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Mussels, cold brews & music

by Matt Plush, Whidbey Island Bicycle Club

“Mussels in the Kettles” is just under 2 weeks away and the event is coming together well. Whidbey Island Bicycle Club has written about the Green/Easy course, Blue/Moderate course, and now it’s time to highlight the Black/Expert course. As with the other courses, the course begins at Coupeville High School, 501 S Main Street. It proceeds out the Kettles trail along SR-20, safe from cars. Once in the woods, the trail turns to gravel and you follow a double track trail to our first card station at the “Confusion Kiosk” where you chose a card and enjoy a homemade cookie and other goodies.

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You will start on the single track, Whipper Snapper and it's one of the best trails in the park. The trail is swooping with a tight turn and thick brush just wide enough for you to keep in control. Here you start your climb, a grinder on a double track, so you can pass and work into position for the next single track portion.

At the top there is an opening to rest and catch your breath before jumping onto the H.O.T. trails. H.O.T. is short for Honor Our Troops. Five trails make up this portion of the Kettles and you will ride four of the five branches of service. This starts on Air Force, then Navy, USMC and end with Army. These trails will test your endurance and skills. As it was explained by one of our past riders, it's like trial riding but going straight up. After the H.O.T. trails you proceed down to the bottom of a kettle and then climb out only to go into the kettle known as the Kettle Clinger.

This is the longest, steepest climb in the course. From the lowest point, about 50’ above sea level, you climb to the top of Baker View, 200’ above sea level. Doing this trail you'll hold on and conquer the 20% grade, as you ride single track up to the top of Bakerview. The name says it all, Bakerview, it's a big ascent to a clearing overlooking Penn Cove with a view all the way to Mt. Baker.

A large area just off the trail will give you a chance to take in the view, catch your breath and get ready for a descent down the back side of Bakerview to the next card station at SR-20 and Mainline gate.

Here you choose a card, enjoy a homemade cookie and other goodies. Minor bike repairs are available at this station, too. After you fuel up and collect your card you will continue back into the woods. Now you'll do more steep climbs up Ladders to Hook and onto Mussels trail. The newest trail in the park, named after the bag of mussels some animal drug or flung deep into the woods and found along the trail. The Mussel trail brings into play an award. The Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association will buy 12 riders who can “clean the mussel bowl” (a kettle halfway through the trail) without

dabbing or walking, a bowl of Mussels at the festival. Last year out of the 70+ riders who tried to clean the bowl, only six succeeded.

After Mussels trail you ride Boundary trail to Kettles and work your way out to Cedar Grove and Cedar Hollow to the views of the Puget Sound and Olympic mountains. From the viewpoint on Cedar Grove you start a descent to the bottom of a kettle. Remember the rules of a good descent, squeeze the brakes, DON’T SKID!!!! Following this descent comes the biggest ascent of the ride. You will climb the switchbacks of Cedar Hollow. Take your time and if you walk, leave room for riders to pass you. At the top of Cedar Hollow you'll come to another card station in the group camp area of Ft. Ebey.

Pick a card, use the restrooms, take photos, and enjoy a break.

Leaving the camp area some consider the single track descents and ascents 'rollers' after Cedar Grove and Cedar Hollow. This area is on state park land. You will leave here and head back on Kettles to the 'Confusion Kiosk,' where you get another card and head back to town. The course takes you through Roy Evens, a fun single track that loops back to Kettles and to the paved portion of the course. Trace your tracks back to Coupeville.

Once you get to town, you have two options.

Continue on Kettles trail to Main St by taking a left and riding down to the last card station at the South Parking Lot of Musselfest headquarters at 901 NW Alexander St. It's here you will get your last card and see if you won one of our many prizes donated by local businesses. Everyone will receive a token for a free beverage at the Coupeville Historic Water Front Association beer/wine garden or a single serve ice-cream cone at Kapaw’s Iskreme. Your other option is to ride back to your car, secure your bike at your car and ride a free shuttle bus down to Musselfest.

The Mussels in the Kettles Black/Expert Course is designed for experienced, fit riders with good skills. It is over 15 miles with an elevation gain of over 1500-ft. WIBC will have a mechanic from PT Cycle at the start line to ensure your bike will get you started.

We recommend you visit a bike shop for a trained bicycle specialist to do a once over of your bike before trying the Black/Expert Course. Skagit Cycle, Coupeville Cycle, Deans Sports Plus, BikeSpot and Arlington Velo Sport are all sponsors of this event so stop by and make sure your bike is ready!

Registration opens at 9am, start line is open from 9:30am to 10am. The course will be picked up at 2pm and tokens can be claimed and cards turned in until 3pm at the WIBC tent at Musselfest.

More information can be found at www. whidbeybicycleclub.org or www.musselsinthekettles.net

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Now that the Academy Awards are over, we can all be thankful. Look at all the money some of us have saved by not going to movies we've never heard of.

And, when did they change the Best Picture category from five movies to eight movies? Last year, there were ten movies nominated.

This does not seem fair, not even for The Ten Commandments, which lost in 1956 to Michael Todd's, Around the World in 80 Days. Co-losers with Moses included Friendly Persuasion, Giant, and The King and I. Are you kidding me? Gary Cooper, Yul Brynner, and James Dean lost to Elizabeth Taylor's third of seven husbands. Give it up for Mike Todd, the only husband Liz never divorced.

Poetry Fun in Freeland As spring approaches, our 2016 Whidbey Island Arts Council poetry slam season begins.

While our schedule is not yet complete, we can tell you of the four dates already locked in at our hometown Freeland Cafe. Please mark your calendars or share with your event coordinator these four Saturdays, March 19, June 11, September 24, and December 17, where fun will be had, starting at 7:30 pm.

For more info, drop me a note at ontrack@ whidbey.com.

Songwriter, singer, and guitar strumming Oak Harbor High teacher Erik Christensen www. whidbeylifemagazine.org/erik-christensen/ will add levity and original music to our evenings, along with Petite and Rebecca's delectable accoutrements. If this isn't enough to entice, how about unneeded gifts from my shed?

Smilin' Charlie If you have been fortunate enough to have

Whidbey Weekly lived on Whidbey for any length of time, you have surely met and enjoyed unforgettable characters.

While many of us try to avoid leaving our carbon footprints, there are many more Whidbey folks who leave an indelible impression on our hearts and minds.

Should our first impressions of someone lead us down the wrong road, our lasting impressions of them will have made the necessary adjustments in perception. With a few folks in our lifetime, that first impression is as solid as the friendship which endures.

Ever meet someone who made you smile, each and every time you were in contact?

Ever meet someone whose unconditional support of you made you wonder how he or she could see something in you that you could not?

Last month, while Heaven gained another angel, Whidbey lost a giant. Smilin' Charlie Dunham, our tall, handsome, always smiling, always engaging, buddy, pal, and friend, moved on to join his Heavenly family. We can only hope when Charlie was greeted at the gates by St. Peter, the heavenly doorman had a large bowl of Dove chocolates for Charlie to pass around.

No matter when or where I saw Charlie, be it the Freeland post office, the Freeland Cafe, or his Bayview real estate office, I knew he would greet me with a smile, and an elegantly wrapped piece of Dove chocolate.

“This is for your lady, not for you,” he might say. Or, “Looks like you could use something to eat.”

In the early years of our friendship, Charlie might pass me a bit of wisdom based on the scriptures he had shared at the Trinity Lutheran Men's Bible Group that day. Always, there was a joke shared, or an observation about my colored tennis shoes not going with my suit.

Always, Charlie's smile. Always, Charlie's touch. Always, Charlie's joy of life.

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The dessert steward asked “could you be referring to our lemon pie with meringue?”

And here came the waterworks from my sister’s eyes again.

dirt to dreamers. As Willie sings, Charlie was “an angel flying too close to the ground.”

I better share a joke and some chocolate. My keyboard is getting wet.

At that point, a very large man from the table near ours came over and gave my sister a piece of “the pie with calf slobber on it.” He then instructed the steward to place a piece of the “calf slobber pie" by his plate. He chatted with us for a bit and returned to his group.

If Truth Be Told From a Whidbey Weekly reader who has not been off the island in almost a decade. Word is our loyal reader is tied up to a tetherball pole in his own backyard.

I read with interest your column about your father taking the family to eat in nice places.

My father was much the same way. We grew up in a small town in southeastern New Mexico. It was surrounded by oil, cotton, and cattle. My parents wanted to show us there were places with buildings taller than three stories.

When my uncle and dad asked for the check, we were informed there was none. The bill had been paid for by a man named Senator Johnson.

We were too young to know who this man was. It wasn’t until the 1960’s we found out the man who enjoyed “yellow pie with calf slobber” was going to eventually become the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson.

Our vacations were to El Paso and Albuquerque, among a few. But one year, we went to visit an uncle and aunt and three cousins in Irving, a new suburb of Dallas, Texas. My uncle drew us a map to get to their place via unpaved roads. Some had street signs. Most did not. But, I digress.

After church Sunday, we went to Love Field (DFW was not even a dream at that time). We had lunch while watching the airplanes and people coming and going. My two sisters (I was the oldest of us four) ordered fish. When it was served with head and tail attached, my sisters screamed and started to cry about the fish looking at them. The server offered to remove the head and tail at the table, but that only upset the girls more.

We were not alone in the dining room. At the table next to us, several people were alternately enjoying all of our antics and discussions and sympathizing with my sisters' distress.

The fish returned from kitchen, cleaned and filleted, and all was quiet and well. Then the dessert cart came around and we were all choosing our favorites. When it came time for the oldest (age 9) of my two sisters to choose, she asked for a piece of the “yellow pie with the calf slobber on it.”

A Boatload of Quotes One of my favorite daily e-mail references is born and bred right here in Freeland. Check out www.qotd.org to sign up for G. Armour Van Horn's daily quotes of enlightenment.

Here at the headquarters, we use Van's research to save time in finding a quote, or series of them, in any number of ways— by text, author, subject, or date. Van's selections of inspiration and information have been a daily pleasure for us for almost twenty years.

Give it a look-see.

"The mind can proceed only so far upon what it knows and can prove. There comes a point where the mind takes a leap — call it intuition or what you will — and comes out upon a higher plane of knowledge, but can never prove how it got there. All great discoveries have involved such a leap." Albert Einstein, 1879 -1955 This quote might keep us all busy until we get back from recess. Have a great week.

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Bits & Pieces The Salish Sea Early Music Festival, now in its sixth year, presents six performances in 2016, this year with three musicians from Germany and others from four states and the Pacific Northwest. The festival has presented countless first performances in modern times of period instrument renditions of early works.

WICA Presents C.R.A.P.: Creative.

Recycled.Art.Projects

The suggested donation will be $15, $20 or $25 (a free will offering). Those 18 and under are free. Please see www.salishseafestival.org/ whidbey or call St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church at at (360) 331-4887 for more information.

[Submitted by Jeffrey Cohan, Artistic Director]

“Vernon Greenstreet and Friends in Concert” at St. Stephen’s Vernon Greenstreet, beloved teacher and organist well known in Oak Harbor and the Pacific Northwest for more than 50 years, will perform music ranging from classical and sacred to opera and show tunes in a special concert with two of his talented musical “friends” at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Sunday March 6 at 2:30pm. The church is located at 555 S.E. Regatta Drive. All are welcome and there is no admission charge.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) presents C.R.A.P.: Creative.Recycled.Art.Projects on Fridays, March 4 & 11, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm and on Saturdays, March 5 & 12, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

If orange is the new black…is junk the new bling? This burning question can be answered, beyond a shadow of an astronaut, by attending C.R.A.P. Zech Hall at WICA will be filled with Creative Recycled Art Projects assembled by nine of Whidbey Island’s most imaginative visual artists.

Last year, Janet Pheifer was one of 25 artists The Museum of Flight chose to decorate lifesize, fiberglass “astronauts.” Her creation “Kit the Caboodlenaut” is dressed with everything from bicycle chains, elevator springs, small tools, guitar strings, and hundreds of small photos to thousands of shiny wine foils.

“Kit” will be on display along with the work of artists who use recycled and found objects in their work. This show and sale includes a fun mixture of pieces from: Buffy Cribbs, Katrina Hude, Kim Kelzer, Johanna Marquis, Natalie Olsen, Janet Pheifer, Sara Primrose, Sara Saltee, and Fritha Strand. 20 percent of all proceeds benefit WICA! This show is free and open to the public. For more information, call (360) 221-8262 or visit www.wicaonline.org [Submitted by Tristan Steel, WICA]

2016 Salish Sea Early Music Festival The Salish Sea Early Music Festival pays tribute to Hanover, Germany’s vibrant early music scene in Hanover Baroque, an evening of baroque trio sonatas, solos and duos with harpsichordist Bernward Lohr, director of Hanover’s Musica Alta Ripa, one of Germany’s most active period instrument ensembles, baroque violinist Anne Röhrig, leader of the Hannoversche Hofkapelle (the “Hanover Court Orchestra”), one of Europe’s premier baroque orchestras, and baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan on Sunday evening, March 6 at 7:00pm at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, 5217 South Honeymoon Bay Road in Freeland.

Bernward Lohr and Anne Röhrig are both professors at music conservatories in both Hanover and Nuremburg, Germany. Their more than 30 recordings have garnered awards including the Diapason Dòr, the Cannes Classical Award, the German Recording Critics’ Prize, and several times the Echo Klassik.

Both were awarded the 2002 Music Award of Lower Saxony.

Vernon was vocal music director at Oak Harbor High School for more than 20 years until 1982, and was principal organist at Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church until 1978 and at St. Stephen’s until 1993. He now lives in Bellingham and plays organ concerts at various venues, including the famous “Mighty Wurlitzer” at Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham.

In addition, Vernon recently began playing once again at St. Stephen’s worship services – on the Allen electronic organ he helped design and install at the church in 1982.

“We are delighted that Vernon will share his amazing talent with the Oak Harbor community once again at this concert at St. Stephen’s – on a very fine organ he knows so well,” said Rilla Barrett, the church’s priest-in-charge.

Performing with Vernon at the concert will be mezzo soprano Gail Koetje Neil and pianist Dorothy Watson.

Ms. Koetje Neil is a native of Oak Harbor and studied vocal music under Vernon Greenstreet while she was a student at Oak Harbor High School. She has since become well known to Pacific Northwest audiences as a featured artist and soloist with symphonies, ballets, chorales and operas, and in concerts. She has sung a number of roles with the Seattle, Portland and other regional opera companies.

Ms. Watson, a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., and now a resident of Vancouver, B.C., has had a long career as a musician and teacher in the Vancouver area. She holds a master’s degree in organ and music education from Indiana University. She has performed in organ and piano concerts and recitals throughout the region, and has teamed up with Vernon Greenstreet in concerts at Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham.

[Submitted by Harry Anderson]

“Wind is Not a River” Chosen for 2016 Whidbey Reads Event Whidbey Reads, an annual event designed to bring Whidbey Island residents of all ages together to discuss the same book, has chosen “The Wind is Not a River” as its 2016 title.

The novel by Canadian author Brian Payton tells the story of Seattle journalist John Easley, who is shot down on an island in the Aleutians occupied by the Japanese during World War II. While John fights to survive and escape detection, his wife, Helen, joins the USO in order to travel to Alaska and discover her husband’s fate.

All five Sno-Isle Libraries on Whidbey Island will feature the book and related programming during March and April. Program topics range from swing dance to Aleut culture to wilderness survival. The culminating event will be

presentations by the author at 2:00pm April 13 in Freeland at Trinity Lutheran Church and at 7:00pm April 14 at the Oak Harbor Library.

A full schedule of events, author information, and book discussion questions are available online at sno-isle.org/whidbeyreads.

For its customers who prefer downloadable books or audiobooks, Sno-Isle Libraries is offering no-wait, no-holds access to “The Wind is Not a River” from March 1 through April 30.

Electronic books can be ordered through the OverDrive app or the library’s catalog at snoisle.org. Print copies are available through the catalog and in Whidbey Island community libraries in Clinton, Freeland, Langley, Coupeville and Oak Harbor.

For an explanation of how Whidbey Reads books are chosen, read the blog post at bit.ly/ WhidbeyBook.

[Submitted by Julie Titone, Sno-Isle Libraries]

“Inside Frampton and the Outside World” Returns to WCT Stage Whidbey Children’s Theater is proud to present their third show of the 2015/16 “A Season to Remember” with this WCT original musical, back by popular demand!

Take an unforgettable journey as we follow Frampton, the three-legged house cat who yearns for the freedom of Outside - but when he finally gets out, it’s more adventure than he could have imagined!

Frampton will meet dapper ferrets, a vegetarian owl, beat-poet moles, a rapping goat, and many others in his journey of adventure and self-discovery.

A delightful script by Susannah Rose Woods (director of many WCT shows) and Kevin Dyer, matched with unforgettable tunes and an amazing young cast, make this a family theater event that is not to be missed.

Ticket prices are $16 for adults and seniors, $8 for students. There will be a special Family Night on Saturday, March 19, when all tickets are just $8.

Performances are March 11-20; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. No late seating, no babes in arms. Recommended ages 4+ For tickets and more information, visit www. wctmagic.org [Submitted by Michael Morgen, Whidbey Children’s Theater]

Skagit Valley College Begins Craft Brewing Academy In response to the needs of today’s expanding craft and microbrew industry, Skagit Valley College (SVC) will offer a 40-credit, fourmonth Craft Brewing Academy beginning in May. SVC’s program is the first to be offered among Washington’s community and technical colleges.

SVC’s Craft Brewing Academy is the result of the College’s participation in Gov. Inslee’s Skagit Valley Innovation Partnership Zone (IPZ) for Value Added Agriculture. The IPZ nurtures partnerships to enhance the local agricultural industry, promoting innovative approaches that combine research and technology, producing new jobs and a robust economy centered on the valley’s rich agricultural resources and heritage. Partners include local farmers and entrepreneurs, Washington State University, The Northwest Agriculture Business Center, Port of Skagit, City of Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Economic Development Association of Skagit County, and Skagit Valley College.

“The Northwest, and the Skagit Valley in particular, is a vibrant hub for the craft brew industry,” said Lynnette Bennett, Associate Dean of Workforce Education at SVC. “We are fortunate to be working closely with our IPZ partners who are on the forefront of innovation and share our excitement of the craft brew industry, as well as the potential that the program will offer our students and the region.”

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Students in the program will gain an overview of the complete craft brew business, “from grain to glass.” It is designed to provide them with a foundation of knowledge required for successful employment. The program is structured to help students learn craft brew science theory and practices in the classroom, in the lab, and with internships at local breweries. The Academy is ideal for those considering entry into the brewing industry, as well as those pursuing wider knowledge of the business in order to advance in their career goals.

The program’s Advisory Committee is comprised of: The Pike Brewing Company, Westland Distillery, Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen, Skagit Valley Malting & Brewing Company, Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, Malteurop North American, Inc., Skagit River Brewery, Flyers Restaurant & Brewery, Hale’s Ales, Golden Distillery, Boundary Bay Brewery, Island Hoppin’ Brewery, and WSU Research and Extension. Providing the curriculum development are brewers from Skagit Valley Malting & Brewing Company, Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery, Flyers Restaurant & Brewery, and Boundary Bay Brewery.

SVC’s Craft Brewing Academy begins May 3.

Academy fees are $4,500, plus books. Registration for the Academy is going on now for returning SVC students. Registration for new students began February 25.

For more information, contact Lynnette Bennett, (360) 416-7869, lynnette.bennett@ skagit.edu or visit www.skagit.edu/craftbrew [Submitted by Arden Ainley, Chief Public Information Officer, SVC]

Fifth Annual Thriving Communities Conference: Water & Community The fifth annual Thriving Communities Conference will take place March 17 to 19 at the Whidbey Institute. Water is a vital, life-giving substance for people and ecosystems, and many communities are touched by challenges to maintaining clean, safe water. As a testimony to the success of this model, over thirty communities have already exchanged and implemented ideas from previous Thriving Communities gatherings, which focused on the topics of food, economy, health, and shelter.

The conference will feature short documentaries produced by Thriving Communities on the Methow Conservancy, Dreamrider Productions, Duwamish River Cleanup Coolition, and Whidbey Watershed Stewards. Participants will help one other envision possibilities and practical outcomes, explore how solutions might take root in their own communities, build networks of collaboration and support, and be fed by music, food, art, poetry, the land, the forest, and our community.

Admission is $165, and everyone of every age and background is invited to attend.

Learn more: visit www.whidbeyinstitute.org/ thriving-communities-2016, email dan@whidbeyinstitute.org, or call (360) 341-1884.

[Submitted by Marnie Jones, Whidbey Institute]

IDIPIC Seeks Speakers Community Service with Little Time, Big Impact The Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County (IDIPIC) wants you for their heartto-heart DUI/Underage Drinking prevention panels in Oak Harbor or Freeland if you have: been injured in a DUI crash; had a friend or family member injured or killed in one; caused a DUI injury or fatality; worked with DUI victims or offenders; gotten a DUI or a family member has; been in alcohol/other drug recovery.

For more information or to register, please call (360) 672-8219 or email idipic@idipic.org. You can also visit www.idipic.org [Submitted by JoAnn Hellmann, Director, IDIPIC]

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Life Tributes ERIC W. BARTLESON Eric Wayne Bartleson, age 55, died suddenly February 4 in Spokane, WA. He was born February 8, 1960 in Everett, WA to Marian and Wayne Bartleson. Eric was raised in Oak Harbor and graduated from Oak Harbor High School with the class of 1978.

Eric worked for a time at Bartleson Funeral Home. He moved to Mt. Vernon, where he was employed by Skagit Valley College in the maintenance department for eight years and for the past four years, worked in Anodizing at Novation Finishing Co. Inc. in Spokane. Eric enjoyed Sasquatch hunting in the Northwest.

Eric is survived by his mother Marian and one brother Chris of Oak Harbor; three sisters: Dana Carothers of Sammamish, WA, Heidi Bresson and husband Mike and Heather LeFriec and husband Andy, all of Spokane and by nieces and nephews Cameron and Kennedy Carrothers, Brookes and Rory Bresson and Madeliene LeFriec. He was preceded in death by his father Wayne Bartleson.

Private family graveside services will be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor. Please visit Eric’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.

STEVEN MICHAEL POTTER Steven Michael Potter, 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away Friday, February 19, 2016. He left this life the way he lived it–determined, never complaining, never giving up, and always looking forward with strength and composure.

Born in 1949 in Augusta, GA, Steve grew up in the Lynnwood, WA area, graduated from Meadowdale High School and subsequently served our country in the US Air Force with a tour of duty in Vietnam.

While attending the University of Washington, Steve met a fellow student, Deborah Larson. Steve and Deb fell in love and were married July 16, 1976 in Seattle, WA. After receiving his BA in Communications from the University of Washington in March 1977, Steve and Deb moved to Oak Harbor, WA where Steve began his career at the Whidbey News-Times as a sports reporter. He had the privilege of working under the mentorship of Wally Funk and other esteemed colleagues. In 1984, Steve and Deb welcomed son Chris to the family.

Steve was a loving family man and took his position of sports and community everywhere he went in his daily life. He was never satisfied until he was able to provide our hometown athletes their due recognition for effort, commitment and achievement documented through his articles and photos. He left the Whidbey Press organization to found a small community publication, “The Town Crier” with co-owners Hugh and Lee Brainard and Dorothy Neil. Steve was honored to serve the Oak Harbor School District in the role of Community Relations Officer from 1993-1995.

Steve believed strongly in giving back to our Oak Harbor community and supported several organizations including North Whidbey Lions Club as President, Past President, and Secretary.

He also served on the boards of United Way of Island County, the YMCA, and Whidbey Playhouse.

Steve is survived by his wife, Deborah, son Chris and daughter-in-law Maria, two beautiful grandsons Raiden and Larson, two nephews and a niece, and caregivers Mely and Juliet. He

was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, John, Judy, David, and Susan.

The family would like to thank the Whidbey Hospital Home Health and Hospice staff for their compassionate care of Steve and family during Steve’s brave battle with Huntington’s Disease. The family suggests memorials to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Washington State Chapter, PO Box 27765, Seattle, WA 98165, www.hdsa.org or your favorite charity.

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Island 911

Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

FRIDAY, February 19 1:55pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Caller advising male grabbed the no trespass sign and threw it in the water.

3:05pm, NE O’Leary St. Caller advising pit bull being walked by a child, just wanting animal control to be aware of situation.

A Celebration of Life for Steve will be held at a future date with further information to follow. Arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. Please visit Steve’s Book of Memories Page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.

SATURDAY, February 20 2:02pm, NE Kettle St. Caller advising two males appear high “acting weird,” talking to themselves, talking quietly.

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Caller advising a customer told him another customer is watching porn on his laptop.

TUESDAY, February 23 2:07am, SE 9th Ave. Caller advising a stranger came into house, apologized and left. The caller thinks he’s outside laying at the door.

Josephine Lucille Mielke, affectionately known as Mitzi or Mimi, passed away peacefully February 23, 2016 at the age of 76. Mitzi was born March 11, 1939 in Natchez, Mississippi to her parents Henry Claude and Lucille Bedelia Maserang. A devoted wife of 49 years, Mitzi called many places home, including Abilene, TX and Las Vegas, NV where she met the love of her life Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Mielke. The Navy sent them to San Diego, CA, Bremerton, WA and as far as the Philippine Islands with their two sons Richard and Jason Mielke. They finally settled down making their home in Oak Harbor, WA. Her career spanned several decades working for Clark County School District and for social organizations such as Help House, Planned Parenthood and the Dept. of Social and Health Services. Her desire to help the less fortunate could also be seen in her personal life as she gave to many charitable organizations.

Mitzi had the biggest and selfless of hearts and was the first to come to the aid of those in need. On the rare occasion she indulged in something for herself, she loved taking trips to Leavenworth, WA during the Christmas holidays, cruising to Alaska, or just a slow drive along Whidbey Island roads with her “Honey" Ken. But what she loved most was her family consisting of her beloved husband Ken, sons Richard and Jason, and grandchildren Jacob, Carson and Reagan Mielke.

4:47am, Ault Field Rd. Caller advising male subject in the middle of the road, tried to jump in front of car.

SUNDAY, February 21 1:28am, NE Izett St. Caller reporting a male subject on a bicycle went into apt and has not left yet.

7:59am, NE 16th Ave. Caller states female subject is screaming profanities and flipping people off.

WEDNESDAY, February 24 11:54am, SW 6th Ave. Caller advising grandson sold him his dog.

Soon to be ex-wife is refusing to hand over dog.

MONDAY, February 22 12:07pm, NW Almond Loop Caller advising while driving home, saw male subject carrying two Amazon boxes and one manilla envelope. When he saw the caller, he took off running.

1:23pm, SW 6th Ave. Caller requested welfare check on his dog.

12:23pm, NW Cherry Hill Loop Caller advising theft of two Amazon packages from porch within past 30 min. The caller heard the postal worker ring the doorbell announcing packages arrival. A short while later received a text from a neighbor reporting suspicious subject.

3:33pm, SE 6th Ave. Caller advising he is working on house and an elderly female is screaming. Caller states she lost her key and can’t get in the house.

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Mitzi is now reunited with her parents and brothers Max Maserang, Freddy Bates, and Richard Maserang. She is survived by her immediate family, sister Marlene Smith and her husband Curtis (of Adkins, TX), brother Herb Maserang and his wife Jo (of Oak Harbor, WA). She will be remembered by many, family and friends alike, whom she cared dearly for.

To honor her memory, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to North Whidbey Help House 1091 SE Hathaway St, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016, 1pm at Wallin Funeral Home with Chaplain David G. Lura presiding. A reception will follow at the funeral home.

Arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. To share condolences, please visit Mitzi’s Book of Memories Page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.

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Suicide Grief Support Group 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.

A Democratic Dine-Out Event Thursday, March 3, 6:00pm DH Buffet, 551 NE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor Lionel Peoples is a well-known, long-time Democratic figure in Oak Harbor. Come celebrate his birthday with Oak Harbor Democrats. Meet candidates and elected officials from Island County & the 10th LD. Enjoy a no-cost raffle and plenty of good conversation.

For more details visit http://WhidbeyIslandDemocrats.org/calendar#lionel1. Sponsored by Whidbey Island Democrats.

Deux Femmes Musique: Sheila Weidendorf and Cynthia Morrow Friday, March 4, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Tickets: $18 Adults, $10 Youth A WICA Local Artist Series of (mostly) classical music concert featuring a saucy, juicy exploration of piano and violin/viola repertoire from the 1700’s to the modern day. Enjoy music written for the concert hall and the dance hall, from the sober to the sublime, and everything in between! Zech Hall Piano Bar opens one hour before the performance. For tickets, visit www.wicaonline.org or call (800) 638-7631 or (360) 221-8268.

Community Sale Saturday, March 5, 9:00am-3:00pm Deer Lagoon Grange, Langley Come and enjoy the fifth community sale and find something for everyone. For more information, call Judy at (360) 222-3110. Deer Lagoon Grange is located at 5142 Bayview Road.

Mussels in the Kettles Mountain Bike & Poker Ride Saturday, March 12, 10:00am-1:00pm 501 S. Main Street, Coupeville This is a non-competitive ride for all types of riders. There are three courses through Ft. Ebey and Kettles trail system. Start line is open 9:30am-10:00am. For information and to sign up: www.active.com, www.musselsinthekettles.net, or www.whidbeybicycleclub.org.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Computer Frankenstein Friday, March 4, 3:00pm-4:00pm Coupeville Library Teens are invited to give new life and purpose to computer parts. Use the innards of the computer or the outside parts to create new things like key chains, jewelry, or anything else you can dream up!

Friends of the Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, March 5, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Freeland Library.

Saturday Matinee @ The Library Saturday, March 5, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Library Movie is about tightrope walker Philippe Petit’s famous walk between the Twin Towers. How did he do it? Stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ben Kingsley. Popcorn provided by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

Viva Vivaldi!

Literature & Laughter Book Group: “The Wind is Not a River” Wednesday, March 9, 6:15pm-7:45pm Coupeville Library

Saturday, March 5, 7:00pm South Whidbey High School, Langley

Join us for a discussion of this year’s Whidbey Reads selection by Brian Payton.

Sunday, March 6, 2:30pm Oak Harbor High School

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Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra joins with the award-winning Oak Harbor High School Harbor Singers for a set of concerts with musical works by Vivaldi, Bach, Lauridsen and Wagner. General Admission tickets are $25 Adult and $20 Senior/Military. Students under 18 admitted free (under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult). Tickets available with cash and check at bayleaf, Coupeville; and Click Music, Oak Harbor, on-line at Brown Paper Tickets and cash/check/CC accepted at the door. For information and tickets, visit www.sowhidbey.com or call (360) 929-3045.

Evoking Ireland: Sculptures by Alexandra Morosco

Live Music: SWAY Sunday, March 6, 3:00pm-5:00pm Blooms Winery Tasting Room, Langley Enjoy the sweet vocals of Teresa Mooney accompanied by Richard Hughes – also known as SWAY! Come for the jazz, stay for some wine and food. No cover (please tip appropriately), no minimums. Blooms Winery’s tasting room is located at 5603 Bayview Rd. For more information, call (360) 321-0515 or visit www. bloomswinery.com

Live Music: Deception Connection Friday, March 11, 8:00pm-11:00pm American Legion, Oak Harbor Admission: $15 at the door Imagine - A Permaculture World invites you to a fun filled evening of music and community.

Come on out to hear Deception Connection and dance the night away for a great cause.

All proceeds benefit Imagine ~ A Permaculture World Projects (Food Forest on Bayshore Drive).

Must be 21 to attend. The American Legion is located at 690 SE Barrington Dr.

Artist’s Reception: Friday, March 4, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit continues through March 28 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Light Refreshments will be served. Irish Fiddle music performed by Randal Bays & Friends.

Rob Schouten Gallery is pleased to present the debut exhibit of Alexandra Morosco’s sculpture on Whidbey Island. Works include sculptures in stone and bronze inspired by the land which has captured Morosco’s imagination, presented along with photographs of Ireland.

“Felted Fantasies” Opening Reception: Friday, March 4, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit continues through March Raven Rocks Gallery, Greenbank Raven Rocks Gallery is pleased to introduce Kathleen Dodge-DeHaven, an award winning felt artist from Coupeville as their featured artist for March. A retired collaborative pianist and private voice & piano instructor, Kathleen has long loved the visual arts. After moving to Whidbey Island, Kathleen became inspired by the abundance of fiber animals and lavender, and her early works consisted of formed felted models around a core of dried lavender buds. As her knowledge and ability grew, she expanded into sculptural felting, as well as dying her own fibers, finding inspiration in nature, music, and the people around her.

Kathleen’s works are remarkably whimsical and delightful, a perfect match for the heart and spirit of the gallery.

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Wednesday, March 9, 6:00pm-8:30pm Hospice of Whidbey General, Coupeville

Habitat for Humanity Family Selection Meeting

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

Wednesday, March 2, 6:30pm Living Word Church, Oak Harbor Habitat for Humanity of Island County is holding a family selection meeting for an Oak Harbor home. Applications for the homeownership program will be available. For more information, email hfhic@islandcountyhabitat.com or call (360) 679-9444. Living Word Church is located at 490 NW Crosby Ave.

Whidbey Weavers Guild Thursday, March 3, 10:00am-2:00pm Pacific Northwest Art School, Coupeville A community of fiber artists, meeting and program. Marilyn Romatka presents Ethnic Textiles 101. Bring a brown bag lunch. For information, visit whidbeyweaversguild.org

Special Meeting of the Island Transit Board of Directors Thursday, March 3, 3:30pm IT Operations & Administration Building, 19758 SR 20, Coupeville The purpose of the meeting is an executive session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant(s) for public employment.

RCW 42.30.110 (1) g. Accommodations will be made available upon request. The meeting room is accessible and is open to the public. For more information, please call (360) 678-7771 or email info@islandtransit.org.

The Fishin’ Club Thursday, March 3, 7:00pm M-Bar-C-Ranch, Freeland Gloria Sherman from the American Red Cross will be the speaker. An emergency on an island such as ours presents difficulties that, though similar to an emergency on the mainland, may be more immediate and intense. One of those is the faster depletion of grocery store stock and the difficulty in re-stocking if transportation is disrupted. It is important that all households store food for such an emergency.

It is one of the simplest and most important preparedness activities your family can to do. In addition to food storage, there are other actions you can take to limit the impact on yourself and your family. You are invited to attend this meeting with your spouse to gather valuable information. Handouts will be available for everyone.

Oak Harbor Garden Club Tuesday, March 8, 8:30am First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor The meeting will start with social time at 8:30am. The guest speaker will be former rhododendron nursery owner Bill Stipe who will talk about rhodies and will answer questions. The public is welcome.

Artists of South Whidbey Tuesday, March 8, 11:30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Guest Artists Buffy Cribbs and Bruce Morrow will be demonstrating basic block printing, or relief printing on an “easy cut’ printing block.

The demonstration will include how to cut the block with proper tools, how to ink the block, choice of paper, and how to use a burin, or table spoon for press-less printing. ASW welcomes painters of all levels and media to join their meetings, which begin with a sack lunch at 11:30am. Meeting begins at noon with the demonstration at 1:10pm. Please bring artwork to share or for gentle critique. For more information, please call Gaylen Whiteman at (360) 331-2603.

Island Transit Routes 411W, 411C, and 412 Tuesday, March 8, 6:00pm-7:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Island Transit will hold community meet-

Whidbey Island Relay for Life 2016 Wednesday, March 9, 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 For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeylocal.com.

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Dan’s Classic Ballroom See website for schedules/fees www.dansclassicballroom.com (360)720-2727. Group & Private Lessons, Adults, Teens, Children, Wedding Dances, Special Events/Parties. 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

Getting Ready for Medicare Thursday, March 3, 1:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, 14594 SR 525 Langley This seminar is intended to help people who will be going on Medicare in the next 6 months and/or who want to know more about Medicare. It is presented by SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisers) volunteers.

Information will be provided on the “basic” Medicare benefits as well as the options for additional insurance(s). Medicare parts A and B will be discussed. They will also cover the differences between “Medigap” (supplemental) insurance and the various Advantage plans available on Whidbey Island. This includes the benefits and rates.

Information about the various drug plan options will be included. If you want help with your drug plan, bring a detailed list of your drugs.

Counselors will be available for to answer brief questions following the seminar. For more information, call (360) 678-8328.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, March 5, 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.

Social Media and Internet Safety Workshop for Parents & Teens Tuesday, March 8, 7:00pm South Whidbey Assembly of God, Langley Presented by Island County Sheriff detectives Peabody and Wallace. Sponsored by Island Christian Academy. For more information, call (360) 221-0919 or email islandchristianacademy@gmail.com

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Regional contest sails into Oak Harbor Island mayors outline vision for the future

By KATHY REED Staff writer

Crescent Harbor will be filled with as many as 20 sailboats and 100 sailors Saturday, as Whidbey Island’s Wildcat Sailing team hosts the first regatta of the season for the Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association.

Wildcat Sailing is hosting the North Regionals for the first time, with visiting teams coming from as many as 15 schools from Seattle north, including the San Juan islands and Bellingham.

Teams finishing in the top half will go on to compete in the Gold Division at the Combined Division Regatta next weekend and teams in the bottom half will compete in the Silver Division.

By JANIS REID Editor Supporting the local economy, providing public services and working together as an island are among the top priorities of Whidbey’s three new mayors.

Coach Erik Mann said there are currently 10 youth on the team, nine from Oak Harbor and one from Coupeville. Youth from all over Whidbey Island are welcome to join in the fun.

“It’s not too late to start now,” Mann said. “They haven’t missed much at this point. We have the facilities and equipment so anybody on the Island can get involved.”

Wildcat Sailing is a division of Oak Harbor Youth Sailing, a nonprofit group that has been teaching kids ages 9 to 15 how to sail for more than a decade. While the youth sailing program teaches the basics, Wildcat Sailing focuses on competition.

“We teach sailing, leadership and teamwork,” said Mann, who said he started sailing when he was 11 or 12 years old, but not as part of an organized program and without coaches.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Daily News Members of the Wildcat Sailing team practice a maneuver last week in Crescent Harbor that tips the sails of their boat precariously close to the water. Oak Harbor will host the first regatta of the season Saturday for the Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association.The team is open to all high school youth on Whidbey Island.

“As I’ve gotten older, I think it’s cool to have a program that teaches kids the right way to do things,” he said.

Mann said sailing is not regarded as a traditional spring sport. It bucks tradition in other ways as well.

Two-man crews will be racing 14-foot sailboats called Club Flying Juniors, or Club FJ’s for short. The boat has been the standard for many years and is the same platform used at most colleges.

“It puts boys and girls in the same field at the same time under the same conditions,” he said. “I don’t know of any other sport that puts them together competitively.”

Relay For Life of Whidbey Island Team Meeting: 7-8pm, March 9 Oak Harbor Elks Lodge Come join us and see for yourself what Relay For Life is all about!

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And unlike some other sports, athletic ability is not necessarily a requirement to learn how to succeed at sailing.

“It’s kind of like a chess game,” said Mann. “You can have someone who is not necessarily a star athlete but is bright, and they can do really well. Timing of

The mayors of all three of Whidbey’s cities resigned their posts last year, making room for a new leadership regime. With two months of service behind them, the mayors of Coupeville and Langley shared their vision for the future at the monthly Council of Governments meetings last week. Oak Harbor City Manager Doug Merriman shared the plans of Mayor Bob Severns who was not in attendance.

Mayor Tim Callision, who replaced one-term mayor Fred McCarthy, said Langley’s “sexy” financial outlook from last year put the city in a prime position for further growth. Callison said 2015 saw record numbers for sales tax, hotel-motel tax and excise tax collection.

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Kathy Reed/Whidbey Daily News Lynn Swanson, co-owner of Glendale Shepherd dairy in Clinton, has been honored by Wine and Cheese magazine for her sheep's milk Island Brebis. The small store is open Sundays during milking season.

Clinton cheesemaker takes national honors

By KATHY REED Staff writer Tucked away in the lush, green countryside of South Whidbey Island is one of its best known secrets.

Glendale Shepherd farm and dairy has earned a reputation for producing some of the finest sheep’s milk cheeses in the country. In fact, the dairy’s Island Brebis cheese was listed as one of the top ten U.S. cheeses by Food & Wine magazine.

“Our Island Brebis gets the most attention,” said Lynn Swanson, who runs the farm and dairy with her husband Stan and one of their three sons, Erik.

Although Swanson said she doesn’t know how the magazine found out about their cheese, it should come as no surprise, since their products are featured in several exclusive Seattle restaurants and sold at select retail stores and farmers markets on Whidbey Island and the mainland during the season. Island Brebis was also the winner of the 2014 Good Food Award.

The key to Glendale Shepherd’s success is easy: well-cared for animals that produce high quality milk and meticulous attention to cleanliness and

More than $500 million in federal grants are available to Washington transportation agencies, according to Sen. Patty Murray. The money is available through Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants. Awarded on a competitive basis, the funds can support investments in roads and bridges, public transit, freight and passenger rail and ports. This is the eighth round of TIGER grants which have been championed by Murray.

Since the program's inception in 2009, Washington state has received $229 million to support 15 projects.

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's new commanding officer joined legislators in Olympia as they honored the Navy last week. Whidbey Reps. Dave Hayes and Norma Smith welcomed Capt. Geoff "Jefe" Moore as they passed HR 4670 which celebrated the U.S. Navy and was approved unanimously. Speaking on the House floor, Hayes said his life would have been very different had it not been for his decision to enter the U.S. Navy.

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detail during production. But it all begins with the milk. Sheep’s milk contains less water so the yield is higher and is richer, so its cheese doesn’t necessarily have the “bite” that is common with goat cheese, for instance.

“Most people describe drinking sheep’s milk as drinking melted ice cream,” Swanson said.

“It’s really rich.”

Early spring is lambing season, which means the start of milking season. Last year Swanson said they produced about 28,000 pounds of milk. (A gallon of cow’s milk weighs about 8.6 pounds.) This year the dairy is milking 62 ewes and expects that number to increase.

Glendale Shepherd produces seven different kinds of cheese in addition to the Island Brebis and

also produces yogurt. Varieties range from hard cheeses like Island Brebis and Woodsman that cure for as long as a year, to softer cheeses with a shorter curing time like Tallulah, a softer variety, or Brebis Frais, a fresh milk, spreadable cheese.

“The milk also makes a wonderful feta,” said Swanson.

Not bad for a venture that began only about eight years ago. Swanson said her husband’s parents bought the farm in 1949.

She and Stan took over running it 30 years ago, raising sheep mostly for meat and wool. The couple’s son, Erik, who is a now a third-generation co-owner of the business, suggested they try

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St. Stephen’s The Episcopal Church Serving North Whidbey cordially invites you, your family and friends to a very special event

“Vernon Greenstreet and Friends in Concert” Sunday, March 6 2:30pm With Gail Koetje Neil, mezzo soprano, and Dorothy Watson, piano performing music from classical and sacred to opera and show tunes No Admission Charge St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church • 555 SE Regatta, Oak Harbor · 360 279-0715

A Washington state audit revealed that the Island County Council of Governments failed to submit financial reports for the last three years. COG chair Curt Gordon, representing the Port of South Whidbey, said the oversight was inadvertent and due to staff turnover. Former Coupeville mayor Nancy Conard, former COG chair, has been asked to prepare the 2015 report and a county staffer has been assigned to handle the reporting moving forward.

CITY OF LANGLEY Langley leadership attended a special training workshop last week focused on public meetings, public disclosure and the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine. The city council, city staff and those sitting city boards and committees were required to attend.

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Whidbey Faces Kathy Reed/ Whidbey Daily News U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Nathan Franklin takes the oath of reenlistment Friday, Feb. 26 atop "Gigi," the PBY Catalina aircraft on dsiplay by the PBY-Naval Aviation Museum in downtown Oak Harbor. Cmdr. Kirk Christofferson, commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron 134 administers the oath.

Below, Cmdr. Christofferson presents a certificate of appreciation to Franklin's wife, Marilyn.

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said his top priority is to make measurable improvements to public services. He said he plans to continue to work on projects important to the city, such as renovating the iconic Dog House Tavern. There are also plans to create an event called Bunny Days in response to the city’s problematic overpopulation of bunnies.

“When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade,” Callison said.

Molly Hughes, who served 12 years on the Coupeville town council before her mayoral election, filled the big shoes of former Mayor Nancy Conard.

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“They will have the same training certification to teach sailing that I have, basically,” he said. “It’s great experience for them because they have to write lesson plans and conduct lessons, it can help them with summer employment, especially when they go on to college, and it’s a way to give back to the sport.”

movement is more important than athletic ability and you have to be able to make smart decisions.

“There’s a lot more thinking involved in sailing than in a lot of other sports,” Mann continued.

“There are an infinite number of variables, such as wind, currents, other boats. It all comes together and the person who makes the fewest mistakes wins.”

“I love the feeling. You feel free,” said Austin Hauter, 17, a junior at Oak Harbor High School. “It can be a huge adrenaline rush because sometimes things happen.”

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OHHS senior Max Van Dam, 17, said he enjoys the sport of sailing because it’s unique.

Jordan Wood-Pina prepares a sailboat for practice last week at the Oak Harbor Marina. Wood-Pina will be competing with other WildcatSailing team members in the North Regionals Saturday.

“It’s something not everyone can say they do,” he said. “It’s different every time. It’s not like other sports. There’s a lot of variety and you’re constantly learning new stuff.”

"Being on the water is my peace zone. I can get away from all my problems and just sail."

“I really like how fun it is out on the water,” said 15-year-old Jordan Wood-Piña, an OHHS sophomore and one of two girls on the team. Wood-Piña raced Sabot sailboats in competition in

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raising dairy sheep, which they did in 2008. The move was good in many ways.

“I loved their temperament,” Swanson said of the dairy sheep. A life-long animal lover who grew up on a dairy farm, Swanson said she always wanted to have cows again. But she has discovered a real affinity for the sheep.

“In personality, they’re like little cows and they have wonderful milk,” she said. “They’re not escape artists, like goats, and they’re grazers; they like grass and hay.”

—Jordan Wood-Piña

California when she was about 12 years old and said she is happy They also have wonderful fleece, said Swanson, who is known to keep a fleece or two to spin in her spare time. Mostly, though, her love of producing a top-notch product keeps her busy.

“I love making cheese and I love making good food,” she said.

She also loves the process. She keeps meticulous records and is a self-proclaimed fanatic about sanitation, all of which contribute to the end product.

“Every cheese we make is closely monitored,” she said. “I spend more time record-keeping than anything else.”

to have gotten back into sailing since moving to Oak Harbor. She has also taught at youth sailing programs.

“Most of our returning team members assist with the summer youth sailing program,” said Mann, adding that in April several team members will be getting their certification to teach.

In addition, Mann said younger children can often relate better to a teenager than they can an adult. Children interested in basic sailing classes can sign up beginning March 22.

In the meantime, members of the Wildcat Sailing team are brushing up on their skills and preparing for the first competition of the season.

“It’s a great thrill when they win and it’s fun to improve,” said Mann. “As a sailor, you see that improvement, because you get instant feedback. If you get it wrong, you get wet.”

“Being on the water is my peace zone,” said Wood-Piña.

“I can get away from all my problems and just sail.”

Hughes said she believes her responsibilities for the next year fall into three categories: learning the scope of her position, taking care of administrative housekeeping and moving forward with stalemated capital projects.

“I would think that I would have a large advantage having been on the council for 12 years, but it’s amazing how so much of the mayor’s responsibilities doesn’t cross over,” Hughes said.

“So I think there’s a learning curve there.”

Projects Hughes would like to prioritize are improving downtown parking, installing an additional public restroom and purchasing safety equipment such as emergency radios and security cameras.

Merriman, speaking on behalf of Oak Harbor’s mayor, said Severns plans to act in keeping with his campaign slogan “Working Together.”

Severns wants to have the Oak Harbor community be part of the larger community, Merriman said, in efforts to make the city a “good partner island wide.”

“The main item is building and maintaining relationships,” Merriman said.

Severns would like to continue to support economic growth in Oak Harbor as well as partner with the school district to prepare for the influx of military personnel at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in the coming years.

Swanson said there’s an advantage to being a small producer.

“We’re looking at everything.

We’re looking at healthy animals and watching them every day,” she said. “We have well-caredfor animals. And if you’re doing right by your animals, then you’re doing a darn good job.”

Glendale Shepherd’s farm store is open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Private tours of the farm can be arranged through their website. For more information, go to glendaleshepherd.com or find them on Facebook.

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By Carey Ross Deadpool: I’ve been skeptical of this Marvel superhero soon-to-be franchise for reasons that begin with Ryan and end with Reynolds, but an R rating (don’t bring your kiddos to this one), an all-out performance by its star, and widespread critical acclaim have turned me from skeptic to believer.

The wisecracking, foul-mouthed Deadpool may not be the hero we need, but he most certainly is the one we deserve.  (R • 1 hr. 40 min.)

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Gods of Egypt: Swords, sandals, Gerard Butler, a quest for true love, loose ties to Egyptian mythology, a lot of CGI–what fresh hell does this year’s post-Oscar cinematic slump have in store for us?  (PG-13 • 1 hr.

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How to Be Single: This movie boasts a wealth of comedic talent (Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann, Alison Brie) and Dakota Johnson, whose last turn as a funnywoman came via "Fifty Shades of Grey." Oh, that wasn’t a comedy? MY BAD, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s funny.  (R • 1 hr.

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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.)

London Has Fallen: Rejoice! The "Olympus Has Fallen" sequel you didn’t ask for is here!  (R • 1 hr. 39 min.)

Race: In 1936, Jesse Owens proved he was indeed the “fastest man in the world” when he won four gold medals at the Berlin Olympic Games–and did so in the heart of Nazi Germany at the height of Hitler’s power and in the face of crushing racism both there and at home. I’m pretty sure no movie could ever adequately capture this complex man or his incredible feats, but this one will certainly try.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 14 min.)

The Revenant: Leo got his Oscar and now our long national nightmare is over.  (R • 2 hrs. 36 min.)

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: I want this to be the movie that sees Tina Fey capitalize on the big-screen brilliance she showed–both in front of the camera and behind it–with 2004’s "Mean Girls," but it shall not be so.  (R • 1 hr. 51 min.)

The Witch: I love an arty, atmospheric horror movie and this one, about a Puritan family living at the edge of civilization in 1630s New England, is exactly that. Things go bump in the night, the family slowly unravels, demonic forces are possibly at play–making it even creepier is the fact that it’s based on the actual accounts of people living at the time.  (R • 1 hr. 32 min.)

Zoolander 2: This movie will interest two types of people: those who are fans of the first "Zoolander" and those who want to just want to see Justin Bieber’s death scene.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 42 min.)

Zootopia: Disney makes an animated adventure so good that critics can’t stop comparing it to Pixar. Which goes to show that if you can’t beat ’em, buying ’em and putting their personnel to work on your movies works every time.  (PG • 1 hr. 48 min.)

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Star Wars: Episode VII–The Force Awakens: One million stars. Give it all of the Oscars and throw in some Grammys, a Nobel Peace Prize and a knighthood, while you’re at it. I’m not picky. Suck it, haterzzzz, this movie rules.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs.

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A HELPING OF HAPPY Happiness, what is it? Can we touch it or feel it?

In varying ways, yes. We can physically embrace loved ones in a warm hug and feel a rush of happiness radiate throughout our body from deep within the chambers of our heart, outwards to the very tips of our fingers and toes, tickling them with gleeful little tingles. What about smelling happiness, is that possible? I like to think it is. Inhaling a pleasant scent can absolutely delight our senses, especially if nostalgia steps in and takes us back in time to a happy memory.

Is it possible to taste happiness? Unequivocally, yes (in my opinion). There are so many times we taste something that captures us, enthralls and delights us on every level, leaving us feeling more than just satisfied. It picks up our mood, even one which was already good to begin with.

But ‘tasting happiness’ is far more complex than just ‘eating a feeling.’ Food is an all-encompassing aspect of life. Every area of life as we know it in some way relates directly to food or can be traced back to it. Food is fundamental to life and the sustenance of it. You need to obtain it in some way to live, which is a basic building block. From here it branches, reaching its tendrils out and wrapping itself in and around everyone and everything; people, places, things, and even feelings.

On a sensory level food has the ability to shape

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our emotions. How we perceive the experience of eating a certain food to merely just being prepared in certain ways. A cool thick and creamy milkshake will often bring about a sense of calm after having tread lightly across the tongue’s taste buds and finally coming to rest, satisfyingly I might add, in the belly. All the while we have no doubt just experienced something that made us feel happy, by way of an intermingling of flavors, scents and textures. What about an exotic dish?

The aromatic spices often used to make curries for example, floating gently into the nose, filling it up, announcing itself and preparing us mentally for the next sensory experience (tasting it) is enough to excite almost all of our senses. The anticipation of tasting food which has piqued our other senses, researchers say, allows the brain to release dopamine and this is what makes the expectancy of the ingestion of a food, a pleasurable affair.

But it isn’t just the anticipation and expectation of how a food may taste that helps us to feel good. Certain nutrients within foods can determine what our moods look like or at least plays a role in it. Clams, salmon and trout are all foods containing vitamin B-12 which is necessary for the brain to produce dopamine and serotonin.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter released by the brain and plays a vital role in many functions, such as movement, mood, memory and pleasure in reward seeking behavior, just to name a few.

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It is released when we experience something pleasurable and this includes eating something which tastes good. Serotonin is a mood-enhancing chemical that plays a role in bringing about a sense of well-being, as well as regulation of hunger. Now this is an extremely surface explanation of the roles these two chemicals play in our happiness and how it relates to food but it is important to know it can and does, go hand-inhand with food and eating. I guess it’s a good thing we live somewhere clams and salmon are readily available! You can actually go clamming and enhance the experience, heighten the happiness if you will, by doing this with a loved one, in anticipation of a delicious clam bake, surrounded by people you care about.

Nuts and seeds also have an effect on our mood.

They contain alpha linolenic acids which also works somewhat symbiotically with dopamine and serotonin. Low levels of ALA (alpha linolenic acid) can cause a drop in the levels of dopamine released and serotonin, which also serves as an anger suppressant of sorts. Not only are they a great mood booster on a chemical level, on a more superficial level, they taste good. Their texture varies so vastly from nut to nut and each flavor seems to give a nut a personality. Cashews seems more ‘creamy’ and suave in a sense, while pistachios have a milder way about them. Tasty and good for your mood too. Can’t go wrong with that!

Another food I wanted to add to my happiness boosting food list, is one which isn’t often given the credit it’s due. I wonder if this is because it’s not as readily available as other food or because it can be a little tricky to eat. Whatever it is, I feel pomegranates deserve a little lime light here.

They are packed with flavonoids and polyphenols, both exceptionally strong antioxidants, offering excellent defense and aids in fighting heart disease when incorporated into a healthy diet. They have also been known to lower blood pressure and anxiety levels and this in turn can help you feel happier. Less anxiety leaves a little more room for happiness!

What about HOW we prepare foods, HOW we serve them, WHO we make them with and for?

All of these play a role in the propagation of hap-

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piness. I know when I’m tired, on occasion the last thing on my mind is preparing and cooking a long and intricate meal, and if I am obligated to do so when I’m tired, I don’t enjoy the process of the meal as much from start to finish. Most times though, when I’m in the kitchen cooking, I feel motivated and goal orientated. I employ my little helpers to engage me with funny quips and I give them a platform on which they can learn, especially in the sensory arena. We create and bond in the kitchen, preparing delicious foods, and this makes me and them happy.

March 3 of every year is ‘I want you to be happy day’, a day where we get to be selfless and wish the utmost happiness on everyone, especially those near and dear to us. I hope if you do choose to celebrate this fun day, you do so by cooking something, a favorite dish for someone you love, and add to their happiness! I have included a recipe for no-bake nutella cookies, which I will be making this weekend. Please let me know how you like them, if you try them and of course send in any comments, information or recipes to letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com. As always, I love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish!

No-Bake Nutella Cookies 2 cups Old Fashioned Oats ¾ cup of Nutella 2 cups of sugar 2 tablespoons of butter ½ cup of milk 1 teaspoon of vanilla Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring milk, butter and sugar to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and remove from heat. Stir in Nutella and vanilla and mix until smooth and well combined. Add in the oats and mix until well coated. Immediately drop by tablespoonful onto cookie sheet and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy! www.pillsbury.com www.prevention.com www.news-medical.net/health/Dopamine-Functions.aspx To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Willingness to sacrifice drives your actions on the 3rd.

Meeting obstacles with cheer makes all the difference on the 4th. Your integrity carries you through the 5th. Inconsistencies between your thoughts and your actions play toward resolution on the 6th. A well-deserved gain comes easily on the 7th. Your work ethic is under scrutiny on the 8th. Keep the things learned and let the lessons go on 9th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Holding your objective firmly in mind has hidden benefits on the 3rd. You’re more powerful than you realize on the 4th.

Look for the positive in a partner’s aggressive behavior on the 5th. A dependable source of support becomes less so on the 6th. Action on the 7th takes an agreeable social bent. Major revision of your long term goals is probable on the 8th.

The 9th breaks you free of old attachments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Bending with the natural flow is unexpectedly helpful on the 3rd. You have help in reaching your happiness quota on the 4th. A Chicken Little alert is possible on the 5th. Difficulty with someone close has a hidden positive effect on the 6th. Children are of special benefit to you on the 7th. More squeaky wheels than grease to quiet them describes your 8th. The 9th brings impatience with whatever blocks you from achieving your goals.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your similarities draw you and your partner closer on the 3rd.

Your sudden independent streak causes undercurrents on the 4th. Children are the tie that binds on the 5th. Consolation prizes can’t deter you in fixing the problem on the 6th. The 7th is a day of effective decision making. Feelings of adequacy on the 8th are a natural part of the day’s unrest. The 9th brings you renewed energy for action.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Crisis management is among your more useful talents on the 3rd. Seeing the problem is not the same as effective action on the 4th. Happiness on the 5th comes from a job well done.

Your spouse or partner derives special benefit from your company on the 6th. The 7th proves especially healthy for your self-esteem.

Children’s issues keep you busier than you may like on the 8th. You know where you stand by day’s end on the 9th.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your partner’s demands really are in your best interest on the 3rd. A little daring on the 4th is good for your personal growth.

Earlier problems seem not so daunting on the 5th. Obstacles to happiness have a way of compounding on the 6th. The 7th is decision time regarding a hard choice you have to make. The odds favor

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Work before play brings its own kind of happiness on the 3rd.

The wise course sees extra effort invested in your relationship on the 4th. Your good reputation speaks for itself on the 5th. Someone with more freedom to act does what you can’t on the 6th. Your load feels lighter on the 7th. A complex problem on the 8th has no single cause or easy solution.

Partnership is of increasing importance on the 9th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The 3rd is a pleasant learning day, possibly with short travel.

Success is yours on 4th, though not in the measure you’d like.

Your best efforts raise but little dust on the 5th. The 6th is time to get serious about raising your happiness quotient. What pleases you on the 7th also pleases your spouse. You’re poised to mediate a dispute on the 8th, likely to involve children.

Relief on the 9th takes the form of simple work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) The serious business of keeping your word occupies the 3rd.

Determination far exceeds satisfaction on the 4th. The price of getting ahead is never clearer than on the 5th. Circumstance has you on a short leash on the 6th. A friend makes an unfamiliar situation less frightening on the 7th. You’re at risk of fighting against yourself on the 8th. The joys of relative freedom are yours again on the 9th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Impractical solutions get practical results on the 3rd.

Little insights have profound power to effect change on the 4th. Progress toward a long term goal is obvious on the 5th.

Cost vs. benefit is of uppermost concern on the 6th. Taking stock of your available resources leaves you feeling good on the 7th.

Matters left too long on the back burner come forward on the 8th. Answers come in ways you can’t explain on the 9th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) The 3rd goes well because of your ability to treat all people equally. How to accept help while remaining independent is the 4th’s dilemma. Deeply rooted feelings of accomplishment are natural on the 5th. Determination mingles with impatience on the 6th. You’re at peace with who and what you are on the 7th.

Your future aspirations and your good standing in the family are linked on the 8th.

The unexpected is nothing to fear on the 9th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Forces beyond individual power carry you on the 3rd. Another in whom you’ve trusted plays big on the 4th. Your principles are all you need on the 5th.

Honesty helps more than it hurts on the 6th. Peace with what is may be the 7th’s best gift. The consequences of being open and trusting are the crux of the 8th. The 9th sets its own pace, more than likely leisurely. © 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. Musical endings 6. “Ah, me!”

10. ___ fruit 14. Codeine source 15. ___-mutton 16. “High” time 17. Relating to killing one's parents 19. Captain, e.g.

20. Drama venue 21. Sharp rugged mountain ridges 23. A disadvantage 26. Bleat 29. Having a spine 33. Rhetorical device using a conjunction 35. Cheap, poorly built merchandise 36. All together 37. Exacting 38. Marsh bird 39. Hair problem 42. Relating to shells 44. Calendar square 45. People torn by conflicts 47. To assemble troops 50. Herd members 55. The “A” of ABM 56. Explosions of stars

59. Int'l Flying Organization 60. New newts 61. Come to mind 62. “September ___” (Neil Diamond hit) 63. Exactly (3 wds) 64. Runs in neutral DOWN 1. Egyptian Christian 2. Brightly colored fish 3. Acute 4. Halo, e.g.

5. Forger 6. Turned away 7. Certain digital watch face, for short 8. ___ Khan 9. Comfort 10. Not rebuked for a fault 11. Attack 12. “The ___ Ranger” 13. Signs, as a contract 18. Tie 22. A groove along a piece of wood for joint fitting 24. Arid 25. “___ alive!” (contraction)

26. Another name for sesame 27. Con men?

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33. H.S. subject 34. Cooling-off period (2 wds) 37. Girl sibling 39. Clinton, e.g.: Abbr.

40. Hawaiian dish 41. The most plentiful 43. Close fitting undergarment 46. 1967 war locale 47. Wing, say 48. So unusual as to be surprising 49. Antares, for one 51. Cross 52. Axis of ___ 53. Level, in London 54. Attends 57. Amateur video subject, maybe 58. “Harper Valley ___”

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