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BAD TIMING FOR MY UPGRADE So here we are in the middle of May and there are so many opportunities to get out there and put something on the table or in the freezer. Of course this was the perfect time for me to upgrade my GPS/fish finder right? Well not really.

It started off simple enough. Purchasing a new Lowrance Gen3 Touch was the easy part. And it’s about where the easy part stopped. The actual install was fine. I had just been putting off fixing the spider web of wires behind my dash so I figured this was the perfect time. I bet I eliminated 20 pounds of excess wire with this fix. I also installed a newer fuse block under the dash which will make troubleshooting any electrical problems a breeze.

I had upgraded an old Lowrance LCX-15 which has been in the boat for 15 years.

This is so well made it was still kicking along just fine. Other than a GPS antenna or two (which you can’t buy anymore) and a cracked transducer (I sealed up) it was still a good unit. But it was time for an upgrade and I am looking forward to getting this new unit out on the water.

I will give my review of it in a few months after I have had time to play around with all the features. I did opt to get it with structure scan although I have heard it isn’t the best in salt water. However I figured with as much shallow water fishing as I do for ling cod, it should prove useful.

Reports have been pretty spotty all around the sound for these delicious flat fish.

Most people tend to head out to the many banks in the straits. A few stay close to the island around Admiralty and even anchor up north around Burrows Bay south of Allan Island. There have been a few caught here and there and most anglers will tell you they put in a lot of time before landing them.

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Here we are after a week working on our boat, and I am ready to get back on the water. With the limited number of days to fish for halibut I have already missed a good chunk of it. However, reports say I haven’t missed much. Halibut fishing has been slow, though there was the huge 177 pound halibut caught out of Freshwater Bay by a man from Port Angeles.

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Halibut fishing has always been kind of boring for me. Although the fish is lovely table fair, I just find it hard to fish with big chunks of lead and large chunks of bait consisting of herring, squid, octopus, mackerel, salmon bellies or a combination of them. A good friend of mine recently landed his first of the year jigging a dart around Eastern Bank.

swim baits up close to shore and working them back to the boat. Every strike is an epic experience.

If you are accustomed to using heavier rods I would suggest you give it a try once. It is a blast and there always seems to be plenty of action. Like I have said before, you won’t catch a bunch of monsters but you will have a really enjoyable time.

If you were out at the boat ramps this last weekend trying to launch, you know how busy it was. With the spot shrimp opener, lings and halibut available, this made for some long lines at the boat ramp and packed parking lots as well.

Shrimping this year started off about as good as last year if not a bit better with the calmer tides. Boats from everywhere showed up around the various boat launches around the island in pursuit of an 80 shrimp limit. This is a lot of shrimp when you look at how big they can get.

Shrimping can be a rather expensive endeavor with the costs of gear. Shrimp pot set ups typically cost around $150 for each one. Throw in some way of retrieving them at costs ranging from under $100, if you use the buoy retrieval method, to an excess of $500 for an electric pot puller.

A boat with two or three anglers on it can easily have $1000 worth of gear just to shrimp. With this being said, if you’re thinking about giving it a shot, cruise the want ads or craigslist. You mind find a bargain or two for used gear.

There are plenty of places to go for shrimp around the island with most folks setting their traps in 300’ of water. Get yourself a good nautical map and look for those areas where you are thinking you would like to go and head out. I bet you will see some yellow buoys when you get there.

We are still waiting on word of the salmon seasons this year. Latest is the tribes and the state are close to making an agreement. Who knows, by the time this article is printed we might know more. I am sure those who are anxiously awaiting word will know well before I can write about it so be sure to check the WDFW website often for any official correspondence. You can cruise the local fishing forums as well for the latest rumors.

You still have quite a bit of the ling season left. I was a bit disappointed with opening day this year. As I mentioned we managed to catch and release a lot of cookie cutter lings in the 23”-25” range. I actually didn’t catch a legal ling until the 2nd but despite catching all the little ones it is always exciting when fishing them on light tackle.

I know there are plenty of you waiting, just as I am, for some hope of a season this summer. When and if it does happen I will be sure to cover it. I’ll keep all my fingers crossed. Until next time please send me your questions, comments, suggestions, reports and especially fishing or hunting pictures to whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail. com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Stay safe and enjoy the water.

My rod is nothing more than a 6.5’ heavy bass rod I custom made with an older Shimano Corsair 400 on it. I love flipping

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Our cousin, Horrible Bob Fescue, sent us a list of tips about having good manners.

Given the time he has spent incarcerated, most likely cousin Horrible Bob is a good source of wisdom.

With a slight degree of editing, we now offer Horrible Bob's Tips on Manners. Many of his ideas have come from other inmates, as well as the prison chaplain.

Never take a beer to a job interview.

Try to have people trespassing in your yard identify themselves before you shoot at them.

It is considered poor taste to take a cooler to church.

If you have to vacuum the bed, it is most likely time to change the sheets.

Even if you are certain you are included in the will, it is considered tacky to take a U-Haul to the memorial services.

R.I.P. My oldest friend, Movie Mike, just e-mailed me to say Julius La Rosa passed away. In honor of this icon of our childhood, we offer the first three verses of our favorite Julius La Rosa song, Eh, Cumpari.

Eh Cumpari, ci vo sunari Chi si sona? Un friscalettu E comu si sona you friscalettu?

You friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam E cumpari, ci vo sunari Chi si sona? You saxofona E comu si sona you saxofona?

Tu tu tu tu you saxofona You friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam E cumpari, ci vo sunari Chi si sona? You mandolinu E comu si sona you mandolinu?

A pling a pling, you mandulin Tu tu tu tu you saxofona You friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam If you do not know what these Italian words mean, it does not really matter. Trying to figure them out is much easier than attempting Sudoku puzzles.

For you trivia buffs, here is a bit of Julius La Rosa trivia to wow your parlor pals.

Question: How did Julius La Rosa meet his wife, Rosemary Meyer?

Answer: La Rosa was the summer replacement on Perry Como's TV show in 1955. La Rosa met Como's secretary, Rosemary Meyer.

They were happily married for 60 years.

Parrot Talk Thanks to the Phreeland Fantom for this week's internet chortle.

There was once a magician on a cruise ship who performed mainly slight-of-hand tricks.

He had a regular spot on the ship's evening entertainment. He was actually quite a good magician, but his routines were regularly ruined by the on-board parrot who would fly around squawking out and giving away his secrets like: "IT'S UP HIS SLEEVE, IT'S UP HIS SLEEVE!", or "IT'S IN HIS POCKET, IT'S IN HIS POCKET!" or "IT'S IN HIS MOUTH, IT'S IN HIS MOUTH!" The magician was getting pretty sick of this and threatened to kill the parrot if it ruined his act one more time. That evening right at the climax of his act, just as he was about to disappear in a puff of smoke, the ship hit an iceberg and sank in seconds.

Amazingly, the magician and the parrot were the only two survivors. The magician was lying on a piece of driftwood in a daze. As he opened his eyes he could see the parrot staring at him out of its beady little eye.

The parrot sat there for hours, just staring at him, and eventually said, "Okay, I give up.

What did you do with the ship?”

Heads Up This is a big weekend for fun. Although fun is

Whidbey Weekly not unusual on Whidbey, we like to point out the fun as it gets closer.

This Saturday, May 21, the South Whidbey Schools Foundation will be holding their annual fundraiser dinner at the Useless Bay Golf and Country Club from 5pm until the party concludes. This year's theme, Strong Schools, Strong Communities, will be highlighted by a performance by the Langley Middle School Jazz Band, as well as testimonials by local teachers and students. For ticket info and some fun videos promoting the event, check out www.southwhidbeyschoolsfoundation.org.

A trip to Port Townsend seldom disappoints, particularly when one walks on the ferry, leaving your vehicle at Keystone. The most excellent show, Fantasias in Fiber, continues until May 29 at the Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water Street, in Port Townsend, showcasing the wonderful work of Caryl Bryer FallertGentry and Larkin Van Horn.

Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry is internationally recognized for her award-winning fine-art quilts, which have appeared in hundreds of national and international exhibitions, collections, and publications. Honors include 100 Best Quilts of the 20th Century, Silver Star (lifetime achievement) Award, and selection as one of the thirty most influential quilt makers in the world. Caryl has lectured and taught in eleven countries around the world and continues to share her knowledge through her publications and her website.

Larkin Van Horn's mixed-media 3-D structures and award-winning wearable art will delight both eyes and fingertips, while exploring the beauties of the natural world as well as the inner world of spirit. Each piece represents the combination of her imagination, inspiration from the world around her, and her strong sense of drama.

Larkin is a member of the Northwest Designer Craftsmen, Studio Art Quilt Associates, Surface Design Association, and Whidbey Island Surface Design. Larkin is a superb teacher and lecturer and has published books on bead work, and patterns for wearable art garments and fabric vessels. Her work has been displayed and won honors both regionally and nationally, and is in many private and church collections.

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Greenbank Humor Thanks to Greenbank Wayne, keeper of comedy, for the following trifecta of guffaws. #1- Just the other day, I went to the doctor.

And after the usual weigh-in and blood pressure test, the nurse left me in the exam room for a l-o-n-g time.

Finally the nurse opened the door to tell me, "Sorry for the delay. The doctor will be with you in a few minutes. Right now, he's trying to figure what disease goes with your insurance. #2 - A woman walked up to a little old man rocking contentedly in a chair on his porch, "I couldn't help noticing how happy you look," she said, " What's your secret for having lived your long life?"

"Well," he began, "I smoke three packs of cigarettes a day, I also drink a case of whiskey a week, eat fatty foods, and never exercise."

"Wow!" the woman said, "Just how old are you?"

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The man thought for quite a while, then finally brightened and said, "Twenty-six." #3 - An elderly man, stopped by the police about 2am, was asked where he was going at that time of night. The man replied, "I'm on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late."

The officer, taken by surprise, asked, "Really?

Who is giving that lecture at this time of night?" The man replied, “That would be my wife."

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Bits & Pieces Click Music in Oak Harbor, or on-line at Brown Paper Tickets, and cash/check/CC are accepted at the door. For complete information and ticket orders, visit www.sowhidbey.com or call (360) 929-3045.

[Submitted by Larry Heidel, Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island]

May 21 Schools Foundation Gala Dinner A Celtic Celebration with The Gothard Sisters and Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra

The South Whidbey Schools Foundation is hosting its annual fundraising gala May 21 at the Useless Bay Golf & Country Club. This year’s theme is “Strong schools = Strong Communities.”

A 5:00pm social hour will include live music by members of the Langley Middle School Jazz Band, poolside demonstrations by the Underwater Robotics Club, a silent auction, and displays depicting some of the 30 funded projects this school year.

Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra, under music direction of Anna Edwards, joins with the award-winning Celtic trio, The Gothard Sisters, for a set of concerts presented on Saturday, May 21, 2:30pm at Coupeville High School and Sunday, May 22, 2:30pm at South Whidbey High School.

This year’s speakers include South Whidbey High School science teacher Greg Ballog, whose students received a Foundation grant for atomic modeling supplies, plus equipment for a collaborative project, “Understanding Carbon,” involving Ballog’s students and 8th grade students from LMS science teacher Susan Milan’s class for measuring and monitoring carbon in the environment. The other speaker is South Whidbey Elementary School teacher Bruce Callahan, who will present information about Foundation grants for the 5th grade Whale Watching Adventure, plus John LaVassar’s “Salmon in the Classroom” project, and Pam Muncey’s field trip, “Bringing Learning to Life at South Whidbey State Park.”

Hailing from Edmonds, Washington, The Gothard Sisters perform more than 120 shows per year, touring nationally and internationally.

Their special brand of Celtic-inspired original music pays respect to the older traditions of folk and classical music. Although much of the sisters’ inspiration comes with a distinct Celtic flair, hints of their western American heritage can be heard in what Irish Central calls “an earthiness that gives the songs a lively, approachable, down-home sound.” In addition to their musical endeavors, each of the sisters is highly trained in competitive Irish dance, bringing the exciting rhythms of Ireland to their live shows through dance, music, song, and storytelling.

“We’re also excited to share information about recent teacher requests through our new Adopt-A-Grant program,” said SWSF Board President Chris Gibson. “We currently have eight requests for next school year for such equipment and projects as a water sensory table and a lightbox table to be used by autistic and multi-challenged students in the Life Skills class, Global Cultures Enrichment, firstgrade science kits, fifth grade hands-on science experiments led by Leonard Good, funding for Salmon in the Classroom supplies and a hatchery field trip, the Whale Watching Adventure field trips, and band clinician tutorials for Langley Middle School students,” he added.

Over the last nine years the band has built a loyal following, independent of any music label, by connecting with audiences in a lively, entertaining, and touching way, and by insisting on a DIY approach in everything they do— self producing their award-winning albums, energetic live shows, and imaginative music videos. In 2013, the Irish Music Awards presented The Gothard Sisters with Best New Irish Artist, and they were awarded Album of the Year for Celtic Radio in 2011 for their album “Story Girl.” In March 2015, their music video covering the old English ballad” Scarborough Fair” reached over 1 million views on YouTube.

After dinner, South Whidbey’s “Conductor of Fun” Jim Freeman, will serve as auctioneer for the live auction, which includes a beautiful Georgia Gerber sculpture of a sea otter, luxury accommodation packages on and off the Island, the ever-popular Italian Dinner hosted

by School Board member Rocco Gianni, plus several more items and experiential packages.

Direct donations to specific academic areas will also be made.

More recently, their music has been featured on NPR’s Thistle and Shamrock program and PBS’s Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour broadcast from Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to this, the sisters have become regular performers on the Walt Disney Cruise Line, sailing to destinations in Europe and South America. Immediately following the Whidbey Island shows, the sisters will be performing in Washington, D.C. at The Kennedy Center’s IRELAND: 100 Festival.

The program will also feature Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite, Op. 40. Originally a piano composition, Grieg orchestrated this neo-classical, five-movement work for string orchestra in 1885 as a tribute to the Danish-Norwegian humanist playwright Ludvig Holberg.

General Admission tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors/military. Students under 18 are admitted free (under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult). Tickets can be purchased with cash or check at Moonraker Books in Langley, bayleaf in Coupeville, and

A growing list of auction items, and a link to purchase online tickets can be found at www.

SWSFoundation.org.

Last year nearly $14,000 in net income was raised at the Gala, with proceeds used to fund teacher-requested educational projects. Since its inception over 20 years ago, the Foundation has awarded more than $225,000 to local classroom projects. So far this year they have funded more than $30,000 in classroom grants.

The South Whidbey Schools Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting innovation and excellence in the South Whidbey schools.

[Submitted by Laura Canby]

Clinton Community Hall to Host Annual Mayfest Celebration The Clinton Community Hall on Whidbey Island will host the annual Mayfest celebration on Saturday, May 21 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm.

The event celebrates local food, local music and community. A hearty dinner buffet will be catered by Clinton’s own The Big Wiersbowski Food Truck followed by live music from Clinton’s favorite son’s the Rural Characters and the Heggenes Valley Boys.

Mayfest is an annual fundraiser in support of the Clinton Community Hall. The Hall has been a gathering place for community meetings, fundraisers, weddings, family celebrations, dances and public forums for over 100 years.

Enjoy dinner and music while helping to keep the Hall open for the community.

Buffet dinner will begin at 5:30pm followed by an evening of lively music. Beer and wine will be sold by The Rockfish Grill and Anacortes Brewery.

Tickets for dinner and music: $20 and $10 for children. Clinton Progressive Members Assoc. $15

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Oak Harbor High School’s 9th grade transition program is called the Island Program. Each island is comprised of an English teacher, a math teacher and a science teacher. They share a total of 90 students who rotate together in classes of thirty for three periods each day. The vision of the Island Program is to have all 9th grade students ready for 10th grade and on track to a 4-year graduation.

A student recognition program, called the Shipmates-of-the-Month, recognizes one student per month based on demonstrable gains in the areas of academic or behavioral growth, community contribution(s), and/or acts of altruism. The following students earned the recognition for February:

Clinton Community Hall is located at 6411 Central Ave, Clinton.

Mayfest is sponsored by the Clinton Progressive Association, a 501C3 non-­‐profit community organization with the mission of preserving and maintaining the Clinton Community Hall for use by the community.

For more information, email info@clintoncommunityhall.org or call the Clinton Progressive Association at (360) 341-3747.

[Submitted by Kathy Craven]

Helen Price Johnson Campaign Rally Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson will hold a Coupeville rally and ice cream social for her re-election campaign on May 22, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The popular local jazz combo DB Jazz will provide entertainment for the event, which will be held at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Kapaws Iskreme and Whidbey Island Coffee will be featured.

Democrat Price Johnson was first elected to the Island County Commission in 2008, and became the first woman ever to serve on the commission. She was re-elected to the commission in 2012, and has spent much of her latest term working on small business development, revisions to Island County’s Comprehensive Plan and Shorelines Master Plan, public safety issues and improving transportation options.

Justice Island - Travis Peterson: “Our Shipmate is brilliant, but humble. Travis will often store up a piece of incredible knowledge and then quietly share it with a teacher later in the day, who then gets to share his wisdom with their classes. He has unique viewpoints on the varied subjects we indulge in and he is not afraid to share them in a variety of ways. Travis is always prepared and eager to learn the new tasks of the day. He is a diligent and arduous student; a model student who gets his work done and does not distract others who are still working.”

For more information, contact Elizabeth Guss at cohesion@whidbey.com or (360) 221- 2320.

[Submitted by Janet Wodjenski]

Open Circle Choir Concert The Open Circle Community Choir directed

by Peggy Taylor will join with several prominent musicians for the choir’s spring concert, “Light the World with Song,” Sunday, May 22 at Langley’s Whidbey Island Center for the Arts at 7:00pm. Members of the choir are honoring and helping Charlie Murphy who was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and the work of Healing Circles Langley founded

by Diana and Kelly Lindsay. Joining the choir will be poet Judith Adams, singers Sara Lovell and Greg Garbarino plus surprise guests.

Charlie is a Seattle Musician who was the leader of the band, “Rumors of the Big Wave” in the 1980’s and 90’s. He has become known in recent years for directing an international youth program called Partners for Youth Empowerment (PYE Global), www.pyeglogal. org, an outgrowth of Power of Hope, www. powerofhope.org, which he co-founded with Peggy Taylor. Charlie and Peggy co-authored the popular book Catch the Fire: An Art-Full Guide to Unleashing the Creative Power of Youth, Adults and Communities.

Fortress Island - Grace Osborn: “Grace is dedicated to producing an excellent quality of work in all her classes. She is a quiet and respectful student. Grace’s passion for learning motivates her to support her island mates as they work together towards excellence in their work. Her P.R.I.D.E will take her far during her time at OHHS and beyond! Fortress Island would like to recognize Grace Osborn as Shipmate of the month for February!”

Proceeds from the concert will be used for Charlie’s medical bills, treatment and related expenses, and to help the non-profit Healing Circles Langley continue its work providing healing support to those in need in the Whidbey community.

Suggested donation for the concert is $10.

Tickets will be sold at the WICA box office beginning at 6:15pm on Sunday, May 22, the evening of the concert; 565 Camano Ave, Langley; the concert will have open seating.

For more information, contact Peggy Taylor at peggy@whidbey.com or (360) 221-4550.

[Submitted by Carolyn Tamler]

Battleship Island - Wyatt Bright: “In the last few months he has actively participated

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in daily discussions, come to class with a positive attitude, and raised his grades significantly. During classroom conversations he is among the first to answer questions that help move discussion along. He is becoming a reliable resource for his peers to reference if they e are in need of assistance and is always willing to help. His success shows that effort equals results. Nice job, Wyatt Bright!”

Whidbey Weekly final competition is June 14 at 7:00pm at the Oak Harbor Library. For full contest rules and submission guidelines visit www.oakharborfestival.com

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[Submitted by Jennifer DePrey, OHHS]

Oak Harbor Music Festival Teen Talent Contest Do you love to sing? Do you and your friends have a band? Are you itching to perform live at the Oak Harbor Music Festival? Whidbey teens (ages 12-18 and grades 6-12) are invited to enter the teen talent contest.

Create an audition video of your group or solo performance and submit it to the OHMF website www.oakharborfestival.com. Finalists will compete live for four stage shots at the festival. Entry deadline is June 5, and the

Whidbey General Hospital & Clinics to Become WhidbeyHealth June 13

After more than 46 years, Whidbey General Hospital is getting a new name. On June 13, the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District, which owns and operates the hospital, eight clinics and 13 locations overall, will begin providing healthcare services as WhidbeyHealth.

“Our new name will create greater clarity and convenience for the community we serve,” says Forbes.

“We’re more than a general hospital,” continues Forbes. “We’re unifying under the name WhidbeyHealth to better reflect our range of services and continuity of care.”

WhidbeyHealth will be the umbrella name for all District services and locations. The hospital will be renamed WhidbeyHealth Medical Center, and clinics will include WhidbeyHealth Primary Care, WhidbeyHealth Women’s Care, WhidbeyHealth Orthopedic Care, WhidbeyHealth Surgical Care and WhidbeyHealth Sleep Care.

Forbes announced earlier this year that Whidbey General Hospital & Clinics would adopt the name WhidbeyHealth. She and other hospital officials spent much of the last several months conducting public meetings to discuss the change.

A new sign will be unveiled in front of WhidbeyHealth Medical Center at 101 North Main Street in Coupeville, on Monday, June 13 at 10:00am. The District plans to install new signs at other locations during the weekend of June 11-12.

Market Research Lays Groundwork

Greater Clarity and Convenience Jan Sundberg Whitsitt, daughter of Trudy Sundberg, welcomes the audience at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts on Friday, May 6, for the inaugural Trudy Sundberg Lecture Series featuring author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Hedrick Smith explore the issues raised in his latest book, “Who Stole the American Dream?” Over two nights, more than 600 people came to WICA and then the Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 7. The events were sponsored by the Trudy Sundberg Memorial Fund and the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.

[Submitted by Jim Hills, Public Information Manager, Sno-Isle Libraries]

Whidbey Island Public Hospital District has grown far beyond the single facility—Whidbey General Hospital—that opened in 1970. The District has evolved into a $100 million a year healthcare network with extensive outpatient services at the hospital and at locations from Oak Harbor to Clinton. This year, eight clinics will see an expected 65,000 visits, which is one visit for every man, woman and child living on Whidbey Island.

The hospital itself is in the midst of its fourth major expansion since 1970. Construction of a new 39-room inpatient wing is slated to be finished in mid-2017.

The District’s services are far more extensive

than most residents realize, research suggests.

Because numerous clinics owned by the District retain their original names, it appears as though they are not connected to a larger family of healthcare services. Currently, eight clinics operate under six different names.

“People want connection and continuity in their healthcare,” says Geri Forbes, CEO of Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics. “A unified identity communicates that everyone is working together to ensure a patient’s wellbeing across the continuum of care.”

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•People value continuity of care, e.g. providers working as a team to care for them.

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Angeli Presents: Why We Sing Friday, May 20, 7:00pm Oak Harbor Lutheran Church The women’s quartet, Angeli, combines the vocal talent of Whidbey Island residents Cynthia Akins Fletcher, Sharon Erickson, Carol Fitzgerald and Joni Keller, with accompanists Verna Morgan and Jan Ernst. Free-will donations will benefit Whidbey Island’s Ryan House for Youth. Ryan’s House for Youth works to provide a safe atmosphere where students can grow, with the help of caring mentors, in a loving environment. The concert is open to the public. For more information, contact the Oak Harbor Lutheran Church at (360) 679-1561 or email at angeli_quartet@comcast.net. The church is located at 1253 NW 2nd Ave, across from the OHHS Stadium.

Community Sale at Deer Lagoon Grange Saturday, May 21, 9:00am-3:00pm Deer Lagoon Grange, Langley A Flea-Market style community sale featuring crafts, imports, antiques, fashion clothing, and slightly used items for sale. You can come and shop, or buy a table space and sell your products. If you want a table, call Judy Prochaska at (360) 222-3110. Deer Lagoon Grange applies the table sale donations to needed building maintenance. The Grange is located at 5142 Bayview Road.

A Celtic Celebration with the Gothard Sisters and Saratoga Orchestra Saturday, May 21, 2:30pm Coupeville High School Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra joins with the award-winning Celtic trio, The Gothard Sisters for a special concert. Hailing from Edmonds, WA, The Gothard Sisters perform more than 120 shows per year. General Admission tickets are $25/Adult and $20 Senior/Military.

Students under 18/free (under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult). Tickets available at Moonraker Books, Langley; bayleaf, Coupeville; and Click Music, Oak Harbor; or online at Brown Paper Tickets, or at the door.

For more information and tickets, visit www. sowhidbey.com or call (360) 929-3045.

A Celebration of Light & Music Saturday, May 21, 7:00pm Langley United Methodist Church Admission by donation Island Consort celebrates music and light

in this concert with music by Bach, Monteverdi, Telemann and more. Featuring the Island Consort Singers performing Morten Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna!” For more information, visit www.islandconsort.org

Wine & Rhodies Benefit Gala Saturday, May 21, 7:00pm Holmes Harbor Cellars Winery, Greenbank The Meerkerk Gardens Benefit Gala will feature music, a silent & live auction, entertainment, wine, and scrumptious appetizers.

Tickets are $50 and are available for purchase by calling the admin office at (360) 678-1912.

Holmes Harbor Cellars Winery is located at 4591 Honeymoon Bay Road.

South Whidbey TIlth Farmers Market Sunday, May 22, 11:00am-2:00pm TIlth Farmers Market, 2812 Thompson Rd, Freeland Along with produce and craft vendors, visitors will enjoy the following activities: Honeybee Teach-in with Whidbey Island Beekeepers Association. Learn about how to support both the native bees and honeybees so crucial to plant pollination. Lee Dvorak and Detmar Straub and several musicians from the South Whidbey Jammers and the Greenbank Song Circle will provide songs from various genres including bluegrass, traditional folk, pop, and blues.

Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, May 26, 11:00am-5:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club.

One pint of blood can save 3 lives and the Lions have helped save hundreds of lives in our community hospitals throughout Western Washington. To donate, just drop in or to schedule an appointment: DonorSchedule@ Bloodworksnw.org or 1-800-398-7888. For more information, call Paddy Roberts at (360) 678-8746 or (360) 678-4105. The Coupeville United Methodist Church is located at 608 North Main Street.

Coupeville Memorial Weekend Parade, Concert & Picnic Saturday May 28, 11:00am Parade begins at 11:00am from Terry Road & S. Main, and proceeds down South & North Main, Front Street, Coveland to Town Park.

Remembrance followed by Concert & Picnic starts at 12:15pm at Town Park. For a parade entry form from the Chamber, email director@ coupevillechamber.com or stop by the Visitor Center at 905 NW Alexander St.

husband’s death. Among the medieval ruins and idyllic countryside she falls in love with a man who challenges everything she thought she knew. Books available for sale and signing.

Whidbey Island Earthquakes: What to Expect, How to Prepare Monday May 23, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Find out about local earthquakes in this documentary produced by Whidbey Island’s 4-HD Video Editing Club for the local American Red Cross. Followed by a question and answer session with Robert Elphick.

Annual Friends of the NRA Dinner & Auction Saturday, May 28, 5:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association will be hosting the Annual Friends of the NRA Dinner (prime rib) & Auction. Tickets are $40 each or $320/table. The tickets may be purchased through Gary Winlund at (360) 678-9879 or at Oak Harbor ACE Hardware in Sporting Goods. The public is welcome, of course!

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Books2Movies Friday, May 20, 2:00pm-4:30pm Freeland Library This group will focus on books that were made into movies. Read/Listen to the book, then join us for the movie and a lively talk on the third Friday of each month. This month’s book/ movie is “In the Heart of the Sea” by Nathaniel Philbrick.

Enjoy coffee/tea, candy and popcorn, and meet with fellow book lovers. Brandon Henry, who you may have seen at The Clyde Theater, will lead the discussion.

Community Baby Shower Friday, May 20, 5:00pm Oak Harbor Library New parents! Come, enjoy free refreshments, music and learn a rhyme or two to share with your baby and even get a library card. Please register so we can provide a gift bag for you and your baby!

Friends of the Clinton Library Book Sale Saturday, May 21, 10:00am-3:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Thousands of books for sale at bargain prices.

Additional Fiction and non-fiction books every month. Proceeds support the Clinton Library.

Quality book donations are always appreciated.

Read The Classics Monday, May 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.

Meet the Author: Julie Christine Johnson Monday, May 23, 1:30pm-3:00pm Coupeville Library Meet Julie Christine Johnson, a local author based in Port Townsend. Her novel, “In Another Life”, follows historian Lia Carrer as she moves to the South of France after her

This Victorian Life Wednesday, May 25, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Wednesday, May 25, 2:00pm-3:30pm Freeland Library Port Townsend author Sarah Chrisman and her husband, Gabriel Chrisman, will present the insights they have gained while engaging in their passion for history by adopting the dress, technologies and cultural customs of the Victorian era in their everyday life. Everyone is welcome.

Roleplaying Game Club Wednesday, May 25, 4:00pm-6:00pm Oak Harbor Library Dungeons and Dragons tabletop gaming club.

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, May 26, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Sue Monk Kidd’s “The Invention of Wings.” On Sarah’s eleventh birthday she is given ownership of ten year old Handful. We follow their remarkable journeys over the next thirty five years, as both strive for a life of their own, dramatically shaping each other’s destinies and forming a complex relationship marked by guilt, defiance, estrangement and the uneasy ways of love. For adults.

How To Start A Business Thursday, May 26, 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.

Mystery Lovers Book Group: Craig Johnson Thursday, May 26, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Share your love of mysteries. Choose any of Craig Johnson’s Longmire series, 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.

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Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community. All ministry is private, confidential, and free. Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, contact Ann at (425)263-2704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A 529 Plan Can Help with Those College Bills

We’re at the end of another school year. If you have younger kids, you might be thinking about summer camps and other activities. But in the not-too-distant future, your children will be facing a bigger transition as they head off to college. Will you be financially prepared for that day?

A college education is a good investment – college graduates earn, on average, $1 million more over their lifetimes than high school graduates, according to a study by Georgetown University – but a bachelor’s degree doesn’t come cheap. For the 2015–2016 school year, the average expense – tuition, fees, room and board – was $19,548 at a public four-year school and $43,921 at a four-year private school, according to the College Board. And by the time your children are ready for college, these costs may be considerably higher, because inflation is alive and well in the higher education arena.

Your children may be eligible for some types of financial aid and scholarships. But even so, you may want to consider some college-savings vehicles – and one of the most popular is a 529 plan.

A 529 plan offers a variety of benefits, including the following: High contribution limits – A 529 plan won’t limit your contributions based on your income. In all likelihood, you can contribute as much as you want to a 529 plan, as many states have contribution limits of $300,000 and up. And you can give up to $14,000 ($28,000 for a married couple filing jointly) per year, per child, without incurring any gift taxes.

Tax advantages – Your earnings can accumulate tax free, provided they are used for qualified higher education expenses. (529 plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax, and a 10% IRS penalty on the earnings.) Furthermore, your 529 plan contributions may be eligible for a state tax deduction or credit if you participate in your own state’s plan. But 529 plans vary, so check with your tax advisor regarding deductibility.

Freedom to invest in any state’s plan. – You can invest in a 529 plan from any state – but that doesn’t mean your child has to go to school there.

You could live in one state, invest in a second state’s plan, and send your student to school in a third state, if you choose.

Money can be used for virtually any program – Upon graduating high school, not all kids are interested in, or prepared for, a traditional four-year college. But you can use your 529 plan to help pay for qualified expenses at a variety of educational institutions, including two-year community colleges and trade schools.

Of course, a 529 plan does have considerations you will need to think about before opening an account. For example, your 529 plan assets can affect your child’s needs-based financial aid, but it might not doom it. As long as the 529 assets are under your control, they typically will be assessed at a maximum rate of 5.64% in determining your family’s expected contribution under the federal financial aid formula, as opposed to the usual 20% rate for assets held in the student’s name.

In any case, though, a 529 plan is worth considering. But don’t wait too long – as you well know, your kids seem to grow up in the blink of an eye.

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Meetings & Organizations Soroptimist of South Whidbey Island Thursday, May 19, 5:30pm-7:30pm Maple Ridge Assisted Living Community, Freeland This monthly meeting is the Program meeting for the club and will be held in the Multi-purpose. Soroptimist means “best for women”. The Soroptimist of South Whidbey is a club of individuals from the community who support Soroptimist International’s mission of improving the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

Mismatched May BUNCO Thursday, May 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm Summer Hill Assisted Living, 2nd floor, Oak Harbor Cost: $10.00 Oak Harbor Soroptimists invite you to join them for a fun evening of Mismatched May BUNCO. If you have never played BUNCO before, it is easy to learn and they would love to teach you. You could win cash and/or raffle items, while sharing in lots of laughter and have a great evening. Wine and snacks will be served. Soroptimists mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

For more information, email saws2@frontier. com

Diabetes Health Group

will also be time for general questions and discussion.

Washington State Music Teachers Association

vision. Learn and share techniques to be more mobile. For more information, call Paul Bovey at (360) 544-2561 or (360) 679-8293.

Chess and Go

Tuesday, May 24, 6:00pm Private Location, Oak Harbor

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

Washington State Music Teachers AssociationWhidbey Island Chapter’s next meeting is “Fun with Duets” and potluck, so bring a friend!

New attendees are $5 and free for members.

Please contact Verna Morgan at islandmusicworks@cablespeed.com for more details.

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.

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

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

Conversations of War and Return First & Third Fridays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Old Building, Freeland Veterans Steve Durbin and Chuck McIntyre host a room of conversations for veterans, family members and caregivers. They need to hear your stories. Contact Chuck at (360) 579-1059 or Steve at (360) 678-2928.

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

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

All skill levels welcomed. Please bring a board if possible. Spread the word and come down for some leisurely play. For information, call (631) 357-1941.

Al-Anon Group

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Oak Harbor 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

Monday, May 23, 6:30pm Whidbey General Hospital Board Room

For more information, call (360) 221-2070

Food Processing: the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly will be the meeting topic. Don Miller, Certified Diabetes Educator, will present information on how increased food processing over the past century has posed many health risks.

Being an informed shopper provides direct health benefits as well as creating incentive for industry change through altered consumer demand. In addition to the presentation there

Every Monday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor

Bingo

Open to the public. For more information, call (360) 675-7111.

Blind Support Group Fourth Tuesday, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center A support group for people with impaired

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

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

Duplicate Bridge Club Every Tuesday, 10:30am Sierra Country Club Clubhouse, Coupeville The club is ACBL sanctioned and we encourage anyone interested to come with or without a partner. For more information, contact one of the directors: Mardi Dennis at (360) 675-5044, Sue Thomas at (360) 678-7047, or Peter Wolff at (360) 678-3019.

Eating Addiction Support Group Of Island County

Every Thursday, 11:30am Private residence, Langley Meeting based on Becky Jackson’s book “Dieting, A Dry Drunk.” Meeting time subject to change based on groups needs. For more information and meeting address: DietingRecovery.com, or contact Christina (360) 730-1886; christinamjames@hotmail.com.

Friends of South Whidbey State Park First Fridays, 2:00pm-4:00pm St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods, Freeland

2016 Bowl for Kids' Sake THANK YOU! A BIG Thank You to everyone who participated, volunteered, and donated to Bowl for Kids' Sake 2016. Bowl for Kids’ Sake benefits our mentoring programs and all funds raised are dedicated to serve the children within our community.

Your contributions will positively impact the future of Island County children.

Sponsors: Whidbey Weekly, Walmart, Jones Accounting Associates, Baby-N-Me, Best Friends Veterinary Center, IRG Physical Therapy-Oak Harbor, China City, Pure Movement Pilates, Island Pet Center, Guild Mortgage, John Kingma-CPA, James Kotschwar-Attorney at Law, Edward Jones-Jeff Pleet, John Sitko Trucking, Inc., Whidbey Island Bank/A division of Heritage Bank-Oak Harbor and South Whidbey Branches, Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor, Martin’s Auto Electric, Whidbey Telecom, Oak Bowl, Ace Hardware-Oak Harbor, Gary Berner-DDS, Midway Tire and Muffler.

Teams: Walmart, Team Littles, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Gutter, Jones Accounting, Pacific Grace, Land Title Pinheads, Windermere, Koetje Ten Pins, Keller Williams, The Scrubs, Penn Cove Veterinary Pin Tippers, Team “J”, Wells Fargo, Whidbey Island Bank, Alley Oops.

Interested in becoming a Bowler, Sponsor or Volunteer for next year?

Contact us at ed@bbbsislandcounty.org or (360)279-0644

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

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.

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

Classes, Seminars and Workshops

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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

Tuning In: Parenting in a Digital Age Challenges, Remedies & Opportunities Friday, May 20, 6:00pm-8:00pm Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Clinton Cost: By Donation Whidbey Island Waldorf school presents Dr. Miroslawa Witalis. Dr. Witalis was born in Poland, graduated with a Masters in Technology from the Medicinal Academy in Krakow and went on to teach courses, including in homeopathy. Since 2007, after graduating from Bastyr University, Dr. Witalis has been in private practice as a physician for Naturopathic and Restorative Medicine in Seattle, WA. To RSVP email karina@wiws.org or call (360) 341-5686. For more information, visit www. wiws.org

NRA Personal Protection in the Home Class Friday, May 20, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, May 21, 8:00am-6:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $25, includes a book This class builds on skills already gained in other shooting classes and shooting styles, which the student must be able to show documentation or competency. The class also gives a thorough legal brief on the provisions of law pertaining to the ownership and use of a firearm. Defensive shooting skills are emphasized in this class. This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range, located at 886 Gun Club Road, off Oak Harbor Road. For questions or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at (360) 675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org.

Learn to Fish!

Saturday, May 21, 9:00am Lone Lake, South Whidbey Learn to Fish! Is a seminar by the Whidbey Island Fishin’ Club, aimed at newcomers and children who want to learn fresh water fishing techniques. There will be gear and lunch available for all ages. Free to fishing club members; $10 memberships available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP to (707) 338-0054 or ezriderjak@gmail.com.

Island County Master Gardener Plant Clinics Saturdays, May 21, 28, 10:00am-1:00pm Ace Hardware, Gardening Section, Freeland Saturdays, May 21, 28, 10:00am-1:00pm Home Depot, Oak Harbor Saturdays, May 21, 28, 10:00am-2:00pm Coupeville Farmers Market, Coupeville 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/

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, May 21, 12:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

Dan’s Classic Ballroom

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel

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

Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

Saturday, June 4, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland

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WICA concert to benefit two South Whidbey causes

Relay for Life faces fundraising crunch “I’m hearing it from the teams, but actually, it’s the nonprofits, any nonprofit,” she said.

According to the website taxexemptworld.com, there are 627 registered nonprofit groups in Island County, all vying for those fundraising dollars. People simply have more choices of where to donate those dollars.

By KATHY REED Staff writer Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will be hosting an evening of music and poetry Sunday to benefit two Whidbey Island causes – local musician and youth empowerment pioneer Charlie Murphy and Healing Circles Langley.

The concert will be held at WICA’s main stage at 7 pm.

Sunday, May 22, and will feature the Open Circle Singers and special guests Judith Adams, a local poet; singer Greg Garbarino; and San Francisco-based singer and songwriter Sara Lovell.

Proceeds from the event will benefit both Murphy and Healing Circles Langley.

Murphy is a singer/songwriter who was the leader of the band "Rumors of the Big Wave" in the 1980's and 90's. In recent years he has directed an international youth program called Partners for Youth Empowerment (PYE Global), an outgrowth of Power of Hope, which he co-founded with Open Circle Singers director Peggy Taylor. Murphy is battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Healing Circles Langley is a nonprofit support, learning and community center for people facing health challenges and their families. It offers a full range of no- or low-cost classes and services.

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And, rather ironically, all the dollars raised for cancer research has led to vast improvements in cancer treatment.

Courtesy of Relay for Life of Whidbey Island Relay for Life of Whidbey Island will be held June 3-4 at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor. The event features teams of volunteers who raise money to benefit the American Cancer Society,.

It’s an annual event that is the culmination of months of hard work raising money for a good cause. But organizers of Relay for Life of Whidbey Island say fundraising seems to get harder each year.

“The June event is basically what I call a celebration of all of our hard work,” said Karla Sharkey, this year’s sponsorship chair for Relay for Life of Whidbey Island.

The Relay has been held on Whidbey Island since 1983.

Sharkey, who has volunteered

Plus, there are now organizations that raise money specifically for certain types of cancer.

“Ten years ago we didn’t have all those individual organizations and I think that’s why all of our dollars seem to be dwindling,” she said. “We have people that have had brain cancer, for example. They come and participate because they’re cancer survivors, but the monies they raise are going to brain cancer research, not the general American Cancer Society.”

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The annual Relay for Life will be held from 6 p.m. Friday, June 3, to noon on Saturday, June 4, at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor.

“When people hear the words “You have cancer,” it’s no longer what people consider a death sentence,” Sharkey said.

“Because over the years we’ve had those research dollars from the American Cancer Society, we’ve had better cures, we have better treatments, so I think we’ve kind of become desensitized.”

for the event for 23 years, said the push to raise money for the American Cancer Society is more difficult than ever before because it has to compete with everything else.

“I don’t think it’s because people don’t care, I just think we’re inundated by social media so much and everybody’s asking

for donations so much that we’re kind of immune to it,” said Sharkey. “Now, every time you go to the grocery store they ask you if you want to donate $1, $5 or $10; you’re always seeing it on TV, so yeah, it’s a lot harder.”

But it’s not just Relay for Life that’s struggling to raise money.

According to Sharkey, the annual Relay raises about $100,000 for the American Cancer Society. That’s a lot of money, but half of what the Relay has raised in past years.

“We have raised as much as $210,000,” she said. “But $100,000 is still a lot of money.

For every $10 we raise, it will

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GOVERNMENT IN ACTION OAK HARBOR Oak Harbor Chief of Police Ed Green announced yesterday his resignation and retirement from the Oak Harbor Police Department. Green has served as the Chief of Police for the City since October 2012.Mayor Bob Severns stated “I wish to thank Chief Green for his service to our community. He has served with honor. The City wishes Chief Green the best in all of his future endeavors.”

Kathy Reed//Whidbey Daily News Members of Boy Scout troops from the Mount Baker Council of the Boy Scouts of America pushed brooms, dug dirt and shoveled gravel as they worked to clean up Fort Casey State Park on Saturday.

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By KATHY REED Staff writer Saturday dawned cool and quiet at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island, save for the 200 or so young men and women wielding shovels, pickaxes, paint brushes and brooms.

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The Island District of the Boy Scouts of America held its annual Camporee for scouts age 11 and up Friday through Sunday at Fort Casey. The event is typically a series of campingrelated games and competitions, but not this year.

“This year the boys decided they wanted to do something different,” said Camporee Chairman Rich Mueller of Oak Harbor. “So we worked with Washington State Parks and are doing some pretty significant work here at Fort Casey.”

Saturday morning members of nine area Boy Scout troops and a Venture Scout troop from Everett fanned out to help put a little “spit and polish” on the park. A large part of the effort focused on reopening a long-forgotten trail.

“They are creating public access to the mortar battery,” said Mueller. “They are reopening the Army’s original trail that winds down the hill from near the picnic area to the battery.”

In all, seven work details participated in cleaning the batteries themselves, scraping concrete, pruning back bushes and clearing and/or cleaning several other trails in the park.

“We’re doing all the things that need to be done in the park but the rangers never have time to do,” said Mueller. “We will have provided the park with approximately 1,000 man-hours of labor today alone.”

“The stuff they got done are the projects we don’t have the luxury of time to get done,” said State Park Ranger Brett Bayne.

Green recieved a written reprimand in March for losing his gun in a grocery store. Green reported his Glock .40 caliber firearm missing March 4.

As a result of the press release and following news reports an Oak Harbor resident contacted the police stating that they had possession of the weapon and then returned it. The resident has been interviewed and is assisting the police in an investigation on how the weapon was obtained. Mayor Severns will immediately begin a recruitment process for hiring a new Chief of Police.

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“It was extremely helpful and helped get the park ready for the upcoming season.”

“Service projects like this are an important part of the scouting experience,” said Blake Jones, district executive, Island District of the Mount Baker Council, which includes Whidbey Island, Anacortes and San Juan Islands.

“We’re creating opportunities to not only give back, but to understand why this site is important,” he said.

In addition to the satisfaction and some sore muscles the scouts earn through their hard work, they will also earn the Boy Scouts’ prestigious Historic Trails Award. The award requires scouts to not only work on a historic trail or site, but to camp in the vicinity of the site and to work in cooperation with a historic group, learning the significance of the site. The project must also be on a scale grand enough to merit local media coverage.

According to Mueller,

the Island County Historical Museum gave the scouts a 45-minute presentation Friday evening on how the land around Fort Casey was used by its indigenous people. Guided tours detailing the history of the fort itself were planned Saturday after the work was completed.

“This is one of the best remaining examples of a fort in the country,” said Mueller. “It’s a beautiful piece of history. We on Whidbey Island are blessed to have it.”

“I’ve never been here before, so it’s really cool to see the area,” said 13-year-old Kyle W. of Boy Scout Troop 114 in Everett. “It’s really been a lot of fun.”

“I think it’s really cool,” agreed 15-year-old Venture Scout Alexandria V., also from Everett. “I like the idea that we’re opening the trail and restoring a piece of history.”

“We’re producing young

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Island County commissioners approved an agreement with Washington State University Extation last week committing $64,976 to support the coordinators of the Livestock, Master Gardener Program and 4-H programs. The WSU Extension program's mission statement is to engage "people, organizations and communities to advance knowledge, economic well-being and quality of life by fostering inquiry, learning and the application of research." s three years.

NATIONAL AFFAIRS A bipartisan deal has been struck in the nation's capital led by Washington State's Sen. Patty Murray and Republican Senator Roy Blunt to provide $1.1 billion in emergency funding for efforts to prepare for and respond to the Zika virus. There are more than 1,200 cases of the Zika virus in the U.S. and the three territories, including three reported cases in Washington state, according to the CDC. Murray’s bipartisan deal with Blunt is expected to receive a vote in the Senate this week. If Murray’s compromise bill passes the Senate, it would then head to the House for consideration.

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Courtesy of Whidbey General Hospital Whidbey General Hospital diabetes educator Line Goulet was nominated by a former patient for the Linda Lee Martens “Health Hero Adult Award.” Goulet has worked with hundreds of patients to create plans that successfully manage diabetes and reduce risks for complications.

Janis Reid/Whidbey Daily News Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes chats with longtime organizers of the Penn Cove Water Festival which celebrated it's 25th year last weekend. The festival celebrates native American culture and a reverence for the environment .

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Courtesy of Whidbey General Hospital Long time Whdibey General Hospital Board President Anne Tarrant resigned her post to move closer to family in Eastern Washington. Tarrant’s time on the board has been one of significant change. In 2013, the board successfully proposed to voters a $50 million bond to design and build a new inpatient wing. The following year, as the building project was starting to take shape, commissioners began the recruitment process that eventually brought Geri Forbes to Whidbey General in 2015 to serve as CEO.

Light the way to a cure.

Last year, hundreds of candles burned brightly through the night as Relay for Life participants walked by their light. This year they’ll be there again, in memory of a loved one who lost their life to cancer, someone currently fighting cancer or in honor of a survivor.

Blake Jones, left, District Executive Island District of the the Mount Baker Council of the Boy Scouts of America and Rich Mueller, Camporee Chairman, smile as they discuss the work accomplished by more than 200 scouts at Fort Casey State Park over the weekend.

Honor your loved one with a Luminaria.

Forms & luminaria bags can be picked up at our May 11th meeting, or ordered on our website www.relayforlifeofwhidbeyisland.org

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help somebody get a ride to their cancer treatment, or a night at the Hope Lodge, or all these different things.

“Sometimes you have to realize it’s not just the overall amount of money, it’s what you’re doing with it,” Sharkey continued.

All funds raised as part of the Relay for Life are donated to the American Cancer Society. The ACS, in turn, has invested more than $4.3 billion in cancer research since 1946, and has more than $7 million currently invested in research grants in Washington state, according to figures from the ACS. In 2014, ACS provided

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South Whidbey’s Open Circle Singers is known for its crowdpleasing concerts, and Sunday’s concert, entitled “Light the World with Song,” is meant to demonstrate the power of music to uplift, heal and bring the community together, according to a press release.

Suggested donation for the event is $10 and tickets will go on sale at 6:15 p.m. at the WICA box office. The Zech Hall Piano Bar also opens at 6:15 p.m. and will host a reception following the concert.

The concert is the latest in WICA’s 20th anniversary

services to 126 Whidbey Island residents from Clinton to Oak Harbor. Of those, 102 were diagnosed with cancer.

“We have to remember that not all the money stays here, but I’m helping my friends and family across the world,” said Sharkey, recounting a story of a local friend whose father in Texas was diagnosed with cancer and was getting gas cards from his local ACS office to help defray the travel costs for his treatment.

“She was like, “This is why we Relay,” Sharkey said.

There are 37 teams registered to participate so far in this year’s Relay, down from an all-time high of 80. Teams can register online any time or can even show season. And as the organization celebrates its first two decades, it hopes to continue to serve as a cultural hub for the city of Langley, South Whidbey Island and beyond, according to a news release.

“WICA is a gathering place for artistic expression and social connections,” said founding board member Debra Waterman.

The nonprofit arts center opened its doors May 16, 1996.

A grassroots effort raised $1.2 million to build the first phase of the project, an unheard of amount of money at the time for a community project.

In 2006, the “Stage Two” expansion added a green room, scene shop, dressing rooms, costume and prop storage,

up the day of the event. There are 20 members per team and each member is asked to raise $100.

“People think after the June event you can’t raise money,” Sharkey said. “That’s not true. Teams can continue to raise funds up through August.”

This year’s Relay for Life theme is “Ropin’ Hope,” so Sharkey said those attending will be treated to some Western fun.

“There might be a fake steer to practice you’re roping and every year we have a Mr. Relay contest where gentlemen dress up as a female figure and go around and get funds and so of course they’ll be dressing up in cowgirl-ish costumes,” she said. “We have a lot of activities, there will be music and

we’ll just be doing a lot of things to make you have fun.”

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The public portion of the Relay kicks off at 6 p.m. June 3, but all cancer survivors are invited to attend the Survivor’s Social at 5 p.m. and they will lead the Survivor Lap that signifies the beginning of the Relay.

people that make a difference,” said Jones. “They’re involved in their communities and they’re learning the importance of civic service.”

The traditional luminary ceremony will be held at 10 p.m.

Friday evening.

“We remember those we’ve lost, celebrate those who’ve won the battle and fight back with those people that are in their fight,” she said. “We feel those individuals deserve our respect.

It’s very emotional.”

The reason Sharkey encourages everyone to participate in Relay is simple.

“Who do you know who has cancer?” she asked. “For quite a few years I didn’t know why I Relayed, why I was so involved in it. Then I realized, I lost my mother-in-law to cancer, and I realized my children were going to grow up without a grandmother and I didn’t want my grandchildren to grow up without a grandmother. So, who do you know?”

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“I told them that the five hours of work they did Saturday would have potentially taken us five years to complete,” said Ranger Jim Spaulding, who spoke to the scouts Saturday afternoon.

“Visitors will appreciate their work for a very long time to come.”

Mueller said letting the youth do the heavy lifting, so to speak, on a project of this scope helps reinforce the importance of the service aspect of the scouting program.

“We always talk about how kindness and courtesy to our fellow man is important and this is just one example of that,” he said. “Never underestimate the power of 13-yearolds to move mountains.

These are amazing young men and women.”

More information on the Mount Baker Council of the Boy Scouts of America is available at www.mountbakerbsa. org.

administrative offices and an additional performance space to the complex.

Throughout its growth, WICA’s mission has remained the same, according to the release – “to provide a diverse season of high-quality, multi-disciplinary artistic programming” while providing opportunities for education and community participation.

WICA hosts more than 85 performances each year between October and June, ranging from musical performances such as the one Sunday by the community choir, to showcasing literary works, to full-scale theater productions The WICA season includes its Theatre Series of five locally-pro-

duced plays, a Local Artist Series, Literary Series, Family Series and several regional events such as DjangoFest, PianoFest and One Act Fest Northwest. The WICA Conservatory provides educational classes and workshops year round.

Upcoming events include One Act Fest Northwest, which begins June 10 and a Summer Chamber Music Concert set for 7:30 p.m. July 9.

Information is available by going to www.wicaonline.org.

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By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) It’s about time! Your wants are finally realized on the 19th, after much ado. Fiery outbursts are not your most constructive use of energy on the 20th.

Adroit maneuvering gets you past an obstacle on the 21st. Knowledge and persistence win on the 22nd. The 23rd is about finding the courage to just be you.

Spartan discipline gets you ahead on the 24th.

The 25th offers a better way of being and doing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Yoga, anyone? Willingness to bend is essential to realizing your goals on the 19th. On the 20th, avoiding what you DON’T want sets you on a proper course. Your basic concepts are rock solid on the 21st. The 22nd’s events are fertile soil for growing seeds of compassion. A quiet 23rd lets your security reign supreme.

The 24th is a day of dynamic action. Scrapping a limiting belief on the 25th leads to greater happiness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) The available options on the 19th include one that’s exactly right for you. The right choice on the 20th is a simple process of elimination. Choices made on the 21st are not the end of the matter. The price of peace on the 22nd isn’t too high to afford. The 23rd is good for your physical and emotional well-being. A mega workload on the 24th ends in satisfaction. The 25th heavily supports changed thinking.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Hindrances to your happiness fall away unexpectedly on the 19th. Discontent is a good thing on the 20th—it moves you to action. Your talents are equal to the task on the 21st.

The 22nd offers much in terms of practical ideas. The 23rd works out to your ultimate satisfaction. Watch on the 24th for an “Ah-ha!” moment, of great significance to your year. The 25th is also a fertile time for such an event.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Acting on your best option brings decisive results on the 19th. Finding and removing a blockage is the key task of the 20th. Gain of a much-needed perspective on the 21st proves largely satisfying. Difficulties on the 22nd are within your ability to resolve. Your thirst for understanding is quenched on the 23rd. Your high drive to excel on the 24th brings success.

Minding the practicalities on the 25th leads to good results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) The act of choosing is more important than the thing chosen on the 19th. Another’s anger issues figure prominently on the 20th. The 21st brings welcome reassurances that you’re on track. Faith prevails on the 22nd, if it’s strong. The 23rd bodes well physically and

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emotionally. A choice of lasting importance awaits you on the 24th. Revision of what you believe possible is one likely outcome of events on the 25th.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Adapting to change on the 19th is not a comfortable process, but all ends well.

Remembering your ethics makes the right choice obvious on the 20th. The right move is readily apparent on the 21st. Rewards on the 22nd have their roots in the two prior days.

The 23rd is stable and comforting. An inner awakening of lasting nature comes on the 24th. Your options on the 25th grow as rapidly as you let them.

The task force also recommended adoption of the new WhidbeyHealth logo. The three figures of the Whidbey General logo, which face inward, are stylized and turned outward in the new logo to express WhidbeyHealth’s commitment to proactive community engagement. The three symbols can be seen as representing North, Central and South Whidbey.

The warm, earth-toned color scheme was inspired by Whidbey Island’s natural beauty.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Finally! After much trial and error, you get what you want on the 19th. Seeing the 20th as a labor of love makes it less laborious. A hard-won achievement on the 21st will prove more important down the road. The 22nd is a remedial lesson in problem solving.

The 23rd’s lesson in love asks that you think more about the other. The 24th is a lesson in practicality. Tasks on the 25th prove less daunting than you thought.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Going it alone on the 19th makes the day feel off-balance.

The 20th is mere survival drudgery, yes, but work is a virtue. The 21st sees welcome progress toward a long-term goal. The 22nd sees an upward trend in your rapidly shifting fortunes. By the 23rd you’re on friendlier relations with the world. The 24th asks that you stay out of your own way.

Insights on the 25th help you to do so.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your best is all you can do on the 19th, despite feelings of, “shudda done better.” On the 20th, the wise won’t be pressured into confusing motion with action. A missing concept for which you’ve searched appears on the 21st. The 22nd is about rooting out whatever doesn’t support success. Your competitive edge gets sharper on the 23rd.

Lasting efficiency marks the 24th. Watch for the 25th to reinforce it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Losing the battle on the 19th doesn’t mean you’ve lost the war. Well to remember on the 20th that attitudes are the easiest of things to adjust. A welcome bit of good fortune is part of the 21st. Persistence wins on the 22nd, while taxing patience. The 23rd lessens your self-preservation worries. Your inner clarity is of crystal quality on the 24th. The likely result on the 25th is a personal breakthrough.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) No matter what your inner Chicken Little says, uncertainty is your friend on the 19th.

Immersing yourself fully in the day-to-day lessens the monotony of the 20th.

Acquired pleasantries fall short of expectation on the 21st. Difficult situations yield to creative solutions on the 22nd. The 23rd sees a pleasing turn in relationships. Persistence equals success on the 24th. Your capability reaches new heights on the 25th.

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the task force recommended that the District unify all services and programs under one, allencompassing name—WhidbeyHealth.

About Whidbey General Hospital & Clinics Whidbey General Hospital & Clinics, which will adopt the name WhidbeyHealth in June 2016, has approximately 725 employees, including 170 registered nurses. The multispecialty medical staff features more than 70 providers, including board-certified physicians, physician assistants and advanced nurse practitioners.

Locations include the medical center in Coupeville, three EMS stations, four primary care clinics and specialty clinics for orthopedic care, women’s care, surgical care and sleep care.

Whidbey General Hospital & Clinics provide a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care, family birthplace, comprehensive diagnostic imaging, emergency medicine, nationally recognized cancer care, diabetes management, home health, palliative care, Medicare-certified hospice care and physical, speech and occupational therapy.

Committed to the health and well-being of Whidbey Island since 1970, Whidbey General Hospital & Clinics offer community education with free programs on topics such as diabetes prevention, car seat safety and reducing stress.

Opened as a public district hospital, Whidbey General Hospital has grown to become one of the largest critical access hospital systems in Washington state. The new 39-room inpatient wing will open in mid-2017.

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

AAUW Showcase of the Arts Winners 2016 A record number of people turned out to admire the creative works of our island high school students at the annual Showcase of the Arts sponsored by the Whidbey Island branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The students’ artwork is submitted to a panel of artists who select the final pieces for exhibition and awards at the Coupeville Library. Cash prizes of $100, $50 and $25 are awarded for the first, second and third place in five categories: Wall Art, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics and Jewelry. The following students were the final winners in each category.

Wall Art: 1st Cydney Szypula, OHHS; 2nd Madison Horstad, OHHS; 3rd Emmawyan Anastasti, South Whidbey

Oak Harbor Music Festival 2016 Board of Directors The Oak Harbor Music Festival Association is pleased to announce their 2016 Board of Directors: Cynthia Mason; Margaret Livermore; Cheryl Jandzinski; Tammi Fisher; Karla Freund; Gary Jandzinski; Larry Mason; Terri Mebane; and Bill Walker The Board of Directors are diligently working on the festivities for Labor Day weekend [September 2-4, 2016] and will be thrilled to see the community and their families and friends in attendance!

In the meantime, you are invited to stay up to date with the latest happenings via: Facebook (facebook.com/OakHarborMusicFestival) Instagram (@OHMusicFest) Twitter (twitter.com/OHMusicFest) [Submitted by Cynthia Mason]

Treatment Sales Tax Advisory Committee The Island County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the Treatment Sales Tax Advisory Committee (TSTAC) for various positions or roles. Those positions include a representative from Whidbey General Hospital, a K-12 School District representative, a representative in active recovery, a Chemical Dependency treatment clinician, a Mental Health treatment clinician, a representative from the community, a representative from housing, a representative from law enforcement, and a representative from a Behavioral Health Organization.

The Board of County Commissioners appoints members to the Treatment Sales Tax Advisory Committee (TSTAC) with 2 year-assignments.

The TSTAC consists of twelve members, with strong involvement from community stakeholders.

The duties of the TSTAC include a meeting at least twice per year to review current county actions relating to the implementation and use of the tax consistent with RCW 82.14.460, which includes community-based mental health and chemical dependency services and the operation of therapeutic courts. Members will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners to promote efficient and cost-effective implementation and use of the tax provided in RCW 82.14.460. The Committee will also be tasked with providing input or other assistance in the recommendation of evaluation components and advice regarding minimum reserve fund level, and other such duties as the Board of County Commissioners may assign.

Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill Re: Treatment Sales Tax Advisory Committee vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is (360) 679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@co.island. wa.us Application materials should be received no later than 4:30pm on Friday, May 27, 2016.

For additional information please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.

[Submitted by Pam Dill]

Photography: 1st Julissa Miller, OHHS; 2nd Ebony Campbell, OHHS; 3rd Alyssa Beeksma, OHHS Jewelry: 1st Will Stuntz, OHHS; 2nd Eric Clossen, OHHS; 3rd Miguel Guzman, OHHS.

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Ceramics: 1st Jacklyn Curtis, OHHS; 2nd Zoeann Bassett, OHHS; 3rd Alysha Walton, OHHS

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.

Sculpture: Julissa Miller, OHHS; Alysha Walton, OHHS; 3rd Skyylynn Lippo, Coupeville Shutterbug - A photography award sponsored by AAUW member Nancy Hodges in memory of her father, an award-winning amateur photographer. Winner: Claire Brown, OHHS [Submitted by Meg Eisenbraun, AAUW Publicity Chair]

Local Business News Darbonnier Tactical Supply LLC Celebrates Grand Opening On Friday, May 20 from 9:00am to 5:00pm, join Darbonnier Tactical Supply for the Grand Opening of their new Military Supply / Tactical Equipment show room! Located at 1751 NE Goldie Street Suite A1A in Oak Harbor, Darbonnier Tactical Supply features quality gear from the following manufacturers: Belleville, Benchmade, Condor, ESS, Geigerrig, Gerber, Helly Hansen, Propper, Safariland, Sog, Spyderco, Tactical Tailor, Truspec and Wiley X. Stop by on Friday, May 20 for food and refreshments! For more information, please contact Brittni Darbonnier at (360) 672-0216 or brittni@dtacticalsupply.com

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Margaret Irene Hay died April 29, 2016 at her home in Coupeville, WA. She was 86 years old.

She was born Margaret Irene Carroll, November 1, 1929, to parents James Gordon Carroll and Lulu Irene (Lowden) Carroll, in Indianapolis, IN. Born just days after the now infamous Big Crash of October, 1929, Margaret’s early years were turbulent. For part of her young life she was sent to live with relatives who owned a farm, while her older brothers sold pencils on Indianapolis street corners for pennies.

“Margie” had six siblings she dearly loved. After moving to Seattle, she rarely had a chance to see them and their few trips “out West” were memorable. They are: Mary Catherine (Cline), Jimmy (deceased), Bobby (deceased), Alan, Richard, and Patty Ann (Hastings). As the middle child, Margie was loved as little sister to three of them and big sister to the other three.

After graduating from Saint Agnes High School in 1947, Margaret decided to work in lieu of pursuing a higher education. The nuns at Saint Agnes told Margaret that with her intelligence, she should continue her education. Margaret, however, hated school, and that was that.

When she met Bill Hay, her life changed forever.

They married May 14, 1949 in Indianapolis. Bill’s job caused them to move to South Bend where they lived until 1959. That was the year they sold their South Bend home, packed up a U-Haul trailer, threw their seven children into their 1957 Chevrolet, and drove to Seattle, camping along the way. Bill had received a post card from a cousin who visited the Pacific Northwest. The cousin raved about the hunting and fishing, and Bill was hooked. He was working for Indiana Bell at the time and got a transfer to Pacific Northwest Bell in Seattle, WA with his best friend Dick Barson, also from Indiana. The Hay’s moved in August, and ”Maggie” gave birth to her first Seattle-born child that November (Michael). Bill bought a home in Seattle’s Montlake district where they all lived for the next 30 years.

“Mrs. Hay” went back to work as soon as her youngest child started school. She worked at the University Village at the Village Laundromat and the candy store, cashiered at the Bunsmaster Bakery in North Seattle, and worked at Saint Joseph’s school cafeteria on Capitol Hill in Seattle as the beloved lunch lady.

She was a constant figure at ball games and track meets her children participated in. She is remembered fondly by many, many of the Saint Joseph’s community, including her own children who attended church and elementary school there.

When Bill Hay retired in 1983, he began looking for his “dream” retirement property on Whidbey Island. Although “Maggie” had by that time become a staunch Seattleite, she had no choice: it was the “Island Life” for her! They moved to Coupeville in 1990. Within months, she refused to even visit Seattle, having fallen in love with Whidbey Island and its people. After attending St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for so many years it didn’t take her long to be embraced by her new St. Mary’s congregation. She had an amazingly beautiful singing voice and enjoyed singing in St. Mary’s choir. She never got the chance to join the chorus at St. Joseph’s because she was too busy making sure all of her children were behaving themselves. She also relished making flower arrangements for St. Mary’s and often spoke of how rewarding that work was. She would glow just talking about it.

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fifteen years: Gregory Thomas, Mark William, Judith Ann (Crown), Kathleen Marie (Lehman), Toni Theresa (Todd), Barbara Sue (Feathers), Christopher Joseph, Michael Alan, Jeffrey Vincent, Mary Elizabeth, Angela Noel (deceased) (Blodgett), and Patrick Edward.

She also raised one grandchild, Marcus. At the time of “Granny’s” passing, she had thirty-one grandchildren: Keith, Nora, Kelli, Marcus, Gerrit, Dawn, Michelle, David A., Jr., Micah, Kayla, Jocelyn, Jenna, Gerald, Jr., Gabe, Sophie, Melanie, Jordan, Bernie, Christie, Nate, Jessie, Zachary, Ariel, Rachel, Dusty, Josiah, Luke, Jeremiah, Erik, Stephanie and Anthony; and twenty-two great-grandchildren: Savannah, Elliott, Ethan, Daniel, Brielle, William, Jude, Bijou, Morgan, Jayanna, Jayrah, Drayden, Gage, Jaden, Kiera, Tessa, Ahren, Church, Angelo, Leondro, Mason, and Jessiah.

Margaret, Margie, Maggie, Granny, Mom, and Mrs. Hay were the names she was known by. She was small. She claimed a height of 4’11” which she might have reached in heels. But, although small in stature, she was very big in all matters of the heart. She will always be loved by everyone who ever had meaningful contact with her. She was warm, funny, and compassionate. She was generous, and yes, that is to a fault. Her smile was sincere and contagious. She is responsible for much island traffic from the mainland because her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren needed to visit her frequently. Some of them actually stayed on the island, and continue to live there.

Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her surviving brothers and sisters miss her greatly.

Her departure has left gaping holes that memories, although plentiful and vivid, can never fill. Reducing Margaret’s life into a few paragraphs does not do justice to her impact and influence: she was one great lady.

A Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 19, 2016, 11am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Rev. Paul Pluth, celebrant. Reception will follow in the Church hall. Private interment will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com. Donations in her name can be made to either St. Mary’s Church or to Hospice of Whidbey General.

EVELYN MAE MUELLER Evelyn Mueller, age 85, passed away at her home in Coupeville May 1, 2016. She was born in Wapato, WA July 25, 1930 to Jesse and Margaret Bell. Evelyn was the youngest of 10 children. She attended school in Toppenish.

In 1946 the Bell family moved to Whidbey Island, settling on West Beach. Evelyn completed her high school education at Coupeville, graduating in 1948.

She went on to attend Edison Technical School in Seattle for two years, before beginning work for Sears in Seattle.

Evelyn returned to the Island in 1961 to raise her three children, live and work on the family farm. She loved raising Dahlias and Poppies. Evelyn was an excellent quilter and enjoyed needlework.

Evelyn is survived by her children and their spouses: Tom and Debbie Mueller, Frank and Renee’ Mueller, and Dorothy Mueller, all of Coupeville. She is also survived by her brother Jerry Bell and his wife LaVonne, her sister Jean Weber and her husband Ike, and numerous nieces and nephews. Evelyn had four grandchildren and their spouses: Alexis and David Stratman; Justine and Matthew Andrews; Trevor and Miranda Mueller; Paige and David King. She also had

Larry Arthur Richards, 73, savored skiing in the winter and family beach fires in the summer. He passed away from a massive stroke May 5 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA. He was surrounded by loved ones and will be dearly missed.

Larry was born to Arthur and Della Richards in Belle Fourche, SD in 1943. He was a good man, a committed husband and father. He valued time with his

family, new ideas, inventions, and dialogue about ethical dilemmas. He loved duct tape, coffee refills, vanilla frosting, and good beer. He shared stories about hard work on the family farm and had a passion for history and political events. He most valued his family and friends and contributing to a better world.

Enrolling in Whitman College in 1961, Larry was a Phi Delta Theta, History Major and football player.

His fraternity brothers remained some of his best lifelong friends.

He taught for 34 years and retired from the Oak Harbor School District in 2001.

While teaching in Mountlake Terrace, Larry met his wife, Lurene. They married in 1976 and enjoyed 40 years together. Whidbey Island became their home and they lived an eclectic life with their two kids, Marika and Ryan. Larry’s family recently grew with the additions of a daughter-in-law, son-in-law and grandson.

Larry’s memorial service was held Saturday, May 14, 1pm at Coupeville United Methodist Church.

Memorial donations may be made to Smile Train (www.smiletrain.org), Larry’s favorite charity.

Island 911

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THURSDAY, May 5 3:23pm, SW Judson Dr. Caller reporting a stray little chihuahua loose in the area. Dog charges people and other animals.

10:29am, SE Catalina Dr. Reporting brown medium sized dog running loose. Dog belongs to tenant but is not the friendliest dog.

11:15pm, NE 8th Ave. Caller advising someone is taking her medication, unknown who. Caller just noticed it today and this is not the first time she has reported this. Caller reporting son-in-law's medication also missing.

FRIDAY, May 6 1:10am, SR 20 Caller advising someone broke into his room and damaged private property; gem rocks. Caller thinks someone in the hotel did this.

7:52pm, NE Kettle St. Caller advising he was walking on NE Kettle and saw a WHI transit type bus (no logos) following caller slowly, driver staring at him. Caller asked why driver was looking at him & driver said nothing.

SATURDAY, May 7 11:34pm, NW Crosby Ave. Caller advising teenagers walking around “making loud noises.” Caller has asked them to stop but they have continued.

SUNDAY, May 8 2:16am, SE Pioneer Way Caller states male called a cab but either doesn’t remember where he lives or is refusing to tell staff and the cab.

1:46pm, SE Barrington Dr. Caller requesting welfare check on mother, has not spoken to her for a month. Caller decided to call her today for Mothers Day; no answer. Caller's grandmother got a voicemail from a male saying caller's mother had diabetes.

6:19pm, NE 4th Ave. Female slurring words that are very

difficult to understand, “there are too many cars out here” and will not specify any further.

MONDAY, May 9 5:56pm, SR 20 Caller advising male subject “ flipping signs about Jesus” on the corner and it is distracting visually.

11:34am, NE Ernst St. Caller advising babysitter's husband is being aggressive with him. No direct threats were made, felt threatened.

TUESDAY, May 10 12:48 am, SR 20 Caller advising heard voices while walking up the hill in the motor home park. The caller states he overheard them breaking into a building.

7:21pm, SE Barrington Dr. Caller advising a subject whom she knows but refuses to provide name of is “going off the deep end.”

12:03pm, Cypress Ln. Caller reporting a loose emu in the area.

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Caller advising a subject came in, pulled out wires to the ice machine. The caller states the subject was hired to repair machine.

WEDNESDAY, May 11 2:51pm, SR 20 Caller advising multiple occurrences of vehicles almost running him down while in crosswalk.

3:33pm, SE City Beach St. Caller advising harassment issue with estranged girlfriend. The caller states girlfriend posted on craigslist ads and making false statements to therapists.

5:46pm, NW Hyak Dr. Caller advising a male subject was giving the caller’s dog some treats over her fence. The caller heard someone is trying to steal dogs.

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By Carey Ross The Angry Birds Movie: Maybe now we will learn what made those darn birds so mad. Finally.  (PG • 1 hr. 37 min.)

Barbershop: The Next Cut: Can we talk about how this movie has a 92 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, offers quips alongside social commentary and is the best entry in the "Barbershop" series? Or should we talk about how my low expectations have been proven completely wrong? Mea culpa, world.

Mea culpa.  (PG-13)

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.)

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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.)

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Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising: Someone hurts Zac Efron’s feelings in this movie, forcing me to ask how anyone could ever hurt Zac Efron’s feelings. It would be like slapping a puppy. A puppy with really amazing abs.  (R • 1 hr. 31 min.)

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Captain America: Civil War: Chris Evans as Captain America has always seemed to me to be the most boring hero of all the Avengers, but he evidently makes the best movies.

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CELEBRATING OUR SERVERS! Dining experiences have such large variables in terms of whether it’s wonderful or if you leave feeling like a thunder cloud. I have been in a few restaurants where the service was far, far, far, far to the power of 10, less than satisfactory. To me, this is indicative of a problem stemming all the way from the hostess to the manager, but I digress as it’s not a common occurrence. I have, thankfully more often than not, had really great dining experiences in restaurants. Suffice it to say the conclusion I draw is the wait staff play the leading role in making or breaking this experience.

There are two perspectives here and one of the most important ones, frequently overlooked, is that of the server. These are the people who determine by default, how well your dining experience will go. They are the front lines in the restaurant battle field. And let’s face it, sometimes it really is a battlefield. I have a few good friends and family who either work or have worked as servers and some of the stories they impart about the way in which they are treated (and the sheer amount of bad attitude they put up with) boggles my mind. They also have stories of how just one customer

made their day. Picked up the pieces of their shattered professional mood, glued them back together and paved the way for them to serve customers all day or night with bounce in their step and pep in their manner.

As a customer, when we walk into an establishment and are greeted, this is the first step in the formulation of our opinion, even on a subconscious level. If you walk in and are left standing for an exorbitantly lengthy period of time, it becomes frustrating and on rare occasions causes one to turn around and leave. It’s at this point I like to try to keep in mind while this is a service related field, and customer experience is THE priority (as well as safety for all), there may be extenuating factors contributing to your longer than expected wait. Perhaps they are short staffed or the greeter was needed away from their station. While this is not the responsibility or concern of the customers, if we all went through life with a lack of understanding, it would be a pretty harsh and dismal world.

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or at least the specials. They dutifully take our drink orders and perhaps an appetizer.

Maybe you want two or three appetizers to sample or you are positively famished. You know what always puts a smile on my face and reaffirms my faith in humanity? When you place your order and the server makes a suggestion which will be less expensive for you and you still get what you want or you get a little extra for the same price.

This shows initiative and forward thinking, which I imagine can be challenging when waiting on several tables at once, in a loud and active environment and having to be on the ball at all times.

It takes a special kind of person to serve people all day long and even more so is one who can keep a smile on their face and seem not to be phased by it all. Servers are often spoken down to and sometimes have to listen to endless comments about the food not being as desired by the customer.

Something I like to point out is most often not the fault of the wait staff but rather the chef who may have been the one who made the error.

To top it all off, a server is the person who delights the children in your party by engaging them too and of course by bringing out the food to quell the shouts of hungry little bellies. For me, this is paramount, because the better the initial engagement with my kids (and the sooner their food is brought out) the more enjoyable it is for everyone.

Not to imply the lesson of learning a little patience won’t hurt them or ANYONE for that matter.

In my opinion a good dining experience is a bit of a two way street. As servers aren’t psychics divining what our palates desire, it is imperative to helping to bring about restaurant harmony, we should communicate our wants and needs from the start. Communicate effectively. Don’t want onions on your burger? Let the server know. Want

more honey mustard? Just ask.

A server is normally the one who will either add to or take away from a mealtime experience at their establishment. Every cart of apples has one that’s a bit off but this doesn’t mean everyone in food service is awful. As this is a symbiotic relationship, a cohesion of attitudes, I treat the person waiting on me as I would expect to be treated and with respect. Small things go a long way in honoring and celebrating those who work in the food service industry and it isn’t a job for those who have a weak stomach. Tipping if you can afford it, shows gratitude. Leaving a small note on the receipt if your service was exemplary, is another way you can brighten the day of your server and give them the extra oomph to continue working the way they do. Even just telling them what a fine job they are doing, helps brighten a person’s day. We all like to be complimented, don’t we?

On May 21, we can celebrate those who work in this trying, tiring and not always rewarding industry. Perhaps leave a nice note on this day for someone whose service you appreciated or tell them directly. To all the readers who have or do work in food service, I thank you for your patience, graciousness, calm under pressure, and your remarkable ability to multi-task. I have not left a recipe this time, as I encourage you to go out for a meal, make wonderful memories sharing food with loved ones, and tell the wait staff their work is appreciated, should you be so inclined. If you have any comments, recipes or information, please email me at letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com.

Because as always, I love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish.

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-Ensure that participants remain in their transitional housing rooms after curfew and that no visitors are having overnight stays without permission. -Respond to any maintenance emergencies and attend to in an appropriate manner. -Be available to night shift volunteers to assist in implantation of Drop-in Center/ transitional living guidelines.

COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH: -In collaboration with the Board of Directors and the E.D., the staff will support a positive, proactive image and message regarding the mission and vision of RHFY. -The Emergency On-Site Night Manager will also, in collaboration with the E.D, staff, volunteers and Board of Directors, establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations, local businesses and governmental entities.

-Adhere to the policies and procedures established by the Board of Director. -Support the

promotion of RHFY in the community. -Participate in fund development events when on campus. -Assist with, and maintain systems that support the effective operation of the organization including the maintenance of official records and documents that ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: -Experience in working with homeless and/or at-risk youth populations. -CPR/First Aid certified. -Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Ministry, Education, or Children, Youth, and Family studies preferred but not required. -Continued trainings expected during employment at RHFY (will train in Deescalation, trauma informed care, Youth Mental First Aid, etc.).

-Must present a positive, welcoming, nonjudgmental attitude and posture. -This individual must be able to react quickly, demonstrate good judgment, take control and assist others in an emergency or stressful crisis situation. - Must maintain calm, empowering demeanor when faced with agitated participants, community members, volunteers, etc. -Must be able to work cooperatively within a team and attentive to group dynamics.

-Must embrace and celebrate diversity among team mates and program participants.

-Must be able to be thorough with detailed tasks and protocols. BENEFITS: Candidate will receive housing in separate apartment, in exchange for individual supervision of residential participants during the overnight and morning hours, while providing an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.

This position is one of supervision rather than counseling or

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED. therapy. If interested in applying, please send resume and cover letter by email to Lori Cavender, Executive Director at ryanshouseforyouth@gmail. com. (1) CAREGIVER: Regency on Whidbey is seeking a FT Caregiver to work in Memory Care.

Qualified candidates will have the passion and drive to work with the elderly, the ability to read and follow detailed care plans, work as part of a cohesive team, be punctual and have outstanding attendance habits. Current HCA or NAC preferred. Pick up an application at 1045 SW Kimball Dr in Oak Harbor. (1) ASSISTANT COOK - RELIEF POSITION: Meals on Wheels is looking for someone who loves cooking and working with a fun and hardworking team. Must enjoy working with seniors and friends who truly appreciate the work we do. Substitute/relief position: Typical hours are 7 AM to 2:30 PM. Location & hours vary, depending on which position needs coverage. Visit the Bayview South Whidbey Senior Center for an application: 14594 SR 525 Langley, WA 98260. Taking applications until filled. For additional information, contact Debbie Metz, Nutrition Director, (360) 321-1600 ext. 23 or email debbiem@islandseniorservices.org (1) PART-TIME DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: 10 hours/week, Langley United Methodist Church (www.langleyumc. org) Responsibilities: With the pastor, plan and implement the musical components of the worship service; Prepare, teach and lead the Chancel Choir in weekly rehearsals; Direct the Chancel Choir in Sunday morning worship; Provide music for seasonal services and concerts; Oversee the music budget; Be available for consultation and/or participation in other events or services that require music; Supervise maintenance of the organ and pianos; Arrange for special music during the summer; Attend Worship Com-

mittee and the Church Council meetings. Requirements: Bachelor of Music; Proven experience; Excellent leadership, interpersonal, administrative and organizational skills.

For details on the application process please contact Rev. Mary Boyd at Langley United Methodist, P.O. Box 374 Langley, WA 98260 or via email at umpastor@whidbey.com by June 15, 2016 (1) SALES ASSOCIATE: ACE Freeland is looking for a part-time Paint Sales Associate. If you have paint and stain product knowledge, love hardware, and crave the retail career experience then we’d love to hear from you. We are a busy environment and pride ourselves on providing amazing customer service.

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Wages and benefits are based on qualifications and will be reviewed during the interview.

Qualified Candidates please complete our online prescreen at: www.acehardwarejobs. com, then stop by with your resume (with references) and a cover letter, and fill out our application. 1609 E. main Street, Freeland,WA 98249 (0) CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON: Sweet Mona’s Chocolates in Langley, WA is now hiring both full and part time personnel.

Looking for a sweet person for customer services. Great if you know coffee, chocolate, and ice cream. Please apply at 221 2nd St, Langley, WA 98260 or e-mail your resume to monalynn@whidbey.com. Starting pay is $10 per hour. (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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LAWN AND GARDEN Natural Barnyard Topsoil: Good for gardens, flower beds, etc. Unscreened, 10-yard loads, $225 delivered. South Whidbey (360) 321-1624 (1) Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 strips, each 10’ long, $7 each roll. Call (360) 678-1167

CHILDREN'S CORNER Toddler bed, 52” with mattress, light wood, like new, $85. (360) 675-8761 (1)

MISCELLANEOUS Prism kite bag, very good condition, $60 cash only. (360) 632-6202 Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father's Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6"W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

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ANIMALS/SUPPLIES 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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When people are in the throes of grief and bereavement there is little to comfort the heavy hearts mourning loss. Everything can become a challenge, and steps to laying a loved one to rest is a monumental task. Fortunately, for residents of Whidbey Island, the staffs of Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor and Visser Funeral Home in Langley make it their priority to lessen the already immense burden on the shoulders of the grieving.

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With Memorial Day almost upon us, and the opportunity to celebrate those who proudly serve our country, Burley Funeral Chapel and Visser Funeral Home give back to those who gave so selflessly of themselves, that we all may live with the freedoms we do today.

Both locations offer a 10% discount on funeral costs for all honorably discharged veterans, and that’s not all. They have a Homeless Veterans Program which ensures every veteran, regardless of their living situation receives a proper burial. Where there is no next of kin or none can be found, the military veteran decedent will receive an honorable burial nonetheless.

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Veterans can also qualify for a free grave marker at the cemetery and while this does not alleviate the loss of the loved one, it does lift the financial strain of funeral costs in some way. For those who dedicated their lives to our freedom, and those who served willingly with pride and honor, giving of themselves to people they have never met, Burley and Visser give back to them and their family. All services are conducted with the utmost dignity and respect each step of the way and for all concerned. The family of the honored veteran decedent will get the flag they served with pride, poise and patriotism under.

For more information about the indispensable services provided by the compassionate people of Burley Funeral Chapel call (360) 675 3192, visit their website at www.burleyfuneralchapel.com or stop by 30 SE Ely Street, Oak Harbor. To reach Visser Funeral Home, call (360) 221-6600, visit www.visserfuneralhome.com or stop by 432 3rd Street in Langley.

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