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Last week, I got the novel idea to write a book entitled, Feng Shui for Presbyterians. I know it may be a limited market, but then, my attention span is quite limited. I blame this on 45 RPM records. Until our Dad had enough money for a record player with a spindle, we had to change records every two minutes and twenty seven seconds. No wonder I enjoy fast food.

Thanks also to Jimmy Doolittle, a cousin of the famed WWII aviator, for providing me, on the spot, the verse of Matthew 6:33, which QB Wilson adds below each and everyone of his autographs. Name Game Being a tad old school, I still enjoy reading a daily newspaper, particularly with a pen and a pair of scissors. In law school we learned to read books with hi-lighters and markers. It helped keep us awake in those basement stacks of the law school library. The recent theft of a loaned Stradivarius violin, such theft with the assistance of a Milwaukee, Wisconsin barber named Universal Knowledge Allah, caught my eye in the newspaper recently. This article reminded me. I have always wondered whether I should change my name. While my first name has one syllable, and my last name has two, my name never seems to draw much attention, even when I was on the radio. Radio guys always have cool names. Most are made up so the name has a rhythm when said aloud, and one that is easy to recall.

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For sure, I will have a great sandwich at Nadya’s Greek Cuisine, next to Taco Bell. Nadya’s has been a fact of fresh ingredient truth and economic reward for us locals for over twenty years. For those of us southenders who live within a radius of 1200 square feet, going to Oak Harbor is quite the experience. Being in Oak Harbor is an even greater experience. To me, everything in Oak Harbor seems so wide.

Down here, in the 98249 zip code, living amidst the Doug firs and the three, rarely spotted owls hiding on my property, it is often amazing to me to see clouds and sky.

Board President Debbie Torget, no stranger to anyone in need, helped energize the bidding on Super Bowl champ Russell Wilson’s autographed football.

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For sure, I know I will save a few bucks at the Dollar Tree, whether I need what I am buying or not.

Lori and her Ryans House board of hard charging directors helped raise some wonderful cash from many wonderful people during their annual Big Red Event, held this year at the spiffy Nordic Lodge in Coupeville.

Thanks also to artist extraordinaire Dave Gignac for having the knack to handle any and all brush fires, no matter the bailiwick.

The point is, no matter where I shop, or what price I pay here on our local Whidbey, I enjoy it.

The streets. The buildings. The parking lots.

It was snowing outside, but raining tears of joy inside.

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Ryans House for Youth Please have dozens of virtual bouquets of red roses delivered to Lori Cavender, in care of the Ryans House for Youth web site at www.ryanshouseforyouth.org.

Thanks much to Dick Johnson for providing such quality sound for the testimonials from sponsor families.

Forty minutes later at Wal-Mart, I paid $12.47 for a twenty pack of Kimberly Clark Scott Tissue.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, you are listening to Bob Clarke, here on KGRL, in Bend, Oregon, another beautiful day in the Cascades. And now, let’s catch a thermal and ‘Rise’, with Herb Alpert.” “This is Morton Kent. The names which you are about to hear are not real. The names you are about to hear are not fake. In fact, these names, about to be spoken, are now purely available names should you wish to substitute one of these for one of yours. This week’s three available new names include: Fuller Brush Man, Parking Lot Attendant, and What’s Up Doc. Operators were standing by, but now they are at lunch, so please call after flossing.” When I used to do character voices for The Swedish Eagle at 106.7 FM, KROQ, Rock of the 80s, in Pasadena, I was able to meet the then superstars, Richard Blade, The Poorman, Rodney Bingenheimer, Dr. Drew, Jed the Fish, Dusty Street, and a few others whom I will think of, most likely after this column goes to press and has already been used to line the bunny cage. One similarity, which I noticed with most all of the radio personalities I ever met, was this tidbit–Unless the radio jocks and jockettes were getting paid, they did not seem to be very good listeners. Yet, their eyes sure worked good. Their eyes were always roamin’, not unlike a gladiator. Of course, I am sure that Universal Knowledge Allah already knows this slice of life, particularly after a few weeks in the Illinois penal system. Blue Light Special Blown Last Monday, we made the trek from a bustling Freeland to a frenetic, Oak Harbor K-Mart. For the last ten years or more, K-Mart has been less than frenetic. Having lost much of its customer base to Wally World, Amazon, and other Internet vendors, the local K-Mart will be closing their doors in April. The liquidation sale is on. Of course, that means prices are more than they would have been before the liquidation. That is why the word “liquid” is used, because prices are moving up and down like an elevator in an octopus’s garden. I paid $9.79 for a twelve pack of Kimberly Clark Scott Tissue at K-Mart.

There seem to be no walls in Oak Harbor. Most of all, for me, the sky is really wide in Oak Harbor.

I notice the sky the most when I take the bunnies to the Country Store in Freeland for their pellet buffet. Lots of sky. When we entered through the sliding doors of K-Mart, last Monday, we were greeted by a very enthusiastic employee. This red vested, heavily badged individual offered us a five dollar coupon should we spend more than fifty dollars during their “incredible liquidation sale”. “Thanks. You know, I have never seen so many people in here. The parking lot is full. The parking lot looks like it does when the power goes out and dozens of families are running into Saar’s Marketplace to buy remaining cans of heavily sodiumed Campbell’s Soup.” “Well”, the employee added wryly, “had it been this busy everyday, we would not be closing.” Nothing like instilling customer guilt before getting my shopping cart to go off to purchase unneeded liquidation sale priced products from China. It sure feels like I am shopping locally, but where does my cash go? Arkansas, Illinois, or the Peking ducks? Compromised Again Sunday, before church, I cranked up my usually turnedoff computer to check to see if church services might be cancelled because of the ice and snow on the side-roads. Catching my eye was the sender line in one of the e-mails–CHASE Fraud Protection Alert Team. Calling up a stranger on an 800 line is tough enough, let alone when one’s heart is racing. One’s heart races even further when asked to provide the last four digits of one’s Social Security number. How did I know the Chase helper was not on a speaker phone? Why did she not ask me for our mother’s maiden name? As it turns out, someone used my Chase Visa credit card number to try to buy a $272.50 pair of glasses at 1:48 in the morning. I told the Chase helper I was asleep at that time, and that we locals on Whidbey would not ever buy sunglasses that cost more than a cord of wood. After officially canceling my compromised card, I got in my truck and headed to church, ready to give a healthier offering than normal, in honor of the efficiency of Chase Fraud Protection Alert Team. Sort of a tithing for technology with money not stolen. Thankfully, big brother is watching. Seems like big sister is watching too. And with Edward Snowden, Putin, and all the folks who watch Target watching, why do I need to worry who steals my credit card to buy really expensive sunglasses? Maybe they were at the Olympics? Maybe they were in Oak Harbor looking at that big wide sky. Hopefully, Chase will call me when the person who used my credit card number surfaces. I do not mind if the Chase thief steals my identity. My identity really is not doing much for me. In fact, I get in trouble every time head honcho Jamie sees me bothering the residents in the dining room at Maple Ridge. In fact, if someone wants my identity, I wonder if he or she would like to satisfy our deadlines at the paper. Would I have to give the thief the last four digits of my social for his direct deposit of my paycheck to the thief’s account? Editor’s Note: “No, Jim, that dude already has your last four digits.” And, on that note, I am off to go shopping in Oak Harbor. My new Chase Visa should be safe, at least on my first card swipe. Ever wonder why the word “swipe” is used?

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Even the most wellintentioned people can be bearers of news that has gone bad, like a bowlful of rotting fruit. Swatting at those pesky fruit flies won’t get us the facts as completely as hearing them direct from Wil Shellenberger who brings us up to date as only the president of the PBY Memorial Foundation can. “Misinformation tends to travel faster than good news and accurate information,” Shellenberger began. “My organization, the PBY Memorial Foundation, has not been immune to this phenomenon, particularly during the past three to four months. I appreciate being given a chance to tell you the PBYMF story and lay out our vision and goals for our organization and the Whidbey Island community. Perhaps along the way we can dispel a few urban legends that have developed about the PBYMF.” He explained a perception that has developed is the Navy is kicking the PBYMF off the base, to which he said, “This is a mischaracterization of what is happening. First, in 2009, the PBYMF signed a five year license (read lease) agreement with the Navy to display PBY historic memorabilia in Building 12 at the NAS Whidbey Island Seaplane Base. In return for display space in the building, PBYMF volunteers manned the NAS Command Display and kept Building 12 open to the public. “Subsequently, the PBYMF purchased a PBY-5A Catalina aircraft which actually flew from NAS Whidbey Island during WWII and is on display next to Building 12,” he said. A complicating factor in the relationship between the PBYMF and the Navy is that PBYMF is a Non-Military Entity or NME. Some time ago, the Department of Defense established a policy of moving NMEs off of defense facilities for cost savings. He said, “It can be argued that in some cases this has been a short sighted policy. The last three Commanding Officers, including the current base commander, have been very supportive of the PBYMF and its role in operating what is now called the Naval Heritage Center in Building 12. All have devoted considerable time and energy to try to extend the PBYMF’s role beyond the 30 April 2014 lease expiration. Unfortunately, the Navy has not been able to establish a program under which PBYMF as an incorporated 501(c)(3) could continue operating on base within DOD policy guidelines,” he explained. Shellenberger went on to say as the situation now stands, the PBYMF will move its administrative offices and a substantial portion of its exhibits to a new location in Oak Harbor. Some of their exhibits will remain at Building 12 on loan to the Naval Heritage Center. The Navy intends to pursue an active historic preservation program at the Heritage Center. The PBYMF, along with other interested organizations, will support that program with these exhibits. “We leave the Seaplane Base on good terms with the Navy,” he said, “and are indebted to the Navy for the opportunity it provided the PBYMF to present its exhibits to the public.” To the inquiries expressing concern that the move off base endangers the mission of the PBYMF, he said nothing could be further from the truth. “In fact, we are coming off a very successful year,” Shellenberger said, “one in which we greatly expanded our participation in community events and improved all the important measures of a museum’s success – including visitors, volunteers and dona-

LocaLLy opEratEd. tions. The PBYMF is in a strong position to fulfill its mission of preserving the history of the PBY aircraft, naval aviation on Whidbey Island and the stories of the patriotic people, military and civilian, who make Whidbey Island such a unique place to live.” He promised the public will see and hear much more about the PBYMF in the months ahead. Last summer, the PBYMF Board of Trustees decided to explore a move off the Seaplane Base to a location in Oak Harbor. A thorough planning process was initiated to identify the pros and cons of moving, as well as the related logistical requirements. During this process, a property on State Route 20 was identified as being available for possible lease. Shellenberger said it is an excellent site that would have accommodated the PBYMF’s long-term vision of building a hangar-style building to house their PBY-5A, but negotiations broke down when it was determined the property would not be available for over two years. “In the meantime,” he explained, “the PBYMF continued to pursue a location in downtown Oak Harbor. We have reached an agreement to lease space in the west end of the former Whidbey Furniture building at 270 Pioneer Way. The new facility will be called the PBY-Naval Air Museum. This location will enable the PBYMF to operate a selfsustaining museum where we can charge admission and operate a robust gift shop. Most importantly, the museum will be easily accessible to the public and will provide an economic boost to the Pioneer Way downtown area.” This will enable the PBYMF to build the financial resources to realize its ultimate goal of building a hangar-style museum facility that will become a first class addition to the Oak Harbor and Whidbey Island communities. “In this regard it has been said the PBYMF wants the community ‘to buy it a museum.’ Again, this mischaracterizes what will be happening. Building a future museum will require a lot of community support. It will have to be a collaborative effort between the PBYMF and civic, government and business entities, as well as individuals, but, in the end, it will be the PBYMF who will bear the financial risk of this endeavor,” he said. “The move to our new downtown location is the first step in this effort. We hope you will join us on this journey.” Be among first The Seattle Men’s Chorus is returning to support CADA (Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse), Saturday, April 5, at 7PM at the South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center, 5675 Maxwelton Road, Langley. Spoil yourself with tickets (just $35 apiece) to Totally Wicked: the Music of Stephen Schwartz. This will be Seattle Mens’ Chorus’ first performance outside the Seattle Metro area this year. Members of Seattle Women’s Chorus and Diverse Harmony will join in on this exclusive Whidbey Island event. Tickets for the concert are $35 and will be available for purchase at Wind & Tide Bookshop (Oak Harbor), bayleaf (Coupeville), Useless Bay Coffee (Langley), Moonraker Books (Langley), Pickles Deli (Clinton) and the CADA Office (Oak Harbor) or by calling 360-675-7057.

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Letters to the Editor Editor, Freeland Cat Cottage Words of Wisdom As a regular visitor enjoying a little time interacting with the temporary guests to this adoption center for lovely homeless kitties, I have become a great admirer of the volunteers who give love and keep this cozy group home tidy and the cats well cared for. They and the assorted playful or sweet or shy cats welcome anyone who wants to visit. Recently Head Kitty dorm mom Judy Dewing shared this great list for potential adopters and cat owners: I Am A Forever Cat...not An “Until” Cat. I’m not an “until I grow up and you get bored with me” cat. I’m not an “until you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, or get married” cat. I’m not an “until you have a baby” cat. I’m not an “until you move” cat. I’m not an “until you have no time for me” cat. I’m not an “until I grow old or you get a new kitten” cat. I’m A Forever Cat. If you can’t promise me forever, then I’m not your cat. It’s really that simple. Maria Kelly, Freeland

INFUSION of Dance Tickets on Sale Whidbey Island Dance Theatre (WIDT) and Island Dance Performing Team (IDPT) have joined forces to present an energetic, talentfilled contemporary dance concert, INFUSION of Dance. Both groups will merge former concerts (WIDT’s Dance & Choreography Showcase and IDPT’s Other Moves), together as one, to give audiences an opportunity to see some of the island’s most talented young dancers at their best. The concert includes approximately twenty different pieces, with IDPT solos and small group numbers, all choreographed by IDPT Artistic Director Jamee Pitts, mixed in with pieces by WIDT’s company & alumnae. One notable piece, “If We Hold On Together”, won the highest honor of 1st overall for its age division at the team’s first competition of the year. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased either in person at the Island Dance office, located at 714 Camano Avenue in Langley, or online, with a small processing fee via Brown Paper Tickets, at www.widtonline.org. The concert will be held at the South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center, 5675 Maxwelton Road, Langley. Show times are Friday, February 28 at 7:30pm, Saturday, March 1 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm, and Sunday, March 2 at 2:00pm. Ticket prices are $14 for presale or $16 at the door, all seats festival seating. For questions, please call Island Dance at (360) 341-1282, the WIDT Box Office at (360) 341-2221, or email info@widtonline.org. Choreographers include Aaron Cash, WIDT Assistant Artistic Director Amy Lehman, Pitts, and Daniel Wilkins. Cash is a world-renowned dancer & choreographer who took time out of his busy schedule as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance Australia to set pieces on both the full company and alumnae earlier this month. He has extensive performing experience with Cher, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Twyla Tharp, and as one of the original Tap Dogs, not to mention numerous credits in both television and film. Wilkins, who choreographed the Faerie Queen/Forest King pas de deux for WIDT’s Nutcracker, danced professionally with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Donald Byrd/The Group, Spectrum Dance Theater, Complexions Contem-

WIDT dancers are Ariana Abrahams, Grace Colby, Kiana Henny, Madyson Hunter, Holley Johnson, Kelsey Lampe, Skyylynn Lippo, Taylor Moore, Faith O’Brochta, Megan Parker, Bronte Patty-Caldwell, Emma Patty-Caldwell, Tessa Sherman, Morgan Vanadisson, Alexa Varga, and Caitlin Zarifis. IDPT dancers are Ariana Abrahams, Ella Bueler, Gavriel Ewart, Mya Ford, Hannah Lampe, Kelsey Lampe, Kaytee Lockwood, Kendall Marshall, Faith Mathew, Taylor Moore, Taylor Pitts, Fiona Roberts, and Chyler White. Returning for the fourth annual WIDTAlumnae piece will be Amy Arand, Brittany Falso, Nicole Falso, Karli Hunter, Lehman, Chelsea Matthews-Jensen, Halla Miller, Christine Monaghan, Pitts, & Susan Vanderwood. Whidbey Island Dance Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that seeks to be a significant cultural resource for the Whidbey Island community and its visitors, while providing dancers the opportunity for artistic growth and achievement by adhering to the highest standards of technique, choreography and production. Island Dance Performing Team is dedicated to offering the highest level of dance education and performance knowledge, while instilling self confidence and personal growth. [Submitted by Amy Lehman]

Coupeville Lions Scholarship Auction a Success For the nine years running, the Coupeville Lions Club put together its annual auction and dinner to raise money to fund scholarships for qualified Coupeville High School applicants and, as predicted, last Saturday’s Coupeville Lions Scholarship Auction did not disappoint. Over 150 people enjoyed bidding on 72 quality auction items, gift certificates, experiences, and opportunities donated by individuals and businesses on Central Whidbey and beyond. The Oak Harbor Elks Lodge provided a comfortable venue and Manager Kerry Allen accommodated the Club’s every need with a professional standard that was deeply appreciated by the organizing committee. Coupeville High School National Honor Society (CHSNHS) students efficiently served a dinner prepared and plated by Elks Lodge staff and volunteers. And, under the direction of Gloria Mickunas, Whidbey Party Girls, CHSNHS students served and bussed 17 large tables in no time at all. Beth Kuchynka, owner of bayleaf in Coupeville, worked with Lion Mark Hoffman to select four outstanding Washington State and French wines and a range of cheeses and crackers beautifully displayed and ravenously consumed. During the Silent Auction portion of the evening, bidders crowded the tables to bid and out-bid their opponents. Meanwhile, familiar American standards arranged and played by Jerry Jones and the Whidbey Jazz Society Quintet, entertained through dinner. CHS Senior Andy Walker, who briefly rehearsed with the quintet, delighted guests with his rendition of memorable tunes from the 40’s. Lion Coach Orson Christensen was the evening’s MC and took the microphone many times during the event to advance the festivities. Lion Jackie Feusier answered all questions well in advance of them being asked to create a seamless evening of auction bidding, feasting and socializing. Auctioneer Dale Sherman and sidekick, Lion Councilman Bob Clay, plowed through a short list of powerful auction offers. Everyone enjoyed the playful interaction between Bob and Dale and the bidders, some of whom outbid themselves because they were having such a good time. 18 desserts, prepared by some of the finest home bakers on the island, were also auctioned, with the highest bidding tables choosing first. Auctioneer Dale Sherman and Lion Bob Clay had the audience raising their bid

paddles and laughing in the aisles during the Live Auction. All told, this fundraiser grossed over $30,000 for the Lions Scholarship Fund. It’s important to know that event expenses were funded in advance. The Club’s success in securing sponsorship from Puget Sound Energy, and a host of financial supporters, insured that every penny raised during the Coupeville Lions Scholarship Auction will be awarded to 2014 seniors. This year the Lions Scholarship Awards Committee will again step up to the challenge, thanks to the support of all those who attended the Coupeville Lions Scholarship Auction, of once again awarding a wide array of scholarships for Universities, Community Colleges, Technical schools and alternative education opportunities. Scholarships range between $500 and $1000, which does not begin to put a dent into the cost of higher education, but does represent the trust and encouragement Coupeville Lions and fellow community members have in the youth of Central Whidbey Island to continue their educations beyond High School. [Submitted by Jackie Feusier]

Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2014 Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2014 will be conducted on naval bases and installations throughout the continental United States from February 18-28, 2014. This annual exercise is designed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy Security Forces to respond to threats to installations and units. Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2014 is not in response to any specific threat, but is a regularly-scheduled exercise. Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions to normal base operations, but there may be times when the exercise causes increased traffic around bases or delays in base access. Area residents may also see or hear increased security activity associated with the exercise. For more information about the exercise, contact NAS Whidbey Island Public Affairs at (360) 257-2286. [Submitted by Mike Welding, NAS Whidbey Island]

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Last year’s event reached an all-time record of 250 participants so the event is moving to a larger venue. There’s still limited space so tickets must be purchased in advance at www. swparks.org or at the Park District Headquarters. Hurry before they run out. The all-inclusive tickets are $25 per couple and $9 for each additional daughter, and include a flower for the daughter, refreshments, a raffle ticket, and a commemorative digital photo. Limited needsbased scholarships for the dance are available, but must be requested early. Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 1, 7:00pm to 8:30pm, at South Whidbey High School in Langley. For more information, contact South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District at (360) 221-5484 or programs@whidbey.com. [Submitted by Carrie Monforte, SWPRD]

Saratoga Orchestra Presents “Simply Delicious” Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island presents “Simply Delicious”, the third concert of the 2013-2014 Season of Discovery on Sunday, March 9, 2:30pm at South Whidbey High School in Langley. The orchestra will welcome conductor candidate Anna Edwards and soprano soloist Catherine Haight in a program featuring Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin, Poulenc’s Sinfonietta, Samuel Barber’s Knoxville, Summer of 1915 featuring Ms. Haight, and Spring Grove, a recent work by Seattle composer and graduate of South Whidbey High School, Angelique Poteat. General Admission tickets are $20 adult and $18 senior/military. Students 18 and under are admitted free (under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult). Tickets are available at Moonraker Books in Langley, Vino Amore in Freeland, bayleaf in Coupeville, and Click Music in Oak Harbor. Cash/check and credit cards accepted at the door. For more information and online tickets, please visit www.sowhidbey.com. [Submitted by Larry Heidel]

Third Annual Shamrock 5K Run/ Walk Registration is now open for the 3rd annual Shamrock 5K Run/Walk. Hosted by the Central Whidbey Co-op Preschool, the event is scheduled for Saturday, March 15. Come enjoy fun and fitness for all ages. The run starts at the Coupeville High School track at 10:00am with a free kids dash for ages 8 and under starting at 9:30am. Awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as best costumes and more, will be given at 11:30am. Families and baby strollers are welcome on the course. Preregister for $25 at www.active.com or www. coupevillepreschool.org/shamrock5K or register at the event from 8:30am to 9:30am for $30. Go green in 2014 at the CWCP Shamrock Run! [Submitted by Michelle Crisman]

It’s that time of year again for dads to take their daughters out for an evening of fun and dancing at the 12th annual Daddy-Daughter Ball. This is an opportunity to show those special girls how a gentleman treats a lady. Hailed as the social event of the year, the Ball has become a favorite local tradition, with 250+ men and girls coming out each year for a special night together. All ages are welcome, though the dance is most frequented by girls ages 2 to 16, and it is not limited to traditional “dads”; other role models are welcome. Grandfathers, brothers, uncles and neighbors have been towed along for the fun over the years. Not much of a dancer? No matter, Fred Astaire’s dancing skills are not required when the D.J. plays “YMCA”. Walter Dill, of Everyone Can Dance, will provide a brief (optional) dance lesson before the event, but really, it’s simply an evening to put on your best duds, get goofy on the dance floor, and visit with other dads and daughters. South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District is in need of a few more volunteers to make this

Author Anna Keesey to Visit Whidbey Island in April for Whidbey Reads 2014 The Whidbey Reads selection committee is pleased to announce their title for 2014 – Little Century by Oregon author Anna Keesey. Little Century was awarded the 2013 Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize for Fiction from the Susan B. Anthony Institute, University of Rochester. Anna Keesey is a graduate of Stanford University and the Iowa Writer’s Workshop. Her work has appeared in a number of journals and anthologies, including Best American Short Stories. She is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship and has held residencies at MacDowell, Bread Loaf, Yaddo, and Provincetown. Keesey teaches English and creative writing at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. Anna will visit Whidbey Island April 16-17, 2014. Island residents will have the opportunity to meet her at three different events, and she will also visit students at Skagit Valley College. Several adjunct programs including presenters from Humanities Washington and book discusBITS ‘N’ PIECES

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MONDAY, February 3 4:31am, Vine Maple Lane Caller advising drug dealers are underneath his house and listening to him because caller told on them. Caller says he could “feel” the subjects were trying to hurt him. 10:36am, La Cana St. Caller advising of subject who comes out and begins screaming in the middle of the night. Woke caller this morning at 6:00am. Subject was also out yelling yesterday. Becoming more and more frequent. Female yelling “coward” and rambling about Scientology. 9:16pm, SR 20 Caller advising of a 40’s year-old with red/ purple hair, black coat, jeans, heels propositioned caller for prostitution. Offered sexual actions for money. Female was standing next to gas pumps. TUESDAY, February 4 6:41am, S East Camano Dr. Husband is “freaking out” and smoking spice. Can’t control his limbs. Hearing male yelling in background. Caller advising he’s pouring water all over the house. 8:08am, Rockaway Ln. Has a neighbor who keeps stealing his garbage can. Requesting phone call. 8:46am, La Cana St. Caller advising there is a woman in the street yelling. Caller was advised to call by law enforcement. 11:44am, Puget Sound Ln. Reports subjects in a blue van are stalking her. They are connected with a realty co. & follow her. Ongoing problem. Requesting contact. THURSDAY, February 6 9:46am, Green Rd. Reporting his son has put him in Regency and has taken over his residence. Caller advising he is an ex-Naval Officer and will take the house back by force. Will shoot if necessary. 11:09am, Eastpoint Dr. Requesting call referencing loose dog defecating in her yard. 11:31am, Zylstra Rd. Deceased cat for pickup on Zylstra Rd. just south of Briarwood Dr. Caller has covered it with a shirt and marked it with a white cross to help identify its location. FRIDAY, February 7 9:36am, SR 20 Reporting someone stole the tire off the bike when it was chained up behind the store. Occurred sometime within the last 24 hours. 2:18pm, West Beach Rd. Caller has student in office advising he was given medication belonging to his mother to calm him down so the school would not be calling. Green and white capsules. Took 1 approximately 8:30am. SATURDAY, February 8 4:45am, NE 7th Ave. Caller’s daughter is in Mount Baker. Received call from this business when no one should be there. Received the call in the last few minutes. Female said “Uh oh, puppy went potty.” 11:53am, Central Dr. Caller advising estranged husband came to location last night to retrieve items. States

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he changed the locks and caller can no longer get out of the house. States she can go out the garage but cannot access the front door. 1:53pm, NW Columbia Dr. Caller advising lady in bathrobe with 3 dogs not on leash. Almost started a fight with caller dog. Ongoing problem. 2:48pm, NW Crosby Ave. Says her 13-year-old granddaughter left location at 8:00am to go by a phone charger. Caller spoke to her at 11:00am. Said she got on the wrong bus and ended up in Clinton. 7:49pm, NE Summit Loop Caller requesting call. The people working on the lot next to caller cut a part of her tree. Caller would like someone to come out tomorrow to see it but is too dark tonight. 8:30pm, SR 525 Child heard coughing then “Jason did you poo your pants? Get in the bathroom” and “Dad, he just pooed his pants”… No response verbal or tty. SUNDAY, February 9 7:29am, La Cana St. Her neighbor is in the street yelling. Was told to call by law enforcement. 12:13pm, NE Summit Loop Caller requesting contact referencing a theft of a branch from a tree at her house, along with other incidents. 2:14pm, SE Pasek St. Caller advising she let someone use her vehicle and they refuse to return it. Also told her if she reports it they will set it on fire. MONDAY, February 10 9:20am, E Whidbey Ave. Requesting call referencing neighbor possibly abusing their cat. 4:53pm, SW Barrington Dr. Advising a female is walking circles in the parking lot screaming and yelling. 6:45pm, SW Erie St. Advising her son has a warrant. She and her husband found him at Walmart. The husband is now chasing him. He is wearing a red hat, black leather jacket and t-shirt. Ran toward the smoke pit towards Erie. TUESDAY, February 11 2:01pm, SW 11th Ct. Reporting female came from neighbors and threatened her. Pulled onto caller’s grass and said “I want you to know how it feels.” Accused caller of having a visitor who touched their property line. 11:36pm, West Beach Rd. Advising a week ago her neighbor said his heart was bothering him and his doctor told him to drink more beer. No contact needed. Just wanted it to be documented. WEDNESDAY, February 12 2:34pm, Main St. Requesting contact at location referencing just occurred 20 minutes ago, male on camera seen taking moisture cream and razor. Suspect not on scene. THURSDAY, February 13 3:27pm, SW 6th Ave. Daughter’s cell phone was stolen while at school. Phone has since been recovered, however, now has inappropriate pics on it. Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.

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LocaLLy opEratEd. 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.

Religious Services Prayer Group 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.

Hoodie Hoo Bunco Night Thursday, February 20, 6:00PM VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor Tickets $18 Wear your brightest colors and join the Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor for an evening of Bunco, appetizers, wine, raffles, prizes and a great time raising funds to improve the lives of women and girls. VFW Post 7392 is located at 3037 N. Goldie Road.

Love Letters Thursday, February 20, 7:30PM Friday, February 21, 7:30PM Saturday, February 22, 7:30PM Sunday, February 23, 2:30PM Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Love Letters tells the story of lawyer Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and artist Melissa Gardner, whose lives have been entwined since they met in second grade. Love Letters brings to life their correspondence over 50 years; from teenage valentines to the letters and postcards that mark the trials of adulthood, marriage and divorce, right up to a still separated middle age. For more information or tickets, call (360) 679-2237 or visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Star Party Friday, February 21, begins at dark Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, contact Dan Pullen at (360)6797664, icaspub@juno.com or visit www.icas-wa. webs.com.

Island County Museum Fund Raiser Friday, February 21, 5:00PM-6:30PM Island County Museum, Coupeville The Island County Historical Society and Museum is holding a fund-raiser featuring the new Arcadia Oak Harbor photo history book by Peggy Darst Townsden. No admission fee, 50% of the price of the books will go to support the museum. Peggy will be there signing books.

30th Annual Langley Mystery Weekend Saturday, February 22, 10:00AM-5:00PM Sunday, February 23, 10:00AM-3:30PM The Langley Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Langley Mystery Weekend, “The

Deadly Deed.” Fun for the whole family. Prizes awarded. $10 adults 17-64, $8 senior 65+/ youth 7-16/all military. For more information, call (360) 221-6765 or visit the Langley Visitor Center at 208 Anthes Ave.

Learn how to create an Etsy account and start selling online today. You will find out the in’s and out’s of how Etsy works, and how to get noticed so you can start selling. Presented by local artist and entrepreneur, Jandellyn Ward.

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Political Cartooning: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Thursday, February 20, 3:00PM Oak Harbor Library

Saturday, February 22, 2:00PM Eagles Aerie 3418, Langley Tickets: $20 Tickets include a whole crab, and one time through the salad, hot dish and dessert bar. This is a membership drive and open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the door or call (360) 331-5636 to reserve by phone.

VFW Sunday Breakfast Sunday, February 23, 10:00AM-12:00PM VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor. The breakfast features pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats, and biscuits-ngravy. Breakfast proceeds benefit local VFW Post 7392, including veterans’ assistance and community service programs. All, including families, are welcome. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors and children. A “Chicken Fried Steak” breakfast is available for $9. For more information, visit www.vfwpost7392.org or call (360)675-4048.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free AARP Tax Aide Mondays, Through April 7, 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.

Explore how political imagery reflects current issues and makes people think. Join nationally syndicated political cartoonist Milt Priggee for a conversation featuring the stories behind editorial cartoons and how they are evolving from print to digital-media platforms. Keep the Creativity Flowing: For New and Experienced Artists Friday, February 21, 10:00AM Freeland Library Join other local artists to participate in informal sharing, discussion and creation of your artwork. Take advantage of the group energy for inspiration and new ideas. Friday Matinee: Letters to Juliet Friday, February 21, 2:00PM Freeland Library Discover and explore the resources of the library with this movie starring Amanda Seyfried and Vanessa Redgrave. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Freeland Library. Divorce: Alternatives to Court Monday, February 24, 5:30PM-7:30PM Coupeville Library Attorneys Margaret Delp and Sara Andrews, court facilitator Darcy Mehlhaff, and Dispute Resolution Center’s operations manager Kathy Rice will discuss the alternatives to court processes for getting a divorce. Please pre-register online (www.sno-isle.org) or call (360) 678-4911. Limited to 25. Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime Tuesday, February 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: Preschool Storytime Thursdays, February 20 & 27, 9:30AM & 10:30AM Oak Harbor Library

Meet the Author: Claire Gebben Tuesday, February 25, 1:30PM Coupeville 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.

Claire Gebben is the author of “The Last of the Blacksmiths: A Novel,” a moving story of Michael Harm, a 19th Century blacksmith from the Bavarian Rhineland. Book signing to follow the program.

Etsy for Artists Thursday, February 20, 1:00PM Freeland Library

Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime Wednesday, February 26, 9:30AM & 10:30AM Oak Harbor Library

Every Tuesday, 4:00PM-5:30PM St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Studying growth in the Holy Spirit: There’s always more, expecting new fire. Led by Sister Nancy Keller, S.C. For more information, call Bill at (360)221-8174.

Filipino Christian Fellowship Sunday School, 1:00PM; Worship Service, 2:00PM Church on the Rock, Oak Harbor Pastor Jansen Onggao

Teaching Through God’s Word Sundays, 9:00AM & 11:00AM Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00AM Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

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.

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 server permit presented.

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Meetings and Organizations South Whidbey Garden Club Friday, February 21, 9:30AM St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton The doors open at 9:00am, the business meeting starts at 9:30am, and the program starts at 10:30am with refreshments provided. Program: “Solving the Phalaenopsis Puzzle”. David Edgley, a long-time member and past president of the NW Orchid Society, will talk about how to care for Phalaenopsis, the most common variety of orchids. The public is welcome. If you have any questions, please call Ann Graham at (360) 331-4054.

Whidbey Ham Radio Operators Meeting Saturday, February 22, 9:00AM County Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Coupeville Bart Kus, a radio amateur who resides in Renton, will present a talk on “HamWAN”, a ham radio wide area network now being deployed in the Puget Sound area to improve communications during disaster situations. Kus, a Microsoft systems engineer with experience in software design, networking and electronics, will discuss recommended procedures for improved emergency communications when other systems are not operating. Volunteer radio license examiners will be on site to provide information and to schedule federal radio operator exams for interested persons. For more information, see www.w7avm.org or contact k7na@w7avm.org.

Freeland Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Tuesday, February 25, 11:30AM-1:00PM Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, Langley Luncheon: $15 Sponsored by Sound Electric. RSVP the Chamber office at (360) 331-1980 or email freeland@ whidbey.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. Located just north of Oak Harbor (Dugualla Bay). Classes on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Anacortes classes meet on Wednesday evenings. 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

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Fruit Tree Pruning for High Production Saturday, February 22, 10:00AM-1:30PM South Whidbey Tilth Campus, Langley Fee: $10; free for SW Title members The instructor is Gary Ingram, a certified arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture, will demonstrate how to prune for maximum fruit production. He will also talk about organic pest and disease control and fertilization, along with tree selection for maximum fruit production in a limited area. To register, contact Bliss Knorpp at blissings@whidbey. com or (360) 320-7208. For specific information about the class, contact Ingram at (360) 331-0373 or gary@cbwhidbey.com. For membership information, visit www.southwhidbeytilth.org/membership.

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Get Twiggy With Whidbey Camano Land Trust Saturday, February 22, 10:00AM-2:00PM Fairfax Preserve, Zylstra Road, Oak Harbor Would you like to learn how to identify plants and shrubs in the winter time? It can be difficult to identify plants when the leaves, flowers and berries drop from them. Join the winter Twig I.D. Tour led by botanist, Cheryl Lowe. To register, visit http://www.wclt.org/event/twig-d-tour/

Improv for Everyone Wednesdays, February 26 - April 2, 6:30PM-8:00PM Whidbey Island Community Education Center, Langley Fee: $95 ($65 if repeating class) Learn the skills of Theater Improv Games - in the style of TV’s Whose Line is it Anyway and Whidbey’s Comedy Island - in a safe, fun and entertaining 6 classes at the WICEC. Want to perform on stage? You’ll learn to: Use your body and voice to create interesting characters. Make your scene partner look good by saying yes to all offers. Make choices that keep the scene alive. Make objects and locations come alive out of thin air. Want to play life whole-heartedly? You’ll learn to: Resiliently roll with life’s punches. Risk... and learn to fail gloriously. Discover the rewards of being more spontaneous. This course is for novices and those who want to hone their skills. No prior stage experience necessary. If you want to play or perform with Comedy Island, this course is a pre-requisite. Instructor: Erick Westphal – wolfcateagle@ gmail.com. Register @ http://wicec.us/workshops-and-classes.html.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, March 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.

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Locally owned.

Locally operated. What you did for the world, it is now your time to do for yourself. Pluto as the agent that drove your generation is now crossing your rising degree in Capricorn, the most personal point of your birth chart. What is being transformed is your relationship to power. To be dis-illusioned means letting go of a oncecherished belief after learning it is not true. The 1960s understanding of worldly power and who wields it is vastly different from the understanding available today. Pluto on your rising degree says it is time you understood the difference.

Chicken Little And the Astrologer By Wesley Hallock

Dear Astrologer, I feel as though my life is about to unfold. Yes, I am about to embark on a new chapter. On the threshold of my 65th year, I intend to devote my life to fulfilling my artistic senses. I have always put others first, but this is my time to shine. My question for you is, will I fail? I don’t think I have failure in my blood. Will I regret it? My lovely husband is my biggest supporter, and with him I feel anything is possible. Please tell me what you see for me, especially around June 1. I am ready when you are! A Loyal Fan Born May 18, 1949, at 4:00 A.M. in Detroit, Michigan

Don your figurative freedom march jeans, the ones with the flag sewn on the seat, and trace the history of money and its controllers back through the centuries. What you find will reignite your lost flame, guaranteed.

Dear Astrologer, I was surprised to find an old lover resurfacing of late, through a friend request on my Facebook page. I granted the request and thought nothing more about it, until the next day. Interestingly, on the very next day, my inbox contained the following message from the Daily OM: “Break the Grip of Past Lovers.” The gist of the message is that, to the degree a woman feels empty, alone or betrayed by a break up, she relinquishes her power to receive good from the world. I have no sense of the suggested betrayal. Yet, I am intrigued by the concurrent appearance of the man and the message. Your comments, please.

Dear Loyal Fan, Finally! After endless floggings of poor Saturn as the agent of peoples’ woes, your letter allows me to present Saturn’s good side.

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Occasionally during Saturn’s 29 year cycle, at a time unique to each person, Mr. Saturn gives rewards. Always, the reward is in proportion to the person’s capacity for discipline and sacrifice. This bodes well for you, for no one toughs out Saturn’s daily grind better than you.

Dear Open to the Meaning, You are at the end point of a Saturn cycle. Saturn is the planet of karma, and nothing is more karmic than the reappearance of a past love. Have all the issues and attractions that initially brought you together been resolved? Is there any lingering emotional residue to prevent you from saying, “Once a lover, always a friend?” The man and the message arriving together is Saturn’s way of asking.

Saturn’s reward is success. Your new chapter is not about possible failure. It is Saturn’s reward. Failure is not an option, here. It is as if long ago, you shouted your desires into a deep canyon. The returning echo was fated from the moment of the shout, if only you could endure long enough to hear it. Now in 2014 the rewards for your lifetime of endurance are at long last echoing back. Relax and receive them. The success is built in. Regrets? Every area of your life is presently under tension. I suspect that is tied as much to the unfolding world scene as to your Saturn reward. In any case, the tensions ease after May of 2015. So let your light shine and enjoy your rewards. They have been a long time coming.

Dear Astrologer, I feel as if I am just going through the motions of living. I lack the excitement and enthusiasm for life I used to have, and I don’t know when or where I lost it. Worse, I don’t know how to regain it. Something essential is missing that I cannot explain. Maybe it is a clue that I was a young adult during the protests of the Vietnam War. I was one of the protesters. As I look around me, now, I see a grab for power by those who want to control everything and everyone, and I wonder to myself, where is the flame of resistance that once drove me? It is no longer there, alas. What on Earth is it that is so weighing me down, and is it ever going to change? Disillusioned Flower Child Born August 15, 1949, at 4:46 P.M. in Oakland, California Dear Disillusioned Flower Child, You are one of the Baby Boomer Generation, whose special mission was to awaken humanity from its materialist slumber and begin its transformation into a spiritually awakened society. You, more than most, have been inspired to act for the betterment of all. The result is our current global explosion of political and social awareness. Never before in history have so many been so awake.

Born October 3, 1956, at 3:13 P.M. in San Jose, California

The answers will influence Saturn’s agenda for the next 29 years. The better you feel about yourself, the more Saturn is freed to deliver good to you. And to think it was all arranged for you via cyberspace.

Dear Astrologer, My sister, who I haven’t seen in three years, wants to make a road trip to see me in July. The hitch is that she has a husband, who has a friend, who is down on his luck and living in their motor home. The friend also happens to have a bad back. Every time it seems that he’s about to get on his feet and move on, his back goes out and he stays on another month. If the bad back thing continues, I will travel to see my sister. In that case, I’d like to go in April. Phoenix in July is not my idea of fun. Can you look ahead and tell me which of these possibilities is most likely to play out? In a Dilemma Born July 25, 1963, at 4:16 P.M. in Duluth, Minnesota Dear In a Dilemma, Your lunar chart for July does not reflect a visit from your sister. Presumably, that means the friend’s bad back leaves your sister a few vertebrae shy of a road trip. Your lunar chart for the period March 17 to April 13 shows you focused on your sister. You also incur a break from routine that involves some expense. Sounds to me like you are on your way to Phoenix.

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.

It Takes a Community By Sharon Ryan, Oak Harbor Lions Club With the continued support of Oak Harbor’s residents, businesses, and local organizations, the Oak Harbor Lion Club is always at work, helping wherever we are needed in the community. It has been a busy year of community service and fundraising for the Oak Harbor Lions. We sponsored six blood drives for the Puget Sound Blood Center where community donors gave over 375 units of blood, which had the potential of helping more than 1,125 people in need of transfusions. We thank the blood donors and the First United Methodist Church in Oak Harbor for their ongoing program support. Forty people were given free health screenings at the annual Lions Health Screening Mobile Unit parked at Ace Hardware. On twelve holiday and event days last year, Lions lined the business streets of Oak Harbor with over 320 U.S. flags, thanks to the participation of local merchants and individuals. Thirty Lions contributed 418 hours to the Flag Program last year. The Oak Harbor Lions Club donated $1,000 to North Whidbey Help House and joined the Chamber of Commerce, local stores and service clubs in collecting food and donations for the “Christmas in July” annual event. A total of $3,000 in scholarships were given to six Oak Harbor students seeking higher education. With the support of the Oak Harbor community, fundraisers such as the Spring Salmon BBQ during “Holland Happening”, our Summer produce sales in the Rite Aid parking lot and Christmas tree sales held in the Oak Harbor School District’s park across from the Chamber of Commerce were very successful. With Oak Harbor residents’ generosity, the Lions were able to sponsor ‘White Cane Days’ in Oak Harbor, raising funds and awareness for the Sightlife programs and Patient Care Grants. BITS ‘n’ PIECES

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sions are being scheduled at island libraries leading up to the culminating events. Visit the Sno-Isle Libraries website or call (360) 675-5115 for more information about events or the author visit. Whidbey Reads is funded by the Whidbey Island Friends of the Library groups and Skagit Valley College. Support for this annual event is provided by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. [Submitted by Anne Murphy, Oak Harbor Public Library]

Local Business News Walk-In Clinic Opens in Oak Harbor North Island Medical walk-in and primary care medical clinic has opened in Oak Harbor. Located just behind Island Drug on SR 20, North Island Medical has expanded hours from 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday thru Friday and 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturdays. If you have an injury or condition that needs immediate attention, North Island Medical is open to serve you. You do not need to be an established patient to seek immediate care in their walk-in clinic. The Primary Care Clinic is open to new and existing patients. With three physicians and two Physician’s Assistants, North Island Medical brings a wide range of medical experience and expertise to their practice. They are dedicated to providing outstanding primary and immediate care. Their Primary Care Clinic and their Immediate Care Clinic is open to both established patients and individuals needing medical care for more urgent problems. The physicians include Dr. Dan Fisher, who recently practiced at the Coupeville Medical Clinic. Dr. Fisher is the founding medical expert for HealthTap online and was recently rated the top internist in the United States by HealthTap. Dr. Mark Duncan has had a distinguished career in the Navy providing a full spectrum of family care. Dr. David Lemme specializes in care utilizing osteopathic manipulative medicine and is an advocate for a holistic approach to

All fundraising proceeds are used to support services that include eye and hearing exams, eyeglasses and hearing aids for those unable to afford them, and financial support of vision and hearing foundations. Along with the other Whidbey Island Lions Clubs, 5,043 pairs of used eyeglasses were collected from various pick up boxes located around the island to be forwarded to Northwest Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center. Millions of used eyeglasses have been dispensed to adults and children in developing nations to give them opportunities for education, employment and a better quality of life. In fulfilling our motto “We Serve”, the Oak Harbor Lions Club members donate many hours of work. Totaling 6,170 hours, Lions volunteered their time to a variety of projects that included those mentioned above plus delivering medical equipment, building wheelchair ramps, supporting projects such as “Brave Little Lion” stuffed animals for Whidbey General Hospital and the North and South Community Clinics, National Night Out, Downtown Oak Harbor’s Halloween Night, Lions Quest (helping kids learn positive life skills), Whidbey Marathon Dinner, and Road Cleanup. The Oak Harbor Lions also support Camp Horizon, located at Birch Bay, WA., which provides camping experiences for special needs people of all ages. It takes many caring people to help a community and Oak Harbor’s residents are an exemplary example. If you have willing hands and a caring heart to share with your community, and are interested in becoming a member of the Oak Harbor Lions Club, please call Lion Tom Bond at (360) 320-0161. For more information, visit our website www.e-clubhouse. org/sites/oakharborwa or visit with us at our weekly meetings held Wednesdays at 7:00pm at VFW Post 7392, 3037 N Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. You will be warmly welcomed! better health. All three doctors provide care for patients of all ages. Currently, North Island Medical is accepting Medicare, Aetna, First Choice, Sound Health and Wellness, Group Health, Regence, Premera, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield insurances. TriCare/United Health Contract and L&I coverage is coming soon. North Island Medical is dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate and timely medical care. For routine health care, an appointment is suggested. If you are sick or injured, they will see you the same day whenever possible. North Island Medical is located at 165 SE Ely Street (behind Island Drug) in Oak Harbor. For more information, call (360) 682-5444 or visit www.northislandmedical.org.

Play Langley Bingo Come play Bingo in Langley and take advantage of several weekly prizes and a grand prize worth $875 in Langley gift certificates. Bingo cards are available at any of the 35 participating shops. Receive a stamp when you make a purchase, no minimum purchase required. Make a bingo by filling a line across, down or diagonal. Bring the card to Sweet Mona’s on Second Street after filling out the information on the back. A drawing will be held every week with two winners each receiving a $25 gift certificate. The grand prize drawing will be held on Saturday, May 24. That lucky winner will receive a gift certificate from every participating merchant, a total value of $875. The contest began February 8 and continues through May 23, with lots of chances to win so enter often. During the Second Street construction parking is available at the Island Church and Langley Methodist Church lots as well as the Park & Ride lot at the end of 3rd Street right behind the 2nd Street Shops. Langley offers many diverse shops, restaurants and coffee houses. Shopping from books to fabrics, and clothing to hair styling is available as well as great galleries, music and locally made wines.

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Real Estate/Rentals MOVE-IN SPECIAL. $400 off the first month’s rent with a qualifying 12-month lease agreement. Rents are $795 for 2-bedroom; $810 for 3-bedroom with attached single car garages. $90 utilities cover water, sewer and garbage. Pets are accepted at an additional $35 per month pet rent. Call GO Realty at (360)679-4646. (0)

Auto/Parts For Sale 1984 Camaro Z28 132,000 original miles, repainted, new motor, clutch, trans, rear-end, tires, seats, carpet, glass. Asking $14K. (360)929-5866 Pair of Husky Front SUV heavyduty Floor Mats. $25 or best offer. Photos available. Call (360)678-1167. Whole body fender set 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, No Cheating!

5-speed. $500 for all. Cash only. Call (360)672-0425 (1) For Jeep Wrangler: Exhaust headers, stainless steel, # 33007075, 4.0 6-cylinder. Cash only, $100. (360)672-0425 (1)

Business Classifieds Well-established Antique Mall now accepting applications for space rental. Future retail spaces and shelf retail spaces becoming available. Apply in person at Shady Ladies. Antique Mall, 656 SE Bayshore Drive, Suite 5, Oak Harbor. Next to Licensing Office. Come join us for fun and profit.

Garage/Estate Sales Price Is Right Sale is looking for people to rent tables. March 7 & 8, 9am to 3pm. Indoors, Baby Island-Saratoga Clubhouse, 3616 Saratoga Rd. Langley (near Amble/Fox Spit Rds.) A variety of merchandise will be available. To rent a table or for more information, call (360)730-1047 (1) American Legion Spring Bazaar, April 5, 9am - 5pm. $15 for single space, $25 for double space. Please call (360)3215696 for an application. Handmade and commercial vendors,

inside spaces available, outside spaces depending on weather conditions. (1) Save the Date! Kiwanis 11th Annual Beachcombers Bazaar, Saturday, July 12, 9:00am – 3pm at Windjammer Park. Ultimate antique, craft and yard sale! Spaces are available for anyone. Contact: Harry Turner (360)679-3799 or Email: fang6_5@msn.com or Call the Chamber of Commerce (360)675-3755. (1)

the 2014 school year. Morning & Afternoon classes available for ages 3-5. CWCP is a nonprofit organization affiliated with Skagit Valley College. Please call (360)969-2491 for more information or visit us at www.coupevillepreschool.com

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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.

Local Whidbey radio ~ LISTEN IN at ~ kwparadio.org ~ KWPA Whidbey AIR Public Radio local music, hosts, recorded events and popular music of all genres. Whidbey AIR is all volunteer hosts, engineers, board of directors and window washers. Listen in anytime from your computer and on itunes. ~~ From Clinton to Deception Pass - it’s Whidbey in your home. Volunteer Program Assistant for Senior Services Adult Day Service program for frail seniors. Prepare room for activities, listen/observe/report changes in client behavior, assist with activities/personal care. Requires 4-hour commitment, 1 day week, 10 AM-2 PM. Contact Hestia Laitala (360)321-1600.

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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.

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

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Childcare Central Whidbey Cooperative Preschool is now enrolling for

days per week. Must be flexible. Could become full time position. Email resumes to: oakharborjobs@gmail.com. (5.34) 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)

Lessons Looking for guitar students. All ages welcome, all styles and genre taught. From beginner to advanced, one-on-one lessons. Please call Scott for more info, (360)675-5470.

Clothing/Accessories One pair of Red Wing 8-inch water resistant work boots. New, still in box. Size 9E. Retail $180 asking $75. (360)3415894 (1)

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

Housewares Two (2) Stainless Steel Chafing Dishes. 8-qt, 14” x 22”. One has 3 separate heating containers, the other a single container. Complete, only used once, like new. $30 each or $50 for both. Call Pat (360)720-2116 (1)

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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 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)341-2172 (0) Beautiful Teak Roll Top. Desk is striking with burl inlays. Under 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), $799. Pictures available. (360)3412172 (0) 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 (0) Unique 38” Round Table - flips to one side on three flared

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leg pedestal base, beautiful wood w/brass hardware, $150; Carved wood Coffee Table, $150; 2-tier Italian inlaid end table, $150. (360)341-2172 (0) 4 Antique Chairs. Absolutely gorgeous with padded leather seats and carved wood backs, $500/set. Have Pictures. (360)341-2172 (0)

dition. 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.

LAwn And gArden Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 10-foot strips, $10 each. Call (360)678-1167

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 Used bicycles in good condition, big and small. $25 to $45 each. (360)341-5894 (1)

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misCeLLAneous Queen-sized bedspread; classic design; never used, excellent quality and condition; medium brown background with butterfly design. Photos available. Make an offer. Call (360)6781167. 4 each 1-1/2” stem-type carpet casters, $4; Box of “Secur-aTie” fasteners: $2; Books for the handyman, like new: $10; Two baskets: $5 each; Backpack, like new: $35; Barbecue tool set: $3. Photos available. (360)678-1167. Miscellaneous lumber; PVC pipe. 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 conPuzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.49)

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. Bosch Jig Saw, 18-volt, variable speed. New battery, excellent cond., $65. (360)920-3806 (0)

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 3 horses must go to GOOD forever homes. Due to health and injuries unable to ride/care for them, $230 each. Located North Whidbey Island, call for further information. 360)6794374 (1)

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Connecting Family, Friends & Community Choices, choices, choicesâ&#x20AC;Śeveryone has them. How do you navigate what is the best choice for you? It can be difficult to decipher hearing aid industry terminology and advertising claims in the world today. It can also be challenging to gain any clear understanding of the choices available, and the honest differences between them when seeking information available from various sources, including the Internet. It is for this reason that Island Family Hearing Clinic takes great pride in their opportunity to be a facilitator of information and hearing healthcare to those in our community with various hearing challenges and hearing aid needs. Due to the success and overwhelming interest in our Hearing Expo last year, we are excited to announce that we will again host a Hearing Expo next month for our community. So join us at our 2nd annual Hearing Expo on Saturday, March 8th, to explore, at your own pace, a variety of interactive displays that showcase and demonstrate the latest in hearing health and hearing aid innovations. Also join in on our workshops and discussions on a variety of hearing aid and hearing health related topics. Each year, new strides in hearing aid technology are advancing our ability to communicate well with those around us. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on this exciting chance to learn more about the latest advancements in hearing healthcare and to better understand what the world of better hearing may hold for you and those around you. Call for details.

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