Whidbey Weekly April 10, 2014

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On the first day of school, the children brought gifts for their teacher.

The supermarket manager’s daughter brought the teacher a basket of assorted fruit.

The florist’s son brought the teacher a bouquet of flowers.

The candy-store owner’s daughter gave the teacher a pretty box of candy.

Then the liquor-store owner’s son brought up a big, heavy box.

The teacher lifted it up and noticed that it was leaking a little bit. She touched a drop of the liquid with her finger and tasted it.

“Is it wine?” she guessed.

“No,” the boy replied.

She tasted another drop, and asked, “Champagne?”

“No,” said the little boy...”It’s your new puppy!”

Ole and Sven Two engineers are standing at the base of a flagpole, looking up.

A woman walks by and asks what they were doing.

“Ve’re supposed to find da height of dis flagpole”, said Sven, “but ve don’t haff a ladder.”

The woman took a wrench from her purse, loosened a couple bolts, and laid the pole down on the ground.

Then she took a tape measure from her pocketbook, took a measurement and announced, “Twenty-one feet, six inches,” and walked away.

American Petroleum Institute. Apparently, Art had used the word “damn”. Fortunately for Dad, Richard Pryor was not on the mic that cold, wintery night in Chicago.

Certainly, the postal service came out with these Hendrix stamps so I could be reminded to tell you this story that you will not ever see in Rolling Stone.

My friend Hershey, fresh from his 69th birthday, went to college in Tallahassee, Florida, from 1967-1970.

A student at Florida State, Hershey and his buddies shared many a Jimi Hendrix type experience at the Electric Eye, a Tallahassee night spot with the marketing slogan, Far out, but still close to campus.

There was another night spot during that decade, near the Ohio State campus, called “The Library.”

It was the only bar I ever went to where I could honestly tell Dad where we were going.

“Heading to The Library, Dad. Be back after they close.”

Fortunately, Dad was unaware that I was speaking in capitalization.

Ferry Line Musings The other day, while waiting in the ferry line, I figured out something.

If life begins at forty, I am actually only twenty-seven and a half. That being the case, I will be able to vote for Presidents for another six decades.

Maybe, by then, the Republicans will have a viable candidate.

Maybe, by then, the New York Yankees will be a third party, so we can vote for President Jeter, grandson of retiring grandpa Derek.

Another thing I realized in the ferry line is some of my best thinking is done while watching people wonder if the boat will ever get there.

Finally, after thirty years, I know when to turn my truck engine on.

Ole shook his head and laughed. “Ain’t dat just like a voman! Ve ask fer da height, and she gives us da length!”

When they tell me.

Sven and Ole have since quit their engineering jobs and are currently serving in the United States Senate.

Skagit Jazz Fest This Friday evening, April 11, the annual Skagit Jazz Fest will be bouncing and swinging within the walls of the Anacortes High School at their marvelous auditorium.

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More 411 on this 4-11 fun, next week. Hope to see you there, Friday. The show, featuring a dozen or more jazz bands, begins at 6pm.

LONG-TERM COMMITMENT: Recent widow who has just buried fourth husband, looking for someone to round out a six-unit plot.

Dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, not a problem.

Secret Meetings Last week, while I was enjoying a cup of deliciously hot coffee at Timbuktu in Freeland, two really important movers and shakers in the community walked in.

SERENITY NOW: I am into solitude, long walks, sunrises, the ocean, yoga and meditation. If you are the silent type, let’s get together, take our hearing aids out, and enjoy quiet times.

After a pleasant exchange of greetings, one of the movers and shakers looked at me to add, “Don’t tell anyone you saw us here.”

WINNING SMILE: Active grandmother, with original teeth, seeking a dedicated flosser to share rare steaks, corn on the cob, and caramel candy.

MEMORIES: I can usually remember Monday through Thursday.

If you can remember Friday, Saturday and Sunday let’s put our two heads together.

MINT CONDITION: Male, 1932 model, high mileage, good condition, some hair, many new parts, including hip, knee, cornea, valves. Not in running condition, but walks well.

Does not regret growing older as it is a privilege denied to many.

Go USPS Go Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I would be licking the backside of a Jimi Hendrix postage stamp.

Fortunately, I still do not have to as the new US Postal Service approved Jimi Hendrix forever stamps are selfadhesive.

Captioned on the reverse side of a collectible Jimi sticker, most likely never-to-be on display at Maple Ridge or The Regency, is the following text: “Considered to be the greatest rock guitarist of all time, Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970) was one of the most important musicians of the 20th century. Combining influences from rock, jazz, soul, and the blues with his own innovations, he created a unique sound and style that continue to inspire musicians and win new fans.”

When I saw Hendrix perform at the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium in 1968, I had no idea what was happening on stage, but I knew it was loud, strange, and unsettling.

When Jimi lit one of his guitars on fire, I shook my head in disbelief.

When Jimi began playing another guitar with his teeth for a spirited, yet disrespectful in my patriotic mind, version of the “Star Spangled Banner,” I had had enough.

I walked out.

Not unlike my dad walking out on Art Buchwald when he was too vulgar addressing the members of the

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So, I am telling this to you, our wonderful readers, so the secret meeters, should they read this coded message, know that I did not mention seeing them while they were having a secret meeting.

As we say in Freeland, “What happens at Timbuktu, stays at Timbuktu”.

Thanks to Chris of Timbuktu in Freeland, located in the Texaco mall of stars, for the perfect drink that I cannot mention having because maybe my being there was a secret, too.

Who knows? The way things have been going around here there may have been some undercover agent from BMI or ASCAP hearing me hum the theme song to “The Dukes of Hazzard.”

I wonder if I would owe them for humming a copyrighted tune without permission.

I know for sure that the songwriter, Waylon Jennings, would not mind.

Waylon and Johnny are surely in Heaven singing that great Hank Snow song, “I’m Movin’ On.” For Mickey, from Nebraska Another one of our great locals has moved on to a rent-free, pain-free, smoke-free existence. We wish Mickey McGuire well in his new home, knowing that he found his Nebraska kin immediately upon arrival, to join in the singing of “Dear Old Nebraska U” (There Is No Place Like Nebraska), words and music by Harry Pecha, class of 1924.

The last time we had lunch together at Maple Ridge, Mickey sang this song to our table before going outside with his beloved dog Toro to enjoy some bench time, sunshine, and fresh spring air.

There is no place like Nebraska, Dear old Nebraska U. Where the girls are the fairest, The boys are the squarest, Of any old school that I knew.

There is no place like Nebraska, Where they’re all true blue.

We’ll all stick together, In all kinds of weather, For dear old Nebraska U. God bless you, Mickey.

Go Big Red!

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Bolt Out of the Blue: the Belted Kingfisher No Whidbey shoreline is complete without the rattling call of the Belted Kingfisher. Whidbey Audubon Society presents Bolt Out of the Blue: the Belted Kingfisher on Thursday, April 10. This program explores one of the oddest members of our birds — at once miners burrowing into bluffs, and the next, divers flinging themselves at the water. Learn how they make a living, and the survival challenges they face from egg to adulthood. You’ll also meet some of the other creatures that share their habitat.

Presenters are Coupeville residents Steve and Martha Ellis. Steve is Immediate Past President of Whidbey Audubon Society and Martha is a member of the Washington Native Plant Society. Together they have been leading field trips and giving talks on a wide range of natural history topics for 25 years. Anyone is encouraged to attend this free program at the Coupeville Recreation Hall at the corner of Alexander and Coveland. Doors open at 7:00pm for treats and socializing. There is a short meeting at 7:15pm and the program begins at 7:30pm.

[Submitted by Susan Prescott]

Coupeville Woman Gifts Free Museum Admission

please) is free, thanks to the generosity of Ms. Feusier, also a former Board member and longtime volunteer of the Island County Historical Society. She said, “Like libraries, museums should not have to charge admission. Yet sadly they often must. By covering admissions for the entire month of April I get to give a museum experience to everyone who enters. This is my birthday gift to me. I hope we can garner support for our new idea.”

Would you like to sponsor a month? If there are others who might like to copy Ms. Feusier’s birthday (anniversary, or just because, etc.) idea, Castellano says he’s happy to explore the possibilities. “Free admission should get lots of new faces through our doors, which is certainly good for everyone. We hope lots of new visitors will enjoy our great museum and will help us spread the word. Our local history is wonderful, and runs so deep here. We want to share it with as many as we can”.

For April 2014 visitors will be greeted with a sign at the Island County Museum Admissions desk declaring “Todays admission fee is sponsored by Jackie Feusier – Thank you Jackie!”

[Submitted by Richard Castellano, Island County Historical Society]

ShantyFest Goes National and Moves to Coupeville

On Tuesday, April 1, Jackie Feusier approached Museum Director Rick Castellano with an unusual proposition. She explained it was her birthday on April 2, and for a present to herself, she offered to sponsor admission to all individuals for the entire month of April. Castellano said, “I thought about it for a second or two, and then said ‘Happy Birthday!’ and Thank You.” For the entire month of April 2014, regular admission (sorry, no groups or guided tours,

Tom Goux and Jacek Sulanowski of the RumSoaked Crooks have been cruising the New England shoreline (and beyond) for the last three decades and, in Tom’s words, “have inflicted much musical and poetic damage with a pungent mix of sailors’ chanteys, ballads and ditties.” They will also be performing earlier, at 11:00am, at the Coupeville Farmers’ Market.

William Pint and Felicia Dale, according to Shifty Director Vern Olsen, are his favorite maritime group in the Pacific Northwest. With vocals and guitar, mandola, Irish pennywhistles, percussion and the exotic sounds of the vielle-à-roue or hurdy gurdy, the Seattle duo brings an energetic and contemporary spirit to their material.

They have performed at festivals and concert halls all across the United States, as well as in Canada, England and the European Continent sharing stages with the finest artists of the folk music world.

And, of course, there will always be the Shifty Sailors

On Saturday, April 12, beginning at 6:30pm, the 5th annual Whidbey Island ShantyFest is moving to the Recreation Hall in Coupeville after spending its first four years at the Greenbank Farm.

And this year, for the first time, the Fest will reach out to the East Coast and feature a group from New Bedford, Massachusetts, the RumSoaked Crooks.

Tickets are $20 and are available at Wind & Tide Books in Oak Harbor; Bayleaf, Local Grown and Far from Normal in Coupeville; Greenbank Cheese at the Farm; Vino Amore in Freeland, and Moonrakers in Langley. Tickets are also sold at Brown Paper Tickets, www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006.

Also performing will be one of the Northwest’s finest shanty duos, Pint & Dale, who spend much of their year performing in France and the British Isles.

[Submitted by Vern Olsen]

Coupeville is the most logical site for this event since the town was settled by Sea Captains and is the second oldest town in the State of Washington.

Jackie Feusier with Rick Castellano

With Island County cutting much of its funding for the museum, this is a perfect time to collaborate to keep the fabulous museum afloat.

Director Rick Castellano has been so creative in attempting to do so. If you also are a history buff, this is the time to support the museum by not only buying tickets, but encouraging friends to do the same.

The ShantyFest has always been a fundraiser, and this year is extra special, since all the funding will go to the Island County Museum. Twenty-one years ago, in 1993, the Island County Historical Society was searching for a way to introduce a new book Sails, Steamships & Sea Captains, written by descendants of the early settlers of Whidbey Island. Contacting Vern Olsen, they persuaded him to find a group of men to sing songs of the sea interspersed between readings from the book. The event was a huge success and in a short time the Shifty Sailors were on their way to performing around the world.

An added touch to this Fest is the return of one of the original Shifty Sailors, Judge Alan Hancock. He will solo as well as play his bagpipes.

Let’s support the museum and hear a great concert at the same time.

Historic Preservation Commission The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Ebey’s Landing Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) for a term that expires on December 19, 2015.

Applicants should have a demonstrated interest, experience or knowledge in history, historic preservation, architecture, design, landscape architecture, cultural landscapes and/or related disciplines. The Board of County Commissioners appoints Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) members for 3 year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement.

Commission members work with the Town of Coupeville, Island County and Ebey’s Reserve Trust Board staff to process applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties located within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.

Ebey’s Landing Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) consists of nine members, four (4) members appointed by the Council of the Town of Coupeville; four (4) members appointed by

Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Historic Preservation Commission Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is (360) 679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@co.island.wa.us. Application materials should be received no later than 4:30pm on Monday, May 5, 2014. For additional information please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.

[Submitted by Pam Dill]

Springtime Rhapsody and Romance On Saturday evening, April 12, at 7:30pm, the fourth and final concert in the 2013-2014 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island Concert Series features Nola Allen, gifted pianist and watercolorist. She accompanies Seattle soprano Susan Strick, Whidbey native Teo Benson on violin, and Whidbey resident Frances Kenney on oboe as they perform pieces by a wide range of well-known Romantic composers such as Schubert, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Schumann and Beethoven.

Ms. Allen is an Oberlin Conservatory graduate, busy accompanist and chamber musician who performs on Whidbey and in Seattle. She is also an accomplished watercolorist. Ms. Strick has appeared with the Seattle Opera, Tacoma Opera, and New Savoy Opera, the Northwest Symphony Orchestra, and the Seattle Choral Company. Ms. Kenney began playing the oboe when she was 11 years old, continued her studies at Indiana University and is now the music director for the Whidbey Island Waldorf School.

Mr. Benson, a Coupeville native, began playing the violin at age 5 with Island Strings. He holds a Master’s degree in violin performance from the University of Washington, is a member of the Tacoma Symphony and directs his own Halcyon Strings Music School in Ballard.

The opening piece for this concert is Ballade by Ysaye, considered the greatest violinist of his time. Ysaÿe’s technical mastery of the violin, combined with his unparalleled depth of expression, had an enormous impact on the repertoire in the early 20th century. Mr. Benson says he believes “Ysaye is the only violinist composer to write for the violinist, not the violin. I connect with his compositions because they describe feelings that come out of a life dedicated to playing violin.” Ms. Strick then completes the first half of the program with eight beautiful solos from the Romantic period. After intermission, Ms.Kenney performs the Adagio and Allegro by Schumann. Ms. Kenney says, “There is very little written specifically for the oboe from this era. This piece has become widely popular with oboists because of its melodies full of lyricism and momentum, its lush harmonies and accompaniment.” The program ends with Mr. Benson’s performance of Violin Sonata No. 8 in G major, composed during the traumatic period in his life when Beethoven was forced to admit to himself that he was losing his hearing. About Beethoven, Mr. Benson says, “Every time I play Beethoven, I am astounded at his

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ability to communicate his experience of the world through music--with such fearlessness and honesty.”

Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for students and are available at Moonraker Books in Langley, the Habitat for Humanity Store in Freeland, Lavender Wind in Coupeville, or vial email at concerts@uucwi.org. Tickets may be available at the door. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island is located at 20103 State Route 525 in Freeland.

[Submitted by Libby Roberts]

Hospital Commissioner Inducted into Nursing Hall of Fame Grethe Cammermeyer, RN, PhD, District 1 Commissioner for the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District, has been inducted into the Washington State Nurses Association Hall of Fame.

Cammermeyer was honored along with five other nurses by the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) at a ceremony at Salty’s on Alki in Seattle March 20.

For nearly 20 years, the WSNA Hall of Fame has honored Washington state registered nurses who have made significant lifetime accomplishments in the nursing profession. Induction requires demonstrated excellence in areas such as patient care, leadership, education, public service, nurse advocacy, heroism, patient advocacy and clinical practice.

and local politics during her civilian career. She was elected District 1 Commissioner for the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District in 2008 and represents South Whidbey.

“Those of us who are honored to work with Dr. Cammermeyer know her to be an exceptional nurse, consummate professional, advocate for veterans and women and a dedicated public servant who has made a significant difference in the many lives she has touched,” says Linda Gipson, RN, PhD, Whidbey General Hospital Chief Nursing Officer.

Accepting her award, Cammermeyer reflected on the support she received from the WSNA more than 20 years earlier when she was fighting to be reinstated in the military. “I was humbled then and am humbled now by your recognition,” she said.

In addition to Cammermeyer, this year’s WSNA Hall of Fame inductees included: Joan M. Caley, RN, MS, CNS, CNL, NEA, BC Thelma Cleveland, PhD, RN Maxine Davis Haynes, MN, RN Janet Primomo, PhD, RN Rheba De Tornyay, EdD, RN, FAAN [Submitted by Trish Rose, Whidbey General Hospital]

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Cammermeyer has been a nurse for more than 50 years, which includes Army duty in Vietnam where she won the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service. In 1985, the Department of Veterans Affairs honored her as Nurse of the Year.

She also won the Administrator’s Award for Excellence in Nursing in recognition of her work in neuro-oncology at the VA Medical Center in San Francisco. In 1988, Col. Cammermeyer accepted the position of Chief Nurse of the Washington State National Guard.

In spite of her distinguished military career and nursing accomplishments, Cammermeyer was discharged in 1992 as the result of a 1989 security clearance interview during which she disclosed that she is a lesbian. At the time, gays and lesbians were not allowed to openly serve in the military.

Cammermeyer fought the discharge and was ultimately reinstated in 1994 after a Federal Court found the ban on homosexuals serving in the armed forces to be unconstitutional. She retired from the military with full privileges in 1997 after more than 30 years of service.

Cammermeyer’s case sparked a decades-long struggle that has only recently culminated in full equality for gays and lesbians in the military.

At the induction ceremony, WSNA Vice-President Jennifer Graves noted that Cammermeyer showed “the heart and perseverance that are hallmarks of the nursing profession.”

The WSNA honored not only Cammermeyer’s civil rights advocacy but also her contributions to nursing. Nationally recognized for her expertise in neuroscience nursing, Cammermeyer has been a prolific researcher and has contributed to or authored dozens of publications.

Cammermeyer has been active in national, state

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at the corner of Cascade & Camano. For tickets and more information, visit www.whidbeychildrenstheater.org or call (360) 221-8707.

Founded in 1981, Whidbey Children’s Theater is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children by creating opportunities for them to discover, experience, and participate in the performing arts.

[Submitted by Michael Morgen, WCT]

Island County Fish & Wildlife Conservation Areas Update In the coming weeks Island County will host a number of informal public meetings to discuss proposed updates to County regulations protecting fish and wildlife habitat. These meetings will provide members of the public with an opportunity to meet with Island County staff and review work done by the County in an effort to complete a State mandated update of the County’s Critical Areas regulations.

Staff members will provide a brief overview of the update process, answer questions and collect written comments. Copies of the revised regulations and policies will also be available.

Meeting times and locations: Camano Island Monday, April 14, 6:00pm-7:30pm Camano Center, 141 NE Camano Drive North Whidbey Tuesday, April 15, 6:00pm-7:30pm Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive Central Whidbey Wednesday, April 16, 6:00pm-7:30pm Board of Island County Commissioners Hearing Room 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville South Whidbey Monday, April 21, 6:00pm-7:30pm Freeland Library, 5495 Harbor Ave. [Submitted by Paula Bradshaw]

Celebrate Gray Whales at Welcome the Whales Day

Margeaux Scholz as Ariel

Whidbey Children’s Theater is proud to present “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.”, its fourth production in this year’s “Season of Happily Ever After”.

Join Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian and the gang as they swim and dance their way through this timeless tale of love, adventure, and favorite songs.

Starring talented and enthusiastic children from 5th-10th grades, it’s a guaranteed magical time for audiences of any age.

Performances are: Fridays, April 18 & 25, at 7:30pm; Saturdays, April 19 & 26, at 7:30pm; Sundays, April 20 & 27, at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for students. All seats for the special Family Show on April 26 at 7:30pm are $8.

The Whidbey Children’s Theater is located at 723 Camano Ave. in Langley, next to Langley Middle School. Parking is in the bus parking lot

Saturday, April 19, join Orca Network for the annual “Welcome the Whales Day Parade and Festival” in Langley, to honor and celebrate the arrival of Gray whales to Whidbey Island.

Welcome the Whales Day is sponsored by Orca Network, Langley Mainstreet Association and HomePlace.

Take part in hands-on educational displays, costume-making, and kid’s activities at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (3rd and Anthes St.), beginning at 11:00am. Staging for the “critter parade” begins at 1:00pm at 6th and Cascade Streets. The parade begins at 1:30pm, going along the waterfront, down Cascade and First Streets, ending at the Langley Waterfront Park with a blessing for the whales, music, and celebration on the beach, while watching for Gray whales in Saratoga Passage.

Orca Network’s new Langley Whale Center at 117 Anthes, will have special activities, displays and videos about Gray whales, Orcas and the many other marine mammals of the Salish Sea throughout the day. Also on display are marine mammal bones and specimens collected and prepared by Orca Network’s Central Puget BITS ‘N’ pIeceS

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Prepare for Health Care Costs During Retirement

As you save and invest for retirement, what are your ultimate goals? Do you plan on traveling the world? Purchasing a vacation home? Pursuing your hobbies? People often think and plan for these costs.

Yet, too often, many of us overlook what potentially could be a major expense during our retirement years: health care. By preparing for these costs, you can help yourself enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.

Many of us may ignore the impact of health care costs because we just assume Medicare will pay for everything. But that’s not the case. In estimating health care costs during retirement, you may find that $4,000 to $6,000 per year per person for traditional medical expenses is a good starting point, although the amount varies by individual. Furthermore, this figure does not include the costs of long-term care, which can be considerable. To illustrate: The national average for home health aide services is nearly $45,000 per year, and a private room in a nursing home is nearly $84,000 per year, according to a recent survey by Genworth, a financial security company.

So what can you do to help cope with these costs?

Here are a few suggestions: • Estimate your costs. Try to estimate what your out-of-pocket health care costs might be, based on your health, your age at retirement, whatever supplemental insurance you may carry and other factors.

• Know the key dates. Things can change in your life, but try to identify, as closely as possible, the age at which you plan to retire. This will help you spot any coverage gaps before you become eligible for Medicare at age 65. Also, be aware of the sevenmonth window for enrolling in Medicare, beginning three months before your 65th birthday.

• Review your insurance options. Medicareapproved insurance companies offer some other parts to Medicare, including Part D, which covers prescription drugs; Medigap, which covers gaps in Parts A and B (in-hospital expenses, doctor services, outpatient care and some preventive services); and Part C (also known as Medicare Advantage, which is designed to replace Parts A, B, Medigap and, potentially, part D). You have several options for Part D, Medigap and Medicare Advantage, each with varying coverage and costs, so choose the plans that best fit your needs. (To learn more about Medicare and supplemental insurance, go to www.medicare.gov.)

• Develop a long-term care strategy. To meet long-term care costs, you could self-insure or purchase insurance coverage. To learn about long-term care insurance solutions, contact your financial advisor.

• Invest for growth and rising income. Health care costs typically rise as you move further into retirement, so make sure that a reasonable portion of your assets is allocated to investments with the potential for both growth and rising income.

• Think about health care directives. If you were to become incapacitated, you might be unable to make health care decisions — and these decisions may affect not only your quality of life but also your financial situation, and that of your family. Talk to your legal advisor about establishing a health care directive, which allows you to name someone to make choices on your behalf.

Health care costs during your retirement may be unavoidable. But by anticipating these costs, you can put yourself in a position to deal with them — and that’s a healthy place to be.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Whidbey Island Marathon Expo Saturday, April 12, 12:00pm-7:00pm North Whidbey Middle School, Oak Harbor

How the Empire State Building was Built in Thirteen Months

This year’s Expo speaker will be Dane Rauschenberg, who is best known for running 52 marathons in 52 weekends. Dane will be showing his new short film, “No Handoffs” at 1:00pm and 4:00pm. The expo is free and open to the public.

Thursday, April 10, 3:00pm HomePlace Special Care, Oak Harbor

Beach Watchers Gray WhaleWatching Cruise

Did you know the Empire State Building was built in Thirteen Months? Join HomePlace for an interesting and entertaining program on the Empire State building complete with photos and historical facts. Presented by Mary Jo Strain, member of Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters Club. You are invited to join this event, which is part of the Life Long Learning Program at HomePlace. Please RSVP at (360) 279-2555 by April 9. For more information, visit www.homeplaceoakharbor.com or www.whidbeysounders. org. HomePlace Special Care is located at 171 SW 6th Avenue.

Saturday, April 12, 3:00pm Departs from Langley Marina

Whidbey Playhouse Presents 1776 Thursdays, April 10, 17 & 24, 7:30pm Fridays, April 11, 18 & 25, 7:30pm Saturdays, April 12, 19 & 26, 7:30pm Sundays, April 13, 20 & 27, 2:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Tickets: $18 each The founding of our nation comes to star-spangled life in the Whidbey Playhouse presentation of this Tony Award-winning Best Musical, one of the most beloved musicals of all time.

Hailed by critics as “brilliant,” “thrilling,” and “utterly riveting”--and filled with glorious music and unforgettable characters--1776 takes us on a vivid, rousing, and suspenseful adventure into the fascinating first chapter of American history.

For tickets, call the Playhouse box office at (360) 679-2237 or stop by 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

Fundraiser Garage Sale Friday, April 11, 11:00am-5:00pm Saturday, April 12, 11:00am-5:00pm Knights of Columbus Hall, Oak Harbor Hosted by the Knights of Columbus, John E. Obrien Council 3361. Proceeds to go to the charity fund. For further information and/ or donation of items for the sale, call (360) 675-6070. The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 3259 Old Goldie Road.

Open Mic Night Friday, April 11, 6:30pm-8:00pm Blooms Winery Taste for Wine & Art, Langley Anyone interested in being included in the evening’s talent showcase can call the tasting room at (360) 321-0515. Drop-ins are accepted.

For non-musicians, come listen, support and encourage those brave souls on stage.

Join WSU Island County Beach Watchers on a whale-watching cruise aboard the Mystic Sea. To reserve space, call (360) 331-1030 or sign up online by visiting beachwatchers.net/events/ whales/. Cost: $75 per person and includes a three-hour cruise, appetizers, beverage, and on-board naturalists. Funds raised benefit WSU Island County Beach Watchers.

Community Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, April 12, 5:00pm-8:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor Sponsored by the Oak Harbor Lions Club.

Funds raised will be used to help people in the community who are financial unable to regain or preserve their sight or hearing, i.e., medical procedures, vision and hearing exams, and eyeglasses and hearing aids. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children ages 11-15, free for children under 10. Tickets are available online at www.liondinner.org.

Relay For Life Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser Saturday, April 12, 5:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor Enjoy a spaghetti dinner followed by the Kevin Collins Comedy Hypnosis Show. Tickets are on sale now for $20 or $35/couple. For more information, call (360) 675-4048. VFW Post 7392 is located at 3037 Goldie Road.

Whidbey Island Shanty Fest Fundraiser Saturday, April 12, 6:30pm Coupeville Recreation Hall The 5th Annual Shifty Sailors Whidbey Island Shanty Fest is a fund raiser for the Island County Historical Society Museum. Tickets are $20 (children free) and are available at bayleaf and Local Grown in Coupeville, the Greenbank Cheese Shop, and at www.brownpapertickets. com. All profits go to the Museum. Sponsored

by Shifty Sailors, Whidbey Weekly, Whidbey Island Bank, Whidbe Tel, Greenbank Cheese Shop, Ace Hardware, and Lavender Wind Farm.

Bird and Marine Mammal Field Trip Sunday, April 13, 1:00pm-5:00pm Penn Cove and West Beach Free

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s comingof-age fantasy, a story which celebrates the strength of love. 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.

Celebrate Earth and Ocean Month by looking for birds such as loons, grebes and guillemots and keeping an eye out for seals and whales. Steve Ellis of the Whidbey Audubon Society is leading an afternoon field trip. Visit the protected waters of Penn Cove and the open seas off the west side of the island. You’ll also stroll through Ft. Ebey State Park. Meet at Oak Harbor’s Windjammer Park. Carpooling is highly encouraged and all vehicles will need the Discover Pass. For more information, contact Steve Ellis at sremse@comcast.net or call (360) 678-2264.

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Special Lunar Eclipse Party

The Snow Queen Friday, April 11, 7:30pm Saturday, April 12, 7:30pm Sunday, April 13, 2:00pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Tickets: $24 adults, $20 seniors, $17 youth

Saturday, April 12, 12:00pm-4:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank

Monday, April 14, 9:30pm Prairie overlook, Coupeville

Wee ones of all ages gather at the Gardens to create their own Fairy “dolls” to take home.

Natural materials from the forest and garden are provided for your use. Bring your wings, imagination, and a coat as it could get chilly if the winds blow. Admission is $5, children under 16 are free. For more information, call (360) 678-1912 or (360) 222-0121, email meerkerk@ whidbey.net or visit www.meerekgardens.org.

The eclipse begins around 9:55pm and ends about 3:36am on the 15th. Experience one of the most awe-inspiring celestial events, a total eclipse of the moon, at this free Eclipse Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). ICAS members will be on hand to answer questions and people of all ages are invited to attend. Bring binoculars (if you have them) and please remember to use your park-

ing lights only as you enter the parking area.

Please note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www.icas-wa.webs. com.

Business Wine-ing Tuesday, April 15, 6:30pm Ciao, Coupeville Group therapy for business owners. With wine. $5/person includes appetizers and one glass of wine. Sponsored by the Island County Economic Development Council. In partnership with the Coupeville, Freeland, Greater Oak Harbor and Langley Chambers. RSVP at icedc@whidbey.net or call Sami at (360) 678-6889.

Early Childhood Program Open House Tuesday, April 15, 6:30pm Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Clinton

Learn some simple land-management practices that each of us can adopt here in the present--to help preserve for the future our part of this vast, unique, and remarkable region.

Ranching in the American West Friday, April 11, 12:00pm Freeland Library Join Kathleen Jo Ryan, award-winning photographer, multimedia producer, and filmmaker for a celebration of the landscape and lives of the people of the American West.

Advanced eReader Tips and Tricks Saturday, April 12, 10:00am Freeland Library This is an advanced program for the experienced eReader tablet user. The program will focus on the Kindle Fire and iPad, although all users of eReader tablets will benefit from the insights presented. Bring your library card and your Amazon or Apple password. Space is limited, so please preregister online or by phone.

View the Sunflower and Golden Forest Early Childhood rooms. Meet the EC teachers, and experience a bit of the wonder of early childhood in a Waldorf classroom through songs, movement, fairy tales and more. Discover how a Waldorf Kindergarten experience nourishes the senses, develops the body and brain, and prepares the student for a lifetime of learning.

This evening is for adults (babes in arms OK); an experience for children with their parents will be offered this summer. Whidbey Island Waldorf School is located at 6335 Old Pietila Road.

Monday Morning Knitters Monday, April 14, 10:00am Oak Harbor Library

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

Write Wing Publishing announces a book launch & poetry reading for the new collection of travel poems “Through A Distant Lens”.

Enjoy homemade mini-cakes and hear Whidbey poets read. Books will be available for purchase/ signing.

See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, April 10, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of “Palace Walk” by Najib Mahfuz, Volume I of the masterful Cairo Trilogy. A national best-seller in both hardcover and paperback, it introduces the engrossing saga of a Muslim family in Cairo during Egypt’s occupation by British forces in the early 1900s.

Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime Thursdays April 10, 17 & 24, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Let imaginations run wild with fun books, singalong songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading.

Playtime or craft may follow. This program is for ages 3 to 5 years and a caregiver is required.

The End of the Trail: How the Western Movie Rode into the Sunset Thursday, April 10, 1:00pm Freeland Library Thursday, April 10, 6:00pm Oak Harbor Library The Western was America’s bedrock mythology – and greatest movie genre – for the first 70 years of film history. But, during a tumultuous period in the late 1960s and the early 1970s, the “revisionist” Western came to the fore— and reflected a reality where you could no longer distinguish the good guy from the bad guy by the color of their hat. Movie critic Robert Horton will lead a discussion about how movies reflect the history and culture of their times.

Kickstart Your Suburban Homestead Thursday, April 10, 2:00pm-4:00pm Oak Harbor 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! Seating is limited, please preregister.

A Brief History of the Salish Sea: How We Got to Where We Are Thursday, April 10, 6:30pm-8:15pm Clinton Community Hall, Clinton The Clinton Library invites the public the hear forest ecologist, Elliott Menashe. With a lot of help from researchers and scholars through-

Knitters of all levels welcome! Share knowledge and build skills in the supportive atmosphere of the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Beginners, please bring a pair of #8 or #9 needles and a skein of worsted-weight yarn.

Cake and Travel!

Monday, April 14, 5:30pm Coupeville Library

Sexual Assault Presentations Monday, April 14, 5:30pm Freeland Library Monday, April 21, 5:30pm Coupeville Library Monday, April 28, 5:30pm Oak Harbor Library April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Rape remains the most underreported crime in America and can happen to anyone at any age. Three presentations in April will feature speakers from Whidbey General Hospital who highlight the problem of sexual assault in our community and discuss resources available for those impacted by it.

3rd Tuesday Book Discussion Group Tuesday, April 15, 9:30am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Daniel James Brown’s “Boys in the Boat.” This robust book tells the story of the University of Washington’s 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans.

Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, April 15, 22 & 29, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. Playtime or craft follows. This program is for children ages 24 months to 36 months. Caregiver is required.

Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime Wednesdays April 16, 23 & 30, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. This program is for or newborns through 24 months with a caregiver required.

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Without men such as John Adams prodding, cajoling and eventually calling them out, his fellow members of the Second Continental Congress would still be avoiding the need for the new country to nail down a statement of independence from the King’s throne. The drama behind our Independence Day cut straight to the heart of an involved, thoughtful and thoroughly entertaining production of “1776” which runs through April 27 at Whidbey Playhouse.

The mood was contentious as the Conservatives fought to deny the Left their dreamed-of document. Bit by bit, Adams (played by Fernando Duran), though taunted by his colleagues singing in a robust male chorus fashion to “Sit down, John, sit down,” appeals to his brother “patriots” to win over their opponents as time is running out.

Congressional Custodian Andrew McNair (Jim Reynolds) has just turned the page on the wall calendar to July 4.

The pressure is on It’s not true that poor spellers become copy editors, but those who go on to win Spelling Bees are forever chained to words – their meaning, individual habit, such as emphasis on a certain syllable and, of course, how to spell them.

One Oak Harbor family spent part of last weekend covering the walls of their home with words, including their definitions.

Eleven-year-old Elisabeth Ince is headed to Washington, DC to take part in the National Spelling Bee the last week of May. The Skagit Valley Herald and Puget Sound Energy, sponsors of the regional competition on March 15, gave Elisabeth a Third International Webster’s Dictionary.

“That will come in very handy,” said mother Rhonda Ince, who works in town as a massage therapist at Dr. Dawn’s office. She explained contestants must now also know the definition. “They added a vocabulary test in Rounds 1 and 4, and will have multiple choices on computer,” she said.

Thirteen-year-old Logan Ince, Elisabeth’s brother, also competed in the regionals at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon on March 15.

“He played it very cool,” said Rhonda. Logan took Fifth Place.

With cavalier disregard for the document Thomas Jefferson (Jerry Wible) penned with precision and an economy of words, members of congress suggested changes at every turn. If granted, they would take the “spirit” out of the statement. The mild-mannered Jefferson, his head spinning with requests for deletion of various clauses, stood and said “No more!” To deny the document its full and fair content would be an affront to the new “Americans,” added Adams. He hadn’t slept or eaten in days, nor had he gone home to see his family in Massachusetts, devoting every minute to creating the Declaration of Independence, the birth certificate of a new nation. The British, having captured parts of New York, would soon be in Pennsylvania.

It was “Do or die time,” or as Ralph Dubois (Ben Franklin) likes to say, “We’ll hang together or we’ll hang alone.”

Rhonda is grateful to the sponsors, Skagit Valley Herald and Puget Sound Energy, for presenting her daughter with two tickets to Nationals in Washington DC. Now, how do we spell “perturbation?” It is defined as a state of anxiousness, such as when you learn your flight is taking off from a different gate at an earlier time.

I’m so glad I went. It would be a pity to miss the voices of Candice Baker (Abigail Adams), Jim Castaneda (Richard Henry Lee of Virginia) and Douglas Langrock (Edward Rutledge of South Carolina) to name a few.

Stephanie George, mammographer at Whidbey General Hospital, has performed hundreds of mammograms over six years and spent a total of 10 years in Radiology. She is assisted by Katie Krieg, a student at Pima Technical College of Seattle, tailored to prepare students for jobs in the medical fields.

Krieg is determined to go into radiology.

I could listen to Baker sing all night. Her voice is pure honey, sweet but strong. She gets her point across. Her last role on the Playhouse stage was in the title role of Cinderella. She has lived here for over 20 years and works as a server at the popular BBQ Joint on Midway Blvd. Baker said it’s a grueling schedule, working days and being on the boards at night. “I do sometimes feel like I have two jobs for a couple of months. I knew, though, that if a door opened for this show, I could handle whatever schedule came my way. I tell myself, ‘You can always rest tomorrow!’

Baker believes her singing voice is a gift and she wants to use it for a higher purpose. “If singing stirs someone’s soul and results in their finding the strength they need to carry on, then that’s what I will do. Right now, I’m taking it day by day.”

She encourages everyone to audition for future plays, but adds this note. “My advice is to realize even if you are a great singer or actor, it is the director who ultimately has a vision for the show’s characters. If you fit that character, great. If not, don’t take it personally. Rejection always gives you the opportunity to find strength,” she concluded.

Hats off to musical director Heather Good and stage manager Sarah Russell. The sets were simple but symbolic; I had my own “Jeopardy” game, remembering the names of 30 or so representatives and where they were from.

Whidbey Playhouse presents “1776” through April 27, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM, Sundays at 2:30PM. Call 360679-2237 or go to 730 Midway Blvd. In Oak Harbor.

We wish the Broad View Elementary fifth grader lots of luck and a wonderful time in D.C. Give yourself a gift It puzzles me why some women avoid mammograms for the silliest reasons. Forget the mild discomfort when the breast is momentarily squished into an angry breast-shaped pancake. The procedure lasts but a few minutes; it takes longer to sign in and do your paperwork.

Don’t let implants keep you away from this vital, life-saving test. George said she has to change technical factors and include special projections for women who have had breast enhancement, but it works. You’ve got to love those Soroptimists for raising enough money to help buy special radiological units for Whidbey General Hospital.

I felt more discomfort at having to hold my breath than in the actual compression. A clear, curved acrylic unit, warmed by the heat of an adjacent bulb, silently glides into place, presses the breast flat to ensure the best image possible and by the time you count to five, it’s over.

“We want to see women at age 40 for a baseline,” George said, “and we still recommend a mammogram every year. It’s between a patient and her doctor. Healthy 90-year-olds still come in.” Now she’s trying to reach 70-year-old women who may be in denial, experiencing poor health and avoiding an appointment.

Have women in your family had breast cancer? You will be asked that question on an entrance form when you arrive. Know in advance how old they were when diagnosed and, if they died of breast cancer, at what age. Ask your doctor to initiate a referral for your mammogram. Please, don’t put it off any longer.

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This month’s book is “The Silver Star” by Jeannette Walls.

Whidbey Reads Meet the Author: Anna Keesey Wednesday April 16, 7:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland

There will be Gift Shop and Nursery specials along with door prizes, a scavenger hunt for Egg-stra savings, and refreshments. Hummingbird Farm Nursery & Gardens is located at 2319 Zylstra Road. For more information, call (360) 679-5044 or visit www.hummingbirdfarmnursery.com.

Island Beach Access Beach Walk

Thursday, April 17, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Harbor Library

Saturday, April 19, 2:00pm-4:00pm Shore Meadow Road, Freeland

Whidbey Reads presents author, Anna Keesey, for a lively discussion of her novel “Little Century”.

Come and learn the history of the area, the fishing resort that used to be there, how it came to be a public beach, why it is a good salmon fishing place. Go north on Bush Point Road, past the Mutiny Bay Road intersection and turn left on the next road, Shore Meadow.

There is no charge for the walk, everybody is welcome. For more information, email info@ islandbeachaccess.org.

Movie Matinee: Man of Steel Friday, April 18, 2:00pm Freeland Library Kal-El is sent by his parents to live on planet earth, where he is taken in and named Clark Kent by a kindly farmer who finds him. Later he must assume the identity of Superman to protect the human race. Popcorn provided by the Friends of the Library.

Live Music: The Alan Hatley Band Friday, April 18, 8:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor For more information, call Laurie at (360) 675-4430.

First Annual All-Whidbey Dodgeball Tournament Saturday, April 19, 9:00am Coupeville Middle/High School Gym The Healthy Island Youth Initiative Physical Activity Scholarship Committee will be hosting the tournament. This scholarship was created to help promote physical activity. Cost is $125 per team to play. All teams are co-ed. Details, tournament rules and registration available at www. swparks.org/special_events.html. For questions you can contact Emily Maughan at (360) 678-7917.

Spring Open House & Garden Stroll Saturday, April 19, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, April 20, 10:00am-6:00pm Hummingbird Farm & Nursery, Oak Harbor

Religious Services Easter Cantata Sunday, April 13, 11:00am Coupeville United Methodist Church The Choir of the Coupeville United Methodist Church will present their annual Easter Cantata for the Palm Sunday service. A Cantata tells of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection using both music and narration. The service is free and open to the public. The United Methodist Church is located at the corner of North Main and 6th Street.

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

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.

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Rahu is urging you to leap out of the familiar in search of things you cannot describe and never mind the consequences. At the same time, your cautious part is urging you to hold back. You experience these conflicting urges as stress. The conflict, and therefore your stress, will build to a peak in mid-April, and then diminish in the weeks following.

chicken little and the astRoloGeR

By Wesley Hallock

Dear Astrologer, I’ve been working since I was 14 years old. Do you see any monetary relief in sight or must I plod on through these “golden years?�

What might be the outcome of yielding to Rahu and making such a leap? Every person is different, but in your case, I do not see it resulting in dramatic or monumental shifts in your life. Such game changers as finding a soul mate, launching a lucrative new career, etc. are unlikely now. You could meet interesting people, you could maintain your financial responsibilities while doing so, but your life is not going to be improved dramatically.

So keep prospecting, leap if you must, but I see no big nuggets in your gold pan this year.

Dear Astrologer, Here I am, three times a great grandmother and a member in good standing of AARP, writing to you for dating advice. Who would have thought?!

Also, do you see any companions coming my way or will I have to go it alone, too!?

I enjoy the column. Any insights would be helpful! Thank you.

Stressed Born March 7, 1945, at 1:20 A.M. in Elgin, Illinois Dear Stressed, Here is your Golden Years Outlook for 2014.

Short travels are supported, as are activities with siblings and working to master a skill. These are third house agendas held in common between your Rahu/north node and Mars, the two planets of primary influence for you until Jupiter takes over in March of 2015.

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forced to assume the male role, because your man will have a slower response time than you would like. The two of you will fall out of step at the very times you most need to be in step, due to a poor placement of his Moon relative to yours.

The ugly truth is that this misplacement between Moons, known as stree deergha, is the prime reason couples break up. The fact that you both are in basic agreement about most things should help you here, but this is a serious blow to your prospects of building a lasting relationship.

Dear Astrologer, Do you see money coming to me soon? I am sure a large sum will appear soon. I thought it would be here by now. I have The Secret on DVD and I follow the instructions carefully. I stay focused on feeling gratitude and avoid thinking negative thoughts. I really thought the money would be here by now. Tell me what you see, please.

Thank you.

Staying Positive Born March 10, 1939, at 11:53 P.M. in Knoxville, Kentucky Dear Staying Positive, Potential for large sums of money to suddenly arrive is not apparent in your chart. But this is not your only handicap.

Cautious in Love

Readers may recognize that you are working with laws of attraction to create what you want in life. Mind and emotion, as you say, play major roles in creating reality. But they are not the only elements. There is a third element necessary to manifesting your desires. Without it you stand little chance of getting what you want.

Rahu represents unconscious desires. It is also the area of life with which we are least familiar. Rahu leads to the unknown or to things outside our comfort zone. Rahu in your chart is placed in that most difficult of houses, the eighth, which is the house of conflicts and upsets.

Dear Cautious in Love, A “squint� at your relationship chart shows lots of good. You and your man have a very high compatibility score, meaning you are easy on each other’s nerves. Each of you wants what the other wants. He can help you make the difficult decisions you are not comfortable making alone.

You are good together with joint finances. He will also be helpful in maintaining a positive outlook in matters of investment and debt.

Upsets and the unknown—what a combo!

On the bad side, in times of crisis you will be

to change it pays handsomely and is the kind of action the real laws of attraction require of us.

Consider finding someone with empty pockets and an open mind and teach them the principles of manifestation. It could be a turning point in life for both of you.

Dear Astrologer, Can you look into the stars and see if the man I am seeing now is Mr. Right? Or is there someone else in my future? This man is neat.

Curious

I have my man’s birth data. He seems like a good man, but I’m too old not to be cautious. Please give me the lowdown on what I’m getting myself into with him, the good, the bad and the ugly.

Born August 5, 1947, at 12:33 P.M. in Vancouver, British Columbia (me) and July 6, 1945, at 4:37 P.M. in Redmond, Washington (him)

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The missing third element in your program is action. Mind and emotion coupled with action are what create reality. Without action, mind and emotion are as a car idling in neutral. You might wait a long time for anything to happen.

Often neglected is the fact that we are all in this reality together. Staying positive by ignoring the misery of your fellows does not pay dividends.

Caring enough to focus on the misery with intent

Born October 10, 1934, at 12:40 P.M. in Seattle, Washington Dear Curious, You are in the midst of an extraordinary time in your life. Venus as the planet of love is strong and active for you, now and for years to come.

The effect is to make you a beacon to which eligible men are drawn as if by magic.

The magic is coming from Rahu, the planet of unconscious desires. Through Rahu we manifest our deepest fantasies and fascinations. The attraction we feel when we see our inner longings answered in a way we can reach out and touch proves irresistible. This means today’s Mr. Right is quite likely to be followed tomorrow by a Mr. Righter-Than-Right. Seriously. You are as likely to lack for romance as a chipmunk with its nose in a bag of sunflower seeds is likely to go hungry. Not gonna happen!

Your Moon says you are an adaptable and strongly independent woman for whom love comes and goes easily. So listen to your heart, let it lead you where you want to go, and enjoy this Venus time of your life.

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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dent of the Granite Falls Educational Association, served on the Granite Falls School Board, and was a director on the Board of Educational Service District 189 for ten years.

Beulah Mildred Eisenhauer Beulah Mildred Eisenhauer, 103+ years, of Coupeville, Washington died in the early morning hours on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Homestead Adult Care, where she had been staying. Teacher, Gardener, craftsperson, and one who insisted she wasn’t a “polyanna” but always chose a smile over a frown, Mildred was an inspiration to others. She was born on February 21, 1911 in Alexandria, Nebraska, the eldest daughter of Carl and Mamie Averill. After earning early credits in high school, something unusual for that time, Mildred married Philip George Eisenhauer on May 25, 1928. They rented a farm adjacent to Philip’s childhood farm home in Jefferson County, and farmed there before and after moving to the nearby town of Gladstone, where Phil also sold seed for crops, and was an insurance agent for Bankers Life, now Principal Life Insurance. They raised six children to become responsible citizens.

Mildred worked several jobs outside the home including as a retail clerk, in floral shops, and in newspaper work. She accomplished all this while raising six children and attending colleges in Fairbury and Crete, Nebraska.

Mildred earned a teaching certificate, graduating from Doane College, and she taught in several rural schools in Nebraska before moving to Granite Falls, Washington where she taught in the elementary school while Phil drove school buses. She received a BA in education from Western Washington University and continued teaching in Granite Falls School District until her retirement. She served as presi-

Mildred and Phil were longtime members of Zion United Church of Christ in Gladstone, Nebraska. Mildred was active as a Girls’ Guild leader, a member of the Women’s Guild, a Sunday school teacher, and a church camp counselor. She was chosen as Nebraska State President of the UCC Church women’s organization, and has continually served in leadership roles in church groups both locally and regionally, including moderator of Arlington United Church for several terms. After moving to Rolling Hills near Oak Harbor in 1991, Mildred became an active member of the Coupeville United Methodist Church, involving herself in the United Methodist Women in various capacities.

After retiring, Mildred spent time traveling in various parts of the world, and in visiting her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Mildred has lived a life of volunteer service: She was a 4-H leader, a charter member of the Friendly Thursday Club in Jefferson County, Nebraska, and organized Girls’ Guild and a middle school girls’ club. She has worked with troubled children, both in the classroom and in sheltering runaway girls (wards of the court). She was a member of Snohomish County Citizens’ Review Board to help the courts’ decisions concerning dysfunctional families, and sponsored a Polish refugee family in her home until they learned English, and obtained employment. In Island County. Mildred volunteered at the Ft. Casey Lighthouse and Oak Harbor Senior Center in the gift shop, and more than once was a judge for History Day entrants.

Her memberships included Fairbury Nebraska Business and Professional Women, charter member of the Friendly Thursday Club in Jefferson County Nebraska, County Extension Club and Church Women United.

After moving to Washington in

1961, she also was a member of NEA, WEA, the Granite Falls Alumni Association, Friends of the Library in Granite Falls and in Coupeville, Lady Lions in Granite Falls, United Methodist Women, UMC Covenant Group, Coupeville Garden Club, Historical Societies in both Snohomish and Island Counties, and WSU Beachwatchers.

Mildred suggested memorial contributions may be made to the Zion United Church of Christ, Gladstone, Nebraska, the First United Methodist Church, Coupeville, Washington, and Oak Harbor Senior Center. Please visit Mildred’s page in the Book of Memories hosted at www. wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.

Honors received during her life included: PTA Golden Acorn Award, Granite Falls Alumni Award as outstanding educator, Granite Falls Grange Citizen of the Year, Educational Service District Award for Service, and nomination by the Granite Falls faculty for teacher of the year. Mildred gained the admiration and gratitude of her peers, family, and friends for her tireless service to others throughout her life.

Survivors include four of her children and their spouses: the Reverend Dr. Philip L. and Patricia Eisenhauer of Gig Harbor, Washington; Dr. Richard D. and Ardith Eisenhauer of Marysville, Washington; Judith and Mauro Losz of Middletown, Ohio; and Joann and John Roomes of Coupeville, Washington, with whom she lived for nine of the final years of her life. Mildred is also survived by: one brother, Kenneth Averill of Caldwell, Idaho, son-inlaw Lawrence Kientz of Junction City, Kansas; twenty grandchildren, forty-five great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren, sundry nieces and nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

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by Philip, her husband of fifty years (1978), her parents, Carl and Mamie Averill, an infant daughter, Karen Lou (1938), her eldest daughter, Janice Kientz of Junction City, KS (2012), son, David Eisenhauer of Graford, TX (2012), four sisters, five brothers, and a grandson, Gregory Eisenhauer.

A memorial service was held at the Coupeville United Methodist Church in Coupeville, Washington Saturday, April 5, 2014.

Services and burial will follow at Zion United Church of Christ in Gladstone, NE where she will be buried next to her husband.

James G. Burton, Jr. James G. Burton, Jr. died Thursday, March 27, 2014 at HomePlace in Oak Harbor, WA at the age of 87. He was born in Seattle, WA on June 11, 1926 to James and Florence Burton.

James served 23 years in the US Navy and 15 years in Civil Service as an Electronic Technician. He enjoyed woodworking, photography, and traveling.

James is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeanette, and five children; Lana Burton of Oak Harbor, Rex Burton of Missoula, MT, Rita Fulkerson of Tehachapi, CA, Christopher Burton of Virginia Beach, VA, Michelle Hoffman of Renton, WA, and Suzanne Scales of Bonnie Lake, WA. Also surviving are grandchildren Jenika Burton, Mike Grant, Bryan Kelley, and Roxanne Grant, five greatgrandchildren, and one brother, James Comrada of Vancouver, WA. James was cremated and, at his request, no services were held.

His care was entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. Please visit James’ Book of Memories page hosted by the funeral home at http:// www.wallinfuneralhome.com/ .

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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.

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.

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

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.

Laten We Eten!

An Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce event sponsored by

Topic for discussion is photographing the universe. The theme for April is “Lone Tree”.

You may submit up to 3 photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail.com. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public.

If you have questions, please email tina31543@ comcast.net or visit www.whidbeyislandcameraclub.com For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeylocal.com.

Classes, Seminars and Workshops

“Let’s Eat!”

2014 Dutch Dinner April 25 5:30-7:30 $15 ●

First Reformed Church 250 SW 3rd Avenue, Oak Harbor ●

H lland Happening 2014 Viering Koningsdag

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Tickets can be purchased at the Oak Harbor Chamber, bayleaf, and Cascade Insurance Agency.

For more information, call 675-3755 or visit www.oakharborchamber.com

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Featured on The Price is Right, March 2012 & 2013 See website for schedules/fees www.dansclassicballroom.com (360)720-2727. Group & Private Lessons, Adults, Teens, Children, Wedding Dances, Special Events/Parties.

Located just north of Oak Harbor (Dugualla Bay). Classes on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Anacortes classes meet on Wednesday evenings.

Offering classes in: Smooth Dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango Latin & Rhythm: EC Swing, WC Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Bolero, Samba Club Dances: Salsa, Night Club 2-step, Hustle, Bachata We also do Dance Cruise Vacations to Alaska, the Mexican Rivera, Alaska, New England & Hawaii. Please see our other website at: www.

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2014 Holland Happening is sponsored by:

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Native Bees & Local Brews

Prima Bistro, Langley Restaurant Industry Discount Mondays 20% off when food handlers or alcohol server permit presented.

Galleries and Art Shows Featured Artist: Rainy Lindell Artist Demonstration: Saturday, April 19, 11:00am-2:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville

Thursday, April 10, 6:00pm-7:00pm Greenbank Store and Grille, Greenbank Join Whidbey Camano Land Trust at this Earth & Ocean Month Pub Talk. You’ll learn why native pollinators, like bumble bees, are essential to the health of our environment. They will also discuss ways you can support pollinators in your yard. No need to RSVP. Just show up for a local beer, bite to eat and be ready to talk bees.

Catastrophic Oil Spills Friday, April 11, 5:30pm Ott and Murphy Tasting Room, Langley

Rainy loves painting with oils, the medium of old masters. For her, Oils produce the richest, warmest darks as well as most vibrant, brightest lights.

Enjoy a glass and a class with Dr. Nathaniel (Nat) Scholz. Scholz, manager of the NOAA’s Ecotoxicology Program, presents new data about the effect of oil on marine life and how it affects humans. March 24 marks the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez spill. This Science While Sipping (pub talk) is part of Whidbey’s Earth and Ocean Month celebration. The Ott and Murphy Tasting Room is at 204 First Street. There is no charge for the event.

Meetings and Organizations Island Beach Access (IBA) Public Meeting Friday, April 11, 11:00am Whidbey Telecom, Freeland Come & find out what’s happening at your public beaches and their access points. Help make sure that these access points remain open, so that future generations, our children and their children, will still be able to enjoy their public beaches.

Introduction to Bird Behavior Class Saturday, April 12, 9:00am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Cost: $20

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Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network, to help visitors understand the anatomy and natural history of the marine mammals who share our island waters.

THURSDAY, March 27 5:00pm, Best Rd. Reporting a neighbor, ex-marine, 87-yearsold, came onto caller’s property after they drove up and caller asked why he was there and he said he saw their vehicle and didn’t recognize it. Said he was coming up to shoot someone if he didn’t know who they were.

FRIDAY, March 28 10:02am, SE Pioneer Way Requesting contact referencing 3 boxes of cats left at location overnight. Someone must have thought it was the WAIF shelter.

1:17pm, SW Erie St. Caller advising wife was sitting in their van in parking lot. Male subject approached the vehicle attempting to get her to roll down the window and give him money.

Was giving them a strange story.

2:16pm, SE Pioneer Way Injured seagull on the employee parking lot side of the building. He is vomiting all over the parking lot. Requesting assistance.

3:28pm, SR 20 Reporting two workers were at the back loading dock and juveniles walked by and threw a bottle of alcohol. May be unaware workers were there but the bottle shattered right next to them.

5:38pm, SR 525 Customer flushed keys down toilet at beach access bathroom. Has extra set of keys in the car. Dog is locked in car.

5:53pm, SW Castilian Dr. Reporting kids, maybe 8-years-old, using kitchen knives to play fighting and throwing knives into trees and throwing in general.

SATURDAY, March 29 3:34am, Scurlock Rd. Caller stating she doesn’t need police, fire or medics but there is bad weather in the area and is worried lightening will strike her house.

4:14pm, SR 20 Male transient urinating at the entrance to Safeway off Barrington. Wearing dark clothes, hat, coat, unknown race or further description.

7:27pm, SE 4th Ave. Reporting male subject laying on the ground near location. Caller advising pulled over to talk to him and he can’t seem to get up on his own. Beer bottles nearby. Asked caller for a ride.

SUNDAY, March 30 8:12am, Resort Rd. Says Direct TV is getting into her bank account unauthorized. Requesting call today.

3:29pm, SR 20 Reporting a vehicle with “way too many people in it.” Dark green car that starts with a “S” now leaving Safeway onto Barrington. Unknown direction.

5:50pm, Cliff View Ln. Reporting a big black and white rabbit on the side fo the road near Muzzall Farms.

Looks like he was dropped off there.

8:55pm, Whitney Dr. Caller advising his 18-year-old son has friends over and caller doesn’t want them there. No one arguing, complaining his son won’t listen to the rules of the house.

9:01pm, SW Kimball Dr. Reporting 85-year-old mom has been drinking and just left driving. Doesn’t usually drive at night in a white Prius.

Unknown where she’s going.

MONDAY, March 31 6:50am, SW Kaleeton Loop Caller advising 3 older teens had open alcohol containers and exposed themselves to her. They are now walking towards town on Barrington. Caller walking in different direction.

8:49am, SR 532 Reporting subject tried to run her off the road at Terry’s Corner about 20 minutes ago. States she was then pulled over by law enforcement for impeding traffic while trying to avoid her.

11:59am, NE Ernst St. Male vs. female at location. Male advising his wife is being inappropriate and disrespectful.

6:02pm, NW Dory Dr. Requesting phone call or contact referencing her possibly killing a cat. Cat is in caller’s backyard. Unsure if deceased.

TUESDAY, April 1 11:44am, SW Puffin St. Requesting a phone call to advise why there are two OHPD cards parked outside his house. Is concerned if he needs to evacuate.

12:47pm, Silver Fir Dr. Requesting phone call referencing neighbor who let their domestic rabbits out and they are destroying the caller’s yard.

3:19pm, SE Midway Blvd.

Reporting kids were throwing water balloons at the caller while walking with her family near Quinn Glass. Approximately 2:40. There was a 4-door green car possibly a Buick headed northbound on NE Midway.

3:48pm, Oak Harbor. Rd. Caller requesting contact. Received a forwarded news article on his cell phone that says he “heisted a bank”. Caller wondering if this is a prank.

WEDNESDAY, April 2 12:20am, N Oak Harbor St. Caller advising some people are throwing eggs at vehicle. Did not see anyone doing it, however, the vehicle he was in got hit.

4:45pm, SE 6th Ave. Teenage son having a tantrum. Actually thrown item at mother and she now has a huge bruise on her leg.

THURSDAY, April 3 10:53am, Cherry St. Advising tenant upstairs from her continually bothers caller about her parking job.

11:01am, Glacier Ln. Caller advising there is a buzzing coming from her cable box. Has been occurring intermittent for the last 6 years. Advising the box belongs to Wave Cable. She has attempted to call them about the issue but they require a # sign to access their phone tree and her phone doesn’t have one.

11:50am, Glacier Ln. Caller advising her phone is being blocked by the phone company again. States it says emergency only and she’s not able to make or receive phone calls. Would like contact at her residence by a deputy.

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

From 3:00pm to 5:00pm presentations will be held at the Langley Methodist church, beginning with Orca Network providing an update on North Puget Sound Gray whales and a short slide show from their recent trip to San Ignacio Lagoon. Following will be featured speaker Mike Bursk of the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, CA, speaking about “The Friendly Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon - Early Research.” Mike’s love for the whales can be traced back in to the 1970s when he met researcher Dr. Steve Swartz in Baja and assisted Dr. Swartz, along with Dr. Mary Lou Jones, on a five year gray whale demographic study in San Ignacio Lagoon.

More information about Welcome the Whales can be found at http://www.orcanetwork.org/ Calendar/show_event.php?id=23&size=small.

You can learn about whales and Orca Network at www.OrcaNetwork.org.

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52nd Annual Trash & Treasure Sale Preparations are underway for the 52nd Annual Trash & Treasure Sale at St. Augustine’s in-theWoods. Each year hundreds of items are collected from attics, closets and beyond for sale to shoppers in search of treasures. This year’s sale will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 9:00am to 2:00pm with proceeds going to Meals on Wheels, Equestrian Crossings, The Commons, Good Cheer and C.A.D.A. (Citizens Against Domestic Abuse).

[Submitted by Jane Bothel]

Holland Happening Call for Volunteers The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce is recruiting volunteers for Holland Happening, April 25 - 27, 2014. There are many opportunities for you to get involved and be a part of this very special Oak Harbor community tradition.

Volunteers are needed for these assignments: Friday Night Dutch Dinner; Vendor Check-in; Garbage Patrol - Golf Cart Crew; Information Booth Hosts; Race Klompen –Decorations; Klompen Booth Hosts; Canal Races - Canal Set-up & Breakdown; Event Set-up & Breakdown; Street Markers - with spray chalk; Vendor Street Sign Distribution; Entertainment Helper; Comment Card Collector; Loading & Unloading Pre & Post event; Overnight Security - Golf Cart Crews; Road Crew for Large Sign Placements.

If you or your organization would like to volunteer, contact the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce at (360) 675-3755 or contact Peggy Burton, Holland Happening Volunteer Coordinator, at (360) 720-2530 or Burtonphotographics@comcast.net.

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Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs On Saturday, April 26 from 10:00am to 2:00pm, the Island County Sheriff’s Office, The Coupeville Marshal’s Office, the Oak Harbor Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its eighth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to any of the locations listed below.

The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last October, Americans turned in nearly 324 tons (over 647,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at 5,683 sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforcement partners. In its seven previous Take Back events, the DEA and its partners took in over 3.4 million pounds—more than 1,700 tons—of pills.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs

are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines— flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

The DEA is in the process of approving new regulations that implement the Safe and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an “ultimate user” (that is, a patient or pet or their family member or owner) of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by the Attorney General to accept them. The Act also allows the Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain instances.

Medications can be dropped off at: The Island County Sheriff’s Office - 5521 E. Harbor Road, Freeland Coupeville Marshal’s Office - City Hall, 4 N.E. Seventh St, Coupeville Oak Harbor Police Department - 860 S.E. Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor [Submitted by Wylie Farr, Chief Civil Deputy]

Relay for Life Accepting Food Donations Relay for Life of Whidbey Island is accepting donations of canned food items for the North Whidbey Help House. Look for the purple donation boxes at Peoples Bank, Safeway and the VFW in Oak Harbor. Donations will be accepted until the Relay for Life event May 30-31.

[Submitted by Sheila Martin]

Rep. Norma Smith Applauds Signing of Landmark Derelict Vessel Legislation Landmark legislation that will address the problem of derelict vessels that threaten the environment was signed into law today. Rep. Norma Smith, who played a leading role in drafting the bill, said it is important to the 10th District and a model for other states.

“This legislation is about keeping boats off of the bottom of our waters and protecting our environment. The goal is to prevent crises in our waterways,” said Smith, R-Clinton. “We have raised the bar for buyers and sellers of highrisk vessels, creating clear expectations. And we’ve lowered the cost of deconstruction to help owners do the right thing at the end of a vessel’s life cycle.”

House Bill 2457 will: ·create new requirements on the sale of certain vessels; ·establish a fee on commercial vessels required to be listed with the state Department of Revenue to fund the state’s Derelict Vessel Removal Program; ·require certain insurance to be held by moorage facilities and moored vessels and certain information to be collected from moored vessels; ·provide an exemption from the retail sales and use tax for vessel deconstruction activities; and ·create new penalties for failure to register a vessel.

Smith’s legislative district includes all of Whidbey Island, where derelict vessels have caused problems. In between the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions, Smith was part of a work group that held stakeholder meetings, gathered information and studied the issue.

“So many people from our communities played a role in this bill. Their stories and ideas helped shape the final outcome,” said Smith. “I believe this solution will be a model for other states that are looking to protect their waterways and avoid environmental disasters.”

This is not Smith’s first time tackling the issue of derelict vessels. She worked with Rep. Drew Hansen, D-Bainbridge Island, on House Bill 1245 last year. The legislation strengthened the state’s Derelict Vessel Removal Program, which is administered by the state Department of Natural Resources.

The 2014 legislative session ended on March 13. The 2015 legislative session will begin January 12, 2015.

[Submitted by Brendon Wold, WA House Republicans]

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bird class. Participants will learn both in the classroom and in the field how to identify birds and why they do what they do. The instructor is Houston Flores, a marine biologist and experienced birder. The class size is limited to 20 (Whidbey Audubon members have priority). Please send checks made out to Whidbey Audubon Society to Anna Swartz at P.O. Box 232, Freeland, WA 98249. Questions may be directed to annas@whidbey.com.

Grow Gourmet Mushrooms in Your Woods Saturday, April 12, 9:00am-12:00pm or 2:00pm-5:00pm Greenbank Farm Cost: $45 per person

Whidbey’s Best Eats & Drinks

Cost includes all materials. For more information, call (360) 678-7700 or visit www.greenbankfarm.org.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, April 12, 12:45pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

Orchid Care and Re-potting Class Saturday, April 12, 1:00pm Sally’s Garden, Coupeville Learn all about Orchids with Larry and John from Mt. Baker Orchid Society. There will be discounts on orchids for sale.

For information, call (360) 678-9114. Sally’s Garden is located at 107 S. Main.

In Search of the Keys to Happiness - The Happy Movie Saturday, April 12, 3:00pm-5:00pm Freeland Library “What is happiness and where does it come from? Through remarkable human stories and cutting-edge science, HAPPY leads us toward a deeper understanding of how we can pursue more fulfilling, healthier and happier lives.” Watch, discuss, then join in a fun and easy guided laughter wellness session for the joy & health of it! For more information, contact merrymirthmakers@gmail.com or (949) 4 MIRTH 3.

Free Community Service.

WINE, BEER & GIFTS Over 1,300 wines in stock.

We provide Personal Service.

Join Koa’s Wine Club.

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Come see us at at 5575 Harbor Ave, Freeland Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm • Saturday 11am-7pm • Sunday 12:30-5

Rain Garden Design & Maintenance Training Tuesday, April 15, 8:00am-10:00am Coupeville Recreation Hall, Coupeville Join the Whidbey Island Conservation District for a morning workshop on the design and maintenance of rain gardens.

This workshop is being presented to inform landscape professionals about the design, installation, and maintenance of rain gardens. Enjoy free light breakfast and coffee while you learn about: Why homeowners install rain gardens.

How they are designed and constructed.

Why maintaining rain gardens is important for stormwater management.

How to get help on design and maintenance from the Whidbey Island Conservation District.

Examples of various rain garden designs will be presented, and what works best on different sites will be addressed.

Workshop followed by a short walk to look at rain gardens in Coupeville and discuss their maintenance needs. RSVP appreciated. Send to: www.whidbeycd.org/rsvp

“From Negative to Positive! Right Brain Problem-Solving” Wednesday, April 16, 6:00pm-8:45pm Sears House/Chiropractic Zone, Langley Learn Right Brain Aerobics for creative, innovative problemsolving with the right brain. Improve affirmative communication, lower stress, improve relationships, increase intuitive mind power. Sandra Rodman, CEO, Right Brain Aerobics.

Cost is $25, materials/ebook included. For more information or to register, call (425) 214-2926 or email sandra@rightbrainaerobis.com. More: www.RBAacademy.com. The Sears House/Chiropractic Zone is located at 2812 Meinhold Road.

Free Septic 101 Class Thursday, April 17, 7:00pm-8:30pm Little Brown Church, Clinton From what goes down the drain inside to protecting your drain field outside, your septic system needs TLC. Get the low down on how to live with, maintain and protect your investment. This class is a prerequisite for Septic 201. Register at www.islandcountyeh.org/Page/105 or call (360) 678-7914. The Little Brown Church is located on the corner of Maxwelton and French Roads.

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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.

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. (0) For Jeep Wrangler: Exhaust headers, stainless steel, # 33007075, 4.0 6-cylinder. Cash only, $100. (360)341-3214 (0) 2 welding jackets, one is size medium brand-name weldas, 1 is size large name brand No Cheating!

weldmark. $40 each, cash only.

(360)341-3214 (0) 4 studded tires for a Honda CRV. Used one season.

Mounted on rims, $150. Cash only. (360)341-3214 (0) Jeep Wrangler 1/2 black denim soft top, $50 cash only.

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RV/Trailers 50-Amp, 35-ft Extension cord for Boat or travel trailer hookup.

Very heavy duty, make offer (360)912-7078 (0)

Garage/Estate Sales The Knights of Columbus, John E. Obrien Council 3361, are holding a Garage Sale at the Knights Hall on Old Goldie Road, Friday and Saturday April 11 & 12 between the hours of 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Proceeds to go to their charity fund. For further information and/or donation of items for the sale call KofC at (360)6756070 (0) The Deception Pass Sail & Power Squadron will be hosting its annual marine swap meet Saturday, April 19, 8AM-3PM at the Oak Harbor marina parking lot. Please contact George Smith (360)929-7651 or Mark Casteel (360)240-1546 for information (0)

Announcements Calling all folks with kids activities. If you have a kids program for the summer or anytime of the year, come out and join our kids fair and get your program information out to the community. Contact Curtis Vieke at curtvieke@yahoo.com for more information. (0) 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 wash-

ers. 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.

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) Fun, family-owned restaurant, looking for professional and experienced servers and bussers.

Must be 18 years of age. Previous experience required. Please apply in person 701 N. Main Street, Coupeville. (6.15)

Health/Fitness 3 pair leather Diabetic new/ clean shoes, 12+ pair insoles (brown closed shoes, white sneakers, brown sandals, Fits 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 Wide, $100 OBO; emWave2 Package by Heart Math (www.healthmath.com for $179 plus tax and shipping).

Includes emWave Unit, Ear Sensor, CD, Guide, USB Connector, $75 OBO. (360)678-9319 (1)

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 GE Gas Range, $75; GE Vent Hood, $20; HP Dishwasher, $55. $150 OBO for all.

(360)678-9319 (1) 1100-Watt GE white countertop microwave oven, about 3 years old. Excellent condition. Many nice features. Have operating manual. $50 OBO (360)6789319 (1)

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

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

Another similar table, with modified rectangular shape, approximately 30” x 60” ($35).

Four pedestal chairs, swivel style, with sturdy, gold vinyl

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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 2 sliding glass doors. 6-ft and 5-ft wide. Brown aluminum frames. Make offer. (360)9127078, Freeland (0) 8 White metal window blinds, sizes range from 58” to 34”.

The largest is 71” x 58”. $5 each or $30 for all; Green metal mailbox, new, $5; Large American Flag, never used, $5; Rock Maple bed frame, $500 o.b.o.

(360)420-3335 (0) Coffee table (medium Oak) by Emerald. Dimensions: 50”L x 29”D x 20”H. 2 large drawers and storage behind door, $99 OB0; 2 heavy-duty 3-drawer metal filing cabinets on casters.

20-gauge steel, black wrinkle finish, lockable. Dimensions: 15”W x 21-5/8”D x 24-5/8”H. MSRP $220, $100 each or both for $175; Fancy metal scroll clock, 19” tall x 17” across.

Hinged stand opens up to 6-1/2” deep and 19” wide.

Clock face diameter 5 1/2”. AA battery included, $45 OBO. (360)678-9319 (1)

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laWn and GaRden Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 10-foot strips, $10 each. Call (360)678-1167

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

Make an offer. Call (360)6781167.

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

(360)678-1167.

Miscellaneous lumber; PVC pipe. Photos available. Make an offer. (360)678-1167.

Puzzles – a great gift idea!

From brand new to gently used; 500, 1000, or 1500 pieces; priced from 50 cents to five dollars. Photos available. Call (360)678-1167.

Hand-crafted wood model logging truck. In excellent condition. 6.5” x 32” x 9” in size.

Photos available. Make an offer.

Call (360)678-1167.

Lumber - Rough cut dry fir lumber. 2x4’s & misc. Good for building sheds and all those projects. 2x4’s 30¢ per lineal foot. (360)321-1624.

Looking for a great gift idea for Xmas, Birthdays, Fathers day, etc.? Here are some local made crafts that will help you fill some gaps, please order by letter- they are 16$ ea. and shipping will be extra where applicable. You can also reach me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

One large cedar log 11-1/2 feet, 36” diameter at small end.

(360)678-7591, Hank (1) Alpaca roving, luscious, ready for spinning. $3/ounce. Light Puzzle 1 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.39)

2 9 3 8 7 1 4 6 5 6 5 1 4 2 3 9 7 8 7 8 4 5 9 6 1 2 3 5 4 9 7 6 8 3 1 2 1 3 2 9 4 5 6 8 7 8 6 7 3 1 2 5 9 4 9 7 8 1 5 4 2 3 6 3 2 5 6 8 9 7 4 1 4 1 6 2 3 7 8 5 9

silver grey, dark silver gray, true black, light fawn, white.

(360)331-3653 (0) Rayon top for spinning, bright white, lovely silk-like fibers.

11-oz for $12.00. (360)3313653 (0) Spinning wheel, Ashford Traditional in clear stain. Includes niddy-noddy, 5 bobbins, lazy kate, and Ashford Book of Spinning. All in beautiful condition. $300. (360)331-3653 (0) Dyes for protein fibers, many unopened, including colorwheel dye kit. 13 total dyes, $20 for all. (360)331-3653 (0) Garage door opener system w/ remote, installation instructions, owner’s manual. From 7’x16’ heavy door. Need door and header bracket. $40 OBO; Afghan, hand-made new.

Brown, orange, gray, green crocheted. Size about 7’ long by about 3-1/2’ wide, $25 OBO; Decorative Charger (Gong) in golden brown hues. 28” tall; gong diameter 21-3/4”, base 12-3/4” wide X 7” deep, $45 OBO. (360)678-9319 (1) 12-Volt 1800-Watt ProSine Inverter. Auto start, remote panel mounting option via phone type cable, manual included. Little used in our home’s backup

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 Honeywell S8610U3009 Intermittent Pilot Ignition Module.

Provides electronic control of most intermittent pilot ignition systems used on gas-fired furnaces, boilers, and other heating appliances. $70 OBO (360)678-9319 (1)

lost/Found Lost camera in mid-February, possibly on the Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle bus. You can keep the camera, we would like the chip with our honeymoon pictures.

Please call (360)202-4825 (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

Wanted Looking for a good used travel trailer. Preferably 23’ to 26’.

Willing to pay up to $1600. Call (360)730-5322 (0)

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acRoss 1. California white oak 6. Small, brightly colored ground-dwelling tropical birds 11. Appear 14. Broadcasting (2 wds) 15. Beasts of burden 16. Swedish shag rug 17. Regulating mechanisms 19. Amscrayed 20. Negotiation with mutual concessions and shrewd bargaining (2 wds) 22. Gather on the surface, chemically 25. Russian urn 26. Biochemistry abbr.

27. A pint, maybe 29. “La Scala di ___” (Rossini opera) 30. Taxi waiting area 34. Wreath for the head 36. Boys’ school in Berkshire, England (2 wds) 38. Bunny food 40. Acted misleadingly 43. Mercury, for one 44. Apprehend 45. French vineyard 46. “___ Billy” Anderson, early Western film star 49. Look up to

52. “___ Bugle Boy” (2 wds) 55. “A jealous mistress”: Emerson 56. Herniated spinal vertebrae (2 wds) 60. “Well, ___-di-dah!”

61. Boob tube (2 wds) 62. Fertilizer ingredient 63. Balaam’s mount 64. Top competitors, often 65. “Yum!” doWn 1. “Arabian Nights” menace 2. “Walking on Thin Ice” singer 3. Blackout 4. Print, shortened 5. Mistake 6. Buddies 7. “Cast Away” setting 8. ___ fly 9. ___ cotta 10. Indian state 11. Goodbye, Italian 12. Salt of cyanic acid 13. Chinese puzzle consisting of a square cut into seven pieces 18. Sun, e.g.

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42. Directly 44. Not at all 47. Stone-lined graves 48. Ax handle 49. “Act your ___!”

50. “He ___ bat an eye.”

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A bit of advice we can all use

By Eileen Brown Gene Kelly Barner is a local Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Oak Harbor who focuses on the individual investor and small businesses. He first started his practice in Oak Harbor in July 2003 after leaving the U.S. Navy where he served as a Naval Flight Officer.

He and his team provide individualized financial services that address long-term needs and goals. They are dedicated to and have achieved a very high level of client satisfaction.

Edward Jones recently got the highest numerical score among full service brokerage firms in the J.D. Power and Associates Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study.

Cynthia Mason is the Business Office Administrator working with Gene Barner at Edward Jones Investments. She invites you to start planning your future today. Tomorrow will be here before you know it.

Mason has lived in Oak Harbor for 19 years. Her first job in Oak Harbor was with Interwest Bank, which later became Pacific Northwest Bank, and finally Wells Fargo. She has also worked in retail, opening bayleaf, the gourmet grocer formerly located in old downtown Oak Harbor. Before moving to the island, she previously worked in New York City as Office Manager for O’Connor and Associates and then Dean Witter Intercapital.

Barner urges serious investors to plan for the future now. “Call for an appointment so we can get you started. It costs you nothing to come in and let us do a check of where you are now, where you want to be, set reasonable expectations and continually measure it.�

Both Barner and Mason make time to help their community. Mason serves on the board of directors of Medical Safety Net, a 501(c)3 group that helps those who cannot afford medications by sending payment for a prescription directly to the individual’s pharmacy and is also a board member for the Oak Harbor Music Festival. Barner is active in the community as a member of the Police Community Advisory Board. He is a member of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to sit on the Hospital Foundation Board and supports various local charitable organizations. He relies on interpersonal communication skills and referrals to gain new clients. He can often be seen out in the neighborhoods and at businesses introducing himself. He also hosts educational luncheons monthly.

Edward Jones Investments has brought Wall Street to Main Street communities across the country for more than 50 years. The company knows some folks just prefer face-to-face relationships. Barner and Mason hope you will stop by their office today on Ernst Street, in the real estate business across from Flyers, or you may call (360) 675-8239.

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