Whidbey Weekly February 6, 2014

February 6 - February 12, 2014

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF WHIDBEY ISLAND

2013-2014 Chamber Music Series

F red & G inger — Presents

starring

L es A splund K irstie B ingham Gretchen d’A rmand R ich D oyle M elanie L owey K en S tephens S andy Welch

N o D ancing!

Music by George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern and more

A mus ic a l love story

told through real estate

Ken Merrell Musical Direction by Eileen Soskin

Written & Directed by

Thursday, Friday, & Saturday

February 13, 14, 15, 2014 - 7:30pm UUCWI - 20103 Highway 525, Freeland, WA Advance tickets by email reservation: concerts@uucwi.org Tickets on sale at Moonraker Bookstore (Langley), Habitat for Humanity (Freeland) and Lavender Wind (Coupeville). Tickets also available at the door, unless sold out.

$15/$5 for students

Sponsored by t publicity design by S Welch Designs - www.swelchdesigns.com

More Local events inside

Whidbey Playhouse Auditions Whidbey Playhouse Oak Harbor Page 6

Tingstad and Rumbel WICA Langley Page 6

A Guide To Creative Photography Coupeville Middle School/High School Coupeville Page 11

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LocaLLy operated.

on trACk with Jim Freeman

The other day I was thinking about what to write about. Then I started thinking about thinking, so I thought I would write about thought.

Ever pay attention to what you are thinking?

My law school roomie Gene used to quip that his West Virginia family was “too poor to pay attention.�

While we were growing up, our folks seemed to spend more time telling us what to do, than telling us what to think.

Thinking was always sort of a private thing in our family. We could walk around for days, both inside and out of the house, without anyone questioning us on our thinking. “Jimmy, what are you doing upstairs?� “Jimmy, where are you?� “Jimmy, will you go to the store for me and get me a pack of Salem’s? I have a note ready.�

During her too few years on the planet, Mom never asked me what I was thinking.

Neither did I.

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Then one day, I picked up a Classics Illustrated comic book on Descartes at the drug store, between cherry cokes, and read this gem: “I think, therefore, I am.�

I couldn’t wait to get to school the next day to tell the kids at recess. “Hey, kids, over here by Four-Square. Guess what, you won’t believe this, but, ‘I think, therefore, I am‘.�

Our 4th grade recess crowd that had gathered at my insistence went back to kickball.

This wartime radio program brought four married couples together to compete in stunts involving traditional concepts of ‘manhood’ and ‘womanhood’.

Imagine the challenges they must have had.

Basted eggs and cowboy coffee for the guys, versus homemade bread, homemade jam and homemade ice cream from the winning team, most likely a quartet of Nebraska farm women.

Errata Cantata Some issues back I mentioned a mnemonic to help recall a specific south to north sequence of streets in the central business district of Seattle.

Not only was I chastised by a former Pioneer (green, white, and orange cars) cabbie for not quoting the original mnemonic, Jesus Christ Made Seattle Under Protest, I apparently confused a street, citing Jackson, instead of James.

Why would a guy named James miss that?

So, to confirm, authenticate, and verify, here we go again.

In Seattle, the names of the twelve streets in the heart of the central business district are paired by their first letters. From south to north, they are: Jefferson, James, Cherry, Columbia, Marion, Madison, Spring, Seneca, University, Union, Pike, Pine.

Gift Rejection Suggestion Male Mail Alert: If you are like me, and still do not know what to get your Valentine of the last thirty-plus years, let me offer this suggestion–Do not get sucked into the alleged jewelry offered by Danbury Mint.

Being a non-shopping kind of guy, I find most gifts for others through mail order catalogs, direct mail solicitations, or during local thrift store adventures.

Last month, I received a huge envelope from some outfit called Danbury Mint, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, from an out-of-sequence zip code, 06857.

Feeling a bit isolated, and rejected, particularly from one Carol Saxton, I repeated softly to myself, “I think, therefore, I am.�

Inside the big white 81/2 by 11 envelope were several greeting cards adorned with photographs of ruby-infested necklaces.

Over the years, this five word phrase attributed to Descartes has comforted me, along with several others:

The opening line caught my annually romantic eyes–�A dozen roses has its charms, but someone special deserves A DOZEN RUBIES.�

William Shakespeare: There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.

Ralph Waldo Emerson: The ancestor to every action is a thought.

The final paragraph also caused my heart to approach a level of fluttering–�Our generous 90-Day, Buy-Back Option means you don’t risk a penny. Your satisfaction is guaranteed, and the woman who receives A Dozen Rubies must be thrilled or the Danbury Mint will buy it back for the price you paid.�

Ernest Holmes: Change your thinking, change your life.

One does not need a law degree to note the key language involved in receiving a refund.

Abraham Lincoln: We’re all about as happy as we make up our minds to be.

If Hamlet was correct in his profundities, that one’s question is really “to be or not to be�, then, by thinking about it, I am becoming the I am that I already am.

Now, having thought all we need to think about thinking, we can move forward with today’s musings, a series of thoughts, not yet had.

Salinger on Writing Interesting to read the words of The Catcher in the Rye’s author, J. D. Salinger, regarding writing. The excerpt below is courtesy of David L. Ulin’s recent review in The Los Angeles Times of “Salinger�, a new biography of the recluse, well-crafted by David Shields and Shane Salerno, in 698 pages. “It just seems to me a perfect unwonder that writing’s almost never terrific fun. If it’s not the hardest of the arts–I think it is–it’s surely the most unnatural, and therefore the most wearying. So unreliable, so uncertain. Our instrument is a blank sheet of paper--no strings, no frets, no keys, no reed, mouthpiece, nothing to do with the body whatever--God, the unnaturalness of it. Always waiting for birth, every time we sit down to work.�

J.D. never met Eileen Brown. He might have thought otherwise.

New Thoughts from an Old Thinker You cannot teach an old dog new tricks, but you can feed four wild bunnies fresh rabbit food from The Country Store everyday without the four wild bunnies knowing that their food is not free for me, just them.

71 years ago Last month marked the 71st anniversary of the first broadcast of the quiz show, “The Better Half�, heard on Mutual Radio, January 10, 1943.

Drum roll, please–“Must Be Thrilled.�

Why use an exclamation mark after the use of the word thrilled? Is it not implied?

My 1964 edition of The American College Dictionary defines “thrill�–to effect with a sudden wave of keen emotion, so as to produce a tremor or tingling sensation through the body.�

There was no apparent quivering upon the opening of this twelve pack.

I felt like Ruby Goldberg.

After watching my Valentine’s face of non-disclosure, disclosure, upon the immediate opening of her gift, I knew that my “90-Day, Buy Back Option� would be exercised in less than ninety minutes.

Typically, the act of being thrilled involves auditory and/or visual display. Moaning, screeching, and oh-my’ing are often responses exercised in evidencing varying degrees of thrilldom.

My Valentine had opened her gift so quietly that I began humming “My Funny Valentine� in the key of F. It did not help. “Will it hurt your feelings if I tell you that I have a skin allergy that develops when I wear 24 karat gold? Plus, gold washes out my skin color. I hate to see you waste your money.�

Excuse me, but the phone is ringing.

Apparently, my refund from The Danbury Mint is sufficient in covering next week’s first session for rejection therapy.

Happy Valentines Day.

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LocaLLy operated.

I took it as a good omen when I discovered that Costco, my favorite store, now sells chicken coops. So of course I must write to express my delight at your choice of a column title. I love all things chicken!

My birth time is another story. I was born in the totally unglamorous hour of the pig. There is no changing that, but maybe I can learn to see it another way. What does Vedic astrology say about my hour of birth?

Proud Chicken

ChiCken little And the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

Dear Astrologer, For my birthday a friend gave me a card that makes light of my tendency to worry. I couldn’t decide if it was just for laughs or if there was a deeper message. When I asked her about it, my friend patted my shoulder and said, “Honey, you’re doing it again.”

It’s true. I do worry a lot and I don’t know how to stop. Now I’m worried because my inability to stop worrying has my friends worried. Is there a way out of this loop?

World Class Worrier Born September 7, 1972, at 7:19 A.M. in Tacoma, Washington Dear World Class Worrier, Nobody can out worry a Virgo, and you are once, twice, three times a Virgo. Make that four times. No, make that five times. Virgo rising, plus Sun, Moon, Mercury and Mars in Virgo give you an uncanny eye for detail, and thus an equaled ability for seeing -- and thus worrying about -- all the ways a thing can go wrong.

Being a Virgo automatically means you are a perfectionist and perfectionists never learned how to let go. Perfectionism and Virgo are one of those made in heaven combinations like peanut butter and chocolate. Enjoy its sweetness and try not to binge on it.

Virgo’s lesson is to learn detachment. When you can step back and view yourself with a compassionate laugh, you are well along toward your goal. You did not design the Universe. What makes you feel responsible for it?

Give your worries over to the designer. He’ll be up all night anyway.

Dear Astrologer, I am good with numbers and have a work background in payroll and finance. I’m also dissatisfied with my job. I am thinking of the stock market as a career. My idea is to start out as a day trader and build that into a day trader brokerage. Is now a good time for me to undertake such a career change?

Restless Born April 4, 1974, at 10:47 A.M. in Aberdeen, Washington Dear Restless, A rollercoaster ride of unexpected events that began in 1997 is the root of your dissatisfaction. The ride continues into December of this year. Making a career leap into the unknown now will only subject you to more of the jarring upsets you’ve known for the past 17 years. The likelihood of failure on that basis alone is high.

But there are other things to consider.

The reality of the stock market is that high speed software programs have all but eliminated the human element. Billions of dollars are made and lost in computer driven transactions measured in milliseconds. Absent the specialized knowledge and expensive technology of an institutional money manager, what hope has the day trader of turning a profit in such an environment? Virtually none.

On December 16, you begin an uplifting and prosperous Jupiter period that will carry you well into 2030. Your prospects for those years look good. You do have the chart of a person who could prosper in the financial arena. My advice is to educate yourself in the true nature of the market and endure one more year before making any non-reversible career decisions.

Dear Astrologer, My birth in the Chinese Year of the Chicken is something I am proud of. It means I can scratch a living out of just about any small patch of soil.

Born May 3, 1969, at 10:23 P.M. in Mt. Vernon, Washington Dear Proud Chicken, You are asking about your rising sign. At your time and place of birth Sagittarius was rising.

You are a journeyer, thus, a great traveler with an inborn need to roam, whether mentally or physically.

The more specific and precise zodiac of the ancients places your rising sign as Jyestha. As such, we know you are here intending to do great and daring deeds, a goal for which you are well-prepared. You are a good leader and organizer and also an adept writer and communicator. You bring lots of wisdom, virtue and cheer – and a mask of pleasantry for times when you feel low. You derive joy from doing for people and you will – in true hero style – break rules and buck the system as necessary.

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Dear Astrologer, When I look at the daily news I really identify with your idea of an inner Chicken Little. It’s hard to see what goes on and not panic and believe the sky is falling! I just want you to know how much I appreciate your ability to be simultaneously serious and objective and humorous.

The latest fright to hit me in the face is about Boeing, and it just has me in a tizzy. It seems Boeing has a Seattle facility called the Phantom Works – just the name sounds ominous – where they are conducting, of all things, anti-gravity experiments.

What are they going to do with anti-gravity?

Nothing good, says my inner Chicken Little, else why would they be keeping it all hush-hush?

I’ve led you the long way around Harvey’s barn about things having nothing to do with astrology, sorry. I know that Saturn is on my Moon and I really just wanted to ask when Saturn leaves Scorpio.

Scorpio Moon Born February 3, 1956, at 7:16 P.M. in Palo Alto, California Dear Scorpio Moon, Saturn begins his move into Sagittarius on December 23. He revisits Scorpio between June 15 and September 18 of 2015. Plan your panic attacks accordingly.

Now back to Harvey’s barn.

Astrology, I am delighted to tell you, is thought to be a broken part of something greater.

Alchemy is another part. The Kabbalah is a third. In combination, these formed the language of an ancient science, a language spoken by the people of Babel. The people and the language were broken apart and scattered across the Earth because, as long as they spoke it, to quote from Genesis, “nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.”

Boeing is busy putting the pieces back together.

If this comes as a firecracker in your hen house, calm yourself. The real hush-hush is that antigravity spells the end of dirty oil and gas. Can you live without dropping $50 in your gas tank every time you turn around? I thought so.

Go, Boeing, go.

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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Locally operated.

Letters to the Editor Editor, The sign on the building says For Sale. Maybe you think it’s just a building, but for me, it was a lifeline. I had just moved to Oak Harbor and was looking for a job. I am a Nurse, an RN. I had heard they were looking for one more RN. The other RN wanted to retire.

The building we are talking about is a clinic, so I applied and was hired. So started a wonderful experience.

The clinic was almost like a tiny hospital. They did everything in this clinic. Three doctors kept very busy. We did X-rays, EKGs, casts, stitches (lots and lots of stitches), physicals, prenatals, babies, youths, exams for pilots, eye exams, exams for all kinds of sports and elder care.

There was a very competent office manager, a transcriptionist, receptionists – it was all done in the building.

Once in awhile we had a special lunch given by a wonderful retired RN. It was called “Lunch with Helen” and served on the x-Ray table. We had so many experiences in the building. First and foremost, we gave it TLC. That was our job and we never lost our sense of humor.

In the front of the building were pools of water.

At times there were even goldfish in the water.

At strawberry time, Bells Farms would bring several flats of strawberries free of charge. At Christmas, treats brought in by people were hard to beat. Many patients brought in unusual Dutch treats. The building had a gardener.

Old Mr. Talbot kept the rhodies trimmed and watered. In May, they were a sight to behold.

The people who worked at the clinic became my family. The building is closed now and I’m sad, but the experience we shared, the laughter and many times, the tears, will never be forgotten.

It was never just “a building.”

Elizabeth Galloway, Oak Harbor

Fred & Ginger - No Dancing Do you remember the wonderful songs in the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musicals of the 1930s and 1940s? At 7:30pm on February 13, 14 & 15, your favorites will be performed at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island by a stellar, local cast in an original story written by Ken Merrell. The plot follows a single couple - Fred and Ginger - from newlyweds (played by Ken Stephens and Melanie Lowey) to empty-nesters (Rich Doyle and Kirstie Bingham) to older and wiser senior citizens (Les Asplund and Gretchen d’Armand). The setting is Whidbey Island with Sandy Welch playing the real estate agent who sells Fred and Ginger their first house; sells it for them when they downsize; and is the catalyst for the reuniting when it comes on the market again. Ken Merrell directs with Eileen Soskin at the piano.

The song list includes: Let’s Do It, Let’s Fall In Love, I’ve Got A Crush On You, The Very Thought of You, They All Laughed, I Won’t Dance, Embrace Me, My Funny Valentine, The Way You Look Tonight, You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me, These Foolish Things, Stormy Weather, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered, I’m Old Fashioned, Where or When and many more.

Tickets may be reserved online at concerts@ uucwi.org or purchased at Moonraker Books in Langley, Habitat for Humanity in Freeland and Lavender Wind in Coupeville. Tickets are $15/$5 for students and, unless sold out, will be also be available at the door. UUCWI is located at 20103 State Route 525 in Freeland.

This is the third concert in the 2013-2014 UUCWI Concert Series. The next concert is Springtime Rhapsody & Romance (April 12, 2014) featuring Nola Allen (piano), Teo Benson (violin), Frances Kenney (oboe) and Susan Strick (soprano).

Once in a hover, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Wayne Papalski rappelled with a medical kit and litter to the injured hiker’s position. After assessing the injured man and prepping him for hoist, the crew flew the victim to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

[Submitted by LIbby Roberts]

Crew chief Naval Aircrewman Helicopter (AWS) 2nd Class Timothy Hawk ran the hoist, while AWS2 Melissa Dixon, second crewman, handled the belay line for a smooth and quick recovery.

Our Town at Oak Harbor High School At 7:00pm on Friday and Saturday, February 7 & 8 and February 14 & 15, the Oak Harbor High School Drama Club proudly presents Our Town, a 1938 three-act play by American playwright Thornton Wilder., Set in the fictional American small town of Grover’s Corners, Our Town tells the story of an average town’s citizens in the early twentieth century depicted through their everyday lives. Scenes from the town’s history between the years of 1901 and 1913 are performed. The three acts are as follows: Act I - Daily Life, Act II - Love and Marriage and Act III - Death and Dying.

Tickets for Our Town are $12 for ages 12 and up, $7 for children and under and are available at the door.

[Submitted by Debbie M. Peterson, OHHS]

Ryan’s House For Youth’s 2nd Annual Auction, The Big Red Event Ryan’s House For Youth (RHFY) is excited for their second annual Big Red Event auction. On Saturday, February 8 at 6:00pm, the community is invited to join Ryan’s House for an elegant evening, dressed to impress (in RED of course), while enjoying wine, appetizers and bidding on wonderfully unique auction items donated by businesses from across the country. Items such as a trip to Newport, Oregon, a signed Seahawks football, a trip to Hearst Castle or the home of Ernest Hemmingway, or play one of 8 different golf courses. There is even 2 passes to the Museum of Death.

This event will be held at The Nordic Lodge, 63 Jacobs Rd, a central location so all supporters on the island are able to attend. Their event goal is to raise money in support of the homeless youth on the island, and the every day expenses to make sure those youth are being supported and served.

Ryan’s House For Youth is a local non-profit, housing homeless youth ages 12-25 through their host family program. RHFY serves all three school districts on Whidbey. Their end goal is to build shelters on each side of the island serving ages 13-17 and 18-25.

Tickets are $30 a person and each ticket includes the first drink, appetizers, bidding number and one raffle ticket. Tickets are available by calling (360) 331-4575 or email ryanshouseforyouth@gmail.com.

[Submitted by Lori Cavender]

SAR Recovers Injured Hiker From Mount Baker Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Search and Rescue (SAR) flew their first rescue of 2014 on Saturday, January 25 after a 24-year-old man hiking on Mount Baker fell a hundred feet and suffered chest injuries.

When NAS Whidbey Island’s operations department received notification of a potential accident on Saturday, low visibility prevented SAR from launching until late Sunday morning when they learned officials from the Whatcom County Sheriff located the severely injured hiker and were on the scene at an altitude of 4,500 feet.

Once the MH-60S Knighthawk’s crew of five was overhead, the sheriff’s department personnel were able to guide the helicopter overhead.

“The ground party gained visual contact on us and was able to vector us directly to their position,” said Lt. Cmdr. Douglas Lof, Helicopter Aircraft Commander, who spotted them on the second pass.

“While en route to the hospital, the crewmen treated the survivor” said Lof. By 1:00pm the patient was on deck at Harborview Medical Center, where Papalski and Dixon transferred the man to an awaiting ambulance.

The crew included copilot Lt. Cole Heller, who made his first rescue as a NAS Whidbey Island SAR pilot.

[Submitted by Anthony Popp, NAS Whidbey Island]

Salish Bounty Exhibit at Island County Museum “Salish Bounty: Traditional Native American Foods of Puget Sound” is the featured traveling exhibit at the Island County Museum in Coupeville, from February 1 through April 13, this year.

Salish Bounty is a traveling exhibit organized by the Burke Museum, University of Washington, co-curated with Warren King George (Muckleshoot/Upper Skagit Indian Tribe) and Elizabeth Swanaset (Nooksack/Cowichan/Laq’amel Tribes).

Featured topics are The Way Things Were; Dispossession and Struggle; The Way Things Are; Reviving Traditional Food Knowledge; and Feeding Body and Spirit. Graphic banners illustrate a list and illustrations of Native foods from our region, and a large photo mural of the Tulalip Indian School cafeteria in the early 20th century. Accompanying text explains the difficulties faced by Native populations who were subjected to the “Americanization” of their traditional diets. Several Native American artifacts and a 4-minute DVD accompany the exhibit.

The Island County Museum is open daily from 10:00am to 4:00; 11:00am to 4:00pm on Sundays. Admission is $3; $2.50 for seniors, students, and military, with a special family rate of $6 for 3, plus $1 for each additional family member. Children, 3 and under are free.

Call (360)678-3310 for more information, or visit www.islandhistory.org.

[Submitted by Rick Castellano]

Red Wine & Chocolate Tour Do you enjoy luscious red wines? How about those wines paired with decadent chocolates?

You are in for a treat. For two fabulous weekends, local winemakers will be pouring a selection of exquisite hand crafted wines paired with specially selected chocolates. A great way to break up the winter blahs, treat your sweetheart to a special weekend, or just have some fun and enjoy great wines. Who can resist the combination of fine wines and chocolates, shopping, music and art, great dining options and scenic vistas?

The event dates are February 8-9 and February 15-17, 2014. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 days of and can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/536821 or from some of the participating wineries including Blooms Winery Taste for Wine & Art, Holmes Harbor Cellars, Spoiled Dog Winery and Comforts of Whidbey. Visit www.whidbeyislandvintners.org for more information.

[Submitted by Virginia Bloom]

WSU Island County Beach Watchers Accepting Applications for Class of 2014 Would you like to become a WSU Island County Beach Watcher? Are you interested in learning how to protect and preserve your favorite beach? Are you concerned about water qual-

ity, wildlife habitat, or conservation? Would you like to better understand the island geology and biology of our marine environment? Or would you like to join others who share a love of nature and a desire to give something back to our island community? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, then consider finding out more about WSU Island Country Beach Watchers.

WSU Island County Beach Watchers are trained volunteers dedicated to protecting and preserving our marine environment through research, educational outreach, and stewardship. The training program consists of at least 100 hours of expert educational sessions, guided field trips, and hands-on practice. As a Beach Watchers trainee, you will not only learn a great deal about our marine environment, but also have the opportunity to contribute to the community and have fun in the process.

Applications for the upcoming 2014 WSU Island County Beach Watchers training course are now being accepted.

Spring training classes will be held Wednesdays, from April 2 through May 14, 9:00am-4:00pm, with one additional field trip to the Elwha Dam removal site.

Fall training classes will be held Thursdays, from September 18 through October 30, 9:00am-4:00pm, with one additional field trip to a salmon hatchery and a tidal rehabilitation site.

During the summer months, trainees will choose from a variety of volunteer projects to participate in, all of which are geared toward broadening experiences and deepening understanding of the program’s goals.

A $100 registration fee per person offsets the costs of training. The deadline for application is February 27, and class size is limited, so don’t delay.

For more information and an application form, visit the website at http://www.beachwatchers.wsu.edu/island or contact Barbara Bennett, Beach Watchers Program Coordinator at (360)679-7391 or wsu.bw.island@gmail.com [Submitted by Margaret Elphick, Beach Watchers Volunteer]

Local Group Seeks Constitutional Amendment Once upon a time, people had more legal rights than corporations and campaign spending was regulated. That time ended in 2010 with a Supreme Court ruling. Since then, 16 states have called for a constitutional amendment to right this wrong. A statewide movement, WAMEND, has arisen to make Washington the 17th.

Working with WAMEND is Island County Citizens Ignited, an organized, focused, and sociable group with a track record of achievement.

Between February and June, Island County Citizens Ignited will be gathering the signatures necessary to put this measure in front of the voters. Petitions and training are available at the following times and places: Friday, February 21, 3:30pm-4:45pm, Room 306, Oak Hall, Skagit Valley College, Oak Harbor; Saturday, February 22, 1:15pm-2:30 PM, Coupeville Public Library and Saturday, February 22, 3:30pm-4:45pm, Freeland Public Library.

“We, the people” are three of the most powerful words in the English language. Will you do your part to keep it that way? For further information, contact mfgold@comcast.net.

[Submitted by Marshall Goldberg]

Local Business News Winter Sale at Handbag Consignment Shop It’s the new year and the Handbag Consignment Shop is getting ready for Spring, which means it’s time for their annual Winter Sale.

Boot, scarves and handbags at 10-20% off selected items. Check out the sale at 7 Front Street, Coupeville. Winter hours are 10:30am to 5:00pmThursday through Sunday. For more information, call (360)682-5251.

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LocaLLy owned.

still tAlking

By Eileen Brown

Corinne Boon was just 13 when she started showing dogs. Her mother, Sandra Gaalema, was right there with her when she began taking her Doberman to area shows. Her parental support was unfailing for the girl who dreamed about dogs and went on to open a dog grooming and obedience training business in her Oak Harbor home where she raises smooth collies. “It has been a lifelong dream to bring a dog of mine to Madison Square Garden, home of the Westminster Dog Show,â€? she said last week. They made their appearance in New York City with the entire judging shown on the air Feb. 10 and 11. It was a dream come true for Corinne who personally bred FortĂŠ.

For the record books, FortÊ’s official name is GCH AKC/CAN/INT CH Encore Belfair’s Bold Ruler.

Seventeen dogs from our state traveled to the show this year. Dogs from other countries also entered for a total of more than 3,000 dogs.

Westminster is the most prestigious dog show in the world. The top five dogs of each breed get an invitation. Then it is opened to Champions of Record. FortĂŠ will be shown by his good friend Reyna Walton. “Just going is an honor and adventure,â€? said Boon. “It’s truly a fulfillment of a life-long dream.â€?

She noted there are several AKC groups: Sporting – Hunting dogs like golden retrievers, English springer spaniels, and cocker spaniels; Working – These dogs have jobs such as Doberman Pinchers, Great Pyrenees and Saint Bernards; Hounds – Dogs use their eyes and nose to hunt like the beagle, Afghan hound and whippet; Terrier – These are tough dogs that can dig and hunt rats and rodents and include miniature Schnauzer, Scottish terrier and wire fox terrier; Toy – These breeds are mainly lap dogs such as Yorkshire Terriers, Shih Tzu and Pomeranians; Herding – Include dogs who are guardians, collies rough and smooth, border collies and German Shepherds.

FortĂŠ has won many Best of Breed awards at shows from California to Canada. He enjoys carting, obedience and agility.

FortĂŠ is also Corinne’s personal service dog. “Dogs enrich our lives in so many ways, we are lucky to share our lives with them,â€? she said.

Boon explains her choice of breed. “I started out with rough collies but ended up with smooth because they are more versatile, don’t mat or shed and they want to please me more,� she said. “They are also better performance dogs because they have more drive.�

Will FortĂŠ be chosen Best of Breed? He is already a Grand Champion.

The show will be aired live from 8AM Eastern time (5AM local time) on Feb. 10 and 11 via a live streaming feed from the Westminster web site. Only group judging will be seen on television prime time event. Boon will return on Feb. 12.

This is the 138th showing of the Westminster dog show.

Boon said she is not allowed to take pictures in Madison Square Garden. “The producers are selling their own photographs,� she explained, noting one of the amenities for dogs and their owners is a horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park.

Ready, set, taxes Taxes are due in just about 68 days, unless you file for an extension or go on a very long trip. I wouldn’t leave the country yet, though.

I like to think of taxes as a small check to the government for the privilege of living in a free country with a strong military and main-

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I won’t argue whether we pay too little or too much. I’ll be glad to just pay up and shut up.

I have a trusted tax preparer whose professional services I have used for many years.

In fact, she would come to my house some 30 years ago. Now I go to her. She studies changes and additions to each tax law and I can relax knowing she can be trusted.

I am happy to pass along the following practical advice I got from my independent tax preparer. Her source is the real Internal Revenue Service. Listen up to avoid tax scams that proliferate during the income tax filing season.

Be vigilant of any unexpected communication purportedly from the IRS at the start of tax season.

Don’t fall for phone and phishing email scams that use the IRS as a lure. Thieves often pose as the IRS using a bogus refund scheme or warnings to pay past-due taxes.

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Finally, we can try to follow the example of Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., who said, “I like to pay taxes. With them, I buy civilization.�

Presidential dogs The country observes Presidents’ Day Feb. 17, so as a nod to the eternal struggle between cats and dogs for man’s affection, we did a little research and found that Lincoln had two favorite dogs, Jip and Fido.

The hounds at Washington’s Mount Vernon home had such names as Vulcan, Sweetlips, Drunkard and Mopsey. (Sweetlips?)

Ulysses S. Grant had a faithful Newfoundland named – what else? – Faithful.

Laddie Boy and Old Boy were the top dogs at Warren Harding’s house, but perhaps the showiest collection of pets came from Teddy Roosevelt who had Pete, a pitbull terrier; Sailor Boy, a Chesapeake Retriever; Jack, a Retriever; a spaniel named Manchu and a mutt named Skip.

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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 Saturdays, February 8 & 15, 11:00am-5:00pm Sundays, February 9 & 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 Presented by Whidbey General Hospital, Home Health, Hospice, and MAC Clinic. This non-religious memorial service is for family members and friends who have lost a loved one in the last year or so 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)3216659 to RSVP or for more information. You may also e-mail Dave at bienid@whidbeygen.org.

There is no charge for this event.

Sweet Heart Social Friday, February 14, 3:00pm HomePlace Special Care Center, Oak Harbor Romantic music provided by Nick and Judy Nicholai with refreshments before and after.

Please RSVP at (360)279-2555. HomePlace Special Care Center is located at 171 SW 6th Ave.

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Jazz Friday, February 14, 6:00pm Baby Island Saratoga Club, Langley Enjoy a pot-luck dinner while listening to local musical duo, “SWAY.” Richard and Teresa will provide “romantic tunes and happy swing” for your listening enjoyment. All are welcome.

Bring a dish to share, your beverage and place setting, with a small donation of $2 per person to our Public Assembly Hall. For more information, please contact Sharon at (306)730-1047.

A Valentines Evening of Sultry Jazz Friday, February 14, 7:00pm-9:00pm Holmes Harbor Cellars, Greenbank Holmes Harbor Cellars and Maureen Girard present an evening of sultry jazz, sensational wine, sumptuous appetizers and dessert. Tickets are $40, include music, food and your first glass of wine, and can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/557528. For more information, call (360)331-3544 or visit www. holmesharborcellars.com.

Shoe and Jewelry Surplus Sale Saturday, February 15, 10:00am-4:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, Coupeville The Handbag Consignment Shop is holding a shoe and jewelry surplus sale. Get a jumpstart on Spring. Brand names include Clarks, Birkenstock, Vince Camuto, Judith Rupka and more.

For information, visit info@handbagconsignmentshop.com or (360)682-5251.

9th Annual Scholarship Auction and Dinner Saturday, February 15, 4:30pm-8:30pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor.

Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club, the evening will include live and silent auctions, wine and food provided by Whidbey Island establishments and entertainment by Jerry Jones and his Jazz Quintet. Tickets are $35, advance purchase required. Call (360)678-4105 for tickets or information. Net dollars are 100% toward Coupeville High School scholarships.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free AARP Tax Aide Mondays, Through April 7 (except Feb 17), 9:30am-5:00pm Tuesdays, Through April 8, 1:00pm-7:00pm Oak Harbor Library Wednesdays, Through April 9, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Library Thursdays, Through 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.

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.

Monday Morning Knitters Monday, February 10, 10:00am Oak Harbor Library Knitters of all levels welcome. Share knowledge and build skills in the supportive atmosphere of the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Beginners, please bring a pair of #8 or #9 needles and a skein of worsted-weight yarn.

Astronomy For Everyone Monday, February 10, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Harbor Library Explore issues of current local, global and universal interest with the Island County Astronomical Society. ICAS is dedicated to general astronomy, education, and encouragement of public appreciation for the art and science of observing. Each meeting includes presentations of basic astronomy principles and other select topics. No experience necessary.

Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, February 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.

Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime Wednesdays, February 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.

Clinton Book Group Wednesday, February 12, 10:00am Clinton Library Join the Clinton Library book group to discuss The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Books

City of Angels Opening Night Red Carpet Premier Party Friday, February 7, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts continues its 2013-14 Theatre Series with a Tonyaward winning musical, City of Angels. The play runs through February 22. Dress in Old Hollywood style black tie attire and join us on the red carpet to celebrate the opening. Post-show champagne reception and awards for best dressed!Ticket prices are Youth $15.50, Senior $18.50, Adult $22.50, Sunday Matinee $15.50.

Service fee not included.

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.

Whidbey Weavers Guild Thursday, February 6, 10:00am-2:00pm Pacific Northwest Art School, Coupeville Robyn Spady presents “4 Shafts Aren’t Complex? Au Contraire!.” February 7, 8, 9, Robyn Spady Workshop: “There’s 2 sides to Every Cloth.” For more information, visit www. spadystudios.com

Water Resource Advisory Committee Thursday, February 6, 2:30pm-4:30pm Public Works, 1400 NE 16th Ave., Oak Harbor WRAC agendas and meeting summary notes can be found at: http://www.islandcountyeh.org/page/204. For more information, call (360)679-7352.

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DAV Chapter 47 Meeting Thursday, February 6, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor

Thursday, February 6, 7:00pm M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland

FRIDAY, January 24 9:44am, SW Kaleeton Loop Says someone broke into her house and is locked inside now. Caller just got home after being gone for 30 minutes and her dead bolt is locked. Says she only locked the bottom lock.

11:00am, SR 20 In lobby to report accident that occurred yesterday in parking lot of location. Caller advising while backing up in parking lot, she hit an elderly male and he was knocked down. Both parties believed at the time it was non-injury.

7:49pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller was staying at the hotel. She went to the hospital yesterday, came back and her power chair is not charged. Caller is trying to work with the manager who stated the maintenance man was going to work on it but now the manager won’t listen to her about her chair.

11:07pm, SR 20 Caller still at Motor Inn, having trouble with the manager. Will not open her window and she thinks he’s being unprofessional and doesn’t like her. Does not want help with her power chair. Wants assistance with the manager.

Male is yelling at call taker stating he is going to go over there and kill him.

“Going to go wake his ass up.” Ongoing problem, around 6-8 months ago.

12:51pm, W Kimball Dr. Reporting resident has been out driving without knowledge of staff who are under the belief that he is not supposed to be.

Last seen leaving 5 minutes ago. Associated vehicle is silver 4-dr. Toyota. Unknown plate.

2:55pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller advising subject has threatened to post nude photos of her online if she doesn’t allow him to see their son.

WEDNESDAY, January 29 11:25am, NE 7th Ave. Caller advising receiving calls and texts from numbers. Not sure what they want.

Received e-mail titled “not right in the head.com.” States computer was hacked into.

12:33pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Black Subaru Forrester caller believes is suspect because he has a gas can and propane tank. Wearing a ski mask.

SATURDAY, January 25 2:22pm, SW Union St. Female walking south bound towards Fort Nugent Park on SW Union and yelling at the top of her lungs. Yelling “coward, I don’t need to be starving.”

THURSDAY, January 30 11:52am, SW Kimball Dr. Calling referencing subject who changed some things in her cell phone. Says OHPD referred her to NCIS. Also, calls are forwarded to another subjects phone. Says it is causing her to miss calls and receive calls she isn’t supposed to get.

SUNDAY, January 26 5:54am, SW Kalama Loop Prowler. Caller heard toilet flush and cabinet door closing.

12:28pm, SW Kimball Dr. Says the officers don’t give a crap. Her phone is being rerouted still. Her calls are being redirected.

7:35pm, E Whidbey Ave. Reporting neighbor is outside her apartment tapping on her window and flashing lights into her apartment.

5:31pm, NW Crosby Ave. Reporting female jumping into traffic. On NW Crosby, white female, late teens/early 20’s, pink shirt and back pack.

8:02pm, E Whidbey Ave. Subject back at residence, flashing lights at her. Is now leaving, driving off towards another parking space now.

6:03pm, Yates Rd. On Heller near Redwing, female running in traffic. White female, mid 20’s to early 40’s, 5’-6”, medium build; Long hair to middle of her back, light brown and wavy.

8:17pm, E Whidbey Ave. Caller advising subject was just standing in front of her window cursing at her. Subject is back in his apartment now.

9:52pm, SW Kimball Dr. For information: Her phone is being hacked. Does not want to speak with an officer. Attempting to block her son, however, he messed with her internal mechanism and stopped it from happening.

MONDAY, January 27 9:43am, S Beeksma Dr. Reports a male subject was standing in the middle of the road between RV park and car wash. When caller drove past, he made a gesture toward her with his hand like he was shooting a gun at her.

11:26am, SE Midway Blvd.

Caller requesting to speak with officer.

Believes she is being watched/followed.

2:45pm, SE Pioneer Way Customer report of female stealing rocks from the parking lot and putting them into the trunk of her vehicle. Female currently inside the library. Caller is walking out to get a license plate number and vehicle description. Will meet law enforcement at the 3rd level of parking lot by the library.

TUESDAY, January 28 5:13am, N Oak Harbor St. Advising at 1:30am, noise was very loud.

7:42pm, SW 17th Ave. Caller received a phone call an hour ago from someone stating they found her number on their windshield stating she was sorry for the damage she caused to their vehicle. When caller told them they had the wrong number they started getting aggressive.

7:51pm, SW Kimball Dr. Subject is in caller’s cell phone and is sending caller texts from a number that looks like her son’s with the numbers. Caller advises NCIS said they will see what they can do.

8:16pm, NW Crosby Ave. Caller is being threatened by subjects coming through the area. Tried to set off caller’s car alarm. 2 minutes ago, a late model white Honda stopped outside and stared at caller’s truck that he had moved.

Last seen heading toward the entrance of the park.

8:24pm, SW Kimball Dr. Caller upset. States the male locked her phone so she can’t send text messages.

Wants someone to go contact subject.

States now she really does want a hellfire missile. Phone says push * # to unlock it but it won’t work.

Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.

Wednesday, February 12, 6:30pm-8:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor

Guest speaker Ken Price will give an interesting and informative presentation about fishing from canoes and kayaks. Ken is a long time canoeist who has competed in whitewater canoe racing, been a certified canoe instructor, and was an active volunteer canoe guide at an Educational Nature Center in Maryland. Ken has simply combined his passion for canoeing with his passion for fishing. Ken’s presentation will cover equipment options, techniques, safety issues, and the great local locations for canoe/ kayak fishing.

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.”

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 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.

Artist of South Whidbey Tuesday, February 11, 11:30am-1:30pm Whidbey Island Community Education Center, Langley The meeting will feature a watercolor demonstration by Artist Molly Murrah at 12:30pm.

Brown bag lunch is optional. For more information, contact Judi at (360.)321-5605.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers (WIGS)

For more information, email relaywhidbey@ gmail.com or visit relayforlifeofwhidbeyisland. org.

Norsk Kaffee Tid: Norwegian Conversation and Coffee Thursday, February 13, 10:00am-11:30am Nordic Hall, 63 Jacobs Rd., Coupeville Come practice your Norsk conversational skills in a comfortable and ‘safe’ environment. This group, facilitated by a native-Norwegian-speaking member of the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge will plan to meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at the same time. Varying levels of skill in speaking solely in Norwegian are acceptable. Opportunity for interested participants to meet other Thursday mornings during the month is available if others are willing to facilitate such meetings. Free, but donations for coffee & use of building will be appreciated. For more information, email whidbeyislandnordiclodge@gmail.com.

For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeylocal.com.

Classes, Seminars and Workshops 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.

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DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, February 8, 12:45pm 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.

How Best to Protect Our Hearing on Central Whidbey 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 Laura Sparr will talk about finding ship’s passenWhidbey”. Free and open to all.

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1986 Chevy 350 engine, $200; T350 transmission, 700R4 transmission, $200 each; Pedestal transmission jack, $200; 1986 4.3 liter V-6 with transmission and many extras, $200; Astro/Safari Van seats, front, gray, fair shape, $50 pair.

(360)321-4035 (1) Whole plastic cover for Suzuki 230 quad runner, orange, $125 cash only; Men’s ATV riding boots, size 11, used twice, like new, black, name brand Thor, $75 cash only. (360)6720425 for info. (1) Parts for 94 YJ TJ Jeep Wrangler: Rear CV drive shaft; transmission, 5-speed manual, 4.0 6-cylinder; shifter, 4-cylinder, 5-speed. $500 for all. Cash only. Call (360)672-0425 (1) For Jeep Wrangler: 0Exhaust headers, stainless steel, # 33007075, 4.0 6-cylinder. Cash only, $100. (360)672-0425 (1) 97 BMW parts car. Make offer.

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Boats/Parts For Sale Mercury boat engine, 3.9, $200.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Best rates, please call (360)2021187 (0) 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. (1)

Carpenter/Handyman looking for small odd jobs. Have local references, tools, and skill. All jobs considered. Please call Scott@ (360)675-5470 for more info. (1)

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) Now hiring: cook – full-time or part-time and part-time server.

Apply in person. Basil Café, 5603 Bayview Rd., Bayview Corner (5.45) Prima Bistro is looking for a full time dishwasher/prep cook, must be at least 18, experience preferred. Apply any day after 11:30 in person at Prima Bistro, 201 1/2 1st St (upstairs above the Star Store), Langley (6.03) We are looking for an extra pair of hands to help us maintain our home near Oak Harbor. The work will consist of landscaping, cleaning, painting, and assisting with light construction.

This would be a great job for a hard-working student looking to work 5-8 hours per week at an hourly rate of $12. Please email us at whidbeyjob@out-

look.com if you are interested in this part-time position. (0) Honest, reliable and dedicated housekeeper wanted to work with a team at a large vacation home in Clinton on South Whidbey. Days and hours vary. Approximately 10 - 30 hours per month. $10 hourly. A normal shift is 11am-4pm. Own transportation a plus, e-mail a must.

You need to be able to pass a background check and random drug testing. Please respond via e-mail to qteamonwhidbey@ gmail.com. We are seeking a long-term team member. (0) Boutiques Salon looking for Hairstylist or Barber. We are a busy Salon looking for a full-time/part-time stylist. Chair lease or commission. Creative, professional team player.

Serious inquiries only. Contact Aimee (360)320-9887 (1)

Instruments Toca Drums with Stands. Model 3912-1/2T Toca Tumba, Traditional Series. Model 2800-N Toca Conga Set, Players Series.

Model 2700-N Bongos, Players Series. Wood with Bison Heads.

3 Years old in nearly new condition. Includes music books. $650 for All. Call (360)678 5407 (0)

Lessons Gift Certificates available for a FREE guitar lesson when you purchase three. Learn how to play guitar, all genre and styles taught, from beginners to intermediate, ALL ages welcome.

Call Scott for more information, (360)675-5470

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Appliances Brand new Chef’s Choice 830 WafflePro Heart Waffle Iron, in original box. $25. Photos available. Call (360)678-1167

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 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 Sofa sleeper/queen. Sage green with beige piping. Rolled arms, aprox 77-inches wide. $125.

(360)929-2679 (0) SpringAire Mattress/Boxspring in excellent condition w/metalframe. $100/obo.

Brian(360)579-2051 (0) Solid oak roll-top desk for sale.

Excellent condition, $200.

(360)221-8858 (1) Super comfy TV/Entertainment room or Man Cave 7’ Couch.

Reclines at both ends with center - pull down table with cup holders. Off-white background with lt/dk blues, greys and browns in great pattern that fits easily into any décor. Hardly used and in great shape. $95 o.b.o. Have pictures. Clinton.

(360)204-4045 (1) Beautiful Teak Roll Top. Desk is striking with burl inlays. Under

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3 Antique radios for sale. 1959 Zenith, 1956 Packard Bell and 1955 Capehart. All radios are restored in excellent condition and work well. Your choice, $55 each. Call Pat (360)720-2116 (1)

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the locking roll top is large green marble writing area (w/ pull-out lighting), 3-cubbies, 3-drawers, & 3-paper slots.

There are 4 sm. drawers across top. Below are 7 full drawers (3 locking with keys). Pictures available. (360)341-2172 (1) Nautical items: Table w/ crossed oar-paddle legs inlaid beach scene under glass top, very unique, $100; Pair of Table Lamps, each glass base is filled w/approx. 25-lbs. collectible shells, $50/ea; “Cutty Sark” Model Ship, $30.

(360)341-2172 (1) Unique 38” Round Table - flips to one side on three flared leg pedestal base, beautiful wood w/brass hardware, $150; Carved wood Coffee Table, $150; 2-tier Italian inlaid end table, $150. (360)341-2172 (1) 4 Antique Chairs. Absolutely gorgeous with padded leather seats and carved wood backs, $750/set. Have Pictures.

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lAWn And gArden Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 10-foot strips, $10 each. Call (360)678-1167 1976 Kubota B6000 tractor.

3cyl, 4-wheel drive, 3-pt hitch.

Needs battery and clutch. $800/obo. Steven (360)6617182 (0)

Children’s Corner Full-sized crib, natural wood color, $25; pink gingham checked bumper guards including headboard, decorated bumper & green gingham crib sheet, $10. Call for email picture.

(360)678-5071 (0)

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 Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.49)

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Miscellaneous lumber; PVC pipe. 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.

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.

Toyotomi Toyoset Kerosene heater, Omni 230, $30.

23,000BTU, 950 sq. ft. of heating area. Call (360)678-5071 (0) Pedestal concrete mixer, $150; Two single pane windows, 5’x8’, aluminum frame, non-UV, great for greenhouse, $25 pair.

(360)321-4035 (1)

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 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 Shotgun, 12-gage, Mossberg Silver Reverve, SXS, as new. $750. (360)579-4643 (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 For sale: Two saddles, horse trailer, new electric corral, lots & lots of Western horse gear.

All priced to sell. Please call (360)678-3469 and leave message. (1)

Free Free plants to good home: 7-foot tall indoor Norfolk Pine.

Needs a room with high or cathedral ceiling. Healthy with new growth; Healthy, happy, 37-year-old philodendrom. It is approximately 3-feet tall.

Currently gets filtered sunlight; Pu’u Kahea plumeria plant.

4-feet tall. It was stock used for cuttings. Produces beautiful flowers and scent. Full sun or plant light required. (360)6783149 (0) 50 Gallon aquarium with all accessories. (360)678-7575 (1)

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There are many ways to say ‘I Love You’

By Eileen Brown The most romantic day of the year is almost here. Rob McGowen and his floral experts at Midway Florist in Oak Harbor can help you help you say “I Love You” in a way that won’t be forgotten.

Ever notice how some floral arrangements just sit there, turning brown the same day they arrive? Rob and his crew promise you cut flowers and arrangements designed at the peak of freshness. That’s the special ingredient that sets these works of art apart.

Here are some suggestions specifically for Valentine’s Day on Friday, Feb. 14. Just remember to order early so your “Blue-Jeaned Baby” or “Hunka Burning Love” won’t be disappointed.

• Buy a spool of wide satin ribbon and decorate the sash with “Michele Loves Eric” to be worn from dawn to after dark.

• Ask the Midway Florist staff to create a floral arrangement containing copies of your favorite photos.

• Having trouble working things out? Ask Midway Florist to include a special “I’m Sorry” message with your delivery of fresh flowers on Feb. 14.

• Make a music CD with you singing “I Just Called to Say I Love You.” Send the CD along with a dozen of the most romantic red roses Midway has in stock. Order early.

• Create a video to keep your lover wondering what grand prize awaits a good little Valentine.

No matter how much or how little you spend, you can trust the years of experience Rob brings to every creation. His background in the flower business is what appealed to Rob when he became owner of North Whidbey’s favorite florist.

You can’t go wrong with a traditional Valentine bouquet, but use your imagination and ask Rob to include a surprise with a special meaning known only to the two of you.

Rob’s promise: Pick up the wine and candles, and Midway Florist will make the rest of the day unforgettable.

Midway Florist is located on Midway Boulevard in Oak Harbor, across from WAIF Thrift Shop. They are open 9AM to 5PM Monday through Friday, 9AM to 1PM Saturday. Call (360) 679-2525.

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