3, 9:00am-2:00pm Harbor Tower Village, Oak Harbor

Every Friday, 6:00pm-8:00pm Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Dr, Oak Harbor

Jim sets up a solid foundation for his tunes with laid-back arrangements, tasty improvisation, ​strong vocals, rhythmic guitars, a little keyboard and a unique way to the groove.

No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Saturday, November 3, 9:00am-1:00pm First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor

Holiday Bazaar

Open Skate Fridays

SICC is a multi-week stand-up comedy contest, featuring over 30 comedians, out of hundreds who apply, performing in shows throughout the Pacific Northwest for audiences and local, celebrity judges. Join this extraordinary competition during their “hilarious” stop on Whidbey.

The Brew Ha Ha is free of charge, tickets to the SICC are $22 each. For tickets or more information, call 360-221-8262 or visit www. wicaonline.org

Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament Friday, November 9, 7:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor A charity tournament for the Rotary Club of North Whidbey Island Sunrise. $100 buy in, re-buys available, cash or check at the door.

Top 5 players share 50% of the prize pool.

1st place also wins “Whidbey Poker Championship” bracelet by Gerald’s Jewelry.

6:00pm-7:00pm is registration and training table. Limited to first 50 players, RSVP recommended. For more information or to RSVP, email Bryan@wallinfuneralhome.com or call 425-330-4483.

Christmas Market Saturday, November 10, 9:00am-3:00pm St. Augustine’s-in-th-Woods, Freeland Featuring one-of-a-kind crafts & gifts including Christmas hostess gifts, bakery & savory items, and much more. Plus, treat yourself to a homemade lunch! Visit with Santa from 10:00am-2:00pm. Proceeds go to local charities.

The church is located at 5217 Honeymoon Bay Road.

See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Group Thursday, November 1, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library

WIHHA Presents: Tame Your Sugar Habit Thursday, November 1, 4:00pm-6:00pm Freeland Library Join Dr. Jane Barnes to learn the three keys to overcoming your sugar cravings. Everyone is welcome. For more information visit: wihha. com. Have you tried giving up sugar with no success? Do you feel like it’s impossible in our culture? This program is for you if you’re tired of being tired, bloated, or overweight, or if you just want to get off the sugar roller coaster.

Used Book Sale Saturday, November 3, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices. Proceeds support Friends of the Freeland Library.

Write Now: How to Write Your Novel in Nine Weeks Monday, November 5, 2:00pm Freeland Library Award-winning novelist Bill Dodds uses a lighthearted approach as he offers practical suggestions, valuable tips, and honest encouragement to help you begin-and complete-your book. Please preregister.

End of Life Planning and Advance Care Directive Wednesday, November 7, 9:30am-12:30pm Freeland Library Plan now. Die later. Do a lot of living in between! Take part in a practical, hands-on class preparing your end-of-life documents.

Leave with a completed advance directive.

Learn how to talk to your doctor and family about end-of-life concerns and the choices available. Includes information about hospice, palliative care, voluntary stopping eating and drinking (VSED), and Death With Dignity.

Registration is required. For more information visit endoflifewa.org.

Movie Night: “Ocean’s 8” Wednesday, November 7, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Join us for popcorn and a movie! This month we are showing “Oceans 8.” Rated PG-13.

Supported by Friends of the Coupeville Library.

2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group Friday, November 9, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Enjoy reading nonfiction? Bring a friend and join the discussion of “The Golden Spruce: A

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Religious Services South Whidbey Community Church Sundays, 9:00am-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00am-11:00am Worship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley Sunday, November 4, Pastor Darrell Wenzek “Godly Leadership” and Communion Worship is followed by a potluck lunch and great fellowship. For more information, call 360-221-1220.

Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 222-4080 or email Sobico@comcast.net.

Filipino Christian Fellowship Sundays, 2:00pm Meets at Church on the Rock, 1780 SE 4th Ave., Oak Harbor www.ohcfellowship.com

Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community. All ministry is private, confidential, and free. Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, contact Ann at (425) 263-2704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.

Concordia Lutheran Church Sunday service, 9:30am Bible Study & Sunday School, 10:4 5am 590 N. Oak Harbor Street For more information, visit www.concordia oakharbor.org or call (360) 675-2548.

Teaching Through God’s Word Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbey.org

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building. For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www. whidbeyquakers.org.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 2:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday & Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:30pm-5:30pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360) 675-0621 or visit christianscience.com WHAT'S GOING ON

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Island Transit selects finalists for director post

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The Island Transit board of directors has selected four finalists to interview for the position of executive director. A public reception to meet the candidates will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at the agency’s administration building in Coupeville. Interviews will be conducted the following day.

In the running to fill the vacancy are: Melinda Adams, program manager with Everett Transit, part of the City of Everett.

She has held that position for nearly 10 years. Before that, Adams was a grant writer for Snohomish County and served as program manager/service representative for Volt/ Crane Aerospace and Electronics. Originally from Reno, Nev., Adams spent more than 10 years at Job Opportunities in Nevada, Inc. Adams has a Bachelor of Science in business management from the University of Phoenix, as well as certificates in leadership and supervisory management.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly “Octette Bridge Club,” playing through Nov. 11 at Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor, shares the story of eight sisters from Rhode Island who gather every other week to play bridge and share gossip. Pictured from left are youngest sister Betsy (Becky LeMay), fifth-oldest Alice (Jaime Montoya) and eldest sister Martha (Sheila Terry).

Wes Frysztacki is the director of the city and county of Honolulu Department of Transportation, where he has been for the past two years. From 1987 – 2016, Frysztacki worked in public transportation as president of Weslin Consulting Services and was previously the director of transportation for the Puget Sound Council of Governments for seven years. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil engineering from Villanova University, and has certificates in urban transportation from Carnegie-Mellon University.

Playhouse deals a winning hand with “Octette”

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

When it comes to families, it is all in the luck of the draw. Every hand, every family, is different.

Carla Meyer has been the general manager for Mendocino Transit Authority in Ukiah, Calif., since 2016. Before that, Meyer served as the General Manager for Amador Transit, in the Sierra Foothills, from 2010 - 2016.

She has a long history as the transit services administrator with Jefferson Transit Authority in Port Townsend. She graduated from Willamette University, Atkinson Graduate School of Management, Executive Development Center.

Imagine finding your place among a group of eight sisters!

That is the basic premise of “Octette Bridge Club,” playing now through Nov. 11 at the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor.

The P.J. Barry play, performed under the direction of Kevin Wm. Meyer, tells the story of eight Irish, Roman Catholic siblings from Rhode Island who gather every two weeks to play bridge and exchange gossip. As one can imagine, relationships between eight sisters can be complicated, which is part of what drew Meyer to the script.

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“When I read the play, I heard the ladies’ voices,” he said. “I

thought ‘I have to direct this the way I hear them.’ It’s about the whole family relationship.”

Meyer said he was pleased with how quickly cast members gelled.

“They found their relationships very quickly; they were able to fall into that family groove, which is nice,” he said.

“I loved the idea of eight women getting together on stage and going through all this,” said Ingrid Schwalbe, who plays Connie.

“I was on the play selection committee and I just thought it was a lovely play that resonated with me and will resonate with the community as well, as people remember their own families.”

It’s clear from the very beginning of “Octette Bridge Club” each of

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OCTETTE continued from page 7 the sisters has her own “place” within the family dynamic. And with eight very different siblings, there is bound to be conflict. In this play, it seems the clearest battle lines are drawn between the eldest, Martha, played by Sheila Terry, and Betsy, the youngest, played

by Becky LeMay.

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This undercurrent between eldest and youngest brings out many different characteristics in the other six sisters’ personalities, from being peacemakers to nurturers to comics.

“The thing Connie masks her own pain with is comedy,” said Schwalbe. “Her outbursts, sarcasm, a lot of it is to cover up what’s going on in her own marriage.”

“I certainly identify with Betsy in a number of ways,” LeMay said. “One being that I am the youngest in my family and was pretty much treated as Betsy in the first act – insignificant, “just the baby,” spoken to like a child and not given a voice or choice.”

“Nora is the nurturer of the family,” said Rusty Hendrix of her character. “She is always trying to smooth out any arguments.

She is loving and happy. Because of this, her sisters sometimes take advantage of her, but Nora wouldn’t have it any other way. Family is very important to her. Nora is the glue.”

“What I originally found most appealing about the part of Martha was the chance to work with an (almost) all female cast,” said Terry. “I was struck by how much it felt like my own life. I’m the oldest of five girls and was feeding and diapering babies as an 8- year-old. Having said that, I’m NOT like Martha.

“I love playing Ann because she has a similar back story and the dynamic of eight sisters appealed to me, as I come from a small family,” said Lisa Judd. “Ann has humorous moments throughout the show. She wants to have a welcoming home for all the sisters.

She tries to keep peace but is very much into appearances.”

“Martha is a woman who feels cheated by life. Her childhood was devoted to raising her sisters and was dominated by the Catholic Church,” Terry continued. “She evolved into a prissy spinsterish female who still managed to find a husband and raise four children.

Her sisters generally defer to her, but Betsy is showing early signs of rebellion. Martha dismisses Betsy as a self-absorbed child and later on comes to deeply resent her for her neediness.”

“Alice is the ‘know it all’ of the family,’” is how Jaime Montoya described her character.

“She always has the updated gossip and is always wanting more. She is number five of the sisters and doesn’t cause too much drama, although she loves to hear about it.

“I grew up Catholic and went to Catholic grade school and an all-girls Catholic high school,” Montoya continued. “My mom is one of nine siblings in a Catholic family, so I

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Ann (Lisa Judd) tries to be of comfort to her younger sister, Betsy (Becky LeMay), but isn’t quite comfortable with the subject matter being raised in “Octette Bridge Club,” playing through Nov. 11 at Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor.

really felt like I could relate to this play.”

The first act takes place in the 1930s.

Infidelity, depression, alcoholism or sex were not things one talked about, even in private. While that makes for some amusing moments for the audience as the sisters dance around the real issues, it also paves the way for conversation – both on and off the stage.

“This show covers a lot of family issues and is a good opening for starting conversations, besides being a night for running the emotional gamut, from laughter to tears,” said Judd.

In the second act, ten years have passed.

Much has changed, but much has not.

Relationships have changed, too, especially for Betsy.

“The sisters don’t know how to handle the ‘new’ Betsy when she [finds her] ‘voice,’” said LeMay. “Some want to keep her in her ‘baby of the family role,’ while others delight in her changes. But none wants to really talk about it. Betsy has the courage to face that issue, too, and to force them to see things for how they really were.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Complex family dynamics take center stage as the Whidbey Playhouse presents “Octette Bridge Club,” showing through Nov. 11. Pictured above, sisters Nora (Rusty Hendrix) and Martha (Sheila Terry) disagree, each standing their own ground.

“You’ve got Betsy saying to her sisters what the reality of the situation was; the interesting thing about it was the way the playwright sort of brought it into today, where we could see her journey and understand it in today’s standards,” Schwalbe said. “If you want to remember what it’s like to be in a family, experience those family dynamics, the ups and downs, this is the place to come and

see that. It’s the good and bad, and much more fun than not.”

“This production in particular has a great mix of drama and humor,” said Montoya. “One minute you’re laughing and the next you could be crying.”

“I hope audiences take away the fact that all families have issues, but put on different facades for outsiders,” said Terry. “More importantly, I want them to know that love is everything. Martha’s heart of stone may never melt, but her sisters will always accept her.”

Performances of ‘Octette Bridge Club’ run Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. through Nov. 11. Tickets and information can be found online at www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“I’m one of those people who thinks that the worst night at the theatre is better than the best night watching television,” Terry said.

“It’s alive.”

“There is nothing like being submerged in the arts,” agreed Hendrix. “Whatever arts you like - theater, ballet, music, art - it is all important. It lets us see things through other eyes. I think it gives us a more well-rounded personality and outlook for life.”

“I appreciate the fact this play shows us that an ordinary life is more extraordinary than we think it is,” said Meyer. “You don’t have to be a politician or a Hollywood star to lead and to have a good, full life and make an impact.”

TRANSIT continued from page 7 Todd Morrow is a project management analyst for Intercity Transit, based in Olympia, Wash. Morrow was previously with Community Transit of Snohomish County, serving as the chief of external affairs for two years, the chief of strategic communications for over 10 years and as manager of intergovernmental relations for three years before that. He began his career working for the law firm Cogdill, Deno, Millikan and Cart. Morrow has a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics from Stanford, a law degree from the University of Washington School of Law, and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Washington.

community, this agency and its employees in a much better position than when you came in. I’m a big fan.”

“In the past couple of years, I have seen all of you grow significantly in your positions,” said board chairman Rick Hannold, nodding toward staff members. “Good leaders empower their people.”

“I think I can speak for the staff when I say

we appreciate the board finding Mike and bringing him to us at a time when we really needed it,” said Shawn Harris, operations manager. “We are better off because of you.”

Nortier, who announced his resignation in late July, told Whidbey Weekly at the time that he does plan to remain on the island.

He has not indicated what his next profes-

sional step will be. He had previously been the commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

He said his success at Island Transit is due in large part to the people with whom he worked.

“This has been a team effort,” said Nortier.

“Largely all I’ve done is uncover the talent that was already here.”

The new executive director will take over the position from Mike Nortier, whose last day with Island Transit was Friday, following more than two years with the agency. Board members, staff and even representatives from the Washington Department of Transportation thanked Nortier publicly at last week’s regularly scheduled meeting.

“I wanted to take a few moments to offer our thanks to Mike on his leadership and recognize him for his efforts,” said Stacy Clausen with WSDOT Public Transportation.

“I very much appreciate your leadership,” said Helen Price Johnson, who joined the meeting via telephone. “You have left this

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Members of Island Transit’s board of directors have named four finalists for the now vacant executive director position. A public reception to meet the candidates for the job will be held Thursday, Nov. 8 and interviews will be conducted the following day.

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Thursday, November 8, 2018 4:00 - 6:30 PM Public Reception to Meet Candidates for the Executive Director Position Public invited to Meet the Candidates

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FRESH FISH AND CHIPS For many anglers here on the Island, the Puget Sound may be the favorite, or only, water that gets fished on a regular basis.

Most of the time on the water is probably spent salmon fishing or during the short lingcod season or possibly the even shorter halibut season.

So if we are not river fishermen still chasing salmon and we still have the burning desire to get out in the familiar marine areas to fish, what are our options? From the end of September to the beginning of December and January, when winter Blackmouth salmon season begins, saltwater fishing opportunities are pretty slim. In 1995, when I first started fishing the Puget Sound around Whidbey Island and my son and I were still trying our best to get the hang of salmon fishing using downriggers, if the live-well was still empty, I could always take a little time to swap poles and gear and head for a nearby kelp bed or rock pile and jig up a few tasty rockfish for fresh fish and chips. From 1995 through 1997, rockfish in most of the marine areas were open year round and the limit was five fish per person. In 1998, the limit dropped to three fish per person, then around the 2003 time frame, the limit was reduced to one fish per person, with a short season. In addition, you couldn’t keep “Yellow Eye” or “Canary rock fish” in the Puget Sound because these two species of rockfish were placed on the endangered species List. When the 2009 and 2010 regulations hit the street, all of the Puget Sound rockfish, including Black Sea Bass, was closed. Since this closure, many good ideas have been submitted to the state about how to recover rockfish and still allow us to retain a few fish.

One example was to rotate through one marine area each year starting with Marine Area 6 and working inland and down to the South Puget Sound, Area 13, until all areas could be fully reopened. The problem is the Endangered Species Act is a federal law, and chances are the state is not going to break a federal law to let us fish.

That being said, how did the State of Washington get around a federal law concerning the legal use of recreational marijuana?

The people of Washington did it. Through the legislative process, the people drafted a plan, voted, and approved it; something to think about. So if rockfish is still closed for now, what is out there to make fish and chips from, especially this time of year?

Page 10 of the fishing regulations lists other bottom fish that can be retained to make a meal from; one of the most abundant and most delicious fish that can be found is the Kelp Greenling. These fish range from one to three pounds, they fillet nice and easy and are not very bony. Their fillets are not quite as firm as a rockfish or Giant Lingcod, but if cared for properly once in the boat or brought on shore (kept on ice), family and friends will be asking for Kelp Greenling fish and chips or greenling and cilantro tacos faster than you can catch them.

The Kelp Greenling are pretty aggressive biters; they will typically chase and latch onto anything that passes in front of them. When

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I’m fishing for greenling I generally drift over some underwater rocky structure jigging up and down near the bottom. I use a 2- or 3- ounce lure, like a Point Wilson dart, or a 2- or 3-ounce lead head jig with a soft, fishshaped swim, bait, round grub, or curly tail threaded onto the hook. Many of the larger soft baits used for Bass fishing will work, you just have to get it down to them and agitate them a little. The “Buzz Bomb” we normally use for salmon, jigged vertically, will work just fine for catching these fish.

The Kelp Greenling is found in and around shallow kelp beds down to a couple hundred feet. We have been restricted to 120 feet and less to help protect rockfish from swim bladder expansion. We are allowed a daily limit of 15 fish per person (see page 10, and the marine area you plan to fish, in the regulations), but I normally keep only the amount my family can eat fresh that day or the next day from the refrigerator. We usually eat the fish fixed as fish and chips, fish tacos, or they also make nice chunks of fish in a rich, savory chowder. These fish will freeze okay, but like most other fish, it is best eaten right away. After filleting the fish, we always freeze and save the carcass for summer crab bait and I also separate and save the skin for halibut bait - we pierce the skin near one end with the halibut hook and let it stream along with the other bait of choice for added scent and movement. The rods we use are a basic 7- to 7 1/2-foot medium-heavy rod with the eyes on top for a level-wind style reel. We spool the reel with 50-pound braided line (I like power-pro brand braid, dark green or hi-vis, it does not matter); the braided line lets you feel the bottom so you can stay just off the bottom and avoid getting snagged as often, and because there is almost no stretch in the line, it makes setting the hook in deeper water much easier. Other than two feet of 40-pound monofilament line for leader material, I use nothing but braid for bottom fishing.

Kelp Greenling are a blessing for getting out on the saltwater to fish during the next couple of months, so consider them if you have not winterized your boat yet. The rivers are seeing decent numbers of Coho Salmon returning; we will probably see a final push of fish once the steady rains start, but the tradeoff is the rivers can become un-fishable with high water.

Get out and fish with the mild weather we’ve been having, GOOD LUCK!! And be safe out there. Feel free to drop me a fishing note at tlfishmonger@aol.com.

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As your Island County Commissioner, Rick Hannold:

* HELD THE LINE on new county taxes and fees in the face of sharply higher state education taxes; * PROTECTED NAS WHIDBEY and our NAS Whidbey community; * SAVED Island Transit from bankruptcy and restored lost bus routes; * IMPROVED Senior and Veterans services; * LED THE FIGHT to stop open net fish farms from polluting our Island waters;

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chocolate,” says Double Bluff’s owner Daniel Thomis. There is no cover charge for this pre-show event.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving the community of South Whidbey Island and beyond. WICA’s mission is to inspire, nourish, and enhance the artistic, social, and economic well-being of the community.

For tickets or more information, visit www. wicaonline.org or call 360-221-8262.

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The Mysterious Marbled Murrelet For a shy, elusive and well-camouflaged seabird, the marbled murrelet spends much time in the limelight. The Whidbey Audubon Society hosts Maria Mudd Ruth, author of Rare Bird: Pursuing the Mystery of the Marbled Murrelet, Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Freeland.

Ruth describes how this species fits at the center of ongoing controversy about the conservation of Pacific Coast coastal forests.

In her illustrated talk, she highlights the bizarre breeding behavior of the murrelet, the 185-year-long search for its elusive nest, and the impact of the 1974 discovery of its nest on forest management and information about the murrelets in Washington and around Whidbey Island.

While unravelling many mysteries about the murrelet, Ruth will explore larger questions: Why should the murrelet matter to us? Why and how should we care about this chunky little seabird? Do we have a moral obligation to save this bird?

Maria is the author of more than a dozen nonfiction books on natural history topics for children and adults. She also wrote A Sideways Look at Clouds, which won a Nautilus Award in 2018. Maria is a member of the Black Hills Audubon Conservation Committee and lives in Olympia, Wash., with her husband and not far from her two adult sons.

Doors open at 7:00pm for refreshments and a holiday book sale. The free program begins at 7:30pm. The meeting house is located at 20103 State Route 525, just north of Freeland.

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Hairy Ferries are Back for Movember Several of Washington’s favorite green and white boats will be even more stylish this November. The ferries on the Seattle/Bainbridge route will be sporting mustache decals for the second year in a row to raise awareness about men’s health.

Washington State Ferries is partnering with the Movember Foundation, a global nonprofit focused on supporting research and awareness for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. This pilot partnership is an opportunity to bring attention to an important cause and some fun to one of the ferry system’s busiest routes.

“This is a great iconic representation of our vibrant Mo community in Seattle,” said John Owens, Movember Foundation USA Country Director. “The vessels encompass the city’s dedication to men’s health and having fun while doing good.”

In 2017, the giant black mustaches on the Seattle/Bainbridge ferries were well-received by customers. This year, ferry riders are encouraged to tweet photos of their mustaches both on and off the boats. Just tag @wsferries and use the hashtag #Movember.

Washington State Ferries, a division of the Washington State Department of Transportation, is the largest ferry system in the U.S. and safely and efficiently carries 24.5 million people a year through some of the most majestic scenery in the world. For breaking news and the latest information, follow WSF on Twitter (twitter.com/wsferries).

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Skagit Valley College to Offer Two Travel Abroad Opportunities to Spain and Portugal If a visit to the Iberian Peninsula is on your bucket list, then you will want to join Skagit Valley College Music Department Chair, Dr. Diane Johnson, on one of two travel abroad opportunities to Spain and Portugal in 2019.

Johnson will lead a trip to Barcelona and Madrid March 21-29. Travelers will have an opportunity to enjoy the art, music, cuisine, and culture of Barcelona and Madrid. For more information, visit www.efcollegestudytours. com/professors-trip/2091817WE June 21-30, Johnson will lead a trip of SVC student singers and community singers to Lisbon and Porto, Portugal. Community singers who are interested in this trip should contact diane.johnson@skagit.edu to review the requirements needed for singing on the trip.

Both study abroad trips are open to SVC staff, faculty, students, and community members.

For more information, contact Dr. Diane Johnson at 360-416-7655 or diane.johnson@ skagit.edu [Submitted by Arden Ainley, Chief Public Information Officer, SVC]

Civil Service Commission Member Sought The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill an unexpired term on the Civil Service Commission that runs through February 2024.

The Board of County Commissioners appoints Civil Service Commission members for six-year terms. The Civil Service Commission consists of three members plus a Secretary/Chief Examiner. Duties and responsibilities of the Civil Service Commission may be found in Chapter 2.12 of the Island County Code and RCW 41.14.060.

The Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 9:30am in the Commissioners Hearing Room in Coupeville. Service on the

Civil Service Commission is without fee or compensation. Members must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Island County for at least two years immediately preceding appointment, and a registered voter in Island County.

Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Civil Service Commission Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is 360-679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@co.island.wa.us. Application materials should be received no later than 4:30pm on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018. For additional information please contact Linda Kast Meehan, Secretary/Chief Examiner at phone 360-678-7975or e-mail at l.meehan@co.island.wa.us [Submitted by Pam Dill]

Local Business News Order Your BBQ Joint Smoked Turkeys Now It’s time to start thinking about your Thanksgiving dinner, and the BBQ Joint in Oak Harbor is ready to make your holiday a scrumptious success.

BBQ Joint, which has been serving up Texasstyle barbecue on Whidbey Island since 2006, is now accepting orders for 12-14 pound Hickory smoked turkeys to grace your Thanksgiving Day dinner table. A limited number of these delicious birds will be available, so anyone interested is encouraged to order soon. Cost is $65 per turkey.

In addition to making its own rubs, sauces, side dishes, cornbread and desserts, the BBQ Joint, located at 601 NE Midway Blvd. also offers catering. Your family and friends are sure to gobble it up. Call 360-679-3500 and place your order today. Go to www.thebbq joint.com for information.

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An Open Letter to Citizens of Island County My name is Rick Felici, and it would be my honor to serve as the next Island County Sheriff. I will build on the current solid foundation to create a law enforcement agency focused on service, leadership and credibility. I will work tirelessly to improve our internal standards, our communication with the community and will work collaboratively with other government entities and service providers to maintain and improve the quality of life we enjoy in our county.

Island 911

Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

THURSDAY, OCT. 18 4:34 am, Jones Rd. Reporting party advising subject with blue shirt and blue jeans just put up barriers in middle of the road on Imperial; unknown what exactly the barriers are. They are large enough to cause damage.

by and spit on reporting party; waiting in lane six at ferry terminal now.

5:56 am, Resort Rd. Party states stayed at friend’s last night; trying to leave and is now lost. Reporting party is on bike, trying to get to Freeland.

6:40 pm, Sea Shell Ct. Reporting male subject trespassing at location. Told not to be at location. Calling reporting party names, yelling.

8:32 am, Wintergreen Dr. Caller was walking by address south of caller on Wintergreen Dr. and heard someone screaming they were cutting her face off. Happened 45 minutes ago.

Caller’s phone went dead so had to go back home to call.

6:45 pm, Goldie Rd. Advising earlier this afternoon, male subject showed up wanting tires and wheels.

Did not have money to pay, now wheels and tires are missing. Noticed them missing about 30 seconds ago.

2:33 pm, SR 525 Reporting party riding bike on 525 when van passed reporting party twice and activated an air horn out of passenger side window right behind reporting party as they were passing .

3:05 pm, Madrona Way Advising across street from location on beach tree, clippings left on; believes ongoing issue with landscape lady coming to the area. Requesting call.

5:31 pm, Blakely Ave. Advising letter left at location sometime overnight, “Affidavit from FBI;” concerned due to someone being at location in middle of night. Party contacted neighbors and others also received same letter.

7:01, SR 525 Caller states phone was stolen at location, states one of the waitresses stole it, requesting contact.

8:37 pm, Sunrise Park Way Caller states was walking dog outside house and noticed something staring at them. Believes it was a coyote. Requesting deputy check.

FRIDAY, OCT. 19 9:20 am, Coachman Inn Advising hears a lot of screaming and yelling from homeless camp next to caller; can hear “Take your blanket and get out, give me my meth back, you gave me the meth, no I didn’t give it back, get out.”

7:19 pm, SR 525 States patrol car was on side of the road, looked “odd,” appeared to be doing stop. Caller disconnected SATURDAY, OCT. 20 11:03 am, Sandy Hook Dr. Reporting party states she found medications and handgun left behind by her tenant. Tenant was taken to Providence last night.

12:27 pm, S Main St. Caller states female in gold van has returned. Female now in Jet Java bothering customers again, acting strange.

1:26 pm, Nob Hill Ln. Reporting party states daughter is having problems with neighbor. Neighbor is harassing daughter. States neighbor called and texted daughter claiming an affair.

Daughter knows reporting party is calling.

2:25 pm, SR 525 Advising driver of red Saturn just drove

5:09 pm, Cultus Bay Rd. Reporting hit and run property damage; caller states sometime last night a car skidded out in his front yard and abandoned vehicle. Vehicle is a Mustang.

11:18 pm, Fort Ebey Rd. Advising hearing female outside running and screaming down road.

11:46 pm, SR 525 Employee advising a bunch of subjects in plot are threatening other subjects; states there are approximately four subjects not associated to a vehicle; they are yelling at people as they walk through the plot, calling them names and trying to fight.

SUNDAY, OCT. 21 6:02 am, Wintergreen Dr. Reporting party states female subject who works at gas station coffee stand wants to put reporting party in Western State Hospital because female subject is going to be killing people soon.

8:06 am, Zylstra Rd. Loose horse near first “S” curve between fire station and Fort Nugent. Brown horse.

Unknown owners. Running around fire station and then toward Fort Nugent Rd. 9:57 am, Spitfire Ln. Caller states left wallet at location last night. Brother doesn’t know where it is and father is yelling at him. States he doesn’t believe his brother is being honest.

10:02 am, Wintergreen Dr. Reporting party states female at coffee stand by Exxon near Red Apple at Kens Korner has been killing people or is going to kill people. States he already made a report this morning.

10:13 am, Oak Harbor Rd. Party states lives at location, neighbors removed trees. Not sure if it is legal for the area. States subjects “are Mexicans so they do what they want.”

11:15 am, Fort Ebey Rd. Requesting call referencing subject moving caller’s personal property with a Bob Cat and causing damage. Moved belongings over and dumped them. Caller states has been working with an attorney who told caller to report it.

1:58 pm, Classic Rd. Advising an older, maroon Chrysler sedan is stopped in middle of intersection.

Reporting party advising been there four hours, no one seen around it.

5:11 pm, Crawford Rd. Party requesting call referencing Leer jet doing touch and go’s at airport. Feels they shouldn’t be doing so.

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I have dedicated my life to service. I have served my Country as a veteran of 8 years in the US Navy. I have served this community as a patrol deputy and have lead deputies as a patrol sergeant. I have served as a detective and supervised the investigations unit as a lead detective and detective sergeant. I have been serving you as the Chief Criminal Deputy for the past 3 years.

My opponent would like you to believe that my experience and training have no merit, that somehow, I was gifted these positions and experiences.

The fact is that I sought out and took advantage of training opportunities. I was promoted in open competitive processes that he didn’t even apply for.

He describes this as a “personal choice”. I made the personal choice for professional growth and self-improvement. Experience and training Do matter.

As your next Sheriff, I will continue to seek out opportunities for improvement and I will take advantage of my skills, training and experience to serve you to the best of my ability. I will lead the Island County Sheriff’s Office with honesty, integrity, an open mind and an open door.

To those who have supported me in my life, career and this campaign, I offer my sincere appreciation. To those who are still undecided, I ask that you do your research. Vote for the candidate you believe in, based on bona fide qualifications, rather than rhetoric or campaign signs. As this election draws to a close, I sincerely hope you choose to believe in me. I would sincerely appreciate your vote.

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Facebook@rickfeliciforsheriff The Island County Republican Central Committee had endorsed these candidates: SUSAN HUTCHISON (R) U.S. Senate NORMA SMITH (R)

DAVE HAYES (R)

10th LD Representative Seat 1

10th LD Representative Seat 2

MARY ENGLE (R)

SHEILAH CRIDER (R)

RICK HANNOLD (R)

ROBERT BISHOP (R)

Island County Assessor Island County Commissioner Dist. 3

WANDA GRONE (R) Island County Treasurer

Island County Auditor

Island County Coroner

TOM SEGUINE

Washington Court of Appeals

From the top-two primary we have two qualified candidates for Sheriff

RICK FELICI (R) Island County Sheriff

LANE K. CAMPBELL (R) Island County Sheriff

For more information go to the islandcountygop.com or call 360-279-1197

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

POST HALLOWEEN POTLUCK IDEAS AND OTHER EDIBLES It’s that time of year again. You know the one. It’s when we’ve got copious amounts of candy laying around that might be stashed away, a piece or two eaten every now and then. Maybe a couple of treats slipped into lunch boxes, even. You could even be the best co-worker in the world by bringing in the excess goodies, but your workmates have also likely thought of that and there can only be one best co-worker. I’ve always found there to be an overflow of sugary treats after Halloween and ideas about what to do with them mightn’t always be as abundant as the candy itself.

This is where I come in. I like to peruse the internet and take a gander at new and creative ways to do anything with edibles. I like to listen to people’s ideas and age-old traditions handed down throughout generations of family. This means I’ll again be listing some of the many, many ways in which Halloween treats can be repurposed! So, here’s a roundup of some of the more unusual, or perhaps less well-known, leftover Halloween candy recipes!

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Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across from Useless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.

Galleries & Art Shows Whidbey Art Gallery Art Walk Saturday, November 3, 5:00pm-7:00pm Whidbey Art Gallery, Langley Meet our guest artists Deb Montgomerie, Kim Stokely and Julie Pigott as well as our featured artists Johnathan and Jandellyn Ward and see their beautiful new work. The gallery is a place where fine art and fine friends meet. Come enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, beverages and live music.

Smile On Your Brother - New Assemblages by Pam Kueny Taylor Opening Reception: Saturday, November 3, 5:00pm-7:00pm Show continues through November 19 Rob Schouten Gallery, Langley A sense of humor permeates the work of mixed media artist Pam Kueny Taylor. Working primarily with vintage found objects and dissembled clock gears, Pam creates Steampunk style assemblages that bring a smile to your face.

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Gummy Bear Sangria When I saw this, my curiosity was piqued!

I know a few restaurants serve kids’ drinks with Swedish fish in them and that’s a pretty novel idea, to be honest. Then why not for adults too? So, the recipe I came across is fun and if you want to make it alcohol free, you can do just that. In a large pitcher, mix together 1 bottle of wine, 1 cup apple juice, ½ cup seltzer, 2 large apples, cored and sliced, 1 orange, sliced thin. You can steep your gummy bears in a little wine for a few hours and then add them to this mixture after, or just drop in the leftover gummy bears when stirring your mixture. If you want to omit the alcohol, you can most certainly do that, just use grape or apple juice instead!

Adjust the fizziness of the beverage to your liking, refrigerate for a few hours until chilly and refreshing and serve at your next get-together! Maybe a new tradition for Thanksgiving?

Snickers Pie Need a dessert for a potluck? Also need to get rid of extra Snickers bars? How about a pie? All you’ll need is a graham cracker pie

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crust, 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, ½ cup smooth peanut butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, six Snickers bars (or however many minis equate to six regular-sized bars), 8-ounces whipped topping and caramel sauce. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and well-blended. Next, fold in your whipped topping and chopped up Snickers bars (reserve a little for the top) and smooth into your graham cracker pie crust.

Sprinkle the reserved snickers on top, drizzle with caramel, chill for about 3 hours, slice, serve and enjoy!

Candy Corn Parfaits What’s better than a parfait? How about a candy corn one! This is one recipe where there are no ‘set-in-stone’ details. There are very few measurements, if any at all! All you need are three different kinds of pudding (chocolate, vanilla and orange), your leftover candy corn, cocoa puff cereal or even Reeses puffed cereal and whipped topping. Make your puddings per package instructions. In the appropriate receptacles (cups, for example), layer your parfaits. Start with a layer of chocolate pudding, then whipped topping, then cereal, then vanilla pudding, some more cereal and whipped topping, then candy corn, then whipped topping, and sprinkle cereal and candy corn bits on top. Chill for a few hours before serving as a deliciously up-cycled Halloween candy treat that fits any age group!

Mmmmmm&M’s chocolate brownies There always seems to be a wealth of M&M’s over the Halloween period. Most kids love them and if they don’t, their parents do, so I guess it’s a win-win, until you have more mini packages than you can really use. Enter the M&M brownies. I used this recipe years ago and it’s pretty tasty! All you need is 1 ¼ cups hazelnut spread (13-ounce jar), 2 large eggs, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup M&M’s,

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Meet local artists Becky Breeze and Jelcy Romberg. Becky shares her unique artistic style with an engaging collection of oil on canvas finger paintings. With child-like freedom unobstructed by tools, Becky creates fresh and unselfconscious impressions of her subjects. Likewise, long-time jewelry artist Jelcy Romberg enjoys the challenge of approaching her artistry with new imagination and perspective. Her collection of hand-made rings honors the inventiveness of all creative fingers.

Terry Beatty, Director of the Family History Center at the L.D.S. Church in Oak Harbor, will speak about FamilySearch.org and resources available at the Family History Center in Oak Harbor. For more information about W.I.G.S. go to www.whidbeygensearchers.org. All are welcome to attend.

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Community Swing Band Rehearsal Wednesday, November 7, 7:00pm South Whidbey Community Center, Langley Are you a trumpet or trombone player who

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divided. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8 x 8-inch square pan. In a large bowl, mix together the hazelnut spread, eggs and flour until well blended. Try not to overmix. Add ½ cup M&M’s to the mixture and fold in. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan, top with the remaining M&M’s and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean. Store in the fridge for about a week, or just share and eat right away with a glass of milk!

Jolly Rancher Juice When it comes to all those hard candies, you know those flavorful, delightful Jolly Ranchers? Really, what can you do with them, other than melting them into lollipops?

Well, turns out, you can turn them into lemonade! So, for this recipe, you’ll need two jolly rancher hard candies for every cup of lemonade. Place the candies in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup and pour in just enough lemonade to cover the candies.

Microwave this on 100% (high) for 1 ½ minutes. Stir. If needed, microwave again on high in 1 minute increments, stirring after each minute, until candies are dissolved when you stir. Add more lemonade to make the desired amount per cup. Refrigerate and serve with ice!

Of course, dear readers, there are so many more recipes which make use of the overflow of Halloween candy, so many more ideas for ways in which to repurpose them! Sure, this round-up was a sweet one, but hey, it uses up the candy in new and inventive ways! I’m always on the lookout for new tips, ideas and recipes so if you have any please feel free to send those in to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@ gmail.com and we’ll do exactly that and Dish!

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Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA or ACOA) Meeting Every Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church annex, Freeland A meeting dedicated to dealing with the problem and solution for recovering from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family. For more information, contact Clay at (360) 989-4248 or Dooleydolly@ hotmail.com. Or visit www.adultchildren.org

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the magic on the 2nd. Follow your impulses and don’t overthink. It’s easier than you imagine.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You have much to accomplish this week and precious little time in which to accomplish it.

With so much on your to-do list, the niceties of protocol may be the first thing to suffer.

Brusque approaches are not the best of image-makers, so you might consider enlisting the help of a front person to pave the way and keep you looking good. A thank you note and a box of chocolates may be in order on the 2nd.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) On a list of ways to make your life easier, near the top this week must be the willingness to treat people as equals. There is great power in simply listening to people, and very likely you will be given the chance to prove this fact to yourself. A candid moment on the 2nd could be the start of something good. You’ll need all of your listening skills, plus the courage not to bolt when faced with the unknown.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Optimism for the future is likely to be running high this week.

Irrational decisions made in a moment of overconfidence could come back to haunt you.

Chances are good that you are already headed down that slippery slope if you feel so certain about your position that you can’t entertain the possibility of being wrong.

There is another side of the story on the 2nd.

Hear it out before deciding on your final position.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Procrastination is a real hazard in your week. All the good intentions in the world are useless without the fire to pursue them, so be mindful of the temptation to put off until tomorrow what you could do today. In the same vein, lethargy is contagious, so be careful of the company you keep. (Couch potato conventions are fatal.) Your contribution may go unnoticed on the 2nd, but that doesn’t diminish its worth.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Brilliant oratories on what you’ll do next week won’t get anything built this week.

Moving in concert with your peers won’t take you far, either, especially if your peers are underperforming. An outside catalyst may appear early week to break up the party and stimulate you and them to action. Much as you may resent that at the time, you’ll be glad when next week comes. Creature comforts are seductive on the 2nd.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A strong feeling that you have nothing to lose by trying could lead you to tackle a project this week that you wouldn’t normally attempt. Relish that moment if it happens. It’s your clue that you’re riding a wave whose momentum will carry you to eventual success. Tapping the secret reserves of your willpower is part of

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Versatility that makes others marvel is yours to command this week. So easily might you change from purring diplomat to rumbling tiger, it’s as if you are two people. Regardless of what triggers your defenses, it’s unlikely that even the most intimidating foe will see you back down. But grudges are for others. With the record set straight, slights will be forgiven.

Such is the strength and depth available to you on the 2nd.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Fearlessness is contagious, and with you as its main carrier this week, many around you are finding their courage. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. Are you not so intent, so highly focused, so wholeheartedly committed to something, that your thoughts and emotions devote themselves exclusively to that thing?

With no thought of failure? That is fearlessness, and it promises to be particularly robust on the 2nd.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your cautious optimism has no doubt earned you the resentment of certain others who are much more pessimistic. Events this week that prove you right are more than cause for satisfaction. They are your clue that it’s time to bring all your disagreements out in the open and stop letting them create rifts. It’s time to face people, agree to disagree and heal your friendships. Be alert on the 2nd for ways to open talks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A good thing to remember this week is that in most instances, you’re the boss. Exceptions apply, as you’ll quickly discover in those instances where you’re not! That’s a clever way of saying certain people and situations wield great power over you, often by appealing to the kindness of your heart. Everything considered, it’s not a bad position to be in.

Such influences are particularly strong on the 2nd.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) You are quite likely becoming an enigma to people who thought they knew you well.

Most troubling to those around you may be their inability to pin you to a specific predictable behavior pattern. The joy you take in your life’s current flexibility is much on display this week.

The more you have fun with living, the more quizzical the looks you draw. Have you noticed? See if this is true on the whimsical 2nd.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Like a teapot coming to full steam, it’s possible you are bubbling under the pressure of images and ideas that come faster than you can get them out. The need to share and the opportunity to do so come together at the perfect time this week. Your enthusiasm may lack direction until the right moment, and then everything will become clear. As the agent of that moment, you’ll know when to speak.

Watch the 2nd.

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22. Signed one’s name

50. Actor Diesel

23. Quake

7. Unity

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56. One long or stressed syllable followed by unstressed syllable

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1. Superhigh frequency 4. Sinatra’s ex-wife

16. Teachers 18. “Pollock” actor Harris 19. Fifth note of a major scale 20. A type of coalition 21. Aircraft transmitters

26. Ready to go 28. Khoikhoi peoples

61. All of it

29. Opera scene

63. Seriousness

32. Husband of Sita (Hindu)

64. Adds color 65. __kosh, near Lake Winnebago

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36. A sign of assent 38. Cut a rug

27. We all have them

2. Handle

40. An army unit mounted on horseback

30. Monetary unit

3. Floating ice

43. Satisfies

31. Calendar month

4. Railways

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5. Breathe in

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24. Where golfers begin

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1. Turfs

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56. Explosive

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47. Cool!

17. Suspicion of having committed a crime

48. Japanese musician

13. Great amount

57. Gambling town 58. Public crier calls 59. Hard money 60. Time units (abbr.)

62. Exists Answers on page 19

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Life Tributes EUGENE COZZI AND ANNE COZZI Eugene and Anne Cozzi enjoyed a long, prosperous and happy life together and are now with Jehovah.

Anne was born July 2, 1922 and passed away July 27, 2018. Eugene was born July 13, 1922 and passed away Oct. 12, 2018. In keeping with their wishes, no services are planned. Arrangements are with the assistance of Whidbey Memorial Funeral Home.

SANDRA “SANDIE” PELZEL Feb. 24, 1938 – Oct. 16, 2018

Sandie Pelzel of Oak Harbor and Spokane, Wash. passed away Oct. 16, 2018. A graveside service for her will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor, Wash.

JOE SIRES Joe Sires was born June 1, 1938 and passed away in his shop Oct. 9, 2018. He was born in Bellingham, Wash. to Miron and Marguerite Sires and joined his brother Ralph. When Joe was in junior high, the family settled in Ellensburg.

This is where he met LV, his friend for over sixty-seven years.

Joe earned his teaching degree at Central Washington University. During that time, he was a “sleeper” at the fire department, which meant he was on-call all night. While he was a student, his parents moved back across the Cascades to Mount Vernon. He loved to say he didn’t move out, his parents moved away and left him.

Joe and Barbara met April 1, 1960. The next day they went on a date at the Blue Fox Drive-In. 146 days later they were married. Every year they celebrated both anniversaries.

Joe’s first teaching job was at Rainier State School in Buckley. After one year, Joe applied for a job at Oak Harbor Junior High where he taught wood shop for more than a decade. In the early 70s, Joe moved to Oak Harbor High School to teach metal shop. Starting in the early 80s, Joe taught a construction class where teams built sheds, which were sold each semester. He taught countless students how to sweep… “that broom is not a bulldozer.”

Even though Joe had been retired from teaching for almost 30 years, he didn’t go to town without a former student saying, “Hi, Mr. Sires!” While Joe was teaching, he continued his service as a volunteer firefighter for District 2.

He opened Sires Construction and proceeded to build a house each summer for quite a few years.

He was one of the few men who could build a house from start to finish including all the furniture, if that’s what you wanted.

Glenn was born Dec. 13, 1935 in Columbia, S.C. to Rev. Glenn S. and Mrs. Ruby Sandel Eckard. After most of his young life as a Navy junior, he graduated from the University of Virginia in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Aeronautical Engineering. After two years in the Navy, where he met and married Ann Milford, he came to the Seattle area to work for The Boeing Company as an engineer. Glenn was employed by Boeing for 34 years and retired in 1994. Glenn earned a Master of Aeronautics and Astronautics degree from the University of Washington in 1965.

His wife, Ann, died from complications due to breast cancer in 1979. Glenn married Texie Patricia “Pat” in 1981.

Glenn and Pat moved to Whidbey Island in 1995, where they lived happily until Pat was stricken with Alzheimer’s disease. She died from complications of the disease in 2015.

Glenn is survived by sons Charles Jerome of Lynnwood, Christopher Glenn, daughter-in-law Lorraine, and grandson Drew of Port Angeles, and sister Elaine Winona Cloud of Portland, Ore. Funeral services will be held Saturday Nov. 3, 2018, 2 p.m. at Wallin Funeral Home with a reception to follow. Glenn will be laid to rest beside Ann at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Bellevue.

Memorials in Glenn’s name are suggested to: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center P.O. Box 19024, J5-200 Seattle, WA 98109-1024

“PAT” GAIL QUINN “Pat” Gail Quinn, an Oak Harbor resident since 1957, and longtime Oak Harbor businessman, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at Regency on Whidbey.

Pat was born Sept.

12,1925, to Owen and Nawasa Quinn, in a two-room cabin in Ajlune, Wash., the middle of three boys.

A few years later, the family packed up and moved to Sequim, where they bought and ran a dairy farm. In time, the Quinn brothers became known as the milkmen of the area. Pat’s father (who was also a boxer) encouraged him in boxing, matching him against his brothers. In his own words, Pat said, “At eight or nine, I could beat my older brother. In a year or so I could easily beat the two of them at the same time.” At age 13, he was allowed by his father to start fighting in local “smokers,” under the name of “Irish ‘Pat’ Quinn.” It soon became apparent Pat had a natural athletic ability, and he eventually was in the ring with more experienced fighters.

Pat attended Sequim High School through his junior year. He was active in sports, playing football and track. At the age of 17, his parents decided it was time to expand his horizons, so they sent him to live with his aunt in Los Angeles, Calif. Pat finished his senior year there, graduating from El Monte High School in 1944. While at El Monte, he participated in football and track. He took first place in track in the State of California in 1944.

Deer hunting on Whidbey wasn’t just a sport, it was how he stretched the budget in the early years on a teacher’s salary. He also hunted for elk, duck, and pheasant. Joe enjoyed everything that came from the sea: salmon, clams, crab, shrimp, smelt.

In boxing, he had a stellar record. Pat fought 51 amateur bouts. In 1944, he fought in the Golden Gloves in Los Angeles and had a KO in twenty seconds in the first round. The Los Angeles Times did an article about him, noting it was the fastest KO in Golden Gloves that year. Afterward, he turned professional as a featherweight boxer at 125 pounds. His trainer was the ex-featherweight champion of the world, “Chalky” Wright. Bing Crosby’s brother, Bob, was Pat’s sponsor. Bing would come into Pat’s dressing room before a fight and spend about five or ten minutes encouraging him. Bing would say, “Well, Patty, you have a tough one tonight! But we’re rooting for you!” Out of 72 bouts, Pat won 68, lost two and drew two. Pat was eighth-ranked featherweight in the world in 1950 when he quit boxing.

The same couple who introduced Joe and Barbara, also introduced them to the Whidbey Whirlers Square Dancing Club. One of the things Joe and Barbara enjoyed with their square-dancing friends was being season ticket holders to Whidbey Playhouse, unless it was a musical, then Joe gave his ticket away as fast as he possibly could.

During this time, Pat had been working for Faller Glass Co., where he learned his trade as a glazier. In 1947, Pat was selected as a double for Mickey Rooney. He was contracted for five years and worked on three of his movies: “Killer McCoy,” “Off Limits” and “The Big Wheel.” He became close friends with Mikey Rooney, who attended many of his fights as a ringsider.

If you ever played a game with Joe, you probably remember that smile and belly laugh when he was winning. Joe taught anyone who was willing to learn how to play cribbage. He loved to play poker with the guys in the shop. Joe taught his children the value of Boardwalk and Park Place.

Pat met his beautiful bride-to-be, Betty Sutton, in Hollywood, and they were married in Grand Junction, Colo., May 20, 1950. They moved to Oak Harbor in 1957, and opened Quinn Glass, which they operated as a couple until 1979. They enjoyed work and travel, as well as time in Winthrop and Lake Havasu regularly. Pat enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors.

If Joe wasn’t teaching, or building a house, he was likely traveling. He towed his trailer to the east coast twice: once to Georgia and once to New York. He spent countless weekends crabbing in Anacortes at March’s Point and enjoying Ft. Casey. Before GPS, Joe took his topographical maps, compass, and altimeter and hiked with his buddies to the high lakes in the Cascades.

As a father, Joe was involved: Sandy and her horse, Ron with wrestling, Pam with dog 4-H. As a grandfather, he enjoyed watching the grandkids’ activities: karate, plays, 4-H shows, birthdays, recitals. He could be counted on to be in the stands supporting his family.

As a son, Joe was attentive and faithful. Joe visited his mom frequently, helping her with the many decisions that came with being a young widow.

As a husband, Joe modeled integrity and devotion. If he was asked for marriage advice he would say things like “nobody said life was going to be fair” and “whatever you do, do NOT give up.” Even after 58 years of marriage, he still lovingly referred to his wife as his girlfriend.

Joe was often found in a group with three generations. Grandparents, parents, and grandchildren planning projects, working, celebrating, traveling, or just enjoying a Sunday afternoon together.

When it was time to leave after an overnight visit, Joe would hug each person, say “hang in there,” and then wave goodbye from the porch. And now it really is goodbye. The shop is dark and cold without the fire burning. The recliner is empty in the evenings. There is a Joe-shaped hole in the hearts of his friends and family. We are all better people having known him. He shaped us, guided us, loved us, and now he has left us to carry on the legacy and memory of Joe Sires.

Pat was “the life of the party,” always filled with quick witted comments and a smile on his face. True to his Irish ancestry, he replicated the jovial nature of a Leprechaun, loving a “little sip o’ happiness” and ”lifting a glass.” He loved to dance and sing a song or come up with a witty tune out of the blue. He had a cute twinkle in his eye and his laugh was contagious. He has left a permanent deep imprint with us forever. We love him. He was so loved by so many and is so greatly missed!

Pat is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty Quinn; their three children: Colleen, Mike and Lyndell; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; also, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

We would like to extend our many heartfelt thanks for all the wonderful caregivers at Regency on Whidbey who took such good care of our Dad at the end of his life.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Oak Harbor Elks Club.

Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

Also, if anyone has stories they would like to share about Pat at the memorial, please be prepared to do so. We know there are so many stories from wherever Dad was. They may also be emailed to info@whidbeymemorial.com.

Joe is survived by his wife, Barbara, his daughter, Sandy (Keith) Kraha, son, Ron (Lori) Sires, and daughter Pam (Todd) Brager; 13 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. A memorial will be held November 3, 1:30 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Assembly of God. In lieu of flowers please contribute to the scholarship fund listed on Joe’s memorial page where family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

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By Carey Ross Bad Times at the El Royale: This movie ticks a lot of boxes for me: written and directed by “Cabin in the Woods’” Drew Goddard. A great ensemble cast that includes Jeff Bridges, Jon Hamm, Chris Hemsworth, and Nick Offerman. A kitschy roadside motel.

A decidedly Tarantino-esque vibe. Perfect popcorn fare. ★★★★ (R • 2 hrs. 20 min.)

Bohemian Rhapsody: We all wanted this long-gestating Queen biopic to be worthy of its subject. It’s not, but probably still worth seeing to watch Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury pumping out all those righteous stadium jams. ★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 14 min.)

First Man: On the heels of the ethereally lovely “La La Land,” which came on the heels of swinging and savage “Whiplash,” comes director Damian Chazelle’s latest effort, a gritty, gripping account of NASA’s moon mission, as seen through the eyes of Ryan Gosling’s Neil Armstrong. Chazelle, what will you do next? ★★★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 18 min.)

Halloween: In a sequel which wisely pretends all of the other sequels don’t exist, Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her breakout role as Laurie Strode–except it’s 40 years later and Laurie is no one’s victim now. ★★★★ (R • 1 hr. 49 min.)

The Hate U Give: Finally YA gives teens credit for being interested in more than fantasy and doomed romance with this honest, hopeful adaptation of the acclaimed bestseller by Angie Thomas. Amandla Stenberg plays a teen torn between two worlds–one rich and white, the other poor and black–and forced to navigate a precarious path when she witnesses a police shooting. ★★★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 12 min.)

The House with a Clock in its Walls: Eli Roth, one of the fathers of the cinematic blight that is torture porn, is the director of this kids comedy starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett and I am not at all sure how to feel about this. ★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 44 min.)

Hunter Killer: Here’s a foolproof method for determining whether a movie will be bad: If it stars Gerard Butler, it will be bad. This movie stars Gerard Butler. ★ (R • 2 hrs.)

London Fields: This thriller starring Amber Heard is currently sitting at zero percent on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. I know this should be reason enough to stay away, but perversely, it is its all-encompassing awfulness that compels me to want to see it.

Zero percent = zero stars. (R • 1 hr. 48 min.)

Stevie, a 13-year-old growing up in 1990s Los Angeles who finds a quirky community at the local skate shop, with insight and authenticity. ★★★★ (R • 1 hr. 24 min.)

Night School: A group of high school dropouts tries to earn their GEDs in what I’m sure is a fine vehicle for Kevin Hart to show off his comedic chops, but let’s be real: We’re all here for Tiffany Haddish. ★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 51 min.)

A Star is Born: The fourth version of this toxic-but-somehow-romantic love story sees Bradley Cooper (who also directed) and Lady Gaga play the musical couple in question– and the Oscar buzz is already building, although I remain loyal to the super-cheesy 1976 version. Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson forever. ★★★★★ (R • 2 hrs. 15 min.)

Venom: A rare Marvel miss I will still probably see on account of how Tom Hardy’s presence can make up for a variety of cinematic ills. ★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 53 min.)

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The Old Man and the Gun: It seems only fitting that for his (supposedly) final movie before retirement Robert Redford would make a film that hearkens back to some of his best roles as a charismatic rogue in the likes of “Butch Cassidy” and “The Sting.”

It’s his cinematic sweet spot, and no one does lawless and charming quite like him. ★★★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 33 min.)

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Langley couple finds little comfort in County’s proposed event code

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

They pay sales tax. They pay lodging tax. They hold events to supplement and enhance their business. They hold events that bring people to Whidbey Island who turn around and shop at local stores and eat at local restaurants. They hold events that have raised tens of thousands of dollars for Whidbey Island nonprofits.

Island County is in the process of updating and formalizing its event regulations, but some small business owners say the proposed code is confusing and fear it could end up putting them out of business.

The Island County Planning Commission – a panel made up of volunteers – has been working on the proposed event code with county staff for about a year. Updated codes for wineries, cideries, breweries and distilleries were adopted by the county commission in September, now the planning commission is hoping to finalize its work on a proposed event code and send it to the Board of County Commissioners for approval before the end of the year. A final public hearing on the matter has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 at the commissioner’s hearing room in Coupeville.

The planning commission worked on a draft of the event code during its regular session last week and an informational workshop on the matter was held in Freeland as well.

“I want to make sure that when people leave they have a clear understanding of what’s being proposed, what already exists, what the significant changes might be,” explained Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson at the start of the information session. “They’re still completing the public process in the planning commission and I know they’re very mindful of their responsibility to try to hit the right balance, because we want to make sure that our neighborhoods are protected and we want to make sure our businesses are protected.”

“We initially thought events were very much tied to our wineries, but as we looked at our temporary event permits, we had a lot of farms who are doing it, private residences were doing this and it seems to be really a growing industry on the island and an opportunity to make money for all kinds of property owners,” said Beverly Zendt, assistant director of planning and community development for Island County.

“Private residences up to our very, very large farms are having events to supplement their income.”

According to Zendt, there is no clear set of codes regulating events in Island County.

“There were only two methods we had of addressing events in the county, the big festivals and then on the other side, the rural event centers,” Zendt explained. “We didn’t really have anything that let homeowners do it, farmers do it, wineries do it. We did have a policy and have been operating off that policy for quite some time now, but the policy really just put a band aid on what was a need in the county. It did have some gaps.”

In working toward codifying this policy, the planning commission is formalizing its definition of events and has determined there are three different kinds.

Under the proposed code, an event is defined as an organized gathering or series of gatherings of more than 20 people, held indoors or outdoors, on either public or private property that is open to the public or limited to invited guests. The permitting process will cover three different types of events – special events, those held at rural event centers, and newly-defined rural commercial events. Those events are described as recurring 10 times or less per year and can include things like music and entertainment events, receptions, meetings, weddings and other advertised events.

All the definitions, number of allowable events, permit limitations and permit types have caused some confusion and concern. At the planning commission meeting, even commissioners had a hard time keeping everything straight. In looking over the proposed code, Whidbey Weekly could see how easily people could be confused over all the proposal’s nuances.

“I’m a caterer, and if you put all these stipulations on event centers, I don’t have a career,” said one woman.

“I want to be clear that we are not introducing a whole new

Carl and Rita would like to be designated a rural event center, but they are afraid they won’t be able to get that designation because of the county’s noise management code and their proximity to a residential RAID (Rural Area of Intense Development). They fear the limits on the number of events in the proposed event code will hurt their business, and potentially force them to close altogether.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Carl and Rita Comfort, owners of Comforts of Whidbey Winery and Bed and Breakfast in Langley, say a new event code being proposed by the Island County Planning Commission could end up forcing them out of business.

set of regulations on events, these are already in place for the county,” said Zendt.

Carl and Rita Comfort of Comfort’s Winery and B&B in Langley have been outspoken critics of the proposed code. They contend the code could squash their attempts to diversify their business, which they have built – quite literally – with county approval every step of the way.

“We bought the property [in 2006] as a farm and we grew the grapes and sold them to other wineries,” said Rita. “Then in 2009, we decided we were going to start our own winery.

We actually opened in 2010 in our garage.”

They converted the property to commercial agriculture, which allowed them to have a winery.

“We functioned there as a winery until 2012,” said Carl. “In that location, we were very limited on what we could do. It just didn’t work, it was too cramped. So we designed this facility – it was going to have some space for gathering, a winery on the bottom floor and a bed and breakfast on the top floor. It seemed very logical, because all three of those things draw for the others. People come here for the wine, they find a place to stay. They come here for the bed and breakfast, they find some wine they like. So all of those things kind of support the other.”

The Comforts say they presented their plans to the county, letting officials know they wanted to be designated as a rural event center. In April 2013, they distributed a letter to all their neighbors, explaining their expansion plans in detail, seeking feedback on whether neighbors approved or disapproved.

The overwhelming response to their plan was positive.

“We started down that road,” Carl said. “And about three or four months later, after we’d paid money for our permits, plans and septic and all that stuff - and these weren’t old Island folks, these were new folks – they came to us and said ‘You know, we don’t want any change here. We can’t support your new project.’”

At that point, said the Comforts, it was too late to turn back. What followed, they said, was years of haggling back and forth with the county over plans, permits, road access and more. The couple made changes to the project based on neighbors’ feedback, even shifting the location of the building. They were mindful of noise mitigation and being able to contain guests, making more changes to their original plans. Construction proceeded, and the first two levels of the building were completed in 2016. The bed and breakfast was added in 2017.

The Comforts have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to build a lasting legacy for their family. They now produce over 2,200 cases of wine a year. Their four acres of grapes produce $200,000 worth of wine a year. They pay employees.

“If you have 20 people, that’s an event,” said Rita. “You only get 10 of those a year and you can only have six of those in the summer time that’s not winery-related. You could have a wine club event with 150 people every single night. But if you have an event where the facility is rented out, where you’re actually making money - it could be the same amount of noise, it could be less noise, it doesn’t matter - [the county says] ‘We’re going to limit you on that because it’s a different business.’ It doesn’t make sense.”

“There’s just this little bit of tolerance that we need for some events,” said Carl. “We’re the only commercial ag piece of property out of 197 [on the island] that is affected by the code they’re writing. One property.”

Carl said he feels the county is singling them out because of the complaints made by a small group of neighbors who aren’t even in the RAID. “We’ve spent $100,000 accommodating my neighbors, from the building relocation to the road,” he said.

“The only difference between a rural event center and a rural commercial event is that we’re next to a RAID,” said Rita.

“Every other temporary event holder can apply for a rural event center, except us. What we’ve been trying to explain to the county is we are not negatively impacting the neighborhood.

“This is about South Whidbey,” she continued. “This is about building a community space, preserving ag land, building business, bringing in tourism, because this is a destination for people not only in Seattle but all over the country, all over the world. We’re doing something that’s great for the space that we’re in, and by doing this we’re preserving ag land, which is what they’re supposed to be promoting.”

County officials say there is still work to be done on the proposed event code and encourage all those interested to read the draft proposal online at www.islandcountywa.gov/ Planning or to contact members of the planning commission or their county commissioners before the last public hearing Nov. 19.

“I don’t think we want to fix it if it’s not broken. We’re trying to address areas that have a), not had regulatory support to occur and b), have proven to be problematic for surrounding property owners,” said Zendt, adding the county wants to be able to switch current permit holders into the proper permit under the new event codes. “The ultimate goal is to not disrupt these activities.”

“We know that events are important to our local economy, we’ve become a great destination for people to come to,” said Price Johnson. “We want to make sure we’re preserving the things we really care about in Island County but also providing for the appropriate economic development.”

“This code is still not right, and they think that it is,” said Rita.

“We’re trying to help them write code that makes sense.”

“At the end of the day, if they pass the bad code that they currently have, we will run our bed and breakfast, we will convert this back to rural - not in the ag program - we’ll build probably five or six more houses that all have views of the water, we’ll sell ‘em all and we’ll just start traveling,” said Carl.

Lions raise the roof at Help House Photos Courtesy of Whidbey Island Lions Club North Whidbey Help House has gotten a well-timed gift from the Whidbey Island Lions Club.

Members of the group recently contributed their time and talent to put a new roof on Help House’s tool shed.

“Earlier in the summer a young gentleman came in and said he needed a project to get his Eagle Scout designation,” explained Jean Weiman, executive director of Help House. “He and several of his volunteers came and repainted the produce stand and painted and did some repairs on our tool shed. He noticed that the roof of the tool shed needed to be redone - the boards under the shingles were rotting and crumbled when they touched them.

“So when the Whidbey Island Lions asked if we had a project that needed to be done it was perfect timing,” she continued. “We knew that the tool shed had to be repaired before the rainy season began or the entire shed would have likely been ruined.”

According to Weiman, Help House bought the necessary supplies and WILC members Rogers Wisniewski, Dean Cox, Len Schollen and Bob O’Dell provided the labor for the project.

“It was a win-win,” Weiman said. “They got a project to do and we got a new roof for the cost of supplies.”

The tool shed was donated to Help House in 2003 by the shop class at Oak Harbor High School.

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The number of traffic fatalities is growing nationwide despite seat belts, air bags and other safety equipment. In 2017, there were 1,205 reported crashes involving cyclists and almost twice that involving pedestrians. More crashes occurred in November than any other month. There are several reasons for this. The top three contributors are speeding, driving under the influence and distracted drivers. The same is true for pedestrians.

The good news is, there are things we can do to reduce the risk, especially as the dark, rainy season approaches.

If you’re driving, follow traffic laws, put the phone away, slow down, watch for pedestrians and cyclists. If you’re under the influence, phone a friend or take the bus.

If you’re a cyclist or pedestrian, wear bright colors. If you’re dressed in dark colors, consider yourself invisible to motorists. Carrying a flashlight will help.

Bright yellow or white is visible to a driver from over 100 feet away in the dark.

But it may not be enough distance for a vehicle traveling over 45 miles per hour to come to a stop.

For optimal visibility, reflective clothing is the best choice. A vehicle traveling at 60 miles per hour needs 260 feet to come to a stop. Reflective clothing is visible up to 500 feet away. It’s easy to slip a bright reflective vest, jacket or armband on before you head outside in the dark. Bikes should have a bright headlamp in the front and a flashing red light in back. A reflective ankle band can help motorists see you from the side as well.

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Monday, Nov. 5, Island Transit will launch it’s Can U C Me campaign. It’s the day after we turn our clocks back when Daylight Savings Time ends. We’ll be passing out reflective items on our most heavily traveled bus route, the Route 1, going north and south on the highway between Oak Harbor and Clinton. We’ll be up early along with our early bird commuters to pass out the new reflective items on those routes.

Be safe while walking or biking to the bus. Be seen in bright clothing and reflective gear. And if you’re driving, look out for pedestrians and cyclists, especially near bus stops.

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Duplicate Bridge Club Every Tuesday, 10:30am Sierra Country Club Clubhouse, Coupeville The club is ACBL sanctioned and we encourage anyone interested to come with or without a partner. For more information, contact one of the directors: Mardi Dennis at (360) 675-5044, Sue Thomas at (360) 678-7047, or Peter Wolff at (360) 678-3019.

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1 week to 3 months, a fun and rewarding way to be involved with rescue and also have a dog without the full time commitment.

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Practice with us for up to 3 times for free. Life-jackets and paddles provided. Saturdays at the Oak Harbor Marina, 8:45am. Contact njlish@ gmail.com. More info at our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/NorthPugetSoundDragonBoatClub?ref=hl

CHILDCARE Wanted: In our home childcare needed for 8-mo. old baby, a few hours a day, flexible but 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. desired. Stroller available for short walks near home. Text 360-301-0965 and we will contact you for further information. Retired teacher or nurse type background would be wonderfu. (1)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Imagine Oak Harbor’s 1st Food Forest, Saturdays 11am-3pm, at 526 Bayshore Drive. Each week, we have volunteer opportunities available to help care for our community garden, share organic gardening tips, and learn

The Side Door Barbershop is seeking experienced barbers for booth rental opportunities in a new location. For more information, call Sue Johnson at 360-672-8622

Permaculture principles. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Schedule can change due to adverse weather conditions. If you have any questions, please contact us at: imagineapermacultureworld.gmail.com Mother Mentors needs volunteers! Oak Harbor Families with young children need your help! Volunteer just a couple of hours a week to make a difference in someone’s life!

To volunteer or get more info, email wamothermentors@ gmail.com or call 360-3211484.

Looking for Board Members to join the dynamic Board of Island Senior Resources and serve the needs of Island County Seniors. Of particular interest are representatives from North Whidbey. For more information please contact: reception@islandseniorservices.org

JOB MARKET Drivers wanted for Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle. CDL/P2 Preferred, Training available for those without. Full Time, Part Time and weekend openings available. Details at www. seatacshuttle.com or call 360679-4003 (1)

HOME FURNISHINGS Walnut occasional table, with beveled glass top, $40 or best offer; Stained glass terrarium, with matching cover, plus wood stand. 26-1/2” tall x 101/2” diameter of cover x 14” diameter of base. $125 or best offer; Twin-size, sturdy metal bed frame, with wood roller feet. $15 obo. We can send photos. Call or text 360-3200525.

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Fireplace tool sets: brush, shovel, and poker, in a sturdy stand. One set is 30” tall, the other set is 21” tall, $25 ea. obo; Sturdy, brown leather log tote by Eddie Bauer, never used. $20 obo. We can send photos. Call or text 360-3200525.

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RECREATION Scotty Cameron Futura RH 5W Putter. This putter is in “as new” condition. RH 35”, with stock grip, steel shaft, and head cover. $345 or best offer.

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12-volt boat winch, $40 obo; Small anchor. Weighs only about 3 pounds, but has a design that will keep your small boat on the beach where you left it. $10 obo. We can send photos. Call or text 360320-0525.

Camping items: 2 single air mattresses, “as new” condition, $20 each or best offer; Brookstone waterproof floating lantern, for camping, patio, poolside, or emergencies, new, $25 or best offer; Old (but clean) Thermos 1-gallon jug, $5; Vintage Coleman stove, with protective denim cover, $25 or best offer; Versatile backpack, the two parts can be used separately, or (for more serious backpacking) together, $45 obo. We have photos. Call or text 360-3200525.

Sports items: Bag Boy golf cart, $15 obo; Golf umbrella, $5; Men’s wet suits, size L, $10 per item; Neoprene gloves and hats, size L, $5 each; Water skis: Terry Competition

The Side Door Barbershop slalom ski, with carrying bag, $30 obo; O’Brien Competition slalom ski, Kevlar/Boron, $30 obo; Wiley wood water skis, $25 obo. We have photos. Call or text 360-320-0525.

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