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Gail was involved with Whidbey Island Relay for Life for over 20 years, first as a Team Captain for Whidbey Island Bank and then on the Committee in various roles (Luminaria's and Survivors) She fought two different cancers and her last battle was with bone cancer which is where she lost her battle. During Gail's second battle she did experimental treatments to help others that would have cancer after she passed. Gail always maintained a positive attitude and was a voice for fellow survivors and always willing to help others. Cancer didn't define her, it was a disease that she fought until the end and we are all better for knowing such a strong person.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Never did I think back when I was singing in the church choir, staring at the back of Dr. Robert Shane’s robed neck and a sanctuary filled with captive Presbyterians, that I would spend the evening of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day wondering which Steven Seagal movie not to watch.

Of course, those decades ago, in the choir loft, a subtle twenty degree slope at our Church of the Heavy Hymnal, I did not think much about anything but my homework, what game was on TV, and whether we would go to the country club after church to eat up Dad’s mandated monthly minimum for chow.

Sort of a corporate tithe for the 19th hole offering.

Being in the church choir might have been one of my most challenging roles. Not only did I have to act like I was singing, sometimes I actually forgot I was mouthing the words (before the invention of lip syncing) and made a sound.

Not sure it was a note.

I was pretty good at knocking out Faith of our Fathers because Dad was not only on the Board of Deacons at the church, he was staring right at me.

The five versed songs with all the sharps and flats pretty much took me out of the vocal display, but sandwiched between all-purpose tenor/baritone/bass Ridge McClintic and the old man who smelled of Old Spice before it was classic, I was not missed.

Those men could boom before their babies did.

Our church had a high enough stage (called an altar by some, but no one dared do it back then) that sound amplification was not needed.

Dr. Shane could speak as loud as he wanted.

He could speak as loud as A Man called Peter or Elmer Gantry under the tent.

Our church had great acoustics.

The worst part of being too young to sing in the adult choir was after the service, we all had to walk by Dr. Shane. He would stand right out front, by the only front entrance and exit, to stop each of us at the top of the treacherous steps to shake hands and say something nice.

At least we kids did not have to give Dr. Shane any of our allowance with our handshake. Dad had already taken care of that.

I wonder if Dad gave the preacher more than two dollars a week.

Worked for me.

Twenty-five cents for the Saturday movie.

Another twenty cents for popcorn and a Coke.

Repeat as needed on Sunday.

Free parking for my bike.

After 27 cartoons and four movies (two double features), I still had a dollar and a dime. That was enough for a Hardy Boys’ book plus tax on the next Friday, or, several years later, enough for a six pack of Falstaff in the Bible belt.

Recalling that first Sunday Dad was tying my tie right before church, I remember too well the very subtle aroma of stale Bourbon Deluxe as Dad’s breath cascaded over my 14 inch neck, filtered by a J.C. Penney button-down collared white shirt.

At least the bourbon was deluxe for Dad. The next Sunday, I learned how to tie a tie in solitude, with the requisite Windsor knot.

Thank you ever so much to the Duchess of Windsor for being the first to tie the knot.

Dear Memory Growing up in the Midwest, most of the girls in our grade school had diaries. These were really cheap with silver or gold locks on them with really small bendable keys that made them easy to lose.

With low self esteem, always looking down, I usually found the dropped diary keys, either on the playground or near the bike rack.

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I ran a pretty good business selling the keys back to the girls. The school nurse even had my business card, made with crayoned contact info on the back of a Cheerios cereal box top.

Hudson 6-3371. Call the Lost Key Kid. Since we could not touch the phone unless Mom was outside, I tried to get Mom to answer the phone “Lost Keys and Lost Children� but she refused.

Mom was not immune to telephone theater.

Once when the Arthur Murray Dance Studio called to sell her lessons, she told the sales rep she and Dad already taught dancing and were just back from a tour.

Mom did not say which shopping center she had toured, but I know it involved dancing at the drug store.

I am thinking now, to supplement my non-income, of selling diaries to seniors, but to call them Memories.

Dear Memory, Yesterday was great. What did we do?

Dear Memory, I know I’ll think of it sometime, but can we get a little help here? Did I number the pages?

Not to make fun of my memory, but I was not alone when I went to the closed post office on Martin Luther King, Jr. day to check my mail.

It isn’t that I did not get the memo.

In fact, I went to Martin Luther King’s birthplace on his birthday many years ago.

I was on the last tour. Highly recommended.

Also the President Carter Museum is a must.

Tribute and praise is paid to each President, not just President Carter. The tribute to President Nixon makes no mention of Watergate.

That’s not saying something.

The real reason I did not remember the post office was closed was there were so many other cars in the parking lot.

At least I wasn’t carrying a box.

Go Chevron Go One of my life changes has been to overpay all my monthly bills. If I owe some dollars and some change, I just round off the change amount to the next dollar.

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Last year, I used my Chevron card twice.

In those two billing cycles, instead of paying $46.60 on one invoice, I paid $47.00.

During the next couple of months, when I checked my balance over the phone, the automated lady asked me if I would like a refund of 40 cents.

Hit #2 for no, so I hit #2.

The next month, I received a check from Synchrony Bank in Atlanta, Georgia for Zero and 40/100 dollars. Forty cents. The postage on the pre-sorted letter was forty-two cents.

Leave it to Chevron to get their two cents worth.

Not fake news In my 36 years of enjoying post office boxes in Langley and Freeland, never once have I received a thank you note. Why should I? I’m a postal pain who goes postal frequently.

However, life continues to amaze as I received a calligraphed-in-purple envelope with the return address of The Freeland Post Office, 1619 Main Street, Freeland, WA 98249. It was postmarked Seattle.

Inside, in further professional half-cursive/half print, is written: thank you so much for the cookies over Christmas-time; we appreciate you thinking of us! The Freeland Post Office, with real signatures of Anthony, calligraphy Kit, Tara, and Postmaster James.

This official USPS customized note will be cherished forever, or at least until I am forced to sell it on Postal Bay to get the postal carriers back to work.

God help us if my post office box is ever closed.

There isn’t enough medication in Freeland to handle that crisis.

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Bits & Pieces Letters to the Editor Editor, “URGENT WARNING: Elected officials, if breaching does not begin this winter, you are killing the last hope for Southern Resident Killer Whales and our fisheries.” - Center for Whale Research 12/2018 The equation is simple, without breaching the four lower Snake River dams the Orca are doomed to extinction. That’s the opinion of 34 fisheries scientists. The Army Corps of Engineers’ own assessment is that this is the best solution. The Orca can’t afford more studies.

We will study them into extinction. The Governor’s $1.1 billion dollar plan will be a waste of money. Why? The Chinook that use the Snake River system feed Puget Sound’s Orca in the winter in the ocean. Five thousand, five hundred miles of climate-change-resistant, premier salmon spawning streams are blocked by obsolete, now purposeless and costly dams.

Banning tour boats here will have no effect.

You don’t have to dismantle them. They were designed to be breached. It would take two to three months to reroute the river at a cost of only $2-3 million each. The Corps has spent millions already on ineffective salmon strategies and will spend an estimated $100 million minimum to maintain these obsolete structures. The electricity they produce has already been replaced by renewables. They exist only to make Lewiston, Idaho a seaport so private grain growers can use barges, which taxpayers subsidize. They could use trains. This is a tax payer rip-off and a racial injustice as well. The installation of these dams came at severe cost to tribes, like the Nez Perce, whose lives have been dependent on salmon for millennia. Gov. Inslee can’t order the dams to be removed directly, but a massive upwelling of public sentiment can encourage him and our senators to get Lt. General Todd Semonite, head of the US Army Corps of Engineers, to issue a “Record of Decision” to direct the Walla Walla District, Corps of Engineers, to select Alternative #4 of their 2002 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). To restore this vital watershed we must call General Semonite (202761-7690), Governor Inslee (360-902-4111), Senators Murray (206-553-5545) and Cantwell (206-220-6400), and demand the dams be breached. Can you really imagine a future without Orca? Give them a call. What’s there to lose? Let’s Free the Snake.

Gary Piazzon Coupeville, Wash.

Editor, The recent confrontation between a Native American and a band of Trump youth that unfolded at the Lincoln Monument, of all places, Jan. 18 made me want to bang out a few thoughts for your readers. After all, I’m the American citizen who brought the video camera into the Dec. 19, 2018 Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) hearing and posted the video to YouTube with the title, “2018-12-19 ACHP Public Hearing On Effects To Historic District Due To Growler Expansion.”

I stood my ground against the protestations of a Coupeville elitist and an ACHP bureaucrat to keep the video camera rolling so folks could see the raw data presented to the ACHP. Just as patriotic Americans welcome and celebrate C-SPAN having a camera on Congress and national think tanks and TVW doing the same at the state level.

But being I have a special place in my heart for our Canadian neighbors and who also have a sizable contingent serving at NAS Whidbey Island, I cannot help but note for posterity my actions were inspired by the great Canadian activist journalist, Kris Sims, who dealt with a bunch of far left aboriginal protestors bullying the media and decided to keep her camera rolling. As Kris said on SUN News, “I didn’t feel right leaving that scene” and leaving fellow journalists in harm’s way. I know if I so much as put the video camera away, other journalists that night in Coupeville would be subject to the same intimidation or worse. That said, I met Kris last spring and presented one of my inspirations with a bouquet too – as I am no Kris Sims!

but in a great experience from the patient’s perspective,” Gipson said.

My point being I hope these two recent events are a teachable moment about why the media’s presence at items of community controversy should be respected, period. Our First Amendment rights are not for debate; and our duty to present the facts without censorship, even when the facts harm our cause or candidate, should also not be for debate.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff, WhidbeyHealth]

One last thing, I want to take a moment to thank the Coupeville Mayor and her City Hall staff for their professional video recording of Town Council meetings and ditto to the Island County Commissioners’ staff video recording of Commissioners’ meetings as a primary source of Whidbey Island history without filters. Many sincere thanks are due, not just from lowly Joe A. Kunzler.

Very respectfully; Joe A. Kunzler Sedro Woolley, Wash.

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Exercises Occurring at NAS Whidbey Island NAS Whidbey Island is currently participating in exercises preparing for the base’s participation in the annual exercise called Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain (CS/SC) 19 slated to occur throughout February.

Area residents may also see or hear security and other first responder activities associated with the exercise, including potentially seeing training smoke, seeing increased vessel activity on the water near an installation or hearing small explosive sounds. During these exercises, residents should expect to hear announcements over the Giant Voice loudspeaker system as well as delays at some gates.

The simulations are part of the training exercise and pose no safety risk. Advanced coordination has taken place with local law enforcement and first responders. This regularly scheduled exercise is not in response to any specific threat. It is Navy policy not to discuss the specifics of Force Protection; therefore, the details of the exercise will not be released.

Exercise CS/SC 19 is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Navy Installations Command on all Navy installations located in the continental United States.

[Submitted by Mike Welding, NAS Whidbey Island]

WhidbeyHealth Seeks Patient Advisors for Council If you are interested in improving patient experiences, WhidbeyHealth is seeking applicants for its Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). The Council is a group of volunteers dedicated to improving hospital and clinic processes and procedures by sharing the patient and family perspective.

“We want people who have a commitment to have the best hospital it can possibly be,” said Linda Gipson, the hospital’s Chief Quality and Transformation Officer.

“We want them to have a voice.”

“The focus of the PFAC is to assure that our policies and processes are patient-friendly and result not only in a great clinical outcome,

Specifically, the hospital is seeking people who have been a patient at the hospital or have had a family member treated there. The group meets monthly and members are expected to participate on other hospital committees tackling specific topics or issues.

The application is available on the hospital website, whidbeyhealth.org on the Patient and Family and Family Advisory Council blue box link.

Those interested in serving on the new board may contact Melissa Eggers at 360-678-7656 ext. 3151 or at eggerm@whidbeyhealth.org with questions.

Whidbey Ham Radio Club To Offer Entry Level Ham Radio FCC License Course The Island County Amateur Radio Club (ICARC) is sponsoring a two-day entry-level licensing course to prepare participants to obtain their Technician Class Amateur radio license. The course requires no previous experience. The course is scheduled for the first two Saturdays in February, Feb. 2 and 9. Times are 8:00am to 5:00pm.

With a Technician license, Amateur Radio operators have full access to all Amateur activities in the world above 50 MHz including public service, emergency communications, digital operations, satellite communications, and simply talking to other Amateurs around town. It is now possible to talk to amateurs around the world from your living room with a simple hand-held transceiver.

The course will be held in the Island County Commissioner’s Hearing Rooms B101 / B102 – Basement at 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville.

Cost of the course is $30 per person, including necessary manual. If you have the current ARRL Ham Radio License Manual (4th Edition) Technician manual, the class cost is $5.

Pre-registration is desired in order to ensure sufficient course materials are on hand at the start of the course. For information or to pre-register email Ken Sousa at n7axj@w7avm. org.

FCC Technician license testing will be offered at the end of the course. The cost of the test is $15.

For more information, contact Stephen Baum via email: aa6vo@w7avm.org or call 949-6890987.

[Submitted by Stephen Baum]

The Firesign Theatre’s David Ossman is: NOT INSANE 2020! — The Hello & Goodbye Tour The Firesign Theatre altered a lot of consciousness in the 60s and 70s with its psychedelic comedy albums and surreal stage shows, including a sold-out Carnegie Hall performance. The foursome continued writing and performing together for more than 40 years, making gold-medal radio programs and Grammy-nominated albums well into the 21st century.

Freeland resident David Ossman, who created Firesign in 1966 with Phil Proctor and their late partners Peter Bergman and Phil Austin, kicks off “NOT INSANE 2020! The Hello & Goodbye Tour” at 2:00pm Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Clyde Theater in Langley in a benefit performance for South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers.

Now at 82, Ossman looks forward to meeting and entertaining the fans who love Firesign and have laughed along with them for decades. The group’s vast archive has recently been acquired by the Library of Congress, which dubbed them “the Beatles of Comedy” and an American treasure.

“It’s time for me to say ‘Hello and Goodbye,’” says Ossman, “because I still can.”

In this premiere of the Tour, Ossman brings Firesign to life with rare early TV performances,

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED and looks back at his own career as a young poet in New York, a pioneer of FM and public radio, a Surrealist Party candidate for Vice President of the U.S., a grandfatherly ant in the feature film “A Bug’s Life,” and as a memoirist, novelist and collagist.

In the second act of NOT INSANE!, Ossman will be joined on stage by The Road Wranglers, featuring Whidbey Island musicians Chris Harshman, Keegan Harshman, and Mickey Grimm, while he performs “The Old Cart Wrangler’s Saga,” a full-length comic monologue by playwright Brian Price.

NOT INSANE! is produced and directed by Judith Walcutt. It runs 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.

Tickets are $20 (+fee) at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4056393. (Pay what you will at the door if seats are still available.)

Doors open at 1:30pm.

All proceeds to benefit South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers. Find out more about them at www.heartsandhammers.com.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff, Writer/Editor]

Coupeville Lions Club’s Scholarship Auction Anything and everything has been auctioned off at past Coupeville Lions Club’s Scholarship Auctions, including the very hats on the heads of Auctioneers Dale Sherman and Bob Clay. And this year’s 14th annual event will be no different. Tickets are on sale now, $35 per person, for the annual Coupeville Lions Scholarship Auction which funds a variety of scholarships to qualified Coupeville High School seniors.

This year’s Lions Scholarship Auction and Dinner will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 from 5:00 to 8:30pm at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. A fine selection of wine, beer and cheeses selected by Coupeville’s bayleaf will be furnished for active bidders at the silent auction tables. A full dinner menu featuring Chicken Marsala and Orca-friendly Sockeye Salmon, prepared by the Elks and served family-style by Coupeville High School National Honor Society students, will be included in the fun. And that doesn’t even count the dessert frenzy, in which sinfully delicious and beautifully decorated Lions’ and friends’ cakes, pies and assorted other decadent donations go to the highest table bidders. Stick around for the Live Auction portion of the evening featuring the comical tag-team banter from raisethe-paddle auctioneers Dale Sherman and Bob Clay. Those paddle-raisers who donate $1,000 will have a scholarship offered in their name.

Silent auction items cover a broad range of interests and experiences including a number of local get-aways, catered dinners, sail-away on the Suva and many other enticing items.

Tickets will sell out rapidly, so get yours soon by calling the “Lions Line” 360-678-4105 to make arrangements or tickets can be purchased at bayleaf. If you are not able to attend, but would like to contribute a cash or in-kind donation toward scholarships, Lions will take your return information. From competitive silent auction items, paddle-raising, delicious appetizer and meal choices, and those luscious desserts, it makes for a fun evening of donating to a most worthy cause— the motivated future generation of central Whidbey Island. Scholarship amounts vary in value and every CHS senior’s application is carefully considered for use at universities, community colleges, technical and alternative education facilities. For the seniors, the most important element in being awarded a Coupeville Lions Scholarship is the understanding that over 130 Lions and friends have their backs. Coupeville Lions are in their 80+ years of service to the community. Come be a part of the Scholarship Auction fun, but remember to keep your hat firmly in place if you value it.

Learn more at www.CoupevilleLions.org.

[Submitted by Deanna Rogers, Coupeville Lions Club]

Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run It’s that time of year where trail runners and walkers come from near and far for the Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run! Last February, Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run set a record as the largest Northwest Trail Runs event to date. To allow more runners, better parking, and less

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED trail congestion, organizers are dividing the distances up into two different days in 2019.

The half marathon and marathon will take place Saturday, Feb. 23 and the 10k and 5k distances will be held the next day, Sunday, Feb. 24. This popular race at Fort Ebey State Park and Kettles County Park between Coupeville and Oak Harbor, is organized by Northwest Trail Runs and is in its eighth year.

Run a 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon on a mostly rolling route that winds through and among forested kettle depressions. Many of the trails flow gently along the rims of these depressions, with some sections featuring tighter twists and turns. While there are no major climbs, the small ups and downs add up, making for a good workout. The marathon distance reaches a total elevation gain of 5500 feet, which is approximately 1500 more feet than you can gain running up popular peaks in the I-90 corridor. All courses include a stretch with a waterfront view along the scenic Bluff Trail.

There are well-stocked aid stations along the clearly-signed course, and Northwest Trail Runs provides hot soup, yummy snacks, and a raffle with great prizes at the finish! For the fourth year in a row, Penn Cove Brewing Co will donate to the raffle and offer participants post-run deals at their pub. Registration is open now but don’t wait - the race is filling up fast! To register, or for more information about the Fort Ebey KettlesTrail Run, go to http:// nwtrailruns.com/events/fort-ebey-kettles-trailrun/. Want to be a part of the fun and earn an entry credit to future events? Northwest Trail Runs is looking for volunteers to help with this event! Contact Gretchen Walla at wallagretchen@gmail.com for how you can help.

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Ebey’s Forever: Grants Help Preserve Ebey’s Reserve Historic Buildings The Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve is pleased to announce a new cycle of Ebey’s Forever Grants. Appli-

cations are available on the Reserve website www.nps.gov/ebla and must be received by 5:00pm, Feb. 25.

If you own a historic building within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, these matching grants are intended to encourage preservation and help offset the cost. For information or assistance in applying, contact the Trust Board office at 360-678-6084, or email carol_castellano@partner.nps.gov.

Ebey’s Forever Grants are entirely funded through donations to the non-profit organization Friends of Ebey’s Reserve. Thanks to community supported heritage preservation, over 60 historic structures have been given new life since the program’s inception in 2011.

Contact alix@friendsofebeys.org or 360-6786633 to find out how you can be part of their effort.

Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve was established in 1978 to protect a rural community and its significant history. Preservation is accomplished through partnerships, conservation easements, local land use regulation, and the cooperation of land owners.

[Submitted by Kristen P. Griffin, Reserve Manager, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve]

Visit The Gray Whales Of Baja’s San Ignacio Lagoon Join Orca Network on a five-day expedition March 4 - 8, 2019 Orca Network is preparing for its annual Spring Trip to San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja, Mexico, to visit the Gray Whales in one of their birthing lagoons located in the amazing El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve.

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more - along with the amazing encounters with Gray whales.

The moms and calves share precious moments with the humans on board the small “pangas” or boats, where spyhopping, breaching, mating, and other behaviors not often observed in northern waters can be experienced on the two whale watch trips per day during the Baja adventure.

And only in Baja can visitors experience the unbelievable behavior of “friendly” whales - a small percent of Grays in San Ignacio Lagoon who actually approach the boats and people for friendly, indescribable and life-changing encounters.

“We could not believe the whales were actually choosing to come and interact with the excited and happy humans on the boats in the Lagoon, until we experienced it first hand, literally, as huge mom Gray whales came right up to the boats with their calves - sometimes the moms wanting as much attention as the calves!” said Susan Berta of Orca Network.

“We are very impressed with how the local communities operate and regulate the whale watching eco-tourism in San Ignacio Lagoon, and feel it is an incredible model for sustainable whale watching and tourism in a remote and pristine area.” And participants on these trips experience deep change, becoming more aware of the whales and oceans we share the planet with. “We have watched as people are changed by looking eye to eye with these great Gray whales, and have seen the resulting changes in the actions people take in their daily lives after meeting these whales,” says Berta.

The trip raises funds for the nonprofit Orca Network, while providing an amazing opportunity to watch and learn about the gray whales on the southern end of their migration.

Visit the Orca Network website to see photos of past trips to San Ignacio Lagoon: www. orcanetwork.org/Main/index.php?categories_ file=Upcoming%20Trips and to learn more about the trip.

Campo Cortez naturalists and the wonderful crew share their amazing knowledge of the Gray whales and the Biosphere Reserve, teaching about the intertidal life, plant life, and

Trip departs from San Diego, Calif. Cost of the trip is $3,500 per person, and includes transportation from San Diego to Campo Cortez, Baja, meals, lodging, happy hours, and whale

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watching twice daily. Participants are responsible for flight to San Diego and lodging the nights before/after the trip, (San Diego lodging is available at a reduced group rate). $500 of the ticket price is tax deductible as a contribution to Orca Network, a nonprofit organization, and supports Orca Network’s Whale Sighting Network, Langley Whale Center, and educational programs.

Reserve your space soon - limited space is available.

For more information, photos, and reservation form, visit www.orcanetwork.org/Main/ index.php?categories_file=Upcoming%20Trips or contact Orca Network at info@orcanetwork. org or 360-331-3543.

[Submitted by Susan Berta and Howard Garrett, Orca Network]

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Andy’s Yard and Property Maintenance, a veteran-owned business, is pleased to announce it is now offering services to all of Whidbey Island.

No job is too big or two small for this exterior property handyman, which specializes in all property maintenance and restoration of your business’ or residence’s exterior. Services include real estate listings setup/cleanup, senior property caretaker, mowing/pruning, tree/brush care, driveway/drainage repair, roof/ gutter cleaning as well as fence repair and other exterior needs.

“We take pride in our expertise and our services and are very proud to be a of service to this community,” said owner Andy Cheechov.

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Star Party Friday, February 1, 6:30pm Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, contact Bob Scott at ICAS_ President@outlook.com or visit www.icas-wa. org.

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Power of the Purse Auction and Luncheon Saturday, February 2, 11:00am-3:00pm Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor presents this auction and luncheon with gourmet lunch and desserts, signature cocktail, free valet parking, and designer purses filled with a one-of-a-kind experience. Email soroptimistoakharbor@gmail.com for ticket information and how to make a tax deductible donation.

Live Music: Ike and the Old Man Saturday, February 2, 7:00-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Super Bowl Viewing Party Sunday, February 3, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Come enjoy a day of good football and snacks! Free. For more information, call 360-279-4580.

Hearts and Hammers Spaghetti Dinner and Volunteer Drive Kickoff Friday, February 8, 4:30-7:30pm Langley United Methodist Church, 3rd and Anthes A fun, social evening with a chance to gather, meet new neighbors and enjoy a delicious dinner for a stellar cause. All-you-can-eat only $5!

“A Streetcar Named Desire” Thursdays, February 14, 21, 7:30pm Fridays, February 8, 15, 22, 7:30pm Saturdays, February 9, 16, 23, 7:30pm Sundays, February 10, 17, 24, 2:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Widely regarded as Tennessee Williams’ greatest piece of theater, this iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece is an exquisite study of the unraveling of Blanche DuBois, a fading southern belle, born to a once-wealthy family of Mississippi planters. Recommended for mature audiences. Call the box office at 360-679-2237 or email at office@whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“Shakespeare’s Other Women” Fridays, February 8, 15, 22, 7:30pm Saturdays, February 9, 16, 23, 7:30pm Sundays, February 10, 17, 2:00pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley WICA welcomes the Island Shakespeare Festival to its 2018-2019 Theatre Series with a return of Scott Kaiser’s Shakespeare’s Other Women. Providing audiences with new

perspectives of their favorite Shakespeare femmes – and introducing a few never before seen figures – Island Shakespeare Festival will remount it’s sold out 2018 production.

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Not Your Grandma’s Bingo Chinese New Year 2019 Saturday, February 9, 7:00pm Bayview Hall, 5642 Bayview Rd, Langley Tickets $16 A unique, fun event combining bingo, drag queens, and a variety show. All to help keep local seniors safe, fed, and independent. This is an age 21 and over event. Food and Drinks available for purchase. Contact Island Senior Resources at 360-321-1600 for more information.

Be My Valentine Dance Wednesday, February 13, 7:30pm CPO Club, 1080 W Ault Field Rd, Oak Harbor Tickets: $10 per person Featuring music from the SeaNotes Big Band.

Single Mingle Thursday, February 14, 5:30pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome Street Limited seating available must pre-purchase tickets, which are $15 per person and includes dinner. Doors open at 5:00pm. For more information, call 360-279-4580.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Ready Readers Preschool Storytime Thursday, January 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.

Used Book Sale 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.

Humanities Washington - Storm Warning: Historic Weather in the Evergreen State Saturday, February 2, 3:00-4:15pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Local broadcaster and historian, Feliks Banel, explores our region’s darkest weather days and most infamous storms. With archival photos, and radio and TV clips, Banel takes us back in time to hear stories of those who survived some of the worst Pacific weather in recorded history. Further, Banel explores how these storms can revive our shared humanity.

Discuss the Classics with Rita Drum Monday, February 4, 1:30pm Oak Harbor Library Join us as we discuss Daphne Du Maurier’s Gothic Romance, “Rebecca.” A quick overview

will be shared followed by a lively discussion of the emotions and intrigue brought to life in this classic tale!

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Tuesday, February 5, 2:00pm Freeland Library Learn what impact our recycling has and how we can make a difference by recycling right and reconsidering purchasing habits. Do you stand at your recycle bin and wonder if you are doing it right? Are you interested in learning why recycling is changing? Join Sara Bergquist, Educator and Coordinator for the WSU Extension Island County Waste Wise Program. Everyone is welcome.

The Future of the European Union Tuesday, February 5, 6:30-8:00pm Oak Harbor Library Learn the history and discuss the future of the EU, including immigration, Turkey’s membership status, failing economies of the southern countries, and of course the impact of BREXIT. Dr. Stephen (Steve) Schwalbe, professor at Columbia College and American Public University, presents this free community lecture on the future of the European Union. Join the discussion and learn more about current history.

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.

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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.

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Friday Fun with SAM (Sensory, Art, and Music) Fridays, February 8, 15, 22, 10:00am Freeland Library

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

Join us as we explore stories through the lens of art, sensory activities and music. For toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will include stories along with activities that emphasize that week’s focus. Caregiver required.

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.

Religious Services South Whidbey Community Church Sundays, 9:00-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00-11:00am Worship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley Pastor Darrell Wenzek continues his series on Ephesians with the message, “The Praise of His Glory: An Examination of the Glory of God and Things God says ‘praise His Glory.’”

Service is followed by a light lunch.

Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at 360-222-4080 or email Sobico@comcast.net.

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

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

Galleries & Art Shows Celebrate Artists!

Opening Reception: 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.

Mid-Winter Group Show Opening Reception: Saturday, February 2, 5:00-7:00pm Show continues through February 25 Rob Schouten Gallery, Langley Included in the month’s exhibit are handmade jewelry, fine sculptures in bronze, stone, wood and steel, original paintings in a variety of styles and mediums, and some extraordinary fine art glass including handblown, sculpted and fused glass. You’ll also find well crafted wood work, charming encaustics, ceramics and fiber art, witty assemblages and a wide array of other beautiful art objects sure to bring delight. Many of our gallery artists will be in attendance, and light refreshments will be served.

“What the Island Teaches Me” Saturday, February 2, 5:00-7:00pm Whidbey Art Gallery, Langley Our February members show is based on a poem by Dallas Huth titled ‘What the Island Teaches Me.” The works of our members were inspired by her words. You won’t want to miss this special month long event. Guest artist Sydnee Elliot gives new life to the old. She creates abstract art from found pieces of bookbindings, discolored pages, and often includes a few lost words.Ceramic artist Kristine Mcinvaille creates functional pieces using sgraffito and mishima techniques which involves layering and scratching off glaze. Please stop by to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.

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By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly It’s not déjà vu, but it is a second chance to see Island Shakespeare Festival’s wildly popular off-season show once more.

“Shakespeare’s Other Women” opens Friday, Feb. 8 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley and will run through Saturday, Feb 23.

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By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly They say nothing in life is certain but death and taxes. But what if some of those tax dollars could be put to work for a good cause?

Right now, business owners who pay certain Washington State taxes have the opportunity to earn a future tax credit by designating their tax dollars go to local Main Street Associations.

“Essentially, the Washington Main Street Tax Incentive Program allows businesses to self-direct where their business taxes go,” said Michaleen McGarry, executive director of the Langley Main Street Association.

“The program provides a Business and Occupation (B&O) tax credit for business contributions given to a Main Street Association,” McGarry continued. “Once the business donation request is approved by the Department of Revenue, the business is then eligible for a tax credit worth 75-percent of the contribution…in the following year, and a federal income tax deduction the same year—depending on their specific tax situation.”

This tax incentive program sets up a cycle that can benefit many.

“Saving money allows for a business to reinvest into their product, business, or marketing, which will increase appeal for consumers,” said Matthew Williams, executive director of the Oak Harbor Main Street Association. “The more consumers that migrate to downtown Oak Harbor, the more revenue that is earned by local business.

The more revenue earned, the higher the B&O taxes. And then the cycle repeats, with success of downtown Oak Harbor amplified by the tax credits.”

“We are thrilled to have this opportunity at WICA to collaborate with Island Shakespeare Festival by inviting them into our Theatre Series season,” said Verna Everitt, WICA’s executive director.

“Having ISF as part of our season draws on the talents of ISF’s creative team as well as actors from across the country and here on Whidbey!” “’Shakespeare’s Other Women’ was our first ever indoor winter production last season and as such, was a bit of an experiment,” said Olena Hodges, Island Shakespeare Festival artistic director. “We felt it was successful and clearly had audience interest, but we only had eight performances, so many people didn’t get the opportunity to see it. Now that we plan to continue with a shoulder season production every year, we wanted to give this show a fuller run, over three weekends with 12 performances.”

The play, by Scott Kaiser, sold out last year, so ISF has reprised the production, once again under the watchful eyes of Seattle-based director Erin Murray. The cast will include some both returning and new actors.

“All of our actors, including returners, have something new to bring to the table for each character,” said Angelica Metcalfe, stage manager for ‘Shakespeare’s Other Women’ and ISF production manager.

“The returning actors have all had new life experiences this last year, and bring different stories to all of their characters,” she continued.

“The new actors are making each of their characters their own and finding different ideas than actors from last year.”

So who exactly are these “other women?” Kaiser has taken characters featured in Shakespeare’s classics and has written monologues from their perspective – literally giving them a voice to speak their mind and share their thoughts.

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pletion of Shakespeare’s first folio of collected works. ‘Shakespeare’s Other Women’ explores the female experience that exists beneath the surface of Shakespeare’s works, acknowledging the repression of female voices throughout history.”

“Audiences will appreciate the variety of stories shared, the vulnerability of the actors, and how relevant each story is to the world we’re living in today,” said Metcalfe. “This story is able to change with the times, and I think audience members will be able to pick out certain characters they can relate to, empathize with, and understand deeply.”

“I think the most interesting thing about this production is the extremely original script,” said actor Patricia Duff, who plays the roles of Hisperia, Dido, Leah and Emilia. “Scott Kaiser has created worlds beyond Shakespeare’s already well-known worlds, which, in and of itself, is a supremely imaginative exercise. But, to go one step beyond that and delve into the hearts and minds of these women on the fringe of these great plays is a gift to us all, especially women actors.”

“I think audiences will really enjoy seeing the side of characters that are not necessarily explored in the full plays,” said Michelle Durr, managing director. “It really gives the audience a chance to see so many different sides of what Shakespeare writes about - love, death, betrayal, lust - emotions we all have and have experienced in our lives.”

The play is set on the night before the first folio of Shakespeare’s collected works is released in 1623. Shakespeare’s editors, John Heminge and Henry Condell, discover a box of unused prose - and the forgotten women of Shakespeare come to life.

“In a community like ours, chock-full of artistic talent, I feel the more we can partner with one another, the more we can create strategic alliances for mutual gain,” said Everitt. “In other words, it’s a win, win for WICA, ISF and Whidbey Island.”

“’Shakespeare’s Other Women’ gives voice to text Shakespeare might have written had he provided more for his female characters to speak,” explained Hodges. “This timely story weaves together an anthology of 36 new monologues, written in iambic pentameter - in Shakespeare’s vernacular - set in a historical moment upon the com-

“It’s so wonderful and important to be developing this symbiotic relationship with WICA,” said Hodges. “We’re really excited about lots of future opportunities to work together, and we know it’s important to our community. The more collaboration the better!

The period to apply begins the second Monday in January, so business owners have been able to make pledges and contributions for more than two weeks now. With three Main Street Associations on Whidbey Island, in Langley, Coupeville and Oak Harbor, those contributions can be earmarked to just one organization, or split between them, if a business owner so desires. And businesses do not have to be within a Main Street organization’s “corridor;” any business owner anywhere in the state can pledge/donate to a specific Washington Main Street organization.

Those organizations, in turn, have income they can count on that makes up a huge part of their budgets.

Photo Courtesy of Island Shakespeare Festival “Shakespeare’s Other Women” features Katie Medford as Beatrice and Jeremy Thompson as John Heminges and Benedick. The Island Shakespeare Festival’s off-season production opens Friday, Feb. 8 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley.

“Shakespeare’s Other Women” represents a winning collaboration between these two Whidbey Island theatrical staples as well.

ISF performances of “Shakespeare’s Other Women” will take place Feb. 8 – 23 at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at WICA, 565 Camano Ave., in Langley. The piano bar opens one hour before each performance. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for students. Go to www.wicaonline.org to purchase or call 800-638-7631 or 360-221-8268.

More information on the Island Shakespeare Festival can be found online at www.islandshakespearefest.org. ISF’s 10th anniversary season will open in July and will feature Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (directed by Jackie Apodaca) and The Winter’s Tale (directed by Kyle Haden), as well as a world premiere adaptation of Dante Alighieri’s Inferno (by Bryan Burch, directed by Lisa Wilson).

But for those who can’t wait that long for a little taste of Shakespeare, be sure to take this opportunity to see “Shakespeare’s Other Women” in February.

Photo Courtesy of Island Shakespeare Festival Director Erin Murray and Stage Manager/ISF Production Manager Angelica Metcalfe take in a rehearsal of “Shakespeare’s Other Women,” which will be performed starting Friday, Feb. 8 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley.

“I was astounded by the reception it had last year, with so many women and men thanking us for bringing these stories to light,” said Hodges. “I’m looking forward to sharing this with even more of our community and hearing those conversations take place around the female experience. There’s plenty of relevance to investigate and I look forward to inspiring and empowering courageous conversations.”

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Life Tributes ANN R. LEE Ann Lee, of Coupeville, Wash., passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. Ann was a kind, gentle woman, a believer in Jesus, and was beloved as a sweetheart, wife, mother and friend. She truly loved all of God’s little creatures.

Ann was born in San Francisco, Calif., May 16, 1931, and shortly after birth, was adopted by Thomas and Daisy Reynolds along with her twin brother, Bob. The couple later divorced though she and another adopted brother, Edward, remained with Daisy. Daisy later married Tim Whelan, a career Navy officer. The family moved frequently, particularly during World War II, and lived on several naval air stations where Tim was the commanding officer. After the war, he retired and they moved back to La Cañada, Calif.

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Ann was a popular, athletic girl who, after attending some college, went to work as a teletype operator at the nearby California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. There she met her lifelong husband, Army Lieutenant Donald Lee. They enjoyed an exciting courtship which began with a date at the local golf driving range, and within a year, ended in a marriage that lasted 64 years. They had two sons, Howard and Steven. After leaving the military, Don continued to work at JPL for an additional ten years, after which they moved to Princeton University, and later back to California and the TRW Space and Technology Company in Redondo Beach. The family lived in nearby Palos Verdes for the next 25 years.

Ann was a wonderful, supportive wife and mother who guided her family as a strong, baptized believer in Jesus. She was a helpmate to Don, managing the household, raising the boys, overseeing their schooling, and assisting in the many projects around the home. She was continually involved supporting her sons in their Boy Scout and Little League activities, and at their school.

During this time, Ann became quite involved in En Agape, a local women’s Bible study, and through her involvement, she helped guide each member of the family into a personal relationship with Jesus. She sponsored a Bible study in her home for many years and she later became the office assistant for the American Christian Trust, a ministry that grew out of the En Agape study.

In 1988, Don retired and they purchased a piece of land on Whidbey Island and built their dream house on Race Lagoon. Ann loved decorating the new home, helping with the yard work, and playing golf with Don. She served with Don on the Board of Island Ministries, supported missionaries, and helped refurbish the church building which is now the home of Calvary Chapel Oak Harbor. She also served as a counselor for many years at the Pregnancy Care Clinic in Oak Harbor. She spent a great many hours at Meerkerk Gardens serving as a greeter and helper during special events, and she led hospitality for the local chapter of the American Rhododendron Society.

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Ann was known to everyone as a caring, upbeat, supportive person, always ready to help – a truly sweet spirit. She is survived by her husband Don, her brother Ed, her two sons and their spouses Howard and Maureen, and Steve and Christy, as well as her grandchildren Jessica, Joshua and Brian. She is preceded in death by her twin brother, Robert, and her granddaughter, Melanie.

A funeral service celebrating her life will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m. at Calvary Chapel Oak Harbor, followed by a luncheon reception. There will be a visitation from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at Wallin Funeral Home in Oak Harbor.

Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Chapel Oak Harbor, 1560 SE 9th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 or Meerkerk Gardens, PO Box 154, Greenbank, WA 98253.

HENRY T. FOXX, JR. Henry Timothy Foxx Jr, age 81, peacefully answered God’s call to eternal rest Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 at his home in Oak Harbor, Wash.

Sonny, as his family affectionately called him, the second of six children, was born July 13, 1937 to the late Henry T. and Annie Mae Foxx. He was a native of Charlotte, N.C. After graduating from high school, he relocated to Wilmington, Dela. Shortly after arriving in Wilmington, he was drafted into the Army and served his required term and was honorably discharged. At the age of 19, Henry and Joyce participated in a wedding and being the two tallest, they walked together not knowing one day she would be his wife. Years later, they met again at her niece’s wedding in Virginia Beach. A year later they became husband and wife.

Henry worked in a variety of professional fields including pipe layer while working on the Trident Submarine, manager/owner of a service station on the Pennsylvania-Delaware Turnpike, owner of a restaurant in Wilmington, Del., real estate agent and school bus driver (while in high school). Upon arriving in the Northwest, he opened TeeJay’s Barbeque Restaurant.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 28 years, Joyce Foxx; two sisters, Jean Chandler and Chris Brunson (Joe); his sons, Henry III (Brandy), Elgin (Teresa), and Elvin (Tiffany); daughter, Amber (Kristofor); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Henry was preceded in death by sisters, Grace Friday and Nell Foxx, and brother, Walter Foxx.

Foxx was friendly and fun, full of joy and laughter, the kind of man who “never met a stranger, because he would help everyone and anyone at any time.”

A celebration of life will be held for family, friends, and others whose lives Henry touched at the Church on the Rock, 1780 SE 4th Ave. Oak Harbor, Wash., starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2.

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

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Special election for South Whidbey school levies coming up

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The Feb. 12 special election for Island County voters in the South Whidbey School District is fast approaching.

Two replacement levies are on the ballot – an Educational Programs and Operations levy and a Capital Improvement levy. Current levies will expire at the end of 2019.

“The proposed Educational Programs and Operations levy replaces an expiring levy approved by voters in February 2016,” explained Dan Poolman, assistant superintendent for business services at South Whidbey School District. “This levy supports the District’s educational programs and operations which are not funded or not fully funded by the State.

“This levy was previously known as the Maintenance and Operations (M & O) levy that helped maintain class size, improve student achievement, maintain programs and services, athletics and funds the extra costs associated with food service, special education, and bus service that are not covered by the state,” Poolman continued.

The other proposed ballot measure is for capital improvements and would replace an expiring levy approved by voters in 2013.

“The funds from this levy will be for renovation, upgrading and modernization of the District’s educational facilities including safety, security and technology improvements,” said Poolman.

The district is seeking funding for a three-year period for the Educational Programs and Operations Levy in the amount of $4,017,000 in 2020; $4,018,000 in 2021 and $4,019,000 in 2022. The Capital Improvement Levy, a six-year levy, is $2,250,000 each year. South Whidbey School District levies

approve an amount rather than a rate per thousand, according to Poolman, although the Educational Programs and Operations Levy works out to approximately 95-cents per $1,000 of assessed value and the Capital Improvement levy ranges between approximately 47- to 52-cents per $1,000.

The rate fluctuates based on the combined assessed valuation within the school district boundaries. The amount being requested is actually down slightly; the combined total of both levies in 2019 was $6.3 million and the district is seeking $6,267,000 between the two levies for 2020, increasing only slightly over the next two years.

Both levies provide critical services to the South Whidbey School District and make up a considerable portion of the district’s annual budget.

“Approximately 20-percent of our school district general fund budget is funded through the Educational Programs and Operations,” Poolman said. “[This] levy improves the opportunities we offer our students that go beyond the state’s definition of basic education – [it] helps to pay for librarians, counselors, athletics, arts, classified instructional support staff, elementary foreign language classes, garden program, textbooks, student transportation, food service and special education services.

“The Capital Improvement Levy provides 100-percent of the funding for capital improvements,” he continued. “[It] improves the building environment for students. It also provides students with access to technology that would not be possible without this local levy.”

Some of the past improvements made possible through Capital Improvement levy dollars have included new roofs on the

Photo Courtesy of South Whidbey School District Current levies for the South Whidbey School District are expiring at the end of the year and a special election will be held Feb. 12 on replacement levies. Those levies provide funding for educational programs and capital improvements for such things as the garden program and improvements like an irrigation and water system for the garden.

Langley Middle School gym, the high school atrium and stadium; improved security at school entrances; safety lighting at all schools; heat pump replacement at the elementary school; an irrigation and water system at the school garden; student furniture; water bottle filling stations; septic system risers; the purchase of floor maintenance equipment; paint and flooring at numerous locations; and too many more projects to list.

To lose funding from either of these levies would be a big blow to the district’s budget and could ultimately lead to cutbacks in staffing, according to Poolman.

“If we were unable to pass the Educational Programs and Operations levy, it would reduce our revenue by 20-percent,” he said. “School districts are required by state law to approve a balanced budget each year. To accomplish this the district would have to reduce expenditures by 20-percent, resulting in a reduction in staffing, increased class size and a reduction of opportunities for students.

“Failure of the Capital Improvement levy would limit the district’s ability to maintain the integrity of our facilities, as well as limit student access to technology,” Poolman continued.

Photo Courtesy of South Whidbey School District If South Whidbey School District voters fail to pass replacement levies in the Feb. 12 special election, it could lead to reduced staffing, larger class sizes and inability to make improvements and repairs.

In short, Poolman said, the upcoming vote is essential to the school district. Ballots must be returned or postmarked

by Feb. 12 to be counted. Additional information on the special election for the South Whidbey School District levies can be found online at www.islandcountywa.gov or www. sw.wednet.edu.

BUSINESS continued from page 7 “For 2018, B&O contributions comprised approximately 81-percent of our total budget,” said Williams. “It is what funds the majority of our events, artwork, rental equipment, and director.”

“The credits provide direct monies to LMSA to use on revitalization projects throughout the downtown district, such as the gardens that line 1st and 2nd Streets, flower baskets each spring, and rehabbing public spaces such as Langley Park and alleyways throughout the corridor,” McGarry said, noting approximately half its budget comes from these contributions.

“In addition, these funds provide educational improvements and outreach such as history plaques and displays and advertising and marketing,” she continued. “These funds also help support community events throughout the year that add to our sense of place.”

Another important aspect for business owners is that even though they may make a pledge in January, they have plenty of time to pay it.

“It is important to note that contributions do not have to be paid at the time of pledge,” said Williams. “If a pledge is made in January, but business is slow until June, then you can wait until July to make payment. Making a pledge early simply secures our funding, as there are 33 other communities vying for funds.”

“The best incentive to take advantage of this credit is that a business is able to direct funds that they already have to pay to the state to something local or meaningful to them,” said McGarry. “They help to create a memorable downtown district, a thriving community and sense of place and history. The potential income tax incentive is just icing on the cake.”

According to both Williams and McGarry, making a pledge is a fairly easy process.

“To pledge funds, a business simply needs to sign into their Secure Access Washington account and select their Excise Tax Account,” McGarry explained. “From there, they would simply click on the Credits tab, find [their desired] Main Street Association, and enter their desired pledge. If by chance, there are no longer funds available, they would need to wait until April 1 to try to reapply.”

“Since the process involves the Department of Revenue website, the easiest way to find step-by-step instructions, with pictures, can be found on our website, under the ‘How Do You Get the Tax Credit?’” said Williams.

Another important thing to know is that these pledges do not carry over from year to year. Businesses must reapply annually.

Those interested in making contributions to any of the Main Street organizations on Whidbey Island can find information

Photo Courtesy of Oak Harbor Main Street Association Business owners from anywhere in the state can take advantage of the Washington Main Street Association Tax Incentive Program, which allows them to allocate a portion of their B&O taxes to Main Street Associations, such as those in Oak Harbor, Langley and Coupeville.

at www.langleymainstreet.org, www. oakharbormainstreet.com, www.coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com or through the Washington Department of Revenue. More information on the Washington Main Street Tax Incentive Program can be found online at www.mainstreetwashington.org.

“For businesses that donate to Main Street, they monetarily benefit via the B&O credit and tax write-off,” said McGarry. “But more importantly, they gain control of where their

tax dollars go. It’s really a unique opportunity!”

“It’s not often someone can decide what their tax money will support,” Williams said.

“Even less often does a business owner receive a tax credit for keeping their money local. With a B&O contribution, you get both! Keep your money local and receive a tax credit for the following year. It’s a winwin!”

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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.)

Aquaman: If you happen to see a lot more ladies than 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.)

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.)

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.)

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.)

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

GARDEN GROWN GOODNESS Spring is slowly going to sashay into our lives.

It’ll bring with it of course, all the beauty and bounty nature has to offer. Everything blooms and blossoms in spring, stretching sleepy limbs upward and outward after a long winter’s slumber. It will be time to start the garden you’ve been dreaming of throughout the chilly months and what’s better than home-grown produce, from turf to table?

Now, if you’ve never grown a garden, that’s okay. It isn’t a stressful thing at all, or at least it shouldn’t be, because whether you’re a novice or a master gardener, there are still some fairly ‘foolproof’ plants that always seem to do well with or without a green thumb helping them along. Certainly, it can come in handy if you really know your way around your plants, but the beauty of building and/or planting your own garden is you eventually will get to know your way around them!

So, we know plants require TLC, much like people and animals and it means we have to put in the effort to ensure they’re planted correctly, have enough sun and shade and get enough water and nutrients in order to flourish.

Some plants tend to fair better than others, even with minimal care, but the point is, we have to tend to them if we want to include them in our diet down the road. The good news here is some of the least finicky plants are those which normally make up a decent portion of summer fare. And if a salad isn’t as spring and summer as it comes, then I don’t know what is.

First on the list of ‘easy-to-grow’ goodies is lettuce. The foundation of any green salad, lettuce is a marvelous plant to grow for several reasons. The first is it can be grown from ‘kitchen scraps.’ Bought lettuce from the store?

You really can get your money’s worth out of a simple store-bought head of lettuce by re-growing it time and time again. It grows quickly and harvesting is a cinch – just snip the leaves. They require minimal space and partial shade, so even on the not-so-sunny Pacific Northwest spring days, lettuce should still do well. Just think, a fresh salad with delicious leafy

greens, tomatoes, peppers, onions, a protein of your choice, perhaps some pulses or legumes and topped off with your favorite cheese and dressing. Wonderful!

Now, another exceptionally easy garden-grown item, one of the most popular – perhaps due to just how simple it is to grow and care for – is the humble tomato. They can be grown in plots, pots or hanging baskets in areas that get a lot of sunlight. Staking your tomato plants or even having a cage around them will really help your plant thrive. Some people maintain a tomato plant that is watered a little bit less than average makes for sweeter fruits (because they are fruits, after all). I can’t attest to this, but it would definitely be interesting to find out! I know my tomato plants did really well in soil which was a little more acidic and I was able to harvest these little red gems throughout summer, all the way into early fall. And let’s face it, what can’t you include tomatoes in (other than a fruit salad, even if it is a fruit).

It can be a drink, or sauce, in salads, dips or as toppings. The unassuming tomato has permeated every aspect of the food world as it is! Someone once advised me to plant my tomatoes next to basil for it’s natural pest repellent properties and as luck has it, basil is also easy to grow! Win-win!

Moving through our list of easy-to-grow produce, I think we cannot skip carrots. Not only can they be grown from ‘kitchen scraps,’ they’re also one of the less picky, more hardy root veggies out there. They seem to fare better in deep, well-drained soil, so if you have the space for a plot, raised beds are a great way to begin growing carrots. If not, a large, deep pot will also work. While areas of light are a better option when deciding where to grow your carrots, just know they fare decently in the shade, too. This vegetable is about as versatile as they come, for the myriad ways in which it can be prepared.

Honey-glazed cinnamon carrots as the side to a pork tenderloin dish? Sounds divine! Savory roasted garlic and herb carrots with chicken and rice? Phenomenal! A simple dish of carrot and squash smash can take your next dinner up a couple of notches and if anything, it’s healthy!

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Finally, I wanted to bring in one of my all-time favorite vegetables. Zucchini. These guys grow like mad! Whether in mounds of soil or containers, zucchini thrives like magic. Now, it must be said they do prefer warmer soil and a lot of moisture, so it would be prudent to wait for the weather to be consistently warm before sowing seeds. It may even be a good idea to mulch the soil where the seeds will be sown in order to ensure the ground is nice and warm, ready to help your zucchini seeds turn into delicious zucchini plants! Once you harvest them, there are endless ways they can be prepared and with the knowledge that you tended to them, grew them and harvested them, enjoying the fruits of your labor will make a meal made with zucchini much more enjoyable! Fresh, hot chocolate chip zucchini bread? Yes please! Zoodles with basil pesto sauce? Positively scrumptious!

Dear Readers, the weather will be warming up soon, which makes now a very good time to do some research and planning if a spring and summer garden is what you’re aiming to achieve! Maybe it was a New Year’s resolution!

Either way, I encourage you to get your green thumb going and start working on your very own garden! I’m including a recipe for zucchini bread, a very popular recipe I found a while back and let me tell you, it’s popular for a very good reason! Please feel free to send any and all comments, questions and recipes you’d like to share to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@gmail.com and we can do just that – Dish!

Zucchini Bread 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground 2 ½ cups sugar, white 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups zucchini, grated 3 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts Grease two pans (8 by 4 inches) and preheat oven to 325°F. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Beat together eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar in a large bowl until well mixed, then add to this the sifted ingredients. Beat well. Stir in the zucchini and walnuts until combined. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 40 to 60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Remove from heat, allow to cool for about 20 minutes, serve by itself or with a dab of butter (as I like to do!) and enjoy! www.allrecipes.com/recipe/6698/moms-zucchini-bread/ https://lifehacker.com/the-seven-easiest-vegetables-to-grow-for-beginner-garde-1562176780 To read past columns of Let’s Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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Meetings & Organizations Island County Master Gardener Foundation 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.

Whidbey Weavers Guild Thursday, February 7, 10:00am-2:00pm Nordic Lodge, 63 Jacobs Road, Coupeville The 1:00pm program will feature Carol James of Canada speaking about the Sprang technique. Sprang is an ancient textile method, worked on a set of threads that have been arranged on a frame. Every row of work yields two rows of cloth. Bring a brown bag lunch and your own beverage cup. For more information, visit www.whidbeyweaversguild.org

American Association of University Women (AAUW) 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.

Whidbey Island Roller Girls Orientation Sunday, February 10, 6:00pm Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Dr, Oak Harbor This is the first step to boot camp! Boot camp begins Feb. 19 and will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:00pm, and Sundays from 5:00-7:00pm. This is a 12-week program.

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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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ARIES (March 21-April 19) This week presents more frustrations than usual for those living life in a hurry-up mode. Do not be surprised if EVERYTHING takes longer than it reasonably should. It’s not a cosmic conspiracy to drive you insane. It’s just a needed slow-down within the mysterious gears of the universal clock, for reasons beyond human need to know. Marvel on that on the 1st, when traffic stalls or the check-out line is snail-crawling along.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) The pain of a recent humiliation you suffered may still be with you this week. If so, do not despair. Help is on the way, in the form of a defender. This friend or acquaintance promises to put the matter to rest once and for all. Armed with a fresh new perspective that puts all in a much more optimistic light, you can soon move on to happier topics. The topic of money is a useful conversation starter on the 1st.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) The pressure this week is in the direction of simplicity. The greater your joy in life’s simple pleasures, the easier your path will be. Ample time to enjoy the now is a luxury many lack.

If ever it seems that time is all you have, you are among the fortunate few. That means you have the first essential in getting what you want, since time is the canvas on which we create. Have your to-do list ready on the 1st.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Disagreeable chores you’ve put off too long catch up with you in a big way this week. They won’t go away on their own, so be prepared to face them.

You probably won’t face them alone, and the help due to appear plays a big role in clearing your slate for more enjoyable activities. Much of what you’re called to do is necessary first-steps to activities that you will enjoy much more. Keep that in mind amid the tedium of the 1st.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your position on a matter of great personal pride must be made clear at the outset this week. Not that doing so will make a difficult situation any easier, but again, it’s your pride that is at stake here. Standing firm and tall will at least retain your dignity. If you surrender that, you have lost all. Debate on the merits of your stance is to be expected.

Protests are a given, and sullen resistance is likely on the 1st.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Someone’s well-intended push to help you realize your potential may feel less than compassionate. But if you accept it for what it is and persist in your drive toward your goal, the thing you want will be yours.

Until that happy day, dedication and sacrifice are essential. Regimented approaches that let

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Peer group activities this week may strike you as more burdensome than fun. If obligations prevent you from distancing yourself, you have no choice but to make the best of it. Someone who shares your displeasure is a possible ally, a family member, perhaps.

Your distaste may be due to the competitive tone that underlies much of what takes place.

You change that on the 1st by not contributing to it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Yours may not be a perfect world, but don’t let that fact blind you to the support you receive when you need it.

Watch for wordless expressions of love at down moments.

These may be small, but like a ray of sun on a cloudy day, they are enough to keep you going. The power of such uplifting moments is deep, and it increases when it runs both ways. Gratitude is enough to get the ball rolling on the 1st.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your insistence on doing things your way might find you on the defensive at times this week. In terms of dollars and cents, digging in to hold your position may consume too much of your time to be justifiable. Weigh the money factor carefully before deciding how to proceed.

Gloomy input on the 1st is not typical of future developments. Try not to let it pull you down. Factors not visible now tip favorably later.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A little self-indulgence in the niceties of life are the perfect way to offset the humdrum aspects of the week. A too-close adherence to detail and perfection might be causing you to lose your perspective. View matters from a different angle to be sure. As one example, an hour in the hot tub can do wonders for a person’s outlook. Take events as they come on the 1st and don’t read more into them than they warrant.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Going along with the crowd could prove costly this week.

Group think might lead you into positions you regret and cannot easily escape. Weigh your own ideals against the popular sentiment, and be brutally honest with yourself. If you are going along just to get along, it will bite you. For the time being, better to be a loner at peace than an anxious team player. The 1st tells you what you need to know.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Your decision to stand on your principles might weigh so heavily at times this week that you feel like giving up. But don’t throw in the towel just yet. Time and the facts are both on your side. Unleashing your creative genius will show you how best to proceed. Chances are good it is not the way you think. The path forward honors tradition and does not clash with modern beliefs. Remember that on the 1st.

CLUES ACROSS

50. European tax

1. Class

52. Bleated

6. Husband or wife

54. Capital of Norway

15. Organs that produce gametes

12. All the same

56. Pa’s partner

25. Mediterranean city

16. Exclamation of surprise

57. Stephen King’s clown tale

26. Peter’s last name

17. Lived in

14. Invests in little enterprises

59. Atomic #50

18. Hawaiian entertainer 19. Of I 20. Belonging to me 21. One thousandth of an inch 22. Midway between south and east

27. Unhappy

60. Military policeman

29. Swollen area within tissue

61. One quintillion bytes

31. “No __!”

62. Where impulses manifest

33. Soap

63. Offers as a candidate

36. Chop or cut

66. Spielberg film

38. “Atonement” author McEwan

23. Article

67. Great job!

39. Bullfighter

24. Pitchers have them

70. Live in

41. Of the universe

26. Steps

71. Cares for

42. Founder of Babism

28. Mars crater

CLUES DOWN

43. Not good

1. Form a whole

46. Large, flightless bird

2. Indicates position

47. Punitive

3. Moves in water

49. Makes less messy

4. Diminutive

51. Belts out a tune

34. These three follow A

5. Old English letter

35. Frail

6. “Save the Last Dance” actress

53. Aboriginal people of Japan

30. __ route: on the way 31. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 32. A baglike structure in a plant or animal

37. Platforms

55. Broad sashes

7. Dab

39. Level

58. Actress Spelling

40. Computers

8. Digits

41. Where spiders live

9. Female cattle’s mammary gland

43. An enemy to Batman 44. Mineral 45. Body part 48. Atomic #21 (abbr.)

60. Distribute 64. Unpleased

10. Yes

65. Body art

11. Improves

68. Midway between north and east

12. We all have one

47. Give

54. An eye protein

13. Book of Esther antagonist

69. Overdose Answers on page 15

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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.

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2 cherry wood chairs with leather seat, $20 each. Call 360-579-2030 (0) Walnut occasional table, with beveled glass top, $30 or best offer. We can send photos.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Seeking? Not interested in church right now? Free DVD on the history of Christianity and how to unlock the Bible and make sense of it. It is a great playbook for the game of life. Non-denominational.

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Be the difference in a child’s life and become a foster parent today! Service Alternatives is looking for caring, loving, and supportive families to support foster children. 425923-0451 or mostermick@ servalt-cfs.com The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin’ Alive team. Our team’s mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors.

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JEWELRY 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 360-331-1063 (1)

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

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MISCELLANEOUS Over 50 LP (vinyl) albums for sale, various artists, pristine condition, $3 each. Call 360331-1063 (1) Marshal amp – master lead combo, two 12-inch speakers, solid state, circa 1980, $125; Akai reel to reel, includes two mics, $100; pair of Tamberg reel to reels, price negotiable; HO scale train engines, cars, lots of transformers, track $250. Goss Lake area. 360321-4035 (1) 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 (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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