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stiLL tALking By Eileen Brown

I found myself between appointments the other day and the dry, brisk weather seemed ideal for a stroll in old downtown Oak Harbor. I was looking for lady bug paper for a project of my own, so I stopped in at Collage, The Paper Arts Store at 861 SE Pioneer Way to check their stock. Except for a low murmur from the back of the shop, the store was tidy and quiet. What had I stumbled upon? There at a long project table sat several people deep in their own thoughts, dabbing at ink pads and smoothing the colorful ink on glossy photo stock. It was a regular class for card making. The work was beautiful and designs showed the individual’s personal creativity. Leading this project was Naomi Schneider, Collage owner. Customers love her and she treats each person with kindness, serving oodles of praise for every effort. Sharrran Lamb of Oak Harbor has come in for classes several times in four months. “When the project is done, we continue the work at home,” she said. Missy Mekks-Lewis pointed to a nearby magazine called Where Women Create, featuring a Sonoma retreat with industry favorite Anna Corba. “See Naomi in the photo? She said it was wonderful,” said Mekks-Lewis. Two classes will be held Jan. 31 at 10AM and 5:30PM. A $25 fee covers instruction and materials, and you will be giving your handmade Valentines to those you love. Or do as Mekks-Lewis does and bring your loved one with you. He gets around He has come a long way, Billy Wolf, and he’s not slowing down. If you are new to the area or haven’t read about this brave Navy Senior Chief who lost a leg in a single motorcycle crash north of here in 2012, his family sends Season’s Greetings and an update to the people of Oak Harbor. His father writes that Billy and his wife went to Japan for the holidays to see her mother and enjoyed the visit immensely despite the cold and the lack of suitable access at the train stations for those with mobility problems. “Billy told me they enjoyed their time in Seattle (and Whidbey Island) last fall,” wrote his father, the senior Willie Wolf, “and what a pleasure it was to meet everyone there. He couldn’t say enough about how well he was received. I am thanking you and all who have blessed our lives.” The bank account established to pay mounting bills and modify the Wolf house for wheelchair use has been closed, but if you are so moved and would like to help defray the family’s burdensome expenses, please contact me and I will help you get your gift to Billy. Email me at stilltalking2009@yahoo.com Designate a driver There was a time when football was played with blood, guts and manners. Never mind that instant replay hadn’t been developed yet. When the ref said “Off sides,” it stuck. Granted, there was considerable ugly behavior between players. One could count on them

LocaLLy opEratEd. to deliver utterances (to some of us, “trash talk”) not suited for use by gentlemen. What football had back then was an air of period history played out before your eyes.

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So passionate was fan allegiance, carloads of us would head to a Howard Johnson safely inside the Wisconsin border to watch the Bears play the Packers, a game that was blacked out in our Chicago living rooms. One especially snowy weekend I was in a quandary, knowing spirits would be high and getting higher as the day wore on. In those days, no one had heard of a driver who turned down alcohol in the interest of saving lives. Designated drunk, maybe, but not driver.

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On one trip, ice covered the roads as our white-knuckled driver let out a yell. “Look at that car fly!” I turned my head just in time to see taillights leave the road into what we hoped was a soft pile of snow. We had no time to change lanes, brake and back-track. We all felt lousy. Most people thought the car was merely headed off the road onto an exit ramp. We never asked each other what we should have done. Those were the days of high fatality numbers on the highways, and drinking was a factor in most of them. We seem to have more alcohol-related wrecks on Whidbey roadways. We should have none. Yet we walk around with our hands in our pockets, whistling in the dark, hoping someone else will come forward with a solution. Gee. Vince Lombardi, beloved head coach of the Green Bay Packers, would think we are nothing but a bunch of gutless wonders. Are we ready for some football? I mean sober, rabble-rousing, good clean fun Super Bowl football? Piling on is not an offense if it’s trays of food followed by more trays of coffee well ahead of the wrap up. I bet the ghost of Lombardi never misses a trophy presentation. Vince has been designated inspirational coach to thousands of us over the years. Now about that designated driver. Let’s cure kids cancer Nancy Nielsen of Oak Harbor has had personal experience with how cancer affects a child and their family. “I remain hopeful research will come up with a cure,” she said on the phone last week, spreading the word about a luncheon, silent and dessert auction planned for Freeland Hall March 1 at noon to benefit the Ben Towne Foundation. Ben died in Seattle at age 3 from neuroblastoma. “Jeff and Carin Towne will talk about the progress of research and clinical studies supported by such fund-raisers and conducted at the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research in Seattle.” Nielsen said. This is the third year she has organized the luncheon and auctions. Up for auction will be several quilts, Sounders tickets, and good deals at restaurants, galleries and florists. Tickets cost $15 and cover the luncheon. To get yours, call Nielsen at 675-2292 or email njnielsen@comcast.net.

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum comes the Tony-award winning musical comedy, City of Angels.

Letters to the Editor Editor, The Oak Harbor Chamber has been issued - and has accepted - a challenge from the Parker, CO Chamber of Commerce on the outcome of the upcoming Super Bowl. We will be holding a 12th man rally for all Seahawks supporters at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 1 at the Oak Harbor High School football stadium. We will be collecting items from our business community to raffle off - all funds will benefit North Whidbey Help House. The Parker Chamber will raise money to support a local scholarship for a graduating senior. Here is the catch - the losing team’s chamber will donate whatever funds it raises to the winning team’s chamber! The losing team’s chamber executive will also be forced to wear the winning team’s championship T-shirt. Parker, CO is about 50,000 people - their chamber has 700 members. Let’s show them what team spirit really is and knock their socks off! Our businesses know how to rally around the community, so let’s show them how it’s done! If you have an item or a gift certificate you’d be willing to donate for the raffle, please contact us at (360)675-3755. I’d love to set a fundraising goal of $1,000 - so please spread the word and let’s help stock the shelves at Help House. If you can’t contribute an item, that’s okay please come to the rally and show your support of our team, our business community and our fantastic community spirit! We’ll see you at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 1! Go Hawks! Kathy Reed, Executive Director Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce

WICA Theatre Series - City of Angels

The late 1940s was a time when the studios still reigned over Hollywood, the mob ruled the Sunset Strip, and crooked politicians and police brass ran Los Angeles. Set in the glamorous seductive Hollywood of 1948, City of Angels is an homage to the film noir genre of motion pictures. The musical weaves together two plots: the “real” world, played in full Technicolor, tells the story of Stine, a Hollywood screenwriter struggling to bring his story to life; and the “reel” world, played in black and white, where Stine’s characters literally spring to life. It’s part mystery, part romance, and filled with sidesplitting comedy. City of Angels is an adult-themed musical comedy.

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The keynote begins the day, and is followed by three sessions featuring a choice of 65 classes on every topic related to life in and near the Sound: ocean acidification and sea level rise; local history; Native culture and traditions; basic fishing techniques; the plants, animals and insects that share our environment. The topics range from baleen whales to dragonflies. Classes average 20-30 students and past attendees have been enthusiastic in their praise for the classes and the wealth of information offered.

Opening Night Red Carpet Premier Party Friday, February 7 ,show starts at 7:30pm

Sound Waters will take place at Oak Harbor High School. Registration cost is $40 per person, with a discounted rate of $25 for students and active military. Certified teachers may earn 5 clock hours of continuing education credit through Washington State University. For more information on the classes available, lunch options, schedule and registration, visit www.beachwatchers.net/soundwaters or call (360)678-7837.

Dress in Old Hollywood style black tie attire and join WICA on the red carpet to celebrate the opening of City of Angels. Post-show champagne reception and awards for best dressed.

Coupeville Lions Students of the Quarter

City of Angels is directed by Elizabeth Herbert, with musical direction by Sheila Weidendorf, and choreography by Chelsea Randall. City of Angels opens February 7 and runs through February 22.

First Sunday Talkback Sunday, February 9, show starts at 2:00pm Stick around after the show for a Q&A session with the director and cast about the process of staging this elaborate, tony-award winning production. Valentine’s Sweetheart Night Friday, February 14, show starts at 7:30pm Spice up the night with a saucy film noir musical comedy. Buy one ticket and receive your date’s for 50% off!* *Does not include dating advice.

[Submitted by Julie Ward]

Coupeville Lions Club recently honored Breeanna Messner and Brett Arnold as the Coupeville High School Students of the Quarter. Breeanna Messner is the daughter of Robert and Aimee Bishop. She has been involved in student government, is co-president of the National Honor Society with a 3.9 GPA, was on the cheer staff and participated in basketball, volleyball and softball. She has volunteered in the community including the Boys and Girls Club as a basketball coach and plans on attending a university followed by medical school.

Showtimes are 7:30pm Friday & Saturday, 2:00pm Sunday. Tickets are $15.50 for youth and Sunday Matinee, $18.50 for seniors and $22.50 for adults. All ticket prices listed for City of Angels do not include $1.50 service fee. For more information and tickets, contact the WICA ticket office at (360)221-8268 or (800)6387631, tickets.wicaonline.com.

Brett Arnold is the son of Garrett and Sylvia Arnold. He has been active in student government and currently serves as ASB president. He is also a member of National Honor Society carrying a 3.9 GPA and received academic excellence honors every year. His has played football and soccer each year and is a Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer. Brett plans to attend college in California majoring in film and cinema.

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[Submitted by Deanna Rogers, Coupeville Lions]

Sound Waters

Ham Radio License Classes to be Offered

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William Steele, a 20 year veteran of the University of Washington Seismology Lab, who will talk about the Cascadia Fault Zone, local earthquake hazards and efforts to build an effective early warning system.

On Saturday, February 1, the 19th annual Sound Waters event will bring together over 500 curious and passionate folks. From all age groups and walks of life, the unifying draw is a love for Puget Sound and the desire to pass it on for future generations to enjoy. The 2014 Sound Waters keynote address will be given by

The course, taught by knowledgeable club instructors, will provide training on how to be a successful amateur radio operator and to operate a shortwave radio transmitter safely and legally. The course will prepare students to take the federal radio exam offered regularly by volunteer examiners at monthly Island County radio club meetings. “Before you can get on the air, you need to have a federal license,” class instructor Ken Sousa said. “There is no requirement to learn Morse code any longer so becoming licensed is easier now for young or old. We will instruct students in what they need to know to take the exam and successfully set up their ham radio stations.” Radio hams throughout the U.S. communicate with other operators around the world via shortwave radio and assist with emergency responses to local and national man-made and natural disasters such as the recent floods in Colorado. The federal radio license authorizing use of a radio transmitter is effective for 10 years before free renewal. The cost of the course is $30 and includes all class materials and a license study manual. Registration is required to attend the two-day course. For more information, contact Sousa at (360)675-4867or email at n7axj@w7avm.org. [Submitted by Vince Bond]

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Class Offered The North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is offering a series of monthly safety classes to the general public. The next class -- NRA Basic Pistol Class -- will be held February 14 and 15 at the NWSA range located at 886 Gun Club Road, off Oak Harbor Road. This class introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Through this course, the students will learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. The Basic Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range. The cost of the class is $25 and includes a book. 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.northwhidbeysportsmen.org [Submitted by John Hellmann]

Navy Unable to Commit to New Waste Water Treatment Plant Participation After several months of consultations between Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island and the city of Oak Harbor, the Navy informed Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley that it would be unable to provide a firm commitment to a cost sharing agreement for a jointly-shared Waste Water Treatment Plant (WTTP) on January 17, 2014.

A two-day class on the federal rules and technical information necessary to pass the entry level Federal Communications Commission license exam will be offered by the Island County Amateur Radio Club from 8:00am to 5:00pm on two Saturdays, February 1 and 8, at the Island Dudley sent NAS Whidbey Island a letter on County Commissioner’s hearing room, 1 NE 6th December 19, 2013, requesting confirmaStreet, Coupeville. tion from the Navy by January 20, 2014, that it Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.58)

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Locally owned. could not commit to the cost sharing arrangement outlined and presented by the City to the Navy in March 2013. NAS Whidbey Island Commanding Officer, Capt. Mike Nortier, told Dudley the Navy recognizes the benefits of partnering with the city on the WTTP and would like to continue discussions to reach a viable agreement. However, fiscal limitations and governing acquisition regulations restricted the Navy’s ability to make a commitment regarding the requested funds. Under those regulations, the Navy cannot make lump sum payments for new facilities related to the city’s basic infrastructure or systems unless authorized under specific legislation. Dudley acknowledged in his letter of December 19 that “we are certainly aware that your decision-making process, like ours, is built to insure accountability and fiscal restraint.” Nortier stressed that the Navy is still interested in participating in the project and wants to have further negotiations between base officials and the city to reach a mutually beneficial solution. “Nevertheless, we do not want to compromise the city’s treatment facility’s construction schedule or place undue risk on the City of Oak Harbor and its rate payers. We recognize and truly appreciate the strong partnership we have with the City of Oak Harbor,” Nortier said. “The relationship between NAS Whidbey Island and the City of Oak Harbor is recognized as a model relationship between a military base and the surrounding community.” Dudley noted that the City “appreciates Nortier’s respect for the City’s permit requirement to open a new facility by December 2017 and for the impacts on our resident and business rate payers.” The City Council’s decision on January 21, 2014 to authorize moving forward with a design that does not include flows from the Seaplane Base was not easy, but Dudley believes it was made “with the best interest of the larger community in mind and with no fear that this decision in any way erodes the strong and historic relationship between the City of Oak Harbor and NAS Whidbey Island.” Nortier said he appreciates the collaborative relationship NAS Whidbey Island continues to enjoy with the city. NAS Whidbey Island and the City of Oak Harbor remain committed to partnering to reach mutually beneficial solutions as the Whidbey Island community prepares for future growth of both the base and local community. [Submitted by Mike Welding, NAS Whidbey Island]

Rep. Dave Hayes Named ‘2013 Legislator of the Year’ by Law Enforcement Association

Locally operated. as its “2013 Legislator of the Year” for the House Republican Caucus. An assistant ranking member of the House Public Safety Committee, Hayes, R-Camano Island, is in his first term in the Legislature, serving the 10th Legislative District. He is also a sergeant with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and a former president and executive board member of WACOPS. “As a law enforcement officer and former president of the Washington Council of Police and Sheriff’s, Representative Hayes understands the interests of our members and is a great advocate of our issues in the Legislature,” said WACOPS President Craig Bulkley. “This award is to show our appreciation for his work to help law enforcement officers across the state of Washington in their efforts to protect and serve the public.” “I believe one of the highest priorities of government must be to protect citizens and keep our streets and neighborhoods safe. WACOPS is made up of men and women in law enforcement who are dedicated to protecting and serving our communities,” said Hayes. “It is a great honor to be recognized by this statewide group and my peers in law enforcement.” The award was issued during WACOPS’ Winter Membership Meeting recently in Olympia. Hayes was joined by several law enforcement officers from the Camano Island/Stanwood area, including: Dave Osman, Jim Phillips, Rich Phillips and Joe Uhrich. In addition to Hayes, WACOPS also recognized Sen. Kirk Pearson of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Jeannie Darnielle of the Senate Democratic Caucus, and Rep. Marcus Riccelli of the House Democratic Caucus. For more information about Rep. Hayes, visit www.representativedavehayes.com. [Submitted by John Sattgast, WA House Republicans]

Workshop for Adults with Chronic Disease and/or Caregivers This self-management workshop is for anyone 21 years of age and older who wants to get more out of their life while living with chronic conditions. Join a 2.5 hour class, held each week for six weeks, to learn how to better manage symptoms, communicate effectively, lessen frustration, fight fatigue, and make daily tasks easier. This Stanford University designed course is facilitated by volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves. The next series will meet every Thursday, February 13 through March 20, from 1:00pm to 3:30pm, at the Oak Harbor Southern Baptist Church located at 50 SW 6th Avenue. There is no charge. There is an Island Transit/Paratransit stop out front. To register, contact Debbie Metz, Island County Senior Services, at (360)321-1600 ext 23 or debbiem@islandseniorservices.org. [Submitted by Nancy Bolin]

Water Resource Advisory Committee The Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS) has named Rep. Dave Hayes

The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a vacant position on the Water Resources Advisory Committee

(WRAC) representing District 2 – Oak Harbor. Applicants must reside within the area they are representing. The Board of County Commissioners appoints Water Resource Advisory Committee members for 4 year terms. The WRAC monitors water resources in Island County and recommends to the Board of County Commissioners management and improvements of existing plans and programs, coordinating efforts with other water resource management activities in the county. The WRAC consists of twelve voting citizen members, four from each of the County Commissioner Districts representing various water resource interests: groundwater, stormwater, non-point planning, watershed management and salmon recovery. All WRAC meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Meetings are typically held at the City of Oak Harbor Public Works Facility (1400 NE 16th Avenue, Oak Harbor) or the Camano Island Senior Center (606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island). Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest, statement of qualifications and application by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: WRAC Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is (360)6797381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@co.island.wa.us. Application materials should be received no later than 4:30pm on Monday, February 10, 2014. The application is available on line at http://www.islandcountyeh.org/Page/204 . For additional information, please phone (360)679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address. [Submitted by Pam Dill]

Local Business News Ebey Bowl Wednesday Senior League New Wednesday Trios Senior League--come join the fun. Enroll yourself or an entire team. Exercise your muscles, burn calories, and have fun with friends. Call Ebey Bowl at (360)678-2255 to enroll. Three to a team, $6 per person per week for 3 games and shoe rental.

Heartwise Screenings at Island Athletic Club Whidbey General Hospital and Island Athletic Club are teaming up to offer low-cost heart health screenings on Wednesdays and Thursdays, February 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20, from 7:30am to 12:30pm. Screenings will take place at Island Athletic Club in Freeland. Find out if you’re at risk for heart attack or stroke. Janie Keilwitz RN, MN, a cardiac nurse educator at Whidbey General Hospital, will take a small blood sample from a finger stick. Results are available in 10 minutes and include total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, blood pressure, heart rate and body mass index. Keilwitz will discuss results, risk factors and strategies to prevent cardiac problems. Screenings are open to the public and cost $50. To schedule a Heartwise screening, contact the Island Athletic Club at (360)331-2582.

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Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland 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.

Annual Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers Dinner Friday, January 31, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Rec Hall, Coupeville Suggested Donation: $5 Everyone is welcome to the artisan-prepared spaghetti dinner with delicious donated desserts and salads. Neighbors helping neighbors is the CWH&H motto and what better way to celebrate helping the community than by breaking bread with our neighbors for a fun evening of food, conversation and free live entertainment. CWH&H T-shirts and hats will be on sale at the dinner. For more information, call (360)7202114.

Red Hot Dress Ball Saturday, February 1, 6:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, Coupeville All three Soroptimist clubs of Whidbey raise funds to support Heart of a Woman which provides heartwise screenings at Whidbey General Hospital. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased in Coupeville at Whidbey Island Bank, Whidbey General Hospital and from Soroptimist members. For information, contact Janice Vaughan at (360)240-2878.

Birds of Deer Lagoon Tuesday, February 4, 9:00am Bayview Park & Ride, Langley Join Phyllis Kind of the Whidbey Audubon Society for a field trip to Deer Lagoon. Expect to see plenty of ducks, shorebirds, some raptors and, usually, a few forest birds along the way. Meet to carpool to Deer Lagoon, where the parking is very limited. Dress for the weather. There is very little driving for this trip and the walk is less than two miles on even ground. Bring a spotting scope if you have one. Snow or ice may cancel this trip. For more information, call (360)331-6337 or email phizhawk@whidbey. com.

Wine and Live Music Under the Bones Wednesday, February 5, 5:00pm-7:00pm Coupeville Wharf, Coupeville Coupeville plays host to Whidbey Island’s only public radio station that is run both by and for the island community! Whidbey Air Public radio would like to celebrate that with wine and live music on the wharf under the whale bones. Stop by and learn more about our great little radio station that brings Whidbey to the world 24 hours seven days a week via internet radio. And tune in sometime and listen at www.whidbeyair.org. Free will donations will benefit the station.

Sweetheart of Gems Show Saturday, February 8, 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, February 9, 9:00am-4:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, Oak Harbor Free admission 49th Annual Rock and Gem Show features vendors, door prizes and demonstrations.

Red Wine and Chocolate Tour Saturday & Sunday, February 8-9 & 15-16, 11:00am-5:00pm Various Locations Ticket includes a souvenir glass, wine tastes & chocolate treats. Presented by Whidbey Island Vintners Association. Tasting rooms at Comforts of Whidbey, Blooms Winery Taste for Wine, Spoiled Dog Winery and Holmes Harbor Cellars. Tickets $20 in advance and can be purchased @ www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, go to www.whidbeyislandvintners.org.

Remembrances of the Heart Saturday, February 8, 2:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Each year Whidbey General Hospital, Home Health, Hospice, and MAC Clinic holds a memorial service called Remembrances of the Heart for family members and friends who have lost a loved one in the last year or so. This is a non-religious service offered to help in the healing process during grief. The public is welcome to attend, but RSVP is requested. You may call the Home Health Office at (360)678-7605 or (360)321-6659 (8:00am-4:30pm, M-F) to RSVP or speak to Carla Jolley or Dave Bieniek for more information. You may also e-mail Dave at bienid@whidbeygen.org. There is no charge for this event.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Friends of the Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, February 1, 10:00am Freeland Library Hundreds of books available at great prices! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Freeland Library. Celebrate the Spirit of Writing Saturday, February 1, 2:00pm Clinton Community Hall, Clinton The Clinton Library invites the public to join winners of Whidbey Island Writers Association Spirit of Writing Contest as they read from their new anthology, “In the Spirit of Writing 2013.” This free program will be approximately one hour, with refreshments, and an opportunity to meet the authors afterward. This event is supported by the Friends of the Clinton Library and the Whidbey Island Writers Association. Saturday Matinee Saturday, February 1, 2:00pm-4:00pm Oak Harbor Library Discover and explore the resources of the library a romantic film. Bring your Valentine to a charming movie. Popcorn provided by the Friends of the Library. Call the library for film title. AARP Tax Aide Mondays, February 3-April 7 (except Feb 17), 9:30am-5:00pm Tuesdays, February 4-April 8, 1:00pm-7:00pm Oak Harbor Library Wednesdays, February 5-April 9, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Library Thursdays, February 6-April 10, 1:00pm-6:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley Get free, one-on-one assistance with your federal tax return from AARP Tax Aide. Available to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. AARP membership is not required. A joint venture with the IRS to promote filing returns electronically, all returns that are able to be e-filed will be e-filed. Preregistration recommended; call (360)678-3000 to make an appointment at the location of your choice. Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers Playtime or craft follows. This program is for children ages 24 months to 36 months. Caregiver is required. For Your Health: ReConnective Therapy Tuesday, February 4, 6:30pm Freeland Library With Herwig Schoen, the founder of this work, and Kerstin Schoen. ReConnective Therapy (RCT) is a healing art dealing with the connections between the physical body and the energy body. For more information, visit the Schoens’

website at www.reconnectivetherapy.com or contact their office at (360)321-1207. Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. This program is for or newborns through 24 months with a caregiver required. Teen Time Wednesday, February 5, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Bring your friends and relax at the library. Play games, talk about your favorite books, or make the monthly DIY project. This month’s project: Candy iPods. Explore library resources to boost your creativity. Supported by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20 & 27, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Let imaginations run wild with fun books, singalong songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. This program is for ages 3 to 5 years and a caregiver is required. Tips and Tricks for Your Kindle Saturday, February 8, 10:00am Freeland Library Learn how to download free eBooks from the library to your Kindle. Bring your library card number and fully-charged Kindle, along with its USB/charging cable. NOTE: You will also need your Amazon logon and password. If you have a small screen size on your Kindle, you may want to bring a laptop. Space is limited so please preregister online or by phone. Tips and Tricks for Your Tablet (iPad, Nexus, Galaxy, Surface, etc.) Saturday, February 8, 11:00am Freeland Library Learn how to download free eBooks and eAudiobooks from the library using Overdrive and 3M. Bring your library card, Adobe ID, and your tablet fully charged and ready to go! NOTE: Please register for an Adobe ID before the class. Contact the library staff if you need assistance. Space is limited so please preregister online or by phone.

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.

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 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.

All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbeyisland.org

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-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, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360)675-0621 or visit JSH-Online.com.

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.

Meetings and Organizations The Greenbank Garden Club Thursday, February 6, 10:00am Greenbank Progressive Clubhouse, Greenbank Following the business meeting, the program, “Olive Trees and Making Olive Oil”, will be presented by Louise Sportelli. She will be sharing her family’s experience growing olives and producing olive oil on their mini farm in Italy. For additional information call Reece Rose at (360)579-5880.

Coupeville Chamber of Commerce Installation & Awards Dinner Thursday, February 6, 6:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, Coupeville Tickets: $20 per person Please join the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce for the annual Installation and Awards Dinner. Sponsored by Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle and Front Street Grill; Awards Program sponsored by Whidbey Island Bank. Enjoy Hors D’Oeuvres, chicken piccata or Mediterranean stuffed protabella mushroom. Musical entertainment, dessert auction, and more. RSVP to Lynda Eccles at (360)678-5434 or director@ coupevillechamber.com (please state meal preference). Reservations must be paid prior to event.

DAV Chapter 47 Meeting Thursday, February 6, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor For more information, call (360)257-4801.

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Is it just me, or have others you know felt overly absorbed with Super Bowl hype, hyperbole, and hyperactivity? Were I a sponge, I might certainly be colored smash-mouthed blue and green by the national media machine. For a few days following the 49ers squeaker, I felt like I had been run over by a Sherman Tank during Sherman’s March through Georgia. That was just from post-victory angst. Thankfully, the Seahawks forthcoming victory is almost behind us. Our Hawks shall be forever memorialized in the sport’s history books and blogs as a team of Chips turned Champs. We are in the Super Bowl to win. Our two weeks of anticipatory analysis is albeit complete. I predict, and you read it here first, even if you got the paper last, many people will feel the right team won. Others will feel the wrong team won. Most folks will not really care because they are Yankee fans anyway and are only at the Super Bowl parties for the A-Rod flavored Doritos, known on the streets of Manhattan as A-RoDoritos. I am too thin to try SteroiDoritos. If I ate that stuff, my cheeks would look like Sally Field’s while flying, while my arms would continue to resemble Montgomery Clift in a Civil War movie. Yes, the bunnies and I are staying home this weekend to watch Russell Wilson work his magic. If there is not enough magic to watch, I will be pacing on the porch, watching the bunnies argue over who gets the next onion ring, fried in a steroidfree carrot sauce. Big Red Turns Two The above header sounds like a sports headline for a doubleheader victory or a double play by the Cincin-

AAUW February Meeting Saturday, February 8, 9:30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Social Hour, 9:30am; program begins at 10:00am. Program includes “Shopping in a Foreign Land.” Come join us.

Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS) Monday, February 10, 6:30pm-8:30pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, 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 Dan Pullen at (360)679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www.icas-wa.webs.com.

Oak Harbor Garden Club Tuesday, February 11, 9:30am-12:30pm First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Program begins at 11:15am. A DVD called “Birds, Backyard Habitat and Beyond” will be presented by Craig and Joy Johnson, who filmed and produced this video entirely on Whidbey Island with most taking place in their own backyard. The video brings to life some highlights of the activities in their yard with native wildlife and offers simple suggestions to increase the variety of birds visiting your yard. They are available to answer questions and offer books for sale they have published including photos & artwork by Craig and writings by Joy. Ecologist Joe Sheldon,Ph.D will accompany the Johnsons. For more information, contact OHGC President, Joyce Hollywood, (360)678-7056.

LocaLLy opEratEd. nati Redlegs. Are they still called that? They were back on my 12th birthday when Dad drove us from Columbus, Ohio to Crosley Field for behind home plate, sort-of if you count the real high seats above home plate, seats. I remember Dad tiring in the 7th inning of the second game when he leaned over and asked me if it was okay if we left early to beat the traffic before the two-hour, two lane drive home. “Dad! It’s the Dodgers!” That was the last time Dad ever took me to a game. The guy in front of us was probably the happiest. He never had to hear me yell “Go Jackie” again. Which reminds me, we have an auction February 8 at the Nordic Lodge in Coupeville. Lots of neat stuff. The Big Red Event, to benefit Ryan’s House for Youth. Never heard of them? www.ryanshouseforyouth.org. Added to the mix of live items is a laser-autographed football by Seahawks Super Bowl Champ QB Russell Wilson, a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s digs in Phoenix, a tour of Hemingway’s house in Key West, plus the not-for-everyone tour of The Museum of Death in Hollywood. I did a wedding reception there once. The centerpieces were embalmed. Hope to see you at the fundraiser. If you want me to bid for you, just give me the last four digits of your social and a pint of sausage gravy. Having several pseudonyms, and some discarded bid numbers, we will handle the rest. Lonely Thoughts A friend called the other day to tell me that his message would be the last voice mail message he would ever leave me. He went on to say that voice mail is antiquated, and that I should “get with it.”

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vate 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 Saturday, February 1, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland 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.

Introduction to Hula Workshop Saturday, February 8, 11:30am-1:00pm Sojourn Studios, Bayview Corner, Langley Fee: $20

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This workshop is for women of all ages including middle school and high school students. During the workshop you will learn the basic hula steps, a hula dance, Hawaiian culture and language. Ongoing students will have opportunities to dance with the South Whidbey ukulele players. Instructor: Kathleen Landel. Space is limited so please register by February 1. For more information, email kathleenlandel@gmail. com or call (360)221-1322.

Dan’s Classic Ballroom & Moonlight Dance Cruises

Tuesday, February 11, 2:00pm Coupeville Library, Coupeville The Senior Affairs Series is pleased to have Dr. Kristine Jarrell, an Audiologist, give a talk about “How Best to Protect Our Hearing on Central Whidbey”. Free and open to all.

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Oak Harbor Wildcats BOYS BASKETBALL LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Varsity Tue., Jan 21 Oak Harbor, 50 Thu., Jan 23 Oak Harbor, 38 Tue., Jan 28 Oak Harbor, ** Junior Varsity Tue., Jan 21 Oak Harbor, 36 Thu., Jan 23 Oak Harbor, 32 Tue., Jan 28 Oak Harbor, **

Glacier Peak, 63 Stanwood, 70 Everett, **

Varsity Opponent Fri., Jan 31 Lakewood Tue., Feb 4 Sultan Junior Varsity Fri., Jan 31 Lakewood Tue., Feb 4 Sultan C-Team Tue., Feb 4 Sultan Wed., Jan 5 Pt. Townsend

Glacier Peak, 53 Stanwood, 78 Everett, **

UPCOMING SCHEDULE Location Shorecrest HS OHHS OHHS MGHS

Time 7:15pm 7:15pm 7:15pm 7:15pm

SHS OHHS OHHS MGHS

5:40pm 5:40pm 5:40pm 5:40pm

Shorecrest HS OHHS OHHS Cedarcrest MS

5:40pm 6:00pm 5:40pm 5:40pm

GIRLS BASKETBALL LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Varsity Tue., Jan 21 Oak Harbor, 12 Thu., Jan 23 Oak Harbor, 34 Wed., Jan 29 Oak Harbor, ** Junior Varsity Tue., Jan 21 Oak Harbor, 17 Thu., Jan 23 Oak Harbor, 38 Mon., Jan 27 Oak Harbor, ** Wed., Jan 29 Oak Harbor, ** C-Team Tue., Jan 21 Oak Harbor, 23 Thu., Jan 23 Oak Harbor, 19 Mon., Jan 27 Oak Harbor, ** Wed., Jan 29 Oak Harbor, **

Glacier Peak, 52 Stanwood, 53 Everett, ** Glacier Peak, 53 Stanwood, 30 Mt Vernon, ** Everett, ** Glacier Peak, 44 Stanwood, 61 Mt Vernon, ** Everett, ** Location OHHS FHS MPHS

Time 5:40pm 1:00pm 5:40pm

OHHS FHS MPHS

7:15pm 2:30pm 7:15pm

FHS 1:00pm Cedarcrest MS 5:40pm

Oak Harbor, 127 Oak Harbor, 75 Oak Harbor, **

Marysville, 36 Mt Vernon, 75 Everett, **

UPCOMING SCHEDULE Varsity Fri., Feb 14 Sat., Feb 15

Opponent Location District Prelims MPHS District Finals MPHS

Time 5:00pm 4:00pm

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Varsity Fri., Jan 24 Oak Harbor, 34 Tue, Jan 28 Oak Harbor, ** Junior Varsity Fri., Jan 24 Oak Harbor, 24 Tue, Jan 28 Oak Harbor, **

Stanwood, 31 Everett, ** Stanwood, 36 Everett, ** Location OHHS

Time 7:00pm

OHHS

5:45pm

South Whidbey Falcons LOTS OF GREAT RAFFLE PRIZES!!!

Oak Harbor has been challenged by Parker, Colorado on the outcome of the Super Bowl! · Seahawks win = All funds raised by both communities will be donated to the NW Help House. · Broncos win = All funds raised by both communities will be donated to the Parker Chamberʼs Scholarship Fund. · Rafﬂe tickets can be purchased at the Oak Harbor Chamber, North Whidbey Help House, or at the stadium on the day of the event for $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20. Must be present to win. For info, call 675-3755 or visit www.oakharborchamber.com.

Lakewood HS 5:00pm SWHS 5:00pm SWHS PTHS

6:45pm 3:00pm

GIRLS BASKETBALL LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Varsity Tue., Jan 21 South Whidbey, 20 Fri., Jan 24 South Whidbey, 23 Sat., Jan 25 South Whidbey, 23 Tue., Jan 28 South Whidbey, ** Junior Varsity Tue., Jan 21 South Whidbey, 25 Fri., Jan 24 South Whidbey, 30 Sat., Jan 25 South Whidbey, * Tue., Jan 28 South Whidbey, **

Kings, 59 Cedarcrest, 73 La Conner, 35 Coupeville, ** Kings, 57 Cedarcrest, 27 La Conner, * Coupeville, **

UPCOMING SCHEDULE Varsity Opponent Fri., Jan 31 Lakewood Tue., Feb 4 Sultan Junior Varsity Fri., Jan 31 Lakewood Tue., Feb 4 Sultan

Location SWHS Sultan HS

Time 6:45pm 6:45pm

SWHS Sultan HS

5:00pm 5:00pm

Varsity Tue., Jan 21 Coupeville, 39 Fri., Jan 24 Coupeville, 59 Sat., Jan 25 Coupeville, 33 Tue., Jan 28 Coupeville, ** Wed., Jan 29 Coupeville, ** Junior Varsity Tue., Jan 21 Coupeville, 30 Fri., Jan 24 Coupeville, 45 Sat., Jan 25 Coupeville, 19 Tue., Jan 28 Coupeville, ** Wed., Jan 29 Coupeville, **

Cedarcrest, 72 Lakewood, 57 Kings, 73 South Whidbey, ** Friday Harbor, ** Cedarcrest, 65 Lakewood, 61 Kings, 55 South Whidbey, ** Friday Harbor, **

UPCOMING SCHEDULE Varsity Fri., Jan 31 Tue., Feb 4 Junior Varsity Fri., Jan 31 Tue., Feb 4

Opponent Sultan Arch. Murphy

Location Sultan HS CHS

Time 6:45pm 6:45pm

Sultan Arch. Murphy

Sultan HS CHS

5:00pm 5:00pm

GIRLS BASKETBALL LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Varsity Tue., Jan 21 Coupeville, 47 Fri., Jan 24 Coupeville, 36 Tue., Jan 28 Coupeville, ** Wed., Jan 29 Coupeville, ** Junior Varsity Tue., Jan 21 Coupeville, 36 Fri., Jan 24 Coupeville, 25 Tue., Jan 28 Coupeville, ** Wed., Jan 29 Coupeville, **

Cedarcrest, 57 Lakewood, 39 South Whidbey, ** Friday Harbor, ** Cedarcrest, 26 Lakewood, 19 South Whidbey, ** Friday Harbor, **

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

UPCOMING SCHEDULE Varsity Opponent Thu., Jan 30 Marysville-Get. Junior Varsity Thu., Jan 30 Marysville-Get.

Location Time Lakewood HS 6:45pm SWHS 6:45pm

BOYS BASKETBALL LAST WEEK’S RESULTS

BOYS SWIMMING LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Tue., Jan 21 Thu., Jan 23 Wed., Jan 29

Kings, 64 La Conner, 37

Coupeville Wolves

UPCOMING SCHEDULE Varsity Opponent Fri., Jan 31 Shorecrest Sat., Feb 1 Ferndale Tue., Feb 4 Marysville-Pil. Junior Varsity Fri., Jan 31 Shorecrest Sat., Feb 1 Ferndale Tue., Feb 4 Marysville-Pil. C-Team Sat., Feb 1 Ferndale Tue., Feb 4 Marysville-Pil.

Kings, 48 Cedarcrest, 49 La Conner, 56 Coupeville, **

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

C-Team Tue., Jan 21 Oak Harbor, 25 Glacier Peak, 56 Thu., Jan 23 Oak Harbor, 37 Stanwood, 50 Tue., Jan 28 Oak Harbor, ** Everett, ** Varsity Opponent Fri., Jan 31 Shorecrest Sat, Feb 1 Ferndale Mon., Feb 3 Marysville-Pil. Wed., Feb 5 Marysville-Get. Junior Varsity Fri., Jan 31 Shorecrest Sat, Feb 1 Ferndale Mon., Feb 3 Marysville-Pil. Wed., Feb 5 Marysville-Get. C-Team Fri., Jan 31 Shorecrest Sat, Feb 1 Ferndale Mon., Feb 3 Marysville-Pil. Wed., Feb 5 Marysville-Get.

Junior Varsity Tue., Jan 21 South Whidbey, 32 Fri., Jan 24 South Whidbey, 38 Sat., Jan 25 South Whidbey, 44 Tue., Jan 28 South Whidbey, ** C-Team Tue., Jan 21 South Whidbey, 49 Sat., Jan 25 South Whidbey, 71

Varsity Opponent Fri., Jan 31 Sultan Tue., Feb 4 Arch. Murphy Junior Varsity Fri., Jan 31 Sultan Tue., Feb 4 Arch. Murphy

Location CHS AMHS

Time 6:45pm 6:45pm

CHS AMHS

5:00pm 5:00pm

*Score not posted **Score unknown at time of press

Complete schedules, scores and directions can be found at www.wescoathletics.com

BOYS BASKETBALL LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Varsity Tue., Jan 21 Fri., Jan 24 Sat., Jan 25 Tue., Jan 28

South Whidbey, 32 South Whidbey, 76 South Whidbey, 56 South Whidbey, **

Kings, 66 Cedarcrest, 77 La Conner, 44 Coupeville, **

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Locally operated. Worse, two of your planets chose 2013 to recycle some old karma. With those two busily taking out the garbage, and the three sleepers not doing their routine maintenance, who has been minding the body? That is too big a job for two planets, and your health has suffered as a result. Age 78 looks great. The key planets will be awake and radiant. The garbage appears to be out. Your health should return, ending your snit. And that should put the magic back in your M&M.

Chicken Little And the Astrologer

Dear Astrologer, My December horoscope as a Libra at a website I visited read, “You’re lucky in love, travel and publishing for about four weeks.”

Dear Astrologer, My life has always gone in 7s and double 7s. In general I have lived a wonderful life. I have always been healthy and full of energy. So when I turned 77 last April I declared that this was my magical and mystical year.

Oh, don’t I wish! December came and went with no hint of the promised luck. Men still don’t know I exist. The post office and the grocery store remain the limits of my travel. As for publishing, if you print this letter, that will be my big splash as an author. That counts for something, I suppose, even if it comes a month late.

By Wesley Hallock

As it turned out, my M&M year has been a trail of health challenges. Nothing life threatening, but very life altering and definitely annoying. I do not do ‘sick’ well and have acted like the bull— sometimes quiet and sometimes raging. Will I get my M&M back soon? Testy Taurus Born April 20, 1936, at 8:26 A.M. in Brooklyn, New York Dear Testy Taurus, All beware the perturbed Taurus! When aroused, this normally docile sign transforms into a rampaging pot roast on the hoof that can be the most fearsome creature in the zodiac. Small wonder that this year finds you in a snit. Each birthday represents a new roll of the planetary dice, and your 77th was definitely a bad throw. Your annual horoscope shows the problem. It is a planetary slumber party. You have one planet asleep by default and two others in their pajamas for the year. That makes three planets out of the lineup of seven not showing up for work.

Never mind the travel. Can it be that my promised love is also running late? Wanting a Man Born September 26, 1978, at 10:33 A.M. in Grand Rapids, Michigan Dear Wanting a Man, Luck wears many faces. Care to trade luck with the woman married for years to a traveling salesman? After discovering her beloved husband had a secret home, with another wife and children, in another state? No, I thought not. Thank your lucky stars for the man you didn’t get. But that does not answer your question. Your love is not running late. The universe is far too orderly to permit tardiness. The fact is, he is not yet due. The period April 7 to 21 finds Mercury opening the door for an encounter of the sort you long for. April 12 is my pick for the day the right man appears in that door. Nothing points to his being a salesman. CHICKEN LITTLE

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RONALD NEIL THOMPSON Ronald Neil Thompson, died suddenly at his home in Oak Harbor on January 8, 2014 at the age of 55. He was born in San Diego and raised in Oak Harbor. Ron was very active in Scouting, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He was also an honor student at Oak Harbor High School. Following high school, Ron attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with distinction with a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering. Following commissioning as an Ensign, he entered flight school at NAS Pensacola and Kingsville. Ron received his “Wings of Gold” in April 1982 and flew under the call sign, “ABE”. His first assignment was as an Instructor Pilot in Training Squadron TEN, Pensacola, training Naval Flight Officers. In 1983, he received orders to VA-128, NAS Whidbey Island, for training as a replacement Pilot for the A-6E Intruder. He went on to serve with VA-95 and the “Green Lizards” in the Indian Ocean and two tours on the USS Enterprise, where he served as the Personnel and Tactics Officer. CDR. Thompson returned to VA-128, VA-52, did a Western Deployment onboard the USS Carl Vinson and went “around the horn” aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. With the “Knightriders” he served alternately as Operations, Maintenance and Administrative Officer. In 1992, he returned to the “Golden Intruders” as Administrative and Operations Officer. CDR. Thompson received his first assignment away from flying in 1992 with his transfer to the Naval War College in Newport, RI. Receiving his Master’s Degree in National Securities and Strategic Studies, he preceded to the USS Abraham Lincoln and deployment to the Persian Gulf. Assigned as the Air Operations Officer, he also acted as the Assistant Extended Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (EDRSA) Officer. During EDRSA, CDR. Thompson completed a $200 million overhaul of the Lincoln, her first, and meeting all milestones, came in on time and under budget. In 1998, Ron assumed duties as Operations Officer for NAS Whidbey Island. Responsible for all airfield operations, he also maintained oversight of OLF Coupeville, the Boardman, OR target complex and Search and Rescue Coordination of the UH-3H in the North Puget Sound area. CDR Thompson was awarded Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3), Navy Expeditionary Medal, Expert Pistol Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Meritorious Service Medal (2) and the Navy Achievement Medal (2). Ron Thompson was married to the former Susie Rowand, at the First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor on September 6, 1980. They have one daughter Hope, who graduated from Western Washington University last June. He was preceded in death by his father Norman Ronald Thompson and his stepfather Don Tighe. Following retirement from the Navy on December 31, 2000, Ron began a new career as a pilot for United Airlines. He was initially assigned as a Flight Engineer on the 727-200 in Chicago. After just four months, Ron returned to the training center to become a First Officer on the 737-300/500 and was sent to the San Francisco domicile. After September 11, 2001, Ron and 591 United Pilots were furloughed. The winter of 2001-2002 was spent as a Lift Operator at Mt. Baker. Ron was the weekday King of Chair 7, spending 80 days on the mountain. Ron followed this low paying but highly enjoyable job, returning to his first love, flying, first with Mesa Airlines, then for Avenge in Afghanistan, and finally his current job with DynCorp International in Baghdad, Iraq.

Ron is survived by his wife Susie, daughter Hope, brothers Don and Will, sisters Susan Gonzales and Laura Wilkie, his mother Joyce Tighe, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was a lifelong member of the Naval academy and the Tailhook Association

A memorial service was held Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 11am at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave. Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Remembrances can be made to the Pastor’s Emergency Fund at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, Ron would be honored if you would make a donation to the Naval Academy, www.usna.com, or the Tail Hook Scholarship Fund, www.tailhook.net, or the Tailhook Association, 9696 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA 92131.

Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences in the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com

A Celebration of Life was held at 1:00pm Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, with David Lura, CHC, U.S. Navy (Ret.) officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences utilizing the Book of Memories hosted by the Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com

CLAUDE H. HUNSKOR Claude Howard Hunskor, 86, of Oak Harbor, WA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on January 10, 2014. He was born June 16, 1927 in Oak Harbor, WA to Carl and Hilda Hunskor. He graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1945. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and served during WWII. Following his brief time in the Navy, Claude entered Pacific Lutheran University where he played on the men’s basketball team and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Claude moved to Ketchikan, Alaska in 1955 where he taught high school math. Claude was named head basketball coach of the Ketchikan High School Kings in 1957. He led his team to 5 state championships earning the nickname “the silver fox of Tongas Narrows” and became one of the winningest high school basketball coaches in Alaska state history. It was at Ketchikan High School where he met a young English teacher named Nancy Jo Swank. Claude and Nancy married in 1965 and their son Mark Hayden was born three years later. The family moved back home to Oak Harbor in 1970 where Claude built a home on his beloved Strawberry Point right next door to his parents. Claude had a strong love of the sea and while in Ketchikan, realized his dream of owning his own fishing boat. In 1963, the gillnetter, “Lori Maureen”, was built in Prince Rupert, Canada. Claude went on to fish for salmon in SE Alaska for the next 30 years. He was joined on the Lori Maureen every summer by his son, Mark, where they picked countless thousands of salmon out of their net off Foggy Point. Claude lost his wife, Nancy, to cancer in 1989 and retired from fishing in 1993. In his retirement he enjoyed digging for clams, crabbing, and walking the beach in front of his house. He also enjoyed daily visits with his siblings, Marion and Helen, who lived just up the hill. Claude traveled to a variety of places in his life but the most memorable for him was a three week trip to Norway in 1999 with his son, Mark, to experience their family heritage. Claude took great pride in his family and was overjoyed at the arrival of his first grandchild, Hayden Walter in 2001. His granddaughter, Rose Nancy, was born shortly after and they were the apple of his eye. Through it all, the primary influence and guiding light in Claude’s life was his relationship with Christ. He was a charter member of Oak Harbor Lutheran Church and found great comfort in his faith and devotion to God. Claude will be remembered for his love of lutefisk, his competitive spirit, his old fishing stories, and his unceasing generosity. He was preceded in death by his brother Hans, father Carl, mother Hilda, and brother Marion. He is survived by his son Mark, daughter-in-law Angele, grandchildren Hayden and Rose, and sister Helen Brandt.

REV. RICHARD H. PORRITT, SR. Richard Harley “Dick” Porritt, Sr., age 92, was called home to his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2014 at Swedish Hospital Rehab Center, Seattle, following a brief illness. He was born March 28, 1921 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to George and Marion Porritt. Richard completed his secondary education in Providence, Rhode Island and went on to complete his A.B. Degree in Economics at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina in 1943. He attended Midshipman School at the University of Notre Dame, and in September of 1943, Richard received his commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy, serving as a Navigator on attack transport ships USS Electra (AKA-4) and the USS Tazewell (APA-209). He participated in several Pacific Island invasions. He was released from active duty in 1946, but remained in the Reserves until his resignation in 1954. Richard was married to the love of his life, Jean Catherine Wadsten on September 23, 1944 at Treasure Island Naval Station, San Francisco. In 1946, Richard worked as an accountant for Gilbert Associates in Reading, PA and from 1947 to 1950, served as an auditor for the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in New York City. In 1950, Richard left RCA and attended Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, receiving his Bachelor of Divinity degree. He was ordained by the New Jersey Synod of the United Lutheran Church in America and became Pastor of Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pleasantville, New Jersey. He continued his education, receiving his Master’s Degree in Divinity and furthered his studies in the Graduate School at Lutheran Seminary. Ten years later, he accepted a call to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Torrington, Connecticut. In 1985, 22 years later, Richard retired from the ministry and he and Jean moved permanently to Oak Harbor. Richard enjoyed playing the piano and organ, foreign languages, camping and bowling. He had a passion for swimming and swam five days per week for many years at the John Vanderzicht Pool. He was swimming three days a week before entering the hospital last week. He loved Bible study and was constantly striving for a deeper understanding of the Bible. He was a member of Grace by the Sea Church of Oak Harbor. Richard had a passion for technology. He was an early PC and Apple user and gained a quick knowledge of the operating capabilities of both systems. He put his knowledge to good use as a volunteer for Navy-Marine Corps Relief for 17 years. Richard is survived by four children and their spouses: Karen and Paul Lanspery of Escondido, CA, Richard and Susan Porritt, Jr, of Oak Harbor, Donna Porritt and Samuel Bromage of Avon, CT, and Tracey and James Dunlap of Woodinville, WA. He is also survive by grandchildren, Adrienne Reade, Michelle Fleharty, Kristin Wilson, Kelly Hahn, Aaron Bromage and Carl Dunlap, and by great grandchildren, Bentley Reade, Taryn Fleharty, McKenna Fleharty, Isabella Wilson, Liam Wilson, Rachel Hahn, Laura Hahn, Ethan Hahn, Nathaniel Bromage and Emma Bromage. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean, by one son, Michael, and

grandson John Lanspery. A Celebration of Life for Richard will be held this spring. Cremation was held with interment to follow at Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences utilizing the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Cure Duchenne, 1400 Quail Street, Suite 110, Newport Beach, CA 92660 or online at www. cureduchenne.org. Please note that donations are in memory of Richard H. Porritt, Sr., grandfather of Carl Dunlap and John Lanspery.

Joyce Anne Parmley Joyce Anne Parmley passed away at her son’s home in Snohomish on January 18, 2014. She was born Clara Roberta Mataresi on January 24, 1926 to Italian immigrants Mario and Ida Mataresi. Upon her mother’s death in 1929, she and her sisters were placed in an orphanage and her newborn brother was adopted immediately. April 16, 1936, Joyce was adopted by Anne Bateman of Medford, Oregon, and her name was changed to Joyce Anne Bateman. She was raised in Medford and was a member of the Methodist Church. Joyce attended Taylor University in Indiana and Willamette University in Oregon studying music. There was a ninth grade class prediction for Joyce, that she would be a “Blues singer at the Coconut Grove”. Music was always a very important part of Joyce’s life. October 19, 1947 she married Lewis Newell Parmley in Hernando, Mississippi. As a Navy wife she began the challenge of having and raising children all over the world. Her son Terry was born in Tennessee, daughter Cindy in Virginia, son David in Morocco, son Robert in Tennessee and son John in Okinawa. After stays in Oak Harbor and Texas she returned in 1963 to Oak Harbor. In 1969 she and her husband divorced and Joyce chose to make Oak Harbor her home. The Seaplane Base Chapel was her first church in Oak Harbor. She began attending the First United Methodist Church during a time the congregation met in the Oak Harbor Movie Theatre. (While the church was being rebuilt after a fire destroyed the existing church.) After becoming a member of the First United Methodist Church in 1972 she spent the next 38 years being an active member of the choir and numerous other church ministries. She had a special love for singing. She retired in 1993 after working 22 years in various civil service departments of the Defense Logistics Agency at NAS Whidbey. Joyce was preceded in death by her brother John Barkus, formerly of Marion County, Oregon and her daughter Cindy Parmley, formerly of Dallas, Oregon. She is survived by her sisters Helen Frace of Portland, Oregon and Beatrice Tucci of Portland, Oregon, her sons Terry Parmley of Everett, WA, Dave Parmley of Seattle, WA, Robert & Brenda Parmley of Anacortes, WA and John and Joanne Parmley (daughter of Margaret & Gene Loper of Oak Harbor) of Snohomish, WA. Joyce also has ten grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Joyce stayed active throughout her retirement; traveling to the Oregon Coast and making trips to England and the Holy Land, and working with and for her church family. Though her last years were spent fighting Parkinson’s at her son John’s home in Snohomish, her heart was always in Oak Harbor. Memorial services for Joyce Parmley will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 1:00pm with Pastor Dave Johnson officiating. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences utilizing the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.

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“I get confused. Reading Freeman is confusing enough, but two weeks ago, I started my Whidbey Weekly experience reading Eileen, as I always do, but I ended up with an astrologer who raised chickens. At least it made more sense than Freeman.”

Sort of a reverse Edward Snowden, with an Edward Muskie twist. After leaving him a voice mail message, I was going to text him as well. However, the numbers on my senior citizen endorsed Jittberbug cell phone are so large there is no room for the letters. I can only type 7734 so many times. Funny Bunny Farm The other day I was watching my four wild bunnies eat their breakfast, wondering when ketchup was first invented. I wanted to bring that bit of trivia up when I next saw Minnie Dexter in the Maple Ridge dining room. Minnie monitors the ketchup use at Maple Ridge, as part of a homeland security, undercover operation for the Bonaventure chain. I can say this in my column because it is unlikely anyone from the government can read print this small. When Minnie first starting using ketchup, the labels on the bottles were printed right side up. People back in Minnie’s day banged the bottom of the ketchup bottle to get the ketchup to come out at the top. Nowadays, ketchup comes upside down, with an upside down label and an upside down cap. Then the ketchup people expect us to hit the top of the bottle, so the ketchup will come out the bottom.

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We wanted to share one of the more complimentary responses, so I was able to quote the above without his permission. Font for You Speaking of font size, let me know if you would like me to write less each week. My output sometimes causes the size of the letters to diminish, so that all available sarcasm can be included. In addition, being I am the only south-end columnist, I am paid by the word. The more words, the smaller the type. The smaller the type, the bigger the paycheck. One week, I made enough money to drive up to Oak Harbor to take the office staff to Dollar Tree for lunch. Nothing like a round of baby kosher dills from India to get a party started. I am just kidding. We did not have lunch at Dollar Tree. We went to the old Kow Korner parking lot on Midway, and imagined double cheeseburger Wednesdays. Smell the grease. See the bolo ties. Tip your cowboy hat.

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Dear Astrologer, Once a month, regular as clock work throughout my adult life, I hit a few days I call my wild spot. I never know what is going to happen on those days. I might feel bubbly and euphoric. I might cry over nothing at all. Crazy things might happen to set if off, like I run into a friend I haven’t seen in ten years and forget to come home until the wee hours. I blamed this craziness on hormones and thought when I reached menopause it would stop. Guess what, that milestone is a year behind me and I’m still hitting the wild spot. Any ideas about what causes this? Born to be Wild Born August 8, 1961, at 1:20 P.M. in Eureka, California Dear Born to be Wild, Every decade produces a few like you. The sun traces a predictable path across the sky. The moon traces a separate path. Where the two paths meet is a speed bump. There is where we reap the consequences of past actions. Some call it karma. It is also your wild spot. Every 29 days the moon in its endless circuit of the sky hits your wild spot. You know the result. From out of the blue comes something unexpected. Today’s parking ticket? It’s from your former life as a bad boy Aborigine. Your boomerang comes back to hit you in the head. Everybody’s birth chart has a wild spot. What distinguishes you from the hair in a bun librarian? The two planets double parked on your wild spot, Uranus and Sun. Sun as the lord of your rising sign Leo tells how you take life’s highway. With Uranus, it says the fast lane isn’t fast enough. You make your own lane on the dirt. Moon once a month decides when you do it. Wild.

Dear Astrologer, With my unemployment checks about to run out and my savings dwindling, I’m looking back and wondering where I went wrong. For years I did

Thank you Kow Korner. Quote of the Month Harry Balzer, Chief Industry Analyst for NPD Group, a team of statisticians who monitor eating trends, said in an interview with Nanci Hellmich of USA Today last week that “my personal observation is the Super Bowl is the grand end of the eating season in America, which begins on Halloween.” Go Hawks! Eat on!

my best in following the principles of the book, Think and Grow Rich. I grew poor, instead. Later I adopted a wealth program based on the movie, “The Secret,” but did no better. Mediocrity or worse seems to be my lot in life. Can you tell me why? Is there way to change it? Slow Rat Born December 24, 1972, at 3:37 A.M. in Kingman, Arizona Dear Slow Rat, The reasons for a poor showing in the rat race are not what people think. They are not even what most astrologers think. The planets live by the Arnold Schwarzenegger formula for success: 1) Move to America 2) Work your butt off 3) Marry a Kennedy. Said another way, your zip code is all important, and after that, WHAT you know is less important to success than WHO you know. To become an actor your zip had better be Hollywood, 90028, not Graz, Austria, and your friends should be agents, directors and producers. The zodiac has its own zip codes, and your planets, Slow Rat, own the wrong houses and get their mail in all the wrong places for the kind of success you want. There is also the planetary equivalent of marrying a Kennedy, and your planets are not well mated. Yours is not a wealth producing astrology chart. The planets are a map of the subconscious, and the subconscious can be changed. Napoleon Hill addressed such changes in Think and Grow Rich, but in that regard the book is vastly out of date. I recommend Dr. Bruce Lipton and his book, The Biology of Belief. It’s the intellectual equivalent of moving to America.

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.

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FRIDAY, January 17 3:18pm, NW 5th Ave. Caller requesting call referencing new neighbor upset over travel trailer parked on side of the road. States taped letter onto the trailer requesting it be moved. Left adhesive tape marks. 4:31pm, NW Crosby Ave. Caller requesting call. Residents at location are opening girlfriend’s mail and then delivering to them. 5:32pm, SE Regatta Dr. Caller went to take 14-year-old daughter’s tablet away and the daughter pushed and shoved caller. No weapons. 7:15pm, NW Almond Loop A man who came to the door 15 minutes ago trying to sell some carpet cleaning service. Thinks it’s too late for that and he had a cheap flier. Black male wearing dollar symbol tie and beanie.

MONDAY, January 20 8:27am, SR 20 Reports someone egged the outside of location and put feces on door handles. Requesting contact. 11:43am, NW Mizzen Dr. Reports neighbor at location continually parks his trailer at the corner of NW Mizzen Dr. & NW 5th Ave although it is clearly marked “No Parking.” Trailer has been there for 1 week. TUESDAY, January 21 9:24am, Meerkerk Ln. Requesting phone call for follow up on sheep found. Sheep are still at his house. 12:54pm, East Harbor Rd. Advising of medication missing. Taken sometime last week. Ongoing problem. Taken by spouse. Aware caller is calling.

SATURDAY, January 18 1:37pm, NW Calista Ct. 2 or 3 dogs at location are barking constantly. Caller refuses to give name and info. Said her family cannot even do things outside due to this ongoing problem.

2:36pm, Polnell Rd. Open line – male subject on line talking to himself about phone displaying “S O S.” Saying “I’m trying to hang up, and the phone just won’t hang up.” Line disconnected.

2:31pm, Cedar Cove Ln. Neighbor is training dog with a dog whistle. Causing caller’s dog to shake violently.

4:14pm, Everette Ln. Caller advising 5 minutes ago, neighbor met her husband at end of the driveway and was yelling at him. Was upset stating they were saying racial things about him.

3:11pm, SR 20 Reporting Monday night, came home and female was “blasted off her butt” while she was supposed to be watching caller’s kids. Reporting today she’s now accusing him of raping her and is harassing him. 4:34pm, San Juan Ave. Caller requesting call referencing paper service personnel who was on her property today. Caller told her to leave and she did. Caller wanting it “noted on her account” or questions answered regarding this. 5:03pm, NE Nash Terrace Requesting to speak with law enforcement regarding death of mother. Believes ex-wife may have had something to do with it. Coroner suspects stroke, however, ex has money motives. Requesting phone call. 6:02pm, SW Barlow St. Female pacing in the parking lot screaming “scientology whore.” Caller believes possible drunk. White female, 50’s, blond hair, jacket with reflector tape on back. 8:43pm, SW Beeksma Dr. Caller advising of an elderly female standing outside location by the trash can with no shirt on looking into a mirror. Caller tried to ask if the female was ok, female tried to hide behind the mirror. SUNDAY, January 19 9:23am, Meerkerk Ln. Sheep in caller’s yard. Unknown where they belong. No sheep living on Meerkerk Ln. Requesting assistance. 10:36am, SW 8th Ave. Raccoon running around across the street from his residence. Just concerned because it is out during the day time. 3:39pm, N East Camano Dr. Caller requesting she be notified of any dead swans or eagles. Has been an increase in lead poisoning contamination. 5:04pm, Classic Rd. Reporting subjects in the woods “trying to mess with him” while he’s on the porch. Advising they’re running thru the woods where he lives and making weird noises, throwing pine cones, etc.

4:39pm, SW Harrier Circle Male subject was found laying in middle of road. Now up. Last seen walking over to apartment at location. Unknown exact location. Seemed under the influence. 7:38pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller calling from location, advising the person above her is stomping around. Caller would like it to end. WEDNESDAY, January 22 10:28am, NE Midway Blvd. Requesting phone call. Wants to know if it is legal to sell airsoft guns. 2:52pm, SR 20 Caller requesting call. Want to know why 2 law enforcement vehicles were in the park earlier. Is there anything they need to be worried about? 4:05pm, Harbor Hills Dr. Requesting phone call. Occurred 6 weeks ago. Thinks a worker stole his hearing aids. Caller recalled, advising missed call. Requesting another one. 6:07pm, SE Regatta Dr. Female on the line not free to talk. Says they are pointing laser radar into her apartment. Says the laser is in her shower and kitchen. Says same thing happened in last apartment she lived in. 7:10pm, SW Kimball Dr. Comcast told her calls are being forwarded. Does not request contact, just wants case number for NCIS. Caller advising if she had a hellfire missle she would use it. Says it’s not a threat but is true. THURSDAY, January 23 9:36am, SE Pasek St. Reporting 22-year-old daughter is high on something and is packing to leave with her 1-year-old child. Caller’s daughter is currently in the house. Caller is also requesting CPS. 11:57am, Hickory Ln. Female on the line, slurred speech and yelling “Jo Jo Jo Jo Jo Run.” Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.

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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.

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