Whidbey Weekly, April 23, 2015

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This past weekend, I was fortunate enough to get out and do a little camping with family and friends prior to the big fishing openers. The weather was absolutely beautiful and it was a very relaxing time. After that, I knew my weekends would likely center around what fishing opportunities were available to me. It was the calm before the storm and at the time of writing this the weather was turning as well. When most of you read this I figure your plans will have been made for wherever it is you intend to go and I am really not going to write much about the opener. What I will mention is checking the state stocking reports as it appears all Island County lakes have received their allotted trout. For those who like to venture off island to Heart or Erie, I can say they have received their triploid plants but have yet to receive the more abundant smaller trout. According to the states stocking plan, Erie Lake is expecting 10,500 more trout on top of the 650 triploids and Heart Lake should be stocked soon with 7,000 more as well as the 450 triploids it received. Best of luck to everyone who goes. My plan is to hit Erie and I hope to see some of you out there. May 1 is the date I have my eyes on. By far it is probably my favorite fishing to do and it sure does go by quickly. I often reflect on my times as a young teenager fishing for lings under the Deception Pass Bridge in nothing more than a 12’ aluminum Sears Gamefisher with a 7.5-hp Mercury on it. How did we make it through our youth pulling stunts like that? I can say emphatically that there is no way I wouldn't do that now. It probably has a lot more to do with a high value I put on myself unlike the younger me. Back then the rules seemed so much simpler. We didn’t have to worry about barbless hooks, 150’ depth restrictions or even a slot limit. I can’t honestly remember if we had a set season either. What I do know is it wasn’t a highly sought after eating fish and it was tons of fun catching them in that little boat. Today I still love it, even with all the rules. It is one of my favorite fish to catch and definitely to eat. My tactics have changed quite a bit though.

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Back then I favored a large 8-12oz jig with a twin tail scampi on it. Weight would depend on the speed of the drift or the current passing under the water. If that didn’t seem to work then a big chunk of lead with a herring was the next best thing. I know a lot of anglers who, to this day, still use either of those two tactics with great success. Most have their “secret� spots and even if not sticking around any of the numerous rocky islands in the area, can produce nice Lings. Use of a fish finder will greatly aid you. Not necessarily to find fish but to show you what is good bottom structure vs bad. If you have a straight line on the bottom with no structure what-so-ever, you need to move and find rock piles, crevices, reefs, or even shipwrecks. Something where these barracudas of the northwest can ambush prey. I have, over the past 10 years, switched to fishing with rather large, lighter swim baits. I like to get in the boat and find a nice area with structure anywhere from 20-50’ in depth. Any more, the swim baits will not be at or near the bottom but drift. With a good rod and reel you can feel every nook

and cranny the swim bait hits and when the ambush happens, it is like hooking into a large mouth of epic size. I use much lighter tackle and the fight is amazing. I will say, I rarely catch any over the slot limit and often catch a bunch just under but the key is for me to feel the tug as many times as I can in the day before returning to the docks. If you like to get out there and catch your one fish and return then herring or jigging would probably be your best bet. For my buddies and I, swim baits equal a great day on the water. Unfortunately Ling Cod is predominately a boat type fishery. You can catch them from the beach but most areas that are productive are well known. Not having a boat wouldn't deter me in the slightest and if I had to fish from shore then I would concentrate around Deception Pass. There are a few places you can get close enough to the water to toss your lure or bait of choice out and possibly hook one. I know a lot of anglers down south who like to fish rock jetties or around marina concrete breakers. That would be another option as well. Besides lings opening Friday, May 1, recreational spot shrimp season will open for one day Saturday, May 2. There will be additional days later on but Saturday will be the first chance we get. Both areas I frequent when shrimping just happen to be around areas I know produce Lings so Saturday is a good day to be on the water. With either Ling Cod or shrimp, one has to be mindful of the tides. It amazed me, the first year I tried shrimping, how fast you can lose gear. The very next year I added huge yellow buoys and I thought “no way am I losing gear this year.� Well I didn’t lose any gear but I did spend most of my day searching for them eventually finding my last pot almost 5 miles from where we originally set it. With swim baits, the faster the current the harder it is to keep it on the bottom and if it ever does get there, with a fast current I lose a lot more gear as well. Tides the first weekend are not bad. I use Smith Island as a central location but the low Friday is 1.2’ at 9:07am and the high will be 5.7’ at 4:26pm with another low of 3.5’ at 8:58pm. It's not a huge tide change which is good news. Saturday the tide swing is about 2’ greater with the best times coming in the afternoon. If you fish the Pass then slack will be 9:09am and 3:24pm Friday and shift everything about 30 minutes for Saturday. Hunters have had a little action as well with Spring turkey opening up on April 15 and will continue through May 31. Most turkey hunters I know head east of the mountains but if you have any reports closer to home please let me know. Whatever you have on your fishing to do list this year, this weekend marks the start of what looks like to be a pretty good season. If you have any reports, pictures or questions please drop me an e-mail at whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail.com I would love to hear from you. Until next time, keep your rod tip up, your line tight and take someone fishing.

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Given that the majority of our readers can read, the following summary of how a man can make a woman happy is offered to our reading readers, free of charge.

The following suggestions are not only tried and true, but also true and false.

According to the latest e-mail from an anonymous friend, it is not difficult to make a woman happy. A man only needs to be a friend, a companion, a lover, a brother, a father, a master, a chef, an electrician, a carpenter, a plumber, a mechanic, a decorator, a stylist, a psychologist, a pest exterminator, a psychiatrist, a healer, a good listener, an organizer, a good father, while being very clean, sympathetic, athletic, warm, attentive, gallant, intelligent, funny, creative, tender, strong, understanding, tolerant, prudent, ambitious, capable, courageous, determined, true, dependable, passionate, and compassionate, without forgetting to give her compliments regularly, love shopping, be honest, be very rich, not stress her out, not look at other girls, and, at the same time, giving her lots of attention, but expecting little yourself; giving her lots of time, especially time for herself; and giving her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes, without ever forgetting birthdays, anniversaries, or arrangements she makes.

This pretty much sums it up for suggestions to make a woman happy.

Thank you, Bill. Sounds like it is about time to start checking air fares to Ohio and Pennsylvania. Southwest Airlines, here we come. Whidbey Jazz Fest Friday, May 1, 7:30pm, the 16th Annual Whidbey Jazz Concert, featuring all five jazz bands from our schools in Langley, Coupeville, and Oak Harbor, will be held at South Whidbey High School Auditorium. While DVDs of the concert will be available again this year, there is no better way to enjoy the show and experience the energy of these performers than by attending. The sponsoring Whidbey Island Jazz Society has granted over $80,000 in scholarships to select grads continuing with an emphasis on music in their college careers. Tickets are only ten bucks, and are available at Click Music and Whidbey Party Store in Oak Harbor, and the Moonraker in Langley. Pesto @ Paul's Thanks to Paul, owner of Village Pizzeria (voted Best Pizza) in Langley, for not only the most spectacular view ever seen from a pizza parlor, but also for honoring our six year old, two dollars off, coupons. See what an honest guy gets for printing Good Forever on his recession buster ads?

A little boy kept staring at him the entire evening. Finally, the priest asked the little boy what he was staring at. The little boy pointed to the priest's neck.

Tied for first place were Judy, Gail, Elizabeth, Petite, Jerry, Carolyn, George, Julie, Crystal, Jennifer, Wayne, Erik, Patti, Donald, and the girl who needed help with her will.

When the priest finally realized what the boy was pointing at, he asked the boy, "Do you know why I am wearing that?"Â

Nothing says rhyme like a really good time!

Got Milk? In a convent in Ireland, the 98-year-old Mother Superior lay dying. The nuns gathered around her bed trying to make her last journey comfortable. They tried giving her warm milk to drink, but she refused it.

One of the nuns took the glass back to the kitchen. Then, remembering a bottle of Irish whiskey that had been received as a gift the previous Christmas, she opened it and poured a generous amount into the warm milk.

Back at Mother Superior's bedside, the dutiful sisters held the glass to her lips. The frail nun drank a little, then a little more, and before they knew it, she had finished the whole glass down to the last drop.

As her eyes brightened, the nuns thought it would be a good opportunity to have one last talk with their spiritual leader.

Mary Lou Williams Last week, while remote controlling through my twenty-seven antenna choices broadcast on my digital converter box, I caught the ending of a PBS show about jazz pianist and arranger, Mary Lou Williams. After hearing and watching her perform one song, “What's Your Story Morning Glory,� I was off to Amazon to order The Mary Lou Williams Collection, 1927-1959, featuring her performances with Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds of Joy, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Goodman, Denzil Best, and several other jazz legends. This 50-track-2-CD collection covers three decades of Mary Lou's dynamic career. In addition, I checked out a superb book, Harlem Nocturne, Women Artists and Progressive Politics During World War II, from our Sno-Isle library system. This 2013 biography, by Farah Jasmine Griffin detailing the lives of dancer Pearl Primus, writer Ann Petry, and musician Mary Lou Williams, is a better class in sociology and political science than I received over four decades ago in college.

"Mother," the nuns asked earnestly, "Please give us some of your wisdom before you leave us."

All three of these women pioneered their artistic talents in times of volatility, sharing their gifts in unique and dazzling ways.

She raised herself up in bed on one elbow, looked at them and said, "DON'T SELL THAT COW."

No wonder we all send money to PBS to support their wonderful programming.

Jazz Trivia Winners Congratulations to Bill Schwer, of Sedro-Woolley, for correctly identifying Frank Sinatra as the singer who first sang the Paul Anka penned song, “My Way.� Bill had the answer by doing it his way, checking on Google, while using his glowing rectangle to answer our audience's jazz trivia quiz during the 5th Annual Skagit Jazz Fest in Anacortes.

Quotes from the Quote Master Thanks to Van Van Horn at www.qotd.org for the following:

Not only did Bill and several others perform graciously and intuitively with their responses, many in attendance encouraged me to attend both of my 50 year high school reunions this summer.

As Bill pointed out to me after the show, “Fifty years ago, I was a nameless face in high school, shy, neither jock or academic, but I'm planning to attend our reunion. One of our classmates has put together a fabulous website that has brought many of us who were not close, closer together.

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Joke Ahead A priest was invited to attend a house party. Naturally, he was properly dressed and wearing his priest's collar.

The boy nodded his head affirmatively, and replied, "It kills fleas and ticks for up to three months."

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Slammin' Fun Congrats to all the winning poets from last Wednesday's Whidbey Island Arts Council Poetry Slam at the Freeland Cafe. While some folks offered me cash not to mention their names in this paragraph, will I be in violation by just sharing their first names? Me thinks not.

To make a man happy—leave him alone.

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The longest absence is less perilous to love than the terrible trials of incessant proximity. Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892-1950 Wives in their husbands' absences grow subtler, And daughters sometimes run off with the butler. Lord Byron, 1788-1824 Thanks for being here. Hope to see you again next week, right here on page three. To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Maui Gate Closed for Holland Happening Parade April 25

The Maui Ave. gate on Seaplane Base will be closed from 8:30am until 1:00pm Saturday, April 25 to allow for the safe staging of the Oak Harbor Holland Happening Parade line-up.

The Torpedo Road gate will be open for access to the Seaplane Base during this time.

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Suspension of Service on the Port Townsend/ Coupeville WSF Route, May 2-3 During this time, Washington State Ferries will close the Coupeville terminal for around-theclock repairs to the transfer span. The weekend closure on May 2-3 will permanently replace the damaged transfer span hinge, helping to ensure years of reliable service. The permanent repairs will be completed before additional service on the Port Townsend/ Coupeville route begins on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10. For additional information, contact Lynne Griffith at GriffiL@wsdot. wa.gov.

Whidbey Children’s Theater Ushers in 35th Anniversary Season with Artapalooza! Dinner & Auction

If you value what Whidbey Children’s Theater does for the young people in this community, support them by attending this year’s Artapalooza! on Saturday, April 25. They have crafted a splendid event full of ways to celebrate and support WCT - there truly is something for everyone. Enjoy hand-crafted, locally sourced appetizers and entrees, desserts and beverages at the lovely Fireseed Catering in Langley. A fine and fun selection of items and experiences are available to bid on - all donated by beloved local businesses, craftspeople and artists to benefit the WCT program. Your winning bid earns you a delightful item and ensures another series of outstanding programs for Whidbey youth. Become a maker of magic when you purchase your ticket to Artapalooza! Pleas visit www. act2.bpt.me or call WCT at (360) 221-8707 for personal assistance. Families are invited to join the Artapalooza! Garden Party on the grounds starting earlier in the day at 2:00pm where they can enjoy lawn games, tea and treats, peruse local art and hear the reveal of next season’s lineup. WCT would love you to join them for this important event, but if you are unable to attend, please consider contributing towards their spring fundraiser to help ensure that WCT is here for many more years to come. Visit www.whidbeychildrenstheater.org for more information. Whidbey Children’s Theater is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization providing training for youth in performing arts for over 30 years. [Submitted by Kathryn Lynn Morgen, WCT]

WSF Improves Technology To Handle Summer Ferry Reservations San Juan Island reservations will be made available starting April 28 A team of information technology specialists determined the Washington State Ferries’ online vehicle reservations system stopped working last Tuesday, April 14, because it was unable handle the large volume of customers that attempted to make summer reservations.

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“Sometimes people feel not just shy, but shy about their selves, like they need to be somebody else to matter. But here you can be yourself and not have to pretend to be something you’re not.” - WCT youth actor, age 9 “WCT allows kids to be themselves and gives them a chance to be heard. Here everyone is different and we all love that and support that.” - WCT youth actor, age 13 After almost 35 years, Whidbey Children’s Theater still rings with these truths. Starting in the back yard of WCT Founder Martha Murphy, with a dedicated handful of kids and parents, and now performing on multiple stages with even more dedicated young people and their families, WCT has held true to its mission to create opportunities for young people to discover themselves, through the creative process. WCT doesn’t just produce plays and musicals. WCT programs build artists, public speakers, team players, collaborators, inventors, and compassionate, hard-working people. Last season, WCT served over 1,000 young people, awarded financial aid to 38% of their production participants, and saw enrollment of new-to-WCT students up to record numbers. They are working with schools to provide performing arts opportunities, soliciting grant

To avoid large surges of reservations being made at once, WSF will release summer reservations to and from the San Juan Islands in smaller segments to help shorten wait times online and over the phone. IT specialists also are performing continuous testing and system upgrades that should significantly increase the ability to handle hundreds of vehicle reservation requests simultaneously. Even though improvements are being made, it is possible customers may experience longer than usual wait times online as well as on the phone system. Also to reduce online and phone wait times, summer reservations for the Anacortes/Sidney B.C. and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes will be available starting Wednesday, April 22. For the Anacortes/San Juan Islands summer schedule, which runs from June 14 to September 19, the first third of space on all sailings will be released in six increments according to the following schedule: Release dates Available reservation dates Tuesday, April 28 June 14-30 Thursday, April 30 July 1-15 Tuesday, May 5 July 16-29 Tuesday, May 12 July 30-August 12

Thursday, May 14 August 13-26

Tuesday, May 19 August 27- September 19 Releasing summer ferry reservations in smaller increments avoids overburdening the software to the point where it breaks down. Last Tuesday, April 14, tens of thousands of customers attempted to access Washington State Ferries’ online reservations site. The system was able to confirm 4,441 reservations throughout the day before the reservations system was shut down due to technical difficulties. “This is a new program and it’s clear that we need to make changes that will allow us to provide timely customer service,” said Assistant Secretary for the Washington State Ferries Division Lynne Griffith. “We have learned from this experience and will be adjusting the reservations system so it meets our goal of providing customers the ability to plan ahead and avoid long waits.” Moving forward, additional summer season reservations will be released two weeks and two days before each sailing date. Reservations for the spring 2015 schedule, which runs through June 13, remain available. To create, change or cancel a spring reservation customers may go online or call WSF Customer Service at 1-888-808-7977.

PianoFest Northwest is Back with More Pleasing Piano in Langley Piano, piano, and more piano. Now in its third year, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts presents PianoFest Northwest 2015. Come enjoy a multi-day celebration of “all things piano” featuring compositions by local and regional composers and performances by local, regional, national, and international pianists and their guests. Kicking off the concerts on Wednesday, April 22, with an evening of both “Classical and Contemporary” music, is local favorite Sheila Weidendorf at the piano with classical duets contemporary originals by both local and regional composers. Islanders who will join Weidendorf at the keys will include Diane Vars, Kathy Fox, Mark Findlay, Peter Morton, James Hinkley, Angelique Poteat, and Cynthia Morrow. The following evening, on Thursday, April 23, Louis Landon introduces a concert of the great “American Songbook” featuring American standards we all know and love, along with some Frank Sinatra favorites. Seattle favorites Randy Halberstadt and the soulful and sultry singer Gail Pettis take the stage on Friday, April 24 with “Jazz,” an unforgettable evening of great jazz standards. On Saturday, April 25, Claudio Mendez of Buenos Aires heats up the stage with hot “Latin American Tango,” along with his guest artist Bertram Levy of Tangoheart on the bandoneon. Finally, Marc Seales brings down the house for a rip-roaring afternoon of “Gospel Blues” and American pop standards for the Sunday, April 26 matinee. Guests are welcome to enjoy a cocktail each night at 6:30pm and during intermission in Zech Hall’s PianoBar, featuring local piano students and aficionados alike. Here’s a quick look at the schedule for PianoFest Northwest 2015: Locals Night Wednesday, April 22, 7:30pm Headliner Sheila Weidendorf and friends playing “Classical and Contemporary” $20 adults, $14 youths Standards Night Thursday, April 23, 7:30pm Headliner Louis Landon plays the “American Songbook” and Frank Sinatra $20 adults, $14 youths

www.whidbeyweekly.com Locally operated. Jazz Night Friday, April 24, 7:30pm Headliner Randy Halberstadt with jazz singer Gail Pettis play a set of jazz greats $25 adults, $14 youths Latin Night Saturday, April 25, 7:30pm Headliner Claudio Mendez plays “Hot Tango” with Bertram Levy $25 adults, $14 youths Afternoon of Gospel & Blues Sunday, April 26, 2:00pm Headliner Marc Seales plays “Gospel & Blues” along with American pop standards $20 adults, $14 youths Festival Passes are available; $85 for adults, $60 for youths. To find out more about PianoFest NW 2015, visit WICAonline.org or get tickets online at www.wicaonline.org. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is located at 565 Camano Avenue in Langley. The box office is open from 1:00pm to 6:00pm daily or two hours before a show. Call (360) 221-8268 for more information. [Submitted by Tristan A.B. Steel, WICA]

“Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales” Join the Whidbey Community Chorus in remembering childhood at “Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales.” The concerts, under the direction of Chet Hansen, will include a rollicking rendition of “Sing a Song of Sixpence,” by John Rutter, the gentle “Wynken, Blynken and Nod” by Stephen DeCesare, and a medley from the recently released movie “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim. Director Darren McCoy and the Oak Harbor Chamber Choir will perform at the May 1 concert. Performances are Friday, May 1, at 7:00pm and Sunday, May 3, at 4:00pm at the First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland Street, Oak Harbor. Admission is free, but donations are very gratefully accepted. For more information call Kay at (360)-678-4148. [Submitted by Kay Foss, WCC]

Penn Cove Water Festival - Extending the Hand of Friendship This year’s 24th annual Penn Cove Water Festival, May 16, commemorates and celebrates connections with our native American heritage. It’s a fun-packed event filled with favorite performers, educational exhibits, canoe races, arts and crafts, and youth activities. This event also provides a unique opportunity for local residents to become involved by “extending a hand of friendship” to the native guests. In following the custom of Native Americans and First Nations of Canada who show their hospitality to their visitors by presenting gifts, the Coupeville community extends the hand of friendship through giving gifts of homemade bread. You are invited to join in this gesture of hospitality by baking a loaf of bread, any kind from white, whole wheat to zucchini is acceptable. Your gift will be wrapped and presented to the distinguished guests, canoe pullers, entertainers, vendors and exhibitors. The bread may be delivered to the Coupeville United Methodist Church on N. Main St. between 9:00am and 12:00pm on May 15. A Penn Cove Water Festival committee member will be at the door to assist you. The gifts will be presented at the Opening Ceremony and throughout the day. For more information, call Ginny Vracin at (360) 678-4644. Volunteers for other events are also needed on the day of the Festival. If interested, contact Volunteer Coordinator Ricardo Reyes at (360) 682-5250. The Penn Cove Water Festival will be Saturday, May 16 from 11:00am to 5:00pm on Coupeville’s historic waterfront. Come join in the fun at this free family festival. [Submitted by Cheryl Waide]

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www.whidbeyweekly.com Locally owned. “Fiddlin’ Fun and Soaring Strings� with the Saratoga Orchestra Whidbey Island’s Saratoga Orchestra presents renowned blues and jazz fiddler, Darol Anger, for the orchestra’s annual Intermezzo VI Gala Weekend.

The orchestra’s fundraising dinner “Fiddlin’ at the Farm� will be held on Friday, May 8 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at Dancing Fish Farm on Newman Road in Freeland. The evening will feature a performance by Darol Anger and special guest Emy Phelps as well as local favorite, Three Cents Stamp. Des Rock of Useless Bay Coffee Co. will cater a BBQ buffet and a no-host bar with local wines, microbrews and spirits will be available. A silent and live auction will round out the evening’s festivities. Of particular importance, Island Thrift has offered to match funds raised at this event, up to $10,000, for future programming and educational opportunities key to the orchestra’s mission. Tickets for the fundraiser are $100/person and may be purchased at www. sowhidbey.com or by calling (360) 929-3045.

The fiddling festivities continue on Saturday, May 9 at 7:00pm in the South Whidbey High School auditorium with “Soaring Strings�, a concert featuring Mr. Anger and the Saratoga Orchestra under the direction of conductor Anna Edwards. The eclectic program will feature a mixture of jazz, blues, bluegrass and even Mozart. A number of special guests, including singer/songwriter Emy Phelps, will be joining the fun. Fiddler, composer, producer and educator, Darol Anger is at home in a number of musical genres, some of which he helped to invent. Exceptional among modern fiddlers for his versatility and depth, Anger has helped drive the evolution of the contemporary string band through his involvement with numerous pathbreaking ensembles such as his Republic Of Strings, the Turtle Island String Quartet, the David Grisman Quintet, Montreux, his Duo with Mike Marshall, and others. He has performed and taught all over the world with musicians such as Dr. Billy Taylor, Bela Fleck, Bill Evans, Edgar Meyer, Bill Frisell, Tony Rice, Tim O’Brien, Anonymous 4, Marin Alsop and the Cabrillo Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony, Mark O’Connor, and Stephane Grappelli. Today Darol can be heard on NPR’s “Car Talk� theme every week, along with Earl Scruggs, David Grisman and Tony Rice. He was also the violinist on the phenomenally popular Sim City computer games. He is an Associate Professor at the prestigious Berklee School of music. Emy Phelps is a recording artist, core songwriter of the Furies, and works in duet with Darol Anger. Her current release with members of The Furies is “Look Up, Look Down�, and she has participated in recordings by Patrick Brayer, Chris Darrow, Norma Tanega, Taarka, and Duke McVinnie. Recent venues include the Northwest String Summit, Wintergrass, Delfest, the Peter Britt Festival, New Music America Festival Philadelphia, North By Northwest, the Moab Folk Festival, Oregon Country Fair, John Hartford Memorial Festival, and Northwest Folk Life Festival in Seattle. General Admission tickets for May 9 are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors/military. Students under 18 are admitted free (under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult). Tickets are available at Moonraker Books in Langley, Vino Amore in Freeland, bayleaf in Coupeville, and Click Music in Oak Harbor. Tickets can also be purchased online at Brown Paper Tickets. Cash/check/credit card accepted at the door. For more information, please visit www.sowhidbey.com or call (360) 929-3045.

Whidbey Westside Rotary Club Helps at Enso House Enso House in Freeland is a facility that offers comfort and care to those who are at the end of their lives. The Whidbey Westside Rotary Club has volunteered at least once a year over the past three years to do annual maintenance in the yard and repairs to the aging facility. continued on page

April 24 has been designated Tax Freedom Day for 2015. Tax Freedom Day, calculated by the Tax Foundation, is the day when the nation as a whole has earned enough money to pay off its total tax bill for the year. So it may be a good time to review your own situation to determine if you can “freeâ€? yourself from some investment-related taxes in the future. Of course, Tax Freedom Day is something of a fiction, in practical terms, because most people pay their taxes throughout the year via payroll deductions. Also, you may not mind paying your share of taxes because your tax dollars are used in a variety of ways — such as law enforcement, food safety, road maintenance, public education and so on — that, taken together, have a big impact on the quality of life in this country. Nonetheless, you may well want to look for ways to reduce those taxes associated with your investments, leaving you more money available to meet your important goals, such as a comfortable retirement. Fortunately, it isn’t really that difficult to be a tax-conscious investor, as some of the best retirement-savings vehicles have built-in tax advantages. For starters, depending on your income level, your contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax-deductible, so the more you put in (up to the maximum of $5,500, or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older), the lower your annual taxable income. Plus, your earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis. If you meet certain income guidelines, you may be eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA. The contribution limits for a Roth IRA are the same as those for a traditional IRA, but the tax treatment of your earnings is different. In fact, your Roth IRA earnings can grow tax free, provided you don’t take withdrawals before 59½ and you’ve had your account at least five years. (Roth IRA contributions are not tax-deductible, however.) Even if you have an IRA, you can probably also participate in your employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k), a 403(b) or a 457(b). You typically contribute “pretaxâ€? dollars to these types of retirement plans, so your contributions will lower your annual taxable income. Plus, you’ll benefit from tax-deferred earnings. And employer-sponsored plans have much higher contribution limits than an IRA; in 2015, you can put in up to $18,000 to a 401(k) or similar plan, or $24,000 if you are 50 or older. Beyond contributing as much as you can afford to tax-advantaged retirement plans, how else can you take greater control of your investment-related taxes? One move is to avoid frequent buying and selling of investments held outside your IRA and 401(k). If you sell investments that you’ve held for less than one year, your profit will be taxed as ordinary income, with a rate as high as 39.6%. But if you hold investments at least one year before selling them, you’ll just pay the long-term capital gains rate, which is 15% for most taxpayers (20% for high earners). So, from a tax standpoint, it pays to be a “buy-and-holdâ€? investor. Taking full advantage of your IRA and 401(k) and holding your investments for the long term aren’t the only tax-smart moves you can make — but they can give you a good start on making investing less of a “taxingâ€? experience. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

A Taste of the Netherlands at Holland Happening! Every year during the last week of April, Oak Harbor sees a festival steeped in rich Dutch culture and heritage. This event, called Holland Happening, has been an annual celebration for the last 40 years which recognizes and highlights the Dutch Settlers arrival here in the 1860s. Dutch food is unique to say the least. It is so diverse in terms of the variety of foods that make up traditional Dutch cuisine. From soups and stews to cookies and breads, really the Dutch have covered every area and created their own niche on the culinary scene and marked it distinctively ‘theirs’. Dutch cuisine is diverse and a lot of bread and potatoes are used in many a dish originating in the Netherlands. Don’t get me wrong, many, many types of vegetables and other ingredients are used in Dutch dishes, just that (as with any culture,) they make use of a couple easy-to-come-by ingredients in a lot of their culinary traditions. This relatively simple way of cooking is actually more popular now, in this day and age, than perhaps 40 or 50 years ago. I feel in general people (all over the world) are getting back to good, honest, basic ingredients in their dishes, in order to create and stick to a more wholesome lifestyle.

Up until the turn of the 17th to 18th century, the Dutch basically ruled the spice trade and their cooking was apparently much more ‘adventurous’ or ‘spiced’ back then, as opposed to now. People in the Netherlands eventually had to become more mindful of how they spent their money and that meant the items used for the food they would make and eat. This was in large part due to an increase in population which basically caused natural food resources to deplete at a much faster rate. This, coupled with a loss of colonial land to the British in the Anglo-Dutch wars during the 1700s also meant different culinary items became either a luxury or non-existent in Dutch homes. Loss of colonies meant loss of different types of food which was obviously not native to Holland, and meant they weren’t able to incorporate these into their dishes. A traditional Dutch diet for an everyday Hollander consisted principally of carbohydrates and fats, as this echoed the sustenance needs of laborers in the Netherlands. Now, even though the Dutch East India Trading Company went bankrupt in 1800, it did so only after Indonesia had been colonized and was held fast in the bosom of the Netherlands for many years to come. While a typical Dutch diet is simple and straightforward, generally it is influenced greatly by this particular culture. All across Holland you can find Indonesian

flavor and fare throughout the dishes that are served both in numerous native Dutch homes and in restaurants. Countless menus in a wide range of food establishments boast items such as chicken sate, sambal, ketjap and a host of other Indo-Dutch ‘hybrid’ foods. Culinary experts of today note three distinct types of cuisine that vary between three regions of Holland. The first is the southern region, which is well known for its stews, soups and decadent pastries. The food in this region is inspired by both German and French cuisine and thus it has become a mixture of both. It could be said this region is the most ‘cutting-edge’ in terms of the types of food one can find here. The next region encompasses western cuisine and by that I mean western DUTCH cuisine. Butters, cheeses and seafood are a staple part of this region’s culinary heritage. They do also flaunt their own pastries and these tend to be more stodgy and sugary. Lastly, the least densely populated area of Holland, the northeastern region, is renowned for its many different types of meat and fish. In fact, sausage is found all over this area with an array of different kinds of it, too. With a little of the aforementioned backstory to the Netherlands, I thought I might talk about a couple of the most well-known Dutch food items. Plus, it is in keeping with the upcoming events in Oak Harbor! Poffertjes, are little sweet snacks akin to a pancake, only not as big. These are served with butter and sugar on top and I’ve heard they create quite a buzz among kids. I think I must be a big kid because these sound delicious! Liquorice (or Licorice, either way you prefer to spell it), is so common throughout Holland that an estimated mean rate of consumption of this treat is around 70 million pounds per year! Licorice of every sort can be found anywhere and everywhere in Holland. It is eaten both sweet and salty and in any shape and color imaginable so I guess the Netherlands is a licorice lover’s paradise. The Dutch export enormous amounts of cheese to approximately 130 different coun-

www.whidbeyweekly.com Locally operated. tries worldwide. An average of 1.3 million pounds of cheese is produced annually in Holland and the usual way to consume this dairy product in true Dutch style is atop a slice of bread. The Dutch’s influence and culture is immensely widespread and it perseveres throughout history. While we honor the Dutch and their contribution to part of the culture of Oak Harbor, what better way to do that than by partaking in Holland Happening in some way and maybe by making some poffertjies! I will include a recipe for this scrumptious sweet treat and if you decide to make it, let me know how it turns out! Email me at letsdish@ whidbeyweekly.com. I’d love to hear from you so Let’s Dish! Poffertjes 2 cups of flour 1-½ cups milk 2-¼ teaspoons of yeast (1 packet) ¼ teaspoon of salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon of butter Powdered sugar Syrup (for topping optional) Lemon zest (optional) Heat the milk in a small saucepan until warm, add the yeast, remove from heat and set aside. In a medium to large bowl, mix flour and salt. Create a well in the center of the flour and slowly incorporate the milk/yeast mixture. Add in the egg (and lemon zest). Cover this mixture and let it sit for 45 minutes. Heat the butter on a griddle and spoon small amounts of batter onto griddle. Cook each poffertje for a minute or two on each side or until golden brown and cooked all the way through. These can be topped with butter and sugar, or syrup of any sort. Serve warm and enjoy! www.mommiecooks.com www.holland.com www.dutchfood.about.com www.awesomeamsterdam.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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53rd Annual “Trash & Treasure� Sale Saturday, May 2, 9am-2pm

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Baseball Season is Here Pinch, Bull, Dead, Sombrero- Baseball? Ever wonder where some of our baseball terms originated? It is said that everybody has a story. Well, some of our national pastime's terms have stories, too: Pinch Hitter: a substitute batter. For anyone who's been in a pinch, it doesn't take much reasoning to understand why a batter would be called in to help in a difficult situation. Sammy Strang played in the National League from 1896 to 1908. The term pinch hitter possibly originated in a newspaper article about the 5-8 utility man who was known for coming through in the pinch. (In 1905, while playing with the Giants, Strang led the NL in pinch hits.) Bullpen: an area where relief pitchers warm up during a game. There are several options explaining the source of this term in the late 19th century. Here are a few: People who came late to a game were herded like cattle into a standing-room-only area in foul territory. The space, known as the bullpen, later became a warmup spot for relief pitchers. Bull Durham tobacco was often advertised on outfield fences near the area where relievers warmed up. The Polo Grounds in New York City were used for baseball beginning in 1880. Relief pitchers warmed up in an area where a stockyard held a pen of bulls.

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A tongue-in-cheek explanation for the term is that relief pitchers have a habit of shooting the bull in the dugout so they are sent to an area, the bullpen, where they won't bother other players. Deadball Era: a time in baseball history, approximately 1901-1920, when teams scored only a few runs. The low scores (generally no higher than four runs) were the result of a variety of factors: large fields (making home runs rare), an emphasis on fast running rather than power-hitting, balls that got dirty and were hard to see when games ran late into the evening (no lighting), and balls that got hit so many times, they were damaged and thus unpredictable in how they would sail through the air “the ball just seemed dead.� Golden Sombrero: refers to four strikeouts in the same game. The reference is based on a hockey term indicating three goals in a game, a hat trick. Since four is greater than three, a hat that is large, a sombrero, would be an appropriate reference for a four-time feat; however, a Golden Sombrero carries no honor. The term is generally credited to 1980s San Diego Padre Carmelo Martinez who was born in Puerto Rico. Punch and Judy: describes a batter who hits well but without power. Punch and Judy are the names of a hand puppet team known for animated verbal exchanges mixed with sarcasm and pseudo-violence. The couple's characters have evolved over several centuries and are still popular in countries with British influence. The first reference to them in baseball was by former LA Dodgers manager Walter Alston speaking about a home run by Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants. “ “When he belts a home run, he does it with such authority it seems like an act of God. You can't cry about it. He's not a Punch and Judy belter.� What Did He Say? Terms used by baseball announcers may be commonplace to those who regularly watch the game, but for the occasional viewer, the following terms may not be all that familiar. See if you can match each term with its meaning and then check your answers below: Terms 1) Around the horn

Meanings A) A hard line drive hit by a batter

2) Basket catch

B) An easy pitch to hit, usually right down the middle of the plate

3) Bazooka

C) A pitch that nearly hits a batter

4) Brushback

D) The part of the bat just a few inches from the barrel

5) Bump, hill

E) Batted ball that moves across the ground hard and fast

6) Can of corn

F) A ball traveling at high speed, either batted or thrown

7) Caught looking

G) A home run

8) Cellar

H) When a batter is called out on strikes

9) Chin music

I) Pitcher's mound

10) Cutter

J) A ruckus with the umpires; confusion; a fight between players

11) Dinger, tater

K) A fastball with a late break to it

12) Dish

L) A double play going from third base to second to first

13) Frozen rope

M) A knockdown pitch that passes close to the batter's jaw

14) Gap

N) A catch made by a running fielder just before the ball hits the ground

15) Heater 16) Meatball

O) Catcher's equipment: shinguards, chest protector, helmet, mask and glove

17) Mendoza line

P) Section of the outfield between the outfielders

18) Painting the black

Q) Home plate

19) Pea

R) When a fielder catches a ball with his glove near belt level

20) Pickle

S) Last place

21) Rhubarb

T) RBI, a ribeye

22) Shoestring catch

U) An easy catch by a fielder

23) Steak

V) A rundown

24) Sweet spot

W) When a pitcher throws the ball over the edge of the plate

25) Tools of ignorance

X) Strong throwing arm

26) Worm burner

Y) A good fastball Z) A batting average of around .200

Answers: 1) L, 2) R, 3) X, 4) C, 5) I, 6) U, 7) H, 8) S, 9) M, 10) K, 11) G, 12) Q, 13) A, 14) P, 15) Y, 16) B, 17) Z, 18) W, 19) F, 20) V, 21) J, 22) N, 23) T, 24) D, 25) O, 26) E Now when you hear some of these phrases said in narration of a baseball game, you'll know what they meant. Let's play ball!!

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What’s Going On 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.

Star Party Friday, April 24, begins at dark Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if raining (if the weather is cloudy we will be there to answer questions and talk astronomy). For more information, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www.icas-wa.webs. com.

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for a native trees and plants walk. At 3:30pm join the 9th annual community Peace Picture. Keynote speaker Kristin Ohlson, author of ‘The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet’ begins at 4:00pm. Live Music/Dance--6:00pm. Come dance to the live sounds of PETE. Suggested donation $5-10.

Ebey’s Junior Ranger Day Saturday, April 25, 10:00am-4:00pm Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve Children and families are invited to stop by the Jacob and Sarah Ebey House to pick up a Junior Ranger Activity Book. Upon completion, children will earn a Junior Ranger badge and patch. The activities are geared toward children ages 7-14. Park at the Overlook (use Additional Parking as necessary), and follow the Farm Lane for a short hike to the Ebey House. Remember to pack water and a snack, and dress for the weather. For more information, call (360) 678-6084. http://www.nps.gov/ ebla/index.htm

Friday, April 24, 7:00pm Saturday, April 25, 2:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday, April 26, 2:00pm South Whidbey High School, Langley

Gardeners’ Exchange

Presented by Whidbey Island Dance Theater with special guest artists. General Seating tickets are $15 and available at http://www. brownpapertickets.com/event/1243489 All tickets at the door are $18. For more information, call (360) 341-2221 or visit www.widtonline.org

This “free-cycle” exchange promotes recycling and “green” eco-gardening. Community friends, neighbors, and fellow gardeners are invited to exchange healthy plants, seeds and bulbs, and gently used garden stuff such as garden tools, books, apparel (gloves, aprons, hats, etc.), and decor (birdhouses, feeders, stakes, pots, windchimes, etc). Exchanges are “equal in kind” - if you bring 5 items/plants, you get to take 5 items/plants. Any remaining items will be donated to local garden clubs and thrift stores.

Coupeville Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale Saturday, April 25, 9:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall For sale: A variety of plants and garden art, including annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, tomatoes, concrete leaves, stepping stones, and more. Purchase raffle tickets for wonderful items. Tickets are $1 each and are sold the day of the sale. This is the club’s major fundraiser for the year and all the proceeds are reinvested in the community by funding various projects, including flower barrels, maintenance of the welcome sign, Captain Coupe Park, and more.

Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 25, all day Greenbank Farm We have something for everyone at this daylong, free and family friendly event. This is a collaborative event with many organizations. Stop by for a tansy dig and lavender planting, enjoy displays, tours, children and family activities. Join WSU Extension Forester Kevin Zobrist

Sunday, April 26, 2:15pm-3:00pm Hummingbird Farm Nursery & Gardens, Oak Harbor

Island Consort in Concert: Bach & the Italian Baroque Sunday, April 26, 3:00pm St. Augustine in the Woods, Freeland Featuring Bach’s Orchestral Suite no 3 with it’s jubilant trumpets and the sweet “Air on a G String. The program also included selections from Bach’s Musical Offering, Monteverdi’s “Dolcissimo uscignolo,” Bach’s Motet No 6, “Lobet den Herrn alle Heiden,” Locatelli’s 5th Violin Concert in C with soloist Gloria Ferry-Brennan, and Albinoni’s Oboe Concert in d minor with soloist Frances Kenney. From the sacred to the saucy, the sweet to the sublime, this ambitious program offers something for every lover of Baroque music. Admission is by donation at the door. For more information, email sweidendorf@whidbey.com or call (360) 321-5294.

Gray Whale Watching Cruise Sunday, April 26, 3:00pm “Mystic Sea”, Langley Marina Join WSU Island County Beach Watchers on their annual fundraising cruise aboard the “Mystic Sea”. $75 per person gives you a 3-hour cruise, appetizers, beverages and on-board naturalists. To reserve your space, sign up online at http://beachwatchers.net/ events/whales, or email wsu.bw.island.events@ gmail.com, or call (360) 331-1030. WSU Island County Beach Watchers is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Against My Dreams: An Immigrant’s Story Monday, April 27, 7:00pm Nordic Hall, 63 Jacobs Road, Coupeville Through stories and poetry from her book Against My Dreams: An Immigrant’s Story, author Linda Strever will share the life of her Norwegian immigrant grandmother, Gunnhild Olavsdatter Breland. Following the program the author will be available for book signing. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Coupeville Library and the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge. More information about the Nordic Hall and the Nordic Lodge may be found at http://whidbeyislandnordiclodge. wordpress.com

The Thorium Revolution Wednesday, April 29, 6:00pm-8:00pm Coupeville Library Cheap, safe, and almost unlimited electrical power would be a game-changer in the fight against our planet’s carbon addiction and global warming. Safety and nuclear waste problems have prevented conventional nuclear reactors from delivering on this promise. But there is an alternative nuclear energy that fills the bill. A Thorium-based nuclear reactor can be safe and clean! Come to this forum with guest speaker Nck Petrish to learn more about the Thorium revolution. For more information, call (360) 941-8550, email nick@nickpetrish.org or visit http://WhidbeyIslandDemocrats.org/Thorium-15

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, April 23, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Anthony Doerr’s All the light we cannot see. From the highly acclaimed, multiple award-winning Anthony Doerr, a stunningly ambitious and beautiful novel about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.

www.whidbeyweekly.com Locally operated. Getting Out on the Water Thursday, April 23, 4:00pm-5:30pm Freeland Library Get ready for spring and water sports at this informational forum at the Freeland Library. Representatives from several island nautical groups will gather to introduce their programs and provide literature and registration details on many different approaches to getting out in boats around Puget Sound. Fault Lines: Understanding America’s Role in the Ever-Changing Middle East Thursday, April 23, 7:00pm Freeland Library During a career with the U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine service and as President of Sysco Corporation, Don Liebich was directly involved with numerous international consulting ventures, economic development, citizen diplomacy and human rights projects throughout the Middle East. Join in a community discussion with Don as he presents topics from his 2014 book, “Fault Lines,” which will also be available for purchase and signing. Visual Artists’ Roundtable Friday, April 24, 10:00am Freeland Library Join other local artists to share and discuss your artwork. For adults. Oak Harbor Book Group Friday, April 24, 11:00am Oak Harbor Library Share your love of reading! Check out a copy of “The Soldier’s Wife” by Joanna Trollope, bring your covered drink, and join the discussion in the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Understanding Photographic Composition Monday, April 27, 1:30pm-3:30pm Coupeville Library Whether a photographer is utilizing an iPhone or an advanced digital SLR, in a world of cameras that can do the thinking for us regarding exposure, shutter speed and focus, the one common skill needed by a photographer that a camera cannot provide, is the ability to properly compose the image. Journeys: The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Monday, April 27, 3:00pm Freeland Library Jean Fankhauser rode 2,161 miles along the Great Divide from Banff, Alberta, to northern New Mexico. Join Jean for a discussion about the preparation, training and gear for bikepacking followed by a slide show of his journey. Meet the Author: Linda Strever Monday, April 27, 7:00pm-9:00pm Nordic Lodge, 63 Jacobs Rd, Coupeville Through stories and poetry from her book “Against My Dreams,” Linda Strever will share the life of her Norwegian immigrant grandmother, Gunnhild Olavsdatter Breland. Book sales and signing to follow by Wind and Tide Books. WHAT’S GOING ON

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put off ten years when Congress passed the Compromise of 1850, but the Civil War begun in 1860 must really be considered the pièce de résistance of the Pluto-Uranus conjunction of 1850.

Chicken Little & the Astrologer By Wesley Hallock

Last week we saw that Pluto as a planet tests a person’s stance regarding the big moral themes of Right vs. Wrong and Good vs. Evil. We saw, too, that Uranus is the driving force behind freedom movements. Important to note is that Uranus and Pluto impact whole generations of people at the same time. When the two conjoin as they did in the 1960s, they signal social upheavals of the sort America experienced in those turbulent years. But the ‘60s were only the beginning. The effect of two planets occupying the same degree of the zodiac always lasts beyond their actual conjunction. Like the two hands of a clock reaching the five together, what begins there—let’s call it the Happy Hour—continues until the faster minute hand again overtakes the slower hour hand, this time at the six, ending the Happy Hour to begin the evening. A lot can happen in that hour. With Pluto-Uranus cycles, as with Happy Hour, the beginning is not the whole story. Far from it. Before the cycle ends, things undreamed of at the start are sure to occur. Astrology may thus be considered the art of knowing when it’s Happy Hour and when it’s time to call a cab.

A basic principle of astrology is that whenever two planets conjoin, note carefully whatever life serves up, for come the quarter-hour, life will serve another round of the same. The astrological Happy Hour that began in the 1960s passed the quarterhour—astrologers call it the “square”—just a few days ago. All of which means the salty-rimmed swig-of-life cocktail now sitting before you, regardless of whether you were present for the first round, is actually another taste of the 1960s. (Don’t forget to tip your waitress.) So what is it that we, the happily or not-sohappily drunk on life, are now faced with? What themes and what changes were put into effect in the 1960s? Hindsight being always 20/20, a look to the past offers important clues. Previous to the 1960s, Pluto-Uranus conjunctions occurred in the years 1850 and 1710. And what type of cocktail did life serve up? Among the big issues of the 1960s were the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War, so even without looking, we may safely assume that the astrological aperitifs of 1850 and 1710 were likewise in some fashion war and race-related. A quick scan of history proves our assumptions correct. In the American colonies of the 1710s, one of the great fears was of slave uprisings. In the colonial version of stop and frisk, white militias patrolled the roads in search of suspicious-looking slaves, trying to head off what was rapidly becoming an ambitious freedom movement. Quaker colonists spoke out against slavery on moral grounds. Freedom and morality—we recognize the twin elements of Uranus and Pluto at work in 1710. By 1850, the freedom movement begun in the 1710s had grown to become a fullfledged abolition movement. So strong were the feelings on both sides of the slavery issue, war between slave and non-slave states seemed a possibility. The war was

Muhammad Ali and the Beatles in February 1964, were two manifestations of the PlutoUranus changes then sweeping America, as discussed last week. But the changes did not begin with them. Two key dates from the previous year stand out. August 28, 1963, saw Dr. Martin Luther King standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial before a quarter of a million people as he presented his “I Have A Dream” speech. November 22, 1963, witnessed the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Since those events took place before the exact conjunction of Pluto and Uranus on October 9, 1965, they must be considered “last call” of the nearly-ended Victorian “Happy Hour” begun in 1850. Ali and the Beatles were 1850’s last call, yet they remained American icons in 1965 and after. As such, they must also be models for the meaning of the new conjunction. Ali, who received five years in prison (overturned on appeal) and was banned from boxing for three years after refusing to be drafted into the Army, clearly modeled the anti-Vietnam War, “Hell No! We Won’t Go!” stance. The “Beatles just as clearly modeled “Make Love, Not War.” Can we justify these statements astrologically? Easily. First we note which degree of the zodiac Pluto and Uranus occupied at the time of their 1965 conjunction—17° of Virgo. Then we look to see if that degree is significant in the March 4, 1789, birth chart of the USA. 17° of Virgo happens to be the mid-point of Sun and Mercury in the US chart—highly significant, in a phone-call at 3:00 AM sort of way. To see who’s calling, we use individual birth charts as caller ID. In the birth chart of Ali, Jupiter is at 11° of Gemini. In the birth chart of America, Moon is at 11° of Gemini. Moon is the American people, and Ali’s Jupiter there says the people got his message when he showed he was not afraid to fight, but never would he fight wearing anyone’s uniform. Many thousands of draft resisters took Ali’s example. The Beatles are even more interesting. Using composite chart techniques to combine their four birth charts, we arrive at a single planetary chart having a single Sun, Moon, etc. We use this composite just like a regular birth chart to see how the four men operated as a singular dynamic. We see the Beatles have two planets in Gemini: Jupiter at 12° and Venus at 10°, a neat embrace of America’s 11° Gemini Moon. Embraced by the Beatles’ Venus message of love, people could not get enough. Not coincidentally, on October 9, 1965, with the 1850s conjunction closing and that of the 1960s beginning, the Beatles song “Yesterday” reached number one on the music charts—an ironic cosmic wink, seeming to warn us that when Uranus and Pluto are mixing the drinks, even the Beatles get the blues. Time to call a cab. Next week: A look at Philip K. Dick, author of, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

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Life Tributes Christine Anne Picchi

Christine Anne Picchi, age 64, of Oak Harbor passed away April 2, 2015 in her home following a short illness. Christine was born June 2, 1950 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Ferrer Bruno Picchi and Virginia Mary Barrett. She lived all over the United States and the world, including various duty stations. She was a resident of Oak Harbor for 34 years. Christine earned her BS at Catholic University of America, her MA at George Washington University, and her RN at Hartford Hospital School of Nursing. She served in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps during the Vietnam era. She entered the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps in September of 1970. She achieved the rank of Captain and retired with 26 years of service. Christine was a member of the Oak Harbor Rotary and worked to help support various military associations. She enjoyed cooking, entertaining, art, and traveling to Europe and Hawaii. Christine was preceded in death by her husband Roger Lerseth; her parents Ferrer Bruno Picchi & Virginia Mary Barrett; and her sister Leslie Picchi. She is survived by her sisters Kathleen Wright, Amy Picchi, and Debra Picchi; her niece Michelle Saczynski; and her brother Steven Picchi. A memorial service was held to celebrate the life of Christine at Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor Friday, April 17, 2015. BITS ‘n’ PIECES

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This year, on Monday, April 27, instead of the normal meeting at China City, the club will go Enso House starting at 4:00pm and pull weeds, mow, paint, and make some needed repairs to the floor of the atrium as one of their service projects. Whidbey Westside Rotary is in its third year as a Rotary Club, and with an average of 25 members, has accomplished a great deal. In addition to the annual work parties at Enso House, they maintain a section of Hwy 525 in Freeland as part of the Adopt a Highway program, they have sponsored local youth in Rotary youth training programs, helped build a swing set at the Primary school, and have contributed to Ryan’s House. They help in Senior Services projects and pancake breakfasts, assisted in Meerkerk Gardens’ upkeep and maintenance projects, you will find benches marked with the Rotary emblem in many public places, and they created an international project building restrooms in an African village.

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To learn more of the Club you are welcome to visit a regular meeting at China City in Freeland on Mondays at 5:00pm, or visit the website http://rotarywestside.com. [Submitted by Virginia Bloom]

Local Business News May 2 Is Free Comic Book Day! Worldwide Free Comic Book Day Comes to Whidbey Island with Comics for All Ages The Book Rack in Oak Harbor is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the biggest day in the comic book industry. During Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2, over 5.6 million comic books will be given away by participating stores, introducing as many people as possible to the wonders of comic books! “The wide array of comic books being published today ensures that readers of all ages — children, teens, and adults – can find something appropriate that will stir their imaginations,” said Matt Daniel, Owner of The Book Rack.

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times,” Daniel continued. “Comic books and graphic novels are considered a hot form of entertainment, that are fun and a smart pick for readers to dive into as imagination comes to life with the turn of every page.” Comic books have propelled to the front ranks of pop culture, many being adapted into movies. The first Saturday of May has been and will continue being a big day in the comic book world.

Celebrating its fourteenth year, Free Comic Book Day has proven to be a smashing success, spreading the word that comics are a terrific read. “Even if you have never picked up a comic book, stop into The Book Rack because you never know what you will end up finding.” “We at The Book Rack want to spread the word that comics are perfect for today’s

Many of you have noticed the removal of the tress on East Whidbey Avenue, specifically across from Saar’s’ Marketplace in Oak Harbor. “This was not an easy decision” says Hazel Welliver, Executive Director of Harbor Tower Village, Independent and Assisted Living. “These beautiful old trees have been here for a very long time. It was brought to our attention by members of the City of Oak Harbor that the root system was damaging the sidewalks and parking lot, making them unsafe.” Maintenance Director Steve Swankie is working closely with Pioneer Tree Service and local landscape designers to replant trees along this strip. “Stay tuned for our new look” says Swankie. “In addition to being safer for pedestrian traffic, we hope the newly planted trees will be an attractive addition to our community.” For more information, call (360) 675-2569.

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By Carey Ross Cheatin': This movie,, Academy Awardnominated Bill Plympton’s seventh feature film, is an award-winning, surreal animated adult tale of love, jealousy, revenge and murder, and is inspired by the work of James M. Cain ("Double Indemnity, The Postman Always Rings Twice").  (Unrated • 1 hr. 16 min.) Child 44: I read a synopsis and watched a preview and I honestly (sort of) tried to discern what this movie was all about, but I was too distracted by human charisma bomb Tom Hardy to actually pay attention to things like plot and quality. Frankly, I would watch two hours of a movie in which Hardy tries to cancel his Comcast while sitting in a room full of crying babies, so I'm probably not the best judge here.  (R • 2 hrs. 17 min.) 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.) Danny Collins: For nearly half a century, Al Pacino has been shouting at us from the silver screen, and in doing so has won himself an Oscar and become one of the biggest acting legends of our time. This role as an aging rock star who receives a letter from John Lennon from beyond the grave is made for him.  (R • 1 hr. 46 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.) Do You Believe?: Nope. Any other questions?  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 55 min.) Furious 7: Seven movies in, and this series remains high-speed Hollywood entertainment at its most implausibly pleasurable. Although this movie will always bear the distinction of being Paul Walker’s cinematic swan song, it serves his memory well.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 9 min.) Get Hard: This movie is Hollywood gambling on the notion that the general public thinks homophobia is the funniest thing ever, and, judging by the film's opening weekend box office performance, Hollywood was right and society still kind of sucks.  (R • 1 hr. 39 min.) 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.) The Human Experiement: This documentary, produced and narrated by Sean Penn, lifts the veil on the shocking reality that thousands of untested chemicals are in our everyday products, our homes and inside of us.  (Unrated • 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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Beyond Point & Shoot: Utilizing Manual Settings for Creative Photography Monday, April 27, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Allowing the camera to make your photographic decisions limits your ability to be truly creative. This class will demonstrate the use of aperture and shutter speed to enhance your photos. Meet the Author: Linda Strever Tuesday, April 28, 10:30am-12:30pm Coupeville Library What if the forces behind events are not what they seem? Linda Strever will discuss and read from her new lyrical novel, “Don’t Look Away.” Book sales and signing to follow by Wind and Tide Books. Funded by Nordic Lodge and Friends of the Coupeville Library. Mystery Lovers Book Group Thursday, April 30, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Share your love of mysteries. Read any mystery by Susan Elia MacNeal and join the discussion in the library meeting room. Books available for checkout at the library.

Religious Services Taize Prayer Service Wednesday, May 6, 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.

Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community. All ministry is private, confidential, and free. Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, contact Ann at (425)263-2704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.

Living Circle: Friends on the Path Every Sunday, 11:00am 917 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor Living Circle is a welcoming spiritual community of friends on the path sharing music, prayers, blessings, stories, and more. They invite you to share your spirit with them. Their building is located next to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. For more information, call (360)3202081, email alivingcircle@gmail.com, or visit livingcircle.us

Oneness Blessings Every Monday, 4:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor A hands-on process of awakening the human being to its natural state by sending energy to the physical brain via a Oneness Blessings Giver. Come experience peace, healing & joy for yourself. Contact Netsah at (360)675-3420 for more information.

Teaching Through God’s Word Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbeyisland.org

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building. For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www. whidbeyquakers.org.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm

Friends of South Whidbey State Park

Adult Running Group

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.

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.

Al-Anon

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Every Saturday, 9:00am Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville

If a friend or relative has a problem with alcohol, you can find solutions for yourself at Alanon.

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.

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.

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Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across fromUseless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.

Fourth Wednesday, 7:00pm Coupeville Firehouse, 1164 Race Rd., Coupeville

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.

Island County Amateur Radio Club Saturday, April 25, 9:00am Whidbey Telecom Wifire Building, Freeland Emergency communications specialist Michael Chaplin will familiarize Whidbey radio hams with the upcoming multistate major earthquake exercise involving federal, state and local governments as well as private organizations and radio hams throughout the Pacific northwest to test preparation, coordination and communications capabilities during a major earthquake and tsunami. The four-day exercise in June 2016, called Cascadia Rising 2016, will prepare government and private sector organizations to approach complex disaster operations as a joint team. Volunteer radio license examiners will be on site to provide information and to administer federal ham radio operator exams for interested persons. The Wifire Building is located at 1651 E. Main Street, Freeland. The free meeting is open to the public. For more information, see www. w7avm.org or contact k7na@w7avm.org.

PBY Memorial Foundation Tuesday, April 28, 11:30am VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor A no host monthly luncheon. Featured speakers will be members of the Coupeville High School class under Wilbur Purdue who are in a national competition. Subjects for the day are: Isaac Stephens, First Governor of WA and

First Fridays, 2:00pm-4:00pm St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods, Freeland

Every Wednesday, 9:30am-10:30am 432 2nd St., Langley

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Allen Turing, British Intelligence agent who led in the breaking of the German ENIGMA Code during WWII. For more information, call Richard Rezabek at (360) 240-9500.

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Breastfeeding Support Group Third Thursday, 10:30am-11:30am Pregnancy Aid, 816 Camano, Langley

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls First & Third Mondays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Masonic Hall, Coupeville The Coupeville assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls would like to invite all girls ages 11-20 to attend meetings. Rainbow Girls is a service organization that teaches girls leadership and life skills. For more information, contact Naomie Robinson at robinsonnaomie32@gmail.com or visit www. nwrainbow.org. The Mansonic Hall is located at 804 Main Street.

Meet Feet Co-Ed Hiking Group Every Saturday, 10:00am-12:00pm Locations and terrain vary

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.

Occasionally the group goes to the mainland so times can change. The current schedule is available at http://maxxeon.com/meetfeet/. To join the email list for weekly detailed walk notices and car pool locations, send an email to meetfeet@gmail.com.

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

Blind Support Group

Every Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton NAR-ANON family groups are world-wide for those affected by someone else’s addiction. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 6309 Wilson Place.

Fourth Tuesday, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center

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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.

For locations visit www.npsana.org/whidbey or call (877) 789-0819.

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.

Conversations of War and Return First & Third Fridays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Old Building, Freeland Veterans Steve Durbin and Chuck McIntyre host a room of conversations for veterans, family members and caregivers. They need to hear your stories. Contact Chuck at (360) 579-1059 or Steve at (360) 678-2928.

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.

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.

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Open Meditation Group Every Wednesday, 7:30pm-8:00pm Alexander Counseling, 221 2nd Street, #10, Langley Find refuge from the stress of a nervous world. Join for a weekly meditation and cultivate a deeper sense of tranquility and share the joys of peace.

Overeaters Anonymous Every Monday, 6:00pm-7:00pm Langley Fellowship Hall, Langley Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? No dues and no fees! No weigh-ins, no diets, no judggments. Just caring support, hope and abstinence.

Parkinson’s Support Group First Friday, 1:00pm Cherry Hill Club House, Oak Harbor Second Tuesday, 10:00am Bayview Senior Center, Langley No one need struggle with Parkinson’s alone. Gain new friends, get the facts. Call (360)2791785.

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.

South Whidbey Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group First Tuesday, 10:00am-12:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley Expanded quarterly workshops TBA. The Care-

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TOPSÂŽ (Take Off Pounds SensiblyÂŽ) Every Wednesday, 6:00pm-8:00pm Regency on Whidbey, Oak Harbor

TOPSÂŽ is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original, nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups. TOPSÂŽ 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.

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 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. For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www. whidbeylocal.com.

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Garden Forum Sunday, April 26, 1:00pm-2:00pm Hummingbird Farm Nursery & Gardens, Oak Harbor “Gathering for Gardening� is a free and informal forum held now on each last Sunday of the month through September 2015. April’s forum topic will be “plant native for wild pollinators,� and we’ll talk about native plants that are adapted to the microclimates of the Pacific Northwest, grow well on Whidbey Island, and attract our wild pollinators ~ butterflies, bees, bats, birds, and other beneficial creatures.

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Mother Mentors Training Monday, April 27, 9:00am-2:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Presented by Mother Mentors of Whidbey Island. Do you enjoy being around parents and young children? Volunteer to be a mentor to a family or help out at Playscape, the indoor part for parents and caregivers of young children. To register, call (360) 321-1484 or email wamothermentors@ gmail.com.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, April 30, 6:45pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic. org.

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Rents are $835 for 2-bedroom; $835 for 3-bedroom with attached single car garages. $105 utilities cover water, sewer and garbage. Pets friendly, call for details. GO Realty at (360) 679-4646. Waterfront room for rent in Greenbank, $500/ month. Call Steve (360) 929-7640 (0)

Whole body fender set for Suzuki 230 quad runner, orange, $50 cash only. (360) 632-6202 for info. (1) For Jeep Wrangler: Exhaust headers, stainless steel, #33007075, 4.0 6-cylinder. Cash only, $50 OBO. (360) 632-6202 (1) Red Leer truck canopy with sliding side windows, fits newer Toyota Tacoma, 6-ft bed, $600 OBRO. Jason (425) 530-2873 (1)

Services Animal caregiver with 25 years experience. Home stay or daytime visits; special needs & custom care of all kinds of animals with lots of time, attention & love. Security & plant care. Please call Maria (360) 331-2147 (0)

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Oak Harbor Kiwanis 12th Annual Beachcombers Bazaar: Saturday, July 11, 9am-3pm, Windjammer Park. Antique, Craft And Yard Sale! Spaces Motorcycles/Parts For Sale Are Available! Antique Dealers, Craft Vendors, Garage Hard core riders-Mattawa Sale, Vendors, Service Clubs, bound: 1978 Yamaha IT175, Food Vendors. Contact Harry 6 speed, bored out-rebuilt. Turner, (360) 679-3799, Nasty fast! Manual included, $450 obo. (360) 682-8077 (0) Fang6_5@Msn.Com No Cheating!

Announcements Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help. If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed. Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims has Advocates ready to help. Please call (800) 346-7555. 24hr Crisis Line. Free Service.

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

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Jobs Wanted All carpet and vinyl installed, repaired or re-stretched; 35 years experience; my quality will floor you! Scott Severson (360) 420-1627 or (360) 9699910 (1)

Job Market Peoples Bank has Part-time Universal Banker position available. Description: Provide new and existing customers with high quality service and specializes in assessing customer needs. This individual presents, sells and opens various consumer deposit accounts and services, performs teller transactions with a high regard to detail, anticipates customer needs, and refers product openings in a professional, courteous and friendly manner. Online application available at www.peoplesbank-wa. com/Careers#positions. Contact Peoples Bank Human Resources Department, (800) Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.54)

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building sheds and all those projects. 2x4's 30¢ per lineal foot. (360) 321-1624.

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

Lessons Looking for students to learn how to play guitar - all ages. All genre and style. Beginners welcome. One on One lessons. Please contact Scott for more information. (360) 675-5470

Electronics AOC Computer monitor; 191/2” screen with cables, $25. (360) 678-2207 Sony FD Trinitron VEGA, Model # KV-32FV1, with owner's manual. This TV is in excellent condition. For sale by original owner; photos available. $50 or best offer. Call (360) 678-1167

Appliances Lightly used appliances for sales: Kenmore top freezer refrigerator (ice maker), $350; Dryer, $250; Older but good condition range, $200. GE/Hotpoint washer, $300. Coupeville 425-8830076

Lawn and Garden John Deere STX38 Riding Lawn mower tractor bag & chute, $150. Jason (425) 5302873 (1)

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Looking for a great gift idea for Xmas, Birthdays, Fathers day, etc.? Here are some local made crafts that will help you fill some gaps, please order by letter- they are 16$ ea. and shipping will be extra where applicable. You can also reach me at ljohn60@gmail.com. 5’ Heavy-duty work table with heavy-duty casters, $50; 10” Craftsman radial arm saw with stand, $50. (360) 341-5894 (0) Fir firewood, $210 per cord delivered in the Greenbank area. Please call (360) 222 3095 and leave message (1)

Recreation 2 Lowe Alpine Walkabout backpacks, 2100 cu. in. Brand new, $75; used, $45; Arcteryx Needle 55 Backpack, 3100 cu. in., $70. (360) 678-2207 Good used bicycles for sale: Men's Huffy, US Made. Ladies’ Huffy with deluxe seat. Men's Mountain Bike. 16" Boys’ bike. All in good condition; checked and serviced, $45 each. Ask for Richard, (360) 341-5894 (0)

Animals/Supplies Straw Hay for Sale - Good for bedding, erosion control, mulch, etc. $3 per bale, 20 bale minimum. (360) 321-1624

Lumber - Rough cut dry fir lumber. 2x4's & misc. Good for

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