Whidbey Weekly May 1, 2014

May 1 - May 7, 2014

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MILITARY MUSTER NAS Whidbey Island, Washington

May 1 - May 7, 2014

Black Raven Sailor takes flight in Growler

By Lt.j.g. Jason Smith VAQ-135 reporter Mondays.

Few people look forward to them. They often signal the beginning of a busy work week after a fun-filled weekend. Tasks can be tedious, and hours can drag on. Most people simply look forward to the end of the day.

But that was not the case for Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Jamie Stevens when he arrived at work on March 26. After over 12 years of service in the Navy, and five years with Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135), he was not going to have an ordinary Monday. He was in for the ride of his life.

Stevens had distinguished himself as Sailor of the Year for the Black Ravens, and his reward was something few have ever done: a flight in an EA-18G Growler tactical jet. In preparation for the flight, Stevens underwent special training, including aviation water survival and an aviation flight physical.

(Photos by Lt. Mark Hahn)

Stevens flew with Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Maher as his pilot in a formation of three Growlers attached to VAQ-135 out of NAS Whidbey Island. The division practiced air intercept operations and dynamic maneuvering on a training mission in Eastern Washington before rejoining and returning to Whidbey Island.

It can take aircrew several flights to acclimate to high G Forces, but Stevens was able to cope with them fairly quickly. He recalled that he “didn’t get tunnel vision at six Gs,” even though the G Forces “felt like six 200-pound guys sitting on your chest and legs.”

His favorite part of the experience was taking in the full flight event – sitting with the aircrew for the flight briefing by Lt. Cmdr.

James Fuemmeler, working on air-to-air tactics in the operating area, and joining the aircrew for the post-flight debrief. He also got a thrill as he and Maher performed a full afterburner “straight-up vertical maneuver, where all you could see was the blue sky.”

Gravitational forces acting upon the body in a tactical jet like the Growler can rapidly pull blood away from the brain and eyes, causing vision loss and even loss of consciousness. Stevens worked with Maher before the flight to practice an effective anti-G straining maneuver which utilizes proper muscle flexion and breathing techniques to help combat the physiological effects of high G.

ABOVE: Black Raven Sailor of the Year Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Jamie Stevens gives a thumbs-up as pilot Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Maher flies in close formation over the Cascade Mountains.

RIGHT: VAQ-135 Sailor of the Year Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Jamie Stevens (left), gets to fly with Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Maher (right) in a squadron EA-18G Growler.

Champlin transferring to Coast Guard

Stevens has a new appreciation for the various challenges aircrew face during each flight. He recalled feeling nauseous and dizzy and getting a headache after the flight was done. He also has a new appreciation for aircrew and their daily duties, saying, “They have a lot to take in during one day’s work, from flight events with high G forces to collateral duties back on deck.”

Mission success depends on teamwork, and the squadron cannot be effective without the superb efforts from top performing Sailors like Stevens. VAQ-135 is pleased to reward their Sailor of the Year with an adrenaline-filled flight in the EA-18G Growler on a sunny spring day that Stevens will never forget.

Navy Scholarship Program Seeks Medical Student Applicants Story by Lieutenant Teng K. Ooi, PhD, US Naval Academy and Captain Linda J. Beltra, MD, Medical Corps/USN Dr. Nguyen’s career is a great example of the opportunities available to physicians serving in the Navy.

Graduating 2nd in her class from the US Naval Academy in 1999, Nguyen was awarded a Navy Health Professions Scholarship. She received her Doctor of Medicine from Stanford School of Medicine in 2003.

Following a transitional internship at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, she attended flight surgery training in Pensacola, Florida. After earning her wings, she served as a flight surgeon with Carrier Air Wing 5 in Atsugi, Japan. In 2007 she was accepted to a dermatology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, and completed her residency in 2010. A board-certified dermatologist, she currently sees patients at the Naval Academy and Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC. She is also an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

(U.S. Navy photo) Lt. Maggie Champlin, assigned to NAS Whidbey Island’s Search and Rescue since July 2011 (center), marked her last flight in the U.S. Navy on April 18, 2014. Champlin, a MH-60S Knighthawk pilot and mission commander, was recently accepted for an inter-service transfer with the U.S. Coast Guard to be closer to her husband Lt. Nate Champlin. The Gulf Shores, Ala., native is headed next to Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, N.J. On her last flight were (from left) Naval Aircrewman Helicopter (AWS) 1st Class Zachary Brunette, Lt. Cmdr. James Thompson, AWS2 Melissa Dixon and AWS1 Jesse Peterson.

Flight Operations Schedule at OLF Coupeville Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., the night of Thursday, May 1, and early afternoon of Friday, May 2, 2014.

The FCLP tempo is driven by the Fleet Replacement Squadron student training curriculum and pre-deployment carrier EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler squadron flight qualifications. It can also fluctuate due to weather, maintenance and operational requirements.

Flight schedules for OLF Coupeville will continue to be released weekly for community planning purposes. Comments, including noise complaints can be directed to NAS Whidbey Island’s comment line at (360) 257-6665, or via e-mail: comments.NASWI@navy.mil. All other questions can be directed to NAS Whidbey Island Public Affairs Office at (360) 257-2286.

The Navy’s OLF at Coupeville is a critical national security asset that provides essential training for Navy pilots based at NAS Whidbey Island to conduct safe and effective aircraft carrier flight operations around the world.

In addition to her clinical duties, Dr. Nguyen is also the Director of Navy Medical Student Accessions for the Bureau of Medicine and oversees the Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program and is helping to organize the Navy’s recruiting efforts for this program across the United States. Her personal goal is to increase female and minority representation in Navy Medicine.

“People choose to be doctors because of their desire to serve and help others. I chose to be a physician because of my love for people and my desire to alleviate suffering. Being a Navy physician has allowed me to fulfill my calling but also it has allowed me to contribute to and affect medicine in a way I never would have imagined. If you practice medicine in the civilian sector, you have to deal with insurance issues.

Patients get denied care because of lack of insurance and most physicians can only prescribe medications that are covered by the insurance company.

The Navy has allowed me to practice medicine in the way that I have always dreamed. I never have to deny patients care based on their lack of insurance and I am never pressed for time during the patient visits. If I need to see a patient again, the military makes it so easy for me to accommodate them in my schedule,” said Nguyen.

Navy Medicine has a lot to offer: expert guidance and assistance, excellent training, leadership and management skills, financial stability, and an impressive benefits package that could include educational opportunities and incentives, loan repayment assistance, specialty pay, travel and more.

“As the current Director of Medical Student Accessions for the Navy, my goal is to encourage students to apply for the Health Professions Student Program to help pay for medical school. I believe in the scholarship because of the phenomenal leadership and life experiences I have had in the Navy, and I want other students to have the same experiences. My experiences in the Navy have made me a better doctor, a better leader, and a better person, while allowing me financial independence during medical school. I did not incur any student debt and I was not to be a burden on my parents. I got paid to go to medical school, while serving my country and learning how to be a better leader,” Nguyen explained.

The Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program is an outstanding way to pay for medical school and to ensure immediate employment following graduation. The program covers 100% of tuition during medical school, a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 and a monthly stipend of $2,157. No previous military experience is required, although applicants must be physically qualified and otherwise eligible to serve in the Navy and be accepted to an accredited medical school. Acceptance of the scholarship obligates the student to serve on active duty for four years as a licensed physician. The four years may be served as a general medical officer immediately after completing internship, or may be deferred until completion of specialty training.

For more information on Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), visit www.navy.com/ careers/healthcare/physician.

For more information on Navy Medicine, visit www. med.navy.mil.

To find a Navy Recruiter near you, visit www.navy. com/locator.

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May 1 - May 7, 2014

LocaLLy owned.

ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

The older I get, the more I treat my life like a weather forecast.

Each day, I project my productivity as to time and location.

When storm fronts develop, I update and re-forecast.

Oftentimes, I see clearly enough to project one to two weeks out with regard to my future productivity.

If my projections continue at their present pace, my success rate will still be way below the accuracy of our local TV weather prognosticators, but way ahead of the team batting average of our Seattle Mariners.

As tonight’s unexpected northwesterner blows east, through the southern branches of my Doug firs, I say to myself, being the only one in the room at this time, why am I trying to sound like the Mills Brothers singing “Down by the old mill stream of consciousness?�

Maybe it is just this simple.

Tonight is my first night alone.

Tomorrow will be my first day alone.

By the time that you read this, I will have been alone, without female supervision, for an extended period of isolation.

In fact, here at headquarters, those of us involved are calling this time frame, Operation Extended Isolation.

If a fifteen-year-old boy can live more than five hours in the wheel-well of a plane flying from San Jose to Hawaii, how long can I fly in the world of processed food and idle male chatter?

It is one thing to have your sounding board and official eating partner be absent for more than 24 hours, but, Operation Extended Isolation could force me to go the way of watching all 72 episodes of the classic 50s’ sit-com, Amos ‘n’ Andy.

Our folks, both southerners, always encouraged me to imitate George Stevens, or The Kingfish, whenever company was over. Is there anything wrong with a twelve-year-young white kid imitating a black actor who was imitating a white actor’s imitation of a black man?

I was not a victim of racial prejudice as a kid, but a student of racial confusion.

Years later, I would unceremoniously portray a Japanese film director, Bobby Bamboo, and a Chinese restaurateur, Dan Dan Noodle, in that epic local production, Harry Monument.

Let me know if you need a viewing copy. Several DVDs, with my un-deleted scenes still in tact, were gifted to my family back east, but returned for lack of a current address.

Nothing like a family that keeps in close touch.

Considered “politically incorrect� and “utterly without redeeming social value� by some local critics, my scenes will now be shown at a junior college in San Marcos, Texas, as part of a film class entitled, “How not to become an actor.�

National Nursing Home Week It was sure nice to hear Renee’s voice the other day when she called from the Careage. Now the activity director at the Careage in Coupeville, Renee used to be the owner and operator of The Rockhopper, one of the more unique and fun establishments ever to hit the streets of Clinton.

Renee asked if I would emcee the wedding dress fashion show scheduled for Wednesday, the 14th of May, at 3:00PM. Can you think of a better way to spend the afternoon of the Full Moon?

Me neither!

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LocaLLy operated.

Mom’s primary goal in shopping was probably the same as mine – to get out of the house.

We usually went to Lane Shopping Center first.

They had more shoes to peruse than Tremont Shopping Center or Kingsdale Shopping Center, both located within our shopping radius in Upper Arlington, Ohio, home of Golden Bears like golfer Jack Nicklaus, attorney Thomas Joseph Jedinak, and artist Rodger Wilson.

While most folks have heard of Nicklaus, the real Golden Bears to recognize are TJ and Rodger, both life-long members of the Bold Sarcasm Club.

The BS’ers Club was originally founded at Wickliffe Elementary School in the mid-50s’ by several 4th grade boys who prefer to remain nameless in this national publication.

Part of our code of responsibility was to go shopping with our mothers, whether we wanted to or not. Shopping with our mothers was the key to expanding our horizons beyond our suburban back yards, riddled with inflatable pools with horse-heads, abandoned Wiffle ball bats, and Sky-Bar candy wrappers.

Savor Spring Wine & Food Tour

May 10-11 A True Taste of Whidbey!

You’ll never drink crap coffee again!

Visit these tasting rooms and sample hand crafted wines and spirits paired with locally grown and/or prepared foods!

Comforts of Whidbey with Gordon’s Spoiled Dog Winery with Roaming Radish Whidbey Island Distillery with JW Desserts Blooms Winery Taste for Wine with Tres Gringos Holmes Harbor Cellars with Captain Whidbey Inn Tickets $20 in advance or $25 days of www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/565371 or at the venues listed visit www.whidbeyislandvintners.org for more info

Shopping with our mothers brought us to an awareness that shoe stores were usually conveniently located near book stores. Those book stores had the Hardy Boys, periodicals like Mad Magazine, and comics like Archie and Jughead or Betty and Veronica.

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One book title of that time, Never Trust a Naked Bus Driver, by Jack Douglas (also author of My Brother Was An Only Child), really caught my eye.

To this day, I have never taken a bus unless the bus driver was in uniform.

Thanks, Mom.

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Tie One On While Mom was in search of the next shoe sale, Dad was in search of his next tie. Dad took me everywhere – to Walker’s in Columbus, Brooks Brothers all over, Horne’s in Pittsburgh, and Hart, Schaffner and Marx. At first, I thought it was the office of a law firm.

The cost of a nice tie in the 50s’ was way more expensive than my weekly allowance of two bucks would permit. So, instead of tying one on, I watched Dad talk about ties to tall old guys wearing suits.

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Thanks, Dad. I learned so much about ties from you that I never had to buy one.

I am still wearing yours.

Like you told me, “Jimmy, don’t ever throw away a tie. They will either be wide or thin. Sooner or later, the one that is not in, will be, and the one that was in, now out, will be back.�

Reminds me of the bunnies in my yard.

The wide ones are now thin, with their former widenesses now running around in my yard, avoiding the lawn mower.

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Everywhere I looked, people were looking down at technical devices. Most were texting, while others were searching.

Some were talking, but most were, heads down, communicating with another downed head, probably located many miles away.

I watched a young girl in too high, high heels trip over a carpet edge while texting.

I saw a young girl in too high, high heels, run into deplaning passengers, also texting while walking.

Had I been a pickpocket, I could have had a field day. To say most folks were oblivious to their surroundings would be an understatement on the overpass.

When we were in high school, I used to study my class notes while walking down the school hallways before a test. I thought it would help.

Skagit Poetry Slam Next Thursday, I will be heading up to Mt. Vernon to officiate a poetry slam for the Skagit Poetry Festival. It is always exciting to expand my zone of influence from the 98249 zip code to those of other cities. Not only do I enjoy seeing other great Northwest communities, I also get to see how far my 1986 Chevy Durango truck will go without overheating.

One day I walked into a giant football player who was necking with his girlfriend in the corner. I had been looking down and missed the stairs.

Shop ‘til we drop With Mother’s Day approaching, it is difficult for me to get through the reflections of our Mom without thinking of all the times she took me shopping.

Instead, I tripped over a kid who was texting on the floor.

That was the last time I ever studied while walking, but I did get close to a cheerleader.

Maybe we can change the name of Sea-Tac to See-Text. With all those downed heads I saw last week, I felt like imitating Vice President Joe Biden, yelling “Stand Down, Stand Down!�

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Mark your calendars for May 10 at 7:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island, 20103 Route 525, in Freeland.

This benefit concert features a free raffle and free admission; donations happily accepted to support the Whidbey Veterans Resource Center.

[Submitted by Libby Roberts] the day’s work and a delicious dinner prepared under the direction of Useless Bay Coffee Company chef Des Rock and his crew.

Letters to the Editor Editor, Relay for life is accepting canned food donations for the Help House until May 30. Items will be used to weigh down Luminaria Bags during relay, then volunteers from the Help House will collect all of the items to use in support of feeding their clients. Donation Boxes are in the following establishments: Peoples Bank (Oak Harbor), Whidbey Island Bank (both OH Branches), Remax (Kathi Phillips) Safeway, VFW, American Legion, and the Elks. Please Look for the purple and pink box with ribbons.

Thank you for your support.

Sheila Martin Luminaria Chair, Relay for Life of Whidbey Island

Donations are still needed and appreciated and can still be made to help support the Hearts and Hammers work by going to the website and click donate, or mail to PO Box 694 Langley WA 98260.

[Submitted by Lorinda Kay]

White Cane Days in Oak Harbor The Oak Harbor Lions Club will be promoting eyesight awareness and accepting donations during White Cane Days, Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Lion members will be at Ace Hardware, Albertsons and Saar’s Marketplace. The Lions thank these stores for their continued support of the Club’s efforts to serve the community. Stop by with your donation to help the Northwest Lions Foundation for sight and hearing programs in your community. You may also send your donation to: Oak Harbor Lions Club, P.O. Box 21, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. To learn more, go online to www.oakharborlions.org.

[Submitted by Sharon Ryan, Oak Harbor Lions Club]

Island Poultry Preen for Annual Whidbey Coop Tour

The Whidbey Camano Land Trust partnered with the Whidbey General Hospital’s Green Team on Saturday, April 26 to build a trail at the Krueger Woods protected property in Coupeville. The Krueger Woods property is located across the street from the hospital between N. Main Street and Broadway. It’s owned by the Town of Coupeville, and permanently protected with a conservation easement through the Land Trust. Hospital employees and Land Trust staff joined forces Saturday to build a new portion of the trail to complete a loop trail that’s open to the public and especially convenient for hospital employees to walk during breaks from work.

There will be a ribbon cutting event celebrating the new trail and partnership between the Land Trust and Hospital on Tuesday, May 13 at 11:00am. Please contact Janelle with questions: janelle@wclt.org or (360) 222-3310.

[Submitted by Janelle Castro, WCLT]

Hearts & Hammers Annual Work Day Saturday, May 3, is the annual gathering of hundreds of volunteers for the Hearts & Hammer work day, bringing needed repairs to over 35 homes on South Whidbey. Rain or shine, the community will come together for the biggest yearly event for H&H, beginning at 7:45am at the South Whidbey High School, 5675 Maxwelton Road, Langley. A breakfast snack is offered and the gathering of teams with their house captains. Hearts and Hammers t-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts are available to purchase. A group photo will be taken of the entire group before heading to work sites from Clinton to Greenbank.

Volunteers need to bring safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, protective shoes, a lunch and any tools the house captains have requested. Young workers from age 12 to 15 are welcome to work with their parents with a medical release form, 16 to 17 year olds can work without parents but must have a medical release and parental permission form. Go to www.heartsandhammers.com to obtain a form to bring to your house captain.

Homeowners and volunteers are invited back to the high school for a delicious dinner and a wrap up of the accomplishments of the day.

They will be treated to music, a slide show of

As the popularity of back yard chickens and other poultry continues to grow, the Rock’n Doodle 4-H Poultry Club is hosting its 5th annual Whidbey Island Coop Tour on Saturday, May 3. This self-guided tour will offer visitors some of Whidbey’s most clever coops and enclosures. Whether you are a seasoned chicken farmer or just getting started with your flock, the tour is an opportunity to get new ideas in coop design and tips on raising an array of birds.

There are six stops on this year’s tour spanning from Oak Harbor to Clinton.

The Clark Family lives in the city limits of Oak Harbor and is limited to 4 chickens. They have turned a used playhouse into a wonderful coop for their small flock of Jersey Giants. Diane Tompkinson in Coupeville simply loves the harmony of keeping chickens, and using their fertilizer as compost in her garden. She keeps a large organic garden so she can feed her flock organic vegetables and fruit throughout the year. The Tortoise House Coop in Freeland offers an auto-open/close computer controlled door system. In addition to chickens, Strawfield Farm in Greenbank has ducks and most recently, Guinea fowl. James Myers in Freeland proves that you don’t have to be a carpenter to design a beautiful, functional coop. James created a cute dollhouse, complete with windows and nesting boxes for his girls. The Fowler Farm in Clinton has used a combination of recycled and new materials to build a predator safe haven, complete with an automated watering system for their varied flock.

Tour hosts and coop owners will be on hand at every location to share their experiences with chicken care, coop design and more. There will also be 4-H members available to talk about how you can join Rockn’Doodle 4-H Poultry Club.

The tour offers a wide variety of coop set-ups.

The self-guided tour will run from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Tickets and tour maps are $10 per person or carpool, and are available at Bayview Farm and Garden in Langley and Skagit Farmers Supply in Freeland and Oak Harbor. For more information or questions about the tour, email Julia at rockndoodlecooptour@gmail.com or visit Rock’n Doodle 4H Poultry Club on Facebook. Proceeds from the event go towards the club’s community education efforts and barn improvements at the Island County Fairgrounds and to Island County 4-H. [Submitted by Julia Cook]

Tilth Farmers’ Market Opens This Weekend

Get Tickets Now for “Good People” at OutCast in Langley

The opening chime for the oldest market on Whidbey Island is 11:00am on Sunday, May 4. The South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market begins its 43rd season with a May Pole dance to the lively tunes of Island Strings.

Tickets are now on sale for OutCast Productions’ next show “Good People” by David Lindsay-Abaire. The show opens Friday, May 9 and runs through May 24 at the Black Box Theater at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds in Langley.

There will be a wide variety of vegetable starts to plant a summer garden, including several different varieties of tomato, both cherry and slicing. These varieties are what local farmers select as reliable for the Whidbey Island climate.

Produce vendors include Lesedi Farm, Full Cycle Farm, Gourmet Organics, TOMS Market Garden, Nettle Hollow, Maha Farm & Forest, J&R Flowers & Vegetables, Do Re Mi Farm and Hayton Farms Berries. They promise rhubarb, spinach, radishes, romaine and butterhead lettuces, arugula, bok choi, chives, pea greens, mustard greens, mint and more.

Welcome to Southie, a Boston neighborhood where a night on the town means a few rounds of bingo, where this month’s paycheck covers last month’s bills, and where Margie Walsh has just been let go from yet another job. Facing eviction and scrambling to catch a break, Margie thinks an old fling who’s made it out of Southie might be her ticket to a fresh new start. But is this apparently self-made man secure enough to face his humble beginnings?

Margie is about to risk what little she has left to find out. With his signature humorous glow, Lindsay-Abaire explores the struggles, shifting loyalties and unshakeable hopes that come with having next to nothing in America.

Local artisans include the Herbal Workshop with handcrafted soap, Iddins Woodcrafts, fiber arts by Mulberry Hill Alpacas and Thistledown Handwork, and Louise Holloway Stanley’s original artwork, plus cabbage and lettuce starts.

Through the Reading Glass is a new vendor with used books to buy and sell.

Dorcas Young of Lesedi Farm has both produce and hot soup and samosas to eat. Edward Hueneke is vending from the pavilion kitchen this season preparing his famous roasted potatoes and eggs, as well as a la carte lunch fare.

Organic coffee, tea and selected cold beverages are available to drink. Fair-trade, organic bulk coffee is available to order, too.

Enjoy the spring flowers and the children’s area with sandbox and playhouse. SNAP cards are welcome. The market has plenty of parking and clean restrooms. It is open until 2:00pm every Sunday through October 26 and located at 2812 Thompson Road off Highway 525, between Bayview and Freeland. Look for the scarecrow at the corner.

For more information or to apply as a new vendor, contact market manager Kirsten Clauson at market@southwhidbeytilth.org or call (206) 818-1859. Visit the website at www. southwhidbeytilth.org/market.

[Submitted by Susan Prescott]

“Wouldn’t it be Loverly”– To Sing Along with Eileen?

For one night only, you will be invited to sing along with some of your favorite songs played

by Eileen Soskin, a much loved Island pianist.

The lyrics will be projected for all to see; your neighbors will all be singing so you need not feel shy; and you will know all of these songs if you are a fan of Broadway and film musicals, including My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music.

Eileen got the idea for a sing along because so many people told her they found it hard to keep quiet listening to all the familiar songs in the recent production of Fred & Ginger - No Dancing, a play written by Ken Merrell with music borrowed largely from the movies made by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. At those performances, Eileen had to caution the audience not to sing or hum along.

Eileen is also well known for her insightful remarks about music which are a featured part of the UUCWI Concert Series. Eileen will speak briefly about some of the words, phrases and names in these beautiful songs which would be puzzling to young people today. For example, in The Lady Is a Tramp (by Richards Rogers and Lorenz Hart from the 1937 musical Babes In Arms), the lyrics include: “I follow Winchell and read every line” and “I drop a nickel and coffee comes out”. Walter Winchell was a famous and very influential newspaper gossip columnist. A cup of coffee for 5 cents was available at the automat (“automat” being another long-gone institution) and “a nickel” for a cup of coffee is truly a relic of times long gone by!

Tickets are $18 for adults, $14 for seniors/ students. Get tickets through Brown Paper Tickets or email ocp@whidbey.com.

Visit the website for more information about the season at www.outcastproductions.net.

OutCast Productions is a 501(c )(3) and Washington State Non-Profit Organization.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff]

Whidbey Island Vintners Association Prepares for Savor Spring Tour On May 10 & 11, four wineries and a distillery on Whidbey Island open their tasting rooms to present the annual Savor Spring Wine & Food Tour. This tour includes not only tastes of wine & spirits- many of them new releases for spring - but each venue will also feature a food vendor that will have samples of locally made and grown foods, creating a true taste of Whidbey Island.

There will be signs to help show your way along the wine tour route. Starting at the south end of the Island your first stop will be just off Wilkinson Road, the winery and vineyards of Comforts of Whidbey. There you can enjoy vistas of water, vineyards, cattle and other farming in progress while Carl and Rita Comfort and family pour their estate grown wines for your pleasure. Tasty bites to nibble on from Gordon’s restaurant will pair with their wines.

Farther north on Maxwelton Road you will find Spoiled Dog Winery and vineyards. Lovely rolling hills of grapes, cattle and other livestock await you. Dogs and vintners great you, offering a Rose made from estate grown Pinot Noir and other fine wines and food made by Chef Jess of the Roaming Radish.

When you leave Spoiled Dog, head straight for the Whidbey Island Distillery tasting room known as the “bunker”. Here Steve and Beverly have been distilling spirits and making liquors and are working on a whiskey to be released soon. You can sample some liquors as well as a savory cheese made with the liquor by JW Desserts, a local award winning pastry chef.

The next stop on the tour is Taste for Wine Tasting Room & Art Gallery at the Historic Bayview Corner Cash Store. This is the tasting room for Blooms Winery on Whidbey. Casual seating, wine bar style food and wine and an art gallery await you. Here you will taste several award winning wines paired with food prepared by one of the food establishments at the Corner – Tres Gringos. There is live music on Sunday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. On Saturday, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, you can also visit the local Bayview Farmers Market, located just across the street, to stock up on local produce, baked goods and more. The grounds offer interesting art and fun interactive activities for the whole family.

Head north from Bayview on Highway 525 and go to Holmes Harbor Cellars, a few miles down Honeymoon Bay Road north of the town of BITS ‘N’ PIECES

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Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, May 8, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for a great book discussion - call the library for this week’s title.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) 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.

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

Whidbey Island Coop Tour Saturday, May 3, 10:00am-4:00pm Various Locations The Rock’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.

Women’s Work Mother’s Day Sale Saturday, May 3, 12:00pm-6:00pm Upscale Resale, Oak Harbor The mission of Women’s Work is to help preserve traditional women’s arts, while supporting women in communities around the globe make positive changes in their lives, families and communities. They represent indigenous women from four different countries: Oaxaca Mexico, Guatemala, Peru and Nepal.

For more information, call (360) 399-1608.

Hosted by Soroptomist of Oak Harbor.

Saratoga Orchestra - Rhapsody in Blue Sunday, May 4, 2:30pm South Whidbey High School, Langley Music of Gershwin, Copland, Anderson and more. Tickets are $20 for adults; students and youth under 18 are free. For more information, visit www.sowhidbey.com or call (360) 929-3045.

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.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

Birding Tour at Indian Point

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

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 tour will be led by Ann Casey, bird enthusiast and Whidbey Audubon President. You will walk about two miles on moderate terrain. Please wear appropriate walking shoes and bring your own water, snacks will be provided. Please sign-up at www.wclt.org/event/spring-birding-tour-indian-point/, as space is limited. Once registered you will receive an email with directions to the meeting location. For more information, email janelle@wclt.org.

Heroes Helping Heroes Garage Sale

See schedule below Cost: Free 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.

Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library

Mothers & Daughters: Breathe In, Breathe Out Thursday, May 1, 3:00pm-4:30pm Oak Harbor Library Join dynamic speaker and author Mary Lou Sanelli as she shares her humorous and dauntlessly honest reading presentation on mothers and daughters, the life cycle evolutionary process that lasts a lifetime.

Friends of the Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, May 3, 10:00am Freeland Library

Saturday, May 3, 8:00am-12:00pm 2130 Crosswoods Circle, Oak Harbor

Hundreds of books available at great prices!

All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Freeland Library.

Proceeds benefit Relay for Life of Whidbey Island. For more information, email relaywhidbey@gmail.com or visit www.relayforlifeofwhidbeyisland.org.

One Trail, Many Voices: Songs of the Oregon Trail Saturday, May 3, 10:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Farmers Market, Coupeville

South Whidbey Garden Club Plant Sale

Saturday, May 3, 6:30pm Clinton Community Hall, Clinton

Saturday, May 3, 9:00am-2:00pm Hwy 525 just north of Sebo’s Hardware, 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.

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.

Movie at the Library: The Lone Ranger Saturday, May 3, 2:00pm-4:45pm Oak Harbor Library Wednesday, May 7, 5:30pm-8:00pm Coupeville Library Friday, May 16, 2:00pm Freeland Library

The Lone Ranger is a thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Rated PG-13. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Library.

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

“Meet the Producers” at Kitsch ‘N Bitch Saturday, May 3, 7:30pm Tickets: $15

History of Front Street, Coupeville Monday, May 5, 1:30pm-3:30pm Coupeville Library

Kitsch ‘N Bitch host Sue Frause and her guests gather around the kitchen table for the final show of the season.

Enjoy an illustrated presentation on the history of the buildings on Front Street. Many of the buildings date to the nineteenth century and are among the oldest settler buildings in Washington.

The producers include Chef Vincent Nattress of Cultivar Catering; Vicky Brown of The Little Brown Farm, a micro-creamery producing cheese; Maryon Atwood and Robbie Lobell of Cook on Clay, who create handmade flameware pottery; and guest bartenders Gary and Beth Smith of Mukilteo Roasters, who will be concocting a special coffee cocktail for the evening. Kitsch ‘N Bitch house band Deja Blooze provides the music.

Matt Gano: Live Monday, May 5, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Matt Gano is a renowned performance poet and lyricist. His writing and teaching skills have reached audiences from Seattle to Hong Kong.

A three-time member of Seattle’s National Poetry Slam team and 2008 Seattle Grand-Slam Champion, he remains atop the list of spoken word artists in national and international poetry communities.

Landlord Tenant Law-Free Legal Class by VLIC Monday, May 5, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Attorneys Paul Neumiller and Margaret Delp will address questions about rental agreements, deposits, the process for getting repairs, eviction notices, types of leases, tenant screening laws and more. The workshop will address both landlord and tenant perspectives. Please preregister at (360) 678-4911 or www.sno-isle.org.

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Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Playtime or craft follows. This program is for children ages 24 months to 36 months. Caregiver is required.

For Your Health: Being Your Authentic Self in a Digital Age Tuesday, May 6, 6:30pm Freeland Library Many feel, in this digital world filled with Facebook posts and tweets, that we have lost heart and soul. It can feel like we have more disconnection as we try to connect online. Elizabeth Saenz disagrees. Join her for an evening discovering how you can use this new technology to connect authentically both personally and professionally.

Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime Wednesdays, May 7, 14 & 21, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Playtime follows. This program is for or newborns through 24 months with a caregiver required.

Teen Time @ the Library - Felties!

Wednesday, May 7, 3:00pm-4:30pm Oak Harbor Library Bring your friends and relax at the library. Play games, talk about your favorite books, or make the monthly DIY project. This month’s project: Felties! Sew your own felt creatures.

Animal Rescue: One Woman’s Story Wednesday, May 7, 6:30pm Clinton Community Hall, Clinton Meet Barb Bland, the author of Running Free, a heartwarming story about a dog named Pikachu, adopted through Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation (WAIF). Charles Vreeland, the executive director of WAIF will join us to talk about their mission and the new animal shelter project. Learn about this local community treasure. Barb’s book will be available for purchase and signing, and all profits will be donated to WAIF.

A Place at the Table Friday, May 9, 7:00pm-9:00pm Oak Harbor Lutheran Church Everyone is invited to view “A Place at the Table”. The film follows three families struggling with food insecurity. One in five US children go to bed hungry; as a society we simply can not continue to let this happen. Lisa Clark, Director, Island County Opportunity Council will moderate a discussion. Child care is available for families. Please bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to benefit Help House. For more information, call Carol Wall at (360) 679-1574.

The Oak Harbor Lutheran Church is located at 1253 NW 2nd Ave.

Penn Cove Water Festival Saturday, May 10, 11:00am-5:00pm Historic Coupeville A free family festival with Tribal canoe races, native arts & crafts, music, dancers, food, storytelling and activities for youth. Try the famous Salmon tacos! For more information, visit www. penncovewaterfestival.com.

Religious Services Taize Prayer Service Wednesday, May 7, 7:00pm-8:00pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Please join us as we gather for this service of light to sing simple chants, pray scripture, enter into sacred silence, and pray for healing, peace and reconciliation. All are welcome. Invite your family and friends. It is a beautiful spiritual practice to help slow down the hectic pace of our busy lives. The parish office may be reached at (360) 221-5383.

Galleries and Art Shows ‘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.

Featured Artist: Maggie Lancaster Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 5:00pm-8:00pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank Light snacks and beverages will be served and Quinn Fitzpatrick will be playing acoustic guitar for the festivities. Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception.

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By Eileen Brown

Eleven days from now, you could be wharf-side in Coupeville, making history by your mere presence at the Penn Cove Water Festival.

I imagine the spirits of ancestors who came to the first festival in 1929 will be attending. They held the event until World War II when it was canceled, but resumed 22 years ago.

Relative newcomers to Whidbey Island, John and Cheryl Waide, volunteered to work on publicity. They feel the races foster a spirit of neighborliness. Throughout history, tribal people living on Whidbey Island enjoyed the camaraderie of racing against neighboring tribes.

Be on Front Street for the opening ceremony at 11AM when Ian and Rawle Jefferds, owners of Penn Cove Shellfish, are honored with gifts for their years of support and sponsorship.

The event is dedicated to late artist Roger Purdue, whose Native designs have been featured for decades as logos for the festival.

Purdue’s art posters are available at the Native Spirit Art Show and Island County Historical Museum. A ceremony honoring Perdue, who died Jan. 19, 2014, will begin before the Tsimshian dancers take the stage.

Islanders formed the nonprofit Penn Cove Water Festival Association in 2004 to continue the tradition of earlier celebrations, not only with tribal canoe races but with Native arts and crafts, demonstrations, storytelling, dance performances, artist demonstrations, authentic Native foods, children’s activities, exhibits and displays. Island residents still bake loaves of bread as gifts for the Native Americans and guests. There are about 160 volunteers involved.

Here’s the scoop on who will perform and when.

Friday, May 9, 8 PM, Storytelling around the bonfire with Lou LaBombard, Anthropologist and Lecturer (Immediately after the last Prairie Tour of the day at Pacific Rim Institute) Saturday, May 10, 10 AM Shifty Sailors, Farmers Market, Sea Shanties and Maritime Music 11 AM, Festival Welcome, Main Stage Mayor Nancy Conard, PCWF President, Vicky Reyes, Gifts of Bread, Ramona Laster 11:15 AM, Shifty Sailors, Main Stage 11:30 AM, Storytelling by Lou LaBombard, Block House Noon, Festival Welcome - Canoe Launch Progress on Canoe Races will be broadcast

by KWPA from the Wharf 12:15 PM, Peter Ali, Main Stage Flute and more 1:15 PM, J.P. Falcon Grady, Main Stage Guitarist, singer, songwriter 2 PM, Storytelling by Gary Stroutsos, Coupeville Library (Sponsored by Friends of the Library) 2:30 PM, Swil Kanim, Main Stage Violinist, storyteller, poet 3:30 PM, Storytelling by Lou LaBombard, Block House 4 PM, Remembering Roger Purdue Tshimshain Haayuuk Dancers, Main Stage Traditional and ceremonial dances with audience participation Performers will mill about, meet the people and sell their CDs. Be sure to catch the Bead Man, Russell Morton, showing his six-year beading project called Four Seasons of Water.

Visit the Art Show in the Coupeville Recreation Hall, vendors and exhibitors on Front Street, check out activities for the young ones and sample the salmon tacos. Or take the 2 PM shuttle from Coupeville to the Pacific Rim Institute for a special tour of the Prairie in full bloom. The best places for viewing canoe races are the Coupeville Wharf and the open decks on Front Street.

Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11, see the juried art show at the Coupeville Recreation Hall It’s free, fun and the whole family will learn about the area’s history. Come to Coupeville

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Earth Day revisited An idea that was new on the horizon 44 years ago, especially if it had anything to do with the environment, was viewed with suspicion. “Must be another hippie trick,� some said.

From country pastures to city dumps, this “hippie� movement grew and grew. Just in case we’d forgotten the news photos of barges full of trash slowly sailing up and down the Hudson River, our children came home with reminders in their homework. Their assignment: to color all the happy people circling the globe with the Earth Day banner waving overhead.

In case you weren’t born yet, Earth Day was embraced by school children and executives, housewives and sailors, everyone who has a hand in getting us to reduce waste, refuse to buy products in unnecessary packaging, reuse clean materials and recycle things we use everyday.

Really now, isn’t every day Earth Day? Bumper stickers are good but fleeting (unless you are parked behind a VW bus on the ferry). TV commercials work, too, especially the one featuring Iron Eyes Cody, Native American Chief, who reminded us that the earth is a living thing, loaned to us for but a short time. He is silent and motionless, except for a single tear running down one cheek.

If my family was to be successful, back when “socially conscious� meant knowing which was the correct fork to use for salad, my then 8-year-old son and I brought home bins to stack outside our kitchen door. They would hold clean aluminum soda cans, tin cans, glass and paper. When they needed to be emptied, he would place them in the trunk of our car, ready for a trip to Recycling. We both felt good about our effort.

One last word, if you please. I don’t number the stuff, but if I were in charge of such matters, all plastics would be accepted. There has to be a market for them. It just hasn’t been found yet.

I wonder if the Navy still sends sailors to clean up the beaches and has a hot dog lunch for them after. Earth Day is about recycling, but it’s also about not dumping toilets, baby diapers and oil cans in one’s front yard. If your place has more vehicles than the fingers on both hands, your neighbors find your “collecting� offensive and wish you would clean up your act. If a car won’t start, it’s considered junk and might be towed away.

Today is Earth Day, too, and tomorrow and tomorrow ...

Ah, to woo and coo A small tragedy was averted and a love match made through the kindness of local residents.

On an otherwise normal day several weeks ago, Leah and Steve Abrahamse of Martin’s Auto Electric noticed a bird cowering in the middle of Midway Boulevard in front of their business.

Leah dodged traffic on the busy road, scooped up a frightened cockatiel and took it into their shop. Leah then called the neighboring WAIF Thrift Store to learn if the staff knew of any local bird experts. Oak Harbor Thrift Store Manager Mary Anna Cummings suggested they call WAIF volunteers Glenn and Pat Wallace, who have owned tropical birds for years. Pat arrived on scene shortly thereafter with a cage, and took the bird to her home.

The Wallaces then placed “found� ads in local papers. Two weeks later, a friend of the missing bird’s owner saw the ad and notified her. She was overjoyed to be reunited with her cockatiel “Rhoda,� but the story doesn’t end there.

During the weeks Rhoda spent with the Wallaces, she became very attached to one of the their birds, Mickey, a peach-front Conure. The lucky lovebirds went home together to live happily ever after, thanks to the Abrahamses and Wallaces.

Birds have the right idea. Humans make everything too complicated. If you love someone, say so! Or, as sometimes happens, you may have to forever hold your peace – dumb, mum, speechless.

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In 2014, traditional calculation places the date on May 2, as you said, while contrarian astrologers are quick to insist the date was April first. Regular readers know this column to be contrarian all the way.

CHICKEN LITTLE AND THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

Dear Astrologer, On my trip to India last year I witnessed the excitement of the Indian people on a special day they called Akshay Tritya. There were hundreds of weddings that day, and people rushed to buy gold or invest in the stock market, all because they believed it was the most auspicious day of the entire year. I must say, the positive air of enthusiasm was contagious.

The date is astrological and I’m told it occurs this year on May 2. Can you please say more about this day? Does it apply to the world or just in India? What about people born on that day—are they especially lucky?

Swept Up in the Optimism Born April 16, 1966, at 4:37 P.M. in Monterrey, California Dear Swept Up in the Optimism, Akshay Tritya is a holy day in India, but the astrology of it is applicable to all people everywhere.

The literal meaning of akshay is “the never diminishing” and it is that quality of perpetual growth that inspires brides and money managers, for anything begun on that day will accrue the maximum good.

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Your Moon in Pisces, or Purva Bhadrapada in the original zodiac, is a powerful spiritual placement that falls a few days prior to the Taurus position that is Moon’s Akshay Tritya placement.

Dear Astrologer, Help! I’m living a life no orderly Virgo like me should have to live. I’m couch surfing from friend’s house to friend’s house, sleeping here and there, living out of a suitcase and boxes. I can’t tell you how hard this is for me. In my life B.C. (Before Chaos) my sock drawer used to be arranged by day of the week. My life A.D. (After Divorce) is so chaotic, I’m lucky to find two socks that match. Tell me, please, when does the chaos end?

In A Mess Born April 2, 1970, at 4:14 P.M. in Lakewood, Colorado Dear In A Mess, The good news is that you do NOT have a Saturn problem. Most people in distressing times can trace their angst back to Saturn, but not you.

You suffer from an overdose of the antidote to Saturn—Uranus.

Saturn is about orderly routines, and Uranus hates routines the way fourth grade teachers hate bubble gum. Don’t even think about getting orderly while Uranus is on your case. Uranus represents freedom from whatever would bind us.

Uranus prevents life from growing old and stale.

It is most potent when in contact with the Moon.

At present, Uranus is—Look Out!--exactly over your Aries Moon, doing to your life and your

organizational powers what whirl winds do to big hair.

Uranus is a slow moving planet. This means it might be early 2015 before you can again read the day of the week in your sock drawer.

Dear Astrologer, More and more, lately, I’m having trouble communicating. I find even my friends have misperceptions of me. I also find myself correcting misunderstandings that arise because people think I have said things I didn’t say. This is causing friction. It has gotten to the point that I am no longer sure my friends are still my friends.

This is all very confusing to me. So much so that I am not sure I am coming across clearly. Why am I so misunderstood?

Feeling Disconnected Born April 23, 1968, at 3:57 P.M. in Palo Alto, California Dear Feeling Disconnected, You have a couple of things going on. Neptune is the planet of confusion and misunderstandings, and Neptune is currently crossing your Pisces ascendant. Your Moon in Pisces already has a diffuse quality. Add Neptune’s transit and you naturally get confusion. Also, Mercury is transiting the third house from your Moon, which brings friendships to the fore for the purpose restoring balance to matters that have been lacking balance.

Mercury moves quickly, so your friends will begin to feel like friends again when it moves to your fourth house on May 7. Neptune will be with you much longer. The misunderstandings you describe will likely go on until at least May of 2015.

Dear Astrologer, I’ve been hearing odd remarks from people about how they are experiencing time differently, such as time being fast one day and dragging slowly the next. I’m having similar experiences, but for me everything is fast. The last few months are a blur. I don’t know where the winter went. I can’t

remember what I had for breakfast today; never mind what happened last week or last month.

How does this play out in the astrology?

Bewildered Dear Bewildered, A big square dance in the sky has people reeling.

(Wasn’t it just yesterday, I was practicing for my fifth grade spelling bee?!)

The hoedown is about Mars opposing Uranus and squaring Pluto and Jupiter, who are squaring Uranus and Mars and opposing each other.

Sound confusing? It is the planetary equivalent of, “Allemande left, allemande right, swing your partner and do-si-so!” All very orderly, all calculated to flow, and all totally crazy-making to those poor folks who can’t get in step, which is nearly all of us to one degree or another.

Complaints of feeling spacey, dizzy, overwhelmed, sleepy and confused are common now. The planets are behind it, but a more accurate way of viewing it is that the planets are themselves changing, with perceptible consequences on our human senses. Every planet in the solar system is heating up, not only Earth, and pouring energy outward in amounts approaching double what they receive from the Sun. We humans as the recipients of all that energy are faced with a monumental readjustment process. As one result, needed changes are happening at every level from personal to global.

When, over the next couple of years, you hear about Blood Moons, which are total lunar eclipses, or the Grand Cross described above, understand them as snooze alarms calculated to wake the laggards and get them in step: “All right everybody, choose your partners for the jamboree! Pluto to the left, Uranus to right, circle ‘round and away we go…”

Nine out of ten people can’t answer the question, “Are your sleepless nights sleepless because the sky is falling, or because Saturn is doing the Watusi with your Moon, again?” Don’t be one of them. Send your questions, along with your date, TIME and place of birth (as listed on your birth certificate) to Wesley at planetbiz4u2@gmail. com. It’s fun and it’s free. You’ll also sleep better.

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Dennis J. Hodkin Dennis J. Hodkin, born January 24, 1943 in Dover, England, UK, immigrated to Seattle in 1969 and retired in Greenbank on Whidbey Island 10 years ago, passed away on April 2, 2014 at his home at the age of 71.

Dennis is survived by Wendy Hodkin, wife of 50 years, Aaron Hodkin, son, and two granddaughters, Ashley and Chelsey.

Dennis loved boating and fishing, as well as woodworking, including constructing his retirement home. He was a Safeway store Manager for many years.

The family would like to thank all the people that came to the memorial service. He will be sadly missed.

Marsha and Rob enjoyed 41 years together until her passing.

Marsha worked as a bookkeeper for Technical Services, Inc. for 30 years. She enjoyed shooting pool, playing softball, bowling, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She will be remembered for her unconditional love and kindness for family and friends and for the laughter and good times that they were able to share with her during her life.

Marsha is survived by her husband, Rob; two daughters, Jana (Stewart) Surber and Amy (Ryan) Stevens, and stepdaughter Corine Jackson. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Nicholas Jackson, Jerin Applegarth, Tristen Braunstein and Lyndsi Applegarth and siblings Gary (Yvonne) Eyler, Dianne (Wayne) Buehner, Mike Eyler and Gayle (Dave) Elkins. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Jan Eyler-Kelly.

A casual memorial service will be held in her honor on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Wallin Funeral Home, 1811 NE 16th Ave. Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Certified Life Celebrant Gary Wallin will be officiating.

To share memories or condolences, please visit Marsha’s Book of Memories page hosted by the funeral home at http:// www.wallinfuneralhome.com/ .

Marsha K. Wanamaker Marsha Kay Eyler Wanamaker, of Oak Harbor, WA passed away on April 6, 2014 with her family by her side. She was 62 years of age.

Marsha was born October 17, 1951 in Bellingham, WA to Rita and Earl Eyler. She was raised both in Bellingham and Oak Harbor and graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1969.

On August 11, 1973, Marsha married her lifelong love and partner, Robert Wanamaker.

William Lane Cornell William Lane “Bill” Cornell, died April 10, 2014 at Summer Hill Retirement & Assisted Living, Oak Harbor, at the age of 87.

He was born March 20, 1927 in Buffalo, New York to William and Gertrude Cornell. Following high school, Bill served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. When the war ended, Bill left the service and attended Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He was married to his first wife Justine and from that marriage, four daughters were born. That marriage ended 23 years later in divorce. Bill then married Nancy, who died 13 years later.

Bill became an Executive with the YMCA and a Parks and Recreation Supervisor. He retired from the Parks Dept. in Aurora, CO and moved to Oak Harbor in 1990.

Bill was a member of St. Augustine in the Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland, where he served as a Lay Reader. He was a life member of Kiwanis International and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor and had nearly 50 years of perfect attendance with the organization. He was totally committed to Kiwanis and was chairman of many fund raising activities including the Carson & Barnes Circus, Whidbey Island Jazz Festival, and Danny Vernon Elvis shows, as well as participating in most of the events of the Club for the past 24 years. He also was twice Past President of the Club.

Bill served as chairman of the Oak Senior Center Board and as North Whidbey Representative to the Veteran’s Assistance Board.

He was instrumental in obtaining funds to furnish the Respite Care Facility next to the Senior Center.

Bill is survived by four daughters: Judith Schwartz and husband Neal of Redmond, WA; Deborah Adler of Deltona, FL; Stephanie Presley and husband Ray of Palm Coast, FL and Leslie Hodges and husband Algie of Kennett Square, PA. Memorial services, with military honors, will be held for Bill Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 11:00 am at Wallin Funeral Home with Gary Wallin, Certified Life Celebrant officiating. A memorial service will also be held Saturday,

May 17 at 2:00 pm at St. Augustine-in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland, WA with Rev. Nigel Taber-Hamilton officiating.

Cremation was held with interment to follow at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Oak Harbor Senior Center or the Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor.

Friends and family are encouraged to visit Bill’s Book of Memories page at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.

CARL T. SMITH Carl Terry Smith, “Smitty” or “Terry” of Oak Harbor, Washington passed away April 14, 2014.

He was born July 9, 1938 in San Diego County General Hospital to Carl Samuel Smith and Delphine Virginia Bowen.

Carl served in the U. S. Navy for more than 26 years, retiring in June 1983, as a Master Chief (AVCM).

He is survived by his wife Margaret Smith, his brother Greg Smith and many nieces and nephews. He leaves behind many friends and neighbors who called him family and was preceded in death by his wife of more than 40 years Mary “Candy” Smith.

Memorial services for Carl Smith were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (201 NE O’Leary St, Oak Harbor) Saturday, April 26 at 11:00.

Friends and family are invited to visit Carl’s page in the Book of Memories hosted at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.

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‘I Can’t Believe It’s Fiber’ Artists’ Reception: Saturday, May 3, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit continues through June 1 Museo, Langley Featuring unique works by fiber artists from across the country. Whatever your expectation of what fiber art can be, experience this eclectic array of art, some of which has been made from stainless steel, hog casings, colored pencils, copper wire, lead crystal, or coffee filters.

A Celebration of Spring!

Artist Reception: Saturday, May 3, 5:00pm-7:00pm Whidbey Art Gallery, Langley The Whidbey Art Gallery celebrates the coming of spring with a group exhibition of jewelry, paintings, photography and more. Featured Jewelers Vicki Frickberg, Shirley Lacy, Tammi Sloan, Margie Burr, Camille Long and Bonney Netzel will have special one of a kind pieces of jewelry on beautiful branches. Featured Wall Artists, Nancy Duncan, Jandellyn & Johnathan Ward, Pat Brookes, Nancy Anderson, Judi Nyerges, Andi Stutz, Yvonne Palka, Tammi Sloan, Tom Hanify, Barbara Mearing, and Ron Ward have a wonderful “Spring” theme to all of their new works of art.

“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.

Meetings and Organizations Whidbey Weavers Guild Thursday, May 1, 10:00am-2:30pm Pacific Northwest Art School, Coupeville Special Guest: Liz Axford, Dyer and Quilt Artist Extraordinaire. The guild welcomes its newest well-known fiber artist to the Island and is excited to have her present shibori dyeing techniques and her work. Bring a brown bag lunch.

For more information, visit whidbeyweaversguild.org.

DAV Chapter 47 Meeting Thursday, May 1, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor For more information, call (360) 257-4801.

The Fishin Club Thursday, May 1, 7:00pm M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland The Program: Bass Fishing with guest speaker Hawk Myczack, founder of “Hawk Lures”.

An avid bass and trout fisherman, he will discuss getting into bass fishing and why he made the first “Hawk Lure”. A history of bass lures, their development over many years along with an explanation of the best techniques on how to use different styles of top water lures will be presented. A question and answer period will follow.

Whidbey Audubon Society Thursday, May 8, 7:00pm Coupeville Recreation Hall Martha Jordan, the “Swan Lady,” shares her experiences and knowledge of the Trumpeter Swans who spend the winter in the fields of the Skagit Valley. Socializing begins at 7:00pm followed by a short meeting at 7:15pm and the program begins at 7:30pm. Visitors are very welcome. Jordan has been studying and protecting swans for more than 30 years. She has a degree in Wildlife Science from Oregon State University.

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.

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Japanese Pruning Workshop and Luncheon Saturday, May 3 Private Residence NWLA is honored to welcome back revered Japanese Master Gardener Masa Mizuno. The event includes a Q &A, tours of the gardens, followed by an authentic Japanese lunch. $75 fee includes workshop and luncheon. All proceeds benefit the NWLA scholarship fund.

For more information or to register, call (360) 321-2101 or email programs@nwlanguageacademy.com.

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.

Gardener’s Workshop: “Building a Butterfly House” Sunday, May 4, 1:00pm-3:00pm Hummingbird Farm & Garden, Oak Harbor Fee: $30, includes building kit Lee will demonstrate how to build a butterfly house so you can build your own and attract these beautiful and magical wild pollinators to your garden. You are invited to build your kit during the workshop so Lee can assist you, or you can just watch and take your kit home with you to build later. Tools and supplies are provided for your use. For more information, contact: lee@hummingbirdfarmnursery.com or call (360) 679-5044.

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The Freeland Habitat Store carries a large selection of donated plumbing supplies, electrical fixtures, paint and tile in addition to fine furniture— at very low prices.

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Senior Day at Hummingbird Farm Tuesday, May 6, 1:00pm-3:00pm Hummingbird Farm & Garden, Oak Harbor

1592 Main St • Freeland • 360.331.6272 Across from Payless • Hours: Wed - Sat 10-5, Sun 12 noon-4

This fun and informative afternoon is open to all seniors on Whidbey and beyond. We’ll talk about the challenges that irk an aging gardener, demonstrate adaptive techniques for joints and muscles, share the benefits of “gardening until you’re compost”, and take a tour of our propagation greenhouse and display gardens.

For more information, contact Lori via email at lori@hummingbirdfarmnursery.com or call (360) 941-7470.

Small Farm Workshop for Livestock Owners Tuesdays, May 6 & 13, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Join the Whidbey Island Conservation District for a two-part workshop to learn more about creating your dream farm – manage mud, increase productivity, work more efficiently, and improve aesthetics.

To RSVP, please go to http://www.whidbeycd. org/rsvp.html. For more information, please contact Sarah Cassatt at (360) 678-4708 or sarah@whidbeycd.org.

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Freeland. At Holmes Harbor Cellars, winemaker Greg Martinez and his wife Theresa create wonderful rich award winning reds and whites in their Tuscan style winery. If the weather is ood, enjoy some time on the patio enjoying the scenic views with your wine and tasty food samples made by the chef at Captain Whidbey Inn & Restaurant of Penn Cove.

THURSDAY, April 17 10:18am, Barred Owl Way Caller advising on Bailey Rd, just west of location, a cow is standing in the middle of the road.

3:16pm, Puget Sound Lane Caller advising around the holidays, received a tray of cookies from a neighbor tainted with substance that caused caller to be sick for days. Spoke to poison control. Does not know what was on them.

7:34pm, Homestead Rd. Caller wants to talk to someone right now about someone texting her constantly and won’t stop even after she asked them to.

Caller got mad when asked for information and said I just want to cancel it now.

FRIDAY, April 18 12:40pm, East Harbor Rd. Wants to know if there is anything that can be done about people having offensive bumper stickers on their cars.

SATURDAY, April 19 10:25am, SR 20 Reporting male transient is very irate with a transient female. In front of store where they usually stand. Nothing physical at this time, just verbal altercation right now.

3:50pm, NE 16th Ave. Caller advising subjects have loud music coming from location and randomly slamming doors. States doing this on purpose to tick her off.

6:10pm, West Beach Rd, White male in his 60’s was watching caller and rubbing his crotch. Shorter, short jacket, blue jeans.

6:32pm, SE Barrington Dr. Caller states he is the king of Monaco and has information in regards to the murder of female. States he interviewed a young lady that was a neighbor.

8:28pm, N Main St. Subject currently in parking lot in just a hospital gown, walking through parking now near employee parking lot.

SUNDAY, April 20 2:08am, SW Robertson Dr. Barking dog complaint, ongoing problem. Call taker can hear dogs barking in background. Caller advised if he lived in Montana, that dog would be “one dead son of a bitch.”

4:27pm, NE 4th Ave. “Boy” camping in her backyard. Does not know who he is. By himself but has a dog.

8:11pm, SE Jerome St. Caller watched a male tip a port-a-potty over and then steal mail from mailbox. Last seen on 4th, 5 to 10 minutes ago.

MONDAY, April 21 11:52am, Hill Haven Ln. Caller advising cat got out of the house 5 days ago and climbed a tree. States any time someone gets near the tree the cat climbs higher. Advising it’s “screaming” and driving the whole neighborhood nuts.

Thinks someone should come out and shoot it down.

1:45pm, SE Midway Blvd.

Reports approximately 3 minutes ago, saw a male running around stabbing trees with a knife. Dancing around. 6’, skinny white male, possibly under 30 wearing possibly camo. Was by the church near location and headed toward the park.

3:49pm, Ollom Dr. Reports on Mutiny Bay just off Ollum Dr. there is a horse lying down in a pasture with 2 other horses standing over it. Caller is not still there, doesn’t know who owns the property and did not want to answer further questions. Caller didn’t know if it was an emergency or not.

7:09pm, SR 20 Caller is walking from Liberty Mart, advising ex is harassing her. Came outside and screamed “whore” at the caller and called her a “stupid slut.”

TUESDAY, April 22 9:46am, SE Pioneer Way Case generated for deceased otter.

The tickets for the tour are $20 in advance, available at the participating tasting rooms or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/565371, or $25 at the door that weekend. The hours are 11:00am to 5:00pm both May 10 & 11, although some winery tasting rooms are open later. For more information on the tour, visit the Whidbey Island Vintners Association website at www.whidbeyislandvintners.org, email events@whidbeyislandvintners. org or call Taste for Wine tasting room at (360) 321-0515.

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Free Conference for Parents, Professionals Working with Special Needs Kids A conference will be offered, free of charge, to families with special needs children, the professionals who work with them and the community at large.

10:07am, SE Ely St. Case generated for deceased seagull.

The conference will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Oak Harbor Best Western Harbor Plaza and Conference Center, located at 33175 State Route 20 in Oak Harbor. Registration will be held at 12:30pm and there will be a 30 minute networking event after the conference.

10:50am, SR 525 Caller found a bag outside in front of the store. Has a hatchet, crowbar, and a syringe inside of it. Would like to turn it over to law enforcement.

Topics discussed during the conference will include guardianships for special needs kids, how to work with a guardian ad litem and where to go on the local military base for enrollment and screening for exceptional families on the base.

11:42am, W Frostad Rd. Requesting call. Unknown person has posted naked pics of her on FB that caller did not even know existed. Looks like they were taken when she lived at location.

Unknown time frame.

At the end of the conference, participants will have received lots of knowhow, references and resources.

10:01am, SW Harrier St. Caller reporting being harassed and a sign was put on the back of her vehicle saying “home wrecker.”

1:05pm, SR 525 Caller calling from the woods near Greenbank Farm. Doesn’t know where he is and is deep in the nettles. Has been walking for 1/2 hour and is not on a trail anymore.

2:00pm, Camelot Ct. Requesting call referencing subject that called caller from Longview, WA. Caller states on internet, subject reports being white but the person he talked to was “clearly black” and was trying to defraud caller.

6:59pm, SW 6th Ave. Caller advising two patients arguing at location. One is brandishing a cane.

WEDNESDAY, April 23 8:02am, NW Crosby Ave. Suspects neighbor of stealing white lattice from location and installing it at trailer in Parkwood Manor.

9:22am, SE Barrington Dr. Caller requesting call referencing how far you can legally drive lawn mower on road.

2:38pm, SW Erie St. Subject in custody for shoplifting plant food, spray paint, house numbers, and boxers. Not being a problem.

4:38pm, NW Crosby Ave. Requesting phone call referencing her 5-year-old has been caught taking crayons and USB cords from his classroom that don’t belong to him.

THURSDAY, April 24 8:30pm, SE Pioneer Way Occurred 5 minutes ago. Caller cut off a male who called himself “his majesty” and made “voodoo” hand motions when he left. Caller concerned now, thinks he may be mentally unstable.

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

Denise Redinger is a disability attorney from Seattle who specializes in setting up guardianships, special needs trusts and wills. Margaret Fowler, GAL, is the owner of Right Place Family Advocacy in Everett and acts as a Guardian ad Litem, appointed by the court, for special needs children. Anthony Reyes, HM2, Coordinator for the Exceptional Family Member Program on Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, speaks on the process for screening and enrollment of military special needs families.

Registration is required for this event as space is limited. Call Best Western Plus at (360) 679-4567 to register.

For more information, call (360) 679-4567 or email gail@hotelservicesgroup.com.

[Submitted by Marshal Smith]

Campground Hosts Needed Would you like to live amidst the grandeur of the North Cascades, while interacting with campers and visitors to North Cascades National Park and Ross Lake National Recreation Area? If so, there is an opportunity to spend this summer at Colonial Creek Campground on scenic Diablo Lake with free utilities and hook-up provided.

While living in your recreational vehicle at the host campsite, the National Park Service asks for a commitment of 32 hours weekly to cover peak hours from 8:00am to 12:00pm and from 3:00pm to 7:00pm for four days each week.

There may also be an opportunity to work at Newhalem Campground as well.

While representing the National Park Service, your main duties will include greeting visitors, providing campground and area information, and registering campers. You will work as part of a team of Rangers and Maintenance Staff to provide quality customer service to the visiting public. A positive demeanor and excellent communication skills are a must. Unfortunately there is no WI-FI or cell phone signals are available at the site, although there is cell service in Newhalem and Marblemount, WA. For more information and to apply, call Cindy Bjorklund at (360) 854-7303 in Sedro Woolley or visit www.volunteer.gov and click on the link to Washington State.

Karen Taylor-Goodrich, North Cascades National Park Service Complex Superintendent said, “Campground Hosts are a highly appreciated and vital part of our ability to provide visitors with information and assistance in making their park visit a memorable experience.”

Visit the North Cascades National Park Service website at www.nps.gov/noca [Submitted by Ken Hires, North Cascades National Park Complex]

Solid Waste Advisory Committee The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee as a Member-atLarge representing Central/South Whidbey.

The Board of County Commissioners appoints members to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) with no term expiration date.

The SWAC consists of twelve members; three from town/city government, two from waste management businesses, four community members at large and three members of Island County government.

The duties of the SWAC include review of solid waste programs, processes, documents, etc., advising on solid waste policy, and active, consistent participation in SWAC meetings, quarterly or as needed. Implicit in duties is knowledge of materials forwarded prior to any meeting and development of familiarity with the solid waste program in general. (Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan, Comp. Hazardous Waste Plan, Waste Reduction/Recycling, Biosolids Issues, Educational Programs and Grants) Once working knowledge is developed, time commitments would include quarterly or as needed meetings which last 1-3 hours and attendance at infrequent meetings/hearings where a SWAC representative is required.

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: Solid Waste Advisory Committee 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 12, 2014.

For additional information please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.

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Local Business News Women’s Work Mothers Day Sale Featuring: Vida Nueva Rugs of Oaxaca Mexico; Corazon Scarves of Guatemala; Milagro de Peru original jewelry and alpaca woolens; Nari Alliance fine clothing and jewelry designed by Nepali trafficking survivors.

On Saturday, May 3, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm at Upscale-Resale Boutique in Oak Harbor, find beautiful treasures just in time for Mothers Day and learn about Fair Trade and the women artisans who make these beautiful products. The mission of Women’s Work is to help preserve traditional women’s arts, while supporting women in communities around the globe make positive changes in their lives, families and communities. The women of Women’s Work are all overcoming oppression and violence and include war refugees and trafficking survivors.

Hosted by Soroptomist of Oak Harbor, a dynamic group of individuals who care about making the world a better place for women and girls. Soroptomist International helps women and girls by giving them the resources they need to create positive change - for themselves, their families, their communities and the world.

Upscale-Resale Boutique is located at 201 SE Pioneer Way. For more information, please call (360) 399-1608.

Late Night Shopping at Penn Cove Gallery You are invited to shop late at Penn Cove Gallery on Saturday, May 24, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Meet with many of the artists, enjoy wine and refreshments and browse the Fine Art presented by Penn Cove Gallery’s talented collection of local artists.

Penn Cove Gallery is located on Front Street in Coupeville. For more information, call (360) 678-1176 or visit www.penncovegallery.com.

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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.

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AUTO/PARTS FOR SALE 2012 Ford Mustang, V-6, automatic, loaded with extras, Lava Red Metallic, 8,800 miles. $18,900 OBO (206)3717696 (0) 1984 Camaro Z28 132,000 original miles, repainted, new motor, clutch, trans, rear-end, tires, seats, carpet, glass. Asking $14K. (360)929-5866 Pair of Husky Front SUV heavyduty Floor Mats. $25 or best offer. Photos available. Call (360)678-1167.

Whole body fender set for Suzuki 230 quad runner, orange, $125 cash only; Men’s ATV riding boots, size 11, used twice, like new, black, name brand Thor, $75 cash only. (360)3413214 for info. (1) For Jeep Wrangler: Exhaust headers, stainless steel, # 33007075, 4.0 6-cylinder. Cash only, $100. (360)341-3214 (1) 2 welding jackets, one is size medium brand-name weldas, 1 is size large name brand weldmark. $40 each, cash only.

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4 studded tires for a Honda CRV. Used one season.

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

(360)341-3214 (1) 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 (0)

BOATS/PARTS FOR SALE Mercury boat engine, 3.9, $200.

(360)321-4035 (0) Tandum axel boat trailer, good condition, no rust. We used it for our 21’ boat. (360)9292869 (1)

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

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Heroes Helping Heroes Garage Sale. Saturday, May 3, 8:00am-12:00pm, 2130 Crosswoods Circle, Oak Harbor.

Proceeds benefit Relay for Life of Whidbey Island. For more information, email relaywhidbey@gmail.com or visit www. relayforlifeofwhidbeyisland.org.

Garage Sale, Fri, May 2, Sat, May 3 and Sun, May 4; 8:00am-3:00pm, 165 Westcliff Drive Greenbank. Everything Must Go, Make Offers.

Multi-family garage sale, 2500 block of Hillis Dr., Useless Bay, Langley. Sat May 3, 9:00am-

4:00pm. A variety of items for sale.

Oak Harbor Kiwanis 11th Annual Beachcombers Bazaar, Saturday, July 12, from 9am-3pm, Windjammer Park.

Antique, Craft and Yard Sale!

Spaces available. Antique Dealers, Craft Vendors, Garage Sale Vendors, Service Clubs, Food Vendors. Contact Harry Turner: (360)679-3799 fang6_5@msn. com.

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

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

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

VOLUNTEER SERVICES Local Whidbey radio ~ LISTEN IN at ~ kwparadio.org ~ KWPA Whidbey AIR Public Radio local music, hosts, recorded events and popular music of all genres. Whidbey AIR is all volunteer hosts, engineers, board of directors and window wash-

ers. Listen in anytime from your computer and on itunes. ~~ From Clinton to Deception Pass - it’s Whidbey in your home.

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

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

INSTRUMENTS Hobart M. Cable Console Piano & Bench. Excellent condition. $500, cash only. (360)6754901 (0)

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

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

JOB MARKET

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES

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)

One pair of Red Wing 8-inch water resistant work boots.

New, still in box. Size 9E. Retail $180 asking $75. (360)3415894 (1)

HEALTH/FITNESS 3 pair leather Diabetic new/ clean shoes, 12+ pair insoles (brown closed shoes, white sneakers, brown sandals, Fits 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 Wide, $100 OBO. (360)678-9319 (0)

ELECTRONICS Numark stereo tape deck, $50; Teac AN80 noise reduction unit, $50; Dak 1 variable frequency noise reduction unit, $100; computer memory model 4000xr - frequency equalizer real time spectrum analyzer, $50; Pioneer dual cassette player - CT1270wr, $10. Pat (360)341-6473 (1)

HOUSEWARES Eight 4-piece place settings, Lasting Spring by Heirloom Oneida, sterling silver, plus extra pieces. (360)679-3212 (0)

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

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

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

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

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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 (1) 2 Roll up shades for exterior or Interior. 96” by 72”, white Plastic mini tubular. Semi private, new in wrap. $40 ea. (360)9127078 (0) 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. $50 OBO (360)678-9319 (0) Coffee table (medium Oak) by Emerald. Dimensions: 50”L x 29”D x 20”H. 2 large drawers and storage behind door, $75 OBO; 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, $60 each or both for $100; 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, $30 OBO. (360)678-9319 (0)

LAWN AND GARDEN Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 10-foot strips, $10 each. Call (360)678-1167 Natural Barnyard Topsoil - Good for gardens, flower beds, etc.

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

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

(360)240-9916 (0) Concrete mixer, $150.

(360)321-4035 (0) 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 (0) Cedar chips, $10 per yard; Butterfly Bush and Forsythia, gallon containers, will bloom next year, $4 each. (360)6787591 (1)

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

(360)678-1167.

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

Puzzles – a great gift idea!

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

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

Photos available. Make an offer.

Call (360)678-1167.

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

Looking for a great gift idea for Xmas, Birthdays, Fathers day, etc.? Here are some local made crafts that will help you fill some gaps, please order by Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.49)

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letter- they are 16$ ea. and shipping will be extra where applicable. You can also reach me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

Verilux natural alarm clock / adjust. Lamp. Wake up to birds, harbor, surf, forest, etc. Great shape, $50, ivory color.

(360)912-7078 (0) Garage door opener system w/ remote, installation instructions, owner’s manual. From 7’x16’ heavy door. Need door and header bracket. $30 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 (0) Canon PC-6 RE copier, $20; Jason telescope with stand model #311, $25; older wood stove, $50; Singer sewing machine in cabinet, $50. Pat (360)341-6473 (1) Outdoor Grill, $100 and upright vacuum, $50. Both like new, used very little. (360)221-8227 (1)

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

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

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

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

2 Lowe Alpine Walkabout backpacks, 2100 cu. in. Brand new, $80; used, $45. (360)678-2207 Daisy Power Line 747 Precision Match Air Pistol, single pump pneumatic, like new, $75.

(360)675-5029 (0) Used bicycles in good condition, big and small. $25 to $45 each.

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ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Feeder Hay for Sale - Dry, stored in barn. $5 per bale. 20 bale minimum. (360)321-1624 Straw Hay for Sale - Good for bedding, erosion control, mulch, etc. $3 per bale, 20 bale minimum. (360)321-1624

WANTED Drummer needed for Spellbound, a rock band with orig. material. Practice once/week in Oak Harbor. Must have good gear, experience and great meter. Will work on new CD. We have lots of experience, great gear and fully equipped recording studio. Contact Rich or Scott at (360)675-5470 or rswitzer55@netzero.net (1)

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17. Extend 19. Alliance acronym 20. Character 21. Consumes 23. ___ Appia 24. Foe 25. Pete Fountain’s instrument (pl.)

28. All there 29. ___ constrictor 30. Dine away from home (2 wds) 31. Announce 32. Unrefined 33. A frank and honest person (2 wds) 39. Discover 40. Mosque V.I.P. 41. Eye problem 43. Director’s cry 44. Flight data, briefly 48. White bean stew with meat 50. Animal catcher 51. In-flight info, for short

52. Bubkes 53. Part of MOMA 54. After-bath wear 56. Napery (2 wds) 59. Fodder holder 60. In-box contents 61. MasterCard alternative 62. Animal house 63. No longer in 64. Beanery sign DOWN 1. Basic monetary unit of Sierra Leone 2. Large lizard 3. Hand-holder 4. Appropriate 5. “God’s Little ___” 6. ___-eyed 7. Appear 8. Coffee order 9. “The English Patient” setting 10. Setting for TV’s “Newhart” 11. Exclude (2 wds) 12. Distance from the equator 16. Common kitchen appliance 18. “Don’t give up!”

22. “Two and a Half

Men,” e.g.

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37. Blue books?

38. Pillbox, e.g.

42. Fit 44. Salad green 45. Ribbonlike band of tissue 46. Check 47. Dried leaves used as a laxative 49. Andean animal 50. Costa del ___ 53. Blend 55. Long, long time 57. Dracula, at times 58. Deception

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YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS OURS WEATHER FORECAST Thurs, May 1

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North Isle

North Isle

North Isle

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North Isle

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Cloudy with Sunbreaks

Cloudy with Showers

Cloudy with Chance Rain

Mostly Cloudy

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Partly Sunny

South Isle

South Isle

South Isle

South Isle

South Isle

South Isle

South Isle

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Sunny with some variable clouds

Cloudy with Sunbreaks

Cloudy with Showers

Cloudy with Chance Rain

Mostly Cloudy

Cloudy with Sunbreaks

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