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by K.E. Pepper Welcome to the first issue of The Fashionista Chronicles. You may ask “Why talk about fashion on Whidbey Island, there is no fashion on this island,� to which I would reply that there is fashion on Whidbey and it’s all around us.

Fashion is a state of mind and a way of expression. Just like an artist’s expression on canvas or like materials, so is fashion, but it is expressed on our bodies. An expression of how we feel, what motivates us, what energizes us, and what makes us who we are. In the sense of the word, people often think fashion as a means to dress-up or wear particular items; however, if you look at the true definition of fashion, it is a manner, a style in which a person makes to be a social statement, an expression of us, an extension of our personality. Albeit, fashion can be casual, weather-based, formal, trendy, wacky, or a way to energize the soul, everything we wear is a fashion statement and a reflection of our temperament.

Whidbey Island has a fashion personality too.

It’s casual, relaxed, and ready for whatever the weather may hold and as we all know the weather on Whidbey can change by the hour.

However, there are also fashion personalities here on the Island of a throwback 70s era, as well as the classic sophistication of days gone by and subtle elegance of current trends.

Seattle is much the same as the Island, they are a reflection of a personality. Now and again, fashion personalities collide and create a resurgence of or set a new trend, a fashion statement for the times.

Fashion trends and fads are aspects of fashion that are ever changing, sometimes elusive and sometimes transforming. Some changes are short-lived and are just a fad, a fashion change that only lasts one or two seasons; but some changes are long-lived and will end-up being adopted by many people, a trend. Trends are a social process by which, we as social beings, either embrace or reject to participate in.

Trends are normally started by trendsetters, a distinct group of personalities that crave changes and are open to innovative style. Most trends start in larger cities that have an overpopulation of trendsetters and influence the spread of a style.

The Pacific Northwest had a major impact on fashion trends in the 1990s, the grunge era.

Though the Pacific Northwest wasn’t really on a list of trendsetting cities such as New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles in the 1990s, it soon made a name for itself as the capital influencer of thrift store shopping, flannel shirt- sporting, ripped and oversized jeans wearing, faded florals, combat boots, and converse comebackmaking trendsetters. All because of Seattlebased grunge bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains made their personal fashion expression statement through their music and dress style. Funny thing though, grunge was

meant to be more of an anti-fashion statement rather than a trend but this statement took hold of the world and lasted a decade and then some. The Pacific Northwest also set the trend, in the decade following, of comfort, eco- and earth-friendly, wool sock and Birkenstock sandal wearing statements, which made the German-based shoe company a popular fashion trend, not only in the late 90s/early 2000s, but last year with its popular resurgence of the shoe-must-haves for Generation Y. The Pacific Northwest is now a part of an elite group of trendsetters and we see many fashions peaking in Seattle and Portland with its independent fashion designers emerging, fashion week celebrations in Seattle and Bellevue, and a number of fashion blogs and columnists starting to materialize; and Whidbey Island is no exception to have adopted fashion trends in the past and will continue to do so in the future. While it might be subtle to the average person, if you take a look around, you’ll see there are many fashion statements being expressed every day here on Whidbey Island and in the Pacific Northwest. With that, the purpose of The Fashionista Chronicles is to not only celebrate all fashion expressions of the Pacific Northwest and Whidbey Island but also to give reports of upcoming trends and movements, define and separate fads from fashion tendencies, and to encourage your own fashion expression. I hope you’ll follow The Fashionista Chronicles here in the Whidbey Weekly. Some of the upcoming articles will including Spring Shoe Trends, Eco-Friendly Fashion, Colors of Summer, Accessories of Today and Tomorrow, Fall Fashion Week, and much more.

Preview of the upcoming article: Spring Shoe Trends – This Spring and Summer’s trend for shoes is wear-ability and comfort such as clogs, leather sneakers, Birkenstock and Birki-like sandals, and flats. Additionally, the runways showcased art-form heels, abstract graphics, heeled mules, high and wedged platforms, gladiators, and the revival of pointy flats and revitalized oxfords. You’ll start seeing shoes that will showcase more elaborate designs with a level of sophistication, we will see the use of ankle straps and buckles, a diversity of sporty styles, boho-inspired flatforms and platforms, chunky heels and wedges, fringe, fur, feathers, and bows – oh my, thigh-high gladiators, comfy sandals, keen flats and even the translucent heel.

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On Track with Jim Freeman

Thanks to Judy Lynn, Hometown Hero of Coupeville, for spending the time to rent and enjoy the film Prefontaine, a 1997 Disney film starring Jared Leto as Steve Prefontaine, legendary long distance runner from Coos Bay, Oregon.

Judy was living in Eugene when Pre was running the hills, and blazing the trails, for Oregon track, and the United States Olympic track team.

Judy is a film star in her own right, having been the stand-in for leading lady Cindy Pickett in the TV movie, Cry for the Strangers, filmed in Coupeville in 1982.

Judy was also a visible attendee at the trial and sentencing of Peggy Thomas.

Judy was easy to spot, seated behind the defendant, on a recent re-broadcast of NBC's Dateline.

Next time you see Judy, get her autograph. She also hung out with the Barefoot Bandit. Of course, barefoot boy was wearing orange at the time.

To Gossip or Not In ancient Greece (469-399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day an acquaintance ran up to him excitedly and said, "Socrates, do you know what I just heard about Diogenes?"

"Wait a moment," Socrates replied, "Before you tell me, I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Triple Filter Test."

No longer am I fixated by Scott Pelley's closing greeting on CBS Evening News when he says good night to me from all the CBS affiliates around the world.

No longer do my ears ring from Fox Channel 13's chief meteorologist Walter Kelly's forecast. While I do miss seeing Walter nightly, appearing all dapper in his shiny blue, high-definition suits, I am getting along rather nicely with my own local weather forecast.

While I may not be able to get through the entire year without purchasing another over-priced digital converter box, I am proud of my ability to control my inner most desires to discontinue sleeping with my remote control devices.

Those days are over for now.

Bring on the transistor radio. It's time for baseball!

Commissioner Kudos While attending my first Island County Commissioners meeting since Eva Mae and Raymond Gabelein coerced me back in the Mike Shelton and Mac McDowell commissioner days, I was shocked.

All three of our commissioners were congenial, cooperative, and quite communicative.

"No," the man said, "Actually, I just heard about it."

"Rufus, I still have Reece's campaign signs in my shed.�

"So," Socrates continued, "You want to tell me something about Diogenes that may be bad, even though you're not certain it's true?"

The truth. What a concept. Catch some truth at our Island County Commissioners' meetings.

Unanticipated benefits As of this writing, I am in my fourteenth day with no television reception. With our recent warm weather arousing the tree frogs, the robins, and the fruit trees, it seemed obvious to me that spring was in the air, and on the ground.

So, I decided to replace the leaning tower of file cabinets that supported one end of my work desk with another desk, and some National Geographic magazines to make up the height difference.

While moving out the leaning file cabinet, caused by the collapse of the red plastic milk crate that supported the file cabinet, which supported the desk, which supported the television, which supported my government issued digital converter box, which has dutifully served me for several years, bringing in Chinese game shows, Mexican soap operas, and mideastern dance videos, I dropped the box.

It is also wonderful to attend these meetings to hear and say the Pledge of Allegiance the way we did back in grade school. Fortunately, I remembered the oath.

Tidbits Thanks to choreographer and producer Jamee Pitts for a fantastic showcase of Island Dance showstoppers in their recent Other Moves presentation at South Whidbey High School.

We have been enjoying quality and cuteness with the multitudinous magic of Island Dance for over thirty years. Thank you Charlene and Jamee and Sharla and Lori and all of you wonderful wizards who wow us every time!

Thanks also to Betty and Jim Lightner for dropping off a copy of their latest CD, Harbor Lights. The original music stylings of this dedicated duo are a toe-tapping reminder of how great it is to live and work on Whidbey. Jim and Betty are offering their CD as a fundraiser for Whidbey Childrens Theatre.

Drop me a note at ontrack@whidbey.com so we can drop you the details.

Thanks ever so much to Dorit and Vito Zingarelli for loaning me their authentic, historic kimono during last month's fundraiser auction banquet for Whidbey Island Nourishes. Dorit and Vito, as you may already know, because of my catching your kimono on fire while leaning up against a candle, I have now qualified for legal representation under the pro bono kimono statutes.

While I have no intention of suing the manufacturers of the kimono or the candles, I do have another skill which I can add to my resume—Professional Flamer.

Nothing like a good Stop, Smell, and Yell to start an auction.

For the first time since Marine Corps boot camp, I have no television programming to interrupt my search for television programming. In fact, this exercise in analog/digital withdrawal has offered me the unanticipated benefits of not being able to watch television.

Of course, when I first heard the expression, Stop, Drop, and Roll, I was at Arrowhead Stadium, in Kansas City, Missouri, enjoying what I remember of a Grateful Dead/Willie Nelson & Family double bill.

I forgot to do the stop, drop and roll regimen.

The two bands played for ten hours, five hours each.

In fact, there may still be some folks in the parking lot.

Get the picture?

Me neither, but I am really liking the quiet. Furthermore, I am no longer wasting time trying to find a television program to watch while wasting time.

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"I promise not to put that in my column, Rufus.� “Why not, Jim? It's the truth, something your column could use.�

It also explains why Socrates never found out that Diogenes was having an affair with his wife.

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My conductor's hat is off to Chair Helen PriceJohnson, Jill Johnson, and Rick Hannold for making me aware of how much time and effort our commissioners put in to attempt to satisfy the masses of minds who micro-manage within the confines of democracy.

If you are fortunate, you will also get to visit with Rufus Rose, a long-standing community leader who, before, during, and after commissioners meetings, quotes state statutes with the authority of William Jennings Bryan.

"Well," concluded Socrates, "If what you want to tell me is neither True, nor Good, nor even Useful, why tell it to me, or anyone at all?"

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In fact, their meeting was productive, professional, and entertaining.

"That's right," Socrates continued, "Before you talk to me about Diogenes let's take a moment to filter what you're going to say. The first filter is Truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?"

"No, not really."

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Now, I just look out the window.

Stop by some Tuesday morning at 10AM to see and hear for yourself.

The man shrugged, a little embarrassed. Socrates continued, "You may still pass the test though, because there is a third filter, the filter of Usefulness.

Is what you want to tell me about Diogenes going to be useful to me?"

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No longer am I depressed by the upside down, eyebrowed frown of Brian Williams on NBC Nightly News.

"Triple filter?" asked the acquaintance.

"All right," said Socrates, "So you don't really know if it's true or not. Now let's try the second filter, the filter of Goodness. Is what you are about to tell me about Diogenes something good?"

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Bits & Pieces OutCast Productions Presents ‘Nickel and Dimed,’ in Langley Opening March 6

Cooking demonstrations will take place between 10:00am and 3:00pm Saturday and Sunday. Guest chefs include Jon-Paul Dowdell of Roaming Radish, Tim Voss of Etta’s (a Tom Douglas restaurant), Chris Garr of Ivar’s Acres of Clams and others.

“splashes” on the chair and the salmon silhouettes suspended from the ceiling cast intriguing shadows. Native songs and drumming provide background ambience, and a video viewing station features various Native movies and documentary films.

Cruise aboard the Glacier Spirit and visit the Penn Cove Shellfish Farm. Tours will leave the Coupeville Wharf from 10:00am-5:00pm both Saturday and Sunday and are 1-hour in length.

Tickets available at the festival headquarters.

Also featured is a special traveling exhibit: “The Northwest Treaty Trail, 1854-1856”. This exhibit, sponsored by Historic Whidbey, illuminates a very difficult time in Pacific NW Native history. Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens was charged with getting all Washington Territory tribes to surrender their ancestral lands, to open them for American settlement. The exhibit explores the strategies used by Stevens to accomplish this task, the original agreements, and the struggle by Natives to get the government to honor the rights and benefits promised in the treaties.

Whidbey’s very own Shifty Sailors will perform Songs of the Sea from 11:00am-1:45pm both days.

Don’t miss the highlight of the event, the chowder tasting competition. Head to the Coupeville Rec Hall at 3:00pm to watch contestants race to consume briny mollusks in the quickest time to earn the MusselFest Crown. If you want to compete, go to the festival headquarters for sign up information but hurry, there is only room for 20 contestants.

Peggy Gilmer, Judith Dankanics, Mona Newbauer and Julia Tewksbury portray the low-wage women workers of “Nickel and Dimed” on (not) getting by in America.

Let’s face facts: The cycle of poverty in America is shamefully bolstered by corporate managers, who value the market more than the average worker’s well-being.

Joan Holden’s play “Nickel and Dimed” is based on the sociological non-fiction, bestseller “Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America” by Barbara Ehrenreich, about the author’s undercover odyssey into the world of a low-wage life. OutCast Productions opens the play at 7:30pm Friday, March 6 at the Black Box Theater at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds in Langley. The show runs through Saturday, March 21.

Can a middle-aged, middle-class woman survive, when she suddenly has to make beds all day in a hotel and live on $7 an hour?

Maybe. But one $7-an-hour job won’t pay the rent. She’ll have to do back-to-back shifts, as a chambermaid and a waitress. Ehrenreich’s book about her discoveries in the hardscrabble life of underpaid women in America, is vivid and witty, yet always deeply sobering, and Holden’s script brings that sobering reality to life.

Director K. Sandy O’Brien maintains a comic lightness throughout, as the middle-aged Barbara stumbles around the country from one hard-knock job to another. Meanwhile, what is finally illuminated is the ultimate conclusion of Ehrenreich’s study: There is a dark shadow of oppression that continues to weigh heavily on the low-wage workforce of America.

The cast includes Eric Anderson, Sean Brennan, Jim Carroll, Judith Dankanics, Patricia Duff, Peggy Gilmer, Doug Kolb, Hannah Mack, Mona Newbauer and Julia Tewksbury (as Barbara).

Performances are at 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays, March 6 to 21; at 7:30pm Thursday, March 19; and at 2:00pm Sunday, March 15.

Doors open one half hour before show time.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $14 for student/ seniors.

Tickets are available via Brown Paper Tickets. You can also reserve tickets and pay at the door by cash or check by emailing ocp@whidbey.com.

The Black Box Theater is located at 819 Camano Ave. in Langley.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff]

Whidbey Festival Season Kicks Off with Annual Penn Cove MusselFest Shake off your winter blues and kick off Whidbey festival season with the annual Penn Cove MusselFest in Coupeville March 7 and 8.

The MusselFest experience begins at the festival headquarters, located at the Coupeville Recreation Hall in the heart of historic downtown Coupeville. Headquarters opens at 10:00am, and you can purchase tickets for some of the day’s best activities.

Other activities include Mussel Chowder Tasting from noon to 3:30pm (get your tickets early as this one sells out fast), and a Waterfront beer garden sponsored by the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association.

Downtown Coupeville will be open for extended hours for an art walk and shopping from 5:00pm-7:00pm. You just may find the keepsake from this lively weekend you were looking for.

Don’t forget to bring the kids. MusselFest is full of activities for all ages, including kids fishing, seaside activities and children’s performers. Don’t miss the Northwest’s own Eric Ode – he’ll be performing both days.

For more information, including complete schedule information, visit www.thepenncovemusselfestival.com or call Coupeville’s Chamber of Commerce, (360) 678-5434.

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Native People – Native Places / NW Treaty Trail Exhibit at Island County Museum The Island County Museum in Coupeville recently opened a new permanent exhibit.

“Native People – Native Places” is located on the basement level of the museum and is built around two cedar dugout canoes. The 28-foot Snakelum Family Canoe was built about 1850 for old Chief Snetlun of the Lower Skagit Tribe who lived at Snakelum Point. His grandson, Charlie Snakelum, inherited the canoe and, upon his passing in 1934, the canoe came to be displayed on the grounds of the old Blockhouse Inn (now the location of the Museum) in Coupeville. Over the years souvenir hunters and weather took their collective toll on the canoe. About three years ago, the Museum decided to restore the canoe to the state it was in when it arrived here, some 80 years ago. Finished last Spring, the canoe is now protected indoors in a climate-controlled environment for all to see up close. It is kept good company by a 12-foot canoe carved in the early 1900’s for Mary Fullington. At her father’s request, Alex Kettle, the last of the Lower Skagit people to live and die in Coupeville, carved this fine canoe for Mary when she was a young girl. It was used as transportation to San de Fuca so Mary could visit her good friends. Also featured in the exhibit is a carving and story of The Maiden of Deception Pass, a large collection of locally gathered hunting points, a fine assortment of Indian baskets, a first-contact diorama, photos, carvings, and interpretive panels.

The new exhibit was built using an open floor plan. Museum Director Rick Castellano said, “The new exhibit isn’t ‘done’ – we’ve purposely designed it with extra space for ongoing changing exhibits and other activities, such as storytelling. It will be forever evolving.” One corner of the room is set with a handmade driftwood chair created by local artist Doe Stahr and her husband Michael.

Castellano said the chair was built to be used by storytellers. A special underwater light

The Museum and the Native People – Native Places and Northwest Treaty Trail exhibits are both open daily from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The Northwest Treaty Trail will be open through April 12, 2015.

General admission to the museum is $4; $3 for students, seniors and active duty military; and special rates are available for families of 3+ and student or private tour groups. For more information, please call (360) 678-3310 or visit www.islandhistory.org [Submitted by Rick Castellano, Island County Historical Society & Museum]

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

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

Fortress Island - Justin Sarns: “Justin had shown a steadfast work ethic to improve academically. His enthusiasm and commitment to learn have been contagious, leading by example in the classroom. His remarkable improvement has been an inspiration.”

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Miss Oak Harbor Scholarship Pageant Secures Celebrity Judge Kenzi Novell, Miss Washington 2015

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Battleship Island - Caylah Spanos: “Caylah is a quiet, but powerful student. She takes her education seriously and gives every effort to complete to her best ability. She is always engaged and never distracted in the classroom. She is an all-around nice person with a

Kenzi is a 23-year-old Gonzaga University graduate from Spokane, Washington. She graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and Promotions and plans on returning to Gonzaga to achieve her Masters Degree. Kenzi hopes to work as a public relations and/or marketing specialist for a fortune 500 company. She was the first person in her family to graduate from college

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and did so without student loans. With hard work and dedication, she was able to earn numerous college scholarships.

Kenzi believes being successful is giving your all whether you win or lose - if you learn something valuable in the experience, then you have achieved success. Kenzi says the best advice she ever received was, “It’s never too late to become what you might have been.”

The Miss Oak Harbor Scholarship Pageant is currently accepting up to 30 contestants in its inaugural year. Awards will include three college scholarships: Queen - $2500; 1st Princess - $500; 2nd Princess - $250. Deadline for application is March 9, 2015.

Visit the pageant website (www.pageantwyse.org) for more information, or contact Jes Walker-Wyse, Director, at pageantwyse@gmail. com.

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2nd Annual Whidbey Camano Land Trust Photo Contest Help the Whidbey Camano Land Trust celebrate the magic of our Islands with your best outdoor photos. Following an extremely successful first year, the 2nd Annual Whidbey Camano Land Trust Calendar Photo Contest is underway. Everyone is invited to participate.

Winning photos will be featured in the 2016 Whidbey Camano Land Trust Calendar. The deadline to submit photos is May 1, 2015. All photos must meet specific photo requirements located at http://www.wclt.org/get-involved/ calendar-photo-contest/. Sorry, photos will not be accepted if they do not meet the requirements. Please email landtrustphotocontest@ gmail.com or call (360) 222-3310 with questions.

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Whidbey Art Trail Member Registration Opens for 5th Season Artists and galleries across Whidbey Island can now register for Whidbey Art Trail’s 20152016 season. Founded by Stacey Neumiller in 2011 as a way to support local artists and their work, Whidbey Art Trail connects artists and galleries from Oak Harbor to Clinton into a self-guided tour for visitors to scenic Whidbey Island.

Artists and galleries register for either a fullor half-page membership in the brochure and receive an Artist Page and placement on the Roster page of Whidbey Art Trail’s website. The Trail’s brochure is distributed throughout the ferry system, visitor centers, and businesses.

Whidbey Art Trail boasts highly acclaimed artists and galleries, such as Cook on Clay Flameware Pottery and Rob Schouten Gallery at Greenbank Farm in Greenbank. “The Whidbey Art Trail is inclusive and exciting.”

Schouten said, “We make sure to tell our gallery visitors about the other wonderful arts opportunities and make sure they have the brochure/map when they leave - it just adds to the richness of their Whidbey experience.”

The deadline for registration is Sunday, March 15. Contact whidbeyarttrail@gmail.com for more information or visit www.whidbeyarttrail.com.

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It’s Gray Whale Season in North Puget Sound

8IJECFZ 8FFLMZ Puget Sound, we see approximately 12 to 50 grays per year, and along the Pacific Coast is a population of 250 Gray Whales known as the Pacific Northwest feeding aggregation (or seasonal residents). These whales can be found along the coast of Washington and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The whales are identified by the markings on the underside of their flukes, as well as by the patterns of barnacles, scars, and markings on their backs. One whale, Patch, or #49, was first identified by Cascadia in our local waters in 1991 and is a favorite of many local whale watchers, as he is easily identifiable by the large white patch on his right side, back toward his flukes, as well as white patches on the underside of his flukes.

The small group of North Puget Sound Gray whales typically arrive to our region in early March and stay through the end of May, feeding on ghost shrimp along the sand and mud shores of Saratoga Passage between Camano and Whidbey Islands, and in Possession Sound.

The annual spring visit of Gray whales provide an excellent opportunity to view whales from the shorelines of Island County or from the Mukilteo/Clinton ferries and whale watch companies, much to the delight of residents and visitors alike.

Orca Network’s Whale Sighting Network has followed the travels of these Gray whales, as well as other whales in our region for decades, and since March 2014 their new Langley Whale Center has provided a great venue to learn more about the whales. The Whale Center is located at 2nd and Anthes in Langley, one block up from “Whale Bell Park,” where the Whale Bell is rung whenever someone spots a whale in the area. Orca Network has a new Whale Sightings Viewpoints Map to help you find the best locations for viewing whales from shore at the Langley Whale Center and on their website at www.orcanetwork.org/Main/index.php?categories_ file=Viewpoints. To get the latest information on where the whales are, join and follow Orca Network’s Facebook page www.facebook. com/OrcaNetwork where whale sightings are posted daily, along with news, events, and information about the whales of our region.

The Langley Whale Center www.facebook. com/LangleyWhaleCenter features displays and videos about Gray whales, Orcas and the many other marine mammals of the Salish Sea. Also on display are marine mammal bones and specimens collected and prepared by Orca Network’s Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network, to help visitors understand the anatomy and natural history of the marine mammals who share our island waters.

To learn more about Gray whales, visit Orca Network’s Gray Whale website page at http:// orcanetwork.org/nathist/graywhales.html and the Cascadia Research website at http://www. cascadiaresearch.org/graywhale.htm [Submitted by Orca Network]

Eighth Annual St. Paddy’s Bash It’s that time of year again to rush out and buy tickets to the Shifty Sailors’ St. Paddy’s Bash to be held at the Coupeville Nordic Hall Tuesday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The seven previous bashes have been sellouts with an island crowd ready to party.

A $30 ticket gets you wall-to-wall music which includes Irish sing-a-longs and Irish songs from the Shifty Sailor repertoire, and jigs & reels by Eclectically Celtic.

The bash would not be complete without corned beef and cabbage with all the trimmings and special Irish desserts. Colcannon, a tasty dish of root vegetables has been a favorite of the vegetarian crowd. Beer, wine and other beverages are also included in the package.

Gray whale spy hop, Sandy Pt. - Jill Hein, Orca Network

The “Saratoga” or North Puget Sound Gray Whales return to Saratoga Passage and Possession Sound each spring, for their annual three month feeding foray in North Puget Sound.

Cascadia Research of Olympia has been studying this population of Puget Sound Gray whales for decades, and has photo identified a group of approximately 10 - 12 whales that visit this area each spring. In greater

This party is up-tempo from beginning to end and is a great way to spend St. Patrick’s Day on Whidbey Island.

Tickets (only 120 of them) can be purchased at Wind & Tide in Oak Harbor; bayleaf, Local Grown and Far from Normal in Coupeville; the Greenbank Cheese Shop; Vino Amore in Freeland, and Moonraker in Langley.

Get your tickets early because it will be a sellout!

[Submitted by Vern Olsen]

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Nominations Open for Island County’s Health Heroes Awards 2015

Greeters and Docents Needed During the Peak Season at Meerkerk Gardens

Do you know a health hero in our community? A youth, individual or agency working to make our community a healthier place to live, learn and work? Please consider nominating them for Island County’s Linda Lee Martens Health Heroes Award. Each year, Island County’s Community Health Advisory Board honors three health heroes making a difference in the lives of others through their inspiring efforts.

Nomination forms can be found online at the Island County Public Health website www. islandcountyahc.org. Completed nomination forms must be received by April 10. For more information, email l.luginbill@co.island.wa.us or call (360) 678-7850.

From April to mid June Meerkerk Gardens are abuzz with visitors. To enhance their enjoyment, and to help promote the Gardens, volunteers are needed to man/woman the Gatehouse and to assist with tours. Training is provided.

[Submitted by Kellie Tormey, Island County Community Health Advisory Board]

For more information, contact Joan Bell via email at meerkerk@whidbey.net or call (360) 678-1912 or (360) 222-0121.

Navy Aviation Electronic Attack Squadron Participates in Cope North

The Gardens are absolutely spectacular during this time. A fabulous place to spend a few hours and to help support Meerkerk, a gift from Ann Meerkerk to us all.

If you’re not a people person, volunteer gardeners, maintenance and administrative support are also needed throughout the year.

[Submitted by Joan Bell, Meerkerk Gardens]

By Tanya M. Champaco Mendiola, Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs

Singers Wanted for Chanteuse Women’s Choir

Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135 participated in the two-week Cope North 2015 Exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam February 16-27.

Women singers, aged 18+, are invited to join Chanteuse, a non-auditioned women’s choir on Whidbey Island. Rehearsals are held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland on Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm beginning March 5 and continuing through May 28. Performances will be May 29-30. Tuition is $65, music is $35, and uniform blouse is $38-$43. This 13 week session is entitled: “Chanteuse Goes to New York: Songs From Broadway and the Met”. To enroll, please email the director, Cheryl Veblen, at cveblen@wildblue.net.

Cope North is a multilateral training exercise conducted annually. This year’s Cope North brought U.S. Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard units together with service members from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the Royal Australian Air Force, the Republic of Korea Air Force, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

VAQ-135 maintenance personnel shared a flight hangar with members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The shared space facilitated collaboration between the U.S. and Japanese units.

“It was a great experience,” said Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Isaiha Williams, a VAQ-135 plane captain. “They asked us questions and we asked them questions. We got to see how other people work. For instance, the Japanese personnel pay great attention to detail just like we do. It’s great to know that others work as hard as we do.”

VAQ-135 sent a detachment of about 100 personnel to participate with U.S. Pacific Forces in Cope North 2015, said Lt. Jason Smith, VAQ-135 Public Affairs Officer. “(Cope North) is a chance to bring various forces together,” said VAQ-135 Commanding Officer Cmdr. David Moore. “This gives us a chance to become familiar with their capabilities, so if we ever have to fight together with them - and hopefully we don’t - we’ll be ready.”

Exercises like Cope North are important training evolutions that allow service members to increase their readiness posture while collaborating with coalition forces.

“In the modern world, very little is accomplished alone; we are more effective when we work with our allies,” Smith said. “We can learn from each other and improve our skills collectively at this exercise.”

VAQ-135’s aircrew conducted multiple exercises daily near Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The training enhances their ability to be a mobile unit ready to fight anywhere, Smith said.

VAQ-135, known as the “Black Ravens,” is based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

The squadron operates the EA-18G “Growler” aircraft, an electronic attack platform. Mission sets include integration with military assets that require support in the suppression of enemy air defenses.

[Submitted by Anthony Popp, NAS Whidbey Island]

[Submitted by Cheryl Veblen]

Local Business News Salon Blue Opens in Coupeville Historic Downtown Coupeville has an inviting and professional new salon. Salon Blue recently opened at 23 Front Street, Suite 8, and is currently accepting new clients. According to owner and stylist Naomie Robinson, “My mission and goal for the salon was to bring the highest level of commitment to service and to create a professional, welcoming environment.” With 22 years experience in the industry Naomie prides herself on her ability to listen and communicate with clients to ensure the best experience they can have.

An active member of the community, Naomie supports various local organizations and is an annual active participant in Relay for Life. To schedule your appointment with Naomie at Salon Blue call (360) 682-5216 or stop by the salon Tuesday thru Saturday.

Skagit Recovery Center Now Open in Oak Harbor Skagit Recovery Center, based in Mount Vernon, recently opened a satellite office in Oak Harbor at 1100 SW Bowmer Street, Suite A104. This facility offers outpatient assessment, treatment both one-on-one and group, Alcohol/Drug Information School, MRT, relapse prevention, UA and recovery services and other counseling services for individuals, couples and families. Skagit Recovery Center accepts most insurance and has a private pay low sliding fee scale. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. For more information, call Skagit Recovery Center in Oak Harbor at (360) 720-2207.

Late Night Shopping at Penn Cove Gallery The public is invited to shop late at freshly remodeled Penn Cove Gallery on Saturday, March 7 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 at 9 Front Street in Coupeville. For more information, call (360) 678-1176 or visit www.penncovegallery.com

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The Soul of Clay: Ceramics by Richard Alexander 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.

First Friday @ The Farm Friday, March 6, 5:00pm-8:30pm Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road First Friday @ The Farm is back! Visit the three great art galleries, take in a special dinner at Whidbey Pies Café, select a local wine or sample tasty cheese. For more information, call (360) 678-7700.

“Swing Fever” Fridays, March 6 & 13, 7:00pm Saturdays, March 7 & 14, 7:00pm Coupeville High School, Performing Arts Center The Coupevile High School Wolf PAC Theatre Troupe presents “Swing Fever” by Esther E. Olson. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Friday, March 6, 7:30pm Saturday, March 7, 7:30pm Sunday, March 8, 2:00pm Whidbey Children’s Theater, Langley A madcap adventure full of song, dance, and laughter, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is an unforgettable treat for every age*, so bring the whole family.

Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for students. Tickets are available at www.whidbeychildrenstheater.org. For more information, call (360) 221-8707 or email contact.wct@gmail.com. *Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is recommend for ages 4+, no babes in arms, no late seating.

Mussels in the Kettles Saturday, March 7, 10:00am Mountain bike and poker ride. This will be a non-competitive ride for all types of riders.

Three courses available through Fort Ebey and the Kettles trail systems. For info www. musselsinthekettles.net. Sign up at www. active.com or www.whidbeybicycleclub.org.

Electric Bike Demonstration Saturday, March 7, 12:00pm-2:00pm Rue & Primavera Physical Therapy, Oak Harbor If you have never tried an electric bike now is your chance. Seattle E-Bike will be demonstrating a range of electric bikes including comfortable cruisers, mountain machines, as well as some trikes. These bikes are built to get you out on the road and assist you in many different ways. Whether you need a thrill or just some fun exercise, strength and balance problems will not hold you back anymore. For more information, call (360) 279-8323 and ask for Wendy. Rue & Primavera Physical Therapy is located at 785 SE Bayshore Drive right next to Flintstone Park.

Dad and Daughter Ball Saturday, March 7, 7:00pm-8:30pm South Whidbey High School, Langley Tickets are $27 per couple, additional daughters $9. All-inclusive price includes refreshments, digital photo, a raffle ticket for a chance at door prizes and more!. Purchase tickets in advance at www.swparks.org. The Ball will be held in the “new” Commons.

Kitsch ‘n Bitch Saturday, March 7, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Tickets: $15 Wear your most comfortable pajamas and join Sue Frause, her culinary guests and the Kitsch ‘n Bitch Band for the next fun-filled episode of Kitsch ‘n Bitch, “Breakfast for Dinner”. Local restaurateurs Lisa Carvey of Langley’s Braeburn Restaurant will create her “Stuffed Apple

French Toast” and Neil Colburn of Bayview’s Neil’s Clover Patch will make his popular Crab Quiche under the “Kitsch Cam.” Behind the bar, The Tipsy Gourmet owners, Kate Johnson and Karla Berry, will whip up some refreshing mimosas during the proceedings, at the end of which will be a “Best Dressed Down PJ’s” contest.

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.

Winter Sky Star Party Saturday, March 14, 8:00pm-10:00pm Ebey’s Reserve, Coupeville Join the Whidbey Camano Land Trust in partnership with the Island County Astronomical Society for a Winter Sky Star Party at Ebey’s Reserve lookout next to the cemetery. Basic instruction and telescopes will be provided by the Astronomical Society, although you’re welcome to bring your own telescope. Several planets and galaxies will be within view, including Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, the Orion Nebula and double stars. This event is free and open to the public; however, prior registration is required. Please register at http://www. wclt.org/events/. For more information contact janelle@wclt.org / (360) 222-3310.

5K “Bunny Hop” Saturday, March 21, 11:00am Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor Sponsored by the Oak Harbor Senior Class of 2015. All proceeds from the event go toward the end-of-year senior activities including Senior Prom, Senior Breakfast and Senior Parent Tea. The run is open to everyone from serious runners to walkers. Registration fees are $15 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 6-12 and free for kids under 6. Participants who register prior to March 6 will receive a complimentary souvenir T-shirt at the end of the run. Participants should register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/ OakHarbor/5KBunnyHop.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Preschool Storytime Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required.

Read the Classics Fridays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:00am Oak Harbor Library Read the Classics with Rita Drum. For more information, please call Rita at (631) 707-5980.

Saturday Matinee@the Library “Divergent” Saturday, March 7, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Library Based on the novel by Veronica Roth, “Divergent” stars Shailene Wooley and Theo James.

In a world where the population is divided into factions by personality types, Tris is classified as Divergent. Join us for film and discussion.

“When the Game Stands Tall” Sunday, March 8, 2:00pm-4:00pm Oak Harbor Library Inspired by a true story, this movie tells the remarkable journey of legendary football coach, Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle HS Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport. Popcorn provided by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

AARP Tax-Aide Mondays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30, 9:30am-5:00pm Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24 & 31, 1:00pm-7:00pm Oak Harbor Library Free tax return preparation and e-filing for taxpayers with low and moderate income, especially those age 60 and older. Call (360) 678-3000 to schedule an appointment.

Supported by AARP Foundation.

Hard Times: Hank Cramer Sings of the Great Depression Monday, March 9, 1:30pm Coupeville Library Monday, March 9, 6:30pm Oak Harbor Library The 1930s was an era of hard times across America. People wrote and sang about what they experienced, and left us a rich legacy of folk songs dealing with poverty and dislocation, often tinged with hope and humor. Folksinger, historian and traveling musician Hank Cramer will share stories and songs of the Great Depression.

Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24 & 31, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 24 months to 3 years.

Caregiver required.

Baby & Me Storytime Wednesdays, March 11, 18 & 25, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows.

For newborns through 24 months. Caregiver required.

“The Natural” Wednesday, March 11, 2:00pm-4:00pm Oak Harbor Library

Opening Reception: Friday, March 6, 5:00pm-7:00pm Show continues through April 2 Raven Rocks Gallery, Greenbank Once again, Raven Rocks Gallery is honored to present the ceramics of Richard Alexander, one of the most accomplished and talented emerging artists in the Pacific Northwest. His intuitive understanding of form, texture and glazing are manifested as functional and decorative art pieces of diverse shapes and sizes.

As an added treat for the opening reception, which marks the return of the much loved First Friday celebrations at Greenbank Farm, Mary Jo Oxrieder has created a new collection of her famous “Scrapper” dolls and Windwalker Taibi will be debuting two exquisite new tapestry wall hangings. Light refreshments will be served.

Art with Provenance Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7, 5:00pm-7:00pm Show continues through March 29 Museo Gallery, Langley Museo artists have cleaned out their studios to offer works at substantial discounts for the month of March. This will be a wonderful time to collect works by your favorite artists.

Viva Cuba Libre: Reflections Artist Reception: Sunday, March 8, 11:00am-12:00pm UUCWI Gallery of Art, Freeland The UUCWI Art Gallery’s new exhibit, Viva Cuba Libre: Reflections, features a unique collection of photos recently taken in Cuba

by Nancy Duncan and the colorful, complex knit & hand-woven scarves & shawls by Molly Petersons. Both artists live and work on Whidbey Island. Their artwork will be on display through the end of April. UUCWI is located approximately one mile north of Freeland at 20103 State Route 525.

Meetings and Organizations Support Group for Dads Thursday, March 5, 6:30pm-7:30pm Freeland Library Meeting Room

Based on the novel by Bernard Malamud, this film stars Robert Redford and Robert Duvall. Redford plays Roy Hobbs, a farm boy who wants to be a great baseball player who is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compensate for the mistakes of his youth.

Popcorn provided by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

“Dads Chat” is a free monthly gathering of local men discussing the challenges and rewards of being a father in the 21st Century.

Join us to find the support and camaraderie that comes from sharing your struggles and successes with other dads. Call (206) 601-3618 or email happyhomeparentcoaching@gmail.com for more information. Sponsored by Happy Home Parent Coaching LLC.

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“Colors of the Rainbow” Artists’ Reception: Friday March 6, 5:00pm-7:00pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank Think Spring, think flowers, think the colors of the Leprechaun’s Rainbow. Artworks Gallery will be alive with vibrant colors to welcome in spring. Light snacks and beverages will be served and Guitarist Quinn Fitzpatrick will be including a few tunes from the 40 shades of Green Isle. Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception.

“The Third Dimension” Sculpture Show Opening Reception: Friday, March 6, 5:00pm-8:00pm Show continues through March 30 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Walk through the gallery and sculpture garden and let artists Penelope Crittenden, Dan Freeman, Sharon Spencer and Lloyd Whannell take you to places you haven’t ventured lately.

Take the time to stand still in front of these sculptures; take a long look and let the third dimension sink in. This March the gallery is

Thursday, March 5, 7:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor VFW Post 7392 is located at 3037 Goldie Road. The meeting is held in the back conference room. The VFW hosts a Prime Rib Dinner on Thursday evenings prior to the meeting time.

Fishin’ Club Meeting Thursday, March 5, 7:00pm M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland Rick Baker, Executive Director of Whidbey Watershed Stewards, will speak on the collaborative efforts occurring on Whidbey Island to promote the recovery of the salmon population by focusing on improving the ecological health of watersheds. Pollution has become the biggest threat to the ecosystem which supports our salmon population. Their motto... linking water, land and people through education, outreach and restoration only reflects part of their effort as they engage in local and regional issues that affect watersheds. Over the years we have learned many things about how to catch salmon, this meeting will focus on how to preserve and increase the numbers of our favorite fish.

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DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel

Tuesday, March 10, 1:00pm-3:00pm Heller Road Fire Station #25, Oak Harbor

Saturday, March 7, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland

Guest speaker Laura Sparr will be talking about preparing and using a research logQuestions. She is one of the most knowledgable of our speakers. For more information, call Ruth Hancock at (360) 675-4086 or (360) 969-0064.

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.

RPEC Chapter 41 Wednesday, March 11, 11:30am WGH Board Room, Coupeville The speakers will be Mason Leland, Oak Harbor Senior Information and Assistance, and Chasity Smith, South Whidbey Senior Information and Assistance. The business meeting will follow and will conclude with lunch.

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls First & Third Mondays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Masonic Hall, Coupeville The Coupeville assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls would like to invite all girls ages 11-20 to attend meetings.

Rainbow Girls is a service organization that teaches girls leadership and life skills. For more information, contact Naomie Robinson at robinsonnaomie32@gmail.com or visit www. nwrainbow.org. The Mansonic Hall is located at 804 Main Street.

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Every Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton

NAR-ANON family groups are world-wide for those affected by someone else’s addiction.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 6309 Wilson Place.

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Saturday through Thursday For locations visit www.npsana.org/whidbey or call (877)789-0819.

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 & the Caribbean. Please see our other website at: www.MoonlightDanceCruises.com for details.

On-Going Sign Language Class Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:15pm Bayview Senior Center, Langley Fee: $60 for members, $70 for non-members Classes start the first Thursday of each month.

Susan Ishikawa will demonstrate fingerspelling, numbers and cute phrases. For more information, contact the instructor at (831) 334-6257 or sisoleil973@yahoo.com. The South Whidbey Bayview Senior Center is located at 14594 SR 525.

Whidbey Gardening Workshop Saturday, March 7, 9:00am-4:30pm Oak Harbor High School Presented by the Island County Master Gardener Foundation. Pick from 40 classes.

Online registration at www.whidbeygardeningworkshop.org, call (360) 240-5527 for a registration packed by mail. Keynote speaker: Nick Bond, Washington State Climatologist.

A Beginner’s Guide to Your Family History Wednesdays, March 11, 18 & 25, 6:30pm Oak Harbor Senior Center Basic genealogy research principles and strategies needed to find the pieces of your family history puzzle will be introduced with a focus on sources including the use of digital resources. Classes will be presented and hosted by Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers (WIGS) and the Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island. Pre-registration is required by Friday, March 6. Call the Oak Harbor Senior Center at (360) 279-4580 or sign-up in person for this free class. Classes will be limited to 15 people.

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Don’t let your stuff end up here.

Saturday, March 14, 10:00am-12:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Class Fee: $10 Learn to identify and how to use native plants in the landscape. Plant samples and photos of landscapes using native and domestic plants will be shown.

Send it here!

The Freeland Habitat Store has repurposed over 1.25 Million lbs. of usable furniture, appliances & building supplies.

Don Lee (ICMG) is president of Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, co-chairs the Island County Water Resources Advisory Committee, and was the 2009 WSU Master Gardener of the Year. Don is recognized as a local expert in native plants. Please RSVP to (360) 678-1912 or (360) 222-0121, or email meerkerk@whidbey.net

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NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Seminar Saturday, March 14, 1:00pm-5:00pm North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association, Oak Harbor Cost: $20, includes a Student Packet Team taught by two women NRA-certified instructors. Experts agree that the single most important step toward ensuring your personal safety is making the decision to refuse to be a victim. That means you must have an overall personal safety strategy in place before you need it. Through this seminar you can learn the personal safety tips and techniques you need to avoid dangerous situations and avoid becoming a victim.

For questions or to register, call NRA Instructor John Hellmann at (360) 675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org. The North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is located at 886 Gun Club Road.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, March 19, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room 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.

Awake & Alive: Mindful Living with Cancer Retreat March 30—April 3, 2015 The Whidbey Institute, 6449 Old Pietila Rd., Clinton $795-1095 (includes meals and lodging) Explore what it means to live fully, even while facing serious illness. Learn more and register: www.whidbeyinstitute.org/awake-alive-retreat2015. For more information, email info@whidbeyinstitute.org, or call (360) 341-1884.

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Frozen in Time

was needed to speed up this preservation process and he invented flash freezing. Flash freezing and the fact that the packages the food was stored in only required wax paper and cellophane, created a boom in the frozen food industry as the icy products popularity soared. This paved the way for the creation and development of many other forms of foods that were able to be frozen for convenience.

At least 2 nights a week I rely on frozen dinners. These are mostly in the form of meals I’ve cooked a week prior in bulk and then frozen. It takes some work ‘off of my plate’ on busy school nights. There is, in fact, a day dedicated to frozen foods. National Frozen Food Day was recognized for the first time March 6, 1984. It’s been celebrated every year since then even though frozen foods, as we know them, have been around since the 1930s.

In fact, frozen foods became so popular and with a television set becoming a must have in almost every home in America in the 1950s, the birth of TV dinners were announced by Swanson foods in 1954.

While packages of frozen vegetables, fruits and meat may only have been around for less than 90 years, the method of preserving food in freezing temperatures purportedly dates back to between 3,000 and 1,000 BC! Apparently the Chinese would store fish, meats and a range of produce in underground rooms or cellars that were insulated and packed with ice. They did this in warmer months to make food last longer. The Egyptians around about 1,000 BC and 1,000 AD supposedly used clay pots that had a “double wall� which made them porous and trapped moisture between them to create ice crystals, which then kept the food inside it cold.

There’s no doubt these foods are a welcome guest in many homes (including mine on occasion). However, some people prefer to avoid prepackaged frozen meals and stick to making their own food from scratch to avoid all the elements used in processing and in a sense cut out an "unnecessary middleman." This is the case for a few of my friends and they recently asked me if I had any recipes that make great freezer meals and what foods are the best to freeze.

So with these questions being asked I decided to share with all of you my own personal experiences with making freezer meals and what does and doesn’t work for me. These are just personal preferences and experiences and may not be suitable for everyone.

The founding father of frozen foods, Clarence Birdseye, during one of his trips to the Arctic in 1912, observed how Eskimos used wind, ice and temperature to rapidly freeze freshly caught fish to prevent it spoiling. Being the inventor he was Clarence decided a method

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My absolute favorite freezer meal to make, as it is a much loved meal in my home, is ‘mom’s special baked mac ‘n’ cheese.’ This recipe also holds up fantastically for up to 3 months in my freezer without suffering the effects of freezer burn (when stored properly in an airtight container). As a matter of fact, while making in bulk all my freezer meals, I learned it’s actually somewhat of an art to prepare all the food, keep a small working space available at all times, whilst ensuring my dogs aren’t hovering under my feet (dangerous as I have tripped over them in the kitchen before), and repeatedly shooing little feet out. And in between catering to everyone’s needs considering which containers are the best to use and THEN create the most effective packing space in my freezer. Even though it’s a lot of work, it really does end up being easier and healthier in the long run.

These are some tips I employ to ensure the quality of the food stays as optimal as possible: Cool hot food as quickly as possible before freezing in a bid to prevent ice crystals from forming. This can be done by placing the dish in ice or a little ice water. Do not leave your food out to cool if the weather/room temperature is over 90° to avoid spoilage.

Using the correct packaging is equally as important and moisture or vapor-proof packages or paper should be used. You also lessen the potential for freezer burn and optimize food safety this way.

Write the date the food was made and frozen on the package as this also allows for safe consumption when keeping the length of time it was frozen in mind.

When thawing foods it is of great importance to remember not to thaw them at room temperature. This can provide the most suitable breeding ground for harmful pathogens.

My research over the internet has turned up three appropriate and safe ways to thaw frozen foods. These are: in the refrigerator, in a bag that does not leak and contains very cold water (though I’m not partial to that method), and on defrost setting in a microwave.

I also don’t let poultry cooked in any gravy sit in my freezer for longer than 4 months and

when it’s cooked without any sauce, I don’t eat it once it passes the 3 month mark. Baked goods can last up to 4 months in the freezer, soups and stews between 2 and 3 months, and vegetable sauces up to 6 months. I recommend doing your research on the types of freezer meals you make and ensure the length of time the food can be frozen for safely.

By taking just 2 days a month, I am able to make 2 weeks’ worth of freezer meals for my family. I know how and where it was prepared and exactly what went into it. Peace of mind is priceless.

Freezing foods is a life saver for many people.

If you have the time to prepare your own freezer meals then I highly recommend you do so. However, there is nothing wrong with picking up (and in turn celebrating National Frozen Food Day March 6) a TV dinner, frozen pizza or something from the freezer section at your local grocery store. I’m including my ‘special baked mac ’n cheese’ recipe and if you try it please let me know how you like it! As always, I look forward to hearing from you, so Let’s Dish! Email me at letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com Special Baked Mac ‘n Cheese 6 oz Velveeta (I know, not the healthiest) Half a box of small elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons butter Garlic salt to taste 2 and a half cups of milk Pepper ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese Melt butter in large pot on medium heat. Add flour and stir continuously to create a roux.

Add milk slowly while stirring with a whisk try to prevent clumping. Once all the milk has been added allow mixture to thicken and add velveeta in small pieces. Once completely melted, add garlic salt and pepper to taste.

Add cooked elbow macaroni and mix well.

Turn out into oven proof casserole dish, top with shredded cheddar cheese, bake for approximately 25 minutes, remove from oven cool, serve and enjoy or cool and freeze! www.allrecipes.com/HowTo/Freezing-Foods www.greatist.com/Health/history-frozen-foodinfographic

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by T.A. McGee

The Benefits of Swimming Recently, when I wasn't feeling well, I settled into the couch to do a little channel surfing. Not really sure about what programs are on TV anymore, I stumbled across an old favorite. I was tickled to see Cocoon, the 1980's Ron Howard movie where some elderly folks trespass in a neighbor's pool to get some swimming in and find themselves feeling young again. Ignoring the strange balls encrusted with ocean life at the bottom of the pool, they think the water has a magical healing property and sneak in regularly to feel youthful again. I won't give away the story but it is an entertaining one. Â While extraterrestrials won't be found at our local pools affording us the fountain of youth feeling, swimming and water aerobics have some definite health benefits for those

who take advantage of the positive health benefits of utilizing a pool for exercise.

Upon first thought of a pool, a few of us may think vacation, floating on a raft, sipping a cold beverage and relaxing. Others may actually say that however nice that image is, you can actually build up a sweat working out in water. Yes, I said you can sweat in water. So let's look at some of the benefits of working out in water affords our bodies. First, commonly known, water makes you a bit lighter. You have a buoyancy that you can use to your advantage to take stress and strain off your joints. Especially if you have health challenges like arthritis or other autoimmune issues that make movement or other exercise difficult.  Aerobic exercise is key to burning fat, and if

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you are looking for a way to build strength, get your heart rate up and get fit, swimming is one of the ways to accomplish this. If you are worried about your physical strength or lack of swimming techniques, don't worry.

Your local pool has life guards and instructors who are happy to advise you about the safest way to meet your goals. You can use a kick board or a noodle to keep your head above water and still get your exercise in. Â If you really aren't confident in swimming laps, you can still take advantage of the buoyancy of the pool. You can go to the pools edge, walking to where the water is most comfortable for you and while hanging onto the edge of the pool, you can kick your legs up behind you and simulate swimming.

While you aren't using your arms for the complete aerobic benefit, you will still be helping yourself with strengthening your lower body and increasing your aerobic heart rate.

Or, you can stay in the shallow end and, being mindful of those swimming lengthwise in the pool doing laps, you can walk from side to side in the pool. The resistance the water gives you helps afford you another no impact strengthening exercise. If you really want to add some extra aerobic benefit, grab a couple of water barbells, or aquabells as some are known as, and move them back and forth across the top of the water, pushing and pulling the water in front of you as you walk. This will definitely get your heart rate up and tone your arms. Along these lines, if this is more interest to you, you should consider a water aerobic class. You can take a basic aerobic class to help you use the water to your benefit, burn calories and get your heart rate up, by following a series of moves your certified instructor calls out to do, just like a gym aerobic class. The difference again being you have the water to use to your advantage in that you aren't putting stress on your body, just reaping the benefits of the workout.

There are other classes offered in water aerobics now to give you some options for

a more advanced workout, in deeper water, with different moves and I recently read about a Zumba type water aerobic class.

Dancing in the water sounds like a blast to me.

I checked the pool schedule for Island Athletics in Freeland and they offer a nice variety of water classes from Water Aerobics to Hydro-Fit classes to Aqua Zumba, so check them out. At the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool in Oak Harbor they offer Shallow and Deep Water Aqua Aerobic Classes as well as a specific low impact class for more of a physical therapy style work out and water volleyball class.

Water aerobic classes are not a swim instruction class. And by the way, you are never too old to learn how to swim. So if you have longed to learn basic swim strokes or want to improve on your current skills, the instructors can teach different levels to all ages.

I am happy to say our island boasts some talented swim teams and it is a testament to the caliber of instructors the pools offer to the community. Â Swimming and water aerobics may not be a fountain of youth but you can definitely help yourself feel younger by gaining strength and flexibility, improve your body's core strength and even help with balance. The stores are starting to get some of their summer suits in (I know, it seems early...) so if you should need to update your swimwear, you have options. And that is the other thing about aqua aerobic and swim classes. For some reason, there is a little less self consciousness with donning a suit and getting in the water.

Maybe because so many of the folks at the pool are there for the same focus and really don't care if you aren't beach body ready or even close to beach body anything. I have found there are a lot of smiling faces at the pool. So it may not be a fountain of youth but the water clearly makes people happy.

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By Carey Ross The Duff: Until I learned of this movie, I had no idea that Duff stands for “designated ugly fat friend,â€? which in the logic of Duff, means I am the Duff. What I’m trying to say is this movie has ruined my life. ď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ť (PG-13 • 1 hr.

41 min.) The Great Invisible: On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 people and causing an underwater oil gusher to flow for 97 days. The end result: the worst oil spill in American history. This doc tells the story of the disaster and its aftermath, from the point of view of the people most affected by it. ď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ť (PG-13 • 1 hr. 32 min.)  Hot Tub Time Machine 2: The idea behind the first installment of this apparent franchise was just stupid enough to work: a group of dudes, all at a crossroads in the respective lives, jump back to 1986 to right their wrongs via a time-traveling hot tub. Another case in which Hollywood just can’t leave well enough alone. ď‚Ťď‚Ť (R • 1 hr. 33 min.) McFarland, USA: A “fact-basedâ€? story that sees the elder statesman of sports movies, Kevin Costner, coach a group of underdog Latino cross-country runners from an impoverished small town to the kind of glory that can only be achieved in a Disney movie. ď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ť (PG • 2 hrs. 9 min.) Mr. Turner: The incomparable Mike Leigh takes on the last 25 years of the life of great, eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner with rollicking, life-affirming results. ď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ť (R • 2 hrs. 29 min.) Russell Madness: This is a movie about a talking Jack Russell dog that “accidentallyâ€? becomes a professional wrestler with the help of his coach, Hunk, who is a fedora-wearing monkey. SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY, HOLLYWOOD. ď‚Ťď‚Ť (PG • 1 hr. 32 min.) Focus: Will Smith, strangely versatile actor despite the size of his ears, returns to the big screen as a smooth devil in this movie about a con man, a dangerous woman (Margot Robbie) and the trouble they get themselves into. ď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ť (R • 1 hr. 45 min.) The Lazarus Effect: A group of medical students (that includes Olivia Wilde and Mark Duplass) discovers a way to raise the dead.

Commonsense spoiler alert: I’m pretty sure shit goes terribly wrong.  (PG-13 • 1 hr.

23 min.) Outcast:~ There are only two kinds of Nicolas Cage movies: Electrifyingly good and the worst of the worst movies you’ve ever seen. In the annals of Bad Nic Cage Movies, this one isn’t as bad as "Left Behind," but it’s no "Ghost Rider." (Unrated • 1 hr. 35 min.) % Black or White: I want to say that director

Mike Binder has made a good film in the past, but I don’t think that would be the truth, and this movie isn’t going to be the one to turn the tide. I’m sure Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer turn in their customary fine performances, but there’s only so much they can do.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 1 min.) The Boy Next Door: This film stars Jennifer Lopez as Teacher and some other dude as Hot for Teacher. Steamy love scenes ensue before the stalking starts and things get creepy. Since this flick bears a striking resemblance to all my favorite Lifetime movies, I’m having a hard time judging it objectively, but that fact that I just likened it to a Lifetime movie is probably all the info you need to know.  (R • 1 hr. 31 min.) Human Capital: An Italian drama/whodunit about haves and want-to-haves that is characterized by unorthodox narrative structure and excellent performances.  (Unrated • 1 hr. 50 min.) The Imitation Game:~ Alan Turing cracked an unbreakable Nazi code, built the first working computer, saved countless lives and helped bring about the end of World War II. An extraordinary story about an equally extraordinary man.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 54 min.)

Jupiter Ascending: After the directorial dynamic duo of Andy and Lana Wachowski made me buy Keanu Reeves as an action hero, I believe them to be capable of anything–but trying to sell Mila Kunis as the savior of the universe might be taking things too far, even for them.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 5 min.)  Project Almanac: A middling found-footage movie about a group of time-traveling teens who wreak havoc on their world by going back to the past and messing with shit. Am I the only one who smells the start of another unwanted film franchise?  (PG-13 • 1 hr.

46 min.) Two Days, One Night: The incomparable Marion Cotillard nabbed a much-deserved Oscar nomination for her portrayal of a woman on the brink who must convince her coworkers she shouldn’t be fired and has only one weekend in which to do it.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 35 min.) Unbroken: Cinematographer Roger Deakins, who is responsible for the most beautiful movies you have ever seen ("The Assassination of Jesse James, No Country for Old Men, The Shawshank Redemption"), has been nominated for 12 Oscars during his lifetime, but has never won one. I’m not saying this is the travesty of our time, but this is the travesty of our time.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 17 min.) For Oak Harbor and Anacortes theaters showings, please see www.fandango.com. For Blue Fox showings see ad on this page.

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Life Tributes DORIS DUTCHER RANDALL Doris Dutcher Randall died January 29, 2015 in Nanaimo, British Columbia at the age of 94. She was born August 22, 1920 in Center Moriches, New York to Howard and Mildred Dutcher. Doris was raised in New York. She met a young Canadian, Arthur Lightfoot Austin in 1942 and they were married in 1943.

Over a 10 year span, Doris and Art moved, first to British Columbia, then Arizona, back to B.C. and ended up in New York. The couple divorced and Doris remained in New York, where she taught and worked as an education supervisor until retirement in 1977.

Doris was married to Dr. Kenneth Jones, who was also an educator. Doris moved to Maine and, became very active in politics. She was a past member of the Maine Democratic Committee and the National Democratic Committee. She also was the State Coordinator for the State of Maine for the U.S. Census in the 70’s.

The family moved again, and Doris and Ken moved back to British Columbia and finally settled in Coupeville in 1988. She became an active member of the Coupeville Methodist Church, serving as church secretary and Chair of the United Methodist Church Council. She was also a member and Past President of the Whidbey General Hospital Auxiliary and a Board member of the Coupeville Library.

Ken passed away in 2002. Doris and Ken had mutual friends from the Methodist Church choir, Rod and Dorothy Randall. Rod’s wife Dorothy had also passed and Doris and Rod began dating. On Feb. 19, 2005, Rod and Doris were married in Des Moines, WA by Rev. Jack Tuell, Bishop (Ret.) Doris and Rod were very active members of the Coupeville Lions Club. They both enjoyed travel and took a train trip across the U.S. in 2006 to New York and toured New England by car, enjoying the beautiful fall colors. Their last trip together was to Southern California for Thanksgiving and for Rod’s 90th Birthday. Rod died Feb. 18, 2007, one day prior to their second anniversary.

Doris moved to Regency on Whidbey for a time and then joined her son Stuart Austin at his home in Nanaimo, B.C. Doris is survived by one son Stuart (Frances) of Nanaimo, BC, three step-children, Judy (Joe) Fitzgerald, Jim (Ann) Randall, and Steve (Mary) Randall, three grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter Judith Lee Austin.

Memorial services for Doris will be held at the Coupeville United Methodist Church Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:00am with Rev. Jin Ming Ma officiating. A reception will follow in the church Fellowship Hall. Private family interment will be held at Sunnyside Ceme-

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BARRY M. GRINSTEAD LCDR, U.S. Navy (Ret.) Barry Malcolm Grinstead died February 15, 2015 at Providence Medical Center, Everett, WA after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born June 5, 1948 in Marion, Virginia to Charles and Myrtle Grinstead. Barry or “Bear� as many of his friends called him was raised in Pulaski, Virginia, where he graduated from high school. He occupied his time in school by participating in wrestling and football, excelling in both sports. He also loved to spend much of his free time fishing.

Graduating from high school, Barry enlisted in the U.S. Navy, beginning a 30 year career. As an enlisted sailor, Barry graduated from Basics at Great Lakes and completed “A� school and was sent to his first duty station in Vietnam. During his first deployment Barry took part in some 800 combat missions. During his 30 year career, Barry was stationed at Whidbey Island, San Diego, Cubi Point, Philippines and his final duty station was NAF Atsugi, Japan.

Barry worked his way up through the ranks and became a Chief Petty Officer. Later he received his commission as a Warrant Officer and finally on March 15, 1986, Barry was selected for the Limited Duty Officer Program and was commissioned as a LTJG. He retired as a LCDR. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (2), Air Medal (single mission), Air Medal (15 strike/flight), Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V� (4), Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm-leaf Cluster, a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross, and many, many more.

Barry is survived by his wife, Ivy, his four children, Jonard and Shugar Sygaco, Jason Grinstead, Nikki Griffin, Josh and Emily Grinstead, and his grandchildren Janessa Sygaco, Delilah Grinstead and Brayden Grinstead. He is also survived by his mother Myrtle Grinstead, his biological father Mac Sayer, by one brother Bill Grinstead and one sister Minniejan Krenzer. Three words describe Barry: Selfless, Compassionate and Caring.

Funeral services for Barry Grinstead were held Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Wallin Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor, WA with Chaplain David G. Lura, USNR (Ret.) officiating. Cremation followed with private family interment. The family suggests memorials to Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA.

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MONDAY, February 16 11:30am, SR 20 Just south of intersection right by fire range report sign, reporting a small fire in the woods. Thinks it’s a campfire but can’t confirm.

2:17pm, East Harbor Rd. Female said she is at community park with her kids. When asked where community park was, she was trying to tell call taker but said “I guess that means ‘never mind’” and disconnected.

3:28pm, Smugglers Cove Rd. Caller requesting call referencing assistance in how to prevent someone from calling caller and harassing her non-stop.

States this is the brother of caller’s husband.

8:01pm, Smugglers Cove Rd. Caller advising his brother lives at location with his wife and is requesting a check on his brother. Advising he has possibly lost his job and said his wife has been “difficult lately.” Advising they haven’t talked to him in 10 days but spoke to his wife who was hostile.

11:48pm, S Main St. Elderly male in wheelchair lives at this location. Says the music is very loud tonight. Has been ongoing for about 30 minutes. It has stopped now, possibly in between songs. Caller is slightly concerned that he is very elderly and up this late. Doesn’t know “what’s going on over there.”

TUESDAY, February 17 1:13am, SR 20 Reporting what initially looked like a cloud but when driving through, smelled firewood smoke. Caller advising felt it was an odd hour to smell that. Was smelled while driving NB near DeGraff Rd. 9:10am, Campbell Rd. Requesting phone call referencing a chicken incident.

4:11pm, Melissa St. Requesting phone call referencing landlord abuse. Says she is being video taped inside her residence.

9:24pm, Hastie Lake Rd. Reporting hearing a lot of gunfire.

Caller concerned additionally that her cat is upset. Concerned there may be a stranger/prowler near the house.

WEDNESDAY, February 18 11:46am, Pintail Rd. Reporting ongoing problem with neighbors cows on caller’s property.

THURSDAY, February 19 6:50am, Holst Rd. Caller states there is a loose horse in his yard. Brown with white spots. No halter seen. Neighbor owns horses but this is not her horse.

10:43am, Shore Dr. Caller requesting phone call referencing one week ago, saw an adult male taking pictures at the boat ramp next to location.

Said he was with the CIA in the human trafficking division. A few days later, caller saw headlights in her driveway and thinks it’s possibly related.

6:07pm, Wintergreen Dr. Open line. Sounded like phone in a

pocket. Eventually male heard the phone, said “oh shit not again” then hung up.

FRIDAY, February 20 5:10am, SR 20 & Keystone Ave. Caller states there is a vehicle partially off the roadway and into the pond.

Occupants are wet but not injured, per occupants.

8:05am, SR 525 Reporting homeless male wandering with a bow and arrow. Last seen 5 ago going into the bathroom at Ken’s Korner. Subject is white male, 20’s, last seen wearing baggy black pants, layers of clothing and a beanie hat.

6:26pm, Russell Rd. Male came in and asked to use restroom at approximately 6pm. Still in there and caller is requesting check of subject. Male is alone.

SATURDAY, February 21 2:31pm, Shore Ave. Possibly found a foot on the beach. Advising looks like a leg bone attached to a foot.

7:54pm, SW 6th Ave. Reporting party advising an unknown elderly woman wearing a white coat entering residence without knocking.

10:39pm, N Main St. Female on the line requesting to know what time it is. Confirmed called 911, no emergency. Unsure where her phone is.

Used a prepaid to call. Advising again, no emergency.

11:31pm, SW 6th Ave. Reporting party stating the voices are saying to touch a nurse and the aids. Further states he is not going to touch them right away.

SUNDAY, February 22 2:01am, E North Camano Dr. An hour ago, saw a doll in the east lane of travel. Doll had blood on it. Caller believes someone may have put it there making it staged to look like a child had been hit.

1:36pm, Shore Ave. Caller requesting phone call. Advising she called yesterday about a possible human leg found on the beach at location. Advising she remembered she has pictures now and would like to show them to the deputy.

2:11pm, Shore Ave. Caller states she was contacted about a bone at location yesterday and was told to call if they saw anything new. Now advising they think they have found bones at that location again, near an anchor.

MONDAY, February 23 10:26am, Zylstra Rd. Caller requesting call referencing friend not returning glass pipe caller uses for medical marijuana.

4:53pm, Greenbriar Ln. Requesting phone call. States a neighbor’s horse got on her property and made a mess. Caller cleaned it up but wants to know fi the horse owner is responsible for cleaning up the feces the horses left behind.

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​Savannah Fuentes dances Flamenco at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts March 20 Submitted by WICA marketing@wicaonline.org

Seattle Flamenco dancer and educator, Savannah Fuentes returns to Langley with Spanish guitarist Jose Vega and international vocalist Curio Cueto. Fuentes and company will perform as part of the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Family Series at 7:30pm Friday, March 20 on the main stage.

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This is a rare chance for the whole family to enjoy an ancient and highlyentertaining art form. Authentic U Flamenco traces its roots from the E province of Andalusia, Spain in the 1 16th century, but is also influenced U by gypsy, Sephardic, Roman, Islamic F and Arabic traditions. Such a combination of cultures makes Flamenco dancing unique and complex. It’s a rare treat to see this exotic combination of singing, dancing and classical guitar, l punctuated by rhythmic hand-claps and other percussions that are the hallmarks of Flamenco. c y Improvisation, too, is common during Flamenco, and is usually triggered by hand-clapping i from the audience or the beat and rhythm of the guitar. The dancer may spontaneously w respond to the atmosphere created by the musicians or the audience, and Fuentes is no excep- a tion. A Seattle native of Puerto Rican and Irish descent, the beautiful Fuentes found her bliss at c a young age when she discovered a love b for Spanish folk music and dance, studying t under such master dancers and choreog- i raphers as Ana Montes and Maestra Sara r de Luis. Now performing and teaching c Flamenco throughout the Northwest, a Fuentes cuts a striking and strong figure j in the costumes of the Flamenco dancer, which are usually black, deep blue, red or H a all white. c Her two previous WICA appearances have l sold out at Zech Hall, so don’t miss the f chance to see this extraordinary performer E and musicians creating Andalusian magic t on the main stage! s Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for i youths. t WICA’s Family Series includes free mati- d nees to all 6th and 7th graders and master a classes for our local youth, which augments our arts in education mission.

Online tickets are available 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 1pm and 6pm Wednesday through Saturday, or two hours before any show.

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Saratoga Orchestra presents a feast of voices and music featuring ancient stories and songs H Submitted by Larry Heidel, orchestra@whidbey.com o Saratoga Orchestra will join with the singers of the Massed Choir of Whidbey to present "Fairy 1 Tales & Ancient Legends" including the exquisite scenic cantata, "Carmina Burana" by Germant composer Carl Orff, along with excerpts from Engelbert Humperdinck's "Hänsel und Gretel." i The concert will be performed twice, at 7pm Saturday, March 21 at Oak Harbor High School r w and at 2:30pm Sunday, March 22 at South Whidbey High School. w Music Director Anna Edwards will conduct a massive ensemble of more than 60 musicians and u 150 singers from Whidbey Island, helping to unify the talent of both the north and south ends, b including the students from area high schools. Soloists include Karl Olsen, Lisa Berritella, and D Voltaire Verzosa. Choral preparation is by Darren McCoy and Dr. Dianne Vars.

B “I am very excited about this project,” Edwards said. ‘Carmina Burana,’ is an epic journey filled s with great music and great voices.”

O Edwards said her main goal is to bring great symphonic music to all of Whidbey Island and to a showcase the deep talent that resides here. n y “We want to celebrate and spotlight the unique creative talents that this community has to o offer through music,” Edwards said. y German composer Carl Orff’s 1937 work, “Carmina Burana,” is probably the most frequently l performed choral work of the 21st century. The work came out of a large collection of medieval poems found in the early nineteenth century in southern Germany. The songs (over 1000 “ of them) were written in a mix of Latin, German and medieval French by the Goliards, a band “ y SIGHTS & SOUNDS

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"IT’S BILL!” “Oh, Bill–why didn’t you say so? Speak up; I’m having trouble hearing you. Are you calling long-distance?”

In our era of satellites and cell phones, person 1 in New York can sit on their phone and mindlessly pocket dial person 0 in San Francisco.

Depending on angular momentum and buttock trajectory, they may also hang up without ever realizing their feat.

Chicken Little & the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

It is widely known throughout the galaxy that cars were invented as support systems for the bumper sticker. Such a system was needed.

“Honk If You Love Jesus” looks blasphemous when pasted on a horse’s bumper and it annoys the horse. Never mind that saddle horns don’t honk.

A number of galactically popular bumper stickers have Earth origins. “Physics is Phun” is universally popular. “Time and Space: Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It” may be seen on every planet having sentient life with pocket protectors.

Universally acclaimed in all dimensions is this Earth bumper sticker masterpiece: “There Are 10 Types of People in the World: Those Who Understand Binary and Those Who Don’t.”

For those who don’t, binary code is the digital language of 1s and 0s used by computers to calculate and communicate. Binary code is to your digital TV or phone what baking powder is to your biscuits. You wouldn’t like them without it. Binary code is the basis for the ancient Chinese divination text, I Ching. Binary code is yin and yang, with yin being 0 and yang being 1. Braille is a type of binary code, as was telegraphed Morse Code, as is a CD recording. One hour of music on your favorite CD represents about 6 billion 1s and 0s. Thanks to clever Earth humans and the bumper sticker, all of this knowledge and more is conveyable in just seventeen words.

How much more? Physicist Tom Campbell has a phun way of using digital science and binary code to solve the deep unsolved mysteries of life, including why the toast always falls on the floor jelly side down. Campbell can show where Einstein took a wrong turn and spent the last thirty years of his life going in circles within a scientific roundabout and nothing to show for it. Campbell can also show that about half of today’s theoretical physicists are pointing to digital science as the way out of the roundabout.

Campbell explains virtually everything by saying everything is virtual. He makes a solid case for our world being a non-solid simulation in a trilogy of books he calls, My Big TOE. (“TOE” is Campbell’s acronym for Theory Of Everything.

How phun is that?)

Helpful to an understanding of the significance of My Big TOE is to note that 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the first transcontinental telephone call. In 1915, Alexander Graham Bell in New York City placed a ceremonial call that required five operators and some 4,750 miles of wires to complete. After a twenty-three minute wait, Bell’s assistant, Dr. Watson, finally picked up in San Francisco, and long-distance gab was born.

Direct dialing would not happen until 1951.

Before that, a long-distance telephone call was slow, arduous and expensive. First you dialed O for operator, and a real live person would answer, “Number please.” You gave them the number you wanted to reach and the number you were calling from and minutes later another operator on the receiving end would connect you. The ensuing conversation went something like this: “Hello?”

“Mary, it’s Bill. I’m calling long-distance; can you hear me?”

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The difference between Campbell’s Big TOE and Einstein doing wheelies in the roundabout is the difference between today’s easy calling and the early days of long distance telephoning. Big TOE is the baking powder biscuit of modern science.

Big TOE begins with two assumptions: 1) There is consciousness. 2) There is evolution (of that consciousness). From that bare beginning, Campbell presents a chain of logic and a century of verified, double-blind scientific experiments performed many hundreds of times to show just how Earth grew to become the bumper sticker center of the universe.

Everything, including time and space, is consciousness. Physics has been proving it in the lab for nearly 100 years. Einstein didn’t like the idea, but all his years in the roundabout trying to find a way around that fact got him nowhere. No other viewpoint satisfies the data.

Everything is consciousness, consciousness is information, and information is digital. The rules of consciousness are, therefore, digital. We humans, the sun in the sky and the toast jelly side down on the linoleum are all streams of binary code. Despite their wishes to prove themselves wrong, the best minds are concluding that Earth and the cosmos are a virtual reality and consciousness is the computer.

So what are the origins of consciousness?

Where does the binary stream come from? In our virtual reality, who or what holds the joystick? Only Campbell, so far, can bring himself to say it: The information of consciousness comes from outside the material reality system.

Physical matter is not supreme, not absolute.

There is something beyond. That something determines the rules of this virtual reality game we call life.

Here, Big TOE begins to resonate. People of whatever faith begin to nod and say, “See. Told you there was a God.” It’s only the scientists who worship physical matter who get hung up.

This is the difference between Campbell and all other physicists clear back to Einstein: In refusing to think beyond 3D material reality, the others severely limit what they can discover.

Once outside the 3D box, however, everything not understandable from inside it becomes simple and easily understandable.

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In the virtual reality games we play on our computers the characters do lack free will, because they are computed. We in the virtual Earth reality, Campbell argues, are not computed: We evolved. The Fundamental Process guiding our evolution is simple and the same at every level: Try every possibility; keep what works, discard what doesn’t. Decisions are made continually and it is we who make those decisions. That is our free will. Viewed so, life becomes understandable. It becomes simple and easy. It even becomes phun.

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Next week, another Big TOE biscuit: In the dojo with Steven Seagal and martial art.

Experimenters are disturbed by their own studies because they fear what they are seeing spells the end of free will. This is a misunderstanding.

It comes as a result of incomplete knowledge of cause and effect and what free will truly entails.

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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of poet-musicians comprising scholars and clerical students. Also from Germany, Engelbert Humperdinck, who wrote the music for “Hansel and Gretel� was inspired by his sister, Adelheid Wette, who had written a libretto based on the Grimm fairy tale, and asked her brother to set it to music during the 1890s. Later, Engelbert and Adelheid decided to turn this modest family project into a full-scale opera, which premiered in Germany in 1893. It was an instant hit and remains an everlasting masterpiece. The young composer Richard Strauss, who was the assistant conductor for the premiere, called it “a masterwork of the first rank.�

The 150-voice MASSED CHOIR OF WHIDBEY is comprised of residents from all corners of Whidbey Island. Represented choral ensembles include; Whidbey Community Chorus, Open Circle Singers, Trinity Lutheran Church Choir, Langley United Methodist Church Choir, Island Consort and Oak Harbor High School among many others. 60 instrumentalists will accompany the singers to create orchestral magic, including a large battery of percussion. Several local music students have been chosen to sit side-byside with the professionals in the orchestra as a mentoring partnership. The sheer size of the orchestra and choir make it necessary to hold these performances in the gymnasium of each school.

"Fortuna" is the Roman goddess of luck, chance and fortune, who is featured in the first movement of the “Carmina Burana� cantata. In the name of the great Fortuna, the concerts will hold a “Sharing our Fortunes� fund drive. Collected funds will go to Good Cheer Foodbank in Langley and Help House of Oak Harbor. Tickets are $25/Adult and $20/Senior-Military; Students 18 and younger get in FREE; those under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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Soprano Lisa Berritella of Oak Harbor has appeared on three continents in over 80 different operas, oratorios and musicals. Berritella has appeared in venues with the Tokyo-Sagamihara Chamber ensemble, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Diego, Pittsburgh and Cleveland Orchestras, San Diego Opera, the US Army Band and in concert under the direction of the late, great Marvin Hamlisch. Lisa’s solo and choral oratorio credits include multiple appearances with The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and the San Diego Master Chorale, and as the soprano in the “Faure Requiemâ€? with the Whidbey Community Chorus.  Karl Olsen, baritone, is Minister of Music at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. Karl has been a singer, songwriter, choral director, church music director, and elementary school music and folk dance teacher throughout the northwest. He sings in a maritime group The Shifty Sailors and is a member of the popular folk group The Brothers Four. Olsen earned a degree in Music Education and an M.A. in voice and choral music from the University of Denver, as well as certification in Orff Schulwerk.   Voltaire Verzosa, countertenor, made his New York debut at Carnegie Hall, after winning first prize in the Barry Alexander International Vocal Competition, as well as winning top prizes at the District Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions and Denver Lyric Opera Guild Competition. Verzosa has performed at a variety of music festivals throughout the U.S., as well as in British Columbia and the Netherlands and has been a guest countertenor soloist with the Colorado Springs Symphony, the Philippine Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Baroque Players, the Boulder Philharmonic and the Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society Orchestra. Currently, he holds the post of Principal Pianist for the Las Vegas Philharmonic.Â

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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 Clothing/Accessories letter- they are 16$ ea. and shipping will be extra where Brand new denim jacket, 3x applicable. You can also reach tall from Cabela’s. All tags on me at ljohn60@gmail.com. it, $50. (360) 240-9916 (0) Firewood. You cut and haul.

(360) 341-6473 (0) Electronics Husky power washer, 1650 psi AOC Computer monitor; 19(150-081), never used, still in 1/2� screen with cables, $25. sealed box, $100. (360) 632(360) 678-2207 3057 (0) Stamp Collectors: Have a Home Furnishings large quantity of stamps (not Sleeper sofa, 81" x 36" U.S. mounted). Possibly could add to a collection. Please call if made, sturdy, good condition. interested. Ruth (360) 678Stripes/pattern, mauve, grey, 5946 (1) blue, cream. Can email pictures. Never used as a sleeper. Briggs & Stratton 10 HP gas generator. 5000 watt; 6200 $100 obo. (360) 632-2179 (1) surge with 4 receptacles. 2-115 volt, 1 4-prong 220 volt and Lawn and Garden 1- 30 amp RV receptacle with White picket fence. 8’ and 10’ adapter. Excellent condition sections. Includes gate. $600, $300. (360) 678-6210 obo, cash. (360) 240-9916 (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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Putting in the logging road all included in the price.

Other services: Dump Truck, Excavation Logging, Site Prep, Stump Grinding, Land Clearing, Road Building, Pit run, Crushed Rock, Scrap & Metal Removal.

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

Animals/Supplies Excellent Grass Hay for Sale - Good for Horses. $7 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

Retired contractor has truck will travel.

Available for hire, clean ups, what have you.

Also do roof repairs, painting, carpentry etc.

45 years experience.

Call me and we'll talk.

Chuck 360-969-1000

roofsnorthwest@gmail.com

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