Whidbey Weekly, April 6, 2017

April 6 through April 12, 2017

Welcome the Whales!

PARADE AND FESTIVAL Photos courtesy of David Welton

Saturday, April 8 11am-5pm Sunday, April 9 Gray Whale Watch Trip & More!

Come to Langley and be a part of Whidbey’s Earth & Ocean Month!

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With baseball season in full swing, pun intended, life is good. For the next seven months, my AA battery powered Sylvania transistor radio, new this year, will be my constant companion.

I love walking around Freeland with my transistor radio.

The kids think it's a walkie talkie. Actually, but for the color, with the radio's antenna extended, this nine dollar, ninety-nine cent red Sylvania does look a bit like a walkie talkie.

You should see the kids scatter when I hold the radio to my mouth to report a breach in homeland security. Remember, even while listening, Big Mouth is watching.

“Then there are the ex-spouses who each claim the same kid as a dependent. That makes for a fun time with amended filings.

Sometimes amending the amendments.

Then you have the ones where the dependent kid moves out, but only for awhile, to move back in, and then back out. My advice? Keep a good calendar to monitor the movements of any dependents, alleged or otherwise.”

Hope to see you Saturday. After the parade, join us at the bottom of the hill behind the Dog House for music, sharing, and the overall appreciation of all things nautical and nice.

Flipping off one's flip phone is more of an emotional challenge than a functional one. I don't miss the texts. I don't miss the pictures I received of others meals I would not eat.

Today, my CPA told me in order to deduct my newspaper subscriptions and office supplies like scissors, I actually need to use the information I have collected. What, no deceit?

Apparently, the expectation of a deduction is not an IRS qualifier. So, in order to satisfy Uncle Sam and Aunt Bee, here are selections from my 2016 deductible-if-used clippings should I need to file in 2018 for 2107.

(Note to self – That's probably another violation because of the statute of limitations on old clipping deductions.)

1. The headline reads, Car slams into selfdriving Uber vehicle. My concern would be, as the driver of the slamming car, who do you yell at?

2. After several months of prompting by Viagra television commercials, I finally got the nerve to ask my doctor if my heart was healthy enough for sex. She slapped me. I coughed. It cost me $150. There's a Medicare B denial I may not appeal.

3. On Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20, in Oak Harbor, Craig McKenzie of Keller Williams Realty will gather eight Grand Prix hydroplanes for the 2nd Annual Hydros for Heroes, a benefit for the Oak Harbor Rotary. 1500 horsepower super charged V-8s going 170 miles per loud. Get ready for rooster tail time! For details, hydro on over to www.hydrosforheroes.com.

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“Well, that is easy. Deductions for dependents. Just yesterday a client was in here to talk about claiming his son as a dependent.

When I saw how much money his son was earning at work, I asked the dad where and on whom the kid's dependence was. Given the kid made more than enough money to file, how many Social Security numbers did dad want to use?”

There you have it. Free tax advice from the blockheads down the block. Don't lie. Don't cheat. Don't steal. Better yet, keep it simple.

Don't work.

File drawers and boxes bulge with unnecessary information which I found while deeming it necessary. If he who laughs last laughs loudest, then he who clips and files and never looks at the stuff again wastes more time than a guy on hold with an 800 line.

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Tax Tips In order to write off more than I can chew, I called my CPA on his day off. His fees are cheaper on his days off so I asked him what were the most common mistakes taxpayers make.

April alert One of life's greatest pleasures for me is the annual Whale Day Parade through the two streets of Langley. Gathering all the sea creatures and fans thereof for one shining moment, wet or dry, is beyond description.

Emotions peak as little ones hold hands with their parents anticipating the march up one hill to go down another. The parade almost reminds me of Camus' “Myth of Sisyphus,” only we are having a lot more fun, in an existential sort of way, of course.

Tidbits Of all the tools at my disposal, there is nothing quite like a pair of scissors and old newspapers to help line my mind with column ideas. For years, I have clipped and saved articles, jokes, stories, quotes, expressions, observations, and other sources of potential communication starters.

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Cell off As some of you know, in February I disconnected my multi-yeared Jitterbug flip phone.

My plan was so old the new Great Call sales reps did not know how I was able to save so much money. Number one, don't talk, just text.

What do I miss? I miss the daily pictures of our grand baby. While her cell phone transmitted photos are bigger and easier to view on a computer screen, with no cell, I can no longer carry her around in my pocket to show all the veteran granddads what this rookie has going on.

I guess I could wear a photo locket around my neck. That way Malia Mae would always be hanging around. Sweet.

By the way, for you tooth fairies, Malia now has four teeth. One for each appendage.

As she crawls around the floor looking for debris to possibly chew, often she does a header into Angel, the chihuahua, who is doing the same thing. Sort of a baby/dog survivor episode.

Speaking of surviving, I was asked recently what I would do if my truck broke down.

No cell, no AAA. Well, sure, but I still have one of two thumbs from which to choose.

I've hitch-hiked before. And, if need be, I have a third option, my ring finger's neighbor.

Joke box Thanks to Beckie for this classic.

A husband joins his wife for her high school reunion. After meeting several of her friends and former school mates, they are sitting at a table where he is yawning and overly bored. The band cranks up and people are beginning to dance.

There's a guy on the dance floor living it large, break dancing, moon walking, back flips, buying drinks for people, the works.

The man's wife turns to her husband and says, "See that guy? 25 years ago he proposed to me and I turned him down."

Her husband says, "Looks like he's still celebrating."

Think the husband had any fun the rest of the night?

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www.whidbeyearthday.org www.whidbeyearthday.org FESTIVALS whidbeyearthday.org whidbeyearthday.org Welcome the Whales Festival Saturday, April 8 11 am – 5 pm Downtown Langley

Prairie Days whidbeyearthday.org whidbeyearthday Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & 30 10 am – 7 pm Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship

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The Youth Perspective on Social Justice High school student art show on view at the Bayview Cash Store.

Performance: Climate Arts Project Spoken word, songs, & sketches on climate change by students from SWHS.

EARTH DAY CONCERT

Music and poetry honoring our sacred earth, with guest poet Judith Adams.

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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Volunteer Fair, panel discussion, and performances at South Whidbey High School.

OTHER ACTIVITIES Interfaith Meditation on the Sufferings of the Earth Screening of the movie Before the Flood, with question/answer period following.

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LECTURES Fur Chase: A Year’s Pursuit of Vagrant Shrews, Creeping Voles, & Long-Tailed Weasels

Whidbey’s 2017 Earth & Ocean Month is organized by representatives from:

Talking Tips for Tough (Environmental) Topics What’s All the Fuss About Climate Change?

Long-Term Patterns & New Changes in the Arctic

Goosefoot • Greening Congregations Collaborative • Island County Public Health Orca Network • South Whibey Tilth • Whidbey ECO Network • Whidbey Custom Events and the good folks organizing the events above!

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budget on the floor for debate and a vote. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we felt it important to be on the House floor representing our constituents in this very important vote,” said Hayes, R-Camano Island.

[Submitted by Meg Eisenbraun, AAUW]

“Representative Hayes and I know how important it is to connect to citizens as we enter these final weeks of the legislative session. So we’ve rescheduled our telephone town hall and hope we hear from people throughout the district about the issues most important to them,” added Smith, R-Clinton.

Earth & Ocean Month 2017 on Whidbey Island Hearts & Hammers of South Whidbey Seeks Volunteers for May 6 Workday Now is the time to sign up for the Hearts & Hammers of South Whidbey annual home repair workday on Saturday, May 6, 2017.

Hearts & Hammers is in need of carpenters, gardeners, all-around helpers, electricians, plumbers, painters - any and all skill levels are welcome. Children aged 12 – 17 are welcome to join, with an adult.

Officially celebrated on April 22 each year, Earth Day is observed on Whidbey Island during the whole month of April. Collectively known as Whidbey Earth and Ocean Month— activities planned are sure to appeal to a range of interests and backgrounds.

Pulling it all together and also organizing their own events is the Whidbey Earth Day Committee, consisting of representatives from: Goosefoot; Greening Congregations Collaborative; Island County Public Health; Orca Network; South Whidbey Tilth; Whidbey Custom Events; and Whidbey Eco Network.

To volunteer, sign up on-line at www.heartsandhammers.com. Then join Hearts & Hammers of South Whidbey on Workday, May 6, rain or shine. Meet at the South Whidbey High School at 7:45am for a light breakfast and return after work for a delicious community dinner.

Activities for 2017 include all-day festivals, lectures, art shows, work parties, field trips, and more. Member churches of the Greening Congregations Collaborative also have nondenominational activities planned.

Hearts & Hammers is a local non-profit organization that brings together hundreds of volunteers annually to help repair homes of those who are unable to do the work alone. In the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors, and thanks to the support of individual volunteers, churches, service and community organizations and local businesses, Hearts & Hammers provides home repairs at no cost to the homeowner.

For further details on events listed below, please contact lauren@goosefoot.org.

[Submitted by Linda Irvine, Hearts & Hammers]

• The Climate Arts Project Performance at Bayview Corner on Wednesday, April 19, featuring spoken word, songs, and sketches performed by students in the South Whidbey High School Drama Club and Green Team.

Little Lambs Preschool Now Registering for 2017-18 Little Lambs Preschool, since 1979, is registering for the 2017-18 school year. For 3-year-olds Tuesdays & Thursdays; 4-yearolds Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 4/5 PreK Monday through Friday. Classes are from 9:00am to 11:30am. Call (360) 675-2548 for more information, www.concordiaoakharbor. org

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Events include: • Welcome the Whales Festival in downtown Langley on Saturday, April 8, featuring Joel Reyolds, Western Director and Senior Attorney at the National Resources Defense Council. In addition, there are children’s activities, a parade, music, and a beach celebration.

• Prairie Days Festival on April 28-29 at the Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship in Coupeville, featuring guided tours, a native plant sale, and more.

• A high school student art show on the theme of social justice at the Bayview Cash Store.

The 10th District telephone town hall has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 6, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The phone number to call is still the same: (425) 616-0578 beginning at 6:00pm, April 6. Once connected, callers can listen in and press * (star) on their telephone keypad to ask questions.

Citizens may also submit their questions online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HayesTTH-questions-033017 prior to the event.

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 John Sattgast, Senior Public Information Officer for Rep. Hayes]

The Art of Modulation The fourth 2017 Salish Sea Early Music Festival performance, The Art of Modulation, features innovative baroque chamber music for flute, two violins and harpsichord featuring The Art of Modulation by François André Danican Philidor on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00pm.

The performance will be held at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, 5217 South Honeymoon Bay Road in Freeland, with flutist Jeffrey Cohan playing the baroque onekeyed flute, Linda Melsted on baroque violin, Romaric Pokorny on baroque viola and violin, and Jonathan Oddie on harpsichord.

The Whidbey Island branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) held its seventh annual fashion show fundraiser March 23 at the Whidbey Golf Club. Nearly 100 women from around the island gathered to enjoy a delicious lunch and fashions provided by Chris Johnson, owner of Oak Harbor boutique Casual House, and modeled

by AAUW members. Proceeds from tickets, a raffle and silent auction combined to net $4,600 for scholarships for young women on the island.

Goosefoot is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the rural character of Whidbey Island through projects that support the local economy and promote learning and community. For more information on their role in the community, like them on Facebook, follow them on Instagram, or visit www.goosefoot.org.

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François André Danican Philidor (1726-1795), the son of Louis XIV’s celebrated music librarian, was world chess champion for almost 5 decades, from 1747 to 1795. Philidor composed the six Sinfonias comprising The Art of Modulation in 1755 not purely to demonstrate technical prowess, as in Berlin in 1751 when he simultaneously played 3 chess games blindfolded and won them all, but to explore the art of transitioning between musical tonalities and expressive colors and developing new modes of musical expression. Philidor builds an intense, pure harmonic environment that twists and modulates, transporting and astonishing the listener. Philidor was known primarily as a composer of opéra comique, and The Art of Modulation is his major surviving instrumental work.

This year the local AAUW branch will award over $19,000 in college scholarships, STEM stipends, Tech Trek scholarships and art awards to local students. The organization is grateful for grants from Arise!, Christina’s Island Real Estate, Sarah Richards of Lavender Wind Farm, member Nancy Hodges and all the community businesses who donated raffle and silent auction items. Special thanks goes to Ann Zimmerman, who chaired the event.

A 10th District telephone town hall planned for last Thursday, March 30, by Reps. Dave Hayes and Norma Smith was cancelled due to House consideration of a state operating budget proposal and rescheduled to Thursday, April 6.

Three Sinfonias from Philidor’s work will be complemented with music from Italy and Germany: concerti for flute and strings by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi and Georg Philipp Telemann, in continuance of the festivities for Telemann’s 250th anniversary.

“We had scheduled our telephone town hall nearly a month ago and were ready to take calls. However, we learned just hours before the event that House leadership decided to bring out the Democrat-proposed operating

Admission is by suggested donation: $15, $20 or $25 (a free will offering), 18 & under free.

For more information, visit www.salishseafestival.org/whidbey or call (360) 331-4887.

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How Can the Sandwich Generation Relieve Financial Stress?

Don’t worry too much if you haven’t heard, but April is National Stress Awareness Month.

Of course, stress can present emotional and physical challenges to all of us, but if you belong to the “sandwich generation” – that is, you may be caring for aging parents while still supporting your own children – you may be facing some financial stress as well. What can you do to relieve it?

For one thing, be aware that you’re certainly not alone. About one in seven middle-aged adults is providing financial support to both an aging parent and a child, according to the Pew Research Center.

Still, knowing that you have plenty of company won’t provide you with solutions for your own situation. So consider the following:

• Suggest “downsizing.” Are your parents still paying a costly mortgage on a house that’s now too big for them? You might want to encourage them to think about downsizing.

They may be emotionally attached to their home, but they might benefit substantially if they moved someplace that’s less expensive.

• Talk to parents about their income sources. Are your parents maximizing their Social Security payments? Are they following a sensible withdrawal strategy for their IRA, 401(k) or other retirement accounts? You may want to recommend that they work with a qualified financial professional.

• Discuss all legal arrangements. Be aware of your parents’ estate plans and the status of important legal documents – will, living trust, power of attorney, health care directive, and so on. When the time arises for any of these arrangements to take effect, you don’t want to face any unpleasant – and possibly costly – surprises.

• Find out about health care. Try to learn about your parents’ health insurance coverage. And have they done anything to protect themselves from the potentially catastrophic costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay? You may not be able to do a great deal for them in these areas, but at the least, you may be able to get them to take some positive action on their own behalf.

• Don’t ignore your own retirement savings. Even if you can afford to provide some financial support to your parents, don’t shortchange yourself when it comes to your own retirement savings. You don’t get a “do-over” when it comes to putting away money for retirement, so contribute as much as you can afford to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan.

• Prioritize your investment choices. If you would like to help your children go to college, you might want to consider a college savings vehicle. Still, you may need to prioritize your investments. After all, your children will likely have a variety of options – such as loans and scholarships – to help them pay for school, and they may also be able to reduce costs substantially by going to a community college their first two years. But you are basically “up against the clock” when it comes to saving for retirement, so you’ll want to take that into account when allocating your investment dollars.

Belonging to the sandwich generation can certainly produce feelings of anxiety. But by following the above suggestions, you may be able to reduce some of this stress. And by doing so, you can help your parents, your children – and yourself.

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Clark lost his ability to see at age 24, but he didn’t lose his ability to enjoy and participate in life. Clark has been a motivational speaker since the early 1990’s and advocate for Guide Dogs for the blind. He has authored a book, Wags to You: Soft & Long Dog Tails that he calls stories of hope, courage, inspiration and humor. Writing this book provided another venue to share his story of sight loss and the struggle that followed, Roberts said, “It allowed people to walk with me through those struggles, to be part of my journey with guide dogs and with the people that I met along the way.”

You are invited to meet the Roberts Friday, April 14 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at Regency on Whidbey, 1040 SW Kimball Drive, Oak Harbor.

For more information, call (360) 279-0933.

[Submitted by Teri Mendiola, Regency on Whidbey]

Toastmaster Rebecca Murray Wins Two Area 13 Contests

Chief Judge Kris Hastings, Contest Chair and Area 13 Director Teresa Coe, with Speech Contest Participants Pattie Beaven, Rebecca Murray, and Vanya Brown

With a speech titled “Moments Matter,” Rebecca Murray, owner of Skagit Media Marketing and member of Burlington Better Speakers Toastmasters, won the Toastmasters International Area 13 Speech Contest on Saturday, March 18. Pattie Beaven of South Whidbey Sound Off and Vanya Brown of

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Whidbey Weekly Whidbey Sounders also delivered speeches on wide-ranging topics, including elephants and unity, that were judged on content, organization, and delivery. Murray also competed in and won the Area 13 Evaluation Contest against Clyde Bock of South Whidbey Sound Off. Murray’s winning speech was a personal tale about discovering her dear friend and former neighbor, Pete Winemiller, passed in early March 2017. Pete was employed by Seattle SuperSonics and then Oklahoma City Thunder as Senior Vice President of Guest Relations.

During her speech, Rebecca recalled a moment when Pete convinced her to drive home with him during a snowstorm that swept Seattle back in 1990. Murray was surprised to find out after his passing that Winemiller was a Toastmaster and required his employees to join Toastmasters. The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. “People don’t remember days, they remember moments,” Pete Winemiller.

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Japanese Pruning in a FrenchInspired Estate Workshop & Luncheon with Master Gardener Masa Mizuno NWLACC is honored to welcome back revered Japanese Master Gardener Masa Mizuno for a three-hour pruning workshop at a private residence on Whidbey Island. This year’s workshop is a horticultural marriage applying traditional Japanese pruning techniques to an established French garden; a union between traditions and aesthetics. The event will be held Saturday, April 29 and will include a demonstration and Q&A, followed by a tour of the estate that includes a French vegetable garden, orchard, and restored wetlands.

A French-inspired luncheon and performance of Japanese bamboo flute will complete the afternoon. This is a great opportunity to view an outstanding private garden and residence, and to meet and speak with one of the living masters of Japanese gardening in the company of other avid gardeners.

Learn to recognize the inherent shape within the structure of a tree or shrub, to understand the balance of positive and negative space, and to encourage health and form through pruning.

Division A Speech and Evaluation contests are on April 15 at Skagit PUD, registration starts at 8:00am and the public is welcome to come and learn more about Toastmasters. Contest winners may advance to district and then international competition in August. Finalists at the international contest represent more than 30,000 participants from more than 100 countries. Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters meets 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays, 6:30pm, at VFW, 3037 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. South Whidbey Sound Off meets 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00pm, at Trinity Lutheran Chapel, 18341 SR-525, Freeland. Public, guests, and potential members are always welcome.

Participants are welcome to walk the trails through 40 acres of restored forest and wetlands. Observe the activity of three beaver ponds and catch glimpses of amphibians that have returned to their native habitat. Bird enthusiasts will be captivated by the variety of native birds and nests on this restored property.

For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org

Space in the workshop is limited; advance reservations are strongly recommended, as the event typically sells out fast. The cost for the

[Submitted by Teresa Coe]

Masa Mizuno came to the United States from Nagoya in 2000, and has been the landscape director of the Portland Japanese Garden for over a decade. As the president of his own 30-year-old design firm, he has installed public and private Japanese gardens around the world, including several on Whidbey Island.

workshop and luncheon is $75 per person.

This event is a fundraiser for NWLACC’s Global Cultures Program, offered at no charge to the students of South Whidbey Public Schools.

Find out more about this key educational program at www.nwlacc.org/global-cultures/ Reservations may be made online via NWLACC’s website, or by calling (360) 321-2101 or info@nwlacc.org. To learn more about NWLACC and upcoming programs or classes, visit www.nwlacc.org.

[Submitted by Guadalupe Ruiz, NWLACC]

37th SICBA Home and Garden Show a HUGE Success The Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA), with Major Sponsor, Judd & Black Appliance, hosted the 37th Annual Home & Garden Show at the Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon, March 24th, 25th & 26th. The show was sold out of vendor spaces, comprised of a total of 134 inside and outside booths and displays that related to just about everything a homeowner might want for any project they might consider, and had record attendance.

New to the Home & Garden Show this year was the Azusa Farms Garden Center featuring a variety of plants, flowers and bulbs for sale as well as the Master Gardeners giving educational information. Live music by two local bands was also a great addition, as was the first FREE Lego® Build Contest for Adults and Kids!

Additionally, there were three unique playhouses that were created, custom-built, and donated to the charity of their choice by SICBA members. Attendees of the Show and the general public had the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets from the charities and win one of the four playhouses. Proceeds from the raffle tickets were $9,255 for three local charities, with the playhouse for Friendship House winning People’s Choice and Kid’s Choice.

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Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

Live Music: The Winterlings

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.

Friday, April 7, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Featuring male and female lead vocals and harmonies, guitar, ukulele, violin, banjitar, percussion and more, The Winterlings build bonfires of sound to dance and dream beside.

No cover. For more information, call (360) 678-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Whidbey Audubon Field Trip Saturday, April 8, 9:00am Deer Lagoon, Langley Whidbey Audubon Society hosts an early spring field trip. Expect to see some migrating birds, especially some shorebirds on the tidal flats at Deer Lagoon. Low tide is 10:15am and attendees will gather at the Bayview Park & Ride at 9:00am and carpool to the Lagoon.

Bring scopes and bird guides. The trip is free.

Please contact Ann Casey at cspcoach@aol. com for more information.

Live Music: JP Falcon Saturday, April 8, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville An acoustic guitarist, singer, songwriter and a proud member of the Blackfeet Nation, JP Falcon Grady performs originals and covers all over the Northwest, Montana and Hawaii as both a solo artist and with his band “JP Falcon Band”. No cover. For more information, call (360) 678-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Community Dance with Deja Blooze Wednesday, April 12, 6:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Hall, Langley 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. This community dance is free and family friendly. 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 email lauren@goosefoot.org

Clinton Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 15, 11:00am Dan Porter Park, Clinton Come for a meet & greet with the Easter Bunny. The SWRD will bring a fire truck for the kids. Over 600 prizes. Ages 0-12 welcome, bring your own basket. For more information, email info@discoverclintonwa.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce and local businesses.

Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 16, 1:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor Open to the public. The Easter Egg Hunt is for kids under 12. Easter brunch will be served from 9:00am to noon; $10 for adults, $7 for kids. This event is co-sponsored by the Auxiliaries of VFW, American Legion and Fleet Reserve Association. VFW Post 7392 is located at 3037 Goldie Road.

Annual Marine Swap Meet Saturday, April 22, 8:00am-3:00pm Oak Harbor Marina parking lot Hosted by Deception Pass Sail & Power Squadron. For reservations and information, please contact Mark Casteel at (360) 240-1546 or George Smith at (360) 929-7651.

See schedule below Cost: Free Sing Into Reading with Nancy Stewart Thursday, April 6, 10:00am Coupeville Library

Oak Harbor Comicon Saturday, April 8, 1:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor Library Let your inner character loose! Join us for a day of fandom filled with fun, fantasy, masks, and magic. Strike your best pose at our photo booth! Snacks supplied. Costumes and Cosplay STRONGLY encouraged. For all ages, family friendly.

Book Launch for “The Last Confession” Pat Kelley Brunjes Saturday, April 8, 3:00pm-5:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Meet author Pat Kelley Brunjes and celebrate the release of her new book, “The Last Confession.” Books will be available for purchase and the author will sign copies following the program.

Whidbey Reads: Tattoo History and Henna Monday, April 10, 1:30pm Coupeville Library Join tattoo expert Krysteen Lomonaco of Mehndi Madness for an afternoon presentation on the history, tradition and art of tattooing, followed by the application of small, sample henna tattoos for audience members.

For ages 11 and up. Supplies are limited, so please pre-register for this event.

The Wisdom of Doing Things Wrong Monday, April 10, 2:00pm-3:30pm Freeland Library Making changes, big or small can feel wrong.

Join author and consultant, Ron Donovan, for a discussion about how to make small, but effective changes to improve life and meet your goals.

Clinton Book Group Wednesday, April 12, 10:00am-11:00am Clinton Library Everyone is welcome to join our discussion of “ Making Toast” by Roger Rosenblatt. Books are available to check out a month prior to the discussion. Next month’s selection is “The 100 Year Miracle” by Ashley Ream, Sno-Isle Libraries Whidbey Reads 2017 book selection.

Literature & Laughter Book Group Wednesday, April 12, 6:15pm-7:45pm Coupeville Library Join us for a discussion of “The Rosie Project”

by Graeme Simsion. All are welcome!

Galleries & Art Shows Featured Artist: Christine Crowell Opening Reception: Friday, April 7, 5:00pm-7:30pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank Farm Christine is proof that anyone can be an artist.

Told as a young child that she didn’t have an artistic bone in her body, Christine avoided all art instruction in high school and college. After dreaming a story she wanted to illustrate, she took a drawing class in 2008. She has not been able to stop creating art since.

At the reception there will be light snacks and beverages and live entertainment by guitarist Rick Azim. Other Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception.

Meetings & Organizations Greenbank Garden Club Thursday, April 6, 9:30am-12:00pm Greenbank Progressive Clubhouse Doors open at 9:30am for a social hour and refreshments. The short meeting will be followed by our program-Susan Keppler “Worm Bins,” Reece Rose “Dahlias,” and Char Miller “Container Plantings.” New Members welcome. The Greenbank Progressive Clubhouse is located off 525 at Bakken & Firehouse Roads.

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 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

Mash-Up with WILL and Goosefoot Thursday, April 6, 5:00pm-6:30pm Blooms Winery, 5603 Bayview Rd, Langley Need help funding a project? WILL (Whidbey Island Local Lending) is a friend-to-friend exchange whose purpose is simply to connect businesses or nonprofits in need of capital for specific purposes with people who might be willing to make the loans. Potential members and potential borrowers can access WILL through their acquaintance with members of the network. This is a regular public gathering to provide information about WILL and allow potential borrowers to build friendships with members of the network before they submit applications. For more information, visit https://whidbeylocallending.wordpress.com/

The Fishin’ Club Thursday, April 6, 7:00pm M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland Several successful salmon fishing methods will be presented. They will include beach as well as boat fishing. Some will be the old familiar such as the use of Buzz Bomis and Rotators.

Others will include standard trolling methods featuring Dodger and Flasher use. In addition to these standards you will see two relatively new very highly effective techniques. We will also feature some basics in handling, fishing techniques, equipment and gear. This will give newcomers a chance to discover and get right into this great sport. Old timers may find a few new ideas as well as brush up on familiar methods. All kinds of gear will be on display as well as a fishing surprise probably never seen at the club...or maybe on Whidbey Island.

Guest lecturer Jerry Shimek will be presenting the program.

Genealogical Society of South Whidbey

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers (WIGS) Tuesday, April 11, 1:00pm-3:00pm Heller Road Fire Station #25, Oak Harbor Janice Lovelace will present “Beyond Online: Beginning Courthouse Research” - How to search records that may not be digitized but are stored in county courthouses. Learn what you can expect to find from land records to court proceedings. All are welcome. For more information, call Ruth Hancock at (360) 675-4086.

Suicide Grief Support Group Wednesday, April 12, 6:00pm-7:30pm Hospice of WhidbeyHealth, Coupeville This is a time for individuals who have had a loved one die of suicide and would like to meet with others to learn some coping strategies ways to move forward through your grief and other feelings. Registration is requested by contacting Dave Bieniek, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of WhidbeyHealth at (360) 321-1372. There is no charge for this event.

North Whidbey Republican Women Thursday, April 13, 11:30am San Remo Restaurant, Oak Harbor Come for a valuable discussion on the Tragedy of Homelessness on Whidbey Island. This will provide an opportunity to learn the facts and to discuss this critical situation with like minded women. Please do feel welcome to share your beliefs on this subject and your suggested remedies! San Remo Restaurant is located at 421 NE Midway Blvd.

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

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

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

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.

Free Women’s Health Presentation Saturday, April 8, 1:00pm-2:30pm North End Fitness, Oak Harbor Presented by women, for women, about women. Topics: Back pain; Hip pain; Pelvic pain; Pregnancy Postpartum; Osteoporosis; Lymphedema; Incontinence. Speakers will be Dawna Giem DPT, PRPC and Wendolyn Rue PT, CLT. To register, call (360) 279-8323 or email nopainhugegain@gmail.com

Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes (Pre-Diabetes)

Monday, April 10, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland

Thursday, April 13, 1:00pm-3:30pm Oak Harbor Senior Center Annex

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.

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.

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

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Photos courtesy of David Welton The Welcome the Whales parade and festival will be held in Langley starting at 11 a.m. Saturday. Events continue throughout the day with the parade at 1:30 p.m. and an educational keynote address at 3 p.m.

Langley prepares for a whale of an event

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Spring has arrived on Whidbey Island, and with it, some supersized visitors.

The Welcome the Whales parade and festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in Langley, to celebrate the 10 or so Gray whales who travel through Saratoga Passage this time of the year as they make their way north for the summer season. Best known is whale No. 49, affectionately known as “Patch,” who has been seen each year since 1991. (Additional activities are scheduled for Sunday as well.)

“It’s just a celebration of these few whales,” said Howard Garrett, president of the Orca Network, which co-sponsors the event with the Langley Chamber of Commerce. “It’s kind of a natural wonder that’s not known anywhere else in Gray whale migration. Of the total Gray whale population of about 20,000, roughly 10 to 12 know where to find the buffet table in Possession Sound and Saratoga Passage.”

“It is a one-of-a-kind event honoring the majestic gray whales,” said Michaleen McGarry, executive director of the Langley Chamber. “And if we’re lucky, there might be a sighting of Patch or one of his giant friends in the Saratoga Passage waters off Seawall Park.”

Relay For Life 2017 Team Meeting: April 12, 7-8pm Oak Harbor Elks

The event kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Langley Methodist Church, located at 3rd and Anthes. There will be educational and family activities, slide shows and costume making leading up to the ever popular Welcome the Whales parade at 1:30 p.m., which will wind its way down 2nd Street and up 1st Street, ending at Waterfront Park.

The keynote speaker for the event is Joel Reynolds, the Western director and senior attorney for the National Resources Defense Council, who will speak at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist Church. Reynolds will give a presentation on saving the San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja, Mexico, a winter home for Gray whales.

“The Welcome the Whales festival is obviously appealing due to so many whale lovers living in the area, but also due to its eclectic nature,” McGarry said. “There are lots of educational activities for children and adults alike. The parade itself is very “Langley” with everyone joining in and dressing up in beautifully-unique garb. And the blessing of the whales has become a tradition here.”

“He was instrumental in protecting the birthing lagoons in Mexico from being taken over by a big salt plant 15 years ago,” Garrett said.

“It’s a parade of the species, let’s say,” Garrett said. “People will come as whales, shrimp and other sea creatures, anything that vaguely resembles a jelly fish. It’s just a lot of fun.”

Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m., whale enthusiasts can board the Mystic Sea Gray Whale Fundraising Cruise in support of the Orca Network. Tickets for the whale watching tour are $75 and should be purchased in advance at www. orcanetwork.org. The cruise will feature hors d’oeuvres and local wines.

Following the celebration on the waterfront, there are other events of note. The Clyde Theater will be hosting a Films & Filmmakers event at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, featuring two short films by Florian Graner, entitled “Return of the King” and “Discover the Olympic Coast.” Graner will be on hand to answer questions. More information is available online at theclyde.net.

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF WHIDBEY ISLAND June 2-3, 2017 North Whidbey Middle School Come join us and see for yourself what Relay For Life is all about!

Garrett said this is a spectacular time of year for the opportunity to see these incredible creatures.

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Photo Courtesy of Hydros for Heroes Organizers say planning is well underway for this year’s Hydros for Heroes racing event, to be held Aug. 19 and 20 in Oak Harbor. At right, Craig McKenzie, event coordinator.

Get ready Whidbey, here come the Hydros!

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Oak Harbor is making a name for itself in the world of hydroplane racing.

Just a year after stepping in at the last minute, organizers say “Hydros for Heroes,” will be back Aug. 19 and 20 and will be better than ever.

projects – the food for kids backpack program and its college scholarships – among other projects. Helping the club and benefitting the community were the two main reasons McKenzie stepped in to oversee last year’s event.

“Rotary tried to do it themselves but it just wasn’t able to get going and they were worried that if they were to take a loss it would take away from those programs,” he said. “I saw

“It’s pretty exciting because we’ve got the Grand Prix coming this year, which is a result of the race going so well last year,” said Craig McKenzie, team leader for The Craig McKenzie Team of Keller Williams Whidbey Realty, presenter of “Hydros for Heroes.”

There will be more than 50 boats in at least eight different classes participating in Hydros for Heroes this year, eight of which are the Grand Prix. But there is plenty more going on besides.

“The F-1 series North American Championship is going to be held in this race with the tunnel boats, so that’s a pretty big deal,” said McKenzie. “We’re trying to get a few of the vintage hydros to come, too. If we can get them down that’s another thing for people to look at. They’re really cool.”

There is only one boat, the Unlimited, that is bigger or faster than Grand Prix boats, McKenzie explained. The Unlimited have jet turbines that allow them to reach speeds of 200 miles per hour or more. The Grand Prix hydroplanes are equipped with a V-8 automotive motor, pack 1500 horsepower, and travel at speeds up to 175 mph.

McKenzie is optimistic about the way things are shaping up.

“These are the Harley’s of the hydros, is the way I refer to them,” he said. The Oak Harbor event is one of eight Grand Prix West races and is part of the official race circuit that also includes Detroit, Mich., Madison, Wis., Evansville, Ind., San Diego, Calif., Phoenix, Ariz., and the Tri Cities and Seafair in Wash.

the opportunity to try and save this and take some risk at the same time. I guaranteed that if there was a loss, I’d write the check personally and if there was a profit, I’d give it all away.”

“I’m proud of what our town has done,” McKenzie said.

“This was not just me, it was Jim [Woessner] and I and a lot of the businesses in town, and Rotary, which is who benefits from this.”

“Our goal this year is to give back $75,000,” McKenzie said.

Last year the Oak Harbor Rotary received $23,876 from the event, which is used to support the organization’s largest

“It’s a free event for the public. We want to keep it free,” he said. “There are pit passes and things you can buy, but generally the event is free. You show up and anybody can come and watch the hydros race and I want to keep it that way. The way to keep it that way is to get the sponsors to step up.”

With one successful – and profitable- event under his belt, McKenzie is raising the stakes this year.

Cost to put on the event is nearing $50,000. Couple that with the $75,000 McKenzie hopes to give back to Rotary, and the Craig McKenzie Team Foundation (the nonprofit McKenzie set up to run the event) is looking to raise $125,000 through donations and sponsorships. McKenzie believes having a successful event last year puts them in a good position to reach that amount this year.

“We had a lot of different people with a lot of different skills who contributed last year. We’re trying to go back to the sponsors this year that stepped up last year and we’re hoping they’re going to be a part of it again,” he said. “A number of them have already doubled what they did last year, so we’re excited about that. If it goes the way I’m hoping with the Grand Prix, next year’s going to be even easier to get people on board.”

While organizers have the leisure of a whole year to put the event together (last year’s races came together in just over three months), raising that amount of money is still a daunting task. Sure, they could charge admission to help offset costs, but that is something McKenzie is unwilling to do.

“It’s going to be better than last year because we’ve got the momentum. It’s all about the “big mo,”” he said, smiling.

“And now, bringing the Grand Prix, that just steps it up. I’m hoping that really helps grow the involvement and commitments that folks are making.

“We’re also trying to increase the V.I.P. experiences and do some cooler things and really make it better,” he continued.

“Hopefully in the next month or so we’ll have enough sponsors signed up to at least cover the cost of race. From there, it just gets a lot more fun.”

The bottom line for McKenzie is to create an event that builds community, something the community can take pride in and that gives back at the same time.

“We want this to be a nice, clean, family fun race, something we can all be proud to be a part of,” he said. “I want this to be a win-win for everybody.”

McKenzie also recognizes the synergy that exists when local businesses support community efforts and one another.

“If I’m doing a lot of business and they’re doing business because of it, to me, it’s our duty to give back, to help the rest of this community,” he said. “That’s what I’m trying to do. This town’s been really good to me and my family. We love it here. I feel like if you can leave a place better than you found it, you’ve done something good. That’s my goal…to do something I can look back on and my kids can look back on and be proud about.”

Anyone interested in donating to this year’s event, being a sponsor or a vendor, or in volunteering, can go to www. hydrosforheroes.com for information and to sign up.

“I know it’s going to be awesome,” McKenzie said.

WHALES continued from page 7 “This is unheard of anywhere else. Viewing is really great for these eight weeks or more that they are here, and right close to shore,” he said. “They are just meandering from mud flat to mud flat, feeding on shrimp.”

Welcome the Whales festival, Garrett said it’s worth checking out.

According to Garrett, the confluence of the Skagit, Stillaguamish and Snohomish Rivers into Saratoga Passage brings a rich layer of sediment to the Passage. But because Saratoga Passage empties and fills from both ends, there is very little tidal action, meaning the sediment settles into the huge mud flats where the shrimp grow in abundance, making it a rich feeding ground for the few Gray whales who have discovered it.

In the end, the event is aimed at education and raising awareness, something Garrett said can be a hard thing to measure. But it’s also a lot of fun.

For those who have yet to discover the

“It’s kind of a novelty, maybe, to a lot of people,” he said. “It’s an unusual celebration of a natural phenomenon.”

“I get vicarious enjoyment out of seeing people celebrating the whales,” he said. “But then, any happy whale thing is good.”

More information on the Welcome the Whales parade and festival can be found online at www.orcanetwork.org and at www.visitlangley.com.

Photo by David Welton Conductor of Fun, Jim Freeman, parades through the streets of Langley to Welcome the Whales.

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charities in Skagit and Island Counties from this fun project.

Awards from the 2017 Home & Garden Show included:

Best of Show Booth went to Fresh Space Redesign.

Honorable Mention Booth Display was presented to Heritage General Building Contractors.

Best Outdoor Display was awarded to Pacific Style Landscapes Inc. Playhouse Best of Show and Best Charity Team Spirit went to Dihedral Builders & Hillman’s Tranquil Hardscapes, benefiting the Children’s Museum of Skagit County.

The People’s Choice award for Best Playhouse as well as Kid’s Choice went to Miller Barns, benefiting Friendship House.

The 2018 Home & Garden Show will be March 23, 24 & 25. For more information about the annual Home & Garden Show, please visit www.SICBAHomeShow.org.

SICBA is a trade association of builders and associates involved in all phases of the home building industry. Chartered in 1979, SICBA represents some 500 construction-related businesses throughout Skagit and Island Counties.

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Local Business News Canopy Climbing has Come to Whidbey Island AdventureTerra LLC, working with Washington State Parks, has decided to move its entire canopy climbing operation from Bainbridge Island to Deception Pass State Park on Whidbey Island. These local climbing professional and arborists have brought an incredible activity to the community.

AdventureTerra is a Washington State educational adventure service offering state wide rock climbing and canopy climbing guides, lessons and other unique outdoor adventures. Be one of the first to try canopy climbing, a new and exciting adventure now offered at Deception Pass State Park! Participants can ascend more than 250 feet up Douglas fir trees to gain amazing views and unique perspectives of the surrounding nature, mountains and wildlife. Canopy climbing is a fastgrowing sport, for the people who decide to get into a tree they will experience something new and unique less than .0001% of the population has tried. Canopy guides say people leave this activity with a sense of freedom, power and connectivity to nature like nothing else.

In addition to canopy climbing, people can sign up for one of AdventureTerra’s many different levels of rock climbing including intro, intermediate and advanced. There are levels for everyone! Offered locally at Mt. Erie, the Bellingham area and Seattle, participants can put their hands on some rock and learn the ropes and join the millions of others taking to this popular outdoor hobby.

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Cinco De Mayo Friday, May 5th Oak Bowl • 531 SE Midway Blvd • Oak Harbor

Raise funds with a Bowling Team or be a Sponsor - Call 360-279-0644

No experience is required for any of AdventureTerra’s offerings, however participants must be age 7+.

For an opportunity to see the world from a different perspective visit www.adventureterra. com or call (206) 914-8613

(To ensure privacy, picture is only representative of match story ) Nine year old Little Brother has grown up with a physically and emotionally abusive father. Mom moved out of the house and was granted a protection order. During that time, mom was diagnosed with a severe illness.

Mom came to us wanting a Big Brother for her son as he was exhibiting violent behaviors towards her, punching walls, yelling, and getting into fights at school.

Big Brother is active duty navy. He is assertive, strong and fun as well as having a caring and thoughtful side. He really wants Little Brother to have the opportunity to “be a kid”. Mom has reported that her son’s behavior has greatly improved and thankful for the Big Brother.

40 kids are on the wait list at any given time. Call for more information about getting involved as a donor or big.

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To become a Bowler, Sponsor or Volunteer, contact us at ed@bbbsislandcounty.org

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LOUISE LETT Louise Lett passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 in Oak Harbor, WA. She was 100 years old. Born November 27, 1916 in Ohio, she spent her early years in Columbus, OH, graduating from Central Columbus High School in 1935. She worked in a bakery and the restaurant business, moving to southern California to be near family in the 1940’s.

There she met her future husband, Forrest Lett, who was serving in the Navy. They married in 1948 and relocated to Guam the following year.

Louise was a devoted naval wife and loving mother to their three children, Leslie Diane, Russel Glen and Mark Allan. In the mid 1950’s, the family settled in Oak Harbor, where she resided for her life. Her husband, Forrest, passed away in July 1982 after 34 years of marriage.

Louise loved to sew, bake and contribute to the United Methodist Church community where she served on numerous outreach communities and was a faithful member. Her heart was dedicated to blessing people, cheerful in nature and always steadfast in her faith to God. She is lovingly remembered by her three children, her son-in-law Terry Braaten; her grandchildren Tyrell Lett, Rachelle Lett, Karen Lett, Tonia Olson, Kirsten Buckley, Thomas Braaten, Rebecca Pefley, Jessica Lindbo, as well as numerous great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

SUNDAY, February 26 8:17am, SE City Beach St. Advising male subject climbing crane at location. Believes subject made it to top.

4:39pm, NE 7th Ct. Caller reporting two severely sick cats need to be removed from residence.

Says “old lady” wife will not let him due to her having power of attorney over the house.

4:43pm, N Oak Harbor St. Reporting roommate has bloody sores.

5:14pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller crying saying roommate walked out on her due to calling about his bloody sores. Sounds distraught.

7:10pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller's boyfriend left with her debit card.

A private service was held Monday, March 20 at Fern Hill Cemetery in Anacortes, conducted by her beloved pastor David Lura.

TUESDAY, February 28 10:22am, SW 3rd Ave. Reporting party advising someone superglued quarters into washing machine.

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10:13pm, SR 20 Caller advising two males in men’s bathroom “doing something.”

REGISTER TODAY! Come run the famed Deception Pass Bridge!

FRIDAY, March 3 2:41pm, SW 4th Ave. Caller advising an aggressive dog has resident cornered on the porch.

5:27pm, SE Midway Blvd.

Caller reporting phone is tapped and being harassed.

6:16pm, NW 1st Ave. Advising suspicious subject came to door claiming to want to give her husband a treat for showing her the house.

9:05pm, NW Crosby Ave. Reporting party advising son is banging holes in the walls and swearing at people.

9:13pm, SW Kimball Dr. Caller doesn't know where she is.

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SATURDAY, March 4 11:02am, SW Erie St. Caller advising female in bathroom screaming, locked herself in bathroom.

WEDNESDAY, March 1 8:34am, SR 20 Reporting subject talking outside window saying he is going to “shoot me and kill me if I didn’t give him my house.”

10:28pm, SW Rock Rose Dr. Reporting party advising house was “ding dong door ditched.”

THURSDAY, March 2 10:43am, Wildcat Way Caller advising male subject called stating “explosives are on campus, would be detonated within the hour if they didn’t evacuate.”

MONDAY, March 6 1:27am, SE Glencoe St. Advising someone is outside his grandfather’s house and he heard someone say “kill this.” Now caller is speaking to his grandfather who is saying not to worry.

2:30pm, SW Fort Nugent Rd. Caller advising four “little punks” did something to park employee.

4:02pm, NE 10th Ave. Reporting party needs help catching cat in her house.

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5:58pm, SW Barrington Dr. Reporting party advising employee being threatened in the drive thru.

4:21pm, SE Barrington Dr. Caller advising male subject walking down Barrington yelling obscenities.

6:03pm, Oak Harbor Rd. Reporting party advising drunk guy walking in middle of road.

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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.)

Going in Style: Zach Braff directs an olddude buddy comedy–a sentence that makes me instinctively recoil just typing it. I’m not sure how Alan Arkin, Michael Caine, and Morgan Freeman got roped into this, but would not be surprised if Braff was holding them hostage somewhere.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 37 min.)

Kong: Skull Island: King Kong gets the origin story he didn’t know he needed in this movie that should be real bad, but manages instead to be a monster of a good time, which you might assume is due to the presence of both Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson, but really has far more to do with the

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WHALE TALES AND FOOD TRADITIONS We are all set to ‘Welcome the Whales’ and catch a glimpse of them in all their large, and mysterious glory. But what does this have to do with food? Well, the simple fact is these majestic creatures were a staple food source throughout history, while other parts of the whale were used in many other facets of life.

In the 1600s, on the East Coast of the United States, English settlers observed Native Americans hauling away some of their catch – whale. The settlers soon discovered just how marketable whale oil was, along with their bones. Native Americans had been using whale products long before the settlers arrived and even consumed the meat of the mammal – but only if it hadn’t spoiled in the time taken to haul the meat from the water, back home with them.

There is much debate and controversy surrounding the consumption of whale meat and the use of the mammal for other products. Whale products are banned in the United States, with the exception of some Native people and the practice for subsistence alone.

The consumption of whale meat is purported to date back to between 7,000 and 3,000 BC in northern Japan and possibly even further back by the Norwegians. Whale meat was used seemingly consistently throughout history for many purposes, including as an offering after people of higher status in Japan passed on.

There are far more people today who don’t eat

whale meat than those who do, but for those who do consume it, it does contain a significant amount of protein, carnitine, iron and vitamins A and B. In fact, in climates that are not conducive to the abundant growth of plants for consumption and subsequent intake of adequate minerals and vitamins, whale meat was considered particularly healthy for the people who lived in these harsher climates.

It is very important to note, while the meat is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, it is also found to have high levels of pollutants such as mercury and PCBs, particularly in pilot whales.

This problem is quite pressing I imagine, in places where whaling is still a common practice, namely the Faroe Islands.

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Throughout my research, I found the information on the use and consumption of whale meat rather sparing. Yes, the blubber and other parts of the whale were used by Inuits for maintaining their traditions, lifestyle and more importantly for subsistence. Yes, the English during the 1800s cornered the market with whale parts, namely the oil for lamps and bones for hoops skirts and corset boning, but to find dishes using whale meat, I came up relatively empty handed. I think, however, due to the nature of the controversy surrounding the consumption of whale products, the point of view the research comes from is important.

Whales are magnificent creatures. The fact they are featured in the lives of Native Americans as more than just subsistence, but also in some ceremonial traditions in some tribes, says a lot about the status of these great animals. Because the whaling industry is so strictly regulated in many water ways around the world, it’s a safe bet most of us will never eat whale meat.

As this might be the case, I think the dishes which would make use of whale meat are often substituted with things like reindeer, seal, beef and the like – perhaps those which also have a gameyness to them. I haven’t eaten whale meat and I’m not sure I ever would to be honest, but those who have tried it say it tastes something like beef and isn’t fishy at all (as I assumed it could be).

Whale used to be found in several dishes across many cultures. In some Japanese districts, it features on the menu in a few ways. Minke whale is served as a thin slice of raw meat with a drizzle of sesame oil on it. In fact, a few (very few) restaurants will cut up whale cartilage and serve it in a sort of sunomono type salad. Sunomono salad is typically made from thinly sliced cucumber, so the idea is the whale cartilage emulates this almost paper-thin texture of the salad.

While I’m on the subject of substitutions – I have tried reindeer sausage, and it was pretty good.

Gamey yes, but I happen to like that sort of taste anyway. It’s certainly an interesting flavor and I happened across a recipe for reindeer stew. A traditional Norwegian dish using Finnbiff (which is basically the name of the meat used in this dish), made with mushrooms, bacon, juniper berries (to enhance the flavor of the meat) cream and frozen reindeer meat which has been shaved, all cooked up to stew-y perfection, waiting to take its place in a belly and satisfy the eater.

In addition, whale meat can be found in a more ‘international’ way – from bacon, to being part of a soup and carpaccio. The meat itself, I believe, can have a gamey flavor and for some people this is overwhelming. And to be sure, it isn’t only the Japanese who make use of whale meat in their cuisine. A dish called suaasat, a simple, rustic soup

While reindeer may be available in places like Norway, what can we in the U.S. use in place of it? Well, perhaps beef, (at least for this recipe), and apparently skirt steak makes a great substitute to reindeer. Everyone has their own predilections, every culture their way of life and gastronomic habits, and because of this, certain

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Dear Readers, I will include this recipe for the reindeer stew, except without the reindeer. If you can find some, and would like to try it, let me know what you think of it! I hope you do get a glimpse of the whales when they make their appearance!

Please feel free to send in any comments, questions, information and certainly any recipes you wish to share, because as always, I’d love to hear from you, so Lets Dish!

(Non) Reindeer Stew 1 lb lean meat (venison for example), cut into 2 inch cubes 9 oz mushrooms 7 oz bacon Half a small onion, finely sliced 3 tablespoons butter ½ cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons flour 1 ½ cups sour cream ½ cup milk 3 thin slices goats’ cheese Fresh thyme sprigs (2) 2 tablespoons black currant jam In large saucepan, sauté the bacon until crispy.

Remove from heat and set aside. Season meat with salt and pepper, and cook until done.

Remove the meat and set aside. Add onions and mushrooms to the same pan and cook until golden brown. At this point add the butter and flour to coat the vegetables. Add in the cream and milk and stir well. Lastly add in the goats’ cheese, jam, sour cream and thyme sprigs whisking continuously over a medium heat until mixture thickens. At the bacon and meat and season as you like. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes, serve with mashed potatoes and enjoy! www.nordicnibbler.com www.nationalgeographic.org/news/big-fishhistory-whaling/ www.content.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1698246,00.html www.arcticgrub.wordpress.com To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your ability to walk your talk is strong at present, allowing you to deliver on vows you made earlier in the year. Obligations to business partners and promises made to your spouse or significant other are more easily fulfilled now. It’s also a good time for self-expansion through travel. Earlier actions taken in these and similar directions are likely to culminate on or close to the 10th of the month.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You may find yourself called upon this week to be the strong one for a child or someone in your peer group.

The reasons are many for someone to feel they’re alone and facing a cold and hostile world.

Understanding and compassion are your best tools for showing them they’re not really alone. The time is always right for liberating another from their fears, but on the 10th, especially.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Much discretion is needed in your dealings with people at this time. Situations in which your respective life views widely differ are likely to arise.

Unless you are careful, these differences can become challenging. Forcing your opinions on those who are not ready to hear them is not constructive, nor should you have to endure such from them. If you must speak on the 6th, remember that tact and diplomacy never lost an argument.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) The joys of home and family hold particular importance for you this week. Your home’s physical importance as a safe place of rest and renewal is only the beginning. Home is also the stage from which you may help certain of your world-weary dear ones fend off the emptiness they feel. Your emotional warmth is what they seek above all. They’re asking not that you fight their battles on the 10th, only that you’re there for them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The temptation to make distinctions based on “us and them” thinking is likely to be playing a major role in your life at this time. Though you may not engage in such thinking, you can probably name people who do. With each side claiming the moral high ground, the best you can do is to realize that both sides live in fear of various imagined futures, most of which will never happen. The 10th offers a way to avoid such traps.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You’re likely to feel quite independent, maybe even rebellious, about the importance of making your own decisions at present. This may lead you to resist counsel that you would be wise to accept. Making snap value judgements this week regarding subjects about which you know little could

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The tides of life are strong and riddled with crosscurrents at present. This means small changes of timing and circumstance make the difference between gaining ground and losing it. Your best recourse may be to maintain your composure and continue working your plan. If revision is necessary, the 10th should offer clues. Swimming against the flow means you’ll work very hard just to hold your place.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) There will never be a better time than the present to say the things you’ve been meaning to say, but haven’t known how to express. A calm heart-to-heart with the person or persons who most need to hear is much in order this week. It’s even possible that someone will take the lead and get the words flowing for you. In any case, it’s the right time for you to get your feelings heard.

Watch the 10th for opportunities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) It’s probable that measurable progress in your life is happening much too slowly to suit you.

The advantage here is that you’re able to notice and think about things you would otherwise miss. The current stasis, in which you’re going neither forward nor back, exists largely to give you a stable base on which to pause and observe. Built-in lessons are visible all around you. Use the 10th to full advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You’re probably feeling pulled in two directions at once as you attempt to balance home and career. The present state of shaky equilibrium between the two is useful for seeing how much each is dependant on the other.

You may also see ways to consolidate your responsibilities, to the betterment of both arenas. Your spouse and children are likely to have input at this time. Watch the 10th for clues.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) It’s likely that your life is split along a line between opposing factions at present, with friends, family and loved ones appealing to you from both camps. With the pull from both sides so strong, you’re in the unenviable position of offending someone no matter what you say. Healing the split, particularly on the 10th, comes of letting opinions pass by in order to address their underlying fear.

Often, it’s the one thing all have in common.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Stalemates in the areas of money and relationships are probably a current fact of life.

It’s not that you aren’t making progress. It’s the nature of the issues involved that makes life slow. The legalities surrounding debt and marriage aren’t cleared up overnight. Helpful would be to focus less on your woes and more on your blessings, especially on the 10th. Your victories, however small, are more significant than you realize. © 2017, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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ELECTRONICS Apply at 8872 SR 525 in Clinton (3) HP Photosmart C4400 All-inAccepting applications for One series printer. Ink, paper, BBQ Joint Team Members with in excellent condition, manual, great people skills, strong disk, cables all included. Ready work ethic, and eagerness to to use, $55, Cash. (360) 579learn. 18 or over, punctual and 5436 (0) dependable. Apply at 601 NE APPLIANCES Midway, Oak Harbor (2) Island Drug at Ken’s Corner is Royal Upright Vacuum with exhiring for our gift department! tra bags good working condiWe are looking for people who No Cheating! are friendly, mature and selfmotivated. Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays.

Computer experience a plus.

Must be able to pass a drug test. Apply at store (0) DRIVERS: Part-time, full-time, on-call & weekend driver positions available. Must have or be willing to obtain CDL Class Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.60)

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tion, $50. Call (360) 579-5436 after 10AM (0) Vacuum cleaner: Lightweight Oreck, like new. Runs and cleans great. New, unused bag installed. $150, (360) 7303167 (0)

HOME FURNISHINGS Queen size box spring and mattress with frame, great condition, $75. (360) 2218858 (1)

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

MISCELLANEOUS Needlework frame: Free standing with adjustable height, asy to use while sitting, $25. (360) 221-8858 (1)

Coleman 1850-watt portable generator, $75. (360) 3204756 (0) Calphalon Unison Nonstick Egg Poacher in original carton from Williams Sonoma, $75; Large Copper Pail over a hundred years old, $150. Call (360) 579-5436 after 10AM (0) Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father's Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6"W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Excellent Grass Hay for Sale.

Good for horses, $7 per bale,

20 bale minimum. (360) 3211624 If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by.

WANTED Books by author Hanna Kroeger. Also class/seminar materials/handouts. Call (360) 675-9642 (0)

FREE Treadmill, older model but works fine. Located in Coupeville (360) 678-5839 (0)

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Spring into Wellness this Month!

By Kae Harris Spring is in the air, spring is everywhere! The season is in full swing and those of you who have allergies will know exactly what I mean. Worry not however, because Island Drug has all the items you need to see to those less than fun, spring time symptoms.

But that’s not all. Island Drug offers so many services – daily health screenings, immunizations, prescription delivery, emergency after hours filling, for example – it’s easy to see why this pharmacy is so important to the communities it serves. In addition, Island Drug features a compounding pharmacy for customized medication needs, stocks medical supplies (canes, crutches, walkers, seat lift mechanisms, CPAP machines etc), and the North Whidbey location has a drive up window for customer convenience.

Better yet still, Island Drug has a Natural Health Specialist on site to complement their extensive natural remedy section in store. With all the available services to go along with the phenomenal staff members who do their utmost to provide customer service second to none, what more could one want from a pharmacy?

Well, as it so happens, Island Drug is one of the best places to go to stock up on all your Easter items. From Easter bunnies, to candy, to décor and more – you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for, and maybe even a gem or two you weren’t expecting to find! Need a fresh new outfit for the start of the spring season? You can find that too at Island Drug. The store features some of the finest local vendors and artists’ works and their gift department is as exceptional as gift departments come. Collectibles, cards, souvenirs, jewelry, books, toys and more; all in a day’s shopping at Island Drug.

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Island Drug is about more than filling prescriptions. It’s about community, and the staff here prioritize each and every person who walk through the door. The health and wellness of the people who comprise the communities are of prime importance, and as such Island Drug makes sure they cater to as much of the needs of the public as possible.

For more information on the indispensable services Island Drug provides, head to one of their locations. Addresses can be found on their website at www.islanddrug.com or call them at (360) 675-6688 for their Oak Harbor location or (360) 341-3880 for the Clinton location.

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