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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Excuse me for boasting, but I just bought a rug.

An area rug.

Four feet by six feet.

In a caboose, there are few places where a space that large can be located.

Cabooses are more for

half-area rugs.

Actually, more area code than area rug.

This is the first rug in my life I have purchased without asking a woman.

I have only purchased two rugs in my life.

The first rug, with the enthusiastic help from a woman then my wife, was hanging over a fence in the San Fernando Valley, north of Los Angeles, probably somewhere around Woodley and Plummer, or Nordoff and Sepulveda.

The rug-on-the-fence-negotiable-on-a-slowSunday price seemed quite reasonable for a newlywed couple with honeymoon cash.

That 1975 rug was much bigger than my area rug recently purchased.

This 2019 rug was much cheaper, but it is not as big. Of course, neither am I. Height check The last time I went to the doc, my height measurement was two inches less than the height listed on my salty DD-214. Of course, back then, we jarheads stood taller, whether in or out of uniform.

My next rug may be for the top of my head.

If I get a real curly one like the above pictured pitcher Don Sutton’s hair was for the Dodgers in the 70s, I will gain back two inches or more in height.

Go Blue!

I wonder if these tattoo artists have hair tattoos.

Ouch.

Ouch again Speaking of ouch, I admired Walmart Heather’s left arm tattoo today as she scanned the bar code of my area rug.

Her cup-caked themed tribute to her three kids, all names in tattoo cursive, was more colorful than looking through a kaleidoscope on a sunny day.

“I have never seen such a three-dimensional tattoo in my life. The colors are amazing.”

“I had it done yesterday,” said the scanning Heather.

As I began to query, the lady behind me matched me syllable for syllable when we both said, “Did it hurt?”

“That’s why I stopped. The pain was incredible.

Colored ink causes more pain.”

Thanks, Heather. I’ll remember that when I get a black and white tattoo of hair on top of my area rug.

Quite honestly, I am really thrilled about my area rug. Only $18.88. I swear it spoke to me. I think it wanted to get out of Walmart.

I know I did.

Where is it?

If there is a time in one’s life when one thinks he or she may be losing it, last Thursday was my day.

Earlier that morning, I had returned a DVD of Oscar nominated Ralph Breaks the Internet to the Short Stop in Freeland. With the TV sound on mute, I had no idea what the movie was about, but it is colorful. Ralph’s cartoon scenes were a perfect high-definition backdrop to my listening to the low-definition radio of the Mariners as they beat the White Sox. When I return any DVD to one of those machines that looks like it should also dispense soda pop, I always re-check to make sure I am returning the correct DVD. When I clicked the DVD box open to check to make sure Ralph was still safe, the plastic top seemed difficult to close, but success followed as I felt and heard the click of the closing blue plastic.

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Later that evening, after deciding to finish watching the 1964 final episode of The Fugitive, I looked for it since I had taken the partially viewed two episode TV show DVD out of my player to view the rented Ralph video.

The Fugitive was not in the case along with the three other discs of the fourth and final season of Dr. Richard Kimble chasing the one armed man. If you are too young to know about Kimble and his wife’s murder in mythical Stafford, Indiana, my senior apology.

We playground kids in central Ohio always thought The Fugitive TV show, a Quinn Martin production, was based on the real life story of Dr. Sam Sheppard, a Cleveland neurosurgeon who was accused, convicted, and 10 years later exonerated for the murder of his wife.

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Missing The Fugitive disc was not in the box where I would have put it.

Could I have put it in the Ralph Breaks the Internet DVD box when I switched to the rental DVD? Maybe that is why I had trouble closing the case.

The Fugitive must be in the box with Ralph.

Damn, I thought. That is an expensive mistake.

Not only could I have already lost The Fugitive to another person renting Ralph, if I don’t find the disc, I’ll be just like Lt. Gerard, looking for Richard Kimble.

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I fast drove to Chevron for the second time in eight hours to see if the one Blu-ray Ralph disc was still there.

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Yes! I inserted my Coastal Community bank debit card to release the suspect DVD. Like a private detective solving a crime, I popped open the box.

The Fugitive was not underneath Ralph.

Not only had Ralph broken the Internet, the fugitive broke out of the video case.

Where was he?

Fee flee I put the DVD back in the machine awaiting my two dollar fee.

No way, Lt. Gerard.

Brian and Paula, the fine folks who own and stock and service the DVD by the Sea machines cut us where-did-we-put-it seniors some slack.

No fee. I had returned Ralph within the I-rentedthe-wrong-movie-or-have-seen-this-before time frame. Thank you Brian and Paula. Two bucks saved for more donuts.

What, me worry?

My obsession with watching the last episode of this classic TV show from the 60s is that the fourth and final season was the only one aired in color.

When watching the show in 1964, our family still sported a black and white RCA. We were a little late to the dance.

As you can imagine, I really wanted to see the NBC peacock spread his or her wings before seeing the one-armed man in color.

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For three years, almost every Sunday night, Fred Johnson, the one-armed man, had been scary in black and white. How would he look in color?

I finally found out. Real scary.

That disc of the final Fugitive episode?

It was already in my video player, waiting to be played. It had been there the entire time, right under my thumb and my nose.

If this forgetfulness keeps up, next week I am taking a small ad out in the lost and found sections of all the local papers should my mind re-appear elsewhere.

Too bad those memory foam pillows don’t work above the ears.

I’ll just stick with the two feathered bunk pillows I took from our barracks at Camp Pendleton on my day of discharge.

Surely the statute has run out by now, or I’ll have to.

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Nate Frederick speaks internationally as a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. His greatest love, his greatest joy, is to transform lives and heal the sick through Christianly Scientific prayer.

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Bits & Pieces South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers Spaghetti Dinner

The volunteer kickoff Spaghetti Dinner for South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers has been rescheduled to Friday from 4:30 to 7:30pm at Langley United Methodist Church on Anthes Avenue in Langley.

Letters to the Editor Editor, The legislature is in the process of gutting the “3 Strikes, You’re Out” law, (passed by voters with an overwhelming majority); they are trying to get rid of the death penalty for convicted murderers, they have created sanctuary cities where illegal aliens convicted of major crimes won’t be exported [sic], then, in a blast of stupendous hypocrisy, they’re trying to severely limit law abiding citizens’ rights to gun ownership. In other words, it’s okay to turn violent criminals loose in society where they won’t have to fear armed citizens having the ability to protect themselves.

It seems to me that progressive democrats are the most dangerous threat we currently face to our safety and peace of mind.

Rick Kiser Oak Harbor, Wash.

Where Do Birds Molt Their Feathers?

In the last two decades of the 1900s, Sievert Rohwer, PhD, and students made the startling discovery that more than half of the songbirds that breed in the inter-mountain west depart the breeding grounds in late summer and migrate to northwest coastal Mexico to undergo their annual molt. Previously, all were assumed to molt on their breeding grounds, as do their eastern relatives.

Rohwer is the featured speaker for the Whidbey Audubon Society’s Thursday program to be held in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 20103 SR 525 north of Freeland. Doors open at 7:00pm for socializing, followed by a short meeting before the 7:30pm program.

Anyone with an interest is invited to this free event.

Professor Rohwer describes the evolution of molt-migrations and conservation insights gained through research. He will show how museum specimens facilitated these discoveries and will summarize the ecological factors that drove the evolution of these molt migrations.

Because only a few early specimens documented these migrations, his team surveyed birds in July, August and September in northwestern Mexico for a number of years. This fieldwork and the specimens they collected during these trips gave insight into why some molt migrants may be declining and why several other declining US and Canada birds might be ceasing to migrate as far north as they did historically.

He will specifically address those issues for the Painted Bunting and for several other species that are not molt migrants, but have greatly increased in northwestern Mexico, rather than traveling north.

Rohwer is Professor Emeritus of Biology and Curator of Birds for the Department of Biology and Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Washington. His professional interests include behavioral ecology and evolutionary biology.

Check www.whidbeyaudubon.org by 4:00pm the day of the event in case there is a program change or cancellation.

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The benefit performance by David Ossman at the Clyde Theatre in Langley of “Not Insane! 2020” will take place the next day, at 2:00pm Saturday. Tickets are $20 and available in advance at brownpapertickets.com or pay-what-you-will the day of the show if seats are still available. All proceeds go to benefit South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers.

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mature recorded work to date. Weighted Mind was a landmark achievement, not just in Sierra Hull’s career but in the overall world of acoustic, folk-pop, or bluegrass music generally. In the highly anticipated follow up to Weighted Mind, Hull speaks eloquently, in her challenging and sensitive originals, her heartfelt vocals, and once again breaking new ground on the mandolin.

Sam Reider is an American accordionist, pianist, composer, and singer-songwriter. He’s been featured at Lincoln Center and on NPR and collaborated with pop stars, jazz and folk musicians around the world. Reider is the leader of a “staggeringly virtuosic band” (RnR Magazine) of bluegrass and jazz musicians based in Brooklyn called The Human Hands.

This concert will be held Friday, March 22 at 7:30pm and is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Washington State Arts Commission.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff]

For tickets or more information, visit McIntyreHall.org or call 360-416-7727.

Open House at Cornet Bay Retreat Center

[Submitted by Nida Tautvydas, Executive Director, McIntyre Hall PACC]

The public is invited to visit the Cornet Bay Retreat Center at Deception Pass State Park for an open house. The event will showcase the center and its many features to businesses, community members and event planners.

Wind & Rain’s Hoedown, Hoopla, and Gala Extravaganza

The open house is from 1:00 to 4:00pm Saturday at Deception Pass State Park, 400 Cornet Bay Road, Oak Harbor.

During the open house, attendees can explore the center on their own, ask for a guided tour and take part in several interesting programs.

The day’s programs include: Junior Ranger activities at 1:30 and 2:30pm for children ages 4 to 12.

An introduction to the two new AmeriCorps members at Deception Pass.

Guided nature hike to the Goose Rock area at 3:00pm.

Information about the upcoming Deception Pass Bridge painting project.

The open house is an opportunity to get to know community groups such as the Audubon Society, Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Deception Pass State Park Foundation. Information booths will cover topics such as forage fish, Pacific mammals and plastics education.

Are you ready to “party like it’s 1899?”

March 23 at 7:30pm, for one night only, the South Whidbey band, Wind & Rain, will perform its eclectic mix of Americana originals and covers at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) as part of the Local Artist Series.

“Unless the governor vetoes this bill and we reform the system, the only way unaffiliated voters will be able to have a say in the outcome is if they sacrifice their principles and declare their allegiance to one party or the other. Additionally, because the parties are allowed to keep the data they collect from primary voters, independents who are forced to pick a side in order to participate will likely be added to Democrat or Republican voter lists. That’s wrong.

“We had an opportunity to fix this flawed system and declare that regardless of the rules and processes implemented by national party committees, all Washington voters have the right to participate in a primary they’re funding with their tax dollars. Instead, the large-scale disenfranchisement of hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians is set to continue.

“I hope all Washingtonians will make their voices heard on this critical issue.”

[Submitted by Nick Jacob, Public Information Officer, Washington State House Republican Communications]

“As such, from Appalachian folk standards such as Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor, to our own originals such as California Run, Riverside and Frog Choker, we bring an irreverent, high energy performance to each song,” explains Sparkman.

The U.S. House of Representatives holds the nationwide high school visual art competition to encourage and recognize artistic talent in each congressional district. The winning entry will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, and the winning artist will receive two free plane tickets to Washington, D.C. for the Congressional Institute’s Art Competition Reception in June.

According to Sparkman, the evening’s success will depend a lot on audience participation.

The core band members and guest musicians are all local Whidbey Island residents. The core band is Keith Boyd (singer/songwriter), Evan Callahan (vocals/guitar/mandolin), Caven Keith (vocals/dobro/fiddle) and Russell Sparkman (electric bass). Regular featured guests include Scott Small (drums) and Nicole Parnell (backup vocals). For this event, special guests will include Bruce Launer (washboard), Bruce Gallagher (sax), Gary Way (keyboards) and Gordon Ullmann (trumpet).

All seats are $22. Tickets available at the WICA Box Office by calling 360-221-8268 or online at https://tickets.wicaonline.org [Submitted by Fritha Strand, Marketing Director, WICA]

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Statement from Rep. Norma Smith on the Passage of Senate Bill 5273, Relating to the Presidential Primary

The Grammy Award-nominated Sierra Hull has been recognized from age 11 as a virtuoso mandolin-player, astonishing audiences and fellow-musicians alike. Now a seasoned touring musician nearing her mid-20s, Hull has delivered her most inspired, accomplished, and

Last week, the Washington State House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 5273. The bill would move Washington’s presidential primary from May to March, but would also maintain a system requiring voters to declare a party affiliation in order to participate.

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“These individuals don’t want to simply fall in line and check a box in order to participate. They want to remain independent and still have their voices heard. I stand with them, as do my colleagues in the House Republican Caucus. We introduced our own bill and an amendment to Senate Bill 5273 that would have ensured voters could remain unaffiliated and still participate in the primary. Unfortunately, our efforts were defeated.

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live in or attend school in the Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2019 Congressional Art Competition.

The band’s instrumentation includes typical rock band instruments such as drums, electric guitar and electric bass, but also fiddle, dobro, mandolin, harmonica, washboard and Irish drums.

[Submitted by Dan Maul, board member, Deception Pass Park Foundation]

“While I am in favor of moving Washington’s presidential primary from May to March, this bill would continue the disenfranchisement of hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians who prefer not to declare an affiliation with either major party.

“We subscribe to the notion that some of the great folk song traditions from the earliest days of America are the original “punk and rock and roll,” says band founder and creative director Russell Sparkman.

Deception Pass State Park Manager Jason Armstrong, Deception Pass Park Foundation President Matt Klope and Interpretive Specialist Joy Kacoroski will speak about the successes of 2018 and future plans for the park, followed by a question-and-answer period.

Cornet Bay Retreat Center sits on the shore of Cornet Bay in a stand of old-growth trees, and it features spectacular views of Mount Baker. The retreat center hosts small and large groups. Guests enjoy a variety of activities including kayaking, fishing and miles of hiking trails. The center can accommodate up to 186 persons overnight. During the shoulder season, it can be split into two separate facilities, accommodating smaller groups up to 50 and 82 persons. More information: https:// parks.state.wa.us/362/Cornet-Bay

Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, issued the following statement:

Larsen Announces 2019 Congressional Art Competition

“We really encourage people to get into the costume dance party vibe of the evening,” says Sparkman. “It’s a shindig where the audience has an opportunity to be just as important to the success of the show as the band!”

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As a “hoedown, hoopla and gala extravaganza,” this boisterous, fun, and raucous performance will turn the main stage of WICA into a pioneer era backyard dance party.

From 5:00 to 8:00pm, the Deception Pass State Park Foundation will also hold its annual meeting at the retreat center. The meeting is open to the public.

Refreshments will be served during the evening meeting.

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“I am always encouraged by the creativity of students across Washington’s Second District,” said Larsen. “I encourage the many gifted young artists to submit their artwork.

I look forward to seeing the submissions this year and highlighting the talented students of Washington’s Second District.”

Last year, Ana Anderson, a Friday Harbor High School student, won for her piece “Close Your Eyes and Fly Away.”

Since 1982, thousands of students have participated in the Congressional Art Competition.

The competition is open to all high school students (grades 9-12). Interested students can find details and a full list of contest rules on Larsen’s website or by calling Larsen’s Everett office at 425-252-3188.

Entry forms must be signed by the student, a parent or guardian and a school faculty member. Forms and art submissions are due by Friday, April 26 at 4:00pm.

Entries can be mailed or delivered to Larsen’s offices in Everett or Bellingham: Rep. Rick Larsen Re: Art Competition Wall Street Building 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 9F Everett, WA 98201 Rep. Rick Larsen Re: Art Competition 119 North Commercial Street, Suite 275 Bellingham, WA 98225 *If you would like to drop off at this location, please call 425-252-3188 to make an appointment.

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Participants will be recognized and announced at a reception May 5.

Center (based on a Washington State Memorandum of Understanding) for inland missions, and/or tasking by the United States Coast Guard for all other aeronautical and maritime regions, when other assets are unavailable.

All entries must be original in concept, design and execution.

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For more information on the annual Congressional Art Competition, call 425-252-3188.

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[Submitted by Amanda Munger, Rep. Rick Larsen’s office]

A SAR team responded to a call that came after 6:00am to pick up a 94-year-old female patient suffering from heart problems at Lopez Island. By approximately 7:15am the SAR team landed at Lopez Island Airport where the patient was transferred from an ambulance to the helicopter. They transported the patient to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Wash., landing just before 8:00am to transfer her to higher care.

NAS Whidbey Island SAR has conducted 10 total missions throughout Washington State this year, including one search, two rescues and seven medical evacuations.

I am strong. I am smart. I am capable. I am beautiful.

My crown shimmers in the sun while I am having fun.

The Navy SAR unit operates three MH-60S helicopters from NAS Whidbey Island as search and rescue/medical evacuation (SAR/ MEDEVAC) platforms for the EA-18G aircraft as well as other squadrons and personnel assigned to the installation. Pursuant to the National SAR Plan of the United States, the unit may also be used for civil SAR/MEDEVAC needs to the fullest extent practicable on a non-interference basis with primary military duties according to applicable national directives, plans, guidelines and agreements; specifically, the unit may launch in response to tasking by the Air Force Rescue Coordination

Through these easy to read first person sentences, children are building themselves up with positive affirmations while enjoying a great story. This is sure to be a child’s favorite bedtime book and a cherished gift. Now available for purchase at www.Black-Princess. com and at His Place Christian Bookstore on Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor. The bookstore will be hosting a book signing and reading Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00pm. For more information visit His Place Christian Books & Gifts on Facebook or check out @BlackPrincess2018 to find Black Princess’s page.

A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Lopez Island, Wash., Friday, March 8.

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

Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, March 14, 9:00am-5:00pm First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Sponsored by the Oak Harbor Lions Club.

Please register online at www.psbc.org or 1-800-398-7888 for an appointment or as a walk-in. Please remember to bring your ID or Blood Donor card with you. The Lions will have treats and beverages for donors. The church is located at 1050 SE Ireland St.

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 Friday, 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.

South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers Spaghetti Dinner Friday, March 15, 4:30-7:30pm Langley United Methodist Church $5 minimum donation for a delicious homemade meat, vegan, or gluten-free meal. Please come out and break bread with your neighbors for an excellent cause. The benefit performance by David Ossman at the Clyde Theatre in Langley of “Not Insane! 2020” will take place the next day at 2:00pm. Tickets are $20 and available in advance at brownpapertickets. com or pay-what-you-will the day of the show if seats are available. All proceeds go to benefit South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers. Visit www. heartsandhammers.com for more info.

I Draw Slow Friday, March 15, 7:30pm McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon I Draw Slow has won the adoration of fans in their home country and North America by combining American folk and Irish storytelling traditions with close-harmony vocals, intriguing instrumentation and compelling subject matter. For tickets or more information, call 360-416-7727 or visit McIntyreHall.org

Local Artist Series: LAKE Friday, March 15, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley All Seats $15 LAKE is an experimental-pop ensemble centered around the songwriting partnership of wife/husband duo Ashley Erickson and Elijah Moore. The concert will also feature special guests New Issue (from Anacortes). Piano Bar opens one hour prior to the performance. For tickets or more information, call 360-221-8268 or visit www.wicaonline.org

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

Comedy Night Friday, March 15, 8:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Group Thursday, March 14, 9:00-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of “The Paradise” by Émile Zola which recounts the rise of the modern department store in late nineteenth-century Paris. For adults.

Live Music: Jess

Albatross - A Documentary Film by Chris Jordan Thursday, March 14, 4:00pm Oak Harbor Library

Saturday, March 16, 7:00-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville

Thursday, March 28, 2:00-3:45pm Freeland Library

Jess is a solo artist playing acoustic guitar. No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

In the heart of the great Pacific, a story is taking place that may change the way you see everything. Strong emotional content. Recommended for ages 12 and up. “Albatross” is a powerful visual journey into the heart of an environmental tragedy. On one of the remotest islands on Earth, albatross chicks lie dead on the ground, their bodies filled with plastic. Returning to the island over several years, Chris Jordan and his filming team witnessed these magnificent creatures as a multi-layered metaphor for our times. The public is invited to meet Chris at one of two free lectures in May: in Langley May 3 at 7:00pm, and in Coupeville May 4 at 7:00pm.

No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Local Artist Series: Circles - The Alex Bonesteel Experience Saturday, March 16, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Adults $20, Students and Youth $15 The concert features original electric violin music, poetry, and artwork. Each instrumental piece is paired with an original poem and piece of art. When brought together, this is a completely unique sensory experience that tells a story of life, death, and rebirth. Piano Bar opens one hour prior to the event. For tickets or more information, call 360-221-8268 or visit www.wicaonline.org

Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, March 21, 11:00am-5:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N Main St. Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club. One pint of blood can save three lives and together we have helped save hundreds of lives in our community hospitals throughout Western Washington. To donate, just drop in or you may schedule an appointment: DonorSched@ Bloodworksnw.org or call 1-800-398-7888.

For more information, call Sue Hartin at 503-789-3595.

Island Herb Vendor Day Thursday, March 21, 2:00-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Northwest Cannabis Solutions 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.

Groovin’ on the Rock Friday, March 22, 7:00pm Sunday, March 24, 3:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Whidbey Island Orchestra, Cynthia Morrow, music director and Gabriela Garza, asst. conductor present “Groovin’ on the Rock Concert” with classical renditions of Rock & Roll icons. Featuring The Empyrean Quartet performing rock classics in strings arranged by James Hinkley. Come dressed in your favorite rock concert costume! Admission is free.

Reception to follow.

The King is Back – Elvis Saturday, March 23, 6:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome Street This fun-filled evening will include music by Elvis impersonator, Shane Cobane, dinner, and photos with the King! Tickets are $25 per person and include dinner; limited seating is available, must pre-purchase tickets. Doors open at 5:30pm. For more information, call 360-279-4580.

Books2Movies Friday, March 15, 2:00-4:30pm Freeland Library This group will focus on books that were made into movies. Read/Listen to the book then join us for the movie and a lively talk. This month we will discuss “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card. Enjoy candy and popcorn and meet with fellow book lovers. Brandon Henry, who you may have seen at The Clyde Theater, will lead the discussion.

Friends of the Clinton Library Book Sale Saturday, March 16, 10:00am-3:00pm Clinton Community Hall Thousands of books for sale at bargain prices.

Additional fiction and nonfiction every month.

Proceeds support the Clinton Library.

DIY Natural Series: Natural Cleaning Products for the Home Saturday, March 16, Noon-1:30pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Join us in learning to prepare cheap, safe and effective natural recipes to clean your home. It can be easy to clean your house while avoiding toxic industrial cleaners and protecting your health. Please preregister.

Ireland in Words and Pictures Saturday, March 16, 4:30pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Join this visual and poetic journey as Whidbey photographer and poet Sheryl Clough presents pictures and writings from her travels through Ireland. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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

Child & Babysitter Safety with Rick Stratton Wednesday, March 20, 5:30-7:30pm Coupeville Library The CABS program covers topics such as: safety and injury prevention, leadership, play time, basic caregiving skills and first aid.

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Religious Services South Whidbey Community Church Sundays, 9:00-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00-11:00am Worship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley Sunday, March 17: Pastor Darrell Wenzek: Know God-More than just knowing about God.

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

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

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

Galleries & Art Shows 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 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.

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Oak Harbor welcomes 46th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Kacie Jo Voeller Whidbey Weekly Shamrocks adorning the sidewalks and potatoes with tiny Irish flags will greet those who choose to visit Oak Harbor during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, placed there by a group of “leprechauns” who are part of the Oak Harbor Irish Wildlife Society.

The tradition of this group going out early before anyone can catch them to decorate the town is all part of the festivities Saturday. The holiday will be marked with the 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade starting at 4 p.m., with a pub crawl to follow the same evening and there will be an event dubbed “Irish I Had a Beer” at a local brewery both Saturday and Sunday.

Sooz Konopik, president of the Oak Harbor Irish Wildlife Society, or the “grand potato peeler,” as many like to call it, said the parade is the group’s sole focus, and each year the group gets together about two months beforehand to start planning festivities.

“We are hoping to get the young kids involved, the military involved, it is just a community thing,” she said. “No business affiliation, no agenda, we just want to have a fun, old-fashioned small town parade for the kids.”

Konopik has been formally part of the parade for the past three years but has been involved with the event her whole life. She said her father, George Konopik, a local band

Photo Courtesy of Oak Harbor Irish Wildlife Society The All Island Community Band partakes in the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, which will be held Saturday. Pictured is former band instructor George Konopik, center, with Bruce Seltveit, one of his former students, conducting.

teacher, had a friend drive his pickup truck while he played his clarinet in the back to celebrate the holiday when she was a child.

to businesses, not related to any formal organizations. Our organization is just a bunch of regular folks and we just, for some reason or another, like to put it on.”

“I would paint my face green, just to bug him because I was a kid,” she said. “And I would stand on the sidewalk, being the only person a lot of times, and clap for them as they went up and down, and pretty soon a few more people joined the sidewalk gang and then the formal parade ensued.”

The parade also highlights a community member by including them as grand marshal and Konopik invites all past grand marshals to participate by riding in the group’s dignitary bus this year. This year’s grand marshal is pastor David Lura.

Konopik said the parade’s history extends beyond her father’s trips up and down the street in his pickup truck.

“There is another story we are still trying to find out,” she said. “It was how Dorothy Neil and a couple other people walked up and down the street with an Irish flag back in ’73. I remember my dad doing it when I was in junior high, and that was in the mid-70s, so probably about the same time frame.”

For Konopik, the parade is all about the community coming together year after year to create an event focused on fun.

Photo Courtesy of Oak Harbor Irish Wildlife Society Pioneer Way will be graced with everything from pirate ships to St. Patrick himself marching for the 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday at 4 p.m.

“My favorite part of the parade is it’s free and we encourage the kids to decorate their bikes, put cards in their spokes, wear green, march up and down with dogs — it is for the children,” she said. “It is not formally organized, not related

“We got him because we usually pick people who are just community-oriented and do things in the background without expecting any thanks, and we notice them and we put names in a hat,” she said. “He (Lura) was unanimously voted for this year.”

Nick Konopik, member of the Irish Wildlife Society and nephew to Sooz Konopik, said after the parade, there will be a traditional Irish dinner of corned beef and cabbage along with entertainment from local choirs and bands at the American Legion for $9 a plate.

The American Legion has always done a traditional Irish dinner which has become a staple to the community, along

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Navy helps clean up Coupeville’s water

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Work on a new water filtration system for Coupeville is underway and the U.S. Navy is footing most of the bill.

The estimated $5-7 million expansion of the town’s water treatment facility began in February and officials hope to have the first phase of the new system up and running by the end of June.

The new, granular activated carbon filtration system will remove virtually all traces of perand polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals from the water. The substances are used in a number of products, including the fire-fighting foam used by the Navy at Ault Field in Oak Harbor and Outlying Landing Field in Coupeville. The man-made chemicals have been linked to reproductive and developmental health issues and certain types of cancer. Unsafe levels of PFAS have been found in several private wells near both air fields.

The second phase of the project, which should be completed by September, will connect homes on the eight affected wells near OLF to the town’s water system, with the Navy once again footing the bill. The Navy has been providing bottled water for all households impacted by the contamination since it was discovered in late 2016 and early 2017.

commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. “We wanted to take a proactive approach and felt the need to do this based on all the studies. We wanted a rapid mitigation process and we’re confident with this system.”

“This new building will give us additional capacity for future growth and gives us room to adapt quickly to any future needs,” said Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes during a tour of the project last week. “The new two-story plant, which more than doubles our existing footprint, is a huge addition to our town’s infrastructure.”

“Hopefully what the Navy has learned here will help in other locations,” Hughes said.

“These are not yet regulated compounds, so this whole action by the Navy has been proactive.”

“I believe the Navy, in partnership with Coupeville and the Department of Defense, has been working hard to get out in front of the situation,” said Capt. Matt Arny,

Coupeville is one of the first affected communities across the country to get the new filtration system.

While Coupeville’s current water supply has not tested above the Environmental Protection Agency’s recommended lifetime limit of 70 parts per trillion, the Navy decided the best solution to the problem was to upgrade the town’s water filtration system, thus giving affected households the ability to

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Joe Grogan, right, Coupeville Utility Superintendent, explains to Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes and NAS Whidbey Island commanding officer, Capt. Matt Arny, how the current water treatment facility filters the incoming well water. The Navy is paying for a new filtration system to remove harmful chemicals found in some wells near Outlying Field.

connect to filtered water and ensuring the town’s water supply, which comes from five wells, will remain safe in the future.

The new system is a big upgrade.

“We’re going from three nine-foot-tall filters to four 18-foot-tall filters, with the ability

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Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

SUNDAY, JAN. 20 1:54 pm, Turning Leaf Ln. Advising hit a water main; states water is gushing down the road right now, calling Silver Lake Water Co. 3 pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising stopped at gas station, subject in gray van pulled up next to reporting party and had cell phone out.

Started filming reporting party and family, then yelled at reporting party “You gave me AIDS and I’m telling your wife.”

5:30 pm, NW Crosby Ave. Caller states just saw vehicle vs. bicycle accident; bicycle under SUV. Caller did not stop; is no longer in the area.

9:01 pm, SE Barrington Dr. Reporting party advising transient male inside location took out his privates and started urinating on the floor and machines.

10:47 pm, SE City Beach St. Caller advising went to check mail at post office and male subject told caller “don’t believe everything you hear” and said to have a good night.

MONDAY, JAN. 21 12:38 pm, SE Barrington Dr. Caller states called last night regarding male subject being in post office and making them feel scared; caller is wanting to know if anything was done.

3:36 pm, NE Goldie St. Advising employee quit today and took donation money and dog food.

problems with husband; not occurring now; slight language barrier.

8:47 pm, Carie Ln. Reporting party advising received call this evening from number in Canada; states voicemail was subject using reporting party’s name and telling reporting party they were putting reporting party on the no call list and telling reporting party to stop calling this number.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23 12:17 pm, Campbell Rd. Reporting party states three vehicles driven by three younger females seemed to be following one another, kept pulling over when reporting party would look at them; felt it was suspicious and girls may be trying to hide from someone.

THURSDAY, JAN. 24 1:29 pm, NE Ernst St. Advising his three-wheel red bicycle was taken in last three days from location.

2:11 pm, NE 5th Ave. Caller states she was told by her sister-inlaw the president may declare martial law; caller requesting call back.

11:38 pm, SW Erie St. Advising female on front bench of location is yelling obscenities, talking to herself and yelling at customers.

6:32 am, Hastie Lake Rd. Advising two loose horses from across the street; reporting party advising has since shooed them off the road.

10:42 am, Marine Dr. Reporting party advising being attacked by dogs; dogs are not next to reporting party right now.

1:50 pm, Limpet Ln. Caller advising was walking on beach and found what she believes to be a human hand bone. Caller took pictures of bone, advising left it untouched on the beach.

4:13 pm, Even Down Way Advising black Nissan car parked in pull out by graffiti wall with subjects inside having sex.

3:55 pm, Harbor Sands Ln. Advising of ongoing issue with neighbor’s chickens being in reporting party’s yard.

10:23 pm, Ault Field Rd. Caller states Honda Pilot drove past vehicle and driver was on a Skype call while driving; turning onto Ault Field Rd. TUESDAY, JAN. 22 6:57 am, SR 20 Caller was just in drive-thru, says no one came to window or over speaker; stating there was a box by front door and two pallets by drive-thru lane, also says cash register was open and empty.

10:21 am, NE Midway Blvd.

Advising customer is being argumentative at customer service counter.

5 pm, SW Talon Loop Reporting barbecue on fire 15 feet from house with propane tank underneath.

10:46 am, Race Rd. Requesting call referencing subject who had been staying on his property then “vanished.” Would like deputy to check databases and see if they are in jail or deceased or what? Party called previously and was told to wait 30 days.

4:34 pm, Lone Lake Rd. Party requesting contact to turn over disturbing letter received in mail from unknown person.

5:20 pm, Green Rd. Party in lobby needs to talk about arguing

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6:33 pm, SR 20 Reporting party following silver Lexus who threw a lit cigarette out of window and hit reporting party’s windshield.

FRIDAY, JAN. 25 8:52 am, Cherrystone Ln. Reporting party advising has cow in driveway; does not know where cow belongs.

Red and white cow, friendly.

12:31 pm, NE Izett St. Student was walking from out-building; states four women in vehicle opened doors and tried to kidnap her.

1:36 pm, Casey St. Requesting call referencing problem with feral cats over-running neighborhood and attacking reporting party’s cat.

6:15 pm, SR 525 Two callers advising pig on southbound side of highway.

8:15 pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising his things were stolen; unknown where theft occurred; advising all of his things were found on park benches outside Walgreens.

9:17 pm, E Crescent Harbor Rd. Brown SUV partially blocking entrance to elementary school; single elderly driver, smoking cigarette.

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Life Tributes JANIS LEE ADDISON

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Janis Lee Addison (Jan), 83, of Oak Harbor, Wash., passed away March 1 in the loving care of her family in Everett, Wash. She was born to Russell W. Penhollow and Margaret E. Myers Sept. 24, 1935 in Jamestown N.Y. Jan graduated from Chaffey H.S., in Ontario, Calif., and earned her BS RN, PHN from UC School of Medicine, Berkley. She also attended Eastern Theological Seminary where she met her husband and lifetime love, Rev. Richard C. Addison (Dick). They were married in 1959, started a family, and soon shipped off to serve the Lord as missionaries to Congo (Zaire) for 10 years. In 1973, they ministered in Azusa, Calif., and relocated finally in 1983 to beautiful Oak Harbor.

She had many talents. She was an artist and loved to sketch and paint with oils. She was an accomplished seamstress and used to sew weddings dresses and business clothes for women, while being a stay-athome mom. After retiring, she made jewelry that she loved to wear and give to family and friends. Her best memories were camping trips, cruise vacations and spending time at Ocean Shores with her granddaughter and great-granddaughters. Last, but not least, Linda loved her dogs – Lady, Lexi, Felix, Blondie, Fritz and Sammy! They meant everything to her and she spent an enjoyable amount of time with them over the years. Linda was a Christian and loved her church and congregation.

Jan was preceded in death by her loving husband in 2010. She is survived by five children and their families: Mark Addison, Philip Addison, Kristina Carrier, Stephen Addison, and Daniel Addison; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren are among those to whom she leaves her legacy. She is also survived by her sister, Marcia Thompson. Jan was always an adventurer and loved fishing and camping with her family and friends.

As a teenager, Jan felt God’s call on her life to serve Him in Africa, where she eventually used her acquired nursing skills and compassion in the jungle villages of Congo. Jan’s real passion was to lead others in worship, teach biblical principles, and see the power of God demonstrated to make people whole. She was a talented musician, songwriter and guitar player, as well as a gifted administrator and leader. Jan served as a leader in Aglow International for three decades.

In her retirement years, she returned to Africa yearly with her husband for short term missions until their health failed. She was truly in love with her Lord and Rescuer, Jesus Christ and is joyfully in His presence now.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday March 16 at Maple Leaf Cemetery, followed by a memorial service and luncheon at noon at First Reformed Church of Oak Harbor. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Rehema for Kids, https://rehemaforkids.org. Arrangements have been made with the assistance of Whidbey Memorial Funeral Home. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com .

LINDA PFISTER YARNO Whidbey Island resident, Linda Pfister Yarno, 73, peacefully passed March 5, 2019, at Careage of Whidbey. A graveside service was held at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor, Wash.

Linda was born in Seattle, Wash. May 26, 1945 to Kenneth and Gladys Perry. She graduated from Edmonds High School.

She went on to graduate, with high honors, from the School for Bank Administration with a major in auditing. She retired as a bank auditor and moved to Whidbey Island.

After retiring, Linda was generous with her time in many ways. She was a volunteer dog walker for W.A.I.F , an annual participant for many years in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and made countless baby

She is survived by one sister, four granddaughters, two grandsons, two great-granddaughters and a son.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, a sister and her beloved daughter.

For Memorial contributions, please consider your local chapter for Alzheimer’s, Hospice or the WAIF Animal Shelter.

At this time, we would like to say thank you to our local palliative care team and hospice, the staff at Careage of Whidbey, Chaplain Curt and the numerous doctors and facilities who cared for Linda. Also to Larry, and to the friends and care givers who visited her, cared for her and cared about her.

ADA BEVERLY RAY Ada Beverly Ray, 49, longtime resident of Whidbey Island, passed away peacefully from complications of cancer at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Wash. She was born to James and Helen Ray in Honolulu, Hawaii Sept. 12, 1969.

When Ada was five years old, her parents, brother, George, and sister, Maylee, moved to Oak Harbor, accompanying Mr. Ray as he was in the U.S. Navy and his next duty station was to be NAS Whidbey Island.

She excelled in school and grew up with a few hobbies entertaining herself immensely. Those that stand out were plasti-canvas and bowling (Ada made a habit of attending Oak Bowl every Tuesday morning). Her real love was taking care of the Ray family’s farm animals. They had ducks, geese, chickens, etc. It was during her young adulthood she decided working with animals was what she wanted in a career.

Not long after her graduation from Oak Harbor High School, she started working as a veterinary assistant for Vets Animal Hospital. She held this position for 25 years. Eventually, Ada moved on and went to work at Posh Puppies in 2018.

Three weeks ago, Ada went to the hospital because she was not feeling well. It was determined she had cancer. She passed away early in the morning Monday, March 4.

Ada is survived by her mother, Helen, her father, James, her sister, Maylee, and a number of friends whom she also considered family. Preceding her in death is her brother, George. He passed away unexpectedly last year almost a year to the day.

The Ray family suggests memorials in Ada’s name to Whidbey Island Animal Foundation (WAIF) online at: https://waifanimals.org/donate/. If you would prefer to donate by mail, send donations to: WAIF, P.O. Box 1108, Coupeville, WA 98239. Memorials can also be made to American Cancer Society Washington online at https://donate3.cancer.org/?lang=en.

A Celebration of Life in Ada’s honor will be held Sunday, 3 p.m. at Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome Street. All who knew Ada are welcome.

Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor, Wash.

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Navy to pay for Ferry House restoration projects

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly It’s not as much as some were hoping for, but the Secretary of the Navy said the historic Ferry House on Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve will receive more than $850,000 for restoration projects to help mitigate potential negative effects of proposed increases in EA-18G Growler operations at Outlying Landing Field near Coupeville.

Sec. Richard Spencer outlined his decision in a letter of response to the chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The letter is a necessary last step in the Section 106 process of the National Historic Preservation Act and clears the way for a Record of Decision regarding flight operations and the number of aircraft to be based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

In his letter, Spencer said he would not implement additional noise monitoring; would seek partnerships through the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program and be willing to work with stakeholders to designate Sentinel Landscapes; would commit to seeking new technologies to help reduce aircraft noise without limiting its capabilities; and would continue to see that the Navy remains a “good neighbor” to local communities.

The Secretary also said he recognized “no amount of mitigation would be acceptable” to some, as they desired no increase in operations at all. Spencer said the Navy would honor its final offer to provide up to $1 million for Ferry House preservation projects. After the Section 106 consultation was terminated, Spencer said the Navy conducted a more accurate cost estimate of the projects at the historic structure and decided to “provide $867,000 to the NPS” for the projects and “$20,000 to the NPS for the design, construction and installation of interpretive historical signs at appropriate locations” on Ebey’s Reserve.

The figure named is far less than U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen’s suggestion that the Navy give $2.5 million - $1 million for the Ferry House and the remaining funds for needed repairs and restoration of the Coupeville Wharf. Larsen toured the wharf recently to get a better idea of the scope of the restoration. “I am disappointed the Navy did not return to mitigation discussions with the community,” he said. “I will continue to push for the Navy to develop a program to conduct noise monitoring at points of interest in Coupeville and reduce the impacts of noise on the community.”

The congressman is not the only one who had hoped for more funding for historic preservation through the Section 106 process.

“I would have liked to see resolution during the process, but I will still be looking for other ways to work with the Navy to seek funding,” said Chris Michalopoulos, executive director of the Port of Coupeville.

Photo Courtesy of National Park Service The Navy will pay the National Park Service $887,000 for preservation of the historic Ferry House and interpretive signs within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Preserve.

Michalopoulos estimates the current cost to repair the wharf, which was built in 1905, at just over $1 million. He said that cost could increase by as much as 10-percent by the time the Port can secure funding, which could come from .09 grant funding and/or a possible tax levy lid lift on the ballot in November.

Photo Courtesy of Rep. Rick Larsen U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, (D, Dist. 2), left, visited the Coupeville Wharf recently. Larsen had hoped the Navy would provide as much as $2.5 million towards preserving historic central Whidbey properties which could be impacted by a potential increase in Navy flight operations.

Like many who are concerned about the potential effects of increased aircraft operations at OLF, Michalopoulos said he fears it would “greatly affect tourism and the town’s approachability, as well as the historic reserve it sits on.”

However, he admitted he had no data to support that claim, saying it was “my speculation on cause and effect.”

No matter where the money comes from, there is no argument funds are needed to repair the aging wharf.

“My concerns are not only the substructure, but the historic building itself,” Michalopoulos said. “The valley rafter on the building has collapsed over time and the walls are buckling.

You can visually see the movement of the building and what is happening to it.

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to expand to six,” explained Joe Grogan, Coupeville utility superintendent. “We are more than doubling our capacity.”

with the local choir groups, bands, teachers and people from all walks of life that come together to make this island home.

It has not been determined at this point whether the new treatment facility will mean more staffing. There are currently four employees who are certified in both water treatment and wastewater treatment.

Konopik has also been instrumental in organizing a pub crawl starting at 6 p.m., which will include local spots such as the Sports Bar, China City, Flyers, Wicked Teuton Brewing Company, Louie-G’s Pizza, Oak Harbor Cafe, China Harbor, Harbor Light, Rustica, Off the Hook, Riverside Cafe and the Oak Harbor Tavern.

“We are lucky our staff has taken training to do both,” said Hughes. “Usually people will do one or the other and not both.”

And, according to Grogan, the new building, which is being constructed directly behind the current facility, will be connected to the existing structure and is designed so staff will be able to communicate with one another from one building to the next.

With excavation for the new building underway, care is also being taken to check the soil for any Native American remains. So far, though, all that’s turned up has been a few bottles.

“We have an archaeologist monitoring all the dirt and we’re digging slowly,” said Grogan.

“This land was first developed around the late 1800s. The town hall building used to be on this site. So far, we’ve found a few bottles. Everything we find will be cataloged and turned back over to the town to go to the museum.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Coupeville Utility Superintendent Joe Grogan discusses excavation for a new water treatment facility last week with Capt. Matt Arny, commanding officer of NAS Whidbey Island. The new facility is expected to be up and running in June.

Meanwhile the Navy will continue its evaluation to determine the extent of the contamination plume. The firefighting foam that is believed to be the source of the current contamination is still in use, although it is no longer used for training purposes and containment procedures have been put in place in the event the foam must be used.

there will be an outcome as successful as the solution found for Coupeville.

As for the seven contaminated wells by Ault Field, Arny said the Navy will continue to provide bottled water as it works to find the best solution for those affected. He is hopeful

“I am so happy with this plan and its capabilities,” said Hughes. “It’s sized for future demand; we’ve come up with a long-term design.”

“The Navy did a lot of research to get to this point,” he said. “Every single decision has been a process and I’m so happy with the decision to treat here. People can rest easier knowing every drop of water is treated.”

PROJECTS continued from page 9 “If the wharf and building continue to erode, then the last wharf of its kind will eventually be closed and left to disappear like the remnant piles around Penn Cove and other parts of the Sound,” he continued.

“Currently there are a number of piles, caps and bents that need to be replaced or repaired. This needs to take place before we can rehabilitate the building itself.”

The building is currently being assessed by a Seattle company with expertise in building preservation and rehabilitation.

Michalopoulos said there are a number of things he would like to see happen regarding the wharf.

“I’d like to see a complete restoration of the substructure and building, as well as a dedicated effort for education-based information out along the causeway and in the building itself,” he explained. “More community events celebrating [the wharf’s] history and maritime past as well as a Friends of the Wharf community group that can meet and present ideas and projects to the Port for consideration.”

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“It is St. Patrick’s Day, after all, and pubs seem rather fitting,” he said. “But, this year we are trying to include more of the bars and restaurants from around town so that (those from) out of town and locals can get a full picture of what a wonderfully unique town we have and that we at the Irish Wildlife Society try to include everyone in our events.”

The Irish Wildlife Society has been thankful for the community’s support for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade for nearly 50 years, Konopik said.

“We are looking forward to engaging and exciting our community with the wonderful Irish tradition that this island holds, and to raise a pint for those that came before us and have built this event into a staple of our community for generations to come,” Konopik shared.

In addition to the parade and pub crawl, the Wicked Teuton Brewing Company will host an “Irish I Had a Beer” event and will be serving green beer all weekend. Games and a beer knowledge scavenger hunt will be held starting 6 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday.

Games range from Lucky Catch to Race for the Gold.

For those who are interested in joining the Oak Harbor Irish Wildlife Society, which is $10 for a lifetime membership, or participating in the parade, Sooz Konopik can be contacted at ohirishwildlifesociety@outlook. com.

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THE GREENEST DAY OF THE YEAR – ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

more finicky. This in turn reduced waste, which was crucial in these hard times.

Get ready to don your favorite shade of green!

St. Paddy’s day is right around the corner and that means observing the day as aptly as possible. But what does this even entail, observing it aptly? What springs to mind the minute ‘St Patrick’s Day’ is mentioned? Is it colcannon or boxty? Coddle? Boiled bacon and cabbage?

It could be any of these and probably a whole host of other things, especially if you’re Irish or have Irish roots.

Traditionally, the only ingredients needed to make Irish soda bread is flour, buttermilk, baking soda and salt. Today, we see ingredients such as butter, sugar and raisins added to doll up the original version. Nothing wrong with either. The original version pairs fantastically with soups and stews and the newer recipes yield a sweet, delectable bread which does fabulously at holiday get-togethers. Personally, I don’t need a holiday to find myself wandering into the bakery section of a grocery store to buy a loaf of soda bread. With a pat of butter and cup of hot, milky tea, this is always a treat in my house! Perhaps this is what observing St. Paddy’s Day might look like for you.

I started thinking about St. Patrick’s Day and immediately I got the taste of soda bread in my mouth. Now, I’m a fan of any bread or anything that looks even halfway like bread, but when it comes to soda bread, I’m not just a fan, I’m THE number one fan! The version we’re likely to be most accustomed to here though, tends to be a dressed-up version of the real deal. While both kinds – the original and what we know in many bakeries or perhaps from recipes found online – make use of baking soda as the leavening agent in the bread, the original Irish Soda bread doesn’t come with all the bells and whistles; no sparkling little sugar crystals on top of the bread, no raisins nestled within the crumbed interior. It’s a straight-forward loaf of wheat bread that tastes delicious with butter, marmalade and cheese.

Contrary to popular belief, Irish soda bread does not hail from Ireland. It finds its origins instead with the Native Americans before the European colonization of America. Native Americans were making ‘soda bread’ long before the Irish were, as they found that utilizing ash in the baking process produced a similar result as if they were to use yeast – the bread rose. The reason Irish soda bread became an Irish food item was due to it being one of the more economical things to make due to rising rates of poverty in the 1800s and hunger being an ever-present thing among the populace after the potato famine. The bread required minimal ingredients and baking soda tended to result in a more consistent bread, meaning it tended to be efficient in producing a loaf that would rise, whereas yeast could be

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turns out, it isn’t very Irish after all. I’m talking about boxty – a potato pancake/hashbrown/ bread, which can be prepared three different ways: pan/pancake boxty; boiled boxty; or loaf boxty. Made almost entirely from potatoes, this dish served as a way to sate the hungry and keep the bellies of the poor in Ireland filled. So, moving between a pancake, a loaf and a dumpling of sorts, this Irish staple is truly as authentic as it comes. Served with the likes of fried eggs, bacon or just loaded with plain butter nowadays, this bread made from nothing more than mashed potatoes, flour, salt and butter can become a staple in any home, especially on St. Patrick’s Day.

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Dear Readers, this March 17 is the day we collectively celebrate all things Irish, including the many tales surrounding the patron saint for which the day is named. This year, I hope you try any and all things Irish on St. Paddy’s Day and I’m including a recipe for boxty for that very purpose! 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 just that and Dish!

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Boxty 3 to 4 large Yukon potatoes, peeled 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup milk 1 egg 1/3 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Maybe it looks a little different though. It could be, your St. Patrick’s Day will be observed with a meal we most associate with Ireland, but what would that be? The very next food conjured up in my mind’s eye when St. Paddy’s day is mentioned is colcannon, a workingman’s staple from way back when. While one of the ingredients comprising colcannon – the potato – is a more recent introduction to the Irish diet (circa 1700s, it’s believed, though some say the 1500s), the others – kale and/or cabbage – are far more ancient and homegrown. Combining the ancestral dietary constituents of kale and cabbage, with the modern tatie gave rise to a dish that is both satisfying and wholesome.

And while we might associate colcannon with St. Patrick’s Day, it is more likely to be eaten traditionally around Halloween time. It even comes with its very own old wives tale attached to it when prepping and eating it. What I mean by this is a rag, a stick or a coin was cooked inside the colcannon and whatever item you found (do not attempt this at home as it seems a little dangerous) in your serving was said to predict your future. How wonderful this Irish dish can not only take center stage on both St. Paddy’s Day and Halloween but also seemingly tell fortunes. It’s almost like a two-for-one deal!

Cut half the potatoes into small cubes and place in a medium saucepan. Cover the potatoes with water and add a dash of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes can be stuck with a fork (fork-tender). Grate the remainder of the potatoes using the large side of a grater.

Squeeze out any excess liquid. When the boiled potatoes are cooked, drain them and return to the saucepan with ¼ cup of milk and mash.

Add the grated potatoes to the mashed potatoes and then in a medium bowl, combine egg, ½ cup of milk, flour, pepper and salt and whisk until well incorporated. Add the potatoes and mix until well combined. Heat a large, non-stick pan or griddle, coat with a little butter and drop ¼ cup full of batter at a time onto the griddle. Cook until the bottoms on each side are golden brown (4 minutes approximately, per side). Serve warm and enjoy!

This is not the only traditional Irish fare we could indulge in, though. I’m not even going to mention corned beef and cabbage. As it

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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.

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Do you know someone who does? Fort Casey State Park illuminates central Whidbey Island’s coastal 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.

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For questions or to register call NRA instructor John Hellmann at 360-675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbey sportsmen.org.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) The dice roll in your favor more often than not this week.

When your toast hits the floor jelly side up, rejoice in your good fortune, but don’t push too far. Unnecessary risks taken for the sake of personal gain could easily bite you. Most risky is pride that won’t let you back away from shakey endeavors. Something for nothing schemes always have a way of going sour. Prudence pays every day, but especially so on the 18th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Calm patience is your greatest asset this week. Patience lets you wait out those obstacles you can’t directly overcome.

Contrast that with the floundering and flailing you may witness in some with whom you must deal directly. Letting yourself be pulled down to their level is a detriment to all. An attentive ear may be the best lifeline you can throw to them. The simple act of listening is especially potent on the 18th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Drama in the life of someone to whom you are inescapably close affects you adversely this week. You may naturally want to help, but hazards await in letting their problem become your problem. You can support, you can commiserate, but you cannot do the work of healing for them. The past and its lessons can be integrated only by the person who lived it, and that is not you. Beware of nostalgia traps on the 18th.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) The people in your life may not always show you all the admiration and respect they have for you, but the feelings are there. Odd ways of showing you their respect are part of the norm again this week. What seems to you like being only pals may be a deep relationship to the other person. Keep that in mind in the coming rounds of interactions. The initiative for more rests mainly with you on the 18th.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Uncontrolled emotions may be your biggest challenge this week. Whether your own or those of others, emotional reactions interfere with logical thinking. This makes constructive responses dependant on not letting the heart overwhelm the head. For that reason, a cooling off period is good before big decisions become final. The situation as it appears on the 18th may not be the full reality.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Vital issues such as health rate your full attention this week.

The dictates of reality may demand that you put your wants aside to focus on needs.

Even your fun activities are apt to involve a certain amount of regimen and discipline. A can-do spirit and a clear goal to achieve can transform any duty into some-

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) A situation set in motion long ago is ready to bear fruit. You won’t need to seek it out. The rewards of the past will find you. If you find yourself on the receiving end of a favor, it will be the return of a kindness already given by you. For the mindful, the matter does not end there, but can be extended indefinitely, far into the future. Elements of the odd and eccentric on the 18th are a sign you are on the right path.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Some this week may become aware of the carefully concealed burden of responsibility you bear on your shoulders.

With continued concealment impossible, there is no point in denying the obvious, and no shame in accepting help where help is due. Aid and encouragement, in whatever form they come, in no way diminish the value of your accomplishments. Events on the 18th highlight all the good you’ve done, and the many grand achievements you still have before you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You have skills and talent galore waiting in the wings to use as you see fit. Not the least of these resources is your own ability and character. Additionally, people already known to you are slated to help, but only at your will. If someone comes to mind, do not hesitate to call on them. Social activities that keep you circulating are helpful in that regard. The 18th is prime for reaching out to your peers.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The more mellow side of yourself that you have shown recently is no less effective than harder approaches for reaching your objectives. It may even be in some ways more effective. A genial voice is exactly what those under stress need to hear if they are to regain their composure. If it seems the ones with whom you work most closely are behaving differently, it may be that they see the same in you.

The 18th brings it into focus.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) A gift for gab is something kindly circumstance may bestow upon you this week.

The things you can come up with, given the need to talk your way out of a corner, may surprise you. Steady banter also has a calming effect on listeners who are feeling stressed.

However you feel to apply them, just let the words flow when the need arises. On the 18th, it is less what you say than how you say it that counts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) An early sense of new horizons looming may be the source of much stress this week.

Regardless of what you see coming into view, adjusting to the new working environment will naturally present challenges. Anticipation that creates dread serves no one, so put the negatives aside and focus on your potential gains. The camaraderie of friends is exactly what the situation on the 18th requires to instill confidence.

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18. Brews 19. Hideouts 21. Where one sleeps 22. Unbroken view of a region 27. Hammer is one 28. Racing legend 33. Commercial 34. Understood by just a few 36. Global design effort 37. Portuguese folk song 38. Traditional woven cloth 39. Oil barrel (abbr.)

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2. A baseball team 3. Taxis 4. Baseball stat 5. Insecticide 6. Midway between east and southeast 7. Icelandic poems 8. Rocker Rundgren 9. Doctors’ group 10. Inform wrongly 11. TVs used to have one 12. Long-__: donkeys 14. Weasel-like mammal

17. Payroll company 18. Conductance unit 20. Fifth note of a major scale 23. Prepares 24. Yellow-fever mosquitos 25. Partner to Pa 26. They __ 29. Canadian province (abbr.)

30. Official 31. More colorless 32. Goodies 35. Sanders was one 36. Talkative 38. Rips apart 40. Chinese Muslim 41. Rapid eye movements 42. Song 43. Spent it all 44. Somber 45. Cycles per second 46. Naturally occurring material 47. “Orange is the New Black” character Answers on page 15

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