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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Just now I looked out the caboose window. A tall man and a slender woman were stretching a measuring tape between two of my medium size Doug firs.

“No, Freeman, F-r-e-e-m-a-n.” “Are you a genetic male?” Laughter commences on my end. “Did you say generic male?” “No, genetic male. I understand. It is a new question.”

“Well, I know you probably only have two responses, yes or no. How about I'm not sure? I wasn't there to remember. Maybe my parents walked me down the hall. Like a Mr. Potato Head. Down to the parts store to become a boy.”

“Cool, but shouldn't you ask permission first, before measuring?” “Isn't this my uncle's property?” So, we got through all that, with our shared understanding becoming a genuine communication. Other trees on other properties will be available down the road, or up the hill. Permits will be sealed in duct tape and placed accordingly in time capsules for the upcoming carbon footprint tours. As long as the tree house is high enough, the osprey will surely return to the Earth Sanctuary where they hide in pursuit of the dancing fish next parcel over. SailFest Ahoy “Wow” may not be a nautical term, but it surely sums up the audience's reaction to the action at the Coupeville Rec Hall last Saturday. Our own Shifty Sailors, the world renowned Pint and Dale, and special guest and storyteller extraordinaire Jill Johnson showcased a musical tribute to sea shanties, maritime mirth, and stories of sailors at sea. The night was part hootenanny, part hurdygurdy, and part church service. There was joy oozing and toes tapping. The youthful crew of the SUVA sailing ship, docked at Penn Cove along with the Cutty Sark and Hawaiian Chieftain, was singing along with the many in attendance. This could have been the happiest crowd I have ever seen with nothing to drink but water. A tip of the conductor's hat to Andy Walker, a 2018 grad of the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley, who earned a standing ovation after singing Marching Inland, his solo about being an oar free sailor. Nothing like a tall sailor singing about tall ships. Our sincere thanks to all of the sponsors and coordinators of Whidbey SailFest for bringing their tall ships and talented shipmates to Penn Cove and the Salish Sea. If you missed the fun, head to Everett this weekend, or wait until Whidbey SailFest next June. More ships are already planning to attend. Q&A “Before I can schedule your appointment, I need to ask you a few questions. You are in need of a consultation?”

“We're in Seattle.”

“I'll take that as a yes on genetic male, then?” “Sure. Let's role the dice. I've cross dressed a few times, but only for money. Genetics were not involved, just geriatrics.” Note to reader, if you are still here: I'll let you know how my consultation works out. There is a possibility they may have to dilate my mind. Does Medicare B cover that? Quote on I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next...Gilda Radner (1946-1989) Smile on Thanks to Blinky McBean, a distant cousin of Howard Johnson, the guy with 57 flavors and a '57 Chevy, for sharing the following comedic interludes: Camping: where you spend a small fortune to live like a homeless person A police recruit was asked during the exam, “What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?” He answered,“Call for backup.” I want to grow my own food but I can't find bacon seeds. I just spent fifteen minutes searching for my phone in my car. Oh my, I was using my phone as a flashlight. What's the difference between bird flu and swine flu? One requires tweetment and the other requires oinkment. I have so many problems that if a new one comes along today, it will be at least two weeks before I can worry about it.

I don't know how I can remember every word of a song from 1964 but I can't remember why I walked into the kitchen.

As I recall, Peter, I was sitting on a chair. I had hopes of becoming a stand-up columnist one day, but I just couldn't find any work.

“Would you like to be called Jim?”

As Steve Harvey says several times a day and night on Family Feud, “We'll see ya next time.”

“Sure.” “I'll note that in your file so they will call you Jim.” “Thanks.”

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“Only on my credit cards and when my grandmother was alive. I was named after her father.”

“James.”

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People my age are so much older than me.

Reader male Clinton's Peter Lawlor, longtime local and pop-up poet laureate, emailed me last week with his inquiry–“I read your latest crazy column. What are you on when you write it?”

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“Raymond?”

Given the exigency of the circumstances, I swiftly drove my truck down the over 100 year old logging road driveway, stopped the truck, turned off the engine, and vaulted into the yard.

“I'm just measuring for a tree house I want to build for my daughter.”

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“Freeman.”

“Why? What's wrong with gender?”

“So, what's going on?” I asked.

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“Last name?”

I say mine because I just paid my property tax for another six months.

Okay, more of a lean than a vault, but the fastest I have moved since last winter's water break.

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Bits & Pieces Those eligible to apply for the scholarships are the natural born, legally adopted or stepson or daughter of an enlisted member of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard on active duty or retired with pay, or the son or daughter of a deceased member of these categories.

Letters to the Editor Editor, Thanks to all who contributed to and attended another sensational Penn Cove Water Festival. The water festival provides a unique opportunity to get to know an ancient, rich culture hidden in our very midst of which there is often much confusion. As I explain to folks new to canoe racing, for the Coast Salish people it is their equivalent of our baseball. It ties the culture together and is a way to teach important values: discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Like baseball, participants are mostly young people and it is an important social event featuring salmon instead of hot dogs. But, for some of us, this event is more than an opportunity for fun, a chance to be enlightened and entertained. It is an opportunity to make some small reparation, to try to heal wounds that go back generations. To soothe scars inflicted by hubris and ignorance, which attempted real and cultural genocide. If you study history, you learn that Europeans viewed non-Christians as soulless animals. “Indians” were “wild” animals and "negroes" domesticated ones. That lens allows us a clearer view of our own history and insight into some of our persistent problems. Thomas Jefferson acknowledged this when he said, “I fear for my country when I think that God is just and that his justice cannot sleep forever.” And so, in recognition of that reality, we state publicly before the races, that the land we are on is the traditional territory of the Lower Skagit people whose spirits still imbue the bays, forest and prairies here where they dwelt for millennia harmoniously with their environment. It is a goal of the Penn Cove Water Festival to nurture our relationship with the original people of this land and commit, like them, to the stewardship of this sacred place. We hope you’ll be available for next years’s festival May 4, 2019. With great gratitude, Gary Piazzon Canoe Race Chairman

SVC Registration for Summer and Fall Going on Now

Applicants must have a valid dependent’s U.S. Uniformed Services identification card, have a scholastic standing of at least a 2.5 grade point average and be a graduate of an accredited high school or its equivalent. Grants may be used for tuition, room and board, fees and books. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by May 30, 2018. An application may be downloaded at www.navywivesclubsof america.org. Completed applications should be mailed to: Lois Wilber, NWCA Scholarship Director, 4368 Water Briar Road, Millington, Tenn. 38053-2258. Whidbey Island Chapter #150 of NWCA meets at 6:00pm the first Tuesday of each month in Building 22 on the Seaplane Base. All spouses of active duty, retired or deceased enlisted personnel are welcome to attend. [Submitted by Debbie Garcia, President NWCA #150]

Bach and Vivaldi Concerti Saturday, May 26, at 7:00pm, the Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents Johann Sebastian Bach’s popular Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, one of the most well-loved orchestral works of the Baroque, with soloists Jonathan Oddie (harpsichord), Carrie Krause (violin) and Jeffrey Cohan (flute), along with the Salish Sea Early Music Festival Chamber Orchestra in a performance of concerti by J.S. and C.P.E. Bach and Vivaldi entitled “Bach and Vivaldi Concert”. Other works on this program of baroque concerti with orchestra will include the “Pisendel” Violin Concerto by Antonio Vivaldi with soloist Carrie Krause, a Bassoon Concerto by Vivaldi with soloist Anna Marsh, and a Flute Concerto by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach with soloist Jeffrey Cohan. Concerti by Bach and Vivaldi is the second performance in the 2018 Salish Sea Early Music Festival’s Spring Baroque Festival, which continues with Sylvius Leopold Weiss on Sunday, June 10, at 7:00pm. The concerts all take place at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, 5217 South Honeymoon Bay Road in Freeland. Admission to all concerts will be by free will offering/suggested donation ($15, $20 or $25) with those 18 and under free. For more information please see www.salishseafestival.org/whidbey or call the church at (360) 331-4887. [Submitted by Jeffrey Cohan]

Meet the Artists and Authors at Langley Whale Center

Registration for returning students is going on now for Summer and Fall at all Skagit Valley College locations. Open Enrollment begins May 30. Summer classes start July 2 and Fall classes start September 25. Begin your college experience with Skagit Valley College and save money by studying close to home. Or, start preparing for your new career with training in one of Skagit’s workforce programs. Learn more at www. skagit.edu/programs. [Submitted by Arden Ainley, Chief Public Information Officer, SVC]

Deadline Approaching for NWCA Scholarships Graduating Whidbey Island youth and college students who are military dependents are encouraged to apply for a scholarship by May 30 from the Scholarship Foundation of Navy Wives Clubs of America, a nonprofit organization. The NWCA Scholarship Foundation offers up to 30 scholarships annually across the country, each ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. Each grant is given with the knowledge that repayment is not expected.

art cards and Teri Frolick with her wonderful wooden whale wall hangings. Judith Burns is both artist and author, with kids’ book Legend of the Raven, framed art and cards. Meet six authors who will be there to sign their books and answer your questions. David Newiert is a freelance journalist and has written many books, including 2015’s Of Orcas and Men and his latest Alt America: The Rise of the Radical Right. Sandra Pollard, author of 2014’s Puget Sound Whales for Sale and new book to be released this fall - A Puget Sound Orca in Captivity: The Fight to Bring Lolita Home, has a deep understanding of the local orca captures. Dave Anderson, local author of Spill and Sharon Mentyka, author of Chasing at the Surface, both Young Adult fiction books great for all ages will also be there. Diane Knoll, author of Mysticism and Whales: A Pilgrimage, has donated her new books to sell at the Whale Center! Rebecca Pillsbury will debut her new book Guided by Whales. Rebecca is author of 2016’s Saved by the Blues and 2014’s Finding Ecstasy. The Langley Whale Center is a project of Orca Network, a Whidbey-based nonprofit run by a dedicated group of docents and naturalists who volunteer at the Center Thursdays through Mondays. Volunteers educate visitors from around the world about the year ‘round whale watching opportunities available from the shores of Whidbey Island and advocate for our local endangered southern resident Orcas. For more information about the Langley Whale Center, or if you’d like to volunteer, contact Wendy Sines at langleywhalecenter@whidbey. com or leave a message at (360) 221-7505, or visit https://www.facebook.com/Langley Whale Center. For more information about Orca Network and its programs, go to www. orcanetwork.org or visit www.facebook.com/ OrcaNetwork [Submitted by Wendy Sines, Langley Whale Center Manager]

Oak Harbor Lions Host Open Meeting for Potential New Members Have you seen those yellow Lions Club International signs around town? Ever wonder what they are all about? They are about serving the community; camaraderie; friendship; loyalty; commitment, and asking for nothing in return. Every community has unforeseen needs. That’s where a Lions Club comes in. If you want to be a part of something bigger and get the satisfaction of helping your community, then the Oak Harbor Lions Club wants you. On Wednesday, May 30, at 7:00pm at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, the Oak Harbor Lions Club will have an open meeting for potential members. If you have an interest in Lions Clubs, this is your chance to meet, eat some good food and ask questions in a non committal atmosphere. If you like what the Lions do, then the Lions would love to have you. [Submitted by Christy Green, Oak Harbor Lions Club]

High School Student Art Show Features “Art With a Message” at Bayview Cash Store The Langley Whale Center invites the community to join it on Saturday, June 2 as it participates in the Langley First Saturday Art Walk for a “Meet the Artists and Authors” Event, a part of Orca Awareness Month. (www.orcamonth. com) The Whale Center will be participating in the Langley Art Walk from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and will feature art, jewelry and gift items made by six local artists, as well as books by six local authors, many of whom will be there throughout the day, from 11:00am until 5:00pm. Meet artists Bonnie Gretz and Lisa Blohm, who feature orcas in their beautiful prints, Sandy Dubpernell with colorful stained glass, Cynthia Campbell with whale and mermaid-inspired

Goosefoot is pleased to announce its 3rd annual high school student art show, featuring work by over 60 students from Coupeville, Oak Harbor, and South Whidbey. “Art with a Message: Teens’ Responses to the World Around Them” runs through Sunday, June 11, 2018. It is on view on both the first and second floor of the Bayview Cash Store, located at 5603 Bayview Road, Langley. Admission is free and the show is open for viewing daily, between 10:00am and 6:00pm. Students were asked to share their reactions and responses to today’s world through the visual arts and written word. The art show includes sculpture, painting, collage, mixed media, watercolor, pen & ink, sculpture, poetry, and video.

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED “Art with a Message” is sponsored by Goosefoot and was organized by youth activist and educator Julie Glover, with assistance from teachers Kit Christopherson, Kayla Sexton and Jana Jenson (OHHS); Tacy Bigelow (CHS); and Jaryl Cave and Sam Mirkovich (SWHS). Participating artists are listed below: Coupeville High School Chris Battaglia, Aria Bowen, Kilah Camatti, Luke Carlson, James Conlisk, Isaac Davis, Anna Dion, Sage Downes, Julia Garcia, Brooke Gloss, Natalie Hollrigel, Ja’Tarya Hoskins, Avalon Renninger, Josh Robinson, Bronwyn Schmidt, Chandell Schoonover, Savannah Smith, Megan Thorn, Raven Vick, Willow Vick, Ulrik Wells, Genna Wright, Sean Yang Oak Harbor High School Rheanna Benson, Christopher Brooks, Maggie Crimmins, Melissa Culver, Rose Dale, Tia Fernandez, Kaley Grigsby, Guinivere Lupien, Megan Noel, Trinity Olvera, Trinity Slowik, Mackenzie Taft, Emma Van Dreumel, Shandiin Vandervere South Whidbey Academy Josephine Jacob, Mickey Kestle South Whidbey High School Kieran Birchfield, Alexandra Brady, Jonathan Carlson, Sarah Cravy, Andrew Curtis, Kareena DeClercq, Mallory Drye, Gavriel Ewart, Flannery Friedman, Webb Grace, Sophie Hamer, Libby Hawkins, Laura Jiles, Tiger Johnson, Ryan Keene, Alexandra Kurtz, Sam Martin, Lila McCleary, Ariel Melin, Anthony Murtha, Ainsley Nelson, Madison Rixe, Mattason Straub, Lily Timms, Jasmine Wu, Callahan Yale, Mable Young [Submitted by Marian Myszkowski, Goosefoot]

Open House at Historic Military Fort Seattle Pacific University invites the public to visit the Camp Casey Conference Center on Whidbey Island, a historic military fort built at the turn of the 20th century, during its open house on Tuesday, June 19, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. The open house at Camp Casey will feature: Free admission to the Sea Lab, a marine biology teaching facility. Free admission to the swimming pool during the open house. Tours of the barracks and mess hall (with complimentary snacks/coffee) Tour of the Fort Casey Inn, a row of cottages formerly used as officer’s housing just before World War I. Guided tour of the Colonel’s house, which is used predominately as a retreat space for SPU leadership and special groups. The tour begins with a historical lecture by SPU Professor Emeritus of History, Bill Woodward at 12:00pm and 2:00pm, with tours led by Casey History Expert Steve Kobylk at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Guided walking tour of Fort Casey State Park and gun batteries will begin at 3:15pm with History Professor Woodward. The Admiralty Head Lighthouse, located in the park, will be open from 11:00am to 5:00pm for tours. Camp Casey, originally known as Fort Casey, opened in 1890 by the U.S. military. Fort Casey, along with Fort Worden in Port Townsend and Fort Flagler on Marrowstone Island, became part of the “triangle of fire” to protect the entrance to Puget Sound. Within 20 years, Fort Casey was the fourth largest military post in Washington State, housing ten officers and 428 enlisted men. Fort Casey was decommissioned after World War II, and SPU purchased the property in 1956. The buildings have been updated and renovated to house school groups, churches, nonprofit organizations, and outdoor education classes. For more information, and to inquire about reserving Camp Casey Conference Center, visit spu.edu/casey or call (360) 648-5050. [Submitted by Robyn Myers, Camp Casey]

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nently from development no matter who may own the land in the future. The property was a protection priority for the Land Trust. It was a “hole” in a large area of protected farmland. The property also provides a crucial link in the Land Trust’s Walking Ebey’s Trail system and is part of the first phase of trail construction, which starts this summer.

Marshall English remembers the rainy spring day when curiosity led him and his wife, Judy, on a detour up a muddy road to investigate a “For Sale” sign at a farm with a cavernous old barn near Coupeville. “We stopped on the edge of the mud and just looked at this barn with trees growing at the openings,” Marshall said. “We backed out and headed for the ferry and thought, ‘Should we put an offer in on this place?’” Friends in Coupeville directed them to Harrison Goodall, an architectural conservator from Langley with a passion and knowledge for restoring historic buildings. The next day Goodall sent them pictures and information about the barn. It “may look awful, but the bones are good!” he told them. The 12-acre property’s signature Comstock Barn, built between 1934 and 1935 by Freeman Boyer, Sr., is visible across Ebey’s prairie on Central Whidbey. Marshall and Judy laugh now at that memorable day six years ago. At the time they were getting ready to leave the country on a lengthy trip, but decided to make an offer on the barn and property, hoping to return the land to agriculture and restore the barn. Their offer was accepted. “It was the most impulsive decision we ever made,” Judy said. “Little did we know all the ramifications.” Now, thanks to two conservation easements, one donated to the Land Trust and the other purchased by the U.S. Navy, this historically important property will be protected perma-

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“What trail walkers will soon see is an expansive farm field that rolls down the hill with the iconic Comstock barn as the centerpiece and Admiralty Inlet and the Olympic Mountains as the backdrop,” explained Danielle Bishop, land protection specialist. “We are so grateful to Marshall and Judy for their generosity and foresight.” The Englishes divide their time between homes in Corvallis, Oregon, and downtown Coupeville. They lease part of the farm for grass crops. Another part is designated for growing poplars and willows used by Ecolotree, a phytoremediation company that uses living plants to remove or contain contaminants in soil, surface water or ground water. The English’s’ son also has planted an experimental vineyard on the property. The historic Comstock Barn is now largely restored thanks to the English’s commitment and many helping hands. Marshall remembers the first time he stepped inside the barn and looked up at the roof. “You could stand here and look at the sky,” he said. A new cedar shake roof replaced the original, thanks to a matching financial grant from the Ebey’s Forever Fund. A rotten loft floor was replaced with help from the English’s family and friends. “There are 17,200 nails in this floor,” Marshall said. “It’s also glued to the floor joists. That creates a wooden diaphragm that will maintain the shape of the barn so it won’t rotate in big winds.” A friend, Ron Selig of Langley, built a new staircase to replace a rickety ladder to the barn’s second floor. That makes it easier to climb up and enjoy the incredible view. “Open land is good for the soul,” Judy said.

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The Whidbey Camano Land Trust actively involves the community in protecting, restoring, and appreciating the important natural habitats and resource lands that support the diversity of life on our islands and in the waters of Puget Sound. For more information, visit www.wclt.org, email info@wclt.org, or call (360) 222-3310. [Submitted by Ron Newberry, Communications Manager, WCLT]

Goosefoot Community Fund Invites Applicants for 2018 Community Grants Cycle Goosefoot is pleased to announce its 2018 grant cycle, with funding available for organizations that serve South Whidbey and have 501(c)3 status or a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)3 status. Goosefoot funds projects that are in alignment with its mission: to build a sense of place and community, preserve rural traditions, enhance local commerce, and help create a healthy, sustainable future for South Whidbey Island. “Our grants program is made possible entirely from profits realized from the Goose Community Grocer,” according to Goosefoot’s executive director Sandra Whiting. “As the non-profit owner of the Goose, we are committed to giving back to our communityto our shoppers-through financially supporting local groups working on a variety of issues that improve the lives of South Whidbey residents. As we say on a regular basis, thanks for shopping The Goose!” The first step for interested organizations is to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), a one-page letter describing the project for which money is being requested. The LOI is due on June 11, 2018. Applicants may apply for grants ranging from $2,000 to $15,000. Projects best fitting Goosefoot’s priorities will be invited to submit a full application, which will be due August 6, 2018. Full details are available on-line at http://www. goosefoot.org/grants/ [Submitted by Marian Myszkowski, Goosefoot]

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Island Herb Celebrates TwoYear Anniversary with BBQ & Fundraiser

Island Herb marked its two-year anniversary with a BBQ sponsored by Rogue Raven Farms. The event raised money for Northwest Families for Autism.

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Island Herb, Whidbey Island’s destination cannabis store, is celebrating two years on the island with a little help from their friends. On April 21, Rogue Raven Farms, a local producer/ processor, sponsored a BBQ in celebration of Island Herb’s anniversary. Dean Martin, Rogue Raven’s sales manager, was thrilled to be involved. “Island Herb is a great partner, and we were excited to throw them a party that both honored their accomplishments and helped shine a light on a local need.”

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The BBQ raised $327.27 for Northwest Families for Autism, a volunteer-run 501c3 charity. The organization’s mission is to help improve the communications and quality of life for children and families affected by autism. One hundred percent of the money raised at the BBQ will go to Northwest Families for Autism, which is using the funds to buy and distribute iPads with a built-in picture-to-talk application.

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Eric Wing, Island Herb’s manager, thinks it was fitting that Rogue Raven’s party combined great food, great people, and a way to give back. “We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our anniversary. We love supporting our community and the opportunity to celebrate with Rogue Raven and raise support for such an important need truly exemplifies the Island Herb way.” Island Herb is a 21+ recreational cannabis retail shop and dispensary located on the south end of beautiful Whidbey Island in the town of Freeland. Island Herb is open seven days a week from 8:00am to 8:00pm.

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Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, May 24, 11:00am-5:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club. One pint of blood can save three lives and together we have helped save hundreds of lives in our community hospitals throughout Western Washington. To donate, just drop in at 608 North Main Street or you may schedule an appointment: DonorSched@Bloodworksnw.org or call 1-800-398-7888. For more information, call Sue Hartin at (503) 789-3595.

Sports Physical Night Thursday, May 24, 5:00pm-7:00pm Oak Harbor High School Fieldhouse $35 each or $70 per family Hosted by the Oak Harbor Wildcat Booster Club, all proceeds benefit OHHS athletic programs. Local physical therapists, podiatrists and family practitioners volunteer their time to work together to perform a comprehensive sport physical. This year Booster club will be accepting credit/debit cards. Students must be accompanied by parent. Sports physicals are required for participation in school athletics for middle and high school.

Island Herb Vendor Day Friday, May 25, 3:00pm-6:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Silica will be on site with product displays and information. Island Herb is located at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F. For more information, call (360) 331-0140 or visit whidbeyislandherb.com

Live Music: Mussel Flats Friday, May 25, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Mussel Flats is a classic rock/blues band living and playing music on Whidbey Island. No cover. For more information, call (360) 682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Slowgirl Friday, May 25, 7:30pm Saturday, May 26, 7:30pm OutCast Theater, Fairgrounds, Langley Slowgirl, written by Greg Pierce, is directed by Edward Jordon and stars Sommer Harris and Kevin Lynch, with Patricia Duff and Mark Thrall. Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $14 for seniors and students; the June 7 performance is $12 for all. Purchase tickets by emailing ocp@whidbey.com, or by visiting Brown Paper Paper Tickets at www.brownpaper tickets.com/event/3412131

Charity Rummage Sale Saturday, May 26, 10:00am-2:00pm Harbor Towers, Oak Harbor Big bargains to “Save the Pool.” All sorts of quality items: pet supplies, books, carpets, furniture and appliances. $1 table and door prizes. Sponsored by the nonprofit North Whidbey Community Pool & Recreation Foundation. To donate, volunteer and/or shop or for pick up, call Juli (360) 720-4808 or Jewel (360) 678-4046.

Mayfest 2018 Saturday, May 26, 5:00pm-9:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 Central Ave. It’s going to be another wonderful evening with a fabulous dinner by Chef Chris Patterson, along with music and dancing featuring The Heggenes Valley Boys. Local businesses will be providing a variety of gifts, local items and gift certificates for goods and services that will be raffled off. This is the Community Hall’s signature annual fundraiser which supports the maintenance and improvements to this treasured community resource. Tickets are just $20 per person – $7 for children under 12. All ages welcome! For more information, visit www.ClintonCommunityHall.org or call (360) 341-3747.

Sunnyside Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 28, 10:00am Sunnyside Cemetery, 90 Cemetery Rd., Coupeville Joint Memorial Day service with the VFW, American Legion and Fleet Reserve. All community, families and service members are welcome to attend.

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and NE Regatta Dr. NWCA #150 began caring for the Babyland section of the cemetery at the request of military spouses who were forced to leave their small loved ones behind.

Island Herb Vendor Day Thursday, May 31, 3:00pm-6:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Avitas will be on site with product displays and information. Island Herb is located at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F. For more information, call (360) 331-0140 or visit whidbeyislandherb.com

Slowgirl Fridays, June 1 & 8, 7:30pm Saturdays, June 2 & 9, 7:30pm Sunday, June 3, 4:00pm Thursday, June 7, 7:30pm OutCast Theater, Fairgrounds, Langley Slowgirl, written by Greg Pierce, is directed by Edward Jordon and stars Sommer Harris and Kevin Lynch, with Patricia Duff and Mark Thrall. Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $14 for seniors and students; the June 7 performance is $12 for all. Purchase tickets by emailing ocp@whidbey.com, or by visiting Brown Paper Paper Tickets at www.brownpaper tickets.com/event/3412131

Live Music: Ronnie Nix Saturday, June 2, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Ronnie Nix plays a variety of music from the 50s to today. No cover. For more information, call (360) 682-5747 or visit www.penncove brewing.com

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED Guarantee a festive Spring with a blooming bouquet of paper flowers. Try your hand at a variety of paper flower crafts. Everyone is welcome! Farmers Market Book Sales Saturday, May 26, 10:00am-2:00pm Coupeville Farmers Market Shop locally at the Friends of the Library book nook for your “picks of the day!” Books for all seasons. North Sound Writers Group Sunday, May 27, 1:00pm-4:00pm Coupeville Library Join other writers to discuss problem solve share and receive feedback and work on the craft of writing. Everyone is welcome. For more information about this group visit northsoundwriters.com Fabulous Fractals with Pacific Science Center Wednesday, May 30, 3:30pm Freeland Library Through exploration of everyday objects and exotic art, learn more about this living branch of mathematics that can help us understand chaotic events like weather or geometric patterns in nature.

Galleries & Art Shows Friends of Wind and Water Opening Reception: Saturday, June 2, 5:00pm-7:00pm Show continues through July 2 Rob Schouten Gallery, Langley Francy Blumhagen works in a variety of media, including block printing, woodcut, collage, and wax resist. In her current show she has focused her attention on block prints depicting the great variety of birds and aquatic life that surround her Coupeville studio. Her mixedmedia includes many kinds of pencils, crayons, acrylic paint, metallic powders, ink, and some wax. Light refreshments will be served.

Featured Artists: Stephanie Hargrave, Jennifer Caldwell & Jason Chakravarty

Monday, May 28, 10:45am Maple Leaf Cemetery, 1961 NE 16th Ave., Oak Harbor

Lit for Fun Book Group Thursday, May 24, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library

Artists’ Reception: Saturday, June 2, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit runs through July 2 Museo Gallery, Langley

Joint Memorial Day service with the VFW, American Legion and Fleet Reserve. Families, service members and all community members are welcome. The service will begin when everyone has arrived from the Sunnyside Cemetery service. A reception will follow at Fleet Reserve.

Join us for a discussion of Lynne Olson’s “Last Hope Island,” how Britain became the base for exiled leaders of Europe in their struggle to reclaim their continent from Hitler. For adults.

Stephanie Hargrave creates encaustic paintings and sculpture. The team of Jennifer Caldwell and Jason Chakravarty will be showing works in glass.

Artcycle Friday, May 25, 1:00pm-2:00pm Coupeville Elementary School MPR

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NWCA #150 Babyland Memorial Service Tuesday, May 29, 6:00pm Maple Leaf Cemetery, 1961 NE 16th Ave., Oak Harbor Navy Wives Clubs of America Whidbey Island #150 will hold its annual Babyland Memorial Service at Maple Leaf Cemetery. All are welcome to attend this brief ceremony, held in tribute to those children buried at Maple Leaf. The service will take place by the Babyland marker located at the corner of NE 16th Ave.

Kids will enjoy an opportunity to create art while learning about how to reuse and recycle at this Early Release Day Program. For ages 5+. Magnetic Slime Workshop Friday, May 25, 2:00pm-3:00pm Coupeville Library Create and take home your own magnetic slime! Registration required. Made by Hand: May Flowers Saturday, May 26, 10:00am-11:30am Freeland Library

Clinton Community Council Meeting Wednesday, May 30, 6:00pm-7:30pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S Central Ave. This month the Council will address transportation issues that affect Clinton and Whidbey Island. County and state officials will attend and discuss current and future transportation plans for Clinton. The public is invited and your input is appreciated. www.clinton communitycouncil.org WHAT'S GOING ON

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Coupeville Memorial Day Parade big on tradition By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Hundreds of people will line the streets of Coupeville Saturday, rain or shine, for the town’s annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and will make its way down Main Street (starting by the hospital), to Front Street, then Alexander, before coming to an end at the town park, where a traditional remembrance ceremony and town picnic will be held. “People always come out to recognize our veterans and heroes,” said Lynda Eccles, executive director of the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce. This year will prove to be no exception. As of last week, there were already more than 60 entries in the parade, which is one of the oldest on the West Coast. “We have a large selection of entries this year,” said Eccles. “Our grand marshal is 90-year-old veteran Sal Rizzo, plus we have tractors, antique cars, the Coupeville High School marching band, Capt. Geoff Moore from NAS Whidbey Island, the American Legion, color guards, motorcycles, the Sea Cadets – just a great representation. I’m really excited about it. I love this parade anyway and I love the way everyone supports our veterans and our community.” Since Coupeville’s is the only Memorial Day parade on the island, Eccles said participation and observation are both usually very good.

Photo Courtesy of Coupeville Chamber of Commerce Community organizations from all over Whidbey Island will don the red, white and blue and join in the annual Memorial Day Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday in Coupeville.

“We get people from not only our community but up and down the island that want to participate and I love that about it,” she said. “To see everyone lined up, you can feel the enthusiasm and excitement. People are so proud and excited about participating. It’s an awesome feeling.”

Photo Courtesy of Coupeville Chamber of Commerce Coupeville High School’s marching band will join the procession Saturday as it participates in the annual Memorial Day Parade, to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Coupeville.

People who come to watch the parade typically stick around for a while. The remembrance ceremony in the town park will be led by Mayor Molly Hughes, and features Capt. Moore, NASWI’s commanding officer.

our veterans past and present. Then the Whidbey All Island Band will play several selections.” For those who have worked up an appetite either watching or participating in the parade, have no fear! The Central Whidbey Lions of Coupeville serve a free picnic lunch sponsored by the Prairie Center Red Apple. It’s a taste of tradition that appeals to many, said Eccles. “The picnic has been a tradition for many years,” she said. “Overall, it’s a very traditional event. It’s one of those small

“They speak about our veterans, which is usually very touching,” Eccles said. “It’s a short remembrance service to honor

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Remembering Gary Wallin OHHS dedicates benches in his honor

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly In a special tribute to a life well lived, two new benches at Oak Harbor High School will be dedicated Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in honor of longtime school board member, businessman and community leader Gary Wallin, who passed away unexpectedly just over a year ago. (March 21, 2017) Sponsored by the Oak Harbor Kiwanis Club, of which Wallin was an active member for 25 years, the benches are a fitting memorial to him and some of the things he cared deeply about. “They both have Gary’s name on them, they both have symbols of the Kiwanis Club; one has an Oak Harbor School District logo and the other a paramedic logo, so kind of the different roles he played in the community,” said Martha Wallin, his wife of more than 40 years. “And they’re right outside the [Student Union Building], which is kind of neat, because that’s where we used to have the KEY Club meetings and kids gather there, so they can see them.” Community members heartbroken by his sudden loss wanted to do something tangible to recognize the impact Wallin has had on Oak Harbor.

“When Gary died last March, Kiwanis decided we wanted to do something to honor the more than 25 years he was in Kiwanis and the 15 years he served on the Oak Harbor School Board,” said Kiwanis club member Janice Gaare. “Dwight Lundstrom, principal of Oak Harbor High School, gave Kiwanis information about the benches so they would match others on campus. Kiwanis contributed and did the fundraising for the benches.” A simple tribute, but one filled with symbolism Wallin would have appreciated. “Gary was a listener and would take time to sit down and talk with anyone. These benches represent that heart for caring and connecting with others,” said Dr. Lance Gibbon, superintendent of Oak Harbor Public Schools. “They are the very type of place you’d see Gary sitting and talking with a parent, staff member or student. In an age of social media and isolation through technology, these benches remind us of the irreplaceable value of in-person connection and they challenge us to learn to listen and love as Gary did.“ Today, more than a year after his death, friends and family still mourn his loss. They

paint a picture of a man who loved his family, his community and his work. He loved to go camping, he loved reading Tom Clancy novels, he loved history, and he loved to serve others. “Gary exemplified what it means to be a servant-leader,” Gibbon said. “He always put others first and you knew it in the warm and kind way he treated all those around him.” “I believe he was giant among men. Small in stature, quiet in voice, but his actions throughout his life were always done looking toward what he could do to make things better,” said Kathy Jones, owner of Jones Accounting Associates, a longtime family friend and fellow school board member. “It is more and more difficult these days to get volunteers. For Gary, volunteering was a way of life, as common as the air you breathe to survive.” “I think he felt a connection,” Martha said of his love for Oak Harbor. “He had a knack for talking to people and remembering events and people’s names and situations. And it all had to do with service, how he paid attention, how he got out and about in the community.” Wallin, who came to Whidbey Island when

Photo Courtesy of Martha Wallin Gary Wallin, Oak Harbor businessman, school board member and community leader, is being honored with two benches outside Oak Harbor High School. Wallin passed away unexpectedly in March, 2017.

he was in fourth grade, knew at an early age what he wanted to do. He started working at a local funeral home at age 14 and only left Whidbey to go to college in San Francisco. He and Martha, a native of Whidbey born in Coupeville, met in junior high and they “would chum around together” in high school. They married Feb. 14, 1976, but that wasn’t the only commitment they made that year. “Because the ambulance was located at the

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COUPEVILLE continued from page 7 town, true community events where people really want to participate and honor our veterans.” And in this hustle-bustle world, Coupeville’s traditional observance is rather unique. “I think it appeals to people because it’s unique. All parades are fun, but I don’t think there are as many in smaller communities as there used to be,” she said. “It adds to Coupeville’s uniqueness that we have this true tradition going on still after so many years. I think that draws people to it. It’s Coupeville. It’s what we’re about. The recognition we want to give to veterans and those serving shows our really awesome community spirit.” But it’s not just locals who like to savor this taste of tradition. “Whidbey Island is a very special and unique place,” Eccles said. “It’s easy to get here and enjoy something so different from the mainland. The excitement starts when they get on the ferry. They have fun coming here, they can enjoy the island and experience a true small town parade.”

Photo Courtesy of Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association The stars and stripes will be honored with several color guard units at the Coupeville Memorial Day Parade, scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Saturday.

While the years roll on and times may have changed, this very American, small town tradition has remained pretty much the same. It’s an event young and old alike can appreciate and enjoy.

“Our World War II veterans are nearly all gone. We’re always looking for veterans – we’d love to have them. I know there are a lot of vets out there – we want to acknowledge their service and say ‘Thank You.’”

“If you think back over the 10 years I’ve been here, we had the Pearl Harbor Survivors, now they’re all gone,” said Eccles.

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Family Guide by Amy Hannold Family-Friendly, Guided Hike at Deception Pass Park: Saturday, May 26. Enjoy a slow-paced, family-friendly, one hour, 0.9mile guided hike along the North Beach Trail. Meeting at the Amphitheater at 11am, hikers will travel the beautiful old growth forest and explore local wildlife, plants, geology, and history. Uncharted Territory, Exploring the Effects of Media on our Children: Wednesday, May 30, 7-8:30pm at the Whidbey Island Waldorf School. How much is too much? What exactly IS an iPod? What is appropriate at what grade? What about music and books? Long-time Whidbey Island Waldorf school teachers Ashley Umlauf and Karen Benson will speak about what they're seeing and hearing from students, how things have changed, the variety of ways media affects children, and how parents can be more informed and make good decisions about technology and their kids. Free admission. Wiws.org Deception Pass Park Family-Oriented Summer Activities: The Discovery Center at Rosario is open Saturdays, Sundays, and special holidays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, 12-4 p.m. This cozy building is jam packed with animal pelts, microscopes, tide pool critters, a coloring table and conversation with expert volunteers from the Deception Pass Park Foundation. Junior Ranger Programs run Saturdays, June 9-August 11, 2-3 p.m. Meet at the Amphitheater for family-friendly programs that offer kids of all ages a chance to learn about local trees, wildlife, ecosystems, etc. Each program includes a mini-lesson, a craft and completion badge. A Washington State “Discover Pass” is required for day-use visits by a vehicle, with the exception of “Free Parks Days:” June 2, June 9, June 10 and August 25. Deceptionpassfoundation.org Roald Dahl's “Willy Wonka:” Enjoy a delicious adventure along with Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory, filled with fantastic characters and enchanting songs. June 1-24. WhidbeyPlayhouse.com Salish Sea Native American Cultural Celebration: Bowman Bay, June 2, inside Deception Pass State Park, 12- 4 p.m. The event celebrates the maritime heritage of the two participating Coast Salish tribes. Singers, drummers, storytellers, wood carvers, free canoe rides, cedar bark weavers, and a salmon barbecue lunch (for purchase). The event is free, and there is no “Discover Pass” required for this event, as it coincides with a “Free Parks Day.” Theater Experience Camp & Performance Opportunities for Youth: The Whidbey Playhouse will hold auditions for “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” June 2 and 3, for youth ages 8 to 18. The public is invited to the performance of “The Little Mermaid, Jr.,” July 19-29. The Playhouse’s “Summer Workshop,” July 9– August 2, is for ages 7 to 12. Registration is limited for the summer youth program; tuition scholarships are available. WhidbeyPlayhouse.com. Run with Your Chums: June 16, South Whidbey Parks and Recreation hosts this annual fun and friendly 5K Run/Walk competition, which also features a “Fry Run” for kids ages 10 years and younger. Swparks.org Camp Casey Open House: Tuesday, June 19, 12-4 p.m., Seattle Pacific University invites the public to visit the Camp Casey Conference Center. The event features a number of free

activities, including admission to the center’s Sea Lab, tours of the barracks and mess hall (with complimentary snacks/coffee), swimming pool use, guided walking tour of Fort Casey State Park and gun batteries (3:15pm), The Fort Casey Inn and The Admiralty Head Lighthouse (11am-5pm). Guests can also tour the Colonel’s house, which begins with a historical lecture by SPU Professor Emeritus of History, Bill Woodward at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., with tours led by Casey History Expert Steve Kobylk at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Gocampcasey. org. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Open House: Saturday, June 23 at Ault Field from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to learn about past, current, and future operations. There will be aircraft static displays, visual displays, guided bus tours, K-9 Working Dog demonstrations, Explosive Ordnance Detachment displays, bouncy toys for children and a climbing wall. All visitors over the age of 18 will be required to have a state or government issued identification for access to the base. Facebook.com/NASWhidbeyIsland “The Lion King:” June 30 (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.) and July 1 (2 p.m.). Presented by students of The Ballet Slipper Conservatory of Oak Harbor. Performances will be at Oak Harbor High School. Tickets are available online at TBSCOH.org.

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Miss Pioneer Way Pageant: June 24. This is an all-natural (no make-up), one-day event for ages zero to fourteen. “Tiny” through “Miss” contestants will learn a simple group dance and stage walking, will introduce themselves and answer a question posed by the judges. Babies will be brought onstage by a parent. The top two contestants in each age division will receive crowns, sashes and the First-Place winner (Queen) in the “Mini” through “Miss” divisions will then get to ride on the float with Miss Oak Harbor royalty in the 4th of July parade. The public is invited. Registration deadline: June 15, forms and information at Pageantwyse.org. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Anacortes Waterfront Festival: June 2-3. Let out your inner sailor and embrace life on the water! Anacortes.org Super Garage Sale Fundraiser for the Garage of Blessings: June 2-3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge Burlington “Berry Berry Days” Festival: June 15-17. Enjoy food and craft vendors, fireworks show, Grand Parade, Salmon BBQ, free outdoor movie, live music, nostalgic Berry Cool Car Show and more. Burlingtonchamber.com. “Strawberry Daze” Festival at Bell's Farm: June 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Petting zoo, kids’ activities, produce sales, farm tours, prepicked and u-pick strawberries, hot local food, and more! Parking is $3, all ages are welcome but please leave furry friends at home! Bellsfarm.com “Cool Bayview Nights” Car Show at the Island County Fairgrounds: June 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coolbayviewnights.com. Oak Harbor Kiwanis “Beachcomber’s Bazaar:” July 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s Bazaar will be held on the field adjacent to North Whidbey Middle School. OakHarborKiwanis.org. For more information about these events – and, a “family-friendly” calendar of local fun, visit WhidbeyIsland.MacaroniKid.com.

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2018 Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it’s difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day.

to honor our dead. It was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed. The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen

Regardless of the exact date or location of its origins, one thing is clear – Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War and a desire

Join me this Memorial Day weekend in commemorating and celebrating our military who have served and are serving our great country.

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T hey G Gave ave T Their heir They Lives L i v e s For Fo r O Our ur Freedom Freedom Memorial Day is a good time to remember those who represent freedom for our country today and yesterday. From the first soldier in the Revolutionary War to the military personnel who serve today, we can count on America’s forces to preserve freedom near and far.

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She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Ms. Michael. When she returned to France she made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women. This tradition spread to other

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MEMORIAL DAY MEALS – GRILLING UP GOOD TIMES! Memorial Day is a day on which we honor those who gave their absolute all and lost their lives in service to our country and its people. Originally known as Decoration Day, it was instituted after the Civil War, and eventually became federally recognized in 1971. This is a day to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy here in America and during which we can toast to the memory of those who died fighting to protect us and our freedoms. As with any event, particularly one as large and meaningful as Memorial Day, we often choose to observe it with food. What I mean by this is we often choose to get together, prepare dishes and enjoy our loved ones’ company over a meal shared. Food connects us, I think, and not just from place to place, but person to person. It can break down barriers, build bridges and mend pathways that might have had a few cracks in them before. It truly is a vehicle for communication. And this got me thinking about how we observe Memorial Day. Usually, the vast majority of us will get our grills going and start grilling up some hotdogs and burgers, some corn and kebabs; meanwhile, inside the house, the sides are being prepared. Perhaps there will be potato salad, macaroni and cheese, a fruit salad, dinner rolls and likely, some chips and dip.

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I once went to a barbecue where the dessert was prepared on the grill. I’m not talking about some grilled pineapple wedges. I mean, the person literally cut thick slices of pound cake, put a very thin layer of butter across each piece on both sides and set it on the barbecue. They left it on until it was just a little golden brown and plated each slice with fresh peaches and thick cream. It was so simple yet mouthwateringly delectable. You could make this your own - use ice cream, syrups, different fruits and other toppings. How about a s’mores version of this? Yes! It isn’t only dessert which can find its prep place on a grill. What about appetizers or sides? Something unique or just a little unusual. I’d say there’s plenty of things we could try and if you want to keep it healthy, why not try some sweet potato wedges? Just slice your sweet taties lengthwise, coat with some olive oil and a little fresh basil or rosemary and grill until it’s as tender as you like it! You could do this with zucchini, too, and I’ve seen this more and more, recently. Why not try a veggie kebab? Yeah, I know it’s not so unusual, but one of the less-oft made vegetable skewers I’ve seen are made with grilled mushrooms. You could put anything on the mushrooms before you pop them onto the heat – olive oil and salt, herbs, spices, dressing – anything, and it can make a great vegetarian alternative to chicken or steak skewers.

There are standard foods we gravitate towards when we prepare for our Memorial Day get-togethers. But what if we move off the beaten-path a little? Would we find some new favorites? Could we even begin a brand-new Memorial Day barbecue tradition? Of course these are possibilities! And you know what I always say about food and the possibilities – they’re endless!

If you want to prepare a rather elegant-looking appetizer, all in rustic fashion, just slice some crusty French bread or use some bruschetta, brush with the smallest amount of olive oil and sprinkle with salt, grill until nice and toasty and plate expertly for your guests to top with condiments like brie and preserves or goat’s cheese and honey, maybe even some slices of apples, pears or peaches! You’ll certainly raise the bar for your next barbecue with this recipe!

This time, I want to start with dessert. A lot of emphasis is placed on the main meal, the star attraction at the barbecue, and there’s nothing wrong with that. What if we put together a dessert dish so out of the ordinary it becomes a wonderful surprise or the main feature itself?

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thing? You could toast a wonderfully warm and deliciously crunchy breakfast. Put your favorite muesli or granola on some foil on the grill with some berries, seeds and nuts for a few minutes and then put in your favorite cereal bowl with a little milk or Greek yogurt and get a great start to your day. There’s even a way to make French toast on the grill if you prefer and your side of bacon can be put on the coals too.

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But these aren’t the only ways we can take our backyard cookout up a notch. Our options are as vast and limitless as our imaginations, which means we can cook some pretty amazing things. We can also take this to new heights if we make everything from scratch, which really allows us to showcase our culinary skills and sometimes, okay, our patience!

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Dear Readers, I would like to thank all those who have served and currently serve in our military and express my appreciation for their service. I honor those who have fallen and this Memorial Day we can all do that together in the presence of family and friends to really express and amplify our gratitude. I am including a recipe for some grilled mushroom skewers I found on www.natashaskitchen.com and made some tweaks as per my taste buds’ own preference. They are so tasty and if you try them, let me know how you like them! Please send all comments, questions and definitely recipes you would like to share to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@ gmail.com and we can do exactly that – Dish! Grilled Mushroom Skewers Skewers 16 oz whole button mushrooms ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon brown sugar Handful fresh basil 2 teaspoons chopped garlic ½ teaspoon old bay seasoning 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

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Place your skewers into a baking dish filled with water. Allow them to soak 20 to 30 minutes so they don’t burn too fast on the grill. Pop all ingredients except for the mushrooms, into a food processor or blender and pulse until roughly chopped. Rinse mushrooms and pat dry. Cut each mushroom in half from the top down and then place the halves in a large gallon re-sealable bag. Pour in the marinade and jiggle to coat all the mushrooms. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 30 to 40 minutes. Skewer the mushrooms onto the soaked skewers (as many as you like per skewer) and place on the grill, cooking for about 3 or 4 minutes per side, being careful not to burn them. Mushrooms are done when they are soft. Keep covered until ready to serve and enjoy!

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CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) To the degree that you’ve gotten too wrapped up in the big problems in life, this week can bring a welcome change of pace. Watch for the casual interaction that sheds light on a troublesome topic. Look for the small event that puts a major fear to rest. Your big problems won’t necessarily go away, but they should seem more manageable in light of your new perspective. Clues in abundance are visible on the 27th. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) If you look with open eyes this week, you may well see that where there’s a will, there’s a way. A situation that in the past you bemoaned as hopeless now proves to be not so daunting, afterall. It’s all in how you look at it. By doubling-down on your efforts to maintain your grip on that which you are not ready to release, things just might work out as you’d like on the 27th. You won’t know unless you try. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Tough topics are the very ones you’d do well to talk about this week. People may not always agree with what you’re saying, but they’ll resonate with your reasons for saying it. From that common ground, differences matter less than the fact you’re talking them out. Subtle points impossible to convey at another time have a way of coming out right on the 27th. Cast your fears aside and go where daring takes you. CANCER (June 22-July 22) In your present restless state it’s too much to expect that you’ll settle easily into rigid routines this week. Following your shifting interests for the promise they hold can make life difficult, but will likely prove impossible for you to resist. Chasing after will-o’-wisp attractions while still juggling responsibilities only adds to the erratic quality of the 27th. Do your best to keep it all together, while allowing yourself the freedom to change your mind. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Feed the strong creative impulse that’s alive within you this week and never mind the negative attitudes of others. You have too much to give to sweat the small stuff. Creative solutions to your problems are in the offing, and rare sparks of genius mark your purely artistic expressions. There’s no time like the present to give yourself free rein. The power of the universe is behind you. The 27th is your day let it all loose and shine. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Much that is happening in your world could be made better this week, given the chance to act upon it as you’d like. Simple diplomacy increases the likelihood that you’ll be given that chance, and goes far to soften the sting of your criticisms. Sheer conviction is a

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) There’s power behind your push this week, and it’s best not wasted going after things you don’t sincerely want. Choose your goals carefully and hold your focus. You’ll be delighted with the result. People in high places whose favor you need are responsive to your frank presentation of the facts. No need to embellish. Just the facts will do. The 27th opens doors that would at other times remain locked. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Actions requiring skill and daring are exactly the kind of thing you’ll want to tackle this week. Strong measures of both back you in whatever way you choose to apply yourself. Now is no time for spectating. Roll up your sleeves and do what you must. Down the road, you’ll be glad you did. On the 27th, mental strategies rule the day, so plan your act and act on your plan. The results should speak for themselves. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Iron will is your greatest asset at the moment, but your inability to bend could make for clashes with others this week. Posturing in ways you don’t really feel is unwise. Insincerities now will catch up with you down the road. It’s a rapidly shifting picture on the 27th, meaning that if you don’t like what you see, just wait. Better possibilities are likely, perhaps even later on the same day. Patience wins in the end. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Don’t underrate your capacity to let slide what doesn’t matter, while acting quickly on the really important things. Your ability to know the difference might be your greatest asset this week. Uneven results in business mean that some things will require a second effort, but let that be par for the course. Success the first time around is a bonus, not a given. Adapt and adjust as needed on the 27th. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Your position on certain weighty matters may come into question this week, but only briefly. Failed outcomes are what produce this pressure to examine what you believe, but significant change is unlikely. You have too much invested in old beliefs at present. Success has its cost, but on the 27th it comes at a price you can easily afford. Savor the strength of your convictions and be glad for them. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Work and play hang in precarious balance at present. Any upsets are likely to be voluntary, and are seeded within your present inner restlessness. Since it’s doubtful that you’re content to leave well enough alone, the added voice of discontent coming from someone close makes change for the sake of change more probable. A consensus reached on the 27th tips the balance in a way agreeable to all. © 2018, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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Clinton celebrates Mayfest By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Clinton may not be an incorporated town, but it is a community, one full of community pride and spirit. It is in that vein Clinton will celebrate Mayfest 2018 from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Clinton Community Hall. The event is the signature annual fundraiser for the hall, which has been serving the community for more than a century. “We call it our community gathering place,” said Gretchen Schlomann, treasurer for the Clinton Progressive Association, which owns and operates the community hall. Clinton Community Hall was built in 1907 by settlers who decided they needed a community meeting place. A fire destroyed the building in 1967, but it was rebuilt. “It’s been used for over a hundred years for dances, community meetings,” Schlomann said. “Organizations can rent it, or individuals. It’s used for memorial services, wedding receptions, anniversaries – all kinds of things that are part of a community place.” The space is used regularly by Friends of the Clinton Library for its book sales and the library puts the space to work for free events like author readings and children’s activities.

Of course, with a building comes maintenance, repairs and improvements. That is why Mayfest was created. “We’ve probably been doing this for over a dozen years,” Schlomann said. “We bring in food by local chefs every year – and it so happens one of our board members is a chef. Chris Patterson will be doing the food this year. “We usually have music, too, and try to bring in local people,” she continued. “This year the Heggeness Valley Boys have graciously donated their time and service for a concert. So it’s a night of dining, concerts and dancing.”

we’re there and see what the possibilities are for using the facility.”

All ages are welcome to attend Mayfest. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $7 for children under 12. Dinner, which will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. will include paprika rubbed pork, sun dried tomato chicken and rosemary vegetable skewers, bruschetta and flat breads, a variety of salads, and lemon tartlets. There are vegan and gluten-free options available and OGRES Brewing beer and local wine will be sold separately.

Schlomann said the community hall fulfills a vital purpose for residents in and around Clinton.

The band will perform a concert from 7 to 8 p.m., and will then encourage dancing and fun with old time rock ‘n roll until 9 p.m. There will be raffles of items donated by local businesses for those interested as well.

And Mayfest is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all that Clinton Community Hall represents.

Proceeds from ticket sales and raffles will benefit the community hall’s upkeep. Sponsorships are also sold to local businesses to help support the hall. “We’re always trying to upgrade things – that’s an ongoing project,” laughed Schlomann. “We just repainted last summer and we got new audio equipment. We also got a grant from Goosefoot for additional refrigeration. We’re hoping to do more in the way of having chefs come in.”

“Where else can we come together as a community? There’s no public park,” she said. “That’s the value of the hall. That’s why I’m part of it. It’s so important we as a community have a place where we can come together to talk about issues. I think it’s critical to our community.”

“Mayfest is just a fun evening,” Schlomann said. “The music is great and fun, the food is good. The spirit of the community is really strong. Just to be part of that is valuable, it’s worth checking out.” Clinton Community Hall is located at 6411 Central Ave. Tickets are available at the door. More information is available at clintoncommunityhall.org.

The community hall also serves as a Red Cross warming center. It’s not a shelter, but it can provide a few hours of welcome warmth to anyone in need during cold weather. That is just one example of how important the hall is to Clinton, said Schlomann.

Photo Courtesy of Clinton Progressive Association Sponorships, raffles and ticket sales make up the fundraising to maintain and upgrade the Clinton Community Hall, which will celebrate Mayfest Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.

“There are so many great people who care about this community, who enjoy contributing to moving it forward,” she said. “But there are probably a lot of people who don’t know that much about it, too. It’s been important for those of us on the board to really get the word out, to have people know

Photo Courtesy of Clinton Progressive Association Mayfest, which will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Clinton Community Hall, is the signature fundraiser for the upkeep of the hall, which has served the community for more than a century.

WALLIN continued from page 7 funeral home, because that was the only 24-hour on-call place around, he was also an ambulance attendant,” said Martha. “In 1976 we opened Wallin Ambulance. We had a north and a south branch – Gary’s brother, Ron, ran the south, we ran the north.” Wallin Ambulance became a division of Whidbey General Hospital in 1990 and Gary became a department head. “In the meantime, he was an EMT and the paramedic advancement came into the state and he became a paramedic,” Martha recounted. “He ran ambulance for a lot of years. He did a lot of training, he was the EMT instructor at Skagit Valley College. He wrote, along with Washington State Patrol and Fire Service, the First Responder Training Program, so he was instrumental in that.” But it was helping people through their pain and loss at which Wallin excelled and which he loved to do. While running Wallin Ambulance, he worked part time at Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor, eventually going full time. In 2010, he and Martha opened Wallin Funeral Home and Cremation. Through it all, Wallin continued to serve his community. He and Martha served as advisors to the KEY Club (Kiwanis Educating

Youth) at Oak Harbor High School and he eventually ran for the school board, where he served 15 years. “He was always an advocate for more resources for kids, for redirecting resources into schools where local principals could make better decisions on how to use funds to provide the most resources for kids,” said Jones. “We lobbied together in Washington, D.C. to get Impact Aid funding for our district, because he felt strongly about it. Not just because of the moral obligation to educate our military youth but the statutory obligation the government has to do so.” “It’s hard to overstate how much Gary meant to Oak Harbor Schools,” Gibbon said. “Gary did everything he could to serve and support our students and school community. He helped see our schools through financial challenges and perception issues, to bond and levy passages, onto the state and national success and recognition we enjoy today.” “He loved serving on the school board,” Martha said. “He would like students to have every opportunity they could to make the best of themselves at whatever career they might choose, to offer a broad range of opportunities for them to explore. He really

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Two benches honoring longtime Oak Harbor School Board member, businessman and community leader, Gary Wallin, will be dedicated in a ceremony outside Oak Harbor High School Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Two new benches honoring Gary Wallin are located outside the Student Union Building at Oak Harbor High School.

worked hard in political areas and levies, making sure that we got the best education possible and he was really proud of what he did.”

the fact he won’t appear in the doorway to share the details of his day. But she is maintaining, she said, because that is what Gary would want her to do.

Wallin had just been elected president of the Oak Harbor Main Street Association before his death. His love of Oak Harbor and his knowledge of its history had him excited about the future of the downtown, said Martha.

“I’m doing okay,” she said. “I’m supporting the business and doing, I think, what he would want me to continue to do. There’s retirement in my future.”

“The last committee he started with was Main Street, which he just loved,” she said. “He knew a lot of Oak Harbor history, both personal from people he visited with and talked with and just remembered stories or had some interaction somehow, to just reading and learning more about it.”

The community Wallin comforted and supported has, in turn, provided Martha with comfort and support. She misses Gary’s smile and people tell her they miss his laugh. She appreciates the stories people share with her. The business they built together brings a bittersweet mixture of comfort and sorrow.

“He was excited about the opportunity to really revitalize downtown, to make big changes rather than small changes,” said Jones. “He wanted to make a big difference. He was a strong advocate for improving downtown physically, with the idea of drawing in more businesses.”

“If you understand anything about grief, you know some things hit you harder and one day it will be fine and the next day it will be like ‘Hmm, I can’t do this,’” said Martha. “It’s a matter of how you’re working through everything to become the person you are without your loved one. Because you are a different person.

But Wallin rarely did anything alone. He and Martha were a team. They raised their two sons together, they built businesses together, they served their community together, they hoped to retire together. These days it’s still hard for Martha to wrap her head around

“I was just proud to be his wife,” she continued, wiping tears away. “We were really quite a team, we did things together. But the things that he did, I appreciated the fact that the community respected him and if the community asked, he was there.”

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ON WHIDBEY, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS ENCOURAGE US TO “THINK LIKE A WATERSHED” With summer just around the corner, it looks as if “We’ve made it!” Another wet season is almost behind us. Even with what feels like mid-summer weather these past few weeks, we mustn’t forget how wet it was. It is an opportunity come fall to be better prepared. Although our minds are heading steadily into summer, here at Whidbey Island Conservation District, we reflect on the lessons of the wet “shoulder seasons.” During these times, we have the opportunity to listen and learn from, as well as share ideas with landowners about how to address water’s movement on properties. Wet yards and pastureland, flooded crawlspaces, water surfacing in areas one may not think of – sound familiar? Our goal in all this is simple – to empower landowners to find solutions, which balance both their “property hopes and dreams” while addressing and assessing the natural processes at play, so the long-term conservation of the land contributes to the long-term happiness of the landowner. As one of our most valuable resources here on Whidbey Island, water’s role is more often of benefit than it is of hindrance to us. But when water unexpectedly stands between you and your property aspirations, we agree it can be a hard pill to swallow. However, during those times, it is good to remember living on an island presents us with unique challenges and thus, unique opportunities to address those challenges – opportunities to learn and grow together in tandem with the land we so value. Unlike our mainland neighbors, Whidbey has no major river systems. We have several lakes, a variety of wetlands, and streams, but most of us rely on water sourced from public or private wells connected to groundwater reserves influenced by the very wet weather that makes the Pacific Northwest so great. Water’s value is intrinsic – how it shapes the land, how it contributes to the vitality and functions of our island’s ecosystems, and how our very own lives rely on it, providing us with a prospect to approach water challenges with curiosity instead of dismissiveness, to steward instead of shun. To do this requires each of us to “think like a watershed.” What does it mean to “think like a watershed?” Perhaps you’ve heard a similar term before – to “think like a mountain.” This was a term coined in 1949 by Aldo Leopold, author of A Sandy County Almanac – one of the conservation “greats” of his era. In essence, to “think like a watershed” means to cultivate our awareness to the interconnectedness our lives have with the land we own and encourages us to step up and be stewards when challenges arise. This concept, however, wasn’t the first of its kind. Nearly a century prior, author John Muir exclaimed, in his 1869 My First Summer in the Sierras – “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.” So how might this way of thinking be applied to your particular parcel’s stormwater challenge now and in the future? When addressing water issues, it first helps to understand the history of our island’s hydrology, with emphasis on your landscape in particular. Prior to non-native settlement in this area, which has taken place predominantly over the past two hundred years, Whidbey’s landscape was covered mostly in forest. In a relatively undisturbed forest ecosystem, over 45 percent of rainfall is absorbed and utilized by native vegetation, including trees and shrubs. The other 55 percent soaks into the soil and contributes to stream flows and recharge of valuable groundwater. With nearly zero “runoff” – a term coined to describe the flow of water over impermeable surfaces incapable of absorbing water – over millennia, this ecosystem had developed a refined way to effectively cycle water while maintaining its function and vigor.

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Over the past two hundred years, however, forests and forest soils have been altered incrementally to accommodate population growth and its resultant development. With development comes altered hydrology – think soils compaction and addition of impervious surfaces like roofs on houses and pavement on roads. Compared to our forested ecosystem, a residential neighborhood only has 25 percent of its stormwater absorbed by vegetation, and 35 percent soaks into the soil to replenish streams and groundwater reserves.

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Yet, water still falls from the sky here on Whidbey, as we have all stood witness to. With landscape alteration, then, where must the remaining 35 percent of water go? Where ever gravity dictates, as surface runoff. Stormwater sees no survey lines, nor does it favor particular property owners. Stormwater is just water responding to landscape changes, traveling across surfaces unable to absorb it, its goal to reach the nearest water body, carrying with it nutrients, detritus, and a chance for each of us as property owners to “think like a watershed” when it reaches our land.

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• How have past and current land-use decisions on the property affected it and neighbors topographically lower? • How might a landowner work together with their neighbors to address stormwater collectively? Here on Whidbey, we have the opportunity to lead the way when it comes to addressing stormwater on our land. It doesn’t take long to live here before you realize just how “small of an island” this really is. With familiarity comes increased comfort and with increased comfort comes community building. “To think like a watershed” asks us to get to know our neighbors, to recognize others’ decisions affect us and our decisions affect others – and we are not alone in these endeavors, we can come together, collaborate, and generate solutions that are effective from both a landscape function, as well as a human aesthetic and financial perspective. To “think more like a watershed” here at the Whidbey Island Conservation District, we are offering the opportunity for interested property owners to contact us to learn more about how they can work with staff to setup an informational community meeting in their neighborhood, which can be a place where resources and ideas are shared specific to each unique watershed and its specific challenges/opportunities. This community meeting-style assistance also encourages neighbors to come together and share their struggles and triumphs, learn from each other, and consider collectively moving forward in stormwater management solutions. If you’d like some help to start “thinking like a watershed,” please contact us at (888) 678-4922 or email matt@whidbeycd.org to learn more. We have a variety of print and digital resources available as well, found at our website www. whidbeycd.org/water-resource-management. html or by stopping by our office 1 NE 4th St. Coupeville, WA 98239 Mon-Fri 8:00 – 4:30 p.m. We look forward to assisting you.

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your very own water drop pin! Wear weather appropriate clothing. For more information, contact Janet Hall at janet.hall@parks.wa.gov or call (360) 678-1186

Free Watercolor Painting Demo Tuesday, May 29, 10:00am-11:30am Greenbank Fire Station, Day Road Island Artists Group is offering a Free Watercolor Painting Demo by Phyllis Drummond. Supplies are not necessary, but if you have some bring them. Island Artists is a community group that meets every Tuesday at the Greenbank Fire station from 10:00am until 1:00pm to paint together. All mediums are enjoyed by the group. Everyone is welcome.

Estate Strategies Essentials Tuesday, May 29, 12:30pm-2:00pm Concordia Lutheran Church, 590 Oak Harbor St Free Concordia Lutheran Church presents Concordia Community Academy with this free class to learn more about estate strategies essentials. Bring your brown bag lunch, coffee provided. No products will be sold at this venue. For more info and to register, visit concordia oakharbor.org or call (360) 679-1697.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, June 2, 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

Income Tax and Retirement Essentials Tuesday, June 5, 12:30pm-2:00pm Concordia Lutheran Church, 590 Oak Harbor St Free Concordia Lutheran Church presents Concordia Community Academy with this free class to learn more about Income Tax and Retirement Essentials. Bring your brown bag lunch, coffee provided. No products will be sold at this venue. For more info and to register, visit concordiaoakharbor.org or call (360) 679-1697.

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Friday, June 15, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, June 16, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $35 This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. The pistol handling and shooting portion is completed at the NWSA range, located at 886 Gun Club Rd., off Oak Harbor Rd., where students will learn about safe gun handling, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. The Basics of Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. Students can register online at nrainstructors.org For questions or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at 360-675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbey sportsmen.org.

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Seriously, we do not make this stuff up! MONDAY, MARCH 5 2:50 pm, Holst Rd. Reporting neighbor's llamas and alpacas are in reporting party's yard. 5:55 pm, N East Camano Dr. Reporting someone ran into wall of IGA. 6:36 pm, SR 20 Third party advising truck stopped in southbound lane, no one in vehicle. 10:17 pm, Lone Lake Rd. Advising male standing in left lane on Lone Lake. Caller slowed down as he passed and subject tried to open his door. 11:32, N Main St. Advising patient bitten by bat; brought dead bat to location, requesting call to know what to do with the bat. TUESDAY, MARCH 6 2:04 pm, NE Otis St. Caller requesting to give his hand gun to law enforcement; caller advising he doesn't want it any more, lived in California and now doesn't feel he needs it. 3:06 pm, S East Camano Dr. Reporting party advising can't find wife; last seen thirty minutes ago, was getting ready to take reporting party to doctor; advising wife went to warm up car and she is not in the garage or outside. 5:55 pm, Sun Vista Cir. Advising girlfriend is screaming at her about “arch angels” and freaking out; girlfriend is inside, caller is outside. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 8:35 am, Vesel Ct. Party keeps receiving phone calls for someone named “Greg.” Requesting call. 10:07 am, NW Bakerview Pl. Named subject violated order two minutes ago; caller walked out of house with dog, subject started screaming “F*** you, f*** you, f*** you” at caller (from her own house); caller did not actually see her, just heard her.

4:12 pm, S Main St. Reporting vehicle went off road, went back on road, then hit another vehicle. 9:32 pm, SE Barrington Dr. Party reporting his “street friend” has been stealing from him. FRIDAY, MARCH 9 10:48 am, Holbeck Dr. Elderly male on line says he is trying to call the Netherlands. When 9-1-1 announced, caller did not understand what 9-1-1 is; “Wrong number,” then disconnected while trying to obtain name and address. 11:04 am, N Main St. Reporting party states truck just backed into building then drove off; reporting party states it was an elderly gentleman. 1:13 pm, N East Camano Dr. Requesting call, would not say what it is referencing; said “None of your damn business, I'm turning you in to CPS.” 4:27 pm, SE Catalina Dr. Reporting man taking shower in women's bathroom; a woman was in there, but she's out now; reporting party requesting police ask him to leave. 9:50 pm, SR 532 Advising brother is having “issues,” making strange phone calls to reporting party and staff members; threatened reporting party, stated “I'm sending people out to you, you're done.” SATURDAY, MARCH 10 7:16 am, Bounty Loop Advising black horse missing from location, unknown time frame. 9:43 am, NW Crosby Ave. Advising estranged girlfriend came to location and left caller's cat on the door, violating order and animal cruelty. 3 pm, SW Barrington Dr. Advising homeless subjects blocking drive-thru playing football and storing personal items in dumpsters.

10:33 am, Apple Ln. Caller woke up the other day to a bat on his chest; caller went to hospital to get treated, they told him to put bat in freezer and animal control would come pick up to test for rabies.

9:16 pm, Sills Rd. Three loose cows blocking road.

12:55 pm, Zylstra Rd. Reporting loose bull almost in roadway, walking toward Fort Nugent on Zylstra; old man is trying to get bull on a rope.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 4:50 am, SW Erie St. Reporting transient asleep in hardware part of store; subject is snoring and will not wake up.

2:42 pm, Coachman Ln. Neighbor's goats keep coming into reporting party's yard eating all reporting party's fruits and vegetables. 3:42 pm, Jade St. Rooster wandered onto reporting party's property a few weeks ago; won't leave. Doesn't know what to do with it. Has chickens but rooster is not his. 7:10 pm, SR 20 Reporting male outside location selling Girl Scout cookies with his daughters. Thinks there should be a law against it because it's a school night and it's so late. THURSDAY, MARCH 8 9:07 am, N Oak Harbor St. Reporting party advising neighbor involved in an argument with children.

9:42 pm, NE 10th Ave. Caller reporting wife missing; party was in bed, she just disappeared; last saw her an hour ago in the house.

2:01 pm, Mutiny Bay Rd. Reporting loud boom from location; says it sounded like a pipe bomb, says he can hear a group of people outside location, advising seeing no smoke or fire. 4:54 pm, Sands Ln. Subjects stuck on a steep bank, shouting to reporting party from the bank; reporting party at her house, has no visual but they are climbing towards reporting party. 5:34 pm, Maple St. Advising “hot shot” pilot just flew by 20 feet from the ground, requesting to let FAA know; due to multiple 9-1-1 calls, provided caller number to FAA, unable to get name. Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.

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countries. In 1921, the Franco-American Children’s League sold poppies nationally to benefit war orphans of France and Belgium. The League disbanded a year later and Madam Guerin approached the VFW for help. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans’ organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their “Buddy” Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. In 1948 the US Post Office honored Ms. Michael for her role in founding the National Poppy movement by issuing a red 3 cent postage stamp with her likeness on it.

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GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Garage Sale: Saturday, May 26, 10am-3pm, 5027 Par Drive, Freeland. Household items, furniture, antique side table, golf clubs, Computer Monitor, lots more.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Pregnant? Need baby clothes? We have them and the price is right–FREE. Pregnancy Care Clinic, open most Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 4pm. Call 360-221-2909 or stop by 6th and Cascade in Langley. Be the difference in a child's life and become a foster parent today! Service Alternatives is looking for caring, loving, and supportive families to support foster children. 425923-0451 or mostermick@ servalt-cfs.com The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin' Alive team. Our team's mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors. Practice with us for up to 3 times for free. Life-jackets and paddles provided. Saturdays at the Oak Harbor Marina, 8:45am. Contact njlish@ gmail.com. More info at our Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/NorthPugetSou ndDragonBoatClub?ref=hl

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Harbor and Coupeville, WA. (40+ hours per week available). The caregiver will work with a 67-year-old woman who is recovering from a brain injury. Will partner with client on daily routine. The ideal caregiver will be intuitive, gentle, and patient; experience with caregiving. Nursing background a plus. Desire candidate with flexibility to schedule some longer shifts with advance planning. Please respond to Robin at 360-9410040 or robinrezvani@gmail. com. Please send resume and references if possible (1) RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE POSITION: Part-time, flexible, 3-4 days per week. Must have exceptional customer service and organizational skills and be self-motivated. Minimum 18-years old. Knowledge of art supplies and design a plus. Apply in person at Gene’s Art & Frame, 250 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. No phone calls please (1) On-site manager needed. House and stipend included. Starts immediately. Call Gail, 360-320-5539 (0) DRIVERS: Drivers wanted for Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle. CDL/ P2 Preferred, Training available for those without. Full Time, Part Time and weekend openings available. Details at www.seatacshuttle.com or call 360-679-4003 (0)

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chroic glass and wire wrapped beads, $49 OBO; Multi-stone (moss agate, chalcedony etc.) stretch bracelet, $20 OBO; Chrysoprase pendant with interesting silver chain, $75 OBO; Beautiful sterling silver and sapphire earrings, $49 OBO; Glass tube bead (blue/ purple tones) bracelet, $25 OBO; Interesting glass pin in shades of blue, $5; Oval amethyst ring set in sterling silver, $45 OBO; White button pearl earrings 8mm, $29 OBO; Pale blue Baroque pearl earrings 9-10mm, $39 OBO. Call (360) 331-1063 (1)

HOME FURNISHINGS Craftsman carved natural cherry armoire/TV cabinet; 74” high x 36” wide x 20” deep; excellent condition, $50. 360-579-4799 in Clinton near Possession Beach (1) Solid Oak Furniture for sale no veneer...all like brand new: Sofa table, $50; Coffee table, $35; Dining table w/4 chairs, 47 x 47 inches with 2 leaves expanding to 70 inches, $400; Buffet, beautiful 54 inches wide and 6' 10" tall, glass front with 3 shelves and 2 large storage areas below with 3 drawers, $750. For photos or additional information, please call 360-240-1169 (1)

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Foster Homes Needed! Family Tails Dog Rescue needs foster homes! We can't save dogs from high kill shelters without homes for them to stay at while they wait to find their forever home. 1 week to 3 months, a fun and rewarding way to be involved with rescue and also have a dog without the full time commitment. We pay for everything, you just provide the love and the home. Please call 360-969-2014 for more info or for an application.

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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.

Over 50 LP (vinyl) albums for sale, various artists, pristine condition, $3 each. Call (360) 331-1063 (1) Fujinon binoculars, 10 x 70 fmt-sx with case, mint condition, $400. Call (360) 240-0921 (3) We are in the process of a making a serious downsizing effort, and we have items for sale in the following categories: costume jewelry; furniture; garden tools; hand tools; kitchen items; luggage (including duffel bags, tote bags & backpacks); puzzles and toys; sports items; storage racks; yard equipment (boat trailer winch, and 30 gallon sprayer); and other yard items. If you are interested in seeing what we have available, please call 360-678-1167 to make an appointment. 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

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WANTED Collectibles, Art & Antiques. Cash paid for quality items. Call or Text 360-661-7298 (1)

FREE Build your cold frame or greenhouse; double pane windows, aluminum casings. 360-579-4799 in Clinton near Possession Beach (1) Dietetic Management (DM) canned cat food for DIABETIC CATS. High protein, low carb to support nutritional needs of diabetic cats. Half-case available. Sell-by date is passed but still has nutritive value. Becolli@mindspring.com, 360-678-7737 (0)

LAWN AND GARDEN 25 aluminum silver deck post caps, $3 each; 200 feet new 8” heavy waterline, $4 a foot, obo. Can be used for waterline or drain line. 360-321-1624

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Please try to limit your classified to 30 words or less, (amounts and phone numbers are counted as words) we will help edit if necessary. We charge $10/week for Vehicles, Boats, Motorcycles, RVs, Real Estate Rental/Sales, Business Classifieds and any items selling $1,000 and above. We do charge $25 to include a photo. The FREE classified space is not for business use. No classified is accepted without phone number. We reserve the right to not publish classifieds that are in bad taste or of questionable content. All free classifieds will be published twice consecutively. If you would like your ad to be published more often, you must resubmit it. Deadline for all submissions is one week prior to issue date.

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Basic Oil & Filter

Includes 4X4 & SUV

4295

Most cars up to 5 qts. 5W20, 5W30, 10W30. Other grades extra. Some ďŹ lters cost extra. Vehicles with Skid Plates may be extra. Plus $1 Environmental Disposal Fee.

WE CAN SAVE YOU UP TO $250 ON BRAKE SERVICE VERSUS OUR COMPETITORS. WARRANTIED AT 30K LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE.

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At Hilltop Service Center we only repair and replace parts that are needed. We will not oversell or install unnecessary parts. We are highly trained brake technicians, not high pressure sales people.

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