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If you are reading this while you are waiting for your microwave to ding, stop reading until after you have digested your food and flossed. This is a vent as it happens.
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My smart TV just said our Commander-in-Chief maligned the former Secretary of
Maybe you are reading this a month from now, and this shock has lapsed into a schlock. Maybe, right now, this only matters to me, but, attacking people who deserve respect is an attack on all of us. The former Secretary of State, Rex Wayne Tillerson, is a Distinguished Eagle Scout who achieved this highest of all BSA honors because of excellence and effort. Rex Wayne Tillerson is not, as suggested in a senseless tweet, “dumb as a box of rocks” or “lazy as hell.” Neither are Mr. Tillerson’s parents who named their Eagle Scout son after two of the greatest cowboys ever to grace celluloid, Rex Allen and John Wayne, the Frontier Doctor and the Duke. Check Wikipedia if you think I am joking @ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rex_Tillerson. Like Eagle Scouts, cowboys ride the range with extreme intelligence. Cowboys are not lazy. There is no time. Cowboys don’t call in sick. They are the only ones to answer the phone. Cowboy Steve, my friend and neighbor for the last 35 years, works harder and smarter than anyone I know. Without Steve, my 90-year old caboose roof would still leak, downed trees would still be blocking the road, and, most importantly, I never would have learned how to ride a horse on my birthday after inhaling two double bloody Marys. TJ, my column security director, is the first person who reads this space each week as she edits my efforts. TJ is the mother of an Eagle Scout. Never ask an Eagle Scout’s mother if her son, achieving one of the most difficult successes and achievements in life, is lazy or directionless. Instead, ask her how many hours it took her son to achieve the unachievable. “Andrew spent 12 years earning 13 ranks from Bobcat in Cub Scouts to Eagle. Each rank having more requirements, more responsibility and more leadership. Were it not for his dedication to earn Eagle, he would not be able to hold two part time jobs while attending Skagit Valley College to study Business Management.” Thanks Mom. Moms are smarter than presidents. Moms do not serve apprenticeships. Moms do not have time for that pre-OJT nonsense. Moms go to work from hour one on day one, all the way to forever. Moms are like Distinguished Eagle Scouts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distinguished_ Eagle_Scout_Award Night school Mom told me several decades ago, while she was serving as precinct captain at our nearby elementary school, where adults voted in curtain drawn booths with vertical levers maneuvering their silent secrets, never to talk politics or religion with anyone. “Why not, Mom?” “Those subjects are filled with personal opinions, Jimmy. They cause arguments.” “Is that why you and Mr. Alnutt bet a dollar to see who will be President?” “We do that for fun. He always picks the Democrat. I always pick the Republican.” “What about the Whigs and the Tories?” “Go play. Dinner is almost ready.” Rant off Mom once heard a news reporter criticize President Eisenhower. She got so upset she knocked out a six page, single-spaced, manually typewritten letter to tell Ike how great he was, is, and always would be. Nothing like assuming a battle-tested General needed a boost to his self esteem. Way to go, Mom. So Dad comes into the TV room where Mom
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Din din Speaking of dinner, we are having a lunch today, unless you read this tomorrow, to honor the Guru of Graphic Design, birthday girl Teresa Besaw. Grandma Teresa may have to leave the celebration early if her daughter goes into labor. Teresa is no stranger to labor having worked with Whidbey Weekly since our inception. Along with wizardress TJ, Teresa is the reason we look good and read easy. Happy Birthday, Grandma. Hope you can stay for your birthday dessert. If Eric paid him, the dancer should be there before you blow out your candles. If the timing is right, maybe the dancer can do a second show in your daughter’s delivery room. Half off, of course.
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Holiday in the vineyards A neighborly thank you to Nancy and Brad Thompson of Dancing Fish Vineyards, www. dancingfishvineyards.com, for hosting another fun-filled fundraiser for the dynamic holiday duo of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Island County, https://bbbsislandcounty.org/ and the Soroptimists, www.facebook.com/SISouthWhidbeyIsland.
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Festive wines, many mispronounced by yours truly, were available for bidding along with fantastic getaways and hometown hideaways. A special thanks to Tamra Sipes of Platinum Travel Group for running ground traffic control for this great event, and so many others she has efficiently officiated through the years.
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Tamra can even answer questions while bidding. Writer poets What does one call a person who writes poetic prose and books, a writer poet or a poet writer? Maybe a bicameral bipod?
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Evans will share his takes from his travels from the medulla to the oblongata and back again, all set forth very nicely in his latest book, Cryptolips Volume1, available in line Sunday and on line any day. One poem, Port Side on the Ferry, is written for fellow poet, Kevin Fristad. Both Evans and Fristad recently joined Judith Walcutt and David Ossman for a stellar by stage light showcase.
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Mr. Fristad has been writing poetry and more for decades. Kevin’s Dead Geese Dancing is a delightful daylight savings time diversion as is his Hey Donald, a collection of one hundred letters sent to the White House during the President’s first 100 days.
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Bits & Pieces trees, the gorgeous Christmas Tree, and the marching wooden soldiers on Pioneer Way! You mocha my day! Joy Oldemeyer Oak Harbor, Wash.
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Letters to the Editor Editor, As a proud U.S. Air Force retiree, I reject any suggestion that I am “anti-military.” But as a 26½-year veteran, I recognize the U.S. Constitution’s principle, echoed in our State Constitution, that the military must be subordinate to the civilian powers. However, this principle is violated by the Navy’s plan to increase, by a factor of four, Growler flights over Central Whidbey. The military is dictating terms to us, rather than existing to serve us. This is a dangerous path. I’ve heard the argument, “The Navy was here first,” as if that gives them carte-blanche to do whatever they want. But the Navy WASN’T here first: The Skagit, Snohomish and associated tribes were; they even had to relocate burial grounds in the 1940s when the Navy appropriated their land (look up Tschakolecy). And when non-Natives did start settling on Whidbey, they were civilians. Isaac Ebey wasn’t made a Colonel until five years after he arrived with his family. The “here first” argument isn’t valid even if we only consider those who are here today: The Navy arrived 76 years ago; there are Whidbey residents, older than 76, who were born here. THEY were here first! And almost all of us were here before the Growlers. Jet noise is hazardous. An overhead Growler blasts the ground below with an outrageous 118 decibels, more than enough to cause pain, hearing loss and a range of other health problems. Additional flights will exacerbate this and cause further stress to the Orca population in the Puget Sound. Must we allow the Navy to harm us all, in the name of guarding us? Finally, consider this: if flights increase to the proposed level, properties under the flight paths will be designated as Accident Potential Zones (APZs). There are legal limits to what kinds of residences and businesses may exist in APZs. If Central Whidbey people are forced out because they can’t live or work in APZs, Island County (NOT the Navy!) will have to buy them out. To recoup those costs and that tax base, the county will need additional taxes from its densest population center - Oak Harbor. Expect property taxes to increase, driving up rents, and expect prices and taxes to increase on everything you buy from WalMart, Home Depot, and every other local store, grocery, and restaurant. Camano and South Whidbey will suffer these economic impacts, too. I’m not saying flight training isn’t necessary, nor am I suggesting the Navy be booted out entirely. But there are many other U.S. military airfields at sea-level (NAS Kingsville, Tyndall AFB, etc.) that could share the increased workload. This also makes strategic sense; remember Pearl Harbor, 1941? Don’t put all your eggs into one basket! The Navy’s plan is bad for Central Whidbey, Oak Harbor, Island County, indeed the entire Puget Sound. In fact, it’s bad for the United States AND the Navy. Stand with your neighbors and tell the Navy: NO NEW JETS, NO NEW FLIGHTS. Steve DeHaven Coupeville, Wash.
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Cheers to the Port of Coupeville staff. This past year several needed improvements have been completed at the historic Greenbank Farm. The pond in front of the historic barn was dredged, the metal portion of the barn roof was replaced, maintenance of the dog walking trails, septic system was improved, the restart of the community supported Pea Patch Plots and attention to landscaping projects has begun. Community Festivals and events have been sponsored and planning for these important events continues. A much-needed community Farm Newsletter is produced monthly. In addition, the farm is beautifully decorated for the holidays by the Greenbank Garden Club and the Island County Master Gardeners have produced a wonderful, plant labeled garden. The Farm businesses are hosting a Holiday Market Dec. 15 and 16. The continued success of our farm and it’s access depends upon all our help - visitors and residents alike. Volunteering your time and financial support is needed and appreciated. Presently, the entryway alongside Barn A is in need of repair. The farm and volunteers are holding a fund raiser to assist in this much needed repair. Donations will be accepted at the Holiday Fair Booth; tickets for a donation raffle basket can be found in the wine shop and the Holiday Fair Booth and donation containers are found at several Greenbank businesses. Checks can be made to Port of Coupeville with a memo written on check line that designates your contribution to Greenbank Farm Restoration. I encourage you to visit the Farm and support it’s operation. Judi Moore Greenbank, Wash.
NAS Whidbey Island Testing Giant Voice at Full Power There will be full-power tests of the mass warning and notification loudspeaker system, known as Giant Voice, between Dec. 11-13 on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island properties. These tests will include full-power testing of various types of emergency alerts, voice announcements, sirens and also periods of static noise of two to four minutes. The fullpower tests may be heard several miles away from the source speakers. The tests, known as System Operational Testing Verifications, ensure the system is functioning properly and meets the standards required by FEMA and the Navy for emergency notifications.
one-of-a-kind baskets and on-island and off-island experience packages you won’t find anywhere else. Tickets are only $10 per person, must be 21 or older. You can also win a fabulous door prize – a sail on Schooner Suva! Advanced tickets are available at the Salty Mug and bayleaf in Coupeville (cash or check). Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event. For more information, visit www.schoonersuva.org [Submitted by Missy Villapudua]
Christmas Music at Coupeville United Methodist Church Sunday The public is invited to hear an hour of Christmas music Sunday during the 11:00am worship service at Coupeville United Methodist Church. The special Christmas music celebration is entitled “Sing We Now of Christmas: Love, Joy, and Peace,” featuring carols old and new, from madrigal to modern. The 30-voice sanctuary choir, under the direction of Teresa Ellis, will be accompanied by Brian Haight on the violin, pianists Beth Haight and Cheryl Waide, and the CUMC handbell ensemble. Music styles include Elizabethan, spiritual, southern folk and even some swing, along with several traditional pieces. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. All activities take place in the historic church at the corner of North Main and 6th Street. For information, see the church website at www.coupevilleumc.com. [Submitted by Robin Hertlein]
Enjoy WICA’s Swinging Good Company Holiday Concert Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) presents Good Company Holiday Concert and Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews, Sunday 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 singalongs to spontaneously break out. Add in a dash of traditional holiday sounds and you get a memorable holiday evening for the whole family! 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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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.
Join the Coupeville Maritime Heritage Foundation for its 4th Annual Holiday Shindig, benefiting Whidbey Island’s historic Schooner Suva on Friday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Coupeville Rec Hall. Time to dust off your dancing shoes! One of Whidbey Island’s favorite bands, Mussel Flats, will be rocking your socks off with tunes ranging from Elvis, to the Beatles to Prince. And that’s not all…this fun-filled evening will include nautical nibbles, such as Penn Cove Mussels, in addition to beer, wine and hot apple cider. You’ll also be amazed by the holiday silent auction featuring fabulous gifts,
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It probably doesn’t happen as much as you’d like, but you may occasionally have some extra disposable income. For example, perhaps you have recently received, or will soon receive, a year-end bonus. Or maybe you will get a sizable tax refund in just a few months. Wherever this money comes from, you will want to put it to good use. Should you use the cash to pay down debts or should you invest it instead? There’s no simple answer, and everyone’s situation is different, but here are a few suggestions for helping you make a good choice:
Evaluate your cash flow. If you already have enough cash to meet your daily living expenses, you might lean toward investing the money, but if you are just getting by, possibly due to heavy debt payments, then you might be better off using your newfound funds to reduce your debt load. Another way of possibly reducing your debt load is to build an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account. Once you have such a fund, you could use it, instead of going into debt, to pay for unexpected costs, such as a new furnace or a major car repair. Evaluate your debts. Some of your debts are actually more “expensive” to you than others. This expense level doesn’t necessarily refer to the size of the debt, however. You might have a large mortgage, for instance, but because your interest payments are typically tax deductible, your “after-tax” interest rate may be relatively modest. Therefore, you might consider using your excess cash for investments, rather than paying down your mortgage. But if you have consumer loans or credit cards that carry a high interest rate and whose interest payments are not deductible, you might be better off paying down this debt. Evaluate your investment opportunities. You may have heard that one season or another is a “better” time to invest – but there’s really no strong evidence to support this claim. However, now that we are nearing the end of the calendar year, and only a few months away from the tax-filing deadline on April 15, you may want to take advantage of at least one time-related investment opportunity.
Specifically, you could use whatever extra money you have to fully fund your IRA, if you haven’t done so already. For the 2018 tax year, you can contribute $5,500 to a traditional or Roth IRA, or $6,500 if you are 50 or older. (Depending on your income, you may not be able to contribute the full amount to a Roth IRA.) You’ve got until the April 15 deadline to fully fund your IRA, but if you have the money sooner, why wait? The quicker it’s in your account, the faster it can go to work for you. One final suggestion: If you have a company match as part of your 401(k) or similar retirement plan at work, consider contributing enough to get your employer’s full matching contribution before you pay down debts – don't leave this “free money” on the table.
Your year-end bonus, tax refund or other source of beyond-the-paycheck money can help you make progress toward your financial goals – so evaluate your situation and options carefully before making any moves. It will be time well spent.
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Santa Claus is coming to town. A holiday tradition since 1995, the volunteers at South Whidbey Fire/EMS will be visiting South Whidbey communities on three evenings, Dec. 17, 19 and 21. Listen for the music and sirens and see Santa’s sleigh in these neighborhoods starting at 6:00pm each night. All of the times for stops throughout the communities and at the grocery store parking lots are approximate. Also, the schedule is weather dependent.
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Monday, Dec. 17: Begin at Honeymoon Bay Road, Chipshot Way, Antelope Drive, Spinnaker Drive, Sealawn Boulevard, Haines Road, and Harbor Hills Drive. At 6:30pm, stop and park at Payless Foods parking lot. Continue to Bayview Road, Delphi Drive, April Drive,
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Hospice Care RN Receives Award for Extraordinary Nursing Care
WhidbeyHealth CNO Lisa Sanford (left) and Hospital Commissioner Dr. Grethe Cammermeyer flank DAISY Award recipient Chris Carpenter, RN after he was surprised at a staff meeting with the honor.
Congratulations to the most recent WhidbeyHealth DAISY Award recipient, Chris Carpenter, RN, who is Case Manager for Hospice Care and serves patients on the north end of the
island. The DAISY Award is given at WhidbeyHealth bi-annually to a LPN, RN, or ARNP who has been nominated by their colleagues or patients for extraordinary nursing care. Carpenter started at Home Health about eight years ago, becoming one of the pioneer nurses in the early stages of WhidbeyHealth’s Hospice Care service line. He has been nominated for a DAISY Award a record eight times by both patient families and co-workers. A familiar refrain heard about his work: “Compassionate, respectful and caring, supporting both patients and families through the journey at end-of-life.” One colleague wrote about a time when he pitched in on his day off to help with everything from directions to patient care. “I have no life,” Carpenter joked. According to DAISY Committee Chair Gaila Palo, the DAISY values of compassion, respect, leadership, advocacy, patient-centered care and dedication were apparent in every nomination of Chris Carpenter, and WhidbeyHealth is fortunate to have such an extraordinary nurse at Hospice Care. The award was a surprise for Carpenter when he received it unexpectedly at a monthly staff meeting on Thursday, Dec. 6, where Hospital Commissioner Dr. Grethe Cammermeyer joined WhidbeyHealth CNO Lisa Sanford, representatives of the DAISY Foundation, and multiple members of the DAISY Committee to honor him. An acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System, The DAISY Foundation was formed in November, 1999, by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 of complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). The nursing care Patrick received when hospitalized profoundly touched his family. WhidbeyHealth awards the DAISY through a blind, interdisciplinary process. All WhidbeyHealth LPNs, RNs and ARNPs are eligible for nomination. Nomination forms are available on the WhidbeyHealth website at https://
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through a grant process. Over the past several years, theSWGC has awarded over $20,000 in grants and is currently accepting applications from nonprofit or educational organizations for projects that will enhance the South Whidbey Island community.
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Member at Large Needed for Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve as a member at large. The Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-625, Section 508(a) (92 Stat.3507) established Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve to protect, preserve and interpret the nationally significant historical resources of the Central Whidbey Island Historic District. A nine-member Trust Board representing the National Park Service, Washington State Parks, Island County, and the Town of Coupeville provides for collaborative management and administration of the Reserve. The Island County Board of Commissioners appoints four members to the Trust Board to serve four year terms. The current vacancy is to fill a term that runs through October 01, 2021. 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: Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve Trust Board 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 January 3, 2019. For additional information please phone 360-6797353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address. [Submitted by Pam Dill]
South Whidbey Garden Club Accepting Grant Applications for 2018 Every year the South Whidbey Garden Club is excited to use the proceeds from its annual May plant sale to give back to the community
Environmental stewardship Horticultural education Community beautification The South Whidbey Garden Club requires the grant be given to non-profit or educational organizations. Funds should be earmarked for the purchase of supplies or to provide educational services. No more than 10-percent of the amount awarded can be used for administrative costs. Funds from this grant can be used as matching funds for larger funding proposals. The grants awarded are in the range of $500. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. For application or more information, please contact Nancy Rowan at 360-821-9319 or SWGCAwards@gmail.com. [Submitted by Jeanne Beals, South Whidbey Garden Club]
WhidbeyHealth Releases 2019 Budget, Announces Charge Reduction in Specific Care Services Health systems routinely review their charges as compared to other health systems within the same region. WhidbeyHealth has completed its study and is reducing its charges in some areas of Physical Therapy (PT), Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). As healthcare delivery cost continues to escalate around our nation, WhidbeyHealth constantly identifies opportunities to hold or reduce the cost of care to its patients. [Submitted by Patricia Duff, WhidbeyHealth]
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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.
Island Herb Vendor Day Friday, December 14, 2:00pm-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland
and drink for $12.50. Dinner will be served from 3-8 p.m. with your choice of Beef Ribeye with Demi-glacé, herb roasted potatoes, green beans, garden salad and fresh baked bread for $20.95 or Chicken & Waffles served with a half game hen, cornmeal waffles, veggies, pepper honey sauce, a garden salad and fresh baked bread for $18.50. To go orders welcome. Reservations required. Call 360-4717780 or visit www.shonufffoods.com. The Best Western is located at 33175 SR 20.
Live Music: Marcus Cushway Saturday, December 15, 6:00pm Captain Whidbey Inn, Coupeville
ans will present the best gift books for adults, teens, and children. Proceeds from a silent auction will support the library.
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.
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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.
Playing professionally in the Northwest for many years now, Marcus Cushway is what you would call a modern guitar player who puts a high value on well known melody lines. He brings uniquely crafted instrumental covers of songs by Prince, U2, Tom Petty, The Cranberries and Radiohead just to name a few. For more information, call 360-678-4097 or visit captainwhidbey.com
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Live Music: Ronnie Nix
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Friday, December 14, 6:00pm Captain Whidbey Inn, Coupeville Kelly Shirey is a folk-rock singer/songwriter who performs in the Pacific Northwest as both a solo artist and leader of the band, Kelly Shirey & Co. Kelly has been the front man and songwriter for many bands over the years including Midnight Sun, Eden, 3 Shades of Gray (3SG) and Woodrush. For more information, call 360-678-4097 or visit captainwhidbey.com
The Nutcracker Friday, December 14, 7:00pm Saturday, December 15, 2:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday, December 16, 2:00pm South Whidbey High School, Langley
Saturday, December 15, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Ronnie Nix plays a variety of music from the 50s to today. No cover. For more information, call 360-682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com
VFW Senior Christmas Luncheon Wednesday, December 19, 12pm to 1:30pm VFWPost 7392, 3037 Goldie Rd, Oak Harbor Free luncheon, Christmas carolers, gifts with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Groups of 10 or more please RSVP to 360-675-4048.
Island Herb Vendor Day Thursday, December 20, 2:00pm-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland
Presented by Whidbey Island Dance Theatre. Tickets are $15 online (10% discount for seniors, military, and youth under 17yo) or $20 at the door, except on the opening performance all tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door, and for final performance all tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at widt.eventbrite.com, or visit widtonline.org to get more information.
Representatives from Green Revolutions 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.
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Saturday, December 22, 2:00pm-4:00pm PBY Memorial, 270 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor
Friday, December 14, 8:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com
Bayview Farmers Holiday Market Saturdays, December 15, 22, 10:00am-2:00pm Bayview Hall, Langley Featuring fresh food, holiday greens, gifts, art, and baked goods.
“Peter and the Wolf” 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.
Pop Up Diner Saturday, December 15, 12:00pm-8:00pm Best Western PLUS, Oak Harbor Lunch will be served from 12-3pm and will feature Shrimp or Catfish Poboys with fries
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Free Museum admission to all adults supervised by children during those times. Cameras and flash photography welcome. Call 360-240-9500 for more information.
Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free 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. Clinton Library Holiday Open House Saturday, December 15, 1:00pm-3:00pm Clinton Library Drop by and enjoy refreshments and making holiday cards and seasonal music with guitarist Quinn Fitzpatrick. Join in the holiday spirit! 3rd Tuesday Book Group Tuesday, December 18, 9:30am-11:00am Timbuktu Java Bar and Gallery, Freeland Join us for a great book discussion of Nigel Cliffs “Moscow Nights.” Holiday Celebration with Friends of the Oak Harbor Library Thursday, December 20, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Celebrate with friends, food, and fun. Librari-
Sundays, 9:00am-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00am-11:00amWorship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley Sunday, December 16: Pastor Darrell Wenzek’s sermon will be “The Hallelujah Chorus.” A light lunch will follow.
Monday, December 24, 5:00pm & 7:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Coupeville United Methodist Church invites the public to attend two Christmas Eve services. At 5:00pm, the “Come to the Manger” service focuses on families with children. The popular Candlelight Service will start at 7:00pm, with seasonal music by the organist, choir and familiar carols sung by the congregation. The service concludes in candlelight with the singing of “Silent Night.” All activities take place in the historic church at the corner of North Main and 6th Street. For information see the church website at www.coupevilleumc.com
Christmas Eve Service Monday, December 24, 5:00pm South Whidbey Community Church Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley You are invited to a Christmas Eve Service followed by a sumptuous Banquet to honor the birth of Messiah. Please RSVP to 360-2211220 so we can anticipate the number of people coming. Loving fellowship included. Join us!
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 For more information, visit www.concordiaoakharbor.org or call 360-675-2548.
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 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 “This Looks Like Fun” Art Show Saturday, December 15, 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, December 16, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall Featuring the latest gift and decor ideas from eleven Whidbey artists. Light refreshments will be served. Follow us at https://m.facebook. com/this lookslikefun/.
Featured Artist: Akemi Walker Meet the Artist: Sunday, December 30, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville 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.
Finger Play Exhibit continues through December UUCWI Gallery, 20103 State Route 525, Freeland 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. WHAT'S GOING ON
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Whidbey Island Orchestra strikes perfect note with holiday concerts By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Christmas music lovers rejoice! Whidbey Island Orchestra is dishing up a musical smorgasbord sure to satisfy that holiday craving at its two upcoming performances entitled “Hallelujah Holiday Concert,” to be held in Freeland Friday at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church and Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Augustine’s in the Woods Episcopal Church. Joe Catanio’s album, “Stories,” is available online.
Elks offer an evening of holiday cheer By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The Oak Harbor Elks Lodge has a special holiday treat planned, and everyone is invited. A Christmas Concert and membership drive will be held Friday, Dec. 21, featuring Joe Catanio and his Trio. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30. There will be appetizers and a no host bar. Cost is $25 per person or $40 per couple.
The concerts will feature a wide array of holiday classics which include opportunities for audience participation, so warm up the vocal chords before arriving. “This year’s concert is a little bit of everything,” described Conductor Cynthia Morrow. “We’re doing the traditional carols, Leroy Anderson’s ‘Sleigh Ride,’ and our popular soprano soloist, Fumi Tagata, is singing three soprano arias from Handel’s ‘Messiah.’ She is also singing the very beautiful ‘Gesu Bambino,’ and mentioned she likes to invite the audience to sing along at some point. We not only liked the idea, but decided to do the ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ and ‘Sleigh Ride’ as sing-alongs. The words will be printed in the program. “This is not a Messiah sing-along, per se, because we’re only doing the ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ and a few other pieces with audience participation. People do enjoy singing, though, and we thought inviting the audience to sing with us would get everyone in the holiday spirit,” she continued. But there’s even more in store for audiences who attend.
Longtime Elks Lodge member Jackie Huerta, of Zanini’s Catering and Events – who happens to be Catanio’s sister – is helping coordinate the event.
“Our new Assistant Conductor, Gabriela Garza, will be conducting a wonderful medley from ‘Polar Express’ as well as ‘Gesu Bambino,’” said Morrow. “Our concertmaster, Brian Kenney, is an accomplished violinist and we’re featuring him in Massenet’s ‘Meditation’ from the opera ‘Thais’, providing the audience a moment for spiritual reflection during this beloved and very beautiful piece of music.”
“It’s going to be a beautiful concert,” she said. “The Elks Lodge normally does an annual membership drive so we decided to do something different for the community.
Putting together a program to please a varied audience, especially this time of the year, is not a simple task. There is definitely planning and forethought involved, according to Morrow. But that’s one of the good things about a community orchestra.
“The Elks do so much for the community and just as an organization at large,” Huerta continued. “It’s one of the biggest, if not the biggest, scholarship programs in the country. It’s a fantastic charity and its membership is so reasonably priced, it’s silly not to be an Elk.”
“There are many ways to tackle programming for a holiday concert,” she said. “There is ancient music, sacred music, carols, holiday movie music, and music that simply celebrates the winter season. It’s a wide variety and because we are a community orchestra, we like
Of course, it doesn’t hurt to have a professional musician in the family. Catanio’s album, “Stories,” is available online and he is recording a Christmas album next year with Capitol Records. Catanio, who is known around Oak Harbor by virtue of his work managing the Yacht Club, is a longtime performer. “He’s been doing this his entire life,” Huerta said. “He had a band in high school that was pretty well known in California, the San Francisco Bay area. He spent part of his career opening up for Milton Burle and he’s performed all over.”
MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS Whidbey Island Orchestra “Hallelujah Holiday Concert” 7 p.m. Friday
Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland
3 p.m. Sunday
St. Augustine’s in the Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland
Free, donations appreciated
Saratoga Orchestra “Peter and the Wolf”
Photos Courtesy of Whidbey Island Orchestra Above: Cynthia Morrow will lead the Whidbey Island Orchestra at its “Hallelujah Holiday Concert,” which will be performed Friday and Sunday in Freeland. At right: Soloist Fumi Tagata will perform three arias from Handel’s “Messiah” during Whidbey Island Orchestra’s holiday concerts this weekend in Freeland.
to do a range of pieces that encompass everything. This year we’ve included ‘Meditation’ as a nod to the non-denominational, secular aspect of spirituality.” The melodic menu includes flavors from other countries and a good, old-fashioned taste of Americana. “There are certainly international aspects to this concert,” Morrow said. “‘Gesu Bambino’ is Italian, ‘Meditation’ is from a French opera, ‘Messiah’ is English by a German composer, and ‘Polar Express’ and ‘Sleigh Ride’ are American. Christmas carols come from England, France, and Germany.” This year’s performances are a gift to the Whidbey community as a whole and a special gift to the nonprofit group’s core base of supporters, who happen to come mostly from the south end of the island. “Our greatest number of supporters by far have always been on the south end, and so we have decided to play primarily for our loyal fan base,” Morrow said. “A few of our orchestra members are from the Coupeville area, but most are from Clinton, Freeland, Langley, and Greenbank and we rehearse in South Whidbey High School, so performing in Freeland has proven to be more convenient for the greatest number of us.” Morrow is quick to point out Whidbey Island Orchestra is but one of several groups which offer up seasonal treats for all Whidbey Islanders.
Catanio sings the standards made popular by legends like Frank Sinatra. Huerta said she is sure his Christmas concert will be entertaining and memorable.
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“There are other, and quite wonderful, musical organizations on Whidbey Island that also perform during the Christmas season Saratoga Orchestra, Island Consort, and many local church choirs among them,” she said. “We have such a rich tapestry of music available on the island that we are always delighted and flattered by the large and enthusiastic audiences that attend our holiday concerts.”
“He’s got a really great show planned – he’s a performer,” she said. “He’s got some surprises up his sleeve he won’t even tell me about!”
Free, donations appreciated
The orchestra’s musicians look forward to this holiday tradition as much as audiences.
Huerta said the evening will begin with information about the Elks Lodge, as this is a membership drive. The Elks organization was founded in 1868
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“I don’t know why people enjoy playing the Christmas concert, but they do,” said Morrow. “We seem to have developed our own musical traditions for this, always opening the concert with ‘Tidings of Comfort and Joy’ - a rousing medley of carols with lots of brass - and closing with ‘Sleigh Ride.’ The orchestra does look forward to this every year.” There is no charge to attend either concert, although donations are always welcome. Find out more about the concert and about Whidbey Island Orchestra online at whidbeyorchestras.org.
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File photo courtesy of Joe A. Kunzler, Avgeek Joe Productions The Navy has terminated Section 106 consultations for increased Growler operations in reference to mitigation of adverse effects to historic properties.
Public meeting set regarding Growler impacts on historic properties By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 to take public comment about the effect the expansion of EA-18G Growler aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island could have on historic Whidbey Island properties. The ACHP scheduled the meeting after the Navy terminated consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act regarding mitigation of adverse effects the expansion of aircraft and operations could have on historic properties in Coupeville and within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. A location for the public meeting had not been determined as of press time. The consultations with several parties have been underway since late 2014, but the Navy announced last week the parties involved were at an impasse. “The Navy was unable to reach an agreement with the consulting parties on the mitigations for adverse impacts to historical properties due to fundamental disagreements,” said Mike Welding, public affairs officer, NAS Whidbey Island. “For example, the consulting parties wanted far more money than the Navy felt it could legally offer. Likewise, the consulting parties asked for financial mitigation for projects the Navy considered outside the scope of what the law requires.” “The Navy attempted to keep the State Historic Preservation Officer and other consulting parties focused on appropri-
ate mitigations to the historic properties identified as being adversely impacted in the June 2018 Findings document,” said Ted Brown, public affairs officer, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. “Many of the suggested mitigations from the consulting parties either applied to properties outside the area of potential effect, or were not related to historic preservation.” But some of the parties involved say the issue is complex and not one that can necessarily be resolved by putting a price tag on the effects the Navy’s planned expansion will have on central Whidbey. The preferred alternative for Growler operations in the Navy’s final Environment Impact Statement calls for about 24,000 Field Carrier Landing Practice operations annually at Outlying Landing Field in Coupeville, a four-fold increase over current levels. “While the [Navy] press release attributes termination to an impasse caused by misplaced concerns, I wouldn’t agree,” said Kristen Griffen, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve manager. “Several differences had been resolved. It just was not easy to apply Section 106 concepts like integrity and mitigation to a historic district that includes a working rural historic landscape and community.” Specifically, the Navy found the proposed changes would have “indirect adverse effects to the perceptual qualities” of five specific locations - the entry to Coupeville from Ebey’s Prairie into prairie and along Main Street, the view to Crockett Prairie and Camp Casey from Wanamaker Road, the view to Crockett Prairie and uplands from the top of Patmore Road,
the view to Crockett Prairie and uplands from Keystone Spit, and the view from Smith Prairie from Highway 20, entering Ebey’s Landing Reserve. “In relation to the Navy’s preferred alternative, the identified areas would have a five decibel increase in average noise,” said Brown. “The Navy agreed to provide funding to the National Park Service for preservation projects for the Ferry House up to $1 million dollars.” According to the summary of the Navy’s decision to terminate consultations provided to the ACHP, the Washington State Historic Preservation Officer suggested the Navy should “support preservation ‘within Ebey’s Historic Reserve and other historic properties on Whidbey Island.’” The SHPO said mitigation of $8 million was necessary and should be available to be used anywhere on Whidbey Island, not just at the five identified locations. “I didn’t see the consultation as being primarily about funding,” said Griffin. “A more basic issue was agreeing on the scale of the adverse effect. Consulting parties thought the adverse effect was significant and that led to significant mitigation projects.” “While the vast majority of Section 106 consultations on resolving adverse effects to historic properties end with agreement among key consulting parties on appropriate steps
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Nonprofit brings holiday lights and cheer to Bowman Bay By Kacie Jo Voeller Whidbey Weekly
This way, people can donate specifically to Deception Pass State Park.”
Twinkling lights, hot cocoa, holiday crafts and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus can all be expected at the fourth annual Bowman Bay Holiday event, with festive activities taking place Saturday from 4-8 p.m. The fundraising event, which will take place at Bowman Bay on the Fidalgo Island side of Deception Pass State Park, is run by the Deception Pass Park Foundation. The local nonprofit has a mission of resource protection through education and works to fund various projects and programming for the park. There will be a $5 suggested donation per car for parking and a Discover Pass is highly recommended. Matthew Klope, who serves as the board president of the foundation, said the event is an opportunity for families in the community to enjoy some holiday spirit in the park. “It is a family thing,” he said. “We want to get kids out there (to the park) and let them do something together as a family.” Klope said the event started as a way to bring people into the park in the colder months. “There was just not a lot (of programming) in the winter time, so we thought we ought to do a Christmas thing,” he said. “One thing led to another, and Bowman Bay was the perfect place for an event with the facilities there.” Part of what makes the event special is the setting, Klope shared. The event utilizes the park’s 1930s-era Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) structures, which each feature multiple stoves, as an area for people to gather and keep warm, he said. “We have been putting up lights for two weeks,” he said. “All the CCC structures
Maul said the foundation has been working on a number of initiatives to help better serve the community. “Our board is partly new,” he said. “We have a lot of new board members which translates into a lot of ideas, a lot of energy, a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of fun.”
Photo Courtesy of the Deception Pass Park Foundation Foundation volunteers give their time to decorate Bowman Bay’s Civilian Conservation Corps-era structures with Christmas lights each year for the holiday event, which will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
have Christmas lights and there are lighted paths. It looks like a Christmas wonderland.” Careful preparation has been put into the Bowman Bay Holiday activities, especially the crafts for younger attendants, Klope said. “The volunteers have been working on these crafts for months and it has been a lot of fun for people getting ready for this program,” he said. “There is quite the team of volunteers.” The gathering will incorporate features which have become traditional to the event, along with a new addition, Klope shared. “Santa and Mrs. Claus are there and the kids just go nuts,” he said. “There is so much for the kids to do. There are bonfires, and this year there are going to be Christmas carolers. There is going to be live music there, I mean, there are just all kinds of things to do.” The foundation’s projects and initiatives are intended to positively impact all park visitors, according to Klope.
“The unique thing about our nonprofit group is we do stuff that directly benefits the state park everyone uses right in our backyard,” Klope said. Daniel Maul, who serves as a board member for the foundation, said the Bowman Bay Holiday is a way of saying thank you to the community for supporting the park. “The purpose of the event is to connect with and acknowledge and appreciate the community, the supporters and the families that use the park,” he said. Maul said the foundation was started to help directly meet the park’s needs and provide programming to the public. “The foundation exists because it is a way to fund all of these projects for the park,” he said. “The foundation started in 2005, but prior to that if people wanted to do something for the park, they would send money to the state, but the park did not get all of that money. They only got a portion of it.
One recent project included the revitalization of signage for the Sand Dune Interpretive Trail, an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant trail, Maul shared. “This is one project that has been really rewarding,” he said. “They (the signs) were in pretty bad shape. They were faded, they were scratched up and there was some vandalism. One of our donors provided the funding to replace those signs on the Dune Trail. I think they have finished mounting most of the signs and we are really proud of that.” Maul said another way for community members to learn more about the foundation is to join the Friends of Deception Pass list by sending an email to deceptionpassfoundation@gmail.com with “Put me on the newsletter list” in the subject line. “The newsletter, called the Current, has lots of information about what’s happening in the park – upcoming events, current projects, activities, volunteer opportunities and more,” he said. To learn more about the Deception Pass Park Foundation, volunteer opportunities, and the Bowman Bay Holiday event, please visit deceptionpassfoundation.org.
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Curl up with a Cup of Cocoa The weather is now well worthy of all the warm and delicious food and drink we can think to make this season. Steaming hot soups? Yes! Hearty stews and crockpot meals? Most definitely! Baked desserts anyone? Me, please! The chill in the air absolutely necessitates a little bit of outside warmth going in. Sure, meals are one way to do this, but so are beverages. Did you know Dec. 13 is actually National Cocoa Day? You do now if you didn’t before, and this means we can celebrate in due style! Hot cocoa is a little different from hot chocolate. As if the world itself, particularly the world of food, isn’t confusing enough, we find there are differences between chocolate drinks! Technically speaking, there is no legal, official definition for either hot cocoa or hot chocolate, which leaves us with a conundrum. It means both of these can be comprised of anything and still labeled one or the other. However, for the sake of simplicity, tradition tells us hot cocoa is a sweetened drink made from cocoa powder, milk and sugar. Though the base of the drink is the same, its difference to hot chocolate seems to lie in the fact hot cocoa is thinner and sweeter. Hot chocolate (also known as drinking
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chocolate), on the other hand, is prepared using actual chocolate chopped into smaller pieces for more efficient melting. For this reason, hot chocolate has a higher fat content and is thus also thicker and more viscous than hot cocoa. While made from chocolate itself, the beverage is still not as sweet as it’s contemporary and whatever it lacks in sweetness is balanced out for its depth and richness. Sounds classy. So, who invented both of these? In the early 1500s, Cortez was granted an audience with Aztec king Montezuma and quickly noticed the king and his subjects were sipping away on a foamy, brown liquid. Termed xocoatl by the natives, the conquistadors pronounced it chocolatl. Its pure and raw form was bitter and slightly spicy, given it was made up of ground cacao beans and chili pepper. Occasionally, vanilla was added for a different flavor and corn meal as an emulsifier. The rumor mill (all these many, many hundreds of years on) has it Montezuma imbibed up to 50 cups of cocoa per day, with his entire court guzzling down a whopping 2,000 cups total! I suppose it would be relative to the number of people comprising the king’s court and in that, I can’t be wowed if I don’t yet know what that number is. I digress.
Now, cacao was so well known throughout the Mayan and Aztec cultures that it broke social class barriers. Rich and poor alike consumed it. Cacao was so esteemed it was used as a form of currency. In fact, evidence suggests long before the Aztecs and Mayans, the ancient Olmecs were already making great use of cacao. Cortez brought this liquid treasure back to Spain with him in the 1500s and it wasn’t until the 1700s that it found its way to London, so closely guarded was the secret of cocoa. It was here, in London, where milk was added in what was known as chocolate houses (what we would call a coffee shop today, though I quite like the idea of a chocolate house in any way, shape or form), likely to cut through the bitterness of the raw drink – you know, mellow it out a little. Hot chocolate was not only used as an after-dinner drink, it was also used as a stomach aid for gastrointestinal upsets and to ‘treat’ liver disease too, supposedly. Today however, we don’t use hot cocoa or hot chocolate as any form of medicine and it’s better that way for sure! And of all the many ways in which hot cocoa can be prepared, I happened across some weird and wonderful ones, all in the same place on a fabulous blog that did a roundup of all these tasty-looking cocoa drink recipes. I’ll start with a classically delectable one. This takes 3 cups of milk, 1 cup of heavy cream, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup sugar, 6 pieces milk chocolate (optional), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Combine everything, except for the chocolate (if using) and vanilla extract in a saucepan and cook whilst stirring almost constantly. Avoid bringing to a boil. Once the mixture is hot and well blended, mix in the chocolate and vanilla and whisk until a little frothy. Serve warm with cream or marshmallows and enjoy! This next one really piqued my interest. It’s almost like a liquid peanut butter cup and who doesn’t enjoy peanut butter and chocolate? You will need ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ cup water, ¼ cup sugar,
LOCALLY OPERATED 3 cups milk, 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, ½ cup chocolate chips. Mix together cocoa, sugar and water in a saucepan until well blended. Add milk, but avoid bringing to a boil. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Whisk until completely smooth and frothy, top with a drizzle of caramel and sip! To be sure, I came across many, many wonderful works of chocolate art in mugs, but alas, I cannot include them all, for then this would be a rather large recipe book dedicated solely to hot cocoa. Which isn’t a bad idea in the least, but for the purposes of space, I will tell you about this last one. A simple beverage with just four ingredients, this recipe calls for 2 cups of milk, 3 heaping tablespoons of chocolate hazelnut spread (though I used 4), a dash of salt and a pinch of cinnamon. Heat the milk in a saucepan until steaming, but again, avoid bringing to a boil. Stir in the chocolate hazelnut spread and whisk until well-combined. Top with a little salt and a sprinkle of cinnamon and there you have it! The simplest, most delectable drink ever! Dear Readers, with cocoa being allocated its very own day in the month of December, I do hope you toast your cocoa mugs to the namesake of one of the most well known, best loved beverages of all time! If you have any comments, questions and certainly, recipes you would like to share, please feel free to send those to letsdish. whidbeyweekly@gmail.com and we’ll do just that – Dish! https://welkresorts.com/blog/creative-hot-chocolate-recipes-try www.amanochocolate.com/faqs/whatsthe-difference-between-hot-cocoa-and-hotchocolate/ To read past columns of Let’s Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.
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debilitating situation of long standing is all but assured. Get ready for an easier life ahead. A possible setback on the 14th lacks punch and is nothing to fear.
CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER By Wesley Hallock
ARIES (March 21-April 19) A complex situation involving you is now coming to a climax, possibly in a less than satisfying way. It may seem that while the responsibility for what took place is being distributed equally, the rewards are not. Before you cry “unfair!,” consider carefully. If you choose to look ahead knowing what you know now, current losses may translate to later gains. Events on the 14th, in particular, are open to many interpretations. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You are well-positioned this week to gain strength through adversity. It’s quite possible your struggles are chosen voluntarily, meaning you don’t see them as adverse. Whether burning the midnight oil on a labor of love, or simply working overtime to get ahead, happily masochistic undertakings are the norm. In short, it’s a week of, “no pain, no gain.” Take time on the 14th to realize the blessings of this. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Most important this week is that you not lose sight of the reasoning that made you step up to face the challenge now before you. If you keep a clear head about what you are doing and why, misrepresentations on the part of key players won’t throw you off. Someone who stands to benefit if you show weakness will of course do everything possible to discourage you. Answer adversity with a smile on the 14th and you win. CANCER (June 22-July 22) The hardest part of your week may be in coming to grips with the inability of a certain someone to stop pretending and admit they are in over their head. The nature of their situation demands full honesty. Unfortunately, honesty is the last thing you are likely to get from them. Whatever it is that is broken, it can’t be fixed until it’s acknowledged by all that there is a problem. Kindness is your greatest asset on the 14th. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Too much of a good thing may be the greatest challenge you face this week. Your enemy is your own appetite for more, when more may not be in your best interest. Whatever you are thirsty for, know that you are in a self-destructive pattern if you willingly compromise yourself to get it. Know, too, that others are quick to recognize and take advantage of the fact. Moderation is your key on the 14th and after. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) The welcome wave of optimism currently buoying you up is slated to continue its happy work this week. Whether you feel the joy welling directly within you, or you catch the vibe from those around you, its impact is the same. Your recovery from some
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your pursuits take place under generally favorable circumstances this week. Outcomes should be favorable as well. Problems are apt to be minor, with your main concern being a difficulty with decision-making. Beyond merely being indecisive, your tendency to re-think and second-guess yourself may be magnified to the point of becoming your prime obstacle to progress. Spontaneity is your friend on the 14th. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your actions and behavior are apt to follow emotional guidelines this week. This is true even when a more analytic and logical course would better suit you. In looking back later, your most repeated thought might be, “What on Earth was I thinking?” If you do stray irrationally off-path, it’s likely the result of following an errant friend or cohort. Social activities on the 14th are thus a loaded undertaking. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You continue this week to be a potent force everywhere you choose to apply yourself. Although the required time and energy investments are great, your achievement levels as a result are sure to be proportionately high. In short, life delivers back what you put into it. In your case, this can be much. The 14th offers a golden opportunity to combine work and play as one. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your personal work ethic is perhaps your greatest task master at present. The load may be heavy, but you remain in control of it. This puts you in the ideal position for ultimate success. The path upward that at present may seem uncertain and constantly shifting will clarify as you proceed. Gradual progress that goes unnoticed in the thick of things deserves to be acknowledged. The 14th is tailored for doing exactly that. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Events this week may have the happy effect of awakening your deep-seated reserves of will and intellect. Under the proper motivation, there is little within reason that you cannot accomplish. Have a goal you dare not pursue alone? Authority figures are likely to side with you, as are some of your casual social contacts. Your latitude in marshalling the desired support includes all these and more on the 14th. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Owning your power this week can happen in many ways, but the overall effect will be to open some never-before-traveled avenues of opportunity. Among these may be the establishment of lines of communication with key people whose long-term impact could be life-changing for you. Contacts with new people and a meeting of the minds is distinctly possible on the 14th. Keep your calendar open on that day.
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18. Germany
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52. Flow’s partner
21. Brightness
10. Bloodsucking African fly
53. Famed English cricketer
23. Cool!
12. Preserve a dead body
55. Parts per thousand (abbr.)
14. Philly delicacy
56. Peacock network
16. Early multimedia 18. Agency
57. Sports highlight show
19. Teenagers’ test
58. Great generosity
20. Net
63. Barbary sheep
22. Computer memory
65. Agave
23. Drove fast
66. Crab (German)
25. Expression of annoyance
67. Egyptian god of life
26. Google certification
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40. Scotland’s longest river
1. Speedy ballplayer Gordon
43. Where rafters go
27. A way to caress 28. Charles S. Dutton sitcom 30. OJ’s judge 33. Croc hunter 35. Extract 37. Leg parts 38. Herbal tea 40. Humans have 10
27. Indian city 29. “Our Betters” director 32. Ice cream brand 34. Midway between north and northeast 35. Postage are one type
2. Utah athlete
36. Balearic island 39. Body part
44. Type of Kia 46. Where monks live
3. Former CIA
31. Pack up
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47. UK TV station
4. Teeter totter 5. Sporting dog
49. A way to raise an objection
6. Woman (French)
51. Sunscreen rating
7. Greek sophist
54. Unfriendly
8. Gathered leaves
59. Catch
41. Autonomic nervous system
9. Milliliter
60. Panthers’ QB
10. African nation
61. Self
42. Swiss river
11. In a brazen way
62. Type of sister
44. Paddle
13. Aquatic mammal
64. Alright
45. Taxi
15. Pouch
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Life Tributes Harold “Harpy” Niedfeldt Harpy (Harold) Niedfeldt passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 30 at Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville, Wash. He was born Nov. 8, 1927 in Sparta, Wis. to William (Bill) and Margaret (Carr) Niedfeldt. Jan. 19, 1952, he married Thea Belke. When he retired from the Tomah VA Medical Center, he sold their home to start another adventure as snowbirds with Thea. They purchased an RV and set out for Tucson, Ariz., returning to Sparta for the summer so he could golf and fish with his buddies and Thea could visit with longtime friends.
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Sharon L. Austin Sharon Lynn Austin passed away peacefully at Home Place in Oak Harbor, Nov. 29, 2018. She was born Nov. 25, 1939 in Los Angeles, Calif. to Joseph and Rose Clark. She graduated from Sequoia High School in Redwood City and attended college at San Jose State University. She married her high school sweetheart and settled into what was to become Silicon Valley, where they raised two children. Sharon loved to travel and channeled that passion into a successful career as a travel consultant, where she worked for many years. It was during one of their many travel excursions Sharon and Tom discovered Whidbey Island and fell in love with Coupeville, where they retired in 2004. She was an active member of Soroptimist and volunteered at Whidbey General Hospital. She loved to entertain, surrounded by family and friends. Christmas was her favorite time of year and her home was always elaborately decorated with fully ornamented trees and amazing illuminated model villages depicting small-town America. Sharon was always happiest when she had a furry canine companion at her side, Clancie being the latest in a long list of beloved pets. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Tom Austin; children, Scott Austin; Teri Tanner and her husband Tom; her grandchildren, Jessica Tanner and Kyle Tanner. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to their wonderful neighbors and the staff at Home Place in Oak Harbor for their kindness and the care they took of Sharon.
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The Austin family asks memorials may be made out to Whidbey Animals Improvement Foundation (WAIF) online at www.waifanimals.org/donate/. If you prefer to send your donation by mail, please send your donation to: WAIF, PO Box 1108, Coupeville, WA 98239; The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) at www.alzfdn.org/ support-us/donate/ or through check (made payable to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America) by sending it to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
He was preceded in death by Thea, his parents, Bill and Margaret Niedfeldt, and sister, Mary (Niedfeldt) Ziegler.
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In 1996, they decided Tucson was where they wanted to be and made their home there. After Thea passed away in August of 2004, he stayed in Tucson until moving to Washington in 2008 where he was able to enjoy living independently until his
He is survived by his four children, Bill (and Kathy) of Rhode Island, John (and Karin) of Colorado, Rose (and Jack) Worden of Wisconsin, and Jean (and Joe) Wieman of Washington. He was also survived by 11 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
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Harpy lived for his family and was passionate about hunting, fishing, Harleys, playing cards, golfing and winning at the casino. He will be missed by those who came to know and love him. He will forever be remembered for his many, many stories, and wonderful sense of fun and humor, which his family and many friends enjoyed. The Niedfeldt family would like to thank WhidbeyHealth Hospice for their care of Harpy and his family. Memorials may be made to Help House, 1091 SE Hathaway St, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 or WhidbeyHealth Foundation online at www.whidbeyhealth.org/giving/make-a-donation. A memorial service will take place in Wisconsin at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor, Wash. Please visit Harpy’s page in the Book of Memories online at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and leave condolences.
Lois E. (Montag) Cool Lois Esther (Montag) Cool, age 91, passed away in her home after a long fight with dementia. She peacefully joined her Lord and Savior Nov. 28, 2018 as her daughter, Wendi, son-in-law, Mike, and caregiver, Carol, held her hand. The chorus of “Hallelujah” played in the background. Lois was born Dec. 2, 1926 in Oshkosh, Wis. to John Francis Montag, Sr. and Esther Emilie Marie (Schroeder) Montag. She attended Oakwood grade school in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh High School. Lois worked at the American Excelsior Factory where her Dad was the superintendent. She was grateful for the high paying job that helped her attend college at North Central Bible College (NCBC) in Minneapolis, Minn., where she studied three years of theology. Lois worked parttime in the library checking out books to students. She enjoyed this job because she was able to study while she was working. While attending NCBC, Lois met her sweetheart, Fred Cool. One day, Lois and her friends wanted a ride to the park. Lois knew Fred had a Buick so she asked him for a ride. Fred, already her secret admirer, gladly accepted and they were soon dating. Lois and Fred married Sept. 29, 1951 in Oshkosh. After their wedding, they resided in Minneapolis for a period of time and then moved to Oshkosh. Lois and Fred were blessed with a son, Stephen Monte Cool, July 15, 1952. Sept. 24, 1954, Wesley Frederic Cool joined their family. Upon Fred’s dad’s sudden death in Dec. 1954, the Cools lived in Larslan, Mont. during the farming season to help with the family farm. During the rest of the year, they resided at their home in Oshkosh. While in Oshkosh, Lois worked part-time. In 1962, the Cool family permanently moved to Larslan to run the farm and raise sheep and pigs. Wendi Jo joined their family Oct. 4, 1965. Lois and Fred resided in their Larslan home until 2014 when they moved to Coupeville, Wash., to be closer to their daughter and son-in-law. She was a member of the Assembly of God church in Glasgow, Mont. She taught Sunday school to the teens. Lois was blessed to be a stay-at-home mom when she lived in Larslan. She loved to drive the combine during harvest season. Lois was an amazing cook and baker. One of the family’s favorite desserts is her famous oatmeal cake. She enjoyed gardening and had many beautiful house plants. Lois and Fred held Bible study in their home. Lois was an avid reader. She always tried to learn new words and proudly used them. Her faith was the one thing she continued to recognize during her battle with dementia. Most words became difficult for her to articulate however, you could still hear her say the name of Jesus. Lois always had something nice to say to the people she met, whether it was telling them, ‘You’re beautiful’ or just to say, ‘God Bless You.’ Her smile lit up the room and she wanted people to feel comfortable. Lois loved her family and prayed for each one of them every day. Lois is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Fred William Cool; her father, John Frances Montag, Sr; mother, Esther Emilie Marie (Schroeder) Montag; brother, John Francis Montag, Jr; brother-in-law, John Ohlin; father-in-law, Frederick Cool; mother-in-law, Ruth (Borum) Cool; sister-in-law, Dorothea Alice Bertelsen; brother-in-law, Verner Bertelsen; sister-in-law, Violet Mae Belling; brother-in-law, Olaf Belling; grandson, John Wesley Cool. Lois is survived by her son, Stephen (Carol) of Glasgow, Mont.; grandson, Joseph (Jennifer) of Baardstown, Ky.; grandson, Justin (Amanda) of Calais, Maine; son, Wesley (Jackie) of Glendive, Mont.; grandson, Treven (Alicia) Cool and great grandchildren, Peyton and Conall of Glendive; granddaughter, Trenna (Bob) Antonelli and great grandchildren, Jayden, Genesis, Noelle and Gabriel of Nixa, Mo.; daughter, Wendi Tow (Mike Anderson) of Oak Harbor, Wash.; grandson, Micah Tow (Alexis Elsevier) of Oak Harbor; granddaughter, Chelsi (Sean) Simpson and great grandson, Zayne of Pinehurst, N.C.; sister, Joanne (Montag) Ohlin of Springfield, Mo.; and nephews, nieces and cousins. A heartfelt thanks to the staff at WhidbeyHealth Hospice for their kindness and the care they took of Lois. Special thanks to Carol d’Haitre for caring and loving our mom. God will greatly bless you. A funeral service was held Friday, Dec. 7 in Montana, at the Glasgow Assembly of God Church. A reception followed and then a graveside service at Highland Cemetery.
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Island Angler No I’m not talking about driving over to your parent’s house to mooch some sugar or lunchmeat, or mooching a couple beers off of your buddy. The mooching I’m referring to is a technique used by fishermen to catch salmon. Mooching was a very popular way to search the water column from a boat for hungry salmon before trolling with downriggers came onto the scene. It was, and still is, a very effective way to get your baits from a few feet under the surface down to the sandy bottom with light tackle. Not as many fishermen use this technique today because it does require the right kind of water. Mooching is most effective when used in or near enclosed waters, such as bays and harbors; however, it is not totally limited to these areas. In my opinion, mooching still requires moving water - not heavy tidal movement, but the speed of a slow walk. This slow moving water gets the indigenous bait moving and foraging, which in turn gets the salmon feeding, so it’s only logical if we mooch with our bait down in the thick of things, we could get bit by a prowling salmon. When it comes to water speed, remember this - the tidal movement will slow and when it does, slow down; you can mooch just about anywhere in the Puget Sound. After the water has slowed, the next challenge comes to finding sandy bottoms with very few snags or obstructions. The majority of salmon fishermen, including myself, now primarily use downriggers to get the bait or lure down into the salmon strike zone. With the use of 10- to 15-pound lead balls used with down rigging, there is quite a bit of control of the lure or bait in faster water. (Remember to always troll with the current if possible.) Plus, the simple fact you are trolling gives you the ability to cover more productive water. Traditional mooching fishermen will use gear as light as they dare - medium action rods, nine to 11 feet in length, used like a giant shock absorber. Reels used are large, center-pin style with a 1-to-1 retrieval ratio, sometimes referred to as “knuckle busters.” Because of the center pin reel design, they have a very limited drag system; the palm of your hand becomes the primary drag or brake. If a fish makes a strong run for it and your palm starts to burn and you suddenly release pressure on the reel, the winding knobs come spinning around and take a bite out of your knuckles. I know of moochers who will use six-pound test leader,
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but normally nothing heavier than 20-pound test is used. Mooching fishermen also try to keep their weight light, around two or three ounces if possible. I can see why mooching is a great way to fish for salmon, due to the fact there is not a lot of gear between you and the fish, just a weight and a herring threaded onto a hook. So when a fish does take the bait, it’s just you and the fish, not a lot of other tackle items like flashers and dodgers to create drag. In Marine Area 9, as you cross over from the Keystone ferry launch and head towards Port Townsend, there is an underwater bank called “mid channel” bank. One summer, my son and I were trolling near the south end of the bank known as Marrowstone Point and we watched two fishermen mooching this area at tide change. The water depth was around 90 feet and the water movement was very subtle. We watched the two fishermen reel in two beautiful King Salmon. As we trolled near them, they were kind enough to tell us how they had hooked into these nice fish. They were using a five ounce banana weight and a six foot leader with a fresh Herring as bait. They were dropping the banana weight and herring down to the bottom as they drifted with the current. They would bounce the herring on the bottom a few times then reel up about five to six turns on their reels, pause and jig up and down slightly, then reel another five to six turns on their reels and once again pause briefly and jig. They continued this pattern until they had reeled their gear near the surface. That was the mooching technique they used to entice a strike from the salmon. After their first mooch from bottom to the surface, they would vary the pattern, always working slowly to or from the bottom. If you get a chance to book a salmon charter fishing trip out of Westport or La Push on what is known as a “party boat,” where there are 15 to 20 fishermen on the boat, mooching will most likely be the method used. It works, it’s effective and allows for many people to fish at the same time. Like all fishing skills, mooching takes some practice, but once you become proficient at it and if primarily closed waters like bays and harbors are easy to access, mooching could prove to be your technique of choice to fish for salmon. Winter weather is here, so bundle up and give yourself extra time if you are heading out to fish. Have a Joyful and Merry Christmas, from my family to yours.
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ELKS continued from page 7 to promote “charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity,” according to the group’s website. Today there are more than 2,000 lodges across the country. It is a non-political organization and those eligible for membership must be “an American citizen, believe in God, be of good moral character and be at least 21 years old.” The national organization spends more than $80 million a year on charitable, educational and patriotic programs. The group is also responsible for starting Flag Day in 1907, prompting President Woodrow Wilson to officially proclaim June 14 as Flag Day in 1916. The United States Congress made it a national observance 30 years later. Now, the Oak Harbor Elks are inviting members of the community to learn more about the organization and what it does locally and enjoy a festive night in the process. “I think people will come for two reasons,” Huerta said. “One, to see what the Elks Lodge is all about. People come to parties and events at the lodge all the time, but this will give them a chance to know what it does and what it represents within the community. “Two, if you’ve never seen my brother perform, this is something that will make an impression on your heart,” she continued. “Our whole family is coming, so it’s very special to us. We’re all getting together to make memories, and to share memories. It’s something Oak Harbor has never seen before. It’s going to be fabulous.” The Oak Harbor Elks Lodge is located at 155 NE Ernst St. For information, call 360-675-7111.
GROWLER continued from page 10 to resolve such effects, agencies can choose to terminate consultation and request the ACHP’s comments when they determine that consultation is no longer productive,” Reid Nelson, director of the Office of Federal Agency Programs, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, told Whidbey Weekly via email. “I am disappointed that the Navy and local stakeholders were not able to reach an agreement on historic preservation funding for the Central Whidbey community,” said U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-Dist. 2). “I will continue to work with both parties in the hopes of finding a solution that appropriately funds the preservation of cultural landmarks.” While official consultations may have come to an end, parties on both sides are hopeful there will still be an agreement. “The termination in consultations under the Section 106 process does not mean we are ending our negotiations with the consulting parties on this issue,” said Welding. “We will continue to engage with them about this and other pertinent issues.”
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“Even though consultation was terminated, I think it would be best if there is a way to conclude with an agreement,” Griffin said. “Whatever happens, we are still island neighbors who need to work together and an agreement would be beneficial.”
Those interested in speaking at the Dec. 19 meeting should notify the ACHP of their desire to speak in advance, according to a press release from the ACHP. The speaker’s name and the organization they represent should be emailed to achp@achp.gov or faxed to 202-517-6381. Written comments should be submitted by Jan. 3 and can be mailed to Katharine Kerr, ACHP, 401 F Street NW, Suite 308, Washington, D.C., 200012637. Speaking priority will be given first to the Department of the Navy, the Washington State Historic Preservation office and then consulting parties and others. “The ACHP shall submit its comments to the Secretary of the Navy no later than Jan. 14, 2019,” said Nelson. “The Secretary of the Navy must take into account the ACHP’s comments before reaching a final decision on the undertaking. The ACHP’s comments will address historic preservation issues as they relate to this undertaking and its effect on historic properties.” A final decision from the Secretary of the Navy on the proposed expansion of Growlers and operations at Outlying Field Coupeville and Ault Field in Oak Harbor could come at any moment. Whidbey Weekly did reach out to the Town of Coupeville and Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve for comment, but got no response.
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Homesteading on Whidbey By Helina Bailey THE CHRISTMAS HAM Christmas is almost here and I find myself looking back at all that has happened this year. This homesteading series, in particular, has been a source of great joy for me. So, it is only fitting I end this year and this series by featuring my dear friend at FrogWog Farm, Helga. This pioneer woman was one of my first friends on Whidbey when I moved here from Japan two summers ago. What started out as a simple transaction, my buying a breeding pair of meat rabbits, quickly blossomed into a genuine friendship filled with hilarity and mishap. As I embarked on my journey of self-sufficiency and dabbled in raising my own meat, Helga was with me every step of the way. My son was learning English (as he primarily spoke Japanese at the time) and he insisted on calling her “Sensei.” He must have known she was a walking encyclopedia when it comes to homesteading and she would later become my mentor. Helga has spent most of her life around animals, starting as a young girl with cows, sheep, chickens, and a horse on her family property. Now, she continues the legacy by running her own self sufficient farm with her husband and two children. Her farm provides her family with a large variety of meat and poultry, eggs, cherries, apples, blackberries, and will soon have a vegetable garden. You can find FrogWog Farm located near Deception Pass on a little dirt road that turns off of Highway 20. The vast property is home to a multitude of animals, including quail, ducks, chickens, rabbits, sheep, goats, pigs and a large bevy of wild peafowl that roam through the pastures and trees. Helga recently moved to the property, inheriting a majestic peacock and peahen. Only later did she discover the property was also home to secret peahens that were in hiding as they sat on their nests. Now, you will see the beautiful birds strutting around in their large party, a show of vibrant blue and green feathers as they pass by. If the bevy (the term for a group of peafowl) doesn’t catch your eye, the rows of fluffy bunnies might. Helga is a rabbit connoisseur, raising them to sell as pets, for shows and for meat. Her mini lop and lionhead rabbits exude cuteness, while her Flemish giants impress with their sheer size. Behind the rabbits, you can glimpse her alpacas. They will probably be staring at you from the pasture, their long necks swaying back and forth. These unusual looking animals produce high quality fiber that is wonderful for spinning into wool, as well as providing great tasting meat. Elsewhere on the farm are her Katahdin sheep, which produce hair instead of wool. These sheep differ from other sheep raised for wool in that they don’t produce lanolin and they are self-sheering, shedding their coats rather than needing to be sheered by the farmer. Because they lack lanolin, their
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meat does not taste like the traditional lamb primarily found in our grocery stores. It is free of the smell and strong flavor which commonly deters people from enjoying lamb. The first time I had a roast at Helga’s house, I was shocked to find the delicious and tender roast was actually lamb! Now, if thinking about this rich, lanolin-free lamb doesn’t excite your taste buds, her pork dishes most certainly will. Two years ago, Helga decided to start raising American Guinea Hogs because they are a smaller heritage breed with delicious meat. Helga’s sow, along with its litter, was moved to the pasture so it could graze, later being finished off on sweet apples from the orchard. Finishing the sow off on apples has left the meat tasting sweet with a hint of apple! Can you imagine what the bacon tastes like? Usually, I am not a fan of pork and I have never understood the bacon craze, that is, until I was introduced to pasture-raised apple fed pork. The thick cut bacon I get from Helga does not last long in my home, as my two sons and husband all consider it the best bacon they have ever encountered. It is the best bacon I have ever tried and is probably the most appreciated gift my husband has ever received – until my sons and I ate all three pounds of said gift when he was away. Don’t feel bad for him though, as I replaced the bacon when he got back from his military orders. With her freezer full of pork and bacon, Helga is looking to switch things up a bit by introducing KuneKune pigs to her farm. She still loves the American Guinea Hogs and will probably be raising them again, but she is currently going to give the famous KuneKune a try for this coming year. This Christmas, however, Helga will be enjoying an ovenroasted ham from one of her guinea hogs slaughtered in the fall. She plans to score it, then glaze it with brown sugar and peach purée before slow roasting it all day. Her recipe has my mouth watering and makes me want to stop by with my Tupperware come dinner time. I might just have to show up with my homemade tamales and rabbit pozole so I can convince her to do a little trade! You can find more about FrogWog Farm on Facebook.
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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
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 360-302-0965 and we will contact you for further information. Retired teacher or nurse type background would be wonderful. (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 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 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 resume with your work experiHow’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.
ence, skills, and references, to: Susan Berta, Orca Network, 485 Labella Vista Way, Freeland, WA 98249 or email to: info@orcanetwork.org (1) 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 (0) Help needed with grafts. I have two apple trees I grew from seed that need grafts; in Coupeville. Hank, 360-6787591 (0)
ELECTRONICS 3-year-old, 55-inch Vizio TV. Excellent condition, $250 OBO. 360-222-3798 in Greenbank (1)
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 other set is 21” tall, $15 ea. obo. We can send photos. Call or text 360-320-0525. No Cheating!
MISCELLANEOUS Bean Bag Toss Go Gater Game, new in box never opened, $18. Great gift. Lynette Richardson, 360-2464184 (1) 2 Shrimp Pots used one time, each with 400’ of leaded line and buoys. $150 for both; Pot Puller used one time. New $540, selling for $240. Call for pictures. 360-914-2823 (1) 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 (0) 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 you need assistance, please stop by.
WANTED Art, Antiques & Collectibles. Cash paid for quality items. Call or text 360-661-7298 (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 pm. 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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Please try to limit your classified to 30 words or less, (amounts and phone numbers are counted as words) we will help edit if necessary. We charge $10/week for Vehicles, Boats, Motorcycles, RVs, Real Estate Rental/Sales, Business Classifieds and any items selling $1,000 and above. We do charge $25 to include a photo. The FREE classified space is not for business use. No classified is accepted without phone number. We reserve the right to not publish classifieds that are in bad taste or of questionable content. All free classifieds will be published twice consecutively. If you would like your ad to be published more often, you must resubmit it. Deadline for all submissions is one week prior to issue date.
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