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by Matt Plush, Whidbey Island Bicycle Club

H.ONOR O.UR T.ROOPS

You may have seen the H.O.T. trails in the Kettles and wondered what the H.O.T. stood for. On Veterans' Day, Whidbey Island Bicycle Club (WIBC) tried to make it clearer. WIBC placed five H.onor O.ur T.roops signs up in the Kettles trail system at each entry point to all the H.O.T. trails.

Located in the Southeast corner of the Kettles trail system, you will find a trail named after each branch of service. The first one was made over five years ago and it was known by the locals as the “No Name” trail. The “No Name” trail is now known as the H.O.T. USAF representing the Air Force.

At the bottom of the H.O.T. USAF, you have three choices. Take a left and head out to Humpty Dumpty or veer right and take either H.O.T. Army or H.O.T. Navy. H.O.T. Army parallels Humpty Dumpty and gives you a difficult single track to ride with logs to cross and a steep climb up to intersect with Round About trail, a double track that leads you out to SR-20 to the right or deeper into the woods if you go left. Across from Round About trail you will see H.O.T. USCG representing the Coast Guard. This is a short quarter mile route that will lead you to Rusty Well. Both H.O.T. USCG and H.O.T. Army can be ridden in both directions. H.O.T. Navy on the other hand is best ridden from H.O.T. USAF. As you start H.O.T. Navy, you will see

why it’s best from H.O.T. USAF, as you drop down a technical descend to a Kettle that has water in it year around, and your dog will love you if you point it out to her/him.

As in all the trails in Kettles and Ft Ebey trail system, when you descend, you must ascend and the H.O.T. Navy has two descends and ascends that will give you a good work out.

The H.O.T. Navy will meet up with H.O.T. USMC, a trail worthy of the name US Marine Corps. A technical off camber route will lead you out to Round About and the SR-20 gate or you can take a left on H.O.T. USMC and you will have a big drop descend or a switch back descend that too will lead you to Round About.

Thank you to everyone who helped build the trails, WIBC for placing the signs up.

Signs were engraved by Oak Harbor High School Wood Shop, under direction of Mr. Muzzal, and “Kevin’s Island Custom Coating” finished the signs. A shout out to those veterans who spent Veterans Day riding and working on the trails, Matt Plush, John Clark USN retired, and Brian Dowling USN Retired “Veterans Day 2015”.

H.onor O.ur T.roops trail system gives you about two miles of technical, strenuous trails to mountain bike ride or run. For more information on where to ride and someone to ride with contact Whidbey Island Bicycle Club (WIBC) www.whidbeybicycleclub.org

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Is it just me, or did any of you walk into a room last week to turn your lights on during the power outage?

If I had a nickel, or a dime, for every time I walked into a room last Tuesday and Wednesday to turn on lamps or lights or other electric devices that would not work, I might have enough money for a cheap generator.

The first power outage of the season is always a challenge. No candles. No batteries. Tired flashlights. Fortunately, it is now dark at four in the afternoon so we can just go to bed when the lights go out.

Power Outage Bonuses Not only do we save money during power outages since we cannot shop on-line, we can break out the old rotary phone when someone from back east calls to see if we are okay.

Were it not for the Weather Channel or all these weather apps people put on their smart phones, my back east and down south family might not know where I lived. Do we thank Ted Turner for this, or Al Gore?

Another advantage to power outages is we seniors can walk around in the dark listening to our transistor radios. What do you mean you cannot find yours? It should be right by your old baseball cards.

One of the first things we do during a power outage is cook one of those Jiffy Pop deals on the wood stove. While the popcorn is always lousy, we still thrill at the expansion of the foil as the popcorn kernels compete for space. Not unlike a border crossing, eh?

With modern technology, being without a flashlight during a power outage is not that big of a deal. Who needs matches when your family has Kindles, nothing more than glowing rectangle candles with words? Kindle candles.

As a last resort for assistance in seeing during a power outage, invite your grandkids over.

Encourage them to wear those LED lit tennis shoes so you can find the kitchen.

Viva la France A French policeman stops an Englishman's car and asks if he has been drinking. With great difficulty, the Englishman admits he has been drinking all day, that his daughter got married that morning, and he drank champagne and a few bottles of wine at the reception, and many single malts scotches thereafter.

Quite upset, the policeman proceeds to breath test the Englishman and verifies he is indeed totally sloshed.

He asks the Englishman if he knows why, under French Law, he is going to be arrested. The Englishman answers with a bit of humor, "No sir, I do not! But, while we're asking questions, do you realize this is a British car and that my wife is driving . . . on the other side?"

Hug, don't bug Given this week's gathering of friends and family around the globe to celebrate Thanksgiving, I thought I would throw in some trivia for you to share around the dinner table.

Consider it free gravy, from a Freeman in Freeland, made with self-rising flowers, instead of Martha White's self-rising flour.

Know why we hug all the time? Because it is the Scandinavian thing to do! And the English thing! And the high German thing!

According to Webster's unabridged, circa 1976, the word hug, now meaning “to press tightly,” is from the Old Norse word, hugga, which translates as “to comfort” or “to soothe.”

The Old English word, hycgan, meant “to think,” “to consider,” or “to understand.”

The Old High German word, huggen, also meant “to think.” Maybe that struggling food chain Haggen needs some huggen. If you have little to do on Thanksgiving, while everyone else is cleaning up or sleeping, drive over to

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Water blogged While trying to find a western movie on my antenna driven TV recently, I happened upon Dr. Oz and his afternoon show. The doc was talking about water and why we need water.

He put the kibosh to the number of glasses we need to drink, but, encouraged all day, all night drinking of water. Dr. Oz emphasized to the audience to drink more water by eating spicy foods, making fresh fruit ice cubes, and eating one's water via celery, lettuce, fresh fruit, and other water retention food products.

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Dr. Oz closed the segment with this–“You know you are healthy and that you are drinking enough water when you can see through your own urine.”

It was at that moment I turned to a religious channel and went straight to prayer.

Poetry Slam @ Freeland Cafe Mark your calendar for Saturday night, December 5, at 7:30pm, if you care to join the fun, food, and fellowship which our Whidbey Island Arts Council Poetry Slams bring to our community.

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The final slam for 2015 will be held at the Freeland Cafe, thanks to Petite Bryant-Hunt and bartending veteran Rebecca of Sunnybrook attitude! Song stylist and singer Erik Christensen will join the fun to entertain before and after we write poems and prose for prizes and prestige.

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Holiday Travel While waiting in a very long line recently at the Las Vegas airport, by the Southwest gate near the Burger King, where a plain chicken sandwich costs more than a taxicab ride, I spotted the “Prepare for Takeoff–Permitted and Prohibited Items” brochure distributed by TSA (Transportation Security Administration).

What a fun committee that would have been to join. While the brochure points out the officers can determine other exclusions not listed, we do get reminded in the brochure not to expect to carry-on spear guns, pool cues, snow globes, ice picks, meat cleavers, sabers, baseball bats, hockey sticks, flare guns, cattle prods, crowbars, or portable power saws.

I remember the first flight I took after 9-11.

I was trying to get through the security line at LAX to come home to Seattle. My carry-on passed through the gray flapper, only to be stopped on the conveyor belt by the suspicious TSA attendant.

“Better take a picture of this,” I heard him say.

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“These are my Dad's nose hair clippers. It is hardly a weapon, although he did bleed from time to time when he missed.”

“Sir, we will have to confiscate these, or you can pay the gentleman over there to mail them to you for a small fee of postage and handling, or you can get out of the line and check them in your luggage.”

“I don't have any checked bags. Are you sure they will be here when I get back in two weeks?”

“Certainly. You can pick them up at the LA airport police station.”

Two weeks later, upon my return to LAX, I walked over to the police station to retrieve Dad's nose hair clippers. Surely, they were still safe at the police station.

Not. Can you say crushed and tossed and destroyed?

Must have been those rounded tips on the nose hair clippers that frightened the boys in blue.

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Bits & Pieces South Whidbey High Graduate Named to Evergreen’s Board of Trustees

Admission is free, but donations are very gratefully accepted. For more information, call Kay at (360) 678-4148.

[Submitted by Kay Foss]

Beach Watchers to Become Sound Water Stewards, Jan. 1 On December 31, WSU Beach Watchers will close a 25-year run under the umbrella of Washington State University Extension – Island County, and become an independent, selfgoverning, self-funded organization under a new name, Sound Water Stewards of Island County. The program was created in the late 1980s by former county extension director, Don Meehan, modeled after WSU’s Master Gardeners Program, and graduated its first class in 1990. Some 550 volunteers have completed Beach Watchers training over the years.

Letters to the Editor Editor, The staff of the PBY - Naval Air Museum on behalf of all Veterans, wishes to thank the Hillcrest Elementary Fifth Grade classes of Michele Barrera and Sharon Koorn for the wonderful Veteran’s Day banner presented to the Museum. We displayed it in our ship’s store for all veterans and volunteers to enjoy.

Richard Rezabek, PBY Memorial Foundation

Editor, Tuesday’s strong winds generated a surge of calls for South Whidbey Fire EMS responders. Due to the high call volume once the high wind began, a command center was set up at the Freeland fire station at 3:30pm. This allowed command personnel to manage and distribute calls to emergency vehicles that were staffed at various locations throughout our community. SWFE coordinated their efforts with work being done by the Island County Roads Department, ICOM (Island County’s 911 dispatch center), and Puget Sound Energy.

The command center was in operation between 3:30pm and 8:30pm on Tuesday and fielded 64 calls for service during that time.

Aside from numerous trees and power lines in the roadways, other emergency calls included motor vehicle accidents, a possible land slide, medical issues, and a possible house fire. One incident on Surface Road involved a school bus with students onboard. While no one onboard was injured, the bus and passengers had to remain in place for about 30 minutes until responders were able to cut trees out of the roadway.

With all the power lines brought down by trees, “We want to remind residents that while down power lines may appear to be safe, it is very possible that they are still energized and must be avoided,” stated SWFE Chief Rusty Palmer.

Collaborative efforts between multiple agencies, work by over 30 SWFE volunteers, and strategic deployment of the fire department’s resources allowed the emergency calls resulting from this very powerful windstorm to be handled in a safe and efficient manner.

Jon Gabelein, Public Information Officer South Whidbey Fire/EMS

Get the Best Christmas Tree Ever and Support Your Community Are you looking for the best, freshest Christmas tree and wreath this year? Get yours on beautiful Whidbey Island from the Rotary Club of Whidbey Westside in partnership with Mainstreet Christmas Trees. You’ll find a wide selection of forest-fresh trees, ranging from table-top size to more than 14’. Choose from noble fir, spruce, balsam, Douglas fir, and more.

Stop by Sebo’s Do-it parking lot at Bayview from November 27-December 20, pick out your tree, and enjoy some hot chocolate. The lot is open every day until 6:00pm.

Proceeds help support the South Whidbey High School girls basketball team and community projects funded by the Rotary Club of Whidbey Westside. For more information, see rotarywestside.com or visit Facebook.

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South Whidbey High School graduate Emily Dunn-Wilder is all about food.

Since enrolling at The Evergreen State College in 2012, Dunn-Wilder has not only created The Evergreen Food Guide, she also coordinates the college’s Shellfish Club and organized the 2015 Evergreen Earth Day. But she may be best known in Olympia for her collaborative work with the Evergreen administration, its campus food vendor Aramark, and two campus cafes, to commit the college to the national Real Food Challenge. Last April Evergreen became the 31st college in the nation to join the student-led movement, which aims to increase the amount of locally sourced, organic and humane foods served in college dining halls.

Last month, Dunn-Wilder was appointed by Washington Governor Jay Inslee to Evergreen’s Board of Trustees, where she will serve as the student trustee for the next year.

Dunn-Wilder is in her last year at Evergreen, but she still remembers her upbringing on South Whidbey Island. “South Whidbey is a very artistic community,” she said. “I grew up in the theatre; my sister acted locally. My mother is a music therapist and my father, a child and family therapist, which meant I got lots of skills in healthy communication growing up. I learned how to compromise and see the other person’s perspective.”

Those skills served her well in becoming a student leader at Evergreen, but, she said, “There’s a lot of work to do, to make a great thing even better.” After graduation in June 2016, Dunn-Wilder, who is currently enrolled in a program focused on the geological, political, environmental, social, artistic and historical factors relating to foods grown around the world, hopes to continue her education at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Northern Italy. She plans to study food culture and communication.

[Submitted by Meryl Lipman, The Evergreen State College]

Whidbey Community Chorus Holiday Concerts Join the Whidbey Community Chorus in celebrating the advent of Christmas at their annual holiday concerts. “What Sweeter Music,” under the direction of Chet Hansen, will include a beautiful and energetic rendition of “Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel” by Steve Dunn, the melodic “Pie Jesu” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, “What Sweeter Music” from John Rutter, and a Nigerian Christmas song “Betelehemu” (Bethlehem) by Barrington Brooks.

Director Darren McCoy and the Oak Harbor Chamber Choir will perform at the December 4 concert.

Performances are Friday, December 4 at 7:00pm and Sunday, December 6 at 4:00pm at the First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland Street, Oak Harbor.

“We are developing new partnerships with county, state and city governments, universities, non-profits, parks and local and regional non-governmental organizations,” said Ridder, president of the new organization and chair of the transition committee that planned the changeover throughout much of 2015.

“The change is not as scary as might first seem,” she explained. “We’ve been selffunded for a long time, with stable revenue sources including license-plate funding through Lighthouse Environmental Programs, income from the annual Sound Waters University, donations from members, local businesses and entities, and some grants.”

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Commission members work with the Town of Coupeville, Island County and Ebey’s Reserve Trust Board staff to process applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties located within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.

Ebey’s Landing Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) consists of nine members, four (4) members appointed by the Council of the Town of Coupeville; four (4) members appointed by Island County; and one (1) member appointed jointly by Island County and the Town of Coupeville.

Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Historic Preservation Commission Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is (360) 679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@co.island.wa.us.

Application materials should be received no later than 4:30pm on December 21, 2015. For additional information please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.

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Local Business News Congratulations to Whidbey Jeweler’s 12 Weeks of Christmas Winner

Current WSU Beach Watcher coordinator Barbara Bennett will remain till year end. Decisions about staffing for the new organization will be made as soon as it is well on its feet.

Sound Water Stewards will be guided by a new board of three members from Camano Island and six from Whidbey, proportionate to the group’s membership, with Ridder as president, and Jay Adams vice president, John Welsch treasurer, Bob Gentz secretary and Amnon Shoenfeld recording secretary. Other board members are Kate Ambrus, Dave Brubaker, Lois Farrington and Tom Vos. Current president of the WSU Beach Watchers Advisory Committee, Derek Pritchard, will work with the new team to assist in the transition.

Congratulations to Terrie Schlade, the seventh winner of Whidbey Jeweler’s 12 Weeks of Christmas giveaway. Terrie won a ladies Citizen Eco-Drive diamond wristwatch. Beginning October 9, Whidbey Jeweler is giving away an item each week until Christmas. Stop by Whidbey Jewelers at 1421 SW Barlow Street, Tuesday through Saturday, to enter for a chance to win (no purchase necessary). For more information, call (360) 679-1800 or visit www. whidbeyjeweler.com.

Sound Water Stewards is focused on a vision of a healthy Puget Sound characterized by diverse natural ecosystems and sustainable human committees. Its mission is to provide trained volunteers to work in and around Island County toward this end through education, community outreach, stewardship and citizen science.

You are invited to shop late at Penn Cove Gallery on Saturday, November 28 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Meet with many of the artists, enjoy sipping wine and other refreshments as you browse the Fine Art presented by Penn Cove Gallery’s talented collection of local artists.

Existing projects will continue including the flagship Sound Waters University, to be held Saturday, February 6, at South Whidbey High School.

Ridder said the new organization is pursuing independent non-profit corporate status within Washington and will seek IRS non-profit status within the year. The non-profit group, Lighthouse Environmental Programs, will continue to be its fiscal steward while these processes unfold. “We have been affiliated with them since their inception in the 1990s,” she said.

Tax-deductible contributions may be directed as payable to LEP for SWS, PO Box 1620, Freeland, WA 98249.

[Submitted by Linda Ade Ridder, SWS Board President]

Seeking Applicants for Historic Preservation Commission The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Ebey’s Landing Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) for a term that expires on December 19, 2018. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest, experience or knowledge in history, historic preservation, architecture, design, landscape architecture, cultural landscapes and/or related disciplines. The Board of County Commissioners appoints Historic Preservation

Late Night Shopping at Penn Cove Gallery

Penn Cove Gallery is located at 9 Front Street in Coupeville. For more information, call (360) 678-1176 or visit www.penncovegallery.com

$1000 Green Ticket Cash Giveaway Look for the Green Ticket in the windows of all participating Oak Harbor businesses.

For every $20 purchase made at participating businesses, earn one green ticket for a chance to win $1000 cash. Receive tickets directly from businesses in Historic Downtown, or take your receipts from participating Oak Harbor businesses to the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, or one of the redemption businesses along Pioneer Way to receive your tickets. For more information and list of participating businesses, visit oakharbormainstreet. com.

Royal Holiday Gift Wrapping Miss Oak Harbor Royalty want to help you with your holiday gift-wrapping needs! Their service is available every Saturday from November 28 through December 20 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Bring your gifts and boxes to the Oak Harbor Chamber at 32630 SR 20 so these lovely ladies can wrap them up for you. By donation. All proceeds benefit the Miss Oak Harbor Scholarship Pageant community service project. For additional information, call (760) 912-3880.

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

15th Annual North Whidbey Community Harvest Celebration Thursday, November 26, 11:00am-4:00pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge North Whidbey Community Harvest provides a free Thanksgiving dinner for all. If you can’t make it to the Elks Lodge, they will deliver turkey dinners. Call their dinner request line at (360) 240-0175.

Country Christmas at the Fair Friday, November 27, 2:00pm-7:00pm Saturday, November 28, 10:00am-3:00pm Sunday, November 29, 10:00am-3:00pm Whidbey Island Fairgrounds, Langley Featuring local artists and crafters in a gift boutique of unique and one of a kind gift items, baked goods, and art. Lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Marilyn Gabelein at megab@whidbey. com. Located in the Coffman Building, Whidbey Island Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave.

and scenic trails of Camp Casey and Fort Casey State Park. At the end of your adventure, enjoy some light refreshments. All ages are welcome to participate. For entry form and details, visit http://volunt899.wix.com/jingletrailrun

Chris Brokaw in Concert Saturday, November 28, 3:00pm-4:30pm Oak Harbor Library

St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar

Kick off the festive season with this performance by renowned singer-songwriter Chris Brokaw. Chris is a prolific solo artist who has also played with artists such as Thurston Moore, Evan Dando, Thalia Zedek and Rhys Chatham; and recorded for Sub Pop and Matador Records.

Saturday, December 5, 9:00am-2:00pm St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Coupeville Christmas wreaths, Christmas decorations, all types of gift items and the best bake sale.

Located at 207 N. Main Street.

One Heck of a Holiday Ride Saturday, December 5, 11:00am Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor This is a paddle and row event that starts and finishes at Windjammer Park. It is open to all human-powered craft, outriggers, surfskis, kayaks, and SUPs. Watch from Windjammer Park. To participate, preregister at webscorer. com by November 27.

Home for the Holidays Saturday, December 5, 4:00pm-7:00pm Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor

Eagles Club Holiday Bazaar

Spend the evening caroling, shopping, and visiting with Santa. Join in the lighting of the Downtown Oak Harbor Christmas tree at 5:45pm. For more information, visit oakharbormainstreet.com.

Saturday, November 28, 10:00am-4:00pm Eagles Club #3418, Langley

Whidbey Island Arts Council Poetry Slam

Come find that special holiday gift item for a family member or special friend. Lots of unique stuff offered by local artists and vendors. Free candy canes and raffle tickets at the front door for surprise drawings. This is a free event for folks of all ages. For more information, call the Eagles at (360) 321-5636. The Eagles Club is located at 16691 Highway 525.

Model Railroad Open House Saturday, November 28, 10:00am-4:00pm Sunday, November 29, 10:00am-4:00pm 508 Broadway, Coupeville Enjoy the annual model railroad open house.

Please bring a donation of food for the local Food Bank. This is an extensive well-designed layout with plenty of trains and lots of interesting scenery. Great for kids and adults alike.

Global Giving Market Sunday, November 29, 10:30am-12:00pm Langley United Methodist Church Donate to local and international organizations and receive a Gift Card for your Giftee.

Or purchase Fair Trade gifts that will help to provide food, shelter, health care, or school supplies for those in need. Soup for sale— proceeds supporting the HUB. For more information, visit langleyumc.org

Holiday Boutique Bazaar Tuesday, December 1, 1:00pm-3:00pm Useless Bay Golf & Country Club, Langley The Useless Bay Golf & Country Club’s Annual Boutique Bazaar will be open to the public this year. Featuring local boutiques and artists, this is one of the Club’s most popular events of the year. Great holiday shopping, no entry fee.

Located at 5725 Country Club Drive, 3 blocks off Highway 525.

What Sweeter Music Friday, December 4, 7:00pm Sunday, December 6, 4:00pm First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Presented by the Whidbey Community Chorus. Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted. The First United Methodist Church is located at 1050 SE Ireland Street.

Jingle Trail Run and Walk Saturday, December 5, 8:30am Camp Casey & Fort Casey State Park Scenic Trail Bring family and friends to walk, run or stroll the five-kilometer route through the unique

Saturday, December 5, 7:30pm Freeland Cafe, Freeland The final slam for 2015 will be held at the Freeland Cafe, thanks to Petite Bryant-Hunt and bartending veteran Rebecca of Sunnybrook attitude! Song stylist and singer Erik Christensen will join the fun to entertain before and after we write poems and prose for prizes and prestige. For more info, contact the Conductor of Fun at fun@whidbey.com, or by calling (360) 331-2617.

Whidbey Democrats Holiday Gathering 2015 Sunday, December 6, 2:00pm Nordic Lodge, 63 Jacobs Rd, Coupeville Suggested Donation: $5 at the door Share the holiday spirit with friends and neighbors, review this year’s events, and have some fun. Featuring light foods, music, and a great raffle of donations from local businesses and club members. MC will be Art Huffine. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. For details, RSVP, and raffle items, visit http://WhidbeyIslandDemocrats.org or call 360-678-6788.

Oak Harbor Winter Market Saturdays thru December 19, 10:00am-3:00pm Hummingbird Farm, Oak Harbor Celebrating local with handcrafted artwork, unique gifts, fresh baked treats, hot food, musical entertainment and a children’s corner.

For more information, call (360) 679-5044 or visit www.hummingbirdfarmnursery.com

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Visual Artists’ Roundtable Friday, November 27, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library Join other local artists to share and discuss your artwork. For adults.

Made By Hand: Wool Felt Hand Warmers Saturday, November 28, 11:00am-1:00pm Freeland Library Make hand warmers to tuck into coat pockets and keep you cozy and warm this winter.

Make a square, heart, snowman, owl, mitten, or other fun shape. They make great gifts for friends and family! This project will require only minimal hand sewing and all materials will be provided. Registration required.

Sunday, November 29, 2:00pm-4:00pm Coupeville Library

Read The Classics Monday, November 30, 10:00am Oak Harbor Library Read the Classics with supportive Friends.

For more information please call Rita at (631) 707-5980.

Return of the River Movie Screening Monday, November 30, 1:30pm-3:30pm Coupeville Library

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Dan’s Classic Ballroom 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.

Offering classes in: Smooth Dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango Latin & Rhythm: EC Swing, WC Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Bolero, Samba Club Dances: Salsa, Night Club 2-step, Hustle, Bachata

Skywarn Weather Spotter Training Wednesday, December 2, 6:30pm-9:00pm Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Coupeville

Return of the River tells the story of the remarkable campaign to set the Elwha River free, culminating in the largest dam removal in U.S. history. The award-winning documentary follows a group of committed people as they attempt the impossible: to change public opinion and remove the dam. The community comes to consensus, showing the way to a more sustainable future. Return of the River is a film infused with hope.

The effects of severe weather are felt every year on Whidbey Island. You can help your friends and neighbors prepare for such events by becoming a Skywarn volunteer. The SKYWARN program consists of nearly 290,000 trained volunteer severe weather spotters across the country. These volunteers help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service.

Whidbey Island Holistic Association Presents: Yoga for “I Can’t Do Yoga” People Tuesday, December 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm Freeland Library

What you will learn: Basics of thunderstorm development; fundamentals of storm structure; identifying potential severe weather features; what information to report; how to report it; basic severe weather safety.

Friday, December 4, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Library Renee Le Verrier presents information on the benefits of yoga for people with movement disorders. Yoga can help rebuild strength, balance and flexibility for every body. Everyone is welcome. For more information on WIHHA visit www.wihha.com

To register for this class, send your name and email address to: dem@co.island.wa.us (Class size limited to 40 people). Please put Whidbey Weather Spotter Training in the Subject line.

Commissioner’s Hearing Room is located at 1 NE 6th Street.

Galleries & Art Shows

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel

Featured Artist: Carol Jensen

Thursday, December 3, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room

Meet the Artist: Friday, November 27, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Artist Carol Jensen will discuss the inspiration and methods behind her wool felting artwork.

No late admittance. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

Whidbey Allied Artists Art & Gift Show

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel

Friday, December 4, 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday, December 5, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, December 6, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall

Saturday, December 5, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland

Over twenty artists will show and sell a wide variety of both traditional and nontraditional art. A table of ornaments will be available for purchase to support Friends of Ebey. WAA is a collaborative group of artists from Whidbey Island who maintain a floating gallery of art, hosting several shows annually. Admission is free. For more information, email WhidbeyArtists@gmail.com

Meetings and Organizations Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) Thursday, December 3, 2:30pm-4:30pm City of Oak Harbor Public Works Facility All agendas and approved meeting notes are available on the WRAC website at http://www. islandcountyeh.org/Page/204. For more information, please call (360) 678-7987 or email m.zupich@co.island.wa.us

AAUW Holiday Brunch Saturday, December 12, 11:00am Useless Bay Golf & Country Club, Langley American Association of University Women

No late admittance. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

Prospering with an Unknowable Future Workshop December 5-6, 2015 The Whidbey Institute, 6449 Old Pietila Rd., Clinton Presented by New Stories with iLEAP and The Whidbey Institue. When things fall apart, can we build the lives we want? www.whidbeyinstitute.org/prospering-2015; info@whidbeyinstitute.org; (360) 341-1884.

Gingerbread & Sugar Cookie Decorating Classes Sunday, December 13, 11:00am-1:00pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm Sweet Mona’s Chocolate Boutique, Langley All supplies will be provided. The cost is $25 per person. Reservations required. Located at 221 2nd Street, Suite 16. Sweet Mona’s is a gourmet specialty chocolate shop featuring handmade chocolates, confections, gelato, espresso and classes. Please contact Mona Newbauer at (360) 221-2728.

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SANTA IS COMING TO OUR HOUSE!

December 5th, 2015 ~ 1:00pm - 4:00pm Come celebrate the 4th Anniversary of the Freeland Habitat Store Enjoy Treats, Drinks & In-Store Specials.

Have your picture taken with Santa ~ furry friends welcome (with a minimum $5.00 donation) 1592 Main Street • Freeland • 360-331-6272

Global Giving Market

Langley United Methodist Church

Art & Gift Show

Friday, Dec 4; Saturday, Dec. 5; Sunday, Dec. 6 Fri & Sat 10am - 6pm • Sun 10:00am - 5:00pm Coupeville Recreation Hall (corner of Coveland and Alexander Sts.)

Free Admission

Questions? WhidbeyArtists@gmail.com Plan to celebrate the greening of Christmas by attending the Whidbey Allied Artists Art and Gift Show. Over twenty artists will show and sell a wide variety of two- and three-dimensional art including paintings, photography, stain glass, mosaics, jewelry, woodwork, fiber and paper art.

“What Sweeter Music”

Presented by Whidbey Community Chorus

Friday, December 4 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 6 4:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church 1050 SE Ireland Street Oak Harbor

Admission is free.

Donations gratefully accepted.

HOLIDAY MARKET

Whidbey Island Democrats Holiday Gathering 2015 Sunday, December 6, 2:00pm Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge 63 Jacobs Rd, Coupeville

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

Featuring light foods, music, and a great raffle of donations from local businesses and club members MC will be Art Huffine.

Suggested donation is $5 at the door.

For details, RSVP, and raffle items visit http://WhidbeyIslandDemocrats.org or call 360-678-6788

Christmas Bazaar

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Hand-made items include crafts, wreaths, and baked goods.

Hot lunch featuring home-made pie will be served from 11:00am-1:00pm

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Whidbey Island Community Orchestra Holiday Concert Cynthia Morrow, Director

7:00 pm Friday, December 4th St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods

(5217 S. Honeymoon Bay Rd, Freeland)

3:00 pm Sunday, December 6th First Reformed Church (250 SW 3rd, Oak Harbor) Admission is free.

Donations supporting Whidbey Island Orchestra’s mission are encouraged.

Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the food bank to help those less fortunate this holiday season.

Please join orchestra members at a light reception following the concert. For more info 360-321-4221.

No Ferry lines – No Traffic – Shop Local Langley UMC is a greening, reconciling, and advocating congregation on the corner of Third and Anthes in beautiful downtown Langley.

Please visit us at www.langleyumc.org

$1,000 GREEN TICKET Cash Giveaway!

November 7th - December 19th Look for the Green Ticket in the Windows of all Participating Businesses!

For every $20 purchase made at participating businesses, earn one green ticket for a chance to win $1,000 cash!

Receive tickets directly from businesses in Historic Downtown or take your receipts from participating Oak Harbor businesses to one of the redemption businesses along Pioneer Way to receive your tickets.

Tractor lighting Olsen Brothers w/visit by Santa

December 4th @ The Farm 4-4:45 pm Cookies with Santa Party - RSVP required 5-6 pm Photos with Santa 6:30 pm Holiday Community Photo 7 pm - Holiday Hoedown: Community Barn Dance with PETE greenbankfarm.org for more information

For more information and list of participating businesses, visit www.OakHarborMainStreet.com Drawing will be held at 5pm on Saturday, December 19th, at Harborside Village Mall. Must be 18 years or older to participate.

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Military Muster NAS Whidbey Island, Washington

November 26 - December 2, 2015

VAQ-137 completing 9-month combat deployment to Arabian Gulf Sailors from Electronic Attack Squadron 137 (VAQ-137) “Rooks” return home this weekend after successfully completing a nine-month combat deployment aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Rooks set sail from Naval Station Norfolk on March 11, 2015 as part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) for their around the world deployment. The squadron’s five EA-18G Growlers and aircrew will arrive followed by an airlift early next week before Thanksgiving of 110 squadron maintenance and support personnel.

As the only Airborne Electronic Attack squadron deployed to the Middle East, the Rooks conducted combat operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) from April 15-Oct. 2 2015. Over the course of six months, the Rooks maintained a high operational tempo flying upwards of four combat sorties per day over Iraq and Syria.

Upon completing combat operations on Oct.2, the squadron executed 291 combat sorties and 1,777 combat hours in direct support of OIR. Overall, the Rooks com-

pleted 991 sorties encompassing 2,670 flight hours.

In October 2015, the Rooks participated in Operation Malabar in the North Indian Ocean. During Operation Malabar, the squadron participated in multiple air defense exercises in conjunction with Indian and Japanese naval vessels.

Throughout the nine-month deployment, the Rook maintenance department was critical to mission success. Working in stressful heat index conditions, some days as high as 156˚F, Rook maintainers provided over 35,000 maintenance man hours translating to nearly 12 maintenance hours per flight hour.

Along the way, the Rooks enjoyed port calls to Portsmouth, Bahrain, Dubai, and Singapore. As a welcome home, the squadron enjoyed a special two-day stop to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii before completing the return trip home.

After being involved in training detachments, work ups, and deployment over

MOUNT VERNON 5TH GRADERS GET NAVY WEATHER LESSON

(Photo courtesy of Christine Tripp).

Lt. Josh Carter, Officer in Charge of Naval Oceanography Anti-submarine Warfare Detachment Whidbey Island, volunteered to speak to science teacher Christine Tripp’s 5th grade class at Immaculate Conception Regional School, Mount Vernon, WA, November 13, 2015. They learned about weather, forecasting and how it affects Navy operations.

the past two years the squadron is looking forward to some time at home with their families. The Rooks Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Jeff Montgomery, wishes to express

his extreme thanks and honor for being part of such an amazing adventure and for having the opportunity to lead so many incredible men and women.

Maritime Patrol Wing Assists Navy Families who will Transition from Hawaii to Washington Military and civilian officials from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island traveled to Kaneohe Bay, HI, October 19 and 20 to visit with and provide information to Sailors and their families who will relocate to the Pacific Northwest as part of a homeport change.

The three Maritime, Patrol and Reconnaissance squadrons currently stationed at Kaneohe will relocate to NAS Whidbey Island as part of Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten’s (CPRW-10) transition to the P-8A Poseidon. This move will bring VP-4, VP-47 and then VP-9 to the Pacific Northwest at the conclusion of their next deployments, where they will turn in their venerable P-3C Orions and begin sixmonths of Fleet Introduction Training (FIT) for the Poseidon. As part of their FIT, transitioning squadron personnel will largely split their training between Whidbey Island and Jacksonville, FL. Families from VP-4, the first squadron to transition, have the option of moving to the Pacific Northwest as soon as December of this year.

“Wing Ten has no higher priority than ensuring every member of our transitioning Maritime Patrol Ohana (Family) is fully informed and exceptionally sponsored”

stated CPRW-10 Brett Mietus. “Reintegrating after deployment can be a difficult time for many Sailors and their families.

We recognize that moving from Hawaii to Washington, and then onto training at Jacksonville will present extra challenges for even the strongest family. Personal connections and detailed, exhaustive communications are critical to ensuring a successful transition.”

The personnel from NAS Whidbey Island who visited Kaneohe Bay consisted of critical members of Team Whidbey; including, the CPRW-10 Command Master Chief, homeport change transition lead, ombudsman and officials from the base’s Fleet and Family Support Center. During two townhall sessions, officials shared details and answered questions on the overall transition plan, housing availability, neighborhood schools, job opportunities and other pertinent issues for transitioning families.

“At the end of this visit, our team was confident we had provided the Skinny Dragon families the tools they need to make a safe and successful transition,” said Lt. Cmdr.

Michael Baxter, the overall transition lead for the homeport change.

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Island 911

Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

FRIDAY, November 13 9:06pm, SW 6th Ave. Caller requesting medical. Advising he is hearing voices.

SATURDAY, November 14 10:44am, SE Catalina Dr. Caller advising vehicle has been jumped too many times and is now out of gas.

11:34am, NE Goldie St. Caller reporting juvenile in pajamas is hitchhiking.

SUNDAY, November 15 9:26am, NE O’Leary St. Caller reporting a female is locked inside her vehicle.

MONDAY, November 16 9:07, SW Tahoe St. Caller advising subject is trying to take his car. Won’t give him his keys.

2:20pm, E Crescent Harbor Rd. Caller reporting a Bald Eagle is sitting not flying. It might be injured.

2:20pm, SE 2nd Ct. Caller advising boyfriend’s ex-wife is trying to take out loans in his name.

TUESDAY, November 17 6:36pm, SR 20 Caller advising male subject tried taking photos under bathroom stall of children using bathroom.

WEDNESDAY, November 18 9:50am, SE 8th Ave. Caller advising vehicle was vandalized and turn signal stolen.

11:05am, Wildcat Way Caller advising “there is going to be a situation” at location and hung up.

8:07pm, SW 6th AVe. Caller advising he wants to fight and would like someone to kill him.

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4:53pm, NW Falls Creek Lp. Caller inquiring if she can lock teenager out if he leaves residence.

5:01pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller can hear police radio broadcast from her home.

11:24pm, SR 20 Caller advising male on foot is trying to get a burger.

THURSDAY, November 19 7:50am, SR 20 Caller advising a regular elderly customer is asking for directions.

3:03pm, SW McCrohan St. Caller discovered new cement slab in backyard of rental property.

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Life Tributes WILLIAM FRANKLIN MOORE William Franklin Moore was born in 1927 in Itmann, WV, son of William and Bernice Moore. He grew up on a farm in Roanoke, VA, but never, ever wanted to garden again! At 18, Frank joined the Navy and, after a tour in the South Pacific, moved to the west coast.

In 1949, he married Susie Shrader, a friend of his sister’s he met in West Virginia when they were teens. They bought a home in Seattle and, shortly thereafter, he was drafted into the army during the Korean War. In 1949, Frank joined the Seattle Police Dept., where he served for 29 years. He began working in the Wallingford district as a patrolman and was promoted through the ranks. He served as Chief of Security at the World’s Fair in 1962 and was acting Chief of Police in Seattle in 1969. As an example of his remarkable calm and diplomacy during the volatile late ‘60s, he “armed” the military police with daffodils as they faced the Vietnam War protesters. Always a gentleman, he was respected by all who knew him.

Frank’s enthusiasm for the outdoors was a large part of his personal time. He loved to hike and fish in the Olympics and Cascades, hunt in the Okanogan, river raft the Snake and Clearwater Rivers, and ski patrol at Snoqualmie Pass. He generously shared this love of nature with his family.

Frank leaves behind the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Sue; his three children and their spouses, Cathi and Mike, Jeanne and Art, and Lance and Shellie; his five grandchildren Matthew, Kate, Elijah, Meagan and Golda; his five great-grandchildren Zoe, Olive, Landyn, Lacey and Layne; and his sister, Jean. Thank you, Frank, our Husband, Father, Grand- and Great-Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. Our lives will never be the same. You will be sorely missed.

Frank shared his love of literature with his family often and recently he quoted from Longfellow’s Psalm of Life: “Life is real! Life is earnest! And the grave is not its goal; Dust thou art to dust returneth, was not spoken of the soul…

Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints, that perhaps another, Sailing o’er life’s solemn main, A forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, shall take heart again.”

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to Concerns of Police Survivors, at NationalCops.org. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

RUTH HORTON

Ruth Ilene Horton, age 82, died November 18, 2015 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. She had been a resident of Oak His children and grandchildren were priviHarbor for the past twenty-five years. She was leged to enjoy many evenings in conversation a member of Grace Community Church of with him, hearing of his adventures, his experiences, his love of family, and his contentOak Harbor. Survivors include three children: ment with his life. A favorite quote of his was, David Cook, Judy Lacey and Barbara Cobb.

“Getting old ain’t for sissies”; he faced the Memorial services for Ruth will be announced challenges of aging with courage and a sense at a later date. Please visit Ruth’s page in of humor. We remember his joking, “I’m the Book of Memories at www.wallinfunergoing to figure out how to get out of this alhome.com to share memories and condoalive.” Some of us believed him! On Novemlences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin ber 13, 2015, Frank passed away peacefully at home on Whidbey Island.

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Film Shorts Courtesy of Cascadia Weekly

Bridge of Spies: Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks team up for the fourth time to tell the true(ish) story of a lawyer, a spy and some seriously suspenseful 1950s Cold War “diplomacy” in what is seen by some as the first big contender of this year’s Oscar season.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 43 min.)

By the Sea: This movie starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt appears to be the cinematic equivalent of the two most gorgeous people in the world saying, “You’re the prettiest.” “No, you’re the prettiest” to one another over and over for a couple of hours.

Throw in an Italian backdrop and some plot pretense about a failing marriage and look, I just saved you 20 bucks and two hours of your time and you are welcome.  (R • 2 hrs. 2 min.)

Creed: As far as I can tell, in the 7th installment of this film franchise that has spanned four decades, Rocky is now Mickey, Adonis Johnson (son of Apollo Creed, #neverforget) is Rocky and the whole thing should be a mess, but is saved by the capable direction of Ryan Coogler (also responsible for the incredible and criminally underwatched "Fruitvale Station") and a fist-in-the-air formula that just won’t quit. Yo, Adrian!  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 35 min.)

The Good Dinosaur: Pixar’s second release of 2015 imagines a scenario in which dinosaurs are spared extinction and coexist with humans. Though the movie features Pixar’s trademark breathtaking animation and abundance of heart, it’s not the groundbreaker that "Inside Out" was–but your dinoobsessed kiddies are not likely to care about that.  (PG • 1 hr. 40 min.)

Goosebumps: Maybe you didn’t grow up on R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books. Maybe you didn’t have a childhood. That’s perfectly fine–now you can watch all of them at once (well, maybe not quite all of the 200-something of the tomes currently in existence) with Jack Black playing the role of the prolific and iconic kid-lit author.  (PG • 1 hr.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay–Part 2: It’s Jennifer Lawrence’s world, we’re all just living in it and that’s perfectly fine with me.

J-Law for president 2016.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 16 min.)

Legend: An account of the rise and fall of Kray brothers–London’s most notorious 1960s gangsters–both portrayed by the human charisma machine that is Tom Hardy.

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Love the Coopers: Like it or not (I like it), Christmas is coming, and with it come Christmas movies (I also like that), this one a multigenerational ensemble comedy starring Olivia Wilde, John Goodman, Marisa Tomei, Diane Keaton, and more. Possibly mediocre, probably terrible, so manage your expectations accordingly.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 46 min.)

The Martian: Based on a bestselling book (by Andy Weir), directed by a master of largescale, cinematic sci-fi (Ridley Scott), starring a universally competent and compelling actor (Matt Damon) and an excellent ensemble cast (Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kristen Wiig), this is the sci-fi epic you’re looking for.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs.

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The Night Before: This is the same old story of man-babies gathering for one last night of debauchery before reluctantly being thrust into adulthood–except this time it comes with ugly Christmas sweaters and stars Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the man-babies in question.  (R • 1 hr. 41 min.)

The Peanuts Movie: Although I’m not opposed to the big-screen resurrection of the Peanuts gang, I am, on principle, thoroughly opposed to trusting Hollywood with anything precious from my childhood.  (G • 1 hr. 32 min.)

Secret in Their Eyes: Based on the excellent 2010 Argentinian Oscar winner for Best Foreign Film, this dark, suspenseful remake stars Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, Chiwetel Ejiofor and is far inferior to the original, but will almost certainly be seen by exponentially more people because the world is an unjust place.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 51 min.)

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

AN OVERABUNDANCE OF GRATITUDE – THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS Thanksgiving is all about dwelling for a day, deep within the feelings of gratitude, for all the things we hold near and dear to us. For many this is about family and friends and the occasion is usually marked with them, spent in their presence. It is also (but not solely) about strengthening the bonds in each of our lives, be they professional working relationships or profound and inextricable family ties. Lunch or dinner Thanksgiving Day will see many a dish passed around and bellies filled with culinary niceties of every sort.

I have found the surplus of food made over Thanksgiving makes way for a large amount of leftovers. There are so many tips, recipes and ideas about what a person can make for dinner on this day of thanks, however, I haven’t found anywhere near as many unique ideas about how to use up leftovers.

I want to actually highlight a few ways in which the overabundance of thanksgiving food can be used. Some of you may already use these recipes, others may not have heard of them before. Either way, they all sound just as mouthwatering and belly filling as traditional Thanksgiving dinners!

Personally, I always have so many remnants

of this special meal I begin to force them on my friends and/or guests. My mind drifts and wanders around in this conundrum “what do I do with all of these?” More often than not the same recipes and dishes spring forth in my wandering mind saying “Pick me!” And to be honest they’re getting a little boring and obtuse. So I would like to bring up some dishes using Thanksgiving left overs I am going to try myself.

I thoroughly enjoy Mexican food and I found a recipe online for Thanksgiving leftover nachos with cranberry salsa. Now that sounds different for sure! By making use of whatever turkey remains in your fridge, all you have to do is chop it into bite sized pieces, nestle among the tortilla chips and blanket with cheese. This is then baked at 450° for five minutes. In those five minutes, I have sufficient time to whip up the cranberry salsa. If you have enough left, use 8 oz. of cranberry sauce, two tablespoons of chopped jalapeno, fresh chopped cilantro, some lime juice to taste and a tablespoon or two of diced onion. Blend together until everything has meshed, mingled and married in flavorful matrimony and serve over or on the side of the nachos. I prefer mine served on the side, this way I am able to decide how much or how little of the salsa I want to put on each chip.

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So the turkey nachos are a definite must on my leftover “to-make” list. However, what do I do with the stuffing that is always bragging about how much of itself is still left in my fridge? I found another idea where you can turn the stuffing into “cups” by blending 3 cupfulls of it with half a cup of cheddar cheese until it looks like dough.

This then gets pressed into muffin cups, and baked until they are golden brown. An egg is cracked into each stuffing basket, seasoned however you like, topped with cheese and baked again for 12 minutes or until just done. Perfect for a weekend morning!

Another left over ‘regular’ that becomes a real battle for me (this is serious business, because I hate to waste anything) are the bones of whatever meat was made. I know a few people who use turkey, chicken and ham bones to make their own broth. Not only is this apparently nutritional, but it’s frugal and food savvy. I have not yet tried to make my own but this year I am going to. It can always be stored in freezer safe containers and when needed used in a soup or stew.

Now savory dishes aside, and if you have a sweet tooth (or twenty like I do), then pumpkin monkey bread will be something that HAS to be made. The bonus to this dish I came across is it’s quick and easy. If you have two cans of leftover biscuit dough meandering around your refrigerator, use them! Cut each round into quarters and place in a bowl with a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and a cup of pumpkin puree. Now mix until each dough quarter is coated with this gooey, orange mess. Next add a pound of baking caramels to this and mix well again. Press the caramel pumpkiny dough pieces into a greased Bundt pan and bake at 350° for 38 minutes or until done. All that’s left to do after the monkey bread has cooled is to pull it apart and delight in every sweetened cinnamon bite. A cup of hot tea or coffee to accompany it would certainly not hurt either. In fact it would be perfect on one of these chilly windy days that have graced us with their presence as of late.

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Okay now I don’t know about you but I am always left with an army of mini marshmallows which weren’t used on the candied yams for lack of space on top. So what I do is turn these little white stodgy puffs into fruit fluff salad. I mix a box of pistachio or vanilla pudding with a can of crushed pineapple. Blend very well. I then incorporate a can of drained fruit cocktail, a can of drained mandarin oranges, about two cups of marshmallows and 8 oz. of whipped topping. I then cover and chill for no less than two hours in the fridge while I wait impatiently for it to be ready. It really is a fun and exciting dessert to both make and eat. Each spoonful is like a party.

There are so many ways in which leftovers can be used as the building blocks of truly unique, delicious dishes, and the upside to it all is very little will go to waste this way.

This Thanksgiving, I hope you all have a chance to soak up the warmth, energy and reason for the day in the first place – the 1621 sharing of a feast between pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians giving thanks for a good harvest, which was said to be one of the first observances of the day. It highlights what Thanksgiving stands for today- giving thanks for all we are blessed with. I hope your holiday is fantastic and one duly spent with those very special people in your life.

Making memories, sharing laughter and filling bellies will be the order of the day!

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CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Lively one-on-one exchanges on the 26th turn out well for you, with a minimum of undercurrents. Be spontaneous and don’t fret the outcome. The 28th and 29th are not without their stresses, possibly due to travel, or because a face-to-face delivery proves less than satisfying. Either way, there’s much to be learned from the passing scene. Follow your inspiration on the 30th. Good consequences beyond the obvious are likely.

Partnering solves a small problem on the 2nd.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A joint effort with a partner to solve a problem on the 26th ends well, after some initial stress. (The most crucial things you need to know, you learned in kindergarten.) Opportunities to be of service appear on the 28th and 29th. (Jump on them, you’ll feel good.) The unexpected benefits of an action long past appear on the 30th. The 2nd feels filled with promise, even if it doesn’t deliver big.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You’re in rare form the 26th, well able to charm your way into anything you want.

Creative partnerships find the other person working on your behalf. It’s a different story on the 28th and 29th, when your personal wiles don’t work quite the same magic. (All glory is fleeting. Darn.) But by the 30th the fates are smiling your way again. Comprise on the 2nd isn’t what you hoped, but it’s for the best.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) You may be the one to take control when things don’t work as planned on the 26th.

You’ll find others pitching in to help. You’re in action again on the 28th and 29th. (It may not feel satisfying at the time, but matters quite likely turn out as you want.) It’s simply a matter of doing what you have to do on the 30th. A little extra effort (from you or from someone at home) will turn the trick.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The spirit of cooperation is strong on the 26th and yields benefits far beyond those immediately obvious. Things may not feel right on the 28th and 29th, for reasons you can’t put your finger on, but the forces of good are working on your side. The 30th finds you feeling lighter and happier than you’ve been in long time. The 2nd has its stresses, but none that you can’t outshine.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Originality works in your favor on the 26th. Act on your ideas, especially those pertaining to home, but don’t expect them to be universally popular. A stressful situation at home on the 28th and 29th takes an emotional toll, but watch for it to smooth out on the 30th.

You’ll get your way much easier with that indecisive spouse or partner on the 2nd by

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Diplomacy on your part will avert problems on the 26th.

(Someone chooses that day to exhibit their independent nature.) A challenging situation appears to defy solution on the 28th and 29th. (Consider approaching it from a new direction.) A team-spirited attitude and the help of a friend carry the day on the 30th. You may learn a new skill as one of the unexpected benefits. If all else fails on the 2nd, humor will prevail.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Over-exuberance is your possible downfall on the 26th.

(Don’t mistake the intent if another tries to rein you in.

They’re acting for you own good.) Your more than usual intensity on the 28th and 29th soon pays off in a surprising way. On the 30th a higher-up is in position to help you fulfill an unfulfilled responsibility. (And just when you thought the sky was sure to fall.) The 2nd is easy— just live up to your word.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) All the Kung Fu fighting you can muster gets you nowhere on the 26th. (Since you can’t beat them, might as well join them.)

A burst of creativity on the 28th pays unexpected dividends later.

Justice is on your side on the 30th, but it might be only an inner victory. (Isn’t that better than nothing?) Stay grounded and practical on the 2nd or risk going off on an impractical and unsatisfying tangent.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You may feel you’ve invested more energy than the situation is worth on the 26th. The benefits are there, nevertheless, in ways that may surprise you. The 28th and 29th are poor days to be asking favors. (Lay low, instead, or better yet, surrender and do a good deed for someone else.) The 30th may find you working happily, or dreaming of escape on a Caribbean cruise. Nothing to say you can’t do both.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Lively and harmonious exchanges and good cheer override minor tensions on the 26th. Mediation in a stand-off may fall to you as the coolheaded go-between on the 28th and 29th. One of those original ideas you’re so noted for could work well for all concerned on the 30th. The situation on the 2nd isn’t as hopeless as it appears. A little extra effort invested in solutions could see the day turn out surprisingly well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) No matter what you do on the 26th, the uneasy feeling is that you should be doing something else. (Just live with it.

You can’t be everywhere at once.) Your more than ample creativity eases the stress on the 28th and 29th. Putting personal feelings aside helps hugely in getting the job done on the 30th.

Trust the spouse or partner who has your back on the 2nd. You’re in no position to fight for control. © 2015, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. The astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Wesley Hallock is a professional astrologer and part-time Chicken Little who has been navigating the sea of consciousness since 1982. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

ACROSS 1. Those who malign 10. Soils composed of sand, silt and clay 15. Plastic film, brand name (2 wds) 16. Cereal killer 17. Accustom to a new environment 18. Musical notation for repeat 19. Change, as a clock 20. Bolivian export 21. Sage 22. Baby’s socklike shoe 24. Adaptable truck, for short 25. Overthrow, e.g.

29. Divine retributions 31. Product quality assurance 35. Deception 36. Bypass 37. Balloon filler 38. Doctor Who villainess, with “the” 39. Alliance that includes Ukr. 40. Inflammation of the small intestines 42. Family subdivisions 44. Bond, for one 45. Biochemistry abbr.

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50. ___ of roses 52. “A jealous mistress”: Emerson 53. Analyze, in a way 58. Choice 59. Buildings’ covered entrances 61. Busy places 62. Visionary persons 63. Lilac, e.g.

64. Plunder DOWN 1. Boris Godunov, for one 2. Dash 3. Parentheses, e.g.

4. Broad valley 5. Condo, e.g.

6. Valley (Welsh) 7. A Muse 8. 4:1, e.g.

9. All in 10. Inferior 11. Sundae topper, perhaps 12. Antibody that causes cells to clump together 13. Believer in one god 14. The Rolling ___, band 22. Car accessory

23. Female sheep 25. Having I-strain?

26. Deeply thoughtful 27. Bring up 28. Crumb 30. Winged 32. Masefield play “The Tragedy of ___” 33. Little bird 34. “... ___ he drove out of sight” 38. Fix, in a way 40. Ring bearer, maybe 41. Backstabber 42. Pie charts, e.g.

43. Least cooked 47. Fleet 48. Chip away at 49. ___ throat 51. Call from the flock 53. Bundle 54. Battery contents 55. Santa ___, Calif.

56. Rectangular paving stone 57. “___ quam videri” (North Carolina’s motto) 60. Toni Morrison’s “___ Baby”

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LAWN AND GARDEN Call Stone (360) 774-0168, Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 Coupeville. (1) Club style armchair in like new condition, strips, each 10’ long, $7 each roll. Call (360) 678-1167 $55. (360) 678-8449 (1) No Cheating!

MISCELLANEOUS Carpenters/workers leather tool belt, 5 pockets, 3 hangers, $35; Bagged, clean, wood shaving, good for storage or mulch, $5; Craftsman 220mph blower, $30; Inverter, power-to-go 12v in, 115 out, great for camping, $15; Campbell Hasfeld air compressor, $25. (360) 678-7591 (1) ’Sweet meat' squash, $1.00/lb, great flavor. Freezes well, long lasting, I have had them last six months when stored in a cool dry area. Size varies from 5 to 25 pounds, can cut to desired size. Coupeville (360) 678-7591 (1) Mosfet power-to-go inverter, 12v/car power in, 115 out, two outlets, great for camping, $20; Campbell Hasfeld Power Pal air compressor, $25; Craftsman 220-mph electric blower, $35; Electric hand sander, $8; 2 Black & Decker jig saws: Skil variable speed w/case, $25, 2-speed, @15, variable speed, $20. Hank, Coupeville (360) 678-7591 (1) Cord of Fir - Not Seasoned, $200 obo; Cord of Alder, $160 or half cord of Alder, $80 (360) 341-1983 (1) WeatherShield Canopy tent

by ClearSpan, 10' x 20', heavy duty 3/4" metal framing, all in perfect condition. White vinyl cover, $75. Coupeville, Stone (360) 774-0168 (1) Prism kite bag, very good condition, $60 cash only. (360) 632-6202 Hand-crafted wood model logging truck. In excellent condition. 6.5” x 32” x 9” in size. Photos available, $50.

Call (360) 678-1167

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LOST: White gold, diamond embedded ring. May have come off at Saar’s Market but uncertain. Belonged to deceased wife. If found, please call (360) 720-1257 (1) LOST: Orange Kayak. Wilderness Pamlico 100 - during September storm on Greenbank Beach. REWARD: $100 for return. Bob (360) 333-3164 (0)

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7-year-old female Siamese cat needs a new home. Fixed, blue eyes, long hair. Current owner has Alzheimer’s. Serious inquiries only. (360) 678-1920 (1) If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by. Donations run low on cat food but are always welcomed to help our neighbors in need!

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The second one is a medium with stand-over height of 30.5". Must see! $250 each.

(425) 238-7191 (1) 16-inch wheel size “Seeker” bicycle by Pacificcycle, $35.

In good condition. (360) 6788449 (1) Golf bag by MacGregor ProOnly. Heavy-duty vinyl and leather. Comes with carrying strap and hood. Two-tone green, very good condition.

Photos available upon request, $30 or best offer; Leading Edge putter with brand new Golf Pride grip. Comes with cover, excellent condition.

Photos available upon request, $20 or best offer. Call (360) 678-1167

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