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December 4 - 10, 2014

Rude retires after 21 years with Marines

By AW01(NAC/AW) Ted Mansikka CNATTU reporter Sailors and Marines from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Whidbey Island were honored to send Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jason E Rude ashore into retirement. His long standing career of 21 years of military service has taken him to many places around the globe.

A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island medically evacuated (MEDEVAC) a diabetic heart attack R p victim from Orcas Island to Bellingham International Airport for O further follow on transportation to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingn ham Tuesday afternoon, November 25. The poor weather condim tions over the hospital with clouds below 100 feet above ground h level forced the crew to land at the airport for patient hand off.

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Rude, a native of Des Moines, Iowa, reported to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, San Diego in September 1993 for recruit training. After graduating recruit training in December 1993 and a month of combat training in California, he reported to Naval Air Station (NAS) Millington, Tenn., to attend the Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) course.

Upon completion, Rude came to NAS Whidbey Island to attend the EA-6B Environmental and Survival with follow-on orders for his first duty assignment with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 2 in September 1994.

During his tour at VMAQ-2 he served primarily as an escape and environmental technician, deploying to Iwakuni, Japan and Aviano, Italy twice. There, he was promoted to the rank of corporal.

NAS Whidbey Island SAR Evacuates Orcas Island Resident

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office contacted NAS Whidbey Island’s Operations Duty Officer and requested the MEDEVAC due adverse weather conditions. The base’s SAR unit was the only available all-weather aerial rescue unit available in the region.

Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jason E. Rude

Rude returned to NAS Whidbey Island with VAQ-129 in July 1998 for duty as an escape and survival technician and night crew shift supervisor where he was promoted to sergeant. While assigned to VAQ-129, Rude completed four carrier landing practices and served as full systems Quality Assurance Representative.

In July 2001, Rude went to VMAQ-3, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., where he served as the Seat Shop supervisor. Upon earning a promotion to staff sergeant, he deployed to Incirlik, Turkey; Iwakuni, Japan and Bagram, Afghanistan.

Rude reported to CNATTU Whidbey Island in July 2005 to work as an instructor for the EA-6B Environmental and Egress Systems “A” School, and both initial and career level “C” schools. While assigned to CNATTU, he was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant and received his certification as a Master Training Specialist.

In January 2008 Rude reported back to VMAQ-3, and was subsequently assigned as the Quality Assurance Chief for the command, completing one deployment to Al Assad, Iraq. In April of 2009, he transferred to MAG-14 and served as the Personnel Support Detachment 14 1stSgt. Rude returned to his current command, CNATTU, in July 2011 to serve as the Maintenance Training Unit Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge. He also pinned on the rank of Master Sergeant.

His personal awards include the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal and Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards). He and his wife Katrina have three sons Jeffrey, Nicholas and Hayden and one daughter, Madison.

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he’s moving!� “Penny is having an emotional moment, folks.

The smallest action in a man not noted for action is a monumental moment in Jupiter reconstruction. We’ll take a break while Penny recovers.

Chicken Little & the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

Remember Penny Hassel? She came onto this page recently with TV host Nick O’Time of This Old Horoscope. Penny is the one who badly needs to remodel her Jupiter, the planet of money and relationships, which in Penny’s horoscope is suffering a serious case of dry rot.

Penny’s afflicted Jupiter is perfectly reflected by the lack of motivation apparent in her husband Bill Hassle, whom Penny calls “the blob on the couch.� Upon meeting the Hassels, Nick immediately put Penny to work on a Jupiter renovation project, one designed to get “the blob� up and moving in a positive life direction.

Penny’s first attempts at upgrading her Jupiter, as you may remember, were less than encouraging. Owing to “poor mental imagery,� as Nick described it, Penny just couldn’t put herself behind pressing joy into her living room wall with her hands. Presumably, Nick chose the exercise as a way of getting Penny’s mind and spirit accustomed to running something other than negativity, but it just didn’t work.

Nick called a time out, and we were left to wonder what method of remodel wizardry Nick would try next. Stick around—we’re about to find out.

“Welcome back to This Old Horoscope! I’m Nick O’Time. Every remodel project poses its share of hidden problems. Penny Hassel’s Jupiter is no exception. Upon investigation we quickly discovered that Penny has a mislabeled sense of joy. In simple terms, Penny’s joy faucet runs cold when it should be running hot.

When we discovered that, I asked Penny to write down a cold-water shopping list—things she absolutely, positively and without a doubt would NEVER want in her ideal world.� “So Penny, how did the shopping list go?� “Nick, I have to say, that was the easiest list I ever made. It was also the most fun. But the funnest part by far was sending all the things on my list one by one to the Moon.� “I haven’t told our viewers about that last part.

Can you fill us in?� “Sure. After making a list of things I would never in a million years allow in my world— starting with Bill’s sofa and ending with sauerkraut, plumber’s crack and snoose—you told me to take them one by one and mentally project them away as far as I wanted. I chose the Moon. I’ll always treasure the look on my hubby’s face as his favorite sofa dumped him onto the floor, plumber’s crack and all, and launched itself into space.� “That’s excellent, Penny. Somewhere on the Moon, on the Descartes Highlands beside NASA’s abandoned lunar rover, perhaps, a brown Chesterfield sofa and a host of other disgusting things wait to perplex future Moon expeditions. That’s good. The purpose of the exercise was to allow your imagination to help you recover your joy. I think we can safely say you recovered it.� “I certainly did.� “Now can you summon that joy and press it into a wall?� “I do it every day. Look around you. We are surrounded by walls oozing joy. My walls runneth over with joy. My inspiration is the image of that sofa disappearing though the stratosphere. My problem is, the real thing is still in my living room. That sofa over there is—Oh! Look! Do you see that? Do you see that!? The blob on the sofa—He’s moving! Halleluiah,

“Nick O’Time back with you. In our efforts to get the job done right, we at This Old Horoscope go as far as we need to in finding just the right expert. In the case of Penny Hassel’s joyless Jupiter, the search was easy–who knew more about joy than Joy of Painting host Bob Ross? “Right now, Penny is in front of the TV doing her homework, which means watching a never-released DVD of Ross’s called, “The Joy of Painting Jupiter.â€? Ross has his magnificent red perm poofed out, his paint palette in hand and is mixing the colors for Jupiter. Let’s listen in‌â€? “Jupiter is such a happy planet, so I want to use happy colors for my Jupiter. Let’s start with a little bit of titanium white, a little bit of the cad yellow, not much, a little yellow ochre and dark sienna‌there’s a multitude of things happening with this color because Jupiter is so rich with potential. Many good things come from Jupiter. Money. Relationships. Children.

No wonder he’s so happy. Let’s add a happy little touch of alizarin crimson‌such a happy color‌there. You know, the pigment for alizarin crimson comes from the root of the madder plant. Madder--isn’t that a joke? I can’t imagine jovial Jupiter ever being mad, can you?

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“Now, I’m gonna take my two-inch brush, but you can use your one-inch brush if you like, and push it into the paint, like that, push-pushpush, really load those bristles‌just like that. “Now, let’s go up here to the canvas, to this pleasant blue spot we left in the dark majesty of space. That’s our happy friend Jupiter. Let’s give him several bands of clouds‌ just thin bands‌ maybe one more‌ there. Swirl them a little bit here and there, making tiny eyes in the clouds‌ just let it happen‌ no mistakes possible, just happy accidents‌ there we go.

Now doesn’t our friend Jupiter look happy, all dressed up with happy little clouds? Very happy. “Jupiter has a lot to be happy about. Besides money and relationships, he is also the planet of wisdom and speech. But he is very easy going. Nothing boastful about our friend Jupiter. He is the most contented of all the planets, very tolerant and accepting. I like Jupiter. “In your world you can paint Jupiter the way you like. Let him be whatever way you want him to be. It’s your world. Jupiter can find contentment any way you want to paint him.

That’s because he has such a large view of life.

Jupiter teaches us that there is always a way to be happy, if we look at life largely enough.

Think big. That’s the lesson of Jupiter. “Let’s end with a little fun. Let’s reload our brush using an extra bit of alizarin crimson‌ just a bit. And now let’s go up here to this southern cloud of Jupiter‌and make a big crimson swirl‌there. Wasn’t that fun? Looks like a big red eye, doesn’t it? That is Jupiter’s Great Red Spot. Some say it’s a permanent storm, but I like to think it is Jupiter looking for more ways to be happy. You can be sure he’ll find them. “From all of us here, Jupiter included, happy painting and God bless.â€?

Next week: Jupiter and the joy of thinking big.

Wesley Hallock is a professional astrologer, navigating the sea of consciousness since 1982, and an avid connecter of dots. Chicken Little in the 1943 Disney version of the folk tale was the gullible dupe in Foxy Loxy’s scheme to raid the hen house. Connecting dots and dupes and reporting on the result is Wesley’s special delight. He calls this “the dot nitty gritty.� Send your nitty gritty questions and comments to Wesley at planetbiz4u2@gmail.com. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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A Christmas Story Returns to WICA in Langley

Letters to the Editor Editor, Now that the November 2014 election results have been certified, I want to officially thank the voters of Island County for electing me to the office of Island County Treasurer. I will do my best to maintain your trust and respect in this important office of our local government.

The efforts of many people are responsible for this win. I appreciate those who gave me advice, contributions, sign locations, labor, endorsements, and the constant support and motivation necessary for any candidate involved in an election. I could not have succeeded without your assistance and faith, and I will not forget what you offered to me.

For everyone in Island County who is glad to see the campaign signs down and to read no more letters to the editor about election issues, thank you for your patience and understanding during the past six months. I look forward to serving you at Island County, and for those on Camano Island, I look forward to seeing you soon at the Annex.

Wanda Grone, Coupeville

Editor, It’s time to set the record straight regarding the error filled narrative of Island Transit Board of Directors Chairman Bob Clay and the remaining “old guard” Board members Helen Price Johnson and Jim Sundberg.

LIE: According to the Saturday, November 29th Whidbey News-Times article “Coupeville Council Calls Mayor Dudley Visit Inappropriate” Bob Clay stated the following: “This month, transit has more than $724,000.00 in available working cash. We are on target with what our recovery plan was. By the end of 2015 the Board anticipates having an ending working cash balance of $844,000.00 and plans to move $525,000.00 into reserves. This is a balanced budget. It’s doable”.

TRUTH: Yes, they have $724,000.00 but, their typical obligation BEFORE they receive additional funds runs between $800,000.00 and $900,000.00.

Bob Clay says Island Transit is “On target with our recovery plan”. What recovery plan?

Who has seen it? Does it actually exist? Is it a secret? The truth is the 2015 budget has Island Transit moving $525,000.00 in 2014! How is that going to happen when during the last several months the available cash balance has dropped to sometimes less than $0.00? Where will that money come from?

Every penny is obligated until the next big check comes in to cover “little things” like fuel, payroll, insurance, and servicing $2.3 million dollars in short term debt.

At the end of the day Island Transit has no appreciable reserves; it is still in financial extremis and no amount of wishful thinking is going to change that.

Mayor Scott Dudley’s visit to the Coupeville City Council to ask for Bob Clay’s resignation was absolutely appropriate. The “old guard” Island Transit Board of Directors, Bob Clay and Helen Price Johnson in particular, along with Jim Sundberg, has run Island Transit into near bankruptcy due to their complacency, lack of over site, and inability to analyze and understand the Island Transit financials. They need to be replaced immediately.

Julie Lauderdale, Coupeville

One boy, one holiday wish, and a world that seems to be conspiring to make certain it doesn’t come true.

Bring the whole family to the hilarious American classic, A Christmas Story, which opens at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley on Friday, December 5 and includes live audience participation.

You may recognize author and radio raconteur Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s from the movie that became an instant hit upon its release in 1983. The play, adapted by Philip Grecian, also follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case to his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus at Higbee’s Department Store. “You’ll shoot your eye out!” is the only response Ralphie gets and it begins to wear thin.

Directed by Deana Duncan, WICA is thrilled to bring back this beloved holiday production after 10 years. Duncan said that nostalgia plays a huge part in this production, which she hopes to evoke with both its whimsical and sentimental sides.

“The play is a snapshot of a time. We, the audience, will sort through the memories with Ralph and hopefully walk out remembering favorite Christmas moments and looking forward to the holiday just around the corner.”

Just don’t shoot your eye out.

Speaking of “just around the corner,” in the lobby before and after the show there will be plenty of holiday fun and games for the whole family circa 1940s Indiana, including Ralphie’s Shooting Gallery, A Christmas Story trivia game, and the Triple Dog Dare Hangman Bar with libations for all ages.

The cast of A Christmas Story includes Phil Jordan, Soren Bratrude, Tess Patty Caldwell, Kristin Carlson, Jim Castaneda, Hillel Coates, Joe Davies, Patricia Duff, Ada Rose FaithFeyma, Waylan Parsell, Phoenix Lester, Meghan Parker, Rob Prosch, Jordan Schierbeek, Leo Smith and Bonnie Stinson. Valerie Johnson is the costume designer and Bonnie Stinson designed the sets.

The show plays at 7:30pm Friday and Saturdays; and at 2:00pm Sundays from Friday, December 5 through Saturday, December 20.

Tickets are $22 for adults; $18 for seniors; $15 for youths; $15 for matinees. Online tickets are available at www.wicaonline.org until noon the day of the show. For tickets by phone, call the Box Office at (800) 638-7631 or (360) 221-8268. You can also buy tickets in person at the Box Office at 565 Camano Ave in Langley between 1:00pm and 6:00pm Wednesday through Saturday, or two hours before any show. Season tickets for the Theatre Series are available at a discount through the Box Office.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the community of South Whidbey Island and beyond. Founded in 1996 by Island Arts Council, WICA’s mission is to inspire, nourish, and enhance the artistic, social, and economic well-being of the community.

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Lullaby: Cradling the Soul at Langley United Methodist Church The Langley United Methodist Church Concert Choir and Orchestra presents Lullaby: Cradling the Soul, an Advent/Christmas Concert on Friday, December 5 at 7:30pm and Saturday, December 6 at 2:00pm.

This year’s concerts will provide a moment of welcome peace and quiet reflection. The theme, Lullaby: Cradling the Soul, will feature songs from around the world, sung by the Langley United Methodist Church Concert

Choir and soloists, along with their amazing instrumentalists. A gentle, albeit moving presentation of music and poetry, (with renowned local poet Judith Adams), that is guaranteed to provide you a peaceful entry into the holiday season.

Admission is by donation, suggested $15.

Advanced tickets are available by calling (360) 221-4233 or by emailing lumc@whidbey.com Langley United Methodist Church is a Reconciling, Greening, and Advocating congregation located on the corner of Third and Anthes in Langley. For more information, please visit langleyumc.org [Submitted by Eve Carty, Langley UMC]

Just Add Marshmallows Join the Whidbey Community Chorus this holiday season for a winter wonderland experience at the “Just Add Marshmallows” concerts. Through vocal selections, including a medley from the animated musical “Frozen,” Polish Christmas carols, a lively rendition of “Masters in the Hall,” and the ethereal “Ave Maria” by Franz Biebl, the public is invited to experience a prelude to Christmas, a festive time of carols, community, and....cocoa!

Concerts will take place on Friday, December 5 at 7:00pm and on Sunday, December 7 at 4:00pm at the First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland Street in Oak Harbor.

On Friday, concert-goers will also hear awardwinning Oak Harbor High School choir director Darren McCoy and his Harbor Singers, also award-winners, as they show their musical prowess in seasonal numbers. And as part of the “Frozen” medley, McCoy and Heather Good share a rollicking duet in “Love Is an Open Door.”

Proceeds from the sales of trees and wreaths will help support Rotary service projects. Local projects have included work at Enso House, South Whidbey Children’s Center, South Whidbey Elementary School, Greenbank Farm, Senior Services and more and the group has also participated in international projects.

[Submitted by Virginia Bloom]

Navy Band Performing Free Holiday Concert in Oak Harbor Navy Band Northwest will present a free holiday concert for the local community on Sunday, December 14 at 4:00pm in the Oak Harbor High School’s Performing Arts Center.

This year’s event is sure to be a heartwarming musical evening for the entire family.

The 35 rated Navy Musicians perform in various musical units including the Ceremonial and Parade Bands, Popular Music Group, Brass Band, Brass Quintet, woodwind chamber groups, and a Protocol Jazz Combo. Performing nearly 500 engagements each year and encompassing both military and civilian events, Navy Band Northwest is the premier United States Navy musical organization in the Northwest.

Navy Band Northwest is under the leadership of its Director, Lt. Bruce Mansfield, and falls operationally under the command of Rear Admiral Jeff Ruth, Commander Navy Region Northwest.

The street address for the high school is #1 Wildcat Way, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Tickets are not required.

[Submitted by Anthony Popp, NAS Whidbey Island]

So Splendidly Strauss with the Saratoga Orchestra

A note to all parents: if there is an “Elsa” at your house, bring her along to enjoy “Frozen” and... a cup of cocoa!

Celebrate the Season with the first annual “So Splendidly Strauss” Holiday Ball on December 27 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm at Useless Bay Golf & Country Club in Langley. Members of the Saratoga Orchestra will be providing music to dance the night away from The Waltz King and friends. A few surprise guest artists may appear as well. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and a no-host bar is available. Tickets are $50 and available at www.sowhidbey.com

[Submitted by Kay Foss]

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Two Floors of Bargains in Historic Church

Online Dog Licensing Now Available Through WAIF

The annual Christmas Bazaar of the Coupeville United Methodist Church will be held Saturday, December 6 from 9:30am to 2:00pm. The entire church is filled with bargains: upstairs you will find hand-made crafts, quilts, baked goods, and a hot lunch including homemade pie. Downstairs the Sunday School rooms are filled with hand crafted fresh wreaths, living plants, and gently used Attic Treasures. The 120-year-old church building is located at 608 N. Main Street in Coupeville.

WAIF Executive Director Charles Vreeland is pleased to announce that WAIF now offers an online licensing option for dogs on Whidbey Island to Island County residents outside the city limits of Oak Harbor, Coupeville, and Langley. “We are very happy to partner with Pawzii, our online service provider, to deliver this additional service to Island County pet owners on Whidbey Island for their convenience,” states Charles Vreeland. In-person license renewals will remain available through WAIF, along with most area veterinarians, and at county offices.

Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, check whidbeycommchorus.org or https://www.facebook. com/ groups/257986751022692/. You may also call Kay at (360) 678-4148.

[Submitted by Robin Hertlein]

Rotary Whidbey Westside Opens Christmas Tree and Wreath Stand Members of the Whidbey Westside Rotary Club have been working like busy elves, and spent the past few weeks gathering greens and making wreaths of various sizes and styles to sell at their tree stand/lot on Highway 525 outside of Sebo’s Do-it Center at Bayview.

Fresh trees were cut last Tuesday and Wednesday for the opening day of November 28.

Noble Fir, Natural Noble Fir, Blue Spruce and others will be available for sale daily at the lot, open from 1:00pm to 7:00pm, along with the lovely wreaths and swags the group has created. Special orders for specific colors or for larger trees and wreaths are welcome.

The Rotary Whidbey Westside club has joined with Main Street Christmas Trees, who has had a stand in Freeland for the past few years and is providing some expertise to the project. The Rotary Club was the beneficiary of a donation of wreath making supplies and training from Don McDonald, who is retiring after

For altered dogs, the license cost is $10. For unaltered dogs, the cost is $33. In addition to the license cost, a nominal administrative fee of $4 is added for the convenience of ordering dog licenses online through Pawzii, with USPS mail delivery provided by WAIF. 100% of the license fee will continue to go to the county to help subsidize animal control services.

If you’re a county resident outside the city limits of Oak Harbor, Coupeville, and Langley and own a dog, it is required that owners have current license tags for their dogs as licenses expire at the end of the year in which they were purchased. This additional avenue of getting your dog licensed makes it easy and convenient for island residents to get into compliance. Save time, save gas, and renew online. Please know that licensing, tagging, and/or microchipping your pet increases the chances that it will be located if it ever becomes lost, and is encouraged by WAIF. To access this convenient service, please visit www.waifanimals.org/license [Submitted by Cinnamon O’Brien, WAIF]

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On Track with Jim Freeman

Having seen enough, Cletus rushes in and says, “What the world’re ya doing, Billy Bob?�

Given all the recent reports of cyber attacks by foreign cartels, I have decided not to include the last four digits of my Social Security number in this column.

Instead, I will be listing some of my favorite numbers, in case the cartels hack our Whidbey Weekly web site for more secrets.

My locker combination from high school–36, to the right; 24, to the left; back to 18.

My service number from the Marine Corps– 2608304.

“Good grief, Cletus, ya scared the bejeebers out of me,� says an obviously embarrassed Billy Bob. “But me ‘n the wife been havin trouble lately in the bedroom d’partment, and the therapist suggested I do something sexy to a tractor.�

As the bus travels out into the suburbs, the dog takes in the scenery. After a while he stands on his back paws to push the “stop� button, then the butcher follows him off.

LOVE TEXTS A group of women were at a seminar on how to live in a loving relationship with their husband. The women were asked, “How many of you love your husband?�

The dog runs up to a house and drops his bag on the stoop. He goes back down the path, takes a big run, and throws himself -Whap!- against the door. He does this again and again. No answer.

So he jumps on a wall, walks around the garden, beats his head against a window, jumps off, and waits at the front door. A big guy opens it and yells at the dog.

All the women raised their hands.

Then they were asked, “When was the last time you told your husband you loved him?�

Some women answered today, a few yesterday, and some couldn’t remember.

My favorite post office box numbers from my youth–PO Box 621, Langley, WA; PO Box 222, Oil City, PA; PO Box 33, Hollywood, CA.

“I love you, sweetheart!� The women were then told to exchange phones with another person, and to read aloud the text message they received, in response.

My favorite phone exchanges–HUdson 6-3371; STerling 7-3986;

Here are some of the replies:

Finally, I offer some of my favorite shoe sizes as I was growing up–Boys 6, Boys 8, Boys 12;

The butcher runs up and screams at the guy: “What in the world are you doing? This dog’s a genius!� The owner responds, “Genius? I don’t think so. It’s the second time this week he’s forgotten his key!�

Watch out for your favorite numbers. Otherwise, you may see them this weekend on 60 Minutes.

Billy Bob’s Barn Cletus is passing by Billy Bob’s hay barn one day when, through a gap in the door, he sees Billy Bob doing a slow and sensual striptease in front of an old John Deere tractor.

Buttocks clenched, he performs a slow pirouette, and gently slides off first the right strap of his overalls, followed by the left. He then hunches his shoulders forward and in a classic striptease move, lets his overalls fall down to his hips, revealing a torn and frayed plaid shirt.

Then, grabbing both sides of his shirt, he rips it apart to reveal his stained T-shirt underneath With a final flourish, he tears the T-shirt from his body, and hurls his baseball cap onto a pile of hay.

Widdle Wabbits A precious little girl walks into a PetSmart store and asks, in the sweetest little lisp, between two missing teeth, “Excuthe me, mithter, do you keep widdle wabbits?�

1. Who the hell is this?

2. Eh, mother of my children, are you sick or what?

3. Yeh, and I love you too. What’s up with you??

4. What now? Did you crash the car again?

5. I don’t understand what you mean?

6. What the hell did you do now?

8. Don’t beat about the bush, just tell me how much you need?

9. Am I dreaming?

10. If you don’t tell me who this message is actually for, someone will die.

11. I thought we agreed you wouldn’t drink during the day.

12. Your mother is coming to stay with us, isn’t she?

As the shopkeeper’s heart melts, he gets down on his knees so that he’s on her level and asks, “Do you want a widdle white wabbit, or a thoft and fuwwy, bwack wabbit, or maybe one like that cute widdle bwown wabbit over there?�

She, in turn, blushes, rocks on her heels, puts her hands on her knees, leans forward and says, in a tiny quiet voice, “I don’t think my python weally gives a thit.�

AARP TIPS The latest AARP magazine indicates that I can boost my brain power by eating quantities of Ginko Balboa each day.

SMART DOG As a butcher is shooing a dog from his shop, he sees $10 and a note in his mouth, reading: “10 lamb chops, please.�

Unlike my treatment of processed food frozen dinners, I do read the directions on any jars of brain formula.

Amazed, he takes the money, puts a bag of chops in the dog’s mouth, and quickly closes the shop.

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He follows the dog and watches him wait for a green light, look both ways, and trot across the road to a bus stop. The dog checks the timetable and sits on the bench. When a bus arrives, he walks around to the front and looks at the number, then boards the bus. The butcher follows, dumbstruck.

The women were then told to take out their cell phones and text their husband:

My Vehicle ID# from my truck– 3782098520754839.

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in my mental clarity will be gradual. This is surely a good thing.

I certainly do not want to get smarter too fast.

People might notice.

Andy Rooney’s Tips According to those in the know, the following wisdom from Andy Rooney’s years of learning is available for us to share. Many of these offerings have been credited to others, but, we think Andy is dandy, so we’ll stick with him as the source.

1. The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

2. When you are in love, it shows.

3. Just one person saying to me, “You’ve made my day!�, makes my day. 4. Having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

5. Being kind is more important than being right.

6. One should never say “no� to a gift from a child.

7. One can always pray for another when one does not have the strength to help in some other way.

8. No matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

9. Sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

10. Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

11. We should be glad God does not give us everything we ask for.

12. When you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

13. When we harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

14. One should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may eat them.

And, on that note, is there enough turkey left for a cold sandwich with mayo on Wonder bread?

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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.

It’s A Wonderful Improvised Life Thursday, December 4, 7:00pm Christian Reformed Church, Oak Harbor It’s a familiar story, but Taproot Theatre’s Improv Team presents it with new twists and turns in every performance. Using It’s A Wonderful LIfe as a guide, Taproot’s improvisers make each performance unique by altering key story elements based on suggestions from audience members. A fundraiser for North Whidbey Christian High School, tickets are $5 per person or $15 per family (cash or check).

Doors open at 6:30pm for light refreshments.

For more information, call (360) 293-9872.

The church is located at 1411 Wieldraayer Road.

Winter Concerts Friday, December 5, 7:00pm Sunday, December 7, 4:00pm First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Join the Whidbey Community Chorus for “Just Add Marshmallows”. Free admission, but donations gratefully accepted. First United Methodist Church is located at 1050 SE Ireland Street.

Whidbey Island Community Orchestra Holiday Concert Friday, December 5, 7:00pm Trinity Luthean Church, Freeland Saturday, December 6, 7:00pm Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center A light reception hosted by orchestra members will follow the concert. Admission is free. Donations supporting the orchestra are encouraged. Enjoy your holiday favorites and works by Beethoven, Mozart, Lehar and Harbach. For more information, call (360) 321-4221.

St. Mary’s Holiday Bazaar Saturday, December 6, 9:00am-2:00pm St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Coupeville Hand crafted gifts, treasures and bake sale. St. Mary’s is located at 207 N. Main Street.

Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 6, 9:30am-2:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Handmade items include crafts, wreaths, and baked goods. Hot lunch featuring homemade pie will be served from 11:00am-1:00pm. The church is located at 608 N. Main Street.

Jingle Trail 5K Run & Walk Saturday, December 6, 10:00am Camp Casey Conference Center, Coupeville This 5K walk/run takes you through scenic trails of Camp Casey and Fort Casey State Park. Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place men & women in 5K run. $25 per entry includes t-shirt, $15 without t-shirt for 5K run & walk.

All entries include race bags. For entry form go to www.jingletrailrun.com or stop by the Coupeville Chamber office.

Holiday Cookie Walk Saturday, December 6, 10:00am Langley United Methodist Church Come and fill a box with a variety of freshbaked holiday treats for only $12. Makes a great gift, or freeze for holiday parties. The women of Langley United Methodist Church use the proceeds to benefit local charities.

Come on time for best selection, then enjoy the Langley parade. The church is located at 3rd & Anthes. For more information, call (360) 221-4233 or email lumc@whidbey.com.

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Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

Saturday, December 6, 10:00am-3:00pm Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Clinton

See schedule below Cost: Free

Come one, come all for a day of holiday fun with candle-dipping, puppet shows, music, food, holiday store and more. For more information, call (360) 341-5686. Whidbey Island Waldorf School is located at 6335 Old Pietila Road.

Friends of the Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, December 6, 10:00am Freeland Library

Country Christmas at the Fair Saturday, December 6, 10:00am-3:00pm Sunday, December 7, 10:00am-3:00pm Island County Fairgrounds, Langley Browse an enticing array of affordable, unique, handcrafted gifts, collectibles and art. Homemade edible goodies and lunch available daily.

There will be fresh wreaths, Christmas trees, face painting, tractor hayrides and more.

Proudly resented by the Island County Fair Association in the Coffman Building. For more information, call (360) 221-4677. The fairgrounds are located at 819 Camano Avenue.

Annual Holiday Market Saturdays, December 6, 13 & 20, 10:00am-5:00pm Sundays, December 7, 14 & 21, 10:00am-5:00pm Greenbank Farm, Greenbank An ideal place to come and peruse pieces created by hand by local and regional artisans. Along with a wide variety of gifts and various price points, there will be holiday music, photos with Santa, and warm beverages available. For more information, call (360) 678-7700 or visit www.greenbankfarm.com

Model Railroad Open House Saturday, December 6, 10:00am-4:00pm Sunday, December 7, 10:00am-4:00pm 508 Broadway, Coupeville Enjoy a large and varied model railroad layout.

A donation of food for the local food bank is requested.

Whidbey Island Democrats Holiday Gathering Saturday, December 6, 2:00pm Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge, Coupeville The public is invited to share the holiday spirit with friends and neighbors, review this year’s events, and have some fun. The afternoon will include light finger foods, music, an entertaining raffle, and a mini-auction. Suggested donation is $5 at the door. For more information, call Shirley Bennett at (360) 678-6028 or visit http://WhidbeyIslandDemocrats.org. The Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge is located at 63 Jacobs Road.

Greening of Coupeville Saturday, December 6, see times below Program begins with Coupeville’s Annual Christmas Parade: Line Up starts at 3:00pm check in on Terry Road outside High School.

Parade starts at 4:00pm. Pick up a Parade Entry Form at Coupeville Chamber of Commerce or Coupeville Library. From 5:00pm-5.30pm enjoy Caroling and Tree Lighting at Cooks Corner Park. Following the Tree Lighting come to the Coupeville Wharf to watch the OHYC’s Annual Boat Parade of Lights planned arrival between 5:30pm-5:45pm (weather dependent). Should weather force the cancellation of the Boat Parade of Lights they will move it to Sunday at the same time.

Christmas Greening Night Friday, December 12, 5:30pm-7:30pm Langley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Everyone is invited to share a meal of soup, bread and cookies. Make one “green” craft to take home and another to share. No cost, just come and celebrate the season. Langley UMC is an Advocating, Greening, and Reconciling congregation located on the corner of Third and Anthes. For more information, visit www. langleyumc.org

Hundreds of books available for your lastminute holiday shopping. Great prices! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Freeland Library.

Movie Matinee: Casablanca Saturday, December 6, 2:00pm-4:30pm Oak Harbor Library Friday, December 19, 2:00pm Freeland Library This classic film is one of Hollywood’s most memorable experiences. See Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman outwit the local police and the Nazis in this WWII film about refugees trying to obtain scarce exit visas to Lisbon.

Popcorn provided by Friends of the Library.

Monday Morning Knitters Monday, December 8, 10:00am Oak Harbor Library Knitters of all levels welcome! Share knowledge and build skills in the supportive atmosphere of the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Beginners, please bring a pair of #8 or #9 needles and a skein of worsted-weight yarn.

Tablet or eReader? Tips for Gift Giving Monday, December 8, 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Library staff will share tips and library resources to help you choose a device that meets your needs and allows you to use the free content available from Sno-Isle Libraries. Examples of tablets and readers will be available to “test drive.”

Clinton Book Group Wednesday, December 10, 10:00am Clinton Library Join the Clinton Library book group to discuss “The Sandcastle Girls” by Chris Bohjalian.

Books are available now to check out prior to the discussion.

Religious Services Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 221-8174.

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

Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community. All ministry is private, confidential, and free. Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, contact Ann at (425)263-2704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.

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Check Out This Year-end Financial Checklist

As 2014 draws to a close, you may want to look back on the progress you’ve made this past year in various areas of your life — and that certainly includes progress toward your financial goals. At the same time, you may want to make some end-of-year moves that can close out 2014 on a positive note while paving the way for a productive 2015.

Here are a few such moves to consider: • Boost your retirement plan contributions.

This actually isn’t an “end-of-year” move because you have until April 15, 2015, to contribute to your Roth or Traditional IRA for the 2014 tax year. Nonetheless, the sooner you get extra dollars working for you in your IRA, the better. You can put in up to $5,500 to your IRA (or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older) for 2014.

If you are self-employed, or run a small business, you also have until April 15 to contribute to a retirement account, such as a SEP IRA or a SIMPLE plan. In addition to helping you build resources for retirement, these types of plans can offer you some tax advantages — so if you haven’t established a retirement plan yet, consult with your financial and tax professionals • Sell your “losers.” If you own investments that have lost value since you purchased them, you can sell them before 2014 ends and use the tax loss to offset some capital gains you may have earned in other investments. If you don’t have any capital gains, you can use up to $3,000 of your tax losses to offset other ordinary income. And for a loss greater than $3,000, you can “carry over” the excess and deduct it from your taxes in future years. If you still liked the investment that you sold at a loss, and you want to keep it in your portfolio, you could repurchase it, but you’ll have to wait 31 days to avoid violating the IRS’ “wash sale” rules. Keep in mind that these suggestions only apply to investments held outside your employer-sponsored retirement account; you can’t take a tax deduction on capital losses in a 401(k) or similar plan.

• Evaluate your 401(k) investment mix.

You may be able to adjust the investment mix in your 401(k) as often as you like. So when evaluating your 401(k), make sure your holdings aren’t concentrated in just a few investments, and try to determine if your portfolio is still appropriate for your risk tolerance — not too aggressive or too conservative. Also, if your plan offers a “Roth” option, consider taking advantage of it — with a Roth, you won’t be able to deduct your 401(k) contributions from your taxes, but once you retire, you won’t be taxed on your withdrawals.

• Review your insurance coverage. If you’ve experienced any changes in your life in 2014 — new spouse, new child, divorce, new job, etc. — you may need to review your life insurance coverage to make sure that it’s still sufficient for your needs and that you have the correct beneficiaries in place.

By making these and other moves, you can say a fond farewell to 2014, knowing that you’ve done what you could to help bolster your financial position — for 2015 and beyond.

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

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor 630 SE Midway Blvd.

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

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FRIDAY, November 21 1:33pm, SW Downfield Way Advising “stolen� gun has been recovered. Found where he was last hunting.

1:38pm, SE Barrington Dr. Requesting phone call. Advising on 3/14/13 a Sgt. called and told her she had 24-hours to get to police department or she would have warrant out for her arrest. Caller is no longer in state.

SATURDAY, November 22 9:29am, 4th St. Requesting phone call. Receiving phone calls from “Theresa� asking for the lady of the house. Refuses further information to caller. Lots of calls over the past 3 weeks. “Is annoying as hell.�

9:31am, SW 3rd Ave. Advising neighbor is playing loud music, wife went upstairs to talk to him and male’s dog bit her. Her hand is bleeding, male came outside and pointed a bat.

10:35am, Wheel Dr. Caller requesting phone call referencing property manager telling her to turn off lights at night. Caller just has questions.

Says Crime Watchers have said it would be better to leave them on at night.

3:00pm, Pacific Dr. Caller advising someone put a mound of dirt on their driveway, blocking their access to their property. Unknown when it occurred. Noticed a backhoe in the neighbors driveway so might have been recent. Caller is showing house to someone today who is flying in from Ohio.

Needs it removed.

3:42pm, S Beeksma Dr. Advising found a deceased dog in the ocean. It has not washed up on shore yet.

9:24pm, Mawelton Rd. Caller requesting call. Advising subject admitted he took caller’s reported stolen golf cart. Subject said he took it to Misty Meadows to buy drugs and hid the cart.

Was going to trade the cart for drugs.

SUNDAY, November 23 3:10am, NE 6th St. Reporting female at jail entrance.

Sounded like she was crying and said she needed to speak to deputy. Was let in and immediately dropped belongings on a chair and went in the bathroom.

10:25am, SE Barrington Dr. Reporting people came to her house saying they needed to clean something.

She let them in and they cleaned one room. Were trying to sell her a vacuum.

MONDAY, November 24 8:07am, SE 4th Ave. Receiving texts from an unknown person accusing her boyfriend of cheating on her.

She also received a text saying “tick tock time’s running out.�

8:53am, SE Barrington Dr. A subject is calling asking for non-emergency and the name of a good lawyer who will call him back. He was told we don’t have lawyers here, to which he said “Well you should.� Was asked if he needed to report something to which he said “yeah, why don’t you arrest that guy who lives on Libby Rd.�

2:07pm, NW Crosby Ave. Advising the pit bull they adopted yesterday bit her baby. She got the dog from some lady on Facebook who gave it away for free. The dog is in the backyard.

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4:02pm, SR 20 Requesting phone call referencing he believes he is being extorted for money because he is being asked to pay a fee to get his dog back from WAIF but he believes his dog was stolen and therefore he should not be responsible for the fees.

6:52pm, Scurlock Rd. Caller requesting phone call referencing “Joe,� unknown last name, coming into her bathroom while she was in bathtub and masturbated. Subject was doing work on house. Caller did not make sense at all while on the phone, saying this was never reported. Deputy states otherwise.

6:59pm, Shawn Ave. Requesting phone call referencing community club picnic tables were vandalized.

Occurred sometime yesterday or earlier today. Dog feces spread all over them.

TUESDAY, November 25 2:00am, SR 20 Advising he has personality disorder and just wants to talk to someone about a job. Rambling about world of Warcraft and saying he was talking to leaders of the world about gang bangers.

6:13am, Nubian Way Caller advising people are shooting him with gamma rays and shocking his testicles. Caller is talking about little censors carrying gamma rays and shocking him.

10:22am, SE Barrington Dr. Requesting directions to OHPD, asking what color building is because he is blind.

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9:22pm, SE O’Leary St. Advising subject, who is a police officer, has been harassing her all day and all night. Subjects are not there right now.

WEDNESDAY, November 26 12:12pm, SR 20 6 chickens on the highway in south bound lane.

1:12pm, Carefree Ln. Advising yesterday afternoon she placed her silver pie holder on the counter. No longer there. Has searched kitchen and back room.

4:20pm, Jeffrey Ln. Advising a vehicle was driving up his driveway, extended cab Chevy pick up, grey, late 80’s. Heard a male yell “oh shit� then reversed down the drive quickly.

THURSDAY, November 27 7:44am, Nubian Way Male on the line states to send someone out here. People are messing with his head. Radio frequency interference with his head.

7:56am, SR 525 5 minutes ago, saw a bear on the side of the road grazing. Caller sates she looked it up and it seems to be a grizzly bear per Google. Last seen about 2 feet off the road north bound side near grass.

8:05pm, Nubian Way Male on the line. Told to stand by for a traffic stop. Calling call taker a f**ker.

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Galleries & Art Shows Whidbey Allied Artist Art & Gift Show Friday, December 5, 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday, December 6, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, December 7, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Recreation Hall Over twenty artists will show and sell a wide variety of two- and three-dimensional art including paintings, photography, stained glass, mosaics, jewelry, woodwork, fiber and paper art. Admission is free. For more information, email WhidbeyArtists@gmail.com.

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Tuesday, December 9, 1:00pm-3:00pm Heller Road Fire Station #25, Oak Harbor

The program will be a surprise holiday theme and potluck lunch. The meeting will adjourn at 12:30pm. Public is welcome.

Meeting will feature the annual Show and Tell in which everyone brings something to share; a story, pictures, heirlooms, etc. Each person will have about 5 minutes. There will also be a lunch of “finger foods� in which everyone brings something to eat. Bring your questions.

There will be refreshments and drawings.

Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Ruth Hancock at (360) 675-4086 or (360) 969-0064.

PBY Memorial Foundation Tuesday, December 9, 11:30am CPO Club, Oak Harbor Annual Pearl Harbor no host luncheon. All are invited. For more Information, contact Richard Rezabek at (360) 240-9500 or (360) 675-1102.

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AAUW Holiday Luncheon Saturday, December 13, 11:30am Whidbey Golf Club, Oak Harbor RSVP by December 6 to Pat Lokanis, lokanis@ comcast.net. Tickets $16. For information about joining the American Association of University Women (AAUW), contact Diane Peters at dipeters@comcast.net or Barb Bland

Whidbey Island Camera Club Tuesday, December 16, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Hall, Room 306, SVC, Oak Harbor The theme for December is “Weather: Precipitation; Clouds; Sunshine, etc.�. You may submit up to 3 photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@ hotmail.com. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, please email tina31543@ comcast.net or visit www.whidbeyislandcameraclub.com

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Lloyd G Weatherford, of Oak Harbor, WA, formerly of Prescott Valley AZ, passed away November 14, 2014.

Lloyd was born June 15, 1949 to Paul and Delcie (Herod) Weatherford. He was a true gentlemen. He loved his family unconditionally. He made sure everyone was taken care of always checking in making sure everything is ok. Even if you just made a small trip to the store. He always put his family first. He had a lot of great loves in his life with the top being his family, then his dogs, sweets and the outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing with his grandchildren and children. He loved taking drives with his wife and counting how many eagles they would see. He is survived by his wife JoAnne Weatherford his two sons Sam Weatherford and his wife Amie, Ryan Weatherford and his wife Laureen, Daughter Michelle Suksi and his 8 Grandchildren and soon to be great grand child. Services will be private. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

Roger Phillip Gentile Roger P. Gentile, 85, passed away November 15, 2014, in Oak Harbor, Washington.

Growing up in Santa Monica, California, in the shadows of Clover Airfield and Douglas Aircraft, Roger loved aeronautics and followed his father into a passionate career at Douglas Aircraft beginning in 1952 as a student intern and upon his graduation from the School of Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1954. Roger successfully worked the next four decades on a wide array of projects, ranging from aircraft to missiles to spacecraft, until he retired in 1989. Early in his career at Douglas, Roger worked at Point Mugu Naval Air Station, where he met and married his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Joan (Suggs). Together, they raised three children, while enjoying the outdoor lifestyle of Southern California and touring the American West in a variety of recreational vehicles. After Roger’s retirement, he and Joan moved from their longtime home in Tustin, California, to Morro Bay, California. Together they enjoyed exploring the beautiful central coast region until Joan’s passing in 1993.

Subsequently, Roger moved to Whidbey Island and enjoyed the abundance of marine life and the serenity of the Puget Sound for the last dozen years.

Roger enjoyed many outdoor activities throughout his life and was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and Knights of Columbus and St. Mary Catholic Church.

Roger was predeceased by his parents, JJ and Mary, his brother, Thomas, and his wife, Joan. He is survived by his son, Jay (Patti), daughters Felicia Smith (David) and Rochelle Packwood (James), three grandchildren, Lori Gentile (previous wife) and his special friend, Diana Schmidt. The family wishes to thank the staff at The Regency on Whidbey for the compassionate care they provided to Roger.

A memorial service and reception will be held Saturday, December 6, 11 am at Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, 1811 NE 16th Avenue #A, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277.

Those interested in making memorial contributions in lieu of flowers are asked to consider the Yosemite Conservancy.

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ELAINE MARIE PHILLIPS Elaine Marie Phillips, age 91, died November 15, 2014 at Regency, Oak Harbor. She was born September 14, 1923 in Seattle to Elmo and Florence Phillips. She was raised in the Magnolia and Queen Anne area.

Elaine’s parents owned property in the Greenbank area and she enjoyed time on the Island. She was married shortly after graduation from high school and remained in Seattle. Following the death of her first husband, Elaine moved to Whidbey. She remarried and worked for a time at the Captain Whidbey as a housekeeper and waitress.

Elaine then began work as a rural postal carrier.

Delivering mail to the Markettown area, she met Ralph Bailey and eventually they were married.

Elaine was very much in love. She loved to travel and she and Ralph made several trips to Hawaii, one of her favorite places to visit. Ralph died very suddenly, and again, Elaine was alone.

Elaine married Roy Stavig, who died in a tragic accident and she worked for a time as an office nurse for Dr. Mark Gabrielson.

Elaine was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the church choir, one of her favorite activities and she also enjoyed playing the piano. She was also a very active member of the Oak Harbor Garden Club. She loved her dogs and cats and enjoyed gardening. In the last few years she was caring for 26 feral cats. Three years ago she moved into Regency. Elaine is survived by her guardian, Debbie McAninch and her lifelong friend Jane Faber, and many other loving friends.

A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, December 2, 2014 with Chaplain David Lura, USN (Ret.) officiating. Burial will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville, where she will be laid to rest near her father. The family wishes to thank Regency for the excellent care they provided to Elaine.

Memorials may be made to N.O.A.H. (Northwest Organization of Animal Help) 31300 Brandstrom Rd, Stanwood, WA 98292. Please visit Elaine’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC.

Doris Kampf (Reed) Zvolensky Doris Kampf (Reed) Zvolensky, 84, Oak Harbor, died Saturday, November 15 following a long, unsuccessful recovery from heart surgery.

She was born January 10, 1930 to Julius and Joanna Kampf in Milltown, N.J. She was the youngest of four siblings.

Doris married Howard Reed, Sr. in 1951. The couple had two children, Howard Jr. and Douglas before divorcing. Doris married Michael Zvolensky in 1965, adding five stepchildren to her family: Carolyn, Michael Jr., Elaine, Susan and Nancy.

The family lived in Milltown a number of years, until pursuing a business opportunity in Watertown, N.Y., where they owned and operated a motel and restaurant. Doris and Michael moved to Houston, Texas where they lived and worked for several years, then moved to Oak Harbor to be closer to family.

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Doris attended secretarial college upon graduating from high school in 1948. Over the years she worked as a stay-at-home mom, an entrepreneur and spent several years working in human resources at a Houston publishing firm, from which she retired in 1996. She was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge and was an avid traveler. She enjoyed going to movies and to a casino every now and then, but also enjoyed spending time with her family and her beloved pets.

She is survived by her sons, Howard Jr. and Douglas; stepchildren Michael Zvolensky, Carolyn Venable, Susan Chiffy and Nancy Leon, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A Visitation was held Saturday, November 29 from 10 am to 2 pm at Burley Funeral Chapel.

ROBERT L. “PETE” PETERSON Robert L. “Pete” Peterson, 80, a longtime resident of Oak Harbor, passed away Sunday morning, November 16, 2014, at the family home, following a three-year struggle with cancer.

Pete was born April 13, 1934, in Lost Springs, Kansas, to L. L. “Jim” and Mary Francis (Steele) Peterson. He lived there until his graduation from Lost Springs High School in 1951. From there he went to work for the Kansas Department of Transportation for two years.

In early 1953 Pete enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War. Following basic training at Great Lakes, he was stationed at NAS Whidbey. It was during this time he met his future wife and best friend, Peggy Abrahamse, through mutual friends in February 1954. They were married December 16, 1955 in Oak Harbor at the First Reformed Church.

Pete’s life work was in construction. He was a skilled carpenter and took great pride in his work for nearly fifty years. He was truly an “outdoors” person. He loved working in his vegetable gardens, driving his tractor and his riding lawn mower. He daily fed the deer, raccoons, quail and various other animals that frequented their yard.

Pete was also an avid fisherman and hunter. He was passionate about old cars, especially restoring his 1956 190SL Mercedes. His last project was a 1930 Ford Model A coupe he built into a custom street rod.

For many years, Pete and Peggy spent wonderful times on their Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, which was a special time in their life together. One of their favorite trips was to Glacier National Park then to Kansas to visit with Pete’s family.

Pete is survived by his wife Peggy and their three children: Jim (Karen) of East Wenatchee, Jill of Bellingham and Mike (Amy) of Sedro Woolley; twelve grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. He is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Rhodes of Wichita, KS and brothers Richard (Joyce) of Concordia, KS; Leo of Salina, KS and Philip (Jan) of Brookeville, KS; also, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Pete’s life was held Friday, November 21, 2014 at the First Reformed Church, Pastor Matt Waite officiating. Private inurnment was at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 728 SW 134th St., Suite #101, Everett, WA 98204. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

DORA NORENE GABELEIN Dora Norene Gabelein passed away at the age of 91 November 25, 2014. She was born in Bayard, Nebraska to Clarence and Maude Mellroth, the fifth of 10 children. She came to Washington with her family because the beet farm blew away in the Dust Bowl.

Not long after arriving at Whidbey Island, she met Arthur “Johnny” Gabelein, the man who would become her husband of 57 years. They spent almost all of those years on the Bayview hillside within sight of the place Johnny had been born.

Together they had three children: Barbara, Richard “Dick,” and Cathy.

She was the first in her family to graduate from high school, but she never stopped learning. She had an amazing ability for reproducing any stitch or needlework she saw. She taught herself all of the bookkeeping required for Johnny’s businesses and balanced those demands with the things she enjoyed: gardening, baking, sewing, and being “Grama.”

In her time, people “made do.” She fed her family on vegetables she grew in her garden, her amazing homemade bread, and deer meat she butchered and canned over a wood-fired cook stove. If you stopped to visit and Dora wasn’t outside in the garden, or at the table sewing, she was probably in the kitchen making cinnamon rolls.

Seattle sports teams, classic country music, and John Wayne were a few things Dora loved. Her sweet, quiet nature made her competitive streak a surprise. She loved card games and board games and would leave ironing or dishes for later in order to play with her grand kids. Throughout her life she was “with it,” keeping up with news and trends.

Dora was a peacekeeper, full of sparkle and wit.

She never complained and was always looking out for others. She will be remembered for her integrity, determination, and compassion. Dora was greatly loved by her children: Barbara (Joe) Sires, Cathy Burton, Dick (Jimi) Gabelein; grandchildren: Sandy (Keith) Kraha, Ron (Lori) Sires, Pam (Todd) Brager, Brad Burton, Darci (Kenneth) Manwiller, Kim Garrick and Scott Deckwa, Kelli Gabelein, and Jeff (Misty) Gabelein; and great-grandchildren.

Her memorial will be held at Maple Ridge in Freeland at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 5. If you wish, wear black or plaid because she loved Johnny Cash, and she loved her logger Johnny. Memorial donations can be made to the Deming Log Show or the Maple Ridge Activity Fund.

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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.

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

Volunteer Program Assistant for Senior Services Adult Day Service program for frail seniors. Prepare room for activities, listen/observe/report changes in client behavior, assist with activities/personal care. Requires 4-hour commitment, 1 day week, 10 AM-2 PM. Contact Hestia Laitala (360)321-1600.

Jobs Wanted Honest, reliable and friendly caregiver looking to assist you No Cheating!

with caring for a loved one, housekeeping, errands, shopping, meal preparation. Have a Medical Assistant Certificate and loves pets. Basic cleaning.

Available daily, weekly or on an occasion. Excellent references and reasonable rates.

Call Denise, (615)785-1789.

Job Market Hairstylist wanted for booth rental in Freeland Salon, full or part-time. 2 chairs available, must have some of your own clientele. Good location, good parking. Please call (360)3310180 for more info. (6.44) Muk cafe is hiring! Looking for a part time, preferably experienced dishwasher. Accepting

applications. Please apply within. (360)321-5270 (6.47)

Health/Fitness Leg Lifters: a simple way to help lift your leg after surgery, for rehab, or help in getting in or out of bed. Brand new, 36” long, with hand and foot loops. By Lifestyle Essentials. $25 obo. (360)678-1167

Lessons Guitar Lessons! Learn how to play guitar. Beginners welcome, all ages, all styles.

Holiday gift certificates available with FREE lesson, consultation and set up of your guitar. Enjoy the music experience! Call Scott for more info.

(360)675-5470

Jewelry 1940’s jewelry to wear as gifts or crafts. Call for pricing, (360)675-1788 (0)

Electronics Verizon white Motorola Droid Ultra cell phone. New in box Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.48)

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with accessories. Charger & blue tough case with stand. 4.75” x 3”, $275 obo.

(360)672-2774 (0)

Housewares Variety of crystal & glass serving dishes & candle holders for the holidays or gift giving. Call for pricing, (360)675-1788 (0) 5 large restaurant style chafing dishes, $50; 5 small restaurant style chafing dishes, $25. Must see to appreciate. Negotiatable. (360)720-2916 (0)

Lawn and Garden Wood chips, good mulch for winter protection of your plants and beds. Pickup load, $10. Coupeville (360)6787591 (0)

Miscellaneous 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.

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

7-foot Christmas tree with lights on a wheeled base. Has Frontgate (brand) canvas, zippered cover for storage, $95.

(360)331-7713 (0) Power generator, 5000-watt, 6200 surge, Generac model.

2 receptacles 120-V, 20-amp.

1 RV 3-prong, 30-amp with

adapter. 1 4-prong, 120/240volt. 10-horse Briggs with wheels. $300 cash. (360)6786210 (0) Sfinx hand-turned grain mill with hopper. Wonderful for grinding your own healthy grains, nuts, and seeds! Very sturdy, nice condition, made in Czechoslovakia. $65.

(360)331-3653 (1)

Recreation 2 Lowe Alpine Walkabout backpacks, 2100 cu. in.

Brand new, $80; used, $45.

(360)678-2207 Red & black Viper pool cue.

Comes with case. Would make a nice Christmas gift. New, 5’, $125. (360)672-2774 (0)

Animals/Supplies Excellent Grass Hay for Sale Good for Horses. $7 per bale,

20 bale minimum. (360)3211624 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 Toyota truck, running or not. Also, would like tractor.

(360)331-1319 (0) Do you have a Treadmill and/ or Stationary bike in good condition collecting dust in your house or garage? We would love to have them and put them to use. Call Rick (417)230-7411 or Shari (425)359-0765 (1)

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lots of Events and Bazaars on on Whidbey Island this Holiday Season!

There’s lotsThere’s of Events and Bazaars Annual Holiday Market Whidbey Island this Holiday Season! here every Look hereLook every weekweek to toseeseewhat’s happening Whidbey!

Weekendson 10am-5pm what’s happening on Whidbey Island!

To learn more about advertising in the Whidbey Weekly, call: 360-682-2341 or email: publisher@whidbeyweekly.com December 6-7, December 13-14, December 20-21 For learn more about advertising in the Big Red Barn is filled with great gifts.

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Christmas Greening Night Friday, December 12, 5:30-7:30

SANTA IS COMING TO OUR HOUSE!

Langley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Everyone Invited!

Share a meal of soup, bread and cookies.

Make one “green� craft to take home and another to share.

No cost! Just come and celebrate the season.

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Langley UMC is an Advocating, Greening, and Reconciling congregation located on the corner of Third and Anthes in Langley. www.langleyumc.org

Have your picture taken with Santa ~ furry friends welcome (with a minimum $5.00 donation)

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Friday, December 5 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 7 4:00 p.m.

December 6 9am - 2pm

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Free concerts , but donations gratefully accepted.

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, Dec. 6, 9:30am-2:00pm Hand-made items include crafts, wreaths, and baked goods.

Hot lunch featuring home-made pie will be served from 11:00am-1:00pm Coffee & pastries are available before lunch.

Coupeville United Methodist Church

www.coupevilleumc.com 608 608NNMain MainStreet, Street,Coupeville Coupeville For For more more information information call call 360-678-4256 360-678-4256

Gifts of the Season from

LANGLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Holiday Concerts Friday December 5, 7:30pm Saturday, December 6, 2pm

Christmas Lullaby, Choir, Orchestra & Soloists

Cookie Walk Saturday, December 6, 10am

Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association Red Ticket Drawing To Be Held On The Museum Steps At 1pm The Sunday Before Christmas Must be at least 18 years old, love Coupeville and be present to win.

Benefits local charities

Twelfth Night Concert with Eric Tingstad & Friends Saturday, January 3, 7:30pm at WICA A great gift for music lovers!

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Whidbey Island Democrats Holiday Gathering 2014 Saturday, December 6, 2:00pm Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge 63 Jacobs Rd, Coupeville

Red Shop Locally

For more info, visit www.coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com Historic

Fill a box with assorted homemade treats.

Only $12 (while supplies last)

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Share the holiday spirit with friends and neighbors, review this year’s events, and have some fun.

Featuring lite finger foods, music, an entertaining raffle, and a mini-auction.

Suggested donation is $5 at the door.

For more information, call (360)678-6028 or visit http://WhidbeyIslandDemocrats.org