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TIPS FOR MUD MANAGEMENT WITH HORSES & OTHER LIVESTOCK It feels a bit odd to be writing an article about mud management when it is below freezing outside and I have seen nothing but white snow for a week – no mud. We all know these conditions will not last and our beloved rain will be back, the snow will be melting, and “Mr. Mud” will be back – big time! Why Manage Mud? If you own horses (or other livestock) in the Pacific Northwest you are very familiar with mud. Why would you want to reduce the amount of mud or “manage” it? Muddy conditions make chores more difficult and expose horses to health risks that bring higher feed and veterinarian bills. Mud harbors bacteria, fungal organisms, and other pathogens that cause livestock diseases, such as abscesses, scratches, rain scald, or thrush. Mud is also damaging to the environment – particularly on Whidbey Island – as we are surrounded by water. Runoff of sediment contaminates surface water and is detrimental to the water quality of the Salish Sea (Puget Sound) and to the fish and aquatic wildlife that live there.
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Pasture Ideally, we would not pasture our horses here on Whidbey Island between October and March, as pastures become rain soaked and hooves will cause compaction, which suffocates plant roots. In addition, hooves act like plungers by loosening fine particles of topsoil, which are then washed away by the rain. Pastures cannot survive continuous grazing – they produce the best grasses for livestock if never grazed below 3 inches. Also, if you have ever kept livestock on pasture year-round it becomes a mucky mess as the soil breaks down and manure (which, in the case of horses, is 70-80 percent moisture) becomes trampled and mixed in. Solution What is the best solution? It would be nice if we could all afford a large, beautiful indoor barn/arena with large box stalls and unlimited time and resources to muck it all out. Usually this is not the case. What are the other options to provide a safe space in winter months for our animals? A confinement/ sacrifice/heavy use area is usually the best solution. A heavy use area is an enclosure, such as a corral, run, or pen which is meant to be your horse’s outdoor living area. It is sometimes called a sacrifice area because you are giving up the use of that small portion of land (previously a grazing area) for the benefit of the rest of your pastures. Placement Careful consideration should be given to the location of the confinement area. It should be located on higher ground and away from wetlands or any surfaces where water flows. For chore efficiency, it should be convenient to your barn manure storage area, and feeding area, to make it easy for you to care for your animals. If possible, locate your sacrifice area so grassy strips, lawn, pasture, or other vegetative buffers surround it. The vegetation in these buffer areas will act as natural filtration systems to reduce sediment and contaminants washed from the sacrifice area. Footing Depending on your resources, this area should have a ground covering of “hogfuel” (organic material – often wood chips – which
will break down overtime and have to be replaced every 2 – 3 years), plastic ground fabric with gravel covering (3/8” or 5/8”), or even pea gravel or plastic ground stabilizer topped with gravel (Hoof Grid or Light Hoof). Different site preparations and footing material depend on your budget and your soil type. Trying a combination of footing types may also work well, such as using a plastic hoof grid with gravel in high traffic areas and hogfuel in the rest. Hogfuel on top, or sand or pea gravel, may also work well. Size/Fencing The size of the sacrifice area can vary in size and shape depending on what your horse’s needs are and your land availability. Besides ground cover, fencing is your next consideration. The smaller the confinement enclosure, the greater the chances are of animals getting hurt or testing/damaging the fencing in the area. A solid fence combined with hotwire is ideal. There is a myriad of fencing options beyond the scope of this article. Hotwire is usually the least expensive and easiest to install, and there is a whole array of solar-powered products available to keep the fence charged. Gates on fences should be adequately sized for the types of equipment that need to access the area, such as trucks to deliver footing or feed, and tractors for maintaining the area. Be sure the corners are safe and there are no protruding objects (like bolt ends, nails, boards, or the top of metal t-posts), which could hurt animals. Also watch out for the corners of roofs and the bottom edges of metal buildings. There should be no wires or hanging cords and no junk, garbage or machinery in the sacrifice area. Clean-up Finally, a sacrifice area confines manure and urine to a smaller area where you can manage it better. Picking up the manure as often as possible (every third day is ideal) will help reduce your horse’s parasite load, as well as reducing habitat for flies that breed in the manure. This will also help prevent runoff from being contaminated with manure. The manure ideally can be composted and applied to your pasture during the months where pasture is growing rapidly (spring or fall). Whidbey Island Conservation District would be happy to provide you with information for mud management and help you with the planning process. To learn more about our farm planning services and other program offerings, visit www.whidbeycd.org or give us a call at 888-678-4922.
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Caution: This column includes larger fonts. I repeat. This column has larger fonts.
In an effort to enable many of us readers to read with more ease, many of the overused words previously printed in smaller font columns have been discontinued because of over usage. Call them retired words. Call them expelled words. Either way, the subtraction of these words from our arsenal of sarcasm will enable us readers to see larger fonts. No additional fee, as free is still free. And, as the board of directors of Wells Fargo once said, “And you can take that to the bank.” The use of words for me began at an early age. From goo goo to ga ga to Lady Gaga, all in one lifetime. Before we could write words, we needed to learn how to write letters. I still have some of the third grade homework Mom saved. I did a really good J back in the day, but my D’s were too skinny and my M’s had one hump too many. While these font paux went unmentioned on my grade card from Miss Helen Duhamel, our 3rd grade teacher at Kingswood Elementary in Columbus, Ohio, she did indicate “Jimmy does not do well with others.” What do you expect from a skinny kid from Denver who got tied up at recess? Welcome to Kingswood. I want my mother. Once we get rolling with words, on paper or off tongue, Katie bar the door. This expression makes no sense to a third grader, but may have reference to Big Nose Kate, Doc Holliday’s significant other, or so I learned from the Old Ranger on Death Valley Days, back when my world was a much simpler black and white.
Please excuse me when I talk about Julius La Rosa, Jack Paar, or the Nairobi Trio, but it only seems like yesterday to me, and I often do not remember what yesterday was.
In college, one of my jobs as alumni officer for our fraternity was to co-edit our monthly Knight Errant. Laying out the paper with Brother Lee was about the most fun I ever had in an unpaid fraternal service role. I got paid fifty-cents and a free meal for drying dinner dishes for 60 messy brothers every week night. I grew to love the sound of running water. Still do. How many of us really do turn the water off while brushing? Entering the world of Whidbey 36 years ago, I had never written a column for people I did not know. Dad always told me the first thing to know in any communication is answered with the question, “Who is your audience?” Better not tell the same joke at the PTA meeting one shares at the Rod N’ Gun club.
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Let me talk to Whidbey Printing on this. Their office is all the way downstairs, but TJ or Teresa or Kathy can go check. They are all still young and active. I want to keep my words young and active, even if I am not as Y and A as previously considered. I want to use words like Fortnite, which I just learned from my long-time pal Ed Shields who shared Clive Thompson’s fascinating article, “Hitting the Panic Buttons,” from the December 2018 Smithsonian magazine, also at www. smithsonian.com. Growing up with the option of a basketball, a wiffle ball, or a pinball machine, I am unable to comprehend sitting still with any electronic device which causes me to look down while entertaining myself. The Bally Trail Drive pinball machine, a wedding present gifted me and the wife from our chum Cochise, is still active in my kitchen.
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The subsequent plaintiff also let me keep the Ohio State toilet seat.
In fact, when I play pinball, I jump more than those folks who danced the Lindy hop.
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To really get transparent, maybe I should mail out a questionnaire. Better yet, maybe a multiple choice question column which you the reader could cut out and return.
Actually, sometimes when I watch television, I think I may be hearing in hi-def.
Growing up in the “don’t you talk back to me” decade of the fifties, I was unable to articulate my perceived vulgarity of the Lindy hop and jitterbug dancers on Lawrence Welk. Mr. Welk allowed those dancers to flip each other up in the air, over heads, under skirts, and landing in splits.
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One of our wonderful readers named Steve approached me once to say he enjoyed reading, but did not always understand the references since he was several decades younger.
Thank goodness I never saw the Old Ranger in hi-def.
Number one, the twist was a hot topic at any sixth grader’s dinner table. The alleged vulgarity and needlessness of the pendulum gyrations gave parents pause.
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My mind goes nowhere else but the pinball field as the sound of the silver pinball rolls here and there, adjusted by speed and flipper reaction time. There is nothing stationary about playing pinball.
When I was writing editorials for our elementary school newspaper, Schoolmate, a Wickliffe elementary mimeographed monthly, I almost got fired for writing a less than objective analysis of the new dance craze, The Twist.
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Pinball is a heavenly habit. Remember the line in “It’s a Wonderful Life” when Jimmy Stewart’s daughter Zuzu tells him (George Bailey) “every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings”? Every time my pinball accuracy creates points, bells are going off. Angels are getting their wings. I may be tanking, but somewhere an angel is jumping for joy. So, what is the point of all this? Does it really matter? In a workshop led by comedian Stanley Myron Handelman, one of the great deadpan comics from my childhood, we were told by Stanley that “comedy has to have a point, even if your point is to have no point.” I have always remembered this being raised with the rule, “It is not polite to point.” Some folks are out there using something called Power Point. Talk about getting flipped off. Thanks for listening, even if you did like my Grandma Tama did once when Uncle Johnny was telling a joke during the after five o’clock highball soiree. Seeing Tama turn her squeaky hearing aid after her son-in-law, my uncle, began telling a lengthy joke, I whispered. “Are you turning your aids up?” “No, James, I’m turning them off. I’ve heard this one before.” To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.
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Standing ovations and applause to board members President Mary Pacher, Vice President Marchele Hatchner, Rob Williams, Phyllis Collingwood, Marianne Mincher, and Rayanna Tabor for their amazing volunteerism and guidance. The mission of Ryan’s House was summed up perfectly with the closing line of Daddy Nick’s thank you to the sold out audience for their support. “Ryan’s House is the family I never knew I had, and the family that I will never forget.” Congratulations, Ryan’s House for Youth. Jim Freeman Freeland, Wash.
Daddy & Daughter Ball It’s that time of year again for dads to take their daughters out for an evening of fun and dancing. The 17th annual Daddy-Daughter Ball will have a sweet “Candy Land” theme this year. This yearly ball has become a favorite local tradition, with nearly 350 coming for a special night out together. All ages are welcome, though the dance is most frequented by girls ages 3 to 14, and it’s not limited to “dads;” other role models are welcome, and there have been a lot of grandfathers, moms, brothers, uncles and neighbors towed along for the fun over the years.
Primary Care Coupeville staff include from left: Julie Steen, Dianthe Smith, Dr. Dennis Rochier, Jana Best, Jeniffer Gonzalez, Lindsey Caravan and Roselle Gandarias.
In lieu of Dr. Lee Roof’s retirement as of March 1, 2019, Whidbey Island Internal Medicine in Coupeville will become WhidbeyHealth Primary Care Coupeville, located at 77 N. Main St, Coupeville. Medical Internist Dennis Rochier, MD will oversee the transition as the clinic’s Medical Director. Dr. Rochier will be available to see patients at the Coupeville location twice per week, in addition to being available to patients at WhidbeyHealth Primary Care Freeland. He will be joined by two WhidbeyHealth full-time providers to be named before the opening. Dr. Roof’s office staff will remain to work with WhidbeyHealth. To allow for the transfer of electronic medical record data, the clinic will be closed to patients from Thursday, Feb. 28 to Tuesday, March 12. However, the clinic will be open for phone calls during this time. It will reopen for regular clinic hours Wednesday, March 13. If patients have any questions regarding this transition from Whidbey Island Internal Medicine to WhidbeyHealth Primary Care Coupeville, please feel free to contact the office at 360-678-4440. Visit www.whidbeyhealth.org for more information. [Submitted by Patricia Duff, WhidbeyHealth]
Luz, An Evening of Flamenco
Not much of a dancer? No matter, John Travolta’s dancing skills are not required when the D.J. plays “YMCA.” Really, it’s simply an evening to put on your best duds, get goofy on the dance floor, have a nice photo taken together, and visit with other dads and daughters. South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District is in need of a few more volunteers to make this the best possible event for these girls. Positions needed are decorators (Cozy’s is donating pizza for the decorating crew!), door greeters, refreshment service and prep, clean-up crew, and more. Additionally SWPRD is seeking donations for door prizes. Call Carrie if you want to help, 360-221-6788, or email programs@whidbey.com. There’s limited space, and tickets should be purchased in advance. Tickets are $30 per couple in advance by Feb. 28, $35 at the door if space is available, and $15 for each additional daughter. Needs-based scholarships are available, but should be requested early. Location: South Whidbey High School Commons. The all-inclusive price includes sweet treats, a raffle ticket, commemorative digital photo (downloadable after the event), and more surprises. This year’s awesome prizes include a tiara, gift cards, games and more! The event is Saturday, March 2 from 7:00 to 8:30pm. For details contact South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District at 360-221-6788
General Admission tickets are $22, VIP seating $34, student $12, child $8, and are available at www.brownpapertickets.com [Submitted by Savannah Fuentes]
Letters to the Editor Last Saturday’s Big Red Event Fundraiser at the Coupeville Rec Hall was another reminder of the greatness of our community. Joyful appreciation was beyond evident as Executive Director Lori Cavender and her benevolent board of directors helped raise thousands of dollars for the Ryan’s House for Youth facility and residents.
artists such as Guadiana, Joaquin Grilo, Eva Yerbabuena, El Farru, and Isabel Bayon. She attributes her formation as an artist to her most significant mentor, Maestra Sara de Luis. She continues to evolve as an innovator and performance artist.
March 2 at 7:30pm, the “Village by the Sea Storytelling Festival,” Whidbey Island’s first storytelling festival, will be presented at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) as part of the Local Artist Series. Langley storyteller, Jill Johnson, has invited well known regional tellers Allison Cox, Naomi Baltuck and Thom Garrard, Katherine Gee Perrone, John Wasko, and Eva Abram. The stories will be diverse: riveting personal stories, rich historical tales and legends, and traditional or contemporary folk and fairy tales – some of them set to music. This lively program is for all ages. The producer, director, and emcee for the event, is a Whidbey favorite, Jill Johnson. She premiered both of her one woman shows, “Little but Oh My!” and “Rebecca,” at WICA and both went on to receive national recognition. She has performed and given workshops nationally and internationally. Katherine Perrone is an award-winning playwright, storyteller, singer/songwriter, and teaching artist. She has received the USA Arts Young Playwrights Discovery Award and the Kennedy Center’s American College Festival Planet Earth Award. Allison Cox has used storytelling in her work as a mental health therapist, social worker, health educator, and health promotion and prevention specialist for over twenty years. She is a founding member of the Healing Story Alliance, and the author of two “Healing Heart” books encouraging the use of storytelling to build strong families and healthy communities. Naomi Baltuck has been a professional storyteller since 1986. She has taught storytelling at the University of Washington’s Experimental College and Seattle Pacific University. Her storytelling books and recordings have won a Parent’s Choice Gold Award, three Storytelling World awards, and the Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Award. Naomi will share the stage with husband, Thom Garrard. Three storytelling workshops will also be offered at WICA between 1:00 and 3:00pm in the afternoon before the concert for teens (14+) and adults. These workshops explore storytelling in the family, storytelling and social justice, and storytelling for educators and are open to anyone who wants to learn more.
Seattle-based Flamenco dancer, Savannah Fuentes, brings her latest show, Luz, an evening of Flamenco, to Bayview Community Hall March 1 at 7:00pm. Savannah will be joined by two exceptional Spanish Flamenco artists; acclaimed Spanish-Romani guitarist Pedro Cortes and singer/percussionist/dancer Jose Moreno. The all-ages performance will be the fourth stop of the 27-date tour of Washington, California, Oregon, and Nevada. For tour date information, visit www.savannahf. com/performance. Savannah Fuentes, born in Seattle to parents of Puerto Rican and Irish ancestry, is one of the only touring artists in the Pacific Northwest region with strong links to Flamenco culture. She studies both baile (flamenco dance) and cante (flamenco singing) and has toured throughout the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Idaho and Arizona. She has independently produced over 300 performances and workshops featuring internationally recognized Spanish Flamenco artists such as Jose Anillo, Saray Munoz, Jesus Montoya, and Juanarito. She has studied with
Adults and Seniors-$20, Students and Youth$15, Workshops-$25 Tickets available at the WICA Box Office: 360-221-8268 or online at https://tickets.wicaonline.org [Submitted by Fritha Strand, Marketing Director, WICA]
Island Transit Announces Board of Directors For 2019 Island Transit is pleased to announce the Board of Directors for 2019. The Board of Directors is the governing body of Island Transit, and as such, they provide the policy and legislative direction for the agency. The Board consists of six members. Representing Island County will be County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson and County Commissioner Janet St. Clair. Filling out the rest of the Board will be Oak Harbor City Councilmember Beth Munns, Coupeville Town Councilmember Jackie Henderson, Langley City Councilmember Bruce Allen, and labor representative Lance Norton. Henderson, Price Johnson and Allen have graciously accepted the responsibilities of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, respectively.
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The Right Insurance Can Meet Both Shortand Long-term Needs
If you’re going to achieve your important financial goals, you’ll need to build an appropriate investment portfolio. But that’s only part of the story – because you also need to protect what you have, what you earn and what you’d like to leave behind. That’s why it’s a good idea to become familiar with the various types of insurance and how they can address short- and long-term needs. For starters, consider life insurance. You may have important long-term goals, such as leaving an inheritance for your family and providing resources for your favorite charities. You may be able to fulfill some of these through the death benefit on your policy.
You can also purchase life insurance to help fill the gap between the amounts you have saved and what your family would need if you died unexpectedly. Thus, insurance can pay for liabilities (such as a mortgage, car payments, student loans and other debts), education expenses (such as college for your children) and final expenses associated with your passing.
Next, consider disability insurance. If you were injured or became ill and couldn’t work for a while, the loss of income could be a big problem for your family members – in fact, it could disrupt their entire lifestyle. Even a short-term disability could prove worrisome, while a long-term disability could be catastrophic. Your employer might offer short-term disability insurance, and that could be enough – but do you really want to take that chance? To protect your income if you were out of work for an extended period, you might need to supplement your employer’s coverage with your own long-term disability policy. Long-term disability insurance, which generally kicks in after you’ve used up your short-term benefits, may pay you for a designated time period (perhaps two to five years) or until your reach a certain age, such as 65. Long-term disability insurance likely won’t replace your entire income, but it can go a long way toward helping you stay “above water” until you recover.
You may also want to think about long-term care insurance. Despite its name, a long-term care policy could meet either short- or long-term needs. On the short-term end, you might need the services of a home health care aide to assist you in your recovery from an injury such as a broken hip. On the other end of the long-term care scale, you might someday need an extensive stay in a nursing home, which can be extremely expensive and which isn’t typically covered by Medicare. But in either case, you might be able to benefit from a long-term care insurance policy, or possibly a long-term care rider attached to a life insurance policy. And the earlier you take action, the better, because long-term care insurance, in particular, generally becomes more expensive the older you get.
This list of insurance policies, and the needs they can help meet, is certainly not exhaustive, but it should give you an idea of just how important the right insurance coverage can be for you – at almost any stage of your life. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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SISWI Extends Grant Application Deadline The Soroptimist International of South Whidbey Island is extending the deadline for accepting applications for grants to fund local community non-profit organizations. Please submit your request in writing by March 15, 2019. Submit requests to: SISWI, Attention: Grants and Awards, PO Box 633, Freeland, WA 98249. [Submitted by Marlane Harrington, SISWI]
March Scholarship Deadlines Graduating Whidbey high school seniors planning to study an environmental science at a four-year college next fall are invited to apply for a Whidbey Audubon Society Renee Smith Conservation/Environmental Studies scholarship. Generously funded by Whidbey Audubon members, the scholarships are valued at $1,500 to $2,000 and support environmental and conservation study, as proposed by the late Renee Smith. Information and applications are available at each Whidbey Island high school and online at www.whidbeyaudubon.org, (select “About Whidbey Audubon”). Completed 2019 scholarship applications are due back to the respective high schools: Oak Harbor High School – Friday, March 8 Coupeville High School – Wednesday, March 27 South Whidbey High School – Friday, March 29 Insightful biographies about previous schol-
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Local Business News Feel More Confident About Your Financial Future As a result of community inquiry, Mainspring Wealth Advisors is hosting a series of financial education events for 2019. The first event will be held Tuesday, March 5, from 7:00 to 8:15pm at Create Space Langley, 723 Camano Avenue, Langley. In this educational talk, you will gain the insights you need to feel more confident about your finances with a focus on how the elements of financial planning work together to help create a retirement that’s sustainable. Financial Planner Tyrel Lacey of Mainspring Wealth Advisors will guide participants through the nuts and bolts of finance in terms that are both easily relatable and understandable. Whether you already have a financial advisor, or whether you do it yourself, you’ll get simple insights, tips, and strategies to implement so you can feel more confident about your financial future. Get the basics of planning and investing explained in a way that makes sense; Understand the moving parts of a financial plan & how they work together to help create your sustainable retirement; Learn how a financial plan can help to alleviate uncertainty. This seminar is open to the public and refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so interested parties should RSVP by Tuesday, Feb. 26, by emailing heather@mainspringwa.com or calling 360-341-1415.
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Religious Services South Whidbey Community Church 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.
“A Streetcar Named Desire” Thursday, February 21, 7:30pm Friday, February 22, 7:30pm Saturday, February 23, 7:30pm Sunday, February 24, 2:30 & 7:30pm 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@whidbey playhouse.com.
Island Herb Vendor Day Thursday, February 21, 3:00-6:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Suspended 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.
“Shakespeare’s Other Women” Friday, February 22, 7:30pm Saturday, February 23, 7:30pm 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.
Northwest Drill and Rifle Conference, Olympic Division Meet Saturday, February 23, 9:00am-4:00pm Oak Harbor High School OHHS NJROTC cadets compete against six other schools in their division in Color Guard, Unarmed Drill, Armed Drill, Physical Strength, Academics, and Marksmanship. Cadets from Arlington, Burlington, Marysville, Everett, Snohomish, and Port Angeles will represent the Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy JROTC programs. The events will continue throughout the day and conclude with an awards ceremony at 4:00pm. This is a free event and will be held in numerous places on the campus of OHHS. There will be maps available for the public and cadets to escort if needed.
Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run February 23rd - Marathon & Half Marathon, 9:00am-4:00pm February 24th - 10k & 5k, 9:30am-12:30pm Fort Ebey State Park Come run a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and Marathon at Fort Ebey Kettles State Park! Post-race snacks, drinks, awards, and raffles to follow. For more info, contact Eric Bone at 206-291-8250 or go to http://nwtrailruns. com/events/fort-ebey-kettles-trail-run/. We also LOVE and NEED volunteers! Contact Gretchen Walla at 206-550-4699 or email wallagretchen@gmail.com for volunteer details.
Eagles 2019 Crab Feed Saturday, February 23, 4:00-6:00pm Eagles Club, Freeland Eagles members and their guests! Be sure to make this popular fund raiser, which includes a whole Dungeness crab, complete with side
dishes, salads and desserts. Tickets are $25 per person. Reservations recommended. Call 360-321-5636 for tickets or information.
Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free
Sundays, 9:00-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00-11:00am Worship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley
Coupeville Lions Club Scholarship Auction and Dinner
South Whidbey at Home Book Group Thursday, February 21, 3:00pm Freeland Library
Special speaker Pastor Dan’l Markham, from Everett Gospel Mission. Service is followed by a light lunch.
Join us for a great book discussion of Arlie Russell Hochschild’s “Strangers In Their Own Land.” You don’t need to be a member of South Whidbey at Home to attend - everyone is welcome!
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Saturday, February 23, 5:00-8:30pm Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst Street, Oak Harbor. Tickets are $35 and include beer, wine, cheeses and a lovely dinner served by Coupeville High School honor students. Silent and live auction of get-a-ways, catered dinners, a sail away on the Suva and much more. All of the proceeds will be given in scholarships this June. For tickets, call Coupeville Lions Club 360-678-4105.
Whidbey Island Roller Girls vs Doomday Bunnies Saturday, February 23, 6:00pm Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Dr, Oak Harbor Watch the exciting bout of our local WIRG vs Dommday Bunnies! Learn more at WIRG.org.
Guitar, Viola & Flute: Serenades from Beethoven’s Time Saturday, February 23, 7:00pm St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods, Freeland These early 19th century serenades feature an unusual combination of instruments in vogue during just a few decades and demonstrate the emerging romanticism of the early 19th century and the subsequent blossoming of chamber music with guitar. This golden age for the guitar-flute-viola trio and other chamber music with guitar prompted a dynamic new virtuoso interaction in chamber music. Suggested donation of $15, $20 or $25 (free will offering); 18 and under are free. www.salishseafestival.org/whidbey
Live Music: El Colonal Saturday, February 23, 7:00-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville For the past 20 years, Curran “El colonel” Stromberg has been playing blues music of all shades at festivals, clubs, showcase theaters, and private events across Washington state. No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com
Best of Seattle International Comedy Competition Saturday, February 23, 9:00pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley WICA is excited to welcome back the Best of the Seattle Comedy Competition featuring past winner Kermit Apio plus exciting opening acts! This is the REAL “Last Comic Standing.” Don’t miss an opportunity to see the best of the best in comedy. All seats $25. Go to www.wicaonline.org.
Island Herb Vendor Day Thursday, February 28, 2:00-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Dama will be on site with product displays and information. Must be 21 or older. Island Herb is located at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F. For more information, call 360-3310140 or visit whidbeyislandherb.com. Marijuana has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. Keep out of the reach of children.
Open Skate Fridays Every Friday, 6:00-8:00pm Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Dr, Oak Harbor 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.
Friday Fun with SAM (Sensory, Art, and Music) Friday, February 22, 10:00am Freeland Library 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. Introduction to Finding Grants Saturday, February 23, 1:00-4:00pm Freeland Library Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders with this introductory course. Space is limited; please register in advance. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including: Who funds nonprofits and their motivations; What funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding; and How to identify potential funders and make the first approach. We will also explore the Foundation Directory Online resource to find prospective funders for your nonprofit. Following the class there will be an opportunity for hands-on online grant research. It is advisable, but not necessary, to bring a laptop/tablet for this portion of the class. Preregistration is required as space is limited. LEGO® In The Library Sunday, February 24, 2:00-3:30pm Coupeville Library Build your best with LEGO® in this open session for creating by yourself or with a building buddy. For ages 5 and up. Reading with Rover Dogs Wednesday, February 27, 5:00pm Freeland Library Read aloud to a loving canine listener. The Reading with Rover program helps kids strengthen reading skills and improve reading confidence. For school-age children with a caregiver. Reading to a dog helps children in many ways. Dogs help to create a safe, non-judgmental, experience, which studies show reduces anxiety, anger, and depression, while increasing self-confidence and self-esteem, creating a sense of pride and motivation to read independently. Kids LOVE reading to our dogs! Personal Climate Change Choices Tuesday, February 26, 6:30-8:00pm Oak Harbor Library Map your options for responding to climate change using three tools from positive psychology. Join Diane Reardon, Ph.D. in a workshop to sort incoming news and identify personal actions. Diane Reardon is a psychologist and personal coach. Her experience in helping people make choices is guiding her own climate actions. Lit for Fun Book Group Thursday, February 28, 9:00-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of M. Blanchet’s “The Curve of Time,” a biography and astonishing adventure story of a widow who packed her five children onto a 25-foot boat in Canadian waters. For adults.
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.
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
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 WHAT'S GOING ON
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Protestors hope to stop climate chaos By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly In an effort to bring attention to the link between big banks and climate crisis, a small climate justice group waved signs to raise awareness for their cause Saturday in Freeland. The group of friends, organized by Clinton resident Derek Hoshiko, gathered outside the Chase Bank branch for their “Stop Funding Climate Chaos” protest. A total of 13 people were on hand, some dressed in dinosaur costumes, waving signs at passersby. “It’s part of a campaign urging people to divest for climate action,” Hoshiko said. “We were protesting JP Morgan Chase for its complicity in colonizing indigenous people and because it is the largest funder of fossil fuels in the US. “A lot of companies wouldn’t be able to do these projects if they didn’t have big banks backing them,” he continued. “We’re hoping to reach out to individuals and businesses who have accounts with these big banks and encourage them to move to local banks or credit unions that are not funding climate disaster.” Hoshiko said the gathering was not orchestrated in conjunction with any other groups or national protest movements of any kind, it is simply his grass roots effort at trying to make a difference on a local level. “Here in rural Island County, we tend to get forgotten by mainstream organizations,” Hoshiko said. “I do feel like it’s time for us all to start making the transition to adjust to a more sustainable future. Places like Island County get forgotten. That’s where we as Whidbey residents can make a difference, by using our voices and being public about our concerns.” Whether you agree or disagree with his view,
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It’s “Killing Time” in Langley Again By Betty Freeman Langley Chamber of Commerce For 35 years, Langley has been the scene of a “murder” in late February. A troupe of seasoned actors takes over the town for two days to play their parts in the annual murder mystery penned by Loretta Martin. Amateur sleuths from far and wide come to Langley to help figure out whodunit. Martin has been writing the mysteries for 20 of the 35 years Mystery Weekend has been played in Langley. She collects ideas all year for her mystery and writes a story full of puns, word play and absurd takeoffs of real people and current events. However, for this 35th anniversary of Mystery Weekend, Martin has gone back in time for her characters and brought them into the present. This year she borrowed the title “Killing Time” for her mystery from her niece, Heidi Heath, who wrote a murder mystery game for a party in her home. “I stole the title from her while thinking about the actors and which historic roles I could write for them,” said Martin. A cavalcade of characters from the past are brought into the future by absent-minded Professor E.D. Brown, who creates a steam punk version of a time machine, powered by the vibrations of a Venetian glass goblet. Brown seeks back-up funding for his machine from the 49ers Men’s Club, recurring characters in the annual story. 49ers ne’er do well, Joe Curr, agrees to help the professor build the machine. In September 2018, the time machine was ready and Professor Brown goes back to the Renaissance to bring back his hero, Leonardo da Vinci. Unfortunately, Brown accidentally brings back Leonardo’s cousin, Bernado, who was cleaning the artist’s studio when the time machine landed there. Next he brings Lucrezia Borgia, the original owner of the magic goblets and a suspected witch and poisoner. Borgia sneers at the lack of sumptuous accommodations for a person of her stature in Langley, but she does agree to let the professor see her goblets. “I will not share the secret of the goblets until proper homage is paid to my nobility, preferably in jewels and gold,” said Borgia. In an attempt to outsmart Borgia, Brown wants to recruit Einstein, but instead of Albert, he snags his American cousin, Otto Einstein. Then Brown brings in Merlin, the greatest sorcerer of all, who insists, “I shall only help if I may bring my pupil, Arthur. His future reign could benefit from such a long perspective and the future may benefit from my knowledge.”
Photo Courtesy of John Hastings Organizers of a climate change protest in Freeland Saturday say social change should be fun, too, and some dressed up in dinosaur costumes to get attention and make a point.
All of these historical figures end up wandering around town, perplexing townspeople with their odd ways. With more funding provided by D.D. Worbux and access to two more magic goblets, Brown builds a bigger time machine and con-
How Mystery Weekend Works Sleuths come to Langley and line up outside the Visitor and Information Center (Mystery Weekend Headquarters), which will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There they buy a clue map for $12 ($10 for seniors, youth and military) and are given a copy of The Langley Gazette with details of the murder. Detectives then fan out all over town, visiting the crime scene, picking up clues from participating merchants and interacting with the suspects, who will be in costume and whose photographs will be displayed at The Big Gig on the corner of Second and Anthes. Solutions must be entered on the official contest entry form and returned to Mystery Weekend headquarters by 4 p.m. Sunday. Correct solutions will be placed in a drawing for grand prizes, provided by local innkeepers and merchants. Incorrect solutions are still eligible for other prizes. The prize drawing will take place after the solution is announced at Whidbey Children’s Theater auditorium (formerly Langley Middle School) at 5 p.m. Sunday. If winners are not present, they will be notified after the finale. The solution will be posted on the Chamber’s website, www.visitlangley.com, after the reveal. Advance ticket and apparel purchases can be made online at www. visitlangley.com/store. Purchases can be picked up at Will Call at Mystery Headquarters starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. tinues to bring his heroes forward, including Mark Twain (actually his cousin), Captain Edward Smith of the Titanic, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s sidekick Dr. Watson, and colonial herbalist Elizabeth Howe. Unfortunately, 49er Joe Curr did not come back with the time machine when it landed in downtown Langley with the sound of a booming thunderclap on February 16. The empty time machine landed by mistake in the sculpture garden next to the Rob Schouten Gallery on Anthes Avenue. The official story circulated was that the machine was a steam punk sculpture for the garden. On Wednesday, an enormous explosion rocked downtown Langley and Professor Brown was found dead amid the rubble of his “sculpture.” What happened? Did someone want to destroy the time machine and just happen to kill the professor in the process? Or were there two crimes committed that day? It’s up to amateur sleuths to solve the mystery, aided by Coroner Gus Gruesome, policewoman Polly Graph, and detectives Hagatha Kisstea and I.B. Fuzz. Clues will be scattered around town at local stores and costumed characters will be available for interrogations. Not even the characters know who the murderer is. The murderer’s identity will be revealed Sunday, February 24 at 5 p.m. at the Whidbey Children’s Theater auditorium (formerly Langley Middle School).
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Final Resting Place of USS Hornet CV-8 Located in South Pacific Courtesy of Paul Allen/Vulcan Inc. & R/V Petrel, Wreckage of the World War II aircraft carrier USS Hornet rests on the floor of the South Pacific Ocean around the Solomon Islands, 5,400 meters (nearly 17,500 feet) below the surface as discovered last month by the expedition crew of Paul G. Allen’s Research Vessel (R/V) Petrel. Hornet was best known for its part in the fateful Doolittle Raid that was launched in April of 1942, which was the first airborne attack of Japanese homeland targets including Tokyo. Led by U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Doolittle, all of the 16 B-25 planes that were launched from Hornet were unable to land at their designated airstrip in China, but the raid provided a boost to American morale, and put Japan on alert about our covert air capabilities. In June, Hornet was one of three American carriers that surprised and sunk four Japanese carriers at Midway, turning the tide of war in the Pacific. The ship was sunk during the exceptionally vicious Battle of Santa Cruz Island that started Oct. 25, 1942. Hornet proved an especially determined ship over the next 24 hours. Enduring a relentless, coordinated attack by Japanese dive-bombers and torpedo planes, her crew was ultimately forced to abandon the ship due to damage and resulting fires. She then defied American efforts to scuttle her with 16 torpedoes and 369 rounds of 5-inch shells. When Japanese forces approached shortly thereafter and fired four torpedoes from two Japanese destroyers late in the evening of Oct. 26, Hornet finally succumbed and slipped beneath the surface. She lost 111 Sailors from her crew of nearly 2,200. “With the loss of Hornet and serious damage to Enterprise, the Battle of Santa Cruz was a Japanese victory, but at an extremely high cost,” said retired Rear Admiral Samuel Cox, director of Naval History and Heritage Command.
“About half the Japanese aircraft engaged were shot down by greatly improved U.S. Navy anti-aircraft defenses. As a result, the Japanese carriers did not engage again in battle for almost another two years.”
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A file photo taken April 18, 1942 of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) launching U.S. Army Air Forces B-25B bombers at the start of the Doolittle Raid, the first U.S. air raid on the Japanese home islands.
“Naval aviation came of age in World War II and American Sailors today continue to look to and draw inspiration from the fighting spirit of ships and crews like USS Hornet (CV 8), Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran added. “Although her service was short-lived, it was meteoric. “In the dark days following the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, she and the Doolittle Raiders were the first Americans to punch back at Japan, giving hope to the nation and the world when things looked bleakest,” Moran said. “She was there when the American Navy turned the tide in the Pacific at the Battle of Midway, and she was there when America started the long drive to Tokyo in the Solomon Islands. Mortally wounded during the vicious campaign at Guadalcanal and abandoned after all attempts to save her failed, she was finally sent below by the Japanese destroyers Akigumo and Makigumo. “As America’s Navy once again takes to the sea in an uncertain world, Hornet’s discovery offers the American Sailor a timeless reminder of what courage, grit and commitment truly look like,” Moran continued. “We’d be wise as a nation to take a long, hard look. I’d also like to thank the crew of Petrel for their dedication in finding and honoring her sacrifice.” The discovery of Hornet was made during R/V Petrel’s first mission of 2019 after relocating from the Philippine Sea to the Solomon Islands to spend winter months in this arena. Operating out of Guadalcanal, the area is rich in history and prominence in terms of naval engagements. “We had Hornet on our list of WWII warships that we
wanted to locate because of its place in history as an aircraft carrier that saw many pivotal moments in naval battles,” said Robert Kraft, director of subsea operations for Vulcan. “Paul Allen was particularly interested in historically significant and capital ships, so this mission and discovery honor his legacy.” The 10-person expedition team on the 250-foot R/V Petrel was able to locate Hornet’s position by piecing together data from national and naval archives that included official deck logs and action reports from other ships engaged in the battle. Positions and sightings from nine other U.S. warships in the area were plotted on a chart to generate the starting point for the search grid. In the case of Hornet, she was discovered on the first dive mission of Petrel’s autonomous underwater vehicle, and confirmed by video footage from the remotely operated vehicle, both pieces of equipment rated to dive down to 6,000 meters.
USS John C. Stennis Arrives in Thailand for Port Visit USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) arrived in Laem Chabang, Feb. 10, for a brief port call that highlights the strong community and military connections between Thailand and the United States. During the visit, the John C. Stennis crew will participate in a series of community service projects and sporting events while experiencing Thai culture. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jarrod A. Schad/Released)
The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) pulls in to Laem Chabang, Thailand, Feb. 10, 2019. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
“Our Sailors are enthusiastic and appreciative for this opportunity to visit Thailand,” said Rear Adm. Mike Wettlaufer, commander, Carrier Strike Group 3. “We look forward to enhancing our partnership
with Thailand, experiencing local culture, exploring fantastic culinary options, and recharging with some well-deserved rest.” John C. Stennis is conducting the routine port visit as part of the continuation of the relationship as treaty allies and furthering the friendship between the U.S. and Thailand. The U.S. and Thailand have a friendship that is more than 200 years old and have been treaty allies for more than 180 years. The U.S. and Thailand plan to work together to continue advancements for both countries, the region, and beyond. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Island Angler By Tracy Loescher
STEEL, FISHERMAN’S GOLD Who could have imagined a feisty rainbow trout that traveled out to sea for two to three years, grew to be swift and strong, became the color of bright polished steel, and returned to his home river would be known to avid river fisherman as the mighty Steelhead! This sought-after fish is a golden opportunity on the end of every fisherman’s rod, just as a 12-ounce gold nugget would be to the hopeful placer gold miner. There are many reasons steelhead are special and held high above all other fish returning to the river systems to spawn. They are incredible fighters, they can be invisible to the eye in 18-inches of clear water, they can leap skyward far above the surface of the water to escape predators and shake free of a sharpened hook. For me, the greatest gift given to the steelhead – and which sets them apart from all other anadromous fish - is the fact the majority of steelhead do not perish after spawning. If left undisturbed by man or Mother Nature, steelhead will return each year to the very same boulder or gravel bar from which they were hatched to spawn their young. Steelhead are like salmon in that they do not eat once they enter the river system; their energy is spent finding a mate and preparing a Redd (gravely nest) to carefully deposit up to 10,000 eggs. After spawning occurs, the adults will stay near the Redd to defend the eggs from diving birds and other adult steelhead nesting too close for comfort. If you have ever had the good fortune to see a post-spawning steelhead, at first glance you might think this mighty fish is on its last leg. The once-rounded, full strength, polished steel-bright fish has become dark green, with a beautiful red stripe down the lateral line, mixed with a light brushing of black. Their lower jaw is slightly curled upward, their powerful broomlike tails and lower fins are tattered and white at the edges from moving incredible amounts of marble- to golf ball-sized gravel. Fortunately, it is quite the opposite. Once the parenting duties have been fulfilled, the steelhead can be referred to as Kelts. At this point in their journey, the Kelt steelhead now turns down river, heading back out to the open ocean, and these down-river travelers become eating machines. They will attack and eat their way down to the brackish waters of the river mouth, regaining strength the whole way and at this point, most of the fish will have returned to their bright polished steel silver color. This saltto-fresh and back to saltwater transition is impressive enough, but what really makes the steelhead a legend and shine like gold is their ability to make this incredible journey up to four times! After their first trip back to freshwater as an adult, steelhead will return to their home rivers every year and they earn the right to be called a two-salt, three-salt
or four-salt fish and will typically be twice the size as the year prior until their unrivaled toughness and life expectancy is sadly exhausted.
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Washington State, Alaska, and British Columbia each have claim to record-weight steelhead, ranging from 30- to 42-pounds. Many rivers are lucky enough to get both summer and winter runs of steelhead. Warm weather summer steelhead are always a joy to catch; it may even feel good to wade the river’s edge in shorts, socks, and an old pair of tennis shoes; however, winter steelheading is in a class of its own. It’s been said “the only people crazier than winter duck hunters are winter steelhead fishermen.” I have fished the Skagit River during the winter months and arrived at the boat launch only to find my oars frozen to the driftboat seats and the water so cold my fingers ached to the bone. Winter steelheading can be extremely rewarding and is commonly a pretty cold experience, but when a fighting steelhead is on the end of the line, things heat up very fast! Steelhead trout are known as the fish of a thousand casts. Does this mean that they are hard to catch? Not necessarily. Here are a couple of reasons we catch them: When steelhead are heading up river, they are aggressive and very territorial. They will snap at a lure or jig that looks like a shrimp, crawfish, or other small foraging fish that they feel are egg thieves. When they are guarding the Redd, steelhead tend to ambush anything that comes in close proximity to their location. This crazed biting aggression is to our advantage for hooking a fish. I mentioned earlier after the spawning phase their feeding instinct is in overdrive and they are very hungry. A lure, jig or bait are all attractive food sources to them now and this is why we catch them at this stage. Here are a few reasons catching a steelhead can take many, many, casts and can be no easy task: Unfortunately, in many rivers their numbers are low; we can’t catch them if they simply aren’t there. They can be easily spooked, shadows from our bodies, silhouettes of boats or float tubes, wind moving large tree limbs overhead, splashing and other unnatural, disturbed water sends them darting for cover. If fishing pressure is high, some fish have been “stung;” they committed to striking a lure, but managed to get free of the hook and are reluctant to bite again. Regardless of how tough or how many trips it takes, catching a mighty steelhead can be the thrill of a lifetime, which makes pursuing such a golden creature all worthwhile. Now that we have dug out from the snow, Blackmouth Salmon reports are still on par for this time of year; winter trout reports for the local lakes are decent. So if you get a chance bundle up, check your safety gear and go fishing - and GOOD LUCK!
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Photo Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives Construction of the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle was completed in three phases and the two-level highway opened in 1953. It wasn’t until about 1960 that all the ramps and connectors to the viaduct were completed.
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Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Oak Harbor resident Jack Arnberg, center, was a lead engineer for the planning and construction of the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle. He recently was one of the last people allowed on the viaduct and one of the first to go through the new tunnel which has replaced it. Pictured from left are his daughter, Reta Glass, her husband, Jerry Glass, Arnberg’s other daughter, Irene Gustafson, and his wife of nearly 72 years, Marjorie.
Oak Harbor man recalls viaduct connection By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly
The recommended eastern route, Interstate 5, was built in the 60s.
Demolition of Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct is underway, bringing an end to an era and stirring many memories of days gone by, especially for one Oak Harbor man.
The viaduct proved fairly efficient at moving traffic through Seattle. According to the Washington Department of Transportation, as many as 110,000 vehicles traveled the viaduct each day, nearly double the number predicted. But time took its toll on the viaduct, and in 2001, the Nisqually earthquake caused the roadway to settle, resulting in renewed calls to eliminate the viaduct.
Jack Arnberg was the engineering team leader during the development and construction of the viaduct. The 95-yearold, along with one of his former team members, former Gov. Dan Evans, were some of the last people allowed on the viaduct and among the first to travel through the newly-opened tunnel running under part of downtown Seattle.
Arnberg finds it rather ironic it was an earthquake that ultimately renewed calls for the viaduct’s closure and current demolition, since he and other engineers researched how to make the highway as earthquake-proof as possible for the time.
The reunion of the two old colleagues was made possible through Wish of a Lifetime, an organization which aims to fulfill life-enriching wishes of senior citizens and share their stories, in hopes of inspiring people of all ages and shifting the way society sees older generations. Wish of a Lifetime made all the arrangements and Arnberg and his family were able to go on this exclusive tour, sparking many memories for Arnberg, a resident at Regency on Whidbey.
“We went to San Francisco to study what the engineers there were doing before we started building the viaduct,” he said. “Safety of the people using the viaduct was always the most important thing. I worried about the people who were going to be driving on it, so the details were important. We wanted to know what was going to happen if there was something like an earthquake.”
“Going back was very interesting for me,” he said, adding it was good to see his former protégé, Gov. Evans. “I liked him. He was a straight arrow,” recalled Arnberg. “We used to carpool together. I worked with a bunch of good guys.” “He had such a fabulous day,” said Irene Gustafson, one of Arnberg’s two daughters with his wife of more than 70 years, Marjorie. “He was so with it and got to see his old friend.” “He talked about all the friends he had worked with over the years,” said Reta Glass, Arnberg’s other daughter. “It meant a lot to him to think about that.” Arnberg said engineers had offices in Smith Tower in downtown Seattle, so they could look down and watch the progress on the viaduct as it was built, which was a long and involved process. In all, he said he worked on the planning and execution of the viaduct project for about 20 years. While certainly not the only project he was involved with, it was one of the biggest. “The fun part was getting it done,” he laughed. Never one to seek attention, Arnberg said he loved his engineering job. It was a field of interest he came by naturally. “My dad was a home builder,” he said. “I guess I got it from him.”
Photo Courtesy of Wish of a Lifetime Oak Harbor resident Jack Arnberg, right, and former Gov. Dan Evans, visit the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle earlier this month, as part of a trip organized by Wish of a Lifetime. The two men were part of the engineering team that planned and oversaw construction of the viaduct.
The need for the Alaskan Way Viaduct arose from dire traffic congestion in Seattle as early as the 1920s. The original Alaskan Way Street was completed in 1936, but with the improved street came increased traffic. Talk of building a viaduct began even before the original street was completed. World War II interrupted planning, and it wasn’t resumed in earnest until the late 1940s, after a traffic study recommended building two north-south routes through the city. The viaduct was built first because it was less expensive and the city already owned the bulk of the necessary property. Work on the two-level highway began in 1949 and was done in three phases. It opened to traffic in 1953, but work on ramps and other connectors wasn’t completed until 1960.
Staying on top of the newest innovations and trends was important when he was working, and he still enjoys doing it today. Even at 95, Arnberg loves looking at engineering and architectural magazines. “Designs today are quite different,” he said. “But things were always changing even then. You had to keep up for yourself and the crew has to keep up on it, too.” Arnberg said if he’d had a say in the matter, he’d have voted to keep the viaduct open. But he knows how the wheels of progress turn and that time marches on. His reaction to the new tunnel was sort of what one might expect from someone who spent such a big part of his professional career planning and building the viaduct: “It’s expensive,” he said with a shrug of his shoulders. But he was also surprisingly succinct and matter of fact when asked if he was proud of the work he did on the viaduct and the finished product. “It didn’t fall down,” he said. And really, when you look at it from his perspective, that’s a pretty successful legacy.
PROTEST continued from page 7 Hoshiko said he wants to encourage people to speak up for their beliefs. Standing up for one’s convictions is the hope for the future.
people directly affected by point of extraction methods for fuels…it increased my sense of responsibility to get involved.”
“Whether you want to stop global warming or pollution or whatever it may be, the conclusion I’ve come to is that hope comes from taking action,” he said. “We all need to participate in the transition to clean, renewable energy. We can’t rely on the government to do that. It really is up to us – all of the people were there calling on residents of Island County and Whidbey to take action and get involved.”
According to Hoshiko, the group chose to protest Chase Bank because the institution is one of the largest financial backers of wTransCanada’s Coastal Gaslink pipeline in British Columbia, which he said runs through the unceded land of the Wet’suwet’en Nation, as well as the Keystone XL pipeline.
While always conscious of protecting the environment, Hoshiko said it was his 1,000mile bike ride from Whidbey Island to the open-pit tar sands near Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada, with his friend, Phil Jones, a few years ago that has moved him to take action. “It was life-changing,” he said. “Seeing the tailings ponds, smelling them, tasting them…being on the front lines like that with
Due to the President’s Day holiday, Whidbey Weekly was unable to reach out to Chase Bank for comment before our press deadline. Hoshiko said he felt this first foray into social activism was a success and said there was an overall positive response from those driving past. Plans are currently in the works for a fossil-free investing workshop to be held in April. Those interested can find more information online at goo.gl/6rbVSU and those interested in making financial contributions to Hoshiko’s cause can go to forthepeople. earth/derek.
Photo Courtesy of John Hastings Members of a climate justice group gather at a protest in Freeland Saturday to encourage people to “Stop Funding Climate Change.”
“We wanted participants to feel good about taking responsibility for the climate crisis, and focus on encouraging businesses and individuals to move to local banks,” he said. But already, he is looking down the road at another cause he feels will be important to our area.
“For Island County, transportation is going to be one of top categories needing a sustained effort at being carbon neutral,” said Hoshiko. “In rural places, people drive more, there’s less public transportation. There will be organizing efforts around transportation in the future.”
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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.)
Isn’t It Romantic: Which would you rather watch: This obligatory-yet-harmless Valentine’s Day rom-com starring Rebel Wilson and “Workaholics’” Adam DeVine? Or a new season of “Workaholics” with special guest star Rebel Wilson? Trick question. The first thing really exists, the second only lives in my hopes and dreams. ★★★ (PG-13)
Alita: Battle Angel: James Cameron, legendary filmmaker, tries his hand at writing a manga-based script about a human/cyborg hybrid who looks like a Snapchat filter. Worth noting, writing has never been the strong suit of James Cameron, legendary filmmaker. ★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 5 min.)
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part: The first Lego movie was wacky and warmhearted and downright inspired. The Minifigs are back for another breakneck adventure, and they’ve lost none of their wit and very little of their charm. Everything is still awesome! ★★★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 30 min.)
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.)
Miss Bala: Gina Rodriguez heads to Tijuana with her best friend, only to find herself in the middle of a cartel war. Rodriguez obviously has chops as an action star, but that’s all this movie has going for it. ★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 44 min.)
Cold Pursuit: This darkly comedic action movie had a lot going for it: An excellent turn by Liam Neeson in full-on revenge mode, a sharply funny script, critical acclaim–and then Neeson gave an interview in which he spoke of once fantasizing about killing a black man. You were good while you almost lasted, “Cold Pursuit.” ★★★★ (R • 1 hr. 58 min.)
The Prodigy: Taylor Schilling of “Orange is the New Black” makes a questionable career choice by choosing this “Bad Seed”-esque horror flick as her big-screen foray. Catch it in the theater or when it is inevitably shown on the Lifetime Network in six months. ★★ (R • 1 hr. 32 min.)
Fighting With My Family: No, this is not the story of my life on the big screen, but a heartwarming comedy that traces the origin story of WWE wrestler Paige in which Dwayne Johnson plays the Rock, which should be a real stretch for him. Will he be able to pull it off convincingly? ★★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 47 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.) Happy Death Day 2 U: A question: When the premise of a horror movie is essentially “Groundhog Day” but with a lot more blood and killing, how do you know where the first installment leaves off and the sequel begins? ★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs.) How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World: This beloved and beautifully rendered animated trilogy comes to a close with yet another installment that manages to hit almost all of its marks. Why do I get the feeling this might not be the last we see of these dragons? ★★★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 50 min.)
Seattle-based Flamenco dancer, Savannah Fuentes brings her latest show, Luz, an evening of Flamenco, to Whidbey Island March 1st. Savannah will be joined by two exceptional Spanish Flamenco artists; acclaimed Spanish-Romani guitarist Pedro Cortes and singer/percussionist/dancer Jose Moreno. The all-ages performance will be the fourth stop of the 30-date tour of Washington, California, Oregon, and Nevada. Tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com
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Ralph Breaks the Internet: The continuing adventures of “Wreck-it Ralph,” animated cinema’s most heartwarming and lovable hero, as he ventures out of the arcade and into the wilds of the World Wide Web. ★★★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 54 min.) Run the Race: Sometimes these faith-based tragedy-into-triumph-of-the-Holy Spirit movies all blur together to me because I am an admitted heathen who only went to Young Life camp to avoid being grounded that one summer. However, this film bears the distinction of being produced by Tim Tebow, whose biggest accomplishment as a football player was he knelt on the field and got away with it. ★★ (PG • 1 hr. 41 min.) What Men Want: Hollywood, lacking creativity and bankrupt for ideas as usual, went to a very shallow well and came back with the idea to remake a particularly forgettable Mel Gibson movie, but with Taraji P. Henson in the starring role. Hollywood, leave Taraji alone. She deserves better. ★★ (R • 1 hr. 57 min.) For Anacortes theater showings, please see www.fandango.com. For Blue Fox and Oak Harbor Cinemas showings see ads on this page.
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THE JACK OF ALL FRUITS The strange and unique, the mysterious and almost ‘magical’ always fascinate me; fascinate most of us I think. There are so many things in the world that are exotic to some of us. What’s considered exotic to one person or one culture, might be quite normal and very average for another. This is what makes the lines between mysterious and commonplace so fluid. It’s even more difficult to pin down the exact essence of ‘exotic,’ ‘strange’ or ‘unique’ in the food world. I guess ‘unique’ would be something that sits outside of the ‘bell curve.’ Maybe ‘mysterious’ is something we just can’t quite put our finger on. In my never-ending quest for knowledge about all things related to food, I came across one which I find something a little more offthe-beaten-path. It has only recently gained popularity and stayed on the outer edges of my radar. It’s the jackfruit. This is a fruit grown from a tree in the same species as fig and mulberry and has its roots entrenched deep in the earth in Southwest India, where it proliferates. It is also found in abundance in other parts of the world like Thailand, Malaysia, the East Indies, Brazil, parts of Africa and the Philippines. The jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world and while the average weight for a single jackfruit ranges between 10- and 25-pounds, some have been known to weigh in at a whopping 100 or so pounds! It’s amazing the branches of these trees can withstand this kind of weight, but I suppose it’s almost like getting a daily arm workout; you’re bound to get stronger – except that’s not how trees work. I digress. This enormous, oblong fruit, with it’s rough and bumpy skin, conceals within it the yellow/pale orange flesh of the fruit which forms bulbs all the way to the core. While the exterior of the jackfruit can have a rather pungent, not-so-appealing aroma, the interior carries a sweet scent, thankfully. It would be a little off-putting to cook something that smells rancid, to say the least. But what is the flavor of a jackfruit like? What
is it akin to? Well, the raw, ripe flesh is sweet – reminiscent of mango, while unripe jackfruit is somewhat bland or neutral, making it a perfect meat-alternative in savory dishes. The fact a jackfruit’s flavor is so unassuming and benign means it has a fabulous way of soaking up other seasonings and flavors. In fact, it’s so good at being a flavoring sponge it is often used in place of pulled pork and shredded chicken in a whole range of different dishes. I know I often make a little joke about tomatoes – how they’re a fruit but we know better than to put them in a fruit salad. Here we are, with a fruit we seem to keep out of fruit salads and put in savory dishes! Quite funny when I think of it. If it’s uniqueness isn’t enough to pique your interest, then perhaps the fact this fruit is packed with fiber and antioxidants can sway you in that direction. They are rich sources of potassium, calcium, iron and protein, which is a win-win when you get tired of eating meat, soy or eggs. So, while you’re getting to try something ‘exotic,’ a food with a hint of mystery to it, you’re also getting much more. You’re receiving a boost of energy from the vitamin B6 contained within it’s fleshy bulbs. You’re getting phytonutrients to help boost immune health and keep your body functioning as optimally as it can. Yes, this very strange and mysterious fruit that can serve as the ‘meat’ in traditional meat dishes really is a bit of a wonder, if you ask me. Some people even go as far as suggesting the jackfruit is one of the most sustainable fruits in the world, insofar as being able to feed large numbers of people. One jackfruit tree can produce anywhere between 100 and 200 fruits in a single year and when we compare this side by side against all the labor and cost-intensive resources needed to maintain meat, for example, it makes sense from a sustainability standpoint. Now, into what kinds of dishes can we turn this fruit? Well, there are so many I could sit here for days and talk about how a jackfruit can become a dessert, main course or side. As far as
sweet things go, a jackfruit upside down cake puts a new and mysterious spin on a classic. I’ve even seen it added to sago pudding (which, for those who don’t know, is the edible starch part taken from the pith of certain tropical palm stems). That’s not all, because while a jackfruit can make your desserts so much extra, they can turn a good old-fashioned tuna sandwich into an adventure. There’s always your vegan option for ‘pulled pork’ sandwiches using this fruit and it makes delicious pizza toppings, taco fillings and even mock barbecue riblets. There are so many ways in which this weird and wonderful fruit can be put to use and turned into such an array of dishes, all with drastically different flavors and textures, it’s amazing. Dear readers, there are always mysterious things to experience in the world and food should most certainly be one of them! Perhaps jackfruit isn’t mysterious to you, but to me it most definitely is and in the very best of ways! I am including a recipe for barbecue jackfruit sandwiches and if you happen to try them at any time, please let me know how you like them! Feel free to send any and all comments, questions and certainly, recipes you would like to share, to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@gmail.com and we’ll do exactly that – Dish! Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwiches 2 cans (20 oz) young, green jackfruit pieces in water 2 tablespoons oil of your choice (I use vegetable oil) ¾ cup barbecue sauce Water Your favorite coleslaw ¼ cup barbecue seasoning, which can consist of 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, chili powder to taste Rinse the jackfruit thoroughly and drain. Remove the core part of the fruit and discard. Set the fruit in a medium bowl and toss with the barbecue seasoning mix. In a large skillet or pan, heat oil over medium high heat and add the jackfruit to the pan. Fry for about 3 minutes so all the fruit is the same color. Add barbecue sauce and a little water to make sauce. Cover with a lid, reduce heat and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. For a ‘pulled-pork’ texture, just shred the fruit with two forks as it cooks. Remove from heat, add a serving to a bun, top with Cole slaw, serve warm and enjoy! https://foodrevolution.org/blog/what-is-jackfruit/ https://minimalistbaker.com/bbq-jackfruit-sandwiches-with-avocado-slaw/ To read past columns of Let’s Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.
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Galleries & Art Shows Featured Artist: Janis Collins Friday, February 22, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Colored pencil artist, Janis Collins, will be at Penn Cove Gallery with her colored pencils and will answer questions about their use. Janis loves the detail and precision of pencil drawings. She chooses her subjects from the natural world on Whidbey Island, where she finds water views, beaches, forests, birds, shells, plants and wildlife. She begins her work with a sketch, deciding lighting, form, color and composition, and then gradually shapes it into its final form. Call 360-678-1176 or visit www.penncovegallery.com
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 PBY Museum Community Luncheon Wednesday, February 27, 11:30am Oak Harbor Elks Lodge The PBY Memorial Foundation’s Board of Trustees invites you to join other business, community and civic leaders of Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island and North Puget Sound for the 5th annual PBY-Naval Air Museum community luncheon. This is our annual report to our “shareholders” on the progress and future of this community asset. Buffet lunch is $15, pay at the door. Make reservations by calling 360-240-9500 or email secretary@pbymf.org.
Island County Master Gardener Foundation Thursday, February 28, 6:00pm Pacific Rim Institute, Coupeville Everyone is invited to a free educational program about landscape and garden uses for Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo. Social time and a brief business meeting will be followed by featured speaker, George Lasch. As always, Island County Master Gardener programs are FREE, and open to the public. For additional information call Martha Hollis at 360-6396058.
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your own. If you buy their clever hype, you may find yourself working to benefit them at the expense of yourself. A written to-do list helps on the 22nd.
CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER By Wesley Hallock
ARIES (March 21-April 19) A trusted authority figure may betray that trust this week. This means that as a reliable source of information, your own logic is as good as anyone’s. It may even be better. Clashes over the facts become inevitable when big egos begin defending their positions. Whether that includes you is your decision. If going quietly about your business is enough, you’ll have no problem. Talk is cheap on the 22nd. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) An honest mistake could prove embarrassing this week, so be careful of repeating things you are told. Unverified facts that later prove false are the most likely to haunt you. If you’re unsure, keep it to yourself, or risk finding yourself out on a limb with nowhere to go. Staking your reputation on anything you don’t know for an absolute certainty is hazardous at any time, but doubly so on the 22nd. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Ideal this week would be to see you and a key partner working harmoniously in tandem toward a common goal. If the ideal seems not to be happening, next best is to hammer out an approach that combines the best of your respective ideas. A good tactic may be to agree first on what you both want to see happen and work from there. Sacrificing honesty for the sake of being polite cripples progress on the 22nd. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Shameless pursuit of your wants and desires this week ensures that you will get at least some of them fulfilled. In so doing, you may behave a bit more competitively than is ordinary for you. No need to apologize for that, but do observe the rules of fair play. Bending the rules to your own ends may work in the short term, but will later come back to haunt you. Obstacles on the 22nd should prove short-lived. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Ego strokes and flattery are easy to come by this week. Sincerity on the part of the flatterer may be harder. It’s not that those who butter you up necessarily set out to deceive. The problem, if there is one, is that too many are unable to resist whatever tone you set. You simply beam too brightly to resist. (A fact some will hear it as an ego stroke.) You are definitely a leader and not a follower on the 22nd. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Knowing what you want and holding your focus long enough to get it is a challenge this week. Distractions from a wide variety of sources are the obvious problem. Be wary of people who seductively sell you their own desires, while convincing you that they are
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Don’t believe everything you hear this week. This applies especially to confidences shared by well-meaning casual acquaintances. That helpful advice you so badly want to accept could be the very thing that sets you back. A more cautious approach can save you a lot of trouble. Take everything you are told with a grain of salt. Before acting on a revelation, wait to see it confirmed. Patience is a virtue on the 22nd. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Recent opportunity to improve yourself is something you may have seized. If so, you are on the right track. If you are not presently investing time or money in bettering yourself, be alert. The chances you will have another opportunity to do so are still good. Learning a new skill or honing one you naturally possess is heavily supported now. On the 22nd, try not to confuse the message with the messenger. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Where the facts are concerned, getting too attached to reaching your goal makes it difficult to remain objective. The likelihood is strong that your bias will blind you to truths you don’t want to see. Comforting interpretations of the past, in particular, could prove troublesome if they don’t align with reality. Such self-deceptions easily go undetected on the 22nd, even by those who know you well. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A conservative approach in business and finance is good to consider this week. Optimism over recent gains is best tempered with caution. An eye toward the long-term future shows that some of what appears solidly reliable today may prove less so down the road. This means today’s ultimate solution may need to be reworked in light of new information. Your personal potential on the 22nd is greater than some suspect.
CLUES ACROSS
50. Discuss again
17. Make a mistake
4. Political action committee
54. Small group with shared interests
18. Biopic starring Jamie Foxx
55. Support
20. Ancient Media inhabitant
1. Chop or cut
7. Male parent
56. Wool
10. Doctors’ group
57. Take hold of
11. Ottoman military commander
59. Likely the first Meso-American civilization
12. A metal-bearing natural material 13. Lively ballroom dance
22. About aviation
29. Partner to cheese
61. Automobile
31. When you’ll get there
62. Popular Georgia rockers
16. Once-popular card game
63. Soviet Socialist Republic
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) You enjoy a competitive edge over others this week, which allows for easy success on many fronts. More often than not, circumstance will seem to have an uncanny way of gravitating in your favor. Jealous competitors may even level accusations of unfair play. Ward these off in advance by keeping all your practices above board. Boastful ways on the 22nd open you to unspoken resentments.
19. Occurred just once
64. A major division of geological time
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Your sympathies for the underdog may involve you in a sticky situation this week. Since your allegiance may be predetermined by marriage or other formal relationship, it might be difficult to avoid being pulled into a regrettable scene not of your making. In any case, yours must be the cool head that prevails. A sense of detachment is your best assurance of a favorable outcome. Neutrality is a plus on the 22nd.
23. Shiny yellow minerals 24. Get hitched again
28. Cologne
60. Woman (French)
15. Male Gypsy
21. __ Streisand, singer
27. Popular American sports league
32. Not pleased 33. One point east (clockwise) of due north 37. Respects 38. Shake up
65. Make an effort
39. Ethiopian river
25. See (Latin)
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26. Lies between the Caspian and Persian Gulf
2. Able to arouse feeling
1. Czech monetary unit
40. Intrinsic nature of something 41. Principal parts of the brain 42. Brews
27. Scourges
3. Elk
43. Where ships dock
30. Sentence
4. Muscular weaknesses
44. One who wassails
34. Supervises flying
5. Earlier
47. Shock treatment
35. Bar bill
6. Lightweight fabric
48. Popular average
36. Alfalfa
7. One who greets
49. Things
41. Type of dishwasher soap
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Gordon Merle Labuhn passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 in the Providence Inpatient Hospice Unit, two weeks after celebrating his 85th birthday with family and friends at his home on South Whidbey. Gordon was known for his gusto for life and his abiding faith and optimism, despite much turbulence in his life and a long history of coronary heart disease. Gordon began his life journey Jan. 21, 1934 in Detroit, Mich., as the fourth son of Elmer and Clara (Hay) Labuhn. He had a close and fun-loving family whose social life centered around church activities and family gatherings. Gordon viewed himself as a scoundrel in his teenage years. His outlandish pranks as one of 16 boys in “Club AFO,” as well as some of his more poignant experiences as a youth in inner-city Detroit, are described in his 2013 memoir, “My Gang.” After completing high school, Gordon earned a BA degree from Capital University and a Master of Divinity Degree from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. While in the ministry, he pastored churches in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan and started new mission congregations. Later, in a career change, he worked for the Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association (today called the American Lung Association) and then moved into health planning and administration, serving as CEO and policy advisor for health organizations and government agencies. He also served on many non-profit advisory boards, including those for Camp Lutherwood in Oregon and Washington. Gordon had many interests, including antique autos, and was an avid sailor throughout his life. While living in Michigan, he sailed the Great Lakes in his Kenner Privateer sloop. He later sailed at Lake Monticello in Virginia; Portland, Ore.; and in the Puget Sound. In his last years of life, when he could no longer manage the sails, he purchased a Dolphin Chief canoe and paddled with his wife and grandson, Israel. Gordon moved to Whidbey Island with his wife, Karen, in 2007. He quickly embraced the community and was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the South Whidbey Yacht Club, the Baby Island Saratoga Club and the Whidbey Writers Group. During the last five years of his life, and while on dialysis, he wrote and published two memoirs and two murder mystery novels. He also was a winner of the Whidbey Island Bayview Classic Auto writing competition, and in fall 2018, won first place in the National Renal Support Network’s annual writing contest for his inspiring essay, “A Boomerang.” In this essay, he states, “My attitude toward life is my boomerang. When I throw it, my joy of living is shared with others, then my boomerang returns to me and my heart is filled with satisfaction knowing that I have helped others with kidney disease reclaim their life…” This essay and Gordon’s other published works can be viewed at the website, labuhnbooks.com. Gordon is survived by his wife of 35 years, Karen (Thornbury); three children, David, Kevin and Ashley; and seven grandchildren, Kenneth, Denise, Lukas, Sarah, Genesis, Israel, and Emmanuel. He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory, and his three brothers, Richard, Floyd and Gerald. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland, Wash., Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National Renal Support Network in Gordon’s name [RSNhope.org/fundraiser]. The family would like to thank the staff at Puget Sound Kidney Center in Oak Harbor for the loving care they gave to Gordon during his years on dialysis. The support he received helped him maintain his zest for life and complete his final journey with dignity and grace.
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MONDAY, JAN. 7 3:18 am, NE Koetje St. Reporting party states daughter showed up at location; refusing to leave. Can hear female in background, “I have permission to be here I have a key to the place.” 3:18 pm, North Bluff Rd. Caller advising neighbor is dead on floor; caller told not to hang up, said “I’m going to hang up” then abandoned line; stated beyond all help, not with the patient. 4:35 pm, NE Midway Blvd. Reporting party was told to call when she received fraudulent money; customer came in with fake $100 bill. 8:58 pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Advising possible boat collision in the bay. TUESDAY, JAN. 8 10:12 pm, David Ln. Reporting weird footprints on deck; stating dog is acting weird as well, concerned due to hearing someone open and close a door outside of location a few days ago, believed it was door to barn on property. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 9:36 am, Madrona Way Reporting party states she woke up to a strange vehicle in her driveway. 10:50 am, NE Izett St. Caller advising feces is spread across every room and wall; occupant is being evicted, not there now. 2:03 pm, Monkey Hill Rd. Reporting party advising house across from her is condemned, advising subjects are inside now hanging curtains. 6:04 pm, Maxwelton Rd. Caller advising she is at park next to junction exit for high school; parks department locked a group of subjects in park, unable to get out; requesting assistance. 6:45 pm, SR 20 Advising white vehicle was driving behind reporting party with brights on; passed reporting party and threw something at them. 8:09 pm, SR 20 Reporting party states male walked into street in front of cars, no one hurt but he seemed intoxicated and didn’t know where he was.
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8:41 pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller stating camera keeps going off, thinks its police or fire department lights; going off for last hour and a half, would like to know what’s going on.
3:25 pm, NE Midway Blvd. Advising male alone in vehicle banging his head on window; screaming and yelling. 3:52 pm, SE Barrington Dr. Advising has information regarding homicide case that occurred a decade ago. 3:54 pm, Hastie Lake Rd. Reporting party advising female at boat launch taking photos; is holding weapon, taking pictures and posing; does not appear anyone is being threatened. Reporting party refused to give last name, agitated by call-taker’s clarifying questions. 3:59 pm, SR 20 Caller states male was in store trying to purchase alcohol and was refused; male fell in store and fell into liquor cabinets. 5:15 pm, SR 20 Advising southbound vehicle hit guardrail and kept going. Bumper fell off vehicle and is now in roadway. 7:50 pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising male on corner is yelling at customers and causing a scene. 9:54 pm, SR 20 Advising male has come to gas station for the second time, yelling random stuff. FRIDAY, JAN. 11 8:01 am, NW Captain Ct. Reporting loose dog, German Shepherd mix, on porch, belongs to neighbors; reporting party attempted to contact neighbors and female just yelled at her. 9:49 am, SR 20 Advising male at location is “freaking out, banging his head around and hitting the pumps.” 9:58 am, SR 20 Reporting loose dogs in highway; caller is very irate about situation, using profanities. 11:33 am, SR 20 Employee advising guest is being difficult and is overdue on check-out; reporting party went to check on him, male was sitting naked and ignoring reporting party. 2:12 pm, SW Barrington Dr. Reporting party advising male sitting at corner yelling and screaming at vehicles. 2:50 pm, Ridgeline Pl. Party requesting phone call regarding neighbor’s dog defecating in his yard.
10:52 am, SR 20 Advising dark gray Honda CRV with roof rack came into parking lot, took pictures of buildings on the property then left.
4:40 pm, NE Izett St. Advising at the crosswalk for location on Whidbey Ave., hispanic male is pushing button every time a vehicle goes by.
THURSDAY, JAN. 10 12:12 am, NW Atalanta Way Reporting party advising subject who she pressed charges on is at location and is aggravating her.
6:19 pm, NW Cathlamet Dr. Two Geo Metros were seen racing; crash now heard toward Columbia Dr.
6:14 am, SE Barrington Dr. Caller states officer knocked on door. Would like to know why they are there. 1:26 pm, SE Glencoe St. Reporting party is upset with neighbor’s daughter at location; states female kicked over her tree and flipped her off; ongoing issue.
7:17 pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising vehicle has been in parking lot for hours, complaining of tail light issue. Advising store is closed and requesting someone check on him. 7:27 pm, SR 20 Citizen report of male trying to light bush on fire. Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.
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Foster Homes Needed! Family Tails Dog Rescue needs foster homes! We can't save dogs from high kill shelters without homes for them to stay at while they wait to find their forever home. 1 week to 3 months, a fun and rewarding way to be involved with rescue and also have a dog without the full time commitment. We pay for everything, you just provide the love and the home. Please call 360-969-2014 for more info or for an application.
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. Hank, 360-630-6536 (1) Pregnant? Need baby clothes? We have them and the price is right–FREE. Pregnancy Care Clinic, open most Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 4pm. Call 360-221-2909 or stop by 6th and Cascade in Langley. Be the difference in a child’s life and become a foster parent today! Service Alternatives is looking for caring, loving, and supportive families to support foster children. 425923-0451 or mostermick@ servalt-cfs.com The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin’ Alive team. Our team’s mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors. Practice with us for up to 3 times for free. Life-jackets and paddles provided. Saturdays at the Oak Harbor Marina, 8:45am. Contact njlish@ gmail.com. More info at our Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/NorthPugetSoundDragonBoatClub?ref=hl Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help. If you or someone you know has been a victim of homicide, burglary, robbery, assault, identity theft, fraud, human trafficking, home invasion and other crimes not listed. Victim Support Services has advocates ready to help. Please call the 24-hr Crisis Line 888-3889221. Free service. Visit our web site at http://victimsupportservices.org
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
WORK WANTED Home care nurse seeking private duty position near Oak Harbor or surrounding close towns. Can also do transportation to appointments, errands, meals and light housekeeping. Resume and references available upon request. Please text 360-302-0965 or email klugsa@gmail.com (0)
JOB MARKET Whidbey Island Conservation District is accepting applications for two full-time, non-exempt, salaried, and benefited positions: Natural Resource Planner and Conservation Program Support Specialist. Job descriptions, including qualifiHow’d you do? Puzzle 1 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.43) 2 1 5 3 8 6 7 9 4 4 6 3 1 7 9 8 2 5
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cations, duties, and benefits, plus application materials and submission instructions available at www.whidbeycd.org/ job-opportunity/. Application deadline March 8, 2019 (2) Full-time/Permanent Garden Center Position: Freeland Ace Hardware is seeking a professional, experienced person to join our outside Nursery Team. You must be able to provide amazing customer service, interact with a variety of personalities, and comfortably lift 40-50 pounds. We are looking for applicants with relevant experience, self motivation, and commitment. Northwest plant, trees and shrub knowledge is a plus. Your primary job will be to process incoming plant and hard goods order, assist customers with their selections and be involved in BBQ equipment sales. You need to be willing to work outdoors in any type of weather. Qualified candidates please stop by with your resume (with references) and a cover letter, and fill out our application at: Freeland Ace Hardware, 1609 E. Main St, Freeland, WA 98249. Working Saturdays and Sundays are required. 36+ hours a week qualifies for full time benefits: Medical/401k/ Discounts/Bonuses/Vacation, after passing a 90-day probationary period. Please think of this as a long-term opportunity for yourself. Employment here is very stable and very satisfying. (3) No Cheating!
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Men’s shoes: “Reaction,” by Kenneth Cole. Men’s black leather dress shoes, like new, size 8.5, $30 or best offer. We can send photos. 360-6781167
Get ready for baseball 2019! New Balance baseball cleats, size 10.5, well-used for one season, good condition, $25 or best offer; Catcher’s glove by Akadema,33-inch, used for two seasons, fair condition, $45 or best offer; Louisville Slugger 916 bat, 32-inch, 29 oz., 2-5/8” barrel, BBCOR certified, $60 or best offer; Marucci Cat 8 bat, 33-inch, 30 oz., 2-5/8” barrel, BBCOR certified, $200 or best offer. We can send photos of these items. 360-678-1167 Camping items: Brookstone waterproof floating lantern, for camping, patio, poolside, or emergencies, new, $5 or best offer; Old (but clean) Thermos 1-gallon jug, $5; Versatile backpack, the two parts can be used separately, or (for 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,
ELECTRONICS Samsung flat screen TV. Like new, seldom used is spare bedroom. Purchased at Costco for approximately $380. Asking $175. Coupeville, 360914-4481 (1)
HOME FURNISHINGS 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 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 (0) Wind chimes, 21”, $10. We can send photos. Call or text 360-320-0525
$25 obo. We have photos. Call or text 360-320-0525.
ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Round bales of grass feeder hay, barn stored. 360-3211624 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 (465 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by.
WANTED Art, Antiques & Collectibles. Cash paid for quality items. Call or text 360-661-7298 DRUMMER: Need experienced, solid rock drummer with great meter. Practice weekly in Oak Harbor in fully equipped rehearsal/recording studio. Mostly rock, blues and acoustic originals plus some covers. Plan to play concerts/ festivals and work on CD. Rich at rswitzer55@netzero.net or 360-675-5470 before 9 pm. Was your Dad or Gramps in Japan or Germany? I collect old 35 mm cameras and lenses. Oak Harbor, call (970) 823-0002
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