Whidbey Weekly, January 24, 2019

January 24 through January 30, 2019

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Saturday, March 2, 2019 8 am – 5 pm Oak Harbor High School featuring keynote speaker Dan Heims

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by Amy Hannold Tech Petting Zoo: The Oak Harbor Library is hosting a trio of STEAM-related tech demonstrations and experiments for ages 8 and up with their caregivers. No registration is required, the events will be first come, first served. Saturdays, 3-4:30 p.m.: Feb. 2, LEGO/K’Nex; March 2, Ozobots; April 6, Color Changing Magic.

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Natural Beauties on Display: The Whidbey Rock & Gem Show is Feb. 9-10 at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Show hours are Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission to this family-friendly event is free. A variety of demonstrations share the skills and creativity of turning rocks into jewelry and more. Learn about the creation of arrowheads, beadmaking, silversmithing, stone cutting and polishing. Vendors will be selling rough rock, polished display pieces, rock and gem tools, jewelry and other items.

Rock specimens including crystals, geodes, and minerals will be on display. You’ll also enjoy fun door prizes, silent auction, a kids “Spin-for-a-Rock” wheel and award-winning BBQ. A Streetcar Named Desire: The Whidbey Playhouse presents this iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece by Tennessee Williams, Feb. 8 through Feb. 24. Theater fans, and those seeing it for the first time, will enjoy this famous play, brought to life by local actors and musicians. WhidbeyPlayhouse.com.

Support Local Youth: Good food, great music and dancing. Feb. 9, 6-9 p.m. at the VFW Post in Oak Harbor, enjoy a delicious Italian dinner and Lance Gibbon, Oak Harbor Public Schools Superintendent and musician, will be the entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Whidbey Island Wildcats Robotics Club. Tickets are $25 and can be bought in advance. Facebook: Whidbey Island Wildcats Robotic Club, wildcatrobobooster@gmail. com.

Make Your Valentines Special: The Oak Harbor Library provides the supplies, inviting ages 3-12 to make Valentines Feb. 8, 4-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, noon- 3 p.m., make your Valentines at the Clinton Library.

The Coupeville Library hosts a “Valentine Crafternoon,” Saturday, Feb. 9, 2-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 3-4 p.m., at the Langley Library, you can make bath and shower bombs, heart-shaped and scented with luscious essential oils. Sno-Isle.org Swap Seeds & Gardening Knowledge: Bring seeds, plants, cuttings and garden know-how to swap and share at the Whidbey Island Community Seed Swap, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2-5 p.m. at the Clinton Community Hall. Seed swaps are designed for gardening newbies and master gardeners alike. Get seeds from local growers and share seeds from your own harvest. Even if you have nothing to swap, come and get a few seeds; you will then have them to grow and share next year!

DIY Beauty & Home Products, Naturally: Save money, the environment, and nourish your health when you learn how to make natural beauty, home and cleaning products.

Attendance is free, however, registration is required for the three Saturdays of homemade creation, open to teens and adults.

Feb. 16, March 16 and April 21. Each event coincides with the Clinton Library’s monthly book sale, held at the Clinton Community Hall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Register at Sno-Isle.org, click “Clinton Library.”

Roller Derby Season Opens: Whidbey Island Roller Girls’ first home bout of the 2019 season against the Doomsday Bunnies will be Feb. 23. Doors open at Oak Harbor Roller Barn at 5:30 p.m., the action starts at 6 p.m. Tickets at the door: Adults: $10, Children 12 and under, $5.

Whidbey Island Roller Girls is a skater-owned collaboration of professionally-minded female athletes focused on empowering women of all skill levels, through the sport of roller derby. They foster athletic ability, self-discipline, integrity, and character.

If you’d like to meet the Whidbey Roller Girls, they are featured as part of the public skate at the Roller Barn the fourth Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. WIRG.org.

Kindness Starts with One – Be The One: Random Act of Kindness Week, Feb. 10-16, serves as a reminder of the power each of us has to change the world for the better, every day, simply by being kind. Ideas and inspiration for everyone at Facebook.com/ TheRandomActsofKindnessFoundation or RandomActsofKindness.org.

Quest for a Glass Treasure: The Great Northwest Glass Quest is Feb. 15-24. Find one of 400 plastic clue balls and win a hand-blown glass ball. To begin your adventure, see the guide book at TheGreatNWGlassQuest.com. Your search for a clue ball will take you on a self-guided tour of quest sites, including parks, businesses and community sites. It’s free to participate, with the exception of the Discover Pass requirement for state parks. Visit Camano Island Feb. 23-24 and also enjoy the Port Susan Snow Goose & Birding Festival: SnowGooseFest. org.

Solve the Mystery: Sleuths of all ages are welcome to solve Langley’s annual whodunnit, Feb. 23-24. Enjoy a day in the Village by the Sea as you view the crime scene, interview suspects, and then discover the solution.

Work through the clues either Saturday and/ or Sunday; you need not be present to win in the prize drawing of correct solution entries at the big reveal Sunday at 5 p.m. The cost to participate is just $12 per map (discounts for military, youth, and seniors), and includes a chance to guess who-dun-it, and possibly win great prizes. VisitLangley.com.

Recreation Northwest EXPO: Explore Washington’s outdoor recreation opportunities as you meet apparel and gear manufacturers, retailers, outfitters, activity clubs, stewardship organizations and representatives from local recreation events and races.

This free event is held in Bellingham Feb. 23.

RecreationNorthwest.org Co-Op Kids, Wine & Bids: This fun-draiser event for adults benefits the Central Whidbey Cooperative Preschool. Tickets to the March 23 event, held at the Coupeville Rec Hall, are $10 per person. Enjoy drinks, bites, and a silent auction. CoupevillePreschool.org Find Your Family Fun: Look forward to Whidbey’s best events and local, weekly activities, listed for you at WhidbeyIsland.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Do you have trouble staying upbeat in a down jacket?

Have you ever upgraded while feeling down?

Did Hugh Downs live uptown?

Just wondering.

Speaking of downsizing Without checking with Siri and Alexa and Bixby and any of the other self-appointed manufactured gurus of the Wi-Fi world, I would guess most folks do not begin to think of downsizing until reaching the decade of their seventies.

For me, downsizing has never been on my bucket list.

I have no bucket list.

I have no bucket.

However, while living in a 91-year-old railroad caboose which just birthed hundreds of winter flies the size of baby drones, I decided over the weekend to begin a quasi-downsizing by relocating my books so I could swat flies.

For some reason, these winter flies, in no hurry, like to read.

Others like to rest on my paper towels.

Tip–Buy white paper towels so the winter flies are easier to see when they land.

According to Wiktionary, which would not have been allowed as a source in Miss Reid’s 12th grade English class at Oil City Senior High, “downsizing,” when used as a noun, is “An act in which a company downsizes or is downsized.”

Don’t you love it when the dictionary dudes use the word you want to define to define the word?

We would all be staying after school, writing it on the black board.

So, in looking up the root word of the gerund form, downsize is defined three ways, whether it is used as an intransitive, a transitive, or a transitive euphemistic.

Now I have three more words to define.

In the interest of keeping you wonderful readers, let us cut to the quick and use Wiktionary’s examples.

Downsize (third-person singular simple present downsizes, present participle downsizing, simple past and past participle downsized) 1. (intransitive) To reduce in size or number.

Joe and Edna moved to a bungalow after deciding to downsize when the children had left home.

The company chose to downsize by laying off half of its workers.

2. (transitive) To reduce the workforce of.

They downsized the division by offering attractive early-retirement packages and selling off an office building.

1. (transitive, euphemistic) To terminate the employment of.

Joe got downsized and became a plumber.

Are you still with me? I wonder. Where did Joe use to work?

I believe I just heard several of you put away your pencils and close your test booklets.

The point I am not making is downsizing has little to do with getting rid of your stuff.

Get down One cannot change the size of one’s possessions without smashing them or breaking them.

We can change their shape.

We can change their amount.

Yet, we cannot change their size.

Big is big. Small is small. Bigger is larger, downsize or not.

These books were part of the Terrific Triple Title series.

Books like Alaska, Alaska, Alaska; Danger, Danger, Danger; Fun, Fun, Fun; Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, and Science, Science, Science.

My 1953 copy of Riddles, Riddles, Riddles, is a bit soiled, but so are some of the riddles.

What starts with a T, ends with a T, and is full of T? A teapot.

Tommy Tucker took two strings and tied two turtles to two tall trees. How many T’s are there in that?

To be perfectly frank, there are only two T’s in that.

Several of you just left the playground while the kids playing four square laughed with approval.

If Dick’s father is Tom’s son, what relation is Dick to Tom? Tom is Dick’s grandfather.

That last one tells me it is time to turn to Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, published in 1954, with selections by Helen Hoke, and she’s no joke.

Did you hear about the absent-minded professor who returned from lunch and saw a sign on his door, “Back in 30 minutes,” and sat down to wait for himself?

The absent-minded professor staggered from a train, his complexion very white.

“Riding backwards for ten hours,” he explained. “I never could stand that.”

“Why,” his wife inquired, “didn’t you ask the person sitting opposite to change seats with you?”

“I couldn’t do that,” said the professor. “There wasn’t anybody there.”

Mrs. Richmoney’s new maid, Norah, had a very bad habit of interrupting her mistress with unpleasant household problems, usually just when Mrs. Richmoney was in the middle of a telephone chat, or serving tea to the Friday Afternoon Club ladies.

One day just after Norah had interrupted a particularly important party, Mrs. Richmoney warned her that if she ever did it again, she could pack her things and leave immediately.

The very next day, Mrs. Richmoney was in the midst of a bridge game, and Norah appeared in the doorway, gesturing and about to speak. Mrs. Richmoney waved her back, finished the game, excused herself, and stepped into the kitchen to talk to Norah.

“I’m glad to see you understand that I meant what I said yesterday. Now tell me, what’s on your mind?”

“Well, ma’am,” said Norah, “I just wanted to tell you that the house is on fire.”

Down is soft.

Just ask a pillow.

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1. Clean out under your bathroom sink(s).

2. Make sure all lights are in working order.

Change to energy-efficient bulbs.

3. Fill a box with gently-used clothing and donate it to your favorite charity.

4. Re-pot or refresh indoor plants and give them a new lease on life.

5. Clear horizontal surfaces and only put back things you love. Donate the rest.

6. Get bill paying up-to-date. Reconcile your checkbook.

7. Update family photos in frames around the house.

8. Open your junk drawer. De-junk it!

10. Edit your clothes. Keep the ones that make you feel fabulous.

When people hear that two syllable word, people think down.

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According to Toronto Downsizing Diva Karen Shinn, CPCA, in her January 17 blog about simplifying, www.downsizingdiva.com/blog/simplify-diva-dozen, here are twelve things we can do right now to simplify and rectify.

Why don’t we just say we are “de-acquisitioning”?

To downsize is softer.

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Shall we plagiarize instead?

9. Keep cleaning supplies you use regularly. Dispose of the rest responsibly.

It could be the word downsize, whether transitive or intransitive, and who knew anyway, sounds more professional.

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While moving books to swat winter flies or chase them, I found some of my original library books from childhood. As an uptown guy, how can I even think of downsizing such sentiments?

Terrific Triple Title Remember the books in the 50s published by Franklin Watts, Inc. at 575 Lexington Avenue, New York 22, New York?

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While downsizing can be uplifting, it can also be rewarding.

Why then do we say “downsize” when referring to getting rid of our acquisitions?

How about “de-hoarding”?

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11. Sharpen all your pencils and make sure all your pens are working!

12. Clean your fridge. Eliminate items past best-before dates OR unrecognizable.

My advice–just start with #11, then watch a movie, but maybe not Downsizing.

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Bits & Pieces planet. I’m afraid it is on, my friend, and we have very little time to get ahead of it. But, I’m just the messenger. Dr Kate Marvel, a NASA climatologist, expresses the opinion of those in her field, “Being a climate scientist is being part of a slow motion horror story. People ask me to share some good news, ‘Give us hope.’... We don’t need hope. We need courage.”

Letters to the Editor Editor, The Island County Treasurer’s Office wishes to extend its annual thanks to our volunteers, who help us open mail and prepare tax payments for processing. Because everything mailed on Whidbey Island goes first to Seattle for processing and then back to Whidbey for delivery, any mail sent at the end of April and October arrives even later than it did a few years ago. Without the help of our volunteers, we would not have everything completed until the second weeks of May and November; with their help, we save a week. Our 2018 group included Beulah Whitlow, Lionel Peoples, Janet Ballard, Maggie Paczkowski, Jan Gardner, Christian Chambers, Nadean Mydansky, Aggie Jendro-Calim, Evelyn Novak, Richard Gardner, and Pam Kaiser. Altogether, more than 150 hours of assistance were contributed by this group.

On a sad note, we wish to express our condolences to the family of Margaret Vasquez, who passed away November 28. Margaret was one of our first volunteers. Not only did she work hard, but she always brought with her a fine, dry sense of humor and a great laugh.

We enjoyed her company immensely, and will miss her.

Wanda J. Grone Island County Treasurer

Editor, Thank-you, Mr. Kiser, for the book reference “Fueling Freedom” in your letter of Jan. 3. I see that it was written by an economist from the Heritage Foundation, a right wing think tank which does not disclose their funding sources. Hmm, been here before? But, let’s see what Exxon says on the topic: “The risk of climate change is clear and the risk warrants action. Increasing carbon emissions in the atmosphere are having a warming effect.” (from their website). But they knew that in the 70s.

The mass media are having their “Oh, Oh” moment also. Meet the Press, Dec. 30, for the first time devoted the whole hour to the carbon crisis. The panel included FEMA, military representatives and rational Republicans.

Among other things examined were the results of an NBC poll taken in 1998 and repeated in 2018. It asked, “Do you believe Climate Change is a problem that requires urgent attention?” Here are the “yes” responses and percent changes in 20 years: Democrats = 72% + 42%, Independents = 47% + 22%, Republicans = 15% + 0%. Anything significant stand out for you? I hope your loved ones don’t have respiratory issues. My mom suffered from asthma. In a warming world, as we’ve seen, we can expect more and fiercer forest fires like those last summer. Fire season is expanding as well. Sadly, one of the provisions of 1631 was protection of our forests.

But honestly, you don’t really believe Rush Limbaugh, President Trump, economists from the Heritage Foundation or the folks at Fox are smarter then the Nobel Laureates at the National Academy of Science and NASA do you? Fact: There is no bonafide scientific, healthcare or religious organization, which does not recognize the reality of AGW. If you discover one I’ll give you $100. You can use it to attend Sound Waters Saturday, Feb. 2, where you can learn from ocean and climate scientists how carbon toxicity is changing our

Gary Piazzon Coupeville, Wash.

Editor, I am saddened by the death of an 80-year-old woman while crossing the highway in the dark near Freeland last week. As Mobility Specialist for Island Transit, I read the national statistics that show a rise in car crashes that result in the death of a pedestrian or cyclist.

Personally, I’ve been commuting by Island Transit for over a decade and I love it. The bus drivers and dispatch staff are so friendly and helpful. I’ve saved a lot of money over the years. I see a lot of friends on the bus and it reduces my carbon footprint. I get my daily exercise walking to the bus stop. In fact, part of my New Year’s resolution is to leave the house a little earlier so I can walk to a bus stop a little farther away.

However, I’m aware of the risk of walking on the shoulder of the road, especially during these dark months. That’s why I started the Can U C Me campaign. Last November, I was on the bus giving away bright reflective vests and wrist bands to bus commuters. I often stop at bus stops to explain to people how to push the red button on the post when they see the bus coming so the light will flash. In winter a lot of people wear dark colors. If you’re wearing dark colors and standing in the dark, or have a dark background behind you, the bus driver may not see you and pass you by. You may have to wait an hour for the next bus. Or a distracted motorist may swerve over the white line and approach you at 40 or 50 mph.

It’s the responsibility of the motorist to drive safely. Smart pedestrians and cyclists do everything they can to be visible. If you don’t have a bright reflective vest, a small flashlight in a coat pocket can make all the difference. The law requires a white headlight and red reflector on the back for bikes. Just because you can see the cars coming, doesn’t mean they can see you. They may be changing the channel on their radio, reaching for their coffee, tending to a child in the back seat, talking on the phone, dozing off, or under the influence, so pedestrians and cyclists need to be noticeable.

If you’re walking along the side of the road and you see an approaching car edging toward the fog line, wave your arms, shine your light, make yourself known. Most drivers move over and the sound of them driving on the rumble strip in the middle of the road is very reassuring. But that only happens if they know you’re there. Be safe. Be seen.

Maribeth Crandell Mobility Specialist, Island Transit Coupeville, Wash.

Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers Host Annual Dinner Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers will host its annual Community Dinner at Coupeville Recreation Hall Friday from 5:30-7:30pm. Everyone is invited and everyone is welcome. Join CWH&H and share a delicious meal with your neighbors. The cost is $5, all proceeds go to support Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers.

Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization of “Neighbors helping Neighbors” supporting homeowners to stay safe and healthy in their homes. As neighbors, they assist homeowners who are physically or financially unable to do needed work on their homes themselves. The work is done by volunteers during an annual Work Day the first Saturday in May. Typical projects include, but are not limited to: yard

clean-up, painting, plumbing repairs, electrical repairs, roof or gutter cleaning and repairs, deck reconstruction, railings, and wheelchair ramps.

If you or a neighbor are Central Whidbey homeowners, and need help with home repairs, please consider an application to be included as a project for this year’s Work Day, May 4. Homeowners from Greenbank to Coupeville, with limited resources and unable to do necessary work, can apply directly to CWH&H for assistance by e-mail to cwheartsandhammers@gmail.com or by phone at 360-720-2114. The deadline for getting a house on the list for evaluation is Feb. 15.

“Hearts and Hammers is a truly local, community organization that lives up to its motto of ‘neighbors helping neighbors,’” said board president Wilson Binger. “Our mission is to build community by engaging neighbors with a wide variety of skills to assist neighbors who have challenges with their home repairs. As a nonprofit, we don’t charge the homeowners we help, our volunteers do the work and we cover the costs for parts and materials from donations from the community to meet those expenses.”

Call 360-720-2114 or email cwheartsandhammers@gmail.com for any questions you may have about getting help, becoming a volunteer or making a donation.

[Submitted by Kathleen Jo Ryan]

Tilth Annual Meeting About Plant Pollinators, Plus Raffle and Food South Whidbey Tilth’s annual membership meeting Sunday features Eric Lee-Mäder, who describes how ants, bats, bees, and such benefit the earth as pollinators and what attracts them in his presentation, “Pollinator Conservation for Whidbey Farmers, Gardeners and Rural Landowners.” Doors open at 3:30pm for this free program in Grigware Hall of Trinity Lutheran Church’s Annex at 18341 State Route 525 in Freeland. The public is welcome to come explore items to be raffled and auctioned. Mäder speaks at 4:00pm followed by the membership meeting to elect new officers and hear about Tilth’s 2019 plans and activities. Raffle prizes range from soaps to haircuts, garden tools to baked goods. Silent auction items include a print by John James Audubon valued at $150 or more; a large book, Lichens of North America, valued at $120 and more. The potluck begins about 5:45pm followed by the raffle drawings. Please bring your own dishes and utensils.

Eric Mäder is the pollinator conservation program co-director at the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. In this role, Mäder works across the world with farmers and agencies to enhance biodiversity in agricultural lands. His professional background includes previous work as an extension farm educator, commercial beekeeper and crop consultant for the seed industry. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling, Attracting Native Pollinators and Farming with Beneficial Insects: Strategies for Ecological Pest Management. In addition to his professional background, Mäder farms native plants on Whidbey Island and owns Northwest Meadowscapes, northwestmeadowscapes.com, an all-native grass and wildflower seed company serving Washington and Oregon.

For more information, visit www.southwhidbeytilth.org or call 360-321-0757.

[Submitted by Susan Prescott]

Outcast Productions Presents “City Beat: Night Music” Two Whidbey-based songwriter-musicians premier music production

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Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster?

The year ahead offers new opportunities and experiences. But as you make plans throughout 2019, be mindful of the things that can derail those plans – such as the natural disasters that affected so many families in 2018. Every area around the country is subject to natural disasters, whether they’re wildfires, hurricanes or tornadoes. How can you prepare for them?

Here are a few suggestions: Maintain adequate insurance. It’s a good idea to review your homeowners insurance at least annually to ensure it’s still providing the protection you need. And make sure you know exactly what your policy covers in terms of natural disasters. You’ll also want to review your life and disability insurance regularly.

And, of course, you’ll want to stay current on your premiums for all your policies.

Keep a record of your possessions. The insurance claims process will be much easier if you take the time, before a natural disaster occurs, to photograph or videotape the contents of your home. You also might want to list the brands and serial numbers of appliances and electronics.

Know your passwords. It’s important to have ready access to the passwords for your financial accounts. You may be able to memorize them, but, if not, keep them somewhere – perhaps in your smartphone – that you can access anywhere. It’s always possible that a natural disaster will strike so quickly that you can’t even grab your phone, so, to be extra cautious, you might want to share your passwords with a trusted family member or friend. (Even then, though, you may want to change your passwords every so often.)

Build an emergency fund. During or following a natural disaster, you may need ready access to cash to cover some of the essentials of daily living, such as food and shelter. Keeping a lot of cash in your home may not be such a great plan, especially if you have to evacuate quickly. Consequently, you might want to create an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a low-risk, liquid and highly accessible account at a local bank or with your financial services provider.

Protect your documents. These days, many of your important financial materials, such as your investment statements, are available online, so they’re likely safe from any disaster.

But you may still have some items, such as checkbooks, birth certificates, passports, Social Security cards, insurance policies and estate planning documents (i.e., will, living trust, etc.) on paper. Even if some or all of these things could eventually be replaced, it would take time and effort. You’re better off protecting them beforehand, possibly by keeping them in a safety deposit box at a local bank.

Save your receipts. You’ll want to save receipts for repairs and temporary lodging to submit to your insurance company. If you are not fully reimbursed for these expenses, they may be tax deductible, though you’ll need to consult with your tax advisor to be certain.

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

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

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For one night only, Friday, Feb. 1, Outcast Productions will premier a new musical production conceived, written and performed

by Whidbey-based musicians Joann Quintana and Jana Szabo.

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED “City Beat: Night Music” tells the story of nightlife, following two music lovers as they go clubbing in New York City and explore how culture and music rub together.

He strives to bring each traditional piece into a setting that is appreciated equally by lovers of old and new, and is rousing enough to get you to kick up your heels!

The story was conceived and written by Quintana. Szabo, who has staged musical productions in Seattle and on Whidbey, wanted to create a cabaret show. The two collaborated, taking the show’s name from Szabo’s original song, City Beat.

“Innovation may be the buzz-word in traditional music, but Frankie Gavin’s digressions are not in the common areas of tempo and superficial style-impressions. His contemporary borrowings of art-deco and music-hall Irishness are re-jigged in original avenues of exploration. His dextrous treatment of troublesome tunes might get even the Pope out on the floor, his orchestration could break hearts.” — Irish Sunday Tribune

Quintana is a Whidbey-based singer-songwriter about to release her second studio album of all-original tunes. Her band performs locally and regionally. Szabo is a well-known vocalist, vocal coach, music teacher and band leader who relocated to Whidbey Island from Seattle, where she worked as a jazz vocalist and music teacher.

Only one performance, Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30pm.

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4051794 or by emailing Outcast Productions at ocp@whidbey.com to reserve tickets, then pay at the door by cash or check.

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Frankie Gavin on Irish Fiddle Whidbey Island Center for the Arts welcomes Frankie Gavin, one of, or perhaps the best of Ireland’s premier traditional fiddle players, Saturday, Feb, 2 at 7:30pm. In a land that produces many prodigiously talented players, that is saying a lot.

A Frankie Gavin concert also includes humor, with a wealth of stories about his childhood, and being on tour. He is a founding member of the legendary Irish traditional band De Danann, and New De Danann; performs and records with other luminaries in the Irish traditional music scene and more, such as Yehudi Menuhin. Gavin was in the 2010 Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s fastest fiddler; and has just recently won the 2018 Musician of the Year award from Ireland’s prestigious Gradam Ceoil Arts Academy.

A master of control over bow and fiddle, making each piece of music delight the ear.

To have the opportunity to watch him play and see the joy he has for the music, and to feel the energy he packs into his shows, is an uplifting and rousing experience for all ages!

Adult tickets are $20 and youth are $18. Zech Hall Piano Bar opens one hour prior to the performance. Tickets are available by calling 360-221-8262 or online at www.wicaonline.org [Submitted by Fritha Strand, Marketing Director, WICA]

Long Term Care Trust Act Presentation In the 2019 Legislative session, Washingtonians will have a chance to make history by passing HB 1087, the Long Term Care Trust Act (LTCTA).

HB 1087 would establish a public Long Term Care Trust Fund through a monthly payroll fee of just over one half of one percent – 58 cents for every $100 of income. The legislation provides eligible recipients $100 a day for 365 days to help meet the cost of long term care. Advocates, working with a bi-partisan group of legislative co-sponsors, are helping to create a Social Security type system for long term care.

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HB 1087 would give families the security of knowing that they or their loved ones will be able to access financial help for the care they need when they need it. Washington will be the first state in the country to create a Social Security type program for long term care.

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:00pm, the Whidbey Island PSARA (Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action) Committee will provide information about this ground-breaking legislation and what all of us can do to help make it the law of Washington at the: Langley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 301 Anthes, Langley.

Presenters will include: Kippi Waters, Founding Director, Peninsula Homecare Cooperative Karen Richter, Membership Vice President, PSARA Robby Stern, President, PSARA Education Fund [Submitted by Robby Stern, President, PSARA Education Fund]

Community Helps Organic Farm School Kick Off 10th Year About to begin their 10th season, folks at the Organic Farm School are gearing up with a new hoop house — and they had help!

Recently, local farmers came out to help OFS instructors pull the massive plastic over the hoops of the program’s newest infrastructure. It was kind of a 21st century barn raising, highlighting just how important community is for the success of any individual farm effort, whether a training program or private business.

OFS grad Annie Jesperson, from Deep Harvest Farm, OFS grad Stephen Williams, from Foxtail Farm, Stone Barns grad Kevin Dunham and his wife and farm partner Jenny Goff, Good Cheer farmer Stephanie Turco, neighbor farmer Jake Stewart from Sweetwater Farm, OFS grad and member of the Kitchen Table farm consultant

team, Mikelle Carver, and OFS grad Cooper Gillen, all came out to add muscle and experience to the endeavor of raising the new structure.

It signals the start of the 2019 season. As students are being recruited, plans are being developed to have local chef, Jess Dowdell, offer instruction into how to creatively and effectively interact with restaurants and caterers. Kevin Dunham, graduate of Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture will be brought on to help with livestock education and management, and the OFS will work with Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center in the Snoqualmie Valley to help clarify a tangible path from student, to farm worker, to incubator farmer, to landed farmer in concert with Sno-Valley Tilth and others.

“Young people are perpetually told there’s no future in farming. We know this is not true.

Just looking around today, we saw OFS grads and other young farmers who are making their livelihood from growing food. Farming is an honorable profession. One that requires hard work and clear vision, but one that is critical for our societal needs,” says OFS Executive Director, Judy Feldman. To that end, the Organic Farm School offers an intense, full time, on-site training program, designed to prepare new farmers for long-term success as farming professionals.

With a wide spectrum of training and placement opportunities out there for those wanting to pursue farming as a business, the OFS sets itself apart by emphasizing farm/business planning right alongside vegetable production.

The OFS is also different in that it offers training on organic seed development and production.

The primary focus of the OFS is its 8-month, full-time, intense and integrated curriculum, which includes upwards of 60 classes, field demos, management of the 10-acre farm site, and visits to local and regional farms. However, “class only” options are available for local farm interns and residents, as are “short course BITS & PIECES

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

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.

Island Herb Vendor Day Friday, January 25, 2:00-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Green Revolution 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.

Baroque Flute & Lute Saturday, January 26, 7:00pm St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents some of the finest period instrument specialists from North America and Europe in chamber music from the Renaissance through the time of Beethoven on period instruments.

This performance is a tour of 18th-century Germany, France and Italy with John Lenti (theorbo and baroque guitar) and Jeffrey Cohan (baroque flute). Featuring the music of Handel, Vivaldi, Blavet and others. Please see www.salishseafestival.org/whidbey or call 360-331-4887 for additional information.

Admission is by suggested donation: $15, $20 or $25 (a free will offering), and those 18 and under are free.

Live Music: Marcus Saturday, January 26, 7:00-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

The Round Whidbey Island 4 Saturday, January 26, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley WICA brings this collaborative art piece to the stage once again. Born from Seattle’s Fremont Abbey, THE ROUND is a multi-artist event showcasing musicians/songwriters, poets, and a live painter on stage simultaneously. Includes musicians Beveraly Graham, Nathaniel Talbot and Edmund Wayne; poet Gail Davern; and live painter MJ Cooke. Enjoy a unique evening of collaborative arts: music, poetry, and painting. No round is ever the same! All ages welcome. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for youth. More information at www.wicaonline. org

Eleonora Karpukhova on Classical Piano Sunday, January 27, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley World-class pianist Eleonora Karpukhova makes her Whidbey Island debut. A not-to-bemissed concert featuring stirring pieces from Rachmaninoff and Lyadov. 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 regu-

larly in Russia, Ukraine, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Austria, Chile, Brazil and Portugal.

Cost is $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students.

Piano bar opens one hour before the performance. Go to www.wicaonline.org for details.

Star Party Friday, February 1, 6:30pm Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor

Ready Readers Baby & Me Storytime Monday, January 28, 9:30-10:30am Coupeville Library Meeting Room Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows.

For newborns through 24 months. Caregiver required.

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

Used Book Sale

Open Skate Fridays

Religious Services

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

South Whidbey Community Church

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

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free

Saturday, February 2, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices! Proceeds support Friends of the Freeland Library. The sale may be canceled due to meeting room renovations. Please call the library or check the website on Feb. 1 to confirm.

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, “The Fruit of Salvation. ”Service is followed by a light lunch.

Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley

Lit for Fun Book Group Thursday, January 24, 9:00-11:00am Freeland Library

Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at 360-222-4080 or email Sobico@comcast.net.

Join us for a discussion of Joseph Conrad’s “Nostromo,” which reenacts the establishment of modern capitalism in a remote South American province locked between the Andes and the Pacific. For adults.

Filipino Christian Fellowship

Ready Readers Preschool Storytime Thursdays, January 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.

Friday Fun with SAM (Sensory, Art, and Music) Friday, January 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.

Beavers: Nature’s Wetland Engineers Friday, January 25, 1:00-2:00pm Coupeville Elementary School Multipurpose Room Beavers are fantastic wetland engineers! By creating wetlands, beavers provide habitat for fish, bugs, birds and more! Presented by Beavers Northwest. For children ages 5 and up and their caregivers.

Classic Video Gaming Party - Throwback Challenge Friday, January 25, 2:00-4:00pm Coupeville Library Meeting Room For teens and tweens. Drop in for a few minutes, or stay the whole time. Check out retro games and old-school consoles. Learn a little about the history of gaming, and, of course, play games! Adults welcome, too!

Made By Hand Wool Hand Warmers Saturday, January 26, 10:00-11:30am Freeland Library Make hand warmers to tuck into coat pockets and keep you cozy and warm this fall and winter. They make great gifts for friends and family! This project will require minimal hand sewing. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. For ages 10 and up.

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.

Concordia Lutheran Church Sunday service, 9:30am Bible Study & Sunday School, 10:45am 590 N. Oak Harbor Street For more information, visit www.concordiaoak harbor.org or call 360-675-2548.

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

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

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

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm 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 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 Opening Reception: Celebrate Artists!

Saturday, February 2, 5:00-7:00pm Museo Gallery, Langley During the month of February, Museo will be celebrating artists and the music that inspires them. Over 25 different artists in several different mediums will be presenting work created in response to their favorite song, band or type of music. Please join us for the opening during Langley’s art walk.

2nd Annual Whidbey Island Waldorf School Student Art Show Experiencing Color: Waldorf Student Art, Kindergarten to Grade 8 Show runs through February 25 Bayview Corner, Langley There will be yummy baked goods and hot apple cider to greet you! Free admission, all are welcome. Come in and see the beautiful and powerful student art work!

Meetings & Organizations Island County Master Gardener Foundation Meeting Thursday, January 31, 6:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall Jumanji Moritz of Rainy Day Flora will be the guest speaker. Her presentation will be Alpine Plants for Rock Gardens and Other Landscapes. Social time and snacks start at 6:00pm, followed by a brief business meeting. Ms. Moritz will present at 7:00pm. For information contact Martha Hollis at 360-639-6058.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Whidbey Island Branch Saturday, February 9, 9:30am First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Island County Superior Court Judge Vicki Churchill will speak about the Superior Court system in Washington state and Island County.

Please contact Candi Rohr at candirohr@ yahoo.com or Else Harris at elree64@gmail. com for further information. National AAUW is over a $30 reduction in dues to prospective members who sign up at our February meeting.

Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS) Tuesday, February 12, 6:30-8:30pm Fire Station 25, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend. There will be short presentations on current topics in astronomy and a good time is guaranteed for all! For more information about ICAS or club events, contact Bob Scott at ICAS_President@outlook.com or visit www. icas-wa.org.

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Catch a gardening buzz at Whidbey Gardening Workshop

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Registration is open and spaces are beginning to fill up already for the 31st annual Whidbey Gardening Workshop, which will be held Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oak Harbor High School. A free Garden Marketplace will also be held in the Fieldhouse and will feature plants, garden art and accessories, books and educational exhibits. The Marketplace is open to the public.

The workshop, a project of the Island County Master Gardener Foundation, offers more than 45 classes for people of all levels of gardening experience, from beginners to experts.

Classes – two-thirds of them new this year – follow five basic categories, such as gardening basics, sustainability and maintenance, ornamental plants, design and fruits and vegetables.

“We set it up in those “tracks” to help us broaden the scope of classes and offer something for every gardener at every level with every interest,” said event chair C-J Nielsen. “That helps us organize and gives us a nice cross section of classes so we will have the broadest appeal to gardeners and styles of gardening.”

Even though registration opened less than two weeks ago, organizers are already seeing a trend among those signing up.

“Design is one – people want to know what to do with what they’ve got,” said Nielsen. “Whether they want to renovate, start from scratch, plan a simple, small garden or a large landscape, that designing piece is emerging as we are watching people register.

“And, no surprise, classes on how to be a better gardener are also very popular,” she continued. “People always want to know how to maximize their skills and space to be successful.”

The Whidbey Gardening Workshop typically draws large crowds and has hit maximum capacity (450 attendees) the past couple of years. Registration this year is open until Feb. 23. There may be a few daredevils who can try to see if there is space left on the day of the event, but a word of warning – registration closed early last year and is on track to do so again, so Nielsen does suggest signing up as soon as possible.

“When I think about what the master gardener’s mission is, it is to support activities all about education and outreach,” said Nielsen. “That mission extends well beyond Island County.

Now about half our attendees are from outside Island County.

That’s so rewarding. Master gardeners themselves are coming to our workshop to keep up on their education. We know we’re delivering on our mission and giving people what they want.”

Cost to attend is $45 in advance and includes three different class sessions and the keynote address, which will be given this year by Dan Heims, an international speaker, educator,

Photo Courtesy of Good Life Northwest Classes on hydrangeas and host of other popular gardening topics will be presented at the the 31st annual Whidbey Gardening Workshop, to be held Saturday, March 2 at Oak Harbor High School.

author and president of Terra Nova Nurseries. His address is entitled “The Greatest Garden Shows on Earth.”

“His credentials speak for themselves,” said Nielsen, who said she is thrilled to have Heims at the workshop for the first time.

“He’s quite an entertaining guy in addition to all that knowledge,” she continued. “It should prove to be an inspiring presentation delivered in a light, joyful manner. Over the years we’ve found that gardeners at all levels are hungry for inspiration, something that will begin their day with a smile. Our goal is always to start the day off with some inspiration.”

That’s what class instructors hope to do as well.

“Sharing knowledge is always a rewarding experience and I look forward to meeting people with similar interests,” said Frank Simpson, executive director and garden manager of Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens in Greenbank. He is a return instructor and will be teaching a class called ‘Landscape Design – Where do I Begin?’

“The class is intended to demonstrate some basic principles of landscape design, how they are expressed in existing landscapes and how they may be applied in new landscape and renovation projects,” described Simpson. “Getting started on a design is frequently challenging. The class shows how simple line and form can combine to kick start and create lasting designs for small or large gardens.”

Returning instructor Eric Conn of Full Cycle Farm will be teaching two courses at this year’s workshop. “’Winter Gardening – Fresh Vegetables in the Depths of Winter’ [is about] how to grow your own winter vegetables,” he said. “Special techniques, varieties, and considerations will be addressed, with time for Q and A at the end.

Photo Courtesy of Full Cycle Farm The Whidbey Gardening Workshop offers more than 45 courses on various gardening topics, including growing vegetables and ornamentals. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Deadline to register is Feb. 23.

“’Practical Permaculture, Home Garden Applications’ is about putting permaculture concepts into practice with real world examples you can apply to your own garden,” continued Conn. “Learn how to use select plants and techniques to help your garden thrive.”

“This year I have two classes - one is ‘Grasses and Bamboos,’ where I hope to share some of my favorite ornamental grasses for our local gardens,” described third-time presenter George Lasch. “They are a perfect match for coastal situations and gardens with that relaxed feel we all love. Also, I will touch on the bamboos - a group of plants that sends shivers of fear to many, but there are well-behaved ones and ways of managing those vigorous ones, too!

“The second topic I’ll be presenting is on everyone’s favorite garden shrubs: ‘Hydrangeas Demystified’ will cover the more common species and how to get the most from them in our climate,” he continued. “This is always a popular topic and fun to present, helping gardeners of all skill levels understand how hydrangeas grow and how to prune them.”

“I have never participated in this workshop, but I hope to promote the idea that you can have a beautiful, diverse garden while also following conservation and sustainability principles that will help everyone cut down on their water usage, avoid invasive plants and create habitat for wildlife and promote a healthy earth,” said Jumanji Moritz, who is a professional garden designer and owner of Rainy Day Flora in Langley. Her class, ‘Delight in Every Season: How to use Alpine Plants in your Garden,’ will provide information about native varieties, ethical seed harvesting and propagation tips.

“Some alpine plants are great for rock gardens, others prefer wet conditions, and you can grow them here at sea level,” she said. “Learn more about alpine plants, what makes them unique and how to feature and grow them in your garden for color and interest at varying times of the year.”

Sharing knowledge underscores what the Whidbey Gardening Workshop is all about – to provide information and instruction to people of all levels of interest and experience.

“I think anyone even remotely interested in gardening will see we offer something for everyone,” Nielsen said, adding high praise of the group of master gardener volunteers who put the workshop together and plan the course offerings.

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Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

SATURDAY, DEC. 15 8:32 am, SR 525 Vehicle lockout on the ferry, driver is unresponsive, looks asleep. Deck crew members are unable to gain access to vehicle, which is locked.

10:27 am, S Main St. Reporting party states light is changing too quickly; party was heading northbound on SR 20, only two cars are making it through at a time. Concerned there will be an accident.

12:07 pm, Hill Rd. Caller advising small blue vehicle doing over 100 mph towards Ebey Landing; recalling, advising “would love to see him nailed.”

1:39 pm, Oak Harbor Rd. Reporting party advising applied for job online and information was taken; job sent reporting party a check, reporting party cashed the check and now account information was taken.

1:44 am, SR 20 Party advising he’s about to enter into a sting to engage a prostitute; has been doing his own private investigation.

7:17 pm, Boreas Ln. Caller has questions about firing guns after dark; occurred five to ten minutes ago. Neighbor usually fires at raccoons.

SUNDAY, DEC. 16 12:12 pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising occupant of location stands and makes crude comments to reporting party when they are outside.

Last occurred just now. No threats made, no weapons seen.

2:55 pm, Harbor Sands Ln. Advising neighbor’s chickens and roosters are in caller’s yard, neighbor’s not home.

3:22 pm, Saratoga Rd. Caller advising yesterday suspects came onto property and opened two different gates and left them open. Ongoing issue.

5:15 pm, NW Broadway St. Female on line screaming, unable to understand what she is saying; “Get here now.” Kept saying church in Coupeville.

MONDAY, DEC. 17 1:58 pm, Hawk Nest Dr. Reporting party states his vehicle is stuck in area of location; got it stuck on someone else’s property trying to access a pond in area.

8:46 pm, SW Terry Rd. Female on line screaming and yelling about “He was supposed to bring the car back;” not talking to call-taker. Line disconnected.

TUESDAY, DEC. 18 8:56 am, Stephen St. Streetlight out for several months; second time reporting, requesting call.

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series” — classes designed around specific topics like basic propagation and bed prep, business and marketing, infrastructure design and management. These have been opened up to provide opportunities for those who are looking for the course work but are getting their field experience elsewhere.

To make all of this run smoothly, the OFS is also looking for a handful of “work traders” to help with weekly harvests in May-October. These individuals will be given some basic training on harvest techniques and plant diseases/pests so they can act as extra eyes out in the field, and in exchange for their harvest help, they’ll leave with vegetables for their own tables.

“Farming is honorable and skilled farmers are sought after” says Feldman. To learn more, contact her at judy@organicfarmschool.org or visit their website at organicfarmschool. org. Classes begin March 18. Tuition assistance opportunities and housing options are available for those accepted to the full-time program.

10:45 am, Heggenes Rd. Advising horses out along the road; one white horse with green blanket.

[Submitted by Judy Feldman]

3:29 pm, SR 20 Reporting party states has slight damage to vehicle due to cinder block falling out of vehicle in front of reporting party. Party driving government vehicle.

Annual ridership up 10 percent from five years ago

7:37 pm, Jones Rd. Caller advising heard a big crash in area, suspects car drove into field; occurred five minutes ago, unknown vehicle description, can see interior light going on.

9:27 pm, Carl Ave. Reporting party advising neighbor is yelling and walking up and down road.

10:16 pm, Humphrey Rd. Advising drunk male wandering around Humphrey Rd.; was at reporting party’s back porch recently. Advising male is just wandering around looking for a fight.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 8:05 am, Harbor Sands Ln. Advising chickens in caller’s yard.

9:25 am, Indian Hill Rd. Reporting party and reporting party’s dog were just attacked by loose dog in area of location; dog grabbed reporting party’s pant leg and went after reporting party’s dog. The dog’s owner came out and yelled at reporting party for throwing a rock at the dog that was attacking him.

10:02 am, Saratoga Rd. Caller advising vehicles drive through area over 25 mph; states last night yelled at a driver, who then stopped and started yelling at caller.

11:36 am, Hastie Lake Rd. Caller advising everyone is on the beach; boat is floating away with all items.

12:43 pm, Linda Ln. Requesting call referencing house at location for sale and large items have been taken; bathroom double sink and vanity and other items.

4:49 pm, E Frostad Rd. Third party reporting white truck trying to run vehicles off road; reporting party received call from his wife, who says this occurred five minutes ago. Vehicle got behind his wife at Monkey Hill Road area.

2:57 pm, Fox Spit Rd. Requesting phone call referencing receiving numerous calls from female accusing reporting party of calling her cell phone over and over; advising not the case.

Female becoming irate.

7:23 pm, Everette Ln. Reporting party advising daughter was visiting mother at location. Mother was supposed to bring daughter back to reporting party in Lynnwood, but mother is saying cannot drop her off due to not having gas.

5:46 pm, Hastie Lake Rd. Caller believes illegal duck poaching operation is going on at location. Says someone needs to come and check their hunting licenses; caller says he used to be a wildlife agent.

7:38 pm, Useless Bay Ave. Caller advising a table is in middle of the highway just south of Useless Bay; another caller with Island Transit reporting the same.

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6:12 pm, Hastie Lake Rd. Reporting party advising was threatened by duck hunters at county park; just occurred.

Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.

Nearly 25 Million Set Sail on State Ferries in 2018

Thirty-four times the population of the city of Seattle – that’s how many people Washington State Ferries carried in 2018.

Annual ridership on the nation’s largest ferry system increased by more than 225,000 last year to nearly 25 million, its highest level since 2002.

“Our ridership is up 10-percent from five years ago and it’s forecast to grow another 30-percent to all-time highs over the next 20 years,” said WSF Assistant Secretary Amy Scarton. “In order to support this projected demand with reliable service, our recently released 2040 Long Range Plan (www.wsdot. wa.gov/ferries/planning/long-range-plan/ the-plan) calls for 16 new vessels by 2040.”

The largest jump in 2018 came on the Southworth/Vashon route, where ridership was up 8.8-percent, or a gain of nearly 17,000 customers over 2017. This is the third year in a row the biggest percentage increase has been on a route serving Southworth, as people move to more affordable housing in South Kitsap County.

WSF customers took more than 161,000 trips aboard state ferries last year, traveling nearly one million miles – enough to circumnavigate the earth 36 times.

2018 route-by-route ridership highlights System total: Customers up 0.9-percent from 2017 to 24.7 million, vehicles up 1.1-percent to 10.8 million.

Seattle/Bainbridge Island and Bremerton: While it remains WSF’s flagship terminal servicing the most customers throughout the system, there was a year-to-year drop of nearly 60,000 total riders (0.6-percent) passing through Colman Dock. Vehicles down 2.3-percent on Bainbridge Island route, up 3-percent for Bremerton.

Edmonds/Kingston: Second highest total ridership with customers up 2.2-percent. Biggest year-to-year increase in total vehicles, going up nearly 40,000 (1.8-percent).

Mukilteo/Clinton: Welcomed system’s fourth Olympic class ferry, Suquamish, to the route in the fall. Busiest route for drivers with vehicles up 1.5-percent and customers up 1.7-percent.

Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth: Customers up 1.4-percent and vehicles up 1.5-percent, led by the Southworth/Vashon segment, which had the largest year-to-year percentage growth with customers up 8.8-percent and vehicles up 6.8-percent.

Anacortes/San Juan Islands: All-time record ridership with customers up 1.4-percent and vehicles up 1.5-percent.

Point Defiance/Tahlequah: Customers up 2.9-percent and vehicles up 3.7-percent. Ridership up more than 250,000 from low point in 2008.

Port Townsend/Coupeville: Customers up 4-percent and vehicles up 3.8-percent.

Ten-year ridership increase of more than 350,000.

Anacortes/Sidney, British Columbia: Slight drop due to a two-week suspension of the route due to vessel breakdowns with customers down 0.7-percent and vehicles down 1.8-percent.

Route-by-route ridership numbers: Available on the second page of WSF’s Fact Sheet (bit.ly/ WSFFactSheetJan19).

Additional highlights: See more in WSF’s 2018 Year in Review (www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/ weekly/).

Washington State Ferries, a division of the Washington State Department of Transportation, is the largest ferry system in the U.S. and safely and efficiently carries nearly 25 million people a year through some of the most majestic scenery in the world. For breaking news and the latest information, follow WSF on Twitter (www.twitter.com/wsferries).

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Oak Harbor Rotary Opens Grant Applications for Community Service Grants Program The Rotary Club of Oak Harbor is pleased to announce a call for grant applications for its 6th annual Community Service Grants Program.

The Friday-noon Rotary initiated its Community Service Grants in 2013 to promote the quality of life in the Oak Harbor and North Whidbey Island community and is focused on supporting organizations that act on the needs of people in need.

In the prior five years, the club has awarded more than $25,000 and over 20 grants. Recent recipients include: Whidbey Homeless Coalition, SPIN Café, Impaired Driving Impact Panel, Garage of Blessings, Boys & Girls Club and Habitat for Humanity.

Emailed grant applications are due by March 5 and details can be found on the club’s website, https://ohrotary.org/Stories/7-th-annual-community-service-grants-program. The club anticipates awarding grants in the range of $500 to $1,000.

The Oak Harbor Rotary has a longstanding reputation for its history of leadership in community service. In the past, the club has spearheaded the drive to build the high school football stadium, donated the swimming lagoon at Windjammer Park and has awarded over $250,000 in college scholarships to graduating seniors at OHHS. More recently, the club has initiated the Elementary School Backpack program, which helps to insure kids have nutritious snacks for the weekends when school lunch programs are not available and frequently volunteers to serve meals at the SPIN Café and performs night-host duties at the Haven Shelter. The club has also stepped forward as the principal supporter of the annual Craig McKenzie Team Hydros for Heroes boat racing event.

Anyone may make contributions to the Oak Harbor Rotary Club. Checks may be made payable to the Oak Harbor Rotary Foundation, Oak Harbor Rotary Club, PO Box 442, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Rotary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your contribution may be tax deductible.

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Local Business News Penn Cove Gallery Welcomes Artist Penn Cove Gallery is excited to add Artist Timothy Haslet to its collection of local talent.

Timothy is a native of the Pacific Northwest and an Art graduate of Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. He comes from a family of artists and was instructed in art and encouraged in visual expression from as far back as he can remember. Timothy has also studied art in Europe. He is inspired by the Impressionists. Many of his landscapes and portraits are expressionist in nature, as communicating emotion through color is paramount. Movement is also key. www.hasletstudio.com See Timothy’s work now at Penn Cove Gallery, 9 NW Front Street, Coupeville. For more information, call 360-678-1176 or vise www.Penncovegallery.com

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Island Angler When I started salmon fishing here in the Puget Sound, participating in a salmon derby was the furthest thing from my mind. I was busy trying to find an affordable boat – one reliable and big enough to handle the rough waters we often experience and would carry me, my friends and family out to the fishing hole and back to the dock safely. After that, I was busy mastering the use of downriggers and saving up enough money to get a wellrounded assortment of productive salmon tackle. Fortunately for us, salmon fishing is like all other sports; given enough time and effort, things start to click into place, make sense, and seem to become natural, almost automatic.

It was about this time when I seriously started to consider fishing in a Salmon Derby.

I already had an incurable sickness for salmon fishing and I was always up for a little friendly competition and trash talking, so it seemed logical it was time to try and get on the leader board with a nice sized fish and maybe even win a little money. Because of my membership and active participation in the Fidalgo Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers club, which organized the Anacortes Salmon Derby, my first experience with a salmon derby was not actively fishing in it, but rather supporting all of the fishermen and women who would be fishing in the two-day event.

Even though I didn’t get a chance to lower my favorite spoon and flasher down into the water and catch a prize winning fish over the weekend, the experience was still a win in my book. It gave me an opportunity to talk to many other avid salmon fishermen and learn more valuable tricks and techniques to add to my own fishing knowledge. Most fishermen, especially after the derby, were eager to pass along some of their where’s and how’s along with some hands-on examples of lures and baits that brought fish to the scales. Don’t expect the fishermen to give away all of their secrets, but there is much good and useful information to be learned through a salmon derby experience. Plus, many of the derby series events have some form of food and beverage provided. It’s a great gathering of beginner, intermediate and expert fishermen and women all in one place.

The Northwest Salmon Derby Series is where most of us will get our first chance to experience the challenge of a large, organized event. The 2019 Northwest Salmon Derby Series has a total of 15 derbies this year, beginning in January and continuing through the month of November. This gives us a wide range of weather and two main salmon species to fish for - Chinook and Coho. With some of the winning prize money up to $10and $15,000 dollars, if we could figure out a way to win each event, a person could live well and fish all year. Take my advice - don’t quit your day job just yet; it’s harder than you think to outwit that little salmon brain and big fish get big for a reason. Over the past 12 years, I have fished a few derbies and I have brought fish to the scale, but have not yet landed a podium fish. However, I always have a great time trying.

The NW salmon derby series also gives fishermen a chance at some prize money without catching one of the top three heaviest fish.

It’s called “the mystery weight fish.� At the end of legal fishing, two envelopes are

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opened, one with pounds and the other with ounces. These two random weights are combined to make up the mystery fish weight, meaning an 8-pound, 10-ounce fish could be worth $500 dollars, so don’t get discouraged if you don’t land the whopper. Another enticing reason to fish in the NW series is the chance to win the raffle for a fully loaded fishing boat; this year’s boat is worth an estimated $75,000 dollars. To be eligible for the grand prize requires the purchase of a NW Salmon Derby Series ticket and you will be entered. With this in mind, the more derbies you enter the better your chances to win, however, we are only allowed to buy one ticket per derby and most derbies sell out quickly. Derby entry fees and details vary; some are per person, others are per boat.

The NW Salmon Derby Series coordinators work closely with the State Fish and Wildlife Department to ensure the fishing does not impact threatened fish. There have been occasions where a derby has been affected by sudden marine area closures by the state, so we might be out of the running for prize money but we will still have a chance at the grand prize. I had a friend who was in the Bass Masters Tournament Series years ago and he told me the series was so stressful he stopped enjoying Bass fishing. With that said, if you do decide to fish in a derby event, remember to relax and enjoy everything the derby has to offer. I have spoken in the past about one of the best ways to gather information quickly and become a better salmon fisherman - join a club like the Puget Sound Anglers. Derby events can be another way to gain fast experience. For more derby information, type Northwest Salmon Derby Series into your search engine and visit the home page.

If you can get out on the water, winter Blackmouth fishing is hot right now; Lopez Flats is producing some keeper fish and the NW area of Eastern Bank is always good for a few fish for dinner. Krill and shrimp were in the stomachs of the fish my son and I landed last weekend, so pink might be the go-to color if your normal colors are not getting bit.

The Sportsman’s Show is running through Sunday at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup. There are some great fishing presentations and decent buys on fishing tackle if you get a chance to attend. Here is my e-mail: tlfishmonger@gmail.com, drop me a note or fish story. Be safe out there, stay warm and GOOD LUCK!!Â

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Salish Sea Early Music Festival gives new life to historical music

By Kacie Jo Voeller Whidbey Weekly Music of the past will be brought to life by flutist Jeffrey Cohan and lutist John Lenti Saturday in Freeland as part of the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

The festival, which is in its ninth year, will commence the first of eight performances with Baroque Flute and Lute at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church at 7 p.m. The program is described as a journey through music in 18th-century Germany, France and Italy from composers including George Frideric Handel, Antonio Vivaldi, Michel Blavet, Johann Sebastian Bach and more.

Each of the eight performances will highlight various musical periods and instruments, and will all be held at St. Augustine’s in-theWoods Episcopal Church starting at 7 p.m.

Suggested donations are $15, $20 or $25 and those 18 and under are free.

Jeffrey Cohan, an acclaimed musician and the festival’s artistic director, said the focus

of the festival this year is to play music of certain eras on the types of instruments for which they were originally composed.

“We are excited about playing this music on the old instruments with which the composers and people of that time were accustomed to,” he said. “That is not to say that I do not like playing old music on modern instruments, because I do, and I do it quite frequently, but it is a completely different ballgame.”

Cohan, who specializes in flutes from the Renaissance all the way through the early 19th century, shared how instruments have progressed over time.

“All of the different instruments evolved through the different periods, so when the flute or another instrument changes to suit the taste of a period, it is acquiring certain characteristics and also sacrificing certain things,” he said. “(Take) the instruments that Bach knew, for instance, the flute. Instead of being a silver flute with 20 keys on it, it was a simple wooden flute with just one

Photo Courtesy of Tate Cohan Jeffrey Cohan is an acclaimed flutist who serves as the artistic director for the Salish Sea Early Music Festival. The eight-week series kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church in Freeland.

key on it and earlier on the flutes were even more simple. But they are equally complex to play, so there was an evolution in terms of the flute’s improvement over time. It is just adapting to different conditions, to what kinds of sounds people want to hear, and then the right flute evolves to suit their musical taste and to be able to express the feelings they want to express.”

Unique musical opportunities are also created by playing music in this way, Cohan shared.

“Because we play the old instruments, it makes a lot of repertoire come to life that people would not be interested in because they only play the familiar composers like Bach and Handel,” he said. “But we play a lot of music that has not been explored.”

Cohan, who will be playing the one-keyed, wooden baroque flute for the performance, said audience members can expect to see unique instruments utilized. Saturday’s event will provide a chance for the audience to meet the theorbo, a lute instrument, he said.

Photo Courtesy of TALL + small Photography John Lenti plays the theorbo, a long-necked lute instrument which will be introduced to the audience attending the Salish Sea Early Music Festival Saturday in Freeland.

“The bass line can be played on any instrument and in this case, John (Lenti) will be playing a very long-necked lute called a theorbo; the thing must be seven or eight feet long,” he said. “It has a very long neck with some very long bass strings. That is one instrument that you will not have seen.”

According to Cohan, the music provides a glimpse into history as well as an uplifting experience for those in attendance “Others who might have a more academic interest in the music, not necessarily entirely but partially, will be interested in all of the historical aspects,” he said. “But we are not just doing it as a history lesson. It is partly that to be sure, it is an educational event, but the brunt of it is that in combining our voices in these ways, we create something people find inspiring and uplifting.”

The event will feature experienced players from the area, as well as from Germany and across the United States, Cohan shared.

Donations go directly to the festival and help to meet travel needs and other expenses for the group, he said.

“It all comes from the generosity of the people that come, and we do not require they give anything, so it is truly touching to us that people contribute to what we are trying to do,” he said. “We really want it to be available to everyone and that is why we do a suggested donation. We suggest $15, $20, and $25, but people are welcome to come for $100, or nothing. We want them to come.”

For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.salishseafestival.org/whidbey.

GARDENING continued from page 7 “Classes are not marked beginner or advanced. Anyone can take them, it just depends on their interests.”

“No experience is necessary. Most classes cater for all levels,” agreed Simpson. “Whether you are interested in garden design, basic day-to-day gardening, growing and cultivating fruit and/or ornamentals, there is a class for everyone.”

“This workshop day offers something for everyone - novices and experts alike,” said Lasch. “It’s always good to hear how someone else is doing it and to be inspired. We live in an area where you can be out in the garden year-round. Enjoy it!”

“I would like to encourage garden amateurs who are nature enthusiasts to learn about alpine plants so that they can better appreciate the northwest’s diverse, yet fragile ecosystems,” said Moritz.

“I love sharing my passion for plants with people,” Lasch said of why he enjoys sharing with other gardeners. “When they nod and I can see they get it - that ‘lil light bulb moment, when they connect the dots and know what their plants are doing - is why we all teach! I am passionate about connecting plants and people. And of course, seeing and reconnecting with friends and making new ones in the community is definitely a great reason to attend.”

“There are so many great instructors and topics all in one day, specific to the Northwest,” said Conn. “There is something for everyone, and a tremendous amount of knowledge all in one place. [I enjoy] connecting with people and sharing the joy of gardening.”

The built-in bonus to attending the workshop and acquiring all this knowledge is the ability to apply what’s been learned

to garden spaces of all sizes. And, of course, organizers and instructors get to highlight the fact no other place really compares to gardening on Whidbey.

“Certainly, anywhere you live there is variety in seasons, soil types, all the things that drive what we’re able to grow,” Nielsen said. “But when I look at the number of successful gardeners of all types that can be found here on Whidbey, maybe it is a special place.”

“We are still surrounded by mature forests and have many plant species that have been wiped out in larger cities,” said Moritz. “You don’t have to go far to feel like you are in the wilderness.”

“The Pacific Northwest is a great climate and culture for gardening and offers so many opportunities and challenges for anyone who enjoys working with plants,” said Simpson.

“I can’t think of a better opportunity on the island for garden lovers to spend a day among fellow plant lovers learning new skills and fresh ideas to take back to their own gardens.”

“We live in a unique area for gardening with many micro-climates on the island that make it a challenge and very rewarding to plant here,” Lasch said. “I also love the community on Whidbey; it’s why I came and why I stayed.”

To find out more about the Whidbey Gardening Workshop, the classes being offered and how to register, go to www. whidbeygardeningworkshop.org. A private “meet and greet” opportunity with Dan Heims is also being offered from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 1. Tickets are limited and are $30 per person.

“I love just watching the people,” Nielsen said. “You walk in

Photo Courtesy of Island County Master Gardeners Foundation Well known speaker, educator and author Dan Heims, of Terra Nova Nurseries, will present the keynote address at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 2 at the 31st annual Whidbey Gardening Workshop.

and have that wonderful Garden Marketplace, the aroma of fresh greenery traveling down the halls and there’s this buzz of happy people learning, interacting. It’s a gardening buzz.”

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Film Shorts Courtesy of Cascadia Weekly

By Carey Ross A Dog’s Way Home: A lost dog makes a 400-mile journey to find its owners, spreading joy wherever it roams because that’s what dogs do. They can’t help themselves.

Fact: I will make it roughly five minutes into this movie before I begin crying and I won’t stop until the end credits roll. ★★★ (PG • 2 hrs. 17 min.)

The Kid Who Would Be King: Normally, I’d be tempted to poke fun at this modern-day kid-friendly recounting of the boy who finds the Sword in the Stone, aka Excalibur, and assumes his destiny. However this movie stars Patrick Stewart as Merlin and I think Stewart as a kindly wizard is just what the world needs right now. ★★★★ (PG • 2 hrs.)

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.)

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.)

Bohemian Rhapsody: This Queen biopic just won all of the Golden Globes. (Right? It won all of them? I was too busy Googling “Fiji Water Girl” to notice who won what.)

And no one was more surprised by that than everyone on Earth. ★★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 15 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.)

Dragon Ball Super: Broly: I don’t know much about “Dragon Ball Z,” so I am mostly here to report critics and “Dragon Ball” fans alike agree this is the best “Dragon Ball” movie yet, and is a rollicking good time that should be seen on a big screen. ★★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 55 min.)

Escape Room: As soon as escape rooms were invented, it became inevitable someone would stage a horror movie in one. It’s not even an original idea considering half of horror flicks deal in some way with people being trapped somewhere they can’t escape.

Try harder, Hollywood. ★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 40 min.)

Glass: M. Night Shyamalan reunites several characters from his previous films–Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy– because it’s not enough for him to destroy his own career with spectacularly disappointing movies, he wants to take everyone else down with him. ★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 50 min.)

Vice: Not the tour de force of my dreams, but well worth it to see Christian Bale (not old, hot, Welsh) play former Vice President Dick Cheney (primordial, ogre-adjacent, lives under bridge) and Sam Rockwell (charismatic, clever as hell) play George W. Bush (not so much). ★★★ (R • 2 hrs. 12 min.)

If Beale Street Could Talk: What do you do if you’re Barry Jenkins and fresh off an unexpected–albeit richly deserved–Best Picture Oscar for “Moonlight?” You expertly adapt For Anacortes theater showings, please see a James Baldwin novel about a man jailed www.fandango.com. For Blue Fox and Oak for a crime he didn’t commit. Get it, Barry.

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FOREMOST FOODS IN AN EMERGENCY There are many topics I have yet to cover in the realm of food. One such topic is emergency food preparedness. It’s quite often an overlooked subject and yet, it’s extremely important. When the power goes out, it can be irritating for sure and an inconvenience, especially since our lives are so reliant on electricity for just about everything. When a short power outage turns into an hours, or even days long event, what do we do in regard to nourishing ourselves?

This is where the importance of emergency food prep comes in. While not an oft discussed thing perhaps, food preparation information for emergency situations can be found everywhere on the internet. Whether natural disasters or otherwise, stocking up on non-perishable items isn’t such a bad idea. In an emergency situation, the goal is not about making food that’s flavorful and delicious, it’s about finding the essentials which will provide your body with nutrients to fuel it.

The first step to building up a ‘stockpile’ (even a small one) of emergency food is to opt for non-perishable goods that have a lengthy shelf life. Every six to 12 months, these items should be checked to ensure they haven’t expired. In addition, having a can opener is probably the bastion from which your food fortress will be accessed. Without a can opener, it will be a little more tedious to get into the cans, obviously.

First and foremost on any stockpile list should be water. This stands to reason of course, but it is by no means the only liquid that can or should be stockpiled. Think of building up cans of broth, which will help flavor foods like rice or pasta when cooking, and it also eliminates the need to dip into your drinking water supply. Additionally, cans of concentrated fruit and vegetable juices work wonders to provide you with energy and nutrients. Think along the lines of pineapple and tomato and veggie juices. And that’s not all, evaporated milk is another great way to obtain certain nutrients in an emergency situation. Due to the fact this milk is concentrated or evaporated, it provides more calories per serving than the fresh stuff, which may be beneficial in a

situation where your body needs the calories for fuel. Furthermore, canned milk contains up to 37-percent of your recommended daily intake of protein, a crucial component of muscle growth and repair. On top of this, canned milk will provide you with over half the recommended daily intake of calcium, which in turn helps to keep your bones healthy. And that’s not all. It is also a good source of magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. Definitely include some evaporated milk in your stockpile! You can’t go wrong with sports drinks, too. These come complete with electrolytes and minerals which might be depleted in an emergency situation, so this is also something to keep in mind when building up your emergency stock.

Next, items such as granola bars or trail mixes can become an integral part of your emergency stash of food. The granola bars will provide you with carbohydrates (the body’s preferred energy source) and they’re easily transported, ready to eat, with no hassle over prepping or cooking. They might not be a wonderful long-term solution for nourishment, but they work in the interim. It’s part of the ‘filler’ food group in an emergency, in that granola bars, along with other cereals, rice cakes, wheat crackers, etc., fill in nutritional gaps and keep your belly from growling. Likewise, nut mixes will ensure you get a good dose of healthy fats, which are essential for optimal neurological function (something which could very well be required in an emergency situation). Try and have walnuts, almonds, pecans and yes, even peanuts (even though, I know, it’s a legume) on hand – and consider vacuum packing and sealing them to help extend their shelf life. Then there’s your good, old-fashioned, reliable-as-always peanut butter. Definitely keep some on hand!

This brings me to the next portion of emergency food storage (and while I have far from covered all the bases here), I wanted to talk a little about how to prepare meals in the absence of electricity and the like. One little tip I read recently is to keep all ‘disaster scenario’ meal ingredients together with a simple recipe written on a card and the cooking utensils needed to prepare the meal. Is this practical? Perhaps, but it’s not an

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essential element of survival cooking. If you have a grill outside, make use of it – you will have to if the power’s out, after all. Never use it indoors, not even in the garage, and a little outdoor grilling can be good for the spirit. Do you have the necessary tools to light your grill? Make sure you do! Waterproof matches might be your friend here. But you know what, if you haven’t a grill or barbecue, you could always cook over a campfire. I came across the concept of campfire breads and one in particular seemed rather interesting. It’s called ‘ash cakes.’ The information I found on these little guys actually suggested using pancake mix – the ‘just add water’ kind to make them! Basically, you add just enough water to make a dough, fashion the dough into little rounds and put them on the coals. Don’t leave them too long because they’ll dry out quickly and turn into coasters. Depending on the heat of the coals, you’ll watch them for about a minute per side and as one side starts to puff up, flip it over and cook on the other side. Remove from the coals, dust off and fill your belly!

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There’s so much know-how and innovation out there when it comes to cooking in a bind.

Humans have the uncanny ability to be not only resourceful, but tremendously creative and it’s an amazing thing indeed! This is one topic that could span several articles, particularly when it comes to the many different methods of cooking food in an emergency situation!

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Dear readers, I hope you all have a little stockpile going and if not, I encourage you to start one.

I’m including a recipe for bannock bread because it seems to be a rather popular campfire staple and I’m certain many of you have heard of it, if not already made it! But for those of you who haven’t, it’s definitely a good idea to at least have the recipe – in the event of an emergency!

Please send any and all comments, questions and certainly recipes you’d like to share to letsdish. whidbeyweekly@gmail.com and we’ll do just that – Dish!

Bannock Bread 3 cups flour 2 Tablespoons baking powder a little salt 3 tablespoons oil water Mix all ingredients except water in a large bowl, then slowly add water, little by little until the dough is soft and manageable. Mix and knead until the dough is a bit sticky, yet bouncy. You shouldn’t need more than 1/2 to 2/3 of a cup of water. Shape into little rounds, add to a greased skillet over your campfire and cook for about 10-15 minutes on either side. When it’s cooked through, remove from heat, cool, serve and enjoy! www.livestrong.com/article/401198-is-cannedmilk-a-healthy-food/ www.allrecipes.com/recipe/6919/bannock/ To read past columns of Let’s Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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Al-Anon Every Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am 432 2nd St., Langley If a friend or relative has a problem with alcohol, you can find solutions for yourself at Alanon.

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Classes, Seminars and Workshops Opening Inward, Mindful Spirituality Gathering Sunday, January 27, 2:00-5:00pm Langley United Methodist Church Join us for an afternoon of words, insight, and meditation on the theme of Opening Inward.

The afternoon will begin with a talk by Dr. Sharon Daloz Parks, followed by time for small group discussion or individual contemplation.

We will end with a Taize service. Join us for an enriching time. Please find us on Facebook or visit us at langleyumc.org

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the 25th, a clue is that the best course may also be the most difficult to follow. The path of least resistance is not necessarily the most profitable.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Events this week may test your willingness to think first of others. Expect to find yourself in one or more situations that require a choice between covering yourself or making a sacrifice for the benefit of someone else.

There is no right or wrong here, merely consequences. The relative merits of thinking only of yourself, versus putting another first, are for you to decide. Random chance figures largely on the 25th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Whatever your style and purpose at the beginning, expect things to change over the course of the week. A certain individual who appears to have like-minded goals may be working in a different direction entirely.

Bound as you are to continue working with them, this presents its own set of difficulties.

Clarity at the start, before either of you gets too invested in your ideas, can head off problems. Money is an issue on the 25th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Important connections await you this week. Like hopping your way rock-to-rock across a brook, you may need to be in motion to take full advantage.

An intuitive understanding of how best to proceed in light of the situation is one possibility. Another may be an important contact who steps in to show you the way. Either case is a plausible on the 25th, when much more is happening than meets the eye.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Indecision arising from too many plausible choices is a distinct possibility early week.

Since some of these are not the easy fix they appear to be, caution is advised. Your enthusiasm may outstrip your skills of execution, so be careful what you get yourself into. Coercion from people who won’t be around when the chips are down is something to be wary of. Talk is cheap on the 25th, so consider the source.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) There is a clear path beyond the problem now before you, however faint the way may at first appear. A direct attack likely proves less effective than a more playful, side-long approach. If you are stumped, do not hesitate to invite third-party advice to get the ball rolling. Lots of listening is well-advised.

Once you have laid out the problem, you are learning only when you are not talking. Keep that in mind on the 25th.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Advice coming at you from multiple directions may be more than you want or need at the moment. In a situation of conflicting information, deciding which set of facts is the right one can be difficult. Should the confusion factor escalate out of control on

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Much as you enjoy being accommodating, the reality this week is that a certain other is likely to try your patience. Do not be surprised to find yourself feeling put off by the thoughtless me-first behavior of someone within your peer group. Should you be unable to conceal your displeasure, third-party intervention becomes likely. The 25th is a poor day on which to make mountains out of molehills.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) This week brings with it the welcome realization that the light at the end of your tunnel is not a train, as you sometimes feared. That fact alone should be enough to put spring in your step. Even better, however, may be the way people align with what they perceive as your lucky streak. Everyone loves a winner, so expect to be the center of an entourage in proportion to the good things happening on the 25th.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) The enemy of your enemy is your friend this week. This applies most in avoiding disagreements that could lead to costly setbacks. Keep your larger goal in mind and you won’t find yourself engaged in unwinnable contests of will. The time for ironing out personal disagreements comes later. Your most useful ally is not the person you’d first expect. Anticipate a surprise in that regard on the 25th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A thread of continuity links tradition with your path forward this week. This means that in your desire to move forward, you should not entirely abandon proven methods and beliefs. Whatever has stood the test of time is still of value to you. Those who argue to the contrary only waste your time.

Events on the 25th may move too rapidly to overthink this, a factor on your side. Your first instinct is always the right one.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Kindness is not the same as weakness as it regards you this week. Gentle approaches that nonetheless have steel in them carry you farthest. Right actions have a way of leading to more right action. You benefit yourself most when also working to benefit others.

Long-winded explanations of these points to critics who refuse to understand you only delays the achievement of your purpose. Bear that in mind on the 25th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Words that you don’t want to hear prove valuable this week, in ways you would never guess. Wisdom from on-high is difficult to recognize if you consider the source beneath you. Be at all times humble and you won’t miss the message. Small acts of kindness on your part, done out of humility, are an important part of the picture. Exactly how is part and parcel of the beauty of the 25th.

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5. More (Spanish) 8. Type of notification 12. Approves 14. Mandela’s party 15. “Mom” actress Faris

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25. Legendary Cubs broadcaster

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58. One who is deliberately cruel

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26. Made it through 30. Between-meals food

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31. A quantity upon which an operation is performed

2. Alright

44. Quell anger

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45. Where rock and rollers play

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33. “Heavy” type of rock music

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39. First responders 42. Mysterious 44. Leisurely stroll 46. Most naughty 47. Plant tissue

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52. Port in Yemen

9. A way to open up

53. Brood of pheasant

10. Trap

54. Approves food

11. Handle of a knife 13. Indicates one from a part of W. Africa

55. A type of sign Answers on page 15

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Delroy K. Lechelt Delroy K. Lechelt, was born Aug. 30, 1931 and passed away Dec. 28, 2018 at the age of 87.

Life Tributes Jamie (Bartlett) Mami Born: Jan. 21, 1977, Bellevue, Wash.

Wonderful, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away Dec. 24, 2018 after a lengthy, hard fought battle with cancer.

Jamie arrived in Oak Harbor in 1981 with her parents, Al and Pam Bartlett, and brother, Jeremy. She was a fifth generation native of Washington State and the Puget Sound region.

August 30, 2018, Delroy (Del) Kenneth Lechelt celebrated his 87th birthday in the house he built in Scatchet Head overlooking the Puget Sound. He lived there for 25 years with his wife, Jacqueline (Jackie).

Del was born in Kennewick, Wash. to Helen and Kenneth Lechelt, where he joined his older sister, Doris. Del grew up on the Columbia River and never lost his love of the water. He fished, hunted and camped with his family all over the Pacific Northwest. As a young boy, he mastered the art of taxidermy and still has a collection of his work. He collected samples of barbed wire and fashioned sculptures with them.

He graduated from Pasco High School in 1950. Following graduation, he joined the US Navy and was deployed to Korea. Upon discharge from the military in 1953, he enrolled in the University of Idaho, where he was a member of the Delta Chi fraternity. Del won a talent contest as a vocalist while attending the University. In December of 1953, Del and Jackie were married. For 32 years Del was a salesman for Nabisco, winning many awards and sales contests which he claimed were for the “best looking” salesman.

Del and his family lived in Bellevue, Wash. for 28 years, coaching his son’s soccer team for 10 years. In his spare time, he bought and remodeled several properties. Upon retirement in 1991, they bought the bluff property on Whidbey Island and he began designing their dream home. They moved to the island in 1993 and lived in a fifth wheel while he built their house on the bluff.

Jamie attended Oak Harbor schools, graduating in 1995. During those years, she became active in fast-pitch softball starting out in little league, then a select league travel team and was the starting pitcher for Oak Harbor High School where she still holds several pitching records. The local sports writer nicknamed her “Senorita Smoke” because of her deadly fastball. Jamie also liked traveling, camping, shopping, some backpacking and even a climb to the top of Mount Saint Helen’s with her dad and brother where they ate lunch and watched the newly formed dome grow. Each summer, as she grew up, there were many memorable times spent in and around water. Week long camping stays, highlighting swimming and water skiing at Lake Tapps and at her grandparents’ house on Flowing Lake contributed to her love of the outdoors and sense of family and adventure.

Del leaves behind many memories but especially precious is the memory of the mischievous twinkle in his eye and his wry sense of humor. Del is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jackie, his son Mitch and daughter-in-law, April, of Arlington, Texas and daughter Michele and son-in-law, Mark Cardon of Lake Stevens, Wash., grandchildren Chelsea and Travis Pemberton of Dallas, Texas, Shayne Lechelt of Austin, Texas and Kaeleigh McHenry of Mill Creek, Wash.

Jamie was a loving, considerate person with lots of energy. She never hesitated to share her love and thoughts with those around her. She always wanted to try and make things better for everyone.

Arrangements have been made with the assistance of Whidbey Memorial Funeral Home and family and friends are encouraged to leave memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

Jamie met the love of her life, Joel Delaney Mami, of Oak Harbor and they married Feb. 17, 2001.

Joel Delaney Mami Jr. was first born and two years later his sister, Tayah Rose Mami arrived to make the family whole. She was devoted to her family and they always came first. Both Joel and Tayah now attend Oak Harbor High School.

Patricia Jean Frazier

His family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Hospice team of WhidbeyHealth with special thanks to Erika, Delores, Ryka and Jessica, who took such wonderful care of him.

A memorial service will be held later this spring. Look for updates on his website at www.whidbeymemorial.com

Patricia Frazier passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, three days before her 83rd birthday.

As the kids grew older, she found another calling to fill the high energy need she always seemed to have. She went to work for the Oak Harbor School District as a Paraeducator She loved her job and the unconditional love and respect she received from the children and staff who worked beside her. They were her battery chargers. She was very proud to have received her 10-year pin for her work but the cards and letters from the kids over the years really meant the world to her and were cherished.

She grew up in Redmond, Wash., married Kenneth Frazier, Sr. and raised seven children in Kirkland, Wash. When she became single, she made the move to Oak Harbor, Wash., where she resided for the past 40 years. She enjoyed traveling, crafting and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jamie, Joel Sr. and kids continued the adventures and saved for trips to Florida, California, and Mexico, as well as camping in Idaho, British Columbia, and Washington, to visit friends and make memories. Again, her family came first and if there was a way to have some family adventure, she’d make it happen. Many memories and good times were made for the entire family.

Patricia is survived by her daughters, Keran Frazier, Susan (Les) Dahl and Cathy Shinn, her sons, Ken Jr (Nicole) Frazier, David Frazier and Richard (Dana) Frazier. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchil-

Her passing at such a young age is heartbreaking to those who knew her and to the family she loved and who so loved her back. Her bright eyes, hearty laugh, brilliant smile, caring voice, and enduring love will sorely be missed but never forgotten.

Surviving Jamie are her husband, Joel D. Mami Sr., son, Joel D. Mami Jr., daughter, Tayah Rose Mami, parents, Albin C. and Pamela R. (Bennett) Bartlett, brother, Jeremy and Vanessa Bartlett, sister-in-laws, Micah Wood, Natalie Mami, Megan (Mami) Witt, mother-in-law, Vickie Mami, father-in-law, Charles Mami, Nick Wood, uncles and aunts, Jack Bartlett, Dick and Sandy (Large) Bartlett, Jim and Kathryn Bennett, John and Patty (Bennett) Bowen, Cindy Minch, Craig and Anya (Bennett) Myer, cousins, Brian Bartlett, Grant and Amanda Bartlett, Laura (Bartlett), Kirsten (Bartlett), Kory and Tara Bartlett, Justin and Rachel (Bartlett) Moore, Tom and Amanda (Bartlett) Kohl, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A remembrance service and potluck for Jamie Mami will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, noon-2 p.m. at Wallin Funeral Home. Please bring a potluck dish to share and a non-perishable item to be donated to the local food bank in Jamie’s memory.

Lorene Elizabeth Hofstrand Lorene Elizabeth Hofstrand, 92, died peacefully in Bellingham, Wash., Nov. 19, 2018. She was a generous, loving mom and an energetic, engaged community member her entire life.

The oldest daughter of Walter and Mary Alice Wagner, Lorene was born Oct. 3, 1926, and grew up during what she called the “happy Depression” years, graduating from Snohomish High School in 1944, and marrying her highschool sweetheart, John Hofstrand. She worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” for Boeing during WWII. When John’s job took the family to San Jose, Calif., Lorene pursued her own education, graduating with distinction from San Jose State University with a B.A. in Elem. Ed. and a Master’s in Library Science. She taught for almost 20 years; her supervisor called her “the most professional teacher I have ever met” and praised her sensitivity to children’s needs.

As a life-long learner herself, she studied Spanish, traveled widely, took art workshops in Mexico and became both an avid collector of folk art and a master gardener. She was active with the “Dirty Dozen” gardening group and the Weavers Guild on Whidbey Island, and upon moving to Bellingham, she joined the Unitarian Fellowship, met with friends for monthly book discussions, helped organize several Academy of Lifelong Learning classes, and volunteered at the public library.

Lorene was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, John, and sister, Gloria Wagner Prevost. She is survived by three children: John Hofstrand, Jr. of Ferndale, Wash., Mary Cornish, and Julie Larios, both of Bellingham, as well as five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Her love of reading, her intellectual curiosity, her political engagement and her respect for hard work were clear to everyone who knew her, and she brightened the lives of her family. She was much loved and will be missed.

Remembrances may be made in her name to Children’s Hospital in Seattle at www.seattlechildrens.org/ giving/donate/. Arrangements have been made with the assistance of Whidbey Memorial Funeral Home.

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Patricia was preceded in death by her daughter, LuAnn Frazier and parents, Harold and Luella (Pruit) Petree of North Bend, Wash.

The family requests no flowers but for those who wish, memorials in Patricia’s name may be made out to WhidbeyHealth Medical Center Hospice Care.

At Patricia’s request, there will not be a memorial service.

Arrangements entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor, WA. Please visit Patricia’s page in our Book of Memories online at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and leave condolences.

Clay L. Schroff, Jr. Clay L. Schroff, Jr. AOC, USN (Ret), age 82, longtime Whidbey Island resident, passed away Jan. 12, 2019 at Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Wash.

Mr. Schroff was born in Mansfield, Ohio, June 28, 1936, to Clay and Reetha (Green) Schroff. He was raised in Ohio. At an early age, Clay enlisted in the US Navy, and pursued it as his career, retiring as an AOC in Kingsville, Texas. Nov. 7, 1964, he married Marie Margarita Goudswaard in Lynden, Wash. The couple resided in Oak Harbor, Wash. from 1964-68. Following Clay’s retirement, they returned to the island, settling in Admiral’s Cove.

Clay loved to fly small airplanes. He also enjoyed sailing and skeet shooting, and had been a contestant in the All-Navy Skeet Shooting Championship. He was a member of the Oak Harbor Christian Reformed Church.

Clay is survived by his beloved wife, Marie; children, Clay Evan Cable of Marysville, Wash., Clay Anthony Schroff (Michelle) of Albuquerque, N.M. and Kimberly Loc (Nestor), also of Albuquerque; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Schroff of San Diego, Calif.; also, numerous other relatives.

A Funeral Service was held at Oak Harbor Christian Reformed Church, Pastor Randy Beumer officiated.

Military Honors were performed by NAS Whidbey Honor Guard. Interment followed at Fircrest Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Oak Harbor Christian Reformed Church, 1411 Wieldraayer Rd., or Oak Harbor Christian School, 675 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Imagine Oak Harbor’s first Food Forest, Saturdays 11am3pm, 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

JEWELRY Wide silver cuff bracelet with a 1-1/4” square blue green dichroic glass and wire wrapped beads, $49 OBO; Multi-stone (moss agate, chalcedony etc.) stretch bracelet, $20 OBO; Chrysoprase pendant with interesting silver chain, $75 OBO; Beautiful sterling silver and sapphire earrings, $49 OBO; Interesting glass pin in shades of blue, $8; Oval amethyst ring set in sterling silver, $45 OBO; White button pearl earrings 8mm, $29 OBO; Pale

blue Baroque pearl earrings 9-10mm, $39 OBO. Call 360331-1063 (0)

ELECTRONICS Samsung 42-inch Smart TV purchased from Costco. Like new, seldom used. Originally about $350, asking $175.

Please call 360678-4048 (1)

HOME FURNISHINGS 2 cherry wood chairs with leather seat, $20 each. Call 360-579-2030 (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.

MISCELLANEOUS IMER Minute Man cement mixer, batch output 2.5 cubic feet, .5 horsepower electric motor, has had limited use, very clean, $250; Sanborn air compressor, 2 horsepower, $50. Langley area, 360-3215705 (1) Over 50 LP (vinyl) albums for sale, various artists, pristine condition, $3 each. Call 360331-1063 (0) Wind chimes, 21”, $10. 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 ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6”W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

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more serious backpacking) together, $15 obo. We have photos. Call or text 360-3200525.

Sports items: Bag Boy golf cart, $10 obo; Golf umbrella, $3; Men’s wet suits, size L, $10 per item; Neoprene gloves and hats, size L, $5 each; Water skis: Terry Competition slalom ski, with carrying bag, $30 obo; O’Brien Competition slalom ski, Kevlar/Boron, $30 obo; Wiley wood water skis, $25 obo. We have photos. Call or text 360-320-0525.

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Excellent Grass Hay, good for horses, $7 per bale, 20 bale minimum. 360-321-1624 If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by.

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Experienced Barbers wanted!

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

The Side Door Barbershop No Cheating!

WANTED Art, Antiques & Collectibles.

Cash paid for quality items.

Call or text 360-661-7298 DRUMMER: Need experienced, solid rock drummer with great meter. Practice weekly in Oak Harbor in fully equipped rehearsal/recording studio. Mostly rock, blues and acoustic originals plus some covers. Plan to play concerts/ festivals and work on CD. Rich at rswitzer55@netzero.net or 360-675-5470 before 9 pm.

Was your Dad or Gramps in Japan or Germany? I collect old 35 mm cameras and lenses. Oak Harbor, call (970) 823-0002

Camping items: Brookstone waterproof floating lantern, for camping, patio, poolside, or emergencies, new, $5 or best How’d youdifficulty do? rating 0.55) Puzzle 1 (Medium, offer; Old (but clean) Thermos 3 6 7 1 5 2 9 8 4 1-gallon jug, $5; Versatile 8 2 5 4 9 6 7 1 3 backpack, the two parts can 1 4 9 7 3 8 5 6 2 be used separately, or (for

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