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Fish, Fur & Fowl

by Ed Oldham

Local Lakes Preparing for April Opener

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Get ready for the fishing season!

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With spring officially here many are starting to formulate a plan for the big lowland lake opener next month. Every year is a little different when it comes to planning. Stocking reports, weather and lake access/condition all play a role in how an ultimate decision is made and like many, the decision is often narrowed down to just a couple of lakes.

Local lakes are just now starting to be stocked in preparation for the upcoming opener in April. Notably, Lone Lake and Cranberry Lake have both been stocked this month. Lone Lake received around 4000 small trout and Cranberry Lake received just over 2800 rainbows. With each lake receiving rainbows in the 2.8 fish per pound range (6-8 inches long) it is safe to say stringers are going to be filled with smaller fish unless you’re lucky enough to catch a holdover from last year.

Cranberry Lake, being open year around, is a good place to get an early start on the season.

We should be seeing some decent breaks in the weather and I plan to get out there and give it a shot at my earliest convenience. You have to get out early or the cormorant flotilla out there will devour a majority of the 2800 little rainbows. I have always preferred the west side of the lake. I have enjoyed walking the small trails around the lake looking for the perfect spot to toss in a line.

I remember, as a young boy, riding my little Huffy down to the lake after school and during the summer just to spend the day fishing. With my old collapsible fishing rod and a few minor essentials in my back pack, it was off I went. I lived within a few miles of the lake but I am sure I would have made the trek even if it were more. Those were some fun and simple times. Back then it was a marshmallow and salmon egg that was the bait of choice and if you were a lure type of angler, then you couldn’t beat tossing out a small rooster tail or Mepps spinner. Now we have so many lures to choose from and the salmon eggs and marshmallows took a side seat to dough baits. I still smile though when I go out and see someone out there with the tell tale green lid on a jar of Pautzke’s Balls O’ Fire and a marshmallow. Brings me back to when I was younger.

Lures are either trolled or cast and can be used from shore or a boat but the one thing they have in common is they are usually small. Spinners, spoons and even small flat fish all produce good results and can keep you a bit more active while fishing. Look for something that appeals to you and give it a try.

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The idea is the same whether you use a marshmallow or one of the dough baits. It is to get your bait above the weeds so the fish can see it. The rig most often used involves a sliding weight, a stopper of some sort and a small treble hook. I usually run a small, Ÿ to ž of an ounce, egg sinker up my main line. Then I tie it off with a small barrel swivel as a stopper. For a leader I usually use small 4lb test line anywhere from 18-24 inches. You will have to figure out how tall the weeds are to fine tune the leader length. At the end I tie on a size 14 or 16 gold treble hook. A variant to this rig is to use a small split shot as the stopper. Just slide your egg sinker on the line and tie a hook to the end. Then you can place the split shot wherever you need to place it to keep your bait out of the weeds. This presentation works from a boat as well as the shore. One thing to remember is the idea of the slip setup is to allow the trout to take the bait without feeling the weight so I tend to leave some slack in my line and when I see it starting to tighten up it is more than likely a fish swimming off with it and it’s time to set the hook. Popular colors include rainbow, chartreuse, fluorescent orange, green and now they have brown to imitate hatchery food. All these items can be found at most any store but I like to do my shopping at Ace. Unlike the big box stores their prices are good but the knowledge you get from talking to folks like Kevin can’t be bought. He has the skinny about what is going on locally so give them visit.

Local favorite spots like Lone Lake, Goss Lake, Deer Lake and Lake Erie have very limited shore access and are predominantly fished using a boat so it can get quite crowded during opening weekend. Parking a vehicle with a boat trailer at either of these lakes can prove to be challenging and should be something you consider before heading out. I have found my tactic has changed from my early years. I no longer get up before the sun to make it out there in order to find a spot. Fishing during the first few days is relatively easy fishing so you can expect to fill your stringer with ease. With that in mind I get up, have a nice breakfast with the family before heading out and we have had pretty good luck finding spots closer to the boat launch because those early risers have already limited out and left.

Heart Lake and Cranberry Lake have lots of shore access. Heart Lake has seen better days though. The last time I drove by the lake the shallow south end was almost completely covered in moss. This was quite a few months ago but if I was going to go this year I would plan on going to the deeper north end to fish.

Believe it or not opening weekend is the largest participated sporting event in the state and can get quite crowded. Here on the island it coincides with the Holland Happening Parade in Oak Harbor. I have missed a few just to watch my kids in the parade but I still managed to get out and fill my stringer. It is also a great time to introduce children to fishing. The action is usually pretty fast and the fishing is easy and this could be the weekend you find a new fishing partner for life. Make sure if you are in a boat you have the proper life vests for the kids and you follow boat safety laws. So if you have the opportunity, I encourage everyone to take a child fishing and build some memories both of you will have forever.

I would love to hear some of your reports, stories or send me some pictures of your recent adventures. Drop me an e-mail at whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail.com

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On Track with Jim Freeman

What an exciting time of year it is.

Basketball playoffs in college, baseball next week for real, and tax payments just around the corner.

After seeing the interest and penalties I paid for forgetting to pay last year's property tax (too busy is not an excuse; neither is too old to remember), I decided to pay off my bad memory early.

I had to use two checks. Writing one check for both payments was too many letters on one line.

Satchel Says Etched on his tombstone are the prophetic words of baseball great, Satchel Paige.

Satchel's six pack of rules for staying young are worth repeating.

First, “avoid fried meats which angry up the blood.� No wonder people drive so fast out of McDonald's.

Secondly, “if your stomach upsets you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts.� Do not try this in the lobby of Carl's Jr. Thirdly, “keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move.� With curiosity, I looked up the word jangling in my Webster's.

What a surprise. It has nothing to do with spurs that jingle. Jangling refers to “talking idly, quarreling verbally, and making harsh or discordant sounds.�

Sounds to me like an Island County growth management meeting.

Fourthly, Satchel suggests that we all “go very light on the vices, such as carrying on in society—the social ramble ain't restful.�

Some great songs come to my mind on that word “ramble.� “Oh, didn't he ramble!,� “Muskrat Ramble,� Nat King Cole's “Ramblin' Rose,� Waylon's “Ramblin Man,� the Allman Brothers “Midnight Rambler,� and my personal fave, Willie and Merle's duet of “Ramblin' Fever.� Excuse me while I ramble on.

Satchel's fifth recommendation for staying young is to “avoid running at all times.� Roy Rogers made a similar remark once on TV when the interviewer asked him if he was slowing down any in his old age. “Well, I don't get around like I used to, but, if I mosey, I can mosey all day long.�

Finally, we come to rule six of Satchel Paige’s rules for staying young. “Don't look back,�

Satchel said, “something might be gaining on you.�

No wonder I live in a caboose. There is nobody following me but hungry bunnies.

British Invasion Tour As promised last week, my recent attendance at the 50th anniversary tour honoring the music of the British invasion of 1964 and 1965 was a toe-tapping sing along for the Benaroya Hall audience.

Peter Asher, of Peter and Gordon fame, reminded us all that the Brits were so appreciative of the 50's rock music in America, that “we took your music, gave it our Brit flair, and sold it back to you.�

Think about it. The Beatles covered many American songs: Little Richard's “Long Tall Sally�; The Shirelle's “Boys�; Chan Romero's “Hippy Hippy Shake�; The Donay's “Devil in His Heart�; and The Isley Brothers' “Twist and Shout.�

The Searchers covered songs by The Clovers (“Love Potion #9�) and The Premieres (“Farmer John�). The Rolling Stones covered hits by Chuck Berry (“Come On�) and Junior Walker (“Road Runner�). The Moody Blues made a monster hit of Bessie Banks' soul-pop ballad, “Go Now.�

Seeing Billy J Kramer (“Bad to Me� and “Little Children�), Denny Laine (lead singer of the Moody Blues on “Go Now�), and Chad and Jeremy (“A Summer Song� and “Willow Weep for Me�) fifty years after buying their

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These Brits have not lost it. As emcee Peter Asher pointed out, now that we fans are too old to scream, the band members can actually hear themselves singing and playing.

One fellow in the front row imitated a metronome bobble head all night long. Back and forth, this senior citizen bounced and twitched and clapped until Billy J, now the size of Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza yelled at him to, “Sit down!�

What a front row wanker. Thank you, Billy J. By the way, Billy added the J (no period following) after friend John Lennon told him that adding the J between Billy and Kramer sounded better.

Thomas Wolfe may have written a book that says we cannot go back, but I do not think he was talking about music.

Whether it be the music of Benny Goodman, or The Dave Clark Five, or Tex Ritter, I am there.

Music—our universal language of lifelong appeal.

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In my attempt to obtain more obscure trivia for you, our loyal readers of Whidbey Weekly, I recently purchased a used copy of a 1944 magazine called Roar of the Rails, a book of stories and facts about American railroading.

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This magnificent find was published by the A. C. Gilbert Company of New Haven, Connecticut. If you are old enough, you may recall playing with your American Flyer train set, or your erector set, or your microscope and chemistry sets, all manufactured by the Gilbert science team.

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One of this issue's features concerned famous railroad men. Do you know why William F. Cody was called Buffalo Bill? This nickname was not because of Cody's reputation as a famous Western scout or Indian fighter, but because Cody supplied buffalo meat to the workmen building the Union Pacific Railroad.

Two Presidents of the United States were former railroad men. James Buchanan was first President of the Harrisburg, Portsmouth, Mount Joy and Lancaster Railroad. Abe Lincoln was an attorney for the Illinois Central and Rock Island Railroad.

Back in 1944, the longest stretch of straight track in the US was the 79 miles on the Seaboard Airline Railway between Hamlet and Wilmington, North Carolina. That straight track is still number one.

Spring is here. With over 233,000 miles of railroad tracks in the United States, we kids have plenty of opportunities to flatten pennies and dimes.

Memory Lapse You know you are slipping when you start to return your own books to the library. Last week, I raced to the Freeland Library to return what I thought was an overdue book of interviews with country singers. Before I dropped the book in the slot, I checked to make sure I had removed any notes or three by five cards which may have ended up between the pages.

Seeing the stamped “Withdrawn� on the inside cover, I remembered I had purchased the book a month earlier at the library's monthly book sale.

I looked behind me to make sure no one was watching. As I returned to my truck, I began wondering further about my aging process.

Is it safe for me to be on my own?

Does putting a Nixon/Agnew bumper sticker on my truck yesterday indicate any slippage?

I also added the sticker, President Nixon, Now More Than Ever, on the other side of the tailgate. That double entendre still makes me smile.

Nixon and Agnew—probably the best comedy team of their time.

I wonder where they are performing now.

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Bits & Pieces With over forty one years experience as a business person working in the title insurance and banking industries, Bob has pledged to focus his time and energy on working together to move Oak Harbor forward.

Letters to the Editor Editor, WOW! What a grand day for the parade!

Irish prayers were answered and the weather held fast until the very end of the parade, whew! This was one of the best St. Patrick’s Day parades in recent memory with over 50 entries! Many thanks to all the enthusiastic parade goers who lined Pioneer Way, smiling and waving to all participants! The kids were all delighted to receive candy & beads from some groups; and kazoos from the Soroptimist Kazoo Band.

The Irish Wildlife Society would like to thank the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the parade this year! Other recognition and thanks go to Custom Engraving, Midway Florist, Whidbey Weekly and the American Legion for their donations and support of this parade. The Oak Harbor Community Band held a singalong at the American Legion immediately following the parade, which was attended by over 100 people! The Legion did not expect so many to attend the corned beef and cabbage dinner... but they will be prepared next year!

The first organized Pub Crawl was a big success. Eight “pubs” along Pioneer Way participated from 12 noon until 4:00pm and the winner was the Oak Harbor Tavern...

Congratulations! The balloting was very close and competition for decor and fun specials or giveaways was fierce! Thanks to all who participated.

Plans are already brewing for next year’s parade...any & all input is appreciated! Hip Hip Hooray!

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Bob Severns Announces Candidacy for Oak Harbor Mayor Bob Severns, a long time resident of Oak Harbor, is announcing his candidacy for Mayor of the City of Oak Harbor, Washington. Bob is currently serving on Oak Harbor’s City Council in Position #4. He was sworn in on March 18, 2008. Since joining City Council Severns has continuously shown true leadership, communication skills and has proven to be fiscally responsible. He participated with his fellow council members in a number of projects.

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The City faces the challenge of building a waste water treatment facility during the next four years. This is one of the largest (and most expensive) public works project in Oak Harbor’s history. Bob’s extensive management experience in business and his tenure on the city council provide him an exceptional resume to work with the council and effectively lead the city through this complex project.

“My proven leadership coupled with my local knowledge and ability to listen and communicate makes me the best candidate to move Oak Harbor forward.” Bob’s long established healthy working relationship with the community, City staff, service organizations and boards and his strong commitment to this City’s success are the reason he is already supported by a large and diverse number of citizens in this community who are anxious to see Oak Harbor progressing again. For more information, email votebobmayor@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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I Hate Hamlet at Whidbey Playhouse Directed by Suzanne Maris, the Paul Rudnick comedy I Hate Hamlet opens April 3 at the Whidbey Playhouse and closes April 19. The comedy takes place in the top floor apartment of a brownstone just off Washington Square in New York City. A rising Hollywood star accepts the role of Hamlet at New York’s Shakespeare in the Park and his agent thinks he’s lost his mind. Why would he trade his big-money TV role for dusty old Shakespeare? Leave it to the ghost of actor John Barrymore, the greatest Hamlet of his time, to hilariously haunt Andy in a play that seeks to answer that question through a wildly funny duel over women, art, success, duty, and yes, television.

Tickets are $18, but for groups of ten or more the price is just $17 each, and for groups

of thirty or more the price is just $16 each.

Gala Opening Night Tickets are $5 additional.

Non-season ticket holders opening weekend special for Saturday and Sunday is $2 off each seat. Show times are 7:30pm for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening performances, and 2:30pm for Sunday matinees. Call the box office at (360) 679-2237, or email office@ whidbeyplayhouse.com for further information, show dates, group discounts, and reservations. The Whidbey Playhouse is wheelchair and handicapped accessible. For more information, visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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New Spring Sailing Schedule Washington State Ferries sailed into its busy season with the spring schedule having begun on Sunday, March 22. Peak season surcharge fare increases go into effect May 1 (http:// www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/pdf/2015Spring. pdf).

For this year’s spring-holiday travel, customers can beat the Mother’s Day and Memorial Day rush by reserving a space to and from the San Juan Islands. Sailings are filling fast, however WSF will release two more blocks of vehicle reservations two weeks before, and then two days before each sailing departs. Reservations are also available on the Port Townsend/ Coupeville route and for international sailings between Anacortes and Sidney B.C. Detail of spring schedule changes ·Anacortes/Sidney, B.C. route opens with one round-trip per day. ·Weekend inter-island service returns in the San Juan Islands, and additional weekday sailings to and from Anacortes. ·Three-boat service on the Fauntleroy/Vashon/ Southworth route returns on Saturdays and Sundays, plus five minute sailing time adjustments during weekday a.m./p.m. commute hours. ·A second ferry joins the Port Townsend/ Coupeville route starting Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10.

Plan for Port Townsend/Coupeville weekend closure On Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, WSF will close the Coupeville terminal for aroundthe-clock repairs to the transfer span that connects the ferry to the dock. There will be no service on the Port Townsend/Coupeville route during this time. Sign up for route alerts (https://secure1.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/account/ index.cfm?type=Alerts) to get the latest information.

Annual peak-season fare surcharges Annual peak-season fare surcharges begin May 1 and remain in effect until September 30. Surcharges apply to single-use vehicle and driver fares only. Customers using multi-ride tickets are exempt. ·All routes (except in the San Juan Islands) will carry a 25-percent peak-season surcharge.

Locally operated. ·In the San Juan Islands, a 35-percent peakseason surcharge will be added to the cost of single-use tickets.

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Salish Sea Road Race Series The Whidbey Island Marathon (WIM), North Olympic Discovery Marathon (NODM), and Bellingham Bay Marathon (BBM) have partnered to form the Salish Sea Road Race Series.

Individuals who register for any of these three events are now automatically eligible for discounts on the other two, and there are two official series options for 2015: 1. Ladder Series: WIM’s 5K (April 19), NODM’s 10K (June 7), and BBM’s half marathon (September 27) 2. Half Series: WIM’s half marathon (April 19), NODM’s half marathon (June 7), and BBM’s half marathon (September 27) Cash prizes will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers of each series, and all series participants will receive commemorative apparel at BBM, the third race in the series. Individuals are automatically entered in the series after they have registered for each event separately.

The 14th annual WIM features a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1K kids’ fun run on Sunday, April 19. The marathon takes place on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound. Its course runs through quiet farmland and offers amazing ocean views, inspiring participants to return for future visits. For further information about the Whidbey Island Marathon, visit whidbeyislandmarathon.com or contact Director Melissa Riker at (360) 929-2489 or m.riker@hotmail.com.

The 13th annual NODM features a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K on Sunday, June 7. A race expo and kids’ marathon take place on Saturday, June 6. The marathon is on the scenic Olympic Peninsula, from Sequim to Port Angeles. Its course follows the Olympic Discovery Trail (paved) and includes stunning views of the mountains and a five-mile finishing stretch along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. NODM is touted as one of the best boutique marathons and is famous for its finish line buddies. For further information about the North Olympic Discovery Marathon, visit nodm.com or contact Co-Director Michelle Little at (360) 417-1301 or nodm@nodm.com.

The 9th annual BBM features a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K on Sunday, September 27. The marathon starts on Lummi Nation and finishes in downtown Bellingham, while the other races start and finish in downtown Bellingham. BBM’s course include beautiful views of Bellingham Bay, the San Juans, and the North Cascades, and they are supported by hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers from BBM’s local youth and non-profit beneficiaries.

For further information about the Bellingham Bay Marathon, visit bellinghambaymarathon. org or contact Director Ben Twigg at (360) 594-1193 or run@bellinghambaymarathon. org.

Whidbey Island Marathon, North Olympic Discovery Marathon, and Bellingham Bay Marathon: combining efforts to provide the

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First Annual ‘One Act Fest Northwest’ Features Peter Shaffer’s “Black Comedy”

Welcome the Whales Festival in downtown Langley on Saturday, April 18, featuring speaker James Sumich, author of E. robustus: The Biology and Human History of Gray Whales, in addition to children’s activities, a parade, music, and a beach celebration.

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Whidbey Island Center for the Arts steps into the realm of one-act plays with its first ever “One Act Fest Northwest,” featuring British playwright Peter Shaffer’s “Black Comedy.”

The comedy will be the highlight of a festival that will also showcase a handful of published and original one-act plays.

Directed by local thespian Tristan A.B. Steel, “Black Comedy,” is the epitome of a British farce — a classic tour-de-force — which is staged with a reverse-lighting scheme. In other words, the play opens on a darkened stage, and a few minutes later the show is “short circuited” and the stage is illuminated to reveal the characters in a “blackout.”

Steel called the play a “rollicking comedy,” which gives you some idea of its pace, and may explain why the director first fell in love with the play as an eighth-grader on a field trip to see University of Washington acting students tackle it.

Shaffer, (of “Amadeus” and “Equus” fame) is good at employing the tricks of his trade and “Black Comedy” has plenty of tricks up its sleeve. In this play, Steel noted, the playwright uses dramatic irony to bolster the audience’s engagement.

Think of what Shakespeare does so well: Juliet isn’t really dead, but poor Romeo hasn’t been told, and the audience leans in. “We know something the characters themselves don’t,” Steel said. “In my experience, audiences enjoy having this inside knowledge. They become more involved in the show, which builds their anticipation for both the expected and the unexpected.”

The cast of “Black Comedy” includes: David Mayer, Kent Junge, Melanie Lowey, Lucy Pearce, Gail Liston, Brian Plebanek, and Ken Stephens.

Winning plays selected to be included in ‘One Act Fest Northwest’ are: Baby Food by David Lindsay-Abaire - Directed

by Matthew Gregory The Universal Language by David Ives Directed by Jennifer Bondelid Self-Adhesive by Richard Evans – Directed by Taylor Harrison A one time reading of Chemistry by Max ColeTakanikos and Katie Woodzick

Performances for One Act Fest Northwest will take place at 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:00pm Sundays; April 10 to 19. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors, $15 for youth and matinee and can be purchased online at www.wicaonline.org or by calling the Box Office at (800) 638-7631 or (360) 221-8268.

You can also buy tickets in person at the Box Office at 565 Camano Ave in Langley between 1:00pm and 6:00pm Wednesday through Saturday, or two hours before any show.

[Submitted by Tristan.A.B.Steel]

Earth Day Celebrated All Month Long on Whidbey Island Earth Day is officially on April 22, but a month full of activities—collectively known as Whidbey Earth and Ocean Month— is being organized by a dozen or more Island non-profits and religious congregations.

Pulling it all together and also organizing their own events is the Whidbey Earth Day Committee, consisting of representatives from: Citizens Climate Lobby—Whidbey Chapter; Whidbey ECO Network (Education, Communication and Outreach Network); Goosefoot; Greenbank Farm; Service, Education & Adventure (SEA); and South Whidbey Tilth.

Activities for 2015 include two all-day festivals, lectures, art shows, a half-day of activities at the South Whidbey High School, and a series of science talks and discussions at pubs and wine bars. Member churches of the Greening Congregations also have non-denominational activities planned.

A complete schedule is available at http:// www.whidbeyearthday.org

Earth Day Festival at Greenbank Farm on Saturday, April 25, featuring keynote speaker Kristin Ohlson, author of The Soil Will Save Us, in addition to walking tours, solar farm tours, kid’s activities, music, networking displays from local environmental groups, and an evening community dance.

Half day of educational activities at South Whidbey High School—with participation by the school’s Green Team—on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22.

Economist, comedian and author Yoram Borum on “Making Polluters Pay—Taxing Carbon Options,” on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island.

Art exhibition on the theme of climate change at the Bayview Cash Store.

Science While Sipping pub talks, bringing short talks and discussions to restaurants, wineries, and pubs.

9 Days of Prayer booklet and video, to conclude on Earth Day. Additional lectures and educational forums as well.

[Submitted by Marian A. Myszkowski]

WCT Announces 2nd Annual Artapalooza! in Two Acts Whidbey Children’s Theater friends, families, and newcomers are invited to attend the annual fundraiser Artapalooza!, this year in two acts on Saturday, April 25 at Fireseed Catering in Langley.

ACT ONE: The public is encouraged to don their best springtime vintage apparel and attend a Garden Party with tea, treats, lawn games, artist booths, youth performances, and the reveal of the 2015-2016 Whidbey Children’s Theater Season! Act One runs 3 hours, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Suggested donation is $10 upon arrival.

ACT TWO: An elegant three-course dinner with live and silent auctions of fantastic goods and experiences. Act Two runs 4 hours, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 2. Seats are $100 per person or $900 for a table of ten.

Executive Director Cait Cassée is thrilled with the updated format to the organization’s annual fundraiser, “We have been able to keep our open-arms atmosphere with Act One while tying in an unexpectedly formal element with Act Two. We’re consistently focusing on the magic for the kids in our organization, now we’ve included a magical evening for the grownups!”

The 2nd Annual Whidbey Children’s Theater Artapalooza! is held at Fireseed Catering at 6051 Coles Road in Langley. For more information, attendees can call WCT at (360) 221-8707 or visit www.whidbeychildrenstheater.org Whidbey Children’s Theater is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the magic of The Arts into the lives of children for over thirty years.

[Submitted by Kathryn Lynn Morgen]

Nominations Open for Island County’s Health Heroes Awards 2015 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

Bob Whitsitt of NBA, Seahawks Fame to Highlight Fundraising Luncheon Bob Whitsitt, once named the most influential figure in Northwest professional sports, will speak at an April 24 lunch sponsored by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. Organizers promise “a no-holds barred look at how professional sports really work” and a chance for guests to bid on a round of golf with Whitsitt.

The event will begin at 11:00am at the Useless Bay Country Club in Langley. Proceeds will benefit the Trudy J. Sundberg Memorial Lecture Series. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased online at brownpapertickets.com or by contacting Marshall Goldberg at (360) 675-5888 or mfgold@comcast.net.

Whitsitt was deemed “most influential” by Washington CEO Magazine. He spent 17 seasons as an NBA president and general manager, building teams in Seattle and Portland that made the playoffs sixteen times. As president of the Seattle Seahawks from 1997 through early 2005, he negotiated the acquisition of the team for Paul Allen, and led a successful statewide referendum that secured $300 million in public funding for what is now known as CenturyLink Field.

The annual Trudy J. Sundberg Lecture Series will honor a public school teacher who had a passion for literature, ideas, and civic engagement. Sundberg was known as an activist and innovator whose causes included the Whidbey Island Democratic Club, League of Women Voters, and Whidbey Camano Land Trust. She was founder of the Save Our Kids Crusade anti-violence coalition and numerous book clubs. She died in 2013.

Those unable to attend the luncheon but wishing to donate may do so by visiting sno-isle. org/applications/foundation and selecting “Trudy J. Sundberg Memorial Lecture Series” under the donation options menu.

For more information, contact: Marshall Goldberg, (360) 675-5888, mfgold@ comcast.net Jennifer O’Brien, Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation, jobrien@sno-isle.org [Submitted by Deborah Tahara, Sno-Isle Libraries]

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee representing businesses in North Whidbey subject to the Lodging Excise Tax and an at-large member representing organizations eligible to receive the tax.

The Board of County Commissioners appoints members to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to three year terms which may be renewed by mutual agreement. The Committee consists of seven members: three members representing the businesses required to collect the tax; three members involved in authorized activities receiving revenues and a member of the Board of County Commissioners who will serve as Chair. The Committee meets once annually, usually in the fall, for the purpose of reviewing requests and making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on distribution of monies generated by the Lodging Excise Tax. Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and resume by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is (360) 679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@ co.island.wa.us. Application materials should be received no later than 4:30pm on April 27, 2015. For additional information, please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.

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Be Prepared for Those RMDs

You might not think that 70 ½ represents any particular milestone. But when you do reach this age, you will have to make some decisions that affect an important aspect of your life — your retirement income.

Here’s the background: Once you turn 70 ½, you will need to start taking withdrawals from your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan and from your traditional IRA (but not your Roth IRA). Actually, you will need to begin these withdrawals — known as “required minimum distributions” (RMDs) —

by April 1 of the following year and continue taking them by December 31 each year after that. These RMDs are calculated by dividing your account balance at the end of the previous year by your life expectancy, as determined by IRS mortality tables. If your spouse is your sole beneficiary and is more than 10 years younger than you, you’d use a separate table. Don’t worry too much about the number crunching, though — your financial advisor generally can do the calculations for you.

What you should concern yourself with, however, are the first two words of RMD: “required” and “minimum.” These words mean what they say. If you don't take withdrawals, or if you withdraw less than you should, you could face a 50 percent penalty tax on the difference between what you withdrew and what you should have withdrawn — and then you'll still have to take out the required amount and pay taxes on the taxable portions of those withdrawals. So it’s a very good idea to take your withdrawals on time — and without “shortchanging” yourself.

Of course, you can certainly take more than the required minimum amount — but should you? The answer depends on whether you need the money. But even if you have to take largerthan-minimum withdrawals, you'll want to be careful not to take out more than you need — because if you “over-withdraw” year after year, you run the risk of outliving your resources.

That's why it's so important, during the early years of your retirement, to establish a sustainable withdrawal rate for your retirement accounts. Your withdrawal rate will depend on a variety of factors, such as your other sources of income — Social Security, earnings from employment, savings, etc.— your lifestyle choices, your estimated longevity, and so on. In any case, once you have arrived at an appropriate withdrawal rate, you’ll need to stick to that rate unless your circumstances change.

If you have multiple IRAs, you'll also face another decision, because, once you've calculated your total RMDs for the year, from all your IRAs, you can take that amount from one or more of them. Depending on the investment mix of these individual IRAs, you may find it beneficial to take the money from one account and leave the others intact, to potentially grow further. (If you have multiple 401(k)s, though, you will likely need to calculate and withdraw the separate RMDs for each plan.)

Other issues are also involved with RMDs, so, when the time approaches, consult with your tax and financial advisors. By studying all your options before you begin taking these withdrawals, you should be able to maximize their benefits.

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

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor 630 SE Midway Blvd.

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

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12:06pm, SW 6th Ave. Caller reporting an individual in the quiet room beating on the door.

SATURDAY, March 14 12:20am, SE O’Leary St. Reporting party states persons are getting on her because they think she is taking the knobs off the heater to make it smell in the unit and wants police to respond and stop the arguing.

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Be sure to visit our 3 great art galleries, take in a special dinner at Whidbey Pies CafĂŠ, select a local wine or sample tasty cheese.

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FIRST FRIDAY DANCE @ THE FARM Visit our shops, then join us for a dance.

Dance to the live music of PETE! Doors open at 7. Live music begins at 7:30! Admission by donation. Join us for our Spring Fling!

Raven Rocks Gallery

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11:19am, SE Pioneer Way Caller reporting daughter’s medication is not working.

2:56pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller stating a mother is refusing to give her son’s items back to him.

3:23pm, NE Barron Dr. Caller stated a truck sped into the complex and conducted a drug deal.

10:30pm NE 10th Ave. Caller states neighbors are in the back yard throwing wood back and forth as a game and yelling obnoxiously.

SUNDAY, March 15 1:54pm, SE City Beach St. Caller reporting a female dropped a check in the post office and wanted an officer to pick it up and return it her.

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WEDNESDAY, March 18 9:31am, SE 4th Ave. Caller advising subject outside and won’t go away.

7:18pm, NE 4th Ave. Caller demanding police at residence and then disconnected.

THURSDAY, March 19 1:38pm, NE 4th Ave. Caller advising an individual was outside the house yelling and banging on windows, trying to get in.

3:00pm, NE 7th Ave. Contact in lobby. Advising his neighbor has been leaving random strange notes claiming to be his landlord.

7:12pm, NE 5th Ave. Caller requesting assistance for unwelcome guests.

MONDAY, March 16 6:53am, SR 20 Caller advising male is waving at cars, holding up signs and distracting drivers.

11:42pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller stating he gave a blind transient woman a ride home and he didn’t feel comfortable dropping her off anywhere so he got her a room at a motel.

10:05am, NE 7th Ave. Caller reporting a work took prescription medicine from her.

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TUESDAY, March 17 8:03am, SW 6th Ave. Caller advising he has a voice telling him to touch women.

8:35pm, SR 20 Caller states they ran over a street light pole that was on the ground.

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9:36pm, Sr 20 Caller advising she saw a white and red thing moving in the sky and thinks they were drones.

4:31pm, NW Falls Creek Lopop Caller advising her sister stole her daughter’s piggy bank earlier.

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9:11pm, SR 20 Caller advising she rode her bike to pick up the truck and does not have any keys. Requesting contact by phone.

3:41pm, NE Goldie St. Contact in lobby advising ex-girlfriend is spreading rumors about him hitting her at location.

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3:01pm, SR 20 Caller advising transient male is yelling at everyone.

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

Celebrate Kūhiō Day March 26

Prince Jonah Kuhio Day celebrated March 26 of every year, brings with it everything that represents Hawaii. And it is one of only two days a year the United States dedicates to celebrating royalty. Being one of Hawaii’s most well-loved monarchs and heir to the Kingdom of Hawaii’s throne, Prince Kuhio Kalaniannaole’s birthday is the reason for this state-wide holiday. He played the most integral role in the formation of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, as he was able to convince congress to aid a diminishing native Hawaiian population by allocating 200,000 acres of land on which native Hawaiians could establish permanent and stable homelands.

Prince Kuhio Day is celebrated in true Hawaiian tradition with ho’okapu (gifts), oli (chanting) and hula (dancing). What a magnificent sight it must be to observe all the festivities associated with not just Prince Kuhio Day, but in essence what the day encompasses, which is true Hawaiian life.

With Prince Kuhio Day almost here, what more appropriate things to discuss and indulge in than Hawaiian cuisine? This brings me to Luaus. In ancient times in Hawaii, men and women did not eat their meals together and both women (of any and all ranks) and commoners were also prohibited from eating certain delicacies. This particular ancient religious practice was eradicated by Prince Kamehameha the second in 1819. The tradition was ended in an emblematic display

and feast the King held wherein he ate his meal with women. A highly favored dish served at this feast consisted of taro leaves mixed with chicken baked in coconut milk, and the dish was in fact called ‘luau.’ The name for these feasts was thus born and was thereafter named ‘luaus.’ Customary luau foods were eaten on Lauhala mats on the floor with ornate centerpieces derived of native foliage. As well as the luau chicken being served, a mainstay dish called poi was also a staple. Poi was prepared with ground up taro root which was then fermented and its consistency dictated the number of fingers required to eat it. An awesome tidbit of knowledge really.

The consistency of the dish dictated whether it was either three, two or one finger poi, with one finger being of the thickest, stodgiest constitution.

Among the many exotic, aromatically and taste bud tantalizing dishes served throughout Hawaii, and one of my favorites by far is manapua. It is similar to a siopao found throughout Micronesia and banh bao in Vietnam. This mainly steamed, typically pork filled bun was brought over to the Hawaiian Islands by Chinese immigrants.

The Chinese name for the buns were char siu bao and became highly popular among the native Hawaiians. They originally called it ‘meaonopua’a’ which translated directly to ‘mea ono’ for cake and ‘pua’a’ for pork. Pork is seemingly popular throughout Hawaii and I think a fairly traditional and common way to cook and

serve it is in an Imu oven. This is a pit that has been dug and filled with wood and stones and set alight. As soon as the stones are piping hot, they are stuffed inside a pig, which is then placed atop the remaining hot stones which have been covered in banana and ti leaves in the pit. The pig is then tucked under a blanket of ti leaves itself, nestled in a cloth and the soil that was dug out of the pit is replaced on top of it. Everything is cozily burrowed, baked to perfection and the result is Kalua pork!

Speaking of pork, this brings me to Spam. Ah yes! More Spam is apparently consumed in Hawaii than anywhere else in the world. It is added to stews and eaten as both main and side dishes, be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

It’s somewhat of a delicacy. But what is it about this gelatinous, meaty product that makes it so well liked in Hawaii? Spam was originally a war time food and post World War 2 product.

It was a great way to feed many mouths as it has a ridiculously long shelf life and it is after all, protein. Copious amounts of it were shipped to feed soldiers stationed on Hawaii and the excess ended up in local shops. It’s claimed by some people and I’m told by friends, that Spam was originally integrated into the dishes of migrant Asian workers and these dishes were so tasty it saw an exponential increase in popularity in a relatively short amount of time among the native Hawaiians. Spam is comprised of pork with ham, salt, modified potato starch, water, sugar and preserved with sodium nitrate, as per the ingredient list on the can. Apparently, the jelly surrounding the meat is a result of the gelatins that are naturally occurring in the meat when cooked and cooled, solidify. The name Spam is actually just an amalgamation of the words ‘spiced ham.’

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Haupia. Diluted coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch (or traditionally arrowroot instead of cornstarch) is cooked together until its viscosity is really thick.

It’s then poured into pans and chilled to become a gelatin-like sweet treat. Mochi is another adaptation that originated among Japanese immigrants. It’s basically a rice cake made with white chocolate. Not the hard, crunchy rice cakes we know but rather cooked short-grain rice pounded into a paste and formed into whatever shape desired.

So with all that being said, if the fancy strikes, one may observe Prince Kuhio Day March 26 this year by indulging in any of the multitude of delicious Hawaiian dishes there are, even if you need to make them yourself. It’s more than likely worth the effort it takes to make the food!

I’m including a recipe for Loco Moco so let me know if you try it and how you like it! Email me at letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com I’d love to hear from you so Let’s Dish!

Loco Moco 2 cups cooked medium grain rice 4 eggs 1 lb ground beef ¼ - ½ cup onion 1 can (14 oz approx.) beef broth 1 Tablespoon flour 1 Tablespoon butter Worcestershire sauce to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Ham aside, let’s not forget Hawaii is synonymous with surfing and this water sport sure does work up an appetite. A widely known Hawaiian dish is Loco Moco, which was originally created with the intent of appeasing the appetites worked up by hungry surfers. It’s packed with carbs and protein in the form of rice, egg and hamburger patty smothered in gravy.

Mix ground beef, onions, salt and pepper together and form into four patties. Cook these until done. In the same pan simmer the broth for approximately five minutes until it has reduced a little. In a small bowl mix flour with a little water to form a watery paste, and add to the broth, mix well and cook until it has thickened. Add butter and whisk until smooth. Eggs should be cooked sunny side up, but again this is about preference so whatever you prefer will work!

Layer your rice, eggs, and hamburger, drench with gravy, serve, and enjoy!

In all of Hawaiian cooking nothing is more fundamental than taro and coconut. Desserts especially receive a healthy dose of coconut in any form. A rather widespread Hawaiian dessert is

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

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

Live Music with Ryan Ayers Thursday, March 26, 7:30pm Click Music, Oak Harbor Suggested Donation: $10-$20 An all ages show. Ryan Ayers is a solo guitarist mixing together classical technique with accessible songs forms and structures. His stage show is a well crafted blend of engaging music and interesting stories which have captivated audiences on both coasts. An active composer for over ten years, Ryan released his first record of ten original pieces for guitar entitled “ermita” in 2011. To listen to Ryan’s music please visit: http://www.ryanayersmusic.com/ listen/ Also featured on the schedule is narrative songwriter Alex Baron. For more information, call (360) 675-5544 or email DavidS@ Clickmusic.biz.

Live Music: The Deception Connection

contest. Children will even have the opportunity to meet and take professional photos with the Easter Bunny. For more information, call (360) 675-2569.

Whidbey Playhouse Auditions Sunday, March 29, 2:00pm & 3:30pm Monday, March 30, 6:00pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Auditions for Pirates of Penzance will be held on Sunday for chorus members, 2:00pm for women and 3:30pm for men. Auditions for principal roles will be held on Monday beginning at 6:00pm, every 10 minutes. Please stop by the Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd, for audition materials and MP3 recordings. For more information, visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com or call (360) 679-2237.

Bard & Brew Sunday, March 29, 7:30pm-8:30pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley Enjoy a free and informal evening of Shakespeare. Local and Seattle actors will be performing. Doors open at 6:00pm and attendees are encouraged to come early and grab a bite or brew from local businesses.

ISF Presents Michael Dobson

Friday, March 27, 7:30pm-10:30pm American Legion, Oak Harbor

Monday, March 30, 7:30pm Langley United Methodist Church

Enjoy an evening of live music featuring local band The Deception Connection. Tickets are $15 at the door and all proceeds benefit Garage of Blessings. For more information, call (360) 320-0448 or visit www.thegarageofblessings.com. The American Legion George Morris post 129 is located at 690 SE Barrington Drive.

Island Shakespeare Festival will host an evening with Professor Michael Dobson, the Director of the Shakespeare Institute, Stratford-upon-Avon and Professor of Shakespeare Studies, University of Birmingham. Professor Dobson will share his extensive knowledge and droll British humor as he discusses the long history of outdoor civic performance and its transformational effect on individuals and communities. A Q& A will follow his presentation.

Local Artist Series: 3 Cent Stamp Friday, March 27, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Tickets: $20 Local musicians extraordinaire James Hinkley, Levi Burkle and Gloria Ferry-Brennan bring music of all genres, with emphasis on unique arrangements and vocal harmonies. If you like music with swingin’ strings & tight vocal harmonies, you’re sure to enjoy 3 Cent Stamp!

For tickets or information, visit WICAonline.org

School Dance Benefiting Relay for Life

The Coupeville branch of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls will be holding a dance open to all high school and middle school students. Proceeds will benefit Relay for Life of Whidbey Island. For more information, contact robinsonnaomie32@gmail.com The Masonic Hall is located at 804 Main Street.

Orchid Sale courtesy of The Greenhouse Florist and Nursery in Oak Harbor. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Whidbey General Hospital Auxiliary Annual Medical Equipment Wish List.

Kids and parents are invited to join glass artist and children’s book author Jody Bone of Jody Bone Studios as she shares her new book “The Little House that Grew” and “The Little House That Grew Coloring Book.” About the process of building your house and not giving up on your dreams no matter what. Crayons/paper for kids to color their own dream house. 5-Star Amazon.com Reviews. Through the Reading Glass is located at 221 Second Street in Langley Village. For more information, email bone. jody@gmail.com or visit www.jodybone.com

Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza Sunday, March 29, 2:00pm Harbor Tower Village, Oak Harbor This free event will feature both an indoor and outdoor hunt for over 300 candy stuffed eggs, a prize store containing dozens of toys, a cookie decorating station and a coloring page

Discuss the Whidbey Reads 2015 book in advance of meeting the author. Check out a copy of “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel Brown, bring your covered drink, and join the discussion in the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning.

Paul Rudnick’s comedy, “I Hate Hamlet” is about a rising Hollywood star that accepts the role of Hamlet at New York’s Shakespeare in the Park and his agent thinks he’s lost his mind. Why would he trade his fluffy, bigmoney TV role for dusty old Shakespeare?

Leave it to the ghost of actor John Barrymore, the greatest Hamlet of his time, to hilariously haunt Andy in a play that seeks to answer that question.

Made By Hand: Hand Sewn Quilt Squares Saturday, March 28, 11:00am Freeland Library

Call the box office at (360) 679-2237 for further information, show dates, group discounts, and reservations, or email office@ whidbeyplayhouse.com or visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com. Whidbey Playhouse is located at 730 SE Midway Blvd.

3rd Annual Coupeville Co-Ed Adult Kickball Tournament Saturday, April 4, 8:00am-4:00pm Rhododendron Park, Coupeville

Easter Egg Hunt

Wednesday, April 1, 9:00am-4:30pm Whidbey General Hospital Board Room, Coupeville

Saturday March 28, 3:00pm-6:00pm Through the Reading Glass, Langley

Fridays, April 3, 10 & 17, 7:30pm Saturdays, April 4, 11 & 18, 7:30pm Sundays, April 5, 12 & 19, 2:30pm Thursdays, April 9 & 16, 7:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Tickets: $18

Orchid Sale Fundraiser

Tuesday, March 31, 6:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Recreation Hall

PBY Aircraft Display Opening Wednesday, April 1, 11:00am PBY-Naval Air Museum Aircraft Display, Oak Harbor The event will be marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by an Open House. In addition to the centerpiece exhibit, the Museum’s PBY-5A aircraft, the Display will also feature a WWII-era staff car, inert bombs, an aircraft mooring buoy, and other aviation-related artifacts. The ceremony will take place at the new Display directly across the street from the Museum, at 270 SE Pioneer Way. The public is invited.

First Friday @ the Farm Friday, April 3, 5:00pm-8:00pm Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road Visit the three great art galleries, select some local wine and take in a special dinner at Whidbey Pies Cafe. For more information, call (360) 678-7700.

Community Barn Dance Friday, April 3, 7:00pm-9:30pm Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road Suggested Donation: $10-$20

Join other local artists to share and discuss your artwork. Everyone is welcome.

I Hate Hamlet

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will share information about his work in Congress and answer questions. Residents of the Second Congressional District are invited to attend. The Coupeville Recreation Hall is located at 901 NW Alexander Street.

Rep. Rick Larsen Town Hall

Visual Artists’ Roundtable Friday, March 27, 10:00am Freeland Library

Oak Harbor Book Group: “The Boys in the Boat” Friday, March 27, 11:00am Oak Harbor Library

The tournament benefits the Coupeville Schools Field Trip Program. Accepting registrations for Coed teams of 8-12 players (8 on playing field with a minimum of 3 women at a time); Double Elimination Style Tournament; must be 16 years or older (team captain must be at least 18). Registration and full payment of $150 due March 30. Space is limited to the first 9 teams. For registration information, call (360) 672-2103 or email scottnmimi@ gmail.com. There are shirts for the first place team; prizes for the best team uniform or crazy costume. Times may vary depending on number of teams.

Friday, March 27, 8:00pm-10:00pm Masonic Hall, Coupeville Admission: $5

Children’s Book Launch & Reading!

Live music by PETE begins at 7:30pm. This is an all ages event. You are encouraged to dress in your springtime best. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Proceeds support the small non-profit that manages the 151 acres of publicly owned space for the Port of Coupeville. For more information, email events@ greenbankfarm.com or call (360) 678-7710.

Saturday, April 4, 10:00am Coupeville Town Park Soroptimist International of Coupeville says it’s time to have fun with the Easter Bunny and support the food bank. Bring your toddlers to 5th graders for some egg hunting, photo ops with the Bunny himself and an Easter Basket Raffle. Voluntary admission: A non-perishable food item for the Gifts from the Heart Food Bank.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, March 26, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of “A Partial History of Lost Causes” by Jennifer Dubois.

Preschool Storytime Thursday, March 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.

Mystery Lovers Book Group: Barbara Nadel Thursday, March 26, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Share your love of mysteries. Read any of the Inspector Ikmen mysteries by Barbara Nadel

Come and make a few quilt squares with this fun and simple method of sewing by hand and quilting as you go. Please preregister.

AARP Tax-Aide Monday, March 30, 9:30am-5:00pm Tuesday, March 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.

Toddler Storytime Tuesday, March 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.

Whidbey Reads Film Festival: Invictus Wednesday, April 1, 1:30pm Freeland Library Newly elected President Mandela (Morgan Freeman) believes the country’s underdog rugby team can bring his racially and economically divided people together in post-apartheid South Africa. Rated PG-13. Door prizes and snacks!

Religious Services Taize Prayer Service Wednesday, April 1, 7:00pm-8:00pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Please join us as we gather for this service of light to sing simple chants, pray scripture, enter into sacred silence, and pray for healing, peace and reconciliation. All are welcome.

Invite your family and friends. It is a beautiful spiritual practice to help slow down the hectic pace of our busy lives. The parish office may be reached at (360) 221-5383.

Easter Sunday Service Sunday, April 5, 9:30am Langley United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, Youth Choir and Orchestra will provide joyful music throughout the service.

Children’s activities during worship and please join us for a community Easter Egg Hunt afterwards, about 10:45am. There will be lots of eggs and prizes given out for elementary age and younger. For more information, visit www. langleyumc.org Langley UMC is an Advocating, Greening, and Reconciling Congregation located on the corner of Third and Anthes in Langley.

Easter Sunday Service Sunday, April 5, 11:00am The City of Refuge Christian Church, Oak Harbor Everyone is welcome to come celebrate the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. The church is located at 656 SE Bayshore Dr, Ste 2.

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Meet the Artist: Thursday, March 26, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Lucinda finds inspiration in NW landscapes and flowers, as well as abstract forms. She specializes in transparent watercolor, drawn to its fluidity, color and control challenges.

However, she is trained in a variety of art media.

Meetings and Organizations Island County Amateur Radio Club Saturday, March 28, 9:00am County Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Coupeville Satellite communications specialist Wayne Jeffers will talk about recent amateur radio satellite launches and how radio enthusiasts can use the orbiting space craft to connect with other stations around the world. Jeffers, a federally licensed ham radio operator, is currently the information technology manager at Whidbey Telecom and previously served for 10 years as a U.S. Navy electronics technician where he worked with satellite communications systems.

Volunteer radio license examiners will be on site to provide information and to administer federal ham radio operator exams for interested persons. The County Commissioner’s Hearing Room is located at 1 NE Sixth Street.

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DAV Chapter 47 Meeting Thursday, April 2, 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. For more information, call Fredrico Cedillo, Chapter Adjutant at (360) 682-2945.

Support Group for Dads Wednesday, April 8, 6:30pm-7:30pm Freeland Library Meeting Room

Every Monday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor Open to the public. For more information, call (360) 675-7111.

Chess and Go Every Monday, 6:00pm-10:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley All ages and abilities welcome. Go is a board game of Asian origin which, involves strategy and tactics and has no element of chance. For more information, call Roy at (360) 341-3230.

Debtors Anonymous Every Sunday, 6:00pm WGH Board Room, Coupeville If you are having problems with money and debt and think that you may be a compulsive debtor, the program of Debtors Anonymous can help you. No situation is hopeless. Find the solution that leads to solvency and serenity. Debtors Anonymous is a 12-step program based upon the 12-steps first developed and used by Alcoholics Anonymous. Call (515) 451-3749 for directions to location or for more information.

Duplicate Bridge Club Every Tuesday, 10:30am Sierra Country Club Clubhouse, Coupeville The club is ACBL sanctioned and we encourage anyone interested to come with or without a partner. For more information, contact one of the directors: Mardi Dennis at (360) 675-5044, Sue Thomas at (360) 678-7047, or Peter Wolff at (360) 678-3019.

Friends of South Whidbey State Park First Fridays, 2:00pm-4:00pm St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods, Freeland The public is invited to attend the monthly meetings of the board of the Friends of South Whidbey State Park (FOSWSP). FOSWSP is a non-profit group that supports, cares for, and promotes South Whidbey State Park. To receive more information or membership information, email foswsp@gmail.com. St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods is located at 5217 S. Honeymoon Bay Road.

Adult Running Group

Gambler’s Anonymous Every Saturday, 9:00am Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville

A running group for adults of all levels, beginner to advanced. Stretching and strengthening and drills as well. The cost is free to start. For more information, contact Brad Sandefur at bsandman50@gmail.com or (360) 675-7665.

Downstairs in conference room near Cafeteria. A new meeting will start in Oak Harbor at the First United Methodist Church Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm downstairs in classroom 3, 1050 SE Ireland Street. Open Meeting.

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HOWLL: Happy Older Women Laughing, Learning

Every Wednesday, 9:30am-10:30am 432 2nd St., Langley If a friend or relative has a problem with alcohol, you can find solutions for yourself at Alanon.

Al-Anon Group Oak Harbor Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?

Al-Anon group can help. Call Laurie at (360) 675-4430 for meeting information.

Alcoholics Anonymous Every Day, 12:00pm & 8:00pm 432 2nd Street, Langley For more information, call (360) 221-2070

Breastfeeding Support Group Third Thursday, 10:30am-11:30am Pregnancy Aid, 816 Camano, Langley You can bring your own lunch if you’d like, tea and muffins are provided. Pregnant Moms

Life Tributes Lawrence "Larry" Edward Backe Lawrence Edward Backe (Larry), passed away on the last day of his 68th year, March 7, 2015 with his family by his side on Whidbey Island, Washington, after a courageous battle with cancer.

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Born in Indiana March 8, 1946, Larry spent his formative years in Crown Point, Indiana. He graduated from Andrean High School, Merrillville, Indiana, in 1964, and received his bachelor's degree in industrial management from Purdue University in 1968. After working for the Ford Motor Company in Illinois as an accountant, Larry was called to serve his country in the United States Army March 1969 through February 1971. Larry earned the bronze star medal for distinguishing himself through meritorious service in connection with military operations against hostile forces in Vietnam while serving as an Army First Lieutenant, assigned as an assistant operations officer for headquarters company, U.S. Army strategic communications command, signal support agency, Phu-Lam, Vietnam.

In 1971, Larry met his future wife, Janet Smith, and they were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Crown Point, Indiana February 1972.

Larry resumed his professional career with Ford Motor Company until 1975 when Larry and Janet relocated to Washington State. Larry pursued his passion of cars and his hobby as a mechanic by owning a Shell Service Station in Bellevue, Washington. In 1979 he began his long and distinguished career with United Parcel Service, Seattle, retiring as a regional manager in 2001.

Larry and Janet moved to Whidbey Island after retirement and spent many enjoyable years trav-

eling in their RV, enjoying many dog and beach walks and working on their acreage and home in Clinton, Washington. As well as a car enthusiast, and avid Mariners and Seahawks fan, Larry also pursued his passion of wine making.

Larry served as the scholarship chair with the St. Hubert's Knights of Columbus Langley Council #11357. Prior he served many years as the chair for the Knights' Island County Fair booth. His donation of time and treasure to his faith never faltered and will be remembered by his friends and family as a devout Catholic who valued family, home and friends. His children, son, Christopher and daughter, Brenna, will remember him as a very loving father who encouraged them to pursue their education and careers, but to always value who they are first. Larry's children, family, friends and neighbors will also remember his sense of humor, and his positive, kind and gentle nature to enjoy life and people. His presence will be truly missed every day, however, his wonderful spirit will remain in their hearts always.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie Backe. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Christopher, Brenna and husband Jay; siblings, sister Rene Backe, Tom (Carrie) Backe, Ray (Peggy) Backe, Loretta (Butch) Kaiser; Janet's siblings, Vivienne (Bob) Sward, David (Kay) Smith, Mike Smith; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and his adored four-legged friend, Misty.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, March 28, 11am at St. Hubert's Catholic Church, 804 Third St., Langley, WA. A lunch reception will follow at noon at the Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club, 3334 Brooks Hill Rd, Langley, WA. Larry's family has been informed that a scholarship will be awarded in his name. In lieu of flowers a donation in memory of Larry may be made to the Knights of Columbus Council #11357 mailing address: c/o St. Hubert's Catholic Church, PO Box 388, Langley, WA. 98260. Please note: Scholarship Fund.

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National Walking Day is April 1 – No Fooling With the weather warming and the blooms painting a great backdrop for being outdoors, more and more of us will be out walking. Let's face it, we live on a beautiful island with lots of trails and areas to get out and, well, get moving.

If you haven't done any exercising in a long time, I encourage you to make sure you check with your doctor before beginning. As my fitness dance instructor says, it starts with a step and each step counts. If we take the first step, even if it is a short distance and back to your home, 1 it is a start. You can add a couple more feet each time until you feel stronger. I will use my uncle as an example. After his heart surgery he was encouraged to start walking. In the begin- c ning, the furthest he could go was to the end of his driveway and back to the house. But each m day he ventured just those few steps more. Before long he was walking the block, then a few o blocks, then a few miles. If we all start with that one step and keep pressing on, we can reach t the first goal, then the next and so on. ( In doing a little research, 10,000 steps a day is what n is recommended but there is no scientific reasoning l behind the 10,000 steps. According to LiveScience, f “Pedometers sold in Japan in the 1960s were mar- ď‚Ť keted under the name 'manpo-kei,' which translates to '10,000 steps meter,' said Catrine Tudor-Locke, A director of the Walking Behavior Laboratory at Pen- p nington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, n m La. The idea resonated with people, and gained f popularity with Japanese walking groups, Tudorg Locke said.â€? In talking with a fitness trainer, any steps or activity is good but what he was told was i you should see more health benefits the closer you g get to 10,000 steps or more. 

National Walking Day is from the American Heart Association. It is always the first Wednesday A of April and this year it happens to be April 1. From what I discovered, the premise behind i National Walking Day is to get employers to encourage their employees to get up and move. w More adults are working longer and are inactive. The American Heart Association says “On this h day, employees are encouraged to wear sneakers to work and take at least 30 minutes out of d their day to get up and walk. It's a great way to raise awareness of the importance of physical t activity and to give your coworkers a friendly push toward a healthier life.� The idea is once h you start you will enjoy how you feel and continue.

Another great opportunity to walk is to join walking groups and events that walk for a cause. C Relay For Life is a big event for our island. Just about everyone knows this is an overnight com- N munity fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. This is a team event so people take turns a on the track and your team members can participate in the events that are going on through- m out the night while the walkers are doing their thing. As a family event there is something for t everyone. It isn't too late to form a team and participate in this incredibly inspirational event. o You walk alongside cancer survivors, people battling cancer, loved ones celebrating people C who have survived or lost their battle with cancer. The money raised helps fund much needed h cancer research, lots of different support programs for those in the fight against cancer and their families, and education regarding all forms of cancer. If you haven't done it, check out: d http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY15GW?fr_id=66658&pg=entry and con- a B sider joining a team or create a team and walk for a great cause.

Our island boasts some fabulous places to walk. Starting at the north end of the island, Decep- T tion Pass State Park has some great trails. From Bowman Bay to Goose Rock to along the shore H in Coronet Bay. As you head down the island, take a walk along the beaches or stroll the W walking paths beside the shores. In Coupeville, along the highway there is a walking path, and t of course you could walk around downtown Coupeville and enjoy the waterfront, historical s buildings and homes. Ft. Ebey has some fantastic views, too. A little further south, Greenbank G Farm has a great trail to walk with your canine companions. There are some gorgeous trails t near Langley in the Goss Lake Woods and the Saratoga Woods Preserve. Please note some of m those trails are shared with Backcountry Horsemen and you should always be courteous when sharing the trails. In Clinton there is Maxwelton Beach to enjoy and Brighton Beach. Our island D t has many more trails to explore, not just what is listed here. I encourage you to get out and find them and you are welcome to share them with us.

T Now I am going to change it up a little on you. If you like to be competitive, have a group of friends who enjoy helping kids, then I encourage you to check out the Kickball Tournament scheduled for Saturday, April 4 at the Rhododendron Park in Coupeville. It's a change of pace and for some, a flashback to childhood games. Kickball is a game where basically you combine a bit of baseball with a bit of soccer.

A ball about the size of a soccer ball is thrown to a player who kicks it and runs to a base, or bases if you are good.

This tournament is the Third Annual Coupeville Co-Ed Adult Benefit Kickball Tournament to benefit the Coupeville Schools Field Trip Program. They are registering coed teams of 8-12 players (8 on playing field with a minimum of 3 women at a time); double elimination style tournament; must be 16 years or older (team captain must be at least 18). Registration and full payment of $150 due March 30. Space is limited to the first 9 teams.

For registration information, call (360) 672-2103 or email scottnmimi@gmail.com. There are shirts for the first place team; prizes for the best team uniform or crazy costume. The event flyer says to “bring your sense of humor and prepare for some old school FUN!� Kickball is definitely fun and what a great way to help the kids.

So get out and walk April 1, consider joining or forming a Relay for Life team and go play some Kickball for the kids. Most of all, just get out and Get Moving!

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By Carey Ross and helped bring about the end of World War II. An extraordinary story about an equally extraordinary man.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 54 min.)

1971: In March of 1971, a group of civic crusaders suspicious of the federal government broke into an FBI field office outside of Philadelphia, stole every single document there and released them to the media (sound familiar?). The perpetrators were never caught, and now that the statute of limitations has expired, they've finally come forward to talk about what they did.  (Unrated • 1 hr. 20 min.)

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night: I'm pretty quick to say the last thing this world needs is another vampire movie. Except maybe this Iranian vampire movie–the first of its kind from that country–which gleefully mashes up vampire tropes with influences culled from spaghetti westerns, graphic novels, and the Iranian New Wave.  (Unrated • 1 hr. 39 min.)

American Sniper: Bradley Cooper, surprisingly good actor (I can't be the only one who thinks that), nabbed an Oscar nod for his portrayal of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the deadliest and most effective marksman ever to serve in the U.S. military.  (R • 2 hrs. 12 min.)

Chappie: I know opinions are divided on Neill Blomkamp, but you can count me among the director's fans. That said, this movie, about a robot who becomes sentient, is the stuff my nightmares are made of.  (R • 2 hrs.)

Cinderella: Cinderella, her glass slipper, her fairy godmother, her prince and that dastardly wicked stepmother get a liveaction reboot, courtesy of director Kenneth Branagh  (PG • 1 hr. 45 min.)

The Divergent Series: Insurgent: Current Hollywood can-do-no-wrong girl Shailene Woodley proves even she is not immune to the dreaded sophomore slump in this tepid second installment of the Divergent series.

Good thing she'll have a couple of chances to redeem herself.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 58 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.)

Kingsman: The Secret Service: Colin Firth effortlessly spoofs British spy movies with surprising action-star skills and flawless fashion. Move over, 007. Firth has a license to thrill.  (R • 1 hr. 40 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.)

Red Army: Even if you're not a hockey fan, this surprisingly insightful documentary about the USSR's Red Army hockey team– only the most successful sports dynasty in history–is an entertaining watch. Considering it counts Werner Herzog among its producers, that should come as little surprise.  (PG • 1 hr. 16 min.)

Run All Night: So, I guess Liam Neeson only makes action movies now? In this one, he’s trying to save the life of his son or something, but all you really need to know is he’s going to shoot some people and beat up some other people and by the end, they will all regret crossing him or his name isn’t Liam Neeson.  (R • 1 hr. 54 min.)

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: A movie that wasn’t filmed with the expectation of a sequel and didn’t really need a sequel gets itself a sequel because Hollywood is a zombie-maker that cannot let a thing die. That said, the full cast returns, and who doesn’t want to ante up at the box office to watch Judi Dench and Maggie Smith steal scene after scene?  (PG • 2 hrs. 2 min.)

Do You Believe?: Nope. Any other questions?  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 55 min.)

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.)

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.  (R • 1 hr. 45 min.)

Song of the Sea: Beautifully rendered hand-drawn animation is used to tell the story of Irish selkies, seal-children who become human on land, in this engaging, family-friendly tale.  (PG • 1 hr.

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direction and purpose of evolution is toward love-based cooperation.

Still unsure whether our man from Mars should paint or go fishing? Physicist and consciousness researcher Tom Campbell has this to say about love and needs in relationships: “Love is always about the other. If it’s about you, it’s about needs, and need-based relationships don’t work.

Chicken Little & the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

Springtime is upon us. Spring, the season of budding and bursting, so rich, so ripe and filled with promise. Spring, the season when a woman’s thoughts run to a deep and thorough house cleaning, and the man’s to readying his lawn mower and outboard motor.

The popular notion that men are from Mars and women are from Venus is never more believable than in spring. Each responds to the season in their own predictable way.

Not a problem, until the good woman from Venus decides that this year’s spring house cleaning must include new paint in the kitchen, and for that she needs the help of the man from Mars!

The man, as overcome by the onrush of spring as the woman and bursting with desire to be anywhere but in the kitchen wielding a paint brush, is now at a crossroad. Reorder his priorities and paint the kitchen? Or insist that the good woman reorder hers? If he chooses to paint, stuff will happen. If he chooses not to paint, other stuff will happen. Either way, the stuff that happens will stem from what he decides next.

If our man understands the purpose and requirements of evolution, the very purpose by which all Earthly life is bound, he knows the right choice.

Absent an understanding of evolution, how might we advise our spring-feverish man from Mars? Major clues lie in the nearly three decades of study by the Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research (PEAR) program.

PEAR lab testing of the mind-matter connection found that outcomes of random events, such as flipping a coin, could be influenced by human thought, making them no longer random.

In these many hundreds of tests, the “coin flipper” was a random number generator (RNG) that produces a steady stream of “1s” and “0s” in lieu of “heads” or “tails” at a rate of thousands or even millions of numbers per second. The number of 1s and 0s produced is about 50/50 or very nearly equal over time.

The 50/50 rule broke down under the test subjects’ intent. When the subject held mental intent to produce 1s, more 1s than 0s appeared in the output, at a rate of 51/49, too high to be mere chance.

When the intent was for 0s, more 0s than 1s appeared, again at the same high rate exceeding mere chance.

Upon finding that one person’s intent could affect the RNG, the question arose, could pairs of people produce even greater effect?

The answer was, yes, some pairs of people had stronger influence over the RNG than lone individuals, but not all did.

Same-sex pairs, whether men or women, had neutral or negative results compared to lone individuals, while opposite sex pairs were approximately twice as effective as lone individuals. Even more, when the pair was a bonded couple, such as spouses or close family members, their effect was four times the lone individual.

Should our man from Mars be in doubt which way the spring winds blow, let the Princeton study be his weather vane: The

“Relationships work best when based on love, but most relationships are not based on love; they are based on needs. They are driven by the same things that drive the majority of peoples’ lives: Fear, ego, expectations and beliefs. Relationships become only a contract designed to meet those needs.”

To escape such need-based contracts, Campbell has a five-point criterion for men.

It is the kind of advice only another man could give.

The five points: 1) If someone has to change to fix the problem, men, it’s you. 2) She’s right, you’re wrong, if you want her to be happy. 3) Your job is to make her happy. 4) You do this because you love her, and she remains blameless, for there is no room for blame within love. 5) Do what you think will make her happy.

Campbell also has a criterion for women: 1) be honest in communicating your needs-don’t be petty, and do not tell him what you think he wants to hear.

That’s it? Why so lopsided? Because men and women are not symmetric. Men rule the outside world of stuff and women rule the inside world of relationship. In a lovebased relationship, only such a seemingly one-sided process works. Women almost always have what it takes to do their part, given a man who has what it takes to lead the process.

Put a woman on a pedestal, says Campbell, and 98% of the time she will learn to grow.

The key is to make her feel secure. When she feels secure, she will then make sure her man gets what he needs. At that point, each is focused entirely on the other, and on increasing the happiness of the other. In this way the magic of a love-based relationship begins.

The PEAR lab study revealed that the magic of such love-based relating is more than an abstract romantic notion. Bonded couples, recall, were four times more effective in their combined mind power than the lone individual. The power of love is real. It is a tangible and measurable thing.

Astrologically, a man is like the Sun in the sky. The Sun gets no vote, no power of veto. He rises predictably and sets the same way. In between, his daily course is set, and he does it all gladly to show his love for the Moon.

Faced with the choice between an outboard and a paintbrush, the wise man knows in which direction his true happiness lies. His evolution calls for him to imitate the Sun. He may have a tough week in the kitchen ahead, but the power of love is his reward.

Next week, dissolving fear and ego through Aries: an astrological look at Stephen Seagal.

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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