Whidbey Weekly, December 3, 2015

December 3 - December 9, 2015

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Fish, Fur & Fowl

by Ed Oldham

BITTER COLD BLUE BIRD DAYS Boy is it cold outside and, of course, the weather is clear and calm, not what water fowlers would call prime hunting weather.

We like the nasty stuff with the wind and the rain/snow. The stuff others wouldn’t even get out of the house for is what we love. It’s the weather that pushes the ducks off the water looking for calmer areas to rest and this is when we have the most action.

Not all blue bird days are the same though. I have had some pretty productive days when the sun was shining and the air was calm.

Now this is not the norm but there must be something in the air which causes them to move around a bit looking for new areas. It could be that with so many nice days the last week or so they are just bored in the areas they have been hanging around in. I will admit it makes for a more comfortable and dryer hunt though.

The cold will hopefully start to push some of the bigger northern flocks through the area soon. It will be nice to have some birds who have not been pressured as much and are not timid when it comes to setting in the decoys. Most of the local ducks now are getting pretty tough to call down but it has been a pretty great opening month around the island thus far. I attribute this to large number of birds who stayed in the area due to higher than normal temps this past summer. They seemed content to hang around here versus flying a few thousand more miles to their normal breeding areas.

This could be why it seems to be slowing down a bit but rest assured more birds are on the way.

It is nice to see snow starting to accumulate in the Cascades this early in the year. With Baker and a few other ski areas opening up early, we should see a decent snow pack.

The massive amounts of rainfall over the last month has me concerned about how well this year’s salmon spawning managed in the excess water. Only time will tell and I will be looking for the next humpy run to shed some light on how their spawning beds faired .

Late archery elk hunters were enjoying the freezing temps as well. Unfortunately, this year I wasn’t able to participate but some elk camp friends reported temperatures in the single digits and they were lucky if they got into double digits around mid-day. One thing

is for sure, it makes moving around quietly a bit tougher. Most of the time the icy ground sounds like you are walking around on corn flakes.

Their reports have not included the sighting of many animals. Makes me wonder where they have gone. Our camp and hunting area during the late season is around Yakima and with such cold temps the elk might have already headed over to the winter feeding stations. Unfortunately at the time of writing this I was still waiting to hear back from them but hope at least one of them has the opportunity to harvest an animal this year.

The snow on the ground does make for some easy tracking and in some areas spotting as well. I am always amazed at how well they blend in to the surroundings despite their size. With some moisture returning to the forecast this week it should help hunters determine fresh tracks easier and also with fresh powder comes quieter stalking.

If it’s fishing you're after, I’d like to recommend the WDFW “Fish Washington” website at: http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington/.

They have some very good information for anglers of any skill level. During these blue bird days I have been known just to take the boat out for some exercise and I usually stop at a few spots and give the greenling a try.

They make some very fine fish tacos and its fun to feel a tug at the end of your line every now and then.

I would like to thank those readers who find the time to e-mail me. It is nice to hear from you and whether you’re just commenting on the article or wanting some information I do appreciate you taking the time to write.

It makes writing much more enjoyable when your readers contact you, so if you have any suggestions, reports, pictures or comments please send them to me at: whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail.com. Until next time bundle up and stay safe and warm.

Father and son duo Lance and Cody Roberts enjoying the bitter cold days during late archery elk season in Eastern Washington.

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Are you tired of turkey yet? Or ham? Or football?

We can all be thankful there are only seventy-three days until Valentine's, one of the few celebratory days without turkey, ham, or football.

Just chocolates, diamonds and gluten free-credit cards.

Numbed by acronyms After several weeks of interrupted research, we have determined that Whidbey Island is a haven for acronyms.

Have you hugged your acronym lately?

According to Wikipedia, the self-proclaimed largest storehouse of knowledge on the Internet, an acronym is “a word formed from the first letter or first few letters of each word in a phrase (such as sonar created from sound navigation and ranging). Although the word acronym is often used to refer to any abbreviation formed from initial letters, many dictionaries and usage commentators define acronym to mean an abbreviation that is pronounced as a word.”

With a reported 637 non-profit organizations in our eight Island County zip-codes, we have enough acronyms on Whidbey Island to sink a truckload of AARP magazines.

What are some of your favorite acronyms?

How about those pronounced as a word, containing only initial letters, like SCUBA, selfcontained underwater breathing apparatus, or TASER, Thomas A. Swift's electric rifle, or GIF, Graphics Interchange Format?

How about those acronyms pronounced as a word containing non-initial letters, like Gestapo, Geheime Staatspolizei (secret state police), or Nabisco, National Biscuit Company?

How about those organizations pronounced as a word, containing a mixture of initial and noninitial letters, like Necco, New England Confectionery Company? Necco wafers, anyone? Island Drug has them, and Catholic churches with a sense of humor.

Then there are those acronyms pronounced as a word, like FAQ, frequently asked question, or IRA, Individual Retirement Account, or my high school nemesis, SAT, Scholastic Aptitude Test. By the way, whoever said multiple choice questions measured anything but frustration?

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Head to your ATM (automated teller machine) to use your CAC (common access card) to check your balance on the LCD (liquid crystal display) by using your PIN (personal identification number).

My sister the school teacher told me today that NEWS was an acronym which stood for North East West South.

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I did not believe her. How could I have gone this far in life not knowing that piece of journalistic trivia, particularly after all the north east west south papers I have bought, read, and subscribed to since the 50s'?

So, I checked my sister's info. Sure enough. News is not an acronym, but you knew that. News is news, like new info we need much less than a good set of directions. Of course, now we have GPS so we cannot get LOST, no matter how new the news is.

When, and if, your little sister starts spreading the NEWS, be careful. It may just be her breaking news from the BS network.

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Sunday, December 6 at 3pm, the Whidbey Island Community Orchestra will entertain at the First Reformed Church, located at 250 SW 3rd, in Oak Harbor.

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For more information about the community orchestra, or how to join, contact James Lux at jameslux@whidbey.com, or by calling 360-3214221.

Please join orchestra members at a light reception following each concert. Admission is free.

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

Signs of the Times Thanks to Sam Samuels, our Oil City Senior High school salutatorian, for sharing the following humor with us. Who knows, maybe some of these signs actually were posted.

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Notice in health food shop window: Closed due to illness.

Seen during a conference: For anyone who has children and doesn't know it, there is a day care on the 1st floor.

Notice in a farmer's field: The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges.

Message on a leaflet: If you cannot read, this leaflet will explain to you how to get lessons.

On a repair shop door: We can repair anything.

Please knock hard. Doorbell broken.

Classmate Sam also added some newspaper headlines from his personal collection: Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft And, on that note, the end is in sight! Hope to catch you here next week for more page three fun. Have a great weekend. HAGW! To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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In an office building: Toilet out of order. Please use floor below.

My fave childhood acronyms included ABC, NBC, and CBS, along with RCA, and L.S.M.F.T. These big five are still congealed in my metabolic caverns of consciousness. How many times did I hear Snooky Lanson or Dorothy Collins say, after singing on Your Hit Parade, that “Lucky Strike means fine tobacco”? How many fines did Lucky have to pay?

If we did not know better, we all might think we were surrounded by radio and television stations from east of the Mississippi, not counting KDKA in Pittsburgh.

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In a laundromat: Automatic washing machines.

Please remove all clothes when the light goes out.

Just for the fun of it, take a look at the local phone book. On Whidbey, starting with the word Whidbey, we have several dozen acronyms listed, including, but not limited to, WAS (Whidbey Appliance Service); WA (Whidbey Arms); WAG (Whidbey Art Gallery); WCLT (Whidbey Camano Land Trust); WCT (Whidbey Childrens Theater); WGH (Whidbey General Hospital); WIWA (Whidbey Island Writers Association), and WLB (Whidbey Lint Busters).

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Amazing, is it not? With texting and tweeting and e-mailing being the new-norm, abbreviated forms of communication are everywhere. Just check out the WWW (world wide web) for more docs, jpgs, pdfs, or wavs.

On Whidbey, we are blessed to be inundated with initialisms, or those acronyms pronounced only as a string of letters, like BBC, British Broadcasting Corporation; OEM, original equipment manufacturer; or USA, The United States of America. Locally, we have WICA, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts; W.I.N., Whidbey Island Nourishes; SWSF, South Whidbey Schools Foundation, and dozens and dozens more.

The first acronym I met on Whidbey was WEAN, the Whidbey Environmental Action Network.

Steve and Marianne, WEAN founders and community advocates, have helped resolve more disputes for our neighborhoods and wetlands than Judge Roy Bean and F. Lee Bailey combined.

Steve and Marianne know more about the DNR than CNN, MSNBC, or FOX ever will.

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Bits & Pieces (The Wild Party). Come meet the family for an offbeat, wildly fun holiday treat. We’ll leave the lights off for you!

Come early to “Uncle Fester’s Ooky Saloon” (aka the Piano Bar in Zech Hall) featuring family-friendly beverages and show-themed specialty drinks for adults, and take a selfie in a cut-out of your favorite Addams Family character.

Performances are December 4 - 19, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. Uncle Fester’s Ooky Saloon opens one hour before each performance. Opening Night Art Gallery Reception at 6:00pm. Tickets prices are $24 for adults, $20 for seniors and military, $17 for youth and matinee. Online tickets are available until noon the day of the show at www.wicaonline.org. For tickets by phone, call the Box Office at (360) 221-8268 or (800) 638-7631.

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

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Miss Traci Lynn Sasser, daughter of Shannon & Steven Walker and Bryan & Michelle Sasser is engaged to Mr. Wyatt Cort Schuchman, son of Tracey Fleisher and Frank Schuchman.

Traci is a graduate of South Whidbey High School and currently studying to be a teacher at Skagit Valley College. Wyatt is also a graduate of South Whidbey High School and Skagit Valley College and is currently serving overseas in the US Air Force. The wedding is set for August 14, 2016 on Whidbey Island, Washington.

[Submitted by Tracey Fleisher]

WICA Presents: The Addams Family – A Musical The Addams Family is a smash ­hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. Rather than a re-staging of the classic and beloved television series, this production stays true to the characters of the original while launching an updated storyline: Wednesday Addams, darkly morbid daughter of the clan, is now all grown up, in love, and secretly engaged to a decidedly “normal” young man. What could possibly go wrong? When the two families gather for dinner a clash of cultures, personalities, and family expectations erupts, with both humorous and poignant results for all.

When asked how this show differs from the popular television series, director Lani Brockman, founder and Artistic Director of Studio East in Kirkland, replied, “It’s a musical, for one, which gives the audience the opportunity to hear through song what is going on in the minds of these wonderfully-weird family members. The characters are iconic and I have kept them true to their original movie and TV series selves, but hopefully, you are seeing a little more humanity in them as well as hilarity.

With any show there is a story yet to be told.

That’s super important to me. I hope the audience walks away grinning from ear to ear. On a deeper level, I’d like the audience to realize that no matter how ‘weird’ or ‘normal’ we are, we all experience the same needs, wants, and hopes: we all need love, we all want acceptance, and we all hope for our own personal version of happiness. Experiencing the Addams family’s troubles for a couple of hours hopefully gives us the ability to look at our own lives from a different angle, and perhaps gain some perspective.”

This magnificently macabre new musical comedy is created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, and Drama Desk­-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa

The Coupeville Leo Club will be collecting old eyeglasses for the Coupeville Lions Club to help people in need at the Annual Coupeville Greening of Parade on December 5. For more information, email jkohlmann@msn.com.

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Everyone Invited to Quiet Day on Dec. 12 St. Stephen’s, the Episcopal Church serving North Whidbey Island, invites the community to join them in observing a Quiet Day at the parish on Saturday, December 12 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. St. Stephen’s is located at 555 Southeast Regatta Drive in Oak Harbor.

At this busy time of year, please come and enjoy a time to slow down during this season of Advent, as we contemplate the coming of Christ and God’s loving presence in the world.

During the Quiet Day, we will walk a labyrinth, meditate using the rosary and icons, and, in a sometimes dark world, sit quietly in the presence of God’s light and be thankful for those who have shown us the way. A light lunch will be served.

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The Organic Farm School is Looking for Farmland The Organic Farm School is looking for 10-30 acres of good farmland on Whidbey Island.

Operated by the non-profit Greenbank Farm Management Group, the natural home of the farmer training program has been Greenbank Farm. But as the management for the full 151 acre site shifts to the Port of Coupeville, the non-profit views the change in their responsibilities as an opportunity to evaluate potential alternative locations.

“We have loved being at Greenbank Farm,” says OFS Field Manager/Instructor Jessica Babcock, “but it is probably one of the most challenging sites on the island for growing annual vegetable crops.” She adds that the OFS team has used the challenging location to prepare graduates to face all kinds of farming hurdles, and that after seven years at the Farm, staying put would be the easiest way to perpetuate the program.

would raise questions about how much water is available for each of the users and who has use of the limited storage buildings and classroom space.”

“There is nothing wrong with these questions,” she adds, “but having the answers before we commit to a longer future is important to us. That’s the only way we can determine if Greenbank Farm is the best fit for us over time.”

Without knowing how the Port is going to move forward, the non-profit farmer training program feels it is best to at least begin looking at options. “Agriculturally zoned farmland, with ample water, farm infrastructure, and classroom/housing options can be a challenge to find,” says Babcock, “and we are hoping to not have to build from scratch.”

“The first step is telling the community that we’re looking.”

Community members with farmland who are interested in exploring if their site would make a suitable home for the OFS, whether through a long-term lease, gifted land, or an affordable purchase, are encouraged to contact OFS staff at (360) 222-3171.

[Submitted by Judy Feldman]

Camano Island Library Seeks Artists’ Proposals Artists are invited to submit design concepts for three Camano Island Library projects.

While preference will be given to artists from Camano Island or Stanwood, all are welcome to submit proposals.

The Camano Island Library Art Committee will serve as selection panel. It is comprised of Friends of the Library members, project architects, and Sno-Isle Libraries staff and donors.

Submission deadlines for the three projects are: December 30, for the children’s room project; Januart 29 for the community room project; and February 29 for the reading room project.

The new Camano Island Library is located in Terry’s Corner on Camano Island. For details on art project requirements, theme, budget, and submission content, please visit sno-isle.org/ locations/camano/call-to-artists.

Camano Island residents passed a bond to build a permanent library on Camano Island in April 2014. Construction for the remodel/ expansion of a former restaurant began in early 2015. The new library opened on August 1. Its features include a reading room with a fireplace, a teen friendly space, a larger children’s room appealing to both young readers and their caregivers, attractive and easy to browse displays of books and media throughout the library, and a multi-purpose community room.

[Submitted by Julie Titone, Sno-Isle Libraries]

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Check Out These End-of-Year Investment Tips Who knows where the time goes? Although 2015 is almost in the books, you can still make some year-end investment and financial moves that may help you get off to a good start in 2016. Here are a few suggestions: • Boost your 401(k) contributions. Ask your employer if you still have time to add more to your 401(k) before the year ends. If not, at least increase your contributions in 2016, especially if your salary goes up.

• Consider “tax-loss” selling. We experienced considerable turbulence in the financial markets this past year, so you may own some investments that have lost value. Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to hold these investments if they still meet your needs, but if you do decide to sell them, you can use the loss to offset capital gains taxes on investments you've sold that have appreciated. If the loss from the sale was greater than your combined long- and short-term capital gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 against other income.

And if your losses exceed your capital gains by more than $3,000, you can carry the remaining losses forward to future tax years.

• Review your asset allocation. Make sure your asset allocation – that is, your investment mix – is still appropriate for your time horizon and goals. You might consider being a bit more aggressive if you’re not meeting your financial targets, or more conservative if you’re getting closer to retirement. If you want greater diversification, you might think about adding an asset class that tends to react to market conditions differently from your existing investments. Diversifying your portfolio may help reduce the impact of volatility; however, diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

If you do need to adjust, or “rebalance,” you can do so fairly easily in tax-deferred accounts, such as your IRA or 401(k) – but for those investments held in a taxable account, you should talk to your tax advisor on how to manage the tax consequences of rebalancing.

• Evaluate your insurance situation. This past year, did you undergo any changes in your personal life, such as marriage, divorce or the addition of a new child? If so, review your life and disability insurance to make sure they are sufficient for your needs, and list the proper beneficiaries on all insurance policies.

• Start an emergency fund. If you don’t already have one, start an emergency fund before the year is out. Ideally, you’d like to have between six and 12 months’ worth of living expenses in such a fund; without it, you might be forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a new furnace, a major car repair or a big medical bill. For this fund, you’re less interested in return than in preservation of principal, so put your money in a low-risk, liquid account.

Making these moves can help you close out 2015 on a positive note – and ring in the new year with greater confidence in your financial future.

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However, there are just enough unknowns surrounding the future management of the Farm that the OFS team feels compelled to do a thorough evaluation of other potential locations over the next few months.

Judy Feldman, Executive Director of the current Greenbank Farm Management Group, says that the availability of ample water as well as continued access to the infrastructure needed by the program are two of their major concerns at the current location. “The Port has indicated that they are at their own crossroads, needing to re-evaluate how they are making use of the agricultural fields. It is possible that they might make a push to draw a wider diversity of farming activities to the site which

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By Carey Ross Brooklyn: Saoirse Ronan, future Academy Award winner, anchors this (bitter)sweetly romantic drama about an Irish girl navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Of course, there’s a boy (or two), but this is a story of a woman coming into her own as her adopted country does the same. Written by Nick Hornby and acclaimed by critics far and wide, this one as Oscar written all over it.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 51 min.)

Chi-Raq: No one tackles social justice issues quite like Spike Lee, and the director returns to incendiary, in-your-face form with this, a retelling of the Greek play "Lysistrata" set in Chicago’s Southside. Never one to shy away from mixing his art with his politics, Lee takes on race, sex and violence, training them with his unblinking cinematic gaze. Welcome back, Mr. Lee.  (R) 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 an

abundance of heart, it’s not the groundbreaker "Inside Out" was–but your dinoobsessed kiddies are not likely to care about that.  (PG • 1 hr. 40 min.)

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.)

Krampus: It was only a matter of time before Krampus got the Hollywood treatment. I don’t even care how bad this movie might be, it stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, and David Koechner, and involves “beloved holiday icons” taking on a “monstrous life of their own.” Sign me up.  (Unrated)

The Peanuts Movie: Although I’m not opposed to the big-screen resurrection of the

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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.)

Spectre: Apologies to all Sean Connery fans, but Daniel Craig is the best James Bond of all time and I will have Daniel Craig fight anyone who does not agree with me on the subject of Daniel Craig.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 30 min.)

Spotlight: An important story (abuse allegations in the Catholic church as reported in blockbuster, Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion by the staff of the "Boston Globe"), a top-notch cast (Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, more) and an excellent director

(Tom McCarthy)–praise science, Oscar season is finally here.  (R • 2 hrs. 7 min.)

Trumbo: Now that we’re living in a postWalter White world, I think we’ve all been wondering what unforgettable character Bryan Cranston will portray next. The answer: Dalton Trumbo, a man who drank, smoked, popped Benzedrine–and was Hollywood’s top screenwriter (writing many of his scripts while in the bath) until he was blacklisted. But instead of stopping him, being named one of the infamous Hollywood Ten only got Trumbo started. Methinks Walt would be proud.  (R • 2 hrs. 4 min.)

Victor Frankenstein: A couple of dudes (Daniel Radcliffe, James MacAvoy) just want to build a monster in their basement for the good of all mankind. What could possibly go wrong, other than everything?  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 49 min.)

For Oak Harbor and Anacortes theaters showings, please see www.fandango.com. For Blue Fox showings see ad on this page.

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Love the Coopers: Like it or not (I like it), Christmas is coming, and with it come Christmas movies (which I also like), 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 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.

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THANK YOU! The Oak Harbor Football & Cheer League would like to thank their 2015 Season Sponsors: Platinum Sponsors: A N D B E Y O N D, I N C.

Gold Sponsors:

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Silver Sponsors: Island Pizza Individual Sponsors: Gary & JoAnne Saar, Val White, Stacey Hotter-Knight Your contributions allowed more kids to participate and provided for a safer league for all! For more information on becoming a 2016 Season Sponsor email smarkcribb@comcast.net or visit OHFCL.org

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LOCALLY OPERATED. This year’s Dec Classic film is the 1952 film “Singin’ In The Rain” starring Debbie Reynolds, Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor. It is a film about Hollywood in 1927 just as “talkies” were making their way to revolutionize movies. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Library.

Read The Classics Mondays, December 7, 14, 10:00am Oak Harbor Library

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.

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.

Country Christmas at the Fair Saturday, December 5, 10:00am-3:00pm Sunday, December 6, 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.

One Heck of a Holiday Ride Saturday, December 5, 11:00am Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor

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

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.

Sunday, December 6, 3:00pm First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor

Saratoga Orchestra Presents Peter and the Wolf

Please bring a non-perishable food donation.

Light reception following concert. Admission is free. Donations supporting the Orchestra mission encouraged.

Saturday, December 5, 1:00pm Coupeville High School Commons

Whidbey Island Community Orchestra Holiday Concert

A Dickens’ Christmas Carol Fridays, December 4, 11, 18, 7:30pm Saturdays, December 5, 12, 19, 7:30pm Sundays, December 6, 13, 20, 2:30pm Thursdays, December 10, 17, 7:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor

A free family event in conjunction with the Greening of Coupeville. Includes Instrument Petting Zoo, get close and personal with orchestra instruments; Holiday music and special performance of Peter and the Wolf. For more information, visit www.sowhidbey.com.

Home for the Holidays

Enjoy this off-season play within a play. “A Dickens’ Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts” is the funniest “Christmas Carol” ever. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth 16 and under. For further information, show dates, discounts, and reservations call (360) 679-2237, email office@whidbeyplayhouse.com or visit www. whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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 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

St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar 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.

Saturday, December 5, 4:00pm-7:00pm Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor 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.

Greening of Coupeville Christmas Parade Saturday, December 5, 4:00pm Main Street, Coupeville This annual event is part of the Greening of Coupeville, which includes tree lighting, carol singing, late shopping, the boat parade, and the Jingle Trail Run.

Whidbey Island Arts Council Poetry Slam 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.

Read the Classics with supportive Friends.

For more information please call Rita at (631) 707-5980. Meets in the library Center for Lifelong Learning.

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.

WICA Presents: The Movies and the Catholic Sex-Abuse Scandal Sunday, December 6, 7:30pm WICA, 565 Camano Ave., Langley Whidbey Island Center for the Arts presents: A Conversation with Robby Robinson, Editor, Boston Globe “Spotlight” investigative team.

By special arrangement, the Clyde Theater in Langley has received special permission to screen the film “Spotlight” while in wide theatrical release. Tickets available at www. wicaonline.org or call (360) 221-8268.

Student Entrepreneur Challenge Dinner & Awards Ceremony

Learn to Draw Stress-Free Mondays, December 7, 14, 21, 1:00pm-3:00pm Coupeville Library Join artist Stephanie Schuemann as she guides you to see things in a new way. Amaze yourself as you discover abilities within that you never knew you had. Satisfy your appetite for learning by developing basic skills involving line, value, composition, and more. Please plan on attending all three classes for skill building development. Class size is limited; please preregister.

From the Hilltop at Ebey’s Prairie - 1929 Happy Holidays!

Monday, December 7, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Lee James of Coupeville will discuss how the extensive and historically important Pratt family art came to be, what it consists of, and it’s significance for the Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. The discussion is in support of the December exhibit of some of the Pratt treasures at the Coupeville library.

Friday, December 11, 6:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall

Religious Services

Show support to the participating teams in the Student Entrepreneur Challenge. At the Entrepreneur Challenge Awards Dinner, each team will make a presentation about their business and the winning team will be announced.

Tickets are $20. For more information, or to reserve your space, contact Sami at (360) 678-6889 or visit iscoedc.com.

Sunday School, 1:00pm; Worship Service, 2:00pm Church on the Rock, Oak Harbor Pastor Jansen Onggao

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Whidbey Island Holistic Association Presents: Yoga for “I Can’t Do Yoga” People 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 Friends of Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, December 5, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library Hundreds of books available at bargain prices.

Something for everyone on your list. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Freeland Library.

Filipino Christian Fellowship

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.

Galleries & Art Shows Whidbey Allied Artists Art & Gift Show Friday, December 4, 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday, December 5, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, December 6, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall 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

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Hand-crafted decorative glass for your holiday gift giving.

Hand blown at the Firehouse Studio using 100% recycled glass.

Open 9-5, Fri & Sat 9-6 179 Second Street • Langley 360-221-1242 www.callahansfirehouse.com callahanglass@gmail.com www.facebook.com/callahan’sfirehouse

Holly Farm • Family Fun • Gift Shop Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm • Sun 1pm-4pm • 11/20 thru 12/24

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FREE Draft Horse Wagon Rides & Carolers Saturday & Sunday ONLY

‘Tis the season to share some sweetness Chocolate treats to please everyone - Sweets for a Sweet

Truffles of Distinction - Creamy Fudge - Buttery Caramel - Holiday Truffles - Buttercream Butterflies Boxes of delightful chocolate treats - large and small. Or customize your gift box Candy is the one gift that everyone loves

Visit the store or order online

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Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees (2-13 ft)

Fresh Holly Wreaths • Bulk Holly • Centerpieces • Swags Soaps & Sachets • Herbs • Home & Holiday Decor • Local Produce 4233 DeGraff Road • Oak Harbor 360-240-1216 • 360-298-0443 www.aknotinthyme.com aknotinthyme@frontier.com

221 2nd Street, Suite 16 • Langley 360-221-2728

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Dutch/German/Swedish Holiday Goodies Stocking Stuffer Central!

Marzipan, Kinder, Stollen, Lebkuchen, Glogg Mix, European chocolates, Speculaas, Licorice

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11. N.W. Front St. Coupeville • 360-678-7729 • 1-888-772-4855

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Open 10:30am-5:00pm • Closed Sundays & Mondays

Age is not just a state of mind... it’s a matter of savings!

At Whidbey Vision Care, your age is your discount

Save up to $65* on a complete set of frames & lenses

Sale from 11/25/15 - 01/01/16

Carefully curated consigned clothing/accessories for men & women 23 Front Street • Coupeville • 360-682-5940 • info@poshupscaleresale.com We take consignments M-F 10:30am-5:00pm

Holidays @ the Farm December 4th 4pm Party w/Santa • 5pm Photos w/Santa • 6:30pm Community Photo 7pm Holiday Hoedown: Community Dance with PETE

Greenbank Farm · 765 Wonn Road · Greenbank • 360-222-3151 • For more info visit greenbankfarm.org

Fine Art Originals - Cards - Prints - Gifts

Distinctive Art & Gifts by Island Artists Painting - Photography - Jewelry - Wearables 360-222-3010 ~ www.artworkswhidbey.com

Gift Certificates Available

*Excludes insurance and discounted packages

380 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor • 360.675.2235 1690 Main Street Ste 103 Freeland • 360.331.8424

Greenbank Cheese, Specialty Foods & Gifts

Local Souvenirs, Tea Towels, Gift Baskets, Loganberry Jams, Syrup & Vinegar; Lots of Local Products – Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Honey, Sauces & Candy;

Open Every Day • 360-222-3474 • Free Tasting

Thanksgiving turkey and veggie savory pies available now!

We have lots of Gifts, Name Brand Clothes & Holiday Decor to fit your budget this Holiday Season!

All proceeds donated to community programs

(360)675-1133 600 SE Barrington Dr • Oak Harbor

The Store with the Big Heart

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm Donation Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-4pm

An entire Thanksgiving meal enclosed in our rich pastry crust.

Pumpkin • Pecan • Salted Caramel Apple Cranberry Apple Walnut Toffee • Plus your favorites!

Reserve your pies for the holidays!

Open Tuesday before Thanksgiving for regular service and pie pickups. 360-678-1288

Raven Rocks Gallery presents

“Treasures of the Season” Raven Rocks Seventh Anniversary Celebration

November 1 ~ December 31st

360-222-0102

ravenrocks@whidbey.com

GREENBANK FARM

Wine Shop

Open daily 10 am - 5 pm including Christmas Eve.

360.222.3797 New owners!

Rob Schouten Gallery December 4 - January 3

FINE ART IN THE SEASON OF LIGHT A Wide Selection of Beautiful Gifts from our 30 Gallery Artists 360/222-3070 robschoutengallery.com

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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

2nd Annual Gift Show Artists’ Reception: Friday, December 4, 5:00pm-7:30pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank Light snacks and beverages will be served and violinists Dustin and Avery Scharwat will be performing Holiday selections. Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception. For more information, visit www.artworkswhidbey.com or call (360) 222-3010.

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Fine Art in the Season of Light Holiday Reception: Friday, December 4, 5:00pm-8:00pm Show continues through January 3 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Featuring a wonderful array of exceptional original art by over 30 world-class Whidbey Island and Northwest artists. The gallery is chock-full of unique art in a variety of prices and forms, including glass, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, encaustics, ceramics, fiber arts, woodwork, handmade books, gicleé prints and cards.

Get your jingle on and enjoy some refreshments and festive live music with those local jazz swingers, Keith Bowers and Kristi O’Donnell, at the Holiday Reception. Ring in the season in style.

St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar

Hand crafted gifts, treasures and bake sale

LOCALLY OPERATED.

Meetings & Organizations Friends of the Clinton Library Annual General Meeting Wednesday, December 2, 6:00pm-8:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S Central Ave. The Friends of the Clinton Library will hold their annual business meeting to review the past year and elect officers for 2016, followed by refreshments. At 7:00pm, Deon Matzen, a well-known artist and art teacher from South Whidbey, will talk about “Inspiration and Art.” Everyone is welcome.

Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) Thursday, December 3, 2:30pm-4:30pm City of Oak Harbor Public Works Facility

islandcountyeh.org/Page/204. For more information, please call (360) 678-7987 or email m.zupich@co.island.wa.us

Suicide Grief Support Group Wednesday, December 9, 6:00pm-8:30pm Hospice of Whidbey General, Coupeville This is a time for individuals who have had a loved one die of suicide and would like to meet with others to learn some coping strategies ways to move forward through your grief and other feelings. Registration is requested by contacting Dave Bieniek, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Whidbey General at (360) 321-1372 or bienid@whidbeygen.org. There is no charge for this event.

AAUW Holiday Brunch

All agendas and approved meeting notes are available on the WRAC website at http://www.

Saturday, December 12, 11:00am Useless Bay Golf & Country Club, Langley

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

December 5 9am - 2pm

Gingerbread & Sugar Cookie Decorating Classes BE READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

On December 13th we will offer two Gingerbread and Sugar Cookie decorating classes at our shop. Cost is $25 per person with classes at 11am and at 1:30pm.

Reservations Required

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A Full Service Farm & Garden Center & Cafe Organic Products • Non-toxic Solutions SR 525 at Bayview Road | (360) 321-6789 Open Monday-Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 10-5

Sign up for Our E-News for Specials at www.bayviewfarmandgarden.com

Country Christmas at the Fair

FridaY, NovEMBER 27 • 2pm-7pm sat & sun • Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5-6 10am-3pm (Lunch Available)

Coffman Building Island County Fairgrounds

Local Artists and Crafters Handmade, Unique & Affordable Gifts

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by December 4 to make your reservation and choose an entrée.

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

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

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.

HOLIDAY MARKET

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

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, December 3, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room 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.

$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.

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.

Must be present to win.

Christmas Bazaar

November 27th - 29th | 10am - 5pm December 4th | 4pm - 7pm December 5th | 10am - 7pm December 6th | 10am - 5pm December 11th | 4pm - 7pm December 12th - 13th | 10am - 5pm December 18th | 4pm - 7pm December 19th - 20th | 10am - 5pm

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

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

With special appearances from

Santa!

For more information, visit www.OakHarborMainStreet.com

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Gingerbread & Sugar Cookie Decorating Classes

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

Sunday, December 13, 11:00am-1:00pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm Sweet Mona’s Chocolate Boutique, Langley

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

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.

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.

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Friday, December 4 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 6 4:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church

DECEMBER 5TH 4PM - 7PM Taste of Holiday Memories (Caroling, Shopping, Tasty Treats) 4:00pm

1050 SE Ireland Street Oak Harbor

Admission is free.

Donations gratefully accepted.

Arrival of Santa 5:30pm Lighting of the Tree 5:45pm

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Saturday, December 5 9:30am-2:00pm

Coupeville United Methodist Church

www.coupevilleumc.com 608 N Main Street, Coupeville For more information call 360-678-4256

Visit Santa and Enjoy Holiday Caroling 5:45pm - 7pm

Art & Gift Show

Friday, Dec 4; Saturday, Dec. 5; Sunday, Dec. 6 Friday and Saturday - 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday - 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.

DAILY EVENTS ARE IN PARTICIPATION WITH THE HOLIDAY MARKET AND $1,000 GREEN TICKET CASH GIVEAWAY! For more information, visit www.OakHarborMainStreet.com

721 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor

Whidbey Island Waldorf School Invites You to our Annual

Children’s Holiday Fair!

Saturday, December 5th, 2015 10:00 am ~ 3:00pm ★ Kids’ Crafts ★ Music ★ Holiday Café ★ Pocket Wizard ★ Holiday Store & More

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Life Tributes BURDON “DUCK” DAUGHERTY Burdon “Duck” Daugherty, retired Oak Harbor High School Football Coach, died suddenly at his home in Oak Harbor Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26.

Funeral services are pending. Please contact Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor for further information, (360) 675-3447. Please visit Duck's page in the Book of Memories to share condolences and memories.

God Keep You Dearest Mother

Four little words not lightly said, Each one a blessing on your head; A wish that not a day be drear ~ I love you so ~ “God keep you, dear” I miss your hand from out my own, The beaches we’ve trod I walk alone But as each day to night draws near I softly say ~ “God keep you, dear.”

Helen Wyvonne Michel August 17, 1934 - December 3, 1990 In Loving Memory Of My Mother Teresa

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Island 911

Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

FRIDAY, November 20 10:48am, SE 2nd Ct. Caller advising of persons coming by and requesting pieces of downed fencing.

Heard hammering noises and now pieces of the fence are missing.

4:11pm, SR 2-0 Caller reporting another vehicle tried to run her off the road. Currently “giving her the middle finger.”

SATURDAY, November 21 4:56pm, NW Crosby Ave. Caller advising of bull python stuck. Can’t get to it.

5:34pm, SE catalina Dr. Caller reporting she has been stranded for 7 days. Truck won’t start.

6:32pm, SE Barrington Dr. Caller advising friend reported he beat an elderly gentleman then stated he was joking. Unsure if he was joking.

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Turkey Day celebrated aboard Ronald Reagan

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Riggs

USS Ronald Reagan Public Affairs Deployments aboard a U.S. Navy warship can last for just a few months or almost an entire year. Therefore, Sailors often miss out on holidays and special events while serving their country away from home. However, just because they are out to sea doesn't mean they can't celebrate too!

The crew of more than 5,000 embarked Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy's only forwarddeployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) got together for a special meal to celebrate the traditional November holiday, Thanksgiving.

"We have everything a typical Thanksgiving meal would have: turkey, potatoes and pie," said Senior Chief Culinary Specialist (CS) Kelvin Wiggins, leading culinary specialist from Mobile, Alabama.

Wiggins added Ronald Reagan served more than 5,000 pounds of turkey, three whole pigs, 100 hams, 800 pounds of mashed potatoes with an accompanying 400 gallons of gravy, more than 500 pies and a Thanksgiving-themed 175-pound cake for dessert.

In order to prepare for the event, CSs from each of the ship's five galleys worked together for the momentous task of feeding the crew a holiday meal.

"We needed the help of more than 150 CSs to make this work," said Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Ralph Calaguas, from Perris, California. "This meal was so big that we had to start preparations more than three days ahead of time to make sure everybody gets fed."

To make the day even more special, more than 60 members from the ship's first class petty officer association and chief petty officer association banded together to show

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their support for the ship's crew by manning more than 15 serving stations to assist with the meal.

We all work together on the same ship for so long that the Ronald Reagan family is very important to us."

"We're not only serving, but we are also bussing tables, playing music and even working in the scullery for the day," said Information Systems Technician 1st Class Monica Bolton, from Chicago.

According to Seaman Nicholas Gross, from Petersburg, Illinois the event was a huge success and many Sailors gave their thanks for the meal and celebration.

The event allowed Ronald Reagan's crew the opportunity to interact and enjoy their home away from home with their shipmates, said Bolton.

"This is the same holiday that we'd celebrate when we're back home with our families," said Master Chief Jason Haka, command master chief aboard Ronald Reagan. "Even though we can't join them, we've got another family, a Ronald Reagan family that we can celebrate the day with.

"Getting a good meal is important to us," said Gross. "We're always working hard and running around everyday, so it's a treat to be able to sit back, relax and have a great meal for the holiday."

Ronald Reagan and its embarked airwing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-AsiaPacific region.

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BURNING BRIGHT FOR EIGHT DAYS -HANUKKAH When it comes to religious tradition and practices, every aspect of each one is done with the greatest respect and care. Every detail holds significant reverence regardless of the religion within which a tradition is being performed.

Between December 6-14, 2015, people of the Jewish faith will be observing Hanukkah (Chanukkah). It begins at sundown the night before December 6 of this year and is celebrated for eight days.

The importance of this holiday serves to outline the triumph of the Maccabees over the Syrian Greeks in Jerusalem and thereafter the rededication of the Temple in 164 BCE. In addition to their victory, it highlights the miracle of one day’s worth of oil which miraculously, through God’s divine power, burned brightly for eight consecutive days.

There are many events and observances occurring over Hanukkah and more recently has included the giving of small gifts. This is supposedly due to its proximity to Christmas. Now of course, I am going to discuss everything that is eaten over this period because, well, I love food and sharing anything I know or learn about it with you.

It is customary during Hanukkah to ensure the reason for the holiday is blended incredibly well

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into everything that occurs during this timeframe. This includes the types of foods eaten which happen to be mostly fried items or those made with cheese. The former is emblematic of the miraculous oil, and the latter of the defeat of an Assyrian warrior whose demise came about as the result of eating cheese (which made him thirsty) and drinking wine (to quench his thirst) which then impaired him. He was given these by Judith, who seized the moment and laid waste to him, so the cheese has become a token of triumph. A traditional favorite consumed over Hanukkah is latkes. These are something akin to a pancake, made out of potatoes, which are fried in oil and served with sour cream or apple sauce. Delicious right? Well if that doesn’t sound really tasty then another favored food eaten during this period is sufganiyot, a deep fried jelly or sometimes cream filled doughnut.

I always find it fascinating how religion and food go hand in hand but not in the same way as the biological considerations do. What I mean by this is the dogma surrounding certain culinary related aspects of any religion give the food (in my opinion) more depth in terms of what it represents. This isn’t something specific to just a food item but also to the traditions, practices, and preparation techniques involved with a specific food. Buddhists for example, will, based on their belief system and religious teachings, avoid

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any food where harm was done to an animal.

This is due to the ahimsa principle which is one of ‘harmlessness or non-violence.’ In Christianity the approach to food and everything about it differs from denomination to denomination. It is seemingly more complex; what can and cannot be eaten during certain days and the reasons behind these. When I was growing up we did not eat meat on Fridays so my mother used to make an enormous pot of (the best) vegetable soup. Our faith dictated we eat accordingly and we did. I think what this notion serves as is a consciousness of what we are putting into our body and the spirituality that is intermingled with the food. It fills our bellies, of course, but it also nourishes the soul and in that respect offers more than any old meal can provide in a spiritual sense. It brings about awareness for the things we consume, where they come from, how it may be harvested or prepared, and is representative of the interconnectedness of life.

Although perhaps it would be prudent to dwell on the food we eat every day and give thanks for it regardless of religious teachings.

Hanukkah will see many a religious observance being adhered to and partaken in by those of the faith. The menorah or hanukiah will hold nine candles, with the shamash, the ninth additional light with which all others are lit, standing out amongst the other eight. In addition to latkes and sufganiyot being consumed over Hanukkah, bimuelos (a fritter of sorts) are also thoroughly enjoyed. I’m also told Hungarian Jews favor cheese latkes and this encompasses both aspects of this period in Judaism - the miracle oil and the cheese as a symbol of victory. Gelt is given to children and is apparently a 17th century practice originating in Poland.

Jewish children were given coins or money by their parents to dispense to their teachers. The children also in turn for doing this, were given their own share of ‘geld’ or money. It was also customary for less financially well off Yeshiva students to receive money from wealthy Jewish benefactors. In the 1920s an American candy company called Loft’s spawned the first chocolate coins, wrapped in foil and tossed into mesh bags for distribution and sale resultant from their observation of this religious practice. It has

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since become a tradition to gift children with chocolate coins over Hanukkah as well.

As of late, more and more Jewish families have supposedly been taking their traditional foods (latkes and the like) in a unique and creative direction. There are so many recipes online for different ways to make these highly religious, incredibly tasty potato pancakes. Some Jewish families are known to use sweet potatos as opposed to the regular kind and for a twist on fritters, some like to make apple ones! Rugelach is another dish that can be found adorning tables over Hanukkah, another tasty emblem of the Jewish faith making use of both cheese and oil.

Over these eight Holy days, dreidel may be played, latkes, sufganiyot, and bimuelos indulged in and undoubtedly enjoyed. Gelt will be given, candles lit, and beautiful blessings said within the context of the Jewish faith. It will serve as a sign of triumph and victory for those practicing Judaism all over the world and when all the activities are being partaken in, or played, and food eaten, it may offer reflection on the spiritualism surrounding the holiday and the divinity found embedded within each and every person of the Jewish faith’s lives. I hope your Hanukkah is a wonderful one and I am including a recipe for apricot gelt for you to try.

Let me know how it turns out if you do make it and please send me any comments, information or recipes, because as always I love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish!

Apricot Gelt 36 Large Apricot halves 1 to 2 Cups of chocolate chips (melted) Melt chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl in the microwave or in a double boiler on the stove. Dip the apricot halves into the melted chocolate, set on parchment paper on a plate and refrigerate until chocolate hardens. www.seriousseats.com www.hanukkahcelebrations.com www.myjewishlearning.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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CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Problems in need of solutions are your specialty on the 3rd, and likely you’ll be whistling as you work. (Unforeseen obstacles are possible, but nothing you can’t handle.) It’s a charged emotional atmosphere on the 5th between you and a partner or significant other. (A raised voice doesn’t contribute anything positive.) The 7th should change your perspective on the matter. The 9th may well find you altering your stance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) The minor details can’t slow your optimistic approach to life on the 3rd. (You’re careful and methodical as ever and happy to be so.) If there’s a way to balance diplomacy and decisive action (and there always is) you find it easily on the 5th. You and a partner or spouse are saying the same thing in different ways on the 7th. Needed stability in an unstable situation arrives on the 9th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You may be feeling out-shone by a spouse or partner on the 3rd, but don’t let that rob your joy. (You’re free to experience the victory without owning it.)

Your creativity index is high on the 5th. (It’s a great day for inventing new approaches to old routines.) Combining intensity with charm on the 7th works best to solve the problem or get the job done. The practical voice on the 9th is yours.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Partnering with a co-worker on the 3rd may prove irritating but should result in the ingenious solution you seek.

Take firm control of home affairs on the 5th in a way that’s fair and principled. (Tall order, but you can do it.) All’s fair in love and war, but it’s not war you have in mind on the 7th. You can be country simple or grandiose and elaborate on the 9th. You’ll know when to be which.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The need for extra attention to detail in matters financial may be temporarily annoying on the 3rd, but due diligence brings its own rewards.

Gracious but aggressive describes how rivals perceive you on the 5th.

Played right, that approach should work surprisingly well. Flirtatious is you on the 7th.

(Be imaginative. It’s the ideal day for something romantic.) Responsibility struggles with the inclination to party on the 9th. Your challenge is to strike a happy balance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) The aura of success surrounds you on the 3rd. (Can you feel it?) You have a way of pulling victory as if from nowhere, something that’s not present every day. Don’t waste it.

Looking for quick and ingenious ways to fulfill your responsibilities on the 5th? Involve a partner. That sibling or neighbor you’ve

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Problem solving on the 3rd may demand a heavy investment of your time and energy, but it’s a wise investment that will reap rewards. Your aggressive take-charge approach to matters on 5th may catch some people off guard. (Don’t worry; it’s time they got to know you better.) Intensity and charm combine to good effect for you on the 7th.

Don’t make little problems big on the 9th.

Simple solutions carry the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your own creativity is the likely source of big gains on the 3rd.

A personal interest in settling old scores and finding the bottom line is strong in you on the 5th. Unusual grace and tact are at your command on the 7th. (Notice how honey attracts better than vinegar?)

Perfect for getting what you want. A less-complicated approach to your obligations serves you best on the 9th. (Optimism doesn’t always require lots of moving parts.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) The 3rd is a great day for making yourself highly visible.

Dress to be seen and make yourself noticed. You come out ahead on the 5th by acting quickly and to the point.

Expenses on the 7th may be either luxuries you willingly go into debt for, or wise investments that will pay big later. (It’s called spending money to make money.) Simple approaches work best when it comes to promoting yourself on the 9th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) If you can’t fly for real on the 3rd, let your imagination take wing. It’s a prime day for broadening your view and taking in the big picture. Don’t overdo the gusto on the 5th.

(You’re a bigger powerhouse than you know.) A pleasing surprise comes to you (whether by friend or by circumstance) on the 7th. A situation you’ve not wanted to face may require that you do just that on the 9th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) If your cookie crumbles on the 3rd, the crumbs should at least fall in a good way. Wise use of the intellect is your best bet on the 5th. The situation may appear a tad sour at first glance on the 7th, but a little sugar will salvage the day. It’s tough sledding with spouse or a partner on the 9th, but a little extra effort on your part may surprise you with a happy ending.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Best to get on board with the other’s position on the 3rd. (In matching-up cosmic clout that day, the other one has it over you.) The 5th is a day when any but the steadiest of hands may cause a certain house of cards to fall.

(Steady your hand by thinking before you act.) Inclinations toward extravagance on the 7th are likely. Don’t hold back. A standoff on the 9th ends in a draw. © 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.

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15. Hip bones 16. Deck out 17. Cornstarch brand 18. Ticket info, maybe 19. Hackneyed 20. Root canal doctor (2 wds) 23. ___-tzu, Chinese philosopher 24. Favorite 25. Isaac ___, English physicist 28. Overthrow, e.g.

30. Call from the flock 32. “I ___ you one” 33. Danger for sailors 36. Buggy terrain 37. Laundry hamper with a liner (2 wds) 39. Get-up-and-go 41. Advice or guidance 42. Persian, e.g.

43. Pacific 44. Beauty pageant wear 48. Lover of Dido, in myth

50. Amniotic ___ 52. Decay 53. ESE direction (2 wds) 57. Drudges 59. Final notice 60. Husk 61. Wolfgang ___, Nobel Prize physicist 62. Bit 63. Rattling sound made while breathing 64. Church recesses 65. Bad look 66. Eye affliction DOWN 1. Parish officer 2. Rise up, as a horse on its hind legs 3. Milano Mr. 4. Sean Connery, for one 5. Deed 6. Creme de la creme (2 wds) 7. In ___ of 8. “The Alienist” author 9. Rigged with a triangular sail 10. Cupid’s projectile 11. The output of a computer on paper 12. Convened 13. Artist’s asset

21. Table part 22. Banded, metamorphic rock 26. Control 27. Formerly known as 29. Assortment 30. Vinyl collectible 31. Aim 34. Modify 35. Carbon compound 36. Kosher ___ 37. Resembling wood 38. Two-masted, foreand-aft-rigged sailing vessel 39. Car accessory 40. Morgue, for one 43. Blackcurrant cordial 45. Ancient debarkation point 46. Cheerfully 47. Potsdam Conference attendee 49. American symbol 50. Hotel offering 51. ___ of roses 54. Earth 55. “O” in old radio lingo 56. Hearing organs 57. Marienbad, for one 58. Drink from a dish

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How Hard Can It Be? On first glance, the course seemed straightforward. It began with long grassy straights which flanked a multi field soccer complex before heading into a wooded trail network and reappearing on the other side for more grass. With few corners and no real elevation gains, it should be pretty fast – right? I soon found out I vastly underestimated its difficulty level and the course ended up being one of the most demanding of the year. Heavy rains earlier in the week had left a deep layer of water covering the majority of the field.

Maintaining any speed through the grass took all the power I could muster. There was nowhere to sit up and the demands of the terrain made taking a break impossible. Once off the grass, the trails contained so many roots and rocks, that complete focus was required to keep from being bucked around. When the roots let up, four log barriers forced a dismount followed by a fast corner over a slick wooden bridge that claimed many victims. The crux of the course came in the form of a long off camber, so thick with mud, that navigating it became treacherous. Skilled bike handlers were able to successfully ride it, but most were forced to run. In short, it was a bloody hard course.

Finding the correct tire pressure was a tricky task for this course. Too low and you risk flatting on the trails.

Too high and you lose traction on the grass. Due to my ongoing tubular glueing saga, I was back on a rear clincher and was very concerned about this. Owen unfortunately fell victim to the rocks in the first lap, flatting and ending his race. It was a long drive for a 1/2 lap of racing. I overheard one racer say he flatted a brand new tubular on the rocky back section in warm up, so it wasn’t just clinchers who were vulnerable.

We Don’t Need No Stinking Warm-up After one warm-up lap, my drivetrain was clogged

with enough mud and grass to force me to retreat to the wash station. I had a finite number of laps in me, and I didn’t want to use them up with a long pre-ride. With a clean bike I resumed my warm-up by riding back and forth in the parking lot – putting in just enough effort to make me feel productive, but probably not enough to actually do anything to help loosen up. Within the first 30 seconds of the race I felt tired. And hungry. Really, really hungry. In all the prep in getting ready for the race, I had neglected eating enough and I now felt I was running on an empty engine. Not a promising sign.

Twenty four of us lined up in the sun, anticipating the start. We were given the benefit of a slight downhill before heading to the first of two 180° corners. Any advantage gained by the descent was quickly negated by the pull of the wet grass. I stayed out front off the start and slotted into fourth heading into the trails.

“Stay with them!” I told myself as I weaved through the roots, but despite how hard I fought, I was drifting off the front group. By the end of the first lap I had dropped back and was trading positions for fifth and sixth. I passed at every opportunity, but he always seemed to get back in front. Following behind him into the back trails, I heard the painful sound of rim hitting rock. With a loud expletive and a flat tire, he pulled off to the side, leaving me to ride past. I was able to keep up the intensity to maintain my position and the gap both in front, and behind had grown enough to give me a moment to breathe.

Don’t Mess With A Sure Thing As the race progressed, I was slowly managing to close the gap on fourth place. Wanting to make up some time, I switched from running the muddy off camber to attempting the ride. Always a bad thing to do in a race. If something is working, don’t change it.

Especially if you have not ever successfully attempted it. I targeted the rut I thought would take me safely through, but it dissolved into a sludgy mess. My wheels washed out and I slid. Prying my bike from the mud, I ran the remaining portion. Just as I was about to remount, I heard the all-too-familiar “Your chain’s off!” I wrestled with my chain, trying to line it up with the teeth of my narrow-wide ring while the rider in front of me retreated further in the distance.

One lap left and any chance of me catching him was quickly disappearing. Finally back on the bike, I kept up enough speed to maintain my distance from the rider behind me, but wasn’t able to gain any ground.

Completing my solo ride, I finished 5th.

Owen and I hung around to watch the elites race until the chill got the better of us and we retreated to Flyers, the local Oak Harbor brew pub, to cash in our free beer coupon. In the mix of the Sunday afternoon football crowd were a few exhausted faces speckled with mud and savouring their beer. It had been a hard day of racing and we all truly deserved it.

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Includes hardware for ceiling MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS connection, $200 firm. (360) 579-5436 After 10 AM (0) Recording Studio avail. w/ Excellent HON file cabinets: engineer for your demo or 42” wide x 19” deep x 53 CD project. One of Whidbey's largest, best equipped studios. ”tall. All are 4 drawer units, adjustable to legal or letter No project too small or large. size, $250 each. (360) 341Any genre of music. Backup 1983 (0) musicians avail. if needed.

Chest of drawers, 3 sizes, Contact Rich (360) 675-5470 $40; End tables/night stands, (1) 6 at $25 each; Misc. furniture and desks, $20 - $40 each; 4 LESSONS Oak chairs, heavy duty simple Guitar lessons: Looking for frame with upholstered seat students who want to learn and back, $100; Double bed, how to play guitar. One-on-on, solid, very good condition, all ages, all styles. Beginners $100. (360) 331-8306 (0) welcome. Gift certificates Solid wood, good condition: available for the holidays, Dresser, 66x19x32, $100; includes 4 lessons (1 hr. each), Mirror, 28x42, $25. Call or text 1 FREE with consultation, and (360) 679-4712 (1) guitar set-up all for $100. Call 2 pedestal tables, 30” x 48”, Scott (360) 675-5470 walnut formica top (one has CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES a fitted glass cover). $10 and $15; Pedestal table, 48” diamMen’s jackets, etc. - sacrificed! eter, walnut formica top ($25); 2 Mens Large Marmot and Red Pedestal table, with modified Ledge Gortex jackets, never rectangular shape, approxiworn, $80 each; New 3XL mately 30” x 60” ($35). Call hooded and lined dark brown (360) 678-1167 corduroy jacket, $20; New MISCELLANEOUS Medium Marmot fleece vest, Seamax 2 person modular $20 (360) 331-8306 (0) infrared dry sauna, model: APPLIANCES DLX-200. 1500-W, 110-V, 15-amp. Easy-to-assemble 22 cu. ft. upright G.E. freezer, panels. Good condition. CD/ works great, $150. Van (360) radio player, $250. Clinton 720-9048 or (360) 678-2240 (360) 341-3293 (1) (0) No Cheating!

HOME FURNISHINGS Queen size bed frame with head and foot boards, not too ornate, just nice. Includes two 2-drawer night stands,$70.

Call Stone (360) 774-0168, Coupeville. (0) Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.47)

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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 (0) ’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 (0) 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 (0) Cord of Fir - Not Seasoned, $200 obo; Cord of Alder, $160 or half cord of Alder, $80 (360) 341-1983 (0) Prism kite bag, very good condition, $60 cash only. (360) 632-6202

RECREATION Wood Shaft Golf Clubs. From the early 1900s. Hickory shafts, old leather grips, assortment of clubs. Great decor, $40 each or 3 for $90. Call (425) 238-7191 (1) OS Pro Fly Rod. Fiberglass, 9' long, 4 pieces. 5-6# line rated.

Dark Green. Soft cloth case, $45. Call (425) 238-7191 (1) 2 Penn No. 209 salmon fishing reels. Maroon ends with the large white crank knob. Level wind. Filled with line. Nice condition, $17 ea or both for $30. Call (425) 238-7191 Road Bikes: 2 in excellent shape. Both have 700c wheels, chro-Molly frames, and are 21 speed. One is a small frame with stand-over height of 28".

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)

LOST/FOUND 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 (0) Our parrotlet (a small parrot) flew out the door Nov 19. He is about 5 inches long with blue, turquoise and black feathers. Skagit CL has photos, as does Best Friends Vet Services FB page. He might answer or come to Baby Bird.

Please call (360) 675-3095 if sighted or caught or take to

Best Friends Veterinary in Oak Harbor. He is very missed.

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES 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 (0) 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!

WANTED Vocalist Wanted for rock band, Spellbound, doing all orig. music. We are fully equipped w/recording studio. You need: powerful on-key voice, willingness to travel off island, ability to practice Sat. or Sun. & ability to establish great audience connection. Writing lyrics, assist w/web page & CD artwork helpful. Contact Rich or Scott, (360) 675-5470 (1)

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They are known throughout the communities on Whidbey Island for their insurmountable capacity for dedication to people, especially those who are in the throes of bereavement and grief. It takes a special kind of person to help those in times of crisis and loss, put them at ease as much as possible and help them through an incredibly difficult process.

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Burley Funeral Chapel and Visser Funeral home, are staffed by employees who play integral roles in the lives of those they are assisting. One of the key attributes possessed by each employee is the ability to listen and show their genuine concern. Compassion runs deep within the hearts of all who work here and they will work within any and all budgets regardless of size. No one is ever turned away.

At either location, a troubled mind is eased with the knowledge that someone is able to help them 24/7. Around the clock availability let’s people know they are important and that the invaluable services provided will be felt and reflected each step of the way. Their helping hands aren’t consigned to comforting the heavy hearted but also to wonderful causes like ‘Hearts and Hammers.' With compassion and empathy as far reaching as this, it’s easy to see why the work they do isn’t just a job but a calling and one that is certainly not for the faint of heart.

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From the moment they come in contact with a family suffering a loss, they take the reins and deal with everything in order to lighten the weight on the shoulders of those mourning. Their employees will deal with medical staff, doctors and the health department to guarantee that all information for death certificates is accurate and that there are as few bumps as possible, along a trying road.

Everyone who comes into their care is treated with the highest respect and the deepest dignity one can be afforded. This overflows and of course includes, in particular, the decedents. The staff at both locations are so driven by community service. They are hosting a Remembrance Event in their Langley location at Visser Funeral Home Saturday, December 12, 2pm and in their Oak Harbor location at Burley Funeral Home Sunday, December 13, 2pm. This allows families who have experienced loss to come in and celebrate the lives of the loved ones who have since passed on and to be surrounded by other families who are in similar situations. It is about bringing people together, letting them know they are not alone and to honor their loved ones by lighting a candle of remembrance for them.

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