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This time next week we will all probably be cleaning up our messes from holiday gift giving. Some of us will be back in the stores to save money on next season’s giftings. For me, and the wild bunnies of the pals loose, we will hopefully still be cleaning up our holiday hors d’oeuvres. Another week of gravy sounds like good gravy to me. Changing Dye Purse Recent remarks overheard regarding my alleged over-active mind have caused me to think that I have been spending too much time thinking. The great barrister, F. Lee Bailey, when asked by a reporter to explain his defense of a client’s catastrophe, replied, “Analysis is a violent act.” The more I think, the more I have to think about. It’s like peeling an onion without all the tears. Mom always put a slice of Wonder Bread in her mouth when she was cutting an onion.
What would your purse look like? I think I just lost most of the male readers in Oak Harbor. Grounds for Coffee I remember my first sip of coffee as if it were a long time ago. Because it was. Circa 1955, in Grandma Tama’s Hattiesburg, Mississippi kitchen, the one with the black and white checkered floor, like a drugstore or a hospital. Tama called it “milk coffee”, half milk, half coffee. My sister and I even got to sit at the breakfast table after Grandpa, whom Grandma called “Husband“, would go downtown to the hotel to read the Clarion-Ledger, newspaper for Jackson, the capital city. Drinking milk coffee as a young boy was my right of passage. Six decades later, as an older man, drinking coffee is my right of pissage. During our high school years, none of us drank coffee. Why bother? Our mom was doing Sanka or Taster’s Choice for her bridge club. Our dad must have been drinking coffee at work, if at all, as we never had a coffee pot. Unlike the kitchens I smelled briefly, but pleasurably, while walking to school with my friends, our breakfast kitchen smelled of orange juice and burnt toast.
I always wondered why.
While Mom may not have been good at basting an egg, she could sure cut a rug.
I wondered as Mom Wondered if she was crying because of the onion or because of the taste of the Wonder Bread.
In college, we needed not coffee, but No-Doz. Nothing like having the shakes when you write your four hour political science exams.
Then I would remember that Wonder Bread had no taste, which is why Grandpa used it to catch fish.
My real need for coffee came about in the Marine Corps when I inherited Corporal O’Malley’s coffee mess upon his discharge.
The holiday gift catalogs are filled with magical merchandise of varying degrees of unnecessariness. The more I look, the more I want. Need? Do not ask, but I know what the ladies of my life would like. A purse that is elegant, but one that changes colors and patterns and designs. Maybe even shapes.
That sounded wrong. O’Malley had a coffee club of officers and enlisted men who paid ten bucks monthly to drink as much MJB percolated coffee as they wanted. If nothing else, the only coffee pot in the 4th Marine Division, Headquarters Battalion at Camp Pendleton, was located perfectly, down the hall in the supply wing where O’Malley and I were redistributing excess materiel for reserve units. That long walk down three corridors gave the real officers some time to eyeball
Imagine if one could imagine a purse into reality.
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Lights on for Life The Impaired Driving Impact Panel of island County is asking drivers to turn on their headlights during the day on Friday, December 20, as a symbolic observance of those who have lost their lives to DUI and to focus attention on impaired driving issues. For more information, call (360)672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org. [Submitted by JoAnn Hellmann, Director, IDIPIC]
Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve
very respectful and hard-working during class time, she has made admirable efforts to re-do tests and quizzes until she reaches perfection. She serves as a positive role model for other students and continually comes to school with a positive and optimistic outlook.”
tion to detail and exceeds expectation. Juliann is very dedicated to doing her best. She works well with others and also helps students who are struggling. Juliann is a delight to have in class.”
Battleship Island - Leah Westhof: “Leah is the smiling, capable person in class who never blows her own horn. So we will have to do this for her! Leah is an on-task worker who quietly gets the job done. Her work is firstrate – correct, neat and accurate. She rolls with change and anchors her table. Her table buddies know that Leah understands what to do. With her formidable intellect, sweet visage and dedication Leah is a force to be reckoned with!”
Conservation District Annual Native Bareroot Plant Sale
The stained glass windows in the 120-year-old sanctuary will be illuminated only by candlelight as the congregation softly sings “Silent Night, Holy Night” during the Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at the Coupeville United Methodist Church. The annual tradition starts at 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 24. The church located at 608 North Main Street in the heart of Coupeville. Come early for a seat for this popular community event. Young children will enjoy an earlier family-friendly service, “Come to the Manger”, held at 5:00pm that evening. For information on Christmas activities at the Coupeville United Methodist Church, visit www. coupevilleumc.com. [Submitted by Robin Hertlein]
Recycle Your Christmas Tree and Support Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity of Island County and Pioneer Tree and Landscape Inc. are partnering to offer the community an option for disposing of Christmas trees. On December 27 and 28, from 10:00am until 5:00pm, Habitat will be accepting Christmas trees for chipping in the parking lot of their Oak Harbor Store – 350 SE Pioneer Way and their Freeland Store– 1592 Main Street. Trees must be free of lights, ornaments, and tinsel, as these items will break the chipper. No flock trees will be accepted. A minimum donation of $5 is suggested. All proceeds will benefit local low-income families working with Habitat for Humanity of Island County to achieve affordable housing.
Castle Island - Rielle Abuda: “Rielle is an intelligent and conscientious person. Her contributions in class are many and valuable. Rielle is a wonderful listener during instruction time and always comes to class prepared with her materials and ready to learn. Rielle is a self-motivated, conscientious student. Her class work is consistently well-done and thorough. Rielle is a positive addition to our island!”
OHHS Shipmates-of-the-Month
A student recognition program, called the Shipmates-of-the-Month, recognizes one student per month based on demonstrable gains in the areas of academic or behavioral growth, community contribution(s), and/or acts of altruism. The following students have earned this recognition:
Native plants improve our water quality, reduce soil and wind erosion, clean the air, reduce energy costs, attract and support local wildlife, and beautify property. Whidbey Island Conservation District (WICD) is now accepting orders on an assortment of 37 Western Washington native species including favorites Nootka Rose, Red Flowering Currant, Western Red Cedar, Tall Oregon Grape, Salal, and many more. Most plants are bare root and sold in bundles of five, while a few varieties are sold individually in small pots. The plants are one to two years old, 6” to 36” tall, and most are priced under $2 each. To view the complete plant list and order online, go to www.whidbeycd.org. Pick up for all confirmed orders will occur on Friday, February 28 at the WICD office in Coupeville, or Saturday, March 1 at Fairgrounds in Langley - just in time for spring planting. Order soon as stock is limited. Revenues from the plant sale contribute to all WICD resource conservation and wildlife habitat enhancement programs - including educational workshops and assistance to all landowners on topics including farm and forest management and storm water management. For more information, call (360)678-4708 or email sandy@ whidbeycd.org. [Submitted by Sandy Welch, WICD]
Island Marine Resources Committee (MRC) and Washington State University (WSU) Island County Extension Seek Nominations for the 2014 Jan Holmes Island County Coastal Volunteer of the Year Award Every year, hundreds of volunteers contribute thousands of hours of service, science and outreach in support of Island County’s marine environment. They do so as members of various organizations and, in some cases, as citizens unaffiliated with any group.
[Submitted by Sadi Foltz, Habitat for Humanity] Oak Harbor High School’s 9th grade transition program is called the Island Program. Each island is comprised of an English teacher, a math teacher and a science teacher. They share a total of 90 students who rotate together in classes of thirty for three periods each day. The vision of the Island Program is to have all 9th grade students ready for 10th grade and on track to a 4-year graduation.
[Submitted by Jennifer DePrey, OHHS]
The Island County Marine Resources Committee and WSU Island County Extension partner to recognize this contribution of volunteer service and leadership. They created the annual Jan Holmes Island County Coastal Volunteer of the Year Award, open to any citizen of Island County regardless of affiliation. Skull Island - Hannah Richards: “Hannah is a great student. She approaches each day with a great attitude and is genuinely interested in the concepts taught. Hannah is always actively engaged in classroom discussions and doesn’t hesitate to ask or answer questions. Each day she contributes positively to the classroom environment. Hannah also has a strong sense of who she is an is confident enough to express herself.”
To identify the winner a joint committee of the Marine Resources Committee members and Washington State University Island County Extension staff review nominations submitted by the public. Information about the award, previous awardees and links to the nomination form are on the homepages of: Island County MRC - http://www.islandcountymrc.org/ WSU Island County Extension - http://county. wsu.edu/island/nrs/beachwatchers/Pages/ default.aspx The deadline for nominations is January 16, 2014. The award will be presented at the opening of the WSU Island County Beach Watchers’ annual one-day university, Sound Waters, on February 1, 2014 at Oak Harbor High School. [Submitted by Barbara L. Bennett, WSU Island County Beach Watchers]
Registration Open for Whidbey Island’s Writers Association’s Lockdown Retreat Fortress Island - Taylor Wilson: “Taylor has shown an impressive amount of dedication and focus throughout the first part of her ninth grade year with us. In addition to being
Justice Island - Juliann Jansen: “Juliann is a very intelligent student who pays close atten-
Writers want longer sentences. Early-bird registration is open through January 15, 2014 for the 25 spaces available to attend the Whidbey Island Writers Association’s popular Writers Lockdown Retreat set for March 14-16, 2014 at
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Coupeville’s Captain Whidbey Inn, along with Pretreat events offered Thursday, March 13.
tional information please phone (360)679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.
The retreat, First Write the Book! It’s all in the Craft, is an opportunity for writers to work in a safe, congenial, and inspiring environment. The 3-day experience includes hands-on workshops, informal writing salons with the instructors, a one-on-one manuscript evaluation, and unencumbered time for writing and networking. Led by three notable instructor-mentors, Priscilla Long, Jennie Shortridge and Randall Platt, the retreat focuses on discipline, craft, revision, and how to take a work to its final stages.
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Priscilla Long is best known for her expertise in style and sentence crafting and for her widely acclaimed book, The Writer’s Portable Mentor: A Guide to Art, Craft, and the Writing Life. Novelist Jennie Shortridge is the author of five bestselling novels, the latest of which is Love Water Memory. She is a founding member of the well-known Seattle 7 consortium of authors which includes Garth Stein and Erica Bauermeister. Randall Platt’s versatile writing background includes screenwriting, a humorous western series and award winning young adult novels. A Pretreat Workshop, Everything You Need to Know about Book Publishing, will be offered at the Inn from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Thursday, March 13 and is open to the general public as well as retreat participants. Taught by literary agent Andrea Hurst and editor Margaret Bendet, the workshop will address the questions foremost in the minds of those who seek publication. To facilitate open discussion, registration will be limited and pre-registration is required at a cost of $50 for general public and $40 for retreat attendees. Another pretreat event open to the general public as well as retreat registrants is the Last Taste of Freedom Appetizer Buffet, held in Judge Still’s Tavern at the Inn following the workshop, 5:30pm to 7:00pm. An opportunity to socialize with the workshop and retreat instructors as well as fellow writers, the buffet requires reservations by March 9, and costs $25 for the public and $15 for retreat participants. The retreat fee covers meals and lodging as well as all instructional activities and consults. Registration is limited to 25 and early-bird rates are available for the retreat until January 15, 2014. Information and registration for both the retreat and the Thursday pretreat events are available at http://www.nila.edu/wiwa_retreat.htm. Information is also available by emailing lockdownretreat@whidbey.com or calling (360)331-2038. [Submitted by Donna Hood]
Applicants Sought for Historic Preservation Commission The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Ebey’s Landing Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) for a term that expires on December 19, 2015. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest, experience or knowledge in history, historic preservation, architecture, design, landscape architecture, cultural landscapes and/or related disciplines. The Board of County Commissioners appoints Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) members for 3 year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. Commission members work with the Town of Coupeville, Island County and Ebey’s Reserve Trust Board staff to process applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties located within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. Ebey’s Landing Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) consists of nine members, four (4) members appointed by the Council of the Town of Coupeville; four (4) members appointed by Island County; and one (1) member appointed jointly by Island County and the Town of Coupeville. Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Historic Preservation Commission Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is (360)679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@co.island.wa.us. Application materials should be received no later than 4:30pm on Monday, January 13, 2014. For addi
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Local Business News Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle Celebrates 10 Years of Service 10 years ago, Mike Lauver got tired of having to drive to SeaTac International Airport from Central Whidbey to pick up friends coming for a visit, so he partnered with long time resident John Solin and started Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle in December 2003 using 2 nine passenger vans with 4 trips a day. There was immediate positive response from the residents of Whidbey Island and the business grew, mainly by wordof-mouth and excellent customer service. Today, as Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle celebrates their 10th anniversary, they are proud to operate 14 vehicles and offer 10 trips a day to SeaTac International Airport along with service to Bellingham Airport, the cruise piers in Seattle and Vancouver B.C., in addition to offering full service charters for your holiday parties, weddings, special events or whatever your group transportation needs are. Mike and John have a strong commitment to the island. They support all the communities on Whidbey Island by routinely donating to nonprofit organizations and offering discounted or donated shuttles to schools & senior centers. Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle proudly sponsors community groups and events such as the Saratoga Chamber Orchestra, the Oak Harbor Music Festival, all five Whidbey Island Chambers of Commerce, the Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival, the Penn Cove Mussel & the Coupeville Water festivals. Their employees even get involved by donating their tips to the Soroptimist Tree of Hope program. For more information about Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle, visit www.seatacshuttle.com or call (360)679-4003 or (877)679-4003.
Still Talking
She hated to be pitied, this mother alone with two children and no money in a big city full of families in dire circumstances.
Christmas...a time to share what we have most of with those who have the least. The story below is part fact, part fiction. It has become a tradition to run it at Christmas. My late mother, also named Eileen, was a beautiful woman with a troubled life. She died at age 40. My late brother traveled around the world as a Navy diver and later, as a civilian diving and oil rig supervisor. What follows is best described as a wished-for dream where we reunite briefly. I clearly recall riding a streetcar to Marshall Field’s in Chicago, clutching a too-small coat closer to keep myself warm. It’s a story about a family fallen on hard times who, through the kindness of strangers, find that glad tidings can come to even those without hope.
Growing up, she heard her relatives denounce people who took charity, claiming they’d never stoop so low. “We’re too proud!”
By Eileen Brown
The Kindness of Strangers By Eileen Brown “Christmas,” said the mother to an empty room. She knew there was hardly money to pay the rent and buy groceries, let alone toys or a new coat for her girl. Outside, a bitter Chicago wind made ghostly sounds as an elevated train rumbled past, its occupants huddled together for warmth. A single bulb hung over the little girl’s bed where she read her book in the dim light, poking her nose under the covers to keep it warm. The radiator was cold. And where was that boy? She last saw him run through the alley with his friends. She needn’t have worried. He had a good head on his shoulders and seldom got into trouble. Neighborhood children often went through the trash looking for beer bottles to return to the taverns for a few pennies. Maybe he’d earn a few cents today. Still, it would not be enough.
Perhaps she could take her children downtown to see the pretty storefronts. The boy had collected enough bottles that week to earn streetcar fare, so they bundled up in scarves and hats and headed to State Street. As it had every Christmas, the star at Marshall Field was a welcoming beacon to shoppers. Angel hair and twinkling lights filled the window displays and reflected in the children’s eyes. Not much point going in to see Santa, thought the mother, but the children pleaded, weakening her resolve. It took some time for the line to wind down and suddenly Santa was asking the little girl what she wanted him to bring her. “A dolly, please,” she said, giving him a shy smile. She blushed as Santa hugged her and said he’d see what he could do. It was the boy’s turn. Surely he’d ask for a BB gun or bicycle, but his answer to Santa’s question caught onlookers by surprise. “All I want for Christmas is for someone to give my mother a job,” he said. This was not the usual response and Santa was silent for a moment. Then Santa pressed on, asking, “Don’t you want any toys or candy for yourself?” The boy shook his head indicating “No.” “Well, if that ain’t the darndest,” said a voice from the crowd. The mother blushed, and at that moment, she had never looked more radiant. Her boy beamed back at her. “Let’s go, children,” she called. “We have to get the streetcar home before dark.” “Wait a minute, ma’am,” called a man’s voice. In his dark suit and wire-rimmed glasses, he looked like an orchestra conductor, waving his STILL TALKING
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End of the Year Special on Hearing Aids Hearing Health Services in Coupeville is offering their existing patients an End-of-the-Year Thank You gift of a $1,000 off a pair of any level of hearing aid technology. There is an expiration date of December 31, 2013 for the discount, so call or stop by today. Dr. Kristine Jarrell, Au.D., provides a full-range of audiological services including prevention, diagnostic care, treatment options, counseling, and personalized aftercare at her clinic on South Main in Coupeville. For more information, call (360)678-1423 or visit www.coupevillehearing.com.
Guys’ Day to Shop at Hummingbird Farm Men are invited to Hummingbird Farm Nursery & Garden on Saturday, December 21, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, as Hummingbird Farm hosts their annual “Guys’ Day to Shop.” Girls, get your wish lists ready. Hot Cider & coffee, cranberry cheesecake, chocolate brownies, and free gift wrapping will be waiting in the retail greenhouse to entice the most reluctant of guy shoppers. Hummingbird Farm Nursery & Gardens is located at 2319 Zylstra Road in Oak Harbor. For more information, call (360)679-5044.
Holiday Gift Ideas from The Handbag Consignment Shop The Handbag Consignment Shop is bustling with joyful holiday music and decorations... and some wonderful and exciting handbags and accessories. They received over 500 new consigned handbags the first week of December. Gift ideas include handbag hooks, blingedout cell phone covers, key rings, faux fur scarves (made in the USA), and authentic designer handbags. The Handbag Consignment Shop ships anywhere in the U.S. and parts of Canada. Can’t visit the store? Visit them online at www. handbagconsignmentshop.com. The Handbag Consignment Shop is located at 7 Front Street in Coupeville. For more information, call (360)682-5251.
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Bingo Every Sunday, 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Hall, Oak Harbor 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.
Free Christmas Concert Thursday, December 19, 7:00pm Coupeville Methodist Church, Coupeville The Coupeville Methodist Church Choir will be performing “The Winter Rose” cantata by Joseph Martin. The Winter Rose incorporates both traditional carols and newly composed anthems that visit the Christmas story with fresh insight. Through use of music, narration and simple symbolism, the cantata presents the life of Christ from prophecy to passion. For more information, contact the church at (360)6784256.
Christmas Snapshots Thursday, December 19, 7:30pm Friday, December 20, 7:30pm Saturday, December 21, 2:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Tickets: $14 Christmas is a time of merriment and celebration. Enjoy a musical journey through this magical time of the year as children and adults sing old and new favorites. This production is sure to get you in the Christmas Spirit. For tickets and information about group discounts, call the box office at (360)679-2237 or email office@whidbeyplayhouse.com.
Holiday Reflections Friday, December 20, 7:30pm Langley United Methodist Church, Langley The Whidbey Chamber Singers present a holiday choral concert featuring works by Gustav Holst, John Rutter, Morten Lauridsen, Robert Shaw, and others. Suggested donation at door, $15 adults, $10 seniors/military, $5 children.
Holiday Open House Saturday, December 21, 10:00am-6:00pm Sally’s Garden, 107 S. Main, Coupeville Enjoy treats and good cheer. Weekly prize drawing. For more information, call (360)678-9114.
The Nutcracker Saturday, December 21, 2:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday, December 22, 2:00pm Oak Harbor High School Presented by The Ballet Slipper Conservatory, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children (under 18) and seniors (60+) and are available at the Wind and Tide Bookstore, 790 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. All seats are reserved; however, tickets will be available at the door on a space-available basis. For more information, call (360)6751342.
VFW Sunday Breakfast Sunday, December 29, 10:00am-12:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor The breakfast features pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats, and biscuits-ngravy. Breakfast proceeds benefit local VFW Post 7392, including veterans’ assistance and community service programs.
DIY Explorer’s Club: Do It Yourself... Together! Robotics Saturday, December 21, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Library OHHS Robotics Club members share their know-how with students ages 8-12 with an adult. Learn what it takes to create robots and make a Brushbot to take home. Keep the Creativity Flowing: For New and Experienced Artists Friday, December 27, 10:00am Freeland Library Join other local artists to participate in informal sharing, discussion and creation of your artwork. Take advantage of the group energy for inspiration and new ideas.
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) Tickets are available by contacting the WICA ticket office (360)221-8268 or (800)638-7631. Additional information at www.WICAonline. com. You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Revised Friday, December 20, 7:30pm Saturday, December 21, 7:30pm Tickets: Adults $24, Seniors $20, Youth $17 An updated version of the beloved musical that tells the story of an average day in the life of the famous comic strip child hero, Charlie Brown. It’s a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine’s Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and nonhuman) and strung together on the string of a single day, from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening. Charlie Brown’s inner battle will resonate with young and old alike.
Religious Services Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Studying growth in the Holy Spirit: There’s always more, expecting new fire. Led by Sister Nancy Keller, S.C. For more information, call Bill at (360)221-8174.
Filipino Christian Fellowship Sunday School, 1:00pm; Worship Service, 2:00pm Church on the Rock, Oak Harbor Pastor Jansen Onggao
Living Circle: Friends on the Path Every Sunday, 10:30am 917 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor Living Circle is a welcoming spiritual community of friends on the path sharing music, prayers, blessings, stories, and more. They invite you to share your spirit with them. Their building is located next to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. For more information, call (360)320-2081, email alivingcircle@gmail.com, or visit livingcircle. webs.com.
Oneness Blessings Every Monday, 4:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor
The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors and children. A “Chicken Fried Steak” breakfast is available for $9. For more information, call (360)675-4048 or visit http://www. vfwpost7392.org.
A hands-on process of awakening the human being to its natural state by sending energy to the physical brain via a Oneness Blessings Giver. Come experience peace, healing & joy for yourself. Contact Netsah at (360)675-3420 for more information.
Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events
Teaching Through God’s Word
See schedule below Cost: Free Friends of the Library Holiday Party & Gift Book Gala Thursday, December 19, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Join Friends of the Library for winter cheer and an opportunity to learn about the year’s most compelling books for all ages. Bid on your favorite items in the gift basket auction. Give the gift of reading to your friends and family!
Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton
building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.
Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbeyisland.org
Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland
Every Monday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor Open to the public. For more information, call (360)675-7111.
Central Whidbey Lions First and Third Thursdays, 12:00pm Tyee Restaurant, Coupeville
Chess and Go Every Monday, 6:00pm-10:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley All ages and abilities welcome. Go is a board game of Asian origin which, involves strategy and tactics and has no element of chance. For more information, call Roy at (360)341-3230.
First Church of Christ, Scientist
CoDA is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy and loving relationships. We learn the balance of loving others and ourselves. A fragrance free meeting. For information, call (360)579-2391.
Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm
Co-Dependence Anonymous Every Monday, 10:00am-11:30am Trinity Lutheran Church Annex, Freeland
Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm
Coupeville Lions
The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360)675-0621 or visit JSH-Online.com.
Cribbage Club
Restaurant Activities Flyers Restaurant & Brewery, Oak Harbor Happy Hour Daily 2:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm-close Brewer’s Nights Last Thursday of Month, 6:00pm-9:00pm Special prizes and giveaways. Live Music.
Prima Bistro, Langley Restaurant Industry Discount Mondays 20% off when food handlers or alcohol serve permit presented.
Galleries and Art Shows Featured Artist: Dan Ishler Meet the Artist: Monday, December 23, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Dan’s pottery has appeared in galleries, national shows and wholesale outlets throughout the US. For more than 40 years Dan Ishler’s life has revolved around the production of art and functional pottery.
Every Wednesday, 6:30pm Coupeville Methodist Church, Coupeville Every Thursday, 6:00pm Pizza Factory, Oak Harbor Cribbage players unite! Great fun, good people, all ages, come join the fun. The Pizza Factory offers discounts on all menu items to players. For more information, call Tim at (360)6783480. For information on the Sunday game please call Cheryl at (360)914-0084.
Duplicate Bridge Every Tuesday, 10:30am Ledgewood Beach Community Hall, Coupeville For more information, contact Sue Thomas at (360)678-7047, jetsue@cablespeed.net; Mardi Dennis at (360)675-5044, mvdennis@ comcast.net; or Peter Wolff at (360)678-3019, einkaufen@cablespeed.com.
Eating Addiction Support Group Every Thursday, 11:30am Private residence, Langley Meeting based on Becky Jackson’s book “Dieting, A Dry Drunk.” Meeting time subject to change based on groups needs. For more information and meeting address: DietingRecovery. com, or contact Christina (360)730-1886; christinamjames@hotmail.com.
Meetings and Organizations
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Al-Anon
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Food and Schmooze Senior Support Group First & Third Tuesdays, 1:00pm-2:20pm Cam-Bey Apartments, 50 N. Main, Coupeville
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This is a free support group open to all seniors that features facilitated group discussion and special presentations on topics of interest. Call Jan Pickard at (360)678-8800, or Katlaina Rayne at (360)632-5687 for more information.
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ChiCken little and the aStRologeR By Wesley Hallock
Dear Astrologer, It’s the holiday season, yet I don’t seem to be on anyone’s A list for party invitations. I’m apparently not on anyone’s B or C list, either. I’m still puzzling over the reason. Granted, my wine glass may loosen my tongue a wee bit, but I’ve never said anything that didn’t need to be said. I tell it like I see it, and that’s the woman I’ve always been. Lately, however, people seem less receptive to me. So here I sit on a Saturday night, home alone, writing to you. What say you, O great astrologer? Is it me or is it them? A Party of One Born December 8, 1977, at 3:43 A.M. in Brooklyn, New York Dear Party of One, Your fondness for verbal jujitsu shows in your horoscope. You also admit to Neptune abuse, which is astrologese for boozing one’s way to altered states of consciousness. Are those the cause of your isolation? No, ‘tis the season for abusing poor Neptune, talking too long and too loud, so it can’t be any of that. You have a doorman at your party, and his name is Saturn. Saturn is the reason you are alone. Saturn on your Moon is turning people away from you.
Dear Astrologer, Oh boy, where to begin? I broke my back at work 5 years ago at 26 years old. I am okay now, (I can walk) and I am going to be retrained through L&I soon. I get to go to school for two years and they flip the bill. My problem is, I do not know what to go for. My interests are many and I can be passionate about almost anything. I have no prior education. A business ATA degree seems like an easy choice, and I do need the time management and organization skills I could learn from it, but my long term goal is a doctorate in psychology. For L&I purposes I have to be employable at the end of the two years, not building a doctorate.
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long, slender arms above the shoppers. The mother did not hear him. The three continued to the escalator down to the main entrance. “You over there with the boy and girl. Wait, please,” came the voice again. He caught the boy’s eye as they were almost at the revolving door. Outside, a small band played, a bell clanged and pocket change clinked into a metal kettle. Then the breathless man was at their side. “Excuse me, madam, but I am in charge of the portrait studio here at Marshall Field,” he explained. “I wondered if you would sit for some photographs for us to use in our advertising. If I may say so, you resemble those classic English beauties portrayed on castle walls.” She blushed and was about to say no. “There! That’s it,” he said. “That lovely smile will grace streetcars up and down Michigan Avenue to be seen by people from around the world, if only you’ll say yes.” One look at her children told the mother they wanted her to accept the man’s offer. “How much would the pay be,” she asked timidly. When he told her, she flushed again and said, “I’d be proud to accept your offer.” The deal was set. The studio manager took her name and address and told her when to return. Store professionals would do her hair and makeup, and even provide pearls and a gown to wear. For a moment she was lost in thought, but her mind quickly returned to Christmas. “When will I get paid,” she whispered. The studio manager looked at her and the children and pulled something out of his pocket. He scribbled quickly and handed her a voucher. “If you will take this to the cashier’s cage, you can have part of your salary in advance today,” he said. “Will that do?” The mother hugged him and said, “You’ve ON TRACK
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the troops as they walked passed the bulkheads. There is nothing quite like the sound of rhythmically stepped Corfam in the morning.
made me very happy.” When the family returned home, a crumpled paper sack waited at their front door. Who left it, they wondered. “Let’s go,” she called as the children struggled to remove their boots, clogged with snow and ice. Inside, all eyes were on the brown bag as it sat on the kitchen floor. “I’ll open it,” said the boy. “That’s fine,” said the mother, “but be careful.” In went his hand and out came a gray sweater with a white reindeer leaping off the chest. It was a few sizes too large for him, but he’d be kept warm for several winters. He laughed at his good fortune as his head popped out of the neck hole. There was more. He reached in again. The girl got excited when she saw the spine of a book emerge. “Black Beauty!” she exclaimed. “Is it for me?” Just as he was about to throw the bag away, the boy heard something rattle as he shook it. He brought out two tortoise shell hair combs and handed them to his mother. “Here, mother! These will look fine in your hair when you have your portrait taken.” She hugged him and then the girl. The room became warm and bright with the sounds of their laughter. The mother’s heart felt light as she set on the teakettle. Things do look their darkest before the dawn, she thought. Humming to herself, she thought of another family long ago who received the kindness of strangers on Christmas Eve. The promise of Bethlehem, of new hope, was reborn that night in Chicago. Hold your loved ones close and have a very Merry Christmas. Write to me at stilltalking2009@yahoo.com. Great food. Great fun. When you go, tell roaster David Malony that the skinny kid with the broken speaker said hello. For more info www.mukilteocoffee.com.
After a year or so, Corporal Bob O’Malley had made enough money selling the coffee subscriptions to buy a car, and an engagement ring for his girlfriend. Soon she would have both the ring and the car, and Bob would be living on the sofa of my apartment.
Split Ends in the Middle If you are a regular reader of On Track, we thank you. If you are an irregular reader, I believe Island Drug has many options.
While most Marines took their coffee hot and black, we did have to provide sugar and powdered Coffeemate creamer for the meek. As a matter of security, we kept a list for the Colonel of the men who used sweetener.
If you are like me, and read the Whidbey Weekly from front to back, you may have noticed that recently we three columnists, including our veteran scribe Eileen Brown of Still Talking and our visionary Wesley Hallock of Chicken Little and the Astrologer, have been showing up on different pages, at different times, in different formats.
Moving to the great Northwest really pinned my caffeine meter. Not only did I start drinking coffee called Americano instead of Drip, often used as a nickname for me by my walk-to-school buddies, I started to tip.
Little did I ever imagine, in my wildest black and white dreams, that I would someday grow and go from milk coffee in Mississippi to Mukilteo Coffee on Whidbey.
The reasons for splitting our columnists’ columns into several columns is to show our support for all areas of the Whidbey Weekly, whether it be Island 911, the Sports Report, Bits & Pieces, with your letters to our editor, Local Business News, Local Events, What’s Going On, the obituaries, the Crossword Puzzle, Can Do Sudoku!, the Dining Guide, Community Bulletin Board, Business Spotlight, or the graphically pleasing advertisements of the wonderful merchants, service organizations, and multitude of local businesses who bankroll our only free, all locally owned and operated Island publication.
Not only that, I can drink Mukilteo Coffee like the real Marines.
Plus, I like to look at Eileen’s picture to see if I can get her to talk to me.
From a percolator to a drip to an espresso laced cup of really hot water. But never hot enough that I don’t have to reheat the coffee in the microwave every 10 minutes.
Hot and black. No longer do I need sugar and cream to disguise the bad flavor of an average cup of coffee.
If I happen to be on the road, I never miss an issue as www.whidbeyweekly.com is available on line, with all our past issues digitally archived.
The fact that Mukilteo Coffee locally offers the Freeman Blend, a six pack of flavor from Sumatra, Guatemala, France, Venice, Italy and Freeland has nothing to do with this objective endorsement.
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The fact that you can go to the Goose Grocers in Bay View to see a cartoon depiction of my caffeinated countenance has nothing to do with this enthusiasm.
Thanks again for letting our hometown advertisers know you appreciate their input, their presence, and their products and services.
The fact that Neil’s Clover Patch now features Happy Hippie, another solidly flavored and smooth Mukilteo roast, has nothing to do with my holiday spirit.
Without you, and without them, this circle would be broken.
Check it out for yourself at Mukilteo Coffee Roaster, on Crawford Road, just off Highway 525 across from the Wellington School playground.
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Dear Confused Academically, To thrive requires a supportive context. That, much more than your planets, is your biggest obstacle. The Great American Dream that bypassed your lineage has never been more beyond the reach of so many. Failure to thrive is now epidemic. The search is on for the pothole in which The Dream broke its axle. Your mind, and most of all your determination, is required to find and fill the hole. Having done that, you are needed to help design a new and better Dream. Fill the hole. Dream a new Dream. No university, no degree, can show you how to do that. Your planets say to follow your own inspirations. Credentials and certifications must be in service to you, not you in service to them. Venus says your highest calling is definitely in teaching. Moon with Ketu says psychology is exactly your path. Do you see? A look at the planets only confirms what your heart already knew. The answers are within you. Impatience and frustration will be your big issues for the next seven years. You are coming into the winter season of your life. Circumstances, both personal and global, will conspire against you and make you feel held back. The years after 2021 and all the way through 2036 will feel like springtime has come as you begin to connect with your goals. For now, do concentrate your education on business basics that make you employable. Nothing said here is against higher education. It is only a caution against perpetuating the old broken system. Get passionate about new ways. Then and there is where you will thrive. Dear Astrologer, I discovered you while boxing my dishes to move (more on that below). I was using old papers for packing material and was about to wrap my favorite cup, when what should catch my eye but your column picture. I did a double-take over the moonscape, and then I had to laugh, because the message on my cup reads: “Aim for the stars; even if you miss, you’ll hit the Moon!” My question for you is about why I move so much.
Oak Harbor Wildcats
I’ve never lived more than a year in the same place. Usually I get antsy and I’m gone in six months. Why am I such a free spirit? Gypsy Woman Born December 7, 1983 at 12:37 P.M. in Portland, Maine Dear Gypsy Woman, Your birth chart reads like the recipe for Flaming Vagabond Sauté. In a large skillet, braise Sun in Sagittarius, the sign of the wanderer. Dice in a midheaven, guaranteeing you’ll wander far. Add a freedom-loving and unpredictable Uranus, making your far-wandering path erratic. Swirl in Neptune for intoxicating aroma. Thicken with juicy Jupiter over high heat. In a separate bowl, place a handful of Gemini. Add a cusp of change and a cusp of home or residence.* For giggles, add one RAHU (Rollercoasterrides And Huge Upsets). Pour the Gemini mix into the four planets in Sagittarius, which ignites the lot. While the flames die down, which will be your lifetime, remove your cooking apron. Pack your toothbrush and a change of underwear and prepare to move. Many, many times. Sound familiar? This is you! Rahu is the key. Rahu is a lightning rod for stimulus. A warthog grunts in Africa, and your Rahu hears it, triggering your cusp of change, which excites the crew in Sagittarius, which shakes your cusp of home to its foundation, and away you go, rollercoaster and all. And that’s why you’re such a gypsy. Joy to you, wherever this finds you. *A cusp is not the same as a cup. Unless ancient astrologers spoke with a lisp.
Nine out of ten people can’t answer the question, “Are your sleepless nights sleepless because the sky is falling, or because Saturn is doing the Watusi with your Moon, again?” Don’t be one of them. Send your questions, along with your date, TIME and place of birth (as listed on your birth certificate) to Wesley at planetbiz4u2@gmail.com. It’s fun and it’s free. You’ll also sleep better.
Boys Basketball Last week’s results Varsity Tue., Dec 10 Thu., Dec. 12 Tue., Dec 17 Junior Varsity Tue., Dec. 10 Thu., Dec. 12 Mon., Dec 16 Tue., Dec 17 C-Team Tue., Dec. 10 Thu., Dec. 12 Mon., Dec 16 Tue., Dec 17
Oak Harbor, 54 Oak Harbor, 47 Oak Harbor, **
Snohomish, 63 Stanwood, 72 Everett, **
Oak Harbor, 35 Oak Harbor, 36 Oak Harbor, ** Oak Harbor, **
Snohomish, 56 Stanwood, 71 Cascade, ** Everett, **
Oak Harbor, 63 Oak Harbor, 52 Oak Harbor, ** Oak Harbor, **
Snohomish, 77 Stanwood, 54 Cascade, ** Everett, **
Upcoming Schedule Varsity Opponent Location Time Fri., Dec 20 Ferndale OHHS 7:15pm Fri., Dec 27 Inglemoor Bellevue C.C. 8:15pm Sat., Dec 28 Bellevue Tourney at Bellevue C.C. Junior Varsity Fri., Dec 20 Ferndale OHHS 5:40pm Fri., Jan 3 Marysville-Pil. MPHS 5:40pm C-Team Fri., Dec 20 Ferndale OHHS 5:40pm Fri., Jan 3 Marysville-Pil. MPHS 5:40pm
Girls Basketball Last week’s results Varsity Fri., Dec 13 Sat., Dec 14 Wed., Dec 18 Junior Varsity Fri., Dec 13 Sat., Dec 14 Wed., Dec 18 C-Team Fri., Dec 13 Sat., Dec 14 Wed., Dec 18
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Stanwood, 67 Squalicum, 42 Everett, **
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Stanwood, 33 Squalicum, 16 Everett, **
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Stanwood, 42 Squalicum, * Everett, **
Upcoming Schedule Varsity Opponent Location Fri., Dec 20 Ferndale FHS Fri., Dec 27 Bellingham MVHS Sat., Dec 28 Cedarcrest MVHS Junior Varsity Fri., Dec 20 Ferndale FHS Fri., Jan 3 Marysville-Pil. OHHS C-Team Fri., Dec 20 Ferndale FHS Fri., Jan 3 Marysville-Pil. OHHS
Time 7:15pm 2:00pm 12:45pm 5:40pm 5:40pm 5:40pm 5:40pm
Swimming Last week’s Results Wed., Dec 11 Oak Harbor, 99 Snohomish, 84 Wed., Dec 11 Oak Harbor, 113 Glacier Peak, 54 Mon., Dec 16 Oak Harbor, ** Monroe, **
Upcoming Schedule Varsity Thu., Dec 19 Thu., Jan 9
Opponent Location Lake Stevens LSHS Kamiak KHS
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Wrestling Last week’s results
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Varsity Opponent Location Time Thu., Dec 19 Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon HS 7:00pm Thu., Dec 19 Meadowdale Mt. Vernon HS 7:00pm Sat., Dec 21 Morin Invite Squalicum HS 10:00am Junior Varsity Thu., Dec 19 Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon HS 5:45pm Thu., Dec 19 Meadowdale Mt. Vernon HS 5:45pm Sat., Dec 21 Tournament Jackson HS 9:00am
Kings, * Cedarcrest, 74 Overlake, * Coupeville, ** Kings, 53 Overlake, 36
Upcoming Schedule Varsity Opponent Sat., Dec 21 LaConner Junior Varsity Sat., Dec 21 LaConner C-Team Sat., Dec 21 LaConner
Location Time LaConner HS 4:30pm LaConner HS 3:00pm LaConner HS 1:30pm
Girls Basketball Last week’s results Varsity Tue., Dec 10 South Whidbey, 4 Fri., Dec 13 South Whidbey, 37 Sat., Dec 14 South Whidbey, 13 Tue., Dec 17 South Whidbey, ** Junior Varsity Tue., Dec 10 South Whidbey, 20 Fri., Dec 13 South Whidbey, 30 Sat., Dec 14 South Whidbey, 22 Tue., Dec 17 South Whidbey, ** C-Team No results posted
Kings, 55 Cedarcrest, 80 Overlake, 41 Coupeville, ** Kings, 37 Cedarcrest, 22 Overlake, 54 Coupeville, **
Upcoming Schedule Varsity Opponent Sat., Dec 21 LaConner Junior Varsity Sat., Dec 21 LaConner
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Wrestling Last week’s results Varsity No results posted
Upcoming Schedule Varsity Thu., Dec 19 Sat., Dec 21
Opponent Location Time Lakewood Lakewood HS 7:00pm Lynwood Classic @ LHS 9:00am
Coupeville Wolves Boys Basketball Last week’s results Varsity Tue., Dec 10 Coupeville, 26 Fri., Dec 13 Coupeville, 47 Sat., Dec 14 Coupeville, 55 Tue., Dec 17 Coupeville, ** Junior Varsity Tue., Dec 10 Coupeville, 74 Fri., Dec 13 Coupeville, 27 Sat., Dec 14 Coupeville, 55 Tue., Dec 17 Coupeville, **
Cedarcrest, 66 Lakewood, 52 Univ. Prep, 66 S. Whidbey, ** Cedarcrest, 28 Lakewood, 73 Univ. Prep, 66 S. Whidbey, **
Upcoming Schedule Varsity Opponent Fri., Dec 20 Orcas Island Junior Varsity Fri., Dec 20 Orcas Island
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Girls Basketball Last week’s results Varsity Tue., Dec 10 Coupeville, 27 Fri., Dec 13 Coupeville, 35 Tue., Dec 17 Coupeville, ** Junior Varsity Tue., Dec 10 Coupeville, 28 Fri., Dec 13 Coupeville, 41 Tue., Dec 17 Coupeville, **
Cedarcrest, 66 Lakewood, 31 S. Whidbey, ** Cedarcrest, 24 Lakewood, 17 S. Whidbey, **
Upcoming Schedule Varsity Opponent Fri., Dec 20 Orcas Island Junior Varsity Fri., Dec 20 Orcas Island
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Boys Basketball Last week’s results Varsity Tue., Dec 10 Fri., Dec 13 Sat., Dec 14 Tue., Dec 17
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FRIDAY, December 6 11:34am, SE Pioneer Way Reporting 2 subjects on foot walked in front of caller’s business and dumped trash on sidewalk. Caller confronted subjects and asked them to clean it up. They began swearing at caller. 2:31pm, NE Kettle St. Bull dog mix or pit bull mix in front yard of location barking at people waking by. Caller states not being aggressive but is “startling� people. No collar or tags. SATURDAY, December 7 5:18pm, SR 20 Light colored 80’s model Cadillac with 3 subjects. Female is changing clothes and clothes have tags. Requesting check. 7:50pm, SW Kimball Dr. Reporting male took screen off to laundry room and made entry. Male then left out of the window and is walking away. 10:29pm, SR 20 Caller requesting phone call. Had someone over and she now refuses to leave. Would like to know his rights.
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and received a text photo of a male’s genitals. Unknown who sent text. 7:06pm, NE Midway Blvd. Employee calling advising a customer is threatening to kill a group of high school volleyball players if they didn’t leave. No weapons seen, mentioned. 7:40pm, SE Pioneer Way ATM ate her debit card and didn’t give her money. Caller will be waiting. WEDNESDAY, December 11 7:44am, SW 6th Ave. Male house guest has made copy of the key to unit, let himself in when he thought caller was not there. Caller trying to get copied key back from male. Will not give it to him. 8:46am, Oak Harbor Rd. Mom’s roommate and son in fight. One has crowbar. Roommate hit son. Caller’s brother does not need medical attention. Received a “love tap hit� in his jaw. 9:33am, SW 6th Ave. Caller advising male is back, can see the vehicle in the parking lot. Gold Jeep Cherokee. Caller is certain male will enter the unit again when caller leaves.
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calls her names and harasses her. Suspect does not know her name but says law enforcement knows her.
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Real Estate/Rentals 2 bedroom apartment 5 minutes from Charles Porter gate. Very private country setting. Pets negotiable, no smoking inside. $850 per month includes WSG and electricity. First/ last and $650 deposit. Available Oct. 1, 2013. (360)969-3968 (5.39)
Auto/Parts For Sale 1984 Camaro Z28 132,000 original miles, repainted, new motor, clutch, trans, rear-end, tires, seats, carpet, glass. Asking $14K. (360)929-5866 Pair of Husky Front SUV heavyduty Floor Mats. $25 or best offer. Photos available. Call (360)678-1167. Four Michelin tires R265/60R18 (used on my Jeep Grand Cherokee). Only 18,349 miles, $200. David, (360)320-1186 (1)
Business Classifieds Well-established Antique Mall now accepting applications for space rental. Future retail spaces and shelf retail spaces becoming available. Apply in person at Shady Ladies. Antique Mall, 656 SE Bayshore Drive, Suite 5, Oak Harbor. Next to Licensing Office. Come join us for fun and profit.
Announcements Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help. If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed. Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims has Advocates ready to help. Please call (800)3467555. 24hr Crisis Line. Free Service. Don’t let your Christmas tree sit in a landfill this year! Habitat for Humanity of Island
County will be accepting clean Christmas trees with a minimum of $5 donation. Both our Oak Harbor and Freeland Stores will accept trees Dec. 27 & 28 from 10am-5pm. (1)
Ride Share/Van Pool Wanted: Riders for our existing Island Transit vanpool that commutes to First Hill area in Seattle. We are on the 6am ferry going in and leave downtown around 3:30pm with plan to be on 4:30pm ferry home. M-F. Contact Sarah (360)331-5594.
Childcare Central Whidbey Cooperative Preschool is now enrolling for the 2013-14 school year. Morning & Afternoon classes available for ages 3-5. CWCP is a non-profit organization affiliated with Skagit Valley College. Please call (360)969-2491 for more information or visit us at www.coupevillepreschool.com
Volunteer Services Local Whidbey radio ~ LISTEN IN at ~ kwparadio.org ~ KWPA Whidbey AIR Public Radio local music, hosts, recorded events and popular music of all genres. Whidbey AIR is all volunteer hosts, engineers, board of directors and window washers. Listen in anytime from your computer and on itunes. ~~ From Clinton to Deception Pass - it’s Whidbey in your home. Volunteer Program Assistant for Senior Services Adult Day Service program for frail seniors. Prepare room for activities, listen/observe/report changes in client behavior, assist with activities/personal care. Requires 4-hour commitment, 1 day week, 10 AM-2 PM. Contact Hestia Laitala (360)321-1600.
Jobs Wanted Housekeeping. Experienced, own supplies. I am looking to take on a few extra clients for the holiday season & perhaps longer if we are a fit for each other. Please contact Jennifer, (360)632-3494 and leave message. (0)
Housekeeping on Whidbey Island. One time, move outs, monthly, weekly. Detailed with solid references. 5 years janitorial experience. (360)969-9074 (0)
Job Market Manager/stylist wanted for busy beauty salon. Free booth rental and retail sales incentives. Send resume to hawaiiningirlie@aol. com Part-time Position Available in Oak Harbor Based Retail Store. Must have outstanding customer service skills, organizational skills and must be selfmotivated. Hours will include Saturday evenings and a few days per week. Must be flexible. Could become full time position. Email resumes to: oakharborjobs@gmail.com. (5.34) Nighttime custodial/maintenance assistant wanted to join the team at John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool. Night shift position, 4 hours per night; shift normally begins at 9pm. Responsibilities include: Assist in maintaining the sanitary standards of the facility; Assist in the security of the facility; Keep accurate inventory of janitorial supplies; Operate and understand how to use District equipment applicable to job tasks; Ensure equipment is properly maintained; Complete applicable reports and forms; Assist Maintenance Supervisor as necessary with maintenance tasks. Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds, work alone or with little supervision, 18 years of age. Thorough
background check including criminal history is required. Please contact Matt Morris at (360)675-7665 or stop by the pool for an application at: 85 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor (5.43) Now hiring cook – full-time or part-time. Apply in person. Basil Café, 5603 Bayview Rd., Bayview Corner (5.45) Large vacation home in Clinton currently hiring 2 committed housekeepers. Days can vary, some Sundays required. Normal hours are 11a-4p. This is not full time employment at this time, but may work into an extraordinary job for the right person. I am looking for someone who is dedicated & would have a vision to make this the best vacation home ever. Potential housekeeper must have a wonderful attitude and be willing to work a variety of jobs with in a household. Own transportation is an A+. May be asked permission for background check & random drug testing. Please contact Jennifer, (360)6323494 or e-mail qteamonwhidbey@gmail.com to apply. (0)
Health/Fitness Pride Go-Go Ultra X mobility scooter. 4-wheel model SC44X, blue. Weight capacity, 260 lbs. Battery pack, charger and manual included. $350. (360)678-4127 (0)
Instruments Great Christmas gift for the person who has everything: Antique 1863 Chickering Square Grand piano. Plays great! $3,000 or best offer. Contact:
mark.aleta@comcast.net for details and pictures. (2)
Lessons Happy Holidays! Gift Certificates available for a FREE guitar lesson when you purchase three. Give the gift of music! Learn how to play guitar, all genre and styles taught, from beginners to intermediate, ALL ages welcome. Call Scott for more information, (360)6755470
Appliances Kitchen Appliances: Belgian waffle maker by Dominion, $10. George Foreman grill, model GRP4. 12” x 6” grilling surface. Clean, and in excellent condition. Photos available. $12. (360)678-1167
Housewares Fostoria stemware, June pattern (clear), excellent condition. 4 ice tea (or water); 4 parfait (or wine); 4 oyster (cordial, liquor); 6 sherbet (champagne). Valued at over $350, selling for $150 OBO. (360)678-0430 (0)
Home Furnishings 2 pedestal tables, 30” x 48”, walnut formica top (one has a fitted glass cover). $10 and $15. Call (360)678-1167 Pedestal table, 48” diameter, walnut formica top ($25). Another similar table, with modified rectangular shape, approximately 30” x 60” ($35). Four pedestal chairs, swivel style, with sturdy, gold vinyl upholstery ($40 for the set). Call (360)678-1167
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Three lime-green chairs; chrome pedestal bases; sturdy vinyl upholstery. $15 per chair. Call (360)678-1167 Round pedestal table; solid oak. 42” diameter. Excellent condition. $125 or best offer. Photos available. (360)678-1167 Two matching upholstered occasional chairs. Antique accent armchair. $75 each, or make an offer. Photos available. (360)678-1167 Walnut end table, hexagonal design, with beveled glass insert on top. Very good condition. Photos available. $40. Call (360)678-1167 Solid oak roll-top desk for sale. Excellent condition, $200 OBO. (360)221-8858 (0) Wall unit for queen size bed. Cupboards & drawers on each side. Mirror and lights. 117” wide by 78” high. $100. Freeland (360)331-1688 (1)
Lawn and Garden Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 10-foot strips, $10 each. Call (360)678-1167
Miscellaneous Queen-sized bedspread; classic design; never used, excellent quality and condition; medium brown background with butterfly design. Photos available. Make an offer. Call (360)6781167. 4 each 1-1/2” stem-type carpet casters, $4; Box of “Secur-aTie” fasteners: $2; Books for the handyman, like new: $10; Two baskets: $5 each; Backpack, like new: $35; Barbecue tool set: $3. Photos available. (360)678-1167. Miscellaneous lumber; PVC pipe; and metal roofing panels (4 each). Photos available. Make an offer. (360)678-1167. Puzzles – a great gift idea! From brand new to gently used; 500, 1000, or 1500 pieces; priced from 50 cents to five dollars. Photos available. Call (360)678-1167. Hand-crafted wood model logging truck. In excellent condition. 6.5” x 32” x 9” in size. Photos available. Make an offer. Call (360)678-1167.
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Lumber - Rough cut dry fir lumber. 2x4’s & misc. Good for building sheds and all those projects. 2x4’s 30¢ per lineal foot. (360)321-1624.
Looking for a great gift idea for Xmas, Birthdays, Fathers day, etc.? Here are some local made crafts that will help you fill some gaps, please order by letter- they are 16$ ea. and shipping will be extra where applicable. You can also reach me at ljohn60@gmail.com. 24-ft. fiberglass extension ladders, $150. Phone (360)6783817 (0) Six foot Christmas tree with lights on a wheeled base with fabric cover to store, $125 OBO. Call(360)331-7713 (1) Table-top World Globe on a brass stand that spins in two directions. Each country inlayed with polished gemstones. 22”h x 13” diameter. Mint shape, $45. Call Pat (360)720-2116 (1) 20-inch Husqvarna model 61 chain saw, $95; Exercise bicycle, like new, $35; Pet porter cage, 36x24x26, $35. Phone (360)675-5545 or e-mail robag@frontier.com (1) Kenmore Dryer, $50; Wooden Quilt Rack, $12; Oak Twin size bookcase/headboard, $15. U-Haul. Ledgewood Beach, (206)412-5397 (1) Penn manual downrigger, 24 or 48” boom. Braid line Rubber snubber 9” gimbal mount (no drilling). Ready to fish, great condition, $200. (360)9693569 (1)
ReCReation Golf Bag by MacGregor Pro Only. Heavy-duty vinyl and leather. Comes with carrying strap and hood. Two-tone green. Very good condition. Photos available upon request. $30. Call (360)678-1167. Leading Edge putter with brand new Golf Pride grip. Comes Puzzle 1 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.42)
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with cover. Excellent condition. Photos available upon request. $20. Call (360)678-1167. 2 Lowe Alpine Walkabout backpacks, 2100 cu. in. Brand new, $80; used, $45. (360)678-2207 Two new Schwinn adult bikes with baskets. 1 male - blue, 1 female - red. $75 each. (360)579-4649 (0) GAMO air rifle, .177-caliber, shadow sport model. 3x9 scope, as new, also auto set metal targets. $125. (360)5794643 (1)
animalS/SuPPlieS Feeder Hay for Sale - Dry, stored in barn. $5 per bale. 20 bale minimum. (360)321-1624 Straw Hay for Sale - Good for bedding, erosion control, mulch, etc. $3 per bale, 20 bale minimum. (360)321-1624
Excellent Grass Hay for Sale Good for horses. $7 per bale. 20 bale minimum. (360)3211624 Wanted: Horse to ride. Gentle for beginner. Share cost or lease. Road and traffic safe. Will go Western. (360)279-1565 (2) Christmas Gift Idea! Two English saddles, one leather and one synthetic, with pad and girth. $75 and $125; Bridles and other miscellaneous equipment. Call for appointment, (360)6784124 (1) Wanted: Horse to ride. Gentle for beginner. Share cost or lease. Road and traffic safe. Will go Western. (360)279-1565 (1)
Wanted Needed: Hot water heater, electric, at least 50 gal & in decent shape. I am low income and can not afford a new one. Ours has been leaking for weeks (from the bottom) and is getting worse. We go through many towels a day...I can not afford much. Contact Jennifer (360)678-7108 (0) Hickory handle looking for single bit axe head. Normally the handle breaks but this time the axe head split. (360)6306534, Hank (1)
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Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island Second Monday, 1:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Community Bldg., Freeland Visitors always welcome. For more information, call Ann Wright at (360)597-2352 or visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wagsswi
Habitat for Humanity of Island County Volunteer & Family Selection Informational Meeting Second Thursday, 7:00pm-8:00pm First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor Third Thursday, 5:30pm-6:30pm Habitat Store, Freeland This orientation is to help volunteers, families and individuals learn more about how Habitat for Humanity Island County works, how you can get involved, and why it is needed in Island County. We will provide vital information about our affordable housing programs and how individuals and families can apply.
HOWLL: Happy Older Women Laughing, Learning First & Third Tuesdays, 1:15pm-3:30pm Neil’s Clover Patch Café, Bayview Discuss current topics and great ideas. For more information, call (360)221-4063.
Jam Session Every Friday, 6:30pm Click Music, Oak Harbor All levels, all instruments, whatever you make music with. For more information please call (360)675-5544.
Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor Every Wednesday, 7:00am San Remo Restaurant, Oak Harbor The Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor has been an active part of the community since 1967. We are a group of volunteers who try to make a difference through service to the children and others in our community. We are currently sponsoring three youth organizations – Key Club (a service program for high school students), Builders Club (a service program for middle school students), and K-Kids (a service program for elementary students). The proceeds of our fundraisers are used to support these youth clubs and other charitable organizations dedicated to the well being of the children in our community.
Kiwanis of South Whidbey First & Third Thursdays, 11:30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Perspective members eat free. For more information, contact Ron Myers at (360)331-1876.
Meet Feet Co-Ed Hiking Group
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Please try to limit your classified to 30 words or less, (amounts and phone numbers are counted as words) we will help edit if necessary. We charge $10/week for Vehicles, Boats, Motorcycles, RVs, Real Estate Rental/Sales, Business Classifieds and any items selling $1,000 and above. We do charge $25 to include a photo. The FREE classified space is not for business use. No classified is accepted without phone number. We reserve the right to not publish classifieds that are in bad taste or of questionable content. All free classifieds will be published twice consecutively. If you would like your ad to be published more often, you must resubmit it.
For more information and support contact: WhidbeyPFLAG@gmail.com; Chapter President, Sharon Kabler at (360)222-4028; or Chapter Secretary, Erick Westphal at (360)331-3393.
Parent Support for Miscarriage and Stillbirth Last Wednesday, 7:00pm Freeland Library, Meeting Room, Freeland For details, call Jolene at (360)331-2113.
Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor Every Friday, 7:30am CPO Club, Oak Harbor Cost: $9.50 SIOH is part of the world’s largest service organization, made up of dedicated professionals who provide enhancement to the quality of life through friendship, education, service, advocacy and financial support. Members are committed to bettering humanity locally, nationally and globally for the purpose of making a difference for and advancing the status of women and girls. For questions, please call Michele at (360)914-7102 or email sioakharbor@soroptimist.net.
South Whidbey Lions Club Second Thursday Lunch, 11:30am Fourth Thursday Dinner, 6:00pm, Social begins at 5:00pm M-Bar-C Ranch, Activity Room, Freeland Meeting includes hot meal cooked by Chef Joe Pine for $8 per person. The public and prospective members are welcome. Please call (360)331-3151 or e-mail swlions@whidbey.com for more information.
South Whidbey Rotary Every Tuesday, 7:30am Useless Bay Golf & Country Club, Langley For more information, call (360)321-5867.
VFW Open Microphone Night Every Tuesday, 6:00pm-9:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor Bring your musical instrument; acoustic or electric, Flamenco or Country, drums, stand-up, karaoke or kazoos! All are welcome to perform or enjoy the performances. Musicians and audience guests are welcome! If you can’t play, come in and listen. For more information, call (360)675-4048 or visit www.vfwpost7392.org
Whidbey Island A’s, Model A Ford Club Fourth Monday, 7:00pm Race Road Fire Station, Coupeville For more information, call (360)579-5919.
Every Saturday, 10:00am-12:00pm Locations and terrain vary
For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeylocal.com.
Occasionally the group goes to the mainland so times can change. The current schedule is available at http://maxxeon.com/meetfeet/. To join the email list for weekly detailed walk notices and car pool locations, send an email to meetfeet@gmail.com.
Classes, Seminars and Workshops
North Whidbey Island Rotary Sunrise Every Wednesday, 7:00am Whidbey Golf and Country Club, Oak Harbor Come join us anytime! We support local and international projects. Contact Janis Powell at (360)679-2132 for more information.
Oak Harbor Lions Club Wednesdays, 7:00pm San Remo Grill, 421 NE Midway, Oak Harbor Dinner available from the menu at 6:00pm, meeting starts at 7:00pm. Visitors and prospective members welcome. For information, call Jeanne Wilson at (360)675-4976.
Oak Harbor Rotary Club Every Friday, 12:00pm Oak Harbor Yacht Club For more information: http://www.clubrunner. ca/CPrg/Home/homeE.asp?cid=806
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Second Mondays, 6:30pm-8:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation Whidbey Island, Freeland
Dan’s Classic Ballroom & Moonlight Dance Cruises Featured on The Price is Right, March 2012 & 2013 See website for schedules/fees www.dansclassicballroom.com (360)720-2727. Group & Private Lessons, Adults, Teens, Children, Wedding Dances, Special Events/Parties Offering classes in: Smooth Dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango Latin & Rhythm: EC Swing, WC Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Bolero, Samba Club Dances: Salsa, Night Club 2-step, Hustle, Bachata We also do Dance Cruise Vacations to Alaska, the Mexican Rivera, Alaska, New England & Hawaii. Please see our other website at: www. MoonlightDanceCruises.com for details.
DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, December 19, 6:45pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360)672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.
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