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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Well, March came in like a lyin', only he was an attorney general. Never have more people learned a new word in one day– recuse.

Excuse my recuse but I am a retired political science major.

Many years ago, I had a job offer which would have relocated me to Little Rock, Arkansas. My boss would have been my frat bro Steve Clark, the Arkansas attorney general who served under Governor Bill Clinton.

Had I taken that job, who knows, maybe down the road, and up the avenue, I would have ended up in the White House. My first cabinet appointment would have been South Whidbey's Queen of Fun, Frannie Johnson. With a soon-to-be-achieved ninety years of wise crackin' wisdom, Frannie would surely be a superior Secretary of Anything and Everything. Bring on the Fransparency of Frannie Efficiency. Imagine if there were no news reports from the White House because anything and everything was working properly.

In fact, assuming I am still in office during this presidential fantasy, having been re-elected many times without opposition, I would issue an Executive Order that we all show up at the Holmes Harbor Rod 'n' Gun Club (Frannie calls it The God n Run) to celebrate and honor Frannie's 90th, between 2pm and 5pm, Saturday, April 8.

Right after our annual Welcome the Whales Parade concludes in Langley, we'll all march over to the Rod 'n' Gun for another whale of a good time.

In reality, my shot at the White House would be squashed. Attempts of pre-draft induction deceit would be revealed.

A background check in my fantasy political career would severely limit my foreground. Since the statute of limitations has run, I can come clean how I attempted to lie on my induction physical by pretending I could not hear out of my left ear.

Thanks to frat brother Dr. Willie Baseball, I was trained in a technique of surreptitious sequencing involving visual acuity, audio tones, and the pushing of a little button.

It made no difference. I got caught looking at the graphs recording my alleged tonal perceptions. The Army hearing doctor who monitored my third re-test reminded me, “In the Marine Corps, they don't care if you can hear out of both ears. One is enough.”

Which reminds me of the day my first love abandoned me for a fraternity brother while I was trooping and stomping at Parris Island. After receiving my customized version of a Dear John letter, I waited an hour in line to call Dad, seeking his comfort and parental understanding.

“Son, she's not the only pebble on the beach.

There's a Little Rock in Arkansas.”

Ready two, hand salute.

Toe Tappin' Time Russell Clepper and Sarah Primrose wowed the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts audience last Saturday during their Local Artist Series performance. The first act of their show was filled with humorous stories and recollections which were musically weaved into a most wonderful set of Russell's songs.

A real crowd pleaser among the many was a song about going to Coupeville. Russell's political innuendos were crafted quite harmoniously, unlike the people involved in the central and north Whidbey disputes regarding contaminated drinking water.

The second act of the show featured Rusty Fender and the Melody Wranglers who started us off with a couple of great covers of Leon Payne's Lost Highway and Hank Thompson's A Six Pack to Go. Mandolin and fiddle player Steve Showell joined the musical magic throughout the evening, enhancing moments with his maestro mirth.

Percussionist Al Brown, steel guitar/dobro aficionado Ro Purser, and bass master Ron Rossel, the

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triumvirate of wranglers who melody, kept the tale drive moving.

Sound guru David Malony's EQ (not Emerald Queen) precision perfected the sound in the theater.

Watch this column for more news on the next CD releases by Russell and Sarah (The Muse and Eye) and Rusty Fender and the Melody Wranglers.

It is so nice to be able to hear great stories and great music without having to drive to a west Texas honky tonk. That Lone Star beer in the 70s' never settled well driving around Lubbock with California plates on my Volvo.

Contemplations Since I have no patience for yoga or tai chi or anything to keep me in place, I like to contemplate statements by people I do not know while driving my truck.

This week's thought provoker was taped to my caboose wall in the mid-80's, but just noticed today for the first time in three decades. I need to dust more often.

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My clarinet playing was interrupted last week when I took on a couple of splinters which disappeared beneath my cuticle. After two days of trying to liberate these tiny critters with a push pin, Grandma suggested Epsom salt and duct tape.

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The next day, success was achieved as the splinters rose to the occasion for recycling after the duct tape was removed.

Lesson learned–why drive to Coupeville to go to the emergency room when you can get the same treatment a lot cheaper at Ace. Another bonus–I received frequent purchase points at Ace which will help discount my next purchase, a pair of gloves.

March 17 Jazz Fest Our 18th year of showcasing the jazz ensembles and bands from our Whidbey middle and high schools will be held on St. Patrick’s night, Friday, March 17 at 7:30 pm., at the spaciously comfortable South Whidbey High School auditorium.

This year's show will be a first as it will not be video taped for and by Wildcat TV. Such archival free pleasures assure that I will not need to recuse myself should I re-cuss while emceeing.

Little Big Shots Sunday nights on NBC, Steve Harvey hosts a G-rated television program. Imagine that.

G-rated! Better yet, watch it.

Having stumbled across “Little Big Shots” second season opener midway through the hilariousness, I am hooked on a feeling. Laughter.

Not since Art Linkletter's Kids Say the Darndest Things sequence on “People Are Funny” in the 50s' have I seen more spot on improvisational humor with children.

Steve Harvey's interviews with four year old’s, six year old’s, and twelve year old's will put you on the floor. Although I cried at the end listening to the 12 year young girl from the Philippines sing about a chandelier, my personal fave was a bright-eyed, dimple cheeked Caleb, a four year old worship leader who praised his Pa Pa while praising life. Try to find this somewhere on You Tube or On-Demand. Your heart will laugh and cry for sixty fun-filled minutes.

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Bits & Pieces about something that won’t solve any problems but which has the potential of creating more.

ing more of the spiritual nature of life tends toward increased freedom, productivity, and harmony.”

Respectfully submitted,

Hohle’s ideas are based on the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Bible, and as discussed in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

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Pelicans — An Environmental Success Story

Letters to the Editor Editor, We support the decisions by IC Commissioners Rick Hannold and Jill Johnson-Pfeiffer when they determined not to provide a $600,000 grant to the City of Coupeville.

According to the request, Coupeville wants the money to create a “Community Green” from an existing parking lot in Coupeville.

The money comes from a “kick-back” from the State of Washington on sales tax received from counties during the prior year.

That money is mandated for specific uses as outlined in RCW 82.14.370 which states, in part: Moneys collected under this section may only be used to finance public facilities serving economic development purposes in rural counties and finance personnel in economic development offices.

“Public facilities” means bridges, roads, domestic and industrial water facilities, sanitary sewer facilities, earth stabilization, railroads, electrical facilities, natural gas facilities, research, testing, training, and incubation facilities in innovation partnership zones designated under RCW 43.330.270, buildings, structures, telecommunications infrastructure, or commercial infrastructure, and port facilities in the state of Washington.

“Economic development purposes” means those purposes which facilitate the creation or retention of businesses and jobs in a county.

The total received from the State this year was roughly $900,000. Coupeville asked for twothirds of that to enhance their parking lot and install public toilets. How will this create lasting jobs for our people?

It also strikes us that it could create an un-planned-for spike in crime by attracting drug users, dealers, and other elements of today’s society who would take advantage of the public amenities, making it unsafe for our citizens.

As the County seat, home of the Island County government offices (Law and Justice, all departments of Island County Administration agencies), it’s very doubtful that Coupeville will lose any traffic in, around and through its business community.

Commissioner Hannold is an honorable man.

He understands the law and his responsibilities to those he represents. Rick served our country well during his career in the US Navy and now he is serving our county well.

Shortly after Commissioner Johnson was elected, she told a meeting of her supporters not to count on her voting the way they think she should every time. Jill is an independent thinker and votes her conscience, like it or not. While some conservatives were not too pleased, nobody called for the tar and feathers. And the Democrats were gleeful. How soon you forget!

One more thing. Republicans don’t rant and rave every time Commissioner Price-Johnson panders to her base - even though she does a lot of it.

Lighten up, folks. There’s enough turmoil in the world. We don’t need to keep bickering

Washington has two pelican species and they both tell sad stories of population declines and happy stories of population recoveries.

Dennis Paulson presents an illustrated lecture at 7:30pm on Thursday, March 9 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20103 State Route 525, Freeland. Whidbey Audubon Society invites the public to this free program.

Doors open at 7:00pm for refreshments and socializing followed by a short meeting before the program.

Paulson’s lecture will focus on the natural history of the Brown and the American White Pelican, closely related but surprisingly different birds. He will add an introduction to the rest of the world’s pelican species. Paulson will not be able to definitively explain the mysterious appearance of over 200 White Pelicans on Whidbey Island and other nearby regions last summer or if they will return, but he has some speculations to share.

Dennis Paulson has been making a difference in the Salish Sea all his adult life. He is the retired Director of the Slater Museum of Natural History, University of Puget Sound and helped Whidbey Audubon Society create its bird specimen library. He began studying natural history as a boy and not only has a strong interest in all parts of nature but is a world expert on dragonflies and shorebirds. He is the author of nine books, including Shorebirds of North America, Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West, and Alaska: The Ecotravellers’ Wildlife Guide, as well as 90 scientific papers on birds and dragonflies. He has traveled all over the world to study and photograph nature and likes nothing better than passing on what he has learned.

[Susan Prescott, Whidbey Audubon]

Meerkerk Gardens’ Annual Spring Plant Sale Stop by Meerkerk Gardens’ annual Spring Plant Sale between 9:00am and 4:00pm on Saturday, March 18 or Sunday, March 19 to choose from over 1000 gorgeous rhodies, azaleas, native plants, and companion plants to bring springtime into your garden. Choose from a great selection of 1 gallon size to mature plants. Early spring is a great time to get your new rhodie into the ground and enjoy its blooms and fragrance year after year. Free admission to the gardens on sale days. Meerkerk Gardens is located at 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. For more information, please call (360) 678-1912 or visit www. meerkerkgardens.org [Submitted by Kathryn Hurtley, Meerkerk Gardens]

Freedom from Limitation Explore the Possibilities!

People everywhere are looking for freedom and progress in their lives. National speaker, Dave Hohle says, “Understanding spiritual reality brings freedom from limitation, including from time.”

Hohle will present a lecture titled, “Time is not a factor in your life” on Saturday, March 18 at 11:00am at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 721 SW 20th Court at SW Scenic Heights Street in Oak Harbor.

“This talk explores how we can gain increasing freedom from the hard limits associated with time and age.” says Hohle. “Physicists have long disagreed about time, but have generally accepted it as a fundamental quantity. In metaphysics time disappears altogether.

“It’s practical and useful to distinguish between time and timelessness, age and agelessness, and to allow ourselves to experience freedom from these limits. Understand-

Hohle has experienced and witnesses many instances of “life overruling time.” In his early career in manufacturing he estimates having written more than 10,000 production schedules before he was thirty. He says, “You’ve heard that work expands to fill the time available? Well I’ve noticed the reverse is also true: time expands to enable what is actually required at the moment.” Hohle’s received an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, MA and his work career centers on marketing, manufacturing, and management. Right from the start he has found that “the real work is always about patience, perseverance, intelligence, focus, problem solving, ethics, progress, and attention to detail. It’s about productivity and harmony. Time doesn’t have to limit these.” In 2006 he became a full-time practitioner of Christian Science healing. In 2009 he became a teacher of Christian Science.

Dave Hohle is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. He travels from his home in Chicago, Illinois.

The talk is free and is sponsored by Whidbey Island Christian Science Churches. For more information, call (360) 969-1693 or (425) 387-4332.

[Submitted by Joy Oldemeyer]

Skagit Valley College Whidbey Island Campus to Host Running Start Information Session Skagit Valley College (SVC) will host two Running Start Information Sessions during Winter Quarter at SVC’s Whidbey Island Campus. The sessions will take place on Wednesday, March 22 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in Hayes Hall 137. In addition, an information session will be held at Coupeville High School on April 14 at 8:00am.

Running Start allows high school students, who qualify, to gain college and high school credits simultaneously. The evening will include general information about the program and how to apply.

For information, contact Erin Shiflett, (360) 679-5326, erin.shiflett@skagit.edu or visit www.skagit.edu/runningstart .

[Submitted by Arden Ainley, SVC]

37th Annual SICBA Home & Garden Show The Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) hopes to see you on Friday March 24, 2017 when the 37th Annual SICBA Home & Garden Show kicks off with more than 100 exhibitors sharing what’s new and returning in products for all your home or garden needs. If there is a home improvement or garden project on your list you’re sure to find the information you need from the professionals on hand. On Friday night from 5:00pm to 7:00pm the band Never Kry will be playing and you are encouraged to make a night of it by visiting the food truck vendors for dinner while at the show.

As you wander the exhibitor buildings, rest assured the companies you see are registered, licensed as required and bonded. Make sure you stop by the SICBA booth at the front of the C Building to pick up a referral directory for contractors in both Skagit and Island Counties and learn more about who SICBA is and what they do. This year, venture in to the Azusa Farm Garden center in the G Building.

Ask questions and get advice from the Master Gardeners and purchase plants & flowers from local vendors.

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Plan for Health Care Costs During Retirement

When you retire, some of your expenses may go down – but health care is not likely to be one of them. In fact, your health care costs during retirement may well increase, so you may want to plan for these costs well before you leave the work force. How much can you expect to spend on health care during your retirement years? Consider these statistics: • A 65-year-old couple who retired in 2016 will need about $288,000 (in today’s dollars) during retirement just to pay Medicare Parts B, D and supplemental insurance, according to HealthView Services, a company that provides health care cost projections for financial services firms. If out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles, co-pays, hearing, vision and dental are included, the lifetime figure rises to about $377,000 in today’s dollars.

• The national average for a private room in a nursing home is more than $92,000 per year, according to a survey by Genworth, an insurance company. And the services of a home health aide cost more than $45,000 per year, according to the same survey. Medicare typically pays very little of these costs.

To cope with these expenses, you’ll want to integrate them into your overall retirement saving and investing strategies. Knowing the size of a potential health care burden may help motivate you to put as much as you can afford into your 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts. Even when you’re retired, part of your portfolio should be devoted to growth-oriented investments, such as stocks, to help pay for rising health care costs. It’s true that stocks will always fluctuate, and you don’t want to be forced to sell them when their price is down.

However, you can help yourself avoid this problem by also owning a good mix of other investments, such as investment-grade corporate bonds, government securities and certificates of deposit (CDs), whose value may be more stable than that of stocks.

Another way to help defray the costs of health care is to work part-time a few years after you had originally planned to retire. This added income can help you delay tapping into your IRA and 401(k), thus giving these accounts a chance to potentially grow further.

Plus, you may be able to put off taking Social Security, and the longer you wait until you start collecting benefits, the bigger your checks will be, at least until they top out at age 70.

These suggestions may help you meet many of your typical medical costs during retirement, but what about long-term care expenses, such as an extended stay in a nursing home or the need for home health care assistance? As mentioned above, these costs can be enormous.

Fortunately, the financial marketplace does provide some cost-effective solutions for long-term care – solutions that may help you avoid “self-insuring.” A financial professional can provide you with some recommendations in this area.

It’s probably unavoidable that your health care costs will rise, and possibly keep rising, when you’re retired. But by being aware of these expenses years in advance, and by following a diligent saving and investment strategy – one that may also include a long-term care component – you can improve your “financial fitness” for dealing with health care costs.

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

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SICBA welcomes Ciscoe Morris back to the show on Sunday and new comer, retired Navy Captain and NASA Astronaut, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, as well as many seminars presenters speaking on subjects relevant

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Do you and your family love Playhouse Lane?

They’ve changed it up this year! The playhouses will be placed around the fairgrounds for you and your family to explore and enjoy.

Make sure you receive your Playhouse Passport (sponsored by Dwayne Lane’s Auto Center) and get your stamp while visiting each one, then vote on your favorite playhouse. The partnership with builders and charities makes this an exciting event for the entire family.

Another new adventure this year is the Kids’ Zone area. With the help of Skagit YMCA, kids will be able to paint rocks and hide them around the fairgrounds OR take them home to hide. SICBA will also be holding the first Lego® Build Challenge for adults and kids!

Sign up in advance to participate for a chance to win the grand prize! Bring the family and spend the day enjoying food, fun, exhibits and entertainment at the 37th Annual SICBA Home and Garden Show.

Show hours are: Friday, March 24 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm; Saturday, March 25 from 10:00am to 6:00pm; Sunday, March 26 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The show is held at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St, Mount Vernon, WA and its major sponsor is Judd & Black Appliance.

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State Ferries in 1954,” said Ferries Chief of Staff Elizabeth Kosa. “She served our customers well for six decades, but it is important that she is sold so we can free up dock space and focus maintenance on our current fleet.”

The 87-car Evergreen State features World War II surplus drive motors and carried tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles in our state. It was the first of the three Evergreen State class ferries and served on several routes including Seattle/Bainbridge and the San Juan Islands Interisland routes. WSF decommissioned the Evergreen State in 2016.

Plans are to move the Evergreen State from WSF’s Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility on Bainbridge Island to a temporary Puget Sound moorage in March. The new owner will tow the vessel from the Pacific Northwest to Grenada, when the weather improves, likely in early summer.

The Evergreen State is one of two state ferries put up for sale in 2016 and purchased in 2017. The ferry Hiyu, was sold in February to a local business owner who intends to use the vessel as a floating entertainment venue on Lake Union.

Washington State Ferries, a division of the Washington State Department of Transportation, is the largest ferry system in the U.S. and safely and efficiently carries 24 million people a year through some of the most majestic scenery in the world. For breaking news and the latest information, follow WSF on Twitter.

The M/V Evergreen State is the second ferry to sell in a month Washington State Ferries announced last week the sale of its oldest ferry, Evergreen State. The 63-year-old ferry sold for $300,000 to Jones Broadcasting, LLC. The new owners plan to use it for active ferry service in the protected waters of the southern Caribbean.

“The Evergreen State is a special ferry. It was the first vessel custom built for Washington

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has made the dream of home ownership in Oak Harbor more attainable for local community heroes. Since 2009 Homes for Heroes has given back over $20 million to our nation’s heroes including: firefighters, law enforcement, military (active, reserves and veterans), healthcare workers and teachers.

“Craig exemplifies what it truly means to be a member of Homes for Heroes. Being a Homes for Heroes affiliate requires more than just helping heroes with their real estate needs, it means getting involved in your local community and helping heroes with whatever it is they need” says Ruth Johnson, Homes for Heroes’ CEO. “We’re proud to have him as part of our growing team that’s committed to recognizing, honoring and saying Thank You to heroes all over the country.”

“Craig’s team is AMAZING! They walked us through the entire process and helped calm all my fears as they worked with me. I now own the home of my dreams that will be perfect for the rest of our lives. Their Homes for Heroes program was a life saver, making us able to get into a home ahead of our budget schedule!”

About Homes for Heroes

Nation’s Largest Hero Savings Program, HOMES FOR HEROES, Honors Local Real Estate Specialist, Craig McKenzie, for being #5 in the Country for Helping Heroes in their Dream of Homeownership

Homes for Heroes, Inc., was established shortly following the tragic events of 9/11 as a way to give back and say “Thank You” to our nation’s heroes. Homes for Heroes is the largest nationwide network of affiliate real estate specialists and local businesses providing easy ways for firefighters, law enforcement, military (active, reserves and veterans), healthcare workers, EMS and teachers to save money when buying, selling or refinancing a home; or when making every day home-related purchases.

Every time a hero uses Homes for Heroes, they help other heroes in need. A portion of Homes for Heroes’ earnings is donated to the Homes for Heroes Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that provides assistance to heroes in need.

Homes for Heroes is proud to recognize local real estate specialist, Craig McKenzie, as one of their top affiliates in the country. McKenzie’s determination and passion for helping heroes

More information about the Homes for Heroes program can be found on their website: www.

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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.

Black Box Theater Thursday, March 9. 7:00pm Friday, March 10, 7:00pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor The Poseidon Players are proud to announce Black Box Theater, a selection of short one act plays performed by local actors and written by local and experienced playwrights. Admission is by donations accepted at the door.

The Poseidon Players will showcase 5 one act plays, “Stung,” “Romance on the Rocks” and “Hipster Hoboes” by Doug Larson at Freedrama.net, “Marriage is a Tricky Business”

by Bob Wall and “Silent but Deadly.” Please come enjoy a night of comedy at the Whidbey Playhouse. For more information, call (360) 679-2237 or visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com

Children’s Book Signing: Rusty and Matilda Friday, March 10, 3:00pm-4:30pm Whidbey Island Bank, Oak Harbor Meet children’s book author Bonnie-Jean McNiel and multimedia artist Susan Rodney and get your book signed. The signing will take place at the Midway Blvd. branch located at 675 Midway Blvd.

WOW! Stories 6 Friday, March 10, 7:00pm-9:30pm Saturday, March 11, 2:00pm-4:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley $25 includes reception fare The annual WOW! Stories gathering is a celebration of the lives and experiences of women of Whidbey brought to you by Seriously Fun Productions. Student rates available for Saturday’s event. For tickets or more information, visit wicaonline.org or call (360) 221-8268.

SSIC Pancake Breakfast-Benefits Meals on Wheels Saturday, March 11, 9:00am-11:00am Bayview Senior Center, 14594 SR 525, Langley Let Senior Services of Island County do the cooking! Enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links, fresh fruit, juice, milk, coffee or tea (gluten free links & pancakes too). Remember to wear your green! There will be raffle baskets featuring: Chocolate, Spring, Mariners, Breakfast & Luck ‘o’ Irish. Tickets are $2 each, need not be present to win! Donations gladly accepted (suggestion $7/each). For more information, please call (360) 321-1600 or (360) 678-3373

Remembrances of the Heart Saturday, March 11, 2:00pm-4:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Join WhidbeyHealth for the fourteenth annual Remembrances of the Heart, a memorial and celebration of the special people we have lost and still hold close in our hearts. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the service. For more information, to R.S.V.P. or to receive an invitation, please call (360) 321-1372 or email bienid@whidbeyhealth.org.

This event is free and open to everyone. The church is located at 608 N. Main Street.

CWSA Bowling Pin Shoot Sunday, March 12, 9:00am CWSA Range, 397 W Safari St., Coupeville Sponsored by the Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association (CWSA). Bowling Pin matches are for .22 and centerfire pistols only; using optical or iron sights. It is recommended you bring 250-300 rounds of ammo.

This match is open to anyone, you do not need to be a member of CWSA to participate.

Complete information on the match is available at www.cwsaonline.org.

Tenth Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash Friday, March 17, 6:00pm-9:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. Tickets: $35 per person Come join the liveliest Irish celebration on the island. Featuring the Shifty Sailors and Eclectic’ly Celtic. Enjoy Irish songs, sing alongs and Jigs & Reels, 3 full hours of live music!

Serving Corned Beef, Cabbage & Vegetarian Colcannon, beer, wine & non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are available at Wind & Tide Bookstore in Oak Harbor, bayleaf in Coupeville, Far from Normal and Salty Mug in Coupeville, The Cheese Shop at Greenbank Farm, and Moonraker Books in Langley.

Hot Club of Troy Friday, March 17, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Adults $15 | Seniors $12 | Youth $10 This local Django powerhouse featuring Troy Chapman, Keith Bowers, Kristi O’Donnell, and Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews brings the gypsy jazz era home with their acoustic style and strong historical context describing the people and significant dates of Django’s lifetime. For tickets or more information, visit wicaonline.org or call (360) 221-8268.

CWSA Falling Plate Rifle Match Saturday, March 18, 9:00am CWSA Range, 397 W Safari St., Coupeville Sponsored by the Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association (CWSA). This match is for .22 rifles only; using optical or iron sights. It is recommended you bring 250-300 rounds of ammo. This match is open to anyone, you do not need to be a member of CWSA to participate. Complete information on the match is available at www.cwsaonline.org.

Annual Spring Nursery Sale Saturday, March 18 , 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday, March 19, 9:00am-4:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Over 1000 gorgeous rhodies, azaleas, native plants, and companion plants to choose from to bring springtime into your garden. Great selection from 1 gallon size to mature plants.

Free admission to the gardens on sale days. For more information, please call (360) 678-1912 or visit www.meerkerkgardens.org

Marley Erickson Saturday, March 18, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley All Seats $10 Known for her expressive musical style and technical virtuosity, Marley makes her WICA debut with works including Schubert, Bach, Paganini, Gershwin, and Pärt. Don’t miss this remarkable young artist in concert with pianist Mark Findlay. For tickets or more information, visit wicaonline.org or call (360) 221-8268.

CWSA Falling Plate Pistol Match Sunday, March 19, 9:00am CWSA Range, 397 W Safari St., Coupeville Sponsored by the Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association (CWSA). This match is for .22 pistols only; using optical or iron sights. It is recommended you bring 250-300 rounds of ammo. This match is open to anyone, you do not need to be a member of CWSA to participate. Complete information on the match is available at www.cwsaonline.org.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, March 9, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Cathy Lamb’s “The Last Time I Was Me.” As heartfelt as it is hilarious, The Last Time I Was Me is a warm, wise novel about breaking down, opening up, and

finally letting go of everything we thought we should be, in order to claim the life that has been waiting all along. For adults.

2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: Amish Grace Friday, March 10, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Enjoy reading nonfiction? Bring a friend and join the discussion of “Amish Grace” by Donald Kraybill.

FUNdamentals of Collage Monday, March 13, 1:30pm-3:30pm Coupeville Library Call on your creative side to design your own collages. Build a vocabulary of art tricks to gain artistic confidence. Fast paced and no pressure creating is what this all about....Two classesattend one or attend both-new material will be featured each week. All supplies provided.

Wendy Lee Lynds from Silver Spike Studio will inspire you to create!

Galleries & Art Shows Featured Artist: Jim Short Meet the Artist: Saturday, March 11, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Artist Jim Short will be at Penn Cove Gallery along with a few of his wood turning tools.

Jim rescues homeless wood. His turnings often come from local trees headed for the landfill or a stove. A signature of his work is highlighting “imperfections.” Finishes are generally different combinations of shellac, tung oil, walnut oil and beeswax.

Meetings & Organizations North Whidbey Republican Women Thursday, March 9, 11:30am San Remo Restaurant, Oak Harbor Guest Speaker: Shared Hope Ambassador Kathy Sechrist will discuss the tragedy of Sex Trafficking with an emphasis on local trafficking issues. Cost: $11.00 includes a tasty lunch and great fellowship with like minded women.

For more information, contact Rita Bartell Drum at ritadrum777@gmail.com or (631) 707-5980.

Greenbank Progressive Club Monthly Potluck Dinner & Meeting Thursday, March 9, 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. The evening’s program will be presented by Rick Castellano, Executive Director, Island County Historical Society on Salish Bounty, the original “Eat Local” lifestyle. For thousands of years before the first foreign settlers appeared in our area, local Indian tribes enjoyed a diverse diet of wild vegetables, herbs, roots, berries, and animal protein. This presentation will explore some of those foods, including how they were gathered, hunted, preserved, stored, and used in daily life. For more information, please call (360) 678-6630.

For rental of the Greenbank Hall, please call (360) 678-4813.

AAUW Whidbey Island Branch Saturday, March 11, 9:30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Since March is Women in History Month, the American Association of University Women will be entertained by members portraying women who have made significant contributions in history. This will be a preview of presentations to 5th graders throughout the island. Coffee hour 9:30am; program begins at 10:00am. Prospective members welcome. For further information, contact Camille Brighten at brightena8@gmail.com or Faye Lovvorn at flovvorn@comcast.net.

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers (WIGS) Tuesday, March 14, 1:00pm-3:00pm Heller Road Fire Station #25, Oak Harbor Sue Norman, Sarah Mackaman, and Millicent Stanton, members of the American Association of University Women on Whidbey Island, will portray three notable women in contemporary history. All are welcome to join us for this educational program. Refreshments will be served following the presentation. For more information, call Ruth Hancock at (360) 675-4086.

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

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DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, March 9, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

Meerkerk Gardens Native Plants Class Saturday, March 11, 10:00am-12:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Class Fee: $10 per student Tired of watering? Want to emulate Meerkerk Gardens’ peaceful woodland landscape?

Instructor and Master Gardener Don Lee will explain why native plants are important, teach the variety available on Whidbey Island, and lead a tour of the Gardens to help participants become familiar with the plants in the natural setting. Call (360) 678-1912 to register.

Pruning for High Fruit Production Saturday, March 11, 12:00pm-2:00pm South Whidbey Tilth, 2812 Thompson Rd, Langley Gary Ingram of South Whidbey Tilth demonstrates fruit tree care. The workshop includes how and when to prune different types of trees. Ingram discusses organic pest and disease control, fertilization and tree selection.

The cost is $15, $25 for a couple or $8 for Tilth members.

Preregistration is helpful, contact Angie Hart at (707) 498-9086 or email her at tah23@ humboldt.edu. There will be some classroom time as well as outdoors in the orchard.

NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home Class Saturday, March 18, 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, March 19, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $50, includes a book This class builds on skills already gained in other shooting classes and shooting styles, which the student must be able to show documentation or competency. The class also gives a thorough legal brief on the provisions of law pertaining to the ownership and use of a firearm. Defensive shooting skills are emphasized in this class. This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range, located at 886 Gun Club Road, off Oak Harbor Road.

For questions or to register, go to nrainstructors.org and search 98277 to bring up the class. Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org.

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UUCWI welcomes spring with its last concert of the season

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island will end its 2016-2017 concert series with a tribute to the coming of spring.

“Sonatas to Welcome Spring” will take place at the UUCWI campus, 20103 State Route 525 in Freeland, on Friday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. The Concert Series Trio, made up of Teo Benson on violin, Paula Nava Madrigal on cello and Nola Allen on piano, will perform selections from Beethoven and Prokofiev.

The trio brings a lot of experience and big talent to the UUCWI stage, according to concert series coordinator Linda Good.

“Nola Allen has performed for the Whidbey community for over 25 years,” said Good. “She and her brother played for the “Ted Mack Amateur Hour” in the early 1950s. Teo started violin with me when he was 6 - he’d been asking for violin lessons since he was 4 - and I’ve watched his amazing musical career.”

Madrigal, who is married to Benson, has an impressive resumé as well, conducting the Seattle World Youth Orchestra and serving as artistic director of the Ballard Civic Orchestra, which she co-founded with Benson. According to her biography, provided by Good, Madrigal has a heart for teaching children, believing “all children deserve to receive musical education, no matter their social, racial or economic situation.”

Benson, who grew up in Coupeville, has a passion for teaching as well. He has been the lead instructor for Young Strings Project Outreach, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing “classical instrument and orchestral instruction, without charge, to youth with limited means and/or access in the Seattle area,” according to his biography. He is a member of the Tacoma Symphony, directs the Halcyon Music School in Ballard and has developed an online tool to improve intonation.

While not a formal group, this trio of musicians has played together before.

“Teo and I have performed together many times in the past 10 years,” said Allen. “We have played some beautiful music. It is exciting to share musical ideas in our ensemble playing.”

Photo Courtesy of Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island Musicians Teo Benson, Paula Nava Madrigal and Nola Allen will perform “Sonatas to Welcome Spring” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island in Freeland.

Violin and Piano Sonata No. 4 and the Prokofiev Sonata for Violin and Piano in D Major. It is very exciting music.”

“Teo and Paula are amazing players and I’ve always enjoyed their classical selections as well as other styles of music,” added Good. “Teo was so creative as a child and made up stories to go with the concertos he was learning, which helped him memorize and express the music.

He kept winning awards over the years and played with the Seattle Symphony when they performed on South Whidbey.”

Benson and Madrigal will also perform a Bach duet, according to Allen.

Organizers expect as many as 100 people to attend this final concert of the season and say those who come will not be disappointed.

Allen said she also enjoys the opportunity to play at UUCWI.

“This concert series…has an excellent reputation,” said Good. “And if you haven’t heard this group, you’re in for a treat. You will also get to hear the musicians speak about the selections they’re performing, which is always educational.”

“The acoustics at the UUCWI meeting house are really exceptional. It is ideal for chamber music for the audience to be so closely involved,” she said. “We will be playing a Beethoven

Tickets for the concert are $20 for adults, $5 for students. More information is available online at www.uucwi.org.

Middle school culture fair teaches valuable lessons

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The gymnasium at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor is abuzz with conversation and energy – not to mention mouth-watering fragrances – as eighth grade language arts students share an important part of themselves with anyone strolling past.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Marko Johnston, 14, smiles as she talks with someone about her project on Japan, which she presented last week at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor.

that are there, about the six different flags of Texas. I loved looking into it and learning about it.”

“My mom is Japanese and I was born in Japan, but I didn’t know that much about it,” said 14-year-old Marko Johnston. “I enjoyed learning more, especially about World War II.”

It was all part of the sixth annual culture fair organized by language arts teachers and held last week. The assignment teaches students the foundational basics of conducting research and formatting it into a public presentation. The subject? The students themselves.

Falcon Treusch, 13, also has Japanese heritage.

His display featured a traditional Japanese kimono made by his mother, as well as an umbrella and fan.

“It’s a chance for them to pull together research tied to who they are,” said language arts teacher Kelly Tisinger. “They learn about their background, their heritage, then put it all together.

By the time they get to this point they are excited to show it off.”

“I didn’t really know that much before,” acknowledged 14-year-old Julia Morges of her Puerto Rican heritage. “I especially like learning about the history of the food.”

Colorful display boards lined up on rows and rows of tables filled the space, and many of the students, like Treusch, brought items to display that highlighted parts of their cultural heritage.

Others brought tastes of food native to their cultures, ranging from soup to sweets to savory treats. Parents, friends, family and other students meandered through the displays, tasting and chatting with one another as they made their way through the crowd.

Justin Smith, 13, said he spent a month researching his project on Texas.

“We have such a rich group of cultures of all kinds in our community and I think that makes

“My step-family is all from Texas,” he said. “I learned a lot about the different corporations

“I learned more about my culture and about its religions,” he said.

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Port of South Whidbey poised for ownership of Island County Fairgrounds

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Plans to transfer ownership of the Island County Fairgrounds from the county to the Port of South Whidbey are proceeding on schedule and should be completed March 31.

“We have a lot of big improvements coming in the near future that we’re really excited about,” said Angi Mozer, executive director of the Port of South Whidbey.

Once the no-cost transfer is complete, it means the Port can move forward with much-needed repairs to the property and its facilities.

“We’ve found there is a lot of potential and also there are a lot of heartstrings attached with community members, primarily here on the South end, to this property and to some of the buildings,” said fairgrounds property manager Roxy Taylor. “There are a lot of memories that have been made here since the early 1900s. But, yeah, there is a lot of potential here and that’s what the Port’s trying to look at.”

The Port has been managing the fairgrounds for nearly two years.

In that time, it has studied what kinds of activities the community would find acceptable and has worked to determine whether the property can be maintained without losing money. A final step in the transfer was to gauge community support by putting a tax increase before voters.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly The transfer of ownership of the Island County Fairgrounds from the county to the Port of South Whidbey is expected to be completed March 31.

Because the Port has managed the property for two years, officials say they’ve been able to identify the most urgent needs.

“One would be to renovate the Pole building so that it has heat and can accommodate events even better than it already does,” said Mozer. “Second would likely be the campgrounds, improving the infrastructure and adding to the amenities there.”

Upgrading electrical hookups and adding a restroom have been identified as priorities for the campground.

Third on the list is upgrading the property’s two existing commercial kitchens, a project the Port is working on with the South Whidbey nonprofit Goosefoot.

“We’re entering into a collaboration with Goosefoot and one of the very first things we want to do is work with them to renovate one of the kitchens and expand it so that we can cater to incubator food-related businesses,” Mozer said.

Once the property transfer is complete, Mozer said the Port will be able to start investing in the fairgrounds.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly The transfer of ownership of the Island County Fairgrounds from the county to the Port of South Whidbey is expected to be completed March 31.

“That ballot measure asked citizens of South Whidbey if they would support the transfer of the property from the county to the Port and if they would support a small property tax increase to support that,” said Angi Mozer.

Approved by 61-percent of the voters last August, the measure will increase taxes by five cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. The Port is now in the final stages of negotiating the transfer with Island County, a process that Mozer said has gone smoothly.

“The first two years of ownership, we’d like to invest about $1.7 million on improvements all over,” she said. Part of that money will come from the recently approved property tax, a possible bond and also through grants, Mozer said.

“I hope this will help people feel at ease with the future of the fairgrounds,” she said, adding that the only buildings identified for possible replacement would be couple of the horse barns.

“We don’t want to take away from the Saturday market or any other farmers markets, so it’s mostly going to be people’s garage sale items, recycled items, maybe antiques,” said Taylor.

Cool Bayview Nights car show and the Ragnar Northwest Passage finish line will be at the fairgrounds in July, followed by the signature event of the year, the Whidbey Island Fair, from July 20 to 23, which is put on by the Island County Fair Association.

“I think the most exciting part of the whole thing is boosting South Whidbey’s economy with the facility,” said Mozer. “Any way we can do that would be great. The improvements I mentioned before, those were the things I was personally the most excited about so that we can accommodate events and businesses on the south end.”

Inquiries about holding events at the fairgrounds are coming in, but Taylor thinks that will grow as people see this fairgrounds’ “Field of Dreams” become a reality.

“I think that’s what’s going to happen here,” she said. “When we build it, they will come.”

Information on the Island County Fairgrounds can be found online at www.portofsouthwhidbey.com. Information on the Whidbey Island Fair and the Island County Fair Association is available at www.whidbeyislandfair.com.

“That’s the only thing I see us replacing at this time.”

Taylor agrees the Port’s takeover of the property is a relief to many community members who want to see the fairgrounds thrive.

“The anticipation is building,” Taylor said. “People know that the Port can make things happen here.

“They (Island County) didn’t require too much,” she said. “They wanted to make sure the fair event and 4-H programs were protected if the property were to be transferred and they requested we maintain some of the [designated] historical structures on the site.”

“We’re taking something old and making it new again, exciting again,” she continued. “This is really fun for me. I want to see this continue, but be better for the future. It’s a great piece of history, plus I think it’s going to be a great venue and event center for activities for all ages.”

The county has also asked the Port to establish an advisory committee that would be involved in future plans or development at the fairgrounds.

Already in the works for weekends in May and June is a flea market, where people can sell garage sale items or perhaps handcrafted items.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Preserving the charm, character and history of the Island County Fairgrounds while making improvements to the facilities will be the responsibility of the Port of South Whidbey, once a no-cost property transfer from Island County is official later this month.

Garden of Joy, Love and Peace

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Turning hate into positivity was the purpose behind a gathering of more than 100 people who turned out to dedicate a new prayer garden at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Oak Harbor on Wednesday, March 1. While many were parishioners, just as many represented other churches up and down Whidbey Island. The group came together for the dedication after hearing how vandals ripped a statue of the Virgin Mary from its spot at the center of the garden on Feb. 15, cutting off its fingers, damaging its face and covering the statue’s face with a baseball cap. Portions of the granite wall toppers were also ripped off and smashed. Father Paul Pluth, who led the procession through the garden to the small plaza where the damaged statue was found, said the church will repair the statue as best it can, but there are no plans to replace it. “Just as our human mothers grow old and get wrinkles, or maybe have scars from childbirth, those things just make them more beautiful,” he said. “That’s the way it is with our Blessed Mother. She may bear the scars but she will be just as beautiful.”

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Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Students at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor share their presentations about research they conducted about their cultural heritage last week during the culture fair. This is the sixth year eighth grade language arts teaches have had students do this particular project.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Avid soccer player Rowan Wiley’s display at last week’s North Whidbey Middle School’s culture fair featured her love of the sport and the lessons the game can teach.

us kind of unique,” Tisinger said. “This is a chance to celebrate our individuality and learn about each other.”

and about their life outside of school,” Weinsheiner said. “It allows them to bring that here and they can learn about each other.”

Students were also required to interview a member of their family about their cultural heritage, a task which pulled many of them outside their comfort zone a little, another lesson in itself.

Not all the projects focused on students’ heritage. Some students chose to look at topics they love, such as sports.

“When they start this project, they have no idea how hard it’s going to be,” said NWMS principal Bill Weinsheiner. “It helps them through the steps of putting together a research paper and it’s a chance for them to do much more than they normally do.”

There are other important lessons than the practicalities of research and presentation, too.

“They get to tell their friends about themselves

“Soccer is a giant part of my life,” said Rowan Wiley, 14. “I’ve learned a lot through playing soccer, like how to push myself, how to set goals and how to be passionate about something.”

“In middle school, everyone wants to be exactly the same,” Weinsheiner said. “This allows them to show off their differences.”

“I liked this project because I could express my love about something I love to do and teach others about it,” Wiley said.

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Life Tributes David Eugene Olinger David Eugene Olinger of Oak Harbor, WA, passed away at home in the loving presence of his family February 4, 2017.

At 90, he had lived his life loving his family, caring for the earth, and fighting for his political ideals.

David was born February 10, 1927 at San Antonio Hospital in Upland, CA. His father, Linneus Eugene Olinger, came to California from Nebraska as a young man to work at his brother’s store, Olinger’s Market in Ontario, CA. His mother, Gladys Mason Olinger, moved to Ontario from Wisconsin as an infant.

David loved music. He played oboe in the Chaffey High School Band and sang in his university chorus. He never stopped singing to his children and grandchildren. He spent most summers of his youth in the High Sierras of California, fishing and packing into the area which is now known as the Ansel Adams Wilderness. He attended Chaffey Junior College until he was drafted into the US Army. He served 2 years during the occupation of Japan.

After the war, David was able to attend UC Berkeley on the GI Bill, receiving a B.A, degree in Political Science. It was, however, his prowess at bridge while at Berkeley that he was most proud.

In 1958, he married Karen Jane Lovewell. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage and had four children, Laura Jane, David Michael, Scott Eugene, and Leda Kay. David worked as a supervisor for Kaiser Steel. After his marriage to Kay, he taught high school English in Montclair and Palmdale, CA. In 1964, his young family moved to San Diego. He worked for San Diego County as a social worker for 20 years. In 1991, he and Kay moved to Oak Harbor, WA. He enjoyed many years of retirement, traveling, reading The New Yorker, studying finance, playing bridge, and dancing with the Whidbey Whirlers.

David was always politically active. He fought for progressive and liberal ideals all his life. His last political action was to run for sheriff. He ran despite his advanced age, making a point that a partisan sheriff should not run unopposed. He taught his children to be green long before it was popular. “Reuse, reduce, recycle” was just a part of his household for as long as his children can remember. He commuted by bicycle and public transportation whenever possible. David never shied from political discourse. Family gatherings were always lively with political discussions. Fighting to save a wilderness area in San Diego from development, he took his infant granddaughter, Jane Daphne Hatter, to a protest march in 1982.

David is survived by his wife, Karen, his children, Laura, David, and Leda, his son-in-laws Mark Hatter and John Bigelow, his brother, Richard, and sister-in-law, Connie, his sister, Patricia Copeland, his grandchildren: Jane Hatter, Sky Hatter, and Clare Hatter, his grandson-in-law, Loren Carle, his great grandson, Wesley Scott Carle, and his many nieces and nephews.

His family is grateful to Regency of Whidbey and WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care for the loving care and support during his last days.

A celebration of his life will be held on Whidbey Island in the early summer. In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s name towards green causes to ensure a healthy earth for future generations would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Davis Elizabeth (Betty) Davis was born December 23, 1928, in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, to Maurice and Lilian Bracewell. She passed away at home February 25, surrounded by loved ones and angels.

Elizabeth married Joseph Davis in March of 1956 and became a proud Marine Corps wife. She and her husband Joe lived in California, North Carolina, Utah, Nevada and other areas in Northwestern Washington before settling in Oak Harbor in 1975. When she and Joe weren’t enjoying driving tours over the United States and Canada, she worked as a bookkeeper and enjoyed gardening, as well as being an avid, expert knitter.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Margaret Simpson, Audrey Bracewell and Doreen Braggins. She is survived by her husband Joseph; her brother Lawrence Bracewell; her only child Kim (Paul) Coleman of St. Augustine, Fl.; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Foote; Catherine Carter; Jennifer Rawlins; Mary Longaker; and Audra Coleman; and thirteen great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care for the care they gave Elizabeth during her final time. They also request in lieu of flowers to please make a donation in Elizabeth’s name to WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care.

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SUNDAY, January 22 4:59am, SR 20 & SW Swantown Ave Reporting party advising suspicious subject in yard yelling obscenities.

8:04am, Beach Dr. Advising seeing through infrared, someone is getting shot at military building.

Can hear it through walls. Says someone is in her doorway, may be her brother. He is a nuclear engineer.

10:54am, Mutiny Bay Rd. Advising dead deer dumped in driveway.

Blocking caller's ability to get in and out.

8:03pm, SW Barrington Dr. Caller received a fake $100 dollar bill, has video of who gave it.

9:13pm, SE Jensen St. Caller accidentally shot firearm in his apartment. Not injured but bullet went through wall into apartment next to him.

MONDAY, January 23 9:41am, Amble Rd. "There's a murder about to happen."

When asked what was happening, said "Just get someone here now," and disconnected. Adult male voice.

10:20am, Scheer Ln. Requesting call referencing subject telling people false things about her.

10:45am, Yates Rd. Caller advising drove by area. Saw a backpack open on side of road and an upside down bike. Caller check area and ditch. Unable to find anything. Requesting check of area.

12:09pm, Mortland Dr. Requesting call referencing feeding deer on the island.

4:34pm, SE City Beach St Reporting party found a bone on the beach and wants to know where to turn it in.

5:14pm, SE Bayshore Dr The caller advising a group of people peeing on the dumpster.

7:57pm, NE 1st Ave Reporting party advising his mother won’t let him inside the house. The caller stated that his siblings threw a party and she thinks he did so she won’t let him in.

10:39pm, Mutiny Ln. Reporting neighbor is in caller's backyard.

Believes is having a breakdown. States is yelling and screaming about things that are not there.

10:54pm, SW Erie Cir Reporting party advising mother treating her like crap and tired of it.

TUESDAY, January 24 6:51am, Tyson Ct. Reporting rooster in neighborhood is crowing. States it is not even 7am yet.

Appears this will be an ongoing battle.

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Latest occurrence last night when he came over and asked caller for a crow bar that had already been returned to him.

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10:46am, SR532 Requesting call to report damage to property occurred in December. Reporting

a wall was knocked out of a building at location.

11:01am, Libbey Rd. Saw a "transient" male sitting in roadway with a sleeping bag. Concerned he will get hit by a car.

1:33pm, SE 8th Ave The caller requesting a phone call referencing the neighbor allowing their dog to defecate in others yards.

1:46pm, SR 20 Reporting party requesting welfare check on subject laying in middle of street.

2:29pm, SW 6th Ave Reporting party advising a husky mix at the door wants to play.

5:53pm, Cameron Rd. Caller advising found book owned by employee with middle of book missing.

Inserted is small baggie with white substance. Employee says it's "coconut oil."

Requesting check.

6:36pm, Beach Dr. Advising received call from female referencing military base. Nuclear physicist in military housing is in danger. Advising of multiple issues occurring on Whidbey Island.

10:30pm, Bayview Rd. Caller advising there was a male in the bathroom. Told him to leave and he just left. Caller never saw his face. Was in bathroom for awhile, flushing toilet a lot.

WEDNESDAY, January 25 12:03am, Amble Rd. Reporting his trailer is surrounded and they are planning on killing the reporting person. States can hear subjects outside.

Unknown who they would be or how many there are.

3:50am, Ravenridge Dr. Caller reporting noise coming from location. Advising every morning male leaves on his Harley and it's very loud. Advising male is no longer home but thinks his wife is home.

9:00am, SW 24th Ave Reporting party advising someone has written “drug house” & “hobo house” in chalk on road.

9:54am Oak Harbor Rd. Light is taking a long time before it changes when trying to go on Christian Rd. 1:20pm, Brook St. Husband heart attack...Also shouting someone is not leaving the property. Now saying he does not need medical attention, just wants the female off property.

2:10pm, North Bluff Rd. Very close to shore – about 20 feet – orange, purple and pink object floating in the water. Caller says it looks like a head in a ski suit but not sure. Can only see part of it. Not moving around at all.

3:39pm, Lake Shore Dr. Saw a meth-head-looking male walking out from behind his property. Caller chased subject who then began ducking in and out of other neighbors' houses.

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By Carey Ross Before I Fall: This story about a teen with a perfect life who is forced to relive the same day over and over again has been described as “Heathers" meets "Groundhog Day," a characterization that only serves to pique my interest.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 39 min.)

Fifty Shades Darker: I’m sure this sequel to "Fifty Shades of Grey" is going to be just as good as the book it is adapted from, which is to say not good at all.  (R • 1 hr. 55 min.)

Fist Fight: I will say this movie looks dumb as hell. I will also say I need no convincing to watch an R-rated comedy in which Ice Cube plays a psychotic, axe-wielding, trademark-scowling teacher who has it in for another teacher who ratted him out.  (R • 1 hr. 31 min.)

La La Land: Despite nabbing six Oscars and making Damien Chazelle the youngest Best Director winner in history, the only thing anyone will remember about this film is how it was the Best Picture winner for about 15 seconds. But oh, how glorious those 15 seconds must’ve been.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 7 min.)

The Lego Batman Movie: After taking the whole world by storm–and spawning the infectious song “Everything is Awesome,” which itself spawned the single trippiest live performance ever witnessed at the Oscars–the Minifigs are back, this time to save Gotham from the Joker and his evil plans.  (PG • 1 hr. 30 min.)

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John Wick: Chapter 2: Keanu Reeves is a terrible actor who was born to be an action star and who are any of us to argue with that?  (R • 2 hrs. 2 min.)

Kong: Skull Island: King Kong gets the origin story he didn’t know he needed in this movie that should be real bad, but manages instead to be a monster of a good time, which you might assume is due to the presence of both Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson, but really has far more to do with the show-stopping giant gorilla created by the genius nerds at Industrial Light and Magic.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 58 min)

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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 heretofore-unknown AfricanAmerican women who helped put astronaut John Glenn into space. Glass ceiling or no, I think we know who run the world.  (PG • 2 hrs. 7 min.)

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March – the Month of the…Peanut?

March is a month which it has been awarded the title ‘National’ for many things. Some of these include, but are not limited to, national nutrition month, national sauce month, national flour month, national frozen food month and national noodle month to name just a few. It would appear the month of March is highly sought after ‘property’ for placement in the history books to honor something or other.

One thing March graciously allows is for us to ascribe to it the moniker ‘National Peanut Month.’

Fancy that. A whole month celebrating peanuts.

It’s not too difficult to see why it might take about a month to really honor the humble peanut, because there are just so many foods and dishes that contain the ‘nut.’

According to the National Peanut Board, this happy little edible supposedly originated in South America, in either Brazil or Peru as the people living in these two places as far back as 3,500 years ago made pottery shaped like a peanut and decorated their works with peanuts. It was discovered the Incas in Brazil would entomb mummies with peanuts to bode the decedent well in the afterlife by European explorers in the 1500s. These were a serious commodity even way back then in several aspects of life.

This commodity was eventually brought to North America, but not just by trekking north. It went

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back to Spain first and from that point, traders made sure this ware found its way into the hands of explorers and as such propelled the peanut throughout Asia and Africa. It was Africans who brought the peanut to North America in the 1700s.

So what in fact is a peanut? Its name actually belies its nature as it is not actually a ‘nut’ like a walnut for example. A peanut is part of the family Leguminosae, which also consists of beans and peas. It is a legume, an edible seed which comes snuggly cocooned in an enclosed shell.

It’s funny how we can now appreciate the nutritional benefits peanuts provide, but when they were first grown commercially in the U.S. their use was for oil, and as fodder for animals mainly.

It proved a difficult crop to grow. This all changed when Union Soldiers apparently took a shine to them and brought them back to their homes. Their prominence after the Civil War was due to both armies substituting their diets with peanuts, for the fact they are a good source of protein.

These weren’t the only soldiers to find a use for the tasty little legume. The Armed Forces included peanut butter in the ration packs of their soldiers in World War I and II and some say our beloved PB & J was iconized by the army out of necessity for sustaining the men during maneuvers.

Prior to this, the information surrounding who invented peanut butter, seems speculative at best

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(like most things in history – particularly food history). The Aztecs and Incas seemingly ground peanuts into a paste and from that point on ‘peanut butter’ has sprang forth from the loins of culinary creators in similar forms to the somewhat original concept. George Washington Carver is largely credited for the invention of peanut butter (here in North America) though this is disputed by some.

The history of peanuts is a long and roughly sketched one at points, but with such a wonderful food item, it stands to reason its uses and transformations throughout time might be a little more complex than other foods. It’s this complexity I love the most. I love the flavor; that smoky coating peanuts leave on your palate. When I lived in Central Africa, my favorite brand of peanut was one that came packaged in its signature red plastic bag and was called ‘Malawi Red Skin Peanuts.’

They were as the name suggests, roasted and salted with the (red) skin still on and this takes the legume to heights of deliciousness unparalleled by other peanut brands in my opinion. You know how we all have those childhood food favorites, those brands we either no longer see on store shelves or see so few and far between that nothing has yet been able to match the nostalgia your most loved brand could elicit from you? Malawi Red Skin Peanuts are one of mine.

Peanuts are used in so many dishes, from snacks to granolas and cereals, fillers and spreads to salad additions and sauces. Its protein content is certainly a plus, and the flavor a bonus. How do you use this little legume?

Some of the ways my friends and family have enjoyed peanuts are as follows (they happily provided their tips and opinions here); satay (a sauce made from roasted or fried peanuts usually ground), pad Thai, no-bake bars, smoothies, cookies, peanut butter pie, fudge, granola, and trail mix. These were by no means the only answers I was given when I posed the question: “What kinds of dishes or goods do you use peanuts in?” but they were the most popular ones (aside from PB & J sandwiches).

And it’s true, the ways in which we can enjoy peanuts is really limitless. From the healthier for you goodies, to the tasty little indulgence we might give in to once in a while, peanuts just fit into both categories. These little guys are versatile, able to

mingle with both the sweetest and spiciest among them out there. It makes a great snack when watching a game on TV or even when just enjoying the company of fine friends. I’ve always found the perfect crowd pleaser (given there are NO peanut allergies – very important for one to ensure this) to be peanuts and raisins, as well as hot and spicy peanuts. Something about having the option of the legume with either a bit of sweetness or a bit of spice, seems to keep the bowls emptying faster than any other snack food that’s put out!

Dear Readers, I hope you have some get-togethers soon just because it is a wonderful pastime, and something to talk about in the future. It is also a great way to share recipes and dishes, and expand your taste bud horizon in some way or another.

Maybe a new recipe (including peanuts) would be in order for just such an occasion. I am including a recipe for Hot and Spicy Peanuts from www.food. com, and if what I’m told is correct (and it should be) the end result is a tasty one for sure. If you try it let me know how you like it and feel free to send me any comments, questions, information and any recipes you would like to share because as always, I’d love to hear from you, So Lets Dish!

Hot and Spicy Peanuts 2 teaspoons oil, vegetable 2 cups unsalted peanuts 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon garlic salt Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the peanuts, chili powder and cayenne. Cook, stirring continuously for about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and toss peanuts in garlic salt to combine well. Cool completely, serve and enjoy!

These can be store in an airtight container at room temperature. www.nationalpeanutboard.org/peanut-info/ history-peanuts-peanut-butter.htm www.todayifoundout.com/2010/08/george-washington-carver-did-not-invent-peanut-butter www.food.com/amp/recipe/hot-and-spicy-peanuts/190470 To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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prospect of even greater improvements to come. Watch the 13th and after for the most telling events.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Efforts to protect and preserve your wealth are likely to be unusually effective this week.

This includes money, but the idea of safeguarding the things you treasure may extend also to loved ones or anyone on whom you depend for your personal safety and well-being. You’re likely to be involved in mutually beneficial activities with such people. Delightful outcomes are possible any time after midweek, but more so on the 13th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) It’s a generally up-lifting week, but also one that could lead you to spend money in excess. A midweek event that puts you in a celebratory mood is the probable cause. A long-term goal or some worthy cause for which you’ve worked hard should then seem more attainable. You may even feel it worthy of popping the champagne cork. The peak of your indulgence is most likely to fall on or after the 13th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) A tally of gains and losses as they pertain to the week’s endeavors will probably show you to be in an overall winning streak. Even small gains add up over time and so are cause for celebration. A closer look shows that the seeds for your victory were sown at the very start of the year, making the case for patience as a key to your success. While not your only good day, the 13th holds much promise.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Parents are probably a prime topic of concern for you this week, especially the kind and quality of interaction between your parents. Look for past difficulties in such matters to addressed, with the potential for much good to be accomplished. The public appearance around such matters is likely to contrast sharply with your true inner feelings. Reconciling the differences between such inner and outer views is one task of the 13th.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You stand to profit at many levels this week by delving deeply into your assets. A close examination of the things you value, in both a material sense and in terms of valued human relations, is appropriate. Discovering that your values have changed is a distinct possibility.

Release of that which no longer satisfies, to be replaced by things new and more exciting, is one likely outcome. Use the 13th to full advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Circumstances binding you to undesirable people and situations are likely to change for the better this week. While these changes are not the last word in the areas of life affected, they are a decided improvement.

Home and personal finances are to some degree affected immediately, with the

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) An unexpected bit of welcome news is likely to put you in a good mood later in the week. A contributing factor, or perhaps even the cause of your rise in spirits, may be your spouse or someone with whom you have a close working partnership. You may also look for a breakthrough to ease the tension in troubled relations with your children. Good things may happen at any time after mid-week, with the 13th being a prime day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Matters of health and physical fitness enter a strong period this week. Partnerships thrive similarly, meaning the wellbeing of you and your spouse or a close partner could benefit mutually. Actions undertaken by either of you will enhance and energize the other. A health professional or fitness trainer may fill the role of partner for those not in a relationship. The 13th is especially likely to show positive results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Health matters are on a collision course with your frugal nature this week. Saving money is a good thing, but cutting your financial outlay may not be the wisest choice where the well-being of yourself and those close to you is concerned. Your strong opinions on the matter are especially likely to meet resistance from your children. The period of the 13th-15th is favorable for working out your differences.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You will find people and circumstances to be highly supportive of any efforts you make this week to acknowledge and heal old grievances. New information emerging promises to cast situations from the past in a different light. Rewriting your views and beliefs accordingly stands to benefit all. Your new position is valuable because it is new. On the 15th, especially, it’s the ideas not tried before that hold the greatest potential for advance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Where to draw the line between money matters and friendships is likely to be a relevant question this week. It’s probable that past problems arisen from inappropriate blurring of that line have recently been on your mind. Complicating a decision you must now face is the fact that your spouse or a partner has something to say in the matter.

This is a lot of input to juggle and it won’t be resolved overnight. The 15th sheds much light.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Working directly with people who you wish weren’t quite so close does have positive benefits this week. One such benefit is the acquisition of the skills necessary to co-exist harmoniously with others. While you may not be satisfied with your present circumstance, you will come out of it a wiser and more mature person. Look for the 13th to reveal ways you may develop this theme of reward from mutually supportive relations. © 2017, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. Wesley Hallock, as a professional astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Read Wesley’s monthly forecast with links to Facebook and Twitter, at www.chickenlittleandtheastrologer.com. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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48. Madcap comedy

19. Add up

1. Gait between walk and canter

50. Absorbed

22. Average

5. Cow, maybe

52. Map showing terrain using contour lines

23. Copy

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57. Face-to-face exam

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59. Admittance

15. On the safe side, at sea

60. Be different

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62. Freudian topics

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36. Facebook stalkers in today’s slang

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26. Protective wall

41. In a spooky manner

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13. To confuse unintentionally

47. “Dig in!”

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55. “Check this out!”

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Retired, stable, responsible couple seeking long term unfurnished 2 bed, 2 bath house rental in Coupeville. Water views, open concept, storage.

Price not to exceed $1800/ month. (919) 812-0402 (0)

Practice with us for up to 3 times for free. Life-jackets and paddles provided. Saturdays at the Oak Harbor Marina, 8:45am. Contact njlish@ gmail.com. More info at our Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/NorthPugetSou ndDragonBoatClub?ref=hl Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed.

Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims has Advocates ready to help. Please call (800) 346-7555. 24hr Crisis Line.

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REAL ESTATE WANTED Seeking Small House: Wanting to purchase small 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath older rambler, cottage, or cabin on South Whidbey. One level, not in town, approximately .5 acres, a few stairs to entrance OK. No cement floor or in-floor heating. Cherish hardwood flooring, wood cabinets, electric baseboard heating, and metal roof. Please call (360) 730-3244 before you do any cleanup, repairs, flooring, painting, home improvements, etc. (0)

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Steel wheel set for passenger car. Fits tire size P185/75R14, $15. (360) 678-6667 (0)

ANNOUNCEMENTS Be the difference in a child's life and become a foster parent today! Service Alternatives is looking for caring, loving, and supportive families to support foster children. (425) 923-0451 or mostermick@ servalt-cfs.com The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin' Alive team. Our team's mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors.

Evening Janitorial: Hiring IMMEDIATELY for part-time evening janitor, MondaySaturday, 11 hours per week, Clinton/Freeland. Start time flexible (after 6:30pm/earlier on Saturday); compensation, $12 per hour; Earn parttime income of $500+ per month; Must have valid DL, cell phone, pass background/ drug screening and E-Verify (USCIS). Please provide name and phone number. Resumes welcome. E-mail: susan.valenzuela@ybswa.net (1) DRIVERS: Part-time, full-time, on-call & weekend driver positions available. Must have or be willing to obtain CDL Class B with P2 passenger endorsement. If interested, please contact Brent at (360) 679-4003

285 NE Midway Blvd • Suite 2 • Oak Harbor • 360-675-9596 or find an application online at www.seatacshuttle.com/ employment.php

HEALTH/FITNESS Yowza Fitness Siesta Treadmill In excellent condition, seldom used in a non smoking home.

Owner’s manual, programmable, color light gray. Originally cost $1005, sell for $550 obo.

You move, located in Clinton.

(360) 579-5436 (0)

LESSONS Guitar lessons: Looking for guitar students who would like to learn how to play or upgrade their current playing skills. All genre taught, oneon-one instruction, beginners welcome. Call Scott, (360) 675-5470. Setup and consultation free with first session.

Lessons last 1-hr each.

Straw Hay for Sale: Good for bedding, erosion control, mulch, etc. $3 per bale. 20 bale minimum. (360) 321-1624 Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 strips, each 10’ long, $7 each roll. Call (360) 678-1167

MISCELLANEOUS MOVING: Won't fit in new home. Quality, comfy sofa, loveseat, 2 chairs, dining table seats 6 w/glass hutch and buffet, nice. Truly antique glass front bookcases handcrafted and signed, small appliances, Corningware, king size bedding, curtains, framed art, fireplace tools, much more.

Oak Harbor, cell (919) 5925164 (0) Crab cage, solid steel, $50.

(425) 530-2873 (0)

5-6"W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Excellent Grass Hay for Sale.

Good for horses, $7 per bale, 20 bale minimum. (360) 3211624 If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE

Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by.

WANTED BOLD Looking for a Few Good Men: Seeking Gentlemen Who Want to Learn to Dance! 2 Free group lessons at Dan’s Classic Ballroom. (360) 720-2727 dcb601@comcast.net

No Cheating!

ELECTRONICS Set of 6 DL speakers and DL blue ray player. All for $40.

Call (360) 678-6667 (0)

HOME FURNISHINGS Turn of the century solid wood empire-style settee and matching chair with wood scrolled armrests. $500 for set; 1930s waterfall style wood armoire with wood inlay detailing and glass door and drawer handles, $250. (360) 678-6667 (0)

LAWN AND GARDEN Tow behind thatcher and aerator for lawn tractors, $40 each or $75 for both. Call John (360) 222-3564 (0) Lawn mower bag for John Deere STX38 mower, $150.

Call Jason, (425) 530-2873 (0)

Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father's Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.57)

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By Kae Harris It’s that time of year again. Out with the old and in with the new! It’s spring cleaning season and while we’re busy airing out the house, cleaning the inside from top to bottom, let’s include the exterior in a good ol’ spring clean session. Let the de-cluttering begin! Crystal Clean Windows can help with your gutter clutter, sweep it clean and provide gutter whitening to add to the aesthetic value of your home or business!

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Gutters control the water flow around your home or place of business so it’s incredibly important to ensure nothing hampers a good flow through them. If a gutter is backed up or clogged with debris, it could begin to leak or overflow which in turn could mean an accumulation of water around the foundation of any building causing weakened footings and the development of cracks in foundation walls – a potentially costly endeavor to fix. The easiest solution in order to prevent this? Crystal Clean Windows and their outstanding services.

And while we’re sweeping nature’s debris out of the gutters, we might as well tackle those windows too. Crystal Clean uses the ‘Pure Water System’ to guarantee their customers a radiant spot free finish on their windows each and every time. Safety is paramount for owner Jason, and as such he protects everyone’s interests by using water fed poles, making use of the RODI system (Reverse Osmosis Deionization).

This cleaning method stops contaminants from passing through the filters, leaving windows glinting, and gleaming with all their might. Nothing but the best workmanship is dispensed each and every time Crystal Clean does any job.

Not only does Crystal Clean offer exterior window cleaning, they also offer to make the interior windows gleam as brilliantly as they do on the outside. There’s no need to worry about the health and safety of children, pets, or employees because Jason is already a step ahead using only eco-friendly soaps perfectly safe for use around people and pets alike.

So when the weather whips up a little clutter, call Crystal Clean to move it out of gutters. Where the winter months have left their mossy mark on your roof, Crystal Clean is definitely the place to call to get it under control, and when your windows need a breath of fresh air, Jason will make sure he breathes the shine right back into them. For more information about their invaluable services, call Crystal Clean Windows, (360) 675 3005 or visit their website at www.crystalcleanwindowswhidbey. com.

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