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March 30 through April 5, 2017

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WHIDBEY Earth & OCEAN MONTH

Harvest Fest Races Zumba & Hula by Ate Flo SW Syrian Refugee Project Coupeville Green Knights of Columbus Langley United Methodist Church welcome the whales festival • field trips • lectures • art show • concert • and more Whidbey Coupeville Oak Harbor LangleyIsland celebrates Earth Page 6 Page 6 PageDay 9 all month long!

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PLANNING A VEGETABLE GARDEN: A 4-PART SERIES PART THREE

make a plan and follow it. First, what will you or your family eat and how much?

What grows well here and, realistically, will I have the time and energy necessary to do justice to the project?

Creating a Vegetable Garden from Scratch Planting a vegetable garden can supply you and your family with an abundance of fresh, healthy vegetables throughout the season. Right now is the best time to think about developing your plan, from the ground up. In this series, we present a “by the numbers” approach to having a successful and rewarding garden, featuring timely tips from WSU Extension Island County Master Gardener, Dave Thomas.

Remember in Part I about preparing a new garden bed with organic matter, cardboard and black plastic …when my advice was for you to keep it small?

Last time, Dave talked about testing the progress of the amended soil in your new garden while waiting for it to be ready to plant. He also talked about prepping an area for early season carrots, knowing what tools are needed for vegetable gardening and about how to maintain them.

This week we asked Dave to help us with our vegetable choices.

Q. How do I decide what to grow in my new garden?

In the teachings of Buddha there is a line that says something like “Any road will do when you don’t know where you’re going.” Let’s not just take any road but

Q. Ok, I’m ready to get on with a plan.

What can I plant and grow?

For the first season might I suggest you select from these options. If the peas and potatoes are not in by now, skip it for this year, it’s too late.

Now is the time for planting from this list: Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Kohlrabi (my favorite). For this first year, plant “sets”- plants that have already been started - either by you or from your local nursery will be the best choice.

By now the organic matter you added to the garden area should have partially decomposed and the cardboard on top should be soft and pliable. If so, fold the plastic back about a foot along the south side of your plot and tack it down with rocks etc. Through the exposed cardboard make small holes, spaced about 16” apart and slide your sets into the soil/compost beneath the cardboard.

Welcome the Whales Parade and Festival Saturday, April 8th

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Sunday, April 9th ~ Gray Whale Watch trip 3 pm, & more!

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Q. Once I have these particular plants in the ground, what should I look out for to keep them healthy and growing?

Unfortunately, plants in this grouping are subject to a pest commonly known as “Root Maggot.” Control on a small scale is best gained by wrapping the stem with tissue or some other barrier to prevent the fly that lays the eggs from gaining access to the point where the stem of the plant comes in contact with the soil. Chemical controls are also available but I think you can do better than resorting to the nuclear option.

Q. Last time, you told us about preparing a place to grow carrots, I did that… so what’s next?

Now is the time to remove the plastic cover and expose the weeds that have sprouted. If it is a sunny day, the sun will burn them off in quick order. Now broadcast the carrot seed over the area in the same manner as if you were planting grass. (Helpful hint; Consider the number of seeds needed to cover the area. A 3' x 3' plot would require about 200 seeds – about 1/3 of a packet.)

Next, cover the entire area with either weed free compost, potting mix or sand to a depth of 1/4- to 1/2-inch. Replace the plastic and leave for 4 to 7 days. Check periodically to see if any carrots have sprouted. If so, remove the plastic and watch them grow! We will want a spacing of at least 2 inches in every direction. If you have over-planted, you will need to remove those too close to each other since they will wrap around each other as they grow.

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Time to practice patience again. We will not be able to plant the rest of the garden until early May when the soil conditions are warm and the weather ready to support growth.

Next time, in Part IV final of this series, we’ll talk about what to plant to finish your garden, and how to care for the garden over the growing season. Stay tuned.

Enjoy planning your garden and the summer ahead. We all look forward to these warm days and being outside! For free advice on gardening and plant problems, Ask a Master Gardener, we are happy to help!

Free Advice about Gardening and Plant Problems Master Gardener Hotline: 360-240-5527 Walk-in Plant Clinics - Saturdays Freeland Ace Hardware: April-June, 10am-1pm Coupeville Farmers Market: May-Aug, 10am-2pm Oak Harbor Home Depot: June-Aug, 9am-1pm Free Seminars Master Gardener Educational Gardens, Stansberry Cottage at Greenbank Farm 1pm - 2:30pm April 23: Build an Easily Managed Vegetable Garden May 21: Learn About Growing and Propagating Rhododendrons

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Q. How soon will I be able to plant more?

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Save the remaining carrot seeds in your vegetable keeper for a July planting, not affected by the fly.

TIP: To make it easier to spread the seeds, add a 1/2 cup of sugar, mix together and use the visual effect of the sugar on the soil as a guide in evening the application.

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(not good). Row cover is a lightweight fabric readily available at the nursery or garden supply store. It allows air and water through but keeps the fly from access to the carrots as they emerge. Placing this lightly over your carrot plot, then anchoring with small stones should do the trick.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

What an exciting week it already is.

All over the country, basketball fans everywhere are mispronouncing Gonzaga, Spokane and Przemek Karnowski. Never have so many people around the NCAA tournament zagged without zigging.

Never have so many people around the country wondered if the Clint Eastwood movie For a Few Dollars More is actually a documentary about Gonzaga coach Mark Few. We shall all see this Saturday, at 3:09pm Pacific Time, when April Fools Day has a Few more surprises on the Zags zig to the NCAA final next Monday night.

Joke box As we go jukin' at the Joke Box, our thanks to all of you anonymous weekly providers of appreciated acquisitions. Spring humor blooms, and we thank you. This week's entry was submitted by a guy who knows who he is.

One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, “I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.” The florist was pleased and left the shop.

When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a thank you card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.

Later, a policeman comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replied, “I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.” The cop was happy and left the shop.

The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a thank you card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.

Then, a Congressman came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his bill, the barber again replied, “I can not accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.”

The Congressman was very happy and left the shop.

The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen Congressmen lined up waiting for a free haircut.

Devour Frozen Foods One of the many side benefits to watching the NCAA basketball tourney on CBS is the familiarity one gains with good and bad commercials. My favorite ad for several weeks has been an ad for www.fatherhood.gov. The dad on the ad is holding his young son as he is running from their covered garage to the rain and back. The joy on the young boy's face as he claps his hands and screams is the game winner every parent loves to experience.

The worst ad I have seen is bad to me because of the punch line. The ad copy sounds like it was written by some guy in a locker room.

Repulsive, yet worthy of repetition for its shock value.

Imagine a goofy guy standing near a water cooler at work, talking to his freshly thawed, freshly cooked, frozen macaroni and cheese.

In the corner of the scene, standing in the break room, is a fellow employee who speaks, “Did you just spank your lunch?” to the guy who had just hit the plastic side of his frozen food with his fork.

“Yes,” the guy says.

Then the voice over and the graphic for those on mute, “Devour, Food You Want To Fork.”

Well, as San Diego Padre baseball announcer Jerry Coleman used to say, “You can hang a star on that one.”

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from one of his opening monologues. Who stays up that late?

“The Coachella Music Festival is getting a new headliner. Lady Gaga will fill the gap left

by Beyonce, who had to bow out because she's pregnant with twins. I don't know why Beyonce's doctor thought it would be a bad idea to perform in the middle of the desert in front of 100,000 people on mushrooms, but he did. For those of you in other parts of the country who aren't familiar with Coachella, it's a huge gathering in the desert—it's basically a Trader Joe's set to music in a large, open field.”

My niece Madison went to Coachella two summers ago. I have not heard from her since.

She is either lost in the desert or studying boys at Montana State.

Did you know?

Just read Robert Frost was born on the same date Walt Whitman died, March 26. Of course, Frost was born in San Francisco, back in 1874, eighteen years before Whitman died in Camden, New Jersey.

This information may not be needed, but it may be beneficial. Imagine sitting on a Whidbey Transit bus next to a stranger to offer up this pearl of perfunctoriness. Maybe they'll move after you share your wisdom.

John Prine alert If you are not familiar with the songwriting skills of John Prine, skip to the next paragraph.

If you are, then you may already know that John Prine's songbook, Beyond Words, will be released April 18 from Oh Boy Records. The book may be pre-ordered now at https://store. johnprine.com/products/john-prine-beyondwords.

According to his press release, Prine's first official book offers over 100 photographs from his collection, copies of hand-written lyrics, stories about his songs and how they evolved, plus the guitar chords and lyrics for over sixty of his classic songs.

Should you want some prime Prine time, check out his acting job in the Billy Bob Thornton classic, Daddy and Them, from 2001.

Prine plays the role of Alvin Montgomery, brother of Clyde (played by Billy Bob), and son of O.T. Montgomery, perfectly played by Andy Griffith.

When I saw Prine perform a couple of summers ago at the Woodland Park Zoo, he told the story of writing In Spite of Ourselves, a special song for the closing credits of Daddy and Them, written and directed by Billy Bob Thornton. Prine's biggest laugh of the show came when he introduced the song.

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New beginnings

FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS.

“In the movie, I play Billy Bob's brother. Andy Griffith was our Dad. I guess that makes me Opie's step-brother.”

Treat yourself to John Prine and Iris DeMent's You Tube version of In Spite of Ourselves, https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=uwPV8KuZ014. Thanks to Skeeter Gail for this information.

Jack Handy quote “Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink, I feel shame. Then I look into the glass and think about all the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams.

If I didn't drink this wine, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered.

Then I say to myself, 'It is better that I drink this wine and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.'”

Foot sense According to an e-mail I received from the friend of an orthopedic surgeon, one can go bonkers trying the following–While sitting, raise your right foot off the floor and begin making clockwise circles.

Then, with your right hand, try skywriting the number 6 while continuing the circling of your right foot. Your foot will change directions.

Every time.

Can you do it? How long did you try?

Or, to use the language of Devour, “Stick a fork in it!”

Sorry I asked. I quit trying, too.

Kimmel on Coachella Thanks to the Sunday, March 23 Daily Herald for sharing a Jimmy Kimmel recent four liner

To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

And on that note, Go Zags!

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Bits & Pieces Letters to the Editor Editor, You don’t see many dinosaurs running up and down the streets of Oak Harbor. Dinosaurs were around for millions and millions of years.

You don’t see passenger pigeons covering the skies over the USA plains, though they did in the 1800s. How many Dodo birds are left?

Species go extinct. How many years do Homo sapiens have left? Can we save our sorry species? Do we want to save the humans? I think 7.5 billion humans on planet earth is not slow food but slow species suicide and will cause Homo sapiens to no longer exist by the end of the century.

DEATH & TAXES is the password & ID to get you into a Save our Sorry Species workshop at the Freeland Library Friday, April 14, 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Let’s not just curl up into the fetal position and say to our children and grandchildren “sorry kids — we didn’t even try.”

For more information, email me at stephenkahn@yahoo.com or call and leave a detailed message at (360) 730-1467.

Stephen Kahn, Langley

Ebey’s Reserve 50-Hour FilmSlam Returns This March, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve will host filmmakers from around the area for the Ebey’s Reserve 50 Hour FilmSlam – back by popular request.

The FilmSlam will begin with the kick-off event at the Coupeville Rec Hall March 31 at 5:30pm, and will conclude Sunday, April 2 at 8:30pm.

A FilmSlam is a fast-paced film competition that requires teams of participants to shoot, edit and produce a short movie within a short amount of time. All ages and skill levels (amateur filmmakers and professional filmmakers) are welcome to participate and prizes will be awarded for the Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice.

Ebey’s Reserve introduced the 50-Hour FilmSlam during the National Park Service centennial celebrations, with six teams participating last year. Films spanned the genres of Sci-Fi, Horror/Thriller, Historical, and Travel.

Participants ranged from a grandfather & granddaughter to a troop of Girl Scouts.

This year’s FilmSlam theme is “Find Your Park.”

“These short films are a wonderful way for people to connect with the history and scenic beauty of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. This year we are expecting more of what we enjoyed last year: a fun mix of competition, creativity and spirit,” said Kristen Griffin, Reserve Manager.

The Friends of Ebey’s will once again host the FilmSlam FilmFestival, Saturday, May 6 at the Coupeville HS Performing Arts Center. Showtime is set for 5:00pm, with the doors opening at 4:00pm.

Teams looking to compete in the FilmSlam have until March 30 to submit their registration forms. Registration forms, Rules and the Filmmaker’s Camera Bag are available online at www.nps.gov/ebla.

[Submitted Carol Castellano, Ebey’s Rerserve]

10th District Legislators to Hold Telephone Town Hall March 30

Ferries High School Art Contest Celebrates Summer

Tenth District Reps. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, and Dave Hayes, R-Camano Island, will hold a telephone town hall Thursday, March 30, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The lawmakers encourage 10th District residents to join them for a community conversation to discuss legislation and key issues before the state Legislature.

Artwork accepted until April 10; summer sailing schedule will feature winning art

To participate, residents should call (425) 616-0578 at the start of the telephone town hall. Those who have questions during the call may press the star (*) key on their telephones.

Residents unable to participate are encouraged to contact the legislators directly using the following information: Rep. Smith — norma.smith@leg.wa.gov | (360) 786-7884 Rep. Hayes — dave.hayes@leg.wa.gov | (360) 786-7914 The 2017 legislative session is scheduled to adjourn April 23.

[Submitted by Nick Jacob, Public Information Officer for Rep. Smith]

Welcome the Whales Festival On Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9, don’t miss the annual “Welcome the Whales Parade and Festival” in Langley to honor and celebrate the arrival of Gray whales to Whidbey Island. Welcome the Whales Festival is sponsored by Orca Network and the Langley Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday, April 8, 11:00am at the Langley United Methodist Church (3rd/Anthes) will be hands-on educational displays, costumemaking, and children’s activities, followed by the Whale and Critter Parade in downtown Langley, beginning at 1:30pm at the US Bank parking lot (2nd/Anthes), ending at the Waterfront “Whale Bell” Park on First St. with a blessing for the whales, music, and celebration on the beach, while watching for gray whales in Saratoga Passage. The Langley Whale Center at 115 Anthes will be open from 11:00am to 5:00pm, with special activities and displays about gray whales and staffed by Orca Network/Whale Center docents.

In the afternoon, presentations will begin at 3:00pm back at the Langley Methodist Church, including featured speaker Joel Reynolds, Western Director and Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, who has led several of NRDC’s largest campaigns, including campaigns to protect the gray whale birthing lagoon and World Heritage Site at Laguna San Ignacio in Baja California. Mr. Reynolds’ legal challenges and negotiations with the Navy to protect whales and dolphins are told in the book War of the Whales by Joshua Horwitz.

Sunday, April 9, browse the Langley Whale Center’s Exhibits, displays and gift shop from 11:00am to 5:00pm, and tour the beautiful schooner Suva which will be docked at the Langley Marina throughout the day. From 11:00am to 1:00pm join Orca Network for a Langley beach cleanup as they participate in Empty the Tanks’ Global Beach Cleanup Day and help to protect important gray whale feeding habitat. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1115772188568062/ In the afternoon, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, take to the water to see the gray whales, on Orca Network’s Gray Whale Fundraising Cruise on board the Mystic Sea whale watch boat.

Tickets are $75/person and include appetizers and beverages. Tickets for the cruise must be purchased in advance on Orca Network’s website at http://shop.orcanetwork.org/ product_p/mystic%20ww.htm For more information about Welcome the Whales weekend or Orca Network’s Whale Sighting Network, visit www.OrcaNetwork.org [Submitted by Cindy Hansen, Orca Network]

Washington State Ferries is celebrating its busiest sailing season with a summer schedule cover contest themed “Summer Sightings on the Ferry.”

Students in grades nine through 12 have an opportunity to have their original artwork on upcoming summer ferry schedules.

The winning artwork will be featured on the cover of over 985,000 summer 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 has held two consecutive cover art contests, for the winter 2017 and spring 2017 schedules, and has decided to continue offering the opportunity to other students. This is the first contest to allow computer graphic design submissions, as well as those produced by hand.

How to submit artwork Artwork will be accepted online via Survey Monkey (www.surveymonkey.com/r/WSFSummerCoverContest) or mail through Monday, April 10. A complete list of submission requirements can be found on the WSDOT blog (www.wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2017/03/ washington-state-ferries-summer).

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 (twitter.com/wsferries).

[Submitted by Nicola Zanchi, WSDOT]

AAUW Celebrates Women in History

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. autocratic regime and heads the human rights group Women Journalists without Chains, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011, portrayed by Milli Stanton Libby Riddles, first woman to win the Iditarod Sled Dog race, portrayed by Sue Norman Not shown: Beryl Markham, first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic east to west, portrayed

by Clare Christiansen.

The purpose of AAUW is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Nationally, AAUW is 150,000 members strong, 99 of them right here on Whidbey Island. If you would like to investigate joining the Whidbey Island branch, please contact Barbara Bland (barble@ comcast.net) or Ann Zimmerman (annzim@ swcp.com).

[Submitted by Meg Eisenbraun, AAUW Whidbey Island]

April’s Community Dance Will Ooze With Blooze Local blues band, Deja Blooze, takes the stage at Bayview’s next Community Dance On Wednesday, April 12, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, boogie your way down to Bayview Hall for Goosefoot’s free community dance featuring local favorite, Deja Blooze!

Deja Blooze plays a repertoire of lively blues music that’s drawn from the rural delta tradition, as well as the band’s original blues-based compositions that double as spirited dancing tunes.

Founded in 2007, Deja Blooze performs in different ensemble sizes ranging from 2 to 5 players. They have played at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA), Choochokam Arts Festival, and play regularly at wineries and social clubs on Whidbey Island. Last fall, the full band released its first CD entitled “Welcome Road,” featuring twelve original songs written by David Gregor.

The band features David Licastro on guitar, Russell Sparkman on bass, Scott Small on drums, Gary Way on keyboards, and David Gregor on guitar and vocals.

This community dance is free and family friendly, and beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

Sponsored by Goosefoot and Bayview Community Hall.

For more information, call (360) 321-4145 or visit www.goosefoot.org [Submitted by Lauren Tyner, Goosefoot]

Photo by Barbara Bland

March is Women in History Month. Each year the Whidbey Island branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) sends its members out to the elementary schools on the island to introduce fifth graders to women who have played a significant role in history.

This year eight members (shown above L-R) portrayed the following women: Madeline Albright, first female Secretary of State of the United States, portrayed by Shirley Bennett Emmaline Pankhurst, leader of the British suffragette movement, played by Alice O’Grady Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, first female physician in the U.S., who founded the first medical college for women in the United States, portrayed by Camille Brighten Marie Tharp, geologist and oceanographic cartographer who, in partnership with Bruce Heezon, created the first scientific map of the entire ocean floor and revealed the presence of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, played by Sarah Mackaman Mary Chesnut, a South Carolina author noted for a book published as her Civil War diary, portrayed by Sheila Saul Tawwakol Karman, a member of the opposition party in Yemen who stood up to the

Local Business News Get Healthier with Dr. L. Jane Barnes “A what? Oh. What do you do?”

That’s generally how the conversations start for L. Jane Barnes, ND, Health Coach. Dr. Jane is new to Whidbey Island. She is a Naturopathic Doctor focusing on Health Coaching, which she does by phone from her new home in Freeland. “I help men and women with weight or energy issues drop that belly bloat, zip their pants, smile at the mirror, and flaunt it.”

Dr. Jane brings a rich history of service into her coaching from her years as public school teacher and coach, higher education administrator, ordained minister/missionary and naturopathic doctor. She enjoys gardening, cycling, reading, jazz and cooking – to name a few interests – bringing the commitment of a triathlete to all she does. Dr. Jane is passionate about helping those who’ve tried everything but still find themselves in a frustrated funk.

She offers a 90-Day Program with 12 weekly 45-60 minute sessions and a 28-Day Cleanse including 4 weekly 30 minute calls. For more information, go to www.drjanehealthcoach. com or send your questions to drjanehealthcoach@gmail.com or call (360) 331-1726.

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10:36pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising she was parked sitting in back seat of a vehicle when two guys got in car and started driving away.

5:55pm, SR 20 Reporting male subject yelling at traffic.

Island 911

Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

TUESDAY, February 7 7:19pm, Dugualla Rd. Advising three subjects standing on corner – two males, one female. Female was completely naked. Caller states when headlights hit subjects, the older man shielded female with his coat.

8:10am, Alamo Way Requesting call. Wants to know if pigs are allowed in the area.

WEDNESDAY, February 8 9:20am, Twin View Dr. Requesting call referencing subject moving in next door. Was just released from prison for “hunting women, tying them up and sneaking into their homes.”

12:23pm, NE Izett St. Reporting party states an old lady and a guy are taking pictures outside. Caller went outside to see what was going on and male threatened to shoot him.

1:37pm, Boon Rd. Open line. Female advising “she just spit up blood” then told call taker “no, I am asking questions.” Refused to give address. Call taker advised needed address first, she said nope. Bye. 4:00pm, Old Wilson Pl. Caller advising 4 months ago paycheck

was cashed by someone other than him.

Was in jail and thinks wife cashed check.

5:52pm, Short Rd. Advising ongoing issue with being tailgated when returning home. Ongoing issue nightly with different vehicles.

6:16pm, Topaz Ct. Caller advising her “honey” called law enforcement and they haven't shown up yet. When asked what needs to be figured out, caller said “a lot of things.”

8:21pm, Burma Rd. “Lady wants to beat the crap outta me.” Nothing physical yet. Caller locked himself in his truck. No weapons. Can hear female in background. Caller states female is outside his front door.

THURSDAY, February 9 6:46am, SE Pioneer Way Reporting party advising male outside screaming at himself.

1:05pm, SE Barrington Dr. Caller stating he bought a vehicle and wondering if there is a way to check it for illegal drugs before he takes it on base.

1:38pm, SR 20 Advising homeless subject walking/dragging dog, pulling dog up on its hind legs and choking it on the leash.

MONDAY, February 13 12:37pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Caller advising she paid for a gift card and they wrote an expiration date on it.

Believes that is illegal.

WEDNESDAY, February 22 5:11pm, NE Midway Blvd.

Reporting a sick looking rat in parking lot.

3:13pm, SW Harrier St. Caller advising male subject lying in the street with skateboard.

7:19pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller advising subject screaming people are wanting to kill her.

5:00pm, S Beeksma Dr. Advising male subject submerged in water about chest deep. Requesting welfare check.

THURSDAY, February 23 8:59am, SR 20 Reporting bird is deceased in parking lot.

3:23pm, NE Midway Blvd Reporting party advising male subject came in, had a massage and was very inappropriate with employee. Caller advising he left without paying.

TUESDAY, February 14 3:41pm, SW Muzzall St. Caller advising roommate notified him that he set an alarm so if he enters the house, police will be notified.

Wednesday, February 15 12:40am, NE Izett St. Reporting party advised she was accosted at her door.

6:35am, NW Crosby Ave. Reporting his shed on fire.

9:16am, 2nd Ave. Caller found bullet on playground.

FRIDAY, February 24 4:03am, SR 20 Reporting male came into store with a stack of lotto tickets and stated “I love Benjamins.”

3:43am, NW Crosby Ave. Caller advising subjects prevent son from using sidewalk in front of Cherry Hill area.

Just now, male came out yelling at son, cussing, telling him he cannot walk there.

10:17am, NW Lanyard Loop Reporting party states a child held a knife to son’s throat two weeks ago.

2:12pm, SR 20 Advising he was walking out of a business when he overheard a man say he is wanted by police.

3:14pm, Schay Rd. Caller advising her vehicle was not stolen.

It was repossessed.

8:47pm, SW Erie St. Caller advising dog came wandering into store. Knows the owner and they were in earlier. Dog has returned without owner.

7:14pm, Swantown Rd. Caller advising not feeling safe. Is getting harassed by people who are holding guns.

SATURDAY, February 25 9:11am, SE Midway Blvd.

Caller advising saw filipino male with gloves put on a blue mask and was walking toward the park.

7:54pm, NE 7th Ave. Caller difficult to understand due to speech. Dropped key behind the bed, tried to reach it and now her arm is stuck.

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. work and how he took some weave structures to new heights. Bring your brown bag lunch and cup. For more information, visit www. whidbeyweaversguild.org

Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Monday, April 10, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland

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.

Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, March 30, 11:00am-5:00pm United Methodist Church, 7th & Main, Coupeville Please sign up online by contacting Bloodworks Northwest at (800) 398-7888 or at DonorSched@Bloodworksnw.org Opportunity to donate whole blood and platelets at this drive. Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club.

LUNAFEST Thursday, March 30, 5:30pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge Tickets: $15 at door Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor is hosting a national touring film festival of short films, created by women, for women and about women. In their third year of partnering with the Luna Company, the maker of Luna Bars, Soroptimist is very excited to be able to show nine very different films at this year’s LUNAFEST. The films are very diverse in style and content.

Soroptimist will donate $300 back to the Luna company which will in turn, forward it to the Breast Cancer Fund and the remaining funds go to support women and girls locally. The event begins with refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres.

46th Annual Weavers Guild Spin-In Saturday, April 1, 10:00am-4:00pm Sunday, April 2, 10:00am-4:00pm Oak Harbor High School, One Wildcat Way Donation of $15 covers both days. Optional fiber packet is $10. Event is open to the public Saturday only from 11:00am to 1:00pm. This year’s featured spinner is Sara Lamb with a program on spinning with silk. Visit www. whidbeyweaversguild.org

Whidbey Island Rocks Paint Party & Fundraiser for Relay for Life Saturday, April 1, 2:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St.

mystery and suspense including the J.P. Beaumont, Walker Family, Ali Reynolds, and Joanna Brady series. Book signing and sales immediately following program. Seating is limited and registration is required. Register online at www.sno-isle.org/events/oak-harbor, by phone at (360) 675-5115, or at the library.

Friends of the Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, April 1, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices. Proceeds support the Friends of the Freeland Library.

Our Whidbey Year: Stories of Seasonal Discovery Saturday, April 1, 11:30am Oak Harbor Library The Oak Harbor Library is pleased to present two local authors who celebrate our island home. Linda Beeman’s newest chapbook is “Our Whidbey Year,” and it praises noteworthy annual events. Frances Wood is the author of “Brushed by Feathers: A Year of Birdwatching in the West.” Books will be available to purchase and the authors will sign copies following the program. For adults.

Centennial Commemoration of Fort Casey’s WWI Hero, Captain Mathew L. English Monday, April 3, 2:00pm Coupeville Library Affluent lifestyle, influential family, prestigious education... Mathew L. English had none of these. Yet he was envied by those who did.

How could English, orphaned as a child, raised in post-Civil War Georgia with only an eighth grade education, an army recruit at 21 working his way up through the ranks, inspire the famous George S. Patton Jr.? What led Patton to memorialize English in poetry, calling him “the noblest of the slain”? A Hero for All Time, by Anita Burdette-Dragoo, is the story of a young enlisted soldier who served for 13 years with the Coast Artillery Corps at Fort Casey before receiving a commission and traveling to the battlefields of France where he helped Patton create America’s first Tank Corps. Books will be available for purchase at the program.

Enter to win a super cool rock from Whidbey Island Rocks and support their “Relay for Life” fund raiser. There will be at least 40 fabulous rocks up for someone to win, and one collaboration rock that you have to see in person.

Tickets for the drawing can be purchased at the event or ahead of time through PayPal. If you would like to come and purchase tickets to the drawing there is no charge to enter, and if you would like to join in the painting party the cost is $5, bring your own supplies. There will also be luminary bags you can decorate.

The drawing will be at 4:00pm, you do not have to be present to win.

Baby & Me Storytime Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 9:30am-10:30am Freeland Library

Live Music: Badd Dog Blues

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 18 months to 3 years.

Caregiver required.

Saturday, April 1, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Tapping the wealth of abundant talent in the Bellingham blues scene, Andy Koch has brought together an up-tempo ensemble sure to please blues lovers everywhere. No cover.

For more information, call (360) 678-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Meet Author J.A. Jance Friday, March 31, 12:00pm Oak Harbor Library Meet J.A. Jance, New York Times bestselling author and Anthony, Shamus, and Dilys Award finalist. Jance has written over 50 novels of

Wiggle and giggle with your baby through stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows.

For newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required.

Toddler Storytime Tuesday, April 4, 11,18, & 25, 10:30am-11:30am Freeland Library

AARP Tax-Aide Wednesday, April 5, 9:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Library Last day to receive free tax return preparation and e-filing for taxpayers with low and moderate income, especially those age 60 and older.

Call (360) 678-3000 to schedule an appointment. Supported by AARP Foundation.

Keep Calm and Carry On Wednesday, April 5, 1:00pm-2:00pm Freeland Library Enjoy the many benefits of coloring. Relax and color inside or outside the lines! Colored

pencils, markers and coloring pages provided, but participants may bring their own coloring supplies if they wish. For adults.

Falling in Love with Poetry Wednesday, April 5, 2:30pm-4:30pm Freeland Library Drawing on diverse poets, including the rich contribution of Washington State poets, Judith takes us on a journey to discover the music, power, humor, and strength of poetry, showing how it can radically enhance, change and even save our lives.

Sing Into Reading with Nancy Stewart Thursday, April 6, 10:00am Coupeville Library Songs are one of the most effective ways for children to learn pre-reading skills. Bring your children as they sing and play with words together while receiving important information about early literacy. The program includes hand-outs that outline skills and list fun ways to reinforce them at home using books and songs. For children ages 2-8 and their caregivers.

WIHHA Presents: Your Well Belly Thursday, April 6, 4:00pm-6:00pm Freeland Library Thursday, April 13, 2:00pm Coupeville Library Gain a new appreciation of your abdominal organs. Learn how abdominal massage and self-care practices can support vitality and ease. Everyone is welcome. For more information about WIHHA visit www.wihha.com

Galleries & Art Shows April Garden Show Opening Reception: Saturday, April 1, 5:00pm-7:00pm Show continues through April Museo Gallery, Langley This show features art works that are for and about the garden. Bouquets made by Whidbey Island floral designers and flower farmers will be offered in a silent auction to benefit Good Cheer. The bouquets are inspired by paintings that have been created by five Museo gallery artists.

In addition, there will be a hands-on bouquet making demo at the gallery, April 8 at 2:00pm.

Learn the secrets of fashioning lush and naturalistic spring bouquets with local floral designers.

Featured Artist: Linnane Armstrong Exhibit continues through April Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville The work of relief printmaking artist Linnane Armstrong will be featured for the month of April. Linnane creates woodcut and linocut prints inspired by the dramatic landscapes and natural elements of her Whidbey Island home. Her colorful and monochrome images use value and pattern in ways that draw the viewer deep into the scene.

Meetings & Organizations Running Start Info Night Thursday, March 30, 6:00pm-7:30pm SVC South Whidbey Center, Clinton Learn how qualified HS juniors and seniors can earn credits for both HS and college at the same time, with free college tuition. For more information, call (360) 341-2324 or email Kelli.

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Whidbey Weavers Guild Thursday, April 6, 10:00am-2:00pm Pacific NorthWest Art School, Coupeville Business meeting begins at 10:00am sharp.

Program after lunch: Robyn Spady- Weaving Innovations from the Bateman Collection; sharing some of Dr. Bateman’s most innovative

Janice Lovelace, Ph.D., has 20 years of experience in family history research as well as academic work in genealogy. A member of the Seattle Genealogical Society for a number of years, she joined the SGS Board as Vice-President in June 2014. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.

Janice’s Grandfather worked for the railroad as did many men in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Learn how to discover their companies, their job types and where they worked. This presentation will focus on railroad companies and how to access their records including pension information.

Education Class, 11:45am. Genealogy Basics Class: “Churches, Cemeteries and Obituaries” Leader: Cameron Chandler For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com

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CWSA Hybrid Pistol Match Saturday, April 1, 9:00am CWSA Range, Coupeville Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association will be having a Hybrid Pistols (only) match, several classes. This combines supported “benchrest” shooting with moving action shooting. These matches are open to anyone, you do not need to be a member of CWSA to participate.

Complete information on all matches is available on the website, www.cwsaonline.org.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, April 1, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland 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

Island County Master Gardeners Plant Clinic Saturday, April 8, 10:00am-1:00pm Ace Hardware, Freeland Look for them in the garden center with answers to your spring planting questions. For more information, call the Master Gardener Hotline at (360) 240-5527.

Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes (Pre-Diabetes) Thursday, April 13, 1:00pm-3:30pm Oak Harbor Senior Center Annex Take charge of your Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes in this interactive six-week workshop meeting Thursdays, April 6 through May 11. This workshop will help build confidence in managing health and improving the quality of life.

Designed by Stanford University, this program has been proven to be extremely effective.

Topics include, but are not limited to, managing medications, foot care, healthy nutrition, dealing with emotions, and communicating effectively with family, friends, and health care providers. Recommended for patients, family, friends, and caregivers as well. One class builds upon the next so no one is added to the class after the second week. To register, call Debbie Metz, 360-321-1600. Space is limited. The series is free of charge.

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“Rumors” fly high in latest WICA production

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Rumor has it there is some serious laughter on its way to the stage of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley.

“Rumors,” the comedy farce written by Neil Simon, is the latest WICA production, opening Friday and running through April 15, under the direction of Elizabeth Herbert.

The story, set in Sneden’s Landing, New York in 1988, follows four couples who have been invited to attend an anniversary dinner for another couple. But the hosts seem to be missing their own party, and their lawyer’s attempts to explain their absence are harder and harder to sustain, as no one can remember who has been told what or about whom. It all makes for a crazy, side-splitting night.

“This material is especially relevant today,” said Herbert, who has directed productions in Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, and throughout the Pacific Northwest. “It takes unsubstantiated, unbelievable claims and gives them to ridiculous characters in a fantasy-like situation.”

Cast members say people will enjoy watching – and can relate to - the characters as they try to sort out all the rumors.

“There is something very funny about seeing wealthy people in evening clothes slowly coming unraveled,” said Gail Liston, who plays Christina Gorman. “Their ridiculous web of deceit becomes more and more complex, creating total chaos.”

“Making mistakes and figuring out how to recover, perhaps looking back and realizing that they chose a path that was not the best; we’ve all been there,” said Jim Carroll, who is playing the role of Ernie Cusack.

Brian Plebanek plays the role of attorney Ken Gorman, who gets the rumor mill going.

“The craziest things happen to people all the time,” he said.

“Real life is more bizarre than movies and television. Many people will relate to rumors – how they happen and how they take on a life of their own by getting all twisted up while people try to keep track of it all.”

Bringing a comedy to the stage can be even more challenging than a drama. The cast of “Rumors” features many experienced actors, which has been helpful, said Herbert.

“I think most writers, directors and actors would agree that it is relatively easy to make people feel sad and cry and very, very hard to make them laugh,” she said. “I expect a lot from my actors and I’m fortunate that this cast is comprised of the most talented performers on the island. They never said no to me when I asked them to try something.”

“The cast is a very good ensemble of friends and many of us have worked together multiple times,” said Plebanek. “Our director has a clear vision of what this play is and how she wants to present it, which helps actors in the same direction within our characters.”

And while characters can be bigger-than-life on stage, many

Fritha Strand/Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Jim Carroll and Christina Parker play Ernie and Cookie Cusack in the upcoming production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors,” opening Friday in Langley.

cast members say they were able to find bits and pieces of themselves in the characters they play.

“At first I thought I had little in common with my character, but as I worked on her, I discovered that she is kind of my nutty twin sister. Or maybe I am nuttier than I thought,” said Liston. “I love playing Christina. I love her character flaws.

“She is very high-strung, jealous, fidgety, has hot flashes and loves gossip,” continued Liston. “She can be really snarky sometimes. Underneath it all, however, she genuinely loves her husband, family and friends.”

“Ken is an honorable man,” said Plebanek of his character.

“He is in a group of good friends in a wealthy “new money” area outside of New York and he is the attorney for the deputy mayor of New York. He is loyal to Charlie, trying to protect him from potential scandal while trying not to break the law.”

Carroll said that while his character, London born and bred Ernie Cusack, might be more educated and more timid than he is in real life, his biggest challenge was working on his character’s accent while remembering all his lines. But there have been other challenges as well.

“As always, it is keeping the energy up in the final week or two when we really ache for an audience to react to the story, to show us where they find the humor or pathos or connection,” he said.

is a primary characteristic of comedy farce,” said Plebanek.

“This type of play is physically demanding so a lot of preparation went into this long before rehearsals started.”

“The show requires enormous energy and speed and there is a lot to remember,” agreed Liston. “You have to know your material so well that you can perform with complete accuracy at top speed, while incorporating character and intention. Not an easy task.”

“I adore comedy, especially physical comedy,” said Herbert.

“Farce is intense energy, big characters and lots of business, not to mention slamming doors.”

Those involved with “Rumors” think it is particularly relevant today and is much-needed comic relief to which audiences should respond positively.

“Real life has been pretty challenging of late for many of us,” said Carroll. “All that can sit outside and wait for the evening.

Come laugh and enjoy the wit of one of our most successful modern playwrights, the story is in the hands of a skilled and creative director, in a great theater with wonderful technical support and a hard-working cast who love to tell the story.”

“I think people need laughter anytime in their lives, but especially now,” said Herbert. “We really are absurd creatures and I think we can identify with the melodrama these characters create.”

The pace is pretty much full speed throughout the play, which

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Pop up gallery to “Skulpt” fun in Oak Harbor

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

If you’re looking for something new and different to do in April, a new experience is about to pop up in Oak Harbor.

“Skulpt,” a pop up sculpture gallery at 721 SE Pioneer Way, will open Saturday and remain open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day in April, with special receptions each Saturday evening from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring live music, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. It is being sponsored by the Oak Harbor Main Street Association in conjunction with the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Therese Kingsbury and Melissa Riker, executive director of the Oak Harbor Main Street Association, stand next to one of the sculptures that will be on display at the Skulpt pop up gallery opening April 1 in downtown Oak Harbor.

The gallery will feature dozens of sculptures from all over the region, including several Whidbey Island artists, as well as pieces from

as far away as Alberta and British Columbia to our north and Portland, OR, to our south.

“The whole premise is to bring more culture to downtown Oak Harbor, fill an empty building and test the hours to see how they work,” said Melissa Riker, OHMSA executive director.

“One of the artists told me this is the largest gathering of NWSSA works in 15 years,” said Therese Kingsbury, a Main Street volunteer who came up with the concept for Skulpt while talking with Riker.

When Whidbey Weekly popped into the gallery last week, a few of the pieces had been

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OHHS Culinary Arts Team cooks for success

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly It is almost like watching a choreographed dance – five students in matching attire, moving delicately around one another in an intricate pattern as they chop, boil, whip, whisk and sauté their way to preparing a five-star gourmet meal.

This is just another practice session for members of the Oak Harbor High School Culinary Arts Team, who will be competing in the National ProStart Invitational competition in Charleston, SC April 28-30. It is the country’s premier culinary arts and restaurant management competition for high school students.

This will be Oak Harbor’s ninth trip to nationals and as with any competition, practice makes perfect.

“Just like any athletic team, the more you practice the better it gets,” said Chef Mary Arthur, who leads the culinary arts program at OHHS. “They have to learn the timing of cooking the meal, advanced plating techniques, and some new techniques. Once they start practices in January, their class time revolves around ProStart - if they aren’t practicing they are setting up for practices, working on the menu book that is part of the competition, or working on knife skills.”

Team members for 2017 include team captain Maddie Gaber, Sydney Dickinson, Donovan McCulley, Abby Noack and team manager Garrett Karney, whose job it is to watch the clock and make sure the team is on track and has everything needed to complete its task within the 60 minutes allotted.

Cooking a meal in an hour may not sound that tough to some, but this is what the team will be preparing for the judges: Sautéed scallops served on a bed of smoked curry roasted cauliflower “couscous” with basil aioli and tamarind caramel; Masala braised lamb shoulder Indian spiced chops with potato and pea samosa and vegetable pickle; and for dessert, dark chocolate panna cotta, with rum cremeux, espresso ganache, cardamom spiced cake and vanilla yogurt foam.

The team has been working for months to develop the menu and perfect techniques, all under the watchful eyes of Chef Arthur and mentors Scott Fraser, owner of Fraser’s Gourmet Hideaway in Oak Harbor, and Josh Adams, who works with Fraser.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Donovan McCulley and Maddie Gaber carefully chop ingredients for the dishes they will prepare at the national competition in April. Students will be judged on their chopping skill and precision.

“They work with Chef Fraser to develop the menu before starting to cook,” said Arthur. “Students come up with a theme and some basic ideas then work with Chef Fraser to develop and expand it.

As they learn the basics of the menu, they add more components to increase the complexity.”

“The best part to me is getting to know my teammates a lot better and forming a bond with each one of them,” said Noack of being on the team.

The team has been practicing two to three times a week since January. The practice sessions are intense – students are allowed only a 10-by-10-foot space in which to work. There is no running water, no electricity. They are allowed only two burners on which to prepare everything from start to finish to presentation, in exactly 60 minutes. Judges watch their every move. Arthur and the team mentors watch just as closely, giving advice as they go and helping students get used to being observed.

“The best thing about teaching is watching the growth from the first practice to the final competition,” said Fraser. “Showing them that hard work, dedication and commitment can make them one of the best teams in America.”

“Chef Fraser understands the expectations of the competition and works with them to develop the best dishes possible,” Arthur said.

“He inspires the students and pushes them to be the best they can be. Because ProStart is run by the National Restaurant Association and its state affiliates, the tie in with industry mentors is a huge part of the competition.”

Senior and team captain Maddie Gaber, who was on the team last year, said she wanted the opportunity to learn from the best.

Learning to listen has been one of the biggest lessons.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Donovan McCulley prepares potato and pea samosas during Culinary Arts team practice last week at Oak Harbor High School.

“Listening to Chef Fraser and taking his advice has helped me greatly,” she said. “Listening to my teammates is essential too because they are keeping you in line.”

Students say they don’t mind the hours they spend practicing – even over spring break – and although it can get a little repetitious, they recognize it’s for a good reason.

“It can get somewhat repetitive, but there is always room for improvement,” Gaber said.

“It very well depends on the day, but most days I’m happy to practice and make everything perfect,” said Noack.

As for the competition, Gaber said she is looking forward to seeing South Carolina for the first time. Because she competed on the team last year, she knows what to expect and can share her experience with her teammates.

“The nerves don’t hit you until you start to compete, so it feels different from practices and you start making more mistakes,” she said. “It can make you a little jittery, but finishing on time is a huge relief.”

“I am always amazed by how good they perform under pressure,” Fraser said of the team. “All of the students leave with a sense of accomplishment, creating something that you would see in five star restaurants.”

Arthur said the team is ready.

“I want them to trust in their abilities and have fun with it, but continue to strive to always improve right up until competition and beyond,” she said. “I am very proud of them and the dishes they are preparing. Nationals is an exciting arena, but they are prepared and ready.”

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delivered, but most of the 60 pedestals stood empty. They won’t stay that way, as Kingsbury said they had run out of pedestals on which to display the pieces already promised.

a man she saw walk past with an instrument case to see if he would be available to play one evening. (He’ll tentatively be playing the third Saturday in April.)

There will be no charge to stroll through the gallery. The only cost will be the open bar at the Saturday night receptions, which are for those age 21 and over. The rest of the time the gallery is open to all ages and families are encouraged to attend. Special activities are also being planned for Holland Happening weekend.

“We’re going to have live music on Saturday evenings,” she said. “We’ve got someone playing a hammered dulcimer, we have guitarists, a harp.”

“I’m looking forward to families coming in and enjoying this experience,” said Riker.

“They can wander around the space, kids will have the opportunity to see the different art mediums that are around.”

“It’s a gift to Oak Harbor,” said Kingsbury, who interrupted our interview to flag down

The event is considered a fundraiser for Oak Harbor’s Main Street. While the cost of rent for the former Maurice’s location is being donated by the building’s owner, Main Street will pay for the utilities. Businesses and individuals have stepped up to sponsor the Saturday evening receptions to help with cost. Again, there is no charge to attend, but if a sculpture is sold, the artist will donate 20-percent of the sale to the OHMSA.

rants. It’s a free alternative for something cultural to do on Saturday night, or any night.”

“We also want to lead by example,” said Riker. “We want to encourage businesses to stay open a little later, so what better way than to show it can be done and it can be successful?”

Skulpt will also include demonstrations by artists and hands on activities for kids. More information and a schedule will be available at www.oakharbormainstreet.com.

“Northwest Stone Sculptors Association has been a huge resource,” Riker said. “I’m excited to offer them a platform to sell and display their artwork.”

Fritha Strand/Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Brian Plebanek’s character, Ken Gorman, tries to keep up with all the “Rumors” in Whidbey Island Center for the Arts’ latest production, which opens Friday in Langley.

“If we sell one piece, or better yet, one piece from each artist, that will be a success,” said Riker.

“It is just plain funny,” said Plebanek. “In our present time, with the challenges we all have, it’s very healthy to escape for a couple of hours and just watch something that will make you have a great belly laugh.”

In addition, said Riker, many of the downtown businesses will have a sculpture on display in their windows. There will be a scavenger hunt of sorts to encourage people to explore downtown businesses and collect stamps for the sculptures they find. This “scatter gallery” will continue even after the Skulpt gallery shuts down at the end of April.

“Everybody could use a good laugh right now,” said Liston. “This play is sheer undemanding fun. Treat yourself.”

“Many of the artists said we can keep the pieces as long as we want,” Riker said. “So, what pieces we can keep we’ll keep in businesses and continue this scatter gallery and offer it as another tourist attraction.”

Skulpt is also an attempt to inspire.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly More than 60 sculptures from Northwest artists will be on display through the month of April at Skulpt, a pop up art gallery opening Saturday in Oak Harbor.

“Who knows, maybe this will encourage someone to open a gallery,” said Kingsbury, adding that it could make for a great date night. “They’re already downtown, maybe they decide to go eat at one of the restau-

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly William Beier plays his mandolin last week at Skulpt, a pop up gallery that will open April 1. Live music will be featured at receptions every Saturday evening in April from 5 to 7 p.m. Skulpt will be open daily in April from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“Rumors” opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday with performances continuing at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays through April 15. The matinee performance on April 9 will feature American Sign Language interpretation. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and military and $15 for youth and matinee performances. Information is available online at www.wicaonline.org.

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By Carey Ross Beauty and the Beast: This is the movie that caused people to lose their minds over its openly gay character while they simultaneously glossed over the fact it is also a love story between a teenaged girl and the giant water buffalo who kidnaps her. Tale as old as time, indeed.  (PG • 2 hrs. 9 min.)

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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Get Out: A socially conscious horror movie/ race-savvy satire written and directed by Jordan Peele is exactly the kind of thing Hollywood should do more of while they do less of just about everything else.  (R • 1 hr. 44 min.)

Ghost in the Shell: Another day, another example of Hollywood whitewashing a role that could’ve (and maybe should’ve) gone to a non-white actor. However, I will admit Scarlett Johansson is the perfect choice to play a cyborg, considering her “acting” typically consists of showing no emotion whatsoever. Special effects look cool, though.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 42 min.)

Kong: Skull Island: King Kong gets the origin story he didn’t know he needed in this movie which 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) The Lego Batman Movie: After taking the whole world by storm–and spawning the infectious song “Everything is Awesome,”

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CHiPs: When I was a child and therefore allowed only to watch the few television programs my folks approved of, what I most wanted to watch but couldn’t were reruns of "CHiPs." Now I am old and can watch whatever I want–and I have no desire to see this shiny Hollywood remake. Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox forever.  (R • 1 hr. 41 min.)

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The Shack: Sam Worthington takes a spiritual journey deep in the heart of the Oregon wilderness in this adaptation of the bestselling novel I only managed to read about two chapters of.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 12 min.)

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A more healing environment. That’s what patients and families can expect when our new 39-bed, single-room inpatient wing opens.

The original hospital, with double-patient rooms, was designed in 1967 and opened in 1970. In the past 50 years, hospital care has made enormous strides in treatments, quality, technology, equipment, infection control, safety and privacy. The new wing will reflect these advances while eliminating the complexity of double patient rooms. We won’t need to move a patient out of a room to bring in equipment to take care of another patient. Doctors won’t have to attempt confidential conversations, while a second patient is just a few feet away. No more contending with a roommate’s unwanted visitors, noise or TV. Instead, expect a more comfortable, pleasurable experience at what is usually a stressful time for patients and families.

We are happy to report that the construction continues apace on the interior spaces of the inpatient wing. With the exterior work of window installation and brick façade largely completed, Andersen Construction has been busy installing the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems to 39 single patient rooms. They are now being sheet-rocked, taped and painted, after which workers will begin to install bathroom floors, walls and finishes.

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In other news, while we wait with great anticipation to see the final touches being made on the new wing, the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District is experiencing some anticipation of its own as it seeks candidates for the District 2 Commissioner seat recently vacated by Georgia Gardner.

To be eligible, a candidate must reside in District 2, which is in Central Whidbey.

Once applicants are identified, the process will include interviews held in open public meetings.

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The successful applicant must be able to commit to selected committee meetings that may occur during the day. She or he must also be able to attend regularly scheduled board meetings held monthly at 7 a.m. on the second Monday of each month at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center.

To be eligible to serve as a commissioner, a candidate must reside in the commissioner district from which he or she is elected. Relevant business and/or healthcare experience is preferable, but not required.

The boundaries of District 2 consist of census tracts 9710, 9711 and 9713 (approximately extending north from Bush Point Road near Freeland to Hastie Lake Road north of Coupeville).

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To learn more, including a detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of board members, contact any Whidbey Island Public Hospital District Board Commissioner by calling 360.678.7656, ext. 4001 or by using the Contact Us email form at whidbeyhealth.org, where candidates can also download an application and a District 2 map. Application forms and resumés should be submitted by 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 to: WhidbeyHealth Administration 101 North Main Street Coupeville, WA 98239 Attention: Lorrie Mendlik

Seeking Central Whidbey resident for Whidbey Island Public Hospital District 2 commissioner seat.

For more information and a District 2 map, visit www.whidbeyhealth.org/news To apply for the position, please download an application form from our website and send it along with your resume to Lorrie Mendlik, Executive Assistant WhidbeyHealth Administration 101 North Main Street Coupeville, WA 98239

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cook to boot! So her guests always ended up with a winning hand when invited to her dinners. My favorite appetizer was her guacamole with corn tortilla chips. I don’t know what she adds to it – well no, I do - but I can never make it taste like hers. Though I think she has a secret ingredient she hasn’t told me about.

The whole ambiance of dinner parties has changed I think, from a ‘stiff-upper-lip’ societal gathering of well-connected people, to a get-together of like-minded individuals whose company we enjoy.

We make food according to the season, or perhaps even a theme, and we all bring something to the table, literally and metaphorically.

THE DEAREST PART OF DINNER PARTIES Something piqued my interest recently when I was researching this topic. It was something that kind of struck a chord with me and brought back good memories. Dinner parties. I know it doesn’t seem all that interesting at the outset, but let me indulge you. Take a trip with me, sample the snacks, savor the main course and delight on the desserts!

When I was growing up, my parents held dinner parties. This was a time in which the children were prohibited from entering the dining and living room when the guests arrived (except if our head fell off, we could come in and tell them there was an emergency). And you know it was always exciting, even if it was an affair consigned to the mysteries of adulthood. “I’ll know when I’m older!” I would think excitedly of what they were like and what took place inside the dining room – because it couldn’t possibly just be eating. Alas it was, and the ‘Dinner Parties’ lost their appeal, their allure was quashed until I became an adult. But it was the build up, setting the table, the knives, forks, salad forks, spoons - soup spoons, dessert spoons et cetera, et cetera, all of this to schmooze with my father’s work colleagues and their partners. I wondered what it was all about? Well, I know now.

Dinner parties have been an event for a few hundred years at least (and I’m sure before that as well). The premise remains largely the same,

though I think as time moves on, the way dinner parties occur differs from years past. In Victorian and Edwardian times, dinner parties played an important role in the lives of the upper crust of society. Their function was to build bridges for the purpose of great business connections, and therefore to expand opportunities for those who attended them. In fact, a hostess’s role was equally important – she was responsible for the seating arrangement and I guess, at the time, who you sat beside would be crucial. If the seating arrangement were in any way improper or a mistake were made, the results could potentially be disastrous – hurt feelings, wounded honor and the like. In fact, a guest was originally seated in order of their importance to the host and hostess.

Everything about this long gone era was based around etiquette. What was socially acceptable and what was not, what was considered proper in terms of the utensils you used, what dishes were served with which sides – all of it was dictated by societal norms of the time.

So this brings me to a question. Do you host or go to dinner parties? If so, what are those like? I haven’t been to a dinner party in many years, and I miss it. One of my closest friends used to host many ‘dinner parties’ and because I think nowadays we aim for closer connections with people, more casual, less awkward formalities in friendships, our dinner parties were always relaxed. She is a wonderful hostess, my friend is, and an excellent

Come to think of it, dinner parties can be fun if they have a theme! Those ‘murder mystery’ dinner parties (which I have yet had the pleasure of attending) always seem so intriguing, even if they are less focused on the food. In fact, when I was younger, my parents and their large group of friends and acquaintances would attend a fun themed dinner party ‘game’ if you will, called ‘Meals on Wheels.’ No, it’s not like the Meals on Wheels we understand it to be here, rather it was where groups of people would go to the different hosts and hostess' houses for a single course before heading to the next house for another course. My parents would, for example, go to their good friends Cheryl and Johan for appetizers, where Cheryl had prepared 3 or 4 incredibly tasty starters, then they would all move to another member of the group's house for the next course.

At Joey and Maureen’s they would indulge in a scrumptious dinner course and when it was all well and fully savored, the group would then drive to the next host and hostess' home for dessert. At Basil and Patsy’s house, they would finally delight in sweet decadence and enjoy one another’s company before heading back home filled to the brim with good food shared with great friends.

When I think about dinner parties, I think the essence of them should be, like every other mealtime shared with others, about spending time with those whom you care for and whose friendship you value. You make memories over the meals and share recipes, swap stories and who knows, maybe even get a helping hand with the dishes afterwards!

As I’m sitting reminiscing about these dinner par-

ties (because I saw my little friends too and we built on our friendships as well), I am also day-dreaming about the wonderful foods that were made.

Cornish pasties, goulash, cottage pie, curry and rice, soups of all sorts, dinner rolls, and finger foods galore. But my favorite course (as you all know by now) - dessert - allowed me to sample some of the finest fare, crafted so lovingly for the friends we all shared.

One the best desserts at these dinner parties was a South African staple called Melktert, or Milk Tart. It isn’t terribly sweet, but it is wonderfully refreshing. On this note, I leave you, with the recipe for Milk Tart of course, which I do hope you will try.

If you do, dear readers, please let me know what you think of it. I hope you all plan a dinner party or two in the coming months, and make memories over meals with those who are near and dear to you. Please send me all your comments, questions, information and of course any recipes you would like to share, because as always, I’d love to hear from you, so Lets Dish!

Melktert (Milk Tart) 1 liter milk (approximately 4.2 cups) 1 ¼ cups cake flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 4 eggs separated 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons cinnamon In a large saucepan, heat 3 cups of milk and bring to a boil and switch off the burner. Stir remaining milk, sugar, flour, vanilla, salt and egg yolks together, and add this to the hot milk in the saucepan. Cook over medium heat until very thick, and then remove from heat. Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and add to the thick milk mixture after it has cooled for 5 minutes. Stir in butter and pour the mixture into premade short crust pie shells. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon, refrigerate until cold and set. Slice, serve and enjoy! www.food.com/recipe/south-african-melktertmilktart-80049 www.womenineuropeanhistory.org To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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appear to be. The 31st is a good day to question everything, beginning with your own bias.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You may find yourself with no recourse but to change your thinking on some broad levels this week. Such changes of heart can prove expensive, but the act of opening yourself to new ideas is always worth the cost. Your beliefs about the basic principles of law and order are especially subject to tests of practicality. Much good comes of axing ideas that prove impractical. The 2nd may be rewarding at a very personal level.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Actions that others deem frivolous and irresponsible are likely to be irresistibly attractive to you at this time. Indulging yourself in harmless activities simply for the joy of it is not wrong, however hard it may be to justify your behavior in practical terms. If what others dismiss as wasteful self-indulgence brings you happiness, then it has more than returned its cost to you. The 31st makes the point.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Feelings that you’re fighting a losing battle against the world only make light-hearted diversions much more attractive when they appear. Both conditions are likely to be active in your life at this time. What may be whimsical behavior to another holds serious healing and therapeutic values for you. While you may not be free to engage in such whenever the mood strikes, it’s fine to grab the glees when you can on the 31st.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your competitive spirit is likely to be aroused in a good way this week. Meeting daily events with an attitude of friendly exuberance is exactly the formula for success. Teamwork is the favored approach to problems large and small. Such tactics have a high probability of catching the eye of someone with the power to advance you if they like what they see. At the very least, you may inject fun into your routine, on the 31st, especially.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Backing your beliefs with constructive action is likely to prove highly productive at this time. The fact that you are passionate about your intent is exactly the element of magic needed to ensure your success. Speed is your main asset. Coming to conclusions quickly and then acting on them promptly wins out over lengthy deliberations. Similarly, on the 2nd you should move to correct your errors as you find them and without hesitation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) It’s probable that you’re holding passionate beliefs on subjects about which you still have much to learn. You’re unlikely to realize this until it’s too late. Before you become too vocal in ways that could prove damaging, it’s good to stop and consider your facts and their source. Things probably aren’t what they

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) A too-lax approach to your own health and welfare at this time puts you in danger of becoming your own worst enemy. It’s the things you don’t know that make the difference at decision time. The wise will always assume there’s more to be learned and proceed accordingly.

This doesn’t mean living in fear. It means standing lightly on what you know, particularly on the 4th, and being ready to adjust your position as more is learned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You’re wise to keep an open mind at present, even where you strongly suspect others are wrong. By checking your first impulse to disagree, you avoid boxing yourself in. You also open yourself to receiving later input that may change the picture entirely. An easy way to do this is to assume that neither your viewpoint nor that of your opponent is complete and that both are necessary to finding the true story. Practice this especially on the 5th.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Pessimistic outlooks that would normally be unlike you are likely to drive your actions at this time.

The results of such fear-based behavior is seldom good. The bright side is that you stand to gain much knowledge from situations you wouldn’t otherwise venture to explore. If poor timing prevents you from getting the results you want, don’t let that discourage you from trying again, on the 4th in particular.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Sacrifices made for the sake of getting ahead should by now be showing visible signs of paying off, even if the rewards themselves aren’t yet visible.

Still, it’s too early to presume a full understanding of all the factors presently in play. Guiding principles that have served you well in the past may need revision in the near future. Remaining open to that possibility on the 4th will minimize the risk from unexpected twists.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Life’s little problems have a way of becoming no problem at all at present. This is especially true of challenges as they pertain to your business or career. It’s a good week to revisit those issues that stymied you before. Work for a clear grasp of the difficulty and you’ll burn through obstacles and competition as if they’re not there. The 4th is apt to be an especially potent day for success in such matters.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Recent experience is sure to have given you the gift of better knowing both your strengths and your weakness. If you’ve taken the lessons to heart, you can now begin to use the knowledge with renewed confidence in your ability to navigate life’s path. Your strong suit this week is to budget your mental and material assets with intent to maximize them. Money and brainpower both go far on the 4th. © 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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57. “... ___ he drove out of sight”

1. Ices

58. 100 qintars

5. Hideous 9. Trick taker, often 12. Chimney channel 13. Coastal flier

25. Elders’ teachings 26. Victorian, for one 27. Undertake, with “out”

60. Bit of a draft 61. The state of having an abundance

29. Brickbat 34. Boor’s lack 37. A dissolute man

15. Synonym for mortuary

66. Laugh in a restrained way

17. Be in session

67. Egg

18. Follow

39. Percussion instrument

68. Infomercials, e.g.

19. “___ lost!”

40. Crash site?

69. See stars, maybe

20. Battery contents

41. “___ rang?”

70. Flower fanciers

22. Sheets and blankets

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1. Cop

45. Under debate

31. Arid

2. Something with ornamental grooves

32. A crude tartar

3. Good times

46. Theory that reality consists of a single element

33. Breed

4. Lentil, e.g.

47. Get ready, for short

35. Convened

5. Conventions

49. Marsh birds

36. A farm with all its buildings

6. Come together

51. Refer

7. Drink from a dish

40. Aluminum coin of Burma

54. Bowed

8. Assent

55. Moray, e.g.

9. Shoelace tips

59. Door feature

10. Attire

61. “Harper Valley ___”

11. Always, in verse

62. Two-year old doe

28. Pool contents?

30. Fodder holder

43. Grimace 44. Contraction or pain in a muscle 48. Bang-up (hyphenated)

14. Cornstarch brand

38. Stubborn beast

16. Burgle

63. Bank offering, for short

52. Coach

17. “Roots,” e.g.

64. Casbah headgear

53. Various types of scarabs

21. Like Beethoven 23. Disagree with

65. “The Three Faces of ___”

56. Coal site

24. Coagulate

50. Arm bone

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Life Tributes GARY L. WALLIN

November 24, 1948 – March 21, 2017

Our community has lost a wonderful, caring man. Gary Wallin died suddenly in Seattle, WA March 21, 2017. He was 68 years of age.

Gary was born in Aberdeen, WA to Berta Gill Wallin and Donald V. Wallin. Gary often recalled an early childhood that was often hard: his parents working long hours at lumber mill jobs, seemingly endless rain, regular flooding, and using row boats to get to his home. There was also much love: from his parents, from his younger brothers Bob and Ron. Gary also had a special relationship with his Grandpa Ed, who he visited in Portland as often as possible.

Gary and his family moved to Oak Harbor when he was eight years old. Other than a year of mortuary school in San Francisco as a young man, Oak Harbor would remain his home for his entire life.

Gary met Martha Suess in junior high and they remained special friends all through high school. Friendship bloomed into love and on February 14, 1976 they were married at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Gary and Martha just celebrated 41 years of marriage. Their family grew to two wonderful sons, Jason and Matthew. Gary and Martha were life partners and went everywhere together, sharing their love for each other with everyone they met.

He graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1967; his 50th reunion would have been this summer. Gary received two AA degrees from Skagit Valley College and is a graduate of the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science where he received the prestigious Mu Sigma Alpha award for academic excellence.

Gary has worn many, many hats in Oak Harbor. His work life began when he was just 14. At an open house at the newly established Bartleson Funeral Home, Gary was offered a job as groundskeeper, car washer, general maintenance man, and ambulance attendant. This job transitioned to an internship as a funeral director/embalmer, and Gary realized his calling. After graduating from mortuary school in 1971, Gary returned to Oak Harbor, passed his State board exams, and continued working for Bartleson as a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Gary had a lifelong entrepreneurial bent, too. In 1976, just after he and Martha married, Gary founded Wallin Ambulance Service, with his brother Ron, establishing stations on both north and south Whidbey. In the early 1980s, the ambulance service transitioned to Whidbey General Hospital, where Gary became a Department Head. He played a prominent role in creating Washington State’s First Responder program, which was signed into law in the mid-80’s. Subsequently, he trained scores of Emergency Medical Technicians and First Responders. While still working at the hospital, Gary began working part-time for Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor and then, in 1990, joined the business as a funeral director and embalmer. Around the same time, he and Martha started their second small business, Life Safety Training Associates, where they taught public and industrial first aid and CPR until 2000.

After Burley’s was sold, Gary wanted to bring back a family-owned funeral service to Oak Harbor. In 2010, he and Martha realized a life-long dream and opened Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC and Evergreen Pet Cremation, LLC. Gary adored Oak Harbor, and served his community with love, compassion, and enthusiasm. In addition to his work related activities he served as a Board Member for the Oak Harbor School District for 15 years, as a volunteer fire fighter with the Oak Harbor Fire Department for a decade, as an active member for more than 20 years and two-time president for the Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor, as treasurer of the Oak Harbor Police Explorers, as President and Board Member of the Oak Harbor Help House, as a volunteer in the Oak Harbor Schools, as a member of the Oak Harbor Elks lodge, as a member of the Navy League, and recently as elected chairman of the Oak Harbor Main Street Association.

Gary was a man of strong faith and served as a sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, reader, and committee member at St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Gary is survived by his wife Martha, his son Jason (and Shannon) Wallin of Eugene, OR, son Matthew (and Taylor) Wallin of Los Angeles, CA, as well as brothers Bob (and Debbie) Wallin and Ron (and Gayle) Wallin, all of Oak Harbor. Also surviving are granddaughters Adelaide and Linnea, mother-in-law Peggie Suess of Oak Harbor, sister-in-law Julie (and Ralph) Houser of Vancouver, WA, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Don and Berta.

A visitation was held Sunday, March 26 at Wallin Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life officiated by Chaplain David Lura. A Funeral Mass was held Monday, March 27 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Pluth, JCL as celebrant. A reception followed in the parish hall.

The family suggests memorials to the Oak Harbor Education Foundation, PO Box 1801, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

ROBERT LESTER WHITLOW October 20, 1932 - February 19, 2017

Robert Lester Whitlow was born in Minneapolis, MN to George Lester and Wanona Nadine (Ridgeway) Whitlow, one of six children.

Because of his father’s occupation with a business machine company, the family moved frequently. Some of Bob’s favorite memories from impressionable pre-teen years occurred in rural Colorado near Pike’s Peak where the family kept horses and many animals including a pet deer which he often talked about. Eventually the family moved to Oregon where Bob and his twin, Bill, graduated from Springfield High School in 1950.

Three years later they both graduated from Eugene Bible College. During his student years, Bob worked for Safeway Stores. The twins owned a Taylor Craft airplane and earned pilot licenses. Bob served as a missionary on the Yurok Indian Reservation on the Klamath River in Northern California where for support he worked as a Lumber Grader and Tally-man in the sawmill, and taught pupils in all eight grades at the one-room Morek Elementary School.

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Following that, he established a church in a new housing development in Cheyenne, WY. He then found work in the new-at-the-time Atlas missile program as Chief Construction Planner and Maintenance Planner. Eventually thirty-six sites were completed in Wyoming and New Mexico. Boeing, a co-contractor, brought many employees to the Seattle area, but was facing a strike, so didn’t honor the contracts. Bob became a supervisor in the Trust Operations Department of the Bank of California in the old building on 2nd Avenue in downtown Seattle. He went on to be the Trust Auditor.

An early desire to return to education took him to Seattle Pacific University where he earned a BA in English in 1970. Following graduation, he and his wife Beulah spent three years in England where he earned an MA in English Literature at the University of Leeds in 1973.

While Bob enjoyed all of the occupations he pursued during his work life, his years at Seattle Pacific University as the first full-time Alumni Director, 1973 – 1975, then Human Resources Director, 1975 – 1988, were especially challenging, rewarding and enjoyable. He was described as being visionary, creative, a problem solver, fun to work with, and having a compassion for people. His sense of humor and gift for poetry were appreciated by friends, family, and co-workers.

In 1984, he and Beulah discovered the near-derelict Colonel Walter Crockett house on Whidbey Island. After refurbishing and renovating the house, they opened it in 1986 as The Colonel Crockett Farm Bed and Breakfast Inn. They operated the B&B until 2003, hosting over 23,000 guests. In 1990, they rescued the 1895 barn on the property. After selling the Farm, they moved into Coupeville in 2005.

Bob overcame many illnesses in his lifetime including polio in his mid-teens, multiple caught-early cancer episodes, and a mild stroke two years ago.

He was an ordained minister with Open Bible Churches, and considered his tenure as President of Eugene Bible College between 1996 and 1998 as “the most enjoyable and fruitful period of my life.” That opportunity brought into focus every aspect of his previous work experience: construction, banking, entrepreneurial business, alumni, personnel, and ministry.

He was a member of Oak Harbor Assembly of God, he was a Chaplain with Civil Air Patrol (Capt., USAF), and a member of the Wellspring Society of Seattle Pacific University.

He is survived by Beulah N. (Paulsson) Whitlow, his wife of fifty-two years; two children: Rick R. Whitlow (Beth), of Castle Rock, CO, and Paula D. Pine (Bill), of Goodyear, AZ; three siblings: twin brother William L. Whitlow (Donna), Phoenix, AZ, sister Barbara J. Skelton, Avondale, AZ, and brother Brian J. Whitlow, Eugene, OR; four grandchildren: Candace Mantelli (Chris), Brett Whitlow (Rachel), and Amber Fuller (Nic), all in Colorado, and Kyle Whitlow (Abby), in Alabama. There are four great-grandchildren: Brody Mantelli, Esther, Eli, and Boaz Whitlow. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws, and three step-grandchildren: Keith Nylund, Amber Hanson (Andy), and Missy Nylund.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Bette Miller and Bonita Ball.

Great appreciation and thanks are extended to the Management, Staff, Care Team, and Nursing Professionals at Careage of Whidbey who took wonderful, compassionate care of Bob during his final months.

There will be a Memorial Service Saturday, April 8 at 1pm in the Edmonds Open Bible Church in Edmonds, WA, and an Inurnment Service Sunday, April 9 at 2pm in Sunnyside Cemetery in Coupeville.

WILFRED "WILL" LEROY WILLIAMS Captain, Medical Corps, United States Navy February 7, 1933 - March 22, 2017

Will was better known by the NAS Whidbey Hospital crew as “St. Willie of Whidbey.”

He was born and raised in Berkeley, CA, received a Bachelor’s of Chemistry from Whitworth College in Spokane, WA, and his MD from George Washington University School of Medicine.

At a young age Will was walking across the street while shooting his toy “spark gun.” He stepped on a manhole cover which was over a gas leak and an explosion occurred which shot Will into the air. He landed with one leg in the hole and suffered burns requiring hospitalization and surgery. That’s when Will decided to become a doctor when he grew up.

Will married Pauline Hilbert in 1958 and they raised six children: Jennifer Upchurch (Bernie), Jeannie Lupien (Omer), Timothy (Renee), Becky Congdon (David), Cameron, and Tamara. Will and Pauline now have seven grandchildren: Thomas, Mandy, Nathaniel, Teal, Naomi, Guinivere, and Gracie.

Will served his lifetime as a surgeon in the United States Navy. Following his 30-year mandatory retirement, the United States Surgeon General personally requested Will be retained on active duty for four additional years. From 1960 through 1994, his duty stations included USS Breckinridge, Naval Air Station Lemoore, Naval Hospital San Diego, USS. Oriskany, Naval Hospital Oakland, Office of Naval Disability Evaluation, Naval Hospital Newport Rhode Island, Naval Regional Medical Center Pearl Harbor, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, and Kuwait during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

Doctor Williams was the only surgeon aboard the USS Oriskany in the Tonkin Gulf during the devastating 1966 fire which claimed 42 combat experienced aviators and two other shipboard physicians. In 1967, he enhanced the surgical response during the tragic USS Forrestal fire when his vessel pulled alongside to render aid.

For 10 years following his retirement, Will continued to serve part-time at NAS Whidbey Island as the only American Red Cross surgeon in the United States Navy.

An extraordinary man with a gentle soul, Will was truly humble and had a kind word for everybody. As a career surgeon, he had the best bedside manner; he was compassionate and very caring. He was also well known for his terrific sense of humor.

Will was also extremely handy as a carpenter, gardener, and electrician. He engaged in many projects around the house and yard, passing his myriad skills to his kids. A man of strong faith, at each duty station Will was actively involved in churches and church camps, singing, serving, and building; with his wife he donated his time and many talents.

Pop was a family man who loved his wife and children with all his heart. He enjoyed camping and skiing with his family. We loved him greatly, and he always made us feel important.

Pop, we will miss you every day…we all feel extremely lucky and blessed to be your family. Thank you Pop! We welcome you to join the celebration of Will’s life Friday, March 31, 2 pm at Whidbey Presbyterian Church, located at 1148 SE 8th Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Will’s name may be given to Whidbey Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.

Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com

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