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Everybody ready? Anybody ready? Gifts wrapped? Checks cleared? Were I a Boy Scout, I would certainly qualify for a merit badge in procrastination.

In the Marine Corps, our motto, semper fidelis, deals with always being faithful.

She was seated in her wheelchair, wearing her robe. Aunt Dorothy loved robes, usually very floral in design and color, accompanied by her hear-mecoming slippers. In the middle of our conversation, she began to speak to me about me, but in the third person.

For some reason, my grandmother Tama was always waiting on me, even if I was early.

Then Aunt Dorothy paused and smiled. She was back.

Whether you are early or late is a judgment call.

“James, it’s hell getting old.”

Just ask the person waiting.

Aunt Dorothy, I appreciate the preview of coming attractions. But, since we last talked, I learned something else in my reading. It was written 100 years ago in a book called Creative Mind and Success by Ernest Holmes.

In the meantime, between home and the range, here are the three questions Boston Red Sox hitting legend Ted Williams asked before each home game to team secretary Helen in the Red Sox front office. 1. Who is the opposing pitcher? 2. Who is behind home plate? 3. Which way is the wind blowing? Life was so simple back then. Now we have meteorologists tweeting to smart phones, broadcasting on smart TVs, and instagramming with smart alecks. Who needs to think? Be like Ted Williams, just ask Helen, or if she is not home, try Alexa. Holiday cheer Seen on an email attachment – ”When my wife is mad at me, I tighten all the jar lids so she has to talk to me.” Dark humor The following story allegedly appeared in the Manchester Evening Times. It may also have appeared in this column, but my short term memory left for the holidays. A passenger in a taxi heading for Salford station leaned over to ask the driver a question and gently tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention. The driver screamed, lost control of the cab, nearly hit a bus, drove up over the curb and stopped just inches from a large plate glass window.

“One of the besetting errors of people is a belief that they are too old to do things...We are just as old as we think we are, no matter what the number of years may have been that we have lived on this planet.” Like the guy asked me at the post office, “How old would you be if you did not know how old you were?” Aunt Dorothy, I applaud your skills. Your meticulous attention to detail saved thousands of lives during your laudable career. That same skill was used this time every year when you sent me those really thin Christmas ties. I miss that. Did I ever thank you for the travelers alarm clock you sent me for college? It lasted almost three weeks. One early morning before Chemistry, I launched the clock trying to silence the ringer. The airborne traveler alarm clock finally came down to ground level, but the landing gear failed.

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I have lived through Wilson’s interception in the Super Bowl and the Mariners search for tomorrow. Like you Aunt Dorothy, and most of our Whidbey Weekly readers, I have lived through enough disappointments and failures to fill a voluminous journal of oh mys. So, I feel somewhat prepared for the unknown.

Yours was a message between the lines to live life to the fullest before health issues drove the bus. Thanks to you, I plan to enjoy many more holidays, without worry and with appreciation. This holiday season, could there be any more pressure on one’s brain? Are the cards out? Are the gifts wrapped? Are the nutcrackers clean?

Read on Once one becomes old enough to read instead of just being read to, the journey begins.

The following quote by a lady named Pam Brown surfaced for me in yesterday’s reading of another partially read book.

If one is fortunate enough to be raised by parents who encourage reading by allowing their children to see mom and dad reading, the journey of word discovery can surely put one on the fast track.

Finding these quotes or passages is never a coincidence.

Scrabble often follows, replacing Etch-a-Sketch as a pleasure.

We expect too much at Christmas. It’s got to be magical. It’s got to go right. Feasting. Fun. The perfect present.

Now, at the age of reading anything I want, I can

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I have lived through career changes, relationship failures, flat tires, and stolen letter jackets.

The badly shaken passenger apologized to the driver and said, “I didn’t realize that a mere tap on the shoulder would startle someone so badly.”

For me, The Marine Corps Guidebook and William Burby’s Horn book on Real Property put some of the joy of reading on hold.

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I have lived through getting kicked out of college my freshman year. Too bad 3.2% beer wasn’t my grade point.

Aunt Dorothy, you helped me beyond measure when you announced your authentic caveat that afternoon in your spacious room on the first floor of that nursing home in Knoxville.

My love of reading took me from Mad, Sick, and Cracked magazines to the Hardy Boys to Arthur Conan Doyle to Ian Fleming to forced readings of Silas Marner, Great Expectations, The Red Badge of Courage, Tale of Two Cities, and for recess, Lady Chatterley’s Lover.

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If it is hell getting old, Aunt Dorothy, I’m ready.

For a few minutes everything was silent in the cab. then the shaking driver said “Are you okay? I’m so sorry, but you scared the daylights out of me.”

The driver replied, “No, no, I’m the one who is sorry, it’s entirely my fault. Today is my very first day driving a cab. I’ve been driving a hearse for 25 years.”

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I’ll never forget the last time I saw Aunt Dorothy, a PhD parasitologist who taught at John Hopkins before becoming the head parasitologist for the State of Mississippi.

“My nephew thinks he’s Bob Hope, but he’s not that funny, and he’s living in sin with his girlfriend and her two daughters.”

The new season’s theme – Introducing the 2019 Mariners, or “Who’s That?”

read several books at a time, enjoying them all, knowing I will not be tested. In fact, I can read the last chapter first if I want. By the time I get to the last chapter the second time, I won’t remember the ending anyway.

The Latin expression, tantum non paratus, or almost ready, was the motto of most of the girls I ever dated.

Ted Williams Missing baseball? Me too. We may miss baseball even more when the Mariners start introducing the 2019 team in those new commercials hawking ticket sales.

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They find me.

All that anticipation. Take it easy. Love’s the thing. The rest is tinsel.” May you get a boat load of both this holiday season. Have a wonder-filled week. To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign War Whitehead-Muzzall Post 7392 November 17, 2018 “We serve, because they have served” Annual Fundraising Auction Thank you to all who donated cash & auction items with special thanks to the following businesses & individuals for their generous auction donations: Ace Hardware, Arby’s, Ault Holland Inn, Auxiliary Members, Bayshore Acupuncture, Boss Detail, Café de Listo, Casual House, Chris’ Bakery, Click Music, Coachman Inn, El Cazador Restaurant, Floors Plus/Carpet One, Flyer’s Restaurant, Forever Pretty, Frasers Gourmet Hideaway, Gallery Golf Course, Gerald’s Jewelry, Gloria Johnson, Greenhouse Nursery, Thelma Hagen, Hearth & Home, Island Drug, Jet City Rental, Joanne & Fred McDaniel, Les Schwab Tire Center, Lotus Tea Bar & Studio, Louie G’s Pizza, Mary Kay-Teresa Coe, Midway Tire & Muffler, North Cascade Harley Davidson, North End Fitness, Noe Jose Cafe, Oak Bowl & Pizza, Oak Harbor Auto, Oak Harbor Cinemas, Precision Tire & Auto Factory, Red’s Boutique, Rockstar Cleaning, Rustica, Seabolt’s, Whidbey Island Sea Hawkers, Bill Schild, Shari Mattson-Cooper, Supercuts, Snohomish Casino & Lodge, The BBQ Joint, Tulalip Casino, Whidbey Coffee, Whidbey Golf Club, Whidbey Island Chiropractic, Whidbey Seatac Shuttle, & Bob Wilson

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Bits & Pieces musicians have “jazzed up” melodies familiar to them in the style of their day for centuries, and this team’s virtuoso improvisations on Yuletide favorites, and their renditions of classical standards, such as arias from Handel’s “Messiah” will bring together the best of jazz and classical worlds in a new program for 2018.

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Admission will be by free will offering and those 18 and under are free. Please call 360-331-5191 for more information. [Submitted by Jeffrey Cohan]

Tingstad and Rumbel - Twelfth Night Tradition

Editor, The Fourth National Climate Assessment recently came out of the U.S. Global Change Research Program. One thing to keep in mind when you read this report is the people who produced this thing have their job, their paycheck and their grant money dependent on it, so be warned. After reading it, I went to The Heritage Foundation to get a more realistic view. Their assessment came up with four major points: 1. It wildly exaggerates economic costs. 2. It assumes the most extreme (and least likely) climate scenario. 3. It cherry-picks science on extreme weather and misrepresents timelines and causality. 4. Energy taxes are a costly non-solution. Space limitations prevent expanding these, but the whole article is available at their web site (https://www.heritage.org/environment/commentary/4-problems-the-new-climate-change-report).Reading their analysis really deflates all the program’s “research.” You need to be a strong skeptic and really look into all sides, but it doesn’t take long to see “climate change” is more about making money and gaining power than anything else. By the way,Todd Meyer at the Washington Policy Center and Cliff Maas at the UW are excellent sources for real science; remember, science doesn’t care how you feel. Rick Kiser Oak Harbor, Wash.

Coupeville Public Works Crews to Clean Rec Hall Roof Public Works staff for the town of Coupeville will be cleaning the Rec Hall roof Friday. They will be using a bucket lift to do this, which may affect some parking. A couple of parking stalls on Coveland will be blocked off when they are cleaning the south side and the exit onto Alexander will be closed while crews are cleaning the north side. The Rec Hall parking lot will remain open for use during the day, however, drivers will have to exit onto Grace Street when the north side is being cleaned. The work will be completed in one day and the mess will be cleaned up in time for all of the weekend festivities. [Submitted by the Town of Coupeville]

Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas Music at Trinity presents the 7th annual Whidbey Island Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. Featuring classical soprano Terri Richter, jazz pianist, flutist and clarinetist Martin Lund, classical flutist Jeffrey Cohan and vibraphone player Tom Collier, the performance is a unique and joyous celebration of music for the holidays that bridges the jazz/classical divide. In this program, four renowned classical and jazz artists and friends meld their musical perspectives in an unusual collaboration and unique celebration of the Yuletide season that is guaranteed to generate an abundance of Christmas cheer. Richter, Lund, Cohan and Collier will team up to bridge contemporary improvisational jazz and the “art music” of baroque and renaissance times. Instrumental

butions that they make to the total effort. Are they volunteers you enjoy working with? Are they dedicated, helpful and consistent in their approach and efforts to get the job done? If so, fill out the nomination form and nominate them for this prestigious award. Nomination forms must be received by 4:30PM Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Nomination forms and details for submission are available on the following websites:

Island County MRC website: www.islandcountymrc.org/projects/volunteer-of-the-year/ Sound Waters Stewards website: http:// soundwaterstewards.org/ WSU Island County Extension website: http://extension.wsu.edu/island/ For more information, contact Anna Toledo: 360-678-2349, a.toledo@co.island.wa.us [Submitted by Anna Toledo, Island County DNR Marine Resources Committee Coordinator]

South Whidbey Garden Club Accepting Grant Applications for 2018 Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) welcomes back Tingstad and Rumbel at 7:30pm Saturday, Jan.5. Wrap-up your holiday season, and start off the New Year with the captivating music of Whidbey favorites, Tingstad and Rumbel. For over 30 years, Grammy Award-winning artists Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel have been home for the holidays, creating a longstanding tradition with Northwest families. The duo’s perfect blend of Americana fingerstyle guitar, double reeds and the ocarina lends magic to any season and fills the world with hope and beauty through the redeeming power of music. Music critic Bill Binkelman raves, “Acoustic instrumental music simply does’t get any better - period.” Nancy grew up in San Antonio, Texas and continued her musical education at Northwestern University where she became interested in ethnomusicology, improvisation, and dance. She was a member of the Paul Winter Consort for several years prior to her move to the Pacific Northwest. Eric grew up in Seattle and attended Western Washington University, where he was trained in the Segovian classic guitar tradition. He is a product of influences like Led Zeppelin, Hawaiian slack key guitar, Ravi Shankar, and Martin Denny. Adult tickets are $22 and youth are $15. Zech Hall Piano Bar opens one hour prior to the performance. [Submitted by Fritha Strand, Marketing Manager, WICA]

Coastal Volunteer of the Year Award Nominations Now Being Accepted The Island County Marine Resources Committee (MRC), Sound Water Stewards (SWS), and Washington State University (WSU) Extension Island County are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2019 Jan Holmes Island County Coastal Volunteer of the Year Award. This award is open to all volunteers, regardless of membership to any one organization or institution, participating in or supporting science and outreach efforts related to protecting or restoring the coastal resources of Island County. Nominations are requested for any and all individuals who have demonstrated their dedication and involvement in the many services, science and outreach efforts relating to the health of Island County’s marine environment. The objective of this award is to recognize volunteer efforts by selecting and publicly recognizing one who best demonstrates the contribution of all. Any and all volunteer efforts, whether as an individual or as part of a team should be recognized as adding to the collective wellness of the marine environment and the knowledge base of our marine area. Start now by looking at the individuals with whom you volunteer. Take note of the contri-

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 through a grant process. Over the past several years, theSWGC has awarded over $20,000 in grants and is currently accepting applications from non-profit or educational organizations for projects that will enhance the South Whidbey Island community. The club is seeking grant applications from organizations interested in pursuing funding for projects that foster or demonstrate the following outcomes: Environmental stewardship Horticultural education Community beautification The South Whidbey Garden Club requires the grant be given to nonprofit 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]

Apply Now for Island Consort Young Musicians Award This award is intended to encourage promising young musicians — instrumental, vocal, choral composition - in the pursuit of classical music performance studies and experience beyond high school (including classical music education), whether in college, conservatory or through private training. These funds may be used for such things as private lessons, music scores, instrument maintenance, masterclasses or summer workshops, paying professional accompanists for support in auditions/ recordings, etc. Applicants for this grant must be a high school junior or senior, or a college freshman or sophomore; demonstrate significant musical accomplishment and commitment; be able to provide evidence of musical contribution to the Whidbey community; be able to prove music degree work in process OR alternative training/experience (for those still in high school); live on Whidbey Island or, if in college, have lived on Whidbey for at least two years prior to application deadline and maintain Whidbey connection (i.e. family still lives on Whidbey while applicant attends school elsewhere); and demonstrate financial need. A $500 award will be given to the recipient. Application deadline is Jan. 15, 2019. The award will be announced Feb. 1.

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED For more information or to apply, visit www. islandconsort.org/young-musicians-award. Island Consort is an umbrella program of Whidbey Island Arts Council, a 501C3, not-forprofit organization. [Submitted by Sheila Weidendorf, Director, Island Consort]

Whidbey Island Film Festival Announces “Femme Fatales Of Film Noir” Lineup Whidbey Island Film Festival, a program of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA), is proud to launch its inaugural season with “Femme Fatales of Film Noir” - a two-day celebration of the bold, brash, and smart actresses that lit up movie screens in post-war America and offered generations of women an alternative model of femininity. “Film noir is all about strong storytelling, guts, and bravado. No holds barred,” says Verna Everitt, WICA’s executive director. “We chose to showcase the Femme Fatales of Film Noir because they were anything but traditional, and for me, it’s fabulously entertaining to watch these saucy characters’ lead men to danger. Their shameless and beautiful personas are exciting to watch on the big screen. I can only imagine that many moviegoers of the 40s felt the same way. And I’m confident none of the allure has lost its hold on today’s audience.” “The festival affords us the opportunity to help create another signature event for our community and a way to attract artists and audiences from far and wide,” states Deana Duncan, WICA’s artistic director. “We believe in the power of this art form and Whidbey Island Film Festival to deliver not only high quality, entertaining, and relevant films but to feed the economic and artistic vitality of the region.” “Femme Fatales of Film Noir,” featuring four films, panel discussions, a ShortsFest competition, and special events, runs January 12-13, 2019. Passes are on sale now at www.WhidbeyIslandFilmFestival.org. The Films Gilda Saturday, Jan. 12, 3:00pm Examples of film noir don’t come much headier or more perverse than Charles Vidor’s sultry picture about a two-bit gambler (Glenn Ford) in wartime Buenos Aires who gets snarled up in a deadly love triangle. Rita Hayworth, cavorting in her most iconic and vampish role, is the despised and drop-dead-desirable vixen from Ford’s past, who pops up right on cue to marry his new employer, a casino owner played with velvet-fist suavity, and a retractable switchblade in his cane, by the unbeatable George Macready. Double Indemnity Saturday, Jan. 12, 7:30pm Who would have thought a movie about an insurance guy could be so bitter, so suspenseful, so heartbreaking? It is because it’s about a couple who are cheap and greedy, but achieve a kind of tragic heroism; and because it’s a thoroughly cynical thriller redeemed by just a fading touch of romance. Double Indemnity also has a trio of superb performances: Fred MacMurray, who tended to play amiable chumps, was here recast as a devious murderer; Barbara Stanwyck, as the deadliest of femme fatales; and Edward G Robinson, the career-gangster now turned softy with “a heart as big as a house.” The Killers Sunday, Jan. 13, 12:00pm Ernest Hemingway’s gripping short story “The Killers” has fascinated readers and filmmakers for generations. Its first screen incarnation came in 1946, when director Robert Siodmak unleashed The Killers, helping to define the film noir style and launching the careers of Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner in this archetypal masterpiece. The Maltese Falcon Sunday, Jan. 13, 5:00pm A mysterious woman enters the office of private eye. She has a case, and its a doozy. In this noir classic, detective Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) gets more than he bargained for. As soon as Miss Wonderly (Mary Astor) shows up, trouble follows: Sam’s part-

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED ner is murdered and Sam is accosted by a man (Peter Lorre) demanding he locate a valuable statuette. Sam, entangled in a dangerous web of crime and intrigue, soon realizes he must find the one thing they all seem to want: the bejeweled Maltese falcon. Shortsfest Filmmakers are encouraged to submit short films (three minutes or less) for WIFF’s noir-inspired ShortsFest. The short films will screen prior to the features. Details about rules, terms, and awards/prizes are found at www. WhidbeyIslandFilmFestival.org. Festival Panels Where audiences and filmmakers come together to discuss the themes, storytelling, and artistry of the genre. Tickets and Passes Available at at www.WhidbeyIslandFilmFestival.org [Submitted by Jason Dittmer, Whidbey Island Film Festival]

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Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey is available for assistance with prescription costs and emergency dental care for low income individuals or families. If you live in zip codes 98277 or 98278, call 360-929-3328 to see if you qualify for assistance. Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization funded by and community members. Donations may be sent to Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey, PO Box 550, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

Melissa Cates and Kristi K. Price, of the financial services firm Edward Jones, opened a new office at 1688 Main St., Suite 101, in Freeland. The new office opened for business Dec. 7 and is just around the corner from its former location. Senior branch office administrators Chris Knapp and Diana Bedford have also made the move, as well as the newest team member, Arlinda Babcock. The phone number remains the same, at 360-331-4450. Cates and Price, who have been with the Edward Jones firm for a combined total of 25 years, said “We are excited about our new location and we are eager for our clients and neighbors to visit us.” Look for a grand opening celebration in January.

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

cal perspectives in an unusual collaboration and unique celebration of the Yuletide season that is guaranteed to generate an abundance of Christmas cheer. Admission will be by free will offering, and those 18 and under are free. Please call 360-331-5191 for more information.

Island Herb Vendor Day

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Thursday, December 20, 2:00pm-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland

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

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.

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

A Christmas Carol Thursday, December 20, 6:30pm-8:00pm Thomas Berry Hall, Whidbey Institute, Clinton Presented by Whidbey Island Waldorf Middle School. Free admission, all are welcome. Call 360-341-5686 or email enrollment@wiws.org for information, or visit www.wiws.org.

Live Music: Original Jim Friday, December 21, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Jim sets up a solid foundation for his tunes with laid-back arrangements, tasty improvisation, s trong vocals, rhythmic guitars, a little keyboard and a unique way to the groove. No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Christmas Concert & Membership Drive Saturday, December 21, 7:30pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Holiday Celebration with Friends of the Oak Harbor Library Thursday, December 20, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Celebrate with friends, food, and fun. Librarians will present the best gift books for adults, teens, and children. Proceeds from a silent auction will support the library. The Musicians of Bremen Presented by Last Leaf Productions Thursday, December 27, 11:00am Coupeville Library Based on the old German folktale, this musicfilled program reminds us that no matter how young or old we are, we can always find joy and companionship through common passions like music. Build with Duplo & Lego Friday, December 28, 1:00pm-4:00pm Clinton Library

Featuring Joe Catanio and his Trio. Appetizers and a no host bar will be available. Tickets are $25 each or $40 per couple. Doors open at 6:45pm. For more information, call 360-6757111.

Come build your own creations with Duplo and LEGO. Work together or independently. Drop in and stay for ten minutes or an hour.

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Saturday, December 22, 10:00am-2:00pm Bayview Hall, Langley Featuring fresh food, holiday greens, gifts, art, and baked goods.

Meet Santa Saturday, December 22, 2:00pm-4:00pm PBY Memorial, 270 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor Free Museum admission to all adults supervised by children during those times. Cameras and flash photography welcome. Call 360-240-9500 for more information.

Live Music: Soloman Saturday, December 22, 6:00pm Captain Whidbey Inn, Coupeville Enjoy live music and 10-percent off all bottles of wine. The restaurant will be closed for renovations beginning December 26. For more information, call 360-678-4097 or visit captainwhidbey.com

Island Herb Vendor Day Thursday, December 27, 2:00pm-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Fireline 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.

Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas Saturday, December 29, 2:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland In this program, four renowned classical and jazz artists and friends meld their musi-

Religious Services Friday, December 21, 4:00pm Langley United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall On the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, we will gather for worship. There will be readings and prayers and a time of meditative silence. Claudia Walker will be playing her harp. Visit langleyumc.org for more information. LUMC is located on the corner of Third and Anthes.

Coalition at both services. Visit langleyumc.org for more information. LUMC is located on the corner of Third and Anthes.

Coupeville Christmas Eve Services 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.

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

Sundays, 9:00am-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00am-11:00amWorship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley

Concordia Lutheran Church Sunday service, 9:30am Bible Study & Sunday School, 10:4 5am 590 N. Oak Harbor Street

Sunday, December 23: Pastor Darrell Wenzek “For Unto Us a Child is Given.” Join us for snacks following the service.

For more information, visit www.concordia oakharbor.org or call 360-675-2548.

Monday, December 24, 5:00pm: You are invited to a Christmas Eve Service followed by a sumptuous banquet to honor the birth of Messiah. Please RSVP to 360-221-1220 so we can anticipate the number of people coming. Loving fellowship included.

Sundays, 9:00am& 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton

Christmas Eve Services Monday, December 24, see times below Langley United Methodist Church A Family Service at 4:30pm designed with the youngest worshippers in mind. We’ll sing carols, hear the Christmas story, and light candles. A Candlelight Communion will be held at 10:00pm. We gather in the mystery of this night, welcoming the birth of the Christ Child. There will be beautiful music and we will celebrate communion together. The service concludes as we sing by candlelight. We will collect an offering for Whidbey Homeless

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

Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity

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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 10:30amon 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 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.

Meetings & Organizations Community Meetings with Island Transit on New Service Expansion Wednesday, December 12, 1:00pm Oak Harbor Library Wednesday, December 19, 4:00pm Camano Library Find proposed new service changes for Whidbey and Camano Islands at www.islandtransit. org. Meet Island Transit staff to discuss proposed service changes at these community meetings. You can also send comments to info@islandtransit.org

Whidbey Island Camera Club Tuesday, December 18, 6:00pm-8:00pm Oak Hall, Room 306, SVC, Oak Harbor The theme for December is “Two of Anything.” You may submit up to three photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail.com. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, please email tina31543@comcast.net

Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting Every Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm Carole’s Barbershop, 5565 Lotto Ave., Freeland A meeting dedicated to dealing with the problem and solution for recovering from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family. For more information, contact Clayton at 360-989-4248 or visit www. adultchildren.org WHAT'S GOING ON

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Caroling in Coupeville is music to nonprofits’ ears

Photo Courtesy of Coupeville Historic Water Association The Suva-neers will be back again this year, caroling to raise money for the Coupeville Maritime Heritage Foundation in the Caroling in Coupeville competition to be held Saturday from 1-3 p.m.

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association has a great offer for Whidbey Island nonprofits – caroling for cash! The third annual Caroling in Coupeville competition will be held Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. (Teams can sign up through Wednesday, Dec. 19 at www.coupevillehistoricwaterfront. com.) There is no cost to participate and the top three teams will walk away with prize money for the organization they represent: First prize is $350; second is $150; and third place is $100. “This is our third year of featuring central Whidbey nonprofit caroling teams singing along Front Street for donations and cash prizes while promoting their organization’s mission, projects and needs,” said Mel Rodman, one of the event’s organizers. “It’s a great community event that celebrates the Christmas season and gives to our local charities.” The rules are simple: Teams of two or more people will sing a cappella, although jingle or hand bells are permitted as enhancements, but not full accompaniment. Teams are allowed to have donation jars out or to pass the hat to try to earn extra cash for their nonprofit, which means they could potentially earn even more to supplement any prize money they may be awarded. Teams are also encouraged to wear costumes or have themes to make the occasion even more merry.

“The organization we are representing is the Toddler Learning Center, [which] provides therapy, education, and parent support for children 0-36 months with developmental delays on Whidbey Island,” said Jordyn Donnellon, representing the Ukuladies team. “We may have a couple tricks up our sleeves,” Donnellon continued. “We’re hoping to bring a couple songs that aren’t as well known for a little flare. I think we’re just excited to be part of such a fun and rewarding event!” “We’re raising money for a great cause, and using our voices and love of music to serve our community,” said Dinah Majure of the Saratoga Sirens, who will be singing to raise funds for Historic Whidbey. “Just like the Sirens are committed to reviving interest in singing folk music, Historic Whidbey is committed to the protection, preservation, and promotion of historic sites on Whidbey Island through education and advocacy,” Majure said. “The organization recently acquired the Haller House. Funds raised during the caroling contest will help bring the home and gardens back to their former glory. “We’re going to take our cue from the Sirens of mythology,” she continued. “We plan to lure the listeners to our feet,

where they will be so captivated by our sound and our beauty that they won’t leave to listen to the other groups sing.” The good-spirited competition strikes just the right note for this most-giving season. Participants encourage all those interested to attend and cast their ballots. “A little friendly competition is great for everyone,” Donnellon said. “Come support our island and enjoy some of the yummy treats that will be out. Make it a new family tradition to come listen to some lovely carols! Get into the spirit of giving. After all, ‘the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!’” “Come, listen and enjoy the Suva-neers and other groups representing their own nonprofits,” encouraged Vracin with enthusiasm. “ARRRRGGGGH!” “You will see friends and neighbors singing to raise funds for many worthy local organizations,” said Majure. “Your support and donations better area nonprofits, which in turn helps make our lovely island home the gem it is.” Find out more about the Caroling in Coupeville competition and the Red Ticket Drawing, which will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, by visiting www.coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com.

There will be three caroling stations along Front Street that teams will rotate through every 15 minutes. Those attending can cast a ballot for their favorite group. Ballots are available at the Caroling Central Table located at the tree at The Birdbath on NW Grace Street (below the Oystercatcher) starting at 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will also be served, including lavender hot chocolate from Lavender Wind, hot apple cider from Prairie Center Red Apple Market, baked treats donated by Sunshine Drip and Panettone donated by the Little Red Hen Bakery. “We encourage people to come to downtown Coupeville, enjoy the music and free refreshments, vote for their favorite team, and dine at one of our delicious eateries and finish their Christmas shopping to collect tickets for Sunday’s Red Ticket drawing,” said Rodman. As of press time, there were at least three caroling groups registered to take part. All of them plan to bring that little something extra to their performances to help earn votes. “We represent the local nonprofit The Coupeville Maritime Heritage Foundation and we support our venerable, historic schooner, Suva,” said Wylie Vracin, who will be singing with the Suva-neers. “We create awareness of the maritime heritage of Coupeville, Penn Cove and Whidbey Island through educating, promoting, and preserving its maritime traditions. “In our seasonal caroling, our musical group spreads fun and very good cheer to all who hear us sing carols with a DECIDEDLY local “twist,” he continued.

Photo Courtesy of Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association The Whidbey Island branch of American Association of University Women sing at last year’s Caroling in Coupeville competition, which will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday in Coupeville. The event awards prizes to caroling teams representing local nonprofit organizations.

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Life Tributes Greg “Nick” Wilkinson Greg “Nick” Wilkinson of Oak Harbor, Wash, born June 5, 1957, passed away Nov. 28, 2018 of natural causes. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Arrangements were made with the assistance of Whidbey Memorial Funeral and Cremation Services.

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Family, friends, and others whose lives were touched by Marcy are invited to Concordia Lutheran Church, at 590 N Oak Harbor St. in Oak Harbor, at 11a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 to reminisce, grieve, and support one another.

Steven J. Lehman Steven J. Lehman, age 69, died Monday, Nov. 26 at 11:45 p.m. in his home in Coupeville, Wash., with the love of his life, by his side. He fought a valiant battle with prostate cancer only ultimately succumbing on his terms.

Marcella Ann Carsten, age 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep the night of Dec. 16, 2018, in her home.

She married Thomas Earnest Carsten December 16, 1967. They spent the majority of their married life together in Oak Harbor, where Tom worked in the Navy and Marcella worked at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society as a counselor. She also had the full time job of being a dutiful Navy wife and mother. After both retired, Marcy and Tom started M & T Hanging Baskets, where Marcy put her love of gardening to work producing beautiful hanging baskets to sell, which decorated many homes in the Oak Harbor area.

Steve is survived by his cherished best friend and life partner Kristi Ingram. He is also survived by his three children, Cullen Lehman, Tagen Lehman, and Dustin Lehman. Steve leaves behind four grandchildren, Lake Lehman, Skye Lehman, Ellie May Lehman, and Cannan Lehman. A Washington native, Steve held many different jobs throughout this great state. However, his favorite was serving as a handyman for the community right here on Whidbey Island. Steve’s favorite season was winter, in part because it’s when Christmas is. He loved Christmas, you could hear him humming Christmas carols any day of the year. Steve carried Christmas in his heart and didn’t feel it should be reserved for just one day on a calendar.

Marcy spent her life putting others before herself and her favorite times were always those she got to spend with her family. She greatly enjoyed holidays, camping with family, attending sports games of her grandchildren and trips back to Minnesota to visit her many friends and family there. She was an anchor in keeping her loved ones connected, whom she loved dearly; she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Steve’s sense of humor was sometimes irreverent and often lacked what might be considered an appropriate filter. This somehow served to make both him and his awesome sense of humor more approachable for others. He was just as comfortable being the life of the party, a confidant, and trusted friend. He was all of those things and even more to those who were lucky enough to know him.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Earnest Carsten; her children, Lori Watkins (Mike), Lance Carsten (Dana), and Lonny Carsten (Laura); her son-inlaw, Wayne Watkins; her grandchildren, Trevor Watkins, Samantha Carsten, and Sarah Carsten; her sister, Janet Guennigsman; her brothers, Leroy, Bruce, Gary, and Doug Hanson; and several nieces, nephews and other family members.

Steve was a quintessential Boy Scout, literally still carrying his Boy Scout of America card in his wallet. He took the motto to be prepared seriously and seemed to be prepared for whatever situation might arise.

She is preceded in death by her father, Earl; her mother, Thelma; brother, Gordon; brothers-in-law, Dick & Jack Carsten, Joe Desrocher; sisters-in-law, Millard Desrocher & June Carsten; her mother- and father-inlaw, Ted and Barny.

His friends who knew, loved and respected his kind, gentle, humorous soul are invited to celebrate him with a song this Christmas season.

Per Steve’s wishes, there will be no memorial service. When planning for his final arrangements, he said “I will be dead so what’s the point of a service if I can’t be there to enjoy it” That is “so” Steve.

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MONDAY, NOV. 19 7:12 am, Melendy Dr. Advising male and two females hanging out on reporting party’s deck three minutes ago, now cats in reporting party’s house; did not see any associated vehicle. 8:58 am, Roxlin Dr. Caller states neighbor erected sign at end of driveway that is harassing reporting party; states he got order through court, but unknown if male has been served yet. 10:47 am, Lancaster Rd. Reporting party states persons with Comcast are trespassing to install cable for someone else; persons never contacted reporting party, just started laying cable. 11:45 am, Lancaster Rd. Reporting party states homeowner has moved his Dodge Ram and parked on top of cable conduit reporting party is trying to pull through. Lots of verbal abuse, cussing. 2:24 pm, Midvale Rd. Advising ongoing problem with persons speeding in curvy area of Mawelton Rd; caller states extra patrols between 7 and 8:15 am would be helpful. No particular vehicle description, but sometimes there are kids heading to school then. 3:15 pm, Fish Rd. Reporting party advising 10 to 15 minutes ago, male subject requested to buy cigarettes; when asked for ID, male put money on counter and ran; reporting party advising unknown if male was underage or not. 6:11 pm, Timberline Rd. Caller states male who wanders area knocked on caller’s door and looked into caller’s windows; states male tends to scream loudly in middle of the night. Caller thinks it strange male would randomly come to her house, feels male is a disturbance. 6:13 pm, Ledgewood Beach Rd. Reporting party states daughter was driving home and saw legs coming out of ditch on east side of highway just before bus stop; person was also wearing a skirt. TUESDAY, NOV. 20 11:31 am, Lancaster Rd. Caller requesting law enforcement standby while they complete work at location; ongoing problem with neighbors on easement threatening them and driving over job site with their truck. 11:59 am, Brighton Beach Rd. Advising reporting party’s beach house at location was broken into last night; items mainly rearranged, unsure if anything is missing. Reporting party is requesting extra patrol checks of area. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 8:42 am, SR 20 Reporting party will be going to location to deliver oranges with Santa; says they spoke with Oak Harbor Police Department about it last week. Leaving Saars now and wants to know if OHPD can escort Santa. 11:30 pm, SW Ponsteen Dr. Caller advising garage door is open and light is blinking like something is keeping it open; unusual for this to happen. Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.

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FESTIVE SEASON SANGRIA December is a month of celebrations for sure! Whether religious or not, the season is undoubtedly festive for many people and wouldn’t you know it, there is yet another day celebrating a certain food (well, beverage) item this month. December 20 is National Sangria day and I know this might not seem a festive or seasonal drink, but it can be! You could turn this beverage into your very own signature sipper at any get-together and create a brand-new tradition to be handed down for years to come! So, what is sangria? It’s sort of like a wine-punch, isn’t it? We add chopped up fruit and call it by it’s name – Sangria. But what are the origins of this drink? The early Romans (who, when traveling across the Spanish peninsula, planted vineyards) actually concocted a beverage called ‘hippocras,’ which was made by infusing or mixing spices with red or white wine and sweetening it with sugar or honey. It is thought hippocras is the forerunner to both mulled wine and sangria and was born out of necessity. It’s believed many sources of drinking water were rather rife with bacteria and unsafe to drink. By adding a little alcohol to the water, it was said to be made far safer to imbibe. The moniker – hippocras – was not directly to honor Hippocrates, though it does have a little something to do with him. It had to do with the bag used as a filter to ensure the small bits of spice did not make it into the strained wine. This bag was similar to those found in apothecaries and was called a manicum Hippocraticum, meaning the sleeve of Hippocrates. There were apparently a couple rather specific techniques in which hippocras could be made. The first was to either filter the wine three times, or hang three sleeves of Hippocrates, one above the other, and let the wine filter into each bag and subsequently the vessel below. The second way was to pour milk into the hippocras mixture and

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then pour it into the filter bag. The reason for the addition of milk was it curdled on contact with the acidic wine and when the curdles settled at the bottom of the bag or decanter, they would pull down the particles of spice with them. I can’t say it sounds particularly appealing to me, however, you can’t knock something till you try it, I always say. Still, it’s different from what we know today, that’s for sure! In the 1800s, the drink made its way across the ocean to American shores and in 1964 at the New York World’s Fair, it was served to patrons and visitors. Since then, pretty much everywhere you go in America sees an establishment serve up its own signature sangria, and that’s the beauty of the beverage – it’s malleable. You can take the barest recipe and turn it into something completely your own! What’s more, sangria doesn’t have to be made with red wine alone. It can be made with white wine and sometimes even cider! I came across a recipe recently for a warm spiced sangria and it sounds divine. Take 1 quart of water, 4 whole cloves, 4 star anise, 2 cups sugar, 4 cinnamon sticks, 1 vanilla pod split, 5 or 6 thin slices of fresh ginger, two 750-mL bottles red wine, 2 quarts fresh orange juice, ½ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice, ice. In a medium saucepan, combine water, cloves, star anise, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla and ginger. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit and steep for half an hour. Strain into a large bowl. Add fruit juices and wine, stir well and serve from a punch bowl or pitchers with lots of ice. At this time of year, what’s better than a brand-new beverage that fits the bill with all the warmth and spice of the season combined in a single drink? Perhaps a tasty little morsel to go along with it, and for this, your options are endless! To be sure, this is far from the only sangria recipe out there. Recipe books are brimming with them, the

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internet teeming with suggestions about how to make a unique sangria to call your own. It’s important to note I am far from a wine aficionado, however, I am a lover of food and drink and this being the case, I tastetest and try new things all the time! The wines for sangria recipes are often selected specifically for their flavor profiles to accentuate various fruity additions. This next one I found is about as fruity and refreshing as sangria gets. Yes, it might very well be better for summertime picnics, parties and barbecues, but while I’m on the subject, I might as well include the recipe, right? It calls for one 750-mL bottle of white wine, an orange cut into wedges, a lemon cut into wedges, a lime cut into wedges, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 peach sliced, ½ cup lemonade, ½ cup sugar, 3 ounces brandy (fruit flavored is fine too), 2 cups ginger ale. Pour the wine into a service bowl or pitcher and squeeze the juices from the citrus fruits into it. Toss in the wedges themselves. Add the rest of the fruit and the brandy to this. Refrigerate overnight to let the flavors infuse. Chill the ginger ale and then add to the wine right before serving. All this talk of drinks and I haven’t even touched on food (if you exclude the fruit in the sangria, that is)! In order to get the most out of this beverage, it’s best to really set off the flavors of the drink by pairing it with the most appropriate foods. For white wines, guacamole and chips or seafood paella do the sangria justice and vice versa. For red wine, something a little spicy would take your experience to the next level. How about it then? This festive season let’s spice things up a little with a white wine sangria served with guacamole and chips to wash it all down – or is it the other way around? Dear readers, I hope your holiday is a wonderful one and your Christmas (if you celebrate), merry indeed! If you have any comments, questions or recipes you’d like to share, please send those to letsdish. whidbeyweekly@gmail.com and we’ll do just that – Dish! www.historicfood.com/Hippocras%20Recipes.htm https://vinepair.com/articles/the-history-of-sangria/ www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spiced-redsangria-recipe-1970672 www.thespruceeats.com/super-fruity-sangria-recipe-3511264 To read past columns of Let’s Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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The difference between what is said and what others hear is likely to be great. Remembering that on the 24th will help to prevent unfortunate misunderstandings.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Waste no time worrying over the string of incomplete tasks left trailing in your wake this week. No getting around it, there is much more to do than time in which to do it. Hurry as you will, before you can say job well done, something else will call your attention away. Do what you must, when you must, and trust that all will sort itself out in the end. Chances are good on the 24th that the incompletions work in your favor. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Accept the need for frequent compromise that is sure to dog you this week and life will prove much less stressful. You have good reasons for wanting what you want, but sometimes it’s just not to be. Look instead for the joy in seeing others happy. What you discover when you do that may be even better than the alternative you didn’t get. The 24th is a case in point of the adage that life is a journey, not a destination. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Duty calls this week, asking that you do what you must, when you must. Your consolation when you don’t get to be where you want is, at the very least, some lively and interesting communications with others. You might even find that things work out better than you hoped in the end. The take away from an event on the 24th could prove enlightening in ways that surprise you. Keep you eyes and ears open. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You will find yourself exposed this week to a bewildering variety of emotional exchanges that don’t necessarily involve you. Just because they are not about you doesn’t mean you’ll feel the rollercoaster ups and downs any less keenly. Insulate yourself from them as best you can and take comfort in the fact that it’s a rapidly evolving scene. Here today, gone tomorrow, could be your motto. The 24th is its own unique joy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Try not to let minor setbacks be a damper on your joy. Molehills could become mountains this week if you let them. Rather than working your imagination overtime, look for the bright spot that’s to be found in even the most dismal of situations. With conversation on the 24th covering such a broad range of topics, there’s sure to be a life buoy in the lot that’s intended for you. Listen for it and seize it when it comes. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) An interesting mix of people makes for stimulating conversation on a variety of topics this week. Some you will enjoy more than others. Don’t be surprised to find a joker or two in the lot, and definitely don’t let them ruin the scene for you if you do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The climax of a situation a long time in the making looms before you this week. Your prospects are good for a happy ending, making it worth the wait. Even so, a cloud of confusion may need to be sorted out first, so don’t rush to judgement too early. Some players in your scene are erratic in their behavior. Don’t fall victim to their fake outs, and don’t be caught talking on the 24th when you should be listening. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your prospects for a happy rise of fortune are good this week. A welcome boost up is distinctly possible. Relatives both near and distant figure prominently here. In what may be an entirely different circumstance, a situation that was confusing to you earlier may now become clear. Accept graciously and quietly whatever comes your way. Going public makes you the easy target of unwelcome repercussions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You have no way of knowing the far-ranging impact of the good you do this week, but it’s likely much greater than you think. You have much to offer that will be well-received. A way to salvage what may look to others to be a hopeless situation is just one of the possibilities before you. Ignore the negative talk and proceed with what you know. Your inner wisdom is your great strength on the 24th. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Momentum gained as a result of past actions plays a large role in your week. The ability to accomplish more with less effort is one, but not all, of the benefits. You also enjoy a wider range of options, now, and those will increase in the days ahead. Others are seeing what only you could see before. The resulting increase in your popularity is something to take in stride on the 24th. There is more to come.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Random elements play in your favor this week, adding strength to a certain well-considered action of yours. Enjoy the results, which are made even more richly satisfying by the fact that you’ve been widely misunderstood. With the big picture that only you could see before now becoming clear, you’ll find life growing easier. A humble response to acclaim on the 24th endears you in the eyes of a key figure.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) It’s time to reap the benefits of the considerable amount of hard work you have invested in yourself and your future. The good coming to you now may be labeled luck by others, but you know better. You couldn’t have gotten where you are by luck alone. Heed the reminder on the 24th and take the time to acknowledge your part in creating whatever good fortune comes your way.

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YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS OURS WEATHER FORECAST Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. Wesley Hallock as a professional astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Read Wesley’s monthly forecast, with links to Facebook and Twitter, at www.chickenlittleandtheastrologer.com. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Oak Harbor band director named one of the country’s best By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Oak Harbor High School band director Brandon Nelson is making our state look pretty good.

band parents, musical instrument retailers, administrators or even spouses. One director is chosen to represent each state, making this a high honor indeed.

Nelson was selected to represent the state of Washington in School Band and Orchestra Magazine’s “21st Annual Class of 50 Directors who Make a Difference,” which profiles one band director from each state. You can find the December issue of the national magazine online at www.sbomagazine.com.

“There’s a trade publication for everything, it seems, and we’re kind of the Sports Illustrated of band directors,” said Mike Lawson, executive editor of SBO Magazine, which is based in Las Vegas, Nev. “So for us to select someone from the hundreds of submissions we receive is kind of a big deal.”

Each year the magazine receives hundreds of nominations that have been submitted by current and former students or colleagues,

Nelson has made a big impact in the threeplus years he’s been with Oak Harbor Public Schools.

“Brandon is an incredible music leader and educator for our district and this recognition just confirms that,” said Conor Laffey, communication officer for OHPS. “He has brought energy and fresh ideas to not only engage the students but challenge them as well. The results speak for themselves.” According to Lawson, the educators selected have made an impact on a student’s life. “Typically, the submissions are pretty moving stories about how the band director has done everything they could possibly do to help bring a student’s life back to normal after a big life event such as a divorce, a death in the family or some other tragedy,” he said. “These educators might be the only reason a kid gets up and comes to school. We look for those kinds of personal connections these teachers make to their students and to their community.” And not only does Nelson himself get involved in various community groups such as the Oak Harbor Arts Commission and the Saratoga Orchestra, he gets his students involved as well. “We are extremely lucky to have Brandon and his outstanding music program partner with Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island,” said Larry Heidel, Saratoga Orchestra’s executive director. “His leadership in the classroom becomes apparent when the OHHS band students perform with us. The students are engaged and enthusiastic and most importantly, they like to have fun.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Oak Harbor High School band director Brandon Nelson has some fun during a holiday concert last week. Nelson was selected to represent Washington state in “School Band and Orchestra Magazine’s” December feature “50 Directors who Make a Difference.”

It is obvious how much joy Nelson gets from his students when you watch him conduct. Whidbey Weekly reached out to Nelson for his reaction on his selection, but due to a

Photo courtesy of Oak Harbor Public Schools Oak Harbor High School band director, Brandon Nelson, has been selected as one of “50 Directors who Make a Difference” in “School Band and Orchestra Magazine’s” annual feature on the top 50 directors in the nation.

very busy holiday concert schedule, he was unable to respond before press deadline. He did, however, share his teaching philosophy in the SBO Magazine article: “My mission is to teach students how to become successful, responsible, and happy adults, regardless of their career path, through music,” he wrote. “Music education is a conduit through which I address performance skills, mental health management, practical science, leadership, and how to hone a craft. I strive to be an example of a healthy adult; demonstrating focused practice, healthy social relationships, and defying

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adversity by living strong and making music despite my physical disability. Hopefully, one of these things will make a difference in a students’ life.” Continued growth in OHHS’s band program have been immediate, measurable results of Nelson’s work. Further proof, said administration officials, of the impact music can have on a child’s life. “Music is an important aspect of a child’s overall education and our elementary programs provide a great foundation that has carried over into our intermediate, middle and high school programs,” Laffey said. “It seems like every week our students or educators are earning awards, going to state or being recognized for their OHmazing achievements.” “This is my favorite magazine issue every year,” said Lawson, “because I’m reminded how important music programs are to students and of what an amazing job both students and teachers do in the face of adversity.”

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Make a Difference By Kevin W. Zobrist

Associate Professor and Forester, WSU Extension Island County

KEEP WHIDBEY FORESTS RESILIENT IN A CHANGING CLIMATE Whidbey Island’s forests are part of what makes it such a special place. With a range of wet and dry conditions along the length of the island, Whidbey’s forests have a lot of diversity you don’t find on the mainland, with thriving communities of western white pine, lodgepole pine, Pacific yew, madrone, grand fir, and oak complementing the Douglas fir, western hemlock, red alder, and western red cedar that typify most of the Puget Sound Area. These days, though, Whidbey’s forests could use a bit of help. You don’t have to look far to spot new instances of dead trees, which have proliferated especially over the past year. We’re seeing increased mortality across many species. Western red cedar have been particularly hard-hit, with western hemlocks also having a fairly rough time. Repeated summers of record heat and drought are taking their toll, with trees succumbing to cumulative stress. Water stress is killing many trees in and of itself. It also stresses trees to the point of being vulnerable to insects and diseases they would normally hold their own against. This does not indicate an insect and disease problem per se, but rather it’s a water issue, with insects and diseases acting as opportunistic secondary agents along for the ride. In some cases, it’s not the record summer heat and drought, but rather the record winter rains wreaking havoc. Hemlocks have been suffering from a new foliar disease called Rhizoctonia. This fungal pathogen causes the trees to lose their needles from the inside out and the bottom up. It is thought the excessive wet conditions are facilitating this damage. Record drought and record rain don’t cancel each other out; rather they pose a double-whammy for our trees. What can you do? The first thing is not to panic. Be concerned? Yes. Panic? No. These problems developed over time, and the solutions also need to develop over time. There are no quick fixes, and products are not the answer. Rather, the solution lies in building long-term resilience, which is done through maintaining tree vigor and diversity.

barriers to your trees getting water. Grass is particularly notorious for robbing trees of water. Grass should be pulled back beyond the dripline of the tree and replaced with three to four inches of a good mulch, like arborist chips (just don’t pile the mulch up against the tree itself). In terms of diversity, it’s simply a matter of not putting all your eggs in one basket. Different tree species have different tolerances, and insects and diseases only affect certain species. Diversity not only adds resilience, it also adds beauty and biodiversity. The best way to start building resilience is to create a stewardship plan for your property. WSU Extension offers classes and resources to help property owners identify problems and opportunities and develop their own customized stewardship plan. Visit the WSU Extension Forestry website at http:// forestry.wsu.edu/nps/ for details of available programs and resources and to sign up for our award-winning newsletter for property owners. Other agencies also provide resources. The Washington Department of Natural Resources can provide technical support for larger (>10 acres) properties at https://bit. ly/2UQ6D9Q. The Whidbey Island Conservation District has an annual native tree and plant sale and can help you select appropriate species for your site at www.whidbeycd. org/wicd-storefront.html. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service can help you find cost-share funding to undertake cost-prohibitive conservation measures on your property at www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/ portal/nrcs/site/wa/home/. A final thing we all can do is change our expectations and learn to tolerate some of the changes on the landscape. Dead trees aren’t all bad. In fact, 40-percent of our wildlife species rely on standing dead trees (snags) and downed logs. A dead tree may not be so much of a loss of a tree as a gain of an important wildlife feature. It’s all about perspective and long-term planning.

When it comes to tree vigor, there are three key principles to keep in mind. The first is right tree, right site. Make sure the tree species is well-matched to the soil type and environmental conditions. Many trees which may have held their own on a marginal site during normal climatic conditions can no longer cut it as we shift to hotter and drier conditions. Species more drought-tolerant are needed, especially on dry, gravelly soils. The second principle is density management. Trees are good, but more is not always better. The fewer trees competing for sunlight and limited water, the more each tree gets. Many of Whidbey’s forests are characterized by overstocking. Driving up Highway 525 you can see many examples of tall, spindly trees crammed together in dark, dense stands. We can’t control stress from the weather, but we can control the stress from competition. If your trees are too dense, it is important to get professional guidance about how to thin the right trees. Which specific trees you take and leave make all the difference in a good outcome vs. a bad one. The third principle is to make sure to limit

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By Carey Ross Aquaman: If you happen to see a lot more ladies than is the norm for a comic-book movie lining up to buy tickets, it’s because we are thirsty and Jason Momoa as Aquaman is a tall drink of water. ★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 23 min.) Bohemian Rhapsody: We all wanted this long-gestating Queen biopic to be worthy of its subject. It’s not, but probably still worth seeing to watch Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury pumping out all those righteous stadium jams. ★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 14 min.) Bumblebee: What happens when someone finally has the good sense to wrest this bloated film franchise away from the unimaginative self-indulgence of Michael Bay? You get the first decent “Transformers” movie in franchise history, starring Hailee Steinfeld and everyone’s favorite canary-yellow Autobot. ★★★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 54 min.) Creed II: I will watch Michael B. Jordan in just about anything, especially this continuation of the rebooted and revitalized “Rocky” franchise that sees Dolph Lundgren reprise his role as Ivan Drago from “Rocky IV,” aka the greatest “Rocky” movie of all time. ★★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 10 min.) Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: Sure, it’s not the best film in the J.K. Rowling canon, but it’s gorgeously shot, has enough references to the Harry Potter universe to keep fans happy and features reliably good performances by its reliably star-studded cast. ★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 14 min.) The Grinch: Nice try (again), Hollywood. But we all know the only true Grinch movie is the 1966 television special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” directed by Chuck Jones in which the Grinch is voiced by Boris Karloff. Step off, other lesser Grinches. ★★ (PG • 1 hr. 26 min.) Mary Poppins Returns: Wisely choosing to bring the next chapter of the story of Mary Poppins to life rather than remaking the practically perfect in every way original, director Rob Marshall introduces us to three new Banks children and a next-generation magical nanny, played by Emily Blunt (with Lin-Manuel Miranda as her Dick Van Dyke). If the movie itself is as good as the casting, you won’t need a spoonful of sugar for this medicine to go down. ★★★★ (PG • 2 hrs. 10 min.) Mortal Engines: It’s based on a popular YA series, produced by Peter Jackson and features some truly amazing special effects (giant mobile cities that gobble up other, smaller cities) and yet it misses the mark. Probably still good enough for your holiday

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The Mule: Say what you will about Clint Eastwood, he can still star in and direct the crap out of a movie, and this based-on-atrue-story account of an 80-something drug mule looks to be right in his spare, emotionally gripping wheelhouse. ★★★ (R • 1 hr. 56 min.)

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Welcome to Marwen: Based on the excellent documentary “Marwencol” (seriously, watch it), Steve Carell (soon to be nominated for every Best Actor Oscar this year) plays a man trying to recover from a horrifying assault that left him with a traumatic brain injury. He copes by building himself a tiny town/art installation in his yard and populating it with the powerful women in his life who help him heal. ★★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 56 min.)

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Ralph Breaks the Internet: The continuing adventures of “Wreck-it Ralph,” animated cinema’s most heartwarming and lovable hero, as he ventures out of the arcade and into the wilds of the World Wide Web. ★★★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 54 min.)

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: Remember when this animated multi-Spidey movie was announced and everyone was all, “Cool, a movie with a bunch of Spider-Men!” And then people caught wind that not all the Spider-Men would be white and not all of them would be men. It did not go over well. Now the movie stands at 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and is a massive hit. Representation rules. Diversity means dollars. Get on board, world. ★★★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 57 min.)

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Once Upon a Deadpool: I want to roll my eyes at this PG-rated mash-up of the first two “Deadpool” movies, but somehow Ryan Reynolds got an adult Fred Savage to reprise his role as “Grandson” from “The Princess Bride” and that’s evidently all it takes for the Merc with a Mouth to make me love him all over again, even sans his standard R-rating. ★★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 56 min.)

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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. (0)

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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

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.

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HOME FURNISHINGS Need extra bedding for guests? Pacific Crest queen down feather bed, white cotton sheet with zipper included, baffle, 3-in. edge, allergy-free, $50; Two foam floor matts to go under, $25 for both. Makes a comfortable, temporary queen bed. Please contact me through email, islandjana@ yahoo.com or call 360 6783944 (1) Walnut occasional table, with beveled glass top, $30 or best offer. We can send photos. Call or text 360-320-0525. Fireplace tool set: brush, shovel, and poker, in a sturdy stand. 30” tall, $15 obo. 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 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.

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.

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