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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Last Thursday evening, my buddy Gerry (pronounced Gary) Simpson and I were fortunate to be two of the well-fed guests at the Greenbank Progressive Club's monthly pot luck dinner.

The GPC meets, as stated on their web site, www.greenbankprogressives.org, “in the evening on the second Thursday of the month, for good conversation, to share a pot luck dinner, and to learn from an invited guest speaker.”

This historic and well-equipped hall, and its lovely surrounding grounds, are available for rent for parties, weddings and the scheduled meetings of other local organizations.

Gerry and I, the guests of Lynn and Wayne Flaaten, joined with the other forty or fifty in attendance to hear Michael Moch and Jeff Day discuss their fathers' historic and life-affirming experiences at the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin.

Yes, these two gentlemen are sons of two of The Boys in the Boat, no doubt one of the most popular and exciting sports books written in recent years.

Take a moment to watch at least one or more of the many You Tube videos linked on the site. The tear jerker version I watched at www.youtube. com/watch?v=zk3JzMVGe00 was four minutes and two seconds long, summarizing the significance of the 1936 Olympic Men's Rowing Team's miracle on the water.

Author Daniel James Brown, in his awe-inspiring book, The Boys in the Boat, says it all in one paragraph: “They were in the middle of the river, the worst position to be with the crosswinds which were horrendous that day. The Germans were given the first lane based on a system so biased that it guaranteed a victory for Germany with Italy right next to them in the second. They didn't even hear the start, no starting gun was used. And the second seat in front of the coxswain was near death from pneumonia. It was a miracle they won...It's probably the biggest miracle they beat all those odds to do so.”

If you do take a moment to watch the aforementioned link, let me know what music was used to underscore the 1936 news footage. Although I got an A in Music Appreciation, one of only two A's I ever received in college, my memory could not pull up the tune on my mental juke box.

Skagit Jazz Night Speaking of music, what a wonderful two plus hours it was last Friday at Brodniak Hall in Anacortes. The 6th Annual Skagit Jazz Night, organized and orchestrated by Anacortes Band Director Ian Simensen, the Seahawks Booster Club, and the Manieri Jazz Foundation, featured the jazz bands of Anacortes High, La Conner High, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington-Edison, Concrete, and Mt. Vernon. The Anacortes High Broadcast Club covered the event from every angle, broadcasting live on the world wide web at http://thecube.com/ embed/635751?nobrand=true&. Congratulations to all of the bands who participated proving that jazz is alive and well in Skagit County. They aren't just growing tulips around there.

A Short Poem I fell asleep the other night while chewing. Maybe it's a sign I am not getting enough sleep, or maybe I am not that good of a cook. Either way, when I woke, I was inspired to write a poem.

I fell asleep In the middle of a bite I think it's time To say goodnight If you have a yen for poetry, or a desire for fun with words, maybe we will see you at one or both of our upcoming poetry slams as we locals celebrate April as Poetry Month.

Monday, April 25, the Friends of the Coupeville Library will sponsor a poetry slam from 6pm until 8pm at the Coupeville Library. Yours truly will share some of my lengthier couplets before those in attendance compete for notoriety and anonymity while sharing poems written on the spot.

Prizes of little or no significance will be awarded to all who attend.

Whidbey Weekly If you are unable to get to Coupeville Monday the 21st, the Friends of the Langley Library will be holding their annual Poetry Night, Thursday, April 28, at 6:30pm, at the Langley Library. Celebrity poets Robin Barre, Barton Cole, and Drew Kampion, founder and creator of Drew's List, will share some of their works before the poetry slam begins.

Both of these events are free, and offer refreshments. If you are like me, with a small appetite, these local events are often all we need to satisfy our craving for the four basic food groups. Both libraries often have really large strawberries at these occasions.

Growing up in the Midwest, constantly riddled with rules and regulations, there is nothing more exciting than being able to talk as loud as you want, and being able to eat food in our local libraries during an event.

By the way, should you need floss before you read your poem, I will be carrying.

Inspiration sensation In Sunday's New York Times, columnist David Brooks offered up his observations about the subject of inspiration. Brooks discusses what inspiration is, where it comes from, and where to go to get some. Near the conclusion of his must read effort, Brooks quotes poet Christian Wiman on the same subject.

Wiman writes that inspiration is “intrusive, transcendent, transformative, but also evanescent and, all too often, anomalous.”

No wonder it is so difficult for me to get inspired.

I don't know enough adjectives.

Drama-O-Rama Given all our wonderful sunshine over the weekend, and the caveats from various skin cancer specialists, I decided to extend my life by going indoors during the warmest part of the afternoon to enjoy the South Whidbey High School production of Almost, Maine.

What a superb production this was, and is. John Cariani's popular play was directed by drama vet Michael McInerney, and cheer-led by everyone's favorite, the ubiquitous Jean Shaw.

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The play takes place on a Friday night in mid-January in North Central Maine. During the course of the production, nine couples, all twentysomethings, appear to duet their observations and sentiments regarding the many faces of love.

Eleven vignettes, segued so appropriately by the jazz combo of Cat Ballestrasse, Annika Hustad, Sean Miles and Nick Simmons, reveal poignant, provocative, and punch-line filled moments.

Our conductor of fun hat is off to these incredible actors, all of whom performed flawlessly, some in as many as three different roles.

If you see these actors on the street, or in the classroom, please tell these young adults how much we enjoy drama being back at SWHS. The Almost, Maine cast included Kari Hustad, Chloe Hood, Shannon Lux, Skye Telleen, Cory Ackerman, Caroline Burns, Sydnee Thompson, Grace Complita, Liam Henny, Marla Kelly, and Thandeka Brigham. More kudos to Jeff Greene, Annie Deacon, Principal John Patton, Whidbey Children's Theater, Michael and Kathryn Morgen, Jennifer Haggerman, Annette Andrews-Lux, Shelly Ackerman, and Amy McInerney.

If I left anybody out, or misspelled anyone's name, it is only because I am trying to read this play program in the dark.

Whidbey Jazz Fest Just when you thought it was safe to get back in your car to go shopping for garden supplies, there is something else to do. Write this down.

Next Friday, April 29, 2016, at the Oak Harbor High School Auditorium, the 17th Annual Whidbey Jazz Concert will be held. The ensembles assembled include all the jazz bands from Coupeville, South Whidbey, and Oak Harbor. Tickets are available at Click Music and the Whidbey Party Store in Oak Harbor, or the Moonraker in Langley.

The show starts at 7:30pm. We hope to see you there!

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Bits & Pieces Langley History Walk

The new History Walk on Frick Lane in Langley will be celebrated Saturday, April 23, 11:00am with the cutting of the ribbon by Mayor Tim Callison. The enhancement of the lane was a project of Langley Main Street Assoc. under the direction of Robert Waterman.

Letters to the Editor Editor, I am sorry to report that the Constitution’s Article V ‘Convention Of States’ Resolution was introduced in Washington State earlier this year, but it died on the calendar when a committee member was absent the day of the hearing and their absence precluded a vote on the Resolution. But, COS supporters are already working on a state strategy for 2017 that will introduce the Resolution again, hopefully with much better results!

If you haven’t done so recently, will you please contact your state legislators to let them know you support the COS Resolution and ask them to do so as well? An easy way to do this is to sign & submit the COS Petition available at www.cosaction.com website. When you submit the Petition, a copy of it is automatically sent to your state legislators.

THE US IS NOT A DEMOCRACY, BUT A REPUBLIC! We need to get our constitutional republic back onto its constitutional footing, and for the States to regain their voice in Congress (note the debilitating effects of the 17th Amendment).

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Editor, On behalf of Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island, we extend a warm “thank you” to the supporters of our recent fundraising gala, Soirée de Printemps – A Taste of the French Quarter, held on April 9th at Freeland Hall.

We are pleased to report that this year’s gala was our most successful to date and our dollar for dollar challenge from Island Thrift was more than matched. Funds raised during the evening will allow us to expand the number of concerts and outreach events in all island neighborhoods, continue underwriting complimentary student admissions, and bring quality music to our island community. Soon, we will be announcing a new outreach program that will enhance the music enrichment for the next generation of musicians and concertgoers.

As we know, fundraising events do not magically happen. A special thanks to emcee David Ossman, Chef Gordon Stewart, auctioneers Dale and Liz Sherman, Tobey Nelson of Vases Wild, Paul McClintock, Judith Dankanics, Gina Simpson, Bill Halstead and the many hard working volunteers, auction donors, and Saratoga’s Board of Directors that created a bit of New Orleans on the shores of Holmes Harbor for an evening. As we wrap up our 2015-2016 Season next month, special recognition goes to our Season Sponsors - Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle; Puget Sound Energy; Whidbey Weekly; Island Thrift, and our Concert Sponsors – Janet Burchfield of Front Street Realty and Coupeville Festival Association. And finally, we give our deep gratitude to the Whidbey Island community for allowing us to express our art in a wonderful and supportive environment.

Two antique lamps and five steel and fiberglass panels were installed this month. Each panel tells a piece of Langley history through the photographs collected over time from the South Whidbey Historical Society. Some photos are a composite of “then and now” blending historical photos with current ones, giving the viewer the exact location of the scene. From the town’s earliest photos through the 1930’s the story unfolds with a walk down Frick Lane.

Come celebrate the many hours and thank all the volunteers it took to complete this project.

[Submitted by Lorinda Kay, Langley Main Street Association]

Island Poultry Preen for Annual Whidbey Coop Tour As the popularity of backyard chickens and other poultry continues to grow, the Rock’n Doodle 4-H Poultry Club is hosting its 7th annual Whidbey Island Coop Tour Saturday, April, 23. This self-guided tour will offer visitors some of Whidbey’s most clever coops and enclosures. Whether you are a seasoned chicken farmer or just getting started with your flock the tour is an opportunity to get new ideas in coop design and tips on raising an array of birds. There are seven stops on this year’s tour spanning from Coupeville to Clinton.

The purpose of this event is educational; to help those interested, to get started raising poultry. There is a growing number of people, not only in rural areas, who are keeping backyard chickens, and transforming their backyards into poultry farms for both eggs and meat. They are raising chickens as a way to move toward organic, local and sustainable living.

Attendees include local residents, as well as residents from surrounding urban areas, including Seattle - currently a national hot-spot for chicken coops and urban farms.

People attend the tour to get design ideas for what kind of coop and run to build or buy, for their needs and circumstances. The Coop Tour showcases coops from very simple designs, to artistic, extravagant, and environmentally conscious designs, for both urban and rural settings.

Some attendees may already have a coop and are already raising chickens; yet maybe something is not working for them, whether it’s their run, predator protection, manure maintenance or basic set-ups of feeding, watering and collecting eggs. The tour allows them to see how others solve these issues. Some attend just to view the chickens, roosters, ducks, and other poultry. Bring the kids, and grandkids, it is a fun family event!

Coop owners, and Rock’n Doodle 4-H Poultry Club members will be on hand at every location to share their experiences and to answer questions about raising poultry, coop design, manure management and more. These are the same 4-H children and teens you see in the poultry barn at the Fair each year. These children are amazingly knowledgeable about raising poultry, and willing to share their knowledge to promote the fun and purpose of raising your own chickens. This year the Rock’n Doodle 4-H club is partnering with other Island County 4-H clubs to bring you a fabulous, successful, and fun-filled Coop Tour.

We invite you to join us at our final concerts of the season on May 21st in Coupeville and May 22nd in Langley. “A Celtic Celebration” will feature the dynamic “rising-star” trio, The Gothard Sisters, in a program highlighting a dizzying array of singing, instrumental and dancing talents.

Tickets are $15 and admits all children and up to 4 adults in one vehicle. Tickets can be purchased at Bayview Farm and Garden, Skagit Farmers Country Stores, Freeland and Oak Harbor locations, the 4-H Washington State Extension Office at 101 6th Street NE in Coupeville, and online at rockndoodle.org

Larry Heidel, Executive Director Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island

This year attendees also have the opportunity to participate in the Rock’n Doodle Coop Tour

Raffle: The raffle prize is a beautiful and whimsical Repurposed Chicken Coop, designed by the Rock’n Doodle 4-H Poultry Club Members.

It will be available for viewing the day of the tour at the Eckholm Farm. Raffle tickets will be available for $5 the day of the tour, online, or from any Rock’n Doodle 4-H Poultry Club Member.

Materials for the Chicken Coop were generously donated by Hanson’s Building Supply, Ace Hardware, Frontier Industries, & Island Recycling in support of community education efforts to aid enthusiast on their way to successful, healthy and enjoyable poultry keeping.

[Submitted by Julia Sewell-Cook, Rock’n Doodle 4-H Poultry Club Leader]

Whidbey Has Talent The “Whidbey Has Talent” show will take place at the Oak Harbor High School Student Union Building Sunday, April 24. The show will consist of three separate shows. The Presentation Division (grades K-5th) will start at 2:00pm.

The Junior Division (grades 6th-8th) will start at 4:00pm and the Senior Division (grades 9th-12th) will start at 6:30pm. Tickets are $5 and are valid for the entire day. Awards will be presented in each division and each division will have a “People’s Choice” winner selected by the audience. The “People’s Choice” winners in each division will share an encore performance in the Senior Division Show.

More information can be found on at www. whidbeyhastalent.com or on the ‘Whidbey Has Talent’ Facebook page.

[Submitted by JR Russell

17th Annual Whidbey Jazz Fest Now in its 17th year showcasing our talented middle and high school Whidbey Island jazz bands, the annual Whidbey Jazz Concert will again feature students from Coupeville, Oak Harbor and South Whidbey.

This annual, all-island fundraiser, sponsored by the Whidbey Island Jazz Society since 1990, has generated over $80,000 in college scholarships for Whidbey Island high school seniors to continue their musical education.

The Friday, April 29 showcase, to be held at the Oak Harbor High School Auditorium from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, will feature the music of the Oak Harbor Middle School, Coupeville Middle and High Schools, Langley Middle School, North Whidbey Middle School, Oak Harbor High School, and the South Whidbey High School jazz bands.

General admission tickets are available for $10 at Click Music and Whidbey Party Store in Oak Harbor, and Moonraker Books in Langley.

For over 24 years, the Whidbey Island Jazz Society, a dedicated volunteer group led by Ginny and Jerry Jones of Oak Harbor, has played jazz for donations to provide these much appreciated and needed scholarship funds.

A DVD recording by Wildcat TV of this year’s jazz concert will be available for $15 with proceeds going to the scholarship fund.

For information, call Jerry Jones at (360) 679-2066 or Jim Freeman at (360) 331-2617.

[Submitted by Jim Freeman]

Calling All Artists!

The application period for the 13th annual celebration of lavender and art at Lavender Wind Farm, located on Whidbey Island, is open! Show your art among the gorgeous grounds and lavender labyrinth July 30 and 31.

Join local artisans as festival goers browse the various booths showcasing the best of PNW, wander through the fragrant fields of lavender, grab some yummy food, watch lavender crafting and distilling demonstrations, sit in the wine garden and enjoy live music. Wine & Beer Garden benefits the Pacific NW Art School.

This is a juried show; email festival@lavenderwind.com for an application and more information.

[Submitted by Anne Masters]

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Island County to Send out Presidential Primary Ballots County Auditor Sheilah Crider’s office is sending out ballots to approximately 52,500 registered voters for Washington’s 2016 Presidential Primary.

The voting period for the state’s Presidential Primary ends May 24. Ballots must be returned or postmarked by that date. Voters who wait until a couple of days before the deadline to fill out their ballot are urged to use a ballot drop box provided by the county to help ensure their vote counts.

The last day for online or mail-in voter registration or updating an existing registration before the Presidential Primary is April 25.

Island County residents who are not registered to vote in Washington have until May 16 to do so in person at the Island County Auditor’s Elections Office, located at 400 N Main Street in Coupeville. Office hours are 9:00am until 4:00pm, Monday through Thursday.

“In an effort to put ballots in the hands of military and overseas voters sooner, Island County Elections mailed almost 3,100 UOCAVA ballots 56 days prior to the day of the Presidential Primary. Local delivery ballots will be mailed on April 27, a week earlier than the required 18 days. “Our objective is to get the ballots in the hands of voters sooner, enabling them to return their ballots earlier without waiting until the last day,” commented Auditor Sheilah Crider. “We encourage all voters to mark and return their ballots right away. Sign the declaration envelope, choose a political party, then place your ballot in one of the seven (7) ballot drop boxes located throughout the county. See the ballot instructions or our website for drop box locations, no stamp required.”

Washington households will receive a state Presidential Primary Voters’ Pamphlet around the same time that ballots are sent. Voters who don’t receive a Voters’ Pamphlet should contact the Office of Secretary of State’s Election Division at (360) 902-4180, (800) 448-4881, or elections@sos.wa.gov.

Island County sent Presidential Primary ballots to military and overseas voters in early April, signaling the start of voting on favorites for the Republican and Democratic nominations.

Secretary of State Kim Wyman is forecasting a 42 percent voter turnout for the state Presidential Primary, Washington’s first since 2008.

Both parties also held caucuses, with Democrats using theirs as the method of allocating national convention delegates. Republicans will use the primary to allocate 100 percent of their 44 delegates to the national convention.

The state’s Presidential Primary law, passed overwhelmingly by Democratic and Republican lawmakers as a citizen Initiative to the Legislature in 1989, provides for the quadrennial election, but allows the parties to choose what to do with the results.

See this website for an FAQ on the Presidential Primary: http://tinyurl.com/hx2pgub Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will appear on the Democratic ballot for the state’s Presidential Primary, while Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, John Kasich and Donald Trump will be on the Republican ballot. Carson, who suspended his campaign in early March, is on the Republican ballot because state law calls for only candidates to remove themselves from the state’s Presidential Primary. Carson did not do so by the March 18 deadline.

[Submitted by Sheilah Crider, Island County Auditor]

AgForestry Leadership Program Nominations The Washington Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Program (AgForestry) awards fellowships to 24 people each year from throughout Washington State. Over the course of 18 months, twelve seminars are held across the state at public and private institutions of higher education and leading Washington businesses on various topics including government, economics, international trade, communication, water issues, media relations, the criminal justice system, and the environment.

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Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Grant Program Applicant Orientation Workshop

the overall Island County LTAC program should be directed to Island County lead staff, Pam Dill, at (360) 679-7353.

Karen Bishop, Whidbey Island Conservation District Manager and local farmer said, “I had the honor of going through Class 20 of the WA Agriculture and Forestry Leadership program and I use the skills and connections from this program daily in my life, farm and career. If you intend to work in a natural resource industry, you should consider applying for this upcoming class.” Applications are due April 30. See www.agforestry.org for information.

The Island County tourism program, funded by a portion of the revenue collected under the state Lodging Tax Excise Statutes has recently been changed. Several of the key guidelines in the local review process have been updated.

[Submitted by Pam Dill]

Island County will be conducting a LTAC Applicant Orientation Workshop on Wednesday, May 4 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. The workshop is being held in the Island County Annex Building, Commissioners’ Hearing Room, #B102, 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, WA. The purpose of this 90 minute workshop will be to inform potential applicants of key changes related to evaluation criteria, recommendation process, Washington State reporting requirements and application of Island County conflict of interest policy. If someone cannot attend but wishes to see further details they can access additional information at https://www.islandcountywa. gov/Commissioners/Documents/IC%20 LTAC%20Tourism%20Grant%20Program.pdf

On Sunday, April 24 Rob Schouten Gallery is participating in International Sculpture Day, a worldwide annual celebration of sculpture held on this date each year. It was established by the International Sculpture Center and is meant to raise awareness, appreciation and enjoyment of sculpture across the globe.

[Submitted by Karen Bishop, District Manager, WICD]

Friendship Force Whidbey Island The International Convention of Friendship Force Clubs was recently held in Vancouver, B.C. President Shirley Hauck of Clinton accepted a special plaque and recognition awards for Whidbey Island Friendship Club based in Langley. Of the 352 world wide club members Whidbey won the honors for it’s exchange programs.

On June 4 visitors from Japan will arrive on Whidbey. The planning committee recently enjoyed a working brunch at Sandie Gitchell’s home in Langley. Plans for the ecology exchange were completed and home stays assigned for June 4 thru 14. Community members wishing to join events with sightseeing, lectures, dinners, and fun experiences are welcomed to attend and are encouraged to call for information: Sandie in Langley (360) 730-1654, Jewel (360) 678-4046 in Coupeville.

On Sunday, October 30 a Friendship Force Race Day will take place at Fraser Downs Casino and Race Track in Surrey B.C. This event, hosted by Whidbey will include the Metro Vancouver, B.C. and SeaTac Clubs.

Following the fifth race named for Friendship Force, a group photo will be taken in the Winners Circle with the horse and jockey.

[Submitted by Jewel Czuchta]

The purpose of Island County’s LTAC program is to seek, select, fund, monitor and celebrate completion of tourism related project proposals from qualified entities interested in: Funding single project proposals concerned with acquiring, improving or developing facilities for enhancing the tourism experience; AND/OR Funding the operation and promotion of tourism facilities that enhance the tourism experience AND/OR Funding to establish or enhance events that draw tourists Rex Porter, a national recognized grants expert, will facilitate the workshop. Mr. Porter is providing his services pro bono and has supported the LTAC Committee during 2016 in their policy update process. If anyone wishes to attend the workshop and get an advance copy of the 2016 LTAC program policy they should contact Mr. Porter at portergroup@ whidbey.net. Comments or questions about

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Local Business News Rob Schouten Gallery Participates in International Sculpture Day

Coordinating participating events is Sculpture Northwest, a non-profit organization promoting sculpture and sculptors in Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties. For a complete list of regional events go to www.sculpturenorthwest.org The highlight of the gallery’s participation will be at 2:00pm when well-known Whidbey sculptors Sharon Spencer, Dan Freeman and Lloyd Whannell will lead an informal stroll through the gallery and sculpture garden and discuss what makes them tick as artists, and what process they follow to bring their creations into reality.

Sharon Spencer’s sculptures, rather in stone, mixed-media or bronze express a love and affinity for the natural world and its connection to the realm of the spirit. Sculptor Dan Freeman is fascinated with the interaction of textures, colors and forms of a variety of materials as he creates his distinctive indoor and outdoor pieces. Lloyd Whannell’s work, which is done primarily in stone, emanates a feeling of serenity and peace.

located at 765 Wonn Road, #C-103 at the historic Greenbank Farm. The Gallery’s winter hours are weekends 10:00am to 5:00pm, weekdays 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesdays by appointment only. For further information, call (360) 222-3070 or email info@robschoutengallery. com.

Cadée Distillery’s Cascadia Rye Whiskey Wins Bronze Medal Cadée Distillery’s Cascadia Rye Whiskey was recently awarded a Bronze Medal at the 2016 American Distillery Institute’s World Spirits Competition in San Diego, California.

According to Colin Campbell, the Crafter of Spirits at Cadée, “I am extremely pleased to be recognized by distilled spirits community at this early stage with the release of our first double barrel finished Rye Whiskey.”

Cascadia is first matured in new American Oak barrels, then finished in 20 year old Port barrels imported from Portugal. Stored at sea level in the distillery’s No.1 vault on the shores of Port Clinton, the spirit was left to mature under nature’s care. “This young Rye developed into one of the most incredible whiskies we have produced,” said Campbell. “With an aroma rich in port, cocoa, dark cherries, toffee, chocolate and mature oak, Cascadia gently rolls over the tongue like waves to the shore,” he added.”

About Cadée Distillery:

This is a rare chance to participate in a dialog on the unique aspects of working in three dimensions. You’ll be able to meet these talented Whidbey sculptors, and to ask them questions about their work and their process.

Cadée Distillery was founded in 2015 by Colin Campbell, a Scotsman whose clan has been distilling for over 500 years. Cadée, which means “pure” in Gaelic, signifies their commitment to using only the purest ingredients, matured and finished in a pristine and pure setting ... the beautiful Isle of Whidbey. Whidbey Island offers miles of Salish Sea coastline with salty ocean breezes, and a bounty of natural resources similar to Scotland.

Rob Schouten Gallery, a premier showcase for Whidbey Island and Northwest artists, is

Cadée currently produces a variety of products including Bourbon, Gin, Rye and Vodka.

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peace picture, display and information tables, Keynote with Kate Davies on Intrinsic Hope: Living Courageously in an Era of Ecological Crisis. For more information and events, visit www.whidbeyearthday.org

Ancient Sounds and Light Immersion: Food for the Heart & Soul

Saturday, April 23, 2:00pm Deer Lagoon Grange, Langley

Thursday, April 21, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley All Seats $20 Join Barb Nichols & René Jenkins for a mesmerizing, magical evening of sound and visual enchantment. Using ritual flutes, ocarinas of the Americas, Tibetan singing bowls, gong, didjeridu, drums, shamanic world percussion and more, they will guide you on a meditative, musical journey through multiple, mystical soundscapes in nature. For tickets, call (800) 638-7631 or (360) 221-8268 or visit www.wicaonline.org

Open Mic Night Friday, April 22, 6:00pm-8:30pm Blooms Winery Tasting Room, Langley Enjoy a casual and intimate setting for musicians to perform live and play a song or two and perhaps join in with fellow musicians on stage, for a poet to recite some of their verse or a comedian to try out some new jokes.

Anyone interested in being included in the evening’s talent showcase can call the tasting room at (360) 321-0515. Drop-ins are accepted as time allows. For more information, visit www.bloomswinery.com

“The Earth Lives and We Must Protect It: Reports From the UN Climate Talks in Paris” Friday, April 22, 7:00pm UUCWI Sanctuary, 20103 SR 525, Freeland “The Earth Lives” is a profoundly moving message from regional indigenous elders which was taken to Paris by 8 youth ambassadors. They will talk about their experience, as will climate activists William McPherson and 350 Seattle’s Carlo Voli. You will also hear plans for “Break Free from fossil fuels” an international mass mobilization targeting the most egregious fossil fuel facilities on 5 continents. It is scheduled for May 13, 14 and 15.

One of those targeted is the Shell/Tesero refinery in Anacortes. This is the culmination of Earth, Ocean and People Appreciation Month.

Washington State Poets Laureate Friday, April 22, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley All Seats $15 Former Washington State Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen returns to the WICA stage with a special guest, our current Poet Laureate Tod Marshall. The evening will include poet interviews and readings in celebration of National Poetry Month. On Saturday, Elizabeth will offer a workshop “Poetry for All” from 1:00pm-3:00pm. To register, call (360) 221-8262. Tickets can be purchased by calling (800) 638-7631 or (360) 221-8268 or online at www.wicaonline.org

Fairy Making Magic Saturday, April 23, 11:00am-3:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Enjoy this family activity creating fairies from natural wonders of the garden. Create fairies that enchant and inspire with some help from the artistic volunteers. All ages welcome!

Admission: $10, children under 16 Free. For more information, call (360) 678-1912 or (360) 222-0121 or visit www.meerkerkgardens.org.

Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 23, 12:00pm-4:00pm Bayview Corner, Langley Enjoy an electric vehicle show, live music, kids activities, the 10th annual community

Deer Lagoon Grange Open House

Deer Lagoon Grange is one of the few in the state to be recognized by the National Grange as a “Distinguished Grange”. Also the Grange has been recognized as the “2016 Best of Langley Award - Club”.

The program will feature Kristen Griffin, Manager of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. Hear about early Whidbey and Fraternal Organizations role in our history.

Another featured speaker will be expert quilt maker, Anita Smith “Quilts for Veterans” and hear about her volunteer group making quilts for Whidbey veterans the first Wednesday of every month at the hall.

The Grange will make its Citizen Of The Year award at the event. This year’ recipient is Sergeant Laura Price, Island County Sheriff Department.

At the Island County Commissioners meeting April 5, the Commissioners voted unanimously to issue a PROCLAMATION naming April 2016 as “Grange Month”. The Proclamation will be presented at the Open House.

“Everything Broadway”: CADA Benefit Concert Saturday, April 23, 7:00pm-9:00pm South Whidbey High School, Langley Tickets: $35 Let the Seattle Men’s Chorus be your guide down the Great White Way for a show-stopping concert packed with songs from Broadway’s biggest hits and hidden gems. From classics of the Golden Age to today’s Tony award-winners. Proceeds benefit Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (CADA).

Tickets are available at the CADA office in Oak Harbor, bayleaf in Coupeville, or http:// cadaconcert.brownpapertickets.com

Kitsch ‘n Bitch: Food for Thought Saturday, April 23, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley All Seats: $15 Whidbey Island’s first and only “live” cooking show returns to the WICA stage with host Sue Frause and special guests Nancy Leson and Dick Stein. Listeners of their popular Food for Thought show, which airs weekly on KPLU, will be familiar with their calorie-packed, backand-forth banter. The duo will join Sue at the kitchen table during the first half of the show, where they will talk about food - from culinary tips and cooking to dining and restaurants and the future of KPLU. On-stage bartenders for the evening will be David Ott and Christopher Hunter, serving several varieties of Ott & Murphy Wines. Musical entertainment will be provided by the lovely vocalist and pianist Nancy Nolan - who has come up with a slew of songs all about food. Special musical guests will include Stein and Leson, singing original songs, also about food, or course.

Zech Hall Piano Bar opens one hour before the show. Tickets can be purchased by calling (800) 638-7631 or (360) 221-8268 or online at www.wicaonline.org

“New Arrivals” Open House Sunday, April 24, 1:00pm-4:00pm Whidbey General Hospital Conference Rooms A&B Especially for our Whidbey expectant families. Meet hospital providers and staff, tour Whidbey Family Birthplace, visit with Community Resources and family-focused businesses, and sneak a peek of the new wing arriving in 2017. Children’s corner and nursing room.

Refreshments and local musical talent. For

more information, contact Trish Nilsen at (360) 678-7656 or (360) 321-3656, xt 2118.

Gray Whale Watching Cruise Sunday, April 24, 3:00pm Langley Marina aboard the “Mystic Sea”

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. and better than last year’s record setter. You’ll find a great selection of gallon size tomatoes plus geraniums and beautiful hanging baskets, yard trees, bedding plants, veggies, herbs, rhodies, grasses, shrubs & more. The Eagles will be raffling off chances to win a week on Maui and other items including garden art, gift certificates donated by local businesses and much more. This event is the largest annual fund raiser for all the local charities the Eagles support. For more information, call (360) 321-5636.

SW Garden Club PLANT-TASTIC Sale Saturday, April 30, 10:00am-2:00pm Hwy 525 North of Sebo’s Hardware, Langley

Join Sound Water Stewards (formerly Island County Beach Watchers) on their annual fundraising cruise. The $75 per person fee gives you a two and a half hour cruise, appetizers, beverages and on-board naturalists. To reserve space, sign-up online at http://soundwaterstewards.org/events/whales/ or email events@soundwaterstewards.org or call (360) 331-1030.

You will find great plants at great prices ... plus, garden art, items & books, freshly baked goods, and donated raffle packages from many SW businesses. Local artists and specialized growers will also be participating.

Proceeds from the plant sale provide grants for horticultural related programs, projects and scholarships throughout our community. For more information, call Pat at (360) 321-4346 or Ann at (360) 3314054.

Walk Through the Grades

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

Tuesday, April 26, 8:30am-10:30am Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Clinton Experience Waldorf education through discussion and classroom observation. Visit four classrooms in the midst of their morning activities and discover how Waldorf Schools cultivate a passion for learning, a strong sense of self and a commitment to creating a better world. RSVP to Enrollment Director Karina Bergen-Voigt at karina@wiws.org or (360) 341-5686. For more information, visit www. wiws.org

The Caring Conversations Dinner Tuesday, April 26, 5:30pm-8:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church The Caring Conversation Dinner is an intimate dinner and conversation about end of life planning. All are warmly invited. Free of charge.

Space is limited. RSVP to (360) 630-4473 or email dking@hospicenw.org.

Early Childhood Open House Friday, April 29, 8:30am-10:00am Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Clinton For parents with children 1-6 years old. Come with your child to experience a morning together at WIWS with play, songs, a forest walk and craft activity. Early childhood teachers will be available to answer your questions about the school programs. Free admission with advance reservation. RSVP to karina@ wiws.org or (360) 341-5686. For more information, visit www.wiws.org

“Strollin’ Down Broadway” Friday, April 29, 7:00pm Sunday, May 1, 4:00pm First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Join the Whidbey Community Chorus in a visit to the Great White Way. The two concerts, under the direction of Chet Hansen, will include selections from “Music Man,” “Show Boat,” “Sister Act” and “Fiddler on the Roof,” among others.

Award-winning Oak Harbor High School choral director Darren McCoy and the Oak Harbor High School Treble Choir will perform at the April 29 concert. Admission is free, but donations are very gratefully accepted. For more information, call Kay at (360)-678-4148. The First United Methodist Church is located at 1050 SE Ireland St.

Coupeville Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale Saturday, April 30, 9:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Recreation Hall Plants sold to fund various town projects, such as flower barrels, maintenance of parks landscaping, elementary school garden club, purchase of sculptures and art for parks. Raffle tickets for various items are also available for $1.

18th Annual Eagles Plant & Garden Sale Saturday, April 30, 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday, May 1, 9:00am-2:00pm Eagles Aerie #3418, Langley It time for the 18th Annual Eagles Plant & Garden Sale that promises to be even bigger

See schedule below Cost: Free Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime Thursdays, April 21, 28, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required.

Visual Artists’ Roundtable Friday, April 22, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library Join other local artists to share and discuss your artwork. For adults.

Herbal First Aid Friday, April 22, 2:00pm-3:30pm Oak Harbor Library

We never know when an emergency situation will occur. Be prepared by learning in advance the best ways to use the right plants – whether at home, on the road, or in the wilderness.

Made By Hand: Hypertufa Saturday, April 23, 11:00am Freeland Library Make a unique planter using hypertufa. It’s porous, lighter than concrete, will survive frost and is easy to work with. For teens and adults.

Space is limited, please preregister.

Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime Monday, April 25, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 2 to 3 years. Caregiver required.

Read the Classics Monday, April 25, 10:00am Oak Harbor Library Read the Classics with supportive Friends.

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

Internet for Beginners Monday, April 25, 2:00pm-3:30pm Oak Harbor Library Develop your digital literacy skills by learning how to access and use the Interned on your own. In this hands-on class you’ll learn how to use the Internet, what it can do, and how much fun it can be to surf the Web. This class is intended for beginning computer users with basic keyboard and mouse skills.

Poetry Night with Jim Freeman Monday, April 25, 6:00pm-8:00pm Coupeville Library Join us for a celebration of poetry and fun with Jim Freeman. He will share some of his poetical works and then it’s time for a Poetry Slam, with cool prizes for the best poetry written that evening. There will be light refreshments and tons of fun!

Government Contracting Essentials Tuesday, April 26, 1:00pm-3:00pm Oak Harbor Library

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Ready Readers: Baby and Me Storytime Tuesday, April 26, 6:30pm Wednesday, April 27, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor 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.

Meet Poet Tim Mcnulty Wednesday, April 27, 2:30pm-4:00pm Oak Harbor Library Tim McNulty is a poet, essayist and nature writer who has long been active in Northwest literary and environmental communities. His poems are published in journals and anthologies in the U.S. and abroad; his essays and articles on forests, wildlife and conservation have appeared in numerous anthologies and magazines, and his nature writings have been translated into German, Japanese and Chinese.

Funded by Skagit Valley College.

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, April 28, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Bryan Stevenson’s “Just Mercy.” A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice— from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time. For adults.

Light and Shade: Digital Photography Techniques Thursday, April 28, 2:00pm-3:30pm Freeland Library Whidbey Island photographer David Welton presents valuable practical techniques for enhancing your enjoyment of your camera.

In this three session class you will learn the concepts of camera fundamentals, lighting, composition and special effects.

Mystery Lovers Book Group Thursday, April 28, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Share your love of mysteries! Choose any of the mysteries by Elly Griffiths, and join the discussion. Books available for checkout at the library.

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

Filipino Christian Fellowship 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

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are preparing to go on to State and National History Day competitions. For more information, call (360) 240-9500.

Oneness Blessings

Public Meeting on South Whidbey State Park Properties

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

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

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

Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley

Tuesday, April 26, 6:00pm-8:00pm Whidbey Water Services, 5585 Lotto Ave., Freeland The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to attend a question-and-answer session about South Whidbey State Park and the Possession Point and Useless Bay state park properties. Information about the planning project is available online at http://bit.ly/sowhidbeyparkplan.

Public comment also may be provided by contacting: Randy Kline, Parks Planner (360) 902-8632 or randy.kline@parks.wa.gov.

Island County Amateur Radio Club Saturday, April 30, 9:00am Wifire conference room, Freeland Island County Amateur Radio Club will present a public briefing about a June multi-state disaster preparedness exercise at its monthly meeting. Exercise representative Michael Chaplin will discuss the four-day Cascadia Rising 2016 exercise involving government and private organizations throughout the Pacific northwest. Wifire is located at 1651 East Main St.

Al-Anon

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

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

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

First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm

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

Al-Anon Group 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

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

Blind Support Group Fourth Tuesday, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center

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

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.

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

Chess and Go

Galleries & Art Shows Wax & Wool – New Art Exhibit

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

Artists Reception: Sunday, April 24, 11:00am-12:00pm UUCWI Art Gallery, Freeland

Debtors Anonymous

A reception to celebrate the artwork of Wendy Ferrier and Anne Smidt in the foyer Art Gallery at UUCWI. Wendy is a weaver, spinner, dyer, and knitter extraordinaire. Some of the yarns she uses are hand dyed and hand spun. Ann Smidt works primarily with encaustics, both in paintings and three dimensional work, enjoying the spontaneity of the process. UUCWI is located at 20103 State Route 525.

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.

Meetings & Organizations PBY Memorial Foundation Tuesday, April 26, 11:30am CPO Club, Oak Harbor A no host luncheon open to the public. No reservation required. The program will begin at noon. This month three students from Coupeville High School will make History Day presentations built around the theme “Exploration, Encounter and Exchange in History”.

Their subjects will include Edward Jenner, the developer of vaccinations for Smallpox; the development of Cargo Containerization; and Existentialism. A wide range of topics!

Presented by enthusiastic students who

Every Sunday, 6:00pm WGH Board Room, Coupeville

Can You Make Your Investments Less “Taxing”?

Tax Freedom Day, which typically occurs in late April, according to the Tax Foundation, is the day when the nation as a whole has earned enough money to pay off its total tax bill for the year. So you may want to use this opportunity to determine if you can liberate yourself from some investment-related taxes in the future.

Actually, Tax Freedom Day is something of a fiction, in practical terms, because most people pay their taxes throughout the year via payroll deductions. Also, you may not mind paying your share of taxes, because your tax dollars are used in many ways – such as law enforcement, food safety, road maintenance, public education, and so on – that, taken together, have a big impact on the quality of life in this country. Still, you may want to look for ways to reduce those taxes associated with your investments, leaving you more money available to meet your important goals, such as a comfortable retirement.

So, what moves can you make to become more of a “tax-smart” investor? Consider the following: Know when to hold ’em. If you sell an investment that you’ve held for less than one year, any profit you earn is considered a short-term capital gain, and it will be taxed at the same rate as your ordinary income. (For 2016, ordinary income tax rates range from 10% to 39.6%.) But if you hold the investment for longer than one year, your profit will be taxed at the long-term capital gains rate, which, for most taxpayers, will be just 15%. If at all possible, then, hold your investments at least long enough to qualify for the lower capital gains rate.

Look for the dividends. Similar to long-term capital gains, most stock dividends are taxed at 15% for most taxpayers. Thus, dividend-paying stocks can provide you with an additional source of income at a tax rate that’s likely going to be lower than the rate on your ordinary earned income. As an added benefit, many dividend-paying stocks also offer growth potential. With some research, you can find stocks that have paid, and even increased, their dividends over a period of many years. (Be aware, though, that companies are not obligated to pay dividends and can reduce or discontinue them at their discretion.)

Use those tax-advantaged accounts. Virtually all retirement accounts available to you, whether you’ve set them up yourself or they’re made available by your employer, offer some type of tax advantage. With a traditional IRA, or a 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan, your contributions are typically tax-deductible and your earnings can grow tax deferred. Contributions to a Roth IRA, or a Roth 401(k), are never deductible, but earnings can grow tax free, provided you meet certain conditions. The bottom line? Contribute as much as you can afford to the tax-advantaged plans to which you have access.

Tax Freedom Day is here and then it’s gone. But by making some tax-smart investment decisions, you might reap some benefits for years to come.

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

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

Jeffery C. Pleet,

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I admit, with the upcoming opportunities for anglers on the horizon, they took a back seat to the latest press release from the WDFW this past Friday. It took me by surprise how the talk now is about not getting the required federal permits to even have the majority of a summer salmon season because, for the first time in its 30 year history, State and Tribal management experts could not agree on the season.

According to their press release, Jim Unsworth, WDFW director, said potentially forgoing salmon seasons in Puget Sound isn’t a decision the department took lightly.

“We realize that closing salmon fishing in Puget Sound for the foreseeable future is not only disappointing but is detrimental to many communities across the region,” he said.

“As we work to secure the necessary federal permit, we hope to continue discussions with the tribes. I believe co-management can work and we will do our part to improve the process of setting salmon seasons in Washington.”

I had mentioned, in a few articles back, the poor projected return of coho, about one third of 2015, would more than likely have an impact on our fishing opportunities this summer but I didn’t see not having one altogether. I was prepared for no coho retention or something similar. Many of us like to see things being done to help protect our salmon and just as many, if not more, rely on the salmon seasons for their livelihood. I hope, in the coming weeks, the state and tribes can come to some sort of agreement.

The lowland lake opener is still going to happen this weekend and it will certainly attract a lot of anglers. If you haven’t done so, you need to get out to your local license dealer and purchase your 2016 license before heading out. This will also give you the opportunity to stock up on a few items before Saturday arrives.

For those of you staying on the island, there have been a few lakes stocked as of the writing of this article. Lone Lake received 3,050 trout March 28 with a 2.5 fish per pound average. Cranberry Lake received 6,000 trout April 5 with a 1.6 fish per pound average and is open year around so you can go there now to do a little research about what works for these hatchery fish and apply your knowledge Saturday. Deer Lake was the latest to receive 8,064 trout April 12 with a 2.4 fish per pound average.

For those headed off island, both Lake Erie and Heart Lake received two stockings within the last few weeks. Both even received some heftier trout plants with fish weighing an average of 1.5 pounds each but the majority have been a bit larger at 1.7 fish per pound.

Erie received 13,000 and Heart Lake received 8,000. I drove past Heart Lake a week ago and right now the water looks good but as the water warms up I expect the algae to come in again and make the shallower south end of the lake un-fishable. Erie looks great and will probably be the lake I visit again this year.

Last year I shared some very good information for those trying to plan this opening weekend so I have included it again this year.

I hope it helps put fish on your stringers.

Local favorite spots like Lone Lake, Goss Lake, Deer Lake and Lake Erie have very limited shore access and are predominantly fished using a boat and can get quite crowded during opening weekend. Parking a vehicle with a boat trailer at either of these lakes can prove to be challenging and should be something you consider before heading out. I have found my tactic has changed from my early years. I no longer get up before the sun to make it out there in order to find a spot. Fishing during the first few days is relatively easy and you can expect to fill your stringer. With this in mind I get up and have a nice breakfast with the family before heading out and I have had pretty good luck finding spots closer to the boat launch because those early risers have already limited out and left.

Heart Lake and Cranberry Lake have a lot of shore access. Both have good trail systems and roads which provide shore access. I enjoy walking around Heart Lake and often find it very relaxing before a day of fishing.

Lures are either trolled or cast and can be used from shore or a boat but the one thing they have in common is they are usually small. Spinners, spoons and even small flat fish all produce good results and can keep you a bit more active while fishing. Look for something which appeals to you and give it a try.

The idea is the same whether you use a marshmallow or one of the dough baits. It is to get your bait above the weeds so the fish can see it. The rig most often used involves a sliding weight, a stopper of some sort and a small treble hook. What I do is to run a small egg sinker up my main line. Usually a ¼ to ¾ of an ounce sinker. Then I tie it off with a small barrel swivel as a stopper. For a leader I usually use small 4lb test line anywhere from 18-24 inches. You will have to figure out how tall the weeds are to fine tune the leader length. At the end I tie on a size 14 or 16 gold treble hook. A variant to this rig is to use a small split shot as the stopper. Just slide your egg sinker on the line and tie a hook to the end. Then you can place the split shot wherever you need to place it to keep your bait out of the weeds. This presentation works from a boat as well as the shore.

The idea of the slip setup is to allow the trout to take the bait without feeling the weight so I tend to leave some slack in my line and when I see it starting to tighten up it's usually a fish swimming off with it and it’s time to set the hook. Popular colors include rainbow, chartreuse, fluorescent orange, green and now they have brown to imitate hatchery food. All these items can be found at most any store but I prefer to do my shopping at Ace. Unlike many big box stores, the knowledge you get from talking to the folks working at Ace can’t be beat.

If you are planning on heading out this weekend I encourage everyone to take a child fishing. Passing on the love of fishing to the next generation will ensure there will always be someone to help protect it. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, pictures or reports please send them to me at whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail.com. Until next time, get out and enjoy the opportunities we have around us.

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Langley man fulfills lifelong musical dream

Community rallies around Johnny Bulldog for its support of local charities, has performed countless fundraising concerts for various causes on Whidbey Island.

Now local residents are mounting the effort to raise money to help Tristao cover at least some of the massive medical bills incurred.

By KATHY REED Staff writer

The upcoming benefit will feature food and drink provided

by Christopher’s, The Oystercatcher, , Front Street Grill, Toby’s Tavern, Penn Cove Shellfish and Ciao in Coupeville, and Fraser’s Gourmet Hideaway in Oak Harbor.

Music will be provided by Skinny Tie Jazz, VIP Praise Team, DB Jazz, Broken Banjo and others.

Larry Shafer of Langley has known what he wanted from life since he was 7 years old.

After a successful career as a lawyer, a judge and family man, he has finally accomplished one of his longtime dreams: he recorded his first album.

His CD, entitled “Larry Shafer, Songs from the Twentieth Century Songbook,” contains American standards like “Come Fly with Me” and “Fly Me to the Moon,” along with other popular songs like “Deed I Do” and “Stormy Weather.”

Organizers are asking for a $20 donation at the door for food and music for this all-ages event. Extra donations to cover adult beverages will also be accepted. Additional donations can be made by dropping off cash or checks for the John and Beth Tristao Fund at People’s Bank and donations can also be made through the couple’s GoFundMe page on Facebook.

It is the music Shafer grew up with, the score that accompanied a somewhat tumultuous childhood.

Born in Portland, Ore., in February, 1934, Shafer moved around a lot with his parents, who were itinerant farm workers. His mother was an alcoholic and his father “was the best of the two.”

“They would have a tendency, when I was very young, to take me with them,” Shafer recalled. “That was quite an experience, actually. The environments were all so unusual.”

Courtesy of Johnny Bulldog A benefit fundraiser is being planned May 1 for John "Bulldog" Tristao, shown performing with his band Johnny Bulldog. Tristao recently underwent heart surgery and his insurance will not cover the expenses.

By KATHY REED Staff writer

Shafer said his father decided to give up the itinerant work to become a bartender. The family moved around still, but not as

The tables are being turned for one of Whidbey Island’s most well-known and generous residents.

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A benefit fundraiser for John “Bulldog” Tristao is being

planned for 1-6 p.m. Sunday, May 1 at the Coupeville Rec Hall.

Tristao, lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revisited and founder of local band Johnny Bulldog, suffered a tear in his aortic valve, which required emergency heart

surgery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Tristao is recovering and has insurance, but his insurance company ended its relationship with the medical center prior to Tristao’s surgery, and will not cover any of his expenses.

Johnny Bulldog, long known

Tristao and his wife, Beth, moved to Whidbey Island more than 30 years ago, quickly becoming fixtures in the community. Johnny Bulldog has performed benefit concerts for many Whidbey Island organizations, including Gifts of the Heart Food Bank, Hearts and Hammers, Coupeville Schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County, Citizens Against Domestic and Sexual Assault, Whidbey Island Animal Improvement Foundation, Friends of Ebey’s Reserve and many others.

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GOVERNMENT IN ACTION NATIONAL AFFAIRS Rep. Rick Larsen said he's leading the call for a minimum of $65 million to support the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund, a critical source of investment for salmon habitat restoration in the Pacific Northwest. In a letter to House appropriators, Larsen and 11 other members from the West Coast requested continued funding to support recovery of Pacific salmon, a linchpin for the Northwest’s economy and environment. Larsen has successfully led similar requests the previous three years.

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More than 1,200 people laced up their shoes and hit the road running Saturday morning as part of the Whidbey Island Marathon, half marathon, 10k or 5k.

A bill sponsored by Rep. Norma Smith that establishes the Office of Privacy and Data Protection was signed into law last week by Gov. Jay Inslee. The office will be tasked with seeking ways to limit data collection by state agencies, tracking the sale of private information to third parties, and monitoring citizen complaints regarding the collection and use of personal information. House Bill 2875 also requires annual privacy reviews, annual privacy training and education for consumers through public outreach across Washington state. Smith's efforts build on the governor's initial executive order signed earlier this year. HB 2875 passed the House 97-0 and the Senate 40-8 before being signed by the governor. It will go into effect in June.

Marathon runners took off from Pass Lake just after dawn, most in great spirits and sporting big smiles as they crossed Deception Pass Bridge, enjoying the beginning of the run and the spectacular vista provided by Mother Nature.

Sen. Barbara Baily is kicking off her senate campaign at the following locations: 7-9 a.m. at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor; 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club in Langley; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stanwood GOP Headquarters; 5-7 p.m. at the GOP headquarters in Mount Vernon. For more information, constiuents can email barbbailey10@gmail.com.

Photos by John Fisken//Whidbey Daily News More than 1,200 runners participated in the 2016 Whidbey Marathon last weekend. The event provides events for all levels of runners, including a fun run for kids, a 5k, 10k and a half marathon.

Scores of runners attend Whidbey Marathon

By KATHY REED Staff writer

In all 138 runners competed in the 15th annual Whidbey Island Marathon. In the end, Steve Vesbach of Seattle won the race with a time of 2 hours, 44 minutes. Best local finisher was Oak Harbor resident Andrew Wyman, who took fourth place with a time of 2 hours, 57 minutes, 42 seconds. Top female finisher was Martha Scheler of Chicago, Ill., with a time of 3 hours, 36 minutes, 42 seconds.

An hour after the marathon began, 727 participants took off from Coronet Bay Road and Bayshore Lane to start the half marathon. Seattle resident Luke Shy took top honors in the half marathon with a winning time of just under 1 hour, 25 minutes.

Kristi Houk of Port Orchard finished first for the women and third overall with a time of 1 hour, 25 minutes, 37 seconds.

Oak Harbor’s Benjamin Gasper came in 30 seconds later to claim fourth place.

Oak Harbor resident Tony Moralez took first place in the 10k run with a time just over 39 minutes and teen Jaden Krauser won the 5k with a time of 21 minutes,35 seconds. For the women, Margaret Chute of Seattle came in third in the 10k and Bambee Garfield of Mill Creek claimed third place in the 5k.

There were 204 participants in the 10k and 174 in the 5k.

And, of the more than 1,200

participants, 881 were women.

Registrations were down this year by about 200.

The races ended near Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor, where there was live music and activities for all ages, including a 1k fun run. The marathon was founded in 2001 by John Kaiser and is now run by the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.

The Whidbey Island Marathon is the first race in the Salish Sea Series, which includes the North Olympic Discovery Marathon June 5 in Port Angeles and the Bellingham Bay Marathon Sept.

25 in Bellingham.

OAK HARBOR The City of Oak Harbor is seeking input about the Clean Water Facility in Windjammer Park. Siting the new treatment center presents a unique opportunity to develop a long-term plan for the park, integrating existing and new elements in this special community space. The Windjammer Park Integration Plan (WPIP) will help guide the future programming of Windjammer Park. The City of Oak Harbor has formed a community advisory group to help, and with that input and additional input from broader community, a draft plan is now available. Residents can visit the city's website to learn more and provide feedback on a draft plan. Community feedback will help finalize a park plan this spring. For more information, visit http://oakharborWPIP.publicmeeting.info/

Whidbey General maintains stroke, cardiac capabilites The Washington State Department of Health recently notified Whidbey General Public Hospital District of its renewal of status as a Level II Cardiac Center and as a Level III Stroke Center for the next three years.

Matt Nelson, the cardiac and stroke program coordinator at the Washington State Department of Health, said the hospital met the criteria to remain at

these levels.

“You have certified that your hospital meets the criteria for a Level II Cardiac Center and a Level III Stroke Center and provides the applicable services twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week,” wrote Nelson in a recent letter to Marie Meyers, trauma coordinator at Whidbey General Hospital.

This re-certification assures EMS that the hospital will provide this level of service for patients brought to the hospital according to the state cardiac and stroke triage destination procedures.

“It is always gratifying to receive external validation of the care we provide,” said Chief

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John Fisken/Whidbey Daily Newsl The North Whidbey Little League tee ball team, the Bats, participate in the parade of athletes during the league's opener Saturday.

John Fisken/Whidbey Daily News Katie Lof sings the U.S. National Anthem at the North Whidbey Little League opener Saturday at Volunteer Park in Oak Harbor.

More than 400 children are participating in the league this year.

Steve Smith/Whidbey Daily News ZoĂŤ Tapert, above, clears 4 feet 8 inches in the high jump at a South Whidbey High School track meet against the Kings Thursday. Her personal best this year is 4 feet 10 inches. Left, South Whidbey Senior Anna Lynch fields a ball at a recent tennis meet.

John Fisken//Whidbey Daily News Oak Harbor Mayor Bob Severns, left, and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's new Commanding Officer Geoffrey Moore gave the opening softball and baseball pitches of the season for the North Whidbey Little League opener Saturday.

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“I started gaining my independence at about the age of 7,” he said. “I knew what I should do, and I did it. My first job was at 8 years old, and from then on, I worked.”

“It affirms that our community can rely on us to provide the care they need when experiencing these potentially life-threatening conditions.”

Shafer spent much of his youth moving from place to place, staying with different families. Some were good, he said, some not so much. He spent time in southern California and in Phoenix, Ariz., before traveling to Chicago, Ill., where he managed to finish high school.

While he always had a love for music, it was during his time in high school that he got involved with variety shows.

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“There were two a year, one each semester and I was in every one of them for the three years I was at that high school,” said Shafer.

back into music at the age of 79, 80, I just sat down and figured out how to go about it,” he said. “I found musicians, found accompanists and then I decided to do the CD, because I wanted to know what I sounded like.”

“We sat down and I hummed out the notes and Bob later wrote the words. We took it downtown and had it composed,” he said, explaining how the two boys had gone to a “guy with a funky office who smoked short cigars.” The man tried to sell it for them, but with no luck.

“Nobody wanted ballads at that time,” he said. “We sang the song when school started again.”

“She had this beautiful voice.

She worked for Paramount studios, dubbing in voices for the stars,” he said. “She took me aside and she said “Larry, you should be a lawyer.” I said “Well, what about singing?” She said “There are so many great singers and I’m sorry Larry, but

The program is a partnership between the Swedish Neuroscience Institute Acute TeleStroke Program and Whidbey General.

Any time of the day or night, a team at Swedish is alerted when a stroke patient arrives at Whidbey General.

The telestroke program at Whidbey General provides immediate contact with a consulting neurologist, state-of-theart diagnostic imaging technology and the ability to administer potent, clot-disintegrating drugs to stabilize and treat patients when minutes count.

A photo of Larry Shafer recording his album last year is featured on the back of his CD, Larry Shafer, Songs from the Twentieth Century Songbook. A copy of the song Shafer helped write as a teenager is shown below.

He loved to sing. Even though he had no formal musical training or education, he and his friend Bob Armbruster were inspired to write a song one afternoon after seeing a movie.

It was based on a summer love affair between high school students.

For a time, Shafer said he considered trying to make music a career, but he said he was dissuaded by a close family friend named Delores, who was herself a singer.

Almost weekly, Whidbey General sees someone who may be suffering a stroke. The TeleStroke enables patients to access nationally-recognized stroke care specialists at Swedish Hospital in Seattle without leaving Whidbey General.

With a voice reminiscent of crooners like Perry Como or Bing Crosby, Shafer sounds just fine.

He loves music in all forms and has enjoyed immersing himself in performing and recording.

“It’s invigorating, it makes me feel like I’m doing something that’s worthwhile,” he said. you just would be one of them.

No matter how good you are, it’s a stroke of luck that you make it because you found the right person at the right time.””

Shafer said Delores told him to become a professional and save music for later in life, so he could get married and have the family he had always wanted.

Sadly, Shafer said, Delores wound up singing for booze in her later years.

So Shafer followed her advice.

He joined the Army and then went to school on the GI Bill.

He settled down, had three children, moved to Whidbey Island in 1976 and was happily married until 1999 when his wife passed

away. He met his love, Dorothy, several years ago and they have been together ever since.

He commuted to Seattle for many years for his law practice.

His legal career included memorable successes such as writing and drafting the first proposal in Seattle for the King County Legal Services program and serving as a municipal court judge in Langley for 13 years.

When he finally set aside the gavel at age 77, he followed Delores’ advice once more, taking voice lessons for the first time in his life. Then he tackled the problem of how to become a recording artist.

“When I thought how do I get

One of his favorite melodies is “How Deep is the Ocean,” taught to him by Delores when he was just in high school.

“In the event a patient requires an interventional procedure at a specialty center, we have developed strong partnerships with those centers, and work in collaboration with them to provide the best possible outcomes,” Gipson added.

“I’ve been singing that here on the island. It’s kind of my thing,” he said. “I have tender thoughts about it.”

Shafer’s CD is available Ott and Murphy Wines and Joe’s Island Music in Langley, and also wherever Shafer is performing. He recently suffered two strokes, but he has recovered quite well and still performs on the island, singing with local musicians. He even dances a little, he said, and enjoys the happy melody of his life.

“After recovery we provide both cardiac and stroke rehabilitation assuring that patients have the best chance of full recovery from a heart attack or a stroke.”

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CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) The 21st sees progress in your urgent quest for greater financial security. Consensus on topics of much debate is a stretch on the 22nd, despite lots of juggling the pros and cons. On the 23rd, you’re on track for finding a better way of fulfilling your obligations. The 24th tests your patience. Reaching for the whole pie doesn’t work on the 25th. Tensions ease as the 26th advances. Getting cooperation is the hardest part of the 27th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) The question on the 21st is how to get more for your dollar. Your role on the 22nd is to remind others of the need to be fair. It’s your place on the 23rd to speak up about a more secure future. The 24th tries even your great patience. You can afford the best on the 25th. Personal possessions are the source of your smile on the 26th. Comparison shopping offers unexpected benefits on the 27th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Your estimate of value on the 21st proves more practical than you first thought. Your ideas (plus compassion) are unbeatable on the 22nd. The hard task of trimming your life down to be more workable is the 23rd’s challenge.

You can remain unperturbed on the 24th when others don’t. Planning on the 25th involves two. Recent struggles reveal their true purpose on the 26th. Don’t mistake glitter for the true gold on the 27th.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) How much must you have to be happy? The 21st brings insights. Best results on the 22nd come from doing what feels right. It doesn’t get better than the 23rd for expressing how you want to live life. You have little tolerance for obstacles on the 24th. Limits are there to be tested on the 25th. Frictions ease as the 26th progresses. Your sense of value stands to expand on the 27th, if you let it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) To simplify life on the 21st, know what you really value. In the 22nd’s quest for a better way, the high road, trite as it sounds, is love. You’re in the seat of power should you want improve your life on the 23rd. What do you hold most dear? The 24th forces a decision.

Tandem efforts produce well on the 25th.

The 26th makes the power of tranquility clear. Slower and easier is the more productive path on the 27th.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Questions regarding your needs and wants deserve your full attention on the 21st. Love makes it easier, not harder, to do what you must on the 22nd. You’re in line to reap the rewards of fair play on the 23rd. No time for creature comforts on the 24th. Two heads are better than one on the 25th. Humor paves a smooth path on the 26th. The reward

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Subtle insights hold much of concrete value on the 21st. It’s a matter of your personal feelings versus a higher need on the 22nd. You’re well-positioned to insure that everyone’s a winner on the 23rd. Obstacles to happiness seem bigger than they truly are on the 24th.

Feel-good solutions work well on the 25th.

Strength of character is your key to the 26th.

Benefits beyond your immediate wants await you on the 27th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Quick solutions involving money meet resistance on the 21st, making them not so quick. Compromise fails on the 22nd because it lacks rewards.

Risk and reward are both in your hands on the 23rd, with time as the obstacle. Material options are fewer than you’d like on the 24th. Unsocial feelings are part of the 25th. Sacrifice is rewarded on the 26th. Obstacles on the 27th are there for good reason.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) What’s holding you back?

Possessions are the chief suspect on the 21st. Another’s lack of receptivity limits your reach on the 22nd. You’re in place on the 23rd to reap the rewards of a well-managed relationship. The 24th roots out what’s of no use to you. Feels like you against the world on the 25th. Understanding comes after acceptance on the 26th. Trust is needed to get you to better things on the 27th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Patience pays on the 21st when your views on wealth management are tested. Your ideas on the 22nd are sound but in need of sweetening to administer. You’re the final authority in choosing the right course of action on the 23rd. Impulsive acts on the 24th don’t serve your long term goals.

Mismanaged accounts get review on the 25th. Juggling the 26th’s events is a joy.

Value awaits you in new forms on the 27th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Logic won’t explain your money position on the 21st, making it hard to defend.

Impasses on the 22nd yield to emotional appeals, not reason.

Your ideas may have the power of law on the 23rd, but expect them to be challenged. Long range plans hit an obstacle on the 24th. Goal revision works wonders on the 25th. Hard tasks are their own reward on the 26th. Treasure wears a different face on the 27th. Can you see it?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Ideas and possessions are equally subject to discard on the 21st. Your best may not feel good enough on the 22nd, owing to the circumstances you face. Your lofty ideals find only limited opportunity for expression on the 23rd. The 24th brings a test of character.

Expecting something for nothing guarantees failure on the 25th. Joy amid uncertainty is the trick on the 26th. Reward lies where you’d least expect on the 27th. © 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.

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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.

Gambler’s Anonymous Every Saturday, 9:00am Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville 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.

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls First & Third Mondays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Masonic Hall, Coupeville The Coupeville assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls would like to invite all girls ages 11-20 to attend meetings.

Rainbow Girls is a service organization that teaches girls leadership and life skills. For more information, contact Naomie Robinson at robinsonnaomie32@gmail.com or visit www. nwrainbow.org. The Mansonic Hall is located at 804 Main Street.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Whidbey Island Fourth Thursday, 7:00pm-8:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland NAMI is the largest grassroots organization dedicated to making life better for people with a mental illness and their friends and loved ones. The group is nonreligious but meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 State Route 525. It isn’t necessary to preregister. Please contact Kathy Chiles, (206) 218-6449 or k.chiles22@live.com for more information.

NAR-ANON Every Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton NAR-ANON family groups are world-wide for those affected by someone else’s addiction.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 6309 Wilson Place.

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

Overeaters Anonymous Every Monday, 6:00pm-7:00pm Langley Fellowship Hall, Langley Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? No dues and no fees! No weigh-ins, no diets, no judggments. Just caring support, hope and abstinence.

Parkinson’s Support Group First Friday, 1:00pm Cherry Hill Club House, Oak Harbor Second Tuesday, 10:00am Bayview Senior Center, Langley No one need struggle with Parkinson’s alone.

Gain new friends, get the facts. Call (360) 279-1785.

Singles Bible Study Sunday Nights, 6:00pm-8:30pm Calvary Chapel, Clinton Join us for soup, bread, prayer, and study with other Christian singles. For more information, contact Kathie Warren at (425)319-2572.

Babysitting services are provided. Children are welcome.

South Whidbey Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

confidential setting. For questions or additional information, contact co-facilitators: Mardell Xavier at (360) 477-5511 or Hestia Laitala at (360) 321-1600.

TOPS® (Take Off Pounds Sensibly®) Every Thursday, 9:00am-11:00am Family Bible Church, 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 Shelly Weeks at (360) 207-9039 or (360) 240-1770.

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

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Dan’s Classic Ballroom See website for schedules/fees www.dansclassicballroom.com (360)720-2727. Group & Private Lessons, Adults, Teens, Children, Wedding Dances, Special Events/Parties. 4 Free Lessons for Unaccompanied Men. Located just north of Oak Harbor (Dugualla Bay). Classes on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings.

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

Medicare 101 Workshop Thursday, April 21, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center A free workshop presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA), a program of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Information will be provided regarding Medicare coverage: Medicare Part A or Hospital Insurance Medicare Part B or Health Insurance Medicare Part D or Drug/prescription insurance Understand timelines and the enrollment process Discussion will include the differences between “Medigap” (supplemental) insurance and the various Medicare Advantage plans, sometimes referred to as Medicare Part C plans. You will learn which plans are available on Whidbey Island, the differences in benefits and rates. This is unbiased information to help you decide which options are best for you.

If you are turning 65, you need to know about Medicare even if you do not yet plan to take Social Security benefits.

This is a free workshop and no preregistration is required.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, April 21, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parent. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

Island County Master Gardener Plant Clinics Saturdays, April 23, 30, 10:00am-1:00pm Ace Hardware, Gardening Section, Freeland Having problems with a plant? Want to know more about the soil you have? Do you think your plant is diseased? Do you have water issues--too much or too little? Come to the Plant Clinic sponsored by the Island County Master Gardeners and get your questions answered by a master diagnostician.

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Saturday, April 30, 12:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parent. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

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Life Tributes KENNETH W. O’DELL Kenneth W. O’Dell, age 74, of Marathon,IA passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016, at his home in Marathon.

Kenneth Warren O’Dell was born September 19, 1941, in Niagara Falls, NY. He was the son of Warren and Bessie (Masterman) O’Dell. He was educated at schools in New York State. In 1958, he entered the U.S. Navy where he served for 20 years.

On September 27, 1962, Kenneth married Marlene Barber in Storm Lake. Following Kenneth’s discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1978, the couple settled in Marathon. Kenneth did mechanic work for several years at John Deere and then Massey Ferguson. He then worked as the parts manager for Laurens Auto Parts for 17 years, retiring in 2003. In retirement, he worked part time as a mail carrier.

Marlene passed away in 1989. Ken was a member of the VFW and a past member of the Marathon Fire Department. He served as a Cub Scout Leader and he enjoyed building model cars, collecting coins and golfing. Survivors include his sons: Bobby (Carolyn) O’Dell of Oak Harbor, WA; Kevin (Annie) O’Dell of

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Early; Jim (Anna) O’Dell of Long Beach, MS and Steve O’Dell of Marathon; three grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren and a brother, Robert (Pat) O’Dell of Oak Harbor, WA. Kenneth was preceded by his parents and his wife, Marlene.

Funeral services were held in Lauren, IA Thursday, April 14, 2016. Burial at Sea will follow under the auspices of the U.S. Navy. Please visit Ken’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome. com to share memories and condolences.

ELIZABETH PORTER Elizabeth Porter of Oak Harbor, WA passed away April 15, 2016. She was born in Oak Harbor WA June 2, 1924. She was 91.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents Pete and Bertha Admiral, husband Percy Porter, two sisters, three brothers, and one daughter-in-law.

She is survived by her two children Gregg Porter and Penny (Scott) Baldwin, grandsons Cody and Brett (Heidi), great grandchildren Sage and Rylin, as well as many nieces and nephews.

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FRIDAY, April 8 5:33pm, NE Goldie Rd. Caller advising he’s being evicted; police have been there twice today - advising owner is an “irate weirdo” and evicting him “illegally”. Caller advising while between loads, owner changed the locks.

6:48pm, SE Maylor St. Caller is out of town, neighbor is texting caller someone is in her back yard digging holes.

7:10pm, NE Goldie St. Caller advising in the field next to their house they found what looks like a ‘childs grave’. There is a new stroller, formula, diapers in the area of freshly dug up ground.

SATURDAY, April 9 8:48am, SR 20 Caller has customer using bad language, caller wants female trespassed.

12:41pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller states subject yelling to themselves.

On the Pony Mailing side sitting on the curb for the parking lot east of location.

1:19pm, SR 20 Male 40’s beard carrying a large backpack, he is screaming his backpack is full of explosives and everyone is going to die.

Now with a male no shirt carrying guitar.

6:42pm, SE 8th Ave. Caller reporting theft of cell phone on behalf of victim. Theft occurred at location. Unknown if victim is there now.

Requesting a phone call. Caller states victim does not have a phone to call to report.

8:33pm, NE MIdway Blvd.

Male outside ranting and raving, says he hears voices, has been asked to leave.

Male wearing a black long trench coat, has blonde hair and facial hair.

9:51pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller advising there are 2 males in the area of location, making “ruckus” and throwing beer bottles and yelling at passerby. Caller believes they have been drinking.

11:41pm, NE 9th Ave. Someone drove through callers yard, wide tire tracks, some of those subjects are with the truck, they are using it as a flashlight; caller thinks the tracks match the truck, looks like a light colored Chevy.

SUNDAY, April 10 7:31pm, S Oak Harbor St. White male subject wearing all black w/ bike at the corner screaming obscenities - doesn’t seem mentally stable. Another caller advising male on his hands and knees has a bike next to him.

MONDAY, April 11 8:53am, NW Crosby Ave. Caller advised sick cat ready for pick up at location.3:41pm, SW Putnam Dr. Caller advised a dead rabbit in her yard.

3:52pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller advised subject following her around looking for jobs.

4:01pm, NE Riksen Way Caller advised his daughter stole his wife’s cell phone and only agreeing to give it back if they promised not to punish her.

4:57pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller advised subject exposing himself to people.

TUESDAY, April 12 9:38am, SW 20th Ct. Caller in lobby advised a subject from her church going around calling people mental and running the church.

2:38pm, SE Ireland St. Caller advised suspicious male talking about persons stealing his patents.

4:10pm, SE 8th Ave. Caller stated subjects are violating RCW 7715.230 (trespass), 9A.48.090 & 9A.48.105. Caller stated subjects are taking chickens from area and killing it, trespassed and stealing items from porches.

5:38pm, SE City Beach St. Caller advised she found a hip bone.

6:43pm, SE City Beach St. Caller advised a suspicious subject acting like he is planting plants in a wooden box.

WEDNESDAY, April 13 2:35am, SE Barrington Dr. Reporting party in the lobby, would not answer questions, specifically asked for ICSO units who are no longer here.

6:57am, SW 24th Ave. Caller advised possum injured and walking in circles.

1:05pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller advised subject with a shopping cart sitting against their windows on the curb, screaming words and making a lot of noise.

1:44pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller advised male subject with shopping cart hitting a vehicle with it.

6:45pm, SE Hathaway St. Caller advised female subject ‘camping out’ on the steps of help house.

THURSDAY, April 14 12:29am, SR 20 Caller advised subject has been in the bathroom for the last hour and a half and will not leave.

1:52am, SR 20 Caller advised subject who was removed earlier bought a bag of gummy bears and a popsicle. The caller stated during the time she was there and while she was escorted out, the popsicle melted and gummy bears spilled. Subject just came back inside and took one of each of those items and left without paying.

9:33am, SR 20 Car vs deer, caller unable to get out of the car.

10:18am, NW Crosby Ave. Caller calling on behalf of family member to report vehicle taken by ex husband sometime last year.

12:35pm, NE MIdway Blvd.

Caller states female sitting outside appears to be passing out. Caller states there was a female with bright red hair who left her.

3:19pm, NE Izett St. Caller believes neighbor is poisoning her through hole in the wall.

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Mea culpa.  (PG-13) Batman v. Superman: It’s been a minute since critics have taken this much obvious pleasure in savagely eviscerating a movie, and done so with such intelligence, creativity and wit–none of which can be found in this bloated mess of a film.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 31 min.)

Criminal: Some kind of brain-swapping, memory-implanting actioner in which Kevin Costner uses a gravelly voice and toughlooking haircut to misdirect us into thinking he’s some sort of bad guy before letting his inner Kevin Costner emerge to save the day.  (R • 1 hr. 53 min.)

Deadpool: I’ve been skeptical of this Marvel superhero soon-to-be franchise for reasons that begin with Ryan and end with Reynolds, but an R rating (don’t bring your kiddos to this one), an all-out performance by its star, and widespread critical acclaim have turned me from skeptic to believer. The wisecracking, foul-mouthed Deadpool may not be the hero we need, but he most certainly is the one we deserve.  (R • 1 hr. 40 min.)

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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.)

The Huntsman: Winter’s War: This movie is about as good as any entry in a franchise that has lost its star and director to an adultery scandal involving each other–which is to say it’s not any good at all. But the costumes are kinda cool.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 3 min.)

The Jungle Book: I want to grumble about this live-action adaptation of the animated adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic and how nothing from childhood is sacred anymore, but I am mollified by the fact that not only is this version apparently fantastic, but also that director Jon Favreau had the good sense to cast Bill Murray (Baloo), Ben Kingsley (Bagheera), and Christopher Walken (King Louie) to give voice to the book’s beloved characters.  (PG • 1 hr. 51 min.)

Miracles from Heaven: A girl with an incurable medical condition falls, hits her head and is mysteriously cured because sometimes things happen that even scientists can’t explain, which means Jesus. I think that about sums it up.  (PG • 1 hr. 49 min.)

Elvis & Nixon: The famous photo of (a probably drugged) Elvis shaking the (probably sweaty) hand of President Nixon is the most requested item in the National Archives. The story of the meeting is as strange as the meeting itself, as is the casting of Michael Shannon as the King and Kevin Spacey as the

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

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FULL OF BEANS! Of all the timeless candies available for us to enjoy, few are as well-known and far reaching as the jelly bean. These tiny morsels of chewy, flavored sugar are thought to be inspired by Turkish Delight, a popular Middle Eastern sweet which dates all the way back to pre-Biblical times. While Turkish delight is, as its name suggests, delightful, it doesn’t have a hard candy shell concealing it’s chewy, gelatinous innards like jelly beans have. The hard exterior the saccharine little beans boast, are the result of a process called “panning.” This technique has been around since the 17th century, in which French candy makers would tilt and sway almonds in a pan filled with sugar and syrup, so the sweetness gradually embraced each nut and stuck fast, committing to it a protective yet delectable outer layer. These were, as you probably guessed, Jordan Almonds and were originally made for the Royal Court in France.

Back to jelly beans – the same “panning” process is used to create the jelly bean exterior in its flavorful and tasty (usually) glory.

When I think about all the shapes the candy could possibly have been formed into, I wonder why a bean? This is probably because when confectioners began really experimenting with their product they would

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often fashion their candy after something which was already known to the wider public, something which was consumed or seen on a regular basis, which the population could relate to.

In 1861, an advertisement for jelly beans, made by William Schraftt, debuted in Boston as a way to try and sell the small candies to Union Army soldiers during the civil war.

In fact the bulk of an average person’s diet during the 1800s was comprised of home grown field vegetables and beans. It was the enterprising mind of a clever culinary artist which gave rise to the characteristic bean shape the candies still bear to this day.

Easter sees mass amounts of jelly beans sold, usually to decorate baskets with and be surreptitiously hidden inside plastic eggs. Then, the Easter Bunny in all his inconspicuousness, so deftly hides them, which then millions of children are able to find during egg hunts.

It’s odd but I have wondered why the Easter Bunny leaves jelly bean filled eggs, instead of magically colored, sweetened carrots? I guess it just adds to the allure and mysticism surrounding the furry egg-leaver. I know many movies have posed theories and made remarkable cinematic renditions of said theories. Of course, I have pondered the theories after watching the movies and I am still left

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in a state of wonder about it all. Nevertheless and back to the point, apparently 16 billion Jelly Beans are produced for Easter alone. It’s also said jelly beans were a favorite confection of former president Ronald Reagan and in honor of his first inauguration, 7,000 pounds of it were ordered for the event and the blueberry flavor was developed and introduced for this purpose.

While 8 different flavors of jelly bean can be be found in each assortment, with flavors like lemon, cherry, apple, blueberry, orange and so on, there are other less conventional flavors to be found as of late. These, unusual – no, revolting – flavors include, but are not limited to: boogers, vomit, ear wax, dog food, and baby wipes. These are just the few I can remember. Once, my oldest child and his friend tried to get me to play their jelly belly bamboozled game with them. This is where two jelly beans of the same color but with one exception, are placed in a bowl among other jelly beans, two of each color.

Each person picks a jelly bean out of this mix of beans and has to taste it, with a 50/50 chance of eating a vile tasting jelly bean as opposed to its delicious twin. For example a bowl of these will include two brown jelly beans representing their respective flavors, chocolate pudding and dog food. You wouldn’t know until you have chewed it a few times. The kids insisted the game is hilariously fun. I opted out prefering to watch the ensuing reactions to the flavors.

I love those large jelly bean packs Jelly Belly produces where they include a ‘recipe card’ describing how to mix the jelly beans in your mouth and in what quantities, to achieve a whole new flavor. Not only are these ‘recipes’ tasty, they’re really fun.

Did you know a four year old girl was able to sort 106 jelly beans by color in 2 minutes, 9.69 seconds? Many a record has been set with jelly beans and those range from most jelly beans held in one hand, to the more daring, furthest jelly bean launched from a person’s nostril.

As much fun as these sugary beans are, I am

always left with copious amounts of them particularly after Easter. If I were able to plant them and grow jelly bean trees or plants with them, I absolutely would. But alas, I can’t. So I employ good sense and imagination and get creative in my kitchen. Jelly bean bark has been my go-to a few times. It’s so simple to make, uses up the inexorable number of jelly beans in my possession and makes a unique treat for my kids!

Of course you all know jelly beans have been a favorite among us human ‘beans’ (pun intended) for so long now, they have been assigned their own special day, which happens to be April 22. So during this fun day, perhaps purchase a bag of jelly beans and eat them as they are or bring them home and turn them into something incredibly fun!

I have included a recipe for my jelly bean bark. Let me know how you like it! Email any comments, information and definitely recipes to me at letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com. As always, I love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish!

Jelly Bean Bark 1 ¼ lbs white candy coating 2 cups jelly beans 1 tablespoon butter Line a large cookie sheet with aluminum foil, and grease the foil with butter. In a microwavable dish, melt the candy coating and stir until smooth. Spread evenly onto greased foil, and sprinkle and press jelly beans into the coating. Allow to harden, and break into pieces. Store in an air tight container and enjoy as you please! www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/jelly-beanbark www.fillyourplate.org/twenty-fun-factsabout-jellybeans www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com http://news.jellybelly.com To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Approx. 15 hrs a month which includes two Saturdays, one weeknight, and occasional day work. $20 hr, mileage, no benefits. Long-term commitment desired. Job training provided.

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Email idipic@idipic.org for job description, qualifications and requirements. EOE (0) ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: We are looking for a dynamic Account Executive. Applicant has to be able to work autonomously and be self-motivated; must possess exceptional customer service and organizational skills; marketing or advertising background desired. If you want to join a successful, growing organization and have a strong work ethic, we want to talk to you. Email your cover letter and resume to operations@whidbeyweekly.com

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HEALTH/FITNESS Lean Machine Pro DP Gympac 1000. Complete exercise system in perfect condition. Includes 100# plates, dumbbells and extra bench, $395 OBO. (360) 221-4902 (0)

LESSONS Guitar lessons: Looking for guitar students who would like to learn how to play or upgrade their current playing skills. All genre taught, oneon-one instruction, beginners welcome. Call Scott, (360675-5470. Setup and consultation free with first session.

Lessons last 1-hr each.

LAWN AND GARDEN Chipper/Shredder, Bear Cat, 3.5-hp Briggs & Stratton engine; chips branches up to 1-1/2”, shreds up to 1/2" branches, leaves, yard waste; great mulch maker. Very good condition, $325, Freeland, (360) 331-1606 (1) We are having an early spring, get started on local veggies.

Sweet meat squash, the best you've ever tasted. Early wonder tomatoes, a prize winner Tomato, great in salsa. $1 each. (360) 678-7591 (0) Natural Barnyard Topsoil: Good for gardens, flower beds, etc. Unscreened, 10-yard loads, $225 delivered. South Whidbey (360) 321-1624 (5) Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 strips, each 10’ long, $7 each roll. Call (360) 678-1167

MISCELLANEOUS Fireplace frame with curtain.

Black metal with decorative frame, $45. If interested, please leave message at (360) 675-4352 (0) Prism kite bag, very good condition, $60 cash only. (360) 632-6202 Hand-crafted wood model logging truck. In excellent condition. 6.5” x 32” x 9” in size. Photos available, $50.

Call (360) 678-1167

Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father's Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6"W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

RECREATION Pool Table: Harvard 8-ft.

Home, good condition, balls, racks, cues included. You load and unload, we can haul it on S. Whidbey for small extra charge, $275. (360) 331-1606 (0) Canoe: Smokercraft, 15-ft. aluminum, used, silver color, $475. Call (360) 675-4352, leave message (0) Leading Edge putter with brand new Golf Pride grip.

Comes with cover, excellent condition. Photos available upon request, $20 or best offer. Call (360) 678-1167

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Young laying hens, 1-year-old, healthy and productive. Gold and Silver Laced Wyandottes, Anconas (white eggs), Brown Leghorns (white eggs), $5 each. Freeland (360) 3314406 (1) If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by. Donations run low on cat food but are always welcomed to help our neighbors in need!

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ACROSS 1. Resting places 5. Healthful retreats 9. Fink 13. ___ cheese 14. Casts 16. Maui dance 17. Viewed with approval or pleasure 19. “Iliad” warrior 20. Two-seater 21. Back, in a way 22. Saws with the grain 23. Goes on and on 25. Fox relative 27. Thin wires with tiny tufts of yarn 31. “Much ___ About Nothing” 32. Course 33. Chest material 37. “___ we forget” 39. Hot spot 42. Baby 43. Song of joy 45. Achy 47. Absorbed, as a cost 48. Short tables accompanying sofas 52. Disperse 55. 100 kurus

56. Farfetched 57. Sylvester, to Tweety 59. Big step 63. ___-bodied 64. Hardly ordinary 66. Bottom of the barrel 67. Slope of loose rock debris 68. ___ Scotia 69. Coastal raptors 70. Aims 71. Form of matter DOWN 1. Doozy 2. Icelandic epic 3. Angry outburst 4. Small amount 5. Clutter; a total mess 6. Quote, part 3 7. “Mi chiamano Mimi,” e.g.

8. Product motto 9. Keen or eager 10. Papal court 11. Beth’s preceder 12. Boito’s Mefistofele, e.g.

15. Dorm annoyance 18. Change, chemically 24. “Buona ___”

(Italian greeting) 26. Parenthesis, essentially 27. Segmented organ near mouth of invertebrates 28. “I had no ___!”

29. Ask 30. Charm 34. Call 35. A chip, maybe 36. Bakery selections 38. Indiscreet, inconsiderate 40. “O Sanctissima,” e.g.

41. Skilled performers 44. “___ a chance” 46. Our “mother” 49. Unborn embryo 50. Home of Paris 51. Large estate or manor 52. Flat 53. Wooden pole used in Scottish games 54. ___ wrench 58. Conflicted 60. “American ___” 61. Hawk’s opposite 62. Final, e.g.

65. Cabernet, e.g.

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Treating Every Family Like Our Own. Meet Dick Fakkema Richard (Dick) Fakkema was born and raised on beautiful Whidbey Island. He and his wife Cathy have been married for 30 years and they have three wonderful adult children.

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