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GROW-A-ROW FOR NEIGHBORS IN NEED THIS HARVEST SEASON As a recent transplant to Whidbey Island, I have been incredibly impressed by the community’s ability to organize and make a difference in a neighbor’s life when called upon. Recognizing there is a need is the first step. Our food banks are in continual need of fresh produce all year long.

This is where Grow-A-Row comes in! The Island County Public Health Department has received a grant from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) to help increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables by mobilizing resources within the community to bridge the gap of inequity.

So what is Grow-ARow? It is a really easy way for backyard gardeners and farmers to help out their neighbors in need on Whidbey. The idea is you dedicate one row of your garden this season to the growing of fruits or vegetables which will be continually donated to the food bank of your choosing throughout the harvest season. This ensures everyone has access to quality, fresh produce regardless of income bracket.

There are real barriers to eating nutritious foods, such as the expense of fresh produce.

“It’s expensive to eat healthily. By providing the food bank with fresh produce you provide clients with nutritious foods they may not otherwise be able to have,” explains Jean Wieman, Director of North Whidbey Help House Food Bank. We are calling all green thumbs to help nourish families, seniors, and individuals in need in our community.

How can you donate?

There are three food banks on the island, each with unique hours of operation. Drop off your donations to the food bank of your choice.

Good Cheer serves the South Whidbey community. It has a “grocery store” style setup and participants are able to shop for items they need most based on a point system calculated by family size. It is open five days a week. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday – Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 4:40 p.m. and is located at 2812 Grimm Rd. in Langley.

Gifts from the Heart primarily serves Central Whidbey. It is located in Coupeville at 203 Main Street and open the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Donations can be dropped off as early as 9:30 a.m. on these days.

Because it is only open twice a month, it has a higher concentration of clients to serve on distribution day, making its need for fresh produce just as great. It use tables set up as different food group stations – including fresh produce – and hands out reusable bags that include staple food items.

North Whidbey Help House serves most of North Whidbey. It is also open 5 days a week, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and are located at 1097 SE Hathaway Street

in Oak Harbor. Participants receive an “emergency food box” once a month to help bridge the need between pay periods and can pick up fresh produce and baked goods twice a week, as well.

Why should you donate?

Providing fresh fruits and vegetables to your local food bank deepens our sense of community and place on top of providing an immediate need. Molly Hughes, mayor of Coupeville, shared how Dale Sherman’s hubbard squash is like “gold around Gifts from the Heart.” Her clients look forward to it at the start of each season and share stories of roasting it for their children with a sprinkle of brown sugar.

Food insecurity affects our community in many ways and is particularly devastating for children. Proper nutrition is critical to a child’s physical and mental development. “Growing-arow” of fresh produce for our food banks will in turn grow a healthier community.

What should you grow?

Well, growing what you like to eat is always a good place to start. Just think: “What would I grow for my family?” Some particular favorites around the food banks happen to be carrots, zucchini, broccoli, berries, and tomatoes.

Here are some helpful tips you may already be aware of for handling fresh produce donations: • Pick early in the day for best quality.

• Keep produce out of the heat and in the shade.

• For delicate produce, like tomatoes and berries, avoid deep containers; the weight on top damages produce below.

• Deliver your produce to local food banks soon after harvesting to retain freshness and quality. Make sure to visually inspect produce for bugs and brush away any visible dirt before donating.

• If possible, package produce in quantities you would typically find at the grocery store. Clean paper or plastic grocery bags work great. This saves time and makes distribution easier for the food bank volunteers.

Spread the word! Dedicate a row of produce in your garden to be donated every harvest.

Donate regularly! You can drop off your donations at your food bank of choice, and if you want to add an extra gold star to your superhero cape, record approximate weight of your donations so we can best track our impact on our community. Tell a friend, coordinate donation drop-offs after harvest, get your children or grandchildren involved.

If you are feeling extra enthusiastic, you might even consider donating starts in pots for families who would like to try growing a vegetable of their own. Contact information and food bank hours can also be found at the Island County Public Health Website: www.islandcountywa.gov/health

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

In light of the government shutdown, my family has advised me to shut-up until further authorization.

Given my responsibility here at Whidbey Weekly, silence is a possibility until the duct tape wears off, but, until then, I can still let my fingers do the talking.

Happy Birthday Ben Jan. 17 is the anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin. According to Wikipedia, Mr. Franklin was a “polymath,” or one well versed in a myriad of subjects. No wonder he was one of the founding fathers.

While I was unable to locate Ben’s exact I.Q. in my research, it has been projected at 160.

Thus, we can assume that had Ben been on Jeopardy, he might have done pretty well.

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“The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.”

“I am for doing good to the poor, but...I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it. I observed...that the more public provisions were made for the poor, the less they provided for themselves, and of course became poorer. And, on the contrary, the less was done for them, the more they did for themselves, and became richer.”

“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”

God and the Biker A man on his Harley was riding along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his head and, in a booming voice, God said, “Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish.”

The biker pulled over and said, “Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can ride over anytime I want.”

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God replied, “Your request is materialistic.

Think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking. The supports required to reach the bottom of the Pacific and the concrete and steel it would take! I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things.

Take a little more time and think of something that could possibly help mankind.”

The biker thought about it for a long time.

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Let us celebrate Ben’s birth back in 1706 by sharing some of Big Ben’s finest musings:

Finally, he said, “God, I wish that I, and all men, could understand women. I want to know how she feels inside, what she’s thinking when she gives me the silent treatment, why she cries, what she means when she says nothing’s wrong, why she snaps and complains when I try to help, and how I can make a woman truly happy.”

“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”

God replied: “You want two lanes or four on that bridge?”

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Not only was Franklin a practicing polymath, he was “a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity.

As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions.

He founded many civic organizations, including the Library Company, Philadelphia’s first fire department and the University of Pennsylvania.”

“Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.”

“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”

“He that can have patience can have what he will.”

“A penny saved is a penny earned” “You may delay, but time will not.”

“In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.”

“Many people die at 25 and aren’t buried until they are 75.”

“Never ruin an apology with an excuse.”

“Fear not death for the sooner we die, the longer we shall be immortal.”

“We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.”

“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”

“I didn’t fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.”

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

Old chuckles revisited A police recruit was asked during his exam, “What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?”

He answered, “Call for backup.”

A cop pulls a guy over for weaving across two lanes of traffic.

He walks up to the driver’s window and asks, “You drinkin’?”

The driver said, “Well that depends. You buyin’?”

I have so many problems that if a new one comes along today, it will be at least two weeks before I can worry about it.

A new business was opening and one of the owner’s friends wanted to send him flowers for the occasion.

They arrived at the new business site and the owner read the card, “Rest in Peace.”

The owner was angry and called the florist to complain. After he had told the florist of the obvious mistake and how angry he was, the florist replied, “Sir, I’m really sorry for the mistake, but rather than get angry you should imagine this. Somewhere there is a funeral taking place today, and they have flowers with a note saying, ‘Congratulations on your new location!’”

“Well done is better than well said.”

Bumper stickers seen on the road In Arizona – Hire a teen while they still know everything

“Hide not your talents, they for use were made, what’s a sundial in the shade?”

In Sacramento – What kind of wall would Jesus build?

“Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.”

In Seattle – I may be old but I saw the best bands

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”

“Lost time is never found again.”

“It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.”

“Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.”

“If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.”

In Kansas City – Never laugh at your wife’s choices. You are one of them.

In Pittsburgh – So far this is the oldest I’ve ever been Have a great weekend. Enjoy the sun.

It should be back by the time you read this.

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It’s about being a community that takes up the fight!

Mary & Kelly Brock, team and committee members & volunteers of Whidbey Island Relay for Life for 10 years.

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Put Cancer In The Dust!

Come join us and see for yourself what Relay For Life is all about!

CANCER Relay Rally: February 13, 7-8pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge

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Bits & Pieces welcome Dr. Robin DiAngelo Friday, Jan. 25 from 1:00 to 3:00pm in McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon. Admission is free.

Floor to Ceiling, Freeland Library Refresh Impresses

Customers and staff members use the Freeland Library on Jan. 8, following a short closure in December to replace carpeting and furniture and rearrange how materials are displayed.

It’s amazing what people notice when something changes.

When the Freeland Library closed for a few weeks Dec. 16, 2018, work began almost immediately to replace the carpet, add new furniture and rearrange the way materials are displayed.

So what was one of the first reactions during the grand reopening event Jan. 8?

“The ceiling is gorgeous!” said one of the early attendees. “Did you re-do it?”

A consultant and trainer for over 20 years on issues of racial and social justice, Dr. DiAngelo was appointed to co-design the City of Seattle’s Race and Social Justice Initiative Anti-Racism training. Her area of research is in Whiteness Studies and Critical Discourse Analysis, explicating how Whiteness is reproduced in everyday narratives. Her concept of white fragility has influenced the national discourse on race. Her scholarship is in White Racial Identity and Race Relations.

In addition to her academic work, Dr. DiAngelo has extensive experience as a workplace consultant in issues of race relations and racial justice. She has numerous publications and just completed the second edition of her book, “What Does it Mean to be White?: Developing White Racial Literacy.” Her work on White Fragility has influenced the national dialogue on race and has been featured in Alternet, Salon, NPR, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Slate and Colorlines.

This will be a community event and all are welcome to attend.

[Submitted by Arden Ainley, Chief Public Information Officer, SVC]

Whidbey Ham Radio Club to Feature Presentation on Tracking “Big Foot 200” Endurance Race

While the doors officially reopened Jan. 2, the Jan. 8 event included Executive Director Lois Langer Thompson, Library Manager Betsy Arand at the refreshments table, other library-district officials and staff members, music by the Dewey Decibels (which includes library staff) and plenty of customers.

As a public facility, the Freeland Library gets hundreds of visits a day. That’s a lot of wear and tear on flooring, fixtures, furnishings and even the paint on the walls.

Termed a “refresh,” the project approach helps keep down costs by consolidating and coordinating a number of contractors and work items. While the library was closed for two weeks, customers saw less disruption than if the work had been scheduled during a series of open or closed hours.

Still to come is a new projection system for the library’s meeting room. The separate nonprofit Friends of the Freeland Library group is funding the new equipment. That work is scheduled to take place in late January.

The project was coordinated by Sno-Isle Libraries Facilities Manager Brian Rush and District Manager Becky Bolte. Contractors providing services include: Timeless Design, general contractor; Arlington Unique Interiors, flooring removal and installation; Seahurst, electrical and cabling; Sound Maintenance Services, janitorial and cleanup; Visionary Office furniture, furniture; and Workpointe, furniture. Painting for the project was done by Sno-Isle Libraries staff members.

[Submitted by Jim Hills, Sno-Isle Libraries]

Skagit Valley College Diversity and Equity Talks Welcomes Speaker Dr. Robin DiAngelo The Associated Students of Skagit Valley College, Multicultural Students Services, and Lumina Foundation are pleased to sponsor the second Diversity and Equity Talks event for the year. To continue programming with conversations about diversity and equity, SVC will

Howard Garrett: Update on Lolita/Tokitae Dr. Cindy Elliser, Pacific Mammal Research: Harbor Porpoise Status and Photo Identification Dr. Stephanie Norman, Marine-Med/Central Puget Sound MMSN: Harbor Porpoise Health and Diseases Sandra O’Neill, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Contaminants in Salmon and Orcas Amy Carey, Sound Action: Nearshore Habitat Protection Dr. Deborah Giles: Southern Resident Orca Research Update And a special performance of The Great Salish Sea by Dana Lyons Teacher clock hours are available through the Heritage Institute.

Environmental education displays and materials will be available throughout the day, including a table from Orca Network’s Langley Whale Center gift shop, with whale books, DVDs, CDs, field guides and more.

Cost of the workshop is $35 ($25 for students/ seniors), and lunch is available for purchase for an additional $10 (for those who pre-register before Jan. 21, or on an as-available basis after this date).

You are invited to join Orca Network after the workshop at Ciao Restaurant in Coupeville for a post-workshop, no-host social time, drinks and eats.

Well, no, but the ceiling is gorgeous.

Consensus comments seemed to be that the entire library feels more spacious, open and inviting, even though it is the same square-footage. An addition to the library is a “laptop bar,” much like those found in coffee shops, looking out over the library’s landscaping. Library staff members say they will listen to comments from customers and continue to tweak the layout as needed.

region’s top ecosystem experts and advocates, including:

Isaac, KJ7BPY; John, W9LSR; Ken, N7AXJ; Mark, KB7WAL; and Cliff, W7COA set up a temporary radio camp at Owen’s Creek in the Mount St. Helen’s Volcanic Monument area to monitor participants in the 2018 Bigfoot 200 race, providing position reports and safety communications.

Island County Amateur Radio Club will hold its monthly meeting (open to public), from 9:00am to 12:00pm, Saturday, Jan. 26, at the county commissioner’s hearing room, 1 NE Sixth Street, Coupeville. The meeting will feature a presentation about a group of Island County Ham Radio operators who helped to provide communications in remote areas for the “Bigfoot 200” annual 200-mile endurance race.

The Big Foot 200, part of the “triple crown” of endurance races, attracts hundreds of athletes competing on 200 miles of rugged terrain in the Mount St. Helen’s Volcanic Monument area.

As a part of their training for emergency preparedness, a group of amateur radio operators from Whidbey Island traveled south to spend five days in the wilderness to assist with providing safety and emergency communications for the participants. Come and hear about this interesting adventure and how you can become involved in amateur radio communications.

For more information, see www.w7avm.org or contact aa6vo@w7avm.org.

[Submitted by Steve Baum, Public Information Officer, Island County Amateur Radio Club]

Ways of Whales Workshop Dedicated to L92 Crewser, J50 Scarlet, and J35 Tahlequah Orca Network’s annual Ways of Whales Workshop will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, 10:00am until 4:30pm at the Coupeville Middle School Performing Arts Center, 501 S. Main St, Coupeville.

The 2019 Ways of Whales Workshop features presentations on a wide variety of topics, including harbor porpoise, salmon, and the endangered Southern Resident orcas, including a 2018 sightings update from Orca Network’s Whale Sighting Network.

The day will feature presentations by the

Pre-registration is highly recommended, as seating is limited. Further information and online registration are available at www. orcanetwork.org. Questions? Contact Orca Network at info@orcanetwork.org or 360-3313543 or 1-866-ORCANET. [Submitted by Cindy Hansen, Education and Events Coordinator, Orca Network]

Eleonora Karpukhova on Classical Piano Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) welcomes world-class pianist Eleonora Karpukhova for her Whidbey Island debut Sunday, Jan. 27 at 7:30pm as part of WICA’s World Music Series.

This is a not-to-be-missed concert featuring stirring pieces from Rachmaninoff and Lyadov performed by Eleonora Karpukhova, a Russian pianist and winner of numerous international piano competitions and Associate Professor at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music in Moscow. She was born in Kazan (Russia) and began her musical studies at the age of five.

Karpukhova performs regularly in Russia, Ukraine, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Austria, Chile, Brazil and Portugal. In 2013, she initiated and organized the Rachmaninov Fest music festival in Moscow to mark the 140th anniversary of the composer’s birth.

She has recorded two CDs of Rachmaninov’s music, for both solo and two pianos. A solo CD album featuring complete Rachmaninov’s Etudes-Tableaux was released in 2014 by Classical Records. In 2017, a live recording of Karpukhova performing Tchaikovsky’s piano masterpieces was released in Moscow.

Adult tickets are $22 and youth are $15. Zech Hall Piano Bar opens one hour prior to the performance. Tickets are available at www. wicaonline.org or by calling 360-221-8262.

[Submitted by Fritha Strand, Marketing Manager, WICA]

Ryan’s House For Youth Celebrates its 10th year with the Best Big Red Event Ever Tickets are on sale now for the 7th Annual Big Red Event, Ryan’s House For Youth Dinner/ Auction. This year’s event will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Coupeville Rec Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm and dinner is served at 6:30pm.

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner, along with a selection of local wine and beer.

Pork Porchetta or Stuffed Portobello Mushroom dinner will be catered by Ciao in Coupeville and will be served by the RHFY youth.

Musical guest is award-winning, Segovia-trained guitarist and composer Andre Feriante. Andre has been sharing the gift of music with audiences around the world for 30 years. Beginning with his first concert in Rome in 1979, he has introduced a sensual and contemporary sound to an otherwise traditional genre. His creative blend of classical, flamenco and Brazilian styles speaks to people from all walks of life. Andre’s journey began in Italy, where he was born. At age 13, he heard the flamenco guitar and his life changed for ever.

By the age of 21, Feriante had studied with the great Maestro Andres Segovia in Spain, played concerts in Europe and North and South America, and was part of the music faculty at two colleges. Feriante’s long career has taken him to hundreds of stages, including Seattle’s Benaroya Hall and The Triple Door. He has played the National Anthem at Key Arena and at a Sounders game at Qwest Field. He has shared the stage with The NW Symphony, Heart, and Alice in Chains. On several occasions, he has been invited to perform for the Jose Carreras International Leukemia Foundation at venues such as Carnegie Hall.

Andre has made the move to Whidbey Island where he has hosted the Whidbey Island Summer Guitar Festival in 2017 and 2018.

Whidbey Island’s “Conductor of Fun,” Jim Freeman, will host the evening of laughs, games and surprises. This is Freeman’s annual gift to the organization and every one of the six prior years has been unique.

“It is never the case that if you have seen Jim once you have seen it all,” Executive Director, Lori Cavender states. “Each year he brings something new and hugely entertaining. In fact, most people come just to see what he will do next.”

Auctioned this year will be a great number of local getaways, baskets from local businesses, an amazing rug from Music For The Eyes, and a brand new Gibson guitar donated by the company.

This years sponsors include Marchele Hatchner and Coldwell Banker Tara Properties, Whidbey Weekly, Don Jaques and Windermere Real Estate, Coastal Community Bank, Seaside and Sylvan, The Goose Grocer, Front Street Realty, Land Title and Escrow of Island County, The Star Store, Carolyn Vanbloeman, Amerigas, Paula Deutsch and Crystal Aguilar.

Space is limited, so order your tickets now.

Go to ryanshouseforyouth.org or call RHFY at 360-331-4575 to make arrangements. Learn more at www.ryanshouseforyouth.org [Submitted by Lori Cavender, Executive Director/Founder, Ryan’s House For Youth]

South Whidbey Garden Club Grant Proposals Due February 1 The South Whidbey Garden Club is seeking grant applications from nonprofit organizations for projects that better the south end.

Projects should foster or demonstrate environmental stewardship, horticultural education or community beautification. Funds for this grant may be used as matching for larger funding proposals.

Over the past several years, the garden club has awarded more than $20,000, according to a press release. The money comes from proceeds of its annual April plant sale. The maximum amount awarded is $500. Grants are given to nonprofits or educational organizations. Funds should be earmarked for the purchase of supplies or to provide educational services. Guidelines specify no more than 10 percent of the amount awarded be used for administrative costs. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 1. For an application or details, contact Nancy Rowan at 360-8219319 or e-mail SWGCAWARDS@gmail.com [Submitted by Jeanne Beals, South Whidbey Garden Club]

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Seeking Applicants for Island County Planning Commission

Island County is accepting applications for grants from the 2019 Conservation Futures Program. The Conservation Futures Program is funded by a local property tax. The Conservation Futures property tax is used for land protection and stewardship to preserve the irreplaceable character of unique, distinctive lands and to protect habitat.

The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants from Commissioner District 1 (South Whidbey/Coupeville) and Commissioner District 3 (North Whidbey/Camano Island) to serve on the Island County Planning Commission. Members must reside in the district appointed to represent.

The organizations eligible to receive Conservation Futures grants include Island County government, cities, towns, special purpose districts, non-profit nature conservancy organizations (as defined in RCW 84.34.250), and non-profit historic preservation organizations (as defined in RCW 64.04.130).

Application and funding information is available from Island County General Service Administration (GSA) located at 1 NE 7th Street, Room 200, Coupeville (mailing address PO Box 5000, Coupeville WA 98239-5000) or at the conservation futures website: www. islandcountywa.gov/GSA/Pages/cff.aspx Since 1992, Island County Conservation Futures funds have been used to help protect over 3400 acres in the county through either purchasing the property or purchasing a conservation easement. These grants are often leveraged with state or federal funds to increase their impact locally. Recent projects have included: Expanding and improving the Barnum Point Park on Camano Island, and beginning construction on the Fakkema Trail connecting West Beach to Oak Harbor.

To be considered in the 2019 funding cycle, completed applications for projects must be returned to the GSA office no later than 4:30pm, Thursday, Feb. 28. For further information, please contact Don Mason, Program Coordinator at 360-679-7378.

[Submitted by Don Mason, Program Coordinator, Island County General Services Administration]

The Board of County Commissioners appoints Planning Commission members for four-year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. The Planning Commission consists of nine members, three from each County Commissioner District, to assure county-wide representation. The Board of County Commissioners seeks to ensure the Planning Commission is a balanced committee representing many different viewpoints with regard to land use. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Board in matters concerning growth and development as authorized in the Planning Enabling Act (RCW 36.70).

The Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month in the Island County Commissioners Hearing Room in Coupeville at 2:00pm in the Courthouse Annex Hearing Room, Coupeville.

Depending on the agenda, some meetings are held in the evenings and/or on Camano. Meetings run two to six hours or more, depending on the complexity of the agenda. Preparation and research is necessary. Service on the Planning Commission is unpaid; however, members may obtain reimbursement for travel expenses to and from meetings.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, including a statement of qualifications and a resume to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Planning Commission Vacancies, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239, no later than 4:30pm Feb. 6. For additional information please phone 360-679-7353 or e-mail pamd@co.island.wa.us [Submitted by Pam Dill]

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Smith Continues Leadership Role on Two House Committees, Appointed to a Third Rep. Norma Smith has been appointed to three House committees for the upcoming legislative session, which began Monday.

The 10th District lawmaker will continue in her leadership role as the ranking member of the House Technology and Economic Development Committee — now known as the House Innovation, Technology and Economic Development Committee (ITED). The ITED committee considers issues relating to technology and digital communications, including state information technology systems, small business assistance, business financing, the development of industry clusters, tourism, international trade, emerging technologies, and technology-driven jobs.

“I’m honored to continue serving as the ranking member of this important and wide-ranging committee,” said Smith, R-Clinton. “As we move forward in this 21st century digital economy, we must promote policies that keep Washington state competitive, foster economic growth for the people we serve, and encourage innovation while also protecting Washingtonians’ data and privacy.”

Smith will also again serve as the assistant ranking member of the House Capital Budget Committee, which approves money for the construction and repair of public K-12 and higher education buildings, mental and behavioral health facilities, state parks and lands, and other long-term investments.

“I look forward to working closely with my colleagues to develop a budget that strengthens our mental and behavioral health safety net, and provides critical funding for our K-12 and higher education institutions,” added Smith. “We have made good progress in recent years, but there is much more to do.”

Smith has been appointed to serve on the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee — a new committee this year

that will consider an array of issues relating to state government and the government-to-government relationship of the state and Native American tribes.

“I am excited for the opportunity to serve on this new committee, which will play an important role in holding state government accountable to those we serve,” said Smith.

“As with each of my committee assignments, my primary goal is to help forge sound public policy for the good of Washingtonians. It is the people’s business, and I consider it a privilege to work on their behalf.”

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Local Business News New Home for Land Title and Escrow in Oak Harbor With a new year comes a new address for Land Title and Escrow. What used to be known as The Wells Fargo Building is now known as “The new Land Title and Escrow Building” located at 901 NE Midway Blvd in Oak Harbor.

Operations Manager Patty Fakkema, along with her team, have put in many hours making adjustments to the building to fit the needs of the company. Land Title and Escrow of Oak Harbor currently employs 16 people and has been a part of the Oak Harbor community for 61 years.

To celebrate the new building, Land Title and Escrow is inviting the community to an open house Thursday, Jan. 17 from 4:00 to 7:00pm.

This will be an opportunity to tour the new building and for Land Title to say thank you for all the years of support the community has shown.

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Island Herb Vendor Day Thursday, January 17, 2:00-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Western Culture 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.

“Dawnland: Path to Reconciliation” Friday Jan. 18, 6:30-8:30pm UUCWI, 20103 SR 525, Freeland For almost 100 years, government agents systematically forced Native American children from their homes, sent them to boarding schools, or later, placed them in foster care. The stated purpose was assimilation (i.e. cultural genocide).The children, their families and the communities suffered grievously.

There was abuse of all kinds. The Canadian government apologized for its system in 1998, even paying reparations to survivors. Meanwhile, the USA did nothing until 2013, when Maine launched the first truth and reconciliation commission, which spent two years interviewing survivors. This award-winning film is that story. An indigenous-led discussion will follow. All are welcome. The event is free, though donations are appreciated. Sponsored

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Live Music: Mussel Flats Friday, January 18, 7:00-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Mussel Flats is a classic rock/blues band living and playing music on Whidbey Island. No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Book Lover’s Bus Tour Saturday, January 19 Come aboard Island Transit’s fare free bus for a tour of libraries and bookstores from Coupeville to Clinton. Discover library services, up-coming events, meet local authors, checkout movies, books or music, get tips on technology and take home some page turners for winter reading. To RSVP call 360-678-9536 or email: Travel@islandTransit.org

Experience “Magic” at Bohemian Ball Saturday, January 19, 7:00-10:00pm Freeland Hall, 1515 E Shoreview Dr. Dance to music by DJ Hastings, enjoy a raffle, cash bar and custom BOHO cocktail. Costumes are optional, but encouraged. This is a 21 and over event. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Live Music: Ronnie Nix Saturday, January 19, 7:00-10:00pm 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

LeRoy Bell at WICA Saturday, January 19, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley An American singer and songwriter, LeRoy Bell, and his friend Casey James, played in Special Blend before forming their own duo, Bell and James, composing songs that were hits for other artists - most notably two charting hit singles for Elton John. Later, Bell

became a member of the trio Only Friends. In 2011, Bell applied for the American X Factor, was chosen for the final 16, but was eliminated after the fifth live show, finishing eighth overall. Starting in the 2000’s, he worked solo and toured extensively. Bell has performed at the Oak Harbor Music Festival and Mukilteo Coffee previously. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $18 for youth. Piano bar opens one hour prior to the event. Go to www.wicaonline.org.

Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, January 24, 11:00am-5:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N Main St. Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club. One pint of blood can save three lives and together we have helped save hundreds of lives in our community hospitals throughout Western Washington. To donate, just drop in or you may schedule an appointment: DonorSched@ Bloodworksnw.org or call 1-800-398-7888.

For more information, call Sue Hartin 503-7893595.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Write Now: Wordplay that Works Wednesday, January 16, 2:00-4:00pm Freeland Library Wordplay is delightful and stimulating. To energize the flow of writing, participants focus on process through basic examples and fun exercises, which bulldoze past writer’s block.

Taught by Sandra Walker. Formerly teaching for the University of Cincinnati and University of Washington, Sandra now teaches writing for the University of Washington Lifelong Learning Institute. Please register.

Ready Readers Preschool Storytime Thursdays, January 17, 24, 31, 9:30 & 10:30am Coupeville Library Meeting Room Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 2 to 5 years. Caregiver required.

South Whidbey at Home Book Group Thursday, January 17, 3:00pm Freeland Library Join us for a great book discussion of John Leland’s “Happiness is a Choice You Make.”

You don’t need to be a member of South Whidbey at Home to attend - everyone is welcome!

Friday Fun with SAM (Sensory, Art, and Music) Fridays, January 18, 25, 10:00am Freeland Library Join us as we explore stories through the lens of sensory activities, art, and music.

For toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will include stories along with activities that emphasize that week’s focus - sensory, art or music. Caregiver required.

Books2Movies Friday, January 18, 2:00-4:30pm Freeland Library This group will focus on books that were made into movies. Read/Listen to the book then join us for the movie and a lively talk. This month we will discuss “Winter’s Tale” by Mark Helprin. Enjoy candy and popcorn and meet with fellow book lovers. Brandon Henry, who you may have seen at The Clyde Theater, will lead the discussion.

Friends of the Clinton Library Book Sale Saturday, January 19, 10:00am-3:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Thousands of books for sale at bargain prices.

Additional fiction and nonfiction every month.

Proceeds support community programs at the Clinton Library.

Whidbey Write-In Group Quiet Time to Write Monday, January 21, 9:00am-1:00pm Freeland Library This writing group is different from others. All genres, ages, writing tool use, are welcome to come in for a quiet place and time to work on writing projects. 45 minutes of quiet writing (please put phones on vibrate or silent), followed by a 15-minute break. We will repeat as many times as we can. There are no presentations or critiques of work in this group, just the act of writing. Take the opportunity at the breaks to meet other writers on the island. Soft jazz will be playing for those who need some ambient sound. Coffee and tea will be provided.

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

Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm 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.

Let This Be A Voice: Songs For Social Change Monday, January 21, 2:00-3:30pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave.

Concordia Lutheran Church

Come and sing along with Bryan Stratton songs that have been sung throughout time by those who have been marginalized and by those who wanted to make the world a better place for all.

For more information, visit www.concordiaoak harbor.org or call 360-675-2548.

“Free at last, free at last...” was the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King for his people. His voice was one of the uncounted millions throughout history who have spoken out against injustice.

For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

Russia and America Today So Alike, So Different Wednesday, January 23, 2:00pm Freeland Library Join Dr. Michael Seraphinoff for his insights on Russian history, which has always had both interesting parallels to American historical developments and some stark contrasts. Dr. Seraphinoff, former professor and a long time scholar in East European studies, studied in the Soviet Union in the 1960s and taught in Russia in the 1990s. He will share some of his understanding of our long and turbulent history of relations with Russia and the former Soviet empire. Everyone is welcome.

Childcare and Babysitter Safety Training for Teens - Learn Basic Caregiving Skills Wednesday, January 23, 4:00-6:00pm Coupeville Library Meeting Room

Sunday service, 9:30am Bible Study & Sunday School, 10:45am 590 N. Oak Harbor Street

Teaching Through God’s Word Sundays, 9:00 & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton

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

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

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland

Preventing injuries and keep kids busy is the key to success - let us help show your child how it’s done. Designed for people ages 11-18 who are interested in providing babysitting services. Topics include: Leadership, Play Time, Basic Caregiving Skills, and First Aid. Presented by the Heartbeat Safety Center in Oak Harbor.

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.

Reading with Rover Wednesday, January 23, 5:00pm Freeland Library

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Read aloud to a loving canine listener. The Reading with Rover program helps kids strengthen reading skills and improve reading confidence. For school-age children with a caregiver. Reading to a dog helps children in many ways. Dogs help to create a safe, non-judgmental, experience, which studies show reduces anxiety, anger, and depression.

At the same time, increased self-confidence and self-esteem create a sense of pride and motivation to read independently. Kids LOVE reading to our dogs! Reading with Rover™ is a therapy dog program serving the Puget Sound community.

Religious Services South Whidbey Community Church Sundays, 9:00-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00-11:00am Worship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley Pastor Darrell Wenzek continues his series on Ephesians with the message, “What’s Grace Got to do With It?” Service is followed by a light lunch.

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 3:30-5:30pm 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 Featured Artist: Diane Tompkinson Thursday, January 24, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, 9 NW Front St., Coupeville Mixed Media Artist Diane Tompkinson will be at Penn Cove Gallery with some of her print-making tools. Although Diane works in mixed media, it is through printmaking that WHAT'S GOING ON

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Saratoga soothes with ‘Simply Strings’

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Saratoga Orchestra’s first concerts of the year are sure to soothe the musical soul, as it presents “Simply Strings” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Island Church of Whidbey in Langley and again Sunday, Jan. 27 at 2:30 p.m. at Coupeville High School. Pre-concert chats begin before each performance at 1:45 p.m.

As the name of the program implies, the upcoming performances feature just stringed instruments - violins, violas, cellos, a bass and a harpsichord – and 16 musicians, as opposed to the usual 50 or more typically on stage with the orchestra.

“This size of ensemble affords a more intimate experience for the musicians as they develop a more personal connection with their fellow musicians,” said Larry Heidel, executive director of Saratoga Orchestra.

The smaller size also allows the musicians the opportunity to explore different styles of music and different eras as well, from baroque to modern. Saratoga Orchestra has partnered with the founder of the Whidbey Island Music Festival for its January concerts in recent years, which has helped the group learn and explore even more styles.

“When we began partnering with Tekla Cunningham four years ago, we were lucky to have her immense knowledge as a baroque specialist,” Heidel said. “This has allowed us to explore more early music in our programming and it has been a great fit for our ensemble.”

Cunningham agrees.

“I’m joining Saratoga for this concert as a guest artist,” she explained. “For several years now, Anna Edwards (Saratoga’s musical director and conductor) has been inviting me to join Saratoga once a year to share my expertise in baroque music.

I bring a set of baroque bows with me and work with the orchestra to incorporate elements of baroque performance practice on their modern instruments. It’s great fun!”

But “Simply Strings” isn’t simply baroque compositions. As usual, Saratoga Orchestra will feature the work of different composers, from J.S. Bach to more contemporary composers.

There will even be a little something for those of Scandinavian descent, according to Heidel.

“We are also giving a nod to the Scandinavian roots of many musicians and audience members here on the island,” he said. “Dag Ivar Wirén’s “Serenade for Strings” is a piece by the Swedish composer the audience will really enjoy.”

It is part of Saratoga Orchestra’s routine to incorporate works of new artists – particularly women composers – into its repertoire. This concert is no exception.

“We have been the proud recipient of a grant from the Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy group for the past few years,” said Heidel. “The WPA is trying to dispel the myth that there have been no great women composers, but rather, orchestras that have not been willing to program their music. In the past few years, we have featured more than a dozen women composers, one of the few orchestras doing this.”

That is a philosophy Cunningham appreciates.

“Anna Edwards’ work incorporating works by female composers in each concert program is truly inspirational,” she said. “There are many wonderful composers who have been left out of the mainstream classical repertory merely because of gender and including music by women is a very simple and very important way to give female composers a voice.”

“This concert we are featuring the music of the young, vibrant composer, Hanna Benn,” shared Heidel. “Hanna recently graduated from Cornish College in Seattle and is now based in Los Angeles. She is part of a new wave of artists and composers that defy labels and because of this, I believe her music speaks to such a wide variety of listeners.”

Cunningham said she also enjoys playing with Saratoga because it gives her a chance to learn new music by new composers such as Benn.

“Because I play so much baroque music, I am very at home with the language and rhetoric of the baroque,” Cunningham said. “Getting into the ‘language’ of contemporary compositions takes me a little longer, but I love the process of exploring and learning about new music. There is a lot of affinity between musicians who are drawn to early music and those who are drawn to new music – there is a similar sense of openness and exploration.”

Saratoga Orchestra presents “Simply Strings,” featuring the works of composers old and new, on Saturday, Jan. 26 in Langley and Sunday, Jan. 27 in Coupeville.

Music lovers of all kinds are encouraged to explore Saratoga Orchestra’s performances. General admission tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for senior citizens and military, and youth and students under 18 are free. Tickets can be purchased online at www.sowhidbey.com or at Click Music in Oak Harbor, bayleaf in Coupeville and at Moonraker Books and Blue Sound Music in Langley. Tickets are also available at the door one hour prior to performances.

Photo Courtesy of Saratoga Orchestra Tekla Cunningham, baroque specialist and founder of the Whidbey Island Music Festival, will be the guest soloist at Saratoga Orchestra’s upcoming performances.

The language of music, while ever-changing and evolving, is still timeless, something Heidel thinks audiences can appreciate.

“I think it will be interesting for the audience to hear compositions for basically the same group of instruments, but written some three centuries apart,” he said. “Think of all the innovations we have experienced in the past decade with technology and how rapidly our world is changing, yet music bridges the past with the present.”

“Attending the Saratoga Orchestra concert is a great way to support your local orchestra and participate in the community life of the island,” said Cunningham. “It’s also a chance to enjoy a break from our hectic world. There are so many demands on time these days and attending a concert is a great way to truly escape to another world. There is so much beauty and meaning to be discovered in this program.”

Brews and tattoos to raise funds for local Disabled American Veterans

By Kacie Jo Voeller Whidbey Weekly An evening of brews, tattoos, music and fundraising will come to an Oak Harbor brewery Friday.

“Ink Master” competitor Austin Rose will visit the Wicked Teuton Brewing Company from 6-10 p.m. All ages are welcome, and those who attend the event will have the opportunity to meet Rose. The suggested donation amount is $10 for a chance to win the grand prize - a three-hour tattoo session with the Portland-based artist at Oak Harbor’s Night Owl Tattoo.

The event is presented by local realtor Nick Ricci and James Hart of Guild Mortgage.

Ricci, who has coordinated the event, said the evening has been made possible by a number of contributors and the money raised will go to Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Donation boxes can be found at various Oak Harbor locations.

“It benefits them locally,” he said. “I don’t have any doubt that we are going to raise money for the DAV.” Ricci, who was medically discharged from the Navy, said his own experience and that of other veterans inspired him to start putting the event together to raise funds for the DAV. “I could have done it for Wounded Warriors, but these are local guys,” he said. “And at the end of the day the only thing I can really affect and change is the community around me, so why go anywhere else?”

Ricci, who has known Rose for 10 years, said the tattoo artist also has military connections and wanted to help benefit veterans.

“A big reason he (Rose) is doing this, too, is his dad is also a disabled veteran, a Vietnam vet,” he shared.

Along with raising money for the DAV, Ricci said another main goal of the event is to help find drivers for the organization.

“What is really, really important, and became glaringly obvious after talking to Charles ‘Muggs’ Monahan over at the DAV locally, is that there are around 40 disabled veterans around the island - and there are more than that - but these are guys that are immobile or older,” he said. “And the DAV provides a service where they drive them down to Seattle to the VA. All those drivers are volunteer.

For 40 guys, they are making three trips a week, on average, to Seattle.”

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8:53 am, Carl Ave. Subject outside in street waving his arms, yelling and screaming; reporting party tried talking to him and subject said he was a federal marshal and on a case.

12:54 pm, Cedar Hill Rd. Reporting party requesting to know if he is able to do a “peel out” with his vehicle at location in January; advising is doing a gender reveal and it is part of the reveal.

2:53 pm, Main St. Advising teenage male with sign requesting assistance at entrance to Pay-Less Foods; requesting law enforcement contact subject and assist him.

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4:23 pm, Mobius Lp. Caller would like to know of any public beaches reporting party can shoot into the ocean for recreational shooting/hunting; requesting call.

6:55 pm, Leitch Pl. Reporting party requesting to know why she heard sirens in area.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 13 8:21 am, SE Bayshore Dr. Reporting female in women’s restroom refusing to leave; initially looked as though female was removing her belongings from location and moving on, but now she is back in restroom and being somewhat argumentative.

11:01am, SW 10th Ave. Caller advising was just at location checking on possibly renting location; knocked on door and neighbor came out and accused caller of stealing packages.

11:13 am, SW 10th Ave. Reporting party advising subjects at location attempting to steal packages from porch; reporting party believes they were waiting for the mailman.

1:09 pm, SW Erie St. Advising two subjects were fighting and one was on ground; now one of them is lying in middle of traffic.

2:57 pm, State St. Advising she found dog wearing a diaper.

Reporting stray dog running around, small dog, no collar or tags, not aggressive.

3 pm, SR 20 Advising white Toyota Tundra cut reporting party off in front of Haggens on SR 20; driver made rude gestures at reporting party.

3:21 pm, Kramer Rd. Advising driver gave reporting party the finger and he wants subject arrested because it is a felony in the State of Washington. He used to date 9-1-1 dispatcher and knows how this works.

3:39 pm, W Fakkema Rd. Found dog in area, has dog with him; currently at Flyers restaurant in Oak Harbor.

Small tan poodle, miniature, no collar or tags – dog has a diaper.

4:02 pm, Loerland Ln. Advising vehicle is parked in reporting party’s yard. No one inside vehicle. White Ford Focus.

6:13 pm, SW Regency Dr. Caller says his water was shut off for non-payment.

7:58 pm, NW Atalanta Way Advising someone is trying to log into his Google account.

9:35 pm, Main St. Reporting party states male has locked himself in bathroom after screaming outside; reporting party asked if male needed something and male said the police. Male did state he was unwell but didn’t want aid, just law enforcement.

FRIDAY, DEC. 14 10 am, Roxlin Dr. Advising neighbor’s dog continually going to bathroom in his yard.

4:21 pm, Rhododendron Park Rd. Reporting vehicle, silver Nissan two-door sports car with spoiler, pulled into parking lot 10 minutes ago; two males exited vehicle and then walked into the bushes onto Kettle trails and took a left; looked like they were carrying a green bag and possible small bag of dog poop.

5:38 pm, Fort Nugent Rd. Caller just heard a loud explosion come from area of Zylstra north of Fort Nugent near dead end area; Caller then advising a truck went speeding by his house, light-colored full size extended cab, party could not see plate.

6:09 pm, Ault Field Rd. Reporting party advising male, possibly intoxicated, urinating on outside wall of business.

7:19 pm, N Main St. Caller advising at bus stop directly in front of location male subject with head wrapped in a towel, did not want to get on bus.

8:36 pm, Ault Field Rd. Reporting party advising was in his storage unit and then power went out and now reporting party unable to get out.

8:48 pm, Newman Rd. Caller advising road hazard ripped a hole in her tire; advising it was about 100 yards from her house, was able to get her vehicle home. Caller went out to look at what she hit and couldn’t see anything.

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Life Tributes Marvin S. Kofoed

March 6, 1931 – January 4, 2019

Longtime Oak Harbor resident, Marvin Kofoed, went to join his loving wife, Ginny, Jan. 4, 2019 at the age of 87. He was born in Helper, Utah March 6, 1931 to Mildred Elma (Sherman) and Sherman Andrew Polley. He grew up in Cutbank, Mont. with brother, Bob, and sister, Jackie.

Marvin joined the Navy in Nov. 1947. His career took him to Hawaii; Kingsville and Corpus Christi, Texas; San Diego, Calif.; back to Hawaii and, ultimately to Oak Harbor, Wash. for his final tour, where he retired in Dec. 1967. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

Marvin then worked as a paralegal for the legal department at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, retiring in 1987.

Marvin loved his wife, Ginny, and together they enjoyed dancing, fishing, and camping.

Marvin is survived by five children; Debra Martel of Federal Way, Wash., Marvin Kofoed, Jr. “Buddy,” of Henderson, Nev., Sharon Kofoed of Oak Harbor, Baron Kofoed of Seattle, Wash., and Theresa Hensen of Henderson, Nev. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Ginny, his wife of 62 years, an infant daughter, Wilhelmina, his parents, siblings Bob and Jackie, and two great-grandchildren.

Marvin will be buried, with full military honors, beside his wife at Hawaiian State Veteran Cemetery in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor, WA

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Dorothy Juhl, beloved wife, adored mother and grandmother, and true friend to all, passed peacefully away Jan. 5. Born in Carbonado, Wash. to Dan and Freda Fraser, she grew up in the midst of six siblings, all of whom predeceased her.

Dorothy is survived by two sons, Terry Juhl of Costa Mesa, Calif. and Dr. Robert Juhl (Jackie) of Anacortes, Wash., and by lifelong friend and daughter-in-law, Linda Stoulil (Don) of Mercer Island, Wash. She leaves behind a host of wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren who she absolutely cherished.

She was beautiful, kind, and vivacious and loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her loving heart, graciousness, and generosity are a cherished legacy and she will be deeply missed.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband and the love of her life, Del Juhl, in 2010.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Regency in Oak Harbor for their wonderful care and affection for the past seven years. We particularly want to thank and acknowledge her neighbors, Rev and Carol Allender and David Marquis, who were so very good to her. The family requests no flowers, but for those who wish, a

donation to your favorite charity in Dorothy’s memory would be a lovely tribute. Rest in eternal peace dearest Dorothy and thank you for blessing our lives.

Ernest P. Gendron

October 14, 1933 - January 10, 2019

Ernest P. Gendron passed away peacefully Jan. 10, 2019 at Careage of Whidbey. He was 85 years of age. Ernest (Ernie) was born in Shirley, Mass. to Leo and Renee (Michaud) Gendron. He lived most of his life in Fitchburg, Mass. before moving to Coupeville, Wash. 25 years ago. Ernie was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, Bud Dorr Council #13422.

He is survived by his children, Robert (Linda); Steve (Terry); Paula (Kevin); Lisa (Rick) and Sharleen (Andy). He was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene, and his second wife, Marianne.

A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. at St Mary Church, 207 N Main Street, Coupeville.

The family suggests memorials in Ernie’s name to Whidbey Health Hospice, 101 N Main Street, Coupeville, WA 98239, or the Knights of Columbus, Bud Dorr Council 13422, P.O. Box 1181, Coupeville, WA 98239.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor, Wash.

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Oh, crap! Clinton Community Hall needs new septic system GoFundMe effort underway to raise needed funds

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The association that runs the Clinton Community Hall is hoping the community will help with some unexpected and much-needed repairs.

Members of the nonprofit association have set up a GoFundMe page to help raise the $15,000 needed to replace the building’s failed septic system, which was discovered during a routine inspection late last year.

“We get the septic system annually inspected for our health permit,” explained Catherine Billera, president of the community hall association. “When they did the annual inspection, they discovered the tanks and pipes are disintegrating.

“It appears the tanks are under the asphalt parking lot, so we have to find a new drain field and basically start from scratch,” she continued. “It’s going to cost roughly $15,000 – we’re hoping it will be less, but that’s what we’re expecting.”

As of Monday evening, the group had raised about two-thirds of the funds needed for the repairs. But while the hall is still functional and is being used for some regular activities, the kitchen and restrooms are out of commission until the repairs are completed. Portable toilets have been brought in, but the lack of facilities and kitchen has caused some activities to be cancelled, meaning a loss of rental fees. Those rental fees help keep the Clinton Community Hall functioning.

“It has impacted our income, unfortunately,” said Billera.

“The hall is used for an awful lot of activities; the Chamber of Commerce uses it for its bigger meetings, the Clinton business association, the library uses us an awful lot, when

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Photo Courtesy of Clinton Community Hall The Clinton Community Hall was first built in 1907. The original structure was destroyed by fire, but it was rebuilt in 1967, so south Whidbey residents have been convening at the hall for more than a century.

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Clinton Progressive Association P.O. Box 612, Clinton, WA 98236 the Washington State Ferries come to the community, they use the hall, there are anniversary and birthday celebrations, seminars, voter forums - there’s a lot going on.”

The Clinton Community Hall was built in 1907 by a group of early settlers who decided the community needed a central location where everyone could gather together. The original building, which took only a month to build, was destroyed by fire in 1967 and was rebuilt, preserving the community’s gathering place.

But the current building is beginning to show its age, as evidenced by the septic failure. In the years since Billera has been a member of the association, members have replaced the furnace, updated the restrooms, added a keyless entry

Photo Courtesy of Clinton Community Hall The septic system at the Clinton Community Hall has failed and must be completely replaced. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help raise the $15,000 necessary for the repairs.

system and a remote thermostat so the heat can be turned on and the hall warmed up before renters arrive. It’s all part of an ongoing effort to make the hall a desirable venue for people to use.

“We’ve done a lot,” she said. “We were thinking the roof is the next major thing, but this was unexpected. We started a roof fund a few years ago, because we know it’s coming and we knew the cost would be massive. We could tap into that fund [for the septic repairs], but once we do that, the roof’s gonna leak.”

Association members say they are thrilled by the response from the community so far to help with the unexpected expense of an entirely new septic system.

“We have such an amazing community,” Billera said. “The GoFundMe was at more than $10,000 (as of Monday evening) – that’s pretty incredible since it hasn’t even been a month.”

It also speaks to the important role the hall continues to play within the community.

“The hall is our community gathering place,” said Billera.

“Without it, we wouldn’t have a place for us all to convene for information, friendship. It’s endless what the hall is used for. I just think it would be a huge loss to the community if it wasn’t there.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly The Clinton Community Hall is a popular gathering place on south Whidbey and is available to rent for all kinds of meetings or special events. Until repairs are made, however, the hall’s kitchen and restrooms are unusable.

Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a member of the Clinton Progressive Association or those who would like more information about the Clinton Community Hall and how to donate to the GoFundMe effort, can visit www.clintoncommunityhall.org. For those who would like to send a donation by check, send it to Clinton Progressive Association, P.O. Box 612, Clinton, WA 98236.

BREWS continued from page 7 In addition to providing a way to raise funds for the organization, the event will also showcase local businesses, Ricci shared.

“The idea is that we get a crowd that normally would not be in one space together, in a place that they are not really familiar with that is part of our community,” he said. “And then we have an opportunity for businesses where we can just give away door prizes throughout the night to bring more community awareness to the businesses that we have to offer here on the island.”

Brandon Potter, a local photographer and current member of the Navy, volunteered to take photos and video of the event after he was approached by Ricci about the fundraiser.

“He (Ricci) asked if I would be down with volunteering my time and services to a good cause, and I was absolutely all about that,” he said.

Potter said the event would help bring attention to area businesses and allow islanders a chance to discover more of what Whidbey has to offer.

“I think it is just building community awareness that there are things going on in your backyard that you could be taking part in and [you could be] networking, building friends and finding local businesses that are undiscovered, that can really give back to the community in a big way,” Potter said.

Terry Boese, who owns the Wicked Teuton, said the evening with Rose has inspired many people to get involved.

“The coolest thing I can say about this event is the number of people that are wanting to help out a good cause,” he said. “That more than anything shows that our community is good at supporting something that needs to

be done, and the DAV obviously needs all the help it can get. I am a big fan of any of those programs.”

The brewery will be offering a beer brewed in honor of Rose, Boese said.

“We made a beer called Rose Master Amber Ale,” he said. “We made a tap handle, we are making that beer, and it is already paid for, so everyone is going to get to taste that beer.”

Boese said one of the goals of the event and the brewery is to provide a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. “(People can) hang out, be casual, have a good time, meet Austin Rose and chill, which is what we are about,” he said. “We are family-friendly and dog-friendly, we want this to be as fun, if not better, than being in your own living room and shooting it with friends.”

Photo Courtesy of Nick Ricci The Wicked Teuton Brewing Company created a tap handle and specially brewed beer, the Rose Master Amber Ale, in honor of Austin Rose’s upcoming visit to the brewery.

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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.)

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

UNITY IN PECAN PIE It’s a theme brought up quite often in this column and it has to do with what food brings to our tables. Literally, of course, but also figuratively, or perhaps the word I should use is proverbially. When it comes to food, there’s no denying it is a major conduit for bonding, a convener of people, a talking point in and of itself. It doesn’t matter where in the world you are, food is eaten by everyone; the only things that change are the preparation methods and the way in which the food is served.

So, it must be then, food is a unifying force among all humans. If we’re talking about the connecting of people with some common ground, regardless of language barriers, social constraints, cultural systems, then food has the unique ability to unify people. I think this is an important aspect of life, because without unity we can’t enjoy life to the fullest. We can engage or connect with others.

One of the most amazing things about the times we live in today is we have such easy access to so many ingredients from so many different countries, which in turn connects us in ways we don’t readily realize. Food stuffs which may have only been found overseas several decades ago can be found in local stores now and this opens up entirely new avenues, gastronomically speaking, as well as those within the mind. It inspires curiosity, perhaps a sense of adventure and thirst for knowledge.

Yes, food is unity.

What’s most fitting about this theme, this ‘food unity,’ is this month we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and if ever there was a more unifying force in the world, Dr. King is it. I came across some supposed random facts about this great man, and it was in relation to food. I did not know (apparently) his favorite dishes were pecan pie and fried chicken. But let’s be serious – who doesn’t love pecan pie and fried chicken? Okay, maybe some people, but for those who love it, I can certainly see why!

This made me wonder about the invention of this super sweet, amazingly delectable pie.

Where did it originate? In the U.S., actually.

Pecans are native to north America and Native Americans propagated them first. After the Civil War, they were grafted from their local area (along the Mississippi river) to Georgia and Louisiana in the mid to late 1800s. The more prevalent pecans became, the more they were used in cooking, especially baked goods, and although we can’t say with certainty exactly who invented the first pecan pie, it’s said the one we know and love today dates back to an 1898 recipe published in a church recipe book in St. Louis, Mo., though the recipe itself was sent in by a Texan. During the 1920s, Karo corn syrup began printing the recipe for pecan pie on the back of its product and it was truly then the popularity of the pie soared.

While the pecan pie does find itself made in variations across the country, these don’t deviate too much from the good ‘ol original. You’ll find coconut, chocolate, bourbon and whiskey as some additional ingredients in recipes around the country, but because the recipe is so easy, varying it is more about putting an edgy spin on a classic, rather than something of convenience or a need to make it more regional. This is a sweet pie. A very, very saccharine one indeed, and more often than not the deviation from the original recipe on the Karo syrup bottle is more to do with the sweetness than additional ingredients or regional identity. Either way, whether sweet enough to crack a filling, or just sweet enough to satisfy, it seems this pie is a year-round staple. I haven’t found it to be confined to any one particular season, though it does seem to make an appearance more frequently during the holidays.

What is a little confusing about the main ingredient, the pecan nut, is how it’s pronounced. Is it pee-KAHN, PEE-kahn, pic-KAHN or PEE-can?

I think perhaps this is one of those words that can be pronounced several ways and we still know exactly what it is. I don’t even know how I say it myself! I feel like, no matter how I pronounce the word, I will ultimately say it wrong and someone will correct me. Growing up, it was PEE-can. Now, it’s...I really don’t know!

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And on top of their delicious, smoky flavor, pecans hold within their little nutty selves, almost 10-percent of our daily recommended intake of fiber! Add this to the fact pecans are rich in copper and thiamine, both of which help prevent free radical damage in the brain, and chock full of manganese, and this nut has quite a healthy arsenal at it’s disposal.

Of course, pie isn’t the only thing pecans help to make taste divine. They’re delicious as they are, au natural. When preparing salads, a zesty mix of spices and chopped pecans can take your greens to a whole new level of amazing and if that’s not really your scene, then think about how they give a casserole a little something-something when sprinkled on top.

Even your pies that aren’t pecan pies, can still be pecan pies – if your crust is made out of this little nut. But if your sweet tooth overrules a savory craving, then candied pecans are the way to go, for sure!

Dear Readers, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 21, I am including a recipe for one of his purported favorite dishes – the classic pecan pie. When it comes to unity, King represented not just this, but so much more. Food brings us together, so let’s toast (or eat) to unity! If you try this recipe, let me know if you enjoy it as much as I do! Please send any and all comments, questions and definitely recipes you’d like to share to letsdish. whidbeyweekly@gmail.com and we’ll do just that – Dish!

Classic Pecan Pie 1 cup Karo light or dark corn syrup 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ cups chopped pecans 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (deep dish) In a large bowl, mix together the corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla and butter until well blended. Add the chopped pecans and mix.

Pour into the pie crust* and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F on the center rack for an hour to an hour and ten minutes. The pie should be done when the temperature inside reaches 200°F, or if the center springs back when gently tapped with a spoon. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2 hours, at least, before serving and enjoying! *Note: if using a frozen pre-made pie crust, place the pie dish on a cookie sheet and bake on the cookie sheet. www.eater.com/2016/11/23/13575790/pecanpie-history-about www.wideopeneats.com/health-benefits-pecans/ https://cookiesandcups.com/easy-pecan-pierecipe/ To read past columns of Let’s Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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she is able to enjoy her love of painting, drawing, and carving. Growing up on the wooded bluffs and beaches of Puget Sound, Diane finds inspiration among the many birds and saltwater creatures found there.

Meetings & Organizations South Whidbey Garden Club Friday, January 18, 9:00-11:45am St. Peter’s Church, Clinton January’s program: “Happiness with Hellebores and Other Shady Characters.” Cyndi Stuart is an author, perennial plant grower, former field biologist and NW Flower & Garden Show speaker. She will give a slide presentation focusing on plants that will brighten up your shade garden. Refreshments provided and the public is welcome.

PBY Naval Air Museum Luncheon Wednesday, January 23, 11:30am CPO Club, 1080 Ault Field Rd., Oak Harbor Featured speaker will be George Lawson, senior story researcher for a National Geographic book, “Veterans Voices: Remarkable Stories of Heroism, Sacrifice and Honor.”

A seasoned military veteran, Lawson was responsible for investigating and connecting with hundreds of potential veteran candidates that were needed to create this book. The public is invited to attend. Call 360-240-9500 for directions and more information.

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Classes, Seminars and Workshops NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Friday, January 18, 6:00-9:00pm Saturday, January 19, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $35 This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. The pistol handling and shooting portion is completed at the NWSA range, located at 886 Gun Club Rd., off Oak Harbor Rd., where students will learn about safe gun handling, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities.

The Basics of Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. Students can register online at nrainstructors.org. For questions or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at 360-6758397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com

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Hope and Renewal Contemplative Conversations Monday, Jan. 21. 3:00-4:30pm St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland Monday, Jan. 28, 3:00-4:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Monday, Feb. 4, 3:00-4:30pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland The Greening Congregations Collaborative offers these contemplative conversations inspired by the Kate Davies book “Instrinsic Hope: Living Courageously in Troubled Times.” The sessions are free, although donations are appreciated. Topics include Hope and Justice, led by Dianne Shiner and Luis Sanchez; Rebounding From Despair to Hope, led by Kate Davies and Larry Daloz; and Hope in Community, Terra Anderson and Richard Gammon.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) This week you may need to sacrifice speed for more important considerations. High on your priority list should be the feelings of other people.

Ignore them at your peril. Yes, common courtesy can be a detriment to the speedy execution of plans. And yes, it is deadly to spontaneity. Working in lock step with someone who cannot or will not act as quickly as you would like may be a pain, but it is a probability on the 17th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You will need to work in concert with a partner if you expect to progress this week.

This in itself should not be a challenge, except where differences of style enter in.

Do not be surprised to find yourself partnered with a dominant personality who abides by their own set of rules. If you are content with arriving at your goal via their means in lieu of yours, the 17th should present no problems.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) The surest way to satisfaction this week is to pride yourself in tasks well done. Call it work, if you will, or the act of fulfilling duties and obligations. In every case, doing what you do to the highest of standards and the best of your abilities is your safeguard against tedium. If you can also realize that you are in service to something greater, so much the better for you. The 17th is of much help in that regard.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) You’re in good position this week to provide, in every sense of the word. Material needs are more easily met, and not only for yourself.

Compassion may drive you to spread the bounty to others. Some of the issues you tackle in the process may be delicate, raising not a few eyebrows, but do not let that stop you. Orthodoxy goes out the window on the 17th. Ad lib and innovate accordingly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Inner strength plays a prime role in how you conduct business this week.Resistance may be your only shot at retaining dominance, so do not hesitate to dig in your heels. A firm stance against opposing forces makes you the pillar around which others rally on the 17th. The emotional satisfactions alone should be ample reward for your integrity, but the trickle down effect may bring tangible benefits as well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) The question this week is about your own potential and how to realize it. Some serious inner searching is likely as a result. Circumstance may help you to realize that you are capable of much more than you now believe. Hardships on the 17th are calculated to do exactly that. Before you feel too sorry

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Whatever the obstacles to meeting your obligations, it is time to face them with intent to overcome. This includes obligations to others, of course, but equally important are your commitments to yourself. Are you in good standing where your own health and welfare are concerned? Nothing you can undertake now is more vital. Attitude makes the difference on the 17th, when compassion wins out over negativity and guilt.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Self-interests of yours have a way of melding easily with the interests of others this week.

To understand, try placing yourself in another’s shoes just long enough to see the world through their eyes. Pangs of compassion are the hoped-for result, followed by any tiny act to make the world a happier place. Such acts may amount to little, individually, but in sum they are world-changing. Expect your chance on the 17th.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) As if you don’t have enough troubles, it’s easy to let your mind wander this week, magnifying the world’s problems to such a degree that they become a weight on your own shoulders. Before you let matters unravel too far, realize that before your time, the world fared nicely through many a crisis without you. Critical times come and they go, and the sun still rises. All good to remember on the 17th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Decision-making is a serious matter this week, because by your choices you impact more lives than just your own. The extra diligence and care that you instinctively lavish into the process is clue enough that deep down you know this. If you find your behavior perhaps a little more resolute and unyielding than normal, you at least now understand why.

Adamant acts of this sort reach a peak on the 17th.

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11. Hammer with a large, wooden head 13. Food 15. Can be combined 16. Midway between east and southeast 17. Governs a noun or pronoun 19. Gorilla

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46. Fit or irritation 48. The ability to move objects through thought 52. Skywalker mentor __-Wan Kenobi 53. Herbal medicine seed 54. “Zero Dark Thirty” director Bigelow 56. Preferences

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Your willingness to shoulder burdens that are not rightly your own promises to carry you far this week. This commendable selflessness may extend to material contributions, money included, made to your favorite cause. It’s not the case, as some may think, that you are trying to buy favors. The makers of such accusations do not understand your desire to make the world a better place. The 17th is rife with such misperception.

22. “Unforgettable” singer

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) A depth of passion backs your actions this week that may be lacking at other, less crucial, times. The probable key to your thinking may be a seemingly-endless series of outrages that violated your sense of fair play.

You cannot right the wrongs, but you can make sure that they stop with you. In your mind, at least, nothing else matters. Action, thus, ironically becomes inaction. The 17th brings a chance to practice your beliefs.

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