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By Eileen Brown

Now you might consider this a waste of perfectly good space but I bet you have to look anyway. Go ahead! If you are Irish, you’ll probably find your name in here. A friend took it from her wall so I could use it. It’s a favorite possession, so I must return the framed linen towel in perfect condition right away. So with a simple prayer we begin, “Saints, please bless the Irish and keep them from harm this St. Patrick’s Day.” Let’s begin with Irish families at the northern tip of Ireland where you’ll find O’Hare, Doherty, McDevitt, Quinn, McKeon, Kelly, McBride, Hagan, McRory, Donlevy, McNulty and Mulligan. Others include McFadden, Rooney, Boyle, Mooney, Ward, Laverty, Harkin, Gallen, Gilligan, O’Connor, McGlinchy, Corr, Mulane, McCabe, McManus, McGivern and Hayes. Can you remember any of these names?

Moving south on the auld sod, you’ll find Rafferty, MacGuire, Colman, Jordan and Kearns, plus Tarpey, my grandmother’s family name.

Keep going! There is Towey, Flynn, Tierney, Burke, Gilhooley, Drum and Cosgrove, plus Colter, Gilmore and Murray, McCartan and Hoey. Mulgreevy, Gowan and MacAlary.

Stiffen your resolve, my Irish friend. You are not even halfway to the southern coast of Ireland. Say hello to Quigley, McNally, McManus, Cassidy, Scanlon, O’Bannion, Ford, Feeney, Flynn, Flanagan and Farrell.

Faith and begorra! Stand up if you are a Kelly, Cusack, Preston, Fagan or Connolly, Bellew or De Vane, Nugent, Carlton or McMaster, Hussey, Dalton, Sheridan or Gaynor, Dockery or McDowell. May you one day meet an Egan, Callahan or Hanley, Clery, Burke or Tolleran, Dowdall, Sarsfield and Bagot. Does Talbot sound Irish to you? Me neither.

Ask Jimmy and he’ll tell you Fallon is Irish, from an area inhabited by the families of Naughton, Daly and Dooley, Plunkett, Gogarty and Murray. To the east is the Joyce family, Coyne, Byrnes, McHugh, Egan, Hanley and Quilly.

You made it through mid-isle without breaking a sweat. Be sure to wave to the McEvoys, family of mine; the Byrne folks from whence Lee Brainard sprung, the O’Riordans, Cullens, Emmets, Kelly and Dowling, too.

I recall a sportscaster named Considine. His family must be near O’Brien and Gleason, as well. Heffernan, Devoy, Purcell and Fogerty, along with Enright , Hickey and Clune. Malone and Hogan sure sound Irish, as do O’Dea, Clancy, Gleason, Mackey and Keane.

Gulfoyle is just above O’Riordan, with neighbors named More, Dempsey and Dooley.

Spillane conjures murder mysteries; Mulcahy a parish priest. Roche, Crotty and Whelan are just above Carey, Hurley, Coffey and Collins.

So many Irish names, so little time. I know an O’Leary but not an O’Brien, O’Flynn or O’Grady. Are you a Healy, Begley, Carey and/ or Congdon? Moynihans are below McCormick and McCarthy, but I bet you don’t know where to find the McGillicuddy clan.

Let’s wrap up along the south coast with names like Crohan. Downes, Dougherty, Cagney, Crowley, Wise, Rossiter, Driscoll, O’Mahoney and Lynch. Brennan, Quill and Cremin, Power and Shortall add to the list.

O’Flynn is listed twice on this handsome linen map, so stay away from their pubs if you can.

My favorite Irish family names are Ryan, Grace and Murphy. As was the custom with young women of the day, my grandmother changed her first name of Catherine to Kate on her marriage certificate to Benjamin Samuel MacEvay (real name MacAvoy), and when she gave birth to my mother, the new baby’s name

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When you research ancestors anywhere in the world, remember spelling was not important in early record-keeping. Just having recorded it in a family album or Bible was considered official enough. Hope your name was included, but if I missed it, may I make it up to you with a green milk shake after the parade on Monday, March 17, starting at 4 PM in downtown Oak Harbor? A real Irish girl, Helen ChatfieldWeeks, daughter of Mary Alice Kelleher, will be Grand Marshal.

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A look back at Lee I’ll never forget how she shoved a camera at me on the first day of my job as assistant to the Crosswind editor. “Get up to Naval Hospital or you’ll be late for a picture of some Navy wives giving a baby a quilt,” said Lee Brainard.

She expected me to take care of it and I did.

I had a lot to learn and for the next six years together, Lee was a formidable teacher.

Leolyn “Lee” Vernita Brainard died recently at age 90. She was born in Tacoma on Jan. 27, 1923. Lee came by her love of newspapers early. Her father had her read the newspaper every day and the added skill she gained made it possible for her to graduate two years ahead of the rest of her age group in 1939.

She worked as a telephone operator in Salinas, Calif. That’s where she met Hugh Brainard and fell in love.

Fast-forward 30 years as Hugh’s Navy career comes to a close at Whidbey Island. Lee worked on base in the old Special Services gymnasium in an office where “Propwash” was produced every week.

She reported to Tom Harris, editor, and when he left, she applied for and was posted to the editor’s job herself.

Lee loved the photo essays they did, so popular at the time, depicting Whidbey’s changing scene, from whitecaps to wooden shoes and shamrocks, a nod to her Irish background.

She formed a life-long friendship with the late newswoman/historian/Irish lass Dorothy Neil and the two began publishing Spindrift, assisted by Chic Schulle as business manager.

The quarterly publication featured stories of early life here, recipes from readers, and, of course, lots of pictures.

Wherever Lee went, on the job shooting a fly-in or out for a weekend walk, she was never without her camera. She did most of the processing and printing in a darkroom she shared with her husband. Eventually, the two of them had a small business recreating historic images for sale to armchair historians. They never let the city dwellers forget how the place we inhabit today was begun by pioneers of every race and background. Once Lee took over as editor of Crosswind, she hired an assistant, Brenda Lundy, who eventually left for full-time motherhood.

(Editor’s note: I applied for the assistant job in 1979 and was rewarded with six years of working with Lee.) Winning made us tough competitors. We won Best Navy newspaper two years in a row, 1980 and 1981, as judged by the Navy’s Chief of Information office. We also won the prestigious Thomas Jefferson Award for Best Armed Services Paper.

Lee co-wrote By Canoe and Sailing Ship They Came with Dorothy Neil; a local cookbook; and Deja Views, a glimpse into collectible images from the past. She also served as a director of community theater at Whidbey Playhouse and until several months ago, was active in Soroptimists as a newsletter editor and tireless volunteer.

The family plans a private memorial under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.

Seasons change Growing a year older carries more significance when losing ones friends. Don’t wait to call that certain someone. All we have is today.

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Letters to the Editor Editor, The Fairgrounds in Langley is a wonderful community owned property with a rich history and great potential. For generations we have enjoyed the fair every year, but it is not immune from the national trend of local fairs struggling to maintain too many aging structures, rising utility and insurance costs and not enough income to keep the property viable and adequately maintained for the annual event.

Last week a strategic plan for the fairgrounds was presented. It described a flexible plan for building on the strengths of the property and our community to create a sustainable program over the long term. What I liked about it most was that it isn’t an all or nothing plan.

It has built in steps so it can be adjusted and the community stays involved as decisions are made. For instance, if the revenue projections fall short course corrections can be made along the way. Each phase can be evaluated before moving on to the next. The idea is to take measured but meaningful steps to move toward financial independence while promoting local food, local arts and local artisans.

The vision is for the property to become a yearround events center capable of hosting a variety of uses at one time, while still supporting the needs of the annual fair. This is a worthy goal, and we will need to take careful consideration along the way to make sure it is successful.

With a phased approach as described, public input is maximized, financial risk and the use of tax dollars are minimized, and the community is able to utilize this amazing resource while enhancing local economic development. This is an exciting opportunity for our community and I hope you will add your voice to the conversation. The strategic plan materials are available through this link: http://iscoedc.com/?page_ id=786 Helen Price Johnson Island County Commissioner, District 1

Second Public Meeting for Island County Fairgrounds Strategic Plan The Island County Economic Development Council, a fairgrounds association representative, a team of community volunteers and Landerman-Moore Associates (LMA) will present a strategic plan concept for the fairgrounds property at the second open public meeting on Tuesday, March 11 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the commons of the North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor.

Drawing from years of experience on similar projects, LMA has researched and evaluated the current economic impact, property, and public desires. Based on analysis of the data, and market opportunities and constraints, LMA has created a proposed strategic plan for the fairgrounds to include business plan options, land and facilities use, and costs and economic performance.

This year’s festival music lineup includes Nancy Stewart, the Shifty Sailors, Marcus Whiting, the Orville Johnson Band, Tillers Folly, the Steve Trembley Band and The Clambake Dance Hall Band. The weekend also includes the 4th annual “Mussels in the Kettles” Mountain Bike Poker Ride and the Spring Art Tour, featuring artists at studios from Greenbank to Oak Harbor.

The strategic plan and subsequent implementation strategies will benefit the entire county and ensure the continued success of the Island County Fair.

The Penn Cove MusselFest would not be possible without the generous support of the sponsors and partners. This year’s festival is brought to you by the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association; Penn Cove Shellfish, LLC; Sierra Nevada; Flyers Restaurant & Brewery; Maritime Brewing, Platt & Buescher, LLP; Blue Sky Management, Royal City; Jet Stream Freight Forwarding, Inc.; Ivar’s Seafood Restaurants; Anthony’s Seafood Restaurants; Coast Seafoods Co.; Front Street Grill; Cascade Custom Homes; Alaska Airlines; NamJet; Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce; Ste Michelle Wine Estates; and Whidbey Weekly.

[Submitted by Sami Postma, Island County EDC]

Coupeville Celebrates 28 Years of Penn Cove MusselFest Visitors Enjoy Locally Farmed Mussels, Live Music and Farm Boat Tours On March 8 and 9, visitors from across the Pacific Northwest will visit Whidbey Island for the Penn Cove MusselFest—Coupeville’s March tradition. “Bold, briny and blue,” the world famous mussels will be the centerpiece of two days of festivities, including chowder tasting and mussel eating competitions, farm tours and activities for all ages featuring locally-flavored fun.

Visitors to the festival, a tradition now in its 28th year, should start at the MusselFest Headquarters, located at the Coupeville Recreation Hall in the heart of historic downtown Coupeville. Here they can purchase tickets to the festival favorite Mussel Chowder Tasting Competition, which pits local restaurants against each other for the coveted Mussel Chowder prize. The competition sells out quickly, so organizers recommend that visitors buy their tickets before 1:00pm.

MusselFest Headquarters is also the center for mussel cooking demonstrations, the daily mussel eating competition, and tickets for the mussel farm boat tour. This year, visitors will cruise to the Penn Cove Shellfish mussel farm aboard the Glacier Spirit. Families visiting Coupeville will enjoy singing along with children’s music recording artist Nancy Stewart and enjoying creative activities the kids will love. The merchants of Coupeville’s historic waterfront downtown will offer extended hours for art walk shopping.

No festival experience is complete without a stop by the Musselfest beer and wine gardens.

On Saturday and Sunday, the Waterfront Wine & Beer Garden provides locally crafted brews from Flyers Brewery, with nearby family outdoor dining. On Saturday only, the Penn Cove Shellfish Mussel & Beer Garden will entertain the crowds with live music, as well as fresh mussels and great beverages. All proceeds from the PCS Mussel & Beer Garden go to the Coupeville Boys & Girls Club and the Larry EnglePenn Cove Shellfish Science Scholarship Fund at Coupeville High School.

Explore the complexity of Coupeville’s historic waterfront while sampling the blue fruits of the sea we are famous for. For more information, visit www.thepenncovemusselfestival.com or call the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce at (360) 678-5434.

[Submitted by Lark Kesterke, Aqua Events]

Whidbey Working Artists Present 10th Annual Spring Studio Tour The Whidbey Working Artists present the 10th Annual Spring Studio Tour Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9 from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. During the Tour, you are invited to spend quality time with working artists in their studios while you experience the beauty that attracts them to magnificent Whidbey Island.

You’ll learn firsthand the inspiration and process that go into each artist’s work, while enjoying many scenic island views as you travel.

This free, self-guided tour features 25 artists at 17 working studios/venues. Most artists will be demonstrating during the tour, providing rare insight into their creative process and techniques.

A color brochure with map and artist information is available online at: www.WhidbeyWorkingArtists.com.

The diversity, quality, and creativity of art on the tour have fostered remarkable audience growth throughout the history of this event.

Whidbey Working Artists seeks to inspire and educate the budding amateur artist and provide awareness to the general public of the skills available locally from its talented members. In 2004, the group was formed to bring together the Whidbey artist community to promote a studio tour to be held each spring. Now in its tenth year, Whidbey Working Artists includes artists representing a variety of media including painting, photography, encaustic, woodcuts,

On Thursday, March 6 at 7:00pm, Linda Lawrence Hunt, Ph.D., author of Bold Spirit: Helga Estby’s Forgotten Walk Across Victorian America, will talk about the incredible walk from Spokane to New York City in 1896 made

by Norwegian immigrants Helga Estby & her daughter Clara to save their family farm, and her own journey in uncovering this story.

On Friday, March 7 at 10:00am, Linda’s husband, James Hunt, Ph.D., and author of Restless Fires: Young John Muir’s ThousandMile Walk to the Gulf in 1867-68, will explore the 1000 mile walk John Muir took early in his adult life and the insights Muir gained about man’s relationship with the natural world while on that journey.

Linda’s presentation will take place at the Nordic Hall, 63 Jacobs Road, Coupeville and James’ presentation will be held at the Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. James B. Hunt is Professor Emeritus of History at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington and Linda Hunt is an Associate Professor of English at the same university. They are co-founders of the Krista Foundation for Global Citizenship.

These programs have been arranged by the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge and the Coupeville Library.

[Submitted by Joan Gerteis, Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge]

Register Soon for His Kids Preschool His Kids Preschool, located at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, is accepting registration for the fall 2014-15 school year. Registration opens on March 20 at 9:15am at the church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave. Classes are available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00am to 11:30am or 12:30pm to 3:00pm. There is also a Thursday and Friday class from 9:00am to 11:30am. There is a $100 non-refundable registration and tuition fee at the time of registering your child.

His Kids welcomes children of every race, color, creed or national origin. Questions, please call the church office at (360) 679-1561.

[Submitted by Sara Harbaugh]

Generous Donors Support Local Youth New Partnerships Revitalize Scholarship Fund to Keep Local Kids Healthy & Active The Healthy Island Youth Initiative (HIYI) Committee is pleased to announce that it recently received generous donations from Island Thrift ($5000), Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor ($300) and Wal-Mart ($300).

These donations, along with funds generated by direct donations, will support ongoing efforts to keep organized healthy activities affordable for all local youth in Island County.

The HIYI Scholarship Fund was originally devel-

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Locally owned. oped in recognition of a pressing need in Island County: •Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day.

•In 2012 only 28% of Island County 6th graders and 17% of 12th graders were physically active for 60 minutes a day.* •Island County has a higher youth obesity rate than Washington State.* •2,390 children and youth in Island County live in poverty.** •Most organized physical activities such as swim lessons, recreation leagues and school sports charge a fee to participate.

•Many kids in Island County have the desire to participate in organized sports and recreation activities; they just lack the financial means to do so.

The HIYI Scholarship Fund addresses these needs by helping cover the cost of registration fees, equipment and/or other expenses so that youth in Island County can participate in organized physical activities, regardless of their family’s economic status. Since 2011, 66 HIYI scholarships have been awarded, totaling $5283, and scholarships awarded ranged from $35 to $150.

The South Whidbey Parks & Aquatics Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has kindly agreed to become the fiscal agent for HIYI, and will now receive, hold, and distribute funds upon direction from the HIYI committee. This new partnership is a good match with the Foundation whose mission is to make parks and aquatics activities accessible to ALL residents of the South Whidbey community by raising money to fund capital expenses, operating endowments and scholarships, as well as supporting new and existing parks and aquatics programs.

Donations to this fund may now be tax deductible. Donations to the scholarship fund can be made payable to South Whidbey Parks & Aquatics Foundation, and should be mailed to PO Box 157, Freeland, WA 98249, with a note on the memo line directing it to the “HIYI Scholarship Fund”.

Any Whidbey Island youth may apply for the assistance to participate in any organized sport or physical activity. The needs-based scholarships are awarded based on financial criteria, and commitment to the activity. The HIYI committee is now accepting applications for financial assistance. Those interested in receiving financial assistance through the HIYI fund to participate in an organized physical activity can call (360) 679-7350 or (360) 221-5484 to get started or visit www.islandcountyahc.org/ Page/43 and print off an application.

Among the many benefits of physical activity for youth and children: •Builds and maintain healthy, bones and muscles.

•Develops a healthy heart.

•Assists in social development, building selfconfidence, and social skills.

•Reduces the risk of becoming overweight.

•Reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

•Helps youth adopt other healthy behaviors (avoiding tobacco, alcohol and other drugs).

•Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.

•Builds self– confidence.***

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Locally operated. *WADOH. (2013). Healthy Youth Survey 2012, Report of Results. Olympia **SAIPE. (2013). Children in Poverty. County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Retrieved July 17, 2013. http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/ app/washington/2013/measure/factors/24/data/ sort-0 ***WHO. (2013). Physical Activity and Young People. World Health Organization. Retrieved July 17, 2013. http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/factsheet_young_people/en/ [Submitted by Carrie Monforte, SWPRD]

NAS Whidbey SAR Rescues Lopez Island Woman Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island’s Search and Rescue (SAR) evacuated an 88-year-old woman from Lopez Island February 23, 2014, after she went into cardiac distress.

NAS Whidbey Island’s SAR unit received an alert about the medical emergency late Sunday evening when commercial medical airlift were unable to conduct the medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) due to commercial flight restrictions from low clouds and poor visibility from moderate rain and snowfall.

NAS Whidbey Island’s SAR unit has more robust capabilities, allowing them to fly in inclement weather conditions that can present more challenging conditions for aircrew. That was evident during the evacuation to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham, Wash., February 23.

“It was a lot darker in the vicinity of the San Juan Islands than we expected,” said Crew Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class David Scott. “Our searchlight and landing light were ineffective.

When we turned them on, our night vision devices couldn’t compensate for the all of the light reflecting off of the moderate precipitation. Fortunately, we were able to execute our plan for navigating around the islands and to St Joseph’s even with poor visibility and a low ceiling.”

The Navy SAR unit is based at NAS Whidbey Island specifically for search and rescue missions for the EA-6B and EA-18G aircraft assigned to the installation. The base has an agreement to assist Washington State with medical evacuations as well as search and rescue activities. That agreement benefits civilian residents with rescue services while also providing real-time training for the base’s SAR personnel.

and can be reserved in advance at tiegertime@ yahoo.com. If you wish to donate a dress for the event, please contact ptaohhs@gmail.com or go to the OHHS Academic Booster Facebook Page. Dresses can also be dropped off at OHHS or The Gallery Salon and Day Spa at 715 SE Fidalgo Ave. #202.

Community Volunteers Needed for Senior Presentations Oak Harbor High School is looking for community volunteers March 11 and 12 from 8:45am to 10:30am to listen and provide feedback to students on Senior Presentations. Students will be presenting on what they learned and how they will apply it to future schooling or career opportunities. Please consider supporting these 2014 graduates. To sign up, contact the community resources coordinator at (360) 279-5020 or email criepma@ohsd.net.

[Submitted by Oak Harbor School District]

Home Firearms Safety Class The North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is offering a series of monthly safety classes to the general public.

The next class -- NRA Home Firearms Safety -will be held Saturday, March 15 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the NWSA range, 886 Gun Club Road, off Oak Harbor Road. This class is designed to present the basic knowledge and skills and explain the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storing of guns in the home.

The course will also familiarize participants with safe gun handling procedures and guidelines for storing pistols, rifles, and shotguns in the home.

This is a NON-firing course; the emphasis is on safe handling, not marksmanship. The cost of the class is $20 and includes a book.

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

NWSA is an organization of men and women who support, encourage and engage in the responsible use of the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and the shooting sports: archery, shotgun, rifle and pistol.

[Submitted by John Hellmann]

The aircrew also included SAR Mission Commander Lt. Cmdr. Douglas Lof, co-pilot Lt. Dylan Beyer, Chief Naval Aircrewman Helicopter Richard Andraschko and Hospital Corpsman 2nd class Brent McIntyre, who safely returned to the air station around 2:30am.

Fashion Takes Center Stage for Good Cause Attention Fashionistas. Here’s your chance to spruce up your spring wardrobe. Attend the Benefit Fashion Show and Auction on Saturday, March 8. Proceeds will go to benefit the students at Oak Harbor High and the Academic Letter Program. You’ll find dresses starting at $5 in all sizes from little girls, tween, teen, prom, formals, and more. Show begins at 1:00pm at the Best Western in Oak Harbor. Tickets are $5

During its annual workday on the first Saturday in May, Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers volunteers come together to repair the homes and clean up the yards of homeowners who find themselves unable to maintain their houses due to limited resources. H&H helps homeowners in the Coupeville School District, including Greenbank and Coupeville, and as far north as Hastie Lake. Volunteers and donations are needed. For more information or to volunteer, call (360) 720-2114 or e-mail cwheartsandhammers@gmail.com.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff]

Seeking Applicants for Conservation Futures CAB The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill three positions on the Conservation Futures Citizens Advisory Board (CAB).

The Board of County Commissioners appoints CAB members for 3 year terms with no member serving more than two consecutive full terms unless deemed advantageous to do so by majority of CAB members and the Board of County Commissioners. Members must be county residents for at least one year prior to appointment and shall include one member from each incorporated area of Island County; one member from each of the unincorporated areas of Whidbey Island coincident with the school districts, i.e., South Whidbey, Coupeville and Oak Harbor; two members from Camano Island.

Positions being sought currently are for a representative living within the City of Oak Harbor boundaries, a representative living within the Town of Coupeville boundaries and a representative from Camano Island. Applicants must reside within the area they are representing.

The CAB reviews and evaluates applications to acquire by purchase, gift, grant, bequest, devise, lease, or otherwise, except by eminent domain, the fee simple or any lesser property interest, development right, easement, covenant, or other contractual right necessary to protect, preserve, maintain, improve, restore, or limit the future use of, or otherwise conserve selected open space, wetlands, habitat areas, farm, agricultural, and timber lands for the public use and enjoyment and as one tool for salmon preservation purposes. This process usually occurs during May of each year.

Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Conservation Futures Citizens Advisory Board Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239.

The fax number is (360) 679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@co.island. wa.us.

[Submitted by Mike Welding, NAS Whidbey Island]

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Lauren Needham, from Orcas Island, Wash., engages security forces on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island while portraying an active shooter during the security exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield (SC-CS). SC-CS is the Navy’s largest annual security exercise designed to test the service’s ability to respond to nation-wide threats to its installations, units, personnel, and family members. The purpose of the exercise is to accurately simulate real-world conditions, and to assess how the Navy’s forces operate in that environment.

Application materials should be received no later than 4:30pm on March 7, 2014. For additional information please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.

[Submitted by Anthony Popp, NAS Whidbey Island]

[Submitted by Pam Dill]

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

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.

Price Is Right Sale Friday, March 7, 9:00am-3:00pm Saturday, March 8, 9:00am-3:00pm Baby Island-Saratoga Clubhouse, Langley Indoor sale featuring all kinds of merchandise; odds and ends to antiques. Rent an inexpensive table or come to shop. Drinks and snacks available. Table rentals benefit community assemble hall maintenance fund, but sellers manage own tables and profits. For more information, call (360) 730-1047. The Baby Island-Saratoga Clubhouse is located at 3616 Saratoga Road.

Spring Art Studio Tour Friday, March 7, 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday, March 8, 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, March 9, 10:00am-5:00pm Presented by Whidbey Working Artists. Enjoy a free self-guided tour of 25 artists at 17 working studios providing rare insight into the creative process while enjoying many scenic island views as you travel. A color brochure with map and artist information is available at www.WhidbeyWorkingArtists.com.

Penn Cove Mussel Festival Friday, March 7 thru Sunday, March 9 Historic Downtown Coupeville The Penn Cove Mussel Fest is a Coupeville tradition. Plan now to come and taste world-famous mussels. Enjoy chowder tasting, mussel eating competitions, and activities for all ages. Start at Mussel Fest HQ at the Coupeville Rec Hall.

Activities include mussel cooking demos, guided tours of the mussel farm, musicians, wine and beer garden, great shopping and an art walk.

For more information, call (360) 678-5434 or visit thepenncovemusselfestival.com.

Mussels in the Kettles Mountain Bike and Poker Ride Saturday, March 8, 9:00am This is a non-competitive ride for all types of riders. There are three courses through Fort Ebey and the Kettles trail systems. Register at www.whidbeybicycleclub.com. Prizes for the top three hands.

Second Annual Hearing Expo Saturday, March 8, 10:00am-3:00pm Island Family Hearing, Oak Harbor Explore, at your own pace, a variety of interactive displays that showcase and demonstrate the latest in hearing health and hearing aid innovations. There will be workshops and discussions on a variety of hearing aid and hearing health related topics. For more information, call (360) 279- 1229 or visit www.islandfamilyhearing.com.

Whidbey Island Community Orchestra Concert Friday, March 14, 7:00pm Island Church of Whidbey, Langley Under the direction of Tigran Arakelyan, the Whidbey Island Community Orchestra will be performing Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Rossini’s La Gazza Ladra, Ravel’s Pavane for a Dead Princess, Badelt’s Pirates of the Caribbean, and Hovhaness’ Overture for Trombone and Strings. Admission is free, donations are welcomed. For more information, contact Jim Lux at jameslux@whidbey.com or (360) 221-4221. The Island Church of Whidbey is located at 503 Cascade Ave.

The 3rd annual Shamrock 5K Run/ Walk Saturday, March 15, 10:00am Coupeville High School Track, Coupeville Registration is open for the Shamrock 5K Run/ Walk hosted by the Central Whidbey Co-op Preschool. Come enjoy fun and fitness for all ages. A free kids dash for ages 8 and under

starts at 9:30. Lots of great prizes! Awards for top three male and female finishers as well as best costumes and more will be given at 11:30.

Families and baby strollers welcome on the course. Register day of ($30) from 8:30-9:30 or preregister ($25) at www.active.com or www. coupevillepreschool.org/shamrock5K.

Spring Nursery Opening Day Sale Saturday, March 22, 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday, March 23, 9:00am-4:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank A wide variety of hybrid, species & heritage rhodies. From 1 gallon to mature, 6’-7’ fieldgrown plants. Extensive selection of new and historic hybrids from the Lem, Fujioka, Watson and Barlup collections. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers on hand to assist. For more information, call (360) 678-1912 or (360) 222-0121 or email meerkerk@whidbey.net.

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.

Art Quilts: Design Through Finishing Friday, March 7, 11:00am Freeland Library Local quilter Donna Taylor will demonstrate the process for creating one of her Japanese themed “Vase” quilts. Beginning with design and selecting fabrics, the demonstration will move through fusing the flowers and finishing with free motion quilting. Donna will also answer your questions. Space is limited, so please preregister online or by phone.

Tips and Tricks for Your Kindle Saturday, March 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. If you have a small screen on your Kindle, you may want to bring a laptop.

NOTE: You will also need your Amazon logon and password. Space is limited so please preregister online or by phone.

Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living Monday, March 10, 5:30pm Coupeville Library Join speakers from CREATe (Climate Reality Education and Advocacy Team) to explore issues for low-carbon living.

Clinton Book Group Wednesday, March 12, 10:00am Clinton Library Join the discussion of We the Animals by Justin Torres. Copies are available to check out at the Clinton Library. Everyone is welcome.

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, March 13, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Sonia Sotomayor’s “My Beloved World.” The first Hispanic on the U.S. Supreme Court tells the story of her life before becoming a judge in an inspiring, surprisingly personal memoir.

KSER/KXIR Community Conversations Tuesday, March 18, 6:30pm Freeland Library

Filipino Christian Fellowship

KSER 90.7 and KXIR 89.9 invite the community to come share their ideas in planning the future of community radio.

Pastor Jansen Onggao

SWELL Book Discussion Group Wednesday, March 19, 6:30pm Freeland Library Looking for an evening book discussion group?

Join us at the library the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month at 6:30pm. The book for March is “When a Crocodile Eats the Sun” by Peter Godwin.

Friday Movie Matinee: The Great Gatsby Friday, March 21, 2:00pm Freeland Library Discover and explore the resources of the library with this film starring Leonardo DiCaprio as man with a mysterious past and lavish lifestyle that leads to obsession and tragedy. Popcorn provided by the Friends of the Freeland Library.

Gadget Menagerie Tuesday, March 25, 6:00pm Freeland Library Learn how various eReaders, tablets and other devices work. Discover what they have in common, how they differ, and learn basic tips.

Bring your own device or explore one from the Washington State Library Gadget Menagerie, including (subject to availability) Kindles, Nooks, Galaxy Tablets, iPads, Microsoft Surface and a Chromebook.

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, March 27, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of “Transatlantic” by Colum McCann. A tale spanning 150 years and two continents reimagines the peace efforts of democracy champion Frederick Douglass, Senator George Mitchell and World War I airmen John Alcock and Teddy Brown through the experiences of four generations of women from a matriarchal clan.

Kickstart Your Suburban Homestead Thursday, March 27, 2:00pm Freeland Library In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to use the abundant library resources and gain the expertise you need to successfully grow and preserve vegetables, raise chickens, or even brew your own beer. Space is limited, so please preregister online or by phone. A Whidbey Reads and Learn for Life event presented by Anne Murphy.

Keep the Creativity Flowing: For New and Experienced Artists Friday, March 28, 10:00am Freeland Library Join other local artists to participate in informal sharing, discussion and creation of your artwork. Take advantage of the group energy for inspiration and new ideas.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) Tickets available by contacting the WICA ticket office (360)221-8268 or (800)638-7631 or tickets.wicaonline.com. Additional information at www.WICAonline.com WICA Local Artist Series Presents Siri and Steve Friday, March 14, 7:30pm Tickets: $15 per person As part of the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts 2014 Local Artist Series, pop/jazz duo Siri Bardarson and Steve Trembley will present and evening of “de-ranged” tunes and pop favorites with their brand of outstanding musicianship and vocal artistry. Siri and Steve’s arranging talents tackle everything from Jimi Hendrix to original love songs for dogs.

Sunday School, 1:00pm; Worship Service, 2:00pm Church on the Rock, Oak Harbor

Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community.

All ministry is private, confidential, and free.

Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, contact Ann at (425)2632704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.

Living Circle: Friends on the Path Every Sunday, 10:30am 917 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor Living Circle is a welcoming spiritual community of friends on the path sharing music, prayers, blessings, stories, and more. They invite you to share your spirit with them. Their building is located next to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. For more information, call (360)320-2081, email alivingcircle@gmail.com, or visit livingcircle. webs.com.

Oneness Blessings Every Monday, 4:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor A hands-on process of awakening the human being to its natural state by sending energy to the physical brain via a Oneness Blessings Giver.

Come experience peace, healing & joy for yourself. Contact Netsah at (360)675-3420 for more information.

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.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360)675-0621 or visit JSH-Online.com.

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My three decade Pal of significant squeezing informed me today that I must have a concussion.

Apparently, my comprehension level of understanding her recent communications has slipped.

LocaLLy opEratEd. Imagine getting ten separate envelopes a day, each filled with jokes sent by other people you do not know, or care to know, from just one person.

On second thought, do not imagine that.

It is painful to receive daily jokes from retired and/or bored friends and family who want me to laugh at something that made each of them laugh.

I suppose if I opened every e-mail, I could just laugh all day.

Know what?

Better that I seem confused than to fold my arms and smirk like Jack Benny.

I would just want to get out a bunch of envelopes and address them all to friends, so I could mail off the jokes which had been received and enjoyed by me.

My former shrink Skeeter, now shrunk, used to say “communication was a shared understanding.”

Today, when I opened my e-mail in basket, I had 463 un-read e-mails.

Couple that with George Bernard Shaw’s “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” and we might have something.

Looking at the senders’ names, I notice childhood friends from Ohio, high school friends from Pennsylvania, college friends from Colorado and Missouri, Marine Corps friends from Indiana, Arkansas, and Arizona, law school friends from West Virginia and California, and an assortment of family, professionals, and solicitors.

Wonder if the expression “Pa-Shaw” came from George’s side of the family.

Spring Training It won’t be spring until my knees get warm.

My knees won’t be warm until I stop wearing pajamas beneath my jeans.

Yesterday, long-time local Paul VanWetter asked me if the flies had stopped reproducing in my window sill.

“You know, Paul, not since I did the dishes have those pesky flies been a problem.”

Of the 463 un-read e-mails, 378 of them are forwards, which indicate jokes, humor, cartoons, or political commentary of the unkind kind.

Were I to spend one minute or less to enjoy each chortle and guffaw opportunity now housed in my e-mail in basket, it is quite possible I could be laughing for the next six hours.

To which Paul replied, “You know, Jim, I always enjoy reading your column, but I just don’t always understand it.”

Indoor Fun in Freeland With all the different places one can park in Freeland for ten minutes or less, it is nice to go somewhere in Freeland for extended parking.

You and me, both, Paul, you and me both.

You know, anything over twelve minutes.

Sibling Similarities As much as brothers and sisters of parental sameness display uniqueness, there are oftentimes glaring similarities.

Like walking into a room to ask yourself what you came in the room for.

My sister and I were comparing notes yesterday, in our dialogue across state lines. From Freeland to Atlanta and back for free, we talked about how often we enter rooms with a stunned disbelief.

“Why am I here?”

Usually, we get an “oh, yes” and proceed to retrieve the stapler or towel or DVD or book or file or dirty dish or whatever necessitated the journey.

“Were we born with memory issues, or is it just getting worse?”, I asked my sister Ms. Freeman, the schoolteacher, now in her forty-second year of tolerating children.

“Both”, Linda replied swiftly, as if she were blowing a whistle at recess.

From there we went on to forget what we were talking about to talk about something else we would soon forget.

Magazine Mayhem Ever since my youth, the printed word on the printed page has always been a treat.

Bank trips are always less than a few minutes per person as our bank representative to customer ratio is at least 3-to-1.

If you are waiting in line at a branch bank in Freeland, most likely it is payday at Nichols Brothers or your debit card is being repossessed.

For extended parking pleasures, The Mutiny Bay Antique Mall is a treat for the eyes, and pocket book, everyday of the week.

Perfect Freeland hours, too, with openness from 10am until 5pm daily, except 11am-4pm on Sunday.

While recently enjoying our tour of the 26 dealers in 3000 colorful square feet, we chatted with Rae Claybourne while marveling at her display of the World’s Largest Holiday Wreath.

Check out their web doings at www.mutinybayantiques.com.

You can park there for free, all day and night.

A Clean Joke Know the difference between a good lawyer and a great lawyer?

A good lawyer knows the law.

A great lawyer knows the judge.

Like our mom did in the 50s‘ and 60s‘, magazine subscriptions seem to follow our sibling re-locations, no matter what second class postage buys.

Local History According to county records, as well as several other reliable sources, Freeland acquired its name from the Free Land Association, the socialist, utopian society, which founded the town in 1900.

I take advantage of a good deal on a magazine subscription, even if I do not read the magazine.

The site had been previously platted by real estate promoters as St. Louis, but no name resulted.

For example, a one-year subscription to Road & Track for eight bucks is well worth it when the magazine sells for $4.99 an issue at the grocery store.

At one point, the platted area, now known as Freeland, was called Newell, which was a post office name only.

Who cares if I know where a camshaft is located?

Fascinating stuff we offer, eh?

As we learned in law school, sometimes you get the elevator, sometimes you get the shaft.

You won’t get this on Inside Edition.

I also subscribe to Horse & Rider, which I gift to Lori when she cleans my Sumatra bean stained teeth.

Science Humor Ever since our mom flushed my science experiment mouse down the toilet, I have not been surprised at how little I have ever learned from experiments involving a laboratory mouse.

My Saturday Evening Post subscriptions got out of hand last Christmas on the buy one, get one free promotion. I ordered so many for family and friends, I am not sure the recipients even know why they get a magazine they never ordered.

Oh well, the joy is in the giving, not in the acknowledgment of receipt.

According to a recent study published in the journal Neuron, researchers like neuroscience Professor Hey-Kyoung Lee have “put adult mice with normal vision and hearing in a completely dark room for a week and found that the mice emerged with better hearing.”

That A.D.D. thing comes with a lot of sentences that start with: “I wonder if….”

Wow, I wonder what this experiment cost the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University.

Blonde Jokes Alert My e-mail in basket has been bulging. Checking e-mail is not as much fun as going to the post office.

Surely, these were organic mice in the study.

I bet Aunt Rosie told the post office it was a mistake.

My post office box gathers rare finds of personal correspondence, the occasional post card from a southern climate, or a greeting from a creditor who has lots of secretaries.

I am my own secretary. Were I able, I would fire myself, but, more than likely, I would not have showed that day.

Checking e-mail is way too detailed an effort for me.

The study does not indicate if the mice were allowed to listen to music while in their dark rooms, or just the sound of each other doing that pacing thing mice do when I am trying to sleep.

When I walked guard duty in the Marine Corps, my hearing got a lot stronger in the dark.

“Halt, who goes there?”

No, I must be hearing things again.

Like the sound of little mice running.

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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.

Galleries and Art Shows Spring Art Studio Tour by Whidbey Working Artists Friday-Sunday, March 7-9, 10:00am-5:00pm Free self-guided Tour of 25 artists at 17 working studios providing rare insight into the creative process while enjoying many scenic island views as you travel. A color brochure with map and artist information is available at www.WhidbeyWorkingArtists.com.

“Winter to Spring” Opening Reception: Friday, March 7, 5:00pm-8:00pm Exhibit continues through March Artworks Gallery, Greenbank Light snacks and beverages will be served.

Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception.

This exhibit features a variety of artwork welcoming Spring and will include paintings in oil, watercolor, colored pencil, acrylic, and pastel; handcrafted jewelry, color and black & white photography, fiber arts, metal sculpture and garden art, pottery, and fused glass.

Giclees, and cards are available.

“Wide Angle” Photography Show Opening Reception: Friday, March 7, 5:00pm-8:00pm Show continues through March Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank An exciting show by Whidbey Island photographers Sharon Shoemaker and Kim Tinuviel, “Wide Angle” takes the viewer to the outer edges of photography, where perception is informed by music, color, the absence of color, and the creative exploration of landscape and form.

Late Night Shopping Saturday, March 8, 5:00pm-7:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Meet with many of the artists, enjoy wine and refreshments and browse the Fine Art presented

by Penn Cove Gallery’s talented collection of local artists.

Featured Artist: Gary Leake Meet the Artist: Saturday, March 22, 10:00am5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Gary is a woodworker whose passion is to search the countryside for a special, one-ofa-kind, piece of timber and turn it into a finely engineered and ultimately beautiful piece of furniture so unique it is considered a work of art. Come and meet Gary and learn more about his woodworking techniques.

Meetings and Organizations The Greenbank Garden Club Thursday, March 6, 10:00am Greenbank Progressive Clubhouse, Greenbank Following the business meeting, the program, “Kerala, India...Jungles, Spices, Tea”, will be presented by Harriet O’Neal.

The Greenbank Progressive Clubhouse is located at the corner of Bakken and Firehouse Roads. For additional information, call Reece Rose at (360) 579-5880.

Whidbey Weavers Guild Thursday, March 6, 10:00am-2:30pm Pacific Northwest Art School, Coupeville Program: Madelyn van der Hoogt - Coping With Harness Envy. A long-standing member of the Whidbey Weavers Guild, Madelyn is the founder and principal instructor of The Weavers’ School located in Coupeville. She has been

past editor of the Prairie Wool Companion, Weavers Magazine, and Handwoven Magazine. She is also the author of several weaving books and instructional DVDs. Bring a brown bag lunch.

The Fishin’ Club Thursday, March 6, 7:00pm M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland Veronica von Allworden will give a presentation about Sharks of the Salish Sea. Veronica is the owner of Sky and Sea Photography specializing in underwater and aerial photography. She is a member of the Marine Stranding Network and Orca Network and has dived all over the world with sharks from huge schools of Scalloped Hammer Head sharks in the Galapagos Islands to the elusive Six gill shark in the Puget Sound.

Beautiful power point pictures plus show and tell underwater cameras and diving equipment will be included in her engaging presentation.

This presentation will provide a general overview of common and not so common sharks of the Salish Sea, with emphasis on Puget Sound.

Veronica will discuss how shark populations have changed due to fishing and other pressures, and the possible impacts these fluctuations have on the ecosystem of the Salish Sea. Research and tagging techniques also will be discussed. Please bring your spouse and friends to this special evening.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Saturday, March 8, 9:30am Coupeville United Methodist Church The program begins at 10:00am and will include “Women in History” which celebrates women who have made a difference in the world portrayed by AAUW members.

Oak Harbor Garden Club Tuesday, March 11, 9:30am-12:30pm Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church Program: “Design Principles & Tricks of a Garden Designer” with Deborah Smith. A NW gardener since childhood, Deborah has degrees in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design. She started her design business in 2002 & focuses on residential projects with client involvement in all areas. For more information, contact OHGC President Joyce Hollywood at (360) 678-7056.

Artists of South Whidbey Tuesday, March 11, 11:30am Whidbey Island Community Education Center, Langley The meeting will feature a demonstration by Artist Arlon Rosenoff at 12:30pm.

Arlon says everywhere he looks, he sees a painting. He has a great appreciation for the light, texture, and geometry occurring in nature and in life. Rosenoff paints primarily with a palette knife, he says it gives him an opportunity to interact with paint in a very tactile, expressionistic way.

A brown bag lunch is optional. For more information about the meeting, contact Judi at (360) 321-5605.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers (WIGS) Tuesday, March 11, 1:00pm-3:00pm Heller Road Fire Station #25, Oak Harbor Mark Burley from Burley Funeral Home will talk about finding and using records found at mortuaries, funeral chapels, etc., as well as learning of new laws that will effect our research. Please bring your questions to see if he can help discover family information. All are welcome. Refreshments and drawings.

For more information, contact Ruth Hancock at (360) 675 -4086, randr.hancock@frontier.com or Gordon Garnhart at garnhart@whidbey.net.

Relay for LIfe Rally Wednesday, March 12, 6:30pm-8:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor For more information, email relaywhidbey@ gmail.com or visit relayforlifeofwhidbeyisland. org.

Island Beach Access Friday, March 14, 11:00am Freeland Library Community Room Everyone is welcome. Come and find out what is happening to your public beach access points.

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Dear Astrologer, When I was a giddy bride feeding pigeons on the city sidewalk from a 10-cent bag of popcorn, my net worth was zero, and I could not have told you what a pigeon was worth. Now, after a divorce and bankruptcy, my net worth is again zero, but pigeons are worth up to $300,000 on the Chinese pigeon racing market. What a crazy world!

Chicken Little And the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

Dear Astrologer, My partner and I are in disagreement. According to a survey by the National Science Foundation, 25% of Americans wrongly think the Sun revolves around the Earth. My partner says the same dumb people believe in astrology. I say the astrology believers, of whom I am one, are smarter than average, not dumber. I think my partner suffers from constipated thinking and needs to drink more prune juice, and she thinks I am full of hops.

What do you think?

A Regular Reader Dear Regular Reader, I think the two of you should open a juice and beverage bar.

Shame and a round of prune juice to the National Science Foundation. The question of whether Sun orbits Earth or Earth orbits Sun is horse and buggy thinking. Fixed orbits are an illusion because Sun is not fixed. It moves through space. As it moves, Earth is moving along with it. The two are as if at opposite ends of an invisible baton, locked in an elegant dance around a gravitational neutral point between them, called a barycenter. Because they are pin wheeling through space, their path is really a revolving spiral, like the stripes on a barber pole.

The same spiraling dance exists between Sun and all the planets, and between the planets and their Moons.

Ours is a spiral universe, and to suggest otherwise is both limiting and misleading.

As for the astrology debate, I refer you to the two Gauquelin studies and to the Vanderbilt University study showing the measurable impact of the birth month on the brains of mice. Astrology is not a belief. It is a mathematical science whose acceptance increases in proportion to the amount of time invested studying it.

More prune juice, anyone?

Dear Astrologer, I watch certain of my friends and how life is for them. They are always happy and they always have the means to pursue their passions. Everything just seems to magically fall into place for them.

Then there is me. When my friends go away on vacation, I’m the one who stays behind to feed their dogs. I used to think my time for travel and leisure would come. I thought that spiritual virtue and patience would eventually get me anywhere I wanted to go. But lately, while slinging Alpo and collecting unread newspapers, I’ve begun to wonder, is there really anything better ahead for me?

Doubtful Born September 16, 1960, at 2:36 P.M. in Houston, Texas Dear Doubtful, A popular fallacy is that spiritual practices lead to material rewards. This leads to the next fallacy, which holds that if a person is poor or suffering, they must be doing something wrong in their spiritual practice. It surely is clear to you by now that neither belief is true.

A principle of astrology is that everything we get in life comes at the dictate of Sun and Moon. In your chart, neither Sun nor Moon is prepared to deliver a future substantially greater than what you already know. Your friends lead different lives and nothing can make your path match theirs.

You are having the kind of life needed for your personal growth.

Patience and virtue are very real and easily visible in you. Continue to practice them and know that in all the ways that matter, you are making great strides in life.

Will I ever again be more than a pauper? What is the planetary forecast for me?

Back at GO Born October 11, 1956 at 10:12 A.M. in Everett, Washington Dear Back at GO, The tide of your personal fortune that swept you back to GO is going to be against you for quite some time. The divorce and bankruptcy are courtesy of Saturn, as you and he end a 29 year cycle of karma prior to beginning the next cycle.

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Your recovery from the bankruptcy is going to be a slow one. Neither should you expect a successful new relationship soon. Because Saturn is also about to transit your Moon, new beginnings do not take hold in a productive way until 2023. The interval until then is intended for you to do a serious introspection and analysis of who you are and where you fit in the world.

Depending on your attitude, the next eight years can be either an inspiring time of inner growth and self-discovery or a jail sentence. Better to take the first path, for in all things regarding Saturn, there is no “Get Out of Jail Free” card.

Dear Astrologer, Why do I still attract, like a magnet, the selfish and the addicts, when I’m the opposite?

When I set a limit they disappear, but why the draw (I resist) to start with? Will this cycle ever change?

Thanks for your insight!

No Time for Lowlifes Born March 20, 1950, at 8:53 A.M. in Yuma, Arizona Dear No Time for Lowlifes, Your magnetism is understandable by understanding your Ashwini Moon.

Ashwini is the Ginsu knife of Moons. It slices and dices with precision and speed, cuts to the heart of the matter, gets in and gets out of a subject like no other Moon. Your letter above is illustrative: 3 questions in 43 words, a salutation and a close, add the birth data and bam! you’re on the page. Bruce Lee done proud.

Ashwini also brings strong ideas of right and wrong. One of your deeply held beliefs is that strength of will and the struggle of hard work are necessary to happiness and security. You are moving toward freedom from that idea but you are not there. You still have fears around what you will become if you release the struggle. The flawed people you draw reflect those fears. You draw them as reminders to facilitate the release of the fears.

It should be helpful for you to know that your planets are parsed in a way that is both uncommon and highly desirable. The effect has been to allow you to pursue your inspirations wherever they lead you, and to do so in happiness and with material support, undeterred by obstacles. Life may hit you with problems, but it can’t knock you down. It is so for a reason.

I am suggesting that you are being shown you CAN release the struggle. When you successfully do so, by fully adopting the attitude that life will support you no matter what, flawed people will no longer be drawn to you.

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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Martha S. Espericueta October 8, 1941 – February 21, 2014

Martha Sierra Espericueta died suddenly on February 21, 2015 at Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville at the age of 72.

She was born October 8, 1941 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Nicanor and Gregoria Espericueta.

Martha spent her first eighteen years in Corpus Christi before moving to Dallas-Fort Worth. She worked and raised her family in Dallas-Fort Worth. She had been a nursing home caregiver for much of her life. Seven years ago, she moved to Oak Harbor to be with her son Carlo and his family. Martha was a member of the Church on the Rock of Oak Harbor.

Martha is survived by three children: Carlo Aguilar of Oak Harbor, Clemente Aguilar of Grand Prairie, Texas and Karizza Shook of Ft. Worth, Texas and by six grandchildren: Antonio, Selina, Erika and Jessica Aguilar, Vivian Shook and Jesus Aguilar.

Cremation was held with private family inurnment. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences utilizing the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.

Dan Carter November 29, 1953 – February 24, 2014

Some people live more in sixty years than others do in ninety. It is not the time that matters it is the person, and my father really knew how to live.

This picture was taken on a recent trip through the Southwest prior to his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Dad and I drove through five states (four of which he is standing in here) with only a rough agenda. Following the directions on a roadside billboard in New Mexico, we made our way to an

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underground mining museum where he reminisced about his days working in the mines in Wyoming. We talked about the funny way life has of taking you places you never thought you would go. He told me how proud he was of my brother and me, and how he couldn’t wait to call Mom and tell her about our day. It was at once a special day, and a typical one, for a man that never wasted a moment.

Dad spent his last days at home in a room with a panoramic view of the harbor, Mt. Baker and the Cascades. From his bed he supervised the President’s Day planting of sugar snap peas in his garden and kept an eye on the eagle traffic. He had a chance to talk to many of the people that shared his life and always managed to leave them laughing. He filled the lives of those around him with love and laughter and we will never stop missing him.

Join us in celebrating Dan’s life at First Reformed Church on Saturday March 8th at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Skagit Valley College Foundation in support of the Carter Friends and Family Scholarship Fund.

Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences utilizing the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com Irene A. Stevens March 12, 1918 – February 26, 2014

Irene A. Stevens died at 5:15pm Feb. 26, 2014 at Careage of Whidbey, at the age of 95. She was born March 12, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois to Olaf Leonard and Anna Kristine Lovendahl (from Denmark).

Irene grew up on the north side of Chicago, graduated from high school and became a bookkeeper for a Chicago ice skating rink, Peterson Furniture, Matel Corp, and Gencoe Park District.

She was married to Willard C. Stevens in 1942 and had three

children: Judith, Gary, & Gayle.

Irene retired in 1984 and moved with Willard to La Habra, California close to Gayle’s family.

Willard passed away in 1996 and in 2005 Irene moved to Greenbank, Wa. She was an active member of the Senior Center, volunteered at Whidbey General and the Freeland Library and attended the Evangelical Free Church. She loved crafts and making quilts for her great grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters: Judith Slepyan (David) of Langley and Gayle Rogers of Freeland, daughter-in-law Ruthie Stevens Patton of Cedar Grove, WI, nine granddaughters, eleven great grandchildren, and her best friend Mildred Fredrickson Larson. She is preceded in death by husband Willard and son Gary Willard Stevens, and son-in-law John Rogers.

The family thanks Kelly, Stacie, Freddie and the entire staff at Careage for their kindness and care.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date with gathered family. Friends and family are encouraged to join an online celebration of Irene’s life at: www.celebrationofirene.shutterfly.com “Tonny” Westerkamp September 15, 1933 – January 22, 2014

“Tonny” vanRingelesteyn Westerkamp, 80, was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Sept. 15, 1933. She was called home to the Lord on January 22, 2014 in Mount Vernon, Wash.

Born Teintje van Ringelesteyn, she was “Tonny” to her friends and “Tone” to her loving husband Johannes Westerkamp, or Joop, whose devotion never wavered over 60 years of marriage.

Joop and Tonny were married on Nov. 23, 1949 and had three children: Jantine (JoAnn) Jan (Jon) and Antonia (Tonica).

Tonny was a remarkable woman.

Surviving the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands during World War II developed in her strong character traits, unbreakable faith, and unwavering determination, things she passed to her children and grandchildren.

The entire family emigrated to the United States in 1955. When the grandchildren began arriving, Tonny had a chance to watch them grow up. They all loved her greatly and respected her position in the family.

She was truly the spiritual leader of the home and had many roles: wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, healer, spiritualist, psychic, empath, ordained minister, teacher, comedian and role model. As a grandmother, she had more time to watch the growth of their souls.

Tonny cultivated her grandchildren’s spirits by teaching ethics, morality and religious values, all rooted in lessons with her personal wisdom, experience and her long view of life.

Only those close to her knew she lived with pain much of the time, and there again, it was her strength that inspired others.

As the years took their toll, her strength was sapped by a variety of ailments until she could not fight any longer.

Tonny is survived by her husband, Joop, her sister, Gerda, her three children, eight grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 8 at 2PM at the home of Alan and Tonica Mitchell in Oak Harbor.

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Help IBA get signage on access points, protect these access points and recover those where there is encroachment by private landowners.

Contact Mike McVay at info@islandbeachaccess.org or visit www.islandbeachaccess.org for more information.

Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge Saturday, March 15, 10:00am Nordic Hall, 63 Jacobs Rd., Coupeville

FRIDAY, February 21 9:25am, NE Midway Blvd.

Caller requesting call advising customers are complaining about no parking in the lot now and the people outside always smoking front of location. Concerned due to all the marijuana paraphernalia.

6:58pm, SR 20 Caller advising of a green Chevy truck, hit the curb multiple times, all over the roadway. Vehicle just turned onto Scenic Heights Rd. from SR 20. Caller says the person driving was very short. Caller thinks it is possibly a child.

10:21am, SR 20 Advising of white female, 40’s, crawling on the ground.

7:20pm, NW 2nd Ave. Reporting hearing what sounds like a train horn blaring in the area. Possibly from the direction of Fairhaven.

4:09pm, NE Koetje St. In PD lobby to report theft of a prayer shawl from her storage unit.

6:43pm, Park Ave. Kitchen on fire. Screaming he’s on fire – disconnected.

7:16pm, Goodell Rd. Reporting for information, found 4 used condoms in the wood near her property within the last few months. Caller found them while out walking.

7:56pm, E Frostad Rd. Reporting her mother is making accusation and brain washing grandmother.

9:10pm, SE Midway Blvd.

Reporting female drug another female into their bathroom, saying something to do with sushi but stating it’s clearly something else going on.

SATURDAY, February 22 9:52am, SR 20 Wants to talk to law enforcement about something he read in the police blotter.

Thinks a similar incident happened to him.

1:46pm, SE 8th Ave. Male passed out on loveseat, has been drinking. Caller requesting assistance with having the male removed. Does not need medical attention. Unknown last name, came over approximately 30 minutes ago.

11:51pm, SE 8th Ave. Caller advising friend with “4 personalities right now” requesting transport to hospital.

SUNDAY, February 23 10:05am, Columbia Beach Dr. Caller requests assistance with putting client into bed. Caller reporting verbal abuse from client for last 3 days. Requesting fire for lift assist and deputy for harassment.

2:39pm, NW Cathlamet Dr. Reporting an “aggressive youth” acting out and striking his parents. Child is 12-year-old. Child is in the dining room.

No one injured but caller is concerned about escalation.

4:13pm, SR 20 Caller advising male subject in the store, appears to have been drinking, is laying down on the floor. He is not responding to questions. Caller disconnected before further. Attempting call back.

7:52pm, SR 20 Employee attacked after confronting someone about walking out on their tab.

Denies medical.

MONDAY, February 24 7:27am, Norcliffe Way Requesting contact referencing subject calling his cell and threatening to beat caller up over a Facebook post.

6:19pm, SW Erie Cir. Reporting fraudulent use of her debit card to order adult web site subscription.

8:42pm, SR 20 Caller advising a female who lives with him at location turned the heat up without talking to him. No argument going on.

Female is unaware that caller has called.

Caller thinks she is also leaving lights on.

TUESDAY, February 25 10:06am, SR 20 Caller advising female was just in his room yelling at him. Caller advising subject is now upstairs.

11:32am, NE 11th Ave. Reports pornographic graffiti on the children’s slide.

11:36am, SW Robertson Dr. Requesting contact in lobby referencing female subject who has grow op at her residence. States she threatened to put a gun in his face. Also states his children often play over there and wants advice on how to keep them away from her.

Bob Forgrave, President of the Cascade Orienteering Club (http://www.cascadeoc.org/ ) will be the featured speaker. He will be talking about the history of orienteering, the history of the Cascade Orienteering Club, what orienteering is all about today and how we here on Whidbey can become involved in this extremely popular sport. This event is open to the public and families are particularly welcome & encouraged to attend. A short business meeting will precede the program. For more information, email whidbeyislandnordiclodge@gmail.com.

Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS) Monday, March 17, 6:30pm-8:30pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor Library 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, icaspub@juno.com or visit www. icas-wa.webs.com.

Friends of the Freeland Library Tuesday, March 18, 1:00pm Freeland Library The Friends are the fabulous group that raises extra funds to support programs for children, teens and adults. Come see how you can get involved.

Bingo Every Sunday, 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Hall, Oak Harbor Open to the public. For more information, call (360)675-6070.

4:23pm, SW 6th Ave. Reports she is trapped in an atmosphere that isn’t good. Last seen wearing red sweatshirt, red sweats, black tennis shoes with pink soles.

Bingo

5:03pm, Fish Rd. Reporting female who wanted to rent a unit started moving in before she was approved to live there.

Chess and Go

5:23pm, SW 6th Ave. Reporting new resident “isn’t settling in well” and doesn’t know the area. Left the facility against advice. Caller saw her by the bus stop then she wasn’t there.

Assuming she got on the bus.

WEDNESDAY, February 26 8:36am, Bakerview Rd. Caller advising grandmother has been drinking and driving frequently. Not happening now. Unsure what can be done about it. Advising recently visited Arizona and broke hip while there.

7:20pm, NE Midway Blvd.

In police department lobby, works at McDonald’s and someone continues to call in to her work to report her vehicle on their property illegally parked. Claims she parks legally every time, unknown why person still calls in just her vehicle.

THURSDAY, February 27 12:34am, NW Falls Creek Loop Someone rang caller’s doorbell. Caller concerned because of time of night. Caller is armed and says if they break in she will shoot them in the face.

10:17am, NE Midway Blvd.

White male transient with a long rifle.

Wearing all black clothing.

2:54pm, SW Erie St. 3 detained for shoplift. Cooperative, 2 females, 1 male but male is dressed as a female. All are adults. Contact in the rear of the store in the security office.

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

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 We also do Dance Cruise Vacations to Alaska, the Mexican Rivera, Alaska, New England & Hawaii. Please see our other website at: www.

MoonlightDanceCruises.com for details.

Whidbey Gardening Workshop 2014 Saturday, March 8, 8:00am-5:00pm Oak Harbor High School Choose from among 40 gardening workshop classes. Geared for novice to advanced, workshops will feature garden care, maintenance and design, and caring for vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants. Author Mary Wingate is the keynote speaker. Presented by the Island County Master Gardener Foundation. Cost: $45 at the door. Pre-registration is $40 at www. whidbeygardeningworkshop.org. For more information, call (360) 240-5527.

Photographing Birds Class Saturday, March 8, 9:00am-1:00pm WGH, Conference Room A, Coupeville Whidbey Audubon is offering Bird Photography with Bart Rulon in its Intermediate Birding Class series. The class fee is $20. To register, please contact Ann Casey at cspcoach@aol.com. Class size is limited and Whidbey Audubon Society members will be given registration priority.

Please make checks payable to Whidbey Audubon Society and mail to: Ann Casey, P.O. Box 815, Freeland, Washington 98249.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel

Every Monday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor

Saturday, March 8, 12:45pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor

Open to the public. For more information, call (360)675-7111.

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.

Every Monday, 6:00pm-10:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley All ages and abilities welcome. Go is a board game of Asian origin which, involves strategy and tactics and has no element of chance. For more information, call Roy at (360)341-3230.

Jam Session Every Friday, 6:30pm Click Music, Oak Harbor All levels, all instruments, whatever you make music with. For more information please call (360)675-5544.

Meet Feet Co-Ed Hiking Group Every Saturday, 10:00am-12:00pm Locations and terrain vary Occasionally the group goes to the mainland so times can change. The current schedule is available at http://maxxeon.com/meetfeet/. To join the email list for weekly detailed walk notices and car pool locations, send an email to meetfeet@gmail.com.

VFW Open Microphone Night Every Tuesday, 6:00pm-9:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor Bring your musical instrument; acoustic or electric, Flamenco or Country, drums, stand-up, karaoke or kazoos! All are welcome to perform or enjoy the performances. Musicians and audience guests are welcome! If you can’t play, come in and listen. For more information, call (360)675-4048 or visit www.vfwpost7392.org 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

Getting Started on Your First Garden Saturday, March 8, 1:30pm-3:30pm Tilth Sustainability Campus, 2812 Thompson Rd., Langley Longtime Whidbey gardener Michael Seraphinoff will talk about the various factors to consider when starting a garden on the Island, such as soil, climate, environment, pests, etc. at the . The class fee is by donation, or join as a South Whidbey Tilth member — $25 for one $35 for two sharing a household; and come for free. Please register with Seraphinoff at mjseraph@whidbey.net or call (360) 544-2278.

Paris, Amour et Amis Saturday, March 15, 9:30am-5:30pm Sunday, March 16, 9:30am-4:00pm NWLA, Langley Cost: $185 The French weekend intensive will include 12 hours of language and cultural activities led

by Greta D’Amico, an experienced educator and long-time resident of France. Emphasis is on conversation in practical situations, complimented by cultural instruction and travel tips. A lively weekend full of cooking, games, language activities and much more. For further information and to register, contact NWLA at (360)3212101 or programs@nwlanguageacademy.com.

Starting, Planting & Staking Dahlias Made Easy Saturday, March 15, 10:30am Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Class Fee: $10 The instructors are John Willson, founder of Swede Hill Dahlia Sunflower Farm and Larry Childs, grower extraordinaire at Baby Island Dahlias. Please RSVP by calling (360) 678-1912, (360) 222-0121 or emailing meerkerk@whidbey.net.

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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.

LANGLEY, WA Retail Space, 600 Sq Ft on First Street Good view – high traffic area. langleyfirststreet@ gmail.com (206)275-0285 (1)

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)3413214 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)341-3214 (1) For Jeep Wrangler: Exhaust headers, stainless steel, # 33007075, 4.0 6-cylinder. Cash only, $100. (360)341-3214 (1) 2 welding jackets, one is size medium brand-name weldas, 1 is size large name brand weldmark. $40 each, cash only.

(360)341-3214 (1) Four Michelin tires, R265/60R18 (used on my Jeep Grand CheroNo Cheating!

kee), 18,349 miles. $99. David (360)320-1186 (0) 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 (0) One 11R/22.5 new truck tire recap. Virgin casing, $100.

One pair 11R/22.5 single snow chains,$35. Steven (360)6617182 (0) 4 studded tires for a Honda CRV. Used one season.

Mounted on rims, $150. Cash only. (360)341-3214 (1) 1991 Honda Accord, one owner, 212K, comfortable car, runs good. Driver’s power window does not come down, $975.

(360)678-7591 (1) Very nice truck canopy for 7-ft. bed. . Brand new, lots of windows, $950 firm. (360)9693671 (1)

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

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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 Moving Sale. Huge. Saturday, March 8, 9am-5pm, 2230 North Bluff Rd, Greenbank. King Size Dollar Sale on hundreds of books, games, game pieces, puzzles, cd’s, dvd’s & more.

Furniture, lamps & lighting, chairs, pictures, art & frames, some dishes & much more! See you Saturday!

Garage Sale! 720 SW Judson Dr, March 8, 9am-5pm. Books, home decor, and more! (0) 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)

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.

Volunteer Services Local Whidbey radio ~ LISTEN IN at ~ kwparadio.org ~ KWPA Whidbey AIR Public Radio local music, hosts, recorded events and popular music of all genres. Whidbey AIR is all volunteer hosts, engineers, board of directors and window washers. Listen in anytime from your computer and on itunes. ~~ From Clinton to Deception Pass - it’s Whidbey in your home.

Volunteer Program Assistant for Senior Services Adult Day Service program for frail seniors.

Prepare room for activities, listen/observe/report changes in client behavior, assist with activities/personal care. Requires 4-hour commitment, 1 day week, 10 AM-2 PM. Contact Hestia Laitala (360)321-1600.

Jobs Wanted Handyman/Carpentar looking for work and/or small odd jobs.

Have skill, tools, references, and truck. All jobs considered, please call Scott, (360)6755470. Family needs help! (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)

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.

Appliances Brand new Chef’s Choice 830 WafflePro Heart Waffle Iron, in original box. $25. Photos available. Call (360)678-1167 Refrigerator: GE profile side by side, ice and water in the door, white $125 boo. (360)331-4451 or (360)914-2963 (1)

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) Fostoria stemware, June pattern (clear), excellent condition. 4 ice tea (or water); 4 parfait (or wine); 4 oyster (cordial, liquor); 6 sherbet (champagne). Valued at over $350, selling for $150 OBO. (360)678-0430 (0)

Home Furnishings 2 pedestal tables, 30” x 48”, walnut formica top (one has a fitted glass cover). $10 and $15.

Call (360)678-1167 Pedestal table, 48” diameter, walnut formica top ($25).

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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 Solid oak roll-top desk for sale.

Excellent condition, $200.

(360)221-8858 (0) SpringAire mattress and box spring set. Very good condition.

Full size with metal frame. $75.

Brian (360)579-2051 (0) 3 like new Hampton Bay ceiling fans. 2 white,1 light brown. Will sell all 3 for $100 or separate.

(425)508-8593 (0) Bifold Door - standard, primed, three panel, 29” wide x 78.5” tall, $15. (360)320-0248, midisland (0) 4 Matching antique chairs w/gorgeous padded leather seats, tall leather & carved wood backs. $400/set. Have Pictures. (360)341-2172 (1) 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 which are included). Dimensions: 26”w x 56”l x 58”h. Top half can be removed for easier moving and hauling. $799 boo. Pictures available. (360)341-2172 (1) Nautical Table sporting crossed oar paddle legs w/inlaid beach “scene” under glass top, very unique and attractive. $100; Matching 34” Table Lamps w/

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LocaLLy opEratEd. sold separately. $799. Joshua (360)320-0756 (1) Old Antique Wagon Wheel, very heavy, metal and wood, fairly good condition, $950.

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glass bases filled w/approx. 25 lbs. collectible shells, $50 ea. obo; “Cutty Sark� Model Ship in full sail display 12� x 12�, $30. (360)341-2172 (1) 3 Antique tables, $150 ea. obo: Unique 26� Round Table flips to one side on three flared leg pedestal base. Beautiful solid pieced wood top w/brass hardware. Elegant Coffee Table, burl like top in curved design, carved wood trim. 2-tier Lovely Italian inlaid designs End Table.

Pictures available. (360)3412172 (1) 7’ Couch. Reclines at both ends. Comes w/center pull down, 2 cup holder table.

Off-white background w/ lt & dk blues, greys & browns in attractive design that fits easily into any dĂŠcor. In great shape, $100. Have pictures. Clinton, (360)341-2172 (1) Love seat, plaid, barely used, 2 cushions. $325; 700-watt microwave w/carousel, $25; Small TV $25. (360)678-8497 (1)

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

misCeLLAneous Queen-sized bedspread; classic design; never used, excellent quality and condition; medium brown background with butterfly design. Photos available.

Make an offer. Call (360)6781167.

4 each 1-1/2� stem-type carpet casters, $4; Box of “Secur-aTie� fasteners: $2; Books for the handyman, like new: $10; Two baskets: $5 each; Backpack, like new: $35; Barbecue tool set: $3. Photos available.

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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.

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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.

Pedestal concrete mixer, $150; Two single pane windows, 5’x8’, aluminum frame, non-UV, great for greenhouse, $25 pair.

(360)321-4035 (0) Sewing machines for sale: $10$250. Most mechanical, most under $100. On Island delivery and set-up, basic operating instructions. Always happy to talk sewing machines. lbarnes@ whidbey.net (0) Vista Series wood stove with powerful heat output to 1500 square feet, 18-inch logs. Complete chimney set and extras

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 ParaBody Home Gym 225, excellent condition, $250, (360)672-5520 or (360)3215520 (1) Exercise and weight machine.

Sit and lift weights, 6-ft. high, lots of weights, $150.

(360)969-3671 (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 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)

Free 4 Metal kitchen chairs with vinyl seats. (360)678-7591 (1)

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Sleep Center Medical Director Robert Reyna MD specializes in Pediatrics and Sleep Medicine.

Highest-quality services makes IH Sleep Wellness Center best choice Our lives are very busy with children’s activities, work and too many responsibilities to handle in too little time. You try to get enough sleep, but for people who suffer from a sleep disorder, more sleep is not the solution; better quality sleep is the answer.

Studies have shown that many Americans – more than 50 million, including children – experience some level of sleep deprivation. Symptoms of sleep disorders include snoring or gasping for air while sleeping; morning headaches; memory problems; feelings of depression; or daytime sleepiness. These may indicate a sleep disorder that can be helped with appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

The lack of quality sleep on a regular basis can have serious health and quality-of-life implications according to Robert Reyna MD, Medical Director of the Island Hospital Sleep Wellness Center (SWC) in Anacortes.

Lack of sleep can contribute to a number of medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, stroke and more. But risk issues don’t end there. Inadequate sleep has been pegged as the cause of injuries and mistakes in the workplace, vehicular accidents, poor performance and more. That risk can be greater in communities such as ours – home to many who fly military and private aircraft; captain pleasure and working boats; and operate farm, construction and industrial machinery.

“These are jobs that require acute reflexes, keen attention to detail and high levels of alertness over long periods of time.” said Dr. Reyna. “If they are performed by individuals who experience ongoing sleep problems, there could be tragic consequences.”

Children’s Sleep Services Sleep problems are not exclusive to adults, as children who lack sleep can suffer a number of problems, including daytime sleepiness, school or behavior problems, sleepwalking, nightmares and more. According to recent studies, as many as 30% of infants and children suffer a sleep disorder.

If parents and the primary-care provider feel a child is suffering from a sleep disorder, an exam is scheduled at the SWC. If an overnight study is recommended, every effort is made to ensure the child’s and parent’s trust and comfort, with accommodations for the parent to stay the night.

Quality Is Vital A growing number of sleep clinics now provide diagnostic testing and treatment for common sleep problems, but few can offer the state-of-the-art technology, the staff experience and expertise and the convenience, comfort and amenities patients find at the IH Sleep Wellness Center. The SWC is accredited by American Academy of Sleep Medicine and recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA).

For information, call (360) 299-8676 or visit www.islandhospital.org/sleepwellnesscenter.

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