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Fish, Fur & Fowl

by Ed Oldham

POOR SALMON RETURNS CAUSE CONCERN If you read my last article you know this year’s projected return of salmon is much lower than last year. In particular, the Coho return is expected to be about one third of what was seen in 2015 and on the Columbia River they are expecting to see about half of the return from last year as well.

This drop in numbers is due to unfavorable ocean conditions going into another El Nino year.

Even if you are not familiar with the ‘El Nino’ season, you are probably familiar with its effects on life here in the Pacific Northwest.

Weather conditions are the most noticeable with mild winters and warm summers. Many around the state welcome the change but for anglers it has a different impact.

The warmer waters off the coast have a lot of adverse effects on salmon populations.

One major impact is the amount and type of forage available. Salmon rely on the rich nutrients found in the colder parts of the Pacific Ocean. Cold ‘up’ swells bring vast quantities of nutrient rich plankton which are the basis of many bait fish the salmon prey upon. Warm water is void of these nutrients the colder water eco system provides. This is the main reason large marine mammals like humpback whales migrate north to feed and fatten up before going back to warmer waters to have their young.

The colder water provides the plankton.

Also with the warmer waters we start to see predators we normally do not see. These predators dine on the young salmon especially when the normal bait fish population are so low. Tuna, Mahi, and even Humboldt squid have been caught off the waters of Washington. These species normally are caught much farther south. I remember in 2009 when anglers were catching the giant Humboldt squid off Sekiu. Can you imagine salmon fishing and reeling in one of those monsters? Just one of those would provide enough calamari to last a month in my household. These predators have a drastic impact on our beloved salmon.

In addition to all this being said, you might have heard state, tribal and federal fishery managers are talking about closing the ocean salmon season. It has been reported on the local news networks as well as on the WDFW website. They are going to have a public meeting in Westport March 28 to discuss three options they have come up with and those options are as follows according to their website: Alternative 1: 58,600 chinook and 37,800 coho. This option includes early season fisheries, from June 18-30, for hatchery chinook in Washington’s ocean waters (marine areas 1-4). This option also allows hatchery coho retention in all four marine areas during the traditional summer fishery.

Alternative 2: 30,000 chinook and 14,700 coho. This option does not include early season fisheries for hatchery chinook, but provides summer chinook fisheries in all four marine areas. Hatchery coho fishing would be allowed only in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco).

particularly Coho retention. If the seasons allow retention it would behoove you to constantly check the WDFW website for any emergency rule changes I am sure are going to happen. There have already been a few this winter with the recent closing of marine area 7 (San Juan) March 14.

If you read the recent announcement for the marine area 7 closure I am sure you were a little amused. I mentioned before the weather this year has not provided as many decent days to get out on the water so when I heard about the closure I was curious to see what the WDFW was seeing which many of us are not. What I found in the announcement made me chuckle. It had really nothing to do with retention but more about what they call “encounter.”

This includes not only fish retained but also fish released. This year they limited it to 12,248 encounters. I don’t know where they came up with the number but during my last fishing trip I guess we had 5 or 6 encounters with only one retained. We released quite a few small jacks as I am sure many did this year so those can add up fast.

I guess I am so used to seeing the retention numbers as the reason the chinook closes, the term encounters seemed to me to be odd.

The waters off the east coast of the island are still open giving you some opportunity to do a little more salmon fishing. Marine areas 8-1 and 8-2 will remain open until April 30. Of course this can change depending on how many encounters those areas get now, being the only places to fish, so be sure to check the WDFW website often for any closures.

With the future of the Anacortes Salmon derby and, for that matter, any of the derbies happening this year around Puget Sound, I wonder if this is going to be the norm. Low projected returning salmon is one thing but now with retention numbers being replaced with encounters one can only imagine what the future holds in store.

Although there are some very real concerns for anglers going into the 2016 Salmon season, there are still quite a few things to look forward to. Spring has arrived and with it some of my favorite fishing seasons opening up in May. Lingcod is probably my favorite, opening up May 1, but we will also have a few days in May to fish for Pacific Halibut. Even with just a few days to fish, all it takes is one or two decent sized halibut to put quite a bit of fish in the freezer. Look for those dates and some fishing advice coming up in my next couple of articles.

In my next article, I will be discussing the lowland lake opener occurring next month. I will try to have stocking numbers and dates for you as well. I will discuss which local lakes you can go to and techniques to catch some trout.

Alternative 3: No commercial or recreational salmon fishing in Washington’s ocean waters.

Please send any pictures, reports, comments and suggestions to me at whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Until next time have a wonderful Easter.

Although these options affect only the coastal areas it can be assumed fishing in the sound is also going to be affected,

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

At this moment, now passed, I am sitting in front of a clean desk, the result of the first day of my spring cleaning, the first day of Spring.

I say “first day” because I will be doing spring cleaning the rest of the year. For me, spring cleaning merely means “springing to clean,” or getting out of my chair with a Swiffer sweeper, a trash can, and Marvin Gaye's Live at Montreux 1980, cranked on the CD player.

Spring cleaning in our family has always meant fresh air thru vacuuming, dusting, and the use of large amounts of Pledge. Do they still make that lemon scented chemical?

Mom probably did not care if all the dust was gone as long as the living room smelled good for bridge club. A nice lemon scented Pledge smell was our allegiance.

Mom had two card tables in case all the invited wives showed. I knew if there was a fresh six pack of the six-and-a-half ounce bottled Cokes there might be some of Dad's Bourbon Deluxe shared. Trump or no trump, there was bourbon, Coke and southern accents laughing. Who needed a church choir? Mom had the church key.

As a result of spring cleaning today, I am sitting at a clean desk, looking out one of my caboose windows, but the opposite direction of the way I have looked out the window for the last thirtytwo years.

Holy Acer macrophyllum, Batman, those maple trees outside the window are huge. No wonder they are big-leafed. No wonder the guy came by yesterday to offer me $20,000 to cut all my maples down, so he can make guitars.

“What are you going to do with these big trees, Mr. Freeman? Who you gonna leave this place to? Take the money now before you are too old to enjoy it. Finish your life in style. Live like a porn star.”

After I stopped laughing, after I stopped choking, I told the young entrepreneur I would think on his proposal. He added another enticement to his marketing.

“You won't have to clean up all those maple leaves anymore.”

I do not recall if I told the young man I don't clean up the maple leaves anyway. I just slip on them when they are wet.

Maybe today, after I finish this effort, I will go to Sebo's, next to the Goose in Bayview. Maybe I can get one of Frank's Slippery When Wet signs to remind myself the maple leaves are coming. $20,000 worth.

Poetry Fun Last Saturday, our Whidbey Island Arts Council poetry slam was another fun-filled evening at the Freeland Cafe lounge. Words suggested by the audience for possible inclusion in their poems, written on the spot, included passion, juncture, coffee, glass, trumped, sky, crow, goldfinch, rainbow, reason, polish, humor, love, fruit, celebrate, and soar.

Poet Diane Schneider's entry, Celebrate Spring, is a good example–Now I have a reason...To polish the glass...The fish are a swimmin'...Bird soaring with class...A crow, it is up there...With all of its sass...It's crowing with passion...At some pretty lass...For some silly reason...I'm dreaming of mass...And can't figure why...Celebrating, I'll pass...I'll do it with humor...And love, and compass...'Cause I see the rainbow...And that's not so crass.

Thanks to Diane for allowing us to share her prose. Our next WIAC poetry event will be Saturday, June 11, 7:30pm at the Freeland Cafe. Hostess Rebecca, a veteran of Captain's Galley and Tyee fame, might even share her famous stuffed mushrooms recipe.

Irish Spring On a flight from Dublin to Boston, the lead flight attendant nervously made the following painful announcement in her lovely Irish brogue: "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm so very sorry, but it appears there has been a terrible mix-up by our

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catering service. I don't know how this has happened, but we have 103 passengers on board, and unfortunately, we received only 40 dinner meals. I truly apologize for this mistake and inconvenience."

When the muttering of the passengers had died down, she continued, "Anyone who is kind enough to give up their meal so someone else can eat will receive free, unlimited drinks for the duration of our five hour flight.

Her next announcement came about 2 hours later: "If anyone is hungry, we still have 40 dinners available.”

Heads Up On Sunday, March 13, because of the threat of heavy winds, rain, and power outages, the South Whidbey Schools Foundation canceled its fundraiser at WICA for the South Whidbey High School’s renewed drama club. The club was hoping to raise money towards its play, “Almost, Maine,” which will run from Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, April 17 at the SWHS auditorium. Anyone wishing to help the high school drama club may still donate funds by sending a check labeled SWHS Drama Club to South Whidbey Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 24, Freeland, WA 98249. You may also donate by credit card to SWHS Drama Club by going online to www.

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And so it happened. The sons became a doctor, a lawyer, and a financial planner, each very successful financially. When the day came, the three sons saw their father in the coffin, remembering their father's wish.

Finally, it was the heartbroken lawyer son's turn.

The attorney son dipped into his pocket, took out his checkbook, and wrote a check for $3,000.

He then placed the check, postdated, into his father's coffin, and then took out $2,000 cash.

For him, it was just another day at the office.

Overheard We recently overheard a caveat comment at the post office.

A mother ahead of us was buying stamps. Upon receiving them, the mom said to her three year old boy: "These are NOT stickers!"

The mom went on to explain to the smiling postal clerk what her son had done with the last bunch of stamps she had purchased.

That reminds me of the lesson I learned from our Mom when I used an air mail stamp on a letter I wrote to a friend two blocks away.

"Why, Jimmy, did you use an air-mail stamp instead of a regular stamp?"

"I just wanted to get the letter there quicker."

"Why didn't you just ride your bike over to Mike's and deliver it yourself?"

Moms, they know everything.

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The great folks at the Eagles, including piano playing Bruce Howard and Jarhead Dave Moulton, will also be raffling off chances to win a week in Maui. Other items include garden art, gift certificates donated by local businesses, and much more. This event is the largest annual fundraiser for all the local charities supported by the Eagles. They can be contacted at (360) 321-5636.

First, the doctor son placed ten $100 bills onto the chest of his father. Then came the financial planner son who placed a Grover Cleveland $1,000 bill next to his doctor brother's cash.

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The South Whidbey Eagles Aerie #3418 will hold their 18th Annual Eagles Plant & Garden Sale next month. Doors open at 9am Saturday, April 30 (Willie Nelson's 83rd birthday) and Sunday, May 1 (Calamity Jane and Rita Coolidge's birthdays). The Eagles is located one mile south of Freeland on Hwy 525. Those attending will find a great selection of gallon size tomatoes, plus geraniums, beautiful hanging baskets, yard trees, bedding plants, veggies, herbs, rhodies, grasses, shrubs & more.

His Three Sons A father told his three sons when he sent them to the university: "I feel it is my parental duty to provide you with the best possible education.

You do not owe me anything for that. However, I want you to appreciate your education, so as a token, please each put $1,000 into my coffin when I die."

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Bits & Pieces the May 24 primary. Rubio signed such a withdrawal on Friday, but Carson did not respond to numerous contacts from the State Elections Division.

That leaves Washington’s ballot with Republicans Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, John Kasich, and Donald Trump. Democrats are Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. No other candidate qualified for the ballot by collecting 1,000 Washington voter signatures.

Rep. Norma Smith Sponsors Greenbank Teen as Page in State House

The Presidential Primary voting period ends on May 24. Ballots must go out to military and overseas voters by April 9, and regular ballots and Voters’ Pamphlets will be sent the first week in May. “We urge Washington voters to take part in our Presidential Primary this year,” Wyman said. “This is the first time in eight years we’ve had a Presidential Primary and the first time there has been a wide-open race for the White House, with no incumbent running.

“This is our opportunity to be heard. I hope candidates will spend some quality time in Washington. I know both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton will be here ahead of the March 26 Democratic caucuses, and I hope we will see candidates here before our Primary. On the Republican side, the race for national delegates should still be in play at that time.”

Island County native Willow Wolfkill-Yaple traveled to Olympia in early March to serve as a page in the state House of Representatives.

She was sponsored by her 10th District Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton.

Willow had the unique opportunity to serve as a page with her twin sister, Violet. In her free time, she plays the marimba, which she has been mastering for the past four years.

“Willow was a fantastic page, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to sponsor her,” said Smith. “She is a bright individual, and it’s wonderful to see how she has expressed such an interest in her state government.”

As part of her page duties, Willow learned to navigate the many buildings on the Capitol campus while delivering messages and documents to legislators and staff. She also participated in opening ceremonies at the start of each day of session and assisted representatives on the House floor during floor action.

Willow also attended page school every day to understand the operations and actions of the Legislature. As a culminating project, a fellow page and her introduced a mock bill that would require police officers to ask residents if they would like them to turn off their body camera when inside their home.

April 25 is the last day to register by mail or online, or to update one’s address or name ahead of the Presidential Primary. Those not currently registered in Washington may register in person at the county elections offices until May 16.

The Presidential Primary was created in 1989 as a citizen Initiative to the Legislature. It was run in 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2008.

Unlike all other Washington elections, Presidential Primary voters are required by law to declare a party for the primary they’re voting in. The declarations, written by the Democratic and Republican parties, are located on the return envelope. Without a signature and checking the appropriate party box, the vote will not be counted.

Voters will receive a unified ballot with both party primary lists, but voters can only choose a candidate within the party they declared.

The parties will receive a list of voters who chose their ballot.

Republicans will use the primary results to allocate their national convention delegates; Democrats will not. The Democrats will use their March 26 caucuses and subsequent conventions/caucuses to allocate national convention delegates.

For more information about the House Page Program, visit http://leg.wa.gov/House/Pages/ HousePageProgram.aspx

Secretary Wyman attempted to move the primary date to March 8, but the primary dateselection committee deadlocked on a partyline vote, with Democrats objecting to the earlier date. The default date set by the original Presidential Primary initiative is the fourth Tuesday in May, this year May 24. The funding was included in the state budget adopted by both houses and both parties, and signed by the Governor.

For more information about Rep. Smith, visit: www.representativenormasmith.com.

[Submitted by Sheilah Crider, Island County Auditor]

[Submitted by Nick Jacob, Public Information Officer, WA State House Republicans]

Gems of the Nineteenth Century -- Berlioz & Beethoven

Wyman Announces Final Candidates for WA Presidential Primary

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island 2015-2016 Concert Series

To become a page, applicants must have a legislative sponsor, be between the ages of 14 and 16, and obtain written permission from their parents and school. Pages earn $35 per day while serving in the program.

Secretary of State Kim Wyman has released the final candidate list for Washington’s 2016 Presidential Primary, including four Republicans and two Democrats.

Friday was the deadline for the Secretary to make the declaration, confined by state law to those “generally advocated or whose candidacy is generally recognized in the national news media.” Since a preliminary list was released February 24, Republicans Marco Rubio and Ben Carson have halted their campaigns.

Under the state Presidential Primary law, only the candidates may remove themselves from

Two great Romantic composers, Berlioz and Beethoven, offer up listening “gems” in this program of music for soprano and piano (Berlioz’ Les Nuits d’Été) and chamber trio (Beethoven’s Trio for Clarinet, Piano and ‘Cello, Op. 38). Berlioz, the great French Romantic composer, sets six poems of Théophile Gautier about love, death and the mystery of life. Beethoven’s Trio (originally a septet) was one of the most popular of all of his compositions during his lifetime, a fact which annoyed him greatly! The trio is a work of great charm and beauty, but nowhere near as passionate or revolutionary as many of Beethoven’s other symphonic or chamber compositions.

The Berlioz is a multi-faceted gem; the Beethoven sparkles and shines as well, but is it the sparkle of diamonds or rhinestones? On Saturday, March 26 come, hear and decide for yourself!

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. The concert will be held Thursday, March 31 at 7:00pm in the Oak Harbor High School Auditorium/SUB. It is sponsored by the Oak Harbor Lutheran Church Watoto Mission Team which has been traveling to help in Watoto programs since 2008. The team has raised funds to build a house and medical clinic in the villages and holds medical clinics for the women and children. The concert is free with a free will offering accepted.

Whidbey Island’s Nola Allen, piano, is joined by Seattle musicians Malya Muth (soprano) and Trio Cascadia (Nola Allen piano; Robert Wingert, clarinet; Dave Beck, ‘cello).

[Submitted by Robert Lycksell, Watoto Team]

For ticket reservations and information, please email concerts@uucwi.org. Tickets may be purchased for $20 ($5 for students) at the door (unless sold out) or prior to the concert at Moonraker Books in Langley and Habitat for Humanity in Freeland (cash or check only, please). Concert starts promptly at 7:30pm.

UUCWI is located at 20103 State Route 525, Freeland.

Salish Sea Early Music Festival 2016

[Submitted by Libby Roberts]

Choosing the Best Seeds for Our Climate Make your gardening more fun and more productive by choosing the best seeds for your climate. Meet at 1:00pm on Sunday, March 27 at the South Whidbey Tilth campus for this two-hour class about getting those seeds to grow both indoors and outside. Local farmer and Island County Master Gardener coordinator, Anza Muenchow, will provide seed selection information, germination requirements and have hands on materials to make this your best seed starting year ever. Trays and seeds are available for attenders to plant during the class. For a take home trays of seedlings, bring and additional $5 to $10. Cost is $15 ($8 for Tilth members). Preregistration is helpful.

Please contact Michael Seraphinoff at (360) 544-2278 or mjseraph@whidbey.net. The location is 2812 Thompson Road, off SR 525 about two miles south of Freeland.

[Submitted by Susan Prescott]

Habitat for Humanity to Break Ground on First Multi-family Unit Habitat for Humanity of Island County is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for their first multi-family unit on March 30, at 2:30pm. This lot is located at the corner of SE 10th Avenue and Regatta Drive, across from Skagit Valley College, at 1779 SE 10th Avenue. This event is open to the public.

Habitat for Humanity is able offer affordable homeownership through a partnership with Saratoga Community Housing, a community land trust. Bill and Kathy Massey generously donated this land to Saratoga for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity. The Massey’s have a history of philanthropy in the community that spans several decades, including work with many other affordable housing projects such as Self Help House, Farm Worker Housing, Margie’s House, as well as being founding board members of Habitat for Humanity of Island County and Saratoga Community Housing. The contribution of this building site for two families brings to a total of 12 sites the Massey’s have contributed in the Oak Harbor area for Habitat families.

Virtuoso Duos: Fortepiano and Flute Virtuoso duos from the last half of the 18th century explore a new relationship between the fortepiano, increasingly the keyboard of choice during this period, and the flute in Virtuoso Duos: Fortepiano and Flute with flutist Jeffrey Cohan and fortepianist Henry Lebedinsky on Thursday, March 31, 7:00pm at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, 5217 South Honeymoon Bay Road in Freeland.

The one-keyed flute of the baroque period acquired as many as six or eight keys during this span of 50 years which encompasses productive periods for the sons of Johann Sebastian Bach, the complete life and works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the rise of a new breed of virtuosos such as Devienne, Beethoven and Hummel. Jeffrey Cohan will play replicas of a one-keyed flute from about 1755 as well as an eight-keyed flute from about 1807. Henry Lebedinsky will play an original fortepiano made in 1799. The program will include works mostly for flute with obbligato keyboard but also for flute with figured bass by flutist François Devienne, Mozart’s publisher Anton Hoffmeister, Johann Nepomuk Hummel who lived with Mozart for two years as a child virtuoso, and J.S. Bach’s sons Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach, all written between 1755 and about 1800.

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 (360) 331-4887 for more information.

[Submitted by Jeffrey Cohan, Artistic Director, Salish Sea Early Music Festival]

Congratulations Miss Oak Harbor Royalty 2016 The Miss Oak Harbor Scholarship Pageant Board of Directors would like to congratulate each of their beautiful contestants for putting on an incredible show Saturday, March 19. The Board is proud to announce the results of the Miss Oak Harbor Scholarship Pageant. With the love and support of the community, family and friends over $8,800 in scholarships were awarded to the following contestants:

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Watoto Children’s Choir Returns The choir is from Uganda and is made up of orphans from the Watoto Orphanages in Kampala and Gulu Uganda. There will be lively singing and dancing. Watoto is the Ugandan organization that has answered the call to care for the children by giving them food, shelter, education and a family. The goal of Watoto is Rescue the children, Raise them in a Christian environment and Rebuild their nation and become its new leaders. Come hear the joy in their hearts, which has overcome the tragedy and hardship in their lives before they were with Watoto.

There will be available for purchase, the choir’s CD’s, and craft items from Watoto workshops.

Miss Oak Harbor 2016 - Mara Powers 1st Princess - Resego Mooki 2nd Princess - Breanna Grehan

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Miss Speech awards include: 1st Place - Megan Corfman 2nd Place - Maddy Harstad 3rd Place - Tamia Rios Teen Talent awards include: 1st - Sydney Koslowski 2nd - Baelee Whitinger 3rd - Paige Jackson Teen Speech awards include: 1st - Gabby Harstad For more information about the Miss Oak Harbor Scholarship Pageant, visit www. pageantwyse.org

Teen Miss Oak Harbor 2016 - Baelee Whitinger 1st Princess - Sydney Koslowski 2nd Princess - Paige Jackson In the area of scholastics the following contestants were recognized: Miss Scholar - Mara Powers Teen Miss Scholar - Baelee Whitinger Overall Awards were presented to: People’s Choice - Mara Powers Miss Congeniality - Resego Mooki Miss Fitness - Matti Miesle Miss On Her Way - Marinna Bruland Miss Service - Tamia Rios Pageant Promoter - Tamia Rios Miss Style - Ajoney Smalls Most Photogenic Teen - Baelee Whitinger Miss Talent awards include: 1st Place - Resego Mooki 2nd Place - Breanna Grehan 3rd Place - Mara Powers

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About a year ago, Moody’s downgraded the bonds and declared that the District’s outlook was negative. Problems with the implementation of an electronic health records system, beginning in mid-2013, had negatively impacted billing and shrunk the District’s cash reserves.

[Submitted by Jes Walker-Wyse, Pageant Wyse Director]

Moody’s Upgrades Whidbey General’s Bonds

“It indicates confidence in our financial management,” says Telles.

Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics is becoming financially healthier, and the investment community has taken notice.

“The positive outlook reflects our expectation that the district’s financial performance will continue to improve over the near-term; further, we expect that management’s efforts to institute structural financial reforms will carry through to stronger financial performance in fiscal years 2015 and 2016,” reads a statement from Moody’s website.

Moody’s also upgraded the rating on the District’s general obligation limited tax bonds to Baa3 from Ba2. This upgrade applies to approximately $14.2 million in bonds.

Moody’s also upgraded the outlook for the District from “negative” to “positive.”

In issuing the upgrades, Moody’s pointed to the District’s improving financial health due to factors such as better charge collection, improved revenue cycle and greater volume.

Moody’s also noted two other positive factors: the stability of the board of commissioners and the speed with which CEO Geri Forbes has assembled a new leadership team.

federal legislation, H. R. 3630 Promoting United Government Efforts to Save our Sound (PUGET SOS ACT).

“This is a real tribute to the hard work of many people,” says Ron Telles, the chief financial officer for Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics.

Typically, notes Telles, organizations that are improving financially go from “negative” to “stable” before being upgraded to “positive,” so moving directly from negative to positive in one step is impressive.

Moody’s Investors Service recently upgraded the rating on the general obligation unlimited tax bonds issued by the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District, which operates Whidbey General Hospital and eight clinics. The upgrade from Baa3 to Baa2 applies to $49.2 million in bonds, which were issued in late 2013 to fund the design and construction of a new inpatient wing.

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“We are in the midst of a big turnaround,” says Telles.

“There is a lot of hard work ahead, but we are definitely pointed in the right direction.”

[Submitted by Patricia Duff, Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics]

County Leaders Participate in Puget Sound Day on the Hill Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, along with five other elected and appointed county officials from Puget Sound, joined a coalition of over 50 tribal, business, non-profit, academic, and agency officials in Washington, DC, February 29 – March 2, to advocate for the restoration and protection of Puget Sound and the Salish Sea. County leaders also spoke of their support for proposed

As the nation’s largest estuary, Puget Sound is a complex ecosystem with exceptional biodiversity that brings value to the region as a productive economic engine and an inviting destination for recreation. Counties and local governments play a vital role in making key decisions and taking critical actions needed to restore and protect Puget Sound.

“The health of Puget Sound is vital to the quality of life in Island County,” said Commissioner Price Johnson. ”It was important for our local voice to be included in this diverse delegation working together to protect and restore this precious resource.”

Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council Chair, Martha Kongsgaard, led the coalition of participants. Two major messages delivered by the coalition were: Despite our recovery efforts to date yielding very positive results, additional resources and efforts are needed as damage still outpaces recovery.

We must have federal partners align their actions in a manner consistent with existing recovery efforts.

During the two days on Capitol Hill our County officials met with Congressman Derek Kilmer and Congressman Denny Heck, Co-chairs of the Congressional Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, as well as other members or our Washington State Delegation including Senator Murray, Senator Cantwell, Congressman Rick Larson, Congressman Newhouse, and Congresswoman Delbene. The Puget Sound Day on the Hill also included presentations and conversations with representatives from other state delegation staff and key congressional committee staff and leaders on Capitol Hill.

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Easter Egg Hunt Friday, March 25, 11:00am-1:00pm Dan Porter Park, Clinton For ages 0-12. Meet the Easter Bunny, tour a fire truck and meet your local fire fighters, and just come and have fun with your neighbors!

There is no parking during this event inside the park so please park at the park and ride.

For more information, contact Janae at Make Whidbey. Donations can be made at Whidbey Island Bank in Clinton. This event is organized by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce.

Island County Democratic Caucuses Saturday, March 26, 10:00am-12:00pm Four locations on Whidbey and Camano Islands North Whidbey: North Whidbey Middle School; Central Whidbey: Coupeville High School; South Whidbey: South Whidbey High School; Camano: Utsalady Elementary School.

Support your candidate and choose delegates to state and national conventions. Find your precinct caucus location and pre-register at https://www.demcaucus.com/register. This is a great way to meet like-minded neighbors and help rebuild our democracy. Sponsored by Island County Democrats, visit WhidbeyIslandDemocrats.org/Caucuses-2016

Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, March 31, 10:30am-4:30pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club.

One pint of blood can save 3 lives and the Lions have helped save hundreds of lives in our community hospitals throughout Western Washington. To donate, just drop in or to schedule an appointment: bloodworksnw.org/schedule or call (800) 398-7888. For more information, call Sue Hartin at (503) 789-3595 or the Coupeville Lions Club at (360) 678-4105. The Coupeville United Methodist Church is located at 608 N Main St.

South Whidbey High School Jazz Ensemble Thursday, March 31, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Tickets: Adults $15, Students/Seniors $12 Please join the award-winning SWHS Jazz ensemble for a music filled evening. The band has been declared a finalist in the nationally-acclaimed Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival in April. To support this band, donations can be made to GoFundMe.com/ swhsjazzmonterey or by mailing checks to PO Box 743, Langley, WA 98260. For tickets, visit tickets.wicaonline.com. For more information, call (360) 929-9362 or email swhsjazzmonterey@gmail.com

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, March 24, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Bill Browder’s “Red Notice.” A financial caper, a crime thriller, and a political crusade, Red Notice is the story of one man taking on overpowering odds to change the world, and also the story of how, without intending to, he found meaning in his life. For adults.

Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime Thursdays, March 24, 31, 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.

Meet the Author: Philip Shepherd Thursday, March 24, 1:00pm-2:15pm Freeland Library Join author Philip Shepherd as he traces our culture’s long journey towards disconnection and shows how its roots lie in our relationship between our brains and bodies. Learn simple practical steps for restoring wholeness in your life and world. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

AARP Tax-Aide Thursdays, March 24, 31,1:00pm-6:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley Wednesday, March 30, 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.

Be Your Own Boss: Growing a Small Business Thursday, March 24, 5:30pm-7:00pm Freeland Library In this business focused presentation guest speaker Robert Hale offers innovative ideas to help the small business owner. The challenges of entrepreneurship in today’s marketplace will be examined and solutions to common problems discussed. This presentation is for those considering launching a new business and those who are looking for new ideas to strengthen their existing commercial endeavors.

Whidbey Reads Presents: Songs and Stories of the 1940s Thursday, March 31, 2:00pm-3:30pm Freeland Library The world was at war, there was rationing of goods, and no one knew what tomorrow would bring. Through it all, Americans kept up there spirits and held their chins up high by dancing and singing to the popular songs of the day. Come and hear the stories behind the songs and sing along as Sno-Isle’s Bryan Stratton presents the songs that kept America strong during World War II.

Religious Services Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, March 27, 7:00am Sunnnyside Cemetery, Coupeville The Coupeville United Methodist Church will be leading its annual sunrise service at the historic Sunnnyside Cemetery on Easter morning. The service is open to everyone, and the community comes out in force to sing hymns and welcome the special day. Parking is available on site, and the people gather next to the Davis Blockhouse in the original section of the cemetery, overlooking the water. A free breakfast will be served after the service, at the Coupeville Methodist Church at the corner of 6th and North Main.

Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley

Visual Artists’ Roundtable Friday, March 25, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library

Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 221-8174.

Join other local artists to share and discuss your artwork. For adults.

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Fuse Bead Art Friday, March 25, 1:00pm-2:30pm Coupeville Library Melt colorful fuse beads to create works of pixel art that can be turned into key chains, magnets, coasters and more. All supplies provided. For teens and tweens ages 9 and up.

NAS Whidbey Island Search & Rescue Friday, March 25, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Library Join us for a visit from team members of NASWI’s unique rescue unit. Learn about their mission and training, and see some of the equipment they use to conduct over-water and mountain rescues for both Navy personnel and civilians. This is a Whidbey Reads 2016 event.

Made By Hand: Paracord Survival Wristbands Saturday, March 26, 11:00am Freeland Library Make a survival wrist band in preparation for this year’s Whidbey Reads book “The Wind is Not a River” by Brian Payton.

Ready Readers: Baby and Me Storytime Monday, March 28, 9:30am-10:15am Coupeville Library 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.

Beginning Novel Writing Workshop: Story Development Monday, March 28, 1:30pm-3:30pm Coupeville Library Want to write a novel, but aren’t sure how to start? Sean Fletcher – director of Author Services, Andrea Hurst and Associates – will teach you the basics of book writing, including creating a writing process, crafting believable characters, plotting your story, writing dialogue, and more. This session focuses on figuring out where to start your novel, backstory development, active writing, skipping the boring stuff, and what to avoid.

Sundays, 2:00pm Meets at Church on the Rock, 1780 SE 4th Ave., Oak Harbor. www.ohcfellowship.com

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.

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Give Your Investment Portfolio a “Spring Cleaning”

Now that spring has officially sprung, you might look around your home and decide it’s time for some sprucing up. But you don’t have to confine your efforts to your house and yard – you can also engage in a little “spring cleaning” in your investment portfolio.

Here are a few suggestions for doing just that: • “Dust off” your investment strategy. Dusting is a big part of spring cleaning. Light fixtures, shelves, windowsills – they can all acquire layers of dust and grime that need to be whisked away. And if you’ve left your investment strategy unexamined for a long period, it too may need to be “dusted off” and re-evaluated. Over time, your financial goals, family situation and even risk tolerance can change, so it’s a good idea to review your overall strategy to make sure it’s still appropriate for your needs.

• Get rid of “clutter.” Once you start tidying up your house, you might be surprised at all the “duplicates” you find – a broom in a bedroom, another broom in the laundry room, a third in the garage, and so on. Just as you probably don’t need multiple brooms, so you may find that you have many versions of the same type of investment in your portfolio. If you own too many of the same investment, and a market downturn affects that particular asset, your portfolio could take a big hit.

You may be better off by selling some of the too-similar investments and using the proceeds to diversify your holdings. (However, while diversification can reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio, it can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss.)

• Remove “stains” on your portfolio. As you clean your carpets and furniture, you might notice some stains that should be removed. And when you look through your portfolio, you might find some “stains” in the form of chronically underperforming investments. Instead of holding on to these vehicles with the hope that they will eventually turn around, you might consider selling them and using the proceeds to purchase new investments, which can help fill any gaps you may have in your holdings.

• Consolidate your accounts. Have you ever discovered a stapler in one drawer, a roll of tape in the linen closet and a bunch of marking pens on your desk? All these items may be useful, but for the sake of efficiency (and to cut down on frustrating searches), you might want to consolidate them in one place. And you could do something similar with your investments. Specifically, if you have some stocks here, a couple of certificates of deposits there, and some IRAs at still another place, you might consider consolidating them with one financial services provider. With all your investments in one place, you could possibly reduce the fees and paperwork associated with maintaining your accounts. And when you eventually start taking withdrawals from your IRA and 401(k), you may find it easier to calculate these required distributions if they’re coming from just one place. But just as importantly, when you consolidate your investments with one provider, you may find it easier to follow a single, unified investment strategy.

So, there you have them – some spring-cleaning ideas to help you update and energize your investment portfolio. And you won’t even need a dustpan.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor 630 SE Midway Blvd.

Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360) 679-2558 jeffery.pleet@edwardjones.com

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First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm 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 Whidbey Allied Artists Art & Gift Show Friday, March 25, 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday, March 26, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, March 27, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Recreational Hall

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The show will be held in the beautiful historic town of Coupeville at the Recreational Hall located at the corner of Coveland and Alexander Streets. Over twenty artists will show and sell a wide variety of both traditional and nontraditional art. WAA is a collaborative group of artists from Whidbey Island who maintain a floating gallery of art, hosting several shows annually. Admission is free. Any questions contact WhidbeyArtists@gmail.com

Featured Artist: Gary Leake Meet the Artist: Saturday, March 26, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Woodworker artist Gary Leake will be at Penn Cove Gallery with some of his woodworking tools. Gary’s passion is to search the countryside for a special, one-of-a-kind, piece of timber and turn it into a unique, finely engineered, beautiful piece of furniture which is a true work of art. Gary’s technique is influenced by methods and styles of earlier times, using antique woodworking tools and skills.

The Garden Show Artists’ Reception: Saturday, April 2, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit will run through May 1 Museo Gallery, Langley During the month of April Museo presents the much awaited annual Garden Show. This is a group show of works made in celebration of the spring season.

Featured Artist: Rainy Lindell Meet the Artist: Wednesday, April 13, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Artist Rainy Lindell will be demonstrating her oil painting techniques. Being a self-taught

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Island County Amateur Radio Club Saturday, March 26, 9:00am County Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Coupeville What is it like to talk with people all over the world on shortwave radio from the cockpit of your airplane? Find out as private pilot and ham radio buff Gordon Bousman discusses the use of shortwave radios on private aircraft.

Bousman, a retired corporate manager living in Monroe, WA, has logged 2200 hours of flight time on various aircraft in the U.S. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, see www.w7avm.org or contact k7na@ w7avm.org. The County Commissioner’s Hearing Room is located at 1 NE Sixth St.

Diabetes Health Group Monday, March 28, 6:30pm Whidbey General Hospital Board Room The topics will be “Hydroponics: growing your own vegetables year round” and “Online Diabetes Support”. Group member Steve Lindsey will discuss how after making changes in his diet he got into hydroponics (growing plants in liquid medium instead of soil) to grow fresh vegetables in a small space year round as well as saving money on his grocery bill. Diabetes educator Don Miller will also provide information on diabetes resources and support that are available online. In addition to the presenter’s topics there is also time for general questions and discussion.

Changes Proposed for Urban Growth Areas and Joint Planning Areas Monday, March 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm SW High School, 5675 S Maxwelton Rd, Langley

Tuesday, March 29, 6:30pm-8:30pm Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. Thursday, March 31, 6:30pm-8:30pm Freeland Water & Sewer District Offices, 5585 Lotto Ave. Tuesday, April 5, 6:30pm-8:30pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St. The County is hosting community meetings within each area affected by the proposed UGA & JPA changes. The meetings will be held in a workshop format, with presentations and interactive activities. The discussions and activities will be specific to the changes proposed for that area, but materials for other areas will be available upon request.

EDC Annual Luncheon Tuesday, March 29, 10:30am-1:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. Network with business from all over the island, support the EDC, and learn more about what they’ve been up to all year. Member tickets purchased by March 25 are $25, nonmembers are $28. Guest speaker will be Dan Ollis, owner of Whidbey Coffee. From a coffee cart on the fairgrounds to a national company, Dan is a shining example of a Whidbey native applying skill, perseverance, and just a bit of luck to bring a little of what makes our island special to the rest of the world. Lunch is catered by Serendipity Catering. For more information, or to purchase your ticket, call (360) 678-6889 or visit www.iscoedc.com

Running Start Info Night Wednesday, March 30, 6:00pm South Whidbey High School, Room 135, Langley Come learn about this state funded program for qualified juniors and seniors to take college level classes and earn both HS and college credit, with free tuition. For more information, call (360) 341-2324 or email kelli.whitemellish@skagit.edu SWHS is located at 5675 Maxwelton Rd. WHAT'S GOING ON

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Hills comes to the library system after eight years as Special Assistant to the President for Communications, Marketing and Government Relations at Shoreline Community College.

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Pulling it all together and also organizing their own events is the Whidbey Earth Day Committee, consisting of representatives from: Goosefoot; Greening Congregations of Whidbey Island; Island County Public Health Department; Offgrid Systems LLC; Orca Network; Service, Education & Adventure (SEA); South Whidbey Tilth; and Whidbey Custom Events.

Activities for 2016 include all-day festivals, lectures, art shows, work parties, field trips, and a half-day of activities at South Whidbey High School for students. Member churches of the Greening Congregations also have nondenominational activities planned.

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* Welcome the Whales Festival in downtown Langley on Saturday, April 16, featuring John Calambokidis of Cascadia Research speaking on North Puget Sound Grey Whales. In addition, there are children’s activities, a parade, music, and a beach celebration. * Earth Day Festival at Bayview Corner on Saturday, April 23, featuring keynote speaker Kate Davies, author of the upcoming Hope: Living Courageously in an Era of Ecological Crisis. An alternative vehicle show, live music, children’s activities, and networking/display tables will round out the day. The 10th annual community peace picture will also take place. * Half day of educational activities for South Whidbey High School students—featuring a Green College and Career Fair—takes place on Wednesday, April 20. * A high school student art show on the theme of climate change at the Bayview Cash Store. * Field trips, work parties, and additional lectures and pub talks will also take place during the month of April.

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Jim Hills New Public Information Manager for Sno-Isle Libraries Jim Hills has joined Sno-Isle Libraries as Public Information Manager.

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Island Transit announces their 2015 Employee of the Year, Dana O’Blenes. This award is chosen by fellow employees and honors someone who is truly an asset to Island Transit, setting a standard of excellence for others to strive towards. Dana is a role model Operator who has worked at Island Tranist since 1997, and to this day continues to provide exemplary customer service. He is passionate about the company’s mission. Dana’s enthusiasm spills over to his peers and his passengers.

He provides very high-quality training to those who have followed him.

It is with great pleasure that the employees of Island Transit present Dana O’Blenes with this award.

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Local Business News Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members The Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome the following members: Oak Harbor Emblem Club #450; Art by Paula Fries; ResCare HomeCare; Golden Services LLC; Roe Family Facilities; Skagit Signal; Harry and Gail Turner; Mary Kay Cosmetics- Lynnie Ochoa Brown.

For more information, or to join the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, call (360) 675-3755 or email membership@oakharborchamber.com

Save the Date - Lodging Tax Workshop

On Tuesday, May 17, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Coupeville Rec Hall, there will be a free workshop on the Lodging Tax (aka 2% funds).

The workshop is jointly sponsored by the Island County Historical Society and Washington State Historical Society Outreach Services, and will explore RCW 67.28, the language of the legislation, its history, and intent. Also, current trends in tourism will be addressed and the public funding for heritage preservation better known as House Bill 1386, Preservation Funds.

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Freeland man offers free pianos “I get a call every other day from someone in Seattle wanting me to haul one away,” he said.

“For every 20 pianos I bring in, maybe one goes out.”

The problem, Petrich believes, is that like pretty much everything else, people have gone electric.

“People don’t play pianos anymore, they have electronic keyboards,” he said. “So here you have all these people who have inherited a piano from a family member, but they don’t play them, or the piano is in terrible shape. We’re a throw-away society. People don’t want them anymore.”

By JANIS REID Editor On a typical election day, the Island County auditor receives thousands of ballots via the U.S. Postal Service. On Election Day last November the county received only 26 by mail.

He compared his collection of pianos with another of his collections.

“It was extremely concerning,” said Island County Auditor Sheilah Crider last week.

“It floored us. It was shocking beyond belief.”

Crider said the county is still seeing the occasional ballot finally make it to her offices, and the delays appear to be happening with both outgoing and incoming ballots.

“It’s sheer lunacy,” Crider said. “These were all post marked in time to be counted.

They were valid votes.”

The problems can be linked back to the closure of the Postal Service’s Everett processing center in 2013. The center was one of 250 the agency closed nationwide in efforts to deal with massive financial losses. The move has slowed down mail not just regionally, but across the country.

Crider said she had noticed the growing problem in recent years and started to monitor

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Kathy Reed/Whidbey Daily News Freeland piano technician Dean Petrich, also known as Deano the Clown, shows off one of the many fun features on his property last fall. Petrich is trying to give away dozens of pianos to interested parties.

By KATHY REED Staff writer Dean Petrich of Freeland loves a good piano.

Truth be told, he loves just about any piano, as demonstrated by the number of instruments he has amassed on his property, all carefully stored in sheds and canvas tents. But he’s willing to share.

Petrich has about 80 pianos he would love to give away to anyone who would like one, before he is forced to dismantle them.

“That last windstorm knocked down three of my tents and the

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“I made the same mistake with cameras that use film,” Petrich said. “I collected a lot of really nice film cameras, but then they all went digital. The same thing is happening with pianos.”

Petrich’s search for homes for his pianos is not limited to those that can still be played. He is also willing to give the instruments to artists who can use their imaginations and turn a piano into sculptures, art or other furniture pieces.

“The more creative the better,” he said. “Some pianos aren’t worth fixing, but they could be used to make a neat bar, a desk, a bookshelf, a little closet, a vanity.”

rain got to about 24 pianos,” he said. “It completely destroyed some really nice ones.”

Petrich is a much sought-after piano technician, more commonly referred to as a piano tuner. He is also well-known on

the south end of Whidbey Island as Deano the Clown. He is entertaining, energetic and creative and also saddened by what is happening in the piano industry. He said people today are more likely to get rid of a piano than to buy one.

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Organizers of Whidbey Island’s first island-wide talent competition for youth are singing the praises of the caliber and number of those who auditioned.

A public hearing has been set to consider an ordinance change that would limit the use of fireworks in unincorporated Island County. Under its current draft, the ordinance would limit the use of fireworks to only July 3-5 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. The ordinance would also authorize the sheriff, who acts as the fire marshal, to temporarily ban the discharge fireworks completely in severe dry weather conditions. The public hearing was set for 10:15 a.m. April 5 in the commissioners meeting room in Coupeville.Under the current county laws, fireworks may be used June 28-July 5 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1.

“The kids did a fantastic job and I was impressed with the quality and professionalism of the 18 judges recruited to select the final contestants,” Sarah Russell, Whidbey Has Talent show coordinator, said in a press release.

More than 50 youth turned out to audition for the first Whidbey Has Talent program, which will be held April 24 at the Oak Harbor High School student union building.

“There was kind of an awe factor for the kids when they came up the stairs and saw the stage,” said JR Russell, creator of the competition, which is being produced by the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor. “And the judges offered each of the kids a critique, almost like what you’d see on [the television show] “America’s Got Talent.” There was specific advice for each of the contestants.”

“It brought people to Whidbey Playhouse who had never been there before,” said Selene Muldowney, one of the volunteer coordinators of the event.

“You don’t know how something will be received for the first time.

People went bonkers for it; we had a lot of contestants.”

“Now that we have made our talent selections, the next step will be to produce and rehearse the show,” said Sarah. “Everyone is very excited for this soon-to-be annual event that will allow the youth on the island to showcase their performing arts talents.”

“We want to make the event unique and special for the contestants and the community,” said Muldowney.

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Courtesy of Whidbey Has Talent More than 50 youth turned out earlier this month to audition for Whidbey Has Talent.

rowed to 28 acts in three divisions. Presentation division is children in kindergarten through fifth grade; junior division is grades six through eight; and youth in grades nine through 12 will compete in the senior division.

While the competition will take place on one day, each division gets its own show time: presentation at 2 p.m., junior division at 4 p.m. and senior division at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $5 and are good for all shows.

Awards, including a “People’s Choice,” will be presented in each division. People’s Choice award winners, who will be selected by their respective audiences, will share an encore

performance during the senior division show.

The only thing JR Russell said he wished could have changed was participation from the south end of Whidbey Island.

There was one applicant from Langley who did not show up for the auditions.

“There were other events going on off island that were just a ferry ride away,” JR said.

“But I’m not giving up. The wave has started, next year we’ll get more.”

More information and the list of finalists is available online at www.whidbeyhastalent.com or on the Whidbey Has Talent Facebook page.

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Friday, March 25, 7:30-9:00am Whidbey Golf Club, Oak Harbor Program and Sponsor — Peoples Bank “The Next Era of Banking” Focus on Electronic Banking today and going forward Hot Topic: EMV and the future of mobile banking Cost - OH Chamber Member $12 | Non-member $15 For more information, to RSVP, or to become a member, call (360) 675-3755 or email membership@oakharborchamber.com

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the number of ballets they were receiving. Crider said she voiced her concerns in a January meeting with Congressman Rick Larsen who said he has been working on the issue the past few months.

By KATHY REED Staff writer In this day of text messages, Tweets and online communication, the latest production by the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley is all about human connections.

“I have been concerned about mail processing issues since the Postal Service closed the Everett Center, which I urged against, and I have pressed the Postal Service to be proactive in guarding against any resulting mail delays,” Larsen said in an emailed statement Monday.

“Unfortunately, my fears came true when I heard from county auditors in my district earlier this year about delays in processing ballots.”

The dramatic comedy “4000 Miles” by Amy Herzog opens Friday April 1, under the direction of Lucy Pearce.

The play features the character Vera Joseph, a 91-year-old political activist who has lived alone since the death of her husband.

Her world is turned upside down when her grandson, Leo, arrives on her doorstep in the middle of the night.

Leo, played by Michael Morgen, has just ridden his bicycle across the country and assures Vera, played by Peggy Gilmer, that he won’t stay long.

Leo, however, is in crisis, and as his visit extends over the next month, this unusual duo infuriate and bewilder one another on their path to understanding and connecting with each other.

“At its core, “4000 Miles” is about human connection,” said Pearce. “How do we communicate with one another authentically and compassionately?”

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mental theme, there is the question of how two people from very different generations can communicate, said Pearce.

that it is very relevant for our community, of course, but also relevant to everyone and always will be,” continued Pearce.

“So often the elderly get treated as if they are invisible or “cute,” among other things, while the young get called entitled, etc.,” she said. “I hope this play highlights that labels are not the truth, that we are all layered and soulful.

The cast also includes Kendra Lyons, Ruth Yeo-Peterman and Katyrose Jordan. Performances begin Friday, April 1 and will continue on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through April 16.

Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. the Zech Hall Piano Bar opens an hour

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piano legs make nice supports for shelves.”

“There’s so much work that goes into building and repairing a piano,” Petrich said. “And today there are very few technicians who know how to tune and repair them. Piano stores are closing left and right.”

He still hopes to spread some enjoyment – either to those who want to play the piano or those who can use them creatively.

Anyone interested in acquiring a piano for either of those purposes can contact Petrich at (206) 324-5055 or online at www.petrichspianoshop.com.

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Today Petrich could be described as a renaissance man out of step with the times. Rather than putting his beloved instruments back together, he finds himself tearing them apart.

“Piano keys make good kindling,” he said. “But sound boards can be used for guitars and

Larsen said he has been in almost weekly contact with the Postal Service and is facilitating communication between local officials and the agency.

Michael Morgen plays Leo Joseph-Connell in the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts production of "4000 Miles," which begins April 1 and runs through April 16.

before performances.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and military and $15 for youth and matinee performances. Tickets are also available online until noon on the day of the show at www.wicaonline.org. Tickets are also available by phone at 360-221-8268 or at the theater box office, 565 Camano Ave. two hours before any show.

Regular box office hours are from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

“I have been able to get its leadership to see this is a real problem… and we are working toward resolution on a number of issues, but we aren’t there yet,” Larsen said.

“I am still pressing the Postal Service for answers about the timely postmarking of completed ballots. This problem must be fixed before elections coming up this year. There shouldn’t be one ballot with a late postmark that was in the hands of the Postal Service before the election. If a person votes on time, the ballot must be counted.”

For the 2016 elections, Crider is encouraging people to use county ballot boxes whenever possible instead of mailing their votes trough the Postal Service. If ballots must be mailed, Crider said residents should to it as early as possible. And if a voter cannot leave their homes and don’t want to mail their ballot, Crider said she will send a staff member to pick up individual ballots.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Daily News Dean Petrich shows off one of many pianos stored on his property in Freeland that he hopes to give away to good homes.

“Our objective is to enable each and every voter,” Crider said. “We are adamant that we get to every one we can.”

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Whidbey Island Relay for Life 2016 Wednesday, April 6, 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

Whidbey Weavers Guild Thursday, April 7, 10:00am-2:30pm Pacific Northwest Art School, Coupeville Program by Terri Bibby, a SAORI freestyle weaver who creates one-of-a-kind asymmetric clothing, wraps, bags and wall hangings in the SAORI style. In her studio in the woods on Salt Spring Island, Terri offers classes, workshops and retreats and is inspired by the ever changing colours and textures of nature that surround her. She has been teaching SAORI weaving since 2007 and is currently the only SAORI Weaving Studio in Canada as part of the SAORI Global Network. Bring your brown bag lunch and cup. For more information, visit whidbeyweaversguild.org

Adult Running Group Every Wednesday & Friday, 5:00pm-6:15pm Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, Oak Harbor

family members and caregivers. They need to hear your stories. Contact Chuck at (360) 579-1059 or Steve at (360) 678-2928.

Coupeville Chess Club Second and Fourth Fridays, 6:45pm-9:00pm Coupeville Library

Debtors Anonymous

Open Meditation Group

Coupeville Lions

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

Al-Anon

Eating Addiction Support Group

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

Every Thursday, 11:30am Private residence, Langley

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

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.

Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?

Al-Anon group can help. Call Laurie at (360) 675-4430 for meeting information.

Alcoholics Anonymous Every Day, 12:00pm & 8:00pm 432 2nd Street, Langley For more information, call (360) 221-2070

American Rhododendron Society Fourth Wednesday, 7:00pm Coupeville Firehouse, 1164 Race Rd., Coupeville For more information, call Stephanie at (360) 678-1896.

Breastfeeding Support Group Third Thursday, 10:30am-11:30am Pregnancy Aid, 816 Camano, Langley You can bring your own lunch if you’d like, tea and muffins are provided. Pregnant Moms welcome. Call Pregnancy Aid at (360) 2214767 for more information.

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

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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.

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GSSWI Seminar - “Emigration and Immigration”

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)

Saturday, March 26, 8:00am-4:40pm Useless Bay Country Club, Langley

Second Mondays, 6:30pm-8:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation Whidbey Island, Freeland

The Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island will host Gary Zimmerman at its Spring Seminar. His topic is: “Emigration and Immigration”.

For more information and support contact: WhidbeyPFLAG@gmail.com; Chapter President, Sharon Kabler at (360) 222-4028; or Chapter Secretary, Erick Westphal at (360) 331-3393.

Parent Support for Miscarriage and Stillbirth Last Wednesday, 7:00pm Freeland Library, Meeting Room, Freeland

Parkinson’s Support Group

Gary A Zimmerman has been the president of the Fiske Genealogical Foundation in Seattle since 1998. He is a retired university administrator (Seattle University and Antioch University Seattle). He presents a combination of historical background and technical strategies for doing family research.

The 2016 Seminar will include four separate genealogical sessions: Background: 300 years of New Arrivals to American Shores; British Isles and Canada; German Immigration; Scandinavian Arrivals: Starting Anew in a Strange Land.

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“The Most Excellent Way” Support Meetings

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

Every Wednesday, 7:00pm Church on the Rock, Oak Harbor

Downstairs in conference room near Cafeteria. A new meeting will start in Oak Harbor at the First United Methodist Church Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm downstairs in classroom 3, 1050 SE Ireland Street. Open Meeting.

“The Most Excellent Way” is world-wide support group desiring to minister to alcoholics, drug addicts, and their families. “The Most Excellent Way” is a Christ based self-help group for people struggling with addictions of all kinds and-self centered behaviors. Childcare is provided. For more information, please call (360)675-3032.

Gardening Meeting First Tuesday, 10:00am-12:00pm Hummingbird Farm Nursery and Gardens, Oak Harbor

Gastric Surgery Support Group Second Monday, 7:00pm Oak Harbor Lutheran Church

Second Monday, 1:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Community Bldg., Freeland

Veterans Steve Durbin and Chuck McIntyre host a room of conversations for veterans,

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Every Monday, 6:00pm-7:00pm Langley Fellowship Hall, Langley

First Friday, 1:00pm Cherry Hill Club House, Oak Harbor

Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island

Conversations of War and Return

Overeaters Anonymous

The public is invited to attend the monthly meetings of the board of the Friends of South Whidbey State Park (FOSWSP). FOSWSP is a non-profit group that supports, cares for, and promotes South Whidbey State Park. To receive more information or membership information, email foswsp@gmail.com. St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods is located at 5217 S. Honeymoon Bay Road.

First and Third Thursdays, 12:00pm Tyee Restaurant, Coupeville

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.

Find refuge from the stress of a nervous world. Join for a weekly meditation and cultivate a deeper sense of tranquility and share the joys of peace.

For details, call Jolene at (360)331-2113.

Central Whidbey Lions

Every Monday, 6:00pm-10:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley

Every Wednesday, 7:30pm-8:00pm Alexander Counseling, 221 2nd Street, #10, Langley

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

Supporting anyone who’s a pre-, post-, or possible weight loss surgery patient through the process and the recovery. We are not affiliated with any specific surgical technique or insurance program. For more information, call Pat Baldridge at (360) 675-8871.

A support group for people with impaired vision. Learn and share techniques to be more mobile. For more information, call Paul Bovey at (360) 544-2561 or (360) 679-8293.

First & Third Mondays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Masonic Hall, Coupeville

Every Wednesday, 6:30pm Coupeville Methodist Church, Coupeville

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.

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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International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

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.

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.

Al-Anon Group

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Second Tuesday, 10:00am Bayview Senior Center, Langley

TOPS® (Take Off Pounds Sensibly®) Every Thursday, 9:00am-11:00am VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor TOPS® is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original, nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups.

TOPS® offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition.

Weigh-in from 9:00am-10:00am, meeting is 10:00am-11:00am. For more information, call Sherylann Woodward at (360) 682-5376.

Whidbey Island A’s, Model A Ford Club Fourth Monday, 7:00pm Race Road Fire Station, Coupeville

Visitors always welcome. For more information, call Ann Wright at (360) 597-2352 or visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wagsswi

For more information, call (360) 579-5919.

HOWLL: Happy Older Women Laughing, Learning First & Third Tuesdays, 2:00pm-4:30pm

Second Tuesday, 7:00pm Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, Oak Harbor.

Discuss current topics and great ideas. For meeting place and more information, call (360) 331-4564.

For more information, call Carol at (360) 675-2306 or Peg at (360) 675-2821, Diana at (360) 675-4866 or Jann at (360) 679-0968.

Whidbey Island Childcare Association

Saturday, March 26, 12:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room 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.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, March 31, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room 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.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, April 2, 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.

Creative Journey Workshop Sunday, April 10, 11:00am-6:00pm Whidbey Children’s Theater, Langley Cost: $250 per person, all supplies included Facilitated by Angela Bern Castagnola and Sofie Elliott. The workshop will begin with movement and continue with paint in an exploration of breaking down your barriers and bringing out your inner artist. Bring a brown bag lunch and clothes that are comfortable to move and paint in. For more information and reservations, email Sofie.m.elliott@ gmail.com or call (206) 353-1566.

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Birdwatching Tours Forest & Praire Tours Wetlands, Forest, and Beach Clean-Ups

ART SHOW An exhibition of work by high school students on the topic of climate change.

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22

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.)

The Divergent Series: Allegiant: Apparently, when you make the same movie over and over again, people start to notice. And they don’t like it.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 1 min.)

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

Miracles from Heaven: A girl with an incurable medical condition falls, hits her

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.)

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

LECTURES Natural History and Restoration of the Historic Prairie at Pacific Rim Institute

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Presentation about local whales for teens & pre-teens

Film series featuring Bidder 70, Global Meltdown, and Personal Reports from the UN Climate Change Talks in Paris

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Green College and Career Fair at South Whidbey High School.

Vegan Potluck

Showing of PBS 3-part series Earth’s Natural Wonders.

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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

Interfaith Prayer Service

FILMS

The Bronze: I did not realize the world needed a comedic spoof of gymnastics culture until this movie came along and now all I can do is wonder why it took so long.  (R • 1 hr. 48 min.)

Is God Green: A Conversation about Faith & the Environment Whidbey’s 2016 Earth & Ocean Month is organized by representatives from:

North Puget Sound Gray Whales Ocean Acidification: What It Means to our Planet and our Local Water Habitat

Goosefoot • Greening Congregations of WI • Island County Public Health Offgrid Systems LLC • Orca Network South Whibey Tilth • Whidbey ECO Network Whidbey Custom Events and the good folks organizing the events above!

Intrinsic Hope: Living Courageously in an Era of Ecological Crisis see website for dates, locations, & times.

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Life Tributes REYNOLD “BILL” STICHER Reynold William Sticher passed away March 8, 2016 peacefully in his sleep at the age of 91.

Bill was born to the late William and Doris Sticher in 1924 and was raised in Cressona, PA. After graduating high school, Bill joined the U.S. Navy. He served his country during WWII in the Pacific onboard the battleship USS Alabama and following that war, he served in Korea as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He later completed a career with the FAA as an air traffic controller.

Bill married the love of his life July 17, 1972 and is survived by, Marda Ann (Monroe) Sticher of Everett, WA. Many of Bill’s greatest joys in life came as a result of his passion for helping others. Throughout his adult life Bill was actively involved in a wide range of volunteer services, from building houses for church missionaries to helping with senior services as a meals on wheels driver and much more.

The family thanks WGH Hospice and HomePlace for the wonderful care provided during the last few months of Bill’s life.

A memorial service will be held April 29, 3:30pm, at the OH Senior Center.

SUZANNE CHARLOTTE BROWN Suzanne Charlotte Brown passed away at home the early morning of March 8, 2016, with her loving husband Brian, the love of her life, attending to her every need. Suzanne was born November 25, 1957. She was 58 years old. She left behind her son, James, daughter Charlene and three beloved grandchildren: Daniel, Mason and Olivia. Also left are her brothers: Terry, Doug and Russell.

Suzie and Brian have long standing relationships with the interfaith community in Oak Harbor. They attended New Covenant Fellowship for many years (Now Grace Fellowship). Suzanne also worked in the office for a time at New Covenant. They enjoyed numerous home fellowships and bible study groups throughout the area.

Suzanne and Brian owned the Trolley Stop Espresso for a time, having their daughter Char working with them at the coffee stand off Goldie Road near Ault Field.

Suzie also worked at Mitzell’s, The Kneed and Feed in Coupeville, Summerhill Retirement Center as a cook and caring friend to the residents, along with other various opportunities from time to time throughout the years. Suzanne had recently been attending Skagit Valley College and discovered she was a very good student.

She loved bringing people together around the table and is fondly remembered by the many gatherings filled with outstanding food, fellowship and fun, making a comfortable, casual and accepting atmosphere. The kitchen was her greatest ministry tool, sharing her baking skills and cooking often. Suzanne would don a clown suit from time to time entertaining the children and adults alike. She had a way with creativity as it exploded in delightful skits, children’s church ministry and who knows where. She’d light up the room with lively delight and cause an infection of joy. Her grandchildren were a particular source of extreme happiness for her. Suzie impacted many lives with her care and love.

A memorial service will be held March 26, 2pm where she and Brian were currently attending, The Vineyard Church, 1080 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, WA. 98277.

Any cards or other condolences may be sent to the Brown family in care of Burley Funeral Chapel 30 SE Ely St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277

JEAN GAYLE (ANDERSON) BARKER Jean was born January 25, 1931 in Minneapolis, MN to Lila and Merle Anderson and died March 13, 2016.

She was a secretary until she met the love of her life, Frank Barker on a blind date Labor Day Weekend 1956. They married 3 months later on New Year’s Eve —in Las Vegas of course.

Together they had 5 children, Ann Frances, Lila Beatrice, Chuck Anderson, Mike William and Jim Patrick who gave them nine grandchildren, Karel, Nicholas & Joseph VandenHaak, Carrie Clemence, Christina Bolt, Jordon Mask, Cameron & Jeffrey Barker and Laura Barker. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank, son Jim, son-in-law Tony and brother Bruce.

Jean was a busy military wife as Frank was in the Navy for 30 years and away on deployment much of the time the five children were growing up. Still, Jean found time for many outside activities including being a member of the Officers' Wives Club, Friends of the Library and TOPS, later in life joining the VFW Auxil-

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iary and the New England Clubs. She was an avid reader, loved puzzles, was proficient at knitting, crocheting & sewing & loved crafting with her kids. Growing up in Minnesota left her with a lifelong love of figure skating and she even attended a World Competition one year—a bucket list goal!

Jean’s warm and caring heart emanated in everything she did and was especially evident when serving as the Sunshine Lady at the Senior Center for 20 years.

Jean never ceased to have a smile on her face and have a positive thought or insightful quip or story to pass on to anyone who would listen. She saw the absolute best in every person she met and there was never a person who met her that did not like her. You could feel the

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STEVEN MICHAEL POTTER A Celebration of Life for Steve Potter will be held Friday, April 1, 2016, 3pm at Wallin Funeral Home. A reception will follow at the funeral home. To leave messages or condolences for the family, please visit Steve’s Book of Memories page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.

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FRIDAY, March 11 8:40am, SR 20 Caller advising male subject stole candy and ran toward back of Kmart 7 minutes ago. He was in a vehicle, was confronted for stealing and ran on foot.

4:24pm, SE Pioneer Way Female in location is scaring customers and smearing muffin/banana peel on the walls. Appears to be on something.

SATURDAY, March 12 8:20am, SR 20 Requesting call referencing how to keep political demonstrators off his vacant lot.

11:20am, NE Taftson St. Caller advising received call from business saying reporting party was going to have to “deal with him.”

12:48pm, SW Erie St. Caller states male subject was throwing items out of his trunk and littering in the parking lot of location. Caller contacted male and male became belligerent.

1:03pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller states found arrow stuck in shed this morning, believed to have occurred overnight. Requesting phone call.

SUNDAY, March 13 1:24am, SE Barrington Dr. Caller asking to be transferred to ICOM. Advising if he walks by motel and if he sees anyone in there he’s gonna have a problem.

9:43am, NW Haslo Pl. Caller states she was pulling out of driveway and hit gas instead of brake. Caller states injury to foot, fainting episode. Hit neighbor’s vehicle. Neighbor is aware.

MONDAY, March 14 1:21pm, SE Barrington Dr. Caller inquiring how many days are required for possession of an animal that is not yours to become yours.

3:43pm, SW Erie St. Caller advisign male subject driving through parking lot yelling at customers.

6:07pm, NW 2nd Ave. Caller advising two subjects squatting at location.

TUESDAY, March 15 7:53am, Raven Dr. Caller advising daughter screaming and kicking, threatening to mother she is going to tell the school her mom is mean to her.

10:42am, SE Barrington Dr. Caller requested assistance regarding a “red flag” showing on her credit.

9:06pm, SW Scenic Heights St. Caller advised male came to his home saying he was selling magazines for a fundraiser to Dublin.

10:45pm, SW Petes Ln. Caller advised she let her dogs out and then heard someone screaming “How about giving me something I want.”

WEDNESDAY, March 16 6:22pm, SW Glenmont Ct. Caller advised a lighter found by the garage door that isn’t hers.

THURSDAY, March 17 SR 20 Callers daughter told her that a known subject had driven through the fence at location.

NE Ernst St. Caller advising 2 hours ago employee hit his vehicle with a tractor.

10:22am, E Frostad Rd. Caller states vandalism occurred to her vehicle. Possibly occurred overnight.

States expanding foam was placed in her cup holders.

SR 20 Caller advising a male at location is “really high” and going into location screaming and now laying down in the road.

5:15pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Caller advising 2 elderly females walking on boardwalk keep getting blown over.

SR 20 Caller advising there is a disorderly male at location stumbling around.

6:56pm, SE Jerome St. Requesting call referencing neighbor placing tree branches in front of her mailbox.

Advising wind blew them off her tree and her neighbors keep doing this.

S Oak Harbor St. Caller advising vehicles were in the area doing donuts and are no longer in the area.

Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

NUTTY FOR PECANS MARCH 25!

The deep, smoky, ever so slightly sweet flavor of the pecan nut has tantalized taste buds for a few hundred years (on record and probably a few hundred more before that). When I was a child, I would often spend the night at a good friend’s farm.

At the bottom of the endless and immaculately kept acreage was their rabbit hutch, in which plenty of long-eared, bouncy fur balls, frolicked among pecan trees. My friend and I would go down there and find the pecans on the ground, crack them open with a fairly heavy stone, and indulge in one of Mother Nature’s plethora of delightful foods. Raw and all-natural is, I say, the best way to eat them. Though to be honest, any way pecans are eaten is delicious.

America actually is purported to supply approximately 80% of the world’s pecan crop as the tree bearing this nut, is native to North America. The pecan tree is kin of the walnut and hickory trees, both of which were growing wild around about 8,000 BCE, when history claims humans crossed the Bering Strait into North America.

These people were hunter-gatherers whose autumn sustenance came from many wild nuts and berries. Native Americans had long

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since been working in tandem with the Earth and the bounty she supplied, making use of nuts to subsist on through the long and harsh winters. In fact, the Native Americans demonstrated to the colonists how best to use nuts to help last them through the winters. They imparted this incredible knowledge which, no doubt, helped many a newcomer to America survive the cold and frost in some areas.

While the National Pecan Sheller’s Association maintains Long Island, New York was the birth place of cultivated pecans in 1772, it is also famously acknowledged a Louisiana slave by the name of Antoine, is credited for grafting the first variety “Centennials” at the Oak Alley plantation in 1846. Kudos Antoine, kudos. Wild pecan trees tend to produce nuts with a thicker shell and I am told they bear fruit in a somewhat unpredictable manner. Cultivated pecans are more favored as they have thinner shells, which are easier to crack and the trees are more reliable when bearing fruit.

There are over 500 different varieties of pecan nut, often named after either the person who grafted it or Native American tribes. Regardless of the sheer amount of types of pecans, very few are widely used in mainstream pecan production.

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This nut isn’t only tasty it’s also chock full of antioxidants, vitamins A, B, and E, and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc, to name a few. It also provides around 10% of daily fiber intake in just one ounce of nuts. And it’s flavor does differ between varieties, so flavorful and healthy. Sounds good to me!

The foremost thought in my mind when I think of pecans used in recipes is “Pecans are fantastic in pie.” But this isn’t the ONLY kind of dish the nut lends itself so tastily to. While it is most commonly associated with sweetness, breakfast, candy and desserts, it doesn’t have to be consigned solely to co-starring beside sugar and pastry. In and around Oaxaca, Mexico, particularly in restaurants, pecans are used in a soup.

Here this yummy little nut provides the ‘meat’ of the dish and swims around savory liquid in synchronized tasteful bliss with garlic, tomatoes and a myriad of spices.

Soups aside, pecans can be included in soft cheese, mixed right into the heart of it or as a crunchy coating on the outside, to be enjoyed on crackers or little bits of bread.

Oh how extraordinarily adaptable pecans are.

Another well-known favorite is Pecan French toast, which is always a welcome treat for just about anyone, especially on a chilly morning. The morning doesn’t have to be chilly though. Just the thought of buttery, sugary, pecans dripping over warm French toast might just be the reason you break your bed’s comfortable grip on your sleepy head and make your way to the kitchen to satisfy your pecan-hungry belly. If you don’t feel like having pecans at breakfast but you still want them in a sweet dish but not pie, try something different. Perhaps in a smoothie, a cake, or maybe fudge. All sound delectable!

In the south, candied pecans are seemingly more abundant than other areas in the US. As I’m writing about this All-American nut, it occurs to me one could pay homage (of sorts) to one of the pecan variety ‘inventors,’

Antoine, and get creative by combining the flavors of the area into a single, flavorful dish. Since Louisiana seems to be where cultivated pecans rose to fame, it would be fitting to share a recipe combining all things synonymous with the state. I’ve found a recipe for bourbon pecan cupcakes on the internet but I’m sure with a little more searching, I could come up with more than bourbon cupcakes. With food being ‘fluid’ and ‘pliable,’ I have no doubt just about anyone could come up with their own dish using pecans.

March 25 is Pecan Day. If you do decide you would like to make something with pecans, I have included a recipe I found online which has a 5-star review on the website www. justapinch.com. If you make it, let me know if it’s 5-star for you. You can email me any comments, information and definitely recipes, to letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com.

As always, I love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish!

Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup oil 1 and ½ cups self-raising flour 4 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups finely chopped pecans Lightly grease and flour 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir brown sugar, sugar, eggs and oil together until well combined and smooth.

Stir in vanilla and flour. Add the pecans and stir until evenly distributed in the mixture.

Spoon into the greased and floured dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Serve warm and enjoy! http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/newsletters www.ilovepecans.org/nutrition-in-a-nutshell To read past columns of Let’s Dish in the Whidbe Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your candor on the 24th may overwhelm certain others. The 25th affords you plenty of opportunity to make changes.

Course corrections are as easy on the 26th as they’ll ever be.

Delays that pop up out of nowhere are quite possible on the 27th. The rules of your game may chafe on the 28th. Old business delivers consequences on the 29th. Leisure takes a back seat to hard work on the 30th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) The 24th is right for tackling that disagreeable task you’ve been avoiding. Your deeply felt desires become the topic of the 25th. Serendipitous turns of fortune are probable on the 26th. Your travels on the 27th position you to acquire needed knowledge. Knowing what is necessary to do is easier than doing it on the 28th. Fixations on having it your way create friction on the 29th. Your work ethic is subject to scrutiny on the 30th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Welcome surprises come of spreading your cheer to the less cheerful on the 24th. The 25th is perfect for ironing out relationship wrinkles. All your hard work proves highly effective on the 26th. Obstacles to a cherished goal pop up on the 27th. You’re there in another’s moment of need on the 28th. You advance your cause most effectively on the 29th. A little shakeup on the 30th is not the sky falling.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your bold action on the 24th smoothes a lumpy relationship.

A little secrecy on the 25th guards your sensitive feelings.

Intuition is your best guide in the 26th’s dilemma. A high-tech problem on the 27th has a happy ending. Family support is there when you need it on the 28th. Acting on your instincts beats formula solutions on the 29th. Renewal of that close relationship takes you in the right direction on the 30th.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The spin-offs of sharing a radical thought on the 24th are good. A measure of reserve is best on the 25th. On the 26th a family member supports you in one of life’s little adventures. If the 27th isn’t the smoothest, you’re the one to fix it. Bravery based on principles is your best asset on the 28th. Doing what the situation calls for on the 29th succeeds over stock responses. Dignity and decorum win on the 30th.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Enduring what you must on the 24th at least builds character.

The 25th is a day for pondering new strategies. Travels and deals have winning momentum on the 26th. You’re the wild card in someone else’s deck on the 27th, for better or worse. The saving grace of the 28th is the opportunity to be authentic. Selfish

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Bowing to another’s unusual request leaves you pressed for time on the 24th. Being content with what you have makes the 25th easier. If the 26th grates, it’s because your ideals of happiness are changing. Expenses for luxuries and self improvement are quite possible on the 27th. Impatience with obstacles is the chief cause of setbacks on the 28th. Travel is one solution on the 29th. The 30th is a no-nonsense day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your competitive nature figures into events on the 24th. You’re happy to be yourself on the 25th with no apologies. The 26th is an excellent day for getting what you want. Your ambition surges without apparent reason on the 27th. Frustrations over the way your cookie crumbles are part of the 28th. Wise use of assets (including family members) on the 29th improves your outlook. You’re a serious competitor without meaning to be on the 30th.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) “Easy come, easy go,” describes your shifting fortunes on the 24th. Whatever you desire on the 25th, you desire it deeply.

You have the drive to go for the goal on the 26th. Your own beliefs decide whether you can or can’t on the 27th. The 28th feels like accelerating with the brakes on. Your sense of your values and how to satisfy them are quite keen on the 29th.

You learn who’s dependable and who’s not on the 30th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your fears are your greatest obstacle on the 24th. The 25th sees progress toward a long term goal. Hard effort and good strategy pay on the 26th.

Thunder on the 27th doesn’t mean the sky is falling. Consequences good and bad make themselves known on the 28th.

Don’t expect unanimous support for decisions made on the 29th. New goals and projects are off to a fair start on the 30th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Little steps on the 24th are big strides toward distant goals.

The 25th is a powerful day for improvements. You’re well positioned for riding the waves on the 26th. The 27th presents its own set of twists and turns. Frustrations on the 28th could prompt you to responses of the Chicken Little kind. You’re good to your word on the 29th and able to accept the consequences. Nagging worries can’t nag on the 30th if you let them go.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) If relationships are rocky on the 24th, changes in you are the likely cause. Your deep thinking on the 25th holds many positives. Spare nothing in your efforts to quell frictions on the 26th. Obstinacy upsets the apple cart on the 27th. Be wary of self contradictions on the 28th. The diplomatic approach wins support for your changing values on the 29th. The 30th is ripe for reevaluation of your long term goals. © 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. Sharp and stimulating 7. Catchphrase 14. Paved airstrip 15. Afraid 16. Back 17. Foresight 19. The most flexible 21. Queen, maybe 22. Coin opening 23. Baggy 24. “Beetle Bailey” dog 25. “Absolutely!”

26. Switch material 27. Pipe material 28. ___ bear 29. Bust 30. Divine 33. Make sport of 34. Depth charge targets 35. Jazz player, for example 36. Rinse, as with a solvent 37. Kind of engineer 38. Bon ___ (witticism) 41. Easter flower

42. Aspect 43. Maker of holes 44. “The Three Faces of ___” 45. Good-fellowship 47. Vacillated 49. Speaker at a university 50. Earache 51. As a precaution 52. Units of force 53. Gawks DOWN 1. Noisy 2. To move or stir 3. Emcees’ lines 4. Candied 5. Go-___ 6. A downward fold 7. Pudding ingredient 8. All over again 9. “Silly” birds 10. Bringing up the rear 11. Bank offering, for short 12. Denial 13. Lacking teeth 18. Put away

20. Crush 24. An abalone 26. Butter up?

27. Diagonal face of chisel or gem 28. Relating to soil 29. Dried leaves of the foxglove 30. Supplied with energy 31. State of being completely forgotten 32. Random gambling game 33. Have second thoughts 35. Summer insects 37. Entered (2 wds.)

38. Brickand-______ 39. Good-for-nothing 40. Not heres 42. North Dakota’s largest city 43. Center of activity 45. Ax of stone 46. Mar, in a way 48. “Hee ___”

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Island Drug has served the local communities since 1960, and with the latest and greatest in technology and customer service, patrons are offered top of the line, fast, efficient and friendly service.The pharmacy is one of the best out there, offering e-prescribing, refill reminders, and interactive voice response.

Not only is the technology of the highest caliber, their Oak Harbor store boasts the only compounding pharmacist on Whidbey Island. This is fantastic for all their customers as it allows for a customized approach which may better suit an individual’s needs. Island Drug has now launched their free android and iOS apps, which allow a customer to maintain a prescription profile, review prescription history, check prescription status, find pharmacy contact information and much, much more.

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In addition to the personalized medicinal service available, the gift department at Island Drug is second to none. The Oak Harbor location was awarded Whidbey Island’s Best Gift Store, demonstrating the pride which is taken in every department. The gift department features a range of items from souvenirs and collectibles to clothing and jewelry. Cards and gifts for everyone and every occasion line the aisles, and gift wrapping is also available. With 2700 sq ft of retail space you’re sure to find something for that special someone! Don’t forget to check out the “Life on the Rock” section and Seahawks section. It’s the best in town!

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