Whidbey Weekly April 17, 2014

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STILL TALKING

By Eileen Brown

Five years ago, Eric Marshall helped breathe new life into a paper that was called the Whidbey Marketplace & Community Journal. It was printed every other week and direct mailed to homes.

He changed the name to Whidbey Marketplace & News and then last year changed it to Whidbey Weekly. When he invited me to write a weekly column, I was eager to accept.

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The economy was weak, but a confident Marshall forged ahead. He believed it was important to be there for advertisers who relied on the paper to keep their names in front of the customers. The best part was how ad clients felt about him. He was respectful, available and reasonable. They liked him from the moment they saw him.

Marshall set up shop in the log building on Midway Blvd. Cinnamon O’Brien, one of the best production/graphic designers on the island, came with him from Clinton. The first issue was produced April 17, 2009.

Among small businesses already sprinkled up and down Midway Boulevard were Whidbey Memorial Funeral Home, WAIF Thrift Store and Cat Adoption Center, The Dollar Store, Island Realty, Salon on Midway, Island Sewing and Vacuum and Chinese Buffet. Rob McGowan became new owner of Midway Florist, Puget Sound Kidney Center was built and North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, District Two, moved into the Chicago Title building.

Businesses that followed Marshall’s arrival include Tee to Green, Agave Taqueria and Island Boys Glass. New to the log cabin are Woodward’s Tae Kwon Do and Ashley’s Design.

A good marketing specialist wears out lots of shoes to build a strong client list. Merchants trusted this local boy, a 1992 graduate of Oak Harbor High School.

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Local retired Navy captain and entertainer JR Russell talked to Eric about promoting his magic show. “It’s obvious he is passionate about family values and community involvement,” Russell said. JR and his wife Sarah stay involved with Whidbey Playhouse, Presbyterian Church, Soroptimist and local schools. They are dedicated readers. “You can pick up the paper and check on coming events. It’s the only paper you need,” JR said.

Ric Ulloa, owner of Island Sewing & Vacuum, said, “Congratulations on five years, Eric!

I trust you as an experienced marketing advisor and appreciate how you share that knowledge with Oak Harbor business owners.”

Phil Collier, owner of Hilltop Auto Service at the opposite end of Midway, has run his own shop for 39 years. “I plan what to feature in our ads in Whidbey Weekly and Eric, like magic, shows up with a proof,” Collier said. “I like the reasonable fees in Whidbey Weekly which allow me to advertise more frequently. I wish him all the best.”

As David Fikse, owner of Gerald’s Jewelers said, “In a community where marketing is difficult, it’s nice to have another venue for people to advertise in.”

Marshall sets a great example of earning one’s success by working at it. He’s right.

Congratulations.

It’s true, believe it Yes, an association of professional tradesmen come out from under their workload the first weekend of May each year to do good deeds around the Central Whidbey area that encompasses the Coupeville School District.

“There are seniors just able to make their house payments, but not necessarily maintain them, who need to call us for help,” said Vickie Chambers. She joined the board of Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers in its second year. “The organization has grown by leaps and bounds since 2009,” she said.

This is how it works. Each year, CW Hearts and Hammers accepts applications from low income seniors and people with disabilities who need some work done and the panel decides which workers will handle what client. They are already full up for this year, folks, so unless you have heard back from CW Hearts and Hammers, you will need to reapply next year for them to come to your home the first Saturday of May 2015.

I was thrilled to have help last year, sanding and painting the eaves where paint had blistered. I was ordered away from ladders but the crew of four cleaned out my gutters and fixed the gate to the back yard, all without charging a single cent for their time or materials. This brings me to their press release that arrived at the Whidbey Weekly office recently. They need financial assistance and are partnering with potential sponsors.

Hearts and Hammers seeks to get out the word and hopes potential sponsors, in addition to giving financial support, might reach out to those who need help.

Founding board member Alice Schisel said, “Every year we turn people down that we’d like to help or we cut back their work list because we don’t have sufficient funds,” she said.

Potential donor levels include Individual $100, Commercial $200 and Patron $500.

Sponsors receive plaques to display their support of CWH&H, bumper stickers, window decals and camera-ready logos to help spread the word. All donations and sponsorships to the non-profit organization are tax deductible.

With more donations, CWH&H hopes to assist seniors with home repairs year ‘round, an idea everyone likes. So if you’d like to donate and become a sponsor, go online to http://centralwhidbeyheartsandhammers. com/become-a-sponsor/ or mail your donation to CWH&H, 7 S. Main Street, Coupeville, WA 98239, (360) 720-2114. Leave your message and you will be called back.

The master’s touch Ask Don Grove of Central Whidbey about his vegetable garden and he’ll point out it’s nothing without good soil. “I’ve worked on my garden soil for years, adding such nutrients as alfalfa meal and kelp meal, plus composted steer manure.”

He has 10 plots, raised beds, and plans to fill them with Kennebec and Red Norland potatoes; 3 different onion plants (Walla Walla Sweets, Red Zeppelins and Copras; Garlic (already up 10 inches); Green Beans (plant in late May); Peas (already up and growing); and Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, Radishes, Carrots, Beets, Green Beans and Parsnips yet to be planted.

That’s not all. He grows long, skinny, cucumbers (the burpless kind), plus tomatoes and peppers in his greenhouse. Even a cloudy day helps the last three plants grow.

Greenhouses beat Whidbey Island soil which is slow to warm up.

Birds pecking into plants and the neighbors cats going to the bathroom in the beds are another story. “I have used bird tape, a picket fence and garlic as a deterrent,” he admits, having the most success against cats with garlic.

It’s hard work, but fulfilling. Grove and his wife Ellen enjoy a season of fresh, nutritious food and the gardener has lots of time to meditate on world problems.

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When Saturn is transiting the sixth house from one’s Moon, as it is for you now, we usually get the things we want. When we do not get what we want, there’s often a good reason why.

Stated another way, you may soon have reason to be glad the owner did not sell you that beach house.

CHICKEN LITTLE AND THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

Dear Astrologer, i’m curious what you would say about this year for me. i hope i am almost recovered physically from several years of challenges and stress. regaining my health and resilience has been elusive (exhaustion for years, and a cold that has now lasted for months). i’d like to find the right balance in my life... between privacy and being available publicly, and to fulfill more of this life’s purpose. heck, all of it. born feb. 28, 1947, at 3:45 pm in seattle, washington i love your column, and how you read and express those amazing symbols moving through the heavens. i’ve been an astrologer since age 30... thank you for writing your column. needing a second opinion Dear needing a second opinion, Your style of writing—preserved here for purposes of illustration—begs a theme song: Harry Connick, Jr. singing, “Don’t Fence Me In.” (Talking Heads fans, substitute David Byrne.) Your Moon with Uranus and Rahu says, and your letter shows it nicely, that you live by your own rules.

Good for you; that is not easy to do.

You are in your Mercury period, which covers the years 2004 through 2020. From July of 2010 through May of 2012, the sub-periods of Sun and Moon were particularly rough on your health. Far from diverting you from your life purpose, poor health was your purpose. Your chart says it was a vehicle to greater happiness, and that you used that time period as an opportunity to devote yourself to something especially meaningful to you.

The good news is that you will not be so severely challenged again in any area of life during the Mercury period. Your recovery is slow, however, because in matters of health Mars and Jupiter are sleeping. Any study or activity triggered by the long illness may be viewed as a way of shaking those planets awake.

July could find you publicly active, but otherwise I don’t see matters changing much for you this year. Your recovery continues slowly with its gains disguised as adversity. But adversities are like rules and fences—you, more than most, have your ways of slipping past them!

Dear Astrologer, I had hip a surgery on July 16, 2003 that left me with chronic pain. A second surgery was done on the same hip on February 21, 2007 to correct the problem, but I am still troubled by it.

I have a third hip surgery scheduled for June 27.

I am wondering if the planets are with me on that date to the degree that I can expect better results.

I realize you cannot give medical advice, but perhaps you can make a general comment on the state of the planets.

Gimpy Girl Born September 5, 1955, at 5:00 A.M. in Detroit, Michigan Dear Gimpy Girl, Events manifest through the planets in a five-step sequence. The planet filling the fifth and final slot in that sequence is crucial, for it decides the details of the event, for better or worse.

In the case of your two surgeries, four planets were active in the first operation and three planets in the second. In each case, the all-important last planet in the sequence was Venus, which explains the unsatisfactory outcome that left you in pain. Venus in your birth chart is debilitated.

Venus’s impact on your surgery was thus to leave you in a debilitated state.

The big question now, obviously, is which planet, of those that will line up for your next surgery in June, is the crucial last planet?

If the surgery happens on the date scheduled, and if the birth data is accurate, both of which are always big ifs, the news is good. Jupiter, not Venus, will occupy the fifth slot and will detail the outcome of the surgery. Jupiter in your birth chart is in great shape and is in fact one of your strongest planets. It is well able to produce a good outcome. Just as importantly, it can sustain its effects long term. All of which bodes well for you.

Again, this is a not a medical diagnosis. It is a planetary analysis that depends on the accuracy of the data. But from all appearances, you may not be the “gimpy girl” much longer.

Dear Astrologer, My career path is leading me over the river and through the woods. I lost my job as a computer programmer in 2011 and I have pretty much just eked by with temporary labor jobs since then.

What are the chances of me finding my way out of the trees and into meaningful employment this year?

Under-employed

Dear Astrologer, I had a severe disappointment earlier in the year and I still have not gotten over it. For years I have had my heart set on buying a certain beach house. Something always prevented me from buying. First it was lack of money, and so I scrimped and saved, doing without a lot of things while trying to get a down payment together. Then lenders tightened their loan requirements and I could not qualify. More precious years passed while I cleaned up my credit history. Then, just as I seemed able to close the deal, the owner no longer wants to sell. I am just heart-broken.

I keep telling myself that the owner’s “no” today can become “yes” tomorrow, but that doesn’t lessen my disappointment. Can you look and see if I ever get my beach house?

Disappointed Dreamer Born September 4, 1956, at 5:00 A.M. in Pendleton, Oregon Dear Disappointed Dreamer, The current agenda of your planets is strongly in support of a real estate deal, even notorious deal breaker Saturn. All are working in your favor, even though you may not see it.

Born August 18, 1977, at 10:12 A.M. in Aurora, Colorado Dear Under-employed, The month of May looks promising. Keep putting your energy into finding new employment and do not let your current slump discourage you. The past decade has been hard on all of us, but especially so for you, owing to your Moon and Saturn placements. Your condition should improve greatly when Saturn leaves Scorpio toward the end of this year. As you move into 2015 you will be able to look back and make sense of the struggles and losses of the present time. Until then, watch out for bears and steer clear of the nettle bushes.

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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Letters to the Editor Editor, I am moved to speak up about the quality of Whidbey Weekly...and...to say that the first page I always turn to is Eileen Brown’s Still Talking. Immensely I enjoy her writing style and conversational approach. I can always perceive that she does not just splash her words on her computer screen and hope they stick. She works at it. I love that. She is a keeper!

I found the Westminster Dog Show online too.

Great article about that! Awesome show! Loved the Harlem Youth Choir singing the national anthem a capella!

And I want to say that I appreciate the name change...it truly is a Whidbey Island newspaper with more than news...what everyone can use.

Keep up the great standards!

In gratitude, Lindy Combs, Coupeville

Editor, What a privilege to have the Seattle Men’s Chorus return to Whidbey Island to perform a benefit concert for Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (CADA). In addition to the main performance, we were especially honored by those who chose to attend the pre-concert event headlined by Captain Smartypants at the lovely home of Colin and Debra Campbell of Langley. Much thanks to the Campbells, and also to Cultivar Catering and Blooms Winery, for making that event so special. And we are particularly grateful for Joe Mosolino of Windermere/South Whidbey, who pulled it all together. As for the main event, what a great opportunity to have our community turn out in support of CADA as we work with the women, men and children of Island County who are victims of domestic and sexual violence.

A big thank you to our main concert sponsors: Windermere/South Whidbey, Puget Sound Energy, Whidbey Island Bank, Harada Physical Therapy and Rehab Services, and the PRIDE Foundation. In addition, we have a debt of gratitude to our ticket outlets: Wind and Tide Bookstore in Oak Harbor, bayleaf in Coupeville, Useless Bay Coffee Company and Moonraker Books in Langley and Pickles Deli in Clinton for helping us sell almost 400 tickets!

There are many others to thank: Harry Anderson, Heni Barnes, Susan Berg, Beth Kuchynka of bayleaf, Terry Bible, Kathleen & Jon Campbell, Anita DeGive, Rachel Fortier, Kay & Dave Foss, Judy Furukawa, Jeff Green, Janet Hall, Anne Harvey, Steve Hunnell, Whitney Jackson, Carol Kerley, Jo Moccia, Shannon & Danny Monahan, Susan Newbold, Kay Parsons, Joyce Peterson, Rex Porter, Dyanne Sheldon, Annie Singletary, Alisha Taylor, Laura Taylor, Rachel Valdez, Tamara Valdez and Whidbey Giving Circle.

The CADA Board of Directors not only support the agency, but work tirelessly to fulfill their obligation of fundraising for us. Thank you to Event Chair Kyle Waterman, who deftly orchestrated all the details and logistics for both the main concert and the pre-event. Kyle was aided by his team of board members including Judy Lynn, Cedric Niiro, Georgia Gardner, Mary Boyd, Jan Pickard, Steve Lail, Steve Harada and Trish Rose.

Last, but not least, thank you to the great CADA staff for your assistance and support.

Through the success of this event, our community has validated the great work you do in support of victims of domestic and sexual abuse. I am grateful.

Margie Porter, CADA Executive Director

Current, large outbreaks of measles in California, B.C. and New York are already raising concerns as people travel and spread cases.

Whatcom County, San Juan Islands and Seattle are currently reporting cases.

The cumulative effect of undervaccination over years raises the pool of people at risk. Measles is a serious and very contagious infection.

Measles vaccination yields very high levels of protection with very low risk. The vaccine is much more effective than the pertussis one, so less doses are needed. Measles vaccine does NOT cause Autism (No vaccine does). Widespread travel can cause cases to show up anywhere.

A single, local case of measles should not be necessary to cause people to rush to vaccinate.

This is a preventable illness now. The big picture of vaccination safety and effectiveness clearly shows a strong benefit to individuals and the entire community. Keep measles out of Whidbey Island.

Robert D. Wagner, M.D.

Easter Week Services at Coupeville United Methodist Church The Coupeville United Methodist Church will hold services on three days during Easter week, commemorating Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. The Maundy Thursday service will be held on April 17 at 7:00pm in the church sanctuary. The word “maundy” comes from the Latin for “commandment,” and reminds Christians of the commandment given by Jesus to love one another as he had loved them (John 13:34). This service includes communion, to commemorate the Last Supper.

Good Friday service will be held at 3:00pm on April 18, and will be primarily a prayer service to recognize the day of Jesus’ death. The glory of the resurrection will be celebrated on Easter Sunday, April 20, starting with the Sunrise Service at Sunnyside Cemetery at 7:00am, followed by breakfast at the church, and traditional Easter Service at 11:00am in the sanctuary at the church. For more information, contact the church office at (360) 678-4256.

[Submitted by Robin Hertlein]

Whidbey Island Celebrates Earth and Ocean Month in April April 2014 on Whidbey Island is all about celebrating our planet. Earth Day is officially on April 22, but over 20 events will be happening throughout the month organized by a host of local entities. Coordinating all of these efforts, and hosting some of their own activities, are a group of representatives from seven Whidbey Island organizations: Citizens Climate Lobby; Whidbey ECO Network; Goosefoot; Orca Network; Service, Education & Adventure (SEA); South Whidbey Tilth; and WSU Extension/Island County. A complete schedule of events is available at http://www.whidbeyearthday.org Check it often for new events and updates.

[Submitted by Marian A. Myszkowski, Goosefoot]

NAS Whidbey Island Celebrates Earth Day This Month In celebration of Earth Day, Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island personnel have joined other Department of the Navy personnel across the country in conducting environmentally focused events on Navy installations. Personnel on NAS Whidbey Island already conducted a major project on April 9 with its annual Dumpster Dive at its Recycling Center on Ault Field where teams of participants sorted through trash to extract recyclable materials. NAS Whidbey Island’s overall waste diversion rate is 74 percent.

Ault Field’s flightline conducted what the Navy calls a FOD walkdown. FOD stands for Foreign Object Damage and refers to any type of material that could potentially damage aircraft engines, generally through impact to propellers or turbines in jet aircraft engine intakes.

These and other upcoming events scheduled this month emphasize the Navy’s commitment to environmental stewardship at installations throughout the U.S. and overseas.

There will be a major celebratory event highlighting Earth Day on April 22 at the Can-Do Inn at Rocky Point from 10:00am until noon.

The Earth Day event will include traditional storytelling, artifact identification and education, educational displays, youth recycled art and light refreshments.

The guest speaker at the Earth Day event on April 22 is Larry Campbell Sr., the Swinomish Tribal Historic Preservation Officer from the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Mr. Campbell will give a presentation on responsible environmental stewardship for the next generation.

Educational displays will be provided by Washington State University Extension, Island County Health, Whidbey Island Conservation District, Forest City’s Resident Energy Conservation Program, Puget Sound Energy, and NAS Whidbey Island’s Environmental and Energy divisions.

Lastly, on April 29, NAS Whidbey Island and the city of Oak Harbor will conduct a joint cleanup event around Crescent Harbor. The cleanup will cover the area from beaches on the west side of the Seaplane Base to Oak Harbor’s Marina around to Windjammer Park. The cleanup begins at 10:00am and is expected to last until noon.

[Submitted by Mike Welding, NAS Whidbey Island]

Holland Happening Cooks up Dutch Favorites If it’s been a while since you’ve had a nice plate of Hutspot and Gehaktballen or you’ve been yearning for a bowl of Erwtensoep, you need wait no longer. Connoisseurs of fine Dutch cuisine will be able to satisfy their cravings at the Holland Happening Dutch Dinner, to be served between 5:30pm and 7:30pm on Friday, April 25 at the First Reformed Church in Oak Harbor.

“In the year or so that I’ve been with the Chamber of Commerce, the most frequent question I’ve received has been whether or not we’d be having the Dutch Dinner,” said chamber executive director Kathy Reed. “I’m thrilled we’ve been able to make it happen this year. I’m sure people will love it.”

Reed said the Chamber contacted members of the First Reformed Church, who used to prepare and host the traditional Dutch meal for the community. The church agreed to provide the venue this year and Oak Harbor High School has provided the chefs – members of the school’s award-winning culinary arts team. All the traditional favorites will be served, including Erwtensoep (Dutch Pea Soup), Hutspot (mashed potatoes with carrots and onions), Roggebrood (rye bread) with Edam cheese and Gehaktballen (meatballs).

day and Sunday, April 26 and 27, with the traditional vendor fair, carnival and grand parade.

Other changes this year include the separation of entertainment stages. A main stage near Pioneer Way and Midway Avenue will feature musical groups from around the region while a “storytime” stage will be set up near Dock Street. The storytime stage will have a number of small dance groups, storytellers and performances by the Whidbey Playhouse Would-Be Players and improv group.

Sunday will again feature the ever-popular Klompen Canal race at 1:00pm, where small, decorated wooden klompen float their way to victory down a tulip-laden canal. Race klompen are available at the Chamber for $5 each and will also be available for purchase at the Chamber’s headquarters during the street fair. Other souvenir items, including the traditional ceramic tile and Holland Happening T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts are also available. Carnival tickets are also on sale in advance for $23, a significant savings over the onsite cost.

For information on any of these Holland Happening events, please contact the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 State Route 20, at (360) 675-3755.

[Submitted by Kathy Reed, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce]

ASW Supports Whidbey’s Artist in Residence Program At the April meeting of the Artists of South Whidbey (ASW), the membership presented a check for $1,000 to the Island Arts Council for the Artists in Residence Program in the South Whidbey Schools. Island Arts Council member Frank Rose accepted the check along with Whidbey High School Art Instructor Don Wodjenski. This community fund presentation is made possible though the sale of ASW Cards. Local businesses carrying ASW Community Fund cards include: Casey’s Arts & Crafts in Bayview, Bayview Farm & Garden, Ace Hardware in Freeland , Callahan’s Firehouse in Langley, and Ace Hardware in Freeland. The Artists of South Whidbey wish to thank them for their support.

[Submitted by Judith Burns, ASW]

OHHS Shipmates-of-the-Month Oak Harbor High School’s 9th grade transition program is called the Island Program. Each island is comprised of an English teacher, a math teacher and a science teacher. They share a total of 90 students who rotate together in classes of thirty for three periods each day. The vision of the Island Program is to have all 9th grade students ready for 10th grade and on track to a 4-year graduation.

A student recognition program, called the Shipmates-of-the-Month, recognizes one student per month based on demonstrable gains in the areas of academic or behavioral growth, community contribution(s), and/or acts of altruism. The following students have earned this recognition:

Cost to attend the dinner, which is being sponsored by Sherwin Williams, is $15 per person.

Tickets are available at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, bayleaf and Cascade Insurance in Coupeville. Proceeds from the dinner will be split between the culinary arts team and the Chamber. A limited number of tickets are available, so those interested in attending are asked to buy their tickets in advance.

On April 15 volunteers conducted a cleanup at the Navy’s Outlying Landing (OLF) in Coupeville to clear debris that had blown onto the property.

“It’s been a few years since we’ve had the Dutch Dinner and this is the first time the Chamber has organized it, so we’re curious to see what the response will be,” said Reed. “We thought it would be safer to do pre-sale tickets this year so we can judge what kind of turnout we’re likely to have in the future. So please buy your tickets early!”

On April 16, volunteers from commands along

Holland Happening will continue through Satur-

Battleship Island - Cierra Smith: “Today I invite you to celebrate a student who has kept a strong GPA all year. She is timely with the work she submits and takes care with the details of the assignment. Our Battleship Shipmate of the Month is helpful, patient and kind.

She is exuberant and positive as well. Not only is she on time to class, but early every day. Her concentration and work in class shows in her

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verbal responses to questions as well as on her tests and quizzes. She is a very hard worker, and this will really help her in many areas. It is a delight and honor to name Cierra as our Battleship Island Student of the Month.”

Music will be offered from Ireland, Scotland and Britain, including the haunting, “Shule Aroon”, ever-popular, “Danny Boy”, “The Rocky Road to Dublin” and a new hymn, “Raise Your Voices”.

Guest musicians are Brian Kenney on violin, Dyanne Harshman on flute and Irish whistle.

Piano accompaniment by Sheila Weidendorf and directed by Cheryl Veblen. Suggested donation: $15 for adults; $12.50 for seniors or military; $10 for students and children. All profits from this concert are being donated to Hearts & Hammers here on Whidbey Island--so come out for some glorious Celtic music and support a worthy cause as well. For more information, email cveblen@wildblue.net.

[Submitted by Cheryl Veblen]

American Red Cross ‘Real Heroes’ Dinner Andy Wappler, veteran Northwest broadcaster and President of the Puget Sound Energy Foundation, will host the American Red Cross Islands Chapter Real Heroes Dinner on Friday, May 2 at the Port of Anacortes “Transit Shed” Event Center on the water in Anacortes.

Castle Island - Kayleigh Burbank: “Kayleigh is a hard working and conscientious student who always strives to do her best. She also inspires others to do their best by helping them stay on task. She is always willing to help out with classroom tasks and has a positive attitude while doing so.”

Laten We Eten!

An Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce event sponsored by

“Let’s Eat!”

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

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

H lland Happening 2014 Viering Koningsdag

This event is a fundraiser for the OHHS Culinary Arts Program.

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

(Celebrating King’s Day)

April 25-27, 2014 Oak Harbor, WA ●

2014 Holland Happening is sponsored by:

Jan Ellis

The Islands Chapter is proud to honor eight Real Heroes, including a youth group, and two Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. The awardees come from all parts of the chapter’s wide service area: Fidalgo/La Conner, Whidbey Island, and the San Juans.

The evening will also feature a salute to our Fallen Heroes in Washington State in conjunction with the Washington State Gold Star Mothers Chapter.

The annual Real Heroes event is an opportunity for the community to show appreciation and thank these remarkable individuals, and to support the local Red Cross chapter. This is the chapter’s most important fundraiser for disaster relief. The doors open at 6:00pm, followed by diner at 6:30pm; the program begins promptly at 7:00pm on May 2. Tables of eight are available for guests.

Skull Island - Elizabeth Bouwens: “Liz is a great student! Every day she works hard and doesn’t give up on the tough problems. Since her mid-year arrival she has fit right into her 9th grade classes and other students look to her for leadership and help. Her competitiveness, intelligence, and excellent work ethic will help her succeed in high school and beyond. She is proud of her effort and intelligence and her teachers are as well.”

Community and corporate leaders, families and friends will gather to hear the stories of acts of courage and commitment by “ordinary” people. Video vignettes will introduce the recipients to attendees.

Lead corporate sponsor for the event is Shell’s Puget Sound Refinery. Hero Award sponsors include Puget Sound Energy and Tesoro Refinery. Ace Hardware in Anacortes and Friday Harbor is an ongoing partner and Patron Sponsor of the event. Underwriting from sponsors allows the dinner to be offered free of charge.

All donations at the event will be used for local disaster relief efforts in the Chapter’s multicounty service area.

The event center is located at 100 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes. Reservations are requested

by April 25. To learn more about the event and to sign-up or make a donation, go to www.redcross.org/islandschapter or call (360) 293-2911.

[Submitted by Nancy Waddell Islands ChapterAmerican Red Cross]

Local Business News Vintners Association Expands to Include Distillers

Justice Island - Noah Marshall: “It is a pleasure to have Noah Marshall in our island. He has a great attitude, works hard and is always helping his classmates. His sense of humor brings fun to class. Noah sets a great example for his peers. Noah is a creative student with attention to detail. He is very dedicated to his education.”

The members of the Whidbey Island Vintners Association have unanimously agreed to include local distillers in the group, and will now be known as the Whidbey Island Vintners and Distillers Association. The “Wine Tour” and “Wine Trail” signs seen on the Island will soon say “Wine & Spirits Tour” and “Wine & Spirits Trail”.

A Celtic Journey: Raise Your Voices

The Whidbey Island Distillery located on Craw Road in Langley, the only distiller currently open to the public, has been unofficially included in several of the wine tours sponsored by the group in the past, and starting with the Savor Spring Wine & Food Tour in May they will be listed as one of the official tasting rooms participating. Other Island distillers, as they open for business, along with other wineries on the Island, may request membership in the group.

On Friday, April 25, at 7:00pm at Island Church in Langley and on Saturday, April 26, at 4:00pm at the United Methodist Church in Coupeville, Chanteuse, Whidbey Island’s Women’s Choir, will present “A Celtic Journey: Raise Your Voices”.

The current member wineries include Comforts of Whidbey, Spoiled Dog Winery, Blooms Winery, Holmes Harbor Cellars and Greenbank Cellars. For more information on the group and tours visit the website at www.whidbeyislandvintners.org.

[Submitted by Jennifer DePrey, OHHS]

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52nd Annual Trash & Treasure Sale Saturday, April 26, 9:00am-2:00pm St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods, Freeland

All entries are listed chronologically, unless there are multiple entries for the same venue or are connected to a specific organization (such as Sno-Isle Libraries) in which case all entries for that venue or organization are listed collectively in chronological order under one heading.

Live Music: The Alan Hatley Band Friday, April 18, 8:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor

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.

Easter Egg Hunt

For more information, call Laurie at (360) 675-4430.

Sunday, April 20, 1:00pm-2:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor

First Annual All-Whidbey Dodgeball Tournament

The Ladies Aux. of Oak Harbor Post #7392 and Junior Girls Unit will be hosting the Annual Easter Egg Hunt behind the Post at the “V” Dome. There will be prizes to win, Prize Eggs, candy filled and toy prizes in eggs. There will be separated sections by age group...Ages 0 - 11.

Kids remember to bring your baskets.

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.

Greenbank Garden Club Annual Spring Plant Sale Saturday, April 19, 10:00am-2:00pm Greenbank Farm Barn, Greenbank It’s not just a sale, it’s an event! Great variety of locally-grown Whidbey Island plants; gardenrelated Flea Market; hypertufa pots; baked goods. New this year is a Garden Art Booth and Free Garden seminars from 10:45am-12:45pm.

Admission is free. For more information, call (360) 579-5880.

Car Wash Fundraiser Saturday, April 19, 10:00am-3:00pm Whidbey Island Bank, Hwy 20, Oak Harbor

Tahoma Second Spring Concert Sunday, April 20, 2:00pm Tahoma Zen Monastery, Freeland Admission: By donation Kaoru Okumura-acclaimed Butoh Dancer from Seattle will perform two Japanese pieces: “Black Hair” and “Sakura”.

Chigusa Kitasi, acclaimed string player and singer from Seattle, will accompany Kaoru with Shamisen, a three string Japanese instrument, and sing in the traditional Japanese style. She will also play “Sakuru” on “Koto”, a thirteen string Japanese instrument. Local singer Rumi Keast will accompany them.

The audience will savor quiet and artistic moments with reverence. Japanese Spring themed music will be offered between dances.

After the dance, they will offer a short talk and a Q&A session about Butoh and Japanese music.

Proceeds benefit the Oak Harbor Baseball Association.

Contact Rumi at (360) 341-1817 for further information. The Tahoma Zen Monastery is located at 6499 Wahl Road.

Spring Open House & Garden Stroll

Freeland Chamber’s Business After Hours

Saturday, April 19, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, April 20, 10:00am-6:00pm Hummingbird Farm & Nursery, Oak Harbor 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.

Welcome the Whales Parade and Festival

Wednesday, April 23, 5:00pm-7:00pm Habitat for Humanity, Freeland The Freeland Habitat Store invites you to join them for an evening of tasty food, beverages, conversation and door prizes. Learn about their mission to end poverty housing in Island County and about volunteering opportunities at the Freeland store, which is located at 1592 Main Street. For more information, call (360) 331-6272 or email southstore@islandcountyhabitat.com.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

Saturday, April 19, 11:00am-5:00pm Langley

See schedule below Cost: Free

Part of Whidbey’s Earth and Ocean Weekend. Welcome the spring arrival of gray whales to Whidbey. Educational displays, slideshows, family activities at Langley Methodist Church, 3rd & Anthes. Parade at 1:30pm downtown Langley. Music & celebration at the Waterfront Park from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Visit the new Whale Center at 2nd & Anthes. For more information, call (360) 331-3543 or visit www.orcanetwork.org.

Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime Thursdays April 17 & 24, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library

2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Fun Day Saturday, April 19, 12:00pm-4:00pm Wildwood Farm, Oak Harbor Head on out to the Farm for an Easter Celebration! Fun family activities include pony rides, a visit by the Easter Bunny and much more. $20/ family (up to 4), $15/Military Family (up to 4) or $5/individual.

Proceeds benefit the Oak Harbor Downtown Merchants Association. For more information, call (360) 679-3474 or visit www.wildwoodfarm.com.

Island Beach Access Beach Walk Saturday, April 19, 2:00pm-4:00pm Shore Meadow Road, Freeland Come and learn the history of the area, the

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.

Whidbey Reads Meet the Author: Anna Keesey Thursday, April 17, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Harbor Library Whidbey Reads presents author, Anna Keesey, for a lively discussion of her novel “Little Century”.

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.

Friends of the Clinton Library Book Sale Saturday, April 19, 10:00am-3:00pm Clinton Community Hall, Clinton

Thousands of books for sale at bargain prices.

Additional fiction and nonfiction books every month. Proceeds support the Clinton Library.

Quality book donations are always welcome and appreciated, and may be dropped off at the Clinton Library or the sale.

Come As You Are: Watercolor for Everyone Monday, April 21, 28 & May 5, 10:00am Freeland Library

Each year hundreds of items are collected from attics, closets and beyond for sale to shoppers in search of treasures. Proceeds going to Meals on Wheels, Equestrian Crossings, The Commons, Good Cheer and C.A.D.A. (Citizens Against Domestic Abuse).

Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 26, 10:00am-2:00pm The DEA will be sponsoring the eighth National Pharmaceutical Drug Take Back Day. The State of Washington collected 14,508 pounds of expired and unwanted medications last October - the second largest collection of pharmaceutical drugs in seven Take Back events for the state.

Join local artist Judi Nyerges for this fun “come as you are” watercolor three part series. All library programs are free, but you will need to purchase some basic supplies. Class size is limited, so you must preregister for this series of three classes.

Island County will be once again participating in this event at the local sites: Oak Harbor Police Department, Coupeville Marshal’s Office, and the South Precinct Sheriff’s Office in Freeland.

Meet Elizabeth Austen: Washington State Poet Laureate Monday, April 21, 3:00pm-4:30pm Oak Harbor Library

Prayer Group

Elizabeth Austen is a Seattle-based poet, performer and teacher, and the Washington State poet laureate for 2014-16.

Sexual Assault Presentations Monday, April 21, 5:30pm Coupeville Library

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

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

Monday, April 28, 5:30pm Oak Harbor Library

Pastor Jansen Onggao

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.

Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland

Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, April 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.

Seattle Opera Preview: The Tales of Hoffmann Tuesday, April 22, 12:00pm Freeland Library Join Seattle Opera Community Programs Manager Robert McClung for an engaging multimedia presentation covering the history, music and stagecraft of Jacques Offenbach’s “The Tales of Hoffman.”

Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime Wednesdays April 23 & 30, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library

Healing Rooms

The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community.

All ministry is private, confidential, and free.

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

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

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

Oneness Blessings Every Monday, 4:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor

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.

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.

Coupeville Chamber After Hours

Teaching Through God’s Word

Thursday, April 24, 5:00pm-7:00pm Pacific Northwest Art School, Coupeville

Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton

You are invited to the Art School for some refreshments, good company and art. There will be drawings for a General Membership to the school, art supplies and more. PNWAS is located at 15 NW Birch Street.

For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

Star Party Friday April 25, begins at dark Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www. icas-wa.webs.com.

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

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

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Freeland Chamber Luncheon

Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland

Tuesday, April 22, 11:30am-1:00pm Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, Langley

Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building.

For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www.whidbeyquakers.org.

The guest speaker is Angela Anderson, Vice President and Security Officer at Coastal Community Bank. RSVP by calling the Chamber office at (360) 331-1980 or via email at freeland@whidbey.org.

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

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

Meetings and Organizations Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS)

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PBY Memorial Foundation Tuesday, April 22, 11:30am CPO Club, Oak Harbor A no host luncheon in the Ball Room. Featured speakers will be the History class from Coupeville High School. Subjects will be: The History of Food Safety and the Japanese Internment (WWII). Open to all.

Friends of Ebey’s Open House Wednesday, April 23, 4:00pm-5:30pm Coupeville Library Join a casual gathering of community members to meet Kristen Griffen, the new Reserve Manager for Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. Light refreshments will be available and there will be a short program at 4:30pm. Everyone is welcome to drop by and introduce themselves to Kristen.

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

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

Monday, April 21, 6:30pm-8:30pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor

Classes, Seminars and Workshops

Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend. There will be short presentations on current topics in astronomy and a good time is guaranteed for all! For more information about ICAS or club events, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664, icaspub@juno.com or visit www. icas-wa.webs.com.

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THURSDAY, April 3 9:08am, SW 6th Ave. Keeps getting phone calls from same number past 2 days. Caller is worried because some people on the streets have called her a snitch. Called her by first name and told her to bring the baby over.

MONDAY, April 7 9:03am, SW Fairhaven Dr. Caller advising on a trailhead off of Fairhaven between Castillian and Harrier.

States she found a rusty grenade with no pin in it on the trailhead. Caller will standby for officer contact.

9:34am, SW Kaleeton Loop Reporting a “whore” on the island who is giving everyone scabies. Has been occurring for the last 2 years.

12:06pm, NE Midway Blvd.

Caller was rear-ended in the drive-thru of McDonalds. States offending vehicle took off. Caller is unsure of what exit he went out.

3:07pm, SE Pioneer Way Thinks roommate’s boyfriend was inside location and took her cat.

FRIDAY, April 4 1:36pm, NE Harvest Dr. Problem with cats. Requesting call.

3:09pm, NW Lofton Loop Gold & white chihuahua shows up every couple of days, growling. Today it was in caller’s back yard and his rotweiler didn’t take kindly to it. Caller can show where chihuahua dog owners live.

4:54pm, W Crescent Harbor Rd. Requesting law enforcement assistance at the gate. He is a delivery driver and is being held at the gate against his will for an hour and a half. States they’ve taken his ID and his “Twix” card.

SATURDAY, April 5 1:18am, SW 10th Ave. Caller just came home and found his brown/tan/gold english mastiff with black face missing. Very friendly but collar advises he is mentally slow. Okay to give information.

7:32am, SW 10th Ave. Caller missing gold English Mastiff with a bad underbite. Missing since last night.

Not wearing a caller. Name is “Aslan”.

Caller advises he’s “mentally slow” and doesn’t know how to bark when his name is called.

10:27am, SW 6th Ave. Caller requesting contact. Advising she let someone borrow a purse and now they won’t give it back. Was loaned to another resident who is also at the front desk.

5:54pm, SW 1st Ave. Reporting a male came to caller’s door and wanted to clean his carpets. Caller told him he didn’t have any carpet in the house and then the male replied he didn’t even work for a carpet cleaning co.

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4:09am, SR 20 Person laying on the sidewalk on Beeksma.

Appeared to be asleep. Did not make contact.

6:32am, SR 20 Subject sleeping on sidewalk in front of business. Caller did not make contact.

1:47pm, SE City Beach St. Caller advising there is a white female, 40’s, bright red hair, red pants, gray sweatshirt, was yelling, cussing and throwing herself on the ground. Yelling at people walking by. May be “on something” by the bathrooms by the kiddie pool that is empty.

4:22pm, N Oak Harbor St. Reporting female who resides at location is intentionally leaving her lit cigarettes in window sills and in the beauty bark. Caller believes she is a pyromaniac and is trying to set fires.

TUESDAY, April 8 9:03pm, NE 16th Ave. Caller advising the subject at location is throwing things off of his balcony, cardboard and other items. Caller also heard the subject arguing with someone else. Did not hear a second voice.

10:36pm, SE Pasek St. Caller advising for the last 30 minutes he has heard people trying to steal gas from his car. Caller said he will shoot them if he sees them. Caller is armed with a bb gun.

Says the subjects are trying to steal it from his white Geo. Has not seen anyone.

WEDNESDAY, April 9 9:21am, SE Ireland St. Reporting male subject directly across street from location is acting oddly. Yelling at the one-way sign and kicking it.

Requesting a check. Subject is white male, 50’s with shoulder length grey hair.

5:01pm, SW 6th Ave. Requesting contact to confiscate marijuana and smoking paraphernalia from a resident who was smoking it on their porch.

Unknown room number. Caller requesting contact at front desk so they can show the room subject is in.

6:31pm, SE O’Leary St. White male standing at neighbors house, wearing black shirt and camo pants, brace around his waste. Neighbor is not home.

Male has her screen door open and is talking to himself.

THURSDAY, April 10 2:34am, SW Loerland Dr. There is a car parked in the driveway, unknown who it is. Caller suspects her son. Caller’s son is on meth and has a history of attacking family with blowtorch.

8:20am, SE Midway Blvd.

Parent yelling at another parent. Known to be unstable. Does not know the male’s name. He is yelling at another female, unknown reason.

8:36am, SE Midway Blvd.

Caller advising an officer is not allowing him to have his son back. States this is kidnapping. States reason being that he is yelling. States law enforcement is laughing at him.

12:30pm, Eagle Loop Owners of location continually let their dogs to run free. One heeler and puppy that is boxer mix. Caller requesting call as she would like to take the puppy.

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

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Dances, Special Events/Parties.

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

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

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.

Intro To Norwegian & Swedish Genealogy Monday, April 21, 1:00pm-3:00pm Nordic Hall, 63 Jacobs Road, Coupeville At this first of three classes, a Whidbey genealogist will introduce you to some basics of doing genealogical research.

Two additional classes with a more personalized focus will follow – 2 for those doing Norwegian genealogy and 2 for those doing Swedish genealogy. Cost for three classes is $30.

Registration required. Having your own laptop/notebook computer available for the 2nd & 3rd classes is very desirable. For more information, visit http://whidbeyislandnordiclodge.wordpress.com/programs-events/. To register, email whidbeyislandnordiclodge@gmail.com and put “Registration for Genealogy Class” in the subject line.

Whidbey’s Best Eats & Drinks

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

We provide Personal Service.

Join Koa’s Wine Club.

Fill Your Growlers Here!

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

Meat Producer’s Workshop Tuesday, April 22, 11:00am-1:30pm Puget Sound Energy Meeting Room, Freeland Hosted by the Whidbey Island Conservation District and WSU Island County Extension. Guest presenter will be Dr. Jan Busboom, Ph.D., W.S.U. Animal Scientist and Extension Meats Specialist. The effects of feeding systems and management on nutrients and palatability of meats and poultry will be discussed. Free lunch provided to those who RSVP to karen@whideycd.org by April 18 or by calling (888) 678-4922. The Puget Sound Energy meeting room is located at 1794 Main Street.

Why Grass Fed Beef?

Tuesday, April 22, 7:00pm-9:00pm Deer Lagoon Grange, Langley $10 suggested donation Slow Food Whidbey Island, WSU Extension and Deer Lagoon Grange bring WSU’s Jan Busboom to town. Professor Busboom, Animal Science Dept at WSU, is an authority on grass fed animals for meat production. He has studied all aspects of raising animals on grass. Learn what you should know when seeking grass fed beef for your table. The class will culminate with a tasting of locally raised grass fed beef.

Please come and bring your curiosity, your questions and your palate. For more information, contact Vincent Natress at (360) 321-1558.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, April 24, 6:45pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SCV, Oak Harbor Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

“How do I Know my Hearing Aids are Working Properly?”

Friday, April 25, 4:00pm-5:00pm Island Family Hearing Clinic, Oak Harbor Island Family Hearing Clinic is hosting monthly Open Format Discussions. “How do I know my hearing aids are working properly?” is this month’s topic. We’ll discuss maximizing hearing aid effectiveness through performance verification.

Find out what procedures are available to assure that your hearing aids are working up to their maximum potential.

Relaxed open format discussion led by Audiologist Dr. Peter Keating.

Island Family Hearing Clinic is located at 380 SE Midway Blvd. For more information, call (360) 279-1229.

Septic 201 Class Saturday, April 26, 10:00am-12:00pm Patmore Park, Coupeville State and local laws require septic system inspections every 1-3 years. If you have a gravity or pressure system, you don’t live in a critical area, and you pay $25 you could be certified to inspect your own septic system. Please take Septic 101, online or in person, before registering for Septic 201.

Register at www.islandcountyeh.org/Page/105 or call (360) 678-7914.

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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.

2 bedroom apartment 5 minutes from Charles Porter gate. Very private country setting. Pets negotiable, no smoking inside. $850 per month includes WSG and electricity. First/ last and $650 deposit.

(360)969-3968 (1)

AUTO/PARTS FOR SALE 1984 Camaro Z28 132,000 original miles, repainted, new motor, clutch, trans, rear-end, tires, seats, carpet, glass. Asking $14K. (360)929-5866 Pair of Husky Front SUV heavyduty Floor Mats. $25 or best offer. Photos available. Call (360)678-1167.

Whole body fender set for Suzuki 230 quad runner, orange, No Cheating!

$125 cash only; Men’s ATV riding boots, size 11, used twice, like new, black, name brand Thor, $75 cash only. (360)3413214 for info. (1) For Jeep Wrangler: Exhaust headers, stainless steel, # 33007075, 4.0 6-cylinder. Cash only, $100. (360)341-3214 (1) 2 welding jackets, one is size medium brand-name weldas, 1 is size large name brand weldmark. $40 each, cash only.

(360)341-3214 (1) 4 studded tires for a Honda CRV. Used one season.

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

(360)341-3214 (1)

BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS Island Weaver: Restore your collectibles. Specializing in Chair Caning, Splint Weave, Danish, Rattan & Wicker repair. Some wood repair. A family trade for over a century. All weaving, Free estimates. Call Janice (360)464-3443 (0)

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES 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 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.

CHILDCARE Energetic retired couple with impeccable references is offering to occasionally babysit free of charge the younger children of single parents, or children of parents who both work, in order to give the parents a break from their hectic lives.

Sometimes it helps to just get a night out. If you would like to find out more, please give Dick or Kathy a call at (360)6781167. (1)

VOLUNTEER SERVICES Local Whidbey radio ~ LISTEN IN at ~ kwparadio.org ~ KWPA Whidbey AIR Public Radio local music, hosts, recorded

events and popular music of all genres. Whidbey AIR is all volunteer hosts, engineers, board of directors and window washers. Listen in anytime from your computer and on itunes. ~~ From Clinton to Deception Pass - it’s Whidbey in your home.

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

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

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) Oak Harbor based company looking for Drivers. Application available on www.seatacshuttle.com/employment.php (1)

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Case Manager: Provides community based care case management for elderly & disabled adults in Island Co. Bachelor degree & 2 years exp. or equiv.

Apply at www.islandseniorservices.org/about/employment or call (360)678-4886 ext. 23 (1)

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. (360)678-9319 (0)

LESSONS Looking for guitar students. All ages welcome, all styles and genre taught. From beginner to advanced, one-on-one lessons.

Please call Scott for more info, (360)675-5470.

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES Mariners baseball caps: two black adult hats, adjustable, “Genuine Merchandise” from game May 9, 2012, never worn, $25 for both. (360)331-1077 (1)

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

(360)678-9319 (0) 1100-Watt GE white countertop microwave oven, about 3 years old. Excellent condition. Many nice features. Have operating manual. $50 OBO (360)6789319 (0)

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

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

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

Four pedestal chairs, swivel style, with sturdy, gold vinyl upholstery ($40 for the set).

Call (360)678-1167 Three lime-green chairs; chrome pedestal bases; sturdy vinyl upholstery. $15 per chair. Call (360)678-1167

Round pedestal table; solid oak.

42” diameter. Excellent condition. $125 or best offer. Photos available. (360)678-1167 Two matching upholstered occasional chairs. Antique accent armchair. $75 each, or make an offer. Photos available. (360)678-1167 Walnut end table, hexagonal design, with beveled glass insert on top. Very good condition. Photos available. $40. Call (360)678-1167 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 (0) Love seat, plaid, barely used, 2 cushions, $325; 700-watt microwave w/carousel, $25; Roman Shades, cream twill, $30.

(360)678-8497 (1) Antique oak file cabinet, 2-drawer, 24” L x 25” T x 14-1/8” W, $150 OBO; Card table and matching four padded folding chairs, vinyl has no cracks or tears, looks great.

First $60 takes it; Small table, solid maple, unique style, 27” L x 10” W x 27” T, just $35 OBO. Pictures available. (360)3311077 (1) Carpeting in 3 rooms, excellent condition, color is light beige. $75 per room. (360)420-5333 (1)

LAWN AND GARDEN Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 10-foot strips, $10 each. Call (360)678-1167 Concrete Patio Table (w/ center hole), Two Benches & Umbrella.

Will help move it to your home if local. $200 OBO; 3-Tiered Concrete Fountain w/ Circulation Pump and Timer. For yard, garden, or patio area. Will help

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move it if local, $200 OBO. (360)678-9319 (1) Cedar Chips, $5 a yard. You haul. An inexpensive alternative to ground bark. Retail for chips varies from $20 to $30 a yard.

This ground cover is course and will keep the weeds from growing and minimize frost damage in the winter, (360)678-7591 or (360)630-6536. (1) Cedar Rounds – Large –You Haul. Good wood, freshly cut, $100 per cord. (360)678-7591 (1)

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 Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.50)

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

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 (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 (0) 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 power system. $550 OBO (360)222-3182 (0) Make Soap? Leftover Soap making supplies – Coconut Oil (1/2 gal.), 2 bottles of Lye, 2 bottles of scents, all for $20. (360)3311077 (1) Alpaca roving, luscious, ready for spinning. $3/ounce. Light silver grey, dark silver gray, true black, light fawn, white.

(360)331-3653 (1) Rayon top for spinning, bright white, lovely silk-like fibers.

11-oz for $12.00. (360)3313653 (1) Strauch hand wool carder, regular size. Beautiful condition. New $93, selling for $35.

(360)331-3653 (1)

Golf Bag by MacGregor Pro Only. Heavy-duty vinyl and leather. Comes with carrying strap and hood. Two-tone green. Very good condition.

Photos available upon request. $30. Call (360)678-1167.

Leading Edge putter with brand new Golf Pride grip. Comes with cover. Excellent condition.

Photos available upon request. $20. Call (360)678-1167.

2 Lowe Alpine Walkabout backpacks, 2100 cu. in. Brand new, $80; used, $45. (360)678-2207 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 (0)

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 (0)

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 Chain link dog kennel with cover for the sun. Height 4-feet, width 3-feet, $80 cash only.

(360)341-3214 (1) Tack for Sale: English, Western, Trail, and Show saddles. Equipment includes poles, jumps, barrels, feeders, books, and riding clothes. Call for more information and an appointment to see. (360)678-4124 (1) Older model 2-horse trailer with ramp. (360)678-4124 (1)

FREE 5 metal bathtubs, all in good shape. U-haul. (360)678-4124 (1)

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Please try to limit your classified to 30 words or less, (amounts and phone numbers are counted as words) we will help edit if necessary. We charge $10/week for Vehicles, Boats, Motorcycles, RVs, Real Estate Rental/Sales, Business Classifieds and any items selling $1,000 and above. We do charge $25 to include a photo. The FREE classified space is not for business use. No classified is accepted without phone number.

We reserve the right to not publish classifieds that are in bad taste or of questionable content. All free classifieds will be published twice consecutively. If you would like your ad to be published more often, you must resubmit it.

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ACROSS 1. Woven fabric 5. Kind of column (hyphenated) 9. Certain print 14. Apple spray 15. Chimney channel 16. Deck out 17. Norse god of mischief 18. Container weight 19. Vineyard fruit 20. Secondary circumstance resulting from another 23. Snake 24. Devines for water 27. Female sheep 28. Attack, with “into” 30. Amigo 31. Beach, basically 34. Over and over again 37. Rainbow ___ 39. Batman and Robin, e.g.

40. Broadcast 41. One who replies 44. Bungle, with “up” 45. Adaptable truck, for short 46. Amount of work 47. Morgue, for one 49. Native American dwellings

51. Thick, twilled cotton fabrics, e.g. corduroy 55. Unique, esp. antiques 58. “Lohengrin,” e.g.

60. Caper 61. Den denizen 62. Ornamental loop 63. “___ bitten, twice shy” 64. Enrich, in a way 65. About 1.3 cubic yards 66. Equal 67. Prize since 1949 DOWN 1. Dylan Thomas’s home 2. Run off to the chapel 3. Muslim begging monk 4. Made a mistake (2 wds) 5. More frequently 6. Factory 7. 100 cents, since 2002 8. Adjudge 9. ___, 1999 Tom Cruise film 10. Cupid’s projectile 11. To come about 12. Bug

13. Artist’s asset 21. Cut down with an ex 22. Cut, maybe 25. Overhangs 26. Coasters 28. Ejected from the mouth (archaic) 29. Long, long time 31. Pompous walk 32. Sharp, rugged mountain ridge 33. Part of an eyeglass frame 35. Icelandic epic 36. Train schedule 38. Bear 42. Barely beat, with “out” 43. Semi driver 48. “It’s no ___!”

50. Mistake 51. Madcap comedy 52. Construction girder (hyphenated) 53. Auto option 54. Square 56. Alka-Seltzer sound 57. Channel 58. Harvest goddess 59. Barbecue site

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Madamâ&#x20AC;?, said the newspaper employee, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today is Saturday. The Sunday paper is not delivered until tomorrow, on Sunday.â&#x20AC;?

with Jim Freeman

Thanks to our loyal Whidbey Weekly readers, Gerry, Pat, Sam, and T.J., for their submissions to our monthly joke plagiarism contest.

We are not providing their last names just in case the creators of the following public domain humor get twisted.

After a long pause on the other end of the phone, followed by a ray of recognition, the lady who had called was heard to mutter, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, darn it, that explains why no one was at church, either.â&#x20AC;?

Fun with Larry The math teacher saw Larry wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paying attention in class. She called on him and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Larry! What are 2 and 4 and 28 and 44?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Larry quickly replied, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NBC, FOX, ESPN and the Cartoon Network!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kindergarten class was on a field trip to their local police station where they saw pictures tacked to a bulletin board of the 10 most wanted criminals.

One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and asked if it really was the photo of a wanted person. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yesâ&#x20AC;? said the policeman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The detectives want very badly to capture him.â&#x20AC;? Larry asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you keep him when you took his picture?â&#x20AC;?

Enjoy!

Summer travel I have been in many places, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there.

I have, however, been in Sane. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several trips there, thanks to my children, friends, family and work.

A Chicky Chortle A chicken farmer went to the local bar, sat down next to a woman and ordered a glass of champagne.

The woman said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How strange, I also just ordered a glass of champagneâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a coincidence,â&#x20AC;? said the farmer, who added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a special day for me...Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m celebratingâ&#x20AC;?.

I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not too much on physical activity anymore.

I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to go, and I try not to visit there too often.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a special day for me, too. I am also celebrating,â&#x20AC;? said the woman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a coincidence,â&#x20AC;? said the farmer.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm.

While they toasted, the man asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are you celebrating?â&#x20AC;?

Sometimes Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in Capable, and I go there more often as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting older.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;My husband and I have been trying to have a child for years, and today my gynecologist told me I was pregnant.â&#x20AC;?

One of my favorite places to be is in Suspense! It really gets the adrenalin flowing and pumps up the old heart! At my age I need all the stimuli I can get!

I may have been in Continent, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember what country I was in. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an age thing. They tell me it is very wet and damp there.

Where is My Paper?

An irate customer, calling the newspaper office, loudly demanded to know where her Sunday paper was.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a coincidence,â&#x20AC;? said the man. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a chicken farmer and for years, all my hens were infertile, but now they are all set to lay fertilized eggs.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is awesome,â&#x20AC;? said the woman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What did you do for your chickens to become fertile?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used a different rooster,â&#x20AC;? the farmer said.

The woman smiled and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a coincidence.â&#x20AC;?

Hear ye, Hear ye An elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems

for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do I know her?â&#x20AC;?

The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your hearing is perfect.

Your family must be really pleased you can hear again.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not really.â&#x20AC;?

The gentleman replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to their conversations.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve changed my will three times!â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nope!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This woman, is she good looking?â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is she a good cook?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Naw, she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cook too well.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Does she have lots of money?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nope! Poor as a church mouse.â&#x20AC;?

Bench Talk Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slim, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 83 years old now and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just full of aches and pains. I know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re about my age. How do you feel?â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, then, is she good in bed?â&#x20AC;?

Slim says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel just like a newborn baby.â&#x20AC;?

Walking in the Sand Three old guys are out walking.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really!? Like a newborn baby!?â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why in the world do you want to marry her then?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because she can still drive!â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my pants.â&#x20AC;?

First one says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Windy, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it?â&#x20AC;?

Rambling Rose An elderly couple had dinner at another coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen.

Third one says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;So am I. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go get a beer.â&#x20AC;?

The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was really great... I would recommend it very highly.â&#x20AC;?

The other man said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is the name of the restaurant?â&#x20AC;?

The first man thought and thought and finally said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is the name of that flower you give to someone you love?

You know... The one that is red and has thorns.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you mean a rose?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one,â&#x20AC;? replied the man. He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rose, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the name of that restaurant we went to last night?â&#x20AC;?

Second one says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thursday!â&#x20AC;?

Hear there and everywhere A man was telling his neighbor, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state of the art. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really,â&#x20AC;? answered the neighbor . â&#x20AC;&#x153;What kind is it?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twelve thirty.â&#x20AC;?

Go Morris Go Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical.

A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm.

A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really doing great, arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you?â&#x20AC;?

Got Milk?

A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy:

Morris replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just doing what you said, Doc: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;

â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I hear youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting married?â&#x20AC;?

The doctor said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say that.. I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a heart murmur; be careful.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yep!â&#x20AC;?

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