Whidbey Weekly April 24, 2014

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H lland Happening 2014 Viering Koningsdag

Get Your ROYAL Klomp On!

(Celebrating King’s Day)

Carnival Street Fair Dutch Dinner Grand Parade Klompen Canal Races Entertainment Stages

April 25-27, 2014 Oak Harbor, WA

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The Rock’n Doodle 4-H Poultry Club Presents

Whidbey Island 5th Annual Chicken Coop Tour A Self Guided Tour of Unique + Creative Chicken Coops and Enclosures 10 AM - 4PM May 3rd $10/all children and up to 4 adults per car Buy tickets at Bayview Farm & Garden and Skagit Farmers Supply (Freeland and Oak Harbor)

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By Eileen Brown

Her friends are surprised but no one is more so than Louise MuellerWright. She has fallen in love at age 84.

Her last marriage to decorated U.S. Marine Corps war hero John Wright lasted 17 years.

He died in 2006. She didn’t think she would ever marry again. “I previously married a man who beat me and then married one who lied to me. I was so unhappy,� Louise said. “Now I’ve fallen in love with a friend from long ago.

When love calls, I believe we must answer.�

The owner of Madrona Massage and Eddie O’Meara, also 84, exchanged marriage vows at Captain Whidbey Inn on April 12 with Rev. Kathleen Flynn officiating.

52nd Annual “Trash & Treasure� Sale Saturday, April 26, 9am-2pm Browse through the thousands of items on sale, including plants, decorative items, tools, antiques, housewares, crafts, paintings, homemade baked goods & much more!

Lunch served in the Chapel Cafe.

Adapt and commit Now let’s contemplate the love story of Joyce Tighe, 83, and Bruce Sproull, 87. They have known each other for years, but began dating last September.

Eddie isn’t what you’d call a stranger. He and his family were close to Louise and Don Mueller when Eddie was a Navyman. The two families enjoyed activities together and while Louise and Eddie felt drawn to each other, they kept to their vows and eventually lost touch. He stayed married to his wife Phyllis for 60 years until she passed away last year.

They agree their needs are best served by having a commitment ceremony, that is, everything that happens in a regular wedding but no marriage license or official piece of paper. “I couldn’t afford to lose any benefits,� Joyce said, referring to entitlements some seniors stand to lose if they marry. They will be bound by their vows and not require the formality of a signed certificate.

On his own for the first time in many years, Eddie traveled a bit and decided to come to Whidbey Island. He would look for Louise Mueller in Coupeville, that is, if she was still alive.

“At 83, you cannot fool around and lose your coverage,� she said. Bruce agrees.

He found her and, she said with a wide smile, “My heart skipped a beat. Then I hugged him and felt his ribs, so I said, ‘Eat with us here tonight.’� She said she hadn’t thought of him for years.

It was Bruce who recruited her late husband Don to come to work in the PBY museum.

Don has since died, as has her youngest son, Retired Navy Commander Ron Thompson.

His first visit was July 27 and Louise convinced him to stay for the Greenbank Farm show. In September, she planned to go to a family reunion in California so she invited Eddie to be her traveling companion. He got their tickets through AARP and they got along famously on the trip. Spending time together wiped away decades.

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They were at a concert. Said she, a bridge addict, “What’s that book the conductor keeps looking at?”

“That’s the score,” answered her escort.

The response from last week’s jokes, submitted by many of you readers, has been quite something.

“Oh. Who’s vulnerable?”

Ginny Jones of Oak Harbor thanked us for providing humor for her weekly bridge club.

Overheard at the bridge club: We had a 75-percent game last night.

You asked for it, Ginny.

Here are those bridge jokes you wanted, Ginny, plus a few more for you and Jerry on May Day! Bridge Club over Troubled Water A contestant in a tournament suddenly slumped down in his chair, a victim of what seemed like a seizure or fit of some kind. A doctor was hastily summoned. He took the stricken man’s pulse and noted that it was steady and firm.

Obviously it was no heart attack. From the victim’s white face and clammy hands the doctor surmised this was a case of shock. A bridge player himself, he picked up the victim’s cards and studied them. He then turned to the others at the table.

Bridge is a great comfort in your old age. It also helps you get there faster.

Three out of four opponents thought we were idiots.

There are three kinds of bridge players: 1. Those who can count, and 2. Those who cannot.

Joe knows nothing about the game of bridge. His wife plays twice as well.

A well-balanced player makes up for his inadequacy in the bidding, with his ineptitude in the play.

Did you hear about the guy who wanted to learn bridge in one day? He bought 35 copies of “Five Weeks to Winning Bridge.”

“Now let me have a review of the bidding,” he requested.

Prayer for Easter Young Ernie and his family were invited to have Easter lunch at his grandmother’s house in Monkey’s Eyebrow, Arizona. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When Ernie received his plate, he started eating straight away.

Mind your Bridge People with small minds talk about other people.

“Ernie, wait until we say Grace,” demanded his father.

People with ordinary minds talk about events.

“I don’t have to,” replied the five year old.

People with great minds talk about ideas.

“Of course you do, Ernest,” his mother insisted rather forcefully. “We always say a prayer before eating at our house.”

People with warped minds talk about bridge hands.

Do you know what the difference is between a mad psycho serial-killer and a bridge partner? You can reason with the serial killer.

“That’s at our house,” Ernie explained, “but this is Grandma’s house, and she knows how to cook.”

Learning she was going to have twins, the bridge playing wife said, “That’s just like my husband! Doubling me when I’m vulnerable.”

Wake Up Call A husband and his wife were having some problems.

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Locally operated. sors receive a variety of perks such as bumper stickers, window decals, camera-ready 2014 logos and wall plaques to proudly display their support and perhaps spread the word about CWH&H’s purpose. Additionally, all donations and sponsorships to the non-profit are tax deductible.

Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey is thankful for your past and future kindness in helping us help others.

Letters to the Editor Editor, The Shifty Sailors would like to thank everybody who helped make last week’s Fifth Annual Shanty Fest at the Coupeville Rec Hall such a great success.

We couldn’t have asked for better coverage than the front page spread by Eric Marshall and Teresa Besaw of the Whidbey Weekly; the fantastic article by Michelle Beahm of the Whidbey Examiner, and the daily reminder by Drew Kampion on Drew’s List.

We also thank our sponsors: Whidbey Island Bank; ACE Hardware in Oak Harbor; Lavender Wind; Whidbey Tel and Whidbey Weekly for insuring that the Shanty Fest was a huge success.

We all should thank Wind & Tide, bayleaf, Local Grown, Far from Normal, Greenbank Cheese Shop, Vino Amore and Moonraker for making it so easy for islanders to buy tickets for the event.

Also, thank you to those who attended the fest which raised close to $2,500 for the Island County Historical Society Museum.

Thank you one and all! See you next year!

Shifty Sailors Vern Olsen, Charlie Drummond, Wylie Vracin & Ken Bishop Our next island performance: Penn Cove Water Festival, May 10, 11:00am

Editor, The Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey wants to thank our many donors, supporters, and service providers for our continued success in helping us help our neighbors.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-­profit, temporarily helping those living in zip codes 98277 and 98278 with prescription drugs/supplies, emergency dental care and financial aid for North Whidbey Community Clinic clients in need of help with copays & lab work. During calendar year 2013 we helped 433 neighbors with 907 prescriptions and 8 dental emergencies.

Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey was established because sometimes our neighbors need a hand-­up during these tough economical times. In the year ending 2013, the average monthly assistance provided totaled $2,592.

During 2013, we sincerely appreciated the generosity and partnerships of: Whidbey General Hospital Foundation Island Ministries Emblem Club Fidalgo Avenue Merchant’s Association – Fidalgo Pig Roast Soroptomist International of Oak Harbor St Augustine’s Catholic Church Fiesta del Arroz Event Sponsors: Gene Kelly Barner -­Edward Jones; Island Trollers; Whidbey Vision Care; Island Drug; Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle & Charter; Saar’s Marketplace; Whidbey Weekly and Best Friends Veterinary.

You, our many friends who donated in response to our letter campaign and/or attended our fund raiser.

Last year, MSNofNW expanded services to help with medical financial assistance for clients at North Whidbey Community Clinic with co-­pays and lab work and we continued to partner with 7 local Dentists for emergency dental care.

Your compassion and monetary assistance gives us the ability to continue assisting our neighbors in need. On behalf of the entire board, the

For a more detailed 2013 Annual Report analyzing assistance provided please visit our website at www.msnofnw.org.

With sincere gratitude, Cynthia Mason President, Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey

Langley Offers More Reasons to Play Langley is the site of many returning Gray and Orca whales to the waters of Saratoga Passage. Known as the Village by the Sea, this year there have been major renovations to the town, offering visitors many reasons to come play. The South Whidbey Harbor expansion is complete and ready for visitors. Second Street is being rebuilt with wider sidewalks, rain gardens, and a plaza creating a car and pedestrian friendly boulevard. Orca Network’s Langley Whale Center opened in March to celebrate and share the lives of Gray Whales, Orcas and other marine mammals of the Salish Sea. A visit to Langley could also be rewarded with cash prizes.

The harbor expansion is now open for public use, adding 330 feet of additional dock space to the marina. The $1.7 million project began in May 2013 and allows room for larger boats and yacht clubs to visit Langley. A grand opening ceremony will be held on Friday, April 25 from noon to 2:00pm with Congressman Rick Larsen expected to attend.

The Torpedo Road gate will be open for access to the Seaplane Base during this time.

[Submitted by Mike Welding, NAS Whidbey Island]

Salmon BBQ Fundraiser The Oak Harbor Lions Club will be serving up a Sockeye Salmon, grilled to perfection, during Holland Happening weekend, Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 from 11:30am to 5:00pm each day. Stop by their convenient Highway 20 location in the park next to the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce (32630 SR 20). The fundraiser will include a complete meal of BBQ Salmon, baked beans, cole slaw, bread and drink, or for light eaters, a BBQ Salmon sandwich, chips and drink. All the proceeds will benefit children and adults in our community who cannot afford vision or hearing care.

[Submitted by Sharon Ryan, OH Lions]

Join WAIF for a Book Reading and Signing On Sunday, April 27 at 1:00pm, join WAIF at their Oak Harbor thrift store to hear local author Barb Bland read from her recently self-published book Running Free. Learn about how a special connection was made from a scared escape artist to a loving and trusting companion. Barb Bland eloquently shares that through love and patience, giving up is not an option when you open your heart and home to a shelter dog.

Now boats with a draft of 25 feet or less are welcome to moor at the new floats, designated as docks D and E.

“We’re excited to have Barb share her story of Pikachu and be available for a book signing. She’s an excellent storyteller and the positive reviews we receive from customers who purchase a copy say they can’t put it down. You just don’t know what’s going to happen next!” says WAIF Oak Harbor Thrift Store Manager Mary Anna Cummings.

The harbor is also home to Mystic Sea Charters through May 18. The classic 100 foot Mystic Sea offers whale watching tours Thursday through Monday. Capt. Monte Hughes reports whales have been spotted on every trip.

Additionally, Ms. Bland has generously donated 100% of the proceeds from books sold at WAIF locations to help WAIF shelter animals of Whidbey Island. WAIF’s Oak Harbor thrift store is located at 50 NE Midway Blvd.

Second Street is being rebuilt to include 10 foot wide sidewalks, several garden features, a plaza and café style tables and chairs. The completed project will be car and pedestrian friendly with a boulevard feel. The project is due to be completed by June 6.

[Submitted by Cinnamon O’Brien, WAIF]

To encourage visitors to come during the construction, merchants have two contests underway.

The Blooming Sweepstakes contest offers two $500 cash prizes. Participants receive a ticket for every $20 purchase. A drawing will be held on May 24 at 1:00pm at Boy and Dog Park to determine the winners. Participants must be present to win.

Langley Bingo offers weekly winners and a grand prize of over $800 in gift certificates from local shops. Complete a Bingo card by filling five spots with any size purchase from one of 40 participating shops. Completed cards are eligible for the weekly drawing to win a $25 gift certificate and qualify for the grand prize of a gift certificate from each of the participating shops.

Plenty of parking is available at Island Church and Langley United Methodist Church parking, also at the Park and Ride lot at the end of Third Street, with an easy walk to the Second Street shops.

For more Information, contact the Langley Main Street Association at (360) 929-9333 or mainstreet@whidbey.com, or visit www.mainstreetlangley.org.

[Submitted by the Langley Main Street Association]

Maui Gate Closed for Holland Happening Parade The Maui Ave. gate on Seaplane Base will be closed from 9:00am until 1:30pm on Saturday, April 26 to allow for the safe staging of the Holland Happening Parade line-up.

Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers Reaches Out to Potential Sponsors The Saturday, May 3 workday for Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers is just around the corner, but the home repair organization needs monetary support from the business community to keep the good work of helping homeowners moving forward. That’s the incentive behind its new Sponsorship program.

Team captains are working hard to prepare for the workday, which brings more than 100 volunteers together to repair and maintain the houses of the elderly and financially-challenged homeowners in the Central Whidbey area. So far there are about 16 projects on the docket for which materials are estimated to cost more than $4000, but there are more homeowners that need help and CWH&H will have to turn them away for lack of funds. (There is no charge to homeowners for labor or materials.)

All labor on each of the jobs is donated by the volunteers, and although CWH&H has plenty of enthusiasm from its labor force, funds are not as readily available.

Founding board member Alice Schisel said that monetary support is one of the main problems, even with the fund-raising efforts done by the group.

“Every year we turn down people whom we’d like to help, or else we chisel their projects down because we don’t have sufficient funds,” Schisel said. “The Sponsorship program should help stabilize our funding, giving us a better idea of what we can do year to year. And hopefully it will allow us to take on bigger projects,” she added.

Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammer’s Sponsorship 2014 program offers a range of sponsorship levels to potential donors. Levels include the “Individual” at $100, the “Commercial” at $200, and the “Patron” at $500. Spon-

To find out more about sponsorship, visit the CWH&H website at http://centralwhidbeyheartsandhammers.com/become-a-sponsor/ and click on “become a sponsor.” Sponsorship donations can be mailed to CWH&H, 7 S. Main Suite B, Coupeville, WA 98239. You can also call CWH&H at (360) 720-2114, leave a message and someone will call you back.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff]

Whidbey Camano Land Trust Partners with Island County to Pursue Public Beach Access at Glendale Public beach access may increase significantly on a stretch of Whidbey Island that currently has very limited public access. The Whidbey Camano Land Trust, in partnership with Island County, announced last week that it will work to secure and protect three properties for public beach access on Possession Sound, near the end of Glendale Road on south Whidbey Island.

The Island County Board of Commissioners approved this partnership at last week’s meeting after a positive vote by Island County Commissioners Jill Johnson and Helen Price Johnson.

The properties, if acquired, will offer the public more than 400 feet of gorgeous beach access and scenic views of Possession Sound, Cascade Mountains and Mukilteo Ferry. Depending on the funding, there may also be a small concrete boat launch for small motorized and non-motorized boats. The beach provides habitat for migrating salmon. There are upland forests for other wildlife.

The acquisition depends on securing funds from several different state grant sources, as well the Land Trust obtaining private donations and loans. It is intended that the Land Trust will own and manage the property while Island County will hold a conservation easement on the shoreline properties that restricts future development and provides permanent public access to the beach.

This announcement begins what will be a challenging and exciting project for the Land Trust.

The local nonprofit conservation organization must move quickly to raise the funds needed to secure these shoreline properties. Please contact the Land Trust at info@wclt.org or (360) 222-3310 to help make this public beach access dream a reality. Every dollar raised gets the community closer to another irreplaceable public beach.

The Whidbey Camano Land Trust protects the Islands’ most important natural habitats, scenic vistas and working farms in partnership with willing landowners and the broader community. Incorporated in 1984, the Land Trust is a local grassroots, nonprofit, non-political, private conservation organization working to protect those places that Whidbey and Camano Islanders hold precious and important for current and future generations. For more information, visit www.wclt.org, email info@wclt.org, or call (360) 222-3310.

[Submitted by Janelle Castro, WCLT]

Activities Set for National Nurses Week Whidbey General Hospital & Clinics, in partnership with the American Nurses Association, are planning a series of activities to observe National Nurses Week, held every year from May 5 to 12.

National Nurses Week seeks to raise public awareness of the value of nursing and to educate the public about the vital roles nurses play in meeting the healthcare needs of the American people.

To celebrate National Nurses Week, Whidbey General Hospital & Clinics will pay tribute to the many nurses who provide highly skilled, safe, quality care in countless settings.

Whidbey General is celebrating nurses through activities such as: Daisy Award Nominations - If you wish to honor a nurse who has provided exceptional

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care to you or a loved one, consider nominating them for the Daisy Award. Visit the hospital’s website at www.whidbeygen.org for the nomination form. Every nominee will be recognized and honored within their department.

“If Florence Could See Us Now”. Watch an inspiring documentary that draws on more than 100 interviews with nurses and explores the complex, exciting and demanding world of nursing. Includes light refreshments. Open to the public.

Wednesday, May 7, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Whidbey General Conference Room B Thursday, May 8, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Whidbey General Conference Room A Friday, May 9, 8:00am to 10:00am, Whidbey General Conference Room A

together, to be able to rotate the areas and allow grass and grubs to come back.

Seeking Applicants for Civil Service Commission

You can visit the Fowler Farm, along with others, during the Whidbey Island 5th Annual Chicken Coop Tour, presented by the Rock’n Doodle 4-H Poultry Club, on Saturday, May 3, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Tickets for the selfguided tour are available at Bayview Farm & Garden in Langley and Skagit Farmers Supply in Freeland and Oak Harbor.

The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill an unexpired term on the Civil Service Commission that runs through February 2016.

[Submitted by Julia Cook]

Black Ravens Train in MultiNational Exercise

The Commission meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:30am in the Commissioners Hearing Room in Coupeville. Service on the Civil Service Commission is without fee or compensation. Members must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Island County for at least 2 years immediately preceding appointment, and a registered voter in Island County.

Celebrating Nurses Fair: Wednesday, May 7, 10:00am to 5:00pm, Whidbey General Conference Room B. A celebration of nursing contributions to the community. Vendors, henna artists, cartoonists, games and treats will make this an exciting event. Open to the public.

Honoring Nurses Vigil: Thursday, May 8, 7:00pm to 8:00pm at the Captain Whidbey Inn. A candle lighting ceremony for anyone who is a nurse, has loved a nurse, or has ever needed a nurse. Space donated by the Captain Whidbey Inn. Open to the public.

Appreciating Nurses Event: Friday, May 9, 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Whidbey General Conference Rooms A & B. Will feature the first-ever presentation of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Whidbey General, plus an inspiring tribute to nurses on Whidbey Island. Includes light refreshments. Open to the public.

Please join Whidbey General Hospital in thanking, honoring and celebrating everything that nurses have contributed to our community.

If you have questions on the above activities, please email Gaila Palo, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or call (360) 678-7656, ext. 2107 or (360) 321-7656, ext. 2107.

[Submitted by Trish Rose, Whidbey General Hospital]

Whidbey Island Chicken Coop Tour

An EA-18G assigned to VAQ-135 launches on a day training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during Red Flag 14-1.

By Lt.j.g. Jason Smith, VAQ-135 reporter The Black Ravens of Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) represented the electronic attack community at the recent Red Flag 14-1 exercise based at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nev. The exercise incorporated U.S., British and Australian military forces in largeforce missions designed to simulate real-world scenarios. Over 80 aircraft were involved in each event, from F-16s and F-22s to B-2 Bombers.

For three weeks, the Black Ravens flew both day and night. Their goal was to demonstrate the awesome capabilities of the EA-18G aircraft and their electronic warfare expertise.

They also sought feedback from allied forces to learn how to better support future operations. VAQ-135 worked directly with U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine crews, as well as allied forces in extensive planning sessions to establish a solid mission plan. They also took ample time to brief and debrief all aspects of the mission, with some debriefs lasting well into the night or early morning.

Aircrew in VAQ-135 made significant progress with their tactical proficiency. They completed Growler Weapons and Tactics Program events, including level II, III and IV flights. The maintenance department worked relentlessly to keep the EA-18G aircraft ready for the next mission.

Despite a demanding schedule, the Black Ravens put in a solid team effort that resulted in valuable training for aircrew and ground crew alike.

Tanya and Brian began raising chickens about six years ago when they moved into an empty apartment on Tanya’s Dad and Step-mom’s place (Nick & Dawna). They had six small chicks in a box in the kitchen. Their son Caelan, 4 years old at the time, helped build an A-Frame chicken tractor that turned out to be way too heavy to move, but the chicks loved it.

The following year they picked up more chicks, and again had to expand to house a larger flock. The old dog kennel was converted and they put up a fence to keep the chicks safe from predators.

A move away from the farm then followed for their family; though the chickens lived on with Nick and Dawna. Losses in their flock occurred during their absence, due to some wily predators. When they moved back to Whidbey after three years in Kansas, they knew they wanted to rebuild the flock and build the coop properly.

With twelve chicks growing fast, they built a new coop with a mix of recycled and new materials. They wanted a lot of light, good ventilation and ease of care.

Caelan and his brother Corin help collect eggs and turn out the chickens into their run. The family’s current flock includes a very protective rooster and eleven happy hens; a black Astralorp, Cuckoo Maran, golden-lace Wyandotte, Rhode Island Red, Barred Plymouth Rock and Ameracauna. Future plans include dealing with water issues in winter, building a new run and replacing an existing one that is hobbled

The Board of County Commissioners appoints Civil Service Commission members for 6 year terms. The Civil Service Commission consists of 3 members plus a Secretary/Chief Examiner.

Duties and responsibilities of the Civil Service Commission may be found in Chapter 2.12 of the Island County Code and RCW 41.14.060.

In their off time, the Black Ravens took advantage of some of the excitement Las Vegas and the surrounding area has to offer. Some took in Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s concert, while others enjoyed a free concert by Scotty McCreary, a recent American Idol winner.

Others enjoyed the spectacle of a professional circus show. Two of the better shows were Cirque du Soleil’s “O” performance and the independent “Le Reve” performance.

Also, an indoor go-kart track quickly became a favorite place for many Black Ravens to get their adrenaline fix for the day.

“Driving go carts at Pole Position Raceway was the highlight of the trip,” said Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Rolando Nunez. In recent past the track has hosted a number of celebrities, including professional race car drivers from NASCAR and Hollywood actors.

Several Black Ravens ventured beyond the Strip to check out Hoover Dam. “Being able to take the guided tour is something I will always remember,” said Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Marcum. He and his group of friends were able to see the massive turbines inside the dam up-close. The energy-generating turbines provide electricity for Nevada, Arizona and even California. The dam is located on Lake Mead and sits on the border between Nevada and Arizona.

VAQ-135 returned to Whidbey a more proficient squadron, both in the air and on the ground. They now look forward to quality time on the home front before launching on their next adventure.

[Submitted by Anthony Popp, NAS Whidbey Island]

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: Civil Service 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 contact Linda Kast Meehan, Secretary/Chief Examiner at phone (360) 678-7975or e-mail at l.meehan@co.island.wa.us.

[Submitted by Pam Dill]

Local Business News Whidbey Island Charters Announces Grand Opening On Saturday, April 26, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Whidbey Island Charters will be celebrating the launch of Whidbey’s first boutique charter boat dedicated to custom leisure cruising. Whidbey Island Charters is located at the newly expanded Port of South Whidbey Harbor at Langley, located at 228 Wharf Street. Come down for munchies, take a tour of the boat and start planning your spring and summer cruises.

Whidbey Island Charters will also be on hand to support the Port of South Whidbey’s grand opening of the newly expanded marina on Friday, April 25, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.

For more information, please contact venuescharters@whidbey.com.

Flyers Wins Award at World Beer Cup Flyers Restaurant and Brewery claimed a gold award in the 2014 World Beer Cup, a global beer competition that evaluates beers from around the world and recognizes the most outstanding brewers and their beers. Flyers Restaurant and Brewery was awarded a gold award in the “Other Strong Ale” beer style category for its Brouwers 8, a Strong Scotch Ale brewed to celebrate the 8th Anniversary of Brouwers Café in Seattle, Washington. This marks Flyers Restaurant and Brewery’s second win at this prestigious competition. Their first was Silver at the 2008 World Beer Cup in San Diego, California for their Barnstormer Brown Ale in the “English Dark Mild” category. Flyers Restaurant and Brewery is located at 32295 SR 20 in Oak Harbor. For more information, call (360)675-5858.

Contest for Free Grant Writing Services Hertlein Grant Writing of Coupeville is celebrating their 10 year anniversary, and in honor of that event they will award one local nonprofit agency with free grant writing support. The support may include research of potential grant sources, developing a program budget, and/ or drafting one grant application. All applicants must be located on, or operating in, Whidbey Island. Applications will be accepted until May 30 and the winner will be announced on June 16. To receive an application form, send an email to robin@hertleingrants.com or call the office at (360) 678-5806. For more information, visit www.hertleingrants.com.

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Observe Tax Freedom Day

By Making Tax-Smart Investments

You didn’t see it on your calendar, but Tax Freedom Day fell on April 21 this year. So, why not mark the occasion by beginning to look for ways to become a “tax-smart” investor?

Tax Freedom Day, calculated annually by the Tax Foundation, is the day on which Americans have earned enough money to pay this year’s federal, state and local taxes. Of course, Tax Freedom Day is something of a fiction, because most people pay their taxes throughout the year, via their paychecks.

Furthermore, as famed Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., said: “Taxes are what we pay for civilized society.” When you pay taxes, you help fund public education, the police, the fire department, food inspection, college scholarships and many other elements of society. Nonetheless, you may want to use the concept of Tax Freedom Day to find ways to reduce the taxes associated with your investments.

Here are some suggestions: • Boost your 401(k) contributions. Your 401(k) contributions are typically made with pre-tax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. (Some employers allow a “Roth” option, under which you can make post-tax contributions.) In 2014, you can put in up to $17,500 to a 401(k) or similar plan, such as a 403(b) or 457(b), and if you are 50 or older, you can contribute an additional $5,500.

• Fully fund your IRA. No matter which type of IRA you have — traditional or Roth — you will gain some valuable tax benefits. With a Roth IRA, your contributions are not deductible, but your earnings can grow tax free, provided you don’t start taking withdrawals until you are 59-1/2 and you’ve had your IRA for at least five years. If you own a traditional IRA, your earnings can grow tax-deferred, and your contributions may be deductible, depending on your income level. So, similar to a 401(k), the more you put in to your traditional IRA, the lower your taxable income may be. In 2014, you can contribute up to $5,500 to an IRA, or $6,500 if you are 50 or older.

• Contribute to a college savings plan. Many college savings plans offer some type of tax advantage. For example, if you contribute to a 529 plan, your earnings can grow tax free, provided all withdrawals are only used to help pay qualified higher education expenses. (529 plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax and a 10% IRS penalty.) Furthermore, your 529 plan contributions may be deductible from your state taxes.

• Avoid excessive buying and selling. If you are constantly buying and selling investments, you may find it “taxing,” because short-term gains (gains on assets owned for less than one year) will be taxed at your ordinary income tax rate, which could be as high as 39.6% (and you may also be subject to a 3.8% Medicare surtax). However, if you hold your investments longer than a year before selling them, you’ll pay the more favorable long-term capital gains rate, which will likely be 15% or 20%, depending on your income, though you might still be assessed the Medicare surtax.

Tax Freedom Day is here, and then it’s gone. But by taking the steps described above, you may be able to brighten your tax picture for years to come.

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

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor 630 SE Midway Blvd.

Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360) 679-2558 jeffery.pleet@edwardjones.com

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Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime Wednesday, April 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.

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.

Coupeville Chamber After Hours Thursday, April 24, 5:00pm-7:00pm Pacific Northwest Art School, Coupeville 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.

Whidbey Playhouse Presents 1776 Thursday, April 24, 7:30pm Friday, April 25, 7:30pm Saturday, April 26, 7:30pm Sunday, April 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.

A Celtic Journey: Raise Your Voices Friday, April 25, 7:00pm Island Church, Langley Saturday, April 26, 4:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Presented by Chanteuse Women’s Choir. 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 of $15 for adults, $12.50 for seniors or military and $10 for students and children. All profits from this concert are being donated to Hearts & Hammers on Whidbey Island. For more information, email cveblen@wildblue.net.

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.

1st Annual Fisherman’s Breakfast Saturday, April 26, 6:00am-12:00pm American Legion Post 141, Langley Hosted by the American Legion Post 141 with proceeds to fund High School College scholarships. The cost for breakfast is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Additional donations welcome.

The Legion Post is located at 14096 State Route 525. For more information, contact American Legion Post 141 Commander Jim Knott at (360) 321-5696 or post141@whidbey.com.

Birding and Weed Watching Saturday, April 26, 9:00am-12:00pm Maxwelton Outdoor Classroom, Clinton Join Janet Stein, WSU Island County Noxious Weed Program Coordinator, and Kim Shepard, Whidbey Audubon Field Trip Chair, as you bird along a loop trail through the forest by

Maxwelton Creek to celebrate Whidbey Earth and Ocean Month. Janet will display some of the invasive plants that are crowding out native species on Whidbey and talk about what you can do to control their spread. If time allows, there may be a visit to Dave Mackie Park to see birds on the beach and offshore, and/or look over the ponds on Ewing Road for ducks and spring migrants. Carpools meet at 8 am at Coupeville’s Prairie Station Park and Ride, 8:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Park and Ride, and 8:40 at Bayview Park and Ride. For more information, contact Janet Stein (360) 678-7992, janet. stein@wsu.edu or Kim Shepard (360) 720-1711.

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

Invasive Species Removal from Saratoga Woods Saturday, April 26, 9:30am-12:30pm Saratoga Woods Preserve, Langley Sponsored by Whidbey Camano Land Trust and the Greening Congregations. Meet at the parking lot. Please bring your garden gloves, water bottles, and cutting or weeding tools. The trust will provide some tools as well, including weed wrenches. Refreshments (coffee, juice, and snacks ) will be available, courtesy of the trust partners. For more information, contact elizabethd@whidbey.com.

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.

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.

Oak Harbor Youth Football & Cheer Registration Saturday, April 26, 10:00am-7:00pm Sunday, April 27, 10:00am-5:00pm Dock St and Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor Registration fee for football players and new cheerleaders is $200 through June 15. Registration fee increases to $250 after June 15. Final day to register is July 15, 2014. Participants must be between 7-14 years old as of September 1, 2014. For more information, email ohyfl@yahoo.com.

Salmon BBQ Fundraiser Saturday, April 26, 11:30am-5:00pm Sunday, April 27, 11:30am-5:00pm 32630 SR 20, Oak Harbor The Oak Harbor Lions Club will be serving up a complete meal of BBQ Salmon, baked beans, cole slaw, bread and drink, or for light eaters, a BBQ Salmon sandwich, chips and drink, at their convenient Highway 20 location in the park next to the Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds benefit children and adults in our community who cannot afford vision or hearing care.

VFW Sunday Breakfast Sunday, April 27, 10:00am-12:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor The breakfast features pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats, and biscuits-n-gravy.

The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors and children. A “Chicken Fried Steak” breakfast is available for $9. Proceeds benefit local VFW Post 7392, including veterans’ assistance and community service programs. For more infor

mation, call (360) 675-4048 or visit www. vfwpost7392.org. The VFW Post 7392 is located at 3037 Goldie Road.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, April 24, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Daniel J. Brown’s “Boys in the Boat.” This is the story 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: Preschool Storytime Thursday, April 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.

Mystery Book Lovers: Marcia Muller Thursday, April 24, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Share your love of mysteries and join the discussion of books by Marcia Muller, this month’s selected author.

Keep the Creativity Flowing: For New & Experienced Artists Friday, April 25, 10:00am Freeland Library Join other local artists to participate in informal sharing, discussion and creation of your artwork. Take advantage of the group energy for inspiration and new ideas.

Oak Harbor Book Group: “Becoming Clementine” Friday, April 25, 11:00am Oak Harbor Library Share your love of reading! Check out a copy of “Becoming Clementine” by Jennifer Niven. All are welcome.

Sexual Assault Presentations 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.

Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime Tuesday, April 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.

Jump Into Literacy Tuesday, April 29, 6:00pm Freeland Library In this training, you will learn fun music and movement activities to use with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers that build early literacy skills. For parents, grandparents, caregivers, and early childhood educators.

Growing Healthy Children: A Stars Training Series Tuesday, April 29, 6:30pm-8:30pm Oak Harbor Library A short lecture will be provided on how flannel boards can be used to develop emergent reading in young children. Participants will make a portable flannel board and will have time to practice with it. Participants will be introduced to library resources to help continue to make flannel board stories. 2 STARS Credits. Registration limit to 20.

Book-a-Librarian Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 9:30am Coupeville Library Get one-on-one assistance with computing, digital devices, free library downloads, or using Sno-Isle’s catalog and databases.

One Trail, Many Voices: Songs of the Oregon Trail Saturday, May 3, 10:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Farmers Market, Coupeville Saturday, May 3, 6:30pm Clinton Community Hall, Clinton Hank Cramer, a popular presenter through Humanities Washington, is a folksinger, historian and storyteller. Hank will share traditional folksongs of the diverse cultures of the pioneers and explore how migration via the Oregon Trail affected the travelers, their songs, and the culture of the Pacific Northwest.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) Tickets available by contacting the WICA ticket office (360)221-8268 or (800)638-7631. Additional information at www.WICAonline.com.

WICA’s Family Series Presents Bronkar Friday, April 25, 7:30pm Youth $10; Adults $15 The whole family will be amazed by Bronkar Lee, the world’s only rhythmic juggling beatboxer, who will bring his unique blend of music, comedy, skill and energy to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. Bronkar describes himself as “a hyperactive kid with ADHD” who through “practice, persistence and patience” channeled his high energy into a unique act combining music, juggling, beat boxing and a positive message for kids. For tickets to the performance, call WICA at 800-638-7631 or 360-221-8268 or go to http://tickets.wicaonline.com.

National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 1, 10:00am Concordia Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor Thursday, May 1, 12:15pm-1:00pm Island County Courthouse, Coupeville Thursday, May 1, 5:30pm-6:30pm Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor Community prayer events will be held at each of the locations listed above. For more information, email jlh1848@aol.com.

Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, May 1, 11:00am-5:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club. One pint of blood can save 3 lives. To donate, just drop in or you may schedule an appointment: DonorSched@psbc.org. For more information, call Paddy Roberts at 360) 678-8746. The Coupeville United Methodist Church is located at 608 North Main Street.

Spring Potpourri Friday, May 2, 7:00pm Sunday, May 4, 4:00pm First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Join the Whidbey Community Chorus in celebrating the end of cold weather. The concerts, under the direction of Chet Hansen, will include an Americana set, with the medley “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” and the folksong “I am a Poor, Wayfaring Stranger.” The chorus’s featured work will be Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem.” Also appearing on Friday night will be Oak Harbor High School’s award winning “Harbor Singers.” Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, call Kay at (360)-678-4148. The First United Methodist Church is located at 1050 SE Ireland Street.

Birding Tour at Indian Point Saturday, May 3, 8:00am-10:00am Indian Point, Clinton Enjoy a tour through the Whidbey Camano Land Trust’s stunning Indian Point property. The

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South Whidbey Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday, May 3, 9:00am-2:00pm Hwy 525 just north of Seboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardware, Clinton Look for blue umbrellas, colorful balloons and a huge selection of plants with great prices, including bamboo, Japanese Maples and dahlia bulbs. Gardening items, a hand-crafted potting bench, yard art, books, and raffle items donated from local businesses will be available as well.

Garden club members will be on hand to answer plant and gardening questions.

Proceeds from the plant sale help fund horticultural beautification projects, educational programs and scholarships throughout South Whidbey. Any questions, call Sue VanGiesen at (360) 341-4325.

Whidbey Island Coop Tour Saturday, May 3, 10:00am-4:00pm Various Locations The Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Doodle 4-H Poultry Club Presents the 5th Annual Chicken Coop Tour. Tickets for the self-guided tour are $10 per car and available at Bayview Farm & Garden in Langley or Skagit Farmers Supply in Freeland and Oak Harbor.

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Chicken Little And the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

Dear Astrologer, What astrological significance do you think the Blood Moons have? Christian prophets, especially, are making a big deal about the big changes they say are coming, yet they don’t believe in the divine science of astrology!

The Blood Moons begin in April of 2014 at Passover and continue into late 2015.

Watching With Interest Dear Watching With Interest, Blood Moons and prophets and astrology, Oh my!

A Blood Moon is simply the reddening of the Moon under a total lunar eclipse. This usually happens about every three years or so. While any total eclipse is significant, the fact that there are four total lunar eclipses coming in a row is unusual and does mean the winds of change are blowing.

For details, we note the tensions in a chart cast for the capitol of a given country at the exact moment of the eclipse, for out of tension comes change.

Such a chart for Washington, DC, shows four points of tension. First, Mercury as representative of the corporate media is in a deplorable state. It is closely adjacent the Sun as representative of the government and directly opposing the Moon as symbolic of the people. All of which suggests the major media has turned its back on the people and

true journalism and is playing lapdog to various government and corporate masters. Watch for developments around that issue.

also a fitting description of a class reunion. The Moon itself for that month is in the seventh house of travel.

Second, Moon as the people is in the shadow of Mars as police and military. Moon with Mars is always tense and suggests hot tempers and impatience. Sun being in Aries, the sign of Mars, tells why—the police as corporate and government extensions are overstepping and the people are reaching the limits to which they can be pushed.

In summary, next time your inner Chicken Little starts playing disaster scenarios in your head, you can tell her to relax, your astrologer says you will be fine.

Third, Pluto as symbol of social upheaval and mass power is in the twelfth house, where it typically works in secret and against public will. Interestingly, subtle indicators say these hidden forces presently lack impact. This would explain the recent surrender of special agents to public resistance in the Bundy Ranch incident.

The fourth point of tension is between Jupiter as money and banking, placed in the sixth house of conflict, and Moon, again, as the people, suggesting, uh-oh, the banksters are up to something.

Hang onto your wallets!

Rather than doomsday potentials, I see these four stress points as the seeds of useful and constructive social evolution. The planets are, indeed, in a mood for change, which means there will never be a more effective time to make your voice heard.

Dear Astrologer, I’m debating whether to attend my high school reunion. Is the period July 18-20 safe for travel?

Thanks for your insights. I always enjoy your column.

Nervous About Flying Born July 16, 1973, at 10:27 P.M. in Austin, Texas Dear Nervous About Flying, No need for you to be nervous. You are in the Jupiter/Mars period of your life and both planets are in good shape. By their nature these two planets work harmoniously together, which bodes well for good events to manifest.

Your lunar return chart for the month of July shows no indication of unexpected events such as accidents, lost luggage, etc. Sun as lord of the rising sign is in the twelfth house with Jupiter, a classic placement for someone on vacation, and

Dear Astrologer, What does it mean that my Moon sign is Scorpio, which is my husband’s Sun sign? Our communication has not been the greatest, lately. Things have been a bit strained, actually. I’m wondering if the reason has something to do with Scorpio.

Thank you for putting out a great column each week!

Getting the Silent Treatment Born July 1, 1963, at 5:25 P.M. in Baltimore, Maryland (her) and November 5, 1960, at 11:16 A.M. in Augusta, Maine (him) Dear Getting the Silent Treatment, Scorpio people, meaning those with Sun, Moon or rising sign in Scorpio, have been under stress for the past couple of years. The reason is Saturn, who has been in Scorpio since mid-2012. Saturn usually is experienced as a shortage of something, whether of time, money or simply the energy to deal with life.

The fact of your husband’s Sun being with your Moon is a highly desirable placement. It means that his basic personal qualities harmonize with your most deeply felt emotions. This leaves you fulfilled and him feeling accomplished that you feel so.

Saturn in Scorpio is interrupting this customary dynamic of fulfillment-accomplishment. The energy to emote is simply not there. This is because Saturn reduces everything it impacts, including communication, to the most simplistic level possible.

People under a strong Saturn influence will never use three words if one will suffice and they will go long periods without interacting at all.

Saturn’s move into Sagittarius on December 24 should free your tongues and restore normal communication.

Dear Astrologer, Do you recommend online dating and matchmaking services? I am especially interested in the sites that claim to use astrology to match people. I am so fussy about who I want to meet, it seems like the most reasonable way to find the right person.

Looking for My Prince Born October 15, 1972, at 3:15 P.M. in Redmond, Washington Dear Looking for Your Prince, Astrology and the Internet are great tools for sorting frogs from princes without kissing them all. As with any tool, a degree of skill is necessary to use them well. One sure way to tell a bogus matchmaking site from a good one is to approach them slowly. Simply give your email and no other data and then wait a few days. When messages from that site begin to appear telling you about the good dating prospects they have located for you, you know they are bogus.

At least one astrological dating site I have seen appears to be genuine. Astrologydating.com utilizes full birth data, and stresses the time of birth, always the hallmark of serious astrology at work.

Further evidence of sincerity is the large amount of information and guidance dedicated to helping those who don’t know their time of birth and need help finding out. The same site is a cornucopia of good advice for how to safely handle first meetings with people found over the Internet.

Whatever site you choose, when the astrology of a potential match is flashing frog alert, it is a comment on the kind of life you are likely to create with that person. Trust it and move on.

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Bruce said of Joyce, “I enjoy her openness and her farsightedness. She has a sparkling sense of humor.”

At first, they traded kitchen duty. “I cooked one night. Bruce cooked the next,” said Joyce, spoken with a bit of a giggle, happy to have reached such a compromise.

Bruce doesn’t have as many relatives as Joyce, but speaks of his granddaughter in Seattle and grandson in Tucson. Bruce says his family has met Joyce and approve of their union.

When they return from family visits, they will stop saying “Goodbye” and say instead “Good morning” and “Good Night.” Furniture and duplicate possessions that filled a house and an apartment will either stay or go. Bruce is ready, saying “She brings joy into my life.”

Joyce speaks with a sense of wonder at all that has happened, saying, “I was happy, busy and had lots of things to do.” They fell in love and plan to make every day count.

Best wishes to Louise and Eddie, Joyce and Bruce.

This is Living It was time for the Encore Group of the Living Word Fellowship Church to meet.

Christy Barney, bearing a beautiful dish of enchiladas, and Susan Clines, providing a pan of lasagna, helped dress the table with delicious dishes for guests to enjoy.

Pat Baca wore a bread basket as an Easter hat, but when it became cumbersome and uncomfortable, set it aside. Winners of the best ladies hats were Diantha Douglas with a natural color basket and pink trim, turned upside down, and Charlotte Gray’s homemade bonnet which spelled endless hours with a hot glue gun.

The guys will have to try a little harder next year, but Darrell Gray and Scott Barney came out with first and second places.

Then came the night’s entertainment. Father Diego Martini (entertainer and magician JR Russell), fresh from the Vatican and planning for the Feast of San Gennaro, kept the crowd astonished at his sleight of hand and magic card tricks. A crowd favorite is “You Picka De Ace!’ where three cards are not what they seem to be.

“It’s a miracle of the Holy Rings,” said the priestly pretender, explaining it was Marco Polo who brought the Holy Rings to the New World. He’d slip circles of metal over unseen openings, most of the time, catching them and others, well, try again.

Two red handkerchiefs mysteriously became one, one suddenly had holes in it, and one was stuffed into an egg and later cracked open, its gooey contents poured into a cup.

The room gave a shudder when the guest tossed it down his throat.

The group of “senior” men and women meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. What made this get-together different is that almost everyone who attended wore an Easter hat of some type. It was a lesson in humility that most folks over age 50 have plenty of anyway.

When he passed out envelopes to five guests, they were rewarded for their participation with folded junk mail, except in Father Martini’s case. His envelope contained a $100 bill, phoney, of course. Most surprising was how the image on one of the pieces was one of the participants. I still can’t figure that one out.

Fil Baca explained, “We have fun and zest.

It’s not a lot of prayer and crying. We can get together and not make anyone cry.”

I can see why this group is so popular. Check it out at Living Word on Crosby Road in Oak Harbor.

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why she cries, what she means when she says nothing’s wrong, why she snaps and complains when I try to help, and how I can make a woman truly happy.”

Furious, the angry hubbie was about to go scream at his wife when he noticed a piece of paper, staring at him by the bed.

The Lord replied, “You want two lanes or four lanes on that bridge?”

The note: “It’s 5 A.M. Wake up.”

Golf in the Locker Room Several men are in the locker room of a golf club.

Impossibilities in the World 1) You can’t count your hair.

2) You can’t wash your eyes with soap.

3) You can’t breathe when your tongue is out.

Put your tongue back in your mouth, you silly person.

Ten Things We Know about You 1) You are reading this.

2) You are human.

3) You can’t say the letter ‘’P’’ without separating your lips.

4) You just attempted to do it.

A cell phone on a bench rings and a man engages the hands-free speaker function and begins to talk.

Everyone else in the room stops to listen.

MAN: “Hello” WOMAN: “Hi, Honey, it’s me. Are you at the club?”

MAN: “Yes.” WOMAN: “I’m at the shops now and found this beautiful leather coat. It’s only $2,000. Is it alright, honey, if I buy it?”

MAN: “Certainly, go ahead if you like it that much.”

6) You are laughing at yourself.

WOMAN: “I also stopped by the Lexus dealership and saw the new models. I saw one I really liked.”

7) You have a smile on your face and you skipped No. 5.

MAN: “How much?”

8) You just checked to see if there is a No. 5.

Bridge to Vancouver Island A man was riding his Harley Davidson along Highway 1 in Vancouver when suddenly the sky cleared above his head, and, in a booming voice, the Lord said, “Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish”.

The biker pulled over and said, “Build a bridge to Vancouver Island so I can ride over anytime I want.”

The Lord said, “Your request is materialistic. Think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking; the supports required reaching the bottom of the ocean and the concrete and steel it would take! It will nearly exhaust several natural resources. I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a little more time and think of something that could possibly help mankind.”

The biker thought about it for a long time. Finally, he said, “Lord, I wish that I and all men could understand women; I want to know how she feels inside, what she’s thinking when she gives me the silent treatment,

WOMAN: “Just under $90,000.”

MAN: “OK, but for that price, I want it with all the options.”

WOMAN: “Great! Oh, and one more thing. I was just talking to Janie and found out that the house I wanted last year is back on the market. They’re asking $980,000 for it, a real savings from the original listing.”

MAN: “Well, then go ahead. Make an offer of $900,000. They’ll probably take it. If not, we can go the extra eighty-thousand, if it is what you really want.”

WOMAN: “OK. I’ll see you later! I love you so much!”

MAN: “Bye! I love you, too.”

The man hangs up.

The other men in the locker room are staring at him in astonishment, mouths wide open.

He turns and asks, “Anyone know whose phone this is?”

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SATURDAY, April 5 6:52am, Harold Pl. Requesting phone call. Caller states there is a squirrel in his back yard walking in circles. Caller thinks it may have eaten poison. Said he is afraid to go and try to help it because he fears someone may video tape it and put it on YouTube.

4:30pm, Sandell Rd. Calling because he has concerns about subject. Says he has been writing letters to someone in blood and has a bunch of pictures where he was torturing a duck.

TUESDAY, April 8 4:13pm, Captain Vancouver Dr. Caller was calling reporting new neighbors have moved into the rental at location. Yesterday the male adult was standing in front of the large picture window, naked. Caller is requesting someone contact the subject. Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the name of renters.

9:37pm, Schay Rd. At first, caller asked if there were any rewards for giving up locations of people with warrants. When advised no, attempted to hang up. Caller refused to give any information on herself.

WEDNESDAY, April 9 10:34am, Twin Lagoon Ln. Reporting her neighbor threatened to remove her plants. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like what she is planting.

FRIDAY, April 11 11:51am, Woodland Circle Female states she is in a room, she locked herself in. He is trying to bust the door down. Has been going on for 3 days.

12:25pm, SE Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary St. Caller requesting check at location. States subject has been placing meth on other roommates food. Has threatened to cause the other roommates harm. Nothing physical has occurred so far.

SATURDAY, April 12 11:45am, SR 20 Reports approximately 5 minutes ago a vehicle was tailgating. CA license, white late model Chevy Impala. When he passes people thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fartâ&#x20AC;? sound on his horn.

3:42pm, SW Xavier Dr. Requesting a phone call to advise if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s considered littering when someone mows their lawn and leaves the grass in the street thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kicked out by the mower.

3:55pm, SE Glencoe St. Reporting her lawn-lamps were stolen.

Has seen subject â&#x20AC;&#x153;creepingâ&#x20AC;? through the neighborhood previously. Subject seen was looking through windows of a vacant home for rent.

4:56pm, W Whidbey Ave. Reports neighbor came to callerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s door last night at 2:00am. When caller looked throughout the peephole, his eye was up to it. Lives downstairs at the same complex.

MONDAY, April 14 7:50am, SW 6th Ave. Caller calling because she was wondering if she had minutes on her phone. Didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if she missed a call from her son,

or an emergency call from family. Does not need contact with law enforcement, needs to contact family members.

10:08am, SE Ireland St. Reporting black cat has been hanging around his porch all weekend. Still There.

Believes it was dumped there.

10:18pm, Storkson Dr. Caller advising 15 minutes ago he was walking and someone threw a rock at him. Caller is now hiding in the bathroom at the Clinton Chevron. Caller denying medical. States a window also shattered on a building after the rock hit him.

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3:49pm, SE Pioneer Way Male subject urinated on their building. White male, 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wearing all black clothes, pink backpack, black beanie.

Walking in alley toward Queen Anne.

7:55pm, SR 20 Caller advising her mother is driving â&#x20AC;&#x153;out of control.â&#x20AC;? Caller is in the back of the vehicle. Descirbed as white Prius. Just turned onto Scenic Heights Rd. TUESDAY, April 15 8:37am, SW Kimball Dr. Reports her 85-year-old mother is out driving without a license in a white Prius.

She was told by police not to drive last night. Unknown location.

1:56pm, NW Elwha St. Requesting contact in the lobby. Caller states she found a lipstick kiss on the outside of her window. Unknown when it occurred over the weekend.

7:26pm, SE Pioneer Way Female requesting a ride from Skagit Valley College to K Mart, her ride is not showing up and needs to be at K Mart by 8. States Oak Harbor Police Department had done it before.

WEDNESDAY, April 16 12:36pm, Schay Rd. Caller states sister found a memorial headstone at her residence in Rolling HIlls.

Wondering about legalities of moving it or even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal to have someone buried on your property.

12:39pm, Grandview Ave. Elderly female on the line wanting to make sure the emergency line was working. Hung up before any further questions asked/answered.

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3:34pm SW Barrington Dr. Subject urinating.

THURSDAY, April 17 11:23am, SR 20 Just saw male transient who is holding sign begin harassed by two other transients. Looked like other 2 were trying to get his jacket from him.

12:12pm, SW Erie St. White male, grayish beard, heavy maroon jacket with hood, blue Adidas athletic pants is urinating at bust stop (on bus stop).

1:39pm, NE Ernst St. Caller requesting assistance referencing resident not cleaning up fecal matter in the yard.

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Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland

GEORGE W. BALDAUF, CAPT., U.S. Navy (Ret) George W. Baldauf died April 13, 2014 at Island Hospital, Anacortes, WA at the age of 86. He enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps, as a Hospital Corpsman and, due to termination of the Corpsman Rate in the Marine Corps, transferred to the U.S. Navy. During his more than 12 years enlisted service he served at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis; Fleet Marine Force Pacific; First Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA; air Transport Squadron TWO, Alameda, CA; and Air Transport Squadron TWO Detachment, Hawaii. He additionally served at the Naval Medical School and Naval Research Institute, both at Bethesda, MD. After receiving his commission as an Ensign, Medical Service Corps in August 1957, he served at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, CA, Bethesda, MD and Quonset Point, RI; the First Marine Air Wing, Iwakuni, Japan; Ninth Naval District; as the Executive Officer at the Naval Regional Medical Center, Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines and as Executive Officer of the Naval Regional Medical Center, Corpus Christi, TX. He also served as Commanding Officer, Naval Hospital Whidbey Island, WA Captain Baldauf’s next assignment was as Deputy Director, Medical Service Corps, Bureau of Medicine, and Surgery, Washington, DC. He was transferred to Jacksonville, FL and assigned as Commander, Naval Medical Command, Southeast Region, and Jacksonville, FL.

WILLIAM R. MYERS William Robert “Bill” Myers, age 82, died April 12, 2014 at Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville. He was born June 6, 1931 in Claremore, Oklahoma. As a child, Bill left the Dust Bowl and moved west with his family to Arizona and then to San Diego.

At the age of 17, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving as an Air Traffic Controller for 20 years. He was married to Geraldine Clabaugh, a marriage that lasted 18 years. The Navy took Bill to Port Hueneme, CA, Oak Harbor, Panama, Guam, and back to Oak Harbor. Following retirement, Bill served as a civilian Air Traffic Controller aboard NAS Whidbey for the next 17 years.

Bill married Rebecca J. Russell in Oak Harbor on June 18, 1971. Leaving military and civil service, Bill began a third career as a business owner and operator. He and Becky opened Monique Creations for a time and then created Myers Mini-Mart and Produce Stand.

The next project was a motel and restaurant in Concrete. He opened Top of the Hill Video in properties he purchased in the Marketown area and a second location, Top of the Hill Two on Midway. He also purchased the current location of the Oak Harbor Sears store, while keeping his previous business properties.

Bill loved working on his property, using his tractor and other equipment. He raised mini-horses for many years. He also enjoyed being in charge of maintenance on his business properties.

Captain Baldauf graduated from the Naval School of Hospital Administration, Bethesda in 1961 and received his BA Degree from the George Washington University in 1963 and his M.P.A Degree from Roosevelt University in 1969. He also attended the United States Naval Justice School; Interagency Institute for Federal Care Executives and the Department of the Army, Personnel Management for Executives Course. He is a member of the American College of Hospital Administrators, American Hospital Association, and the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States.

Bill was a former member of the American Legion George Morris Post 129, the Veterans of Foreign Wars WhiteheadMuzzall Post 7392 and the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 97, all of Oak Harbor.

Retiring from the Navy, George made Oak Harbor home. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church and the Church of the Rock.

Graveside committal services for Bill Myers was held Monday, April 21, 2014 at 2pm with Gary Wallin, Certified Life Celebrant officiating. Friends and family are encouraged to visit Bill’s page in the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.walllinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.

George is survived by one son Michael and daughter-in-law. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria, one son David and one brother.

Viewing was held at Wallin Funeral Home Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 9:00am to 11:00am. A funeral service followed at the funeral home at 1:00 pm with Chaplain David G. Lura, USNR (Ret) officiating.

Graveside funeral services with full military honors was held at 1:30pm at Maple Leaf Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will follow at the funeral home.

Bill Myers is survived by his wife Becky, of Oak Harbor; by three children: James Myers of Oak Harbor, Karen Wright and husband Parks, all of Oak Harbor and Coleen Elerick and husband Robert of Marion, Montana and one brother James Myers of Louisiana. Two granddaughters, Randi Vallencourt and Kellye Myers and one great granddaughter Ava Vallencourt also survive.

BERNARD EINAR SKUD Bernard Einer Skud died suddenly at his home in Oak Harbor on April 16, 2014 at the age of 87. Bernie was the son of Ferdinand and Elma (Hendrickson) Skud,

born January 31, 1927 in Ironwood, Michigan. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his military service, Bernie received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Michigan. He was married to the former Patricia Dufflin in Wakefield, Michigan on August 20, 1950.

Bernie worked as a Marine Biologist for forty years, including work for the U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries in Alaska, New England and the Gulf of Mexico. He served as Chief of Alaska Herring Investigations; Assistant Director Galveston, Texas and Director in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

He attended Princeton, University (1967-68) as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow of Public and International Affairs. From 1970-78, he served as Director of International Pacific Halibut Commission in Seattle. In 1978, he moved on to become Division Chief in National Marine Fisheries Service, Washington, D.C. and Scientific Advisor in Narragansett, Rhode Island until 1985. His next stop was as Director of International North Pacific Fisheries Commission, Vancouver, British Columbia from 1986 to 1991. Bernie retired in 1991 after a 40 year career and made Oak Harbor his home.

Bernie had served as Committee Chairman at scientific meetings of the International North Atlantic Fisheries Commission and the International Council for Exploration of the Sea (Copenhagen, Denmark); President of the American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists (1982-84); Life Member of American Fisheries Society and held offices in other scientific organizations. He published over 100 technical papers and popular articles on salmon, herring, lobsters, halibut and mackerel.

Bernie was listed in several Who’s Who, served as adjunct Professor for the School of Fisheries, University of Washington and the University of Rhode Island. He traveled to 36 countries on business and pleasure, was a 50 year member of the American Legion, a member of Rotary International, served on the Board of Directors for St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay, ME, was a Rotarian in Boothbay Harbor and the University Club in Seattle.

Bernie is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pat of Oak Harbor, three sons: Timothy Skud of Alexandria, VA; Ferd Skud of Anchorage, AK and Eric Skud and wife Ann of Redmond, WA and one sister Elaine Allen and husband Robert of Palo alto, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one sister Joan Heinbaugh.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 11:00am at Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor with Pastor Dave Johnson officiating. Cremation was held with private family interment to follow. Please visit Bernie’s page in the Book of Memories hosted at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA

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

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

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building.

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

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

Restaurant Activities Flyers Restaurant & Brewery, Oak Harbor Happy Hour Daily 2:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm-close Brewer’s Nights Last Thursday of Month, 6:00pm-9:00pm Special prizes and giveaways. Live Music.

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

Galleries and Art Shows “Showcase of the Arts” All-Island High School Art Show Reception: Friday, May 3, 5:00pm-8:00pm Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Library Honor the best of the best in teen art from local Whidbey Island high schools. Open to the public. Funded by American Association of University Women/Whidbey Island and Friends of the Coupeville Library.

‘Taking Flight - the Birds of Sharon Spencer and Frances Wood’ Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 5:00pm-8:00pm Show continues through June 2 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Enjoy light refreshments and a chance to meet the artists. Sculptor Sharon Spencer and watercolorist Frances Wood are two Whidbey Island artists who are much inspired by birds. Both artists have an intimate knowledge and deep respect for these feathered creatures, which brings out special and lovingly rendered works of art.

Meetings and Organizations Port of Coupeville Meeting Wednesday, April 30, 6:00pm Island County Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville Port of Coupeville Board meeting is focused on accepting public input to the Board regarding what should be included in the upcoming Request for Proposals for management of the Greenbank Farm.

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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.

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Dan’s Classic Ballroom & Moonlight Dance Cruises Featured on The Price is Right, March 2012 & 2013 See website for schedules/fees www.dansclassicballroom. com (360)720-2727. Group & Private Lessons, Adults, Teens, Children, Wedding Dances, Special Events/Parties.

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

Offering classes in: Smooth Dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango Latin & Rhythm: EC Swing, WC Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Bolero, Samba Club Dances: Salsa, Night Club 2-step, Hustle, Bachata 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.

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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.

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

We provide Personal Service.

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Come see us at at 5575 Harbor Ave, Freeland

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

Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm • Saturday 11am-7pm • Sunday 12:30-5

GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth Friday, April 25, 7:00pm UUCWI, 20103 Highway 525, Freeland Free admission Water shortages, hunger, peak oil, species extinction, and even increasing depression are all symptoms of a deeper problem – addiction to unending growth in a world that has limits. GrowthBusters goes way beyond prescribing BandAids to slow the bleeding. This film examines the cultural barriers that prevent us from reacting rationally to the evidence current levels of population and consumption are unsustainable. See more at www.growthbusters.org. Following the film, the Whidbey Environmental Action Network will discuss their 25 years of conservation in Island County.

For more information, contact Gary Piazzon at piazzon@ comcast.net.

Brewers Night Featuring Fremont Brewing Thursday, April 24, 6-10pm

LIVE MUSIC, PRIZES, FOOD SPECIALS

Reservations Recommended Call for Details

360-675-5858 32295 SR 20 Oak Harbor www.eatatflyers.com

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.

Climate Change Solutions Saturday, April 26, 10:00am-12:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Saturday, April 26, 2:00pm-4:00pm Oak Harbor Library The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island will host Eileen Quigley, Director of Strategic Innovations for the Seattle based organization Climate Solutions. In each of her presentations, entitled, “Accelerating Community-Led Climate and Clean Energy Solutions,” she will discuss what cities in the Northwest are doing to address climate change, and how Whidbey Island could pursue climate solutions already underway in Puget Sound. Both events are free and open to the general public.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, May 3, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving instructors for both driver’s education students and parents.

For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www. idipic.org.

First Friday Dinner May 2, 2014 Classic Bouillabaisse with shrimp, littleneck clams, mussels and rock fish with tomatoes, orange zest, saffron and Pernod ~ Salad Lyonnaise with frisee, pancetta and poached egg Or Grilled eggplant with herbed crème fraiche and pomegranate seeds ~ Salad Lynonnaise with Cannellini bean bruschetta, instead of pancetta Prix Fixe ~ $27.95/person ~ Vegetarian – $23.95/person Not inclusive of tax or gratuity Reservations recommended 360-678-1288 Accompanied by Gary Way on keyboard

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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 (0)

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

Whole body fender set for Suzuki 230 quad runner, orange, 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. (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 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.

(360)341-3214 (0) 1976 Cubota B6000E diesel tractor with brush hog. Needs clutch, $999; Astro van, V6, 4.3L, $200; Assorted Chevrolet transmissions. 1 - T350 and 2 - 700R4s. Call and make offer; Pedestal transmission jack, $200; Lots of 4x4 sets of OK Tires. Call for pricing. (360)3214035 (1)

BoAts/PArts For sALe Mercury boat engine, 3.9, $200.

(360)321-4035 (1)

Clinton Park Neighborhood Yard Sale. Weather Permitting. Saturday, April 26, 9:30-4. Hansen Drive/Durham Way 1 block from the DQ/Chevron in Clinton off Bob Galbreath Rd. (1)

AnnoUnCeMents Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed. Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims has Advocates ready to help. Please call (800)3467555. 24hr Crisis Line. Free Service.

ride shAre/VAn PooL Wanted: Riders for our existing Island Transit vanpool that commutes to First Hill area in Seattle. We are on the 6am ferry going in and leave downtown around 3:30pm with plan to be on 4:30pm ferry home. M-F. Contact Sarah (360)331-5594.

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. (0)

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. ~~

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

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

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 (0) 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 (0)

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 (1)

instrUMents Hobart M. Cable Console Piano & Bench. Excellent condition. $500, cash only. (360)6754901 (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.

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 (0)

hoUseWAres Eight 4-piece place settings, Lasting Spring by Heirloom Oneida, sterling silver, plus extra pieces. (360)679-3212 (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 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

Love seat, plaid, barely used, 2 cushions, $325; 700-watt microwave w/carousel, $25; Roman Shades, cream twill, $30.

(360)678-8497 (0) 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 (0) Carpeting in 3 rooms, excellent condition, color is light beige. $75 per room. (360)420-5333 (0) 2 Roll up shades for exterior or Interior. 96” by 72”, white Plastic mini tubular. Semi private, new in wrap. $40 ea. (360)9127078 (1) 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) 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, $75 each; 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) Industrial high-pressure sodium fixtures, 400-watt, 110-volt, waterproof housings, outdoor use, $40 ea. (360)321-4035 (1)

LAWn And gArden Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 10-foot strips, $10 each. Call (360)678-1167 Cedar Chips, $5 a yard. You haul. An inexpensive alternative to ground bark. Retail for chips varies from $20 to $30 a yard.

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will keep the weeds from growing and minimize frost damage in the winter, (360)630-6536.

(0) Cedar Rounds – Large –You Haul. Good wood, freshly cut, $100 per cord. (360)630-6536.

(0) Natural Barnyard Topsoil - Good for gardens, flower beds, etc.

Unscreened, 10-yard loads, $225 delivered. South Whidbey.

(360)321-1624 White Vinyl Fencing: Thirteen 8’ pieces, two 11’ pieces, 6’ gate, twenty three poles, and 29’ of assorted. All for $400.

(360)240-9916 (1) Concrete mixer, $150.

(360)321-4035 (1) 5 Landscape lights: 3 large green, 2 med. black. 2 big bundles of wiring, set to install. $70; Lighted Pavers for walk or driveway. They are really cool!

Square, 11-in all with Control unit, Instructions. All set to go, $100. Photos available, (360)912-7078 (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.

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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.

Make Soap? Leftover Soap making supplies – Coconut Oil (1/2 gal.), 2 bottles of Lye, 2 bottles of scents, all for $20. (360)3311077 (0) Alpaca roving, luscious, ready for spinning. $3/ounce. Light 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) Strauch hand wool carder, regular size. Beautiful condition. New $93, selling for $35.

(360)331-3653 (0) Verilux natural alarm clock / adjust. Lamp. Wake up to birds, harbor, surf, forest, etc. Great shape, $50, ivory color.

(360)912-7078 (1) Garage door opener system w/ remote, installation instructions, owner’s manual. From

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7’x16’ heavy door. Need door and header bracket. $40 OBO; Afghan, crocheted by hand using bright earth tones (brown, orange, gray and green). New, never used. Size about 7’ long by about 3-1/2’ wide, $25 OBO; Add to your décor with this nice 2-piece wooden Charger (Gong) in golden and brown hues.

28”H x 22”W, MSRP $165 at Rolfson’s. $45 OBO. (360)6789319 (1)

reCreAtion 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 Daisy Power Line 747 Precision Match Air Pistol, single pump pneumatic, like new, $75.

(360)675-5029 (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 Chain link dog kennel with cover for the sun. Height 4-feet, width 3-feet, $80 cash only.

(360)341-3214 (0) 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 (0) Older model 2-horse trailer with ramp. (360)678-4124 (0)

Free 5 metal bathtubs, all in good shape. U-haul. (360)678-4124 (0)

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by Carolyn Tamler Bayview Blinds is the only locally owned and operated, full service window covering company serving homes and businesses on Whidbey Island. They are currently celebrating 18 years in business.

The company specializes in offering a full service, shop-at-home business. As owners, Garth and Michelle Crisman say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We bring the store to you!â&#x20AC;? While the address for Bayview Blinds is Oak Harbor, the showroom for Bayview Blinds is in the van that comes to the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. The Crismans note that this is much easier for the customers since they can have all the measurements made and check out the sample colors and styles where they will be used.

Their on-site cleaning visits include several free services for their customers including: Takedown and rehanging of blinds and shades, inspection of cords, and tilt gears and cord locks for future function.

Bayview Blinds evolved to this full service operation from Garth Crismanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earliest job working for a blind cleaning company in Federal Way. After he married Michelle in 1994, he continued working for the company, but he and his wife began to look for somewhere else to live and to establish their own business.

In 1996, Garth and Michele decided that Whidbey Island was the place they wanted to call home, and they moved to a residence just south of Coupeville.

The Crismans originally established Bayview Blinds as an ultrasonic blind cleaning and repair company in Coupeville and operated the business out of their home. The business and the services offered began to grow. They had many repeat customers and referrals. In 2001, they evolved into a full service operation providing sales, cleaning and repairs, eventually moving their office and warehouse to Oak Harbor.

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Michelle started out as the Sales Manager, but with two young children, her position changed to Office Manager so that she can take care of a lot of the work from home.

She also does sales on Saturdays. Garth does sales, installation, cleaning and repairs.

They also have two employees: Kathy is the Office Assistant, and Bill is an installation, repair and cleaning technician.

Bayview Blinds is an authorized dealer and service center for Hunter Douglas, but the business also offers many other brands. Garth and Michelle strongly promote their motto: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quality window coverings at affordable prices.â&#x20AC;?

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to call for an in-home appointment, or to request any information about Bayview Blinds products and services, give them a call at 360-678-7708 or toll-free at 1-800-530-5580, or email them at info@bayviewblinds.com. To check out their product lines, and all of the services offered, visit their website: http://bayviewblinds.com.

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