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WHERE TO BUY OUR FISHING TACKLE Once you’ve been bitten by the fishing bug, for which there is almost no cure, you will be able to spot fishing tackle a mile away no matter where your travels take you.

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The days before the internet, most fishing equipment was found and bought at the local Mom-and-Pop tackle shops or hardware stores. I liked it that way; to me the small town tackle shops are much more than just fish gadgets hanging on pegs. They are hot coffee and on occasion, a box of fresh, soft doughnuts. Old timers full of fishing stories - some of which are true - usually the store owner works behind the wooden and glass counter and fishes when he or she can sneak away. The Mom-and-Pops are very experienced with the local waters and save you time and money sorting out the lures and baits available. Due to the small scale business the prices may be a little higher, but if you’re fishing nearby, chances are good you’ll buy the right lure the first time. There is a Mom-and-Pop shop located at the Y-in-the-road at the end of Campbell Lake Road Lake Erie Grocery. It’s worth a quick stop if you’re out that way. When I travel into a city or town and have time to shop, I will ask “Where can I find the oldest tackle shop in town?” I have stumbled across some pretty good deals on NOS (new old stock) fishing reels and salmon gear. Department or discount-style shops like Cabela’s or Bass Pro Shop have huge selections of fishing gear and unlike the Mom-and-Pop, they will have tackle for almost every type of fishing you’re into - trout to tuna and everything in between. With the large volume of fishing gear they handle, the prices will generally be lower and they always seem to have a discount grab bin. Be careful digging around in large discount bins; there can be exposed hooks from all of the shuffling and rummaging. Large stores have flyers with discount coupons and savings to get you to shop. I like walking around in the large stores and exploring the possibility of modifying a traditional lure to catch a non-traditional fish. How many Coho salmon have been caught in the last eight years on what could be called an oversized feather Crappie Jig, what we now know as a Twitching Jig? This is a place where the imagination can run wild. The employees are eager to help; they may not all be expert fishermen but can usually point you in the right direction. Shop smart and do your research; big stores do carry some no-name brand lures that might not perform like you thought, so paying a little more for the proven brands will be worth it. However, some fish like the Pacific Lingcod are not very picky, so the no-name $2 lead-head jig will work just as well as the $12 one. If you just don’t feel like braving the crowds and traffic,

mail-order catalogs are an option. When my family and I were stationed in Adak, Alaska, mail-order catalogs were a welcome sight. They allow a buyer to see a large assortment of lures from a number of manufacturers. The catalogs feature tackle from numerous manufacturers and marking merchandise to order was like making a Christmas wish list – it was always fun and in some cases, money could be saved on sales tax. Shipping and handling could get expensive and there were occasions where the real thing looked a bit different from the picture, but given our isolated location, the catalogs had their place. The internet has changed everything when it comes to buying merchandise. Fishing tackle is available from all corners of the world. I have ordered a few things from overseas and many items from U.S. vendors. I’ve ordered tackle from eBay, Walmart and Amazon, just to name a few. On many occasions, I have ordered my salmon spoons and trolling flashers from East Coast tackle suppliers solely because they had the styles and colors I like that I couldn’t find here on the West Coast. Salmon fishermen from the Great Lakes fish with a huge variety of colors, shapes, and sizes that rival Pacific Northwest proven tackle. Years ago, a tackle vendor told me most of the Great Lakes salmon fishermen do not fish with bait like Cut-plug Herring, so their spoon and other artificial lure selections are very diverse. Internet shopping is similar to buying from a catalog; the items don’t always look as good in-hand as the advertised display did. Overall I have had good luck with online tackle. All of the above options to buy tackle are legit, but here is the real key to buying: BUY DURING THE OFF SEASON WHENEVER POSSIBLE. If you follow this simple rule you will find the color you want and sometimes it will be at a lower price. If you wait until the day before the season opens, chances are the hot color and size will be sold out in the store or out of stock online! I have a small peg board with pegs in the laundry room where I hang my stand-by lures and spoons I have purchased throughout the year. Winter Blackmouth fishing will soon meet winter catch quotas, so get out before the WDFW posts these closures on the website. Reports are coming in that decent numbers of Steelhead are being caught and released from the Sauk River; things are pretty quiet on the Skagit River from what I’ve heard. These two rivers are open until April 30. This will be an interesting and exciting year with all of the changes affecting the Orca whales and Chinook salmon, something to watch carefully. Be safe out there and GOOD LUCK! My e-mail is tlfishmonger@gmail.com - feel free to drop me a note.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

The photo to the left is of a deer recently standing on the property of a retired barrister in Monument, Colorado.

Whenever I see a deer, no matter where it is from or in which direction the deer is looking, I always wonder what the deer is thinking while it stands and stares. My daily deer here at the caboose stare at me while I stare at them. It makes me wonder if the deer are thinking about what I am thinking about while I think about what they are thinking about. Then, I wonder if the deer and I are both having blank stares, or just a blank stare and a normal stare combo. At what point of a normal stare does one go blank? Ben speaks According to the back of one of my Celestial Seasonings tea boxes, Benjamin Franklin once stated, “If time be of all things most precious, wasting time must be the greatest prodigality, since lost time is never found again; and what we call time enough always proves little enough. Let us then be up and doing, and doing to a purpose; so by diligence shall we do more with less perplexity.” After I looked up the word prodigality to see if it had anything to do with that son in the Bible, I realized reading the quote by Ben just made me feel bad. Nothing like feeling guilty in your own column. Rags, Rubbish and Refuse Opening last weekend, the Artists Who Get Dirty showcase of a dozen locals who inspire with recycled and re-purposed items is a must-see. Thankfully, we have until late April to enjoy these out-of-the-box-on-to-the-wall creations. Located at the Bayview Cash Store Hub Gallery at 5603 Bayview Road in Langley, this wonderment is open daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Find a bucket and start your list. Foto fun David Welton and Don Wodjenski, two great guys with cameras, are displaying their portfolios of excellence at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts during the month of March. In like an eye on, March is the perfect time to enjoy a trip to Langley. Their double D exhibit, The Art of Work & Play, is a masterful representation. Having had the pleasure of working with both photographers for many years, I can say with confidence and the utmost objective prejudice that these two men with the same initials, D.W., are show-stoppers at capturing the spirit and reality of community. The exhibit hours at WICA, located at 565 Camano Avenue in Langley, are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Break time While Island County blocks my driveway with road repair, excuse me while I eat a donut. Usually I type with two fingers, but now one of them is holding a donut. I always wondered why donuts had holes. After too many years of hearing people say, “You look skinny,” “Have you lost weight?” or “Are you hungry?” I hired a nutritionist. Her name is Dr. Needsum Kaloreys. After locating her online, I called for an appointment, explaining I had recently spent

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hundreds of dollars on a weight gaining program which actually took me the other direction. I lost tonnage. “Honey, what you need are donuts. Lots and lots of donuts.” “Well, Doc, I cannot seem to find a donut that does not use corn starch. I am allergic to the cheap corn thickener. Every time I drive by a Krispy Kreme with my windows rolled down, I have to reach for my Benadryl.” After some extensive research, Dr. Kaloreys advised me to try Whidbey Doughnuts, made fresh daily and locally. The doc said I did not need a prescription. Coincidentally, the next day, while using the DVD by the Sea video box at the Freeland Chevron, formally known as the Texaco Short Stop, I glanced to my left while awaiting the approval of my Coastal Community Bank debit card. There, right in front of my left eye, was a plastic parking garage type tiered object housing Whidbey Doughnut’s colorful donuts, cinnamon rolls, bear claws, and oh-my-kinda-stuff. With my new physician-approved donut diet, in just eight days I have gained ten pounds. Of course, it is a good news, bad news deal. Not only have I gained weight and improved my peripheral vision looking at donuts while getting DVDs, my only belt from high school no longer fits. The only other down side to the upside of my new doctor approved donut diet is on day nine, I flossed off a crown trying to get at some stuck chocolate icing. Dr. Perkins to the rescue. Play ball The following poem is one I cherish because it was written by Chet Long, the extremely popular Central Ohio radio and TV newscaster of my youth. A native Hoosier and son of a preacher, Navy man Chet first came to Columbus, Ohio as Director of Radio Publicity for the Fifth Joint Service Command.

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Chet had the voice and the personality to achieve mind-boggling statistics with one sponsor, Columbia Gas of Ohio. In a 15 year period, from 1950-1965, Chet broadcast some 14,873 news shows over WBNS radio under Gas Company sponsorship. With 3,689 TV news shows added to his radio efforts, Chet amassed a grand total of 18,567 newscasts, radio and TV. In 1965, WBNS-TV and the Columbus Dispatch published a 48-page book, Chet Long’s Rhymes For A Reason, from whence the following poem is shared at page 27. Life is like a baseball game; Before the season’s through, You play every position– The score is up to you. You have your turn at bat each day. You also play defense. Some days the game is easy. Some days the game is tense. Few escape an error, Some place along the way. Some errors are quite costly, Depending on the play. All strike out a time or two, And all men have their hits. But the game is won by the hustling man, Not the one who quits. Some are major leaguers, Some can’t make that grade. But, bush-league, minors, majors, It’s all in how they’ve played. It is ever too early to yell, Go Mariners!? To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Traditional Irish Music “[Seamus Egan] has helped define the sound of Irish music today and has inspired countless young musicians…. Deeply rooted in the past, Seamus can blaze through traditional Irish reels and original compositions alike, all with his signature approach.” –The Lowell Sun

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Bits & Pieces Month, which occurs each April (www.whidbeyearthday.org). It is sponsored by Goosefoot, a local non-profit organization.

Rags, Rubbish, and Refuse: Artists Who Get Dirty will be on view March 1 – April 28 at the Bayview Cash Store Hub Gallery, located at 5603 Bayview Road, Langley. Open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Letters to the Editor Editor, In response to Gary Piazzon’s vitriolic rant: Of all the mass killings that have occurred worldwide, excluding wartime deaths, just 2.5-percent have occurred in the United States. For those demonizing and trying to destroy our U.S. Constitution (instead of addressing the true cause of mass killings, i.e., mental illness), we recommend relocating to a country that prohibits individual rights and liberties, including the right to defend oneself. Try Venezuela, China, Russia, or North Korea. Mark Anderson & Laura Phillips Oak Harbor, Wash.

Washington State Ferries Recognizes Tillikum’s 60 Years in Service The word Tillikum means “friends and relatives” in Chinook dialect, and Wednesday, Feb. 27, friends of the ferry Tillikum, including crew, engineers and maintenance workers, unveiled commemorative emblems to recognize the ferry’s 60 years in service. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Amy Scarton presented the emblems, which will hang above the car deck on each end of the ferry until it is retired in 2023. “The Tillikum is a testament to the sheer love and dedication of our engineers, Eagle Harbor staff, and crews,” said Scarton. “While the Tillikum remains a reliable vessel, we can’t continue to use technology of the 1950s for today’s needs. I look forward to working with the legislature to secure funding to replace the 13 vessels due for retirement in the next 20 years.” Built in 1959 in Seattle, Tillikum started its public service back when a gallon of gas cost 23-cents, and before Alaska became a state.

On display will be sculpture, textiles, and oneand two-dimensional wall art. Artists were asked to submit art made primarily–preferably exclusively–from recycled and repurposed materials. The participating artists have used as their inspiration and materials items as varied as a car door, anchovy cans, plastic soda bottles, a tricycle, sewing machines, tractor parts, fabric, a lamp, and more. Participating artists include Stinger Anderson, Jonathan Bartholick, Les Dunner, Richard Evans, Michael Foley, Claudia Fuller, Fine Gelfand, Lianna Gilman, Melissa Kahl, Kim Kelzer, Melissa Koch, Gina Michel, John Moritz, John Norris, Anna Mastronardi Novak, Natalie Olsen, Janet Pheifer, Aidan Rayner, Gillian Theis, and Cheryl Weisz. Visit www.whidbeyearthday.org for all of the activities and events hosted in April during Whidbey Earth & Ocean Month.

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Rags, Rubbish, and Refuse: Artists Who Get Dirty An art exhibition sponsored in conjunction with Whidbey Earth & Ocean Month Featuring 20 Whidbey Island artists, Rags, Rubbish, and Refuse is organized in conjunction with Whidbey Island’s Earth & Ocean

Langley Street Dance Call for Artists Langley Main Street Releases Request for Proposals for Artwork The Langley Main Street Association (LMSA) is accepting submissions from artists to prepare artwork to advertise the Langley Street Dance to be held Saturday, July 13. The artwork will be used for posters and t-shirts. The artist or artists selected will receive a $250 stipend to cover their costs. Artists may submit up to two works for consideration. The work must be submitted by March 29 for consideration. Selected artwork must be original work completed by the submitting artist/ collaborative artists. Preference will be given to South Whidbey artists. For complete RFP guidelines, go to www.LangleyMainStreet.org Event Information: The Langley Street Dance is held annually on Second Street in Langley, in front of the old Langley Firehouse from 7:0010:00pm in mid-July.

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For more information, contact Michaleen McGarry at mainstreet@whidbey.com

Groovin’ On The Rock

[Submitted by Michaleen McGarry, Langley Main Street Association]

Come get your groove on with a concert of classical renditions of rock and roll icons The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Doors, The Eagles, and Journey! Friday, March 22 at 7:00pm and Sunday, March 24 at 3:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. Featuring The Empyrean Quartet performing rock classics in strings arranged by James Hinkley. Admission is free, although donations are accepted and greatly appreciated, followed by a reception with the orchestra and refreshments. Come dressed in your favorite rock concert costume as one adult and one child outfit will be awarded a special prize by Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Music Director and Gabriela Garza, Assistant Conductor. Concert event put on by the Whidbey Island Orchestras, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. [Submitted by Christy Newman, WIO Board Member]

The last Evergreen State class ferry in state service, the Tillikum has operated on nearly every route in the system over its six decades. Today, it primarily serves as the inter-island ferry in the San Juan Islands.

Washington State Ferries, a division of the Washington State Department of Transportation, is the largest ferry system in the U.S. and safely and efficiently carries nearly 25 million people a year through some of the most majestic scenery in the world.

[Submitted by Michaleen McGarry, Langley Main Street Association]

About LMSA: The Langley Main Street Association is a non-profit organization that focuses on economic revitalization and historic preservation in Langley, WA.

The 60th anniversary insignia hangs above the car deck on both ends of the ferry and will remain there until the ferry is retired in 2023.

In January 2019, WSF released its 2040 Long Range Plan, which recommends the state build 16 new ferries in the next 20 years, including 13 ferries to replace vessels such as the Tillikum that are due for retirement, and three additional vessels to ensure continued reliable service. The plan also includes investments in terminal improvements, new technology and strategies to improve customer experience and manage growth.

For more information, contact Michaleen McGarry at mainstreet@whidbey.com

Whidbey Reads Continues; Author Visits in April When author Matthew Sullivan made a bookstore the scene of the crime in his thriller Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore, he knew what he was doing. “It takes very little effort to see that the fictional bookstore in the novel is a thinly veiled version of the Tattered Cover, the celebrated Denver indie where I worked for a number of years,” Sullivan wrote in a 2017 article. That intimate knowledge along with his skill and background as an English professor at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Wash., all contributed to Sullivan and his novel being selected for the 2019 Whidbey Reads event. Whidbey Reads is an annual program that brings Whidbey Island residents together to read and talk about a book selected by Sno-Isle Libraries staff members. Whidbey Reads includes a number of public events focused around themes from that year’s book. Whidbey Reads culminates with three presentations by Sullivan talking about his book and experiences: April 18, 9:30am, Skagit Valley College Whidbey Island Campus April 18, 6:00pm, Oak Harbor Library April 19, 4:00pm, Langley United Methodist Church

Langley Street Dance Call for Artists Langley Main Street Releases Request for Proposals for Entertainment The Langley Main Street Association (LMSA) is accepting submissions from bands to provide entertainment for the annual Langley Street Dance to be held July 13.

Sullivan grew up in Denver and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of San Francisco and a master’s degree from the University of Idaho. His short stories have been awarded the Florida Review Editor’s Prize and the Robert Olen Butler Fiction Prize. In addition to working in bookstores, he has taught writing at colleges in Boston, Idaho, Poland and, since 2003, at Big Bend C.C.

The Street Dance will be conducted on Second Street in front of the old Langley Firehouse from the hours of 7:00-10:00pm. The time will be divided between two groups of entertainers. Each entertainment group will receive $1,000 for their performances.

Whidbey Reads 2019 is a collaborative effort between Sno-Isle Libraries, friends of the library groups on Whidbey Island and volunteers from communities on Whidbey Island. Other partners include The Book Rack and Moonraker Books.

Applications including links to recent work must be submitted by March 29 for consideration. For complete RFP guidelines, go to www.LangleyMainStreet.org

Whidbey Reads also is supported by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation

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Women May Need to Make Extra Financial Moves

International Women’s Day will be observed on March 8. Around the world, special events will celebrate the cultural, social, political and economic achievements of women. However, this last area – economic progress – is one that still causes concern, and rightfully so, because women still face gender-related challenges. How can you deal with them? To begin with, you need to recognize the nature of these challenges. While many factors are actually responsible for women facing more economic pressure than men, two stand out in particular: Gender wage gap – It’s still around, despite some progress toward equality. The U.S. Census Bureau has found that full-time, year-round working women earn about 80% of what their male counterparts earn. Other studies show a slightly smaller gap. Caregiving responsibilities – Women typically take more time away from the workforce than men, both to raise children and then, later in life, to take care of aging parents. These absences can result in lost wages, lower Social Security benefits and fewer contributions to 401(k) and similar retirement plans. So, given these realities, what can you do to improve your own financial outlook? Here are a few suggestions: Increase your contributions to your retirement plan. Every time your salary goes up, increase the amount you contribute to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered. These plans offer potential tax-deferred earnings, and since your contributions are typically made with pre-tax dollars, the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Invest for growth. Some studies show that men may invest more aggressively than women – though not necessarily more successfully. However, while you do need to invest wisely, you can’t ignore the need for growth. Consequently, you should consider including a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented investments in your retirement and other investment accounts, with the precise amount depending on your individual goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. Look for income even while serving as caregiver. Of course, you may never become the primary caregiver for your elderly parents – but even if you do, it doesn’t necessarily follow that you must forego all earned income. If it’s possible, you could seek to go part-time at your current job, or request some type of telecommuting arrangement. And as long as you have some earned income, from somewhere, you can still contribute to an IRA. Manage retirement plan withdrawals carefully. Once you’re retired, possibly to become a full-time caregiver, you can take penalty-free – though still taxable – withdrawals from your 401(k) as early as age 55, provided you meet certain conditions. Once you’re 59-1/2, you can take penalty-free withdrawals from a traditional IRA, though the money will be taxable. While you can withdraw contributions you made to a Roth IRA at any time, taxand penalty-free, you’ll have to wait until 59-1/2 to take out your earnings free of taxes and penalties. And you’ll need to find a sustainable withdrawal rate so you can reduce the risk of depleting these accounts too early. As a society, we are still working toward equality for all people – including economic equality. As a woman, however, you can’t afford to wait until that day arrives, so you need to be proactive in seeking and maintaining your financial security. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED Clinton Woman Among 25th Annual Creatin’ Contest Winners Announced by Hobby Builders Supply/miniatures.com Time to Enter the 2019/26th Annual Creatin’ Contest Hobby Builders Supply/miniatures.com, manufacturer and wholesaler of quality dollhouse components since 1975, has announced the winners from its 2018 25th Annual Creatin’ Contest. The recently completed contest centered around the Three Gables House Kit (www.miniatures.com/Three-Gables-HouseKit-P27706.aspx). There were nearly 100 entrants from more than 30 states, with more than 50-percent first time entrants. They used their imagination to create many different designs including homes, antique shops, salon, schoolhouse, yoga studio, and a ranger station.

finish and just looking at it makes me happy. There is a whole world of wonderful supportive miniaturists out there who love to share their knowledge and work. I would never have had the nerve to create this house if it wasn’t for all of them, and my husband, cheering me on.” First place winner is Karen Hritz of Stone Mountain, Georgia with her Crafter’s Retreat. According to Karen, “When I saw the kit for 2018, my first thought was I need a real one of those in my back yard! What crafter wouldn’t want a space dedicated to working on projects? I would, and so would my mini-me! It accommodates both of my favorite hobbies - quilting and dollhouses! My favorite parts of my Crafter’s Retreat are the screen porch with a wicker porch swing and the ‘stash cabinet’ that holds quilting fabrics.”

“We are excited to see so many lovely creative projects,” said Kara Deason, Marketing Director for Houseworks Ltd. “The fact that over 55-percent of our entrants were first-timers tells us that miniatures continue to be growing in popularity and our contest continues to be a source of fun and enjoyment for crafters and novices. People of all generations are working by themselves or with friends and family to enter amazing projects.” Grand prize winner is Sheila Lester of Denton, Texas with her creation, The Wicked Queen’s Retirement Cottage. Says Sheila, “I loved the cottage look and how easily it lent itself to different styles, and I fell in love with the idea of a Tudor era cottage that had been ‘improved upon’ over the years. I was so passionate about the whole project and learned so much. I love how the exterior looks - the stone, wood and plaster, and then the brick tower - and I really love the stillroom/ laboratory. I put a lot of thought and research into the whole house so it would be as historically accurate as possible. You’ll be amazed at how much you learn about architecture, history and all the different methods of building a house, miniature or life size. The project was something I absolutely loved from start to

Second place goes to Sarah Santosa of Clinton, Wash. with The Little Yoga Studio. Sarah is a first-time entrant to the Creatin’ Contest. “I have been tracking the contest for years now, and finally got up the courage to enter. I have loved minis my whole life, but haven’t always given myself the space or time to really create with them until now. I was excited that this kit had the bones of some traditional architecture. I love crafting mini architectural details, and this offered me a great canvas for that. I am really happy with the yoga studio room, and wish I could attend a class there! It was a hard space to find products for, so my friend 3-D printed the weights for me. This is a unique hobby that I have been shy about in the past, but is so rewarding and an incredible creative outlet.”

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Third place is by Bonnie Cross of Union City, Penn. with her project, My Minka. “I am so over the moon excited! This year’s kit had roof lines that lent themselves easily for the curvature of the standard Japanese roof. The whole interior of My Minka is what I like best about my project. Although the roof comes in a close second, and I love the complete project. My advice to hobbyists is when deciding your next project to build, consider what is unique and unusual. But it is also important to love your idea and pay attention to every detail.” There were also six first time entry winners and eight honorable mention winners. The new 2019 26th Annual Creatin’ Contest features the Serendipity Shed Kit. Entries are due by Dec. 16, 2019 and you can order the kit at www.miniatures.com/SerendipityShed-P28228.aspx. Like this past year, grand prize is a $1,000 HBS/miniatures.com gift certificate. Gift certificates will be awarded ($500, $300, $200 for first place, second and third), plus up to $1,000 in gift certificates divided among the top first-time entrants, and all entrants receive a thank you prize. For details on the 2019 contest, visit www.miniatures.com/Creatin-Contest.aspx. [Submitted by Julie Chalpan, Focus Unlimited PR]

Equestrian Crossings Seeks Volunteers Do you love horses? Are you looking for an organization with which to volunteer? Then Equestrian Crossings is the place for you! Equestrian Crossings is a nonprofit organization on Whidbey Island which provides educational, recreational and therapeutic horsemanship activities for those age 7 to 77. Equestrian Crossings is currently seeking volunteers. This is a perfect opportunity for middle or high school students in need of community service credits or for retirees looking for volunteer projects. No prior experiences with horses is required.

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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 scholarship recipients are included on the website page as well. For specific questions, please contact the Scholarship Committee Chair Ann Sullivan, ahoym86@gmail.com, 360-222-3991 [Submitted by Susan Prescott, Whidbey Audubon Publicity Chair]

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

Enjoy the sounds of the South Whidbey High School Jazz Band at the annual winter jazz concert presented by Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge. $10 admission. This event is open to the public.

The Physiology of Touch Thursday, March 7, 4:00-6:00pm Freeland Library Learn about simple and gentle self-healing massage techniques. Join Laurie Keith, Licensed Massage Therapist and Massage and Movement Instructor, in exploring the interface between the new science of fascia and traditional healing systems of touch from Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Everyone is welcome. For more information visit wihha.com

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Friday, March 8, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley

Gentle chair yoga is good for all ages and abilities. Simple movements designed to wake up both the small and large joints of the body. Dress comfortably; no mat required. Led by Kumi Kosbar.

3rd Annual Winter Jazz Concert Friday, March 8, 7:00pm Nordic Hall, 63 Jacobs Rd., Coupeville

Professor Andrew Siegel offers a compelling conversation about how modern politics and partisanship are affecting the traditional roles and powers of the three branches of our government in this new Humanities Series. wicaonline.org

Live Music: Deja Blooze Saturday, March 9, 7:00-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Deja Blooze is a revolving blues ensemble (from two to five pieces) that plays spirited blues classics and originals. No cover. For more information, call 360-682-5747 or visit www. penncovebrewing.com

1st Annual Pie Contest Thursday, March 14, 12:30pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St The Oak Harbor Senior Center is looking for the tastiest pies on Whidbey Island! If you are a baker be sure to enter your pie. There will be a grand prize for the winner. It is free to register a pie, simply call 360-279-4580 or stop by the Center. There is a $2 charge to be a taste-tester judge, and no registration is required, just come ready to try a lot of pie! For more information, call 360-279-4580.

Island Herb Vendor Day Thursday, March 15, 2:00-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Sticky Budz 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.

Outcast Productions: “Handy Dandy” Fridays, March 15,22 & 29, 7:30pm Saturdays, March 16, 23 & 30, 7:30pm Sunday, March 24, 4:00pm Thursday, March 28, 7:30pm Black Box Theater, Island County Fairgrounds, Langley Molly Egan, a feisty, salty-tongued activist nun in her early 70s and District Court Judge Henry Pulaski, a conservative jurist in his 60s, develop a grudging respect for each other and eventually, the two begin to hear each other out on a personal as well as professional level. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com or reserve at ocp@whidbey.com

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.

The Nuts and Bolts of eCommerce Business Pros Saturday, March 9 10:00-11:30am Freeland Library This class is for you if you have ever wanted to sell products online, or if you’re rallying from trying to do so! Led by Matt Cail is a Northwest native and attended the University of Washington for both undergrad and post-graduate studies. His company, Super Charge Marketing, provides digital marketing services to Northwest businesses.

by Matthew Sullivan. Books are available to check out prior to the discussion at the Clinton Library. Great Decisions in Foreign Policy Wednesday, March 13, 1:30-3:30pm Freeland Library Join the discussion on world affairs sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island. Topic is Nuclear Negotiations. Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the DVD and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.

Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across from Useless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.

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Sundays, 9:00-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00-11:00am Worship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley Sunday, March 10: Pastor Darrell Wenzek: Worship in the Church-Presentation of principles of worship. Services are followed by a light lunch.

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

Come with your questions, get information about commuting and travel options for buses, bikes, vanpools, RideLink, and guided tours. After a presentation and discussion, you’ll be invited to come aboard an Island Transit bus and play Transit Trivia on a ride to Coupeville and back. All aboard Island Transit. Aging in Grace Support Group Monday, March 11, 10:00am-Noon Freeland Library

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

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.

Come laugh, cry, make friends, and connect with others as we accept and adapt to the limitations that aging brings. Everyone is welcome. Facilitated by Aging and Disability Resource Manager Nicole Donovan, from Island Senior Resources.

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Our Immigrant Stories Tuesday, March 12, 6:00-7:30pm Oak Harbor Library

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Community is like a tapestry made up of many unique threads. Join us for a delightful and interesting conversation about immigration and our own stories. Develop a deeper understanding of our society, and discover how to nurture welcoming communities. Presented by Claudia Sámano-Losada. Whidbey Reads Book Discussion Wednesday, March 13, 10:00-11:00am Clinton Library Everyone is invited to join our book discussion of “Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore”

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

Get ready for WhidbeyCon 2019 with wearable cosplay crafts! Each week will feature different fandom-themed accessories and props to wear alone or add to your existing costume.

Have you ever dreamed of harvesting your own honey? Do you want to do your part to support declining bee populations? Join Elizabeth Agin of Maya Farms to learn all about the basics of beekeeping!

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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

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Join artist Carla Walsh to learn how to paint watercolor daffodils in this fun, free class. All materials are supplied.

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.

Countdown to WhidbeyCon Wednesdays, March 13, 20 & 27, 3:30-5:00pm Oak Harbor Library

Backyard Beekeeping Saturday, March 9, 11:00am-1:00pm Oak Harbor Library

Painting Daffodils with Carla Walsh Saturday, March 9, 11:00am-Noon Clinton Library

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

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. 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.

Reception: Saturday, March 9, 2:00-5:00pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank Farm Artworks presents gallery artists including works featuring this theme in their displays for the month of March. Gallery art includes a selection of wall art for your home or office, usable pottery and wood art for your dream kitchen, glass art, jewelry and wearable fiber art. Light treats and beverages will be served.

Art Celebration Friday, March 15, 4:00-7:00pm Garry Oak Gallery, Oak Harbor Celebrating our five new member artists: Gray Giordan, photographer; Roxallanne Medley, ceramics; Steve Nowicki, metal sculpture; Lisa Albrecht and Rich Turpin, wood artistry; and our long-time member watercolor artist, Penny Allison Rees, who has introduced a new display of vintage cars in local Whidbey Island settings. Come meet the artists and find out how and why they do what they do! Light refreshments will be served.

Meetings & Organizations Whidbey Weavers’s Guild Thursday, March 7, 10:00am-2:00pm Pacific Rim Institute, 180 Parker Rd, Coupeville Business meeting is followed by show & tell. Program is Kris Abshire, who does weaving, dyeing and surface design. Bring your own lunch and your own cup. Go to www.whidbey weaversguild.org.

AAUW Presents Women in History Saturday, March 9, 9:30am St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland Members of American Association of University Women Whidbey Island Branch will dress in costume to present some women in history for Island 5th grade students. Prospective members welcome! $30 discount on dues at this meeting. Please contact Candi Rohr at candirohr@yahoo.com or Elree Harris at elree64@gmail.com for further information.

Habitat for Humanity Women Build Friday & Saturday, March 8 & 9, 8:30am-4:00pm 3160 Summit Blvd., Oak Harbor Everyone is welcome to join this empowering and fun event that gives back to their community. Cost $25, includes shirt and lunch. If you would like to donate or register, please email Irene Kintz volunteer@islandcountyhabitat.com or call 360-679-9444. WHAT'S GOING ON

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Photo Courtesy of Washington State Ferries Construction is underway to make improvements to the walk-on passenger pick up and drop off area of the Clinton Ferry Terminal. The project is expected to be completed in July.

WSDOT Open House Tuesday, March 12 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oak Harbor High School

Work underway on Clinton Ferry Terminal improvements By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Construction has begun on improvements to the pick up and drop off area of the Clinton Ferry Terminal, which means there are some traffic changes of which to be aware. “The goal of this project is to construct a safer, more ADA-friendly pick up and drop off area for walk-on passengers using the Clinton Ferry Terminal,” said Bryn Vander Stoep, with Washington State Ferries. “This project creates a safer facility with an additional lane on Ferry Dock Road, to allow thru traffic to pass. “There will be a new sidewalk, improved lighting, new pavement markings for vision-impaired pedestrians and an ADA-compliant crosswalk,” Vander Stoep continued.

WICA launches new series on the human experience By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly A new series at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley aims to highlight how we experience, interpret and respond to all that makes up our “human experience.” The first presentation in the new Humanities Series features Professor Andrew Siegel, who will discuss “Issues of the Day: A Delicate Balance – Protecting and Restoring Constitutional Democracy,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday. “Whidbey Island Center for the Arts has a long history of presenting events with leading figures in the world of art, film, literature, music, politics, and theatre,” said Verna Everitt, WICA’s executive director “As opportunities arose, we presented fascinating lectures and onstage conversations that offered diverse perspectives about the forces that impact our culture. “Our new Humanities Series answers the questions how can we be more thoughtful and intentional in our programming?” she continued, and “how canwe leverage our regional influence to introduce our community to the influencers and thought leaders shaping our society?” Societies in general, according to WICA, use art, language, literature, philosophy and religion as tools to help us understand our world. The new series was born from responses WICA staff received from listening to its audiences, talking with artists and engaging with other curators and influencers. Organizers hope the humanities series will provide the Whidbey community with a better sense of connection to those who helped shape our society, while introducing today’s vanguard. For those who think of the term humanities as referring to the study of art, literature and music, this new series will include those topics and broadens the term to include what WICA calls the “Three D’s: Debate, Dialogue and Discourse.” In addition to the lectures in March about the roles and powers of the three branches of our government and a pivotal point in recent art history, the humanities series will offer future conversations about the state of American politics and a dialogue with a University of Washington sociology professor about the study of intimate relationships, family, sexuality and gender. Representatives said WICA is part of a community made up of intelligent, compassionate and inquisitive people. The hope with this new

“Drivers will notice the temporary pick up and drop off procedures and possibly some traffic changes,” said Vander Stoep. “Ferry Dock Road will be closed during the duration of construction. There will also be occasional limited lane closures on Columbia Beach Drive tween 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., with flaggers directing traffic.”

Organizers said they also look forward to hearing longtime members’ reactions to the new programming, which discusses “big ideas,” such as the values of different cultures, what goes into making a work of art, and how history is made. “The new series completes and strengthens our five-point “WICA star” programming structure: Art, Dance, Humanities, Music, Theatre,” said Everitt. “Our current season runs through August, so as the days progress, we’ll be sharing the ideas behind and how series are crafted; introducing our community to artists, curators, and thought leaders; and demonstrating the myriad ways the arts center enhances and enriches the lives of our island neighbors and serves as a vital component of our community’s economic engine.”

The next installment of the humanities series will feature the first of a three-part series by art historian Rebecca Albiani on Seattle Museum’s upcoming exhibition of works by the Pre-Raphaelites, designer Wiliam Morris and members of the Arts and Crafts Movement. The first presentation will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 20.

With construction slated to end in July, Vander Stoep said officials do not anticipate the project will have any negative impact on summer ferry traffic.

The new series being offered by WICA is just a small part of the organization’s ongoing effort to offer diverse programming. “I encourage readers to Save the Date! for some very important events: “Next to Normal,” a musical emotional powerhouse (April 5-20); the “Locals for Locals” concert benefiting our local artists (May 17-18); and our annual Gala and Auction (Sept. 7),” said Everitt.

In 2018, there were more than four million riders on the Clinton/Mukilteo ferry route, an increase of 1.7-percent from the previous year. More than 2.2 million vehicles traveled the route last year, also up slightly from 2017.

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series is to spark conversations and uncover the meaning in artistic works, offer ways to understand cultural interactions or capture the attention of neighbors who have never been a part of a WICA audience through conversations about current issues, like the one Friday.

In Friday’s kick-off presentation, “A Delicate Balance,” Professor Siegel will offer what organizers hope is a compelling conversation about how modern politics and partisanship are affecting the traditional roles and powers of America’s three branches of government. Siegel will discuss current perceptions and the future of our Constitutional Democracy. There will be a question and answer period following each segment of the discussion, moderated by Barbara Seitle, from the League of Women Voters.

Any construction means possible traffic pattern changes, especially in light of the temporary closure of Ferry Dock Road.

Summer is definitely the busiest time for the ferry route. According to Vander Stoep, there

Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Seattle University Associate Professor, Andrew Siegel, will give a lecture Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley on protecting and restoring America’s constitutional democracy.

Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts kicks off its new Humanities Series Friday at 7:30 p.m. with a lecture from Seattle University professor, Andrew Siegel, entitled “A Delicate Balance – Protecting and Restoring Constitutional Democracy.”

A limited number of tickets for a 6:30 p.m., pre-lecture reception, featuring special guest Helen Price Johnson, Island County Commissioner, will be offered. Tickets for the lecture only are available for $25 per person. Tickets, more information and a complete calendar of WICA events and programs can be found online at www.wicaonline.org.

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Waldorf School grad projects run the gamut By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

Dalton Verellen told the crowd working with children at a preschool was an eye-opening experience.

One could easily say the final projects chosen by graduating eighth grade students at the Whidbey Island Waldorf School proved to be as varied as their creators.

“I wanted to help kids improve their behavior by teaching them manners and appropriate behavior. I learned it’s exhausting and tiring,” he said, earning a laugh from the audience. “But it’s also fun and nice helping children learn and I learned a thing or two from them, too.”

The 2019 graduating class of eight students presented their projects last Thursday evening at Langley United Methodist Church.

Verellen said he may one day like to work with developmentally disabled children.

Each student spent months working with a professional mentor and the projects they chose to do ranged from designing websites to building go-karts; exploring the art of portraiture to exploring fitness training; assisting at a child care center to creating and testing an underwater robot; designing costumes for a theater production to producing an entire 12-page newspaper.

Sophie Dudley, who studied fitness training, said the focus of her project shifted after she got started. “My focus changed from the link between fitness and nutrition to learning the muscles,” she said. “It blew my mind how many muscles there are in the body.

The projects are a long-standing tradition at the Waldorf School and staff say they present students with a unique opportunity to engage in self-directed learning. Students must first develop an idea, then find an adult mentor with expertise in the area they want to pursue. “It’s really been their own work – they chose their own project, found their mentors and worked on this for months outside of the classroom,” said Tommi Morgan, a teacher at the Waldorf School. “As they end middle school, they’re turning towards the world in a way, taking a step out, and this project helps them find and follow their own interests.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Ada Faith-Feyma, an eighth grade student at Whidbey Island Waldorf School, shares a moment with Whidbey Weekly publisher Eric Marshall last week as she presented her final school project at a gathering at First United Methodist Church in Langley. Marshall served as Faith-Feyma’s professional mentor for her project, which was creating and publishing an original 12-page newpaper, “The Whidbey Current.”

Whidbey Weekly publisher, Eric Marshall, had the opportunity to serve as a mentor for Ada Faith-Feyma’s project, which was producing an exclusive issue of her own newspaper, The Whidbey Current.

this sort of task. Excellent! I’m totally bowled over about the effort that goes into backing these young people up in their pursuits. All we really have to do is let them go with their ideas and give them support as they create.”

“Ada was amazing. When I challenged her to produce a full paper instead of just a couple of pages she immediately accepted,” said Marshall. “When her original idea for a main story didn’t work out, she switched gears and came up with a new plan. When faced with writer’s block, she persevered and was able to overcome it. She created her own media kit and had the courage to sell ads. All I did was provide some direction and the occasional encouragement - Ada did the rest.”

The students’ projects absolutely showcased their creativity.

“Creating a newspaper was harder than I ever imagined,” Faith-Feyma told the audience gathered to hear the presentations. “But seeing the first proof was so thrilling. It was such a fun project. And even though it was super stressful, I also find myself wanting to make another paper right now.” Faith-Feyma, who said she chose the newspaper project because of her love of writing, also sold advertising to include in her paper. In the end, she raised $560 for the class trip to Washington, D.C. Reaction to her project has been extremely positive. “This morning I read The Whidbey Current,” Kay Parsons, president of Whidbey Island Arts Council, shared on Facebook Sunday. “Diane and I were laughing about our eighth-grade selves and how we would not have been able to accomplish

Ravi Neumeyer turned his love of origami into a website called Ravigami, to further his goal of sharing the art with people around the world. “I learned building a website was not as easy as I thought,” he told the group. “I had to determine my target audience, take photos, write captions and step-by-step tutorials. And I had to adjust the photos, which I found to be quite tedious. I enjoyed writing the content and I’d like to write more blogs and add more tutorials to the website.” “It took a lot longer and was harder than I expected,” said Slater Canright, who designed and built an underwater robot. He told the crowd about some of the challenges he had encountered during the construction and testing, such as a smoking control box and a lost connection with the camera.

“It was a fun, out-of-school project and it turned out different than I expected,” Dudley continued. “There were so many times I wanted to quit, but I’m so happy I did it. If I wasn’t at the Waldorf School, I wouldn’t have had this opportunity. I will definitely keep training on my own.” Kelvin Jenkins also had an impressive project. He turned an old riding lawn mower into a go-kart, which gave him the opportunity to try something he’d always wanted to do – weld. “I’m not as interested in designing as welding,” he said. While the finished product was displayed outside, Jenkins shared photos documenting the whole process, from taking the lawn mower apart and stripping it down, to a video of the finished go-kart in motion. He got the biggest crowd reaction by far when he was asked why he had documented everything so thoroughly. “Because welding makes anyone look awesome,” he said. In all, these Waldorf School students proved there’s no stopping young, creative minds at work. “It was an honor to have a small part in this,” Marshall said. “We just need to get out of their way,” Parsons said. “The younger-than-us have it!” Find more information about the Whidbey Island Waldorf School at wiws.org.

“I enjoy problem-solving and finding easier ways of doing things,” he said. “I want to fix it and take it out and fly it when I can see it.” Gabriella Toombs spoke of overcoming her self-doubt through her project, which was the study of portraiture. She worked on three pieces for her project, trying a new medium – acrylic paints – for the first time. “I gave up on my first painting,” she said. “My second piece, I worked with pencil, which was far easier and familiar for me. That piece is 22- by 30-inches; it’s the largest piece I’ve ever done. And I tried a new technique; I worked upside down, which makes all the difference. “I am a perfectionist and I have to remember I am my own worst critic. I enjoyed the moment when I stepped back and looked at the pieces and thought they looked good,” Toombs continued. “I’m not sure where my talents will lead me, but I do plan to continue.” Caelen Boyd said he enjoys making things and working with his hands. He chose to study costuming for the stage, assisting with the costumes for the Whidbey Children’s Theatre production of “Twelfth Night.” He said the task was different than he thought it would be.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Gabriella Toombs discusses one of the portraits she created for her final project, which was a study in portraiture.

“It was more a matter of finding things and working within a budget,” he said. “It got easier once I got the big idea. It was fun learning about another part of theater, which I love.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Ravi Neumeyer shares the website he created, Ravigami, with people attending a presentation from the Waldorf School’s graduating eighth grade class last week in Langley.

FERRY continued from page 7 was a 56-percent increase in riders and a 39-percent increase in vehicles from winter to summer. There is no real connection, Vander Stoep said, between the construction in Clinton and the construction of the new ferry terminal in Mukilteo. “These improvements are connected in that they both work to serve passengers on the Mukilteo/Clinton route,” she said. “However, they are separate projects.” People are advised to stay informed on the status of the construction project by signing

up for ferry alerts or joining the project email list. To do so, email WSFComms@wsdot. wa.gov. There is also a 24/7 construction hotline for questions and concerns and information is also available online at wsdot. wa.gov. “We’re excited about this project and think it will really add a lot to the Clinton community and the safety of all our passengers on this route,” Vander Stoep said. Construction on SR20 & Banta Road Meanwhile, on the north end of Whidbey

Island, pre-project utility work has begun at the intersection of State Route 20 and Banta Road. Flaggers will alternate traffic on one lane through the intersection from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday. Construction on a roundabout at the intersection is expected to get underway this spring and should be completed in the fall. According to Washington State Department of Transportation, the decision was made to put a roundabout at that location because there have been 25 crashes – 11 involving injuries - at the intersection since 2011. In

addition, Island Transit has stops on each side of Highway 20, but there is no pedestrian crossing. The new roundabout will include crossing areas and safe islands to help people access the bus stops safely. WSDOT will hold an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Oak Harbor High School regarding all of its 2019 Island County construction projects. All those interested are invited to attend to learn more about the Banta Road project, the repainting of Deception Pass Bridge and other upcoming road projects.

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Film Shorts By Carey Ross

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.) Green Book: Remember when “Moonlight” won a Best Picture Oscar and many of us finally thought the world was ready to support and reward stories about black lives as told by black people? Yeah, I guess we got more than a little ahead of ourselves there. ★★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 10 min.) Greta: Chloe Grace Moretz is a naive ingénue just trying to make it in New York City and Isabelle Huppert appears to be a lonely but refined piano teacher. The former needs a mother figure, the latter seems to need a friend–and the only surprise when Greta goes completely off the rails is how gleefully the ever-glorious Huppert leans into every bit of it. ★★★ (R • 1 hr. 38 min.) 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.)

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.) 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 that he knelt on the field and got away with it. ★★ (PG • 1 hr. 41 min.)

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Isn’t It Romantic: Which would you rather watch: This obligatory-yet-harmless 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)

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CEREAL: SEPARATING THE WHEAT FROM THE CHAFF March is a month of many things. St. Paddy’s day is what it’s most well-known for, however, just like other months, it’s also known to have a few days dedicated specifically to something related to food. So, we talk about everything food here and of course, there are always endless topics that can be covered. I haven’t really delved deep into something so many of us consume on a regular basis, and that’s cereal. Wouldn’t you know it, March 7 is National Cereal Day, so I decided to talk a little about it; separate fact from fiction, wheat from chaff. I want to talk about what cereal is and can be and what its origins are. There are so many varieties of breakfast cereals, you need only take a stroll down the breakfast food aisle at your grocery store to get an idea of just how many options we have. It’s funny then, how the sugary stuff on our shelves which claims to be a quick snack or convenient breakfast, started out as a digestive aide and morphed into the copious varieties available to us today. In 1863, at a medical sanitarium, James Caleb Jackson is said to have created a cereal from dried graham flour dough, which was broken into little bits and had to be soaked overnight in milk to make it nice and soft. Apparently, he dubbed this dish ‘granula.’ It’s said later on, John Harvey Kellogg, a surgeon who opened up and ran a health spa, took the same idea and developed it, much like Jackson’s, and even dubbed it similarly – ‘granola.’ It was Kellogg and his brother who eventually developed corn flakes, added sugar and began mass producing them. The turn of the 20th century saw the cereal train roll full steam ahead with new and incredible methods of creating these products. In 1910, the Quaker Oats Company had figured out how to turn rice grains into puffs under tremendous amounts of pressure; the next decade, Rice Krispies became a close contender in popularity against Wheaties. But of all the most popular cereals there are out there, it would appear Cheerios (marketed originally as CheeriOats), takes first place. In 2015, Cheerios were considered the best-selling cereal in America, with their worth estimated to be somewhere around $1

billion! Since its very first imaginings, cereal has grown into this breakfast powerhouse, inspiring people all over to not only eat cereal as cereal, but to be inspired enough to DIY-it themselves, to create new snacks and dishes with it. It’s really quite amazing how the institution of a meal/ symptom alleviator for dyspepsia became the enormous industry it is today. This brings me to a question. What is cereal, exactly? What is its definition, seeing as it started out as one thing and became entirely another? According to www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cereal, cereal is “a plant (such as grass) yielding starchy grain suitable for food” or “a prepared foodstuff of grain (such as oatmeal or cornflakes).” A cereal is, therefore, defined very much by the ingredients used to turn it into what it is. It hasn’t changed much in that way and the wealth of ways in which we enjoy cereals today has only proliferated. I enjoy granola and muesli. I know I’ve mentioned this a few times before already, but I really do enjoy not only eating these breakfast indulgences, but also making them from scratch myself. Some people avoid granola due to the sugars contained within it and that’s totally fine - each to their own. But as a mixture of oats, dried fruits, nuts and other grains, I find it to be not only more pleasing to the palate due to the range of textures, but also, I can’t help but think if I know what I’ve put into granola I’ve made myself, I feel better about putting it into my body. Granola is like an adventure; the topography of this cereal is insanely satisfying. From the chewiness of the dried fruit – bear in mind, you can use just about any kind of fruit – to the crunch of the nuts and the slight ‘chomp’ the oats and grains give, granola really is a wonderland of flavor and texture. Making granola yourself can be just as fun and adventurous as eating it. Selecting rolled oats instead of the instant kind is a better base for the cereal and then you can let your imagination run wild with options! Pumpkin seeds? Okay! Maybe sunflower or sesame seeds will do. As for the nuts, go with an unsalted variety and again, take your pick - pecans, walnuts, sliced almonds – whatever you so desire in your granola, go with

it. Now, when it comes to the fruit, what can’t you use? This is where my sugar comes from. There are dried apricots, figs, prunes, apples, bananas, strawberries, raisins, dates, berries etc. Take your pick! How about some dried coconut flakes and a little cinnamon or nutmeg to go with it? You know, add a little something extra to kick up your breakfast a notch or two. Now, drizzle with a healthy oil (coconut perhaps), spread it onto a baking sheet and bake. Some people add a couple tablespoons of maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness before baking, but I find the fruit does this job well by itself. Once the entire mixture is lightly toasted, it’s ready to cool and store in an airtight container for a quick and easy morning boost, as a snack when hunger pangs tap on your belly or to take your yogurt to a new level of tasty by mixing a couple spoonfuls in with it. Dear Readers, there is so much more to all the different breakfast cereals we know and enjoy and I would be here for years talking about them all. So, given March 7 is National Cereal Day, I encourage you all to observe it in due style by eating a bowl of your favorite or by making your own granola! I’m including a granola recipe for you to try and please feel free to make it your own. If you try it, let me know how you like it! Please send any and all comments, questions and definitely recipes you might like to share to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@gmail.com and we’ll do exactly that and Dish! Easy Granola 2 cups rolled oats ½ cup raw nuts of your choice ¼ cup seeds of your choice (sunflower or pumpkin work great) ½ cup dried fruit, chopped 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons coconut oil ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg pinch of sea salt Preheat the oven to 300°F. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, tossing with your hands. The coconut oil may be solid still but it will melt in your hands as you mix the ingredients. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mixture across it in a thin layer. Bake for about 10 minutes until just very lightly toasted, remove from the oven and cool completely before storing in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It should keep for about 2 weeks, though you can store it in the refrigerator too. Serve with your favorite milk or in your yogurt and enjoy! www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/history-of-cereal/ www.elizabethrider.com/easy-healthy-homemade-granola-recipe/ To read past columns of Let’s Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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South Whidbey Garden Club Friday, March 15, 9:00am-12:00pm St. Peter’s Church, Clinton Eric Mader, a Xerces Society member and a specialist on bees, butterflies and other insects will speak about “Invertebrates and their Habitats.” Public is welcome.

Whidbey Island Camera Club Tuesday, March 19, 6:00-8:00pm Oak Hall, Room 306, SVC, Oak Harbor The theme for March is a “Short video clip” which you may submit for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail.com. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, please email tina31543@comcast.net

Island County Astronomical Society Tuesday, March 19, 6:30-8:30pm Fire Station 25, 2720 Heller Rd, Oak Harbor Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend. There will be short presentations on current topics in astronomy and a good time is guaranteed for all. For more information about ICAS or club events, contact Bob Scott at ICAS_President@outlook.com or visit www. icas-wa.org.

Volunteer Informational Meeting Thursday, March 21, 9:30-11:30am Fort Casey State Park Office, Coupeville Do you enjoy talking to people about history? Do you know someone who does? Fort Casey State Park illuminates central Whidbey Island’s costal defense for visitors near and far and is are looking for volunteer tour commanders to join the dedicated volunteer battalion at Fort Casey. This meeting is free to attend. For more information, contact Jackie French, Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission at 360-678-1186 or 360-544-2457. For a list of continuous Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com

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Learn About Advance Directives Tuesday, March 12, 4:30pm WhidbeyHealth Medical Center, Coupeville Medical Director of WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care, Jerald Sanders, MD, will speak about advance directives at the Robert and June Sebo Health Education Center Rooms A/B on the first floor of the new wing of the medical center. Learn about creating a plan for a person’s wishes regarding medical treatment, creating a living will and how to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a doctor.

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charge, and don’t hesitate to ask questions. It is not a matter of deciding who is right or wrong on the 7th. It’s about acting in unison and letting outcomes decide.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) A little thing that technical people refer to as deferred maintenance plays a big role in your life this week. For the not so technical, it’s called, putting off until tomorrow what you should do today. Those guilty of playing that game are presently experiencing a higher than normal rate of failures, mechanical and otherwise, and added expense. Attention where attention is due staves off a mix-up on the 7th. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You are the anchor in situations where time is a factor this week. Haste makes waste could be your motto. The impatient ones around you invariably cut corners and bend rules for the sake of saving time. Your role as anchor is to resist such foolish moves. It may take some doing on your part to get everyone to slow down on the 7th, go by the book, and make sure the job is done right the first time. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Clear communication is a major issue this week. Anything done in partnership or association with others deserves your care and extra attention. The old game of, “he-said, she-said,” was invented for times such as these. Avoid falling into the trap by making doubly certain that everyone is on the same page. A situation on the 7th may be the catalyst needed to clarify a long-standing confusion from the past. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Simmering emotions may bubble over into agitation this week, requiring that you invest substantial blocks of time and energy in talking matters out. Revelations may occur on both sides. Chances are good that each of you understood less about the situation than you thought you did. Consider that humbling fact before concluding that you and your antagonist have nothing in common. The 7th levels the playing field. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The highlight of the week may be a disclosure that proves the reality of a key situation to be much different from what you originally thought. More questions than answers are likely as a result. Be prepared for curiosity to send you on a truth quest. When ultimate answers are not forthcoming, your ability to live with uncertainty could be put to the test. The catch on the 7th is due to certain people covering their tracks. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A high capacity for being a team player makes for an easy week, while loner tendencies may test you. The simple tactic of doing things yourself to make sure they are done right may not be an option. If you are not the one calling the shots, stay close to the person in

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Where the way is not smooth this week, you are the one to smooth the way. And where the start of the path is rough, the end of it could be rough, indeed. Seemingly inconsequential things have a way of morphing into something larger, and then tempers may clash. Use your natural flair for keeping matters on an even keel everywhere you see the opportunity. Careful listening abilities put you ahead on the 7th. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Bold optimism carries you far this week, provided you have substance to back your claims. Even then, expect some hassles and haggling along the way. Unintended consequences that no one could see coming are the bane of the best-laid plans. Whatever your intent, wisdom councils that you have a plan B and a clear exit. Trying to fit the round peg into a square hole is a hazard to avoid on the 7th. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) The weight of the past bears heavily on all that you do this week. The force of, “the way it was,” influences your actions at every turn. The more you rely on habit to carry you through your day, the more this is true. Liberation from a tiresome situation depends on your taking a new and different approach now. Watch for the opportunity. It awaits you particularly where the old ways aren’t working on the 7th. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You may serve as an unintentional communications clearing house this week. As such, you will be exposed to a vast amount of information that does not pertain to you directly. At the least, you become a vessel of information. At best, your knowledge becomes the crucial assist in another’s moment of need. All that happens in the course of the day, even the trivial, is thus of potential importance. The 7th is a pivotal day. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Living up to your many responsibilities may require an unusual amount of thought this week. The major reason is that the routine you normally follow may be inadequate to carry you through. One reward for conscious living is that you begin to discover meaning where you saw none before. Life becomes more enjoyable, even the situations that don’t work out. The 7th brings its own case in point. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Ideas and motivations may strike at the oddest of moments this week, only to be lost because the timing is inconvenient. Pursuit of your inspirations no matter what may get you labeled as odd or eccentric, but it’s the price you pay for striking when the moment is right. If you don’t care, or don’t have to answer for your craziness, nutty professor behavior may be the way to go. The 7th is not the least likely day for it.

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6. A group of countries in special alliance

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8. Open Payment Initiative

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54. Amount of time

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46. Resembles a pouch

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

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Seriously, we do not make this stuff up! THURSDAY, JAN. 17 7:55 am, NW Crosby Ave. Reporting party advising male subject stepped out in front of bus with his hands up; person approached door to bus, seemed out of it. 8:56 am, SE Bayshore Dr. Advising would like officers back at location; “people are telling me the officers lied about the subject being in jail and he is going to lay me out.” 9:01 am, Lake Shore Dr. Caller advising neighbor was on her property last night; not seen but wire that was placed on caller’s property by fence company was thrown into caller’s yard; ongoing problem with neighbor being upset about new fence going up.

have been put up by area residents, as it’s not a professional sign or professionally installed. Requesting to know if hunting is okay there or not, as they have always hunted there. Requesting call. 11:41 pm, Oak Harbor Rd. Party advising same drive every day, different day; there’s firearms involved and there needs to be officers on point when they get here “taking back APB firearms;” when asked what he is talking about, caller said call-taker didn’t need to know, said didn’t need to know his name. SATURDAY, JAN. 19 12:13 am, SE Pasek St. Caller states let male subject in house to use restroom; is now refusing to leave.

10:25 am, SR 20 Advising female appears to be trying to break into beer truck at location.

12:24 am, SE Pasek St. Advising subject distracted him to get his cat out of house. He is now very upset.

10:52 am, SW Regency Dr. Caller advising drove away with keys on top of vehicle a month ago; requesting to know if someone picked them up.

8:39 am, SE Fisher Ct. Caller advising husband is eating and it’s upsetting because she is hungry. States she just wants someone to hear her out as husband is unfair to her.

2:44 pm, Log Cabin Rd. Requesting call referencing soon-to-be ex-wife has his bank card and is spending his money; account is only in reporting party’s name. Reporting party confronted wife at a store in the area and female refused to return the money. 4:03 pm, Libbey Rd. Advising neighbor just flipped off reporting party’s son, does not know why. Ongoing issue with neighbor watching children and filing false claims against reporting party for animal neglect. 6:25 pm, SE Ely St. Caller advising suspicious male subject seen inside her unit; caller was in bedroom and when she walked out she found male on couch. FRIDAY, JAN. 18 7:53 am, N Oak Harbor St. Advising two males are threatening one another over beer. 6:10 pm, West Beach Rd. Reporting party states a sign was put up on Swan Lake stating “No Hunting on Swan Lake;” states sign looks like it may

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2:41 pm, SE Barrington Dr. Party states he used to live in Oak Harbor in the 80s and is psychic. Requesting call about a case in 2012 where someone was beaten up and died. 6:59 pm, SW Erie St. Caller states male subject in store is yelling at another couple; male is saying “I’m going to kill you” to other people. 11:45 am, East Harbor Rd. Reporting party advising adopted dog – Chow, Australian Shepherd – is being a little aggressive, playing rough; party is nervous about being in a room with him, would like to discuss turning dog into WAIF for the night. 10:17 am, Ewing Rd. Advising crazy female sitting on her vehicle and screaming on Ewing Rd.; has now jumped off.

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Life Tributes GERALD DWAIN RADTKE Gerald Dwain Radtke, age 70, of Oak Harbor, passed away at home Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Radtke was born in Seattle June 10, 1948, to August Radtke and Myrtle (Schmidt) Radtke. He attended Seattle schools, graduating from Rainier Beach High School in 1966. After various jobs, Jerry began working for Seattle City Light in 1972. He started as a lineman, and worked his way up to high voltage electrician, retiring after 40 years of service. Jerry married Cindy Elaine Shipley Jan. 23, 1982, at Overlake Christian Church. The couple resided in the greater Eastside area for seven years, after which they moved to Newhalem and Diablo, where they resided from 1990 to 2012. In 2013 they moved to Oak Harbor. Jerry was a model train enthusiast, and was a collector of firearms. He loved fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Burlington. Jerry is survived by his wife, Cindy, at home in Oak Harbor; son, Eric R. Radtke, and daughter, Bethanna (Izzy) Radtke and her fiancée, Tony Haugen, all of Oak Harbor; grandson, Joshua Radtke-Haugen; one brother, Kenneth Radtke (Chris) of Kingman, Kan.; also, numerous other relatives. An Open House will be held in his memory at the family home at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Dementia Research. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

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nity non-profit organizations. Please submit your request in writing by March 15. Submit requests to: SISWI, Attention: Grants and Awards, PO Box 633, Freeland, WA 98249.

climbing areas (Diablo Crag, Newhalem East and West, and Town Crags) within North Cascades National Park Service Complex is prohibited.

[Submitted by Marlane Harrington, SISWI]

“Resource damage in non-climbing management areas, including a bolted route directly through a recently used peregrine nesting site, has caused concern,” said Park Superintendent, Karen Taylor-Goodrich. “We are seeing expanded use of sport climbing activities outside the established climbing management areas and are reviewing the effects on the natural and cultural resources in the park.”

Temporary Closures for Peregrine Nesting The established climbing management areas identified below are closed to all public use from March 1 to July 15, 2019 to protect peregrine falcon nesting aeries: Newhalem Crag East Newhalem Crag West (Ryan’s Wall) Nest sites will be monitored to ensure reopening of these areas once the young falcons have fledged or if nesting did not occur on a specific wall during this period.

4:48 pm, E Troxell Rd. Caller advising male subject riding bike on Troxell Rd., appears to be carrying rifle.

The peregrine falcon is a federally-protected species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and is a special status species in North Cascades National Park Service Complex due to its sensitivity to disturbance during the nesting season.

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Sport climbing outside the four established

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As outlined in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area General Management Plan, sport climbing is only allowed in designated climbing management areas and park staff will review proposed new climbing management areas. Currently, NOCA staff are reviewing a proposal to include Space Wall, east of the town of Newhalem, Wash., as an established climbing management area. [Submitted by Denise M. Shultz, Chief of Visitor Services, North Cascades National Park Service Complex]

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