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‘Spill the Beans’, as the saying goes!

Miss Windsor is indeed a woman of her word, and such frolicsome memories of her jolly good ‘Knees Up’ (American Translation: An Extremely Lively Celebration) will remain happily locked away in One’s ‘Bacon Rind’ (Cockney Rhyming Slang for ‘Mind’). On the contrary darlings, of course such affairs were strictly of the culinary kind – Oh I say!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, DARLINGS!

Sadly, the ‘Season of Goodwill’ is over, and Miss Windsor sincerely hopes that her delightful and rather bountiful Chaps and Chapettes of Whidbey Island had a thoroughly goodtime! It’s such a pleasure to be furnished with your company once again, and for the first time in 2017.

Lucky me! One must say, Miss Windsor is feeling rather jaunty and has entered 2017 with a ‘Spring in Her Step’ – so to speak. How spiffing!

Darlings, Miss Windsor is grinning from ear to ear as she vividly recalls the merriment of her New Year’s Eve frolics - Cor Blimey! Of course darlings, Miss Windsor’s lips are sealed and under no circumstances will she

One expects, most of you merrily indulged in as many festive dishes - without feeling a trifle guilty of course! But gluttony comes at a price, darlings! Evidently, your once ironed flat tummy, may have transformed into some kind of ‘Paunch’ – how unfortunate darlings! One can only imagine that before the Holiday’s your chosen attire fitted your physique just perfectly. But now you find your good self, hunting through your wardrobe for those rather glamorous ‘Elasticated Waist’ pair of trouser or a skirt – Eeeek! That’s some kind of predicament darlings!

Even Miss Windsor recently had a good old rummage through her drawers for a pair of ‘Bloomers’ – of the elasticated kind of course. Oh my!

Also, maybe you imbibed a few too many glasses of Mulled Wine – well, Miss Windsor certainly did. This kind of activity will most certainly contribute towards you feeling a little on the bloated side! One must admit, on occasion Miss Windsor often succumbed to the smooth and rather

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Fannie’s recipe for Celery and Cabbage Salad.

fruity notes of ‘Port’ – one of her favourite tipples. Just heavenly! As a rule, Miss Windsor always serves Port in a ‘Crystal Port Glass’ – just another cherished heirloom from her Grandmother Josie. Oh darlings, what a wonderful way to pay homage to Miss Windsor’s beloved Grannie, especially when making a ‘Toast’.

Moving on swiftly darlings, you’re probably eager to drop a couple of pounds after a care free period of over indulgence. How splendid! Do not fear darlings, Miss Windsor is here! And she’s at the ready to offer you some nutritional guidance, with the aid of our culinary marvels of course - ‘Fannie Farmer’ and ‘Mrs Beeton’.

Now darlings, One would like to share with your good selves a quote

by Fannie, from my 1909 Edition of ‘The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book’. Our glorious Fannie announced “But for life the universe were nothing; and all that has life requires nourishment”. Food for thought, don’t ya think darlings!

Remember, please take heed from Miss Windsor – a nutritious balanced diet, is most certainly of paramount importance for all. Tally Ho darlings!

My dear yoke-fellows, are you familiar with a fish called a ‘Bloater’? Miss Windsor wasn’t at all familiar with this fish, until One stumbled upon it whilst browsing through her 1903 Edition of ‘Mrs Beeton’s One Shilling Cookery Book’. This rather unpleasant sounding fish, is indeed listed as a seasonal fish for the month of January. How fascinating, darlings!

One must say, the name ‘Bloater’ does make Miss Windsor chuckle a little! Quite an ironic name for a fish, don’t ya think? Considering the fact, that we’re all feeling a tad bloated following our festive culinary activities!

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The ‘Bloater’ Fish!

Now, according to Miss Windsor’s mentor – the jolly old Internet! A Bloater fish is a type of Herring, which are usually salted and smoked.

Apparently, it’s quite a rare fish nowadays, but extremely popular in England during the Victorian and Edwardian era. This fish has been

furnished with many names – one being the ‘Yarmouth Bloater’, because its associated with ‘Great Yarmouth’, England.

The Bloater fish is highly nutritious.

Packed with B Vitamins, Protein and Minerals such as: Calcium, Iron and Magnesium. You see darlings, to consult with One’s mentor can be very handy at times – indeed the font of all knowledge! Also, the great Mrs Beeton from England suggests, to lay a Bloater fish over a ‘Gridiron’ (a metal grate), make incisions and cook over a clear fire.

Rub with butter to serve. Certainly a mouth-watering dish to consider, when you’re feeling extremely ‘Hank Marvin’ (Cockney Rhyming Slang for: Starving), after a strenuous workout at the Gym! Okey dokey darlings, One is hopeful that Miss Windsor may succeed at titillating your pallet with something a little on the raw side? Oh I say!

Indeed, One can only surmise that you’re gung-ho at shrinking your festive ‘New Delly’ (Cockney Rhyming Slang for: Belly) of yours? If that’s a” Yes Ma’am”, then may One suggest Fannie’s bland but healthy dish – the rather pleasant ‘Celery and Cabbage Salad’. Miss Windsor states bland, because One must refrain from dousing One’s raw salad with Cream Dressing, as suggested by the naughty Fannie! Please follow Miss Windsor’s instructions darlings and the pounds will surely drop off! Interestingly enough darlings, both these ingredients are listed in Mrs Beeton’s seasonal foods for the month of January. This is quite the economical dish, especially if you’re a little strapped for ‘Bangers and Mash’ (Cockney Rhyming Slang for: Cash) following the festive season.

Now darlings, One is ready to retire to Miss Windsor’s boudoir of splendour with a ‘Slim Line Gin & Tonic’.

One must watch the calories, of course. No cheating allowed in the Miss Windsor household! Miss Windsor bids you a rather healthy and peaceful January, and we shall meet here again very soon. In the meantime, Miss Windsor would be delighted to make your acquaintance via Instagram, Twitter and Facebook (@misswindsoruk). Or, why not check out Miss Windsor’s Website: www.misswindsor.uk and have a jolly good read of her Blog, follow some recipes, or catch a glimpse of her on YouTube!

Tally Ho for now, Miss Windsor X

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At a wedding ceremony, the pastor asked if anyone had anything to say concerning the union of the bride and groom. The preacher stated that this was the guests' time to stand up and talk, or forever hold their peace.

The moment of utter silence was broken by a young beautiful woman carrying a child. She started walking toward the pastor slowly.

Everything quickly turned to chaos. The bride slapped the groom. The groom's mother fainted. The groomsmen started giving each other looks and wondering how best to help save the situation.

The pastor asked the woman, "Can you tell us why you came forward? What do you have to say?"

The woman replied, "We can't hear in the back."

Thanks to the faculty of the Richard and Jo Evans Fan Club for their submission of this thought provoking chortle creation.

Teacher Teacher Now that I have been out of school long enough, I really like teachers. They are an amazing cadre of concerned communicators.

My sister Linda is now in her 45th year of teaching kids how to read.

Our Mom taught us how to read. Our Dad was a member of the Book of the Month Club. Gone with the Wind kept us busy for an entire spring and summer. That was our first book to read.

Our brother reads four newspapers a day, plus books as thick as mastodon thighs.

Okay, that may be an exaggeration. I have never seen a mastodon thigh. Not even sure if mastodons had thighs. For those of you not near a dictionary, according to Wikipedia, “mastodons are any species of extinct mammutid proboscideans in the genus Mammut, distantly related to elephants, that inhabited North and Central America during the late Miocene or late Pliocene up to their extinction at the end of the Pleistocene 10,000 to 11,000 years ago. Mastodons lived in herds and were predominantly forest dwelling animals that fed on a mixed diet obtained by browsing and grazing, with a seasonal preference for browsing, similar to living elephants.”

I like that. I believe I may be coming into my “seasonal browsing stage.” That's the stage where older guys sit around tables drinking coffee while their wives browse.

Back to my appreciation of teachers. Even though the root word of education is “educare,” Latin for “to draw out from within,” we need teachers to pull on the rope. I am sure you have certain teachers who influenced, inspired or inflamed. Why, just today, my sister taught me another new trick after observing the incorrect use of the word principle in an e-mail we both received from an anti-pipeline lobbyist.

Here is the tip from Ms. Freeman – “Remember that a school principal is your PAL, while principles are like ruLES.” I bet you will never again doubt knowing how to end that word.

Thought for the moment Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) reportedly said once that “If people never did silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done.” I can almost hear Dad's reaction now – ”Why son, that's the silliest thing I've ever heard.”

Cry babies Grandma pointed out last night that being a Grandma is so much easier than mothering. “I don't have to think about what she is going to eat. I don't have to think about her friends. Or laying out her clothes for the day. Or where she is going to go to school.

I can just bury myself in the delight of her company.”

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Love is an amazing power. Never have I felt such an overwhelming feeling as holding our first grandchild for the very first time. If my smile had been any wider, my ears would have flapped. Maybe I was flapping. Flap on, Grandpa.

Sometimes I wonder why we ever need to use the word unconditional in front of the word love. Do we really want any other kind?

Watching Grandma and granddaughter, and/ or Mom and daughter, and/or Godmother/ Aunt with Goddaughter/Niece is superlative to all visual splendors. If some guy had come up to me at recess in 4th grade, interrupting four-square, to say, “You know, Freeman, you are really going to enjoy being a grandparent,” I might have taken his Buck Jones lunch pail.

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In the interim, Grandma has taught me that there are, so far, six different and distinguishing cries Malia Mae offers in her eighth month. The Feed Me, the Diaper, the Mama, the Hurt, the Hold Me, and the Sleepy. There may be more variations on a cry down the road, but as Joe Walsh sings in his classic One Day at a Time, – pleasurably viewed for free on one's computer, thanks to someone on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/97884496 – "I have to learn to live my life one day at time!”

Because of this beautiful ball of love we now know as our granddaughter, I must say I want to live at least another forty to fifty years. I may not look or smell very good by then, but I bet I'll be smiling around Malia Mae, even if my lips are stuck together. On that note, is a reverse mortgage still something to consider? Quick, get me that 800 number for Tom Selleck.

Expired tuna Now that Dr. Cox has adjusted my monovision, an annual pleasure here in Freelandia, I find it much easier to see the expiration dates on cans, bottles, and boxes. Given my improved vision, I now think of myself as a Processed Food Inspector, operating without a license.

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Today I spotted, in my cupboard, way in the back, four cans of tuna. I had saved them because my old eyes thought the faded red stamp on the silver Bumble Bee can lids said 2018.

Wrong, vision lips! With my enhanced monovision, I saw the truth—2015! Yikes! I had almost made expired tuna sandwiches for our bridge club. It is my turn to do finger foods on soft bread for our bridge club members.

Some of us have porcelain, some of us gold, but our kinship as a club transcends our own dental frailties as we enjoy our support of one another while watching our favorite bridge films.

Last month, we enjoyed viewing A Bridge Too Far, The Bridges of Madison County, and Bridge to Nowhere. This month our programs will include The Bridges at Toko-Ri, The Bridge on the River Kwai, and The Bridge at Remagen.

The excellent 1959 German film, Die Brücke (The Bridge), directed by Bernhard Wicki was viewed last Oktoberfest. Since I was the only one who had taken German in college, we turned the sound off and just drank beer.

The film was most enjoyable. Our bridge club gave it three stars and two six-packs.

Next month, since we are running out of bridge titled movies, we will be focusing on films featuring Lloyd Bridges, Jeff Bridges, and Beau Bridges.

Question to answer Why do the newspapers use such big print letters in those ads for their question, ARE YOU HARD OF HEARING? I bet they don't think we can see the E on the eye chart either?

Can you hear me now?

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Bits & Pieces and our amazing clean-up crew Brian & Diana Rasmussen and Steve Weller for helping us put the church back the way we found it!

Letters to the Editor Editor, The letter of Mary Jane Olson in the January 5 edition piqued my interest. While we hope it is true that Trump will not kill us all; he has certainly killed respectful and polite discourse.

It would be a good first step in restoring respectful speech for all of us to stop using the phrase, “pull up your big girl/boy pants.” It’s a demeaning metaphor which says more about the arrogance and intolerance of the user than the ideas of the subject.

In addition, Ms Olson speaks of a fair and square election which struck me as horribly naïve. If Russian leaks, persistent lying, use of inflammatory language such as calling Hillary Clinton a criminal and corrupt, use of misinformation campaigns (possibly of Russian origin), Gerrymandering, voter restriction laws, fewer polling places, media manipulation, lack of relevant media coverage, FBI announcements about nothing and celebrity adoration don’t make for an unfair election, I’m not sure what would. I would also point out that Vice President Elect Pence distributed a video to thousands of evangelical churches just days prior to the election in defiance of the Johnson Amendment in which he implied that no Christians should vote for a democratic candidate.

What would it take to convince Americans that our elections, both local and national, are messy affairs that hardly qualify as “fair or square”. Let’s work to make America decent again in speech and in our election process.

Alice O’Grady, Greenbank

Editor, As we put away the last of the decorations to welcome in the New Year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful community we are so blessed to live in and say Thank-You for another fantastic year of sponsorship! Your continued support gives “Whidbey’s Hope for Christmas” the opportunity to create magical Christmas memories for local kids in need! Thanks to the awesome support in 2016, 216 families came to our celebration and we were able to fulfill the Christmas wishes of 472 children.

Rose Freitas has been coordinating Christmas programs for children on Whidbey Island since 2000 and I’ve had the privilege to be her co-chair for the last 11 years, but we don’t do this alone. There are so many details involved and a huge list of people to thank for helping us make this project a reality each and every year.

First and foremost, THANKS to all of the volunteers who gave countless hours throughout the week of Dec 11th-17th: Eleanor & Kelsey Walker who were there every day; Bob Morrison for pick-ups & deliveries; Barb Theilen & Lynn Brown who shopped for kids & were available to do anything we needed; Dave Porter for putting together bikes & even a little red wagon; Rhonda Porter, Sue & Tom Patton who helped during the week and checkedin families for the 3rd consecutive year; Amie Beerbower & Ashley Jones for set-up and Lyn & Walt Bankowski who have been running our craft room since 2009; Paula & Ted Mihok for all of their help & for offering face-painting again; OHHS Key Club members who wrapped gifts and helped transform Santa’s Workshop; OH Senior Center who knitted hats & scarves;

In addition to sponsors, monetary donations, including one from our Windermere Foundation, enabled us to purchase winter coats & warm blankets for many kids who would have gone without this winter. Thank-You to Les Schwab Tire Center & their customers for making us the recipient of their ‘Forgotten Children’s’ Toy drive for the 3rd year and to the gentleman who donated 16 bicycles! We are truly thankful to ‘Toys for Tots’ for the incredible support given to ALL of our local programs that helps us ensure that “No Child Is Forgotten.” Thanks to DSHS for giving us an avenue to connect with participants and North Whidbey Help House for the candy canes! Special thanks to OHPD for their help every year in keeping us safe! Let’s not forget Santa, who fits us into his busy schedule every year! And to our families who understand the commitment we make that takes us away from them, allowing us to immerse ourselves into this project!

Lastly, thanks to the Oak Harbor Church of Christ who have opened their church to our project for the past 9 years and continue to amaze us with their hospitality. Each year they open their home to us and we wouldn’t be able to accomplish what we do without this generosity. WE THANK-YOU! May the Spirit of Christmas stay with you throughout the year!

Co-Chairs: Cheri English & Rose Freitas Whidbey’s Hope for Christmas

Washington State Ferries Launches Art Contest for Middle School Students Drawings accepted until Jan. 18; winning art to be featured on spring sailing schedule Washington state students in grades six through eight have an opportunity to have their artwork on upcoming spring ferry schedules.

The Washington State Department of Transportation’s Ferries Division is now accepting submissions for its spring drawing contest until mid-January. The theme for the contest is “Ferries + Puget Sound Wildlife,” and entries must be original works of art.

“We’ve printed ferry schedules for over 60 years, but before last year, we never involved our customers quite like this,” said Washington State Ferries (WSF) Service Planning Manager, Lisa Ballard. “We love the creativity our younger customers showed, and are excited to make local cover art a ferries tradition for even more young artists.”

The winning drawing will be featured on the cover of 600,000 spring sailing schedules this year. Those schedules will be distributed aboard the 22 ferries in the system, inside each of the 10 terminals and throughout communities in the region. The winner and five finalists will also be featured on the WSF website, WSF Twitter and in the WSF Weekly Update newsletter.

The ferry system held its first-ever cover art contest, open to elementary school students, for the winter 2017 schedule, and decided to expand the opportunity to other students following additional interest from around the region.

How to submit artwork

A Little Evening Concert for Louis XIV Suites assembled in 1713 for “little evening concerts” for Louis XIV of his favorite music from many decades will be premiered, possibly for the first time since the death of Louis XIV in 1715, in this performance. A Little Evening Concert for Louis XIV will take place on Saturday, January 14 at 7:00pm at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, 5217 South Honeymoon Bay Road in Freeland. The concert will feature baroque bassoonist Anna Marsh, baroque violinist Romaric Pokorny, baroque violist Stephen Chrswell and baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan.

A remarkable and almost completely unknown manuscript of 770 pages discovered in Paris

by Jeffrey Cohan was prepared in 1713 for evening performances for the aging Louis XIV by his long-time music librarian Andre Danican Philidor l’aine, who organized and transcribed some of Louis’ favorite music from at least the previous 54 years, possibly for performance by a select group of the king’s favorite instrumentalists. Two years before his death in 1715, Louis XIV was particularly anxious to revisit the music of his youth and the ensuing decades, and Philidor dates some of these selections as far back as 1659, when Louis XIV was 21 and had danced for eight years already in ballet performances at court, most famously as the sun god Apollo.

Many of the 67 suites from this unique manuscript have probably not otherwise been heard anywhere since the death of Louis XIV in 1715.

Eleven of them have been performed in the last few years by Jeffrey Cohan in Washington, DC for the Capitol Hill Chamber Music Festival, and for the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

The suites of between two and twelve movements each, some very short and others quite long, often with colorful titles representative of the opera texts, consist of transcriptions for a smaller ensemble of excerpts from operas and instrumental works mostly by Jean-Baptiste Lully, the king’s indispensable court composer since 1653 who had been dead already for 26 years in 1713, and other composers such as the younger Michel-Richard de la Lande and Philidor himself.

Entitled “Collection of Symphonies and Trios

by Mr. Lully and several Trios by Mr. De la Lande/ For the little concerts given for his Majesty in the evenings/ collected and put in order by Philidor le Pere”, the manuscript contains individual parts for two soprano instruments (flutes, violins or oboes), an hautecontre or high tenor part, and an unfigured bass, implying that no chordal instrument (such as harpsichord or lute) was used, with each part consisting of 145 manuscript pages to which is affixed the same engraved nine pages of title page and table of contents. This exciting and extensive new source of chamber music at the court of Louis XIV is to be explored on the baroque instruments with which the king was familiar.

The baroque bassoon was a favored bass instrument, particularly in chamber music settings, as is evidenced by a beautifully bound manuscript in the Library of Congress, the “Simphonies Choisies” assembled in 1695

by Philidor as a present from Louis XIV to the Duke of Bavaria, which also contains no figures to be realized by any chordal instrument and mentions no bass instrument other than bassoon.

The competition is open to students in grades 6-8. Drawings will be accepted online via Survey Monkey ( www.surveymonkey.com/r/ WSFSpringCoverContest) or mail through January 18. A complete list of submission requirements can be found on the WSDOT blog (wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/washington-state-ferries-spring-cover.html).

The 2017 Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents several contrasting programs from January through June of renaissance, baroque and Beethoven-era chamber music on period instruments on Whidbey Island, with special guests from Hannover and Lübeck, Germany, and from around the United States and Canada. Additional information is available at www.salishseafestival.org/whidbey.

[Submitted by Nicola Zanchi, WSDOT]

[Submitted by Jeffrey Cohan]

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Investment Tips for “Millennials”

If you are a “millennial” – a member of the age cohort born anywhere from the early 1980s to the late 1990s – then you’re still in the early chapters of your career, so it may be a stretch for you to envision the end of it. But since you do have so many years until you retire, you’ve got the luxury of putting time on your side as you save and plan for retirement.

Here are some suggestions for making the best use of that time: • Invest early – and often. Even if you are at the very beginning of your career, make investing a priority. At first, you might only be able to contribute a small amount each month, but something is far better than nothing – and after a year or so, you might be surprised at how much you’ve actually put away.

• Take advantage of your employer’s retirement plan. If your employer offers a 401(k) or similar plan, contribute as much as you can afford. At the least, put in enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered.

Your contributions can lower your taxable income, and your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis.

• Invest more as your earnings increase.

As your career advances, and your earnings rise, you’ll want to increase your contributions to your 401(k) or similar plan. And if you ever “max out” on your annual 401(k) contributions (the limits change over time), you can probably still contribute to another tax-advantaged retirement plan, such as a traditional or Roth IRA. Thus far, we’ve only discussed, in general terms, how much and how often you should invest. But it’s obviously just as important to think about the type of investments you own.

And at this stage of your life, you need an investment mix that provides you with ample opportunities for growth. Historically, stocks and stock-based vehicles provide greater growth potential than other investments, such as government securities, corporate bonds and certificates of deposit (CDs). Of course, stocks will rise and fall in price, sometimes dramatically. But with decades ahead of you, you do have time to overcome short-term losses. And you may be able to reduce the effects of market volatility by spreading your dollars among many different stock-based investments, along with a reasonable percentage of bonds and other, more conservative securities.

Here’s something else to consider: Many millennials want more from their investments than just good performance – they also want their money to make a difference in the world.

This interest in “impact” investing (also known as “socially responsible” investing) has led some of your peers to screen out companies or industries they believe have a negative impact on society in favor of other businesses that are viewed as contributing to a more sustainable world. If this viewpoint resonates with you, then you may want to explore these types of investment opportunities with a financial professional.

But most importantly, keep on investing throughout your life. As a millennial, you’ve got plenty of the one asset that can never be replaced: time. Use it wisely.

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

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED. WhidbeyHealth Continues Town Hall Talks in Coupeville WhidbeyHealth welcomes the community to attend its next Town Hall Talk from 5:00pm to 6:30pm Thursday, January 19 at the Coupeville Library. CEO Geri Forbes will attend, along with hospital commissioners Georgia Gardner and Ron Wallin and various members of the medical staff, including WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care Medical Director Dr. Jerry Sanders, who will speak briefly about advance care planning.

These 90-minute dialogues include updates on the inpatient wing building project, introductions to new providers who have joined our community, and information on various healthcare services. There will be ample time for a question-and-answer period, during which the community is encouraged to voice their impressions, suggestions, kudos and concerns.

Coupeville Library is located at 788 NW Alexander Street. Light refreshments will be provided.

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State’s Poet Laureate Coming to Oak Harbor Library Tod Marshall, Washington’s Poet Laureate, is coming to Oak Harbor.

Marshall is the author of three books of poetry, most recently Bugle, which won the Washington State Book Award in 2015. His work has been published in many journals, including Narrative, The Southern Review, The American Poetry Review, The Iowa Review, Shenandoah, The Colorado Review, Poetry Northwest, Volt, The Canary, The Kenyon Review and elsewhere.

Marshall will read from his work and answer questions from 3:00pm to 4:00pm on Thursday, January 19 at the Oak Harbor Library. Wind and Tide Bookshop will be at the library with copies of Marshall’s books available for sale and signing.

While in town Marshall will also meet with students from Oak Harbor Public Schools and

Whidbey Weekly Skagit Valley College. His presentation at the library on Thursday is funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. The event is free and open to the public.

An English professor at Gonzaga University, Marshall’s two-year appointment as the state’s poet laureate began last February. The role includes building awareness and appreciation of poetry through public readings, workshops, lectures and presentations across the state. Marshall is taking the statewide part of that mission to heart, presenting at locations all over Washington.

“I am continually reminded of how important the arts, the humanities, are to people,” said Marshall. “Poetry doesn’t just thrive at universities or in schools; from my many encounters with very young students and with old enthusiasts, I know that there is a powerful appetite for art, for philosophy, for history, for poetry - it’s great to encounter that. I’m always enthused by the encounters with people.”

Marshall said the poet-laureate duties are an extension of outreach he’s been doing since his undergraduate days at Siena Heights University in Michigan. “I’ve always felt that education is both continual and for everyone,” he said.

Whatever the setting, Marshall said he tries to take the same respectful approach.

“Whether folks are enrolling in a class or taking time out of their day to hear me talk, that gesture is a profound one; I want to make whatever happens worth their time, their attention,” he said.

During his talks in Oak Harbor Marshall will be talking about blurring of lines between different modes of writing. “Poetry, fiction and non-fiction all share so many qualities; I’ll try to help writers see how they can work on all those modes of writing,” he said.

And modes of presentation. Marshall said he believes poetry needs to be both read and heard.

“I think that it needs both forms to thrive.

They are two different flowers - think radiant, exuberant sunflower and tiny, quiet orchid,”

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he said. “You know what, though? Both of them have the opportunity to achieve a similar sort of beauty - sometimes in the hush after a spoken line, there is a hushed echo of how ‘page’ poems function; sometimes in the raucous music of a Hopkins or June Jordan, there is a brash energy that unfolds in the mind.

“We need all of our poetries.”

[Submitted by Mary Campbell, Oak Harbor Library]

The Best of the Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival A WICA Family Series Event Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) is proud to present The Best of the 43rd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival on Friday, January 20, at 7:30pm.

WICA’s Family Series returns with this touring program presenting a carefully selected crosssection of filmmaking from the Northwest.

The Northwest Film Center curates this showcase to bring both youth and adult filmmakers wider exposure, while offering regional, independent films to venues and audiences large and small.

In addition to the evening presentation, WICA will offer school-aged youth a free, educational, matinee presentation of Fresh Film Northwest, the youth component of the festival, and a showcase of teen-produced short video work in a variety of genres. This juried screening is an annual opportunity for young filmmakers, aged 13 to 19, to have their work viewed by professional media artists and educators and presented to the public.

There are seats available for home-schooled students. To reserve a seat contact Deana Duncan at (360) 221-8262 or education@ wicaonline.org

Larsen, Murray & Cantwell Push Navy To Extend Environmental Impact Study Public Comment Period Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) along with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), are urging the Navy to extend by 30 days the ongoing public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Study of EA-18G “Growler” Airfield Operations at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex. This request comes after the Members heard from public entities, as well as constituents and other elected officials, who are struggling to provide feedback to the Navy within the current timeline.

The Navy is analyzing the potential environmental effects of additional Growler aircraft and increased Growler operations at Ault Field and Outlying Field Coupeville and encouraging citizens to comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Study.

“We urge you to extend the ongoing public comment period…given the range of scenarios under consideration, the variety of impacts analyzed, and the resulting length of the Draft Environmental Impact Study, we believe [a 30 day extension] would give the public a greater opportunity to share comments with the Navy,” wrote the Members. “Our constituents are reading the text of the Draft EIS and appendices which total over 1500 pages.

Many have told us that an extension would allow them to be more thorough in their review and comment with better understanding of the scenarios and projected impacts on their communities. In addition, some public entities with scheduled meeting dates may be unable to comment given the current timeline.”

Adult $15 / Students $12

The public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Study is currently scheduled to conclude January 25, 2017.

For more information, visit www.WICAonline. org or call (360) 221-8262.

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What’s Going On All entries are listed chronologically, unless there are multiple entries for the same venue or are connected to a specific organization (such as Sno-Isle Libraries) in which case all entries for that venue or organization are listed collectively in chronological order under one heading.

Tales from Doris Koll Friday, January 13, 3:00pm Regency on Whidbey, Oak Harbor Listen to Doris Koll as she speaks of her family’s adventures from their native Norway to the United States in 1885. Hear about her new novel “Skipping Stones: A Story of Finding Home”. Regency is located at 1040 SW Kimball Dr. For more information, call (360) 279-0933.

The Whidbey Island Round Friday, January 13, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Adults $12 / Free to youth 18 and under Nathan Marion of Seattle’s art center Fremont Abbey will collaborate with WICA to bring The Round to Whidbey Island, a unique evening of collaborative arts featuring music, slam poetry, and live painting. Each show invites artists and audiences into a creative space where no two performances are ever the same; individual artists of multiple disciplines collaborate on the stage, creating connectivity with each other as well as the audience. The Round consists of six sessions over two hours with musicians organized to perform each other’s work while a poet and a painter share the stage. While the audience sits a few feet away, a unique artistic performance comes to life. For tickets and more information, visit www.WICAonline.org or call (360) 221-8262.

Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, January 19, 9:00am-5:00pm First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Sponsored by the Oak Harbor Lions Club.

Please register online at www.psbc.org or 1-800-398-7888 for an appointment or as a walk-in. Please remember to bring your ID or Blood Donor card with you. The Lions will have treats and beverages for donors. The church is located at 1050 SE Ireland St.

ABCeeS of Chamber Music Saturday, January 21, 2:30pm Island Church of Whidbey, Langley Presented by Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island with Anna Edwards, Music Director/Conductor. Program includes Bach, Shaw, Arnold, Elgar. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors/military, students under 18 always free. Tickets are available at Moonraker Books in Langley, bayleaf in Coupeville, Click Music in Oak Harbor or www.sowhidbey.com or cash/ check/CC at the door. For more information, call (360) 929-3045.

A Walk Through the Grades Monday, January 23, 10:30am-12:00pm Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Clinton Explore Waldorf education through discussion and observation. You will visit three classrooms over the course of the morning. Come see education in action! RSVP to karina@wiws. org or for more information, visit www.wiws. org. Whidbey Island Waldorf School is located at 6335 Old Pietila Road.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, January 12, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Wallace Stegner’s “Angle of Repose.” An American masterpiece and iconic novel of the West by National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Wallace Stegner—a deeply moving narrative of one family and the traditions of our national past. For adults.

Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime Thursdays, January 12, 19, & 26, 9:30am Coupeville Library Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 2 to 5 years. Caregiver required.

2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: “Going Clear” Friday, January 13, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Enjoy reading nonfiction? Bring a friend and join the discussion of “Going Clear” by Lawrence Wright.

Using Edible Native Plants In The Garden Landscape Saturday, January 14, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Come and learn how Pacific Northwest native plants provide the gardener with opportunities to infuse beauty and protect natural resources.

Learn to identify common native plants suitable to a variety of landscapes, with emphasis on those plants which can also simultaneously provide a source of sustenance through their berries, leaves, and roots. Presented by Kelsi Franzen, WICD Marketing, Education and Outreach Coordinator.

Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group Tuesday, January 17, 9:30am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a great book discussion of Louise Erdrich’s “LaRose,” an emotionally haunting contemporary tale of a tragic accident, a demand for justice, and a profound act of atonement with ancient roots in Native American culture. iPhone Basics: Understanding Photo and iCloud Storage Options Wednesday, January 18, 10:00am-11:30am Freeland Library This informational program will take a close look at the storage and sharing options available for iPhone and iPad users. How to best make use of iCloud services and valuable techniques for optimizing photo sharing and archiving will be examined.

Make an Altered Book Journal Thursday, January 19, 1:00pm-3:00pm Freeland Library The book is your stage! Paint and collage your ideas onto the page in this fun introduction to altered books. Local artist Liesel Lund will share her favorite mixed media techniques for altering books, along with examples from her own books. Bring a used hardback book, all other supplies provided. Please preregister.

Galleries & Art Shows Light and Stone Reception: Saturday, January 14, 3:00pm-5:00pm Show continues through February UUCWI Art Gallery, Freeland The black and white photography of Marsha Morgan and the stone sculpture of Sue Taves are featured in the foyer Art Gallery at UUCWI during the months of January & February. Each local artist explores shadow and contrast and the interplay between shape and pattern.

UUCWI is located approximately 2 miles north of Freeland at 20103 State Route 525. The gallery is located in the building’s entrance foyer. There are no regular gallery hours but artwork can be viewed by those attending events and meetings in the building. Phone (360) 321-8656.

Featured Artist: Carol Ann Bauer Meet the Artist: Wednesday, January 18, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville STILLFire Pottery artist Carol Ann Bauer will be at Penn Cove Gallery to discuss her journey in the art of pottery making. Creating pottery full time since 1980, Carol’s pottery springs from her love of classical form and is inspired by the endlessly fascinating beauty of nature.

Meetings & Organizations Greenbank Progressive Club Monthly Potluck Dinner Thursday, January 12, 6:00pm Bakken & Firehouse Roads Clubhouse, Greenbank Meet and greet will begin at 6:00pm with dinner at 6:30pm. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a dish to share and their own table service.

This evening’s program will be presented by Chief Ed Hartin of Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue. For more information, please call (360) 678-6630. For rental of the Greenbank Hall, please call (360) 678-4813.

FOSWSP Annual Meeting Thursday, January 12, 7:00pm-8:30pm Freeland Library In addition to highlighting Friends of South Whidbey State Park achievements for the past year, we will discuss the preliminary planning proposals from Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission’s CAMP process and talk about our plans for the coming year. We will also discuss the organizational future of FOSWSP. For more information, email foswsp@ gmail.com

Friends of the Freeland Library Meeting Tuesday, January 17, 1:00pm-3:00pm Freeland Library Find out what the Friends of the Library do to support the library and how you can get involved. Everyone is welcome!

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

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Learn to Dance at Dan’s Classic Ballroom.Com! Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Club Dances Groups, Privates, Wedding Prep (360) 720-2727 - dcb601@comcast.net

Dugualla Bay Bridge Club.Com New Friends - Have Fun - Exercise Brain Social and Duplicate Bridge Classes for All Levels (360) 720-2727 - dcb601@comcast.net

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, January 14, 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.

Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes (Pre-Diabetes) Tuesdays, Jan. 17 - Feb. 21, 1:00pm-3:30pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 50 SE Jerome St. If you have diabetes or pre-diabetes investing 2 1/2 hours of your time once a week can give you more control and lead to more confidence in dealing with this disease. Join this Stanford University Patient Education program with a proven record of effectiveness. This interactive class will cover: dealing with frustration

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. and fatigue, managing medications, communicating effectively about your needs, effective foot care, planning for sick days, making effective decisions, and many other topics that affect daily living with this disease. A medical referral is not required; the course is compatible with your current health activities. Open to patients, family friends, and caregivers, 18 years of age and older. This class Is FREE but requires that you register in advance as class size is limited. To register, call Debbie Metz at (360) 321-1600. No new participants are added after the second week of the course.

Hoarding Solutions & Harm Reduction Thursday, January 19, 10:00am-12:00pm Island County Economic Development Council In this workshop we will discuss potential solutions for our area, discuss the Harm Reduction approach and have time for questions & answers. Come join a valuable discussion on how we can help people who are struggling with hoarding behaviors. The Island County EDC is located at 180 NW Coveland St., Coupeville. Seating is limited. Please register to attend at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/hoarding-solutions-harm-reduction-tickets-30978571742

NRA Beginning Pistol Shooting Seminar Friday, January 20, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, January 21, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $25 This seminar will teach the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to own a pistol. This Beginning Pistol Shooting Seminar will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. 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.

Card Making Workshop!

Friday, January 20, 6:00pm-9:00pm Cost: $18 Have fun while making 6 handmade Love/ Valentine cards. Cost includes everything you need including envelopes. Come with a friend and reduce your cost to $15. each. No experience necessary. Space is limited in my Oak Harbor home so call today to reserve your seat. Contact Nancy Cunningham at (808) 779-8280 or picsonapage@gmail.com with any questions.

Create a Photo Album Workshop Saturday, January 21, 10:00am-5:00pm Cost: $10 Spend a day preserving your precious memories by getting some of your favorite photos into an album. There’s still time to create a small album for a very special Christmas gift.

All levels of scrapbookers welcome, from beginners to experienced. Cost includes lunch, a free gift, use of cool tools, ideas, fun and help if you need it. Supplies available for purchase or bring what you have. Space is limited in my Oak Harbor home so call today to reserve your seat. Contact Nancy Cunningham at (808) 779-8280 or picsonapage@ gmail.com.

Pachyderm Intrigue & the Lessons Elephants Bring Saturday, January 28, 5:00pm-7:00pm Langley Whale Center, 115 Anthes Ave, Langley Join local photographer Donald J. Miller as he shares 4 decades of information and images about elephants’ complex communications and society, and conservation work of Elephant Human Relations Aid (EHRA) Donations accepted. For more information, email langleywhalecenter@whidbey.com or visit desertelephant.org

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Special gift touches the heart of Oak Harbor great grandmother

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Four-and-a-half-year-old Danny is a pretty typical youngster. He loves rough-housing with his dad, playing video games, ninjas and superheroes.

He also loves his great grandmother, Sue Johnson, aptly called “G.G.,” and demonstrated how much with a very special after-Christmas gift – a new baby doll.

That may sound like a strange gift to give a grandmother, but as one may imagine, there’s a very special story behind it.

Johnson has always had a love for dolls. She doesn’t have a big, expensive collection, but she has a deep affection and appreciation for one particular doll. Well, for its head, anyway.

“It was my doll growing up,” she explained.

“I must have had it at least 65 years. I don’t remember where I got it or who it came from, but I played with it so much, all that’s left is the head.”

What’s unique about the doll head is that it has three faces. When it still had a body, you would turn a knob - shaped like an old wooden spool for thread - at the top of the head and the face would change from laughing to crying to sleeping. A hook still mounted at the wooden base of the rubber head would allow it to turn while the body stayed still.

The three faces were a little frightening to Danny when he first saw the doll head, but he was more fascinated with it than anything else.

“He likes to hold it and examine it and he talked to me a lot about why it didn’t have a body,” Johnson said. “When we talked about it, I told him I had played with it so much I wore it out.”

Christmas came and went and one of Danny’s gifts was a $25 gift card to a local store. When

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Photo Courtesy of Sound Water Stewards Sound Water Stewards gather for beach monitoring at Cama Beach State Park on Camano Island.

Sound Waters keynote tackles topic of ocean acidification

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Living on an island can make one pay attention to the surrounding water, which makes Whidbey Island the perfect place for Sound Waters University, to be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at South Whidbey High School in Langley.

Registration is open through Jan. 29 to sign up to attend the annual one-day event dedicated to all things related to the Salish Sea. More than 60 classes will be offered this year, many of them new.

“Seventy percent of our classes are new this year, so if people have attended in the past they will find a lot of new choices,” said Anne Cushing Post, assistant publicist for this year’s event, put on by Sound Water Stewards.

register the day-of is $60. Current teachers can get a discount as well as continuing education credits. Organizers are also hoping to attract high school students to the event.

“We are encouraging high school students to attend,” said Cushing Post. “We are offering a few scholarships because we think it’s great to see interest by our youth and we are trying to encourage that.”

Cushing Post said she believes events like SWU satisfy a huge demand.

“I really think it taps into a huge market for this type of education,” she said. “People want to

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Photo Courtesy of Sound Water Stewards This white lined nudibranch was found by a group of Sound Water Steward volunteers at Deception Pass State Park on a tidepool trip to Rosario beach.

Cushing Post said SWU promotes the organization’s mission to educate people about Puget Sound and everything connected to it.

“It’s truly a one-day university on all things Puget Sound; that means there is great interest in wildlife, from bees to birds to whales,” she said. “There are all sorts of sea life-type classes and we always offer a variety. We have a couple of great kayaking and adventure classes – we have people who have circumnavigated Whidbey by kayak, and there’s a lot of stuff on tsunami and earthquake preparedness, too.”

The keynote speaker this year is Dr. Terrie Klinger, director of the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington and co-director of the Washington Ocean Acidification Center.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Gerry Haveman’s love of Elvis Presley means there’s an Elvisthemed Christmas tree included in the 15 miniature and four full sized trees she and her husband, Norm, decorate every year.

“Ocean acidification is such a new area of study,” said Cushing Post. “Dr. Klinger will tell us what we need to know about it and what steps we can take now to deal with it.”

Cost to attend SWU is $50 per person for advance registration. Cost for those who

Photo Courtesy of Sound Water Stewards This Red Sea Urchin was found by Sound Water Stewards volunteers at Rosario Beach, Deception Pass State Park.

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DOLL continued from page 7 it was time for Danny to go shopping, Johnson saw him whisper into his mom’s ear before they left, but she didn’t know what had been said.

When Danny got home, he asked Johnson to sit down and close her eyes. When she opened them, there was a brand new baby doll – yes, with a body - that Danny had purchased for his great grandmother with part of his Christmas money.

“When I opened my eyes, I was blown away,” she said. “I cried, I laughed, I hugged him. It was just so precious.”

Obviously, the words he’d whispered were to tell his mom he wanted to buy “G.G.” a new doll.

“I thought it was really sweet,” said Danny’s mom, Alex Gordy. “But then, G.G. is his favorite person in the entire world.”

Gordy said she offered a slight bit of assistance in picking out the doll, but she said Danny was most pleased they had found a doll with eyes that open and close on their own, depending upon the doll’s position.

For his part, Danny said he felt bad his great grandmother’s doll was all torn up and had a very practical reason for getting her this special gift.

“So you could play with it,” he told Johnson.

After all, what good is a doll if it doesn’t have a body to go with the head, right? That seems pretty logical.

The little doll – which Danny named McDonald during the interview with Whidbey Weekly - is the best gift she’s ever gotten, according to Johnson.

“When I leave this world, she will go with me,” she said. “Unless, of course, he’s married by then and has a little girl so I can pass her on.”

Johnson believes the gift demonstrates how kind and caring her great grandson is. She is impressed he wanted to give her back the ability to play with a toy that had obviously meant so much to her.

“It was so sweet and unselfish,” she said. “I will never forget it. That was the best part of my Christmas.”

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Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Danny, 4-and-a-half, sits on his great grandmother, Sue Johnson’s, lap holding the doll he bought with her with his Christmas money – and his Super Mario action character. Danny wanted to give her a new doll because all that’s left of Johnson’s childhood doll is its head.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Sue Johnson’s new doll – named McDonald by her great grandson, Danny – sits next to the head of Johnson’s childhood doll. Danny bought the new doll for Johnson with part of his Christmas money.

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Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly This head with three faces is all that’s left of Sue Johnson’s favorite childhood doll. Johnson’s great grandson, Danny, used part of his Christmas money to buy Johnson a doll with a body.

UPDATE:

Preliminary Navy findings from drinking water testing near NAS Whidbey Island The following update is provided as part of the Navy’s ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances).

As of Jan. 6, 2017, the Navy has now received preliminary results for samples of all the wells it has had tested in the areas surrounding both NAS Whidbey Island’s Ault Field and Outlying Landing Field (OLF) Coupeville properties - 132.

There are still numerous residents in the original

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sampling area who have not signed up to have the Navy test their drinking water. The Navy believes it is important to test as many wells in the identified sampling area in order to identify and address potential exposures in drinking water.

Initially, the Navy notified people in the sampling areas by letter to arrange sampling and will make a concerted second effort to contact these residents. The Navy strongly encourages

Photo Courtesy of Oak Harbor Main Street Association Three of eight decorative Toy Soldiers stolen from along Pioneer Way over the past two-and-a-half months have been recovered.

The missing soldiers were found propped up in the ditch along West Beach Road near La Mesa Drive. The Toy Soldiers were part of a project by the Oak Harbor Main Street Association to add a festive touch to the downtown area over the holidays. The soldiers were “adopted” by businesses and individuals and then painted and decorated. The three soldiers recovered were painted by Shelly Blackburn, Regency on Whidbey and Kathy Jones Accounting.

OHMS executive director, Melissa Riker, said those recovered are in “fairly decent” shape, although a bit weathered. All the soldiers will be put on display during the next holiday season, along with an additional batch of new ones. Riker said they are working with the city to find a more secure way to attach the wooden soldiers to the metal fence along Pioneer Way that will prevent theft and protect the fence from damage.

residents in the sampling area to have their wells sampled. If you know that you do fall in the sampling area, or suspect you might, and want to have your well tested, please call 360-396-1030, and a Navy representative will call you back to make arrangements. Out of respect to residents’ privacy, test-result data will only be released by the Navy to the affected residents.

The Navy continues to work directly with residents, community leaders and federal, state and local agencies on this important national issue and will keep the community informed while respecting the privacy of individual residents.

One hundred-thirty-two samples have been taken and sent for testing. Of the total preliminary results received, eight preliminary results are above EPA lifetime health advisory levels established for two specific PFAS, perfluorooctane sulfonate, PFOS and perfluorooctanoic acid, PFOA.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Navy received 77 preliminary sample results from properties near OLF Coupeville and seven results are above the EPA lifetime health advisory. One well is shared between two residences, thus 7 wells/8 residences are affected near OLF. The Navy received 55 preliminary results from properties near Ault Field and one sample result is above the lifetime health advisory.

The Navy is providing drinking water to the owners of affected wells as they work to validate the data. The Navy will update property owners on their validated results as they become available.

Speculating on the cause of any positive results is inappropriate and premature until thoroughly investigated.

Updates and additional information on this project is available at http://go.usa.gov/xkMBc.

The Navy continues to investigate drinking water sources at Navy Installations worldwide where (Perfluorinated Compounds). PFCs are suspected - typically at locations with historic use of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), a highly effective, life-saving fire suppressant, which contains PFC ingredients.

In Navy Region Northwest, this included investigating drinking water at NASWI and the OLF at Coupeville to determine if it is impacted from past releases of PFCs, which are classified by the EPA as unregulated or “emerging” contaminants and have no regulatory standards or routine water quality testing requirements.

The testing will help the Navy determine if additional actions are needed to protect human health and the environment.

The Navy, in cooperation with other federal, state and local environmental and health agencies, held public meetings on this effort Nov. 21-22 at Oak Harbor and Coupeville. The Navy is planning follow-up meetings in mid-February 2017.

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Island 911

Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

MONDAY, November 21 1:02am, Buckthorn Rd. Caller advising male driving F-150 with panel is shining spotlight into peoples' windows. Says he’s looking for ferret but caller doesn’t believe him.

Photo Courtesy of Sound Water Stewards Sound Water Stewards volunteers find a Shaggy Mouse Nudibranch during a night-time tide pool trip at Rosario Beach, Deception Pass State Park.

learn more, and Whidbey Island is an unusual environment with abundant, interesting habitat and people who care about it.

“People are hungry for ways to learn more and do more,” she continued. “It’s learning-to-doing.”

The whole experience is a great lesson in community-building, too.

“I think what’s unusual about SWU is that it brings community together,” Cushing Post said. “It’s fun. It’s a fun event because you get to see lots friends and neighbors in a social environment.

You can have an enjoyable day and come away with knowledge and information on subjects that excite you.”

There is room for about 600 people to attend SWU, but despite that, class sizes are small, with about 15 people, which gives those attending the opportunity to ask questions and interact with other students and teachers, who Cushing Post describes as “high-caliber people who are renowned in their field.”

Information and registration is available at www.soundwaterstewards.org. Advance online registration is encouraged and will close Jan. 29. Limited registration is available on the day of the event.

Sound Waters University is put on by Sound Water Stewards, formerly known as “Island County Beach Watchers.” The group, founded in 1989, operated under Washington State University Extension, but last year Sound Water Stewards became an independent nonprofit organization. Trained volunteers work on various study projects throughout the year to monitor the water and environment around Whidbey Island.

SATURDAY, November 26 12:04pm, SR 20 Requesting call from officer regarding daughter and all her “druggy” friends.

States was staying with daughter for a week. Has all kinds of info on VUCSA. 1:32pm, SE Pioneer Way Reporting party stating toy soldiers had been placed on a fence in the area.

7:20pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising approximately 20 juvenile subjects at location were possibly trying to shoplift.

7:34pm, NW 1st Ave. Requesting an explanation of why he was not allowed to go to his residence.

8:03pm, SE 6th Ave. Reporting someone possibly siphoned gas from her vehicle.

11:29pm, NE Barron Dr. Caller advising subjects shooting windows with either paint ball or air soft gun.

SUNDAY, November 27 10:03am, Sonic Ln. Requesting contact referencing about 12 people in his woods “carting” around a dead man, broke into his garage and house taking tools. Unknown time frame, caller just arrived home.

3:16am, Swan Dr. Reporting party advising her husband had been drinking and cussed her out.

2:16pm, SE Oleary St. Caller advising subject threw a rock at caller.

7:31pm, SW Muzzall St. Reporting party advising female subject moving his bed, with him on it, because he wouldn’t move.

Photo Courtesy of Sound Water Stewards Dr. Terrie Klinger, director of the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington and co-director of the Washington Ocean Acidification Center, will be the keynote speaker at Sound Waters University, to be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at South Whidbey High School in Langley.

8:21pm, Bells Beach Rd. Caller states there is a crazy woman at door waving a knife. Caller doesn’t know her. Female appears 25 years of age, dark hair and wearing dark clothes.

MONDAY, November 28 7:22am, West Beach Rd. Reporting theft of dark brown sugar yesterday. Requesting phone call. States Bruce, Lance and Paul didn’t want her eating that kind of sugar and she wants nothing to do with them.

12:16pm, NE 4th Ave. Reporting found spent shell casings.

2:37pm, SW Castillian Dr. Reporting party states male and female were having sex at location.

4:31pm, SE Ely St. Caller advising male subject in wheelchair was in the middle of the road.

Photo Courtesy of Sound Water Stewards This aggregating anemone, found at Mutiny Bay on Whidbey Island, gets some of its color from a symbiotic relationship with algae that grows within them. The algae photosynthesizes and provides a small amount of nutrients to its host, which provides a safe place for the algae to flourish.

6:18pm, Admirals Dr. Female sitting in middle of road with suitcase. Last seen 2 minutes ago, white female, 5’-6" with brown hair.

7:31pm, SW Cruise St. Reporting unknown subject was opening and closing her screen door.

TUESDAY, November 29 9:19am, SW Heller St. Reporting party requesting check on his paranoid, schizophrenic sister.

11:59am, SR 20 Caller advising male subject was walking in traffic and pounding on windows.

2:32pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Reporting party advising male subject urinated at location.

4:03pm, E Crescent Harbor Rd. Advising her 5-year old daughter is having behavioral issues.

WEDNESDAY, November 30 12:34pm, NW Heller St. Reporting party advising work signs are in the middle of the road.

5:20pm, SW Quaker St. Requesting officer help set son straight.

6:01pm, SW Barlow St. Reporting party advising four subjects had spread items all over the area.

11:23pm, NW Hyak Dr. Caller advising their house has been egged two days in a row.

FRIDAY, December 2 8:41am, S Beeksma Dr. Reporting party advising male subject is sleeping in the restroom.

7:10pm, SW Barlow St. Caller reporting his cat was stolen from his vehicle.

SATURDAY, December 3 1:51pm, SR 20 Reporting subject wearing Santa suit is passed out in a vehicle.

5:26pm, SE 9th Ave. Reporting party advising subjects living beneath the house.

MONDAY, December 5 9:03am, SW Stemler Dr. Requesting contact to discuss safety issues around her home.

10:09am, Wildcat Way Reporting party advising juvenile male subject punched through a glass door.

10:29am, NE Goldie St. Reporting party advising they were attacked by a little dog.

11:04am, SR 20 Caller reporting male subject has fallen into the street.

3:28pm, SE Ireland St. Reporting party advising neighbor runs his vehicle for 45 minutes every morning.

4:06pm, SW 6th Ave. Caller reporting male subject walking back and forth on sidewalk in front of location.

8:47pm, SE Pioneer Way Reporting party advising subject, in full camouflage, possibly carrying a weapon.

TUESDAY, December 6 9:02am, SW Muzzall St. Reporting party advising package was delivered but an unknown subject opened it and took items.

3:39pm, E Whidbey Ave Caller advising medication has been stolen from mail.

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Laura Christine White (age 25) and her two children, Ivylynn Mircea White (age 5) and Imriel Varuna Cassiel White (age 3), died Sunday December 18, 2016 as a result of a fire at their Oak Harbor home.

Laura was born January 14, 1991 in Tucson, AZ to Frank Hrldicka and Michelle Spielman. She grew up in Arkansas and Arizona and attended Mountain View High School. She married Alexzander White October 11, 2009 in Great Lakes, IL after less than two months together. They moved to NAS Whidbey on the December 23, 2009. Laura spent her time sketching, singing, baking, writing, playing on the computer and loving her children. She was always doing something, and her passions showed in her children, they took to art quickly.

Laura is survived by her husband, Alexzander White, her sister Mary, and her brother Tony.

IVYLYNN AND IMRIEL WHITE

Ivylynn Mircea White was born at the Oak Harbor Naval Hospital May 21, 2011. She was a climber, if it could be climbed, she had climbed it. When she was not climbing, you could find her talking about anything and everything. She was always up to something, whether it was climbing, singing, talking, pillow fights with her brother or recoloring mom's sketches. Her happiness was infectious and ever present, she could cheer up anyone she met.

Imriel Varuna Cassiel White was born at the Oak Harbor Naval Hospital July 22, 2013. He was a strong and curious little boy, less than an hour after his birth he was lifting his head and looking at the bright new world that surrounded him. He never lost that wonder, he was always watching and examining everything around him. When he was not glued to his mom's side, he was playing with his sister. He constantly could be found next to mom, a pencil in hand scribbling his way through a notebook. When dad left for work, he could always count on Imriel watching him from the living room window.

Interment was at Maple Leaf Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017, 2:00 PM, at Abundant Life Church, 5225 – 111th Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com

MARY LOUISE COOK

June 28, 1931 – December 25, 2016 Mary Louise Cook passed away December 25, 2016 due to a long-term illness at Fidalgo Care Center in Anacortes, WA. She was 85 years of age.

Mary was born June 28, 1931 in Fargo, ND to William H. Cruden and Elisie A. Otto. Mary moved to Seattle, WA as a young child and ultimately met her husband, Lloyd Cook. They married November 29, 1949 and traveled the world together. Mom raised her four children in Hawaii, Japan, China Lake, and Tennessee, finally settling on Whidbey Island in 1964.

Mary was active in all Naval wife activities in support of her husband, family and other Naval wives. She worked at the Naval Day care for 20 years and retired as a preschool teacher. Many, many of her students and their parents remember her very fondly and would yell out to her in grocery stores.

Although her husband’s death in 2008 created a huge hole in Mary’s life, she continued to travel and keep busy for many years. Travels included a train trip with her daughter back to her roots in Fox Glove, WI, and Castleton, ND, as well as Fargo. They met many old friends who remember her father William Cruden and already loved Mary, just because. Mary traveled to Arizona several times to visit grandchildren and to San Diego to visit her friend, Ruth Thiele.

Mary L. Cook is survived by her children Richard P. Cook, William (Teri) Cook, Jeanine (Patrick) Dyer and Barb Cook Culver. Also surviving are grandchildren Jason Cook, Robert Cook, Rachel Cook, Caitlin Cook, Kristin Cook and great-granddaughter, Ensley Cook. She was preceded in death by Lloyd and her oldest son, Robert Cook. Two years ago, the family welcomed Robert’s daughter, Kristin Lerch and husband Alan into their lives.

A Memorial Service for Mary will be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery April 8, 2017 at 11:00 am. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:30 pm at the American Legion.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. To leave messages or share condolences, please visit Mary’s Book of Memories page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.

ELEANOR LOUISE “LOU” BIDDLE

January 2, 1924 – December 25, 2016 Eleanor Louise “Lou” Biddle of Oak Harbor passed away December 25, 2016, with her son at her bed side. Lou was born January 2, 1924 in Tucson, AZ to Charles and Ruth Stewart. Growing up, she was active in school activities, theater, riding horses, Eastern Star, and exploring the deserts and mountains of southern Arizona.

Lou married Robert “Bob” Sloan Biddle and became a Navy wife traveling from one base to another ending up in Oak Harbor in 1953. Lou was an avid reader, gardener, family genealogist, lover of all animals and bugs, snow bird to Tucson, desert docent, square dancer and a “good Sailor” to Chief Bob. Lou was a wonderful mom and good friend to all with not a bad word said.

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Lou is survived by her children Barbara Anne Dale and husband Aubrey of Northport, AL, and their children Charlie and Rhonda; Bruce and wife Judith Anderson Biddle of Oak Harbor, and their children Kyle, Chad, and Lia Long and 6 great grandchildren.

After Bob passed away July 30, 2010, Lou moved into Harbor Towers, which was full of wonderful people and staff, and where she was treated with respect and love. After her second stroke she moved to Home Place where she spent her last days in caring hands.

Following her request, there will be no service but remembrances can be made to WAIF or the PBY – Naval Air Museum.

Please visit Lou’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA.

MARY “JANICE” WELLIVER

March 14, 1925 – December 26, 2016 Mary “Janice” Welliver went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, December 26, 2016 at Regency on Whidbey’s Harbor Care after a long struggle with dementia.

Born March 14, 1925 in La Crosse, WI, Janice was a daughter of the late Severn and Mary Kittleson. She was three when the family moved to Tacoma, WA, where she was later given a little sister, Carol Kay “Joan” (Kittleson) Best. Janice graduated in the spring of 1944 from Pacific Lutheran High School after being elected Queen of the May by her classmates. Upon graduation, Janice went to work at Sears Roebuck in the company’s credit department. Shortly thereafter, she met Joe Welliver, a handsome soldier returning from World War II after serving under General Patton. The two were married May 21, 1949 at her parents’ home in Tacoma, WA. The couple settled in Tacoma for the first few years of their marriage before eventually relocating to Whidbey Island. They welcomed their one and only child, Steve Welliver, December 28, 1952. Janice stayed at home to raise Steve while working part-time for her husband, who owned and operated Welliver Plumbing and Electric. Janice was an active member of Oak Harbor Methodist Church and in her later years, she volunteered at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. She had a number of friends whom she and Joe enjoyed traveling with, most notably to locations such as Las Vegas, NV and Victoria, BC. Janice was a talented gardener who also was known to adopt and care for all kinds of animals. There was never a time in her life when she did not own one but usually two dogs.

In addition to her parents, Janice will be welcomed into eternal life by her loving husband of 47 years, Joe Welliver. She leaves to celebrate her life her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Hazel Welliver of Oak Harbor, WA, and her sister, Carol Kay “Joan” Best of Tacoma, WA. Known affectionately as “Grandma Jan,” she also leaves behind three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren.

Additionally, she is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews, as well as her beloved Schnauzer “Casey.”

The family would like to thank Harbor Care’s nursing and dining staff for their excellent care during Janice’s last weeks of life. At this time, a celebration of life service is being planned for the spring of 2017 for her immediate family. Janice will be laid to rest next to her husband in Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor, WA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s charity of choice. Please visit Janice's page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.

Arrangements are being made under the direction of Wallin Funeral Home in Oak Harbor, WA.

ALICE TERESA ZSIZSEK

Alice Teresa Zsizsek passed away at home December 30, 2016. Born in New York, she worked as a baker and raised her family; Ann Horner, Thomas and Paul Zsizsek, and Jill Coughlin. When she wasn’t reading or traveling, she enjoyed spending time with her children and many grandchildren; Zachariah and Matthew Horner; Taylor, Sydney and Wyatt Coughlin; Alicia and Daniel Zsizsek; and David, Jesse and Cheyenne Zsizsek; and her great-grandchildren, Dayton, Cason and Mason Horner.

MICHAEL G. FROST

October 2, 1950 – December 31, 2016 Michael Gene Frost, 66, passed away December 31, 2016 at Whidbey Health Medical Center in Coupeville. He was born October 2, 1950 in Seattle, WA. He was the only child of Russell and Betty (Wakefield) Frost. Mike grew up in various communities around Puget Sound and was a 1969 graduate of Coupeville High School. He also attended Skagit Valley College and Western Washington University.

Mike worked in the field of electronic design, running his own business for the last 30+ years. Before that, he worked with design teams at Phase Linear Corp. and was a part owner of Trace Engineering for a time. Mike was a man of great integrity and always sought out opportunities to expand his knowledge. In his career, he designed many interesting and successful products for his clients. His kids called one of them the “Martian Light.” To quote a recent client, “He was always a source of brilliance and inspiration.”

Mike married his high school sweetheart, Mary Yake, on the beach at Ebey’s Landing in 1972. He was a loving father to their four children, helping them with school projects, especially math classes. He taught them how to use tools and accomplish a task. Mike and Mary worked together in the family business in Stanwood, later moving back to Whidbey, where they have lived for the last 27 years.

As a young man, Mike loved building and flying radio-controlled model airplanes. He was an enthusiastic bicyclist for a time. He could build or fix just about anything. With a little help from family, he built two large additions to the family home from the ground up. He grew up in a boating family, and at one point did a lot of local boat trips with his family in his 21’ Ranger.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding several leadership positions over the years. Mike earned his expert class ham radio license and actively participated in the Island County Amateur Radio Club. He served with the Red Cross on Whidbey Island, beginning as a ham radio operator and joining the DAT as team member and then leader. He loved to help people in any way he could in spite of his many health challenges.

Mike is survived by his wife, Mary, daughters Melinda (Torsten) Lippoldt and Melanie (Josh) Camp, his sons Matt (Angela) and Mike (Stephanie), and 8 grandchildren.

There will be a memorial service January 21, 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Oak Harbor. All are welcome to attend.

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Film Shorts

By Carey Ross A Monster Calls: In this movie, a creature that isn’t Groot but nonetheless looks like Groot shows up at a young boy’s window and helps him through a painful time in his life with deep understanding, wit and a what I have to imagine is a more extensive vocabulary than that which is possessed by his "Guardians of the Galaxy" lookalike counterpart.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 48 min.)

Assassin’s Creed: This movie stars Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Charlotte Rampling, Brendan Gleeson, and Jeremy Irons – and somehow it is still the worst movie you have ever seen. I guess videogame movies really are cursed.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 56 min.)

Hidden Figures: Real talk: 2016 was a year in which it kinda sucked to be a woman and/ or a person of color. Start 2017 off right with a heady dose of girl power by seeing this inspiring true story of the three heretoforeunknown African-American women who helped put astronaut John Glenn into space.

Glass ceiling or no, I think we know who runs the world.  (PG • 2 hrs. 7 min.)

La La Land: First filmmaker Damien Chazelle blew our minds (and got national treasure J.K. Simmons a well-deserved Oscar) with "Whiplash." Now he’s back with this endlessly engaging confection of an old-school musical set in present-day Hollywood and starring my boyfriend Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. The vast majority of this year’s Oscar talk begins and ends with this movie, so expect to be wowed accordingly.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 7 min.)

Live By Night: So far, all of Ben Affleck’s directorial efforts have shown great skill and earned him much success – and a Best Picture Oscar in the case of 2012’s "Argo."

By that measure, I suppose he’s due for a dud, and this adaptation of a Dennis Lehane novel certainly fits that description.  (R • 2 hrs. 8 min.)

Manchester By the Sea: Director Kenneth Lonergan’s grippingly sad and surprisingly funny (note: this is not a comedy) story of grief and familial dysfunction in a Massachusetts coastal town. Come see the movie and watch Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams earn Oscar nominations right before your very eyes.  (R • 2 hrs. 15 min.)

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Moana: Disney continues its way welcome deviation from the perfect princesses of yore, diving straight into a sea of girl power with this jaw-droppingly animated (I mean, it is Disney) story of a Pacific Islander – the titular Moana – who takes to the high seas in order to save her people.  (PG • 1 hr. 43 min.)

Monster Trucks: An animated story in which a monster takes up residence inside a truck, thus becoming a monster truck. Next up: A movie in which a piece of a dinner roll gets stuck in someone’s eye, transforming them into an eye roll, a thing I will never stop doing at this half-baked toon tale.  (PG • 2 hrs. 2 min.)

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Sing: A group of plucky animated animals bands together to help save an ailing theater with a singing contest. Nothing about this movie is particularly inspired, but it is as entertaining as it is engaging–further confirming my feeling that animation houses are kicking the pants off their live-action counterparts when it comes to consistently solid moviemaking.  (PG • 1 hr. 48 min.)

Sleepless: Jamie Foxx is an undercover police officer caught up in the high-stakes world of corrupt cops and the mob in Las Vegas. His son is kidnapped, and to rescue him, he has to kick ass and take names at a frenetic pace during the course of a single night, which is where the title of this not-at-all derivative action flick comes from.  (R • 1 hr. 35 min.)

Underworld: Blood Wars: I’m pretty convinced that the only reason this franchise still exists is to remind us that Kate Beckinsale is alive and evidently continues to have a film career of sorts.  (R • 1 hr. 31 min.)

Why Him?: All of the considerable talent-Bryan Cranston, Megan Mullally (especially her), Keegan-Michael Key – is wasted in this lackluster comedy, but James Franco’s ability to poke fun at himself remains intact, if illused here.  (R • 1 hr. 51 min.)

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

NEW YEAR, NEW FOOD It is a new year. Perhaps a new year brings resolutions, and maybe those resolutions include eating new things, or healthy things, or both. Trying something new is always a great way to broaden one’s horizons in many facets of life. Trying new food exposes us to new tastes, sensations, experiences and often new recipes, dishes and traditions. We can also take a food we normally eat, and look at it from a different angle, cook it differently and the results might be surprising!

One of the foods I find myself getting a little bit bored with lately are tomatoes. They are really tasty, don’t get me wrong, but I am tiring of the same ol’ same ol’. Tomato on my burger, sandwich, wrap, or salad. It made me really think about this tasty little thing, and despair a bit. Such potential, and here it sits. On my burger. Then I realized it isn’t the tomato beginning to be bore me. I was beginning to bore me. I became stuck inside my “how I eat tomatoes” box and forgot that I can climb out of it, explore, research and get creative in my kitchen.

Our relationship with the tomato hasn’t always been such a smooth and loving one, you know. In fact, my research suggests during colonial times it was used as a decoration for fear of (as tales told) if it were to pass the lips of a person, the blood would turn into acid and this would poison them.

I often wonder where these folklores originated,

what was the seed from whence they grew? How interesting food folktales are. In this instance, our beloved little red fruit was said to often be mistaken for the highly poisonous night shade plant, and because of that it was given a bad rap, and lumped into the same botanical category at first.

Thankfully, someone saw the light and tomatoes took of its unseemly and misplaced ‘poisonous’ cloak and found its rightful place in food infamy.

Tomatoes originated in Central and South America and while colonial people were avoiding it like the plague (at first), those in places where tomatoes grew abundantly embraced the them warmly. It was considered an aphrodisiac of sorts, and the Spanish conquistadors took it back to Spain with them. Whether this is because of the supposed aphrodisiac properties or just because it was new and tasty, is unknown. Its popularity spanned far and wide across the globe and didn’t make its way to North America through Mexico (as would be logical based on assumption). It did a massive detour through Europe and came over with settlers.

I always find it funny how tomatoes are fruits, and yet we often refrain from including them in fruit salads, or parfaits, or a compote. Though in fairness, I consider jams and jellies to be something ‘fruity’ and sweet, and my aunt makes the most wonderful tomato jam. It tastes something like a raspberry preserve with the consistency of a jelly.

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This is a versatile fruit indeed. Many foods are, but this one REALLY is. They can be made into such a wide array of dishes that I’m always left sitting with my mouth agape when I see how many recipes there are for dishes which include tomatoes.

My spaghetti sauce is homemade and uses fresh Roma tomatoes. I sometimes take the skins off before I cook them down, but sometimes I leave them on much to the chagrin of a few people in my household. Never mind that though. Tomatoes never cease to amaze me. Just when you think it’s one thing, it makes an abrupt left or right turn and is or does something else! Vegetable? Nope, fruit! An Italian food? Nope, originated in Central and South America! Biggest producer of tomatoes in U.S.? Florida. What?! I know, I thought oranges were a Florida thing. Turns out tomatoes are too.

Did you know the world’s largest tomato tree produced 32,000 tomatoes in its first year and a bit?

Yep, it's true! And if that isn’t amazing enough, might I add its scientific name is Lycopersicon lycopersicum, or even lovelier to the ear - ‘wolf peach’.

But what can we do with tomatoes that is different? Well, we could make it into a jelly for starters, and I can attest to its unique flavor. What about a salsa? There are endless ways in which we could make a salsa something truly new and different, and I’m sure you know by now I’m going to say this can be done by “being creative.” I love black bean mango salsa, and while the name tomato is omitted, it is anything but that in the actual recipe. I eat this salsa with anything and everything. I’ve had it with baked chicken, multi grain tortilla chips, burgers, fish, eggs, you name it, this salsa goes wonderfully with it.

When I was young, one of my favorite sandwiches was a tomato and onion sandwich. I know it sounds bizarre but hey, you don’t know you like something until you try it right? I encourage you to try it! In addition to this, I thoroughly enjoy fried green tomatoes. It adds something totally out of the ordinary to my breakfast and probably because I don’t eat it very often. It’s a treat.

Tomatoes always go well in an omelette in my opinion, and if you add other vegetables to it, even better. I like to add sun dried tomatoes to

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my eggs and also my salads sometimes (when they are reasonably priced) and purely because the flavor is so concentrated, so smoky. I can taste the sunshine and I just love that. Mixed with some crumbled feta cheese and you are riding a tasty rollercoaster. Chutney is another way one could enjoy this yummy fruit. For those who don’t know what chutney is, it’s a condiment, a spicy one at that. It’s made using various fruits and/or vegetables, spices, sugar and vinegar and is one of my favorite Indian foods.

So while I’m sitting here talking about all the ways in which we could eat tomatoes aside from “the norm,” I’ve realized my problem is I have become complacent in thinking outside of the box where food is concerned. I’ve tried tomato in many different ways, some weird and wonderful, and others downright delicious! My resolution is to take the foods I know and try them out again and again in all their wonderful ways, whether it’s weird or not! Join me on this gastronomic endeavor if you like, and let me know if you try any “oldies” in a different way. I will leave you with a recipe for black bean mango salsa and yes, it does include a ‘wolf peach’. If you try it, let me know how you like it, because like always I’d love to hear from you, so Lets Dish!

Black Bean Mango Salsa 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup chopped mango 1 Roma tomato, chopped ½ cup diced orange bell pepper ¼ cup onion (I use red) 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped ½ teaspoon minced garlic A squeeze of lime juice Salt and pepper to taste.

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Tweak according to your own tastes. Serve however you like and enjoy! www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/vegetables/fun-facts-about-tomatoes www.plantnatural.com/tomato-gardening-guru/ history To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) The fresh start you’re looking for won’t be had without tying up some loose ends. This is your week to take stock of where you are and where you want to go, with a mind to finishing any unfinished business that might be holding you back from reaching your goal.

Debts must be paid and obligations made good before you can move forward unhindered. The 13th is prime for cutting ties that bind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You’re a hard one to please this week, Taurus, meaning your gains are likely to feel hollow upon holding them in your hand. The reverse may also be true, in which you’re made to feel somehow undeserving of the goodness bestowed on you. At the same time, your ability to see and recognize perfection is at its high. Use that ability on the 13th to transform your disappointments by seeing them in a new way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) It’s likely to be a hard week for finding the right words when you need them. Better than getting off to a bad start in negotiations is to let a trusted representative speak for you. If that’s not possible, don’t automatically assume that what you intend to say is what others hear. Urgency born of your own inner belief that requests won’t be granted works against you. Despite this, it’s not really you against the world on the 13th.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) You can always depend on your natural bent for knowing where they hurt to attract people in need, and this week is no exception. People must fight their own battles, but a kind word here and a touch of emotional support there are all that’s needed to put them right. The ones who need you will find their way to you on the 13th in particular.

You’re well-positioned to help in the way each needs most.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) It’s not the most satisfying of weeks for you to beam your personal warmth, but don’t let that stop you. Your kindly and generous ways are exactly what’s needed on multiple fronts. It’s likely that you’re much too closely involved in the struggle to see how much good you do by showing others that you care. They do appreciate you, even though they may not show it. The 13th is ripe with opportunity to let your light shine.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You’re quite probably less eloquent than you’d like this week. Watch out lest special requests come across as too-urgent pleas, spoiling their chances of being granted. Your chances of getting what you want are vastly improved by first convincing yourself that

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) It’s a week for forging alliances against whatever foe or obstacle demands your attention. It doesn’t matter that your allies are less than pleased at the prospect, because fortunately, your diplomacy is also at the peak of its power. Use it to point out the things that others have missed, helping them to see things in a new light. Bonus points on the 13th if you can make your partners think changing their minds was their idea.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Reminders that all things have their price are sure to appear this week, telling you that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. The prime factor in all your dealings is the bottom line. If you have been living a pay-as-you go lifestyle, there’s nothing to fear. If you haven’t, now is the time you’ll likely be asked to pay up. It costs no more to pay with a smile, a good thing to remember on the 13th.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your quest for happiness is gaining traction, but it’s much too soon to relax. In your favor this week is that you can look at your picture and make accurate judgments about what’s working and what’s not. Trust your sense of how to get what you want, and most importantly, whether its worth the effort required. Some things are simply not worth your time. Drop the unworthy things on the 13th and don’t look back.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) It’s the built-in difficulties that cause woe in acquiring your wants this week. The good news is your heightened ability to see beyond surface impressions. This means your sense of where you’re going and how to get there is most trustworthy at present. You are also less likely to be swayed from your course by distractions that won’t satisfy. These are easily brushed aside and out of your life on the 13th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Feelings that you’re gaining less from life than you should are normal given the great effort you’re expending. The bright spot in your picture is how well you’re able to understand the corrective steps necessary to keep you moving forward. Time is on your side, despite your frustrations over there being no quick fix to your difficulties. Wise use of time can mean complete elimination of that which drags you down on the 13th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Lack of satisfaction with how your game is going is the prime driver of events for you this week. This is very likely a blessing in disguise. Decisions made to remedy a warped situation have a high probability of working in your favor. Trust your assessment of the difficulty. Now more than ever your judgement is likely to be spot on. Don’t hesitate to eliminate certain unworkable elements from your life on the 13th. © 2017, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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