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April is finally here and with it will come the start (for most anglers) of this year’s fishing season. The available opportunities are going to increase throughout the next several months and the first is going to be the much anticipated lowland lake opener the 25th of April. Then the ling cod season will open up May 1st. I will discuss that season in my next article with techniques and places to go.

If you caught my last article then you already know what techniques I recommend and the various opportunities provided by our local lakes so I will not go back over all that but instead talk about things you can do to get ready. With the action coming in the next two months, many will have to start preparing now so as to not miss any fishing because you are trying to get ready for the next season that will open. Essentially, plan ahead.

I will make time soon to go through my tackle and be sure I have almost everything I could possibly need. I'll look for lures that need replacing. This could be as simple as finding a rusted hook to the paint peeling off of a lure. Then I make sure I have enough to get me through at least the first weekend.

Check your bait. You will want to make sure it is not dried out or just plain old.

The fresher the bait the better chance you will have. Make sure you have a variety of different colors as well. Not all of them will produce the same every year.

The last items I check out are my fishing lines.

I look to make sure I have adequate amounts of leader material and I also check the line on my reels. Normally I change my line every other year. This is easily remembered if you just change your line each year the humpies are going to return. A money saving idea I use on my larger reels is to reverse my line.

What I mean by this is you have anywhere from 200-300 yards of line on some of these reels and I have a spare reel where I take the used end of the line and tie it off to the spool and just spool it as normal. This way, the old line that has been exposed to the elements is now buried in the spool and the fresh unused portion is ready for you to rig up. I use a lot of braided line on my larger reels and it can get quite expensive to replace.

Of course, you want to inspect it as you do this so you don't have any real obvious weak spots which could result in losing a big fish.

Once I am done inspecting my fishing gear, I move on out to the boat and give it a good once over as well. You want to check to make sure all your safety equipment is in good working order. It's important you check your flares to make sure they have not expired or will expire during the season. For those with a bigger boat, be sure to check over your horn and any secondary signaling devices. Verify how many life vests you have onboard, make sure you have the correct amount and they are sufficient weight limits for those you expect to have with you.

Speaking from experience I have had to grab one of the loaners at Cornet Bay because I had forgotten to move a couple vests from my row boat to my bigger boat. Nothing can spoil a good day of fishing like getting a citation that could have easily been avoided.

as needed. Check oil levels as well. This includes the lower unit, crankcase (4 strokes) and oil reservoirs (2 strokes). I also like to make sure I have at least a gallon of 2-stroke oil on the boat just in case. You never know if you’ll forget until you’re at the ramp or you might just be a life saver to someone stuck out on the water.

Once everything has been identified then I head down to Ace Hardware. I can get pretty much everything I need there. This also gives me a chance to talk and catch up on all the latest and greatest fish gossip.

For me, I do this with both trout and ling cod in mind. With lowland lakes opening on the 25th I will spend that weekend at the lake.

Then, with staying busy at work and a few after work lake trips, the 1st (Friday) will get here sooner. That short week is going to go by fast so you will want to make sure you’re ready once May 1st arrives.

Doing all of this will also reduce your stress once opening day arrives. It’s all a matter of hooking up and hauling out. If you fish from the bank then it’s just load up your gear (don’t forget the chairs and rod holders) in your vehicle and head out to your favorite spot. Your adventure will start off better and be more enjoyable.

Checking the local trout plants this week I did not see anything new. I am sure though that this week and next, the rest of the lakes will receive their stockings. This will keep the predation down and a larger number of catchable trout in the lakes for everyone to catch.

Important reminder that your catch cards for last year are due to the WDFW by the 30th of April even if you do not have anything on them. This will aid the WDFW in planning seasons and quotas. I was told many years ago the importance of it during a club meeting. They told us that if you don’t turn in your cards then not only will it cost you an additional $10 next year but they have to assume you filled your entire catch card with fish. This could have a negative impact on the recreational season, so please turn them in.

Look for my next article where I will focus more on Ling and Halibut fishing. I will talk about some of my favorite fishing techniques and discuss what I look for in a good fishing area. If you have any questions, comments, reports or pictures please send them to whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Lastly I would ask that everyone try to introduce someone to fishing this year, especially a child. You’ll create some great memories that will be with both of you the rest of your lives.

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This is the first time I have ever typed my column with a splinter in my finger. Given I only use two fingers to type, every other letter will be painful. Hopefully, you will not feel the same way while reading.

Reflections My buddy Soren just called. We talked for one hour and six minutes before we realized we had laughed for the same length of time.

Soren was the Unit Diary Clerk at the 4th Marine Division Headquarters when I was trooping and stomping at Camp Pendleton during the early seventies. As you can imagine, Soren and I have covered a lot of ground together. We even heard ants breathing one night while on maneuvers.

Better hold off on that story until right before the grandkids learn to read. Sure don't want them to think any less of me.

Is it just me, or do others on Social Security spend too much time reflecting on the worth of one's life?

Soren and I, with combined ages of a bad bowling score, have had much time to live, to enjoy, to destroy, to cajole, to guffaw, and now, as we approach another election year, the wondering if we have been anywhere near worthwhile and purposeful.

Measuring one's life by emotional experiences is certainly not very productive unless you want to spend time with a therapist. Every once in awhile, I wake up from a light sleep, remembering something I regret, which I would just as soon forget, but, do not seem to be able to.

Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. “Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?� he asks. ''Sure,� the husband responds. “Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?� she asks. “No, I can remember it.� “Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write it down, so as not to forget it?�

He says, “I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries.� “I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, write it down, please.�

Irritated, he says, “I don't need to write it down, I can remember it! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream. I got it, for goodness sake!�

Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about twenty minutes, the old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs. She stares at the plate for a moment.

“Yep!� “Do I know her?� “Nope!� “Not really.� “Naw, she can't cook too well.� “Does she have lots of money?�

“I don't know.� “Why in the world do you want to marry her then?� “Because she can still drive.�

“Really,� answered the neighbor. “What kind is it?� “Twelve thirty.�

Morris @ the Doc Morris, an eighty-two year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical.

Morris replied, “Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma, and be cheerful.'''

The waitress watched as the woman slid all the way down her chair and out of sight under the table.

Still, the man stared straight ahead.

The waitress, thinking this behavior a bit risque, and worried it might offend other diners, went over to the table and, tactfully, began by saying to the man, "Pardon me, sir, but I think your wife just slid under the table.�

The man calmly looked up at her and said, "No, she didn't. She just walked in the door."

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Hear ye, hear ye A man was telling his neighbor, “I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it is state of the art. It's perfect.�

My phone call with Soren just now was filled with reflection, but the good kind. Close encounters of the laughing kind, actually. Soren's memory bank, coupled with a few of my deposits, offered up stories, perceptions, evaluations, and ruminations.

Romance ahead A man and a woman were having a quiet, romantic dinner. They were gazing lovingly at each other, holding hands. The waitress, taking another order at a table a few steps away, suddenly noticed the woman slowly sliding down her chair and under the table, but the man continued to stare straight ahead.

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“Well, then, is she a good lover?�

A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm.

Wherever we are, whatever we have been helped get us there. May as well make the most of it, and remember the good stuff while we have the opportunity.

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“Is she a good cook?�

Fortunately, my friends and family will tell me when I have a smudge on my face, or a piece of cinnamon roll icing in my ear. It is what friends and family do.

They point out our smudges so we do not have to reflect on our last smudge. They will remind us.

By the time we had finished, we both felt better for the shared moments. Sharing the good times, and remembering them, is the type of reflection which yearns for more.

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Marriage Vows A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy, “So I hear you're getting married?�

“Nope! Poor as a church mouse.�

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“Where's my damn toast?�

Shall I measure my life by the number of deer who have modified my motor skills?

Getting older does not necessarily mean getting wiser, particularly if I choose to spend my time wondering about yesterday, or the day before, or the day before that. My suggestion to myself as I age is to spend as much time reflecting on the what-was and what-ifs of my life as I do nowadays looking at my reflection in the mirror.

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“Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?�

“This woman, is she good looking?�

Raymond Charles Barker (1911-1988), one of my favorite authors and speakers, would remind his readers and audiences that, “Yesterday ended last night.�

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Old joke for new readers A couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a check-up, the doctor tells them they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember.

Two nights ago, a deer rearranged the driver's side headlight on my twenty-nine year old Chevy S-10 Durango. The look in that deer's eyes, when he was staring at me staring at him, will haunt me until my next Vincent Price movie. Where the deer came from, I will never know, but it was a true hit and run. The deer hit me, and ran.

Shall I measure my life by the number of truck windshields those great guys at A+ Auto Glass, in Freeland and Oak Harbor, have replaced for me?

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A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, “You're really doing great, aren't you?�

The doctor said, “I didn't say that. I said, 'You've got a heart murmur, be careful.'�

Conductor's Calendar Thanks to the Seahawks Boosters Club, I will again have the honor of emceeing the Skagit Jazz Fest in Anacortes, at their glorious high school auditorium, 6PM, Friday, April 10. This annual showcase features extremely talented area high school jazz bands.

You can keep your toes tapping all month as Friday, May 1, offers the 15th Annual Whidbey Jazz Fest, at the South Whidbey High School Auditorium, 7:30PM. More on that show next week.

If you are near Freeland, Wednesday, April 15, the Whidbey Island Arts Council will be celebrating Tax Day with a Poetry Slam at the Freeland Cafe, beginning at 7PM. Some of the finest acquisitions from my storage shed will be gifted to those in attendance. Hope to see you twenty-one and uppers there. Maybe Erik Christensen will bring his guitar for a bit of poetic serenade! If nothing else, the Freeland Cafe food and beverage opportunities will keep you smiling while the poets are rhyming.

Have a great week.

To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Letters to the Editor Editor, Our first Plant for the Planet academy, Saturday, 3/28/15 was a great success. We certified 15 Climate Justice Ambassadors who join 300 existent in the USA and 340,000 worldwide.

Like most aspects of this issue the US has been a bit slow. The children had an exciting day. They learned about the Climate/Ocean crisis, climate justice; how to speak in public, give positive feedback to their peers and work together to problem solve. The weather was wonderful. We planted 11 Garry Oaks in the luscious, dark chocolate earth, found lots of worms, a gorgeous garter snake, the bones of a deer, met and petted the resident baby goats. We even celebrated a birthday! We now have the nucleus for a club and will be meeting monthly to strategize how best to get our message to the community and for another academy in the Fall.

We want to thank our donors and volunteers: The Goose and PC Red Apple grocery stores for our delicious healthy food, Pacific Rim Institute for the venue and trees, Craig and Joy Johnson for books and DVDs, Drewslist, Branch Business Services, the Weaver’s School, Anne Taverne, Seth and Jess who guided the planting adventure and of course the great parents of these amazing children. You can see images of the event on the CREATe and Climate Change for Families websites.

The goals of PFTP are to: Certify1 million ambassadors Plant 1 trillion trees Keep fossil fuels in the ground Promote global justice and equality Why so many trees? Trees absorb CO2. Scientists at NASA have determined this is the number of trees needed to stabilize the climate.

A trillion trees may seem like a lot. It amounts to150/person on the planet, huge, but that is where we are at. Even that is insufficient to get where we need to be. We must also decrease CO2 pollution by 6% per year. Economists agree that the best way to do that is to tax polluters, i.e. the coal, oil and natural gas industries and provide that money to people so they can make wise choices. So, let’s all “Stop Talking and Start Planting!” and get our legislators to pass a carbon tax like those that make the economies of Germany and British Columbia so strong.

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Dear Kae Harris, Lots of interesting information in the well written “Let’s Dish!” in the March 26 - April 2 Whidbey Weekly. It was an enjoyable cup of tea for me. I have read it twice. LOCO MOCO was a mystery to me last week at the Freeland Cafe, when Jerry, sitting beside me, told Dawn (we were sitting at the counter), “Loco Moco.”

I looked over at his dish, which he wiped clean.

Your recipe for Loco Moco gave me a satisfying understanding of what Jerry was enjoying. (By the way, the Freeland Cafe is my all-time favorite place to eat.)

Jan Elyse Hughes, Clinton

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training in Crescent Harbor The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Detachment Northwest from NAS Whidbey Island will conduct explosive demolition operations in Crescent Harbor, Whidbey Island, from April 8-10, 2015.

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Celebrate Tax Day 2015 at the Freeland Cafe Join Conductor of Fun Jim Freeman, and Hostess of Fun Petite Hunt, as the 2015 Island Arts Council Poetry Slam season begins on Wednesday, April 15, 7:00pm at the Freeland Cafe. No poetic experience is required but fun is guaranteed.

Free gifts from Freeman’s Freeland shed will be distributed to all those in attendance. Additional prizes will be given to participants writing and reading their poems, created on-the-spot.

Three or more words suggested by the audience are to be used in the poems, written spontaneously. Spelling will not be judged but prizes will be.

For further details, contact Freeman at fun@ whidbey.com, or by calling him at (360) 331-2617. If he does not answer, please leave a message as Jim is most likely out in the shed getting prizes or bunny food.

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Whidbey Island Dance Theatre Presents NewWorks Featuring Giselle Guest choreographers from all walks of life are setting an eclectic group of works on the talented dancers of Whidbey Island Dance Theatre for their spring choreography workshop called NewWorks.

Rainbow Fletcher is a hip Seattle choreographer who has a new Contemporary company in Seattle entitled “HyperNova”. Rainbow’s work is sharp, edgy, and dramatic.

William Ernest D. Burden is a young talent that trained at some of the best dance schools in the world. He brings his fun, jazzy edge to two works this year. One company piece that will keep you smiling and a special Alumni piece which will include appearances by the stellar WIDT alumni dancers.

Dee Anna Hiett is a seasoned professional, having danced professionally with such companies as Alvin Ailey she is now on the dance faculty of University of Missouri- Kansas. It will be very exciting to see her Martha Graham style transposed with her own East coast attitude.

Company Senior Ariana Abrahams will present an emerging work and Jamee Pitts, long time faculty member of Island Dance, will set a work on the young and talented Junior and Apprentice Company members.

These Contemporary works will evoke the human condition, will surprise and delight and will be an exhilarating mix of all the best styles of contemporary dance.

The highlight of the program will be the WIDT premier of the much loved classical ballet Giselle restaged for WIDT by assistant artistic director Danielle Wilkins.

The romantic and dramatic Classical Ballet Giselle will include traditional choreography, the beautiful Adolphe Adam score and guest artists with world-class credentials.

Erin Crall (Giselle) has performed professionally with Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, Concert:Nova, ARC Dance, and under the direction of Hungarian National Ballet’s Gábor Kévéházi. Erin trained at Pacific Northwest Ballet School where she danced with the company as a Professional Division student, Boston Ballet, American Ballet Theater, and the Hungarian National Dance Academy. She has been a member of ARC Dance since 2012.

William Ernest D. Burden (Albrecht) a native of Philadelphia, PA, began his training in middle

school at the Rock School of Dance Education and later attended Creative and Performing Arts High School. He then furthered his training, attended and received scholarships from Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive, Kevin Malone Summer Intensive, Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco), and Adrian Bolton and Katherine Smith Summer Intensive. Mr. Burden received the Marian Anderson Award in 2004 and 2005.

Performances are Friday, April 24 at 7:00pm, Saturday, April 25 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm, and Sunday, April 26 at 2:00pm at the South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center, 5675 Maxwelton Road, Langley. General General Seating tickets are $15 and available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/1243489 All tickets at the door are $18.

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Free Admission to Island County Museum Regular museum admission to Island County Museum is FREE for the month of April 2015.

Free admission applies to all ages and categories. Museum member and volunteer Jackie Feusier had the idea last year to sponsor the month of April in honor of her birthday.

“We saw a pretty dramatic increase in museum visitors last April, thanks to Jackie’s idea” said museum Director Rick Castellano. “Visitors from all over the world wrote happy birthday messages in our guestbook, and were really tickled by Jackie’s generosity” he said. This year Ms. Feusier decided to repeat last year’s birthday gift, because in her words “all museums should be free to everyone.” She said she realizes that reality may dictate otherwise, but for the month of April, “my birthday wish can come true.”

The Island County Museum has local artifacts that span 120,000 years of history. An Ice Age tree trunk is exhibited next to a room full of mammoth remains. Models and photographs document some of the extensive maritime history of the area. A newly-opened permanent Native American exhibit touches on the history of the first people of the area, who’ve inhabited the region for some 10,000 years.

The Museum Store has many local history books and unique gifts reflective of the local area and of time gone by. The museum is open daily from 11:00am to 4:00pm and is perfect for all ages. For more information, please call (360) 678-3310, like their Facebook page, or visit www.islandhistory.org.

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Island County Property Tax Payments Due April 30, 2015 Property tax statements were mailed March 12 and you should have received yours by now.

Payments must be paid or postmarked by April 30, 2015; delinquent payments are subject to penalty and interest starting May 1 per state statute. Information is available at www.islandcounty.net/treasurer.

The Treasurer’s Office is open 9:00am to 4:00pm weekdays in Coupeville. If those hours are not convenient for you, feel free to deposit your tax payment (coupon and check in a sealed envelope) in their locked drop box at the Administration Building located at 6th Street and Main in Coupeville. No mail is accepted at this location; please address your mail to: Island County Treasurer, PO Box 699, Coupeville, WA 98239-0699.

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Castle Island - Jeremy Silver: “Jeremy’s devotion to his favorite team, the Seahawks, equals the effort he puts into his classwork. His enthusiasm extends to the help he gives a struggling classmate. Jeremy’s work is organized, neatly done, and timely. He respects his classmates and teachers with his participation in class and the words he uses when responding to classmates during discussion.”

If you have questions about your property taxes or have not received a statement, please contact the Treasurer’s Office through their website (www.islandcounty.net\treasurer) or call (360) 679-7302; from South Whidbey (360) 321-5111 Extension 7302.

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Skull Island - Shane Gordon: “Shane is an intelligent young man who is dedicated to his education. Though often quiet, he is a wonderful writer and his analysis is consistently insightful and thoughtful. He is well liked and respected by both peers and teachers.”

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WGH Emergency Department medical director, Brenden Hansen, MD, sees the technology as a welcome boon to overall care.

Justice Island - Destiny Vives: “Destiny works amazingly well with everyone and strives to do her very best in all her classes. Destiny asks questions, working to understand everything better. She is a pleasure to have in class every day. She brightens the room and creates a positive environment around her.”

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Has Technology Made God and Spirituality Obsolete?

This free public lecture will explore whether God is even relevant in a technological society; consider the meaning of identity in the context of advances in technology; and invite the listener to discover how prayer and our relationship with God plays an important role in our happiness and well-being.

Held Monday, April 20, 4:00pm in Hayes Hall, Room 137, Skagit Valley College, Oak Harbor, this lecture is sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Oak Harbor and South Whidbey Christian Science Society. For more information, please call (360) 92-3330, email csrroh@ comcast.net, or visit the Oak Harbor Christian Science Reading Room at 721 SW 20th Court, Scenic Heights Street. RSVP for childcare.

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Whidbey General Providers Gets Your Records Safely Where You Need Them — Fast You’ve had an accident and are rushed to an area hospital. That can be a scary in itself, but what if you are not able to tell the emergency room doctors that you are on a certain medication? How will the doctors get your medical records in time? Technology to the rescue!

Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics has partnered with the Medical Information Network – North Sound (MIN-NS), which gives providers fast, secure access to medical records at other selected healthcare systems. All Whidbey Island residents who seek care receive the benefits of a connected, community health record available to providers in Island, San Juan, Skagit and northern Snohomish counties. MIN-NS offers a single connection point for secure, electronic access to patient medical records and online forms that may be used in coordination of your care.

Community care providers and case managers, who share patients with Whidbey General, will use the online tools to view and add to the community record from emergency rooms, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospices, and physical therapy practices. The MIN-NS Health Information Exchange improves

“The ability to see patient-care data from surrounding hospitals and clinics in real time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week will allow us to provide better care for you and your family in the Emergency Department,” Hansen said.

“Likewise our test results and documentation will be available to your primary care provider and specialists.”

Mark Quenneville, Executive Director of MIN-NS, is happy to have WGH and Clinics on board.

“We have followed the implementation of the Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics electronic medical records and were excited to work with their team to bring regional connections to their providers,” Quenneville said.

“Providing a community record of health care, available where the patient seeks care — one which follows them to their local care team — is the basis of what we do,” Quenneville added.

For more information about MIN-NS visit www. min-ns.org [Submitted by Duncan West]

Family Fest is Coming to Oak Harbor May 16 - Vendors Wanted Community organizations and local businesses are invited to host a booth at the annual “Family Fest”, to be held at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor on Saturday, May 16 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

The purpose of “Family Fest” is to provide a free, fun event where families with youth of all ages can explore local organizations and businesses. For local businesses, clubs and organizations, this is an affordable, festive and visible opportunity to promote yourselves to families.

To help cover event expenses, there is a $20 Booth Fee. Booths are 12’ x 10’.

For more information and to request a registration form, email eventsandinfo@comcast.net or call (360) 675-2338 .

[Submitted by Amy Hannold, Family Fest Coordinator]

Smith Bill Would Investigate Unknown Costs to Washington Ratepayers from Montana Coal Plant Closure Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, last week introduced legislation aimed at protecting Washington utility ratepayers from unknown and potentially significant costs related to the closure of a Montana coal plant.

Puget Sound Energy is asking the Legislature and governor for special legal treatment that would allow it to acquire an additional stake in a four-unit coal plant in the town of Colstrip, Montana, for the purpose of having a greater say in when to close two of the units. The way the coal plant closes, said Smith, could make a difference of billions of dollars on the utility bills of PSE’s 1.1 million ratepayers.

Smith’s bill, HB 2225, requires a comprehensive study on all potential costs and benefits of closing units one and two of the plant, with a report due to the Legislature by December 2015. It also contains what Smith calls a “golden rule” clause, requiring information from Montana be sought and evaluated in the same way Washington would want its input sought and evaluated if another state were passing legislation to shut down a large employer here.

“We have yet to see reliable information and estimates about the extent of the costs involved in shutting down these coal plant units,” said Smith, R-Clinton. “If the Legislature doesn’t do more due diligence, ratepayers could be stuck with massive costs and see their utility bills go up significantly.”

Washington ratepayers would not be the only ones negatively impacted by PSE’s proposal, said Smith.

“We have heard from Montana’s governor and the Montana Public Service Commission asking us to push the pause button on PSE’s coal-closure bill until a more thorough analysis can be conducted,” she said. “It is irresponsible for any state to take unilateral action with such potential devastating impacts to another state’s economy.”

For more information about Rep. Smith, visit: www.representativenormasmith.com.

[Submitted by Mary Strow, WA State House Republican Communications]

Local Business News Rue & Primavera Welcomes Shelby O’Connor Shelby O’Connor is very excited to join the team at Rue and Primavera Physical and Occupational Therapy. She completed graduate programs at West Virginia University, receiving a Master’s of Occupational Therapy in 2011. Shelby has work experience in a variety settings, including acute care, rehabilitation hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. She has worked as an OT in a private pediatric clinic in California for 3 years, specializing with children presenting a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to: sensory processing disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delays, fine motor delays, and autism spectrum disorders. Shelby is certified in Handwriting Without Tears, Interactive Metronome, the Wilbarger Therapressure Protocol & Oral Tactile Techniques, Beckman Oral Motor Program and Vital Links Therapeutic Listening Program. She is a WA licensed therapist and a member of AOTA.

To schedule an appointment with Shelby call Rue & Primavera Physical and Occupational Legislation supported by PSE, Smith said, would Therapy at (360) 279-8323 or stop by 785 make its customers responsible for costs including environmental cleanup, costs relating to difficulty rating Bayshore Drive, Suite 102 in Oak Harbor.

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In two weeks, we observe the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has inspired millions of people to take action to improve the environment. But the lessons of environmentalism can also be applied to other areas of life — such as investing. Specifically, as an investor, you may well want to follow the “three Rs”: reduce, reuse and recycle.

Let’s see how these environmental themes can be applied to your investment habits: • Reduce — Many of us probably own more things than we really need. In fact, if all the other people on Earth used as much "stuff" as we do in the United States, the planet would need to have three to five times more space just to hold and sustain everybody, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. So from an environmental standpoint, it might be smart for all of us to “streamline” our possessions. And the same could be true for our investments — it’s not always a case of “the more, the merrier.” It’s particularly important not to own too many of the same type of investments, because you could suffer a setback in a market downturn that primarily affects those assets.

• Reuse — One way of being environmentally conscious is to repair, rather than replace, durable goods such as bicycles, washers, dryers, etc. After all, “new” is not always better. Many investors are also prone to tossing out the old and bringing in the new — and not always with the best results. For example, some investors switch their overall strategy every so often in attempts to capitalize on some trend they have heard about. But you’re almost certainly better off by sticking with a long-term strategy that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. Of course, within your strategy you can make adjustments as your circumstances change over time, but there’s probably no need to toss your entire approach overboard.

As you invest, though, always be aware that the value of your investments will fluctuate, and there are no guarantees that you won’t lose value.

• Recycle — Aluminum cans become airplane parts, old phone books are transformed into textbooks and plastic beverage containers may end up as the carpeting on your floors. It’s truly amazing how recycling can give new life to old, unwanted products. In a way, you can also “recycle” investments that no longer meet your needs, either because your circumstances have changed or because the investments themselves have become fundamentally altered — as is the case when a company in which you invested has shifted its focus or taken its business in a new direction. Instead of just liquidating the investment and using the cash to buy, say, an ultra-high-definition television with all the bells and whistles, you could find a new use for the proceeds in your investment portfolio. To name one possibility, you could use the money to help save for a child’s college education. Or you might use it to help fill other gaps in your portfolio.

By following the “reduce, reuse and recycle” philosophy, you can help make the world a “greener” place to live. And by applying the same principles to the way you invest, you can create a healthier environment in which to pursue your important financial goals.

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The author of “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” will speak about his book.

SWELL Book Discussion Group Wednesday, April 15, 6:30pm Freeland Library Looking for an evening book discussion group? April’s book is “Mink River” by Brian Doyle. For adults.

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.

I Hate Hamlet Thursdays, April 9 & 16, 7:30pm Fridays, April 10 & 17, 7:30pm Saturdays, April 11 & 18, 7:30pm Sundays, April 12 & 19, 2:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Tickets: $18 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.

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.

One Act Fest Fridays, April 10 & 17, 7:30pm Saturdays, April 11 & 18, 7:30pm Sundays, April 12 & 19, 2:00pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Tickets: $22 adults, $18 seniors, $15 youth & matinee WICA 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. Winning plays selected to be included in ‘One Act Fest Northwest’ are: Baby Food by David Lindsay-Abaire; The Universal Language

by David Ives; Self-Adhesive by Richard Evans.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.wicaonline.org or by calling the Box Office at (800) 638-7631 or (360) 221-8268.

PASTURE-IZED: A Musical Comedy Fridays, April 10 & 17, 7:30pm-9:30pm Saturdays, April 11 & 18, 7:30pm-9:30pm UUCWI, Freeland Tickets: $15 per person, $5 for students Romance, music and intrigue follow as the characters try to reinvent their lives now that they’ve been put out to pasture—pastureized—on Whidbey Island. It’s original, funny, touching, and 100% local, including talented singers and performers. Advance tickets are for sale by emailing concerts@uucwi.org, or in person at the door, cash or check only. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island (UUCWI) is located at 20103 State Route 525.

5K Run for Autism Awareness Saturday, April 11, 10:00am Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor Early registration: $25; day of event: $30, T-shirts guaranteed for the first 50 registered runners. Children 5 and under free (no T-shirt).

All proceeds donated to the Group Home for Oak Harbor fund. For information call (360) 969-1752. To register online: Active.com

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and garden are provided for your use. Bring your wings, imagination, and a coat as it could get chilly if the winds blow. The Gardens are in full bloom and looking spectacular. Admission is $5, children under 16 are free. For more information, visit www.meerkerkgardens.org.

April Pool’s Day at Vanderzicht Pool Saturday, April 11, 2:00pm-5:30pm John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, Oak Harbor This family event focuses on promoting Water Safety in our community. It is free of charge and includes a swim lesson with level placement/recommendation, and an intro to scuba, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Free raffle, coloring contest, open play kiddie pool, food, demonstrations, and more. JVMP is located at 85 SE Jerome Street. For more information, call (360) 675-7665 or visit www.oakharborpool.com.

“Romance & Reverie” Saturday, April 11, 7:30pm Langley United Methodist Church Danielle Reutter-Harrah and Kyle Sampson have been performing together since they met while studying at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Although their repertoire has included works varying from Caccini to Stravinsky, the duo now seeks to expand historically informed performance to include the romantic repertoire. Both duo members bring their experience with early music to the stage to celebrate all that the romantic repertoire has to offer. The concert is free, donations will be accepted at the door. The church is located at 301 Anthes Ave. For more information, contact Sheila Weidendorf at (360) 321-5294 or email sweidendorf@whidbey.com

Go For The Gold Dinner Sunday, April 12, 5:30 Frasers Gourmet Hideaway, Oak Harbor Help send the Oak Harbor High School Wildcat ProStart Culinary Team to Nationals. Tickets are $65 and available at Frasers Gourmet Hideaway or online at www.brownpapertickets. com/event/1373087

Island Arts Council Poetry Slam Wednesday, April 15, 7:00pm Freeland Cafe Join Conductor of Fun Jim Freeman, and Hostess of Fun Petite Hunt, as the 2015 Island Arts Council Poetry Slam season begins. No poetic experience is required, but fun is guaranteed. Free gifts from Freeman’s Freeland shed will be distributed to all those in attendance.

Additional prizes will be given to participants writing and reading their poems, created on-the-spot. For more information, email fun@ whidbey.com, or call (360) 331-2617 and leave a message.

Greg Ruby and the Rhythm Runners CD Release Concert Thursday, April 16, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Tickets: Adult $20, Youth $10 Greg Ruby and the Rhythm Runners will deliver an intoxicating evening of prohibition era jazz. As the 2014 opening night headliner for DjangoFest Northwest, the band returns to WICA to celebrate the release of their new CD Washington Hall Stomp. Evoking the sounds of underground speakeasies, roadhouses and dance halls of the 1920s and 30s, Greg Ruby and the Rhythm Runners have crafted a remarkable new album. Tickets can be purchased online at www.wicaonline.org or by calling (800) 638-7631 or (360) 221-8268.

6th Annual Chicken Coop Tour

Saturday, April 11, 12:00pm-4:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank

Saturday, April 18, 10:00am-4:00pm Various Locations, Whidbey Island Tickets: $12 per car

Wee ones of all ages gather at Meerkerk Gardens to create their own Fairy “dolls” to take home. Natural materials from the forest

The Rockn’ Doodle 4-H Poultry Club presents the 6th Annual Whidbey Island Chicken Coop Tour. This is a self-guided tour. Tickets are

valuable at Bayview Farm & Garden in Langley or the Country Stores in Freeland and Oak Harbor. For more information, email rockndoodlecooptour@gmail.com.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, April 9, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Kate Atkinson’s “Life After Life.”

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

Tears of Joy Theatre Presents: Tad & Fry: A Tale of Friendship and Metamorphosis Friday, April 10, 10:00am Oak Harbor Library A tadpole and a fry can become friends, but what happens when they grow up? What will happen when Tad grows legs or Fry is ready to migrate to the ocean? Experience biology and the science of metamorphosis through this interactive puppet performance that utilizes shadow puppetry and music.

The Cloud: An Introduction to Networked File Storage Saturday, April 11, 10:00am Freeland Library What is “The Cloud” and how can you make use of the new possibilities it offers? This is a basic level class for those interested in the concept of network distributed file computing. Discover what it all means for your digital devices. Seating is limited. Please preregister.

Whidbey Reads Film Night: “Invictus” Monday, April 13, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville 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. This movie is rated (PG-13).

Popcorn provided by the Friends of the Coupeville Library.

Freeland Library Movie Matinee Friday, April 17, 2:00pm Freeland Library Join us at the library for a free screening of a Captain America: Winter Soldier. Steve Rogers continues his journey as the super-powered American soldier who’s grasping to find his place in a modern world after being frozen in ice since WWII. Rated PG-14. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Freeland Library.

Meetings and Organizations Island Transit Special Meeting & Board Workshop Monday, April 13, 9:30am-11:30am IT Operations & Administration Building, Coupeville A Special Meeting and Board Workshop of the Island Transit Board of Directors. The purpose of the workshop is: 1) Paratransit Program Update; 2) Parker Road/SR20/Island Transit Project Update; 3) Communications System Update; 4) Budget/TDP Narrative Modifications; 5) Board Policies & Procedures; and 6) Status of Audit Findings and Resolutions. The purpose of the special meeting is: 1) Amending Board of Directors By-laws – Board Composition; and 2) Future Status of Routes 411W and 411C. Accommodations will be made available upon request. The meeting room is accessible and is open to the public. For more information, please call (360) 678-7771 or email info@islandtransit.org. The Island Transit Operations & Administration Building is located at 19758 SR 20.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers (WIGS) Tuesday April 14, 1:00pm-3:00pm Heller Road Fire Station #25, Oak Harbor Guest speaker Bobbi Sandberg will discuss how new technology may help in family research. Bobbi is very knowledgable in this field as she teaches computer at Skagit Valley College. Bring your questions. There will be refreshments, drawings and a silent auction.

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

Seattle Opera Preview: Ariadne auf Naxos Tuesday, April 14, 12:00pm Freeland Library

South Whidbey Garden Club

Join Seattle Opera education department for an engaging hour-long multimedia presentation that covers the basics of history, music and stagecraft of “Ariadne auf Naxos” by Richard Strauss.

The doors open at 9:00am, the business meeting starts at 9:30am, and the program starts at 11:00am at Bayview Farm and Garden.

Refreshments are provided at the meeting.

Seattle Opera Preview: “Ariadne auf Naxos” Tuesday, April 14, 2:00pm-4:00pm Coupeville Library Join Seattle Opera educator Robert McClung for an engaging hour-long multimedia presentation that covers the basics of history, music and stagecraft of “Ariadne auf Naxos” by Richard Strauss.

Friday, April 17, 9:30am St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton

Program: “Gone to Pot!” Do your old pots need to be energized? Want dazzling pots created by planting with color, texture, size and shape? After our business meeting, we will reconvene at Bayview Farm and Garden and watch owner, Maureen Murphy put together spectacular pots in the greenhouse.

The public is welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Co-President Diana Bublitz at (360) 341-2033.

“The Cloud” Networked Data Storage: Help Session Wednesday, April 15, 10:00am Freeland Library

Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS)

Start building a solid foundation in the use of “Cloud” storage. A follow up to the April 11 program, this basic level session will give you the skills to begin using the many options cloud computing offers. Bring your questions and mobile device or laptop. Seating is limited.

Please preregister.

Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend. There will be short presentations on current topics in astronomy and a good time is guaranteed for all. For more information about ICAS or club events, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www.icas-wa.webs.com.

Whidbey Reads Presents: Daniel James Brown Wednesday, April 15, 1:00pm South Whidbey High School, Langley

Whidbey Island Camera Club

Wednesday, April 15, 7:00pm Best Western Plus, Oak Harbor

Monday, April 20, 6:30pm-8:30pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor

Tuesday, April 21, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Hall, Room 306, SVC, Oak Harbor David Welton, a staff photographer, is the guest speaker and he will talk on Photo Journalism. The theme for April is “ Machinery

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Lunch with “Trader Bob”

Friday, April 24, 11:30am-2:00pm Useless Bay County Club, Langley

A fundraiser to support the Trudy J Sundberg Memorial Lecture endowment will feature Bob Whitsitt, former General Manager of the Seattle Seahawks and President and General Manager of the Seattle Supersonics and Portland Trailblazers. Bob has a wealth of insider knowledge that you will find fascinating and entertaining. Tickets are $100 including a charitable donation to the Sno-isle Libraries Foundation. Each dollar raised will be matched by generous donors up to $10,000.

All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Trudy Sundberg Memorial Lecture series. Seating is limited; tickets are available at http:// trudysundberglectureseries.brownpapertickets. com/ or contact Marshall Goldberg, mfgold@ comcast.net or (360) 675-5888.

Adult Running Group

Every Wednesday & Friday, 5:00pm-6:15pm Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, Oak Harbor

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.

Al-Anon 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

American Rhododendron Society Fourth Wednesday, 7:00pm Coupeville Firehouse, 1164 Race Rd., Coupeville For more information, call Stephanie at (360) 678-1896.

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 welcome. Call Pregnancy Aid at (360) 2214767 for more information.

Bingo Every Sunday, 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Hall, Oak Harbor Open to the public. For more information, call (360) 675-6070.

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

Blind Support Group Fourth Tuesday, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center A support group for people with impaired vision. Learn and share techniques to be more mobile. For more information, call Paul Bovey at (360) 544-2561 or (360) 679-8293.

Coupeville Chess Club Every Friday, 6:45pm-9:00pm Coupeville Library All skill levels welcomed. Please bring a board if possible. Spread the word and come down for some leisurely play. For information, call (631) 357-1941.

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Second Mondays, 6:30pm-8:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation Whidbey Island, Freeland For more information and support contact: WhidbeyPFLAG@gmail.com; Chapter President, Sharon Kabler at (360)222-4028; or Chapter Secretary, Erick Westphal at (360)3313393.

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Parkinson’s Support Group First Friday, 1:00pm Cherry Hill Club House, Oak Harbor

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International speaker, Mary Alice Rose, is a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing and a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

Free Presentation Monday, April 20, 4:00pm

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Singles Bible Study Sunday Nights, 6:00pm-8:30pm Calvary Chapel, Clinton Join us for soup, bread, prayer, and study with other Christian singles. For more information, contact Kathie Warren at (425)319-2572.

Babysitting services are provided. Children are welcome.

TOPS® (Take Off Pounds Sensibly®) Every Wednesday, 6:00pm-8:00pm Regency on Whidbey, Oak Harbor TOPS® is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original, nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups.

TOPS® offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition.

Weigh-in from 6:00pm-7:00pm, meeting is 7:00pm-8:00pm in the 3rd floor conference room, follow signs once in building (there is an elevator). For more information, call Sherylann Woodward at (360) 682-5376. Regency is located at 1040 SW Kimball Drive.

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Whidbey Island A’s, Model A Ford Club Fourth Monday, 7:00pm Race Road Fire Station, Coupeville For more information, call (360) 579-5919.

Whidbey Island Childcare Association Second Tuesday, 7:00pm Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, Oak Harbor.

For more information, call Carol at (360) 675-2306 or Peg at (360) 675-2821, Diana at (360) 675-4866 or Jann at (360) 679-0968.

Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club Second Wednesday, 6:00pm Race Road Firestation, Coupeville Demonstration fly tying at 6:00pm, social hour at 6:30pm. For more information, visit www. whidbeyislandflyfishingclub.com. Enjoy meeting other fly fishing enthusiasts and venture to lakes and streams for education and fishing.

Whidbey Walkers Every Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm The Whidbey Walkers have been happily walking for over 40 years as a group. They follow the wild flowers through the seasons and walk many trails and beaches. If you are interested in walking with them please call Marie Vallquisst at (360) 675-7744 for the next walk location. Please leave a message with your name and number. The group meets at the Oak Harbor Safeway at 9:20am and leaves at 9:30am and they share carpooling each week.

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Sierra Hull, one of the true virtuosos in acoustic music,

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“I can't say enough about Sierra Hull… Sierra is truly a beautiful and talented gift to this world, so special and unique. " ~Dolly Parton

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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.

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a pastry turnover filled typically with chicken, vegetables, rice, beans, and vermicelli and then deep fried (yum). This is called pastel. The other version is very similar, though I believe bread is used instead of pastry, which is then filled with spicy tuna and is called panada.

In the Philippines, a local empanada called pastel, very much like the Indonesian one, is popular. In some parts of the Philippines it is a sweet filled pastry bun as opposed to a savory meat filled one. And while empanadas, as I mentioned before, can be baked or fried, I was also surprised to find out that in Puerto Rico a similar pastel made locally is in fact boiled.

Empanadas – The well-traveled pastry Empanadas are diverse and multicultural. They can be served for any meal, as a main course, side dish or dessert. You can fill them with anything, too. However, traditionally these Latin pastry turnovers are usually filled with savory meats. The spices, sauces and meat used to fill them varies from culture to culture though, so you can experience a range of empanada delight for any meal. With National Empanada Day being celebrated April 8, I wanted to share with you a little bit about these mouth-watering pastries.

It is thought that Latin empanadas originated in Galicia, Spain and made its way over to South America. The name empanada comes from the word “empanar” which means “to coat with bread.” Apparently, Galician empanadas are made with a cod, sardine, chorizo or chicken filling. I think, if you are looking for an equivalent to this pastry, a Cornish pasty or turnover is similar.

Varying from region to region, empanada fillings are prepared with a wide variety of ingredients, which was probably a result of the availability of different foods in different areas.

Argentinians tend to fill theirs with ground beef, spices, eggs, raisins, and olives. These yummy, half-moon slices of deliciousness are

also filled with ham, cheese, eggs, cream cheese, and fruit and on and on the list goes.

They can be baked or deep fried. I am partial to a deep fried empanada, though it is probably a healthier option to eat a baked one.

Brazil has their own version of empanadas called empadas or empadinhas. These are a really popular grab and go lunch item, filled commonly with beef, chicken, shrimp, cheese, and palmito, also known as palm heart. It is apparently a vegetable obtained from the growing inner core of certain types of a palm tree. It is also called, among other things, burglar’s thigh!

This type of dish is actually so far reaching that both Indonesia and Jamaica have a similar version of empanadas. In Jamaica, a type of turnover called ‘Jamaican patties’ is quite prevalent. These Caribbean pastries are normally stuffed with seasoned ground beef but can include instead, chicken, lobster, lamb and vegetables. For a little more background on this particular type of “empanada,” it is thought to have been brought over during Spanish colonialism and is sort of like an amalgam of the Cornish pasty and empanadas. The fillings took on an Indian flavor due in large part to Indian servants who were living in Jamaica at the time, creating their own spin on the patties. In Indonesia, there are two variations of an empanada-like pastry. One is

Pastel is very much like empanadas but the origin of it is a bit of a gray area. While seemingly very close in relation to the Spanish-origin empanada, some of my research on these yummies alludes to Japanese beginnings and in particular in Brazil, with immigrants adapting a Chinese wonton and then selling that version at markets. Brazilians of Italian ancestry believe the pastel to have originated in Italy and brought over as a type of calzone, and other people say it is actually an Indian dish, resembling a samosa.

The Mexican state of Hidalgo had a significant amount of Cornish influence with migrant miners settling in that region. The Cornish pasty obviously went with them and they are now considered local cuisine and called pastes.

In South Africa, Cornish pasties are found in the shops as well. With the heritage being largely British, it would be out of the ordinary to not find this type of ‘pie’ (as we know it) there. When I think about it, if you ask a South African what a pie is, they will invariably tell you it’s a savory filled pastry and usually one that sort of looks like a turn over.

There is so much debate over where and when empanadas originated. I think when you’re eating any type of empanada all that matters is that it tastes good and I am sure wherever you are eating the empanada, the locals will inform you of its origins. You can more than likely rest assured they will know where their empanada came from and when it came to

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After researching empanadas I am astounded at its sheer reach in terms of all the places you can find something similar. This dish has to be one of the most global and culturally integrated ones I have ever come across. I think the best way to celebrate National Empanada Day (or the only way honestly) is to make or eat, make and then eat, or just go and get then eat, an empanada! For those who wish to try their hand at this dish I will include a basic recipe for the dough. It could actually be really fun and you can put any filling in it, I’m sure.

Maybe even start your own family empanada.

I would really like to know if you do try your hand at empanada making and how it goes for you. Please e-mail me at letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com because as always, I’d love to hear from you. So Let’s Dish!

BAKED EMPANADA DOUGH 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon of sugar 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened 1 stick butter, softened 1 large egg beaten lightly with 1/4 teaspoon of water (to glaze) Sift the flour, then sift it again with the salt, baking powder, sugar and set aside. In a large bowl, using a hand or electric mixer, mix the cream cheese and butter together until well blended. Add the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes, allow to cool, serve and enjoy!

This recipe was found on www.icuban.com/ food/empanadas and since I would love to know how this variation tastes, it is my next culinary endeavor! www.laylita.com www.laempanadagourmet.com To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Lillian Elizabeth Polyefko died at her home in Oak Harbor March 2, 2015 at the age of 91. Lillian was born in Fullerton, California May 25, 1923 to Wallace and Elsie Gibson.

Lillian was an Alaska pioneer.

Following World War II, at the age of twenty four, she traveled by steam ship/steam locomotive to Alaska and settled in the town of Anchorage, where she and her younger brother started a taxi cab company. She met and married James Polyefko, a successful business man. Together they built a string of thriving companies that, in a large way, helped develop the greater Anchorage, Eagle River, and Chugiak areas. They settled in the Fire Lake area, where they were affectionately known as “Big Jim” and “Diamond Lil.”

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband James in 2001 and by one brother Wallace B. Gibson.

She lived in Alaska for 60 years and then moved to Oak Harbor in 2006. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and the League of Women Voters.

Lillian is survived by four children, Dennis Christian, Jerry Christian, James Polyefko and Michael Polyefko.

Lillian requested no formal funeral services be conducted. Cremation was held with private family interment at Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville. Please visit Lillian’s page in the Book of Memories hosted at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.

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LUCILLE MARIAN PFEIFER Lucille Marian Pfeifer passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, March 24, 2015 in Oak Harbor, WA. She was born Lucille Marian Scalise, daughter to Pietro and Euphrasia Scalise, April 16, 1918 in Cumberland, WI. A woman of devout faith, she was a prayer warrior. Lucille dedicated her life to raising her family in faith and many years of church work. A longtime member of the Catholic Daughters, in later years, she missed that involvement.

She is survived by her children Roger Anglum (Georgette), Oak Harbor, WA., Jacky Meadors (John), Adair, OK., Alice Robertson (Joe), San Diego, CA., John Pfeifer, W. Columbia, SC., Marian Patnode (Gary), Gilbert, AZ., and twelve grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Lucille is preceded in death by her first husband, James Anglum, and second husband, Ralph Pfeifer, daughter, Kathy Richou, son, Romaine Pfeifer and daughter-in-law Becky Pfeifer, and all 11 brothers and sisters.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated April 16, 10am at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Oak Harbor, WA. with Rev. Paul Pluth, J.C.L. presiding. Interment will be held at a later date at El Cajon Cemetery, El Cajon, CA.

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Jane Elizabeth Shorrock Jane Elizabeth Shorrock, beloved mother, passed away at Harbor Care in Oak Harbor March 24, 2015 at the age of 92. Jane was born November 19, 1922 in LaPointe, Wisconsin to Grace and Clancy Curtis. She grew up in Minnesota and moved with family to California in 1955. Jane moved to Whidbey Island in 2001 following the death of her husband Bill Shorrock. In high school she got straight-A’s and was highly self-educated through voracious reading.

She was a control tower operator for the U.S. Navy in New York during World War Two. In addition to raising two daughters, Jane became a computer programmer in 1968. She had a stellar career as a senior systems analyst until 1982 when she retired. Jane was always an amazing artist. She took up oil painting in the 1970’s and 1980’s.

She was also an adventurer; she loved mountain climbing, river rafting, motorcycling and even skydiving in the 1970’s. Jane loved the outdoors and nature. Jane is survived by her daughter Terry Ann Daugherty Gallagher; her grandchildren Jonathan Tauber, Tim Christensen, and Adriana Daugherty; and her Great-Granddaughter Maya Tauber. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband William Shorrock; her daughter Sunny Christensen; her

Claudia Erika Spriggs died at her home in Oak Harbor March 28, 2015 at the age of 50, following a sudden illness.

She was born July 26, 1964 in Berlin, Germany.

Claudia was raised in a military family and grew up in Germany, Kansas and Oklahoma. She was raised by her mother, Christel A. E. and father, David A. Spruill, Jr. Following graduation from Lawton High School, Lawton, Oklahoma, she enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and completed two years of service. She left the Air Force and after one year, enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft mechanic. She served eighteen years as a sailor and was a veteran of the Gulf War. She spent two deployments aboard ship, including time aboard the USS Stennis. She was assigned duty stations in Spain, Japan, Okinawa and her final duty was aboard NAS Whidbey Island. She retired in 2007 and joined IDEX Health & Science of Oak Harbor, a position she had held for more than seven years.

Claudia was very artistic. She loved creating wood carvings, spending time outdoors, walking everywhere and painting.

Claudia is survived by her mother Christel A. E. Spruill of Lawton, Oklahoma and a sister Sharon Lynn Ware (Carlos) of El Paso, Texas, one niece, Alexis Ware and one nephew, Cameron Ware. She was preceded in death by her father.

Graveside funeral services for Claudia were held Friday, April 3, 2015, 11am at Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville with Pastor Matt Erikson of Grace Community Church officiating. Please visit Claudia’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share condolences and memories. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA.

Robert Peters Robert Peters died suddenly at his home in Oak Harbor. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 10, 2015, 10:00amat St. Augustine Catholic Church, Oak Harbor.

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By Carey Ross Chappie: I know opinions are divided about 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.)

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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.

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

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Home: An animated adventure in which an alien teams up with a little girl on a quest to find her mother. At some point, the alien eats a urine cake, which pretty much lets you know the level of humor you can expect here.  (PG • 1 hr. 33 min.)

It Follows: This is a movie in which the thing that goes bump in the night is actually transmitted sexually, making it a horror flick for the time we live in--and a smart, stylish movie to boot.  (R • 1 hr. 40 min.)

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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.)

What We Do in the Shadows: Spawned from the twisted minds responsible for "Flight of the Conchords," this is the completely hilarious, must-see vampire spoof we have all been waiting for.  (Unrated • 1 hr. 27 min.)

Woman in Gold: This movie details the story of Maria Altmann, whose family owned a famous painting by Gustav Klimt before it was stolen by Nazis during World War II. Altmann (portrayed by the unerringly amazing Helen Mirren) famously sued to get the painting back, becoming a test case for the law that grants Jewish repatriation, a court battle that would eventually go all the way to the Supreme Court.  (PG-13 • 1 hr.

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The Wrecking Crew: Think of all your favorite songs from the 1960s and 1970s that originated on the West Coast. Songs by the likes of the Beach Boys, the Monkees, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Phil Spector, Sonny & Cher, the Byrds, and many more. It might surprise you to know they all had one thing in common: the Wrecking Crew, a phenomenal–and phenomenally successful–group of session musicians who played on just about every hit record of the time. This documentary details their extraordinary story.  (Unrated • 1 hr. 41 min.)

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Whidbey Island was Once a Thriving Poultry Producing Community "Poultry Raising is Major Business Here," reads the headline of the Island County Times, Coupeville, Washington, Thursday July 25, 1935. In 1935 the major business on Whidbey Island was poultry raising, to which 696 of the islands 877 farms were devoted entirely or in part, and bringing in an income of approximately one million dollars yearly, or nearly one-half of the farm income.

Three conditions led to the development of poultry raising, all of them unique to Whidbey Island. The foremost being climate; an ideal climate for raising fowl of all kinds, and the best suited climate for sustained egg production. “Not only does the ideal climate allow the Island to lead the nation in egg production, but it is the decided factor in the health of the flocks which are almost entirely free of disease.”

The number of Island chickens raised: 1920 - 76,000 1925 - 232,000 1930 - 363,000 Whidbey Island egg statistics as supplied by the local branch of the co-operative in 1935: 1930 - 2,466,480 doz., 23 cents a dozen 1931 - 2,557,140 doz., 18 cents a dozen 1932 - 1,987,020 doz., 15 cents a dozen 1933 - 1,772,520 doz., 15 cents a dozen 1934 - 1,621,560 doz., 17 cents a dozen Just as the advantageous climate and organization of Whidbey Island Poultry Raisers enabled Whidbey Island to weather the depression in good condition, the same conditions promised an even bigger and more profitable future in the industry. The cost of starting a chicken ranch on the Island was relatively low; the price of land ranging from $25 to $50 an acre for unimproved and $50 to $300 for improved. The cost of operating was also low, as the second factor in the success of poultry raising on Whidbey Island was the accessibility of feed and grain at a

relatively low price. The third factor being the Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association served as a sales and purchasing agent for better than 85% of the industry. “It is safe to say without trying to prophesy that poultry raising will continue to hold it’s present position in the forefront of Island activity, and continue to lead in the nations poultry business!” Island County Times, Coupeville, Washington, Thursday July 25, 1935.

Historically, during the first and second world wars, the government encouraged urban farming by way of backyard "Victory Gardens" in an effort to lessen the pressure on the public food supply.

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The enthusiasm for poultry raising on Whidbey Island has returned today, in both rural and urban settings. Keeping a small flock of chickens in your backyard has many benefits, from supplying you with fresh, healthy eggs from well-cared-for animals, to giving you great fertilizer for gardening, to providing lively pets—as well as being part of the drive to local, sustainable food systems.

On Whidbey Island, it’s fairly common to see chickens clucking away happily in backyard coops, or to hear the term “urban farming” tossed around by friends and neighbors.

More families are taking a back-to-the-basics approach when it comes to living simply — and they’re realizing this DIY lifestyle has much to offer their children. Families want more control over what they eat, are trying to save money, be eco-friendly and connect their kids with nature, and it starts to make sense why backyard and urban farms are sprouting up in all corners, and shows no sign of stopping.

“There is an educational value, as well as value in the memories you are creating together as a family,” says 4-H mom and teacher Julia Sewell-Cook, club coordinator

Clark Sherman with turkey eggs in incubator, 1964.

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A w h i whimsical coop of Kim and Tamara Guth“ rie, “Hortons Egg House,” built for their grandchildren, with Dr. Seuss in mind as well u d as five other unique, brilliant and creative coops, showcasing some of the diverse ways c we care for our feathered friends.

G Raffle tickets will be available for purchase q during the tour at each coop location for $5. c t There are six prize opportunities. Each prize t basket includes over $175 dollars in merl chandise: building materials, poultry supplies, w books and gift certificates, all donated by y local business in support of community education efforts to help enthusiasts on their way to successful poultry keeping.

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for this years, 6th Annual Whidbey Island Coop Tour. “Chickens are personable, make good pets and provide fresh eggs. Their fine qualities and warm relationship with humans make them excellent educational vehicles that children can easily relate to and learn from.” Julia is also a home-school mom, teacher and Playscape facilitator. She shares her poultry enthusiasm with children and families throughout the community. “Poultry raising provides an all around sensory experience children need for successful development, natural hands-on learning experiences, and consequential learning opportunities in math, science, history, English and more.

Children learn about where their food comes from as well as life lessons in caring for other living creatures. It is a beautiful thing to see your children taking care of and enjoying these birds, getting nutritious food, as well as being part of the drive to local, sustainable food systems. “ Families should also consider getting involved in a poultry 4-H club. 4-H helps children develop life skills by tapping into the energy and excitement they feel for their projects.

4-H clubs hold monthly meetings, provide community service options; they give children opportunities for public presentations, to run for a club office, to lead their peers and become involve in their local government, participate in poultry showing, and much much more. 4-H is all about “learning by doing” and recognizing the role youth play in the health and vitality of our community.

Rock’n doodle 4-H Poultry Club is an Island County 4-H club open to children ages 5-18 and is host to the Whidbey Island Coop Tour, Saturday, April 18 from 10am to 4pm.

Meet a variety of chicken breeds, ducks and roosters. 4-H members, volunteers, and farm owners will share their knowledge of coop design and everything else they have learned about raising poultry: manure maintenance, keeping predators out, nest boxes, roost, waters, feeders, poultry health, chicken breeds for eggs and show, and roosters.

Buy tickets now at Bayview Farm and Garden, Skagit Farmers Supply Stores, Freeland and Oak Harbor locations. Tickets are $12 and will admit all children and up to four adults in one vehicle.

Join the fun, bring the whole family! See the

Proceeds from this event help the Rock’n Doodle Poultry Club’s community education efforts, barn improvements at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds, and help maintain 4H in Island County. Visit their Facebook page at Rock’n Doodle 4-H Poultry Club, or for other poultry questions email rockndoodlecooptour@gmail.com.

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For more information about youth programs such as 4-H, small acreage farming or sustainability, contact Sara Bergquist, T 4H Coordinator, sarah.bergquist@wsu. edu, or Timothy Lawrence, County Director, c timothy.lawrence@wsu.edu, (360) 679-7329, I h WSU,Island County, Extension. For more information about 4-H (which isn't just for f kids raising livestock) visit http://www.4-h. t h org/. a Get involved in the Comprehensive Plan I update input meetings ahead for Island County. Updating the Comprehensive Plan i provides an opportunity for a county-wide W discussion about land use, zoning restrictions T and development standards. PEOPLE CON- n CERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF AGRICUL- h TURE AND FOOD PRODUCTION IN ISLAND f COUNTY NEED TO BE AWARE OF THIS i PROCESS AND PROVIDE INPUT. These meeti ings will provide members of the public with R an opportunity to meet with Island County p staff and share their ideas about the future t of Island County. c For more information visit www.islando county2036.org. Survey link: https://www. b surveymonkey.com/s/IC2036 T Island County Times, Coupeville, Washington,t Thursday July 25, 1935, provided by "Island p County Historical Society."

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dealt heavily with emotions, Prince appeared the very next morning with two songs written, produced and recorded literally overnight. One of those was the smash hit, “When Doves Cry.”

Chicken Little & the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

An odd and little known fact of astrology is that life’s most unforgettable events are played out through two points unnoticed and ignored by most astrologers. Around them form the high spots and low spots of a lifetime. Life’s juicy details, the things to which a biographer would devote whole chapters, happen in relation to this neglected pair. People in the news almost certainly have connections at that moment to one or the other of them. In Eastern astrology these two factors are held to be so important, they are granted planet status, although they are not really planets. Dramatically dubbed the Dragon’s Head and Dragon’s Tail in Chinese culture, the duo often lives up to their billing: Encounters involving these two may well equate to a trial by fire.

The duo’s names are Rahu and Ketu, and while they are themselves often overlooked, their associated impacts can never be.

A further odd fact is that, if the arena within which our lives play out can be said to have an entrance and an exit, the entrance is marked “Rahu” and the exit is marked “Ketu.” Things appear, grow and flourish under Rahu. Under Ketu, things dissolve, diminish and fade away, eventually vanishing completely.

Given the above, it’s almost a no-brainer question to ask why, astrologically, an American rock music sensation, known simply by the mononym Prince, would elect in 1993 to drop the mononym and become nameless. Harder, but not impossible, to answer is why did the mononym resurface after seven years? Care to guess?

Prince, originally Prince Roger Nelson, was born June 7, 1958, at 6:17 PM in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To get an overview of Prince’s life, we enter those time-space coordinates into the computer and his birth chart quickly appears. Shown are the twelve zodiac signs, each sign comprising a “house,” and the planets in their positions relative to the Minneapolis horizon, including the all-important Rahu and Ketu. Immediately we look to the first house, on the likelihood that in Prince’s first house we will find Ketu.

In the minds of the executives at his Warner Bros. Records recording label, Prince’s fantastic capacity to produce new songs was too much of a good thing. They fought Prince for control of his song releases, wanting him to produce fewer releases so he did not flood the market and they could better promote him. His executive masters could control his number of releases, but Prince’s creativity could not be capped. The corporate effort to stifle him resulted in a backlog of some 500 unreleased titles. More than 50 fully produced music videos exist for songs that were never released in any form.

Frustrated by this corporate handicapping of his artistic production and unable to get out of his contract, Prince dropped his name, replacing it with a symbol having no pronunciation. He reasoned that any song he produced after that moment was not the work of Prince. It was the work of , (“What’s-HisSymbol,” “the Glyph,” “The Artist Formerly Known As Prince,” “TAFKAP,” etc.) who was NOT under contract to Warner. If the Warner executives did not cooperate, TAFKAP warned, he would also stop singing the old Prince songs.

And with that, we now understand why it was not Ketu in the first house that timed the disappearance of Prince’s name: Prince’s name change was not a first house personal desire; it was a Ketu in the seventh house business strategy.

If this purported connection between Ketu and Prince’s name change is valid, then astrological timing factors should support it. Looking at those, it’s an astrological nobrainer to expect Prince was running his Ketu period in 1993—except that we know to be wary of no-brainers.

The wariness is justified. In checking, we find that when Prince dropped his name in 1993, Ketu was not on the active list. What’s going on? (It’s the most-asked question in astrology.)

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It happens that Prince was running two planets in 1993. One of them was, indeed, Venus, and through Venus, Ketu. Thus we have linked Ketu to the name change. The question now is how did the name come back?

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The first house describes the person’s physical body, to include the name of the person.

In explaining why the three names Prince had at birth diminished to one name, before finally fading completely away to no name, the natural no-brainer guess is Ketu active in his first house. What we find shows that the astrology game is never a no-brainer.

Instead of Ketu, we find Prince has Rahu in his first house and Ketu in his seventh.

What’s going on?

Next week, more astrological sleuthing, and another famous name change: Muhammad Ali, draft-dodger, or sincere convert to Islam?

The fuller story of Prince as a songwriter in the ‘80s and ‘90s is that he was incredibly prolific. Told while filming the movie Purple Rain that he needed a montage song that

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Checking further, we see that in Prince’s birth chart Venus lies in the seventh house within 7° of Ketu. This close association means that Ketu will be active through Venus in all of Venus’ effects, any time the Venus period is running. If Venus was active in 1993, we also have an active Ketu. And so we check. . . .

By changing his name to , Prince caused a titanic corporate headache, but he did not succeed in escaping his Warner contract.

That freedom came only when the contract expired seven years later in 2000. About the same time, Sun replaced Venus as an active planet for Prince. With Venus done, Ketu’s vanishing act likewise expired, and Prince was officially back. It’s a no-brainer—almost.

The seventh house describes how one connects to other people. Ketu in the seventh house hints that the person needs great freedom in relationships. The person is more interested in exploring themselves than in forming long-lasting bonds to others.

Relationships for such people never seem to prove completely fulfilling. The longer a relationship lasts for them, the more it begins to chafe. Crucial to note is that these principles of seventh house connections extend also to business relationships.

Across

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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THURSDAY, April 2 7:00pm, NE Izett St. Contact in night lobby. Advising he e-mailed himself some “naughty pictures� off his roommates phone and is turning himself in.

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Martin’s Auto Electric does everything apart from glass or bodywork, and they support the community by obtaining their parts locally whenever possible. The expertise provided by this full service auto repair shop, includes clutch and transmission replacement, complete electrical and mechanical repair, repair of brakes and suspension, regular scheduled maintenance, and they specialize in tunes-ups and engine diagnostics.

With a staff of highly qualified employees, they service both domestic and import vehicles. As well as the skilled services that are provided at Martin’s Auto Electric, they give an oil change free at your tenth maintenance and service visit and only superior quality lubricants are used. Even in today’s unpredictable economy, this Auto shop does its level best to keep prices as affordable as they possibly can. You can’t go wrong with that combination; great service at an affordable price!

Leah is quick to recognize their exceptional employees, and highlight their expertise in the automotive field. Martin’s Auto Electric staff are ASE- certified technicians, so you know that when you drop your ‘automobile baby’ off for a day of car care, it will be in the very best of hands and you will receive outstanding service! Guess work does not factor into the technicians expertise. Diagnostics is a specialty at this business. As quoted from their webpage they ‘test, not guess’! They want you to be able to drive safer and what better way to do that, than to ensure your car is in tip top condition? When honesty and integrity towards customers are a top priority for any business, you can rest assured that you will always leave feeling satisfied with the services rendered. This is what Martin’s Auto Electric strive to do for everyone that comes through their door. Customer’s will feel welcome and at home at this establishment. After all, it is family operated. In fact, I believe that Martin still stops in to have coffee with Steve as a lighthearted way to ‘pay him back’ for always drinking his coffee before Steve took over the business!

For quality car care and the very best customer service and interaction, give Martin’s Auto Electric L.L.C a call on (360) 675 2754, head in to their shop on 152 NE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, or E-Mail them at info@autorepairandbrakes.com.

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