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Inaugural Trudy Sundberg Lecture - featuring Hedrick Smith - free and open to all
Friday, May 6, 6PM, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) Langley Saturday, May 7, 7PM, Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center
Hedrick Smith, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Emmy award-winning producer/correspondent, has reported for the New York Times, authored several books, and created 20 award-winning PBS primetime specials and mini-series. He is a national bestselling author and a renowned and sought after speaker. His most recent book, Who Stole the American Dream? is “filled with the penetrating insights, provocative discoveries, and the great empathy of a master journalist.� Presented by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation with support from Humanities Washington and community sponsors. Book sales and signing will be available at events.
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Husband replies, “I can't believe that, show me.”
Ladies Choice The most frightening part of any high school dance, other than going, was the announcement, “Ladies choice.” In my high school days, I would have been better waiting at a bus stop but we had no city buses in Oil City, just Greyhound once a week. Even Continental Trailways would not stop.
Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and lose), he wrote on a piece of paper, “Please wake me at 5:00 AM.” He left it where he knew she would find it.
A Woman's Perfect Breakfast She is sitting at the table with her gourmet coffee. Her son is on the cover of the Wheaties box. Her daughter is on the cover of Business Week. Her boyfriend is on the cover of Playgirl. And, her husband is on the back of the milk carton. Woman's revenge A woman, having finished her shopping, comes to the register to check out. “Cash, check or charge?” the clerk asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet, the clerk notices a remote control for a television set in her purse. “So, I could not help but notice as you were looking for your credit card, but, do you always carry your TV remote?” asked the cashier. “No,” replied the shopper, “but my husband refused to come shopping with me. I figured this was the most loving thing I could do to him legally.” Marriage Seminar While attending a marriage seminar dealing with communication, Joe and his wife Ann listened to the instructor, “It is essential that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes.” The speaker addressed the man, “Can you name your wife's favorite flower?” Joe leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered, “It's Pillsbury, isn't it?” Wife vs Husband A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, “Relatives of yours?”
So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of several pages, that it indeed says, HEBREWS. The Silent Treatment A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight.
The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn't wakened him, when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed.
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Almost 100 years ago According to Wikipedia, Pierre-Joseph Proudhon “was a French politician and the founder of mutualist philosophy. He was the first person to declare himself an anarchist and is widely regarded as one of the ideology's most influential theorists. Proudhon is even considered by many to be the 'father of anarchism.' He became a member of the French Parliament after the revolution of 1848, whereafter he referred to himself as a Federalist.” In honor of Pierre, how about a quote from him?
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“To be GOVERNED is to be watched, inspected, spied upon, directed, law-driven, numbered, regulated, enrolled, indoctrinated, preached at, controlled, checked, estimated, valued, censured, commanded, by creatures who have neither the right nor the wisdom nor the virtue to do so. To be GOVERNED is to be at every operation, at every transaction noted, registered, counted, taxed, stamped, measured, numbered, assessed, licensed, authorized, admonished, prevented, forbidden, reformed, corrected, punished. It is, under pretext of public utility, and in the name of the general interest, to be placed under contribution, drilled, fleeced, exploited, monopolized, extorted from, squeezed, hoaxed, robbed; then, at the slightest resistance, the first word of complaint, to be repressed, fined, vilified, harassed, hunted down, abused, clubbed, disarmed, bound, choked, imprisoned, judged, condemned, shot, deported, sacrificed, sold, betrayed; and to crown all, mocked, ridiculed, derided, outraged, dishonored. That is government; that is it's justice; that is it's morality." General Idea of the Revolution in the Nineteenth Century, translated by John Beverly Robinson (London: Freedom Press, 1923), pp. 293-294.
Creation A man said to his wife one day, “I don't know how you can be so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time.” The wife responded, “Allow me to explain. God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me; God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you!” Who does what A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning. The wife said, “You should do it because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee.”
One More Time Reminder alert—Langley Library Poetry Slam, Thursday, April 28, at 6:30 PM. If we miss you, hope to see you at Oak Harbor High School Auditorium Friday, April 29, for the 7:30 pm Whidbey Jazz Concert, our 17th year!
The husband said, “You are in charge of cooking around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee.”
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Words A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day...30,000 to a man's 5,000. The wife replied, “The reason has to be because we have to repeat everything to men.” The husband then turned to his wife and asked, “What?”
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The paper said, “It is 5:00 AM. Wake up.”
May Day Fun A Benefit Fundraiser is being held Sunday, May 1 from 1-6 p.m. in the Coupeville Rec Hall for Whidbey Island’s most beloved couple, Beth and John “Bulldog” Tristao. Everyone is pulling out all the stops…food and drink provided by Christopher’s, The Oystercatcher, Fraser’s Gourmet Hideaway, Front Street Grill, Toby’s Tavern, Penn Cove Shellfish, and Ciao will accompany the of live music of Skinny Tie Jazz, VIP Praise Team, DB Jazz, Broken Banjo and maybe even some surprise musical acts! Come eat drink and dance, laugh, cry, and hug for an afternoon of gratitude for our most cherished neighbors and a celebration of living in this most amazing community.” Thanks to our good buddy Judy Lynn for spearheading this effort on behalf of Beth and John.
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Wife replies, “No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee.”
With all our recent rain, after all our almost recent sunshine, I feel like a duck in the water, only upside down. My back, shoulders and head are much wetter than my legs. Plus, although my feet are not webbed, I have friends with webbed minds. World wide webbed!
In light of those moments of fear experienced while waiting for a girl to ask me to dance, here are some great world wide web jokes, with men as punch lines. Sometimes, ours is the only line available.
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Bits & Pieces presents the fourth annual PianoFest Northwest April 28 – May 1, 2016. Catering to music lovers who appreciate piano music that ranges from classical to contemporary, this event showcases a variety of musical talents, each unique to their genre.
Holland Happening 2016 Spring has arrived! Holland Happening and all the family favorites are being planned, prepped, reserved, and spiffed up! The theme of this 47th year is “Gemeenschap,” which means community. Along with family favorites like the Dutch Dinner, Carnival, Parade, Street Fair and Klompen Canal Race, there are many new additions for the more than 8,000 community members and visitors that will descend on historic downtown Oak Harbor this weekend. Love a parade? Participants are looking forward to showing the public the spirit of “Gemeenschap”. This year, three trophies will be awarded for parade entries: Best in Theme, Best in Show and Best Kinderen’s (children’s) entry. All the entries for this year’s parade have been asked to display the Dutch theme with a minimum of twelve tulips. The parade sponsor is Tradewinds Insurance and the parade Grand Marshall is recently retired U.S. Navy Captain Michael Nortier. As you stroll this year’s street fair your family will have one-of-a-kind opportunities to capture the energy of the festivities with handmade Dutch themed photo ops, thanks to the talent of Rob Brothers and donations by Sherwin Williams and Frontier Lumber. The street fair vendors have been selected by invitation only and the Chamber believes they are creating a unique community market place that showcases the historic downtown, while keeping with a tradition of uniqueness and value. The Carnival is once again brought to you by Davis Amusement and sponsored by Pacific Grace Accounting, Ronnie Wright. The Entertainment Stage will be packed with local talents organized by the Whidbey Playhouse and sponsored by Jan Ellis and Windermere Property Management. Looking to feel the spirit of the Dutch heritage? Join the Dutch Dinner on April 29 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the First Reformed Church, 250 SW 3rd Ave., Oak Harbor. The entire authentic meal is prepared by Wildcat Catering and is only $15. Other Saturday events going on you won’t want to miss: Oak Harbor Christian School Eagle Run Rotary’s Walk of Honor Car Show Oak Harbor Tavern - Beer Garden and Entertainment The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the sponsors for their support of this timeless tradition: Windermere Property Management, City of Oak Harbor, Tradewinds Insurance, Jan Ellis, Regency on Whidbey, The Greenhouse Florist and Nursery, Rob Brothers, Frontier Lumber, Sherwin Williams, Whidbey Tech Solutions, Whidbey Playhouse, Pacific Grace, Ronnie Wright, Island Life Photography, Whidbey Weekly, Whidbey Daily News, and countless volunteer committee members. The Wow Wagon will be present for information for locals and guests. If you have a question, let the Oak Harbor Chamber be your concierge. Look for anyone in a Dutch blue t-shirt, sponsored by Regency on Whidbey and they will be happy to answer any questions. [Submitted by Christine Cribb, Executive Director, Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce]
PianoFest Northwest Bringing world-class artists to the island for a celebration of piano music Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA)
This year’s headlining artists Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century. Hailed as “the intense synchronization of genius” (ThirdCoast Digest) and “the most dynamic duo of this generation” (San Francisco Classical Voice), the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo aims to make classical music a relevant and powerful force around the world. They have appeared on MTV and NPR, toured worldwide as recitalists and soloists, recorded Billboard charttopping albums, and their Emmy-nominated, self-produced music videos have been viewed by millions on YouTube. Saturday, April 30, 7:30pm | All Seats $30 In addition to their festival performance, the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo will offer a free, educational, matinee performance with a Q&A for middle school-aged students. There are seats available for home-schooled students. To reserve a seat contact Deana Duncan at (360) 221-8262 or education@wicaonline.org Friday, April 29, 1:15pm Kicking off the festival are Karin Kajita and Nelda Swiggett with a jazz inspired “Sister Act.” Both are former guests of Maureen Girard’s 88 Keys Piano Club at WICA. These Bainbridge Island natives grew up competing for time on the family Steinway before they went on to separate careers as jazz pianists, composers and teachers, winning prestigious awards (Nelda) and playing in exotic locations (Karin). Thursday, April 28, 7:30pm | All Seats $25 Opening the weekend is Diane Lines’ Jump! Dynamic Canadian pianist Diane Lines forges a uniquely feminine approach to the era of jump blues, swing, and boogie-woogie. Diane was the pianist/accompanist for Grammy winner Michael Bublé and has also performed with a variety of artists including: Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, Marian McPartland, Dee Daniels, Jim Byrnes, and more. Featuring the music of Louis Jordan, The Nat Cole Trio, Dinah Washington, Big Joe Turner, Ray Charles and more, Diane and her supporting cast of world-class musicians combine high-octane musicianship and natural wit while making the audience feel they’re at a great musical party with a personal friend. Friday, April 29, 7:30pm | All Seats $25 Wrapping up the festival is Walt Wagner, a Seattle native with a unique performance style that captures the imagination, heart, and spirit of his audience. He has performed with Jay Leno, Bill Cosby, Bob Hope, George Burns, Lily Tomlin, Roberta Flack, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bob Newhart, as pianist-conductor with Peggy Lee, and he toured internationally with Peggy Fleming in “A Concert on Ice.” Walt is well known regionally as the featured pianist at Seattle’s landmark Canlis restaurant. Sunday, May 1, 4:00pm | All Seats $25 Celebrate PianoFest Northwest with a reception featuring charismatic, Seattle favorite Walt Wagner! Following his concert, Walt will be interviewed by WICA Board member and piano enthusiast Peter Morton. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar will accompany the entertainment. Sunday, May 1, 6:00pm | $50 For tickets and more information, call (360) 221-8262 or visit www.wicaonline.org [Submitted by Tristan Steel, WICA]
Mayday! May Day! 911 Emergency! The heart of our community needs your help! Tell your friends, tell your enemies, tell your neighbors, tell a stranger. Everyone will be there to show their support, and you are not going to want to miss this party. A Benefit Fundraiser is being held Sunday, May 1 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm in the Coupe-
ville Rec Hall for Whidbey Island’s most beloved couple, Beth and John “Bulldog” Tristao. Everyone is pulling out all the stops…food and drink provided by Christopher’s, The Oystercatcher, Fraser’s Gourmet Hideaway, Front Street Grill, Toby’s Tavern, Penn Cove Shellfish, and Ciao will accompany the live music of Skinny Tie Jazz, VIP Praise Team, DB Jazz, Broken Banjo and maybe even some surprise musical acts. Come eat, drink and dance, laugh, cry and hug for an afternoon of gratitude for our most cherished neighbors and a celebration of living in this most amazing community. Recently, John (“The Bulldog”) Tristao had a life-threatening cardiac event and was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center to undergo emergency heart surgery for an aortic tear in his heart (a condition colloquially termed “the widow maker”). To our great fortune, John survived this event in no small part to the amazing medical care he received there, but unfortunately (although they had the most inclusive insurance coverage possible) their insurance company severed their relationship with Harborview shortly before this emergency, leaving the family without coverage and holding a bill that is off the charts. When John and Beth moved here over 30 years ago to raise a family, they quickly became integrated in the community with Beth beautifying our surroundings with her magic touch and Fine Line Painting, and the town rejoicing when John went from school custodian to become the lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revisted after an open call audition. Our community has been overjoyed to dance the nights away with Johnny Bulldog as he performs for benefits for almost every organization on the island to help them raise funds (Hearts & Hammers, Coupeville Schools, Big Brothers and Sisters, CADA, WAIF, Friends of Ebey’s Reserve, Windermere Foundation, Whidbey General Hospital Foundation, to name just a few) and when tragedy occurs, such as our Edgecliff landslide or the Oso landslide a year later, or someone in the community is in need, John and Beth always show up. We have counted on them for over twenty years, and they have never ever let us down. Now it’s our turn. Coupeville Rec Hall, May 1 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. $20 donation at the door for food and music, and little extra for an adult beverage or three (kids are welcome so bring everybody). Additional donations are most welcome. Write a check or drop off cash that day, stop by Peoples Bank to make a deposit in the John and Beth Tristao Fund, outdo your neighbors on their Go Fund Me page. Show up for John and Beth… They would do it for you! You never know when an emergency will happen. When it does, it takes a community to respond. Pay it back and pay it forward. This is why we live in this community. This is why we live here. [Submitted by Judy Lynn]
Tilth Farmers’ Market Opens May 1 Sunday, May 1 is opening day for the South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market featuring local farm produce and plants, concessions and crafts. The market opens at 11:00am with a performance by Audri Cooke, an 11-year-old singer/songwriter. At noon, dance to a may pole weaving of colorful ribbons accompanied by Island Strings. There’s lots of parking, clean restrooms, free WiFi and children’s play areas. SNAP cards are welcome. In it’s 45th season, the market is open every Sunday through October 16. It is located at 2812 Thompson Road, between Freeland and Bayview on Hwy. 525. Look for the scarecrow. New vendors are welcome, visit the market page on the website, www.southwhidbeytilth.org or contact the market manager, Angie Hart, at market@southwhidbeytilth.org or leave a message at (360) 321-0757. [Submitted by Susan Prescott]
www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. New Lecture Series to Feature Pulitzer-winning Journalist Hedrick Smith The Trudy Sundberg Lecture Series, three years in the making, will bring its first speaker to Whidbey Island stages on May 6 and 7. Two talks by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Hedrick Smith will inaugurate the annual series, which honors the memory of a longtime and beloved Whidbey Island teacher. “We’re so grateful for the tremendous support we’ve received from Trudy’s family, friends, the communities and Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation to launch this series in her name,” said Dr. Marshall Goldberg, a retired physician who chairs the Lecture Series Planning Committee. Smith will speak about his most recent book “Who Stole the American Dream?,” an analysis of the growing gap in income and wealth in the United States. Smith will speak on: Friday, May 6, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. Doors open at 6:00pm for an informal reception in Zech Hall. Smith’s presentation is set for 7:00pm on the Main Stage, followed by a question-and-answer session. Saturday, May 7, Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center. The presentation is scheduled to start at 7:00pm, followed by a question-and-answer session. As a New York Times reporter, Smith was a member of the news team that broke the Pentagon Papers story in 1971, which won him a Pulitzer Prize. In 1974, he won another Pulitzer for his reporting on the Soviet Union and its allies. Smith also won an Emmy Award for his documentaries on the PBS series “Frontline.” Sundberg, who died in 2013, touched many lives with her passion for education, the arts and civic engagement. She was known as an activist and innovator whose causes included the Whidbey Island Democratic Club, League of Women Voters and Whidbey Camano Land Trust. She was also founder of the Save Our Kids Crusade anti-violence coalition and numerous book clubs. Family members, friends and the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation began in 2013 to establish the Trudy Sundberg Memorial Fund. The fund is in place to underwrite a lecture series that will explore Sundberg’s areas of interest, including education, literature, history, the arts, civic engagement and politics. “The effort has just been amazing, a real tribute to Trudy’s impact on the community,” said Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Executive Director Paul Pitkin. The lecture series will be part of an annual programming initiative for adults on Whidbey Island, promoting reading and lifelong learning and covering issues of local, national or global interest. The fund may also be used to enhance library resources and access to information for residents of the Sno-Isle Libraries district. Tax-deductible contributions to the Trudy J. Sundberg Memorial Fund may be sent to the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation, 7312 35th Ave. NE, Marysville, WA 98271. Contributions may also be made online at www.sno-isle.org. Select “Giving” under the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation tab to support the endowment. [Submitted by Mary Campbell, Sno-Isle Libraries]
Celebrate the Historic Schooner Suva’s Return to Penn Cove The Coupeville Maritime Heritage Foundation (CMHF) is hosting a seaworthy celebration to welcome back the historic schooner Suva to Penn Cove on Friday, May 6, from 1:00pm to 7:00pm at the Coupeville Wharf. Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes will kick off the festivities at 1:00pm with a dockside ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening Suva’s 2016 sailing season. This public event will feature several family-fun activities from 1:00pm to 5:00pm such as: Suva dockside tours Nautical knot tying demonstrations Live and local music, including learning the Suva song Information about docent and crewing opportunities Basic sailing skills
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Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s Choreographer’s Showcase Join the Whidbey Island Dance Theatre at the South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 7 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm for this year’s Choreographer’s Showcase. Guest choreographers from all walks of life are setting an eclectic group of works on this talented group of dancers. The company seniors
have also set some amazing works on the dancers. Each piece showing their own, unique personality and life journey. Choreography from world-renown dancer, Aaron Cash; professional Seattle dancer Bojohn Diciple; and native Islander and alumni, Katelyn Lodell showcase the many talents of the young company. Their choreography display the strengths of the dancers as individuals and as a whole. The junior company is showcased in two different works. Jamee Pitts has come up with yet another amazing contemporary piece, while Brittany Falso continues to show our community her unique classical choreography. Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s two new Assistant Artistic Directors, Brittany Falso and Christine Monaghan, have teamed up to choreograph a piece for the group’s four high school seniors; showcasing the individuality of each of these dancers. Finally, the alumni and guest artists round out this diverse production by presenting the audience with their unique dance styles. General Seating tickets are $15, all tickets at the door are $18. For tickets and more information, visit www.widtonline.org [Submitted by Brittany Falso]
Gifts of Bread The Penn Cove Water Festival has a tradition of giving a loaf of homemade bread to racing teams, entertainers, and dignitaries, to welcome them to Coupeville. This tradition dates back to the time of Pot Latches when the tribal chief would welcome guests to his land with a gift of food. The Penn Cove Water Festival extends an invitation to island residents to assist in this presentation. If you can bake a loaf of bread, any kind, it will be gratefully received and presented at the Festival on May 14. The bread can be delivered to the Coupeville United Methodist Church on Main Street between 9:00am-Noon on Friday, May 13. For more information about gifts of bread, or for
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IDIPIC Receives $5,000 State Farm Grant State Farm Insurance Companies recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County (IDPIC) for the fifth consecutive year.
Since it began, over 32,000 have attended its DUI/Underage Drinking prevention panels held in Oak Harbor, Freeland and NAS Whidbey. Over a third have been driver’s education students with parents and over a half were NAS Whidbey Island personnel for training. The remaining have been DUI and MIP offenders and general public. The panels are open to the public at no charge, and provide both “head” and “heart” knowledge that can benefit all drivers.
The grant will help to cover some of the cost and materials used in IDIPIC’s prevention work with youth in schools and at impact panels.
For more information on IDIPIC, its programs or to volunteer, please visit www.idipic.org.
“We can’t thank State Farm enough for its long-time support of our efforts,” emphasized Mike Diamanti, IDIPIC director. “As a Partner in Prevention, this support has helped IDIPIC to better safeguard our community, which benefits us all by influencing youth to make the right choices about alcohol and other drug use and ultimately not to DUI, with the potential of saving lives.”
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Property Tax Assistance Programs offered by the State of Washington are available to qualified taxpayers whose primary residence is located in the State of Washington. Income qualification levels changed in 2016; you may now qualify. If you are at least 61 years old and your household income is below $40,000, you may qualify for participation in one of the state assistance programs, subject to program parameters: Exemption Program for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Deferral Program for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Deferral Program for Homeowners with Limited Income
Diamanti added that while it’s difficult to prove what doesn’t happen, since IDIPIC began its youth programs there has been an overall general downward trend in substance abuse among Whidbey teens. “Most of these students have experienced IDIPIC programs in the classroom and at panel. IDIPIC’s youth prevention work has surely had a positive impact in this downward trend,” he said. Panel attendance is required for all Whidbey driver’s education students and their parents by local driving schools and instructors. “Students not taught through a driving school are welcome to attend as well with parent,” added JoAnn Hellmann, panel facilitator. IDIPIC is a 501c3 nonprofit established in 2000 by concerned individuals dedicated to the mission to deter driving under the influence and underage drinking in our communities through education and awareness.
These programs are administered locally in Island County by the Assessor’s Office. You are invited to join Island County Exemptions Program Coordinator Kristina Mayhew and Deputy Treasurer Chris Root for a presentation about these programs, including application information, and the resulting changes to your property taxes, on Monday May 9, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome Street. For more information, call (360) 279-4580. [Submitted by Wanda J. Grone, CPA, Island County Treasurer]
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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 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 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.
National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 5, 10:00am Concordia Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor Thursday, May 5, 12:15pm-1:00pm Island County Courthouse, Coupeville
Thursday, May 5, 5:30pm-6:30pm Windjammer Park Gazebo, Oak Harbor Join the 65th annual National Day of Prayer. For more information, email jlh71848@aol. com or visit nationaldayofprayer.org
more! Advance registration required. Some needs-based scholarships are available, please apply early. For more information, call (360) 221-6788.
Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events
Celebrate Suva’s Return to Penn Cove
See schedule below Cost: Free
Friday, May 6, 1:00pm-7:00pm Coupeville Wharf
Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, April 28, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library
The Coupeville Maritime Heritage Foundation (CMHF) is hosting a seaworthy celebration to welcome back the historic schooner Suva to Penn Cove. Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes will kick off the festivities at 1:00pm with a dockside ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening Suva’s 2016 sailing season. From 5:00pm-7:00pm on the back deck of the Coupeville Wharf, enjoy live music, appetizers, and drinks. For more information, visit www.schoonersuva.org or call (360) 320-4337.
Trudy Sundberg LectureFeaturing Hedrick Smith Friday, May 6, 6:00pm-8:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley The inaugural Trudy Sundberg Lecture series features Hedrick Smith, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author and Emmy award-winning producer of PBS Frontline. A reception in Zech Hall will begin at 6:00pm with a lecture at 7:00pm in the main theater. Smith will discuss the concepts surrounding his most recent book, “Who Stole the American Dream?” Admission is free. Presented by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Star Party Friday, May 6, begins at dark Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www. icas-wa.org.
Mayfaire Celebration Saturday, May 7, 10:30am-2:30pm Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Clinton Enjoy Mayfaire dances, games, crafts and more. Free admission. Fun for the whole family. For more information, call (360) 341-5686 or visit wiws.org
Trudy Sundberg LectureFeaturing Hedrick Smith Saturday, May 7, 7:00pm-9:00pm Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Hedrick Smith speaking on income inequality and his latest book “Who Stole the American Dream?” Admission is free. Presented by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
2nd Annual Spring Shred Event Saturday, May 14, 10:00am-2:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church Parking Lot, Freeland Time to clean out your file cabinets, garages, and storage rooms. Securely dispose of your personal and financial records. All proceeds benefit Soroptimist International of South Whidbey and Coastal Community Bank. Minimum donation of $5.
Mother & Son Day at the Blue Fox Saturday, May 14, 12:00pm-2:00pm Blue Fox Drive In, Oak Harbor $19 per person The all-inclusive price provides (per person): 2 Go-Kart Rides; 25 Arcade Game Tokens; Mini pizza; Small Drink; Field Games and
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. Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime Thursday, April 28, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required. How To Start A Business Thursday, April 28, 1:00pm-2:30pm Oak Harbor Library Learn how to write a business plan using the Small Business Administration’s format. In the process you will discover some library tools that can save you hundreds of dollars. Seating is limited. Please preregister at sno-isle.org or call the library. Supported by the Island County Economic Development Council. 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. Small Business Marketing Fundamentals Thursday, April 28, 5:30pm-7:00pm Freeland Library Every small business is different. However, the common secret of successful small businesses lies in a solid marketing plan. In this Lynda.com video presentation, Brad Batesole walks you through everything you need to know about marketing your service or product effectively— regardless of your team’s size or budget. He explains how to identify your target market and competition, formulate your brand message, figure out the best marketing channels, identify your advertising options, and measure your results. He also provides guidance on how to decide whether to do your own marketing or hire a professional. Oak Harbor Book Group Friday, April 29, 11:00am Oak Harbor Library
www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. and share the lives of gray whales, orcas and other marine mammals of the Salish Sea. For teens and tweens ages 9 and up. STARS Training Series: Is That for Real? Using Nonfiction Books with a Preschooler Saturday, April 30, 10:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Discover and share tips for integrating nonfiction picture books into any preschooler’s day. Tap into their curiosity to foster an interest in books. Learn about new titles and where to find them. Earn STARS Credits for free. Registration required. Find more information at sno-isle.org/kids/stars. 2 STARS credits per workshop. Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime Mondays, May 2, 9, 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 Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 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. Gifts of Sensitivity: The Highly Sensitive Person Monday, May 2, 2:00pm-3:00pm Coupeville Library Have you ever been told, “You’re just too sensitive!”? Do you need a lot of alone time and often feel out of place? You may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). HSPs make up nearly 20% of the population. Learn about the gifts and challenges about being an HSP, as Catherine VanWetter leads an interactive discussion and provides helpful information for highly sensitive people, as well as their partners, parents, and friends. Internet For Beginners II Monday, May 2, 2:00pm-3:30pm Oak Harbor Library Develop your digital literacy skills by learning how to access and use the internet on your own. This hands-on class builds on the skills learned in Internet for Beginners, with a focus on tabbed browsing, keyboard shortcuts, and basic security. Attendance at Internet for Beginners not required, but this class is intended for beginning computer users with basic keyboard and mouse skills. Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association Presents: Life-Changing Anti-Diet Tuesday, May 3, 6:30pm-8:30pm Freeland Library Let go of weight that isn’t serving you and reduce pain, increase mobility, and enhance your general health. My top three solutions are: Dream away the pounds, the missing ingredient, and eat food to lose weight. Gina Diamond, M.Ed, is a nutrition strategist who wants you to feel really good in your body! Visit www.wihha.com for more information. Everyone is welcome. Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 6:30pm Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 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. Roleplaying Game Club Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 25, 4:00pm-6:00pm Oak Harbor Library Dungeons and Dragons tabletop gaming club.
Share your love of reading! Check out a copy of “The Hundred Foot Journey” by Richard Morais, and join the discussion in the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. All are welcome.
Wednesday Night with the Stars: “Minions” Wednesday, May 4, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library
Whales for Teens & Tweens Friday, April 29, 1:00pm-2:30pm Coupeville Library
Despicable Me’s minions get their very own spin-off in this summer tent-pole from Universal Pictures. Rated G. Runtime 91 minutes. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Coupeville Library.
In honor of Earth Day, the Orca Network’s Langley Whale Center will be here to celebrate
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Galleries & Art Shows All Island High School Art Show Friday, May 6, 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday, May 7, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Library
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Presented by the American Association of University Women (AAUW). A reception for the artists, teachers, parents and the public will be held Friday, May 6 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. This is a juried show with ribbons and monetary awards in five categories: Wall Art, Photography, Jewelry/Wearable Art, Sculpture and Pottery. A special Shutterbug Award of $100 will be given to a Photography entry by AAUW member Nancy Hodges in memory of her father, a professional photographer.
The May Planning Meeting will be held May 18 at Day Road Fire Station from 10:00am-2:00pm. All members welcome. This meeting is an opportunity to exchange ideas and set plans and goals for the Guild. This is also the budget meeting. Bring a lunch, join the discussion and get to know people. For more information, visit Whidbeyweaversguild.org
Whidbey Allied Artists Art & Gift Show
This is a time for individuals who have had a loved one die of suicide and would like to meet with others to learn some coping strategies ways to move forward through your grief and other feelings. Registration is requested by contacting Dave Bieniek, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Whidbey General at (360) 321-1372 or bienid@whidbeygen.org. There is no charge for this event.
Friday, May 6, 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday, May 7, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, May 8, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. 20+ local artists specializing in Wood Sculpture, Jewelry, Photography, Oil Landscape Painting, Watercolors, Stained Glass, Mosaic & Painted Furniture Ceramic Art, Basketry and more. Bobbi Bradley of Paint With Bobbi will be painting at the show all weekend.
Along Water’s Edge Watercolors by Peggy Woods Artist’s Reception: Friday, May 6, 5:00pm-7:00pm Show continues through May 30 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Rob Schouten Gallery is pleased to welcome Anacortes watercolorist Peggy Woods to her debut showing on Whidbey Island. Woods’ watercolor paintings skillfully explore the play of light on water, whether glowing with strong contrast or misty and soft, creating tranquil dramas that convey the poignancy of everyday coastal life. Her paintings are renowned for realism and detail, but her soulful connection to her subjects is what makes them come alive. The artist’s reception will take place during First Friday at Greenbank Farm. Light refreshments will be served.
Featured Artist: Gaylen Whiteman Artist Reception: Friday, May 6, 5:00pm-7:30pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank During May Artworks Gallery will feature Artist Gaylen Whiteman and her “May Madness” show. The First Friday reception will include light snacks and beverages. Live music will be performed by guitarist Steve DeHaven. Other Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception. Gaylen, who typically paints in a realist fashion, has recently been experimenting with abstraction and, as she says, “having a blast”. In her “May Madness” show, Gaylen will devote half of her display to favorite works in realism, and half to favorite and recent abstract art. Her art includes paintings in watercolor, acrylic, and oil.
Featured Artists: Danielle Bodine & Gordy Edberg Artists’ Reception: Saturday, May 7, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit runs through May 29 Museo Gallery, Langley Danielle Bodine will show mixed media fiber arts vessels and Gordy Edberg will exhibit new paintings in oil.
Meetings & Organizations 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.
Suicide Grief Support Group Wednesday, May 11, 6:00pm-8:30pm Hospice of Whidbey General, Coupeville
Whidbey Island Relay for Life 2016 Wednesday, May 11, 7:00pm-8:00pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge
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an opportunity to stimulate lively dialog. The speakers will give their perspective on these concerns: come and be part of the conversation! Panel members: Helen Price Johnson, Island County Commissioner; Molly Hughes, Mayor of Coupeville; Ron Nelson, Executive Director of the Island County Economic Development Council. The evening’s program will be moderated by Cheryn Weiser, Executive Director of Island County Senior Services. Presented by Whidbey Island Community Education.
Island County Master Gardener Plant Clinics Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:00am-1:00pm Ace Hardware, Gardening Section, Freeland Saturdays, May 7, 21, 28, 10:00am-1:00pm Home Depot, Oak Harbor 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. For more information, call (360) 240-5527 or visit http:// ext100.wsu.edu/island/gardening/mastergardeners/
“The Healing Power of Unselfishness” Saturday, May 7, 11:00am First Church of Christ, Scientist, Oak Harbor A lecture with Lois Rae Carlson, C.S.B. Learn to cultivate the Christly quality of unselfishness. Discover what it means to live in a state of communion with God. Loving child care available. For more information, call (360) 929-3330 or email csrroh@comcast.net. The church is located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights St. Parking available.
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This year’s theme is “Ropin’ Hope”. Having a great team is a start to having a great Relay and finding an end to cancer. For more information, contact Wendy Charboneau at (760) 583-0835, wendathan@att.net or Heather Buenaventura at (360) 969-5885, hbuenaventura@comcast.net
Friends of the Coupeville Library Potluck Meeting Thursday, May 12, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Bring a dish and a friend - join this “can-do” group for fellowship and an update on 2016 activities. New members always welcome.
(AAUW) Whidbey Island Branch Saturday, May 14, 9:30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Whidbey Island Branch will present its next program beginning at 10:00am. Bonnie Abney will speak about emergency preparedness. For more information, contact Camille Brighten at brightena8@gmail. com or Milli Stanton at jomistanton@msn.com. For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeylocal.com.
Classes, Seminars and Workshops
FOR ALL YOU DO! For Mother’s Day give mom some Vitamin “L” We’re here for you.
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
DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel
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To A Special Meal From The Sea At Seabolt’s
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Sunday, May 8th
Treat Mom to a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Freeland Café. We will be cooking something especially for her.
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.
The Quest for Unity within Diversity on Whidbey Island Tuesday, May 3, 7:00pm Coupeville Recreation Hall There continues to be fairly intense discussion of the difference in outlook between the North and South ends of Whidbey, especially during an election season. Concerns about governance, policy, and viewpoint, however, provide
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Join us for the Cinco De Mayo Event Thursday, May 5th Oak Bowl • 531 SE Midway Blvd • Oak Harbor Teams and sponsors are gathering now for this exciting and fun-filled event. Businesses are lending their support to community youth in a BIG way by becoming Lane, Strike and Perfect Game Sponsors at the $250, $500 and $1,000 levels. Thank you to these businesses who have already pledged their support for this 2016 giving season: Ace Hardware, Baby N Me, Best Friends Veterinary, China City, Edward Jones Jeffery Pleet, Guild Mortgage Company, James L. Kotschwar, Attorney at Law, John Sitko Trucking, Inc., Jones Accounting Associates, Martin's Auto Electric LLC, Midway Tire and Muffler, Oak Bowl & Mario's Pizza, Walmart, Whidbey Island Bank/A Division of Heritage Bank, Whidbey Weekly Teams formed include five team members and pledge to raise minimally $500 per team. At $100 per team member, that amount is easily raised by asking a few friends support or the support of your work site. Thank you to these dedicated team captains who are currently signed up for all the upcoming bowling fun: Chris Johnson & Friends, Chicago Title Insurance Company, Coldwell Banker Koetje Real Estate, Jones Accounting Associates, Land Title & Escrow, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Oak Harbor Middle School, Oak Harbor Yacht Club, Pacific Grace Tax & Accounting, Wells Fargo, Whidbey Community Physicians, Windermere Real Estate, Whidbey Island Bank/A Division of Heritage Bank - Oak Harbor and South Whidbey branches
Supporting our community's youth is our dedication to tomorrow's well-being - join us now and pledge your business support in the form of a sponsorship, or team!
To become a Bowler, Sponsor or Volunteer, contact us at ed@bbbsislandcounty.org
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THE PEAS ARE UP! THE SPRING SEASON OF LOCAL FOOD IS UNDERWAY. Have you had your first taste of the year of fresh-from-the-farm food? We are experiencing another warm spring with sunny weather providing our local farmers the perfect conditions to grow a bountiful supply of nutritious, fresh, healthy food right in our backyard. There are a myriad of reasons to look right here on Whidbey Island to find much of the produce and fruit we consume during the growing season.
find and access local food from your local farmers. On Whidbey, you can purchase directly from farms from roadside stands, farmers’ markets, and CSA memberships. More and more of our local stores are also carrying local foods, including value-added products, and you can encourage them to continue this trend. If you enjoy getting to know others who are passionate about local food, you might consider joining your local Slow Foods group, www.slowfoodwhidbeyisland.org/.
Even though the island feels quite rural with farms speckling the landscape, a very small percentage of the food consumed on the island is actually grown here. We as consumers have the power to change this pattern, particularly as more residents are turning to farming as a passion and for income. Here at the Whidbey Island Conservation District, we receive calls throughout the year from people who want to expand or revitalize an existing farm or to start a new farming business. As a result, there is an increasing supply of both volume and variety of foods available very close to home.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and consumers where the “subscriber” receives a weekly share of produce. CSAs are gaining in popularity due to their convenience for both the farmer and the consumer. Customers support local farms directly by pre-paying growers for shares of the seasonal harvest, receiving a box of fresh, seasonal produce each week. Benefits include high quality produce for the consumer, enhanced financial stability for farms, and a reduction of impacts from shipping food long distances. We have quite a few CSAs of various sizes all across Whidbey Island, including one CSA that is a collaboration between several farms. Some CSAs deliver shares to a location nearby homes for pick-up, and some CSA shares are picked up at the farm.
In the modern world, we as consumers and “eaters” expect to find whatever food we desire at the nearest grocer at any time of the year. Eating what is locally produced in a particular season is no longer necessary because even if it is not produced locally, we can likely still get it from somewhere else in the world. Recently, people are challenging themselves, and others, to “eat local.” One of the more recognized definitions of “local food” is based on marketing arrangements under which farmers sell directly to consumers from within a local region, such as Whidbey Island[1]. The reasons behind this movement are many, including creating more resilient and self-reliant food networks, providing more consistent support for local farmers to reduce development pressures on farmland, and reducing the distance food travels from farm to table, which in turn results in food being fresher and potentially more nutritious and flavorful. Additionally, our local farmers tend to farm with high levels of integrity, using environmentally sustainable production practices. A source of pride, farmers are happy to share with you about how your food is grown. If you have questions and you are buying directly from a farmer, you can ask. However, be ready for what could be a lengthy conversation because farmers are passionate about what they do. Soil fertility, crop rotation, water conservation, produce varieties, and low impact pest control are all given careful consideration. Some local farmers have jumped through the hoops to achieve organic certification but other local growers provide you very healthy food without being certified. The National Sustainable Agricultural Information Service estimates on average, produce travels between 1300 and 2000 miles. Think about this: Whidbey Island is about 50 highway miles long, so if you buy from a local farmer, the distance your food will travel is less than 4% of the average distance your food would travel if you purchase through a conventional source. This is a way for you to help do your part in reducing fossil fuel use and related greenhouse gas emissions used in the food system. If you are ready to step out of the “convenience first” model and instead “buy local first,” there are a number of ways you can
There are also many opportunities on Whidbey to purchase local product through roadside stands. These are very convenient for the farmer to market fresh products right from the farm and restock as needed throughout the day. Consumers can often find a stand or farm store not far off their daily commuting route. Goosefoot Foundation now publishes annually “The Whidbey Island Roadside Farm Stand, Farm Store & Farmers Market Directory." When you buy from a roadside stand or on-farm store, 100% of the purchase price more than likely goes directly to the farmer. Whidbey Island has a number of thriving Farmers’ and Public Markets who provide a social and recreational experience as well as a place to gather your food and other products for the week. Coupeville Farmers’ Market, open Saturdays, is the third oldest farmers market in the state, starting in 1979 and located in the second oldest town in the state. Oak Harbor Farmers’ Market, open Thursdays, began in 1994 and offers a variety of processed foods and crafts as well as fabulous produce. The Bayview Market at Bayview Corner is open Saturdays, providing fresh produce, great food, and a good time. South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market is open Sundays with many garden activities on site. Langley and Clinton also have open air public markets and are open Fridays and Thursdays, respectively. WICD hosts lists and brochures of CSAs, Farmers Markets, roadside stores and stands, Whidbey farms open to the public and more on the District’s Local Agriculture website page, www.whidbeycd.org/local-agriculture. html. This information is updated as it is received by the District. We encourage you to enjoy the experience of eating local while meeting Whidbey Island’s amazing group of hardworking farmers. [1] Martinez, Steve, et al. Local Food Systems: Concepts, Impacts, and Issues. ERR 97, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, May 2010.
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CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER By Wesley Hallock
ARIES (March 21-April 19) Don’t rule out the power of saying, “pretty please” on the 28th. Humble pie and humor is a deadly combo on the 29th. Presuming that everyone is on the same page is the 30th’s big mistake. The 1st demands clarity about how much risk you are willing to assume. The 2nd has much to teach about when and where to push back. Wielding a hammer makes everything resemble a nail on the 3rd. There’s power in your swing on the 4th. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Don’t under-estimate the bargaining power of your sunny disposition on the 28th. Reacting to another’s woes too personally only undermines your own position on the 29th. Power on the 30th is valuing yours and another’s wellbeing equally. Attending to the squeaky wheel on the 1st has its hidden benefits. More lipstick won’t make the 2nd’s pig pretty. Letting go of the rope ends tug-o-war on the 3rd. You’re a day older and much wiser at the 4th’s end. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Recall that thunder clouds have silver linings, should your Chicken Little alarm sound on the 28th. Deep water on the 29th is your reminder that you can swim. Feelings of detachment on the 30th are a good thing, not a cop out. Turning a deaf ear helps on the 1st. Playing by the rules is less costly than the alternative on the 2nd. Another’s logic helps on the 3rd. Time is on your side on the 4th. CANCER (June 22-July 22) How you win is as important to you as winning itself on the 28th. Thinking you can skirt the rules on the 29th works against you. The push is toward desperate measures again on the 30th. When in doubt, intuition wins over logic on the 1st. Favoring the long-familiar over the new on the 2nd may come back to haunt you. The 3rd demands you apply lots of elbow grease. Half measures won’t suffice on the 4th. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your biggest mistake on the 28th is relaxing too soon. Determination makes its own luck on the 29th. Acting with dignity on the 30th risks becoming overbearing. Having the means and being free to apply them are different stories on the 1st. The 2nd’s push is from co-dependency to self-sufficiency. Adding new pages to your personal playbook works on the 3rd. New stances work wonders on the 4th. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) If self-promotion feels awkward on the 28th, sincerity subs for confidence. For best results, put shyness aside long enough to voice what you want on the 29th. Polite requests succeed where demands fail on the 30th. Don’t hesitate to ask questions on the
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Facing the bottom line on the 28th is less draining than avoiding it. Creative solutions are worth the extra effort on the 29th. Input from every source is helpful on the 30th. A nudge toward getting you going shouldn’t be taken too personally on the 1st. If the 2nd unravels, guard against impatience. Off the wall strategies get you in deep on the 3rd. Look forward to an unusual assist on the 4th.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) If you think the 28th’s easy going means you can drop your guard, think again. Lost time must be accounted for on the 29th. Guilty pleasures come back to haunt on the 30th. Rules beg to be broken on the 1st. Obsessing over details wastes time on the 2nd. Fighting your way out of a bind consumes most of the 3rd. Daring is required to finally put a matter on the 4th to rest. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Hindsight is 20/20 on the 28th. Cross-purpose abounds on the 29th, and not where it appears to be. Your big mistake on the 30th is thinking that you can be stopped by mere difficulties. The easy choice on the 1st is not necessarily the satisfying choice. Worrisome expenses are easily magnified out of proportion on the 2nd. Impatience is you on the 3rd. Flying off the handle is not the 4th’s wisest option. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Assuming that your request is being ignored can become a self-fulfilling prophecy on the 28th. Lack of confidence makes small hurdles loom larger on the 29th. Blurting out your fears is a setback on the 30th. If all else fails, try the path of least resistance on the 1st. Fixations create much more work than necessary on the 2nd. Under-estimating the time required is the 3rd’s hazard. Raising your voice won’t necessarily make you heard on the 4th. © 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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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Deep desire and good cheer is your winning combo on the 28th. Appealing distractions work against getting what you want on the 29th. Pleasurable side excursions put you off schedule on the 30th. A mini-vacation on the 1st could work in your favor. Overreaching makes for a stressful day on the 2nd. Your reach exceeds your grasp again on the 3rd. Recall on the 4th that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Best to recall on the 28th that mountains are climbed one step at a time. Patience is always a virtue, especially on the 29th. Creative solutions are one gift of the 30th. If you hit snags on the 1st, pause to remind yourself what you are about. Digging in your heels on the 2nd only makes a hard task harder. Innovations win on the 3rd. On the 4th, the solution is always the last thing you try.
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Life Tributes CECILIA J. HOLT Cecilia passed away peacefully March 20, 2016 in her residence at Regency on Whidbey in Oak Harbor, WA. She is survived by her three sons: Don Holt, Harry Holt and Richard Holt; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Cecilia was born in Seattle to Harry and Elva (Wanamaker) Starks. During her childhood, Cecilia’s parents managed a number of hospitality venues around western Washington. Most memorable for her were her junior and senior high school years when she lived at the Everett Golf and Country Club. Her mother managed food services and her father supervised grounds maintenance operations. After receiving her college degree in nursing and Registered Nurse credential, Cecilia worked for a short time at a hospital in Burlington while living with her parents in Coupeville. At a New Year’s Eve dance in Coupeville in 1947, she met the love of her life, Leland Holt. In July 1948, they were married in Coupeville where 400 guests were in attendance. After a brief honeymoon in British Columbia, she left her “country club life” to spend her next 62 years on the family farm in Oak Harbor with Leland. For Cecilia, the farm was a totally new adventure. She maintained the house and helped Lee with many of the farm chores. They sold milk to Darigold, raised chickens, turkeys and some beef cows. Many times her nursing skills were needed to help a sick animal or a family member. Cecilia and Lee were also there to help their neighbors. In the 1950’s, Lee would take his threshing and binding machines to different farms in the area to harvest grain. Neighboring farmers would gather to help each other on their respective farms. Cecilia was always in the middle of preparing the hearty mid-day meal for the crew. The men would eat first and return to their threshing chores. The table was then cleared and reset for the women and children to eat. In a few days, the process would be repeated on another farm. Later on, in the 1960’s, Cecilia took great pride in driving the hay truck and supervising the crew, while Lee tended to other hay making duties. Cecilia and Lee enjoyed family, friends and their country lifestyle. They were active in the Rebekahs and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. For about 10 years, she was also a 4-H leader in both a cooking and in a swimming club. She was a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor at several local beaches and at the NAW Whidbey pool. Cecilia always enjoyed hosting a potluck picnic with family and friends. For more than 60 years, the highlight of their summers was their hosting of the annual Holt Family picnic the last Sunday in July. At its peak, 95 family and friends were in attendance. Cecilia and Leland enjoyed their travels after Lee retired. She and her girlfriends loved doing weekly ceramics together. She was always ready to go fishing and camping with family and friends. Cecilia enriched the lives of so many around her. She will be greatly missed and will remain in our hearts forever. She will rest alongside of her late husband, Leland Holt, at the Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor. Join us in a celebration of her life at the Wallin Funeral Home, 1811 NE 16th Ave #A, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, Saturday May 7, 1 p.m. with Pastor Andy Mahoney officiating. Please visit her page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.
JUANITA ADAIR Juanita Adair, age 79, died suddenly April 15, 2016 at Providence Medical Center, Everett. She was born May 6, 1936 in Florence, CO to Rosendo and Mercedes Ramirez. Her mother died at a very young age and Juanita was raised by her older brother Johnny and his wife in San Francisco. The family went on to live in Mountain View, CA In 1962, Juanita and her girlfriends visited a bar in Mountain View and the bartender did not believe Juanita was old enough to drink. She showed him her ID proving her age and he was shocked. There was instant chemistry between the pair. They spent time getting to know each other. When she saw him in his Navy uniform, she became even more attracted to him. About a year after they met, she and the bar tender, Harry Adair, were married in Reno, NV. Juanita became a Navy wife. She and Harry remained in Mountain View and before long came sons Scott and John. Harry served at Moffett Field, Alameda and aboard the USS Hancock until 1972, when he received orders to Midway Island for two years. Juanita loaded the boys and herself aboard a C141 Military transport plane and they were off to an adventure on Midway Island. While Harry was stationed on Midway Island, Juanita became active in a softball association, and did quite well. 1974 saw the Adair family moving to Whidbey Island. Juanita settled in with her family and Oak Harbor soon became home. She enjoyed bowling with friends, shopping at garage sales, but most of all she loved her grandchildren. Juanita is survived by her husband Harry, two sons Scott and Delynn Adair of Auburn, WA and John and Kelda Adair of Bellingham and grandchildren Robert, Sydney, Cassidy and Cara. A family Celebration of Life was held Saturday, April 23, 2016. Please visit Juanita’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. The family would appreciate donations for funeral expenses in lieu of flowers. A memorial fund has been set up at Wells Fargo bank under the name Juanita Adair Memorial Fund. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, Oak Harbor, WA.
DOUGLAS “DUTCH” MILLER Senior Chief Boatswains Mate Douglas “Dutch” Miller, 84, of Coupeville, WA entered the Kingdom of Heaven at 4am Sunday April 17, 2016, where he was reunited with his parents Arvin and Lela, and sister Marion. Born in Oklahoma, Dutch has always been a rancher at heart. Dutch focused his strong work ethic and passion for ranching into his faith, family, and Country. Dutch accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior during his 32 year career in the U.S. Navy, where he met and married the love of his life, and honorably served extensive duties as a Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician and First Class Salvage Diver. Dutch is survived by his loving wife Bernice of 50 years, Children; Brenda & Jim Beck, Danny Miller, Carla & Lane Dozier, Sylvia & Doug Ader, & George Romankiw, Grand Children;
Jennifer, Gina, Kyle, Ricky, J.D., Steven, Tessa, Lazarus, Bobby, & Tabatha, and 6 Great Grand Children. He will always be remembered and deeply missed. A celebration of his life was held at Burley Funeral Chapel, Tuesday April 26, 2016 in Oak Harbor, WA.
DONALD “PETE” BRADY Donald (Pete) P. Brady Died April 23, 2016 at Regency on Whidbey, Oak Harbor, at the age of 90. He was born November 11, 1925 to Donald and Bernice Brady in Marshalltown, IA. In 1943 he entered the Navy V-5 Aviation Cadet program, and in April 1946 he earned his Navy wings. Aircraft flown during his 29-year service included N2S Yellow Peril, SNJ Texan, N3N, OS2U Kingfisher, SC-1 Sea Hawk, SNB – Super Navy Bugsmasher, F8F Bearcat, F4U Corsair, F9F-2 Panther, UF Albatross, F9F-8 Cougar, and F8U (F8) Crusader. His Naval Career saw duty on the USS Manchester CL-83, USS Essex CV-9, USS Bon Homme Richard CVA-31, USS Ranger CVA-61, USS Oriskany CVA-34, as Weapons Employment Officer on Task Force 77 (USS Independence CVA-64, USS Kitty Hawk CVA-63,
www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. USS Constellation CVA-64), as XO of the USS Point Defiance LSD-31. While at the Naval Postgraduate School, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology, and while at the National War College he Earned a Master’s Degree in Data Processing from American University. After Retirement from the Navy in 1972, he taught Physical Science at Grant Junior High School, Escondido, CA for 19 years. He is survived by his wife Beatrice (Bea) J. Brady of 67 years. Also surviving are their 4 children and 14 grandchildren. Peter Brady and his wife, Peggy of Napa, CA and their children Ryan, Kevin, and Laura. Patrick Brady and his wife, Lisa, of Ventura CA, and their child Megan, and two children, Lindsay and Tanner Brady of a former marriage. Carol (Brady) Worthington and her husband, John, of Oak Harbor WA, and their children Alexis, Scott, Brian, Barbara, and Kelly. Susan (Brady) Custer and her husband, Robert, of Corona CA, and their children Jeffrey and Kristy. Pete was preceded in death by one grandson Michael Custer and one sister Virginia Baker. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, April 28 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Oak Harbor at 10 am with Rev. Paul Pluth as Celebrant. Rites of Interment and full military honors will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made to the St. Augustine Building Fund, Multiple Sclerosis, or the American Cancer Society.
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Seriously, we do not make this stuff up! FRIDAY, April 15 5:07pm, SW Founders Dr. Male subject tossing hat around and dropping his pants. 8:52pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller called 911, 2x insisting she wants to talk to an officer about her boyfriend who works janitorial. Wants him to have a raise for ‘working hard.’ 8:57pm, NE Izett St. Calling for neighbor, saying her apartment is ‘unsafe’ due to a smell in there. SATURDAY, April 16 6:13am, SW Erie St. Transient male found sleeping in one of their broom closets. Asked him to leave & he threw a shoe at employee. Call taker can hear male yelling in background. 10:50am, SW 8th Ave. Caller states car drove by screaming profanities, then drove back by and threw drink cup at her. Vehicle was silver SUV. Caller did not know subject. 3:19pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller requesting contact regarding neighbor making fun of her out loud in front of other neighbors. 4:43pm, SE Pioneer Way Indecent exposure. States male is out in front of bank walking towards SR 20. 9:34pm, SR 20 Caller advising subject is staying at location. Caller has been notified several times of subject taking his clothes off in public. Caller advising he could be a harm to himself or others. SUNDAY, April 17 2:22am, SW 6th Ave. Caller seeing 4 juvenile males throwing rocks at vehicles. 3 are currently on Heller towards Whidbey. 8:46am, SE 8th Ave. Caller states had a fight with roommate around 4am. Situation still occurring.
Verbal only. Caller now clarifying roommate appears to have been assaulted but unknown by whom. MONDAY, April 18 5:17pm, SR 20 Caller advising of transient male subject beating himself up and screaming at cars. TUESDAY, April 19 1:02pm, SW Barrington Dr. Male subject acting erratic. “Making a big mess.” Carries belongings in shopping cart. Has a dog with him. Yelling. 3:51pm, SW Erie St. Caller advising male subject in trench coat just exposed himself to her. WEDNESDAY, April 20 9:15am, SW 24th Ave. Skagit dispatch received call from subject on business line. Male upset because subjects are crawling up their radio towers and shooting signals to his brain. 7:44pm, SR 20 White male, late 30’s, seen taking his clothes off in front of store. Subject dropped his pants had nothing on underneath, caller no longer in the area. 9:33am, SW 6th Ave. Caller advising male subject with bike in courtyard, talking to himself, throwing things around. 10:13am, NE Midway Blvd. Caller advising problem with known subject at location. Brought in store cart, left it and took laundry cart with other customer’s clothes in it. THURSDAY, April 21 2:03pm, SW Erie St. Caller reporting 3-4 subjects fighting, fist fighting and screaming at the bus stop. Male in blue shirt beating the crap out of male in no shirt. Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.
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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.) Demolition: Instead of taking the blockbuster route, Jake Gyllenhaal has chosen to work on smaller, more interesting, more rewarding projects, like this movie about a man who dismantles the machines around him as a means of coping with the recent death of his wife. Not everything in this movie works, but Gyllenhaal’s performance further cements his status as one of the most riveting actors working today. (R • 1 hr. 40 min.)
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Green Room: This is your standard-issue horror movie in which a group of attractive young people (in this case, a punk band) get picked off, one by one, in a creepy locale (a rundown skinhead club in Oregon’s deep woods) by a diabolical leader and his deranged minions–except the diabolical leader is played by Patrick Stewart and the movie is directed by Jeremy Saulnier ("Blue Ruin"), which makes nothing here standardissue. (R • 1 hr. 34 min.) Hardcore Henry: I suppose it was just a matter of time before a movie was filmed in the style of a first-person-shooter video game. I suppose if you’re into that kind of thing, this will be an exhilarating, fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping thrill ride. If you’re not, you’ll probably be a little confused, but that’s not the movie’s fault. (R • 1 hr. 30 min.)
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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 a very public 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.) Keanu: Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele pose as drug dealers and go on an epic quest to save a kitten–and to tell the truth, I don’t even care what the storyline is. It’s Key and Peele in an R-rated comedy with a kitten. I fail to see how any of that could be bad. (R • 1 hr. 40 min.)
Everybody Wants Some!!: Richard Linklater goes to college in this, his “spiritual sequel” to "Dazed and Confused," and though Matthew McConaughey is nowhere to be found, this movie is way better than just alright alright alright. (R • 1 hr. 57 min.) God’s Not Dead 2: I do not understand how this movie got itself a sequel or what Melissa Joan Hart is doing starring in it. Clarissa, you got some splainin’ to do. (PG • 2 hrs. 1 min.)
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MOTHER GOOSE FARE Pease porridge hot, Pease porridge cold, Pease porridge in the pot, Nine days old. I think it’s safe to say the vast majority of us know or have at least heard one Mother Goose nursery rhyme or story. ‘Her’ words have danced into the ears of children in schools and were the building materials for imaginary worlds in young minds everywhere for uncountable years. Mother Goose however, is said not to be one person but rather ‘she’ is a collective. Many authors contributed their works to the now famous Mother Goose tales and nursery rhymes. Some research does allude to an actual ‘Mother Goose’s’ existence. The Roman Empire’s founder is said to have been birthed by a woman who was considered the patroness of children and her name was ‘Bertha Greatfoot’ or ‘Queen Goosefoot.’ I find when I read or recite from memory these nursery rhymes or stories to my own children the references to food jump out at me because they are so prevalent within the beautiful prose. Yes, Mother Goose words are often a veiled ‘moral’ lesson but I’ve always marveled at the extensive use of food in a lot of the works. One of my favorites, Little Miss Muffet, is one such example of food being a theme in one of the rhymes. When I was little I would sit and listen
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joint is included). My research suggests during medieval times a fairly regular culinary practice which inspired this little rhyme was one wherein people would make Pease porridge, continue to reheat the remnants and just keep adding to them without removing the previous days helpings from the pot nor would the pot itself be washed. With the lack of knowledge about hygiene during this time period, it’s not hard to believe such cooking methods existed. However, during medieval times, most people were peasants and eternally living on the cusp of hunger. I don’t think many would have left food on their plates, in the pot and most importantly would likely have eaten everything to stave off hunger pangs. Perhaps the author was just expressing their viewpoint of the times in a bit of a derisive manner.
to my mother recite the jingle and envision a girl in circa mid-17th century clothing, sitting atop a small grassy mound, tucking into a bowl full of sugary porridge, something akin to oatmeal. The reality is far different, however, and I learned later in life a tuffet isn’t a small grassy mound, it’s actually a low stool. I also discovered ‘curds and whey’ are nothing like a thick, sweet, hearty porridge. Curds and whey are more easily likened to cottage cheese. When the enzyme rennin is added to milk it causes different proteins to react in different ways. Some of these proteins clump, creating chunky or nobbly bits (the curds) and other proteins, in defiant protest, refuse to clump and these are the whey proteins. It’s funny how children are able to imagine what a certain food may look or taste like. It’s especially easy to create incredible dishes without any notion of what comprises a dish, just by the context of a story or the name of the dish itself.
As previously stated, there is never a shortage of references to food in many Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Jack Sprat who could eat no fat and his wife who could eat no lean. I’d say they made a rather good team as neither would steal the last piece of something from the other’s plate. And what about Peter, the pumpkin eater, whose wife lived in a pumpkin shell? I wonder if she loved pumpkin as much as her husband seemingly did. Then there’s Simple Simon who met the pie man and let’s not forget there were ‘four and twenty black birds’ baked into a pie. This one is another favorite of mine and maybe it’s due to the amount of food allusions in it. The queen delicately indulging in bread with honey, the pockets full of rye, the bird pie. All this talk of food throughout prose aimed at children. It could very well be because everyone relates to food, regardless of age, gender, race, creed, or color. It’s essential to existence so it stands to reason it would be featured in some way to reach an audience.
‘Pease porridge’ is another prime example of how words can influence the way we think of certain foods or dishes. Pease porridge, as the rhyme leads us to believe, is a dinner to steer clear of. The fact it was nine days old and still taking up residence inside a pot for this entire time might make you continue on your quest for a more appetizing meal! Pease porridge is actually kind of like a stew. Also called Pease pottage or Pease pudding, it consists of legumes like split and yellow peas, vegetables such as turnips and onion, herbs such as sage, and bacon or ham (often the
Even though Mother Goose rhymes are filled to the brim with references to food, it wasn’t all unappealing, week old ingredients. Pudding, cake, pears, mulberries, treacle, bread, and broth are a few of the more appetizing foods featured in the works. According to the authors of the book ‘The Annotated Mother Goose,’ S. Baring-Gould and Cecil Baring-Gould, the rhymes were sprung from the cacophonous cries of street vendors hawking their fare to passersby, shoppers and fellow merchants alike. When you eke out a living in such a manner, it would be a necessity to draw as
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much attention to your wares, particularly food, shouting things like “Maribones! Maribones!” (Marrowbones) or “Hot Codlings!” (a cooking apple) as a sure fire way to grab attention. You know I’m leading up to a fun holiday right? By now you have made the safe assumption it’s, in fact, Mother Goose Day. It was founded in 1987 thanks to Gloria T. Delamar and aims to encourage young children, particularly pre-school kids, to read and indulge in these age old poems which are fast fading into the backdrop of history. May 1 is the day to celebrate the imaginary old woman who turned the cogs of imagination in millions of minds around the world, especially when it came to those stories and rhymes about food. With this being the case, I will leave you with an aptly inspired dish for an easy summer pie. I hope you enjoy this fun holiday! If you have any comments, information or recipes please email them to me at letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com because as always, I love to hear from you. So Let’s Dish! Summer Fruit Pie Pre-made pie crust (9 inch) 1/3 cup white sugar 8 oz softened cream cheese 4 kiwis peeled and sliced 1 cup strawberries, sliced 1 cup raspberries 1 cup blueberries 11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained Prepare pre made crust as per package instructions, inside a pie dish. In medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sugar until very well blended and smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture into the prepared pie crust. Arrange all the fruit in beautiful designs on top of the cream cheese, chill until you fancy a slice, serve and enjoy! www.foodreference.com www.mothergoose.com www.historymedren.about.com http://allrecipes.com/recipe/17128/easy-summerpie/ To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.
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