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Fish, Fur & Fowl by Ed Oldham

A LITTLE PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY DURING WINTER SALMON SEASON With winter salmon season open around the island, the weather sure hasn’t given many anglers a chance to get out and participate. Hopefully going into February this will change a bit but you never know. So far, this winter’s weather has been a bit harsher than last year. It’s not all bad news though. There have been some nice fish taken around Camano Island. I’ve seen some nice pictures of fish in the teens being taken in the somewhat protected waters between Whidbey and Camano.

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This time of the year I usually hear about anglers fishing the green can between Oak Harbor and Coupeville but have not heard a peep so far. For those of us in the northern part of the island it is a popular area during the winter because it provides some shelter from the weather and it is also a quick run from a number of boat ramps. The relatively quick getting there and returning is a highly desirable safety concern when winter weather can change quickly around here. If you are considering heading out to the islands, I recommend you watch the weather closely. Most of the popular areas in Area 7 are quite a run out and crossing the Rosario Strait can be treacherous. Winds can pick up quickly and strong tidal flows can make crossing the strait a little hairy. Wherever you decide to go please be mindful winter salmon fishing can be a rewarding experience, with the right preparation. Always take inventory of your safety equipment prior to heading out. Always wear your floatation gear as well and wear bright colored clothing. The gear I wear is bright yellow, making finding me in an emergency much easier. With the darker weather it pays to consider what you can do to facilitate an emergency rescue if the need arises. This is true even during the summer. I am not trying to scare anyone away from participating this winter but I just want to make sure you understand there are risks involved and anything you can do to mitigate those risks just makes for a better experience. No one’s life is worth a limit of salmon. So you have done everything you can to make your fishing trip safe, now what do you do when you’re out there? First thing is to try and locate the bait. This means looking at your fish finder consistently. It also means observing the water for any type of bird activity. Feeding birds are by far the easiest and it always assists you to observe a much bigger area more rapidly. Not all bait fish will be within range of the birds though. This is where watching your fish finder is important. Even the smallest of bait balls can concentrate fish. Once you have found the bait it's time to get your gear down to it. Many of my fishing buddies, including myself, like to place our gear closer to the bottom of the bait ball. Now of course if you find bait hanging off the bottom then just get your gear as close to the bottom as you feel comfortable

doing. This applies if you’re trolling, jigging or mooching. Jigging and mooching this time of the year can be quite productive. You will want to pay attention to currents and winds to predict your drift so you can plan on where you need to position your boat to set up a drift that will take you close to the bait. Another advantage is because you are a lot more active using these two techniques you can stay a bit warmer than trolling. Trolling this time of year for me is a bit more active compared to the summer. With less fish around you want to make your presentation so attractive the salmon have no choice but to take it. With that being said, I tend to mess around with my set ups a lot. I randomly like to raise and lower my downriggers to different depths. With the added advantage of less boat congestion, I will turn frequently and I like to change up my speed often. Sometimes I will ring the dinner bell by shifting into neutral and letting my downrigger ball catch up and then eventually bounce on the bottom. Of course make sure you are familiar with the type of bottom in the area before trying this move. You don’t want to use this technique on rocky bottoms but give it a try sometime. As for the types of gear to use I could go on and on. I had mentioned some of the gear I use in my last article so I will not go into great detail again. You can always go to the Whidbey Weekly web site to read past articles if you missed any or want to double check. I really recommend you get into your local fishing tackle shop and talk to them. Ace is by far the most popular on the island. I frequent mine in Oak Harbor regularly, I have visited Ace on the south end and even in Anacortes. The folks who work there are going to hear all the stories from those going out and will have the most up to date information about the gear used so check them out. The local fishing club is also a great place to talk with other anglers and learn new things. If you haven’t reported your winter crab catch this is the last week to do so. You can report online or mail them in. Be sure to check out the WDFW web site for more information. Doing so will save you a $10 penalty for failing to report and will aid in setting up the season for next year. Hopefully it will be another great year like last season. The Sportsman Show is going on this week as well. Starting January 27 and ending January 31. I love going and seeing all the latest and greatest gear. They also have some fantastic seminars as well. Topics range from camp cooking to fly tying and everything in between and will be happening each day. Be sure to check out www. thesportshows.com/shows/washington/ show-information/ for show information and the seminar schedule to plan your trip. I will be there for sure. If you have any questions, comments, reports or pictures please send them to me at: whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Until next time be safe out there.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Following last night's ABC World News with David Muir, the network ran a commercial for an upcoming ABC TV movie called Madoff, starring Richard Dreyfuss as Bernie, the bad boy.

The announcer pronounced Madoff, the last name of the fellow who ripped off his friends and family with bogus investments, as "Made-off." I have always pronounced the thief's name as Mad-off, since so many people were so mad at him. Made-off is much better for his name pronunciation, since Madoff made off with the money he will enjoy upon release from prison. Think Madoff's phone will ring much that first day home from incarceration? Think Bernie's line will be tapped before he gets in the door? Maybe Bernie Madoff will change phone numbers, or use those Trac phones like the drug dealers. Of course, with all the money Madoff has made off with, and hidden, why not just buy your own phone company? Madoff could pay cash in unmarked bills, and have a different phone number, and a different phone, each and every day. Bring on the Madoff Smart Phone, with coverage in areas that do not even exist. Clutter Tips The last thing I should be discussing is tips for clutter removal. My attempts at clutter removal began when I moved into a dormitory my freshman year in college. Sharing space has never been listed as a skill on my resume. Being a sentimental Moon Child, born on the anniversary of Custer's Last Stand, I am not qualified to liberate, in part or in whole, my life-long collection of all things sentimental. I still have my best report card from third grade, the one on which Miss Duhamel wrote to my parents that I was not interrupting class so much since “our talk at the PTA meeting.” I still have my high school letter in track, my 45 RPM recording of Perry Como singing Kewpie Doll, the last letter Grandma Freeman wrote our Dad, my beat up baby spoon, Dad's Westminster College debate medal, Grandpa's Montgomery Ward pocket watch, Mom's eighth grade autograph book, and, my greatest acquisition of late, thanks to Aunt Rosie, cousin PO, and Sam Currier, the hand-written notes of our Grandpa's twelvehundred sermons delivered over a forty year period in the Ozarks of Missouri. Each sermon has six to eight pages, written on both sides of his three holed, five by seven notebook paper, manufactured in Springfield, Missouri. If I start scanning Grandpa's sermons now, I might have everything ready for the family to share before gasoline drops below fifty cents a gallon. So, as I contemplate the keeping, filing, storing, or re-gifting of all things personal, I ask quietly, since I am the only one in the room:

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By the way, for me, the initials D.O. stood for “dozed off.” Bunny Update As of last report, two homeless caboose bunnies are still living beneath my Hearts and Hammer built steps. In the morning, upon hearing footsteps from the kitchen above, the bunny duo, Fearless and Shy Boy, await my exit to the outdoors, where I unpack a bowl of nutritious rabbit pellet infested chewables.

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Imagine being on Whidbey Transit, while it is still free, seated across from a cow who will not stop staring at you. Mooing is one thing, but staring, like a cow, is quite another. Let's hear it for the bunnies. Why else would their ears be so big? They need to hear what they cannot see. The bunnies even run out into the driveway when they hear the sound of my twenty-nine year young truck approaching. When I park, I go inside, get a carrot, break it into several pieces, and then watch the bunny chaos after the toss.

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You should have seen the carrot tossing when I had seven bunnies. It was like an episode of Survivor, only without commercials. In closing, if you know the tune and feel comfortable, please clear your throat and hum to yourself that Dean Martin classic, Everybody Loves Some Bunny, Sometime. Hometown Buzz Never have I met a kinder man than Buzz Strout. Many of us locals first knew Buzz as the lead vocalist and master of ceremonies of the Swing Again Jazz Band, founded by his beautiful and talented piano playing sister, Peggy Foster.

This Saturday, January 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Buzz's family and friends will gather at the Useless Bay Golf & Country Club in Langley for his “Celebration of Life.”

Maybe I should start using my baby spoon again!

Remember Clarence, George Bailey's guardian angel in It's A Wonderful Life? Well, that guardian angel was named after our buddy Buzz, Clarence Cooper Strout, Jr.

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So, if you are like the guy who stopped to tell me I was no longer funny, please send me your favorite jokes, care of this paper, or ontrack@whidbey.com, when you have one to share. Your help could keep me in print. If my family stories bore you as much as I was bored by my thrice weekly college required Old Testament class at 7:45 in the morning, with Dr. D.O. Moore, please let me know.

So what? At least I will be exercising mind and body, trying to figure out where to put what I no longer may need until I can decide whether or not I need it.

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Having experienced Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island in the 60s', catching flak from others has been my lifestyle. Had I been sharper in high school, I might have known flak reception would be part of the growth process. After all, I was always the last boy asked to dance when it was ladies' choice at the Friday night dances. At least, I thought she was a girl. What did I know at fifteen?

Maybe these three questions will not lessen my stacks of sentiment, but only cause me to move my clutter around.

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Last month, one of our regular readers of page three stopped me to ask if I could just offer jokes. Nothing else, please. The man indicated, in a kind and genuine way, his several reasons for not enjoying my column.

Buzz was a proud graduate of Ballard High, and an even prouder alum of the U.S. Army and the University of Washington. Buzz and his wife Frankie were the George and Gracie of Useless Bay Country Club with their bridge clubbing, and Holmes Harbor mussel farm security system. As Buzz and Frankie's daughter Deb shared in her father's life tribute, “When you were around them you would be laughing so hard your stomach hurt.”

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Bits & Pieces Letters to the Editor Editor, As we put away the last of the decorations to welcome in the New Year, we wanted to take a moment to think about the wonderful community we are so blessed to live in and to say “Thank-You!” We have had the privilege of coordinating a Christmas program for children on Whidbey since 2006, first as an Oak Harbor Venture Club project and then through the Soroptimist’s. “Whidbey’s Hope for Christmas” (“WHFC”) was created to pick up where the Tree of Hope program left off… by attempting to provide all children in our community with special Christmas memories. Our volunteers were excited to continue this wonderful tradition and except for our new name, everything else remains the same. We continue working directly with DSHS by serving all of Whidbey Island’s children in need. Having a central location for participants to pick up applications allows us the flexibility to help more people. Now in our 2nd year, “WHFC” 2015 proudly served 188 families and 415 children. We combine efforts with Toys for Tots, Help House, Opportunity Council, local businesses, churches and Holiday House, to ensure no child is forgotten at Christmas. For at least one day these children would have the comfort of knowing that people they’ve never even met, thought about them and tried to make a difference in their lives. Imagine for a moment that you are a child in need and you wake up on Christmas morning with very little to celebrate. Some of the children in our community were hoping to have a little something …ANYTHING at all… for Christmas. Although Christmas is NOT about the presents, it is the time when we create some of our most precious memories with family and friends. We have no idea what these families may be going through. As decent human beings we try to think of ways to put ourselves in another person’s shoes. How does it feel not having enough money to pay for rent, food, or to keep the utilities on for one more day? It’s difficult to imagine not having the basics from day-to-day, let alone during the holidays. These are every day concerns for many in our community and we were thrilled to continue a Christmas program supporting families. When you’re trying to figure out a way to keep the heat on for another month and a roof over your children’s heads, Christmas gifts are not even on your radar. Every year we receive thank-you cards and tearful hugs from parents who are struggling. Many of whom without a program like this may not be able to provide anything for their children at Christmas. “WHFC” is offered as an outreach program with the Oak Harbor Church of Christ who has graciously hosted us for the past 8 years. Each year they open up their home to us and we wouldn’t be able to accomplish what we do without their generosity. Special thanks to Les Schwab Tire Center and their customers for supporting our program for the 2nd year with their annual toy drive. We are constantly amazed at the level of support we receive from our Whidbey Island Community and are thankful for all of the help received each year. May the Spirit of Christmas stay with you throughout the year. We

can be contacted by email: WhidbeysHope4Christmas@gmail.com or at: Whidbey’s Hope for Christmas, P.O. Box 1462, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

through Saturday, or two hours before any show. Zech Hall Piano Bar opens one hour before the performance.

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Red Wine & Chocolate Tour

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Do you enjoy luscious red wines? How about those red wines paired with decadent chocolates? Then the Red Wine & Chocolate Tour on Whidbey is a must!

A wonderful group of Seattle chamber musicians, trained at major U.S. conservatories, will perform a program of classical music on Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30, at 7:30pm. Audiences will delight in Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G Minor, K. 478, a work of seriousness and refinement except for the last movement, which can best be described as a “romp!” The opening piece of mystery and passion is Biber’s Passacaglia for Solo Violin. The program will conclude with Dvorák’s stupendous Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81, a work that includes beautiful melodies and foot-tapping dances. For ticket reservations and information, please email concerts@uucwi.org. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for students and may also be purchased at the door or prior to the concert at Moonraker Books in Langley and Habitat for Humanity in Freeland. Cash or check only, please. The concerts start promptly at 7:30pm and are held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island, 20103 State Route 525, Freeland.

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This annual event takes place over two weekends at five venues, where local winemakers and distillers will be pouring a selection of exquisite hand crafted wines and spirits paired with specially selected and often locally produced chocolates. A great way to break up the winter blahs, treat your sweetheart to a special weekend, or just have some fun and enjoy great wines! Who can resist the combination of fine wines, spirits and chocolates, shopping, music, art, great dining options and scenic vistas? The event dates February 6-7 and 13-14, 2016. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 days of. They can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2413214 or from some of the participating wineries including Blooms Winery, Holmes Harbor Cellars, Whidbey Island Distillery, Spoiled Dog Winery and Comforts of Whidbey. Visit the website www.whidbeyislandvintners.org for more info.

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Pearl Django in Concert: A Farewell to Troy with special guest Gail Pettis

Whidbey Gardening Workshop 2016 An Opportunity for Area Gardeners to Learn from Experts Puget Sound area gardeners from novice to advanced will be able to choose from over 40 classes covering a wide array of gardening topics at the day-long Whidbey Gardening Workshop held at Oak Harbor High School, Saturday, March 5, 2016.

Pearl Django will perform a special concert in honor of departing member, Troy Chapman, on Saturday, January 30, at 7:30pm at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA). Pearl Django will debut their new lineup featuring the amazing and wonderful Tim Lerch on guitar and the return of one of Pearl Django’s founding members, northwest icon Neil Andersson. The concert will feature a set of music with northwest vocalist extraordinaire Gail Pettis and will also include a tribute set devoted to their departing guitarist and colleague Troy Chapman. With a performance history spanning more than two decades, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. Although the band’s roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, its extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions. Pearl Django has performed at festivals, dances and nightspots throughout the U.S. and abroad. They have played at the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois sur Seine and have been featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” The band’s signature style is marked by pristine and dexterous string work, colors of Bal Musette, the steady pulse of rhythm guitar and an unmistakable swing that delights audiences of all musical sensibilities. Throughout the years, Pearl Django has cultivated a devoted and enthusiastic following and they continue to play to packed houses wherever they perform. All seats are $22.50. 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 may also buy tickets in person at the Box Office at 565 Camano Ave in Langley between 1:00pm and 6:00pm Wednesday

The workshop is open to the public and will feature classes in garden design, care and maintenance with a focus on sustainability, including classes on growing herbs, vegetables, fruits and ornamental landscape plants and flowering perennials. Several sessions will focus on the challenges of gardening in the Maritime Northwest and on simplifying the garden landscape for easier care and suitability to our climate. New this year: classes on savvy plant shopping, easier garden maintenance, design with microclimates, water features, fall and winter vegetable gardening, butterfly conservation, why you want bats, keeping bluffs and hillsides in place, plant propagation, mason bees, permaculture garden design, watering strategies, diagnosis and treatment for NW plant problems..and more! Keynote - “Making Windcliff - the Plan, the Plants” with Dan Hinkley, internationally recognized plantsman, plant collector, lecturer and author, and founder of both Heronswood Nursery and Windcliff on the Kitsap Peninsula. Described as “the Indiana Jones of the Plant World”, Hinkley is the author of ‘The Explorer’s Garden, Shrubs and Vines from Four Corners of the World’ and ‘The Explorer’s Garden, Rare and Unusual Perennials’, now in it’s fourth printing.

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Whidbey Audubon Society 20152016 Scholarship Program Whidbey Audubon Society awards scholarships to Whidbey Island high school graduating seniors who intend to pursue a career in an environmentally-related discipline.

This year three Conservation Scholarships of $2,000, $1,000 and $1,000 are being offered. Application forms are available at the three Whidbey Island high schools and are posted on the Whidbey Audubon website. Applications are due at the high school counselor offices on Friday, March 11, 2016. Information about former scholarship recipients is available on the website. Go to www. whidbeyaudubon.org and select “About Whidbey Audubon;” then select “Scholarships” and open the file labeled “Scholarship Recipients”. [Submitted by Susan Prescott, Whidbey Audubon Publicity Chair]

Oak Harbor High School Shipmates-of-the-Month

Oak Harbor High School’s 9th grade transition program is called the Island Program. Each island is comprised of an English teacher, a math teacher and a science teacher. They share a total of 90 students who rotate together in classes of thirty for three periods each day. The vision of the Island Program is to have all 9th grade students ready for 10th grade and on track to a 4-year graduation. A student recognition program, called the Shipmates-of-the-Month, recognizes one student per month based on demonstrable gains in the areas of academic or behavioral growth, community contribution(s), and/or acts of altruism. The following students earned the recognition for November:

Skull Island - Trajon Jefferson: “Trajon is self-motivated, pays close attention to details and is very conscientious in his work. Moreover, Trajon is never slow to help out others and brings a great outlook to the classroom. Trajon is dedicated to his work and attacks each task with assertion and persistence. Trajon’s positive outlook and compassionate spirit is a wonderful asset to any classroom, and Skull Island is lucky to have Trajon!”

Instructors have credentials in Horticulture, Agronomy, Biology, Hydrogeology, Conservation and Landscape Architecture, and include WSU scientists, Certified Master Gardeners with decades of experience, area garden service providers, nursery staff, local farmers, professional educators and published authors. The workshop will also feature a Gardening Marketplace highlighting nurseries, vendors and artisans offering the latest plants, garden art, furniture, gardening accessories and books, and featuring a selection of educational exhibits to browse. Now in its 28th year, the Whidbey Gardening Workshop is presented by the Island County Master Gardener Foundation. The Master Gardener Program is an outreach and educa-

Justice Island - Zoie Rollin: “Zoie is the kind of student every teacher dreams about, willing to try new things, to help other students, and ask questions. She actively contributes to class discussions and projects, and takes advantage of opportunities for retake and improvement. Zoie’s super organization and precision in neatness and completion of work reflects her respect for her academics. Her natural courageousness is demonstrated again and again.”

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Whidbey Weekly Fifty-one weeks after publishing, Hawkins’ debut novel has remained near the top of bestseller lists, and smashed a curious record: it’s the fastest selling adult book of all time. But popularity alone isn’t enough to make a Prose Bowl winner, said Jackie Parker, lead librarian for reader services.

Fortress Island - Yolima Garcia Gongora: “Yolima is a hardworking student who knows how to have fun and help those around her succeed. Always willing to help, she can reach out to others, maintain her own high standards, and make everyone’s day a little brighter. Yolima, you are a strong student and a strong woman. Fortress Island is glad to have n you!”

“Since this was a March Madness, sports bracket-type set up, titles were essentially eliminated by popular vote,” she said. “If we went only by the most frequent title chosen to win individual brackets, we’d have an entirely different winner: The Nightingale by local author, Kristin Hannah. But, collectively, Hannah’s title was eliminated by more brackets than Hawkins’ book.” Library staff will contact some of the top Prose Bowl participants and invite them to create lists of their favorite books to share with SnoIsle readers. Details on the competition are available in the Bibliofiles blog at sno-isle.org/ bibliofiles. [Submitted by Julie Titone, Communications and Marketing Manager, Sno-Isle Libraries]

MOPS of Oak Harbor is Hosting a Clothing and Textile Drive

Battleship Island - Cole Mumper: “Are you looking for a young man that is willing to ework hard until the job is done? A student that pays attention diligently to any and all classroom discussions? Then look no further than Cole Mumper. Cole works hard each and every day, making sure to understand concepts and finish work before he leaves the classroom. He meticulously checks his work and is sure to ask clarifying questions when he needs assistance. He shows his peers what the product of hard work is.”

MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) is a nonprofit Christian group that provides fellowship and community to moms of pre-school age children (babies to 5 years old). At their bi-monthly meetings they host speakers on a variety of topics from budgeting to self defense, or create a craft in a non-kid environment. Their children are happily watched by some wonderful local volunteers/nursery workers. Money earned will go to the groups fund to pay childcare workers, fund scholarships for moms who need MOPS but can’t necessarily afford it and to allow the group to give charity donations to other groups here in the local community. MOPS will be hosting two community drop off events: Saturday, February 6 and Saturday, February 20, from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Family Bible Church, 2760 SW Heller Road, Oak Harbor. We all have unwanted textiles that are either worn out, or no longer fit. Instead of throwing them into the trash where they’ll simply add to our nation’s growing landfills, give your clothes a second life by participating in this textile collection drive.

Castle Island - Kenji Caballero: “Kenji is a fun addition to our island. He has come out of his quiet shell as the year has progressed and is quite funny. He is hard working and always asks great questions to better understand the subject matter.”

Accepted items: clothing of any kind/any condition – stained, torn, burned, etc; shoes any kind/any condition (in pairs); towels - bath, kitchen, rags; sheets; blankets; quilts; curtains/ drapery; throw pillows; throw rugs; purses; belts - synthetic/leather; tablecloths; placemats; stuffed animals; suitcases. All items must be clean, dry and tied in garbage bags. MOPS cannot accept glass, breakables, electronics, pet beds, bed pillows, carpeting, uniforms or hotel linens. For more information, contact Amy Bruce at (619) 865-7430 or abruce21@gmail.com [Submitted by Kara Chappell]

New Year’s Celebration & Blessing with Shodo Harada Roshi of SoGenji Temple

Castle Island - Lillian McWatters: “Lillian is a conscientious, thoughtful learner who always has creative insights to contribute to the class. She maintains a cheerful and positive attitude even when facing challenges.” [Submitted by Jennifer DePrey, OHHS]

‘Girl on the Train’ wins Sno-Isle Libraries Prose Bowl Readers in Snohomish and Island counties have crowned The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins the winner of the Sno-Isle Libraries 2015 Prose Bowl. The library district’s Readers’ Services Team started off with over 300 titles, narrowed it down to 32, and invited the public to vote for their favorites.

For the fifth year in a row, NWLACC and friends will welcome in the New Year with the help of Whidbey Island’s Tahoma One Drop Zen Monastery. This year, they are greatly honored to have the ceremony led by Shodo Harada Roshi, Tahoma’s founder, and the abbott of the three-hundred-year old Sogenji temple in Okayama, Japan. On Monday, February 8, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm members of the public from all faiths and traditions are invited to join in a nondenominational celebration of our common humanity and the setting of intentions for the New Year, including ringing the 108 bells, while learning about some of the ancient New Year’s traditions of Japan. Following the ceremony, light refreshments will be served. The event, held at the NWLA Cultural Center, 5024 Langley Road, Langley, is open and free of charge; no reservations are required. Visit nwlacc.org to learn about all of NWLACC’s programs and offerings. [Submitted by Josette Hendrix, NWLA]

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County Seeking Applicants for Civil Service Commission The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a position on the Civil Service Commission. The Board of County Commissioners appoints Civil Service Commission members for 6 year terms. The Civil Service Commission consists of 3 members plus a Secretary/Chief Examiner. Duties and responsibilities of the Civil Service Commission may be found in Chapter 2.12 of the Island County Code and RCW 41.14.060. The Commission meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:30am in the Commissioners Hearing Room in Coupeville. Service on the Civil Service Commission is without fee or compensation. Members must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Island County for at least 2 years immediately preceding appointment, and a registered voter in Island County. 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: Civil Service 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 February 12, 2016. For additional information, please contact Linda Kast Meehan, Secretary/Chief Examiner at phone (360) 678-7975 or e-mail at l.meehan@ co.island.wa.us [Submitted by Pam Dill]

Local Business News HomePlace Memory Care Welcomes Mandy McKenzie and Amanda Johnson Frontier Management is pleased to announces the appointment of Mandy McKenzie, LPN as Executive Director and Amanda Johnson R.N. as Health Services Director for HomePlace Memory Care Oak Harbor. HomePlace is an assisted living community for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss. Mandy McKenzie has a combined 23 years of nursing and 30 years of management experience. She most recently was an Executive Director for Milestone Properties. Amanada Johnson has 13 years of nursing, her experience includes intensive care, emergency room and acute rehab. HomePlace Memory Care is located at 171 SW 6th Ave., Oak Harbor. For more information, visit www.homeplaceoakharbor.com

Ciao Restaurant in Coupeville is Hosting Fourth Annual Ciao Carnavale From January 21-February 9, say “Buon Feste!” as you are invited to join the party and partake in the Italian version of Mardi Gras, or Carnival, at Ciao Restaurant in Coupeville. From 3:00pm to 5:00pm every day, bring the kids for the all-new happy hour featuring both non-alcoholic refreshers and Carnavale Cocktails. Come make your own mask on Mondays, or test your library of otherwise useless knowledge on Trivia Tuesdays, and enjoy the special Happy Hour menu. This year, Ciao will be holding a Carnavale Contest, so wear a Carnavale mask or costume and win a fresh, handmade Cannoli! Vote for your favorite Carnavale costume on Ciao’s Facebook page and this year’s winner will receive a specially created Chef Table dinner for six. Try Ciao’s daily Carnavale specials featuring farm-fresh local ingredients, or celebrate with the world’s greatest pizza! Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday night from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The festival ends on “Fat Tuesday” with Skinny Tie Jazz and the two-time Grammy Award winning vocalist Elizabeth Turner from 6:00pmto 8:00pm, so, join the Coupeville Mardi Gras Krewe or start own crew for a night of pub crawling revelry to close out Carnavale.

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Put Your Financial “Puzzle” Together

January 29 is National Puzzle Day, with puzzle celebrations and events taking place at museums, libraries and other venues across the country. Why this date was chosen – or why National Puzzle Day even exists – is something of a mystery. But as an investor, you can find value in the concept of a puzzle – specifically, in putting together the pieces of your financial puzzle. What are these pieces? Here are the essential ones: Growth – At different times in your life, you will have various goals – purchasing a first or second home, sending your children to college, enjoying a comfortable retirement, and so on. While these goals are diverse, they all have one thing in common: To achieve them, you’ll need some growth potential in your investment portfolio. The nature and the extent of the growth-oriented vehicles, such as stocks and stock-based instruments, in your holdings will depend on your specific goals, risk tolerance and time horizon – but growth opportunities you must have. Income – Income-producing investments, such as bonds and dividend-paying stocks, can help supplement your earned income during your working years and provide you with a valuable income stream when you’re retired. Plus, bonds and other income-producers can help balance a portfolio that might otherwise be too heavy in growth vehicles – which, as you know, are typically higher in risk. Taxes – Taxes will always be part of the investment equation. Whenever possible, you’ll want to take advantage of those accounts that let you make tax-deductible contributions and that provide the opportunity for tax-deferred growth, such as a traditional IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. You may also find that you can benefit from tax-free investments, such as some types of municipal bonds and a Roth IRA. (Your Roth IRA contributions are not tax-deductible, but your earnings grow tax free, provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you reach 59½.) Protection – You can’t just invest for your future – you also have to protect it. If something were to happen to you, would your family be able to remain in your home? Would your children still be able to go to college? To help ensure continuity and security in your family’s lives, you’ll need to maintain adequate life and disability insurance. Also, you will need to protect your independence in your retirement years, as you no doubt would want to avoid burdening your grown children with any financial burden. To attain this type of freedom, you may have to guard against the potentially catastrophic costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay. A financial professional can suggest ways of meeting these expenses. Legacy – After working hard your whole life, you’d probably like to leave something behind to your children, grandchildren, other family members and possibly even charitable institutions. To create the legacy you desire, you will need to create a comprehensive estate plan. Because such a plan may involve a will, living trust and other complex legal documents, you will need to work with your legal and tax advisors. Try to put these pieces together to help complete your financial “puzzle” – when you do, you may well like the picture that emerges. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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

Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, January 28, 11:00am-5:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club. One pint of blood can save 3 lives and we have helped save hundreds of lives in our community hospitals throughout Western Washington. To donate, just drop in or you may schedule an appointment: bloodworsnw.org/ schedule or call (800) 398-7888. For more information, call Sue Hartin at (503) 789-3595 or the Coupeville Lions Club (360) 678-4105. The Coupeville United Methodist Church is located at 608 North Main Street.

Whidbey General Town Hall-Style Talk Thursday, January 28, 5:00pm-6:30pm Langley United Methodist Church Whidbey General CEO Geri Forbes will attend and will be joined by board president Anne Tarrant and District 1 Commissioner Grethe Cammermeyer, PhD, who represents South Whidbey on the hospital board. These town halls will include updates on the inpatient wing building project, introductions to new providers who have joined our community, and information on various healthcare services. There will be ample time for a question-and-answer period, during which the community is encouraged to voice their impressions, suggestions, kudos and concerns. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Langley United Methodist Church is located at 301 Anthes Ave. Visit www.whidbeygen.org for updates on the town hall talk schedule.

Hearts & Hammers Fundraising Dinner Friday, January 29, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Rec Hall Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers annual pasta feed fundraising dinner is only $5 plus any contribution you feel moved to make. Proceeds go for materials and supplies for the May work day. Stop by to support this great community organization. For more information, call (360) 720-2114 or visit cwheartsandhammers.org

Coast-to-Coast Chamber Music Friday, January 29, 7:30pm Saturday, January 30, 7:30pm UUCWI, 20103 State Route 525, Freeland Tickets: $20 adult, $5 student Audiences will delight in Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G Minor, K. 478, a work of seriousness and refinement except for the last movement which can best be described as a “romp!” The opening piece of mystery and passion is Biber’s Passacaglia for Solo Violin. The program will conclude with Dvořák’s stupendous Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81. For ticket reservations and information, please email concerts@uucwi.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door or prior to the concert at Moonraker Books in Langley and Habitat for Humanity in Freeland. Cash or check only, please.

Whidbey Playhouse 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, January 30, 5:00pm CPO Club, Oak Harbor Dinner will be at 6:00pm. Get your ticket now as seating is limited. For additional information, contact the Whidbey Playhouse at (360) 679-2237 or office@whidbeyplayhouse.com.

WEANFEST II Saturday, January 30, 5:30pm Bayview Hall, Langley Admission: $20 at the door Whidbey Environmental Action Network’s Annual Gala. The event features musicians of renown - Dana Lyons (Cows with Guns) and Nathaniel Talbot (Swamp Rose and Honeysuckle Wine); the always super silent auction; and for the first time, the “Make Like a Toad” contest. Festivities will be preceded by the scintillating annual meeting and always delicious potluck. Beer and Bloom Winery’s fine wines available for purchase. Music begins at 7:30pm. Contact wean@whidbey.net for details. Bayview Hall is located at 5642 Bayview Rd.

McIntyre Hall Presents: Aurelio Saturday, January 30, 7:30pm McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon Tickets: Reserved Seating $22 Torch-bearer of the Garifuna tradition and the first black member of Honduras’s National Congress, the soulful singer, guitarist and percussionist Aurelio Martínez has come a long way from the tiny fishing village in which he was born. He assumed the lead in preserving the culture’s unique language and extraordinary sound after the passing of its first musical ambassador, Andy Palácio. He’s been casting the warm glow of the Caribbean upon audiences ever since, enchanting all with his bittersweet vocal style, guitar accompanied paranda ballads and hypnotic percussion. For tickets and more information, visit www.mcintyrehall. org or call (360) 416-7727 x 2.

Live Music: Mr Six and the Soul Patrol Sunday, January 31 3:00pm-5:00pm Blooms Winery Tasting Room, Langley Ron Eaton, Gary Way, Bruce Towne, Joe Blevin and Fred “Lentil Bean” are the players in this great group offering up a mix of rock, blues, and soul and makes you want to get up and dance! No cover (please tip appropriately), no minimums. Blooms Winery’s tasting room is at the Bayview Corner Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Rd. For more information, call (360) 321-0515.

$25 day of. Visit www.whidbeyislandvintners. org for more information.

Red Dress Ball Saturday, February 6, 5:30pm Dancing Fish Farm, Freeland Presented by Soroptimist International of South Whidbey, Coupeville & Oak Harbor. Supporting Heart of a Woman which provides heartwise screenings at Whidbey General Hospital for financially qualifying women on Whidbey. Cocktail Party features no-host bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, program and raffle. $50 per person. For more information and tickets, contact Karen Carbone at (360) 632-8040 or kthomas@whidbey.com

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, January 28, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for some great book discussions everyone is welcome! For adults. Preschool Storytime Thursday, January 28, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required. How to Start a Business Thursday, January 28, 1:00pm-2:30pm Oak Harbor Library Learn how to write a business plan using the Small Business Administration’s format. In the process you will discover some library tools that can save you hundreds of dollars. Seating is limited. Please preregister.

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Join authors and aspiring authors during a time of writing and discussion writing. Douglas Fir: The Story of a Tree, Its Squirrel & the Irrepressible Steller’s Jay Monday, February 1, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Douglas firs are the most numerous trees in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. Learn what makes them so valuable to native animals, the ecosystem, and to humans. Presenters: Steve and Martha Ellis. Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association Presents: Self Love, Self-Care Tuesday, February 2, 6:30pm Freeland Library Join Sue Averett to learn and practice simple, effective techniques for stress reduction and relaxation. For more information about WIHHA visit www.wihha.com for more information. Everyone is welcome. AARP Tax-Aide Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Library Free tax return preparation and e-filing for taxpayers with low and moderate income, especially those age 60 and older. Call (360) 678-3000 to schedule an appointment. Supported by AARP Foundation. Wednesday Night with the Stars: “Leap Year” Wednesday, February 3, 5:30pm-7:15pm Coupeville Library This romantic comedy follows one woman’s determined quest to get married to the perfect guy…despite what fate has in store for her. Rated PG. Runtime 100 minutes. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Coupeville Library. Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 9:30am-10:30am Coupeville Library Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. For ages 2 to 5 years with caregiver. Friends of the Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, February 6, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library

Mystery Lovers Book Group: James Runcie Thursday, January 28, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library

Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Freeland Library. Western Red Cedar: The Tree of Life Monday, February 8, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library

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Share your love of mysteries! Choose any of the Sidney Chambers mysteries by James Runcie, and join the discussion. Books available for checkout at the library.

Thursday, February 4, 6:30pm Friday, February 5, 6:30pm Bayview Hall, Langley

Oak Harbor Book Group Friday, January 29, 11:00am Oak Harbor Library

Enjoy a play presented by Whidbey Island Waldorf School’s 7th Grade class. All are welcome, donations accepted. For more information, call (360) 341-5686 or email karina@ wiws.org

Share your love of reading! Check out a copy of “The Bully Pulpit” by Doris Kearns Goodwin and join the discussion in the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. All are welcome.

Western red cedars, those long-lived giants, are an important feature of Washington landscapes. This presentation features the great circle of tree, river, and salmon. Presenters: Steve and Martha Ellis. Seattle Opera Preview: “Mary Stuart” Tuesday, February 9, 12:00pm Freeland Library

From Your Own Life: Learning to Write Personal Narrative Saturday, January 30, 10:00am-11:30am Freeland Library

Join Nick Malinowski of for an hour-long introduction to the music, history and stagecraft of Seattle Opera’s upcoming production. Everyone is welcome.

Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit http:// www.icas-wa.org.

Do you long to write a personal narrative that goes beyond the surface story? Join Theo Pauline Nestor, author of “Writing is My Drink,” for this memoir writing class. Bring pen and paper or a fully-charged laptop. Please preregister.

Seattle Opera Preview: “Mary Stuart” Tuesday, February 9, 2:00pm-3:00pm Coupeville Library

Red Wine & Chocolate Tour

Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. For newborns through 24 months. Caregiver required.

Star Party Friday, February 5, begins at dark Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor

Saturdays, February 6 & 13, 11:00am-5:00pm Sundays, February 7 & 14, 11:00am-5:00pm Various locations, Whidbey Island This annual event takes place over two weekends at five venues, where local winemakers and distillers will be pouring a selection of exquisite hand crafted wines and spirits paired with specially selected chocolates. Presented by the Whidbey Island Vintners & Distillers Association. Participating venues: Spoiled Dog Winery, Whidbey Island Distillery, Comforts of Whidbey, Blooms Winery, and Holmes Harbor Cellars. Ticket includes a souvenir glass, wine tastes & chocolate treats. Cost $20 in advance,

Ready Readers: Baby and Me Storytime Mondays, February 1, 8, 22, 29, 9:30am-10:15am Coupeville Library

Meet the Author: Paul Marshall Monday, February 1, 2:00pm Freeland Library Join author Paul Marshall for a discussion of his book “Building a Boat: Lessons of a 30-Year Project.” Everyone is welcome. Writers Group Monday February 1, 3:00pm-4:00pm Coupeville Library

Join Seattle Opera’s Nick Malinowski for an hour-long introduction to the music, history and stagecraft of Seattle Opera’s upcoming production “Mary Stuart.” WorkSource Orientation Wednesday, February 10, 9:30am Freeland Library This workshop will give you an overview of the services available at your local WorkSource office to assist with all phases of the job search. You will be introduced to an array of employment and training services and to www.WorkSourceWA.com, your premier online resource to look for work in Washington State. This information is appropriate for any job seeker to assist with your specific needs. Please preregister. WorkSource: Job Search Strategies Wednesday, February 10, 1:30pm Freeland Library Finding out about employers in your area and

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Religious Services Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 221-8174.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm

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Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360)675-0621 or visit JSH-Online.com Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across fromUseless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm

Galleries & Art Shows Featured Artist: Kelly Kellogg Meet the Artist: Sunday, January 31, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville You are invited to visit with award winning photographer Kelly Kellogg and get a look at some of his equipment. Kelly uses a variety of camera formats and photographic techniques to obtain results ranging from realistic, impressionistic, and even surreal. His goal is to capture the essence of a scene as he sees it and share his image with others.

Into the Garden - prints by Rob Schouten Artist’s Reception: Friday, February 5, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit continues through February Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Into the Garden is a rare opportunity to see a complete selection of Schouten’s prints both of earlier watercolors and more recent oil paintings. And as an added plus, the gallery is offering a 10% discount on all prints through the month of February, making this the perfect time to take home your favorite images. In addition to the featured exhibit, there will also be a broad selection of art by the other gallery artists. Light refreshments will be served. The other galleries and shops at Greenbank Farm will also be open until 7:00pm during “First Friday at the Farm”.

LOCALLY OPERATED. Featured Artist: Marcia Muchnick Artist’s Reception: Friday, February 5, 5:00pm-7:30pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank

Artworks Gallery announces Marcia Muchnick as featured artist for the month of February starting with a First Friday reception. Light snacks and beverages will be served and guitarist Quinn Fitzpatrick will be performing. Other Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception.

Featured Artists: Carol Jensen & Sue Owen Show continues through February UUCWI Gallery of Art, Freeland Carol has been accessing arts and crafts as a creative outlet for many years, and three dimensional felt art for the last 5 years. On display in this exhibit are her felted bowls and vessels created with merino sheep wool. Sue Owen works in both oil and acrylics and presents us with stunning pieces in varying sizes -some with highly textured surfaces and others with very soft, transparent oil glazes. UUCWI is located approximately one mile north of Freeland at 20103 State Route 525 – on the west side of the highway

Meetings & Organizations Open House: SR 20 Sharpes Corner Vicinity Improvement Project Thursday, January 28, 5:30pm-7:30pm Anacortes Middle School, 2202 M Avenue The state Legislature has allocated funding to design and construct safety improvements in the SR 20 Sharpes Corner intersection area. WSDOT is reviewing past improvement ideas and is developing new ones too. Construction is scheduled for 2108. Stop by the open house to see some of the ideas and share your ideas about improvements you’d like to see in the intersection area. WHAT’S GOING ON

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On February 2 we will be privy to the wise insights of a groundhog. He will predict the weather with an either short lived presence out of his den or an extended stay. While this might sound quite different, dare I say unusual to some, it has actually held true to age old traditions from centuries ago. Punxsutawney Phil, the ever astute groundhog hailing from Pennsylvania to whom we look to for determination of winter’s length, will stay out of his burrow if he does not see his shadow upon emergence. If however, he does catch a glimpse of it, he will return to his hibernation hole and slumber for six weeks longer, letting us humans know winter will hold us in her chilly fingers for a while longer. It’s an old practice which reaches forward from the past to hold our hand in the future, in order that we may remember our roots. Even though Groundhog Day’s origins are German, the food served is varied and not necessarily filled with items from its country or countries of origin so to speak. It’s pretty diverse and many picnics are held wherein friends, families, and strangers alike will gather and eat the wide range of foods celebrating Punxy Phil and his innate ability to predict the weather. Dishes which symbolize the little critter are prepared and eaten. These generally include items like chocolate cake and other chocolate based desserts, as they’re representative of the dirt hole in which groundhogs burrow for the winter. There’s also color themed foods emblematic of the seasons. White for winter and green for spring, many food items are made based off of this, including vegetables dishes using ingredients of the respective aforementioned colors It may surprise you to learn not an incredible amount of people actually “observe” or celebrate Groundhog Day. My research suggests this day is related to Candlemas and originally comes from Rome. It then moved swiftly into Germany as a result of the conquering Roman party so I thought I might talk about the many rich, flavorful and unique dishes made in Germany. When I think of Germany, I associate it with sausages and spiced vegetables, especially sauerkraut. My grandfather used to make sauerkraut from scratch and I haven’t had any quite as tasty as his. One thing I know for sure, from personal experience and taste testing my granddad’s food, is Germans are big on spices. Particularly with sausage. Marjoram, garlic, caraway, salt, pepper, cardamom and paprika seem to be the most commonly used and favored spices in German sausage. There are many different types to be had, each made with different meats or different cuts of it at least. Each one is an individual reserving its right at the table of deliciousness. One sausage which stands out in my mind (and unfortunately I have yet to taste it) is an air-dried one called Teewurst. Its name is derived from the inventor - Karoline Ulrike Rudolph - insisting it be consumed at teatime. This sausage actually goes through a process of fermentation (giving it a sour bite it's said) after being smoked on beech wood and is put together using bacon, pork and beef. Teewurst is one of many types of meaty goodness served commonly with a potato side of some kind and an equally flavorful condiment, normally mustard. There are many more kinds of sausage, like bratwurst, blutwurst (blood sausage), landjager (akin to salami), leberkase (meaning ‘liver cheese’, yet funny enough the sausage contains neither of the two), leberwurst (liver sausage), and the allbeef knackwurst, to name a few of the plethora of Teewurst's delicious brethren. While it’s true this is what I first and foremost associate Germany with (and beer), it’s not the ONLY thing. I would be lying if I said apfelstrudel (or apple strudel) didn’t creep into my head and whisper into my ear that I need to make mention

of it. It does seem very “Sound of Music” and I guess it is. I love that movie, by the way, and my sister happens to share a name with one of the characters! Apple strudel is one dessert who’s absolutely incredible flavor, texture, and aroma I’ve been privy to many times before. It’s almost paper thin pastry dough, similar to phyllo dough, seemingly wraps its delicate flaky arms around and around the precious apple, cinnamon, and breadcrumb filling, in which raisins are nestled. It is then baked to warm, sweet perfection, gently sliced and served with a light dusting of powdered sugar. I happen to like either clotted cream or vanilla ice cream with mine, as it serves as a stark contrast to the crumbly, warm strudel which the cool, sweet cream is accompanying and enhancing. Yes, both of these are truly German in every way possible. Full of flavor, rich as can be and satisfying right down to the very bottom of our being. You might not find apple strudel at a Groundhog Day celebration but you will definitely happen across sausage made and served in all ways imaginable. You absolutely will find a potato dish sitting side by side with its meaty counterpart and most certainly you will find a cabbage dish, likely stuffed with pork and served steaming hot, to better warm you on this still chilly, winter day. If you are honoring Punxy Phil this February 2 then I hope you are able to in due culinary fashion. I have included a recipe for stuffed cabbage which happens to be one of my favorite of all the recipes I have included in ‘Let’s Dish.’ It’s comforting, warm and tasty, so I hope if you try it you enjoy it as much as I do! I use this recipe from www. quick-german-recipes.com and adjust it slightly. I would like to thank the readers who have written and told me about their experiences with recipes I include. I appreciate your comments, suggestions and general readership very much! Keep those coming, because as always, I love to hear from you so, Let’s Dish! letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com Stuffed Cabbage Rolls 1 medium cabbage head 1 teaspoon paprika 1 small onion chopped 1 lb lean ground beef 1 lb ground pork 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon steak spice (Montreal) 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 eggs ½ cup breadcrumbs 2 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons cornstarch Remove cabbage stalk and boil in a pot of water until leaves are tender. Remove leaves individually and set aside. In a large bowl, combine pork, beef, onion, spices, salt, breadcrumbs and eggs. Put a heaping tablespoon of this mixture into each cabbage leaf, roll up until completely until completely covered and secure leaf with a toothpick in each roll. In a large skillet, melt the butter and oil together and brown stuffed cabbage rolls. Place in large ovenproof dish, add beef broth and bake at 375 for approximately one hour or until meat is cooked through. Remove cabbage rolls from dish and make the gravy by adding a little water to the cornstarch and mixing this into the hot, left over beef broth. Serve with a potato side dish of your choosing and enjoy! www.history.com www.groundhogday.org www.ifoodtv/occasion/groundhog-day/about.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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(U.S. Navy photo by Chief Master-at-Arms Dean Cox) Naval Air Station Whidbey Island personnel representing a portion of “Team Whidbey” joined Commanding Officer Capt. Mike Nortier (center, right) at the Convergence Zone, the base’s primary recreational facility, on Jan. 20, 2016 when Commander, Navy Region Northwest, Rear Adm. Jeffery Ruth, presented a commemorative check for $224,000 to the command as winner of the U.S. Navy’s No. 1 large installation for 2016. The money will be used to improve quality of life project for Sailors and their families, which will be determined at a later date. NAS Whidbey Island is now in competition for the Commander in Chief Installation Excellence Award, going up against the top U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Defense Logistics installations.

Larsen Visits NAS Whidbey WIC Office Today, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, toured the WIC office at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and met with staff to talk about the critical services offered to military families and applaud the U.S. Navy’s decision to keep the office open. The Navy previously had planned to close the base’s WIC office, which is run by Community Action of Skagit County, but reversed its decision following Larsen’s work in partnership with Senator Patty Murray to urge the Department of Defense to keep the office open. The WIC (formally known as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children program) office has been offered a five-year lease from the Navy, without excessive building lease fees. WIC offers supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for pregnant women, infants, and children up to age five. “I want military families to count on support in the communities in which they live. That is why I worked with other local leaders

to keep open the WIC office on NASWI. In touring the WIC office today, I learned more about the hundreds of families who visit the office each month and the other services families can access in the same building. Streamlining these resources means families can focus on their futures by getting the services they need quickly and easily. I am grateful to the office staff and to the base for helping young military families give their children a healthy start,” Larsen said. “Serving Navy families on the base has been a priority for us for many years, and we are grateful for Congressman Larsen’s efforts to make sure young military families continue to have access to WIC services,” said Bill Henkel, Executive Director for Community Action of Skagit County. “Today we were pleased to share first-hand the way that WIC provides young children a strong, healthy start here on Whidbey. We also appreciate our strong relationship with NAS Whidbey Island and look forward to continuing to provide accessible support and services to our military’s families.”

Real ID Act – Access to Navy Installation in the Pacific Northwest NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – Currently, nothing has changed regarding access to Navy Installations in the Pacific Northwest. Recent news reports suggest that Navy bases will not allow access to people from states that are not in compliance with the Real ID Act. In addition to the state of Washington, the other states and territories affected are American Soma, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri and New Mexico. Once the Navy receives further guidance on potential changes regarding Navy base access we will let the public know. For more information on the Real ID Act and how it impacts Navy bases in the Pacific Northwest, please contact the public affairs office at Commander Navy Region Northwest at 360-396-4981.

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Larsen worked with Senator Murray to push the Navy to keep the WIC office open. Larsen and Murray wrote multiple letters to Defense Secretary Ashton Carter urging him to avoid closing the NAS Whidbey Island WIC office.

Force Protection And Security Exercise Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, along with Commander Navy Region Northwest and other Navy bases in the Puget Sound and Seattle area will participate in an annual security readiness exercise, Solid Curtain – Citadel Shield (SC-CS16), from Feb. 1-12, 2016. During the SC-CS16 exercise, installation personnel and the surrounding local area community may see increased travel times traveling to and from installations. Installation personnel, contractors, visitors and retirees should be flexible with their scheduling of meetings and appointments during the exercise. Local area residents may also see increased military activity and possible traffic and pedestrian congestion, associated with the exercise, near military facilities. The Navy routinely conducts this type of security exercise to ensure readiness and verify response procedures. Exercise SC-CS16 is a Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism exercise being conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) on all Navy installations in the continental United States. The annual exercise uses realistic scenarios to ensure U.S. Navy Security Forces maintain a high level of readiness to respond to changing and dynamic threats. For more information, please contact the NAS Whidbey Island Public Affairs Office at 360-257-2286.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Riggs/Released) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Nathan McCoy, center, from Mount Vernon, Wash., and Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Aaron Jackson, right, from Louisville, Ky., prepare a jubilee patch during a flooding drill in the self-service laundry of the U.S. Navy's only forward deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Drills are conducted regularly to ensure Sailors maintain their damage control skills even while in port. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Seriously, we do not make this stuff up! FRIDAY, January 15 12:15pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller advised subject purchased a ruler and may now be using that ruler to get into the back window of a vehicle. 8:04pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller asking: “Can you tell me why my phone is diverting calls named Malcom”; hung up during call. SATURDAY, January 16 1:35am, NE Goldie Rd. Caller advising of two fights outside; no weapons, 30 spectators. SUNDAY, January 17 3:36am, SR 20 Caller advised of subject wearing all black yelling “just wait ’til I get there” “You think I’m plain Jane.” 5:26pm, SW 7th Ave. Caller advised a subject was granted permission to be at location after eviction, but location is his personal residence. 8:17pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller advised housemate has entered personal bedroom; unknown if anything is missing. WFI turned on and computer no longer in sleep mode.

1:36pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller advised two subjects came into location said “they are scared” and are now hiding in the bathroom. WEDNESDAY, January 20 6:01am, SR 20 Caller advising male subject sleeping by their wood pile. 6:04pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller advised roommate may have put something in her room, seen exiting her room holding a towel. The caller believed subject used to wipe off fingerprints. Caller recalled, advised roommate took photos of her without permission. 6:52pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller advised she found maggots in meal. The caller bodes not believe anything ingested-no medical need. Caller believes they were placed in food on purpose. 10:33pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller advised a house mate cut into box and took items. THURSDAY, January 21 2:47am, W Whidbey Ave. Caller advised a vehicle outside and ‘they’ took his gun rights away.

10:26pm, NE 16th Ave. Caller advising of subject wearing all black and talking to himself. MONDAY, January 18 2:02pm, SW Fairway Point Dr. Caller advising vehicle was broken into; found someone else’s cell phone inside.

6:15pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller advised of roommate leaving door open on purpose. 7:21pm, SW 6th Ave. Caller advised two Mormons keep coming to the door after requests to stop; has also talked to their bishop. 10:36pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller advising subject damaged laundry room and put wires in the ceiling.

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Life Tributes MATHEW GEORGE BOYESON Mathew George Boyeson, age 95, died at his home in Oak Harbor January 21, 2016. He was born May 8, 1920 to George and Vera Sandberg Boyeson and was raised in Ballard. He graduated from Queen Anne High School and attended the University of Washington, studying Electrical Engineering. The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 and December 8, Matt enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After a few years of service, because of his high test scores, Matt was encouraged to go into the Officer Training Program, but he refused, thinking he was not going to make the Navy a career. However, he remained in the Navy and continued to climb through the enlisted ranks, achieving the rank of Master Chief. Again, he was offered a commission and this time he accepted. On August 6, 1964, Matt Boyeson was commissioned as an Ensign. He continued to serve his country, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. He retired from the Navy with over thirty years of service and was a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Matt was a skilled mechanic. He designed his own home and worked closely with the general contractor. He purchased a mobile home park next to his home on Cemetery Road, which he operated and maintained for many years. He was a “jack of all trades” and could fix almost anything. While attending a dance class in Oak Harbor in 1975 he met a fellow dance enthusiast, Amanda. Love flourished and in December 1976, he and Amanda were married on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai

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Island County Amateur Radio Club Saturday, January 30, 9:00am County Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Coupeville The Island County Amateur Radio Club welcomes the public to its monthly meeting. Communications professional Wayne Jeffers will demonstrate how a computer program called Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP), that will soon be functional on the club’s broadcasting equipment, can allow radio enthusiasts to use their transmitting stations and computers to connect by voice with other stations around the world. He will also provide information on how radio operators can build and operate their own IRLP links. Volunteer radio license examiners will be on site to provide information and to administer federal ham radio operator exams for interested persons. For more information, see www.w7avm.org or contact k7na@w7avm. org. The County Commissioner’s Hearing Room is located at 1 NE Sixth Street.

Suicide Grief Support Group Wednesday, February 10, 6:00pm-8:30pm Hospice of Whidbey General, Coupeville

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Matt enjoyed operating his 32’ powerboat, sailing throughout the San Juans with his family and friends. He loved stream and lake fishing, especially with his sons and grandson Ray, playing card games, traveling the world, his cat and dogs, but most of all he had a special love of dancing. He and Amanda were excellent dancers and took every opportunity to enjoy their talent.

Matt was initiated into the Masonic Lodge #182 of the Free & Accepted Masons (F. & A. M.) in Key West Florida June 1, 1953 and moving to Oak Harbor, transferred to the Whidby Island Lodge #15, F. & A.M. of Coupeville. He was also a member of the Shrine Temple. Matt is survived by his wife Amanda; sons Ronald (Alice) Boyeson of Mineral Wells, TX, Michael (Barbara) Boyeson of Madison, WI and Robert Boyeson of Oak Harbor; his step-children Rod (Tammy) Coyne of Oak Harbor, Wendy Johnson of Pace, FL, Darcy Sullivan of Oak Harbor, Jeff Coyne (Donna Stringer) of Oak Harbor and Randolph (JayRuth) Coyne of Coupeville. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and two nephews, Wallace Hinderer of Port Angeles, WA and Bill (Janelle) Boyeson of Bellevue, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert Boyeson and sister, Ross Hinderer. Funeral services for Matt Boyeson will be held at 11:00am Thursday, January 28, 2015 at Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor with Gary Wallin, Certified Life Celebrant officiating. Funeral Rites will also be provided under the auspices of the Whidby Island Lodge #15, F. & A. M. Burial will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery with full military honors provided by the NAS Whidbey Island Honor Guard. A reception for friends and family will follow at Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor. Please visit Mat’s page in the Book of Memories to share memories and condolences and sign the on-line guest book at www.wallinfuneralhome.com. nator for Hospice of Whidbey General at (360) 321-1372 or bienid@whidbeygen.org. There is no charge for this event.

Whidbey Island Relay for Life 2016 Wednesday, February 10, 7:00pm-8:00pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge This year’s theme is “Ropin’ Hope”. Having a great team is a start to having a great Relay and finding an end to cancer. For more information, contact Wendy Charboneau at (760) 583-0835, wendathan@att.net or Heather Buenaventura at (360) 969-5885, hbuenaventura@comcast.net

(AAUW) Whidbey Island Branch Saturday, February 13, 9:30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland “Looking at Alzheimer’s Inside and Out” will be a panel discussion by Sandra Mulkey of Regency on Whidbey in Oak Harbor, Sandy Taylor of Your Home on the Harbor (dementia care) in Freeland and Helen Bates, Alzheimer’s advocate. Prospective members welcome. Program begins at 10:00am. Contact Milli Stanton at jomistanton@msn.com or Helen Bates at (360) 675-4201 for more information.

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By Carey Ross 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Because seven congressional hearings and thousands of pages of testimony just weren’t enough–what we have really needed is Michael Bay’s take on the 2012 attack on the American embassy in Benghazi. Spoiler alert: Bay’s Benghazi features many, many explosions.  (R • 2 hrs. 24 min.) The 5th Wave: Alien invasion gets the YA treatment. I’m guessing if this movie was any good, it would be released during a time when its target audience wasn’t sitting in a classroom five days a week.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 52 min.)

Fifty Shades of Black: The inevitable "Fifty Shades of Grey" parody is here, and it comes via its rightful messenger, Marlon Wayans. No matter how terrible this spoof might be, it will still be far superior to the source material that spawned it.  (R • 1 hr. 32 min.) The Finest Hours: The kinda true story of an incredible Coast Guard rescue in which the most compelling thing is Disney’s ability to recreate a realistic-looking storm. Skip this and go watch an Oscar nominee.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 57 min.) The Forest: This movie takes place in the Aokigahara forest, a culturally significant Japanese site where people go to kill themselves (suicide being a troubling national epidemic in that country). So, of course, Hollywood makes a horror movie out of it, one that neither makes an attempt to understand what drives people to suicide nor respects the greater meaning of the film’s setting. Ughhhhh.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 33 min.) Kung Fu Panda 3: I want so badly to mock the "Kung Fu Panda" franchise, but I can’t because this bear keeps right on killing it like this is the "Revenant" and he’s got Leonardo DiCaprio in his sights. This time, Po tackles the weighty topic of family identity while marshalling an entire army of kung fu pandas.  (PG • 1 hr. 40 min.)

The Big Short: The story of a vital part of the financial meltdown as told in semi-comedic fashion by Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, and more. Economic tragedy has never had so much sex appeal-or so many Oscar nods.  (R • 2 hrs. 10 min.) The Boy: A horror movie in which a nanny accepts a job in a remote English village, only to find the 8-year-old “child” she’s been hired to care for is actually a life-sized doll. I think we all know what’s coming next: the doll is actually alive–and it’s pissed. Cue all of our worst nightmares.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 37 min.) Brooklyn: Saoirse Ronan, Academy Award nominee, 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.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 51 min.) Daddy's Home: Will Ferrell is the stepdad who is a real square. Mark Wahlberg is the super-cool dad. Insert something about a plot where they compete with each other in ever more ridiculous ways that probably involves at least one toilet and two sexual gags, and you've about got it.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 36 min.) The Danish Girl: Will Eddie Redmayne win a second consecutive Oscar for his transformative turn as pioneering transgender artist and model Lili Elbe? If he does, it’ll be over Leonardo DiCaprio’s bear-mauled, near-dead body.  (R • 2 hrs.) Dirty Grandpa: It is highly likely this story about a road-tripping grandpa looking for a good time and the straight-laced grandson who gets tricked into chauffeuring him to spring break in Daytona is horrible, but it stars Robert DeNiro and Zac Efron, and so will make a decent mindless distraction from your Oscar-season cinematic cram sesh.  (R • 1 hr. 42 min.)

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The Revenant: Leonardo DiCaprio survives a bear-mauling, a near-drowning, has his ear bitten off, falls off a cliff and takes shelter inside a dead horse–and that’s barely the half of it. Will someone please give this man his richly deserved Oscar before he actually dies trying to win one?  (R • 2 hrs. 36 min.) Ride Along 2: Since this movie stars Ice Cube, I’m going to use this space to decry the Academy and its inability to nominate any film for Oscars that isn’t made by and starring white people. This year’s numberone omission: the excellent "Straight Outta Compton." If you haven’t seen the N.W.A. biopic, skip this lowest-common-denominator “comedy” and seek it out.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 42 min.) Sisters: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are, together, the funniest, smartest, most utterly ridiculous comedic force on the planet. Besties in real life, they play sisters on the big screen in a two-hour free-for-all of fearless funny business. This is the R-rated comedy you are looking for.  R • 1 hr. 58 min.)

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is guaranteed for all! For more information about ICAS or club events, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit http://www.icas-wa.org.

Friends of the Coupeville Library Potluck Business Meeting Thursday, February 18, 5:45pm-7:45pm Coupeville Library Bring a dish and a friend – join this “can-do” group for fellowship and an update on 2016 activities. New members always welcome. For all ages.

Adult Running Group Every Wednesday & Friday, 5:00pm-6:15pm Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, Oak Harbor A running group for adults of all levels, beginner to advanced. Stretching and strengthening and drills as well. The cost is free to start. For more information, contact Brad Sandefur at bsandman50@gmail.com or (360) 675-7665.

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

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

Duplicate Bridge Club Every Tuesday, 10:30am Sierra Country Club Clubhouse, Coupeville

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The club is ACBL sanctioned and we encourage anyone interested to come with or without a partner. For more information, contact one of the directors: Mardi Dennis at (360) 675-5044, Sue Thomas at (360) 678-7047, or Peter Wolff at (360) 678-3019.

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Eating Addiction Support Group

Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon group can help. Call Laurie at (360) 675-4430 for meeting information.

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Meeting based on Becky Jackson’s book “Dieting, A Dry Drunk.” Meeting time subject to change based on groups needs. For more information and meeting address: DietingRecovery.com, or contact Christina (360) 730-1886; christinamjames@hotmail.com.

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

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and promotes South Whidbey State Park. To receive more information or membership information, email foswsp@gmail.com. St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods is located at 5217 S. Honeymoon Bay Road.

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

Classes, Seminars and Workshops See website for schedules/fees www.dansclassicballroom.com (360)720-2727. Group & Private Lessons, Adults, Teens, Children, Wedding Dances, Special Events/Parties. 4 Free Lessons for Unaccompanied Men. 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

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Saturday, January 30, 12:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education

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Positive Discipline Parenting Classes Tuesdays, February 2 thru March 15, 6:00pm-8:00pm Oak Harbor (location TBD) Parenting is a tough job. Learn new tools that are effective with kids of all ages in CADA’s “Positive Discipline” parenting classes. Open to parents, guardians or other childcare providers. Call (360) 675-7057 or (800) 215-5669 to register. Sponsored by Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse.

Sound Waters University Saturday, February 6, 8:00am-4:15pm South Whidbey High School, Langley Sound Waters is a one-day university for all. Keynote: “A Mud Geologist’s Trans-Pacific Detective Story” by Dr. Brian Atwater. For more info and registration visit soundwaterstewards.org/sw

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Saturday, February 6, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

Conflict Resolution with Young Children Tuesday, February 9, 6:30pm Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Clinton By donation It can be difficult for parents to know what to do when their child has a conflict, with them, with another adult or other children. How can we best support our children during these moments? How can we facilitate the child’s self-expression while still respecting others? This workshop, led by Vanessa Kolhaas, will explore these and other questions, and offer practical guidelines for helping parents and teachers. Designed for parents and caregivers of children up to five years old.

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You hit the deck running on the 1st and have much to show for it by day’s end. Keeping your spirit up is the hardest part of the 2nd, and essential to navigating the 3rd.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Another’s gracious actions unknowingly work against your own on the 28th. You come to a mutually beneficial agreement with someone on the 29th, possibly altering plans for the 30th. Diplomatic concealment of your concerns about a social event works in your favor on the 31st. Your inner Chicken Little gets triggered early on the 1st, but all turns out well later in the day. You confront the limits of your beliefs on the 2nd, possibly changing them on the 3rd. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Abiding by your sense of fair play helps you on the 28th. Looking for the up side while holding to your course sees you through any difficulties on the 29th, and possible sudden detours on the 30th, as well. A contrary opinion ultimately benefits you on the 31st. Your naturally imperturbable response to someone else’s ruffled inner Chicken Little pays off later on the 1st. Facing the dysfunction in your life on the 2nd allows its easier release on the 3rd. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) A special woman’s helping hand is there when you need it on the 28th. Unexpected changes on the 29th, including adjustments you make on the 30th, are not the sky falling; it’s all to your benefit. A welcome assist makes your winding path easier on the 31st. Your early day burst of energy on the 1st benefits you again in the PM. Honoring the limits set by your spouse or partner on the 2nd makes more sense on the 3rd. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your spouse or partner is especially eager to please on the 28th. Help is there on the 29th should you not feel up to par, with good implications for the 30th. Partnering up is the way to a creative solution to events on the 31st. Taking command early on the 1st positions you well for challenges later. Health matters deserve your attention on the 2nd and rate as your priority on the 3rd. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) An obstacle on the 28th is made easier by trying an altogether new approach. Getting the job done on the 29th allows for some needed leeway on the 30th. Your best intents don’t quite satisfy your partner on the 31st. Emotional tangents early on the 1st make for extra work later in the day. Try as you both will to be nice on the 2nd, you and your partner can’t avoid raining on each other’s picnic on the 3rd. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A special someone brings a little sunshine to your day on the 28th. Security concerns that conflict with your desire to play on the 29th magically find their resolution on the 30th. Juggling work and pleasure is unavoidable on the 31st.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your desires on the 28th are soon realized, despite their being very exacting. A smooth start to the 29th takes an odd twist when someone throws you a curve ball late, making flexible scheduling on the 30th a must. You can’t help being thrifty on the 31st, despite it ruffling another’s feathers. A hassle early on the 1st resolves in your favor, but only after much time invested. Optimism on the 2nd soon wilts, but needed help arrives on the 3rd. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Expenses incurred on the 28th go toward making your life easier. Change makes holding onto your early morning composure increasingly challenging later on the 29th, with aftereffects spilling into the 30th. Your head and your heart don’t quite align regarding pleasurable distractions on the 31st. You’re raring to go on the 1st, with ample rewards for all that energy coming later. Caution with money is warranted on the 2nd, for reasons to appear on the 3rd. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your kindly words on the 28th are necessary, even at risk of undermining personal gains. Practicalities interfere with your playful spontaneity on the 29th, with residual effects again on the 30th. Inventive approaches to the challenge of the 31st are supported. Your emotional investment in fulfilling your obligations on the 1st makes for a long but rewarding day. Developments on the 2nd favor an eccentric, but disciplined, response on the 3rd. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your genial approach fuels the action on the 28th. Tempering the urge to domineer with a tactful but sincere diplomacy serves well on the 29th, and also aids in handling possible changes on the 30th. You’re not happy with all the 31st requires of you, but a smile works wonders. Gains on the 1st fire your enthusiasm, which feeds your task orientation, which later results in some self-made luck. Caution on the 2nd plays into reliability on the 3rd. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Your kindly advice to a friend is well-received on the 28th. Just being your eccentric self helps you toward your goal on the 29th, and gives you needed adaptability on the 30th. The 31st finds you buckling down to the serious business of service. Emotional intensity on the 1st won’t hurt you, provided it’s on behalf of another. Momentum builds on the 2nd toward the achievement of a long term goal, with realization possible on the 3rd. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Communal activities on the 28th take on a genial but lively tone. Going along with the group requires some major adjustments on the 29th, with possible repercussions for the 30th. Noble sacrifice for a cause benefits you on the 31st. Truly selfless expressions of your beliefs early on the 1st pay off later in the day. Disciplined effort for a worthy cause on the 2nd bolsters your good reputation on the 3rd. © 2016, 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. Costa del ___ 4. Book of maps 9. Adult 14. “The Three Faces of ___” 15. Allotment 16. Give the third degree 17. Hard throw, in baseball 18. Absurd 19. OK, in a way 20. 3-sided polygon 22. Clairvoyants 23. Beside 24. Heavy loads 26. Boston suburb 27. Man with a mission 30. ?Sesame Street? watcher 31. Park, for one 33. Easy mark 35. Office Furniture (2 wds) 38. Dentist’s direction 39. Hidden 40. “A jealous mistress”: Emerson 41. Oblivion 42. “O, gie me the ___ that has acres o’ charms”: Burns

46. French for Herbarium 49. Military wear 50. Electron tube 51. Pool chemical 54. Scalawag 55. Pizazz 56. Fed. Construction overseer 57. Complimentary close 58. Postal scale unit 59. Coal carrier 60. ?You ___ kidding!? 61. Counseled 62. ?Don?t give up!? DOWN 1. Relating to thin wall between nostrils 2. Too 3. Host 4. Imitating 5. Bell sound 6. Loyal 7. Clearasil target 8. “Comprende?” 9. An onlooker, starer 10. Let go 11. A spray of feathers 12. Soviet open policy 13. Addition 21. Chronicles

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Be the difference in a child's life and become a foster parent today! Service Alternatives is looking for caring, loving, and supportive families to support foster children. (425) 923-0451 or mostermick@ servalt-cfs.com The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin' Alive team. Our team's mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors. Practice with us for up to 3 times for free. Life-jackets and paddles provided. Saturdays at the Oak Harbor Marina, 8:45am. Contact njlish@ gmail.com. More info at our Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/NorthPugetSou ndDragonBoatClub?ref=hl Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help. Puzzle 1 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.63)

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MISCELLANEOUS Fir firewood. 16”, seasoned, $185 plus tax delivered to Greenbank/Freeland area. Msg (360) 222-3095 (1) Wood stove, small 24 x 26 x 24, ornate, $50. Burns good. Freeland (360) 421-7576 (1) Wooden Creeper. Vintage creeper with the fancy wheels that let you lie as close to the ground as possible. Schucks logo. Lots of patina. $25. (425) 238-7191 (0) Prism kite bag, very good condition, $60 cash only. (360) 632-6202 Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father's Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6"W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com. 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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