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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Today is my sister Linda’s birthday. She is younger than I am.

That should be enough information.

Given you and our other wonderful Whidbey Weekly readers will be reading this side of page three at different times, it might not be possible for us to sing “Happy Birthday, Linda” all together.

However, when you have time, or maybe the next time you sing “Happy Birthday” to a loved one, if you could please add Linda’s name to your sing-along, I am confident she would be most appreciative.

Even if Linda cannot hear any of us singing as she attempts to listen from her way-over-therehome in Atlanta, Georgia, her knowledge of the possibility of a Whidbey Weekly reader or two or three singing “Happy Birthday, Linda” could send her into a state of euphoria not experienced in our family since she learned how to play the theme song from “Exodus” on Mom’s piano.

Today, almost six decades later, resting quietly in Linda’s living room, the family piano sits, possibly still vibrating from its many exoduses.

Aretha Whenever I see or hear a piano, I think of the one time I was fortunate enough to see Aretha Franklin perform.

“Perform” is the wrong word for what we all experienced that night.

“Stun” is the more correct word.

It was a Friday night, January 5, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri.

I still have the program.

I still have Aretha’s first Atlantic album, I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You), recorded in New York with Rick Hall’s magical Fame Recording house band, The Swampers, from Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

I still have a partial memory of one very special moment of her magnificence that night.

Aretha moved from the standing microphone to the piano, center stage, to sit down on her piano bench.

“Has any body got a Koooooool cigarette?” she asked with an unparalleled sweetness.

Within milliseconds, dozens and dozens of cigarettes, possibly and hopefully all Kools, were soaring through the auditorium air toward the stage, landing silently like perfectly round white french fries.

Aretha took the closest cigarette from the floor and set it on the piano.

“My Daddy...my Daddy...He had a heart attack last night. I’d like to sing this song for my Daddy.”

I don’t remember whether she lit the cigarette, but I do remember the first rift of chords she played of Dr. Feelgood. They rang through the rows of humanity like the powerful sound of a pipe organ in a voluminous cathedral. As she sang the first line, “I don’t want nobody always sitting around me and my man,” Aretha’s connection with the audience was more solid than those underground tunnels in Kansas City.

Fifty years later, I still cannot listen to Dr. Feelgood without crying. Released as the B side of Aretha’s classic cover of Otis Redding’s Respect, Dr. Feelgood was penned by Aretha and her then husband/manager Ted White. The two also collaborated on Since You’ve Been Gone and Think before their divorce.

Thanks to Aretha and that special moment, hearing her sing Dr. Feelgood is still a good, healthy cry.

Speaking of feeling good, if you have not yet enjoyed the “mesmerizing” documentary film, Muscle Shoals, a 2013 Magnolia Pictures release, get yourself a copy to view, either at your nearest Sno-Isle library, or from Netflix or Amazon Prime.

Muscle Shoals is 111 minutes of soulful splendor, featuring Aretha, Wilson Pickett, Greg Allman, Bono, Etta James, Clarence Carter, Jimmy Cliff,

Mick Jagger, Alicia Keys, Keith Richards, Steve Winwood, Percy Sledge, The Swampers, and the inspiring story of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where “the lady in the river sings.”

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Thanks to Whidbey Weekly reader Jim Hall for his must see recommendation.

Hey, Art! Speaking of must-see’s, stop by the Bayview Cash Store Front Room to enjoy the creative efforts of Julie Hougom, Debbie Selver, and John Benetti. Their show features a collection of mono prints, mixed media drawings, and more, and runs until the end of August.

Commercial thoughts One of the nice things about television commercials is they give me an opportunity to daydream after I hit the mute button.

Not unlike being in church, when one’s mind drifts during a meditation or while trying to find the Nicene Creed in the hymnal.

I was thinking about different words I have never used, wondering whether to use them, someday, sometime.

Words like “seemingly.”

Have you ever used that word?

I looked the word up to make sure it was a word.

Seemingly—ostensibly.

That explains it.

Pretty ostensible to me, how about you?

I wonder if there is a trend toward trans-ostensibleness now that things are the way they seem to be.

Well, back to the next word not to use.

New support group Today I went to the second meeting of a new support group here on South Whidbey. Our group is called The Ostiums, named after the noun ostium which refers to “a mouth-like entrance or other opening,” like the mouth of a river or someone like us Ostiums, a gathering of serial talkers.

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Our mouths are most likely always open. Our quiet times are either at the dentist or while our mouths are duct taped.

Because we Ostiums tend toward uninterrupted loquaciousness, we honor the Native American tradition of “talking sticks.” Only the person holding the stick may speak. As our teacher told us in 4th grade before we stormed her desk, “God gave you kids two ears and one mouth for a reason.”

Remember that great Joe Jones song from 1960, “You Talk Too Much?” The song was written by Fats Domino’s brother-in-law, Reginald Hall, but Fats turned the song down. Jones’ version hit #3 on the charts.

“You talk too much, you worry me to death; You talk too much, you even worry my pet.”

One of the guys in the meetings has his cell phone ringer on that song. It really gets us going when he gets a call. He also has an app which blows a horn when we have ten seconds left on our talking stick. Like that horn sound at basketball games when there is a substitution.

No one keeps minutes of our meetings because so far, the few of us who attend do not want to remember what we have already forgotten.

Who’s listening anyway?

Weather report The pessimist complains about the wind; The optimist expects it to change; The realist adjust the sails.

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Fishing fun Skeeter and Fuzz are quietly sitting in a boat fishing, chewing tobacco, and drinking 16 ounce pounders of Rainier beer when suddenly Skeeter says, “Think I’m gonna divorce the wife, Fuzz– she ain’t spoke to me in over two months.”

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Fuzz spits overboard, takes a long, slow sip of beer and says, “Better think it over, Skeet.

Women like that are hard to find. Why last night my wife just stopped and said, ‘You weren’t even listening, were you?’ I thought...that’s a pretty weird way to start a conversation.” To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Letters to the Editor Editor, Last week, the world mourned the loss of music icon, and the “Undisputed Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. Her voice may be silent, but her music is eternal. Aretha could take us on a journey through her music and we identified with the mood: If the song was sad, we felt her pain; if it was happy we felt her joy.

Even when she covered songs by other artists, Aretha magnified them with her chilling renditions. For instance, she gave some real R-E-S-PE-C-T to Otis Reddings’ recording of the same name.

One of my favorites by the “Queen” is a song she recorded early in her career entitled, “Take a Look.” The eerie, prophetic lyrics at the time somehow touch on today’s events and social unrest. It challenges all of us to take an inward look at ourselves: Are we satisfied with what we see? What are we doing to make this a better world? And the children? What about the children? Take a “listen” to “Take a Look.”

Aretha chills!

From Jazz, to Blues to Opera, Aretha did it all.

Undisputed? No question!

Rest in Peace, Aretha.

Valetta Faye Oak Harbor, WA

Peggie Suess Celebrates Her 100th Birthday

Peggie was selected as “Employee of the Year” by NAS Whidbey in 1966, 1967 and 1971. She was nominated for Oak Harbor Woman of the Year twice. She is a charter/life member of the Oak Harbor Emblem Club #450 and served as its president in 1996-97 and 2000-2001. She has also been a member of the Oak Harbor Senior Center, former member and past president of the Oak Harbor Business Women’s Association and the Oak Harbor Toastmistress Club, holds an honorary lifetime membership in the Federal Managers’ Association, and founded and operated, along with sister Denise, the Whidbey Vagabond Senior Travel and Social Club until it was dissolved due to the opening of the Oak Harbor Senior Center. In her younger days, she loved to bowl and participated in three leagues.

She has been a member of St Augustine Catholic Church since her arrival in Oak Harbor in 1947, taught religious education classes, served on the first Parish Council, and as its president from 1980-82.

Erin will receive $500 and her photograph will be featured on the cover of over 15,000 directories distributed throughout South Whidbey, Hat Island, and Point Roberts. Subscribers to Whidbey Telecom will receive the directory in early November and it will be available in the Freeland Customer Experience Center for everyone to pick up. Watch Whidbey Telecom’s website at www.whidbey.com for information about next year’s cover competition.

Whidbey Telecom is a locally owned and operated communications service provider, proudly providing phone, internet, security and alarms and video entertainment services to residential and business customers in south Whidbey Island, Hat Island and Point Roberts, for over 110 years.

[Submitted by David Chrisman, Whidbey Telecom]

Skagit Valley College Cardinal Craft Brewing Beers Win Four Medals in Competitions

Peggie and John were blessed with two daughters, Martha (Gary) Wallin and Julie (Ralph III) Houser. Peggie now also has four grandchildren, Rachel, Ralph IV, Jason and Matthew, and five great-grandchildren; Sam, Alex, Adelaide, Linnea, and Ralph V. Two of her sisters, Ruth and Denise, are also living and will be celebrating with her.

Cardinal Craft Brewing students Roy Eddleman and Amber Rogers; Cardinal Craft Brewing instructor Tony Savoy; Cardinal Craft Brewing students Lisa Davison and Jack Fauver.

Currently, one of her favorite activities is going to the Swinomish Casino with her daughter faithfully every Monday night and playing bingo at Summer Hill.

Skagit Valley College Cardinal Craft Brewing Academy is proud to announce four of its Academy craft brews have won medals in recent beer competitions.

When asked about her 100 years she simply commented, “I have been blessed by a loving family, friends and a job I loved. I feel very fortunate to be a part of this community and have enjoyed the numerous clubs and activities where I was a member. I am one lucky lady.”

Cardinal Craft Brew Academy’s Brown Ale earned a Bronze Medal in the English Dark Ales category at the sixth annual Washington Beer Awards. This year, 1,297 beers were entered into the competition by 181 Washington breweries. SVC’s Academy was the only Washington community or technical college brewing program to compete and earn medals for its craft brews. The entries were evaluated in a blind format using the Brewers Association style guidelines by panels of trained beer judges, who awarded gold, silver, and bronze placements for each category.

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Freeland Photographer Wins Whidbey Telecom’s Directory Cover Art Competition

The Washington Beer Awards competition was held with the endorsement of the Washington Beer Commission as a way to celebrate Washington’s growing brewing culture and recognize excellence in the craft. More information on the competition and the complete list of results can be found at www.wabeerawards. com/winners .

Cardinal Craft Brewing Academy also competed this year in the North American Beer Awards, winning three Bronze medals for its California Common Lager, Scotch Ale, and Smoked Porter.

On Aug. 22, 2018 Peggie Suess (pronounced “Cease”) celebrated her 100th birthday!

Peggie was born in Oshkosh, Wis., the second oldest in a family of seven children. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1936, then attended Oshkosh State Teachers’ College for one year and worked at the family-owned business, the Bowen Street Tavern, famous for its fish and chips and chop suey, all prepared by her father, Leo, and mother, Martha Lueck.

Later, she was employed as head of the stenographic department at the Oshkosh Vocational School, supervising seven employees.

She and husband, John Suess, were married in Oshkosh Aug. 4, 1942. John entered the Army Aug. 12, 1942 and was discharged in Jan., 1946. Peggie and John left Oshkosh and moved to the Seattle area where John and Peggie’s brother, Bud Lueck, bought a fishing boat and planned to fish in Alaska. When that venture did not work out, the boat was sold, but not before it had pulled into a safe harborOak Harbor-during a storm. Peggie and John loved the small community and moved to Oak Harbor Feb. 14, 1947.

March 17, 1947, Peggie was hired to work in the civilian personnel office at NAS Whidbey Island, starting as a Clerk Typist-GS-2. She retired from her illustrious career after 32 years

Whidbey Telecom has announced the winner of its 2018-2019 Directory Cover Art Competition. The directory, to be published in November, will feature “Island Bound,” an original photograph by Erin Meehan of Freeland, Wash.

The competition’s 2018 judging panel was headed by Whidbey Telecom’s Chairperson, Marion F. Henny, and Co-CEO, Julia Henny.

“We want to extend our appreciation to the artists who submitted their work for consideration in this year’s competition,” said Julia.

“The quality of work submitted was amazing and it’s always a challenge to narrow down the entries to a single piece. We’re very fortunate to be surrounded by such a talented and creative community of artists.”

Marion added, “You can see Erin’s creative eye for the beautiful local scenery displayed in her photography and we’re pleased that this year’s directory cover will represent her artistic vision.

We look forward to this process every year and can’t wait for Erin’s photograph to grace the cover of our directory.”

The North American Beer Awards, held in conjunction with the Mountain Brewers Beer Fest, is a unique event sanctioned by the North American Brewers Association. The competition provides an opportunity for commercially produced beers to be judged against the best beers in the country. The event is conducted as a single blind sampling followed by rank ordering of the entries within a category. Winners at https://www.northamericanbrewers.org/northamerican-beer-awards/naba-winners-archives/ .

Now, in its third year, SVC’s Cardinal Craft Brewing Academy was the first craft brewing program to be offered among Washington’s community and technical colleges. The Academy is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge for successful employment in the expanding craft brewing industry. SVC has collaborated with regional craft brewing and malting professionals in its multi-disciplinary program. Students learn brew science through hands-on experience in the academy’s Brew Lab, and at internships with local breweries. This year, the program opened a family-friendly Tap Room, which is

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Labor Day You Can Work to Become a Better Investor

Next week, we observe Labor Day, a holiday to honor all the hard-working people in this country. As one of them, keep in mind that your efforts can have positive results. Famed film producer Samuel Goldwyn once said: “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” And this same philosophy can apply to your investing, too – because you can indeed work to become a better investor.

Consider these steps: Work to understand your goals and risk tolerance. Self-knowledge is important in all phases of life – and it’s certainly essential to you when you invest. For one thing, you need to know your goals. How long do you plan to work? What would you like to do when you retire? If you have children, do you expect to help pay for their college educations? You'll also need to know your risk tolerance to help determine your investment choices. Investors with a high tolerance for risk typically can overlook the day-to-day fluctuations in the financial markets, and may be comfortable investing more aggressively. But those with a low risk tolerance may be more inclined to focus on investments that offer greater preservation of principal, even if this means sacrificing some growth potential.

Work to learn all you can about your investments. Here’s a bit of advice that will always be valid: Don’t invest in what you don’t understand. The more you know about your investments and what you can expect from them, the less likely that you will be surprised at their performance and their impact on your financial strategy. When you invest in stocks, you hope their value will appreciate over time, but you shouldn’t be shocked over short-term price fluctuations. Conversely, when you purchase a fixed-rate vehicle, such as a Certificate of Deposit (CD), you expect regular interest payments and a return of your principal when the CD matures. But do not anticipate much, if any, growth in the value of your investment.

Work to develop good investment habits.

Developing good habits often pays off. For example, if you exercise regularly, don’t smoke and follow a sensible diet, you will likely help your long-term health. And you can follow good investment habits, too, such as contributing regularly to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. You’ll also want to avoid bad habits, such as overreacting to a sharp drop in the financial markets. In an effort to cut your losses, you might respond to this downturn by immediately selling investments whose fundamentals are still strong and whose prospects still may be positive.

Work to get the assistance you need.

Investing can be complex, so you may want to work with a financial professional. But investing is just one part of your overall financial picture, so working with an attorney can help with your estate plans. And a tax professional can advise you on the tax-related consequences of various financial moves.

There aren’t many guarantees in the investment world – but the harder you work at becoming a good investor, the better your chances of reaching your ultimate objectives.

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

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

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The Langley Archive and Research Center is officially open for business, at 721 Camano Avenue, in the former South Whidbey School District office building. The “LARC,” operated by the Island County Historical Society, features an extensive genealogy library and access to internet services for genealogical research.

“With the interest rising in genealogy, we felt it was a service that’s needed,” said ICHS Director, Rick Castellano. “Our partners with the South Whidbey Genealogical Society have been very generous in helping us with staffing volunteers, and their skills will be put to very good use in assisting researchers.”

In addition to research opportunities, LARC will be hosting various workshops and classes on how to track your family history and other related topics. “We would like to offer interning opportunities for Langley history students as well,” Castellano stated.

Currently, LARC is open on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. For more information, you can call LARC at 360-221-3323 on Monday and Tuesday, or the Island County Museum, at 360-678-3310, Monday-Friday.

[Submitted by Rick Castellano, Executive Director, Island County Museum]

Board Votes to Move Ahead with Executive Director Offer The Sno-Isle Libraries Board of Trustees continues to move forward with choosing a new executive director for the library district.

Following three days of tours, public meetings and interviews with three finalists, the board authorized the search committee to make an offer to one of the candidates. The name of the candidate will be released when an employment contract is finalized and may be announced as soon as the Aug. 27 board meeting.

“This was a strong slate of candidates,” said Marti Anamosa, board president and member of the search committee.

The finalists are: Tess Mayer, Director, Library Outreach, Programs and Services at the King County Library System.

Donna Ohr, Deputy Director of Communities, Strategy and Technology at the San Diego County Library.

Lois Langer Thompson, Director of Hennepin County Library in Minnesota.

On Wednesday, Aug. 15, the finalists met staff members at the administration and service center in Marysville, then went on separate tours of library-district facilities across Snohomish and Island counties.

On Thursday, Aug. 16, two meet-and-greet events, one at the Coupeville Recreation Hall and the other at the Marysville Library, offered attendees an opportunity to chat with the finalists following a panel-style, question-and-answer session. Those events were streamed live on Facebook and both videos are posted on the Sno-Isle Libraries Facebook page.

On Friday, Aug. 17, each finalist was interviewed by the Board of Trustees during executive session.

The executive director position is hired by the Board of Trustees. A three-member committee including Anamosa and trustees Susan Kostick and Rico Tessandore conducted the search with the assistance of Library Strategies International LLC. Six semifinalists were identified from a field of 19 applicants and the finalists chosen following initial interviews in late July.

Jonalyn Woolf-Ivory will retire in early December after more than 33 years with the library district and the past 16 years as executive director. A new executive director is expected to take over following Woolf-Ivory’s departure.

[Submitted by Jim Hills, Public Information Manager, Sno-Isle Libraries]

Pictured from left: Julian Sakmar, Chad Yingling, Kevin Gentry, Steven Aus, Mike Earl, Will Vogelman, Matt Hicks, Mike Hammett, Ken Riley, Mark Colston.

Julie Lloyd has been a valued member of the Island Transit team since 2005. Julie has never been satisfied with the status quo. She constantly searches for ways to promote and improve the program or agency, becoming an expert in accommodating riders and maintenance schedules managing the vanpool program. Julie has also been instrumental in developing a new program, RideLink, which is designed to partner with social service organizations to provide transportation services neither Island Transit nor its partnering agencies could provide independently. Julie’s accomplishments reflect her outstanding work ethic and dedication, and she is well deserving of the recognition as the Wall of Fame Individual Award Recipient.

The Island Transit Maintenance Team, made up of Steven Aus, Mark Colston, Mike Earl, Kevin Gentry, Mike Hammett, Matt Hicks, Julian Sakmar, Chad Yingling and Will Vogelman, along with Maintenance Manager Ken Riley, fosters a culture of providing safe, high quality maintenance, supporting a wide variety of buses, vanpool vehicles and support equipment. Their efforts in no small part contribute to Island Transit’s recognized safety record such as the 2017 WSTIP Safety Star award. Their hard work, pride and dedication are a great reflection on themselves and Island Transit and are well deserving as the Island Transit Wall of Fame Team Award.

[Submitted by Meg Heppner, Assistant to the Executive Director, Island Transit]

NAS Whidbey SAR Rescues Injured Hiker Near Goat Mountain West A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a female hiker with a broken wrist near Goat Mountain West in the Cascade Mountains, Aug. 16, 2018.

The SAR crew responded to a call near Goat Mountain, Northeast of Mount Baker, to rescue an elderly woman who had sustained injuries from falling, causing severe pain and shock, making it impossible for her to continue down the trail. The hiker was quickly found in an open field near the summit. SAR crew members rappelled to her location for a medical assessment and eventual hoist into the aircraft. She was then taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Wash.

NAS Whidbey Island SAR, has conducted 43 total missions throughout Washington State this year, including 31 rescues, eight searches and four medical evacuations.

The Navy SAR unit operates three MH-60S helicopters from NAS Whidbey Island as search and rescue/medical evacuation (SAR/ MEDEVAC) platforms for the EA-18G aircraft as well as other squadrons and personnel assigned to the installation. Pursuant to the National SAR Plan of the United States, the unit may also be used for civil SAR/MEDEVAC needs to the fullest extent practicable on a non-interference basis with primary military duties according to applicable national directives, plans, guidelines and agreements; specifically, the unit may launch in response to tasking by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (based on a Washington State Memorandum of Understanding) for inland missions, and/or tasking by the United States Coast Guard for all other aeronautical and maritime regions, when other assets are unavailable.

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by Amy Hannold Strike for College: Earn money for college while bowling, learning sportsmanship and improving your bowling skills. Beginner through advanced bowlers, ages 18 and younger, are welcome. There will be “Bumper Teams” for the younger bowlers!

College scholarship money is earned through perfect bowling attendance, bowling goals and grades on report cards. Meets every Friday, Sept. 14 through Dec. 14, 4 p.m. at Oak Bowl in Oak Harbor. Cost is $11 a week, including shoe rental. (Oakbowl.com) Introduction to Raptors: Falconer and raptor expert Craig Moran introduces you to raptor characteristics, habits, ecology, and conservation - and, his 28-year-old Ferruginous hawk named August. Saturday, Sept. 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Deception Pass Park Amphitheater. The program is free to attend; however, a Discover Pass is required for parking. (Raptorlife.org) Teen Talent Winners Perform: Five acts will take the stage at the Oak Harbor Music Festival, Sunday, Sept. 2, at noon. These teens auditioned for this opportunity, so stop by and cheer them on. The Oak Harbor Music Festival runs Friday, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2.

All types of musical genres are featured on two stages. Food, arts and crafts vendors will line the streets in between the stages. And, it’s all free! (OakHarborFestival.com) Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival: Head to Mukilteo Sept. 7 through 9 for this fun festival featuring food, entertainment, artists booths, children’s activities, and more.

(MukFest.com) Celebrate the Skagit River and Salmon: The Skagit River Salmon Festival runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon. The festival features a Kidz Zone with activities and crafts, raptor shows, local artisans, recreational and educational booths, live music, and food trucks.

Admission for adults is $5, youth 17 and under are free. (Skagitriverfest.org) Giant Used Book Sale at Oak Harbor Library: Thousands of gently used children’s and adult books, DVDs and CDs will be available at bargain prices, by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Sept. 7 and 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate Grandparents Day: Make plans now and prepare those beloved “homemade” gifts to share with the grandparents in your life, Sept. 9. Cherish the time together – and, if your child’s grandparents don’t live close by, “adopt a grandparent” for the day, by including a neighboring elder in some fun activities.

Glow-in-the-Dark Roller-Skating: Join Whidbey Island Roller Girls as they host a Glow-in-the-Dark Roller-Skating Party fundraiser, Saturday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Roller Barn in Oak Harbor. Admission is $5 (cash only) for skaters – includes skate rental (if you bring your skates it’s still $5).

There will be no admission fee for non-skating guests. The snack bar will be open and Whidbey Island Roller Girl merchandise will be sold. Proceeds benefit the team’s OHHS scholarship fund and costs associated with the team’s expenses. (wirg.org) Fidalgo Bay Day: Experience interactive activities for all ages designed to celebrate our local estuaries and learn about the wonderful marine life in our area. Free admission includes educational displays, games, crafts, Samish canoe rides, complimentary seafood

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There is a Samish no-host salmon BBQ, available. Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Fidalgo Bay RV Resort in Anacortes.

(Skagitmrc.org) Raptor Day, Sept. 15, at Pacific Rim Institute: Don’t miss your chance to get up close to incredible birds of prey. Experts will be on-hand from 1 to 3 p.m., to educate you about how to protect these amazing predators. A fun, family-friendly and free event.

(PacificRimInstitute.org) Whidbey Island Kite Festival: View impressive ground and air displays of kite colors and imagination Sept. 15 and 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Fort Casey. Activities also include kids’ kite-making, beginning sport kite lessons, and sport kite demonstrations. Catch yourself a Teddy Bear at 1 p.m. each day.

Bring your own kite if you wish, there will be free-fly areas. Saturday night, head to the Coupeville High School Gym for a 7:30 p.m. indoor kite-flying event. For event schedule, visit WhidbeyKites.org.

New-to-you Treasures, Antiques and Cars: The annual Fall Garage Sale, Antiques and More event at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, Sept. 21 and 22, offers 140 vendors, a car show Saturday, food vendors and live music. $3 Admission, $3 on-site Parking. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Skagitcounty.net/ garagesale) Jamboree by the Sea – a Family Boating Expo: Connect with local sea enthusiasts, learn about boating and water safety, see food and equipment demos, and have some fun. Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Marina. Free admission, kids’ activities and live music.

Take a Walk in the Park: Remaining Free Parks days in 2018 are: Sept. 22 for National Public Lands Day, Nov. 11, Veterans Day and Nov. 23, Autumn Day. (Discoverpass.wa.gov) Children’s Day, Sept. 22, in Langley: It’s a day just for kids! A whole lot of fun awaits including bounce houses, entertainment, 30+ exciting and interactive booths and a free lunch! The event is free, and runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the South Whidbey Community Park. Hosted by South Whidbey Parks and Recreation. (SWParks.org) Oh Baby!: Meet birth and baby professionals at the Whidbey Island Birth & Baby Fair, shop with local vendors, learn from educational classes and enjoy food vendors. Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oak Harbor Intermediate School. Admission is free.

(Islandbirth.org) Whidbey Island Cider Festival at Pacific Rim Institute, Sept. 29: Taste ciders from ten Northwest cideries, and enjoy food vendors, music and fun at this family-friendly event. Kids will experience apple pressing, face painting and other activities. The fun happens, rain or shine, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please leave your pets at home. Free admission, cider-tasting tickets available for advance purchase, or at the door while they last. (PacificRimInstitute.org) Get Connected: September is the “start-up” of many local youth programs, and our area’s favorite Fall events. Find them at WhidbeyIsland.MacaroniKid.com.

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What’s Going On All entries are listed chronologically, unless there are multiple entries for the same venue or are connected to a specific organization (such as Sno-Isle Libraries) in which case all entries for that venue or organization are listed collectively in chronological order under one heading.

Nature Walk Friday, August 24, 11:00am-12:00pm South Whidbey State Park, Freeland Enjoy a slow-paced, family-friendly nature walk. Take in nature through all your senses to revive your wonder of the forest. Meet at the paved parking lot near the amphitheater. Wear weather appropriate clothing and a Discover Pass is required for parking. For more information, contact Jackie French at jackie.french@ parks.wa.gov or call 360-678-1186.

Hot August Nights Friday, August 24, 5:30pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Join the 2nd annual Hot August Nights! There will be live music, dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a no host bar, and a “fund-a-need” live auction. Tickets are available at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, online (https://squareup. com/store/oak-harbor-senior-center-foundation), or at the door for $30. For more information, contact Carly Waymire at cwaymire@ oakharbor.org or 360-279-4583.

Live Music: Original Jim Friday, August 24, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Jim sets up a solid foundation for his tunes with laid-back arrangements, tasty improvisation, s​ trong vocals, rhythmic guitars, a little keyboard and a unique way to the groove.

No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Saturday, August 25, 8:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Mason Center Whidbey Lodge #15 Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, orange juice, coffee or tea. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children 4-12, free for 3 and under. Located on the corner of 8th and North Main Streets.

Craft & Vendor Fair Saturday, August 25, 10:00am-3:00pm VFW Post 7392, 3037 Goldie Rd, Oak Harbor Come shop with craft and home-based business vendors. For more information, call 360-675-4048.

2nd Annual Family Outdoor Discovery Day Saturday, August 25, 11:00am-3:00pm Fort Casey State Park, Coupeville A passport will be provided and people can earn and collect stamps at each family friendly outdoor activity to earn a prize. For more information, contact Jackie French at jackie. french@parks.wa.gov. A State Parks Free Day, a Discover Pass is not required.

Island Herb Vendor Day Saturday, August 25, 3:00pm-6:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Kouchlock 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

1st Annual Troll Stroll 5K Fun Run/Walk

more information, visit whidbeyislandnordic lodge.com

Island Herb Vendor Day Friday, August 31, 2:00pm-6:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Fireline 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: Cosmic Strings Friday, August 31, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Cosmic Strings is an acoustic folk/jam duo that plays a style all their own. With influences in folk, bluegrass, rock n roll and beyond, their blissful dynamic of beautifully harmonious vocals and creatively vibrant guitar is enjoyed by audiences of all ages. No cover. For more information, call 360-682-5747 or visit www. penncovebrewing.com

Open Skate Fridays Every Friday, 6:00pm-8:00pm Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Dr, Oak Harbor Proceeds support Boys & Girls Club. $5 per skater and $3 for general admission. Last Friday of the month, skate with the Whidbey Island Roller Girls! Sorry, checks not accepted, credit card fees apply. For more information, call (360) 240-9273.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Group Thursday, August 23, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Denise Kiernan’s “The Girls of Atomic City,” a true story of a top-secret town and the young women brought there unknowingly to help build the atomic bomb. For adults.

Hiking Close to Home: Trails of Whidbey, Fidalgo, and Guemes Thursday, August 23, 4:00pm Oak Harbor Library You don’t have to travel to the Cascades or Olympics to enjoy a great hike. Maribeth Crandell shares her favorite hikes in our neck of the woods. For adults.

Made by Hand Folded Forest Saturday, August 25, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library Try different styles of paper craft as we fringe, fold, and cut out cute forest creatures. Free and fun for all ages.

Quarter Moon Story Arts - with Diane Wyzga Monday, August 27, 10:00am-11:30am Coupeville Library What matters in life is not what happens to you, but how you respond to it and how you tell the story. A Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association presentation.

What’s an Apothecary?? The Next Chapter Monday, August 27, 5:30pm-7:00pm Coupeville Library Learn what medicinal herbs and plants grow best in our climate, then tour Penn Cove Apothecary to get practical advice and inspiration to begin your own horticultural journey.

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Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building. For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www. whidbeyquakers.org.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 2:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday & Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:30pm-5:30pm

Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across from Useless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.

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

Farmers Market Book Sales Saturdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:00am-2:00pm Coupeville Farmers Market Shop locally at the Friends of the Coupeville Library book nook. Books for all ages! All proceeds benefit the Coupeville Library.

Religious Services South Whidbey Community Church Sundays, 9:00am-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00am-11:00am Worship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley August 26 Message: Report on Mission Trip by Joshua Wenzek, Intercessory Missions Pastor Darrell Wenzek. Worship service is followed by a light lunch and great fellowship.

For more information, call 360-221-1220.

Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 222-4080 or email Sobico@comcast.net.

Filipino Christian Fellowship Sundays, 2:00pm Meets at Church on the Rock, 1780 SE 4th Ave., Oak Harbor. www.ohcfellowship.com

Concordia Lutheran Church Sunday service, 9:30am Bible Study & Sunday School, 10:45am 590 N. Oak Harbor Street

Galleries & Art Shows Featured Artist: Janis Saunders Meet the Artist: Monday, August 27, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Artist Janis Saunders will be demonstrating the tools of her trade. Starting with an armful of fine yarns, Janis uses a computer-assisted loom to explore simple and complex patterns. Her work features lovely cotton and rayon Tencel™ scarves whose threads have been resistdyed or hand painted before they are woven, making each scarf unique.

Meetings & Organizations Island Transit Public Hearing Friday, August 24, 9:30am Island Transit Main Office, 19758 SR 20, Coupeville Public Hearing to give feedback on the draft of the six-year transit development plan.

Fleet Reserve Association Branch #97 Saturday, August 25, 1:00pm-Close Fleet Reserve, 311 SE 8th Street, Oak Harbor Annual Branch and Fleet Reserve Auxiliary Family Picnic/potluck and Membership Drive.

Burgers and hot dogs provided, bring your favorite side dish to share! Entertainment to follow. All active, prior and retired US Navy, USMC and USCG members are eligible. Families welcome. Call 360-675-3414 with question or for more information.

For a list of continuous Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com

For more information, visit www.concordiaoak harbor.org or call (360) 675-2548.

Classes, Seminars and Workshops

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Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton

Tuesday, August 28, 12:30pm-1:30pm Island Senior Resources, Langley

For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

Island Senior Resources is engaged in a strategic planning process that will guide the resources provided to our communities over the next 3-5 years. Bring your ideas about the emerging needs of seniors and disabled adults in Island County to this talk with Executive Director Cheryn Weiser. Optional lunch by donation starts at 11:45am. The Bayview Center is located at 14594 SR 525.

All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

Please join us as we continue to discuss “The Dubliners” a collection of short stories by James Joyce. We would so enjoy your insights!

For more information, contact Rita Bartell Drum at ritadrum777@gmail.com or 631-7075980.

Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland

This introductory level class will cover basic library resources that are available for genealogy research at your local library.

Jump start your creative process for fall with art collage. Join PNW Art School’s Art-YearRound facilitators, Linda and Lauren, as we explore elements of collage through fun and easy activities.

Presented by the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge.

Check in at Nordic Hall at 8:00am. Run/Walk begins at 9:00am. $10 adult, $5 child (10 and under). Dogs and strollers okay. Water and free heart waffles at finish line. Top three runners in each age group will be awarded ribbons. For

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The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360) 675-0621 or visit christianscience.com

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service

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Community Art Collage - with Pacific NorthWest Art School Monday, August 27, 1:00pm-3:00pm Coupeville Library

Discuss the Classics with Rita Drum Monday, August 27, 1:30pm-2:30pm Oak Harbor Library

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Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbey.org

Free Life Skill Workshops: Avoiding Fraud, Identity Theft & Scams & What to Do When Victimized Wednesday, August 29, 1:00pm-2:30pm Concordia Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor Presented by Concordia Community Academy. For more information or to register, visit concordiaoakharbor.org or call 360-679-1697

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Studio tour features more artists, studios than ever

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes addresses the crowd of 365 people who attended a forum put on by Coupeville Community Allies, a group hoping to stop a four-fold increase in Navy operations at Outlying Landing Field in Coupeville.

Coupeville group rallies against Navy’s proposed OLF operations

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

Coupeville Community Allies seeks to rally its forces in a last-ditch effort to limit a proposed increase in U.S. Navy flight operations at Outlying Landing Field.

A community forum held last Thursday at Coupeville High School drew 365 people – nearly double what organizers anticipated – with the express purpose of encouraging people to contact their elected officials to voice their opposition to the Navy’s proposal and to pass the basket, quite literally, for financial support.

CCA opposes the Navy’s Preferred Alternative for EA-18G Growler operations at OLF, which was announced in June and will be published in the Environmental Impact Statement due out at the end of the month or in early September. Alternative 2A calls for 24,100 operations at OLF; of those, 23,700 would be Field Carrier Landing Practices. Currently, 6,100 operations may be conducted annually at OLF. By definition, a FCLP includes two operations, meaning the number of passes will increase to about 12,000 - four times the number currently allowed.

No official decision will be made by the Secretary of the Navy until 30 days after the EIS is released. At that point, the Secretary can choose to accept the preferred alternative, he can choose other options that call for more flight operations, or he can decide something entirely different.

It is this 30-day “cooling off” period after the EIS’s release and before the Secretary’s decision is made in which CCA organizers believe they can make a difference.

Whidbey Island boasts more than its fair share of all kinds of creative people, so it comes as no surprise this weekend’s Summer Open Studio Tour will feature more artists and studios than ever before.

A total of 77 artists and 51 studios will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

“We have a lot of new artists this year,” said Kay Parsons, president of Whidbey Island Arts Council. The Summer Open Studio Tour is put on by Whidbey Working Artists, a program of the Arts Council.

The tour filled up quickly and will feature just about every medium – oil painting, watercolor, acrylics, encaustics, sculpture, metal work, basketry, jewelry, blown glass, fiber art, ceramics, print making, pastels, woodworking and more.

“We have everything – this is the biggest tour we’ve had, ever,” said Parsons. “It’s all-island, the artists will be doing demos, people will be able to get inspiration, see technique and experience how artists work. It adds a dimension to any art when you can see how it’s made and the things that inspire the artist.”

Whether a first time or longtime participant of the tour, artists say there is nothing quite like sharing their creative space with the public.

“Visiting an artist in their workspace is such a different experience than the more formal gallery setting,” said James Tennison, an oil and watercolor artist and first-time participant in the tour. “You are able to visit with the artist in their own environment and see the tools of the trade scattered about them. Perhaps they will gain an insight into my working process and will better understand what goes into creating an oil or watercolor painting.”

“I love meeting new people, sharing my work and getting to demystify the painting process,” said Leisel Lund, who does oil and watercolor paintings and one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. “I like the informality of it. Getting to see where the artist creates and how that leads to their finished pieces to tell a whole story.”

“The beauty of the studio tour is the opportunity to see both the finished pieces on the wall, or floor, or table, as well as seeing where it is created and making the connection between art and artist,” said Sarah Brazeau, a painting, mixed media and jewelry artist. “It also lets one see works in progress at the studio and have a conversation about what’s behind a piece.”

Parsons said she is always amazed at the caliber of talent one can find on Whidbey.

“We have some of the finest artists in the world here,” she said.

“We have artists with worldwide reputations, national reputations.”

“Just to be counted among the best artists of Whidbey is an honor,” said Timothy Haslet, an Oak Harbor native and oil painter who is participating in the tour for the first time. “To me, this is the most important local show of the year.”

“This is my first…studio tour and I’m very excited to share my artistic work and creative inspirations,” said Julie Mae Pigott, a mixed media artist who will be showing her ancestor sculptures.

“It is both humbling and an honor to open my studio space along with so many of Whidbey’s seasoned and gifted artists. It’s always fun to see work in various stages of completion. I’ll have completed sculptures as well as pieces just beginning to speak to me.”

That internal drive to create is at the heart of every artist. The jour-

“We expect the EIS to come out as early as the end of this month,” said Valerie Reuther of Rosehip Farm. “Once the EIS is out, this cooling off period is 30 short days and that’s the time when our elected officials can weigh in. Congressman Rick Larsen, Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Maria Cantwell and even Gov. Jay Inslee can go to the Secretary of the Navy and say ‘No. This is a non-starter. This is not going to work and we need to find an alternative.’”

Group members covered many aspects of the Navy’s proposal and included presenta-

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Photo Courtesy Whidbey Working Artists Photographs like this one by Denis Hill are just some of the images on display Saturday and Sunday during the Summer Open Studio Tour.

ney to arrive at how an artist expresses him or herself can be a long road of discovery.

“I think people are driven to create,” said Parsons. “The people on the tour, you’re looking at years and years and years of refining one’s skill sets. Refining one’s skill sets and the inspirations you have, they both grow together, so you’re looking at skilled artisans and fearless personalities in terms of trying to bring what they think about the world into their art.”

Those stories can be intensely personal.

“My colorful mixed media sculptures explore, in both a very personal as well as universal way, the desire to understand ‘Who am I?’ and ‘Who do I come from?’” said Pigott. “Adopted as an infant, I find myself drawn to bring forward ancestors I never knew. In a way, because I don’t know the stories, it allows me to explore the topic of ancestors with a certain freedom. Amidst the searching for my birth family, colorful ancestor paintings and sculptures began to emerge.”

“Art is fun,” said Haslet. “I lost years of creating time in my early years because the perfectionist in me wanted things just so. I didn’t enjoy the process, and it was agony. The best art is transparent and inspiring.

“Each work is actually an exercise of faith in my Creator,” he continued. “When I create, it’s a give-and-take partnership, where I receive hope and joy in the process. I also receive immense gratitude with the paintings that especially turn out well - I often find myself wondering at the end how it all came to be.”

“Color and pattern get me going, and I am inspired by the subtlety of the natural world around us as well as by crazy bright color of world textiles,” said Brazeau.

Of course, living on Whidbey Island can also serve as inspiration.

“Because of the richness of the nature here, with many areas still undeveloped, there is space to think and be inspired by the trees, beaches and meadows,” said Lund. “There is a constant source of visually enticing landscapes to paint!”

“We live in the beauty we love - artists and art lovers alike,” said Pigott. “I love color and texture and connecting into our ‘collective ancestral streams’ to create unique sculptures and paintings. And a walk on the beach is a wonderful way to get myself to the office!”

“I know I’m not the first to say this, but the scenery and atmosphere are so inspiring,” said Haslet. “Also, as far as art communities go, it’s relatively affordable to live here. I see the north end especially as the next “Monmartre” - the region at the edge of Paris where the Impressionists gathered and made famous.”

Three artists did not make it into the catalogue. They are La Chaussee Glass in Langley, jewelry, mix-media painting and sculpture artist Tammi Sloan and glass artist Gina Michel. You can find their locations online at www.whidbeyworkingartists.com as well as maps and a catalogue for the self-guided tour. The guides are also available at many local businesses and chambers of commerce. They will also be available during the tour, at Blue School Arts in Clinton, Freeland Studios, and Pacific Northwest Art School in Coupeville.

You can also earn tour dollars by following the Summer Open Studio Tour on Facebook.

Photo Courtesy Whidbey Working Artists Stunning glass sculptures by Dale Reiger will be featured at this weekend’s Summer Open Studio Tour Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at studios all over Whidbey Island.

“Whidbey Island is such a beautiful place to create and work, with inspiration all around,” said Tennison. “I am thankful every day for the privilege of being able to paint and hopefully bring pleasure to others. I truly love my job!”

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I consider myself fairly consistent when it comes to catching salmon while trolling. Trolling is my favorite way to fish for salmon; it reminds me of when my Dad and I would troll for trout in the beautiful lakes of Idaho when I was young, only on the Puget Sound it’s a much larger scale. The excitement and edge-of-my-seat anticipation of the rod tip bending over and bouncing has not changed, because you really never know when it’s going to happen!

Downriggers have changed the game when we talk about trolling for salmon; their efficient ability to take our lure or bait down to bottom depths of 100 feet or more makes it possible to put these offerings right in the path of feeding Chinook salmon. Edward Vom Hofe, a premier tackle smith and reel maker, has been credited with being the father of the downrigger. In the late 1860s, he developed a device the modern downrigger was modeled after. Thanks, Edward! A downrigger is not necessary when trolling for salmon; coho and pink salmon tend to migrate and feed in the upper water column, so getting to them is much easier.

Towed diving devices like the “deep six” and “pink lady” will pull lures down into the coho and pink salmon strike zone; a simple six ounce banana weight rigged with a 40-inch leader with a lure in tow can also get you to the depth needed to catch fish.

No matter which method I use to get to the fish, here are some basic practices I try to stick to: • FISH EARLY: Salmon wait all night for early dawn to arrive to feed, so when possible, try to be at your planned fishing spot and fish during the first couple of hours after daybreak for best results.

• FISH WITH THE TIDAL CURRENTS: This could be the single most important thing you do to catch fish. By trolling with the current, you are bringing the bait to the fish in a natural manner. Learn to do this even if it means picking up your gear after a long troll and motoring back up current from where you started your troll. Some days this will be the only way you are going to catch fish.

• CABLE OR BRAID ANGLE: If you are using downriggers, once the downrigger ball reaches the desired fishing depth, look at the cable angle. You want the cable to be 40- to 45-degrees back from vertical. Don’t worry about boat speed; this “blowback” angle lets you know your flashers and spoons are rotating and darting as they were designed to do. Cable angle is more important than boat speed.

• SCENT: When I have my son or friends fishing with me, I will scent up one lure and leave the other without and see which one gets bit first, or the most, and adjust accordingly. Fish can be picky. NOTE: Remember to wash off the scents and jellies at the end of the day; if left on too long they can dull the finish of an expensive lure.

• MARK THE BITE: If your fishfinder has the ability to drop a position mark, do so when you get a fish on. This is a way of learning a productive spot due to bottom structure or bait that tends to hold up in that area, or an area to avoid, like snags and other sunken objects. If you can’t drop marks, take a good look around and make note of any natural landmarks that can help you remember and get back to that spot.

• MATCH THE HATCH: Fly fishermen are pretty consistent when fishing streams; they try to mimic the size of the natural bait in the area they are fishing. This works when trolling, too. If you are using artificials, pick a lure which closely resembles what the fish are feeding on. Use a coho killer or hoochie-style lure to imitate candle fish or small herring. Use a hoochie or ace-hi fly to act as squid or shrimp. NOTE: If you land a fish, take a minute to examine the stomach contents; even a mostly-digested dinner can give you a clue as to what the fish are eating.

• BIG BAIT= BIG FISH: If you are landing only undersize or small fish, try a larger bait. As fish mature, they can be less willing to chase after a small meal; whether they are trying to conserve energy or are just old and wise, this larger offering might be what triggers the big one to bite! You might wonder, “why even bother with a small lure then?” Remember this: “Even elephants eat peanuts,” and catching smaller fish is still more fun than getting skunked.

• ZIG-ZAG: The goal is to trigger a strike from the fish. Making slight course changes while trolling can make this happen. When the boat is in the course change, the outside lure speeds up slightly and at the same time, the inside lure’s action is slowing down a little bit; sometimes this subtle change is all it takes to change a following fish’s mind to commit to a strike.

There are many other tricks and techniques learned by fishermen that have led to successful trolling; these are the ones that work for me, and I hope they will help you put a few more fish in the cooler. Of course, there will be days when no matter what I do the fish just do not want to cooperate. Here is my answer to those days: My son and I never get skunked, we just run out of time.

Summer is here and fishing opportunities are peaking, so get on the water now! Be safe and GOOD LUCK out there.

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When she is not busy with her rabbits and making her own clothing, you can find her working with her bees. She sells her fresh honey and award-winning honey baklava from her yellow booth at the Oak Harbor and Coupeville Farmers Markets and through 3 Sisters Market as well. If you visit her booth, you can purchase different varieties of honey while she tells you all about bees. This season she sent honey samples into the Texas A&M University research laboratory for analysis to determine from exactly which plants her bees were getting their pollen. Although she is pretty skilled when it comes to deciphering the pollen from a taste test, she enjoys the accuracy the analysis provides.

Since she does not like waste, honey is not the only bee by-product Elizabeth uses.

Her bees serve multiple purposes; providing pollination and honey are top of the list, but we cannot leave out their amazing honeycombs. She makes candles and lip balm from them, but warns one batch of homemade lip balm can leave you with a year’s supply. If you want more information or to stay up-to-date about future events with Mãyã Farm, you can follow them on Facebook @homesteadmaya or search for Mãyã Farm to find their page. Stay tuned for my next article to see which local homesteader will be featured.

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While touring Mãyã Farm, I was blown away by the intricacies of her homestead system and how she prevents waste. For example, her meat rabbits were hopping around in a tractor (a huge mobile cage), leaving behind their droppings. She moves this tractor around so the rabbits have fresh grass to eat while they fertilize her soil. These droppings are then used to nourish crops she will be planting or to fertilize already growing plants. Elizabeth explained to me how rabbit droppings are unique when it comes to manure, as they are mild enough to use immediately and do not need to be aged.

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Arny takes command at NAS Whidbey Island

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

2018 Commander in Chief Installation Excellence Award, to name just two.

There is a new commander at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Adm. Bull had words of praise for the job Moore did as NAS Whidbey’s commanding officer, for the community and Whidbey Island as a whole.

In a change of command ceremony Friday, Capt. Matt Arny relieved outgoing base commander, Capt. Geoff Moore, of his duties at NAS Whidbey, following a successful two-and-ahalf-year tour.

Moore said he was humbled by the number of people who turned out for the ceremony, which included active duty and retired personnel, former base commanders as well as civilian elected officials, including state Sen. Barbara Bailey, Rep. Norma Smith, Island County Commissioners Helen Price Johnson, Rick Hannold and Jill Johnson and the mayors of Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Mount Vernon and Port Townsend.

WICA bids farewell to Burgua

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly It is the end of an era at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley, as it prepares to say goodbye to its longtime executive director, Stacie Burgua.

“A base is made up of material things. Just things. Buildings, roads and planes,” he told the audience. “But the term and definition of Naval Base is not defined by things. It’s defined by the people. Not only within the fence line, but more importantly, the people outside the fence line.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Capt. Matt Arny addresses the audience immediately after assuming command of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Friday, Aug. 17.

“I want to personally thank each and every one of you and all the public leaders here for your support and your open lines of communication on issues that involve our installation and our community,” said Moore. “Our base is extremely critical to our nation, our state and our community. Our base enjoys a great symbiotic relationship with our surrounding communities, from Mount Vernon, to Anacortes, to Coupeville, and Mayor Severns, I don’t think there’s a better host city for any installation in the world other than Oak Harbor.”

A public reception is planned in her honor Saturday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at WICA’s Zech Hall and patio. There will be music from Seattle swing band Good Company, hors d’oeuvres by Roaming Radish and a complimentary toast to help say a fond farewell.

Moore went on to praise his mentor and guest speaker, Rear Adm. Dell Bull, an Oak Harbor native, saying Bull wasn’t wrong when he told him what a great place Whidbey Island was. Moore said Bull gave him three pieces of advice when he took command – focus on supporting operational readiness, build a strong sense of community and take care of Navy families.

“I started as a volunteer at WICA 21 years ago this month,” Burgua said. “Then I became a contract employee and eventually I was hired as the fourth executive director.”

“That guidance has served me well in my time here, and I would often fall back on it when I faced critical decisions or when developing strategic plans,” said Moore. “And I attribute our adherence to those three principals, operational readiness, community and family, to our collective success over the last two years.”

Burgua said she had no theater experience when she took the job, but she had plenty of experience in fundraising, graphic arts and marketing – which turned out to be a perfect fit, and for 18 years, it’s been a whirlwind.

“Every single day brings an element of surprise,” she said.

“The day starts at the door, but it has been truly fun and challenging.”

One of Burgua’s most noteworthy achievements during her time at WICA has been overseeing the growth of Djangofest Northwest, an internationally recognized “gypsy jazz” festival held every fall since 2001. The annual event draws more than 3,000 people to the City by the Sea and features more than 60 musicians.

“To be able to start an international music festival is pretty incredible,” she said. “It has grown incrementally from a two-night event to six days, nine concerts; it’s been an exciting adventure. What an awesome thing to get to do.”

Burgua said she is also pleased with WICA’s ability to include all artists, making it not just a theater, but a true art center for south Whidbey and beyond. She said the center’s success is all due to a great staff, wonderful volunteers and a stable board. Others think Burgua played a vital role, too.

“Her creativity, ability to direct and inspire, and engagement with the community has resulted in a fantastic facility, which educates, stimulates, and entertains thousands of people, both on island and off,” said past board chairman Earl Lasher in a press release. “The community of South Whidbey has been treated to a terrific display of art, music, theatre, dance, and notable speakers during her time at the helm. The community has much to thank her for and will miss her greatly.”

It is the people Burgua said she will miss the most, but she is content with her accomplishments and is looking forward to new adventures.

“It seemed like a good time to move on,” she said.

“We’ve got a gigantic project planned for our home that was just too hard to do with work, so I literally have to get my house in order, and then maybe do some traveling.

I’m open to the next thing that comes along.”

Meanwhile, WICA welcomes Verna Everitt as its new executive director. Everitt is a native of the Pacific Northwest and comes with a treasure chest of pertinent experience.

In a statement provided to Whidbey Weekly, Everitt said she is impressed with WICA’s history and its connection to the community and said she looks forward to a bright future filled with new possibilities.

“I believe in partnerships,” Everitt said. “And with so many wonderful organizations on Whidbey - well, the possibilities are truly limitless.”

You can find more information on WICA and its programs at wicaonline.org.

Moore’s command tour included several big events – the construction of a new P-8 training facility, the addition of three patrol squadrons from Hawaii and the ongoing transition from the P-3 Orion to the P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The installation also received several awards under Moore’s leadership, including the 2017 Search and Rescue Unit of the Year and

“I’ve been stationed at Virginia Beach, San Diego, Lemoore, Calif., Pensacola, Florida amongst other places,” Bull continued. “The things are all the same at those places, but there is no community base like the one we enjoy here in Oak Harbor.

This base is beyond compare. I’ve been all over the world in 30 years in service to this nation and I can easily say there’s no other place on earth as beautiful as Whidbey Island, rain or shine.”

Bull said the symbiotic relationship between a base and a community cannot be understated. He said he understands base operations impact people, but knows the vast majority understand the importance of NAS Whidbey and support its mission.

“This base was constructed in 1942, originally to defend the Puget Sound,” he said. “In 1943 OLF Coupeville was used to train pilots to fight not only for Puget Sound, but for the freedoms of this very nation. Anywhere our military forces are deployed around the world, you will find an asset of NAS Whidbey Island. The important capability of the aircraft here, training our war fighters, is critical to our success and survivability as they fight for our continued, but challenged, freedom. Lord willing, the unique capability of this base and this base’s community, will continue for many years to come.”

In his final remarks, Moore expressed his thanks to the men and women of NAS Whidbey and his pride in their success.

Then, Captains Moore and Arny read their orders and Arny assumed command.

“I am humbled and excited to be here today, assuming command of this great Air Station, Whidbey Island and I’m proud to be a member of Team Whidbey and our community,” he said. “To the members of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island command, serve proudly, choose to be happy, follow your core values. I am confident in our ability to succeed and in my ability to proudly serve you in this role.”

OLF continued from page 7 tions on Accident Potential Zones, flight paths, noise levels, economic impacts to businesses, farms and land values, as well as potential impacts to historic structures and tourism in general. It should be noted, however, that while presentations were based on information provided by the Navy as well as first-hand accounts of potential impact from business and farm owners, representatives of the Navy were not invited to the forum to answer questions, address concerns or interpret the data. (It should also be noted Whidbey Weekly, the only media present at the meeting, did not receive an invitation as CCA organizers stated later on social media, but found out about the forum through another source.)

“Forty years ago, we were partners with the Navy. This is not the case now,” said Anne Harvey, the moderator for the forum. “We’re in a different era, we’re in a really historic time. There’s great concern about this four-fold increase, so we’re concerned about issues like health and safety, we’re concerned about our local and island economies, we’re concerned about the potential impact of APZs, accident potential zones. We want to protect the places where we live, learn, work and play.”

Though not a town-sponsored event, Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes welcomed those in attendance, praising the efforts of CCA and its volunteer members.

“I am very glad to have the opportunity to express my gratitude to the members of this group, who have worked incredibly hard to understand these tough issues,” said Hughes. “I want to thank them for helping to educate and activate our community. I want to thank them for the thousands of hours they have put into this, most of them while working full time jobs, and most of all I want to thank them for doing their work in a respectful way, placing the highest value on true and fair information.

“The potential increase in Growler operations at Coupeville is a very big deal. It has the potential to affect all of us for decades to come,” she continued. “It is a polarizing proposition. People feel strongly about it one way or the other.

We’ve run a good race and we’re almost at the finish line. We have to make the final push together, with respect and tolerance for everyone on our team. Again, I want to thank the members of Coupeville Community Alliance for being such a good role model to us all.”

The Navy has long maintained the critical role OLF has played, and continues to play, in training naval aviators to land on

an aircraft carrier and has been using the site for FCLPs since the 1960s. By virtue of its location and terrain, OLF is one of the Navy’s premiere FCLP training facilities because of how well it can mimic conditions at sea. That training, according to the Navy, is critical for its pilots. The preferred alternative also increases the overall number of operations at Ault Field Base in Oak Harbor, which is home to not only the Growler, but to the P-8A Poseidon and, until the transition is complete, the P-3 Orion and other aircraft.

Several in Coupeville have long been opposed to any increase in operations at OLF. Now CCA has joined forces with 22 other groups in the region to form the Sound Defense Alliance, which organizers hope will give their protest an even louder, stronger voice.

“We’re not alone. We’re part of a larger effort around the Puget Sound,” said Reuther. “Sound Defense Alliance represents, already, 25,000 members; Maryon Atwood is the chair of the Defense Alliance, so what this means, literally and figuratively, is that Coupeville gets to lead this fight.”

Those attending were asked to fill out pre-addressed postcards to send to Larsen, Murray, Cantwell and Inslee, saying this was just the start of CCA’s campaign. The group has hired a professional campaign consultant and Reuther said an additional media consultant may need to be hired. People in the audience were asked to make financial contributions to either CCA or COER, Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve.

“We’re mobilizing a base of support, we’re organizing volunteers, we’re producing educational materials, planning days of action,” Reuther said. “All of this takes resources. Whatever is a big gift to you, I’m going to ask you to make that to this effort tonight.”

Harvey said the unexpectedly large turnout proves how important this issue is to the Central Whidbey community.

“People really care about this issue. They’re ready to take action,” she said. “People are ready and are looking for what they can do. They are deeply worried.”

“The Navy’s proposal is out of balance,” said Reuther. “They are no longer a good partner. They’re asking too much of our community and for the region. Our health, our economy, our air, our land, our water, are all threatened and we will not be collateral damage.”

To find out more about the group, go to coupevillecommunityallies.org.

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Marvel’s most inconsequential hero is also its most fun (sorry, Guardians), and Paul Rudd one of its most inspired casting decisions since Robert Downey Jr. became Tony Stark. Chalk up yet another win for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. ★★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 58 min.)

Incredibles 2: No surprise here, Pixar continues to knock it out of the park, bringing the long-gestating family superhero sequel to the big screen at a time when we need our superheroes–especially the ones with big hearts and subversive spirits–the most. ★★★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 58 min.)

A.X.L.: In “Alpha” (see above), man of the past meets wolf. This go round happens in the future where man meets robot dog. So whether you like your dogs made of flesh and fur or space-age metal, a movie exists for you. ★★ (PG • 1 hr. 38 min.)

Beautifully Broken: I’ve learned when a movie I’ve never heard of with a title such as this shows up in theaters unannounced, it’s probably made for folks who regularly enter churches without fear of being struck by lightning and that is not me. ★★ (PG • 1 hr. 48 min.)

BlacKkKlansman: Spike Lee tells the crazybut-true story of the time a black police officer and his Jewish partner infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in 1970s Colorado–and he does it as only Spike Lee can. ★★★★★ (Unrated • 1 hr. 28 min.)

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Crazy Rich Asians: The first movie with an all-Asian cast since “Memoirs of a Geisha,” this adaptation of the blockbuster bestseller translates to the big screen with the kind of ease only money can buy. Critically acclaimed and a success at the box office, here’s hoping Hollywood is starting to realize that representation rules. ★★★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 1 min.)

The Happytime Murders: This R-rated comedy which sees Melissa McCarthy teaming up with a puppet detective to solve murders in a seedy underbelly of Los Angeles where humans and puppets coexist is directed by Jim Henson’s son, and I feel like dad would have some questions about the direction his legacy was headed but would ultimately approve. ★★★ (R • 1 hr. 31 min.)

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

THE FINE ART OF APPEALING FOOD Is the way we present food important and if so, why? I’ve touched on this subject before and yet, I like to revisit it every once-in-a-while because I truly believe the way we plate and present our food plays a crucial role in our enjoyment of it.

When we think of parties we might attend, especially those which are themed, we tend to find the foods follow the theme of the party. Why? Well, maybe because it takes the entire event to the next level. Maybe the guests leave and talk about how amazing those apple cinnamon cupcakes were, with the red buttercream frosting that looked just like an apple and the little stalk made of chocolate just really ‘did it.’ Perhaps the guests can’t get enough of the marshmallow fluff ‘snow dip’ for the snowflake-shaped fruit pieces. Whatever the theme, the goal seems to be to create a stir around the event.

This brings me back to ‘why is the presentation so important?’ Throughout history, the importance of the way food looks has evolved. Early life forms supposedly developed extrasensory vehicles of perception (eyes, for example) in order to really take in their surroundings and to enhance the ability of that organism to detect sources of energy within the environment.

It’s also believed foraging for food was (and probably still is) one of the primary functions of the brain, for we need to eat to live. Another pretty solid belief is trichromatic color (which most people have today) was an evolutionary adaptation in early primates as a means of distinguishing between nutrient-rich fruits among the thick, dark forest vegetation or the dense tree canopies. It would make sense then, that how organisms perceive sources of energy is an integral part of life.

Now, I don’t have to look twice at something delectable to think it will be positively delicious when I eat it, but I do know sometimes when a less than appetizing-looking meal makes its way in front of me (whether I made it or not), I’m a little less enthusiastic to try it, and this sort of puts a dampener on the enjoyment I might have found in it were it presented a little better.

And therein lies the importance. We really do eat

with our eyes. Why else would we put so much emphasis on how things look, if it’s all going to get mashed up in our mouths and move through us? Visual appeal cannot be understated and too often the significance of plating food is overlooked. You know all those food programs on TV, or those clips of quick recipes on social media?

Well, it takes a lot of video editing and getting the angles JUST RIGHT in order to make the meal look as mouth-watering as it likely tastes. Prime example? Mac and Cheese. How satisfying is it to watch as it bakes in the oven and the time lapse shows us how the cheesy goodness on top crisps up, and when we dig in with a serving spoon, how the ooey-gooey, cheesiness just melts and pulls away? It stimulates the senses; so much so we might even be able to ‘taste’ the food we’re seeing, without ever actually tasting it!

The more I think about it actually, the more details I consider. It isn’t necessarily just the edible stuff that’s important, but the vessels in which they’re served. Imagine if, whilst at a restaurant, the server brings your meal to you and lo and behold, the edges of the plate are filthy. It would be most unappealing and our primal instincts might kick in, warning us away from potential sources of illness – the dirty plate. The same goes for the cutlery and utensils we use. Whether or not we acknowledge it, we’re making snap judgments all the time, especially where our meals are concerned, even on the most basic, subconscious level and rightfully so. We want to avoid things that look unappealing – like a mold-ridden pie (which I’ve had the opportunity to observe and almost eat, many years ago) – as they pose a threat to our health and well being. Primal instinct, I say.

When sustenance is visually appealing, we’re drawn to it. A large fruit bowl with glistening apples, juicy looking oranges, plump pears and bright yellow bananas is exceptionally inviting and wouldn’t you know it, those babies are chock full of nutrients.

The very same idea can be applied to the way in which we, ourselves, present our own meals, because we can enhance the entire experience.

We can tell the brain it looks good enough to eat AND THEN, actually prove it! Additionally, my fellow culinary enthusiasts, food presenta-

tion appeals not only to our senses, but to our creative side, too. You get to work wonders on your kitchen endeavors; whether tried and tested recipes or new and intriguing attempts, the fact remains we’re able to turn a plate, platter or entire dinner table into a work of art!

Believe it or not, on a professional level, there’s a lot that goes into plating and presenting foods.

From matching plate and portion size to creating texture and contrast and even thinking about what garnishes add that ‘certain something’ to the plate, these things matter on an intrinsic level.

I may not be a master chef, but I have countless hours of experience in the kitchen, many slamdunks under my belt and some flat-out flops to my name. Nevertheless, I’ve come to realize each time I’ve brought something new and enticing to the table – literally – the way in which I presented it made all the difference.

Dear readers, I encourage you to take to the kitchen and flex your artistic capabilities. Prepare your meals and plate with all the creativity you can muster and see if there’s a difference in the way your food is received. I’m including some basic tips in this article, about how to increase the visual appeal of your fruit tray for your next get together, because summer is slowly inching her way out the door, so we might as well get as much summer fruity goodness in as we can! Let me know if you try a different approach to how you present your foods and what, if anything, was different in its reception. Please send any and all comments, questions and most certainly recipes to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@gmail.com and we can do just that – Dish!

Ideas for Presenting Fruits for Visual Appeal 1) Use a large wooden board for a rustic feel. Slice oranges, kiwis, strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe and arrange on the board in an ‘overflowing’ star shape. Add some blueberries haphazardly over the top of this platter, present. et voila!

2) Hollow out a watermelon half and cut up the flesh into chunks. In color-coordinated rows, add into the watermelon shell the watermelon chunks, cantaloupe, orange slices, pineapple chunks, green grapes or kiwis, honey dew and red or black grapes. The idea is there is an ‘abundance’ of goodness ripe for the picking.

3) Skewer your fruits (whichever you choose) and pick a large vase with Styrofoam stuck into the bottom so the skewer bottoms can stick into it.

Create a fruit arrangement using your fruits – and you can even cut them into special shapes – which seems like it’s brimming over with taste!

Cover the skewer sticks by arranging kale along the inside of the vase and out. This also makes a wonderful gift, something unique and easily customizable! www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/ S0278262615300178 To read past columns of Let’s Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

Dining Guide DOGGY DAY AT CHRIS’ BAKERY! Doggy Cupcakes • Doggy Toys Raffles • Samples For Dogs Saturday, Sept. 8, 10am-1pm

Breakfast & Lunch on the Water - Daily Fresh Baked Treats Homemade Soups & Sandwiches 360.678.5431 • 4 Front Street • Coupeville

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Goosefoot’s Fall 2018 Business Workshops Include Three New Offerings Goosefoot continues to offer workshops to assist entrepreneurs in getting their businesses off the ground or to grow and improve their existing businesses. Workshops are free, open to every type of business, and full details can be found at www.goosefoot.org.

Three new offerings appear on the Fall calendar. By popular demand, two bookkeeping workshops are being offering for the first time courtesy of funding from Puget Sound Energy.

Bookkeeping Basics and QuickBooks for Small Business will be led by Jeanne Celeste. And Sami Postma will lead those interested through the wonderful world of online analytics tools in Analytics: What are they and what to do with them.

Additionally, for those who have attended previous Goosefoot workshops,“Sessions with Sami” are being offered. These 30-minute one-on-one sessions provide an opportunity to get more in-depth and specific on any previous workshop topics. Contact Sami for more information or to book your session at 360-3214246 or sami@goosefoot.org.

All workshops are free. Workshops take place at the Bayview School building, upper level classroom, 5611 Bayview Road, Langley. To register, please email sami@goosefoot.org or call 360-321-4246.

[Submitted by Sami Postma, Goosefoot]

Conservation Futures Program Citizens’ Advisory Board (CAB) The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizen member representatives from each of the three County Commissioner Districts to serve on the Conservation Futures Program Citizens’ Advisory Board (CAB).

The Board of County Commissioners appoints Conservation Futures Program Citizens’ Advisory Board (CAB) member representatives for three-year terms. The initial terms will be staggered so one-third of the members’ appointments expires each year.

The CAB is composed of nine voting members that represent conservation and community planning expertise and technical knowledge.

Within the nine voting members, there are two members representing each commissioner district and three members representing the county at large. Applicants must reside within the area they are representing.

The CAB reviews and evaluates applications to acquire by purchase, gift, grant, bequest, devise, lease, or otherwise, except by eminent domain, the fee simple or any lesser property interest, development right, easement, covenant, or other contractual right necessary to protect, preserve, maintain, improve, restore, or limit the future use of, or otherwise conserve selected open space, wetlands, habitat areas, farm, agricultural, and timber lands for the public use and enjoyment and as one tool for salmon preservation purposes. This process usually occurs during April of each year.

Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Conservation Futures Program Citizens’ Advisory Board (CAB), Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is 360-679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@ co.island.wa.us Application materials should be received no later than 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10, 2018. For additional information please phone 360-679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.

[Submitted by Pam Dill]

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be the one who rolls up their sleeves to do the dirty work, whatever that happens to be.

Wear an old shirt on the 26th, in case it gets messy.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You have little to fear from your competitors in business this week. Viewed through the eyes of would-be opponents, your present level of drive and determination are daunting to behold. That same spirited aggression you display in business spills over into other areas of life as well. You are a force to behold, which means that in delicate situations that don’t respond to force, you could overdo it.

Easy does it on the 26th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Better than fancy footwork to outmaneuver adversity is the ability to hunker down and outlast it. The waiting game is the one you are best-equipped to win this week. And while you are waiting, there is much for you to reflect upon regarding the cause of your woes, making it less likely you’ll face them again. Thus you potentially become a double-winner if you can just hold on until better times. Time is on your side on the 26th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Wry humor of the sort that can laugh in the face of danger is your best ally this week. Much is afoot that you cannot control, but if you can find the humor (it’s always there), you can shrug off any problem likely to confront you. The comedy is all around you, true, but don’t hesitate to stand aside and look at yourself on the 26th. You may be playing the role of straight man in a cosmic comedy of your own making.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) It’s a busy week, and one in which practical matters consume the great bulk of your time and energy. That means you will need both feet solidly on the ground. Emotional tangents won’t serve you well. Rest assured that you can walk a spiritual path with practical feet. Lead with your heart if you must, but be mindful of the direction you are headed on the 26th. The high road is the one you want.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) It’s your week to keep your wits about you when all around you are losing theirs. That may sound like a tall order, but you will never be in a better position to fill it. In acting out your role, understand that it’s not what you know that matters, it’s the skill and dexterity by which you apply it. You may surprise yourself in how well you can adapt a universal truth to the most mundane of situations on the 26th.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You may be the lifeline that saves the baffled and confused from their tizzy this week.

Obstacles that confound others present no problem at all to the one whose view is calm and rational. That one is likely to be you. Practical is as practical does, meaning you’ll probably

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Not getting your way this week amounts to more than just another test of your ability to be pleasant for the sake of keeping the peace. It’s a test of your ingenuity and your resolve to defend what is right. As such, it may involve challenges to your belief system. Do you really stand for something, even to the point of willingly going beyond your comfort zone in defense of it? Such themes are very much in play on the 26th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your roots and past behavior continue to be living issues this week. Where those previously served you well, you may feel like reviving them. Where they leave much to be desired, you are called to neutralize their effect by making changes. The result is that your life becomes a patchwork of the new and the old. Old hobbies, dietary habits and spiritual practices are among the issues likely to resurface on the 26th.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Among the decisions facing you this week are some related to the basic foundations of your life. Their significance is easily overlooked, since your immediate choices will impact you more down the road than in the near term. Relying too much on the influence of others to direct your thinking on the 26th is a major clue that you are underestimating the importance of whatever situation is before you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) It’s a curious mix of stability balancing instability that defines your week. Plenty awaits doing, but the definitive moment to do it, the clear signal to act, is yet to come. In the meanwhile, enjoy the freedom to choose.

Relish the fact that nothing, as of now, is forced. And if you feel to take the figurative bull by the horns, by all means do. Seize the moment, or let it go. That’s the choice before you on the 26th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) A contrarian opinion of exactly the sort you are capable of delivering is needed in your sphere. You may even be the one to deliver it. Should that be your apparent role, do not hesitate to step up. Contrary viewpoints come as a breath of fresh air this week. The ill effects of flawed logic are the alternative. The ability to think creatively is gift. Cherish yours and spread it widely and willingly on the 26th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Growth as the theme of your week is likely to come in a variety of ways. All of them involve challenges, most must be initiated by you. Since they are voluntary challenges, we might assume they will also be fun. A partner is likely to be the stimulus that gets you going.

Look at adversaries and adversity as your friends, therefore. The thing you dread most is the very thing that helps you most on the 26th. © 2018, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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

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1. Political action committee 4. Where sauces cook 8. Type of horse 10. Heavy sword (Brit.)

11. __ Nui, Easter Island 12. A type of burner 13. Spanish island 15. Rapid alteration of a musical note 16. Where priests work 17. Most impoverished 18. Tom Petty’s band 21. Luke’s mentor __-Wan 22. No longer is 23. Mandela’s party 24. Legislator (abbr.)

25. A type of “zebra” 26. The common gibbon 27. American icon 34. Hunting expeditions

35. What a princess wears 36. Switched gears 37. Protege to Freya (Norse myth.)

38. Serves 39. Darken 40. Fencing swords 41. Middle English letter 42. Go slowly 43. A type of flute

15. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand

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24. Peter’s last name

1. One who is rejected 2. Suitable for crops 3. Per __, each 4. Indulges 5. Preoccupy 6. NIN frontman Reznor 7. Posted 9. Infamous Ukraine village 10. Bizarre 12. One who loves to read 14. The products of human creativity

25. Offered as a prize

17. Famed Chinese American architect 19. These can be used to burn trash 20. Corpuscle count (abbr.)

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Island 911

Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 8:01 pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller advising a car drove by at 6 pm, then a car drove by and threw a firework at caller’s daughter.

THURSDAY, JULY 5 3:30 pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller states male in white van is trying to chase down two women in a vehicle.

6:43 pm, NW 8th Ave. Requesting phone call, reluctant to provide reason for request other than her property was “thrown away.”

8:09 pm, SW Erie St. Reporting party states saw what looked like a bomb in vehicle in parking lot.

FRIDAY, JULY 6 5:40 am, S Beeksma Dr. Reporting man lying half in street on Bayshore; looks like subject may be asleep but isn’t sure.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 11:47 am, SE Pioneer Way Reporting male subject causing disturbance. Yelling at passing vehicles.

On December 26, 1945, she married Billy Mallams. Billy passed away in a Navy plane crash December 14, 1967 in Alaska. On October 12, 1974, she married Art Vander Voet. Art passed away January, 13, 2006 in Oak Harbor, Wash.

1:33 pm, NE Goldie St. Reporting party advising homeless camp on fire behind location down the trail.

1:47 pm, SR 20 Advising purse was taken from male who was “harassing” her.

7:38 pm, SW Scenic Heights St. Reporting male yelling in middle of the road with all of his stuff in the road.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 5:12 am, SR 20 Party advising someone stole a riding lawn mower.

8:24 am, SE Bayshore Dr. Requesting check; male subject sleeping on sidewalk with feet hanging over road.

3:02 pm, SR 20 Party states female taking tables into her vehicle; tables and chairs are merchandise for store.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 5:19 am, SW Erie St. Reporting party states male pushed TV and other items in cart at 2 am through garden gate; states male is back in store.

3:20 pm, NW Hiyu Dr. Advising female walking down middle of street with eyes closed.

4:48 pm, SW Eagle Vista Ave. Reporting deceased bobcat under deck.

FRIDAY, JULY 13 8:23 am, SE Barrington Dr. Requesting call referencing questions about adult sitting in open bed area.

5:12 pm, S Beeksma Dr. Caller states male is in middle of street yelling and kicking around belongings.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 4:07 am, SE Bayshore Dr. Little red car is following Ragnar racers; caller states vehicle is making some of the runners very uncomfortable.

MONDAY, JULY 9 8:13 am, SE Barrington Dr. Person in lobby reporting homeless taking her clothing while at location.

6:07 pm, SE Barrington Dr. Party requesting contact at T-Mobile store to discuss leaving vehicle at Navy Federal for an extended amount of time.

10:02 am, SR 20 Male subject in black jacket and pants down, holding knife. Standing by front entrance to Kasteel, no one else around.

11:18 am, SE 8th Ave. Caller states neighbor shot a bullet through wall that adjoins their units.

8:56 pm, SW Barlow St. Male screaming and yelling and taking his clothes off.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 4:16 am, SR 20 Male on bike with ladder on shoulder riding south bound.

7:27 am, SW 3rd Ave. Caller states tenant would like to report his bike stolen and another tenant caught another kid trying to steal another bike.

12:07 pm, SE Barrington Dr. Reporting daughter’s phone stolen from Oak Harbor High School four years ago.

1:52 pm, SW Barlow St. Reporting party states woman sitting in booth at location spitting all over the place and waving her arms.

Life Tributes LEE VANDERVOET

2:20 pm, SR 20 Caller advising male walking down foot path at location is pointing a finger gun at vehicles; pretending to shoot people.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 1:07 am, SR 20 Advising male subject in middle of road walking backwards.

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7:15 pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller states vehicle ran into building two times then went up the road.

6:05 am, SE Barrington Dr. Requesting call. Looking for a notary, wanting to know if any of the Oak Harbor Police Officers are public notaries.

8:37 pm, SW Klickitat Ter. Reporting woodpecker in wood-burning stove; bird is alive.

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SUNDAY, JULY 15 5:40 pm, Crosby Rd. Advising two vehicles ran into one another at location; seems to be a fight.

7:42 pm, NE Kettle St. Advising male sleeping on mattress next to dumpster at the end of parking lot.

8:10 pm, SW Erie St. Advising he and friend are stuck at Walmart. Trying to get home, but bike has flat. Needs to get to area of high school.

MONDAY, JULY 16 12:24 am, SW 12th Ct. Caller advising she is home alone. Door in house is closed; is never closed.

8:39 am, NW Mizzen Dr. Reporting party heard “pinging” outside like something ricocheting off her house.

10:57 pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Reporting party advising male subject trying to flag him down as he drove by; states when he slowed down, male charged his vehicle.

Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.

Lee VanderVoet was born February 22, 1927 in Osage County, Okla. She went home to be with the Lord August 12, 2018 in Kennewick, Wash.

Lee moved to Kennewick, Wash. in August 2016 to be near her daughter. Lee touched many lives over her years in Oak Harbor and her short time in Kennewick. She especially loved and appreciated the caregivers at Hawthorne Court the past two years.

She is survived by Richie (Bill) Meche, Bill (Tamara) Mallams, Mike (Kerri) Mallams, Susan (Ricky) Nunamaker; Darrell (Stephanie) Hooper, Shane Mallams, Kael Mallams, Loryn Mallams, Terri Meche, Stephanie (Ray) Cone, plus great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to Good News Media Ministry, c/o Richland Lutheran Church, 901 Van Giesen St, Richland, WA 99354. This was the church service broadcast from Rick and Susan’s church Mom faithfully watched every Sunday morning.

A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, August 25, 2:00 p.m. at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

RICHARD DAVID CHRISTENSEN It could be argued that Richard “Pops” Christensen was a top contender for the title “The Most Interesting Man in the World.” While some people knew him as a professional, others saw him as a skilled mechanic and welder who loved the outdoors and any opportunity to fish, hunt or ride his FJR. Although Pops passed gently in his sleep August 6, 2018, he lived the rest of his life with a vigor and enthusiasm that was stunning to behold.

Richard was born in Boston, Mass. in 1949, but spent the majority of his youth in Southern California. Growing up he became an Eagle Scout, played football and baseball, surfed, scuba dived, boated, biked and motorcycled. He and other young men of his generation weren’t faced with a carefree high school experience - the specter of Vietnam overshadowed every decision they made. Richard chose to enter the United States Coast Guard and made an early choice to concentrate on a Reserve commitment throughout his adult life. A true mustang, he worked his way up from Fireman’s Apprentice to Commander, and retired with honors after almost 30 years of service. His favorite assignment was as Reserve Commander of Group Monterey. Although he was awarded the Coast Guard Commendation Medal for distinguished service, two other achievements stand out to his family as emblematic of his ongoing concern for his troops and underprivileged youth. He created a t-shirt fundraiser to help with medical expenses for local Reserve Coast Guardsmen returning from the first Gulf War, and established an annual Christmas Party for local children who attended a local Boys and Girls Club.

Richard earned a B.S. from the University of Redlands, and an M.A. in Industrial Technology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. For twenty years ‘Mr. C.’ taught auto shop in Santa Maria, Calif. He had an open shop policy which let students work on their own vehicles in class, thus saving many families money. He was well remembered for his chorizo and egg breakfasts where both students and staff would gather in the shop while he manned the grill. He was also remembered for a wicked sense of humor with the most infamous incident involving the filling of a fellow teacher’s storeroom with hundreds of pounds of coleslaw mix he had obtained from a local food processor. Eventually, the leadership skills he honed with the Coast Guard took over, and he became a school administrator. While working positions as varied as a continuation school principal, a school district superintendent, and a top administrator with a community college, he found time to complete an EdD from the University of Southern California. After earning his degree, he was never shy about betting any other college football fan that the Trojans would continue as winners.

While working his way up the ladder in both the Coast Guard and various school districts, he also found time to continue to develop new interests. He could tackle any engine, fell a tree, carve the tree into an amazing creation, crab, craft gorgeous tables, boat, keep bees, blow glass, sharpen knives, design mechanical devices… all while helping you write a personal resume to get you the elusive job you always wanted. He loved to travel and made exploring British Columbia, Baja California, Kenai, Alaska and Europe with his family a top priority.

He also provided meticulous ride reports to his friends on the FJR Forum, and often enjoyed road trips with his buddies.

After almost 40 years of work, Richard retired to the Pacific Northwest: Whidbey Island in Washington State. His home resembled a tiny park, with a large meadow surrounded by towering trees. He could often be seen holding court near his barn, sipping coffee, while helping various neighbors on a mechanical or welding repair project.

Richard met his wife Susan at the University of Redlands. They had been together for almost 49 years. During their last trip to Scotland, they renewed their wedding vows in the same church his ancestors had attended.

In addition to Susan, he leaves his daughter Karen and her spouse, Jessi, son David and his spouse, Kristina, and to paraphrase him, “…the three smartest, handsomest, and most talented grandkids ever created,” Wyatt, Elinor and Warren.

The two most enduring characteristics his family treasures and emulates are his code of ethics and his lifelong love of learning. Pops was the most honorable man any of us ever encountered; his word was indeed his bond.

He set high standards for himself and encouraged others to try and be the best they could be. He taught us to never waiver from a challenge and to persist in learning new skills.

The family will plan a celebration of life to be scheduled sometime next spring.

Family suggests memorials or donations be sent to either the American Heart Association or the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Fund.

Arrangements entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor, Wash. Please visit Pops’ page in the Book of Memories online at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and leave condolences.

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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.

MOTORCYCLES/ATVS Dune Buggy-style Go Cart with roll bar, 8-hp engine; Call 360-440-0377, leave message (1)

AUTO/PARTS FOR SALE 1983 GMC 1/2-ton pickup truck with an Olds 455 CI Engine. Tow hitch bar and steel tool box. Good work truck.

Call 360-440-0377, leave message (1)

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES BIG GARAGE SALE! Friday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26, 8am-4pm, 1963 Zylstra Rd, Oak Harbor. 1980 Ford F-150 truck, furniture, freezer, musical equip. (amps, mixers, speakers, organ etc.), books, tools, clothing and 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/NorthPugetSoundDragonBoatClub?ref=hl

RIDE SHARE/VAN POOL Vanpool: Daily vanpool from Whidbey Island to Mukilteo to north Seattle seeks full/PT riders. Bob (h) 360-730-1294 or (c) 206-526-4150 (5)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Imagine Oak Harbor’s 1st Food Forest, Saturdays 11am-3pm, at 526 Bayshore Drive. Each week, we have volunteer opportunities available to help care for our community garden, share organic gardening tips, and learn Permaculture principles. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Schedule can change due to adverse weather conditions. If you have any questions, please contact us at: imagineapermacultureworld.gmail.com Mother Mentors needs volunteers! Oak Harbor Families with young children need your help! Volunteer just a couple of hours a week to make a difference in someone’s life!

To volunteer or get more info, email wamothermentors@ gmail.com or call 360-3211484.

Looking for Board Members to join the dynamic Board of Island Senior Resources and serve the needs of Island County Seniors. Of particular interest are representatives from North Whidbey. For more information please contact: reception@islandseniorservices.org

WORK WANTED Winter is coming! Firewood delivered, gutters cleaned, chimney cleaning. Coupeville, 360-678-7591 (1)

JOB MARKET Full-time Floor Associate positions available at Freeland Ace. Knowledge of paint a plus. Must be able to provide excellent customer service, interact with a variety of personalities and lift 40-50 lbs.

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Yamaha Clavenova electric keyboard. Call 360-440-0377, leave message (1)

HOME FURNISHINGS Walnut occasional table, with beveled glass top, $50 or best offer; Stained glass terrarium, with matching cover, plus wood stand. 26-1/2” tall x 10-1/2” diameter of cover x 14” diameter of base. $125 or best offer; Twin-size, sturdy metal bed frame, with wood roller feet. $15 obo. We have photos. Call or text 360-3200525.

Quilted wall hangings, purchased at the Houston International Quilting Conference.

In excellent condition, ready to hang on your wall! Quail (20” x 11”), $20 or best offer. Duck ($22” diameter), $20 or best offer. We have photos. Call or text 360-320-0525.

Fireplace tool sets: brush, shovel, and poker, in a sturdy stand. One set is 30” tall, the other set is 21” tall. Sturdy, brown leather log tote by Eddie Bauer, never used. $50 obo. We have photos. Call or text 360-320-0525.

“Happy Holidays” painted sign, 21-1/2” x 16-1/2”, $20 obo. We have photos. Call or text 360-320-0525.

No Cheating!

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 Natural Barnyard Topsoil: Good for gardens, flower beds, etc. Unscreened, 10 yard loads, $225 delivered. South Whidbey 360-321-1624

MISCELLANEOUS Horizontal band saw, made in USA, heavy duty, $400 OBO. 360-675-4185 (1) Pro Series 1000-lb. capacity, fold away crane cherry picker; Hoover Model L 2310 garage utility vacuum; 75-mile range digital TV antenna, $30 firm; Terrarium, 24” square, 12” high with slider screen top.

Call 360-440-0377, leave message (1) Craftsman Air Compressor: 33 gallon horizontal tank on wheels. 6 horsepower, 240volt motor, 2 cylinder pump is broken, $40. Coupeville, 360-678-6644 (0) Miscellaneous materials in the yard: concrete mix; PVC pipe of various diameters and lengths; wood. $20 or best offer. We can send photos.

Call or text 360-320-0525 Wind sculptures by Mark White and Lyman Whittaker.

Price range: $250–$500 or best offer; Wind chimes. We have five sets, depending on size. Price range: $10–$50 or best offer. We can send photos. Call or text 360-3200525

Whidbey Residential Rentals, Inc. 360-675-9596 www.whidbeyres.com 285 NE Midway Blvd • Suite #2 • Oak Harbor Halogen work light, for indoor projects. The height of the light can be adjusted. $30 or best offer. We have photos.

Call or text 360-320-0525 Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father’s Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6”W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

RECREATION Camping items: 2 single air mattresses, “as new” condition, $20 each or best offer; Intex queen size coilbeam downy airbed, nearly new (used for one week for guests), easy to deflate and store when not being used, $25, or best offer; Brookstone waterproof floating lantern, for camping, patio, poolside, or emergencies, new, $25 or best offer; Old (but clean) Thermos 1-gallon jug, $5; Vintage Coleman stove, with protective denim cover, $25 or best offer; Versatile backpack, the two parts can be used separately, or (for more serious backpacking) together, $45 obo. We have photos. Call or text 360-320-0525.

Sports items: Bag Boy golf cart, $15 obo; Golf umbrella, $5; Men’s wet suits, size L, $10 per item; Neoprene gloves and hats, size L, $5 each; Water skis: Terry Competition slalom ski, with carrying bag, $30 obo; O’Brien Competition slalom ski, Kevlar/Boron, $30 obo; Wiley wood water skis, $25 obo. We have photos. Call or text 360-320-0525.

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES 75-gallon fish tank, 21” H x 18” W x 48” L. Call 360-4400377, leave message (1) Excellent Grass Hay, good for horses, $7 per bale, 20 bale minimum. 360-321-1624 If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by.

WANTED Was your Dad or Gramps in Japan or Germany? I collect old 35 mm cameras and lenses. Oak Harbor, call (970) 823-0002

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION US Postal Mail

Whidbey Weekly Classified Department PO Box 1098 Oak Harbor, WA 98277

E-Mail............classifieds@whidbeyweekly.com Telephone..................................(360)682-2341 Fax.............................................(360)682-2344 PLEASE CALL WHEN YOUR ITEMS HAVE SOLD.

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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