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Not long ago my uncle and I were down at the Empire boat ramp in Coos Bay looking for a limit of crab. After a fairly successful tide we loaded the boat onto the trailer and were ready to head home. Just before we left a man was launching a beautiful Striper offshore boat with twin 115 HP motors. We started drooling over the vessel along with all of the other folks around and wondered why a boat like this was attempting a put in at this small confined launch. The offload was successful, and as the trailer was pulled from the water you could still see the chalking on the tires giving us the idea it was probably fresh from the factory and first time in the water.

We decided to hang out a bit and watch this “beast” haul off, and were not disappointed. The operator of the vessel showed off a bit revving those engines and then firing into reverse. This maneuver made him promptly slam-in to one of the large iron pillars holding the dock in place. Startled by the jolt he quickly threw it into drive and turned away from the pillar scratching the whole back panel and ripping away a large piece of the fiberglass. As he struggled to get free of the dock and pointed out towards the bay the “captain” gave the engines on last stir sending his fishing partner sprawling to the deck. At this point we were all trying to let him know a good sized chunk of boat was dragging along in the water behind him, but I think at that point he had decided to get to open water and lick his wounds away from the audience at the ramp.

Ingredients
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
• 1 ½ lbs halibut steaks with bones removed and cut into 1-inch cubes.
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 8-ounces lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• Minced fresh parsley

Preparation Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add halibut, garlic and thyme. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. Add the remaining butter to the skillet. Stir in flour and salt until smooth; cook and stir until golden brown. Gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. In a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking dish, layer half of the noodles, halibut, white sauce and cheese. Repeat layers.
4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
5. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer or until bubbly.
6. Let stand 15 minutes, serve and enjoy

Please contact us if you have the opportunity to try this awesome halibut lasagna recipe. We are interested to hear if our Y Family Members enjoyed the recipe as much as we did. Also, please do not forget to send in “your” favorite sea food recipe. Your recipe may be featured in our next Y Family Newsletter. If your entry is selected, you can receive cool gifts, courtesy of Y Marina.

Sunday School

One recent Sunday, a young boy arrived to his Sunday school class late. His teacher knew that the boy was usually very prompt and asked him if anything was wrong. The boy replied no, that he was going to go fishing, but that his dad told him that he needed to go to church instead. The teacher was very impressed and asked the boy if his father had explained to him why it was more important to go to church rather than to go fishing. To which the boy replied, "Yes, ma'am, he did. My dad said that he didn't have enough bait for both of us."