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Why is it I always want to do something outside when it is too cold to be anywhere but inside? By the time I figure out the answer to that question, I’ll probably be asking it again.
A dozen dingers Our thanks to the Phreeland Fantom for providing much of this week’s public domain humor. The following word exercise starts us off. Can you figure out the old sayings these big worded translations depict? I tried, but it was much easier to quit on the job. The well known paraphrased expressions follow these adaptive ones. This homework exercise would have surely kept me from going to school the next day. 1. Scintillate, scintillate, exiguous luminous celestial object. 2. Members of an avian species of identical plumage congregate. 3. Cogitation should precede salutations. 4. Pulchritude possesses solely cutaneous profundity. 5. It is fruitless to become lachrymose over precipitately departed lacteal fluid. 6. Freedom from incrustations of grime is contiguous to rectitude. 7. The stylus is more potent than the claymore. 8. It is fruitless to attempt to indoctrinate a superannuated canine with innovative maneuvers. 9. Eschew the implement of correction and vitiate the scion. 10. The temperature of the aqueous content of an unremittingly ogled saucepan does not does reach 212 degrees Fahrenheit. 11. All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not truly auriferous. 12. Where there are visible vapors in ignited carbonaceous material, there is conflagration. Are you ready for the translations? 1. Twinkle, twinkle, little star. 2. Birds of a feather, flock together. 3. Think before you speak. 4. Beauty is skin deep. 5. Don’t cry over spilled milk. 6. Cleanliness is next to godliness. 7. The pen is mightier than the sword. 8. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. 9. Spare the rod and spoil the child. 10. A watched pot doesn’t boil. 11. All that glitters is not gold. 12. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Spring that dirty dozen on your crossword puzzle pals. Nudity I was driving with my three young children one warm summer evening when a woman in the convertible ahead of us stood up and waved. She was stark naked! As I was reeling from the shock, I heard my 5-year-old shout from the back seat, ‘Mom, that lady isn’t wearing a seat belt!’ Opinions On the first day of school, a first-grader handed his teacher a note from his mother. The note read, ‘The opinions expressed by this child are not necessarily those of his parents.’ Ketchup A woman was trying hard to get the ketchup out of the jar. During her struggle the phone rang so she asked her 4-year-old daughter to answer the phone. ‘Mommy can’t come to the phone to talk to you right now. She’s hitting the bottle.’ More nudity A little boy got lost at the YMCA and found himself in the women’s locker room. When he was spotted, the room burst into shrieks, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover. The
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Post Script Last week at the Freeland Post Office, I heard Tara’s familiar voice ring out, “Our postmaster has an electric stapler!” After recovering from the initial shock, I went immediately to my truck, got a pen and paper, and began to write this ode for Postmaster James. Our postmaster has an electric stapler I can’t believe it is so How can the postal service Have a budget with that much dough? Staplers are a necessity Connecting this and that But with the price of an electric stapler Maybe the post office is getting too fat? Our PO boxes, they cost more Our postage a penny or two But Postmaster James has an electric stapler What are we going to do? To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.
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Letters to the Editor Editor, It’s that time again when we put another person’s needs ahead of our own. For the past 13 years Rose Freitas and I have chaired a Christmas program for kids. “Whidbey’s Hope for Christmas” is a program of volunteers providing special Christmas memories for children in need throughout Whidbey Island. Imagine for a moment that you are a child in need and you wake up on Christmas morning with very little to celebrate. Some of the children in our community are hoping to have something - ANYTHING at all - for Christmas. Although Christmas is NOT about the presents, it is the time when we create some of our most precious memories with family and friends. We have no idea what many of these families are going though. Thank-You to everyone who is already sponsoring our “WHFC” kids! “Whidbey’s Hope For Christmas” truly appreciates all our community does to help us create special Christmas memories for children on Whidbey Island! We are currently seeking sponsors for the last 75 children. If you have a friend, client or family member who would like to sponsor, please have them email us at whidbeyshope4christmas@gmail. com. Thanks for your continued support! Rose Freitas and Cheri English WHFC Coordinators
Editor, Central Whidbey is fighting for it’s future and we need your help. Ignoring their own guiding principle not to use one site for any military function, the Navy is moving all of their electronic warfare jets to Whidbey Island. Forty years ago landowners on Ebey’s prairie, the Town of Coupeville, Island County and Washington State parks collaborated to create Ebey’s National Historical Reserve. Residents gave over development rights so that future generations could enjoy the beauty and stillness of undeveloped land and farm the incredibly rich soil. The Navy determined that this pristine environment with its low light, clean air and surrounding waters is ideal for aircraft landing practice (FCLP). The outlying field (OLF) in Coupeville has historically been used for 20-percent of FCLP, with 80-percent in Oak Harbor. They plan to reverse this, with nearly 24,000 Growler E/A-18G jet flights at the OLF. The Navy requires 30,000 open acres around an airstrip - the OLF has 750 acres. Richard Spencer, Secretary of the Navy, responded to Rick Larson’s concerns about this move by referencing the low population density. We are a community whose income is based primarily on tourism and agriculture. These are the loudest aircraft in the force, and pollute the air and land. The influx of jets flying anytime from daylight to midnight, most often when the weather is fair, will decimate our economy and our quality of life. Whidbey Hospital, WAIF Shelter, Ryan’s House and the 400 homes in Admirals Cove, among others, are directly in the flight path. Island County will be forced to create Accident Prevention Zones reducing property rights and values in areas at high risk for jet crashes. FCLP consists of low flying touch and go, with noise at levels known to cause harm
We need your voices raised to save this precious part of Whidbey Island. Sound Defense Alliance is working to avert this disaster. Please check out their website at sounddefensealliance.org to sign the petition and see other ways you can help. Thank you! Becky Wagner Coupeville, Wash.
Navy Terminates Section 106 Consultation for Increased Growler Operations at NAS Whidbey Island After being unable to reach agreement through extensive, in-depth consultations, the Navy has decided to terminate consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) regarding a planned increase in EA-18G Growler operations at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island. Termination of consultation is an option provided to the Federal agency under the Section 106 process, when the agency and consulting parties are unable to reach agreement on how to resolve adverse effects. Since October 2014, the Navy has consulted with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), Washington State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), and local consulting parties to evaluate potential effects to historic properties resulting from the proposed increase in EA-18G Growler airfield operations at the NAS Whidbey Island Complex. The Navy distributed its determination of adverse effect on June 25, 2018 and received concurrence from the SHPO on June 27, 2018. The Navy’s determination is that indirect adverse effects to the Central Whidbey Island Historic District would result from more frequent aircraft operations. Specifically, the preferred alternative would affect the historic integrity of five landscape viewpoints within the historic district. Subsequently, the Navy initiated a series of meetings and calls with all consulting parties with the intention to reach agreement on appropriate measures to resolve the effects. In making this decision to terminate the Section 106 consultation, the Navy has considered all measures put forth by the consulting parties and carefully evaluated the nature, scale, and scope of adverse effects on the landscape viewpoints in historic district. Since August 2018, the Navy conducted a series of meetings with the consulting parties in this resolution phase of the Section 106 process to address ways to resolve the adverse effect on five landscape viewpoints in the historic district. Considerable time has been spent in discussions with the SHPO, consulting parties, and ACHP staff working to explain the undertaking, the Section 106 process, and to evaluate and take into consideration resolution options put forth by the Washington SHPO and all consulting parties and the public. After careful consideration, the Navy has determined that further consultation under Section 106 will not be productive within the time available to avoid unacceptable impacts to the Navy’s defense mission. This impasse results from an unwillingness to separate concerns about historic properties from concerns about other economic and community apprehensions surrounding increased Growler flights at the OLF. The 106 process is about historic preservation and does not address other possible impacts to the community. The Navy remains committed to resolving the undertaking’s adverse effects to historic properties. The Navy will continue discussions with community leaders regarding other potential mitigations that should be addressed outside
of the NHPA Section 106 process. The Navy has a long collaborative relationship with the local community on mutual concerns, and looks forward to continuing that relationship. Extensive amplifying documentation is available for review on the Growler Environmental Impact Statement website: http://www.whidbeyeis.com/ For questions regarding the termination process, please contact Ms. Katharine Kerr at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 202-517-0216 or kkerr@achp.gov. For questions regarding the Navy’s Growler EIS, please contact Mr. Ted Brown at U.S. Fleet Forces Command, 757-836-4427 or theodore. brown@navy.mil. [Submitted by Michael Welding Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey Island]
Commissioners Adopt Island County Budget for 2019 “Island County’s government is steady and strong,” according to Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, Chair of the Island County Board of Commissioners. She explained, “This budget represents the bi-partisan priorities of this Board to fund public safety programs while planning for the long term stewardship of our islands.” During a public hearing on Monday, the Board of Island County Commissioners unanimously adopted its 2019 comprehensive budget totaling $103.8 million, including restricted and unrestricted funds. Two major funds are the restricted-use Road Fund of $30.8 million to support transportation safety, maintenance, and construction projects, and the unrestricted-use Current Expense budget of $27.7 million, which supports law and justice programs, elections, and general government services. The 2019 budget allocates over 60-percent of available current expense funds toward public safety programs, reflecting this high priority for our community. The County took a hard look at facilities with a plan for necessary upgrades and replacements and invested in maintenance of existing public assets, particularly parks. The budget invests in the attraction and retention of quality staff, and succession planning for senior leadership. District 2 Commissioner Jill Johnson commented that this budget reflects a commitment of the Board to prepare the County for the future. “We utilized one-time funds for special projects to help stage better conversations about program outcomes and evaluation,” she said. Long range facility planning and construction of a new Camano office building were a focus for District 3 Commissioner Rick Hannold. He emphasized that the Fleet Services position will be self-sustaining by the end of 2019. He also noted that Camano office hours will be increased in 2019 to align with other County offices. Commissioners pointed out the inflation rate is over 2-percent, county medical insurance rates increased 8-percent, employee cost of living increases are slated for 2-percent, state employee pension costs rose 4-percent, and liability insurance rates jumped 20-percent for 2019. However, local property tax levies for roads and current expense are capped to a 1-percent increase for 2019. About half of the $84,483 current expense levy increase is earmarked for use in safety net programs in Developmental Disability and Indigent Veterans. Positive economic trends are projected to continue in Island County, with modest increases expected in investment earnings and sales tax revenues to support vital county programs. Detailed budget information is available through the Island County website at www. islandcountywa.gov/Commissioners/Pages/ budget.aspx [Submitted by Virginia Shaddy, Administrative Assistant to Commissioner Richard M. Hannold, District 3]
www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED Changes to Mukilteo Waterfront Coming in the New Year On Monday, Washington State Ferries selected IMCO Construction as the general contractor for the next stage of construction in the Mukilteo Multimodal Ferry Terminal Project. Valued at $49.7 million, this phase of construction includes the passenger building, holding lanes, toll plaza, and waterfront promenade. It represents the largest portion of the project to replace the existing 61-year-old seismically vulnerable terminal. Construction is set to begin in early 2019. “IMCO brings a close knowledge of the project and the site as they have worked under a smaller contract to tunnel a portion of the stormwater system at the site,” said Director of Terminal Engineering Nicole McIntosh. “IMCO has done a great job on the stormwater lines, so we’re excited to work with them to bring the new terminal to the Mukilteo waterfront.” A modern terminal The new terminal, to be built one-third of a mile east of the existing one, is one of many steps to reshape the Mukilteo waterfront. It will sit on the site of a former U.S. Air Force fueling station that has been unused since 1989. Earlier work removed that fueling pier. The terminal’s location is also near the Sounder commuter rail station, which improves transit connections and opens up the waterfront to pedestrians. The existing terminal was built in 1957, when ridership and surrounding population numbers were a fraction of what they are today. “This is a giant step forward for this project,” said WSF head Amy Scarton. “It is designed to improve safety for our customers and reduce congestion conflicts between people driving and walking onto the ferry.” In August, WSF rejected bids for this phase because they exceeded funds available. To help lower costs this time around, WSF split construction into two contracts – this one for upland buildings and another for remaining marine structures. The new package also includes efficiencies designed to reduce costs while upholding commitments to local tribes and the City of Mukilteo. The second contract will be advertised to bidders in early 2019. “We want the new terminal to be a centerpiece of the community,” McIntosh said. “We’ve worked with the public, tribal partners and a range of stakeholders to get to this point. We’re excited to deliver a project that will improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, vehicles and bicycles.” WSF, a division of the Washington State Department of Transportation, is the largest ferry system in the U.S. and safely and efficiently carries 25 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 (www.twitter. com/wsferries) [Submitted by Bender Broch, WSDOT]
Children’s Multi-Cultural Holiday Festival Bring the kids and grandkids on Saturday from 10:00am to 1:00pm to the new Langley Community Center for a unique and fun learning opportunity for the whole family and experience eight different cultural holiday traditions with crafts, stories, songs, games and food. Tickets are $5 per child – but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. There will be individual stations representing Bulgaria, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Russia and Spain led by native speaking presenters, where kids will learn hands-on about a baniza and survatchka from Eastern Europe, bûche de noel from France, Mexican dances and songs, Spanish holiday games, and much more! Brigitte Baumer’s delightful interactive German puppet show will tell the adventures of Kleiner Stern, Little Star, who fell from heaven as she tried to learn about Weihnachten and how she managed to get back home. In addition there will be a Russian Bazaar table with original, handmade Russian Christmas BITS & PIECES
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What’s Going On 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.
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Friday, December 7, 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday, December 8, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, December 9, 10:00am-6:00pm Basket Works NW by Reggie, Oak Harbor Come meet local artists at work. Basket Works NW by Reggie is located at 2459 Cahill Place. For more information, call 206-310-8142, email bwnwbreggie@comcast.net or visit reggiebasket.blogspot.com
8th Annual Coupeville Holiday Gift Market Friday, December 7, 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday, December 8, 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, December 9, 10:00am-4:00pm Coupeville Rec. Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. Featuring the work of 16 Whidbey Artisans. Shop for unique gifts: textiles, pottery, jewelry, photographs, glass, paper, rock art, wood, tile, baskets, seasonal greenery and more. Cider & cookies provided. For more information, email sweetbriartile@gmail.com
Island Herb Vendor Day Friday, December 7, 2:00pm-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Sweet As will be on site with product displays and information. Must be 21 or older. Island Herb is located at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F. For more information, call 360-331-0140 or visit whidbeyislandherb.com. Marijuana has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. Keep out of the reach of children.
Star Party Friday, December 7, 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.
Songs for the Holiday Road Friday, December 7, 7:00pm Sunday, December 9, 4:00pm First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor Presented by Whidbey Community Chorus. “Songs for the Holiday Road,” under the direction of Darren McCoy, will include a wide range of religious and secular songs, including pieces from “The Grinch,” “Home Alone” and “Polar Express” and “Betelehemu,” a Christmas carol from Africa. Oak Harbor High School’s Harbor Singers will also perform Friday. Admission is free, but donations gratefully accepted. The church is located at 250 SW 3rd Ave.
Live Music: The 3 of Us Friday, December 7, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Great Jazz, Latin Jazz, and other favorites live on stage with The 3 of Us (Doug, Fabi & Roz). No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com
The Nutcracker Fridays, December 7 & 14, 7:00pm Saturday, December 8, 2:00pm Sundays, December 9 & 16, 2:00pm Saturday, December 15, 2:00pm & 7:00pm South Whidbey High School, Langley Presented by Whidbey Island Dance Theatre. Tickets are $15 online (10% discount for
Saturday, December 8 Photograph historic downtown Coupeville and Langley in their holiday splendor. Capture the spirit of the season with tips from photographer Holly Davison. Warm up with lunch at a waterfront café. Island Transit will take you there. To get additional details and RSVP call 360-678-9536 or email travel@islandtransit.org
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Island Herb Vendor Day Friday, December 14, 2:00pm-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from SPP will be on site with product displays and information. Must be 21 or older. Island Herb is located at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F. For more information, call 360-3310140 or visit whidbeyislandherb.com. Marijuana has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. Keep out of the reach of children.
Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Group Thursday, December 6, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library
Bayview Farmers Holiday Market
Join us for a discussion of “Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?” by Frans de Waal, who explores the scope of animal intelligence and how we’ve underestimated their abilities.
Saturdays, December 8, 15, 22, 10:00am-2:00pm Bayview Hall, Langley
WIHHA Presents: Breathe Freely Thursday, December 6, 4:00pm-6:00pm Freeland Library
Featuring fresh food, holiday greens, gifts, art, and baked goods.
Join Sarah Birger, certified yoga therapist, and learn how to increase vitality, reduce cravings, and support aerobic fitness with a free resource - your breath. Everyone is welcome. Learn how re-training your breath to take a “less is more” approach can help you address asthma; allergies and chronic cough; snoring and sleep disorders; anxiety; chronic fatigue; hypertension; IBS and other chronic inflammatory conditions. For more information visit wihha.com
Saturday, December 8, 9:00am-2:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Holiday gifts, multiple vendors, and bake sale.
“Peter and the Wolf” Saturday, December 8, 2:00pm Island Church of Whidbey, Langley Saturday, December 15, 11:00am Coupeville High School Commons Saturday, December 15, 3:00pm First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor Beginning one hour prior to each concert (concert times listed), Saratoga Orchestra musicians will be demonstrating musical instruments of the orchestra and a number of instruments will be available for a “hands-on” experience for both the young and young-atheart. During the concert, Music Director Anna Edwards will lead the orchestra in a performance of “Peter and the Wolf.” Composed by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936, each character in the story of “Peter and the Wolf” is represented by various musical instruments. Christmas music and a Holiday sing-along of favorite and festive Christmas carols is also on the program.
Shutdown Open House Saturday, December 8, 3:00pm-5:00pm Captain Whidbey Inn, Coupeville Live music, happy hour + presentation of plans and renovations for the next 111 years. The Captain Whidbey Inn will be closing down for 3 months starting January 1. In the spirit of sharing some of the future plans for Captain Whidbey, the public is invited to a Shutdown Open House. For more information, call 360-678-4097, email events@captainwhidbey. com or visit captainwhidbey.com
Ugly Christmas Sweater/Karaoke Christmas Party Saturday, December 8, 6:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Hosted and live music by Steve DeHaven. Santa will be there between 6:30pm & 7:30pm for photos. No cover. For more information, call 360-682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com
Open House Sunday, December 9, 11:30am-3:30pm The Bible Talk Place, Freeland Enjoy games, Bible stories and study. Free, no obligation. Located at 1705 Main Street. For more information, call 360-632-5440.
Shop Out For Kids Thursday, December 13, 11:00am-5:00pm Aqua Gifts, 2 Front Street, Coupeville A portion of the day’s proceeds support Coupeville Schools Foundation.
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Religious Services Twas the Night Saturday, December 15, 6:30pm Grace Community Church, Oak Harbor Celebrate Christmas with an original production that gives a 21st Century look at the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. There will be a special showing for the whole community. Grace Community Church is located at 29470 SR 20.
South Whidbey Community Church Sundays, 9:00am-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00am-11:00amWorship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley
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, 10:45am 590 N. Oak Harbor Street
Building & Decorating Gingerbread Houses Saturday, December 8, 2:00pm-3:30pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S Central Ave.
For more information, visit www.concordiaoakharbor.org or call 360-675-2548.
We’ll supply the graham cracker house components, royal icing galore for assembling and decorating, and enough candy to make Willy Wonka jump for joy. Limited space. Please preregister. (One registration for each gingerbread house built). Please feel free to bring decorating items to share: pretzels, cereals, candy, cookies-vanilla wafer, etc.
Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton
While Supplies Last Crafternoon Saturday, December 8, 2:00pm-4:00pm Freeland Library It is time to clean out our crafting closet. We have leftover supplies from Made by Hand and other craft programs. Come and make a project for yourself or to give away. First come, first create. North Sound Writers Group Monday, December 10, 10:00am-1:00pm Freeland Library Join other writers to discuss, problem solve, share and receive feedback, and work on the craft of writing. Everyone is welcome. For more information about this group visit northsoundwriters.com Minecraft Tuesday, December 11, 3:30pm-5:00pm Freeland Library Play Minecraft with your fellow tweens and work together or on your own to build the greatest Minecraft structure! Space is limited to first 10 participants. For grades 4-12. Please preregister. Any unfilled spaces will be first come, first served on the day of the program. South Whidbey at Home Book Group Thursday, December 13, 2:30pm-4:00pm Join us for a great book discussion of Peter Wohlleben’s “Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries From a Secret World.” NOTE: Please note change of location–contact the Freeland Library for specifics.
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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, WHAT'S GOING ON
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Celebrate the season with “The Nutcracker” By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly
For many, the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without seeing at least one of Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s annual performances of “The Nutcracker.” Luckily, the tradition continues as the ballet opens its 26th season Friday at South Whidbey High School’s Performing Arts Center. Audiences have seven opportunities to see the show, with performances at 7 p.m. Friday and Dec. 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Dec. 15 and 16. “I feel honored that our community has embraced this wonderful production and has supported Whidbey Island Dance Theatre for all these years,” said Charlene Brown, founder and artistic director of the Langley dance company. The annual show is one of the nonprofit’s biggest fundraisers and, according to Brown, allows the community to enjoy the joy and art of dance while giving WIDT’s young dancers pre-professional experience over and above basic dance classes. In all, a cast of 75 dancers, community members and crew will once again bring the magical holiday story to the stage. The production strives to remain fresh and new, even after 26 seasons, as cast members change and grow into different roles and as different members of the community lend their talent and creativity to the story. This year audiences will see a whole new look to parts of the production, according to Brown. “The ever-changing community cast, the addition of new and refreshed costumes and props and all the little additions we make always bring our audiences out to see what’s new and they always want to see their favorite scenes year after year,” she said. “This year’s show has a brand new Act II forest backdrop, painted by the scenic designer from Seattle’s Opera House, Kitty Kavanaugh. We are so excited for our audience to see it! It’s a beautiful work of art and really brings a new look to Act II of our show.” WIDT has also added a second assistant artistic director. Katelyn Lodell joins Brittany Falso to help direct and choreograph alongside Brown. Both are alumna of WIDT and have returned as guest artists over the years. “Their love and dedication to the company and organization runs deep,” said Brown. “[WIDT] provides such a wonderful opportunity for young dancers to move forward in life, in whatever direction they choose to go, they will be dedicated, passionate and hard-working individuals.” “It is such a beautiful gift for the dancers that have grown up from young girls to now principal dancers in our show,” agreed Falso. “To see their growth and improvement is the biggest gift of all and makes us feel like we have made a great impact in their lives. The WIDT company girls train very hard and intensely to perform at this caliber – you will be so impressed at their dancing abilities.” The company has been rehearsing for this production every weekend for several weeks. Brown said artistic direction and board planning begin in August, which makes all the hard work leading up to December’s productions that much sweeter. “It just makes me feel good to see all the fruits of our labor,” she said. “For me, it’s the whimsical and dreamy way the story unfolds,” said Falso of her favorite part of “The Nutcracker.” “The way Clara moves through the story and gets to experience all of the magic makes you feel like you are right there with her. It always evokes emotion watching our show.”
Michael Stadler Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Dance Theatre Clara (Ava Johnson) must save the Nutcracker from the Rat Queen (Chyler White) in Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s production of the classic holiday ballet. Performances of “The Nutcracker” open Friday in Langley. Michael Stadler Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Dance Theatre Melyssa Smith plays the title role in Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s 26th annual production of “The Nutcracker,” opening Friday in Langley.
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“The Nutcracker” Dec. 7, 14 & 15 • 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15 & 16 • 2 p.m.
But this is Whidbey Island, so that means the production must have a Whidbey twist. “It’s our own signature story line; it has a Whidbey feel with traditional “Nutcracker” parts as well,” said Brown. “It entertains, from the youngest audience member to the oldest. It’s never boring and so much fun to watch.” Tickets to this year’s performances are available online at www.widtonline.org or by calling the box office at 360-341-2221. Those interested can also make a donation which enables a child who may otherwise not be able to afford it, to attend one of the performances.
Michael Stadler Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Dance Theatre Performances of Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” begin Friday in Langley and run through Dec. 16. Follow the magical story of Clara (Ava Johnson) as the Nutcracker given to her by her by Drosselmeyer (Lars Larson) comes to life.
Whether it’s your 26th time or your very first, enjoy the spirit of the holiday season with WIDT’s “The Nutcracker.” “If you have never been, be prepared to be extremely surprised,” said Lodell. “You will see a professional show with all the production value expected. This will be a magical show for all who come and will become a mustsee Christmas tradition.”
Michael Stadler Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Dance Theatre Brielle Oh plays the doll in the holiday production of “The Nutcracker,” opening Friday in Langley.
Michael Stadler Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Dance Theatre Clara (Ava Johnson) dances with the Prince (Zane Vanderwood) in the Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
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Life Tributes KayLynn (Edgren) Mayhew KayLynn (Edgren) Mayhew was born April 23, 1961 in Colfax, Wash. to Roger and June Edgren. She passed away Nov. 24, 2018 at her home in Greenbank on Whidbey Island to her heavenly eternal home. She was 57 years old. Memorial services will be held at Hillside Evangelical Free Church, Greenbank, Wash. Saturday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. KayLynn spent her childhood in Colfax, grew up on Prune Orchard Road, and worked at the Elk Drug Store, her family’s pharmacy. She graduated from Colfax High School in 1979. KayLynn continued her education at Washington State University, graduating with a degree in pharmacy. She met her sweetheart, Bill Mayhew, during her college years at WSU and they married soon after she graduated in 1984. They were married 34 happy years. KayLynn and Bill lived and worked in West Seattle for 32 years. They bought property on Whidbey Island and spent 10 years building their retirement home and gardens. One of KayLynn’s many joys was her involvement in the design and building of their home on Whidbey Island. Upon their retirements in 2015, they moved to the island full-time. KayLynn was a lady with many talents. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, quilting, photography, reading, camping and hiking. She cherished her many adventures with Bill and times spent with her family, friends, and church community. She was always willing to help with weddings, parties, and church events with her many creative talents. KayLynn was a kind, gracious, patient, gentle and loving person to all who knew her. KayLynn is survived by her husband, Bill Mayhew; sister Jana (Jeff) Daily, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Jenna and Hayden; sister Shari (Darin) Griff of Hayden, Idaho, Shayla and Dylan; sister-in-law Sally (Jim) Pillers; sister-in-law Suzanne (Dean) Walker; sister-in-law Julie (Sid) Sever; brother-in-law John (Bev) Mayhew; 17 nieces and nephews, and 20 grandnieces and grandnephews. KayLynn was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and June Edgren, and nephew Daniel Walker. Memorial contributions may be made to Ryan’s House for Youth on Whidbey Island, 19777 SR 20, Coupeville, WA 98239, www.ryanshouseforyouth.org or Young Life Whidbey Island, PO Box 1075, Freeland, WA 98249-1075, www.whidbey.younglife.org
GABRIEL K. LINDSEY Gabe, 42, passed away Nov. 20, 2018 in Oak Harbor, Wash. He was born Oct. 13, 1976 in McAllen, Texas to Santa Serda and Leon Lindsey. Gabe dedicated 18 years to the United States Navy where he earned the distinguished rank of Chief Petty Officer. He mentored thousands of young sailors and junior officers. His genuine dedication to people gave him a unique connection with others. In Gabe, the words of the chief’s creed ring true: “Ask a Chief.” He was an experienced Aviation Warfare Mechanic and was skilled in electrical maintenance. As an In-flight Technician, he was responsible for maintaining equipment readiness during flight missions on board the P-3 Orion, all while flying 500 feet above the ocean. At home, he was also an overseer of Regional Fleet Command, Wing X Safety NATOPS, which ensures fleet deployment readiness. He also served as a Recruit Division Commander at RTC Great Lakes, Ill., at which time, he successfully graduated over 900 recruits into the Navy and was a naval swim instructor. He held a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics/Aviation with a minor in business and a Masters of Business Administration in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Lindsey, his four children, grandchild, mother, siblings, and stepmother. Gabe was so many things to so many people - a beloved husband and father, a dedicated son, a cherished brother, a formidable mentor, a valued shipmate and faithful friend. His legacy remains immortalized in the memories of those he touched and the earth is lesser in his absence. As we send you on your way, we wish you “fair winds and following seas,” our beloved Gabriel. A service of remembrance was held Saturday, Dec. 1 at NAS Whidbey Island Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor, WA.
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A NUT ABOVE THE REST – WHICH NUT IS BEST? We already know the very many virtues of nuts. We know how delicious they are; of course, we all have our favorite, but all of them have their own special something that makes them exactly what they are. My personal favorite, if my arm was twisted, is a cashew nut. I love how rich and creamy it is, its flavor a little less woodsy or earthy than others and I find this lays the foundation for ‘the favorite nut,’ in my book, at least. Now, this doesn’t by any means discount all the other nuts. Not at all. It actually got me wondering, how far back in time people have been enjoying these fruits and seeds (nuts are both)? Evidence unearthed in Israel suggests nuts have been consumed for approximately 450,000 to 780,000 years. I know that’s a rather large margin of error, but I mean, that far back in history, does it matter in terms of just how fascinating it is to know early human ancestors were likely eating early nut ancestors, or perhaps even the same kinds we eat today? In any event, the archaeological evidence turned up in Israel found traces of seven different kinds of nuts, along with the stone tools utilized in the process of cracking into their extremely sturdy exterior. This brings me to my next point: Isn’t it also funny, even that far back in history, tools were
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still a very necessary requirement to get to the good stuff inside the shell? When I was young, we grew macadamia nut trees which, naturally, produced macadamia nuts. Let me tell you, those shells are ridiculous! A small rock was used, in lieu of a nutcracker, to get inside the shell of the macadamia and it was risky business. You had to exercise extreme caution lest your finger and the rock made acquaintance (DO NOT TRY AT HOME!) and if they happened to meet, well, you kind of wished you had a nutcracker then. In any event, it brings me to my next point – which is apt this time of the year – what is the history of the nutcracker? I’m not talking the handheld metal kind. I’m talking about the kind we have reenacted plays about, conducted musicals of and been wowed by ballets telling its story for countless years now. According to German folklore, a nutcracker doll was a messenger of luck and goodwill. It ‘bared’ its teeth at evil and bad luck and warded them off, allowing room for only prosperity to dwell within the home it occupied. It was representative of power and strength, though before there was the concept of a figurine with the power to crush the shells of nuts and simultaneously chase away the bad, a prototype was already in place, slowly building up to the elaborate effigies we see today. The first generation of wood nutcracker was simple – two pieces of wood hinged
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with metal or a leather strap. By the 15th century however, artisans were already flexing their creative muscle in the faces of all these shamelessly hard nuts. Watch the face of the little wooden animal/person as it cracks the seemingly solid outside, with little more than a chomp of its mouth! And once inside the rigid exterior, the delectable inner edible is found, a treasure nestled safely within the confines of its tough little home. It’s only fitting we find the innards delicious. So, what are nuts? A ‘true nut’ (in botanical terms), is a pod; a hard one, containing both seed and fruit and the pod does not open to disperse the seed out into the area. These include, but aren’t limited to, hazelnuts, chestnuts and acorns. And what of walnuts, pecans and almonds? Are they not nuts? (They might be, you’d have to ask them!) In short, no. They’re called drupes, which is a fruit enveloping a hard shell or pit, within which is a seed, or what we think of as the nut. It’s also interesting to note cherries, peaches and plums are all examples of drupes. Regardless of whether a nut is a drupe or a true nut, it doesn’t take away from the tastiness of the thing itself and on top of all of the flavor are the health benefits associated with them. Really, it’s a win-win. Yes, they are high in fat, but generally speaking, these are monounsaturated fats and omega 3 and 6 polyunsaturated fats, though they do contain some of the saturated kind. Still, there are other health benefits, like the fact they are chock full of antioxidants, which help to control unstable molecules called free radicals. While a normal part of the immune and metabolic process, too many free radicals can supposedly promote an increased risk of disease development. So - nuts! Additionally, they’re a pretty decent source of fiber and while our bodies can’t digest fiber, the good bacteria inside the gut feeds on it, so it can digest it by fermenting the fiber and converting it into short chain fatty acids, which can help reduce the risk of diabetes and promote good digestive health. There are so many more benefits to this fruity, drupe-y seed, but I’d be here for days touting them all.
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Instead, I’ll tell you about the myriad ways in which nuts are used, the first of which is by far the most prevalent – nut butters! Oh, the things you can do with nut butters are endless. From spreading it on toast, bagels, French toast and pancakes to adding it into smoothies, oatmeal and cereal, nut butter gives your meal a little something extra – kicks it up a notch. How about sauces? Of course, nuts have been used in sauces for ages now, especially in vegan meals, as they make up the base for many vegan cheese and cream sauces. These tasty morsels also make up the mortar of delicious spreads, are added to stuffing and dessert alike and most simply yet, eaten just so, as is, no pretense involved. Delicious! Dear Readers, given it is the season of (among many other important things) the Nutcracker, I think it might be right to observe it in due style – with a few nuts on the side or inside the mouth of your very own nutcracker! I’m including a recipe for an elegant spread you might like to include in your next get-together or upcoming festive celebrations. If you try it, let me know if you like it as much as I do! Please feel free to send any and all comments, questions and certainly recipes you might like to share to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@gmail. com and we’ll do exactly that – Dish! Garlic and Walnut Spread 3.5 oz blue cheese 1.7 oz cream cheese 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup toasted walnuts ½ cup chopped fresh parsley Place all ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth. Set out with a spreader and crackers, crostini or French bread for all to enjoy! www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/what-are-thedifferences-between-nuts-and-drupes.html www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-benefits-of-nuts#section8 www.viva.co.nz/article/food-drink/walnut-and-garlic-spread-recipe/?ref=recipe To read past columns of Let’s Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.
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friends. A change of pace is just the thing to help you get your mojo back. A spur of the moment development on the 6th works in your favor.
CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER By Wesley Hallock
ARIES (March 21-April 19) Budget all your activities this week in terms of their demands on your physical strength and energy. You may find yourself simply unable to go the distance you might normally expect. If fatigue becomes a factor, leaving you short of your normal level of achievement, you can still save the day by shuffling less vital matters to the bottom of your to-do list. Remember that on the 6th and the days to follow. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You’d be wise this week to not depend too heavily on the support of others to accomplish your goals. Associates or coworkers may let you down at a critical point. This is not to say you must do everything yourself. Simply expect the best and plan for worst in all situations that involve people other than yourself. Before the week is over, their list of excuses for poor performance may be quite long. Use patience on the 6th. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) The mental and emotional demands of keeping life on an even keel could become quite high at times this week. Having someone with whom to bat your ideas around is much preferable to internalizing whatever it is that you are facing. What starts out as false bravado on the 6th could become a workable plan of action. An alliance that couldn’t work in more carefree times is easily possible. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Keep your expectations real this week and don’t let your pride be hurt by anyone’s childish behavior. It’s natural to feel wounded when you don’t receive the respect you want and deserve, but an affront on the 6th is probably not intentional. Often the first things to suffer when lives get busy are niceties and etiquette. If you find yourself on the short end of either of those, the hurt is only temporary. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) If the reinforcement you seek is not forthcoming from the outer world, there is nothing wrong with narrowing the arena. Conditions this week are better closer to home, or even within the home. Surrounded by friendly faces in a known environment you control, your life outlook cannot help but be boosted. You are not as abandoned as you probably feel when things don’t go your way. Think small and intimate on the 6th. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A little merry-making may be in order this week to help shake off the lingering funk of that recent disappointment you were probably dealt. It’s time now to get over the hurt and enjoy life again. Plan the event yourself if you must, and make sure to invite all your
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Delayed reaction is likely to be the bane of your plans this week. Allow yourself some wiggle room in case step one in your scheme is not followed by developments leading directly to step two. Things might easily happen out of sequence and on a time table of their own. Getting thrown off balance is less likely if you anticipate that fact. Take the over-optimism of certain people on the 6th with a grain of salt. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Important above all else this week is for you to be sure your actions are practical and your plans grounded solidly in reality. It’s easy at present to stray off your path into fanciful schemes and wishful thinking. Consider this when tempted to argue against those who might be critical of your approach. Trailblazing untested ideas can lead to new vistas, or off into the weeds. Both are possible on the 6th. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Because of differences of view and personal philosophy, it’s possible you have much to share this week that won’t be universally received. For this reason, you may not wish to expose yourself at all, or you may elect to open up only under safe and protected conditions. Sharing ideas with others under the right circumstances could prove highly beneficial to all. The 6th is potentially lucrative as well. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your possibilities are many at this time, limited only by personal notions of, “the way it is.” How many of those possibilities become probabilities depends on your willingness to alter the rigid precepts that hold your world in place. In short, you can be as much as you believe you can be. Conditions on the 6th are stretching you toward a future that is grander than you probably imagine. Be open to new ideas. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Actions taken this week, in whatever arena, are subject to lag time before they produce results. Anticipate this and do not be dismayed if your efforts to advance appear fruitless. A thoughtful analysis of your approach is due before any real progress can be made, but now may not be the best time to undertake such. Later, a changed perspective will reveal things not visible now. Friends are your strength on the 6th. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) When deciding your course of action, allow yourself a wide latitude this week. Good results are possible in most arenas, and the less you limit yourself with constraints, the better. The biggest hindrance to success may be over-thinking. This is good news to you, the most intuitive of all the zodiac signs. If you are relaxed and finding the joy in life on the 6th, you are right where you want to be.
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Take a stroll down holiday lane with Whidbey Community Chorus
Photo Courtesy of Gaye Litka and the Whidbey Community Chorus The Whidbey Community Chorus invites everyone to join in a trip down holiday lane this weekend, as it presents “Songs for the Holiday Road” at 7 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Sunday in Oak Harbor. The chorus has met every Sunday since September to rehearse and learn music for the upcoming holiday performances.
By Kacie Jo Voeller Whidbey Weekly Get ready to hit the holiday road with the Whidbey Community Chorus this weekend as the choir performs classical Christmas music in addition to songs from well-known Christmas movies for its two-concert event, “Songs for the Holiday Road.” The concerts will take place at a new venue this year, the First Reformed Church, located at 250 SW 3rd Ave. in Oak Harbor. Performances will be Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, with donations to the chorus being accepted as well. The choir, which started in the early 2000s with approximately 20 members, has grown to a group of nearly 100 voices. Gaye Litka, president of the chorus board and longtime member of the group, said the event is a chance to bring cheer to the community. “My favorite part is knowing how much a holiday concert of Christmas carols and holiday music means to people and the joy that it brings to them, and the feedback that we get afterwards,” Litka said. “Last year we had 800 people that came to our two concerts and it is just amazing to me that that many people in town anxiously wait for our concerts. They love them and it is just part of their holiday magic.” The chorus brings together people in the community who may not have known each other otherwise, but allows people of all ages who love music and singing to give back to their community, Litka shared.
“The one thing we all have in common is that we love to sing and we want to provide something to our community that not every community has, and that is music and theater,” she said. “The arts are just so important and we just have to keep putting that out there for our children, too, or it is just going to go away!” Darren McCoy, who has been the director of the chorus for three years and also serves as the director of the Oak Harbor High School choirs, said holiday concerts differ from other musical events. “The holiday concert is unique because you have to find the balance between songs that people already know and want to hear and songs that maybe they don’t know or have only heard once in their childhood,” McCoy said. “In this concert, we have tried to find pieces that are different arrangements that people have already heard. ‘Go Tell It on the Mountain’ will be the starting number and it is sort of a modern jazz choir take on it. My chamber choir from the community chorus and my chamber from the high school will actually be doing that together (on Friday).”
system, which will have various tiers with corresponding benefits based on donation level, he said. “For many choruses across the state, you have to pay more than $100 to join for a year, and our dues are around $35,” he said. “So, this donor program is really going to go a long way to helping us keep it affordable and helping keep music in the community affordable, so you don’t have to spend $70 to go and see something in Seattle.” Missy Peckenpaugh, who is the music librarian and board secretary for the group, said the group can trace its beginnings back to Chet Hansen, who was the director before McCoy. “Chet Hansen was the choir director at our church, the First United Methodist church here in Oak Harbor,” she said. “It started out as an ‘extra’ church choir with community members and then it turned into this wonderful, almost 100-voice choir.” After his retirement, Hansen asked McCoy, with whom he had worked as an accompanist at the high school, to step into the role of director, Peckenpaugh said.
According to McCoy, there will be plenty of recognizable holiday favorites like “Sleigh Ride” and even some carol singa-longs at the concert.
“We are so lucky to have Darren as our conductor,” she said. “He brings such a great energy and he teaches us something new every week.”
“If people want to get into the mood by singing, they are welcome to join us,” he said.
Peckenpaugh believes the group truly represents the spirit of Whidbey Island.
In addition to a new venue, another change will be coming to the group this year for the concert, McCoy shared. The chorus board has been working on the development of a donor
“There is this camaraderie — there are people that come from all over the island to sing with us, it is not just Oak Harbor,” she said. “It is truly a Whidbey Community Chorus.”
Enjoy the holly-days at A Knot in Thyme By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly It would be so lovely if, when in search of that perfect Christmas tree, you could hop on a horse-drawn wagon for the jaunt to the tree lot, as you’re serenaded by carolers in Victorian costume. And imagine how lovely it would be if you could choose from beautiful, hand-crafted, natural holly wreaths and decorations made from locally grown holly. And how perfect would it be if there was a gift shop filled to the brim with unique items sure to please even the Grinchyist on your holiday shopping list? It would seem almost too good to be true. But it’s not a dream - it’s all just in a day’s work at A Knot in Thyme, located at 4233 Degraff Road, just north of Oak Harbor. The family owned and operated holly farm, Christmas tree lot and gift shop boasts one of the oldest holly orchards in Washington, and those interested can check it out every Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday through Dec. 24. Free draft horse-drawn wagon rides and caroling are offered on Saturdays and Sundays.
“The holly orchard was planted in the 1930s and 40s,” said Wendy Rawls, who has owned the farm with her husband, Jack, since 2006. They have about 275 holly trees planted on approximately six of the farm’s 18 acres. “It’s mostly Old English green holly and we do have some variegated holly as well,” explained Wendy. “Holly grows very readily here.” The Rawls try to keep everything as natural as possible. They use non-toxic sprays and dips to help keep the trees healthy and to preserve the holly once it’s been clipped. A wreath kept indoors and spritzed with water occasionally will easily last through the holiday season and beyond. They can even be dried and used for several years, turning a lovely sage green color, depending upon whether they’re kept inside or outside. Long sought after on the East Coast, holly wreaths are coming back into vogue out West. One tree can yield as much as eight pounds of holly a year, providing plenty of renewable materials to work with. While hardy and easy to grow, holly does like to take its time. “Each branch we cut is as least three years old,” said the Rawls’ son, Isaiah, who makes a majority of the wreaths sold each year. “So you have to plan that far ahead. You’re making a decision for the direction you want the tree to grow; you’re aiming for achieving the most foliage growth.”
Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly The gift shop at A Knot in Thyme holly farm is filled with hundreds of unique holiday and home décor items, many of them created at the farm or by other local artists and crafters.
Once the holly is picked, it’s dipped in a nontoxic coating that helps preserve its color and moisture through the season. Then the sprigs of holly and berries are carefully arranged on a special form and crimped into place.
Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Locally grown holly from one of the oldest orchards in the state is found at A Knot in Thyme holly farm, Christmas tree lot and gift shop, located on Degraff Road just north of Oak Harbor.
Depending on the size, one wreath takes about 45 minutes to complete. “The fastest I’ve ever done one was 14 minutes,” Isaiah laughed. “And it looked like a 14-minute wreath, but I was racing my sister at the time.” Family is at the heart of everything Jack and Wendy Rawls do. Their children and grandchildren have all worked on the farm at one time or another. “I’ve grown up riding this wagon my entire life,” said grandson Schafer Olsen, who was one of the carolers riding the wagon with customers last weekend. “It’s a happy environment. People are always in a good mood.”
Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Isaiah Rawls builds a holly wreath at A Knot in Thyme holly farm. Each wreath takes approximately 45 minutes to make and is made from holly harvested at farm.
“We love giving people something special for the holidays that they can do with family,” said Wendy. “That’s really the heart of why we do this.” “We want this to be a good experience, for people to have a good time, and this is a good venue for it,” said Jack, as he drives his pair of Percheron draft horses quietly through the woods to the tree lot. “We try to promote that.”
“This is a tradition for a lot of people, they do it every year,” said Linnea Rawls, who works in the gift shop. “We get snippets of people’s lives; we might only see them for a half an hour each year, but we connect with them.”
“This was so amazing,” said Brittany Heaton, who was there with her daughters Sophia and Gabriella to get their Christmas tree. “It was a kind of magical experience to get to see the horses and ride out to get the tree. I can see this becoming a Christmas tradition for us.”
Giving people an enjoyable, unforgettable experience is what drives the Rawls family.
Find more information on A Knot in Thyme’s Facebook page or visit aknotinthyme.com.
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By Carey Ross Anna and the Apocalypse: A Christmas-themed zombie musical? Tinseltown, take my money. ★★★★ (R • 1 hr. 37 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.)
Instant Family: Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne are a married couple looking to adopt one foster child and somehow end up with three. Presumably hijinks ensue until they become one big, happy family. ★★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 57 min.) The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: This movie is now seasonally appropriate, if not terribly watchable. ★★ (PG • 1 hr. 39 min.) The Possession of Hannah Grace: An attractive young woman working a graveyard shift in a creepy morgue with a possessed dead body. What could possibly go wrong? ★ (R • 1 hr. 25 min.) Boy Erased: Lucas Hedges, perfect cinematic angel, stars as a boy outed to his parents and then forced to undergo conversion therapy in this insightful, empathetic film by ever-surprising writer/director/actor Joel Edgerton. ★★★★★ (R • 1 hr. 51 min.)
Ralph Breaks the Internet: The continuing adventures of “Wreck-it Ralph,” animated cinema’s most heartwarming and lovable hero, as he ventures out of the arcade and into the wilds of the World Wide Web. ★★★★★ (PG • 1 hr.
Can You Ever Forgive Me?: Melissa McCarthy finally, “finally” nabs a role worthy of her acting ability in this based-on-actual-events account of onetime bestselling author Lee Israel, who managed to fool some of the people all of the time as a literary fraudster writ large. ★★★★★ (R • 1 hr. 46 min.)
Robin Hood: Why is Hollywood so bad at making Robin Hood movies? Seriously, when the best Robin Hood movie of the past 25 years was a spoof that came courtesy of Mel Brooks, someone has some explaining to do. ★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 56 min.)
Creed II: I will watch Michael B. Jordan in just about anything, especially this continuation of the rebooted and revitalized “Rocky” franchise that sees Dolph Lundgren reprise his role as Ivan Drago from “Rocky IV,” aka the greatest “Rocky” movie of all time. ★★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 10 min.) Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: Sure, it’s not the best film in the J.K. Rowling canon, but it’s gorgeously shot, has enough references to the Harry Potter universe to keep fans happy and features reliably good performances by its reliably star-studded cast. ★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 14 min.)
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ornaments and gifts, as well as a special Holiday Basket raffle. Students from South Whidbey High School’s language clubs and other volunteers will be the tour guides, so small groups can rotate between the cultural activity stations and everyone will have the opportunity to experience a variety of activities in a meaningful way. Several of the Langley Community Center organizations and business are participating in the Children’s Festival by opening their space to host an activity station; Skagit Valley College, Create Space, The Children Center and Tiger Martial Arts. Wendi Barker, of Tiger Martial Arts, will be sharing a Karate demonstration and hosting the Japanese station. While Japan doesn’t traditionally celebrate Christmas – they have embraced this Western celebration and have made it their own, along with their very traditional New Year revels. Jeana Noel Domingues, who is the activities director of the Children’s Center After School program and is coordinating the event with Josette Hendrix of the NWLACC says: “We’re excited by this opportunity to create more community in the Center, while providing cultural enrichment to our young families. Nurturing intercultural understanding and appreciation of diversity is near and dear to my heart and I’m super excited to be collaborating with the Northwest Language and Cultural Center on this festival.“ The Langley Community Center is located at 723 Camano Ave. To volunteer at this event or other Global Cultures Experience projects, call or email Maria Ellis at 360-321-2101 maria. ellis@nwlacc.org. To find out more about the work of NWLACC visit https://www.nwlacc. org/ [Submitted by Josette Hendrix, NWLACC]
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Good Company Holiday Concert with Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews WICA’s Swinging Holiday Concert Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) presents Good Company Holiday Concert and Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews, Dec. 16 at 7:30pm. It’s a swinging good time with Seattle six-piece Good Company, the United States’ first live Electro Swing Band. That new old sound, Electro Swing, combines the era of illicit booze, jitterbugging flappers, and underground speakeasies with the funky beats and the electric sound of today’s dance music. At Good Company performances it’s quite common for such things as beatboxing harmonica jams, onstage dance parties, and crowd sing-alongs to spontaneously break out. Add in a dash of traditional holiday sounds and you get a memorable holiday evening for the whole family!
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To celebrate the facility, remarks were given by Mayor of Oak Harbor Robert Severns; Swinomish Tribal Elder Larry Campbell; State Senator Barbara Bailey; State Representative Norma Smith, 10th District; Chris Hladick, Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 Administrator; Sheida Sahandy, Executive Director, Puget Sound Partnership; and Jeff Nejedly, Water Quality Financial Management Manager, Washington State Department of Ecology. They were joined by many community members, staff and partners who helped develop the project during design and construction. Every time one of the 24,000 Oak Harbor residents flushes a toilet or washes a dish, resulting wastewater will flow directly to the new state-of-the-art Clean Water Facility in Windjammer Park. In addition to accommodating wastewater flows from two former facilities, the 8.4 million gallon/day facility adds capacity and improved back-up systems for city growth and extreme wet weather events. Effluent from the treatment facility is much improved over existing functions, which will contribute to improved nutrient loading in Oak Harbor Bay and surrounding waters. The project is also a catalyst for local redevelopment: unlike many historical wastewater facilities, all buildings and treatment functions are covered in Windjammer Park; initial surrounding park redevelopment construction is ongoing with expected completion in Spring 2019. Facts about the new Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility: Location: Oak Harbor, Washington (corner of City Beach Street/Bayshore Drive in Windjammer Park) General Contractor/Construction Manager: Hoffman Construction CompanyEngineer: Carollo Engineers Architect: MWA Architects Over 175 subcontractors, including local Oak Harbor and regional companies, helped with and supported the project. Replacement capacity: 4.7M gallons/day (currently serving 24,000 Oak Harbor residents) Total facility capacity: 8.4M gallons/day Treatment Technology: Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Total projected cost: $128.7 million Outfall: to Oak Harbor Bay For more information about the Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility visit www.oakharborcleanwater.org.
Local Business News Leavitt Group Northwest Accepting Donations for Holiday House
Good Company will welcome special guest and local favorite Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews on sax. A not to be missed special holiday treat! Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for youth, and are available at the WICA Box Office: 360-221-8268 or online at https://tickets.wicaonline.org. Zech Hall Piano Bar opens one hour prior to the performance. [Submitted by Fritha Strand, Marketing Manager, WICA]
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City and Partners to Cut Ribbon, Celebrate Operations of New Clean Water Facility Nov. 29, the City of Oak Harbor and partners marked completion of the largest infrastructure project in city history with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. The occasion celebrated start-up of operations and replacement of two aging city wastewater facilities at the new facility (corner of City Beach Street and Bayshore Drive - 1375 SE City Beach Street). “Today is a commemoration and culmination of work completed, partnerships forged, and tough decisions made. Putting it mildly, it has been a team effort,” said Mayor Robert Severns of the celebration. The $128 million project is being funded in partnership by City of Oak Harbor ratepayers, as well as grants and loans from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Commerce and Island County.
Shelli Trumbull and the office of Leavitt Group Northwest are collecting new socks, slippers, underwear, gloves, hats and pajamas for children in our community through Dec. 21. Donations support our local Holiday House which serves families in need in Coupeville and Oak Harbor. Please bring your donations to 31650 SR 20, Suite 1 in Oak Harbor, Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, to help kids in need. The first 10 people to bring donations will receive a free poinsettia. For more information, call 360-682-2162 or email shelli-trumbull@leavitt.com
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“Island Art from the Heart” Reception: Saturday, December 8, 2:00pm-5:00pm Show continues through January 8 Artworks Gallery, Greenbank Farm Featuring Whidbey Island artists showcasing special holiday art, cards and creative treasures for gift giving with a local touch. Please join our artists for light holiday treats and beverages. Find gifts from our selection of wall art for your home or office, usable pottery and wood art for your dream kitchen, glass art, jewelry and wearable fiber art.
Second Mondays, 6:30pm-8:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation Whidbey Island, Freeland For more information and support contact: WhidbeyPFLAG@gmail.com; Chapter President, Sharon Kabler at 360-222-4028; or Chapter Secretary, Erick Westphal at 360-331-3393.
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Jewelry designer Akemi Walker will demonstrate her work and methods. Akemi’s special love is Art Clay Silver, a mixture of fine silver powder and organic material which comes as a form of clay. When fired, the organic material burns off and the silver fuses to become fine silver sculptured pieces. She uses freshwater pearls, semiprecious stones and Baltic amber with sterling silver to finish her designs.
First Friday, 1:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 Jerome St. First Tuesday, 10:00am Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 SR 525, Freeland No one need struggle with Parkinson’s alone. Gain new friends, get the facts. Call 360-6759894.
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Are you suffering from PASS–Post Abortion Stress Syndrome? Many women suffer from depression, flashbacks, suicidal thoughts, relational disfunction, and more after an abortion. We offer free lay counseling, help with healing and restoration. Call Wednesday or Thursday for an appointment, 10:00amto 4:00pm, 360-2212909.
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.
Meetings & Organizations W.I.G.S. (Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers) Tuesday, December 11, 1:00pm Heller Road Fire Station #25, Oak Harbor Holiday Potluck and Show & Tell. Members and friends are invited to share stories of their genealogical research or interesting ancestors or show and tell about a family heirloom. Please bring a favorite food to share. For more information about W.I.G.S. go to www. whidbeygensearchers.org. All are welcome to attend.
Whidbey Island Camera Club Tuesday, December 18, 6:00pm-8:00pm Oak Hall, Room 306, SVC, Oak Harbor The theme for December is “Two of Anything.” You may submit up to three photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail.com. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, please email tina31543@comcast.net
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
Open Meditation Group Every Wednesday, 7:30pm-8:00pm Alexander Counseling, 221 2nd Street, #10, Langley Find refuge from the stress of a nervous world. Join for a weekly meditation and cultivate a deeper sense of tranquility and share the joys of peace.
TOPS® (Take Off Pounds Sensibly®) Every Thursday, 9:00am-11:00am Family Bible Church, Oak Harbor TOPS® is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original, nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups. TOPS® offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Weigh-in from 9:00am-10:00am, meeting is 10:00am-11:00am. For more information, call Shelly Weeks at 360-207-9039 or 360-240-1770. For a list of continuous Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com
Classes, Seminars and Workshops Medicare Open Enrollment Workshops Thursday, December 6, 10:00am Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Open enrollment deadline for 2019 plans is December 7. Make sure that you are in the best plan for your healthcare and prescription needs. Workshops are offered by SHIBA, State-wide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors, a program of the WA State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. No registration required. Questions? 360-279-4580
Tame Your Sugar Habit Saturday, December 8, 10:30am-12:00pm Bayview School, 5611 Bayview Rd, Langley In this free workshop, you will learn three keys to overcome sugar cravings. Seating is limited. Please RSVP at drjanehealthcoach@gmail.com or 360-331-1726.
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GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9, 9 am-5pm, 1010 Waterloo Rd, Oak Harbor. Grandma was born here and lived at this address since 1979. Household items, furniture, dishes, appliances and lots of goodies. If you don’t see it, ASK. We have more items than the new WAIF Thrift Store. Rain or shine. Most in large shop or undercover. 360-675-5707.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Pregnant? Need baby clothes? We have them and the price is right–FREE. Pregnancy Care Clinic, open most Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 4pm. Call 360-221-2909 or stop by 6th and Cascade in Langley. Be the difference in a child’s life and become a foster parent today! Service Alternatives is looking for caring, loving, and supportive families to support foster children. 425923-0451 or mostermick@ servalt-cfs.com The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin’ Alive team. Our team’s mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors. 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: https://www. facebook.com/NorthPugetSoundDragonBoatClub?ref=hl Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help. If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed. Victim Support Services has Advocates ready to help. Please call the 24-hr Crisis Line 888-3889221. Free Service. Visit our web site at http://victimsupportservices.org
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 Permaculture principles. All ages and skill levels welcome. Schedule can change due to
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JOB MARKET Orca Network is Growing! We are recruiting to hire an Education Program Assistant to assist with Education, Events and the Langley Whale Center. Job Responsibilities: Assisting with Orca Network education, outreach and events; Assisting with Langley Whale Center programs, volunteers/docents, education; help fill in to docent at Whale Center when needed; Coordinate between other staff and volunteers to accomplish program goals and scheduled activities; Assists with posting to Social media sites. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience; Excellent project management skills; Ability to operate a personal computer and use standard business software applications; Excellent interpersonal/ communications skills; Good decision making ability; Self starting, motivated, creative; Willingness to learn about and work for several different programs within Orca Network; Experience with social media; Successful candidate will be available for work on Whidbey Island, which could include evenings and weekends. This is a part time position (15-30 hrs/week depending on season/event schedule), pay rate based on applicant’s experience, and funding available. Mileage is reimbursed at the Federal mileage rate. To apply, send a letter of interest and a How’d you do? Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.52) 4
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Foster Homes Needed! Family Tails Dog Rescue needs foster homes! We can't save dogs from high kill shelters without homes for them to stay at while they wait to find their forever home. 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. We pay for everything, you just provide the love and the home. Please call 360-969-2014 for more info or for an application.
resume with your work experience, skills, and references, to: Susan Berta, Orca Network, 485 Labella Vista Way, Freeland, WA 98249 or email to: info@orcanetwork.org (2) Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle is seeking an office administrator to oversee busy front office operations. Previous office management, clerical and computer/social media skills. Full time. Salary DOE. Send resumes to james@seatacshuttle.com (1) Help needed with grafts. I have two apple trees I grew from seed that need grafts; in Coupeville. Hank, 360-6787591 (1) Sound Water Stewards of Island County: Now hiring part time Executive Director. Degree in field related to marine environment; 3 years successful experience: management, technical (web) proficiency, grant success, volunteer coordination, communications, PR, agency collaboration. Contact: board@soundwaterstewards. org (0)
HOME FURNISHINGS Walnut occasional table, with beveled glass top, $30 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. $50 or best offer. We can send photos. Call or text 360-320-0525. Fireplace tool sets: brush, shovel, and poker, in a sturdy stand. One set is 30” tall, the No Cheating!
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MISCELLANEOUS Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club Proprietary Membership for sale. Own a piece of the Club. Great family Christmas gift! Transfer subject to Club by-laws. Half price, $650 OBO. 360 941-1785 (1) Wind chimes, 21”, $15. We can send photos. Call or text 360-320-0525 Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father’s Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6”W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.
RECREATION 12 volt boat winch, $25 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. $5 obo. We can send photos. Call or text 360320-0525. Camping items: Brookstone waterproof floating lantern, for camping, patio, poolside, or emergencies, new, $15 or best offer; Old (but clean) Thermos 1-gallon jug, $5; Vintage Coleman stove, with protective denim cover, $15 or best offer; Versatile backpack, the two parts can be used separately, or (for more serious
backpacking) together, $15 obo. We have photos. Call or text 360-320-0525. 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 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.
ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Excellent Grass Hay, good for horses, $7 per bale, 20 bale minimum. 360-321-1624 If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If
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WANTED Art, Antiques & Collectibles. Cash paid for quality items. Call or text 360-661-7298 (1) Looking to buy an older Campervan that has been maintained, not a Class B Motorhome. If you have one or know of where one is please contact jad.rd63@yahoo.com or 360-632-2179 (0) DRUMMER: Need experienced, solid rock drummer with great meter. Practice weekly in Oak Harbor in fully equipped rehearsal/recording studio. Mostly rock, blues and acoustic originals plus some covers. Plan to play concerts/ festivals and work on CD. Rich at rswitzer55@netzero.net or 360-675-5470 before 9 p.m. •Was your Dad or Gramps in Japan or Germany? I collect old 35 mm cameras and lenses. Oak Harbor, call (970) 823-0002
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