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3rd annual Hydros for Heroes is just around the corner

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Get ready, get set, Hydros for Heroes will roar into Oak Harbor, rooster tails blazing, Sept. 15 and 16 for a full weekend of high speed action.

Photo Courtesy of Kathy Craven Jim Swan, Clinton Community Hall board member, tends the burgers, while Rob Mellish, branch manager of Heritage Bank in Clinton, supervises the hot dogs at last year’s Clinton Town Picnic.

The fifth annual Clinton Town Picnic will be held from 3 to 6 p.m.

Saturday at Dan Porter Park.

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By Kacie Jo Voeller Come hungry for three annual Whidbey events and enjoy food, live music, and a community atmosphere on Saturday. The fifth annual Clinton Town Picnic will take place at Dan Porter Park from 3 to 6 p.m. and the 18th Annual Military Appreciation Picnic, located next to the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, will have festivities going from noon to 4 p.m. The Coupeville Lions’ annual salmon barbecue will take place starting at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

CLINTON TOWN PICNIC What started as an idea from foodies Doug Hofius, president of the Clinton Community Council, and Bob Craven, president of Clinton Community Hall, led to what is now known as the Clinton Town Picnic.

The third annual event, put on by the Craig McKenzie Team Foundation and the Oak Harbor Rotary Club, will feature 50 professional racing teams, arts, crafts and merchandise vendors, several food vendors, a beer garden and entertainment by local group Backyard Bison. There is no charge to attend and all proceeds from the event benefit Rotary’s charitable programs.

“It allows the Rotary to do things in the community,” said Craig McKenzie. “They gave away $29,000 in scholarships last year.”

Last year Hydros for Heroes raised $34,000 for the Rotary, up 30-percent from the previous year. While sponsorships are down slightly this year, McKenzie is hopeful they will reach their goal and surpass that amount this year.

“Every year it continues to get better,” said McKenzie. “We continue to get great partnerships from the people on my team and there are a lot of people in Rotary who have gone above and beyond to help make this a great event. Plus, the support from the City of Oak Harbor and its staff has been amazing.”

Because the event is ruled by the tides, it falls about a month later this year. It also falls on the same weekend as a big hydroplane racing event in San Diego, so McKenzie isn’t certain the Grand Prix boats will be involved this year, but he’s holding out hope.

“We had to make a decision – do we risk not having any Grand Prix or pick a weekend we can get the Grand Prix, but bail on our other faithful racers?” he said. “We decided not to turn our backs on the people that got us going. We may still have some Grand Prix and we’re hoping to get some of the vintage class boats this year. It’s still going to be fun and everybody who wants to come and watch will be able to do that. We’ll put on a great show.”

There will also be one very special guest announcer at this year’s event. Derek Bollinger, the racer who was seriously injured last year at Hydros for Heroes and was left paralyzed from the waist down, will be back.

“He is just a great guy,” said McKenzie. “He’s always in good spirits and he’s been through a lot. He actually died underwater.

“It was my worst fear,” he continued. “You pray it never happens.

But, I’m so grateful he’s alive and that he’ll be joining us.”

“It is mainly for the community,” said Kathy Craven, secretary for the Clinton Community

McKenzie credits EMS personnel and a good safety plan, which include having a LifeFlight helicopter on standby, with helping to save Bollinger’s life. Bollinger, meanwhile, has been working hard not only in his recovery but at a new career path, becoming a gunsmith.

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Photo Courtesy of Hydros of Heroes The third annual Hydros for Heroes professional hydroplane racing event will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 16 in downtown Oak Harbor. The event is free to attend.

“These drivers know that anytime they step into a boat, it could be their last,” McKenzie said. “That’s why we try our best to make it as safe as possible for the racers and the fans.”

The event, which is an American Power Boats Association sanctioned race, is expected to draw thousands of people, rain or shine.

The races will take place as scheduled unless the weather creates unsafe conditions. Since it is later this year, McKenzie said he’s not sure what Mother Nature may have in store, but weather can be unpredictable no matter what time of the year it is.

Most of the action will take place along Bayshore Blvd. and Flintstone Park, where you can find the beer garden and vendors. VIP spaces are offered on F-Dock at the Oak Harbor Marina. There is even camping for recreational vehicles available along Pioneer Way, which offers some of the best viewing of the races. (There are no hookups available and no tents are allowed.) Spaces are 20-feet wide and 30-feet long. Extra 10-foot increments are available at an additional cost if needed.

For those interested in meeting some of the racers before the engines get revved up and the boats hit the water, there will be a no-host “racers welcome” event starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at Louis G’s that is open to the public.

“It’s a chance to meet, visit and mingle with the racers before the competition begins,” said McKenzie.

He encourages anyone interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteer to visit the website at www.hydrosforheroes.com. A complete schedule, a list of participating racers, vendors and other information is also available online.

“I got involved in this because I wanted to do something to help Oak Harbor Rotary,” McKenzie said. “My son got a scholarship from Rotary before I was a member. It just shows you never know what kind of an impact something like that can have – how it affects the kids, or their parents, or how it will affect what people will do down the road. I take care of people who take care of me. I don’t forget.”

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Dream weaver Every time I drink too much sarsaparilla before bedtime, I seem to have a dream about being a cowboy.

It is a recurring dream, with a repeating rifle, a really neat horse who obeys my fear, and a clarinet.

Apparently, in a past life, I was either an out of work clarinet player in a cowboy band, or I was passed by life, on the old Chisholm trail.

In this dream, which is always in black and white, I ride into town while hearing the colorful sounds roaring from the local saloon, the Bar None.

With my cowboy locks flowing, I stop, the energy of a honky tonk piano mixed with fiddle, guitar, bass, and male vocal, blending together in a yodel-infested rhythm enough to out-run any cattle rustler.

As I tie up my horse, Congested, I grab my clarinet bag from the saddle horn, and mosey on in the saloon, opening the swinging doors with a degree of authenticity somewhere between a cowboy with a fake ID and a saddle tramp who sleeps on tumbleweed, but only after he smokes it.

Faves One of the things on my weekly non-bucket list is to drive south on Sundays, from Freeland to Clinton, just to pass the cars and trucks and all the people in the ferry line.

While it is not as much fun coming back north, the ride south is double the fun, kinda like charging the Mukilteo-to-Whidbey walk-on passengers double to get over here.

As the Kingston Trio sings in their classic folk hit, M.T.A, “Did he ever return, no he never returned, and his fate is still unlearned (what a pity); he may ride forever ‘neath the streets of Boston, he’s the man who never returned.”

Years ago, in my non-transparent years, I fell asleep on the ferry run from Mukilteo to Clinton.

I was a walk on, but on a sleepover.

After my third round trip, one of the workers woke me with a kind shake and a soothing voice, “Unless you want to sleep in Mukilteo tonight, you might want to get off here. This is our last run.”

Talk about bang for my buck. Three and a half passenger round trips for a dollar.

As my size 10 and a half B cowboy boots drag my spurs in the rhythm of the music, the music stops, swiftly and coldly.

As you might imagine, I sure felt like half a passenger the next day.

A voice from the top of the bar room steps shouts.

Chow down Been to Callen’s Restaurant yet?

“Holy catfish! Hey cowboys, that there is Clarinet Slim, the fastest reed moistener in the west. Slim can be ready to play in seconds. In fact, Slim has a rump sticker branded on his horse which says, Always Be Reedy.”

Heard of it yet?

Cowboy hats fly, six-guns are shot, bullets speeding toward the saloon ceiling, and the whiskey starts pouring.

Reed moist, ready to play, I break into the opening licks of that Rex Allen classic, “Who shot the holes in my sombrero?”

Note to curious: Rumor has it this Leeds/Hayes penned song is the reason Rex was “The Last of the Singing Cowboys.”

Don’t believe it. Get the Jasmine CD #3506, “Riding All Day: The Life of a Cowboy.” Hear for yourself.

Enough on the marketing, Clarinet Slim, back to your dream.

So, I’m really laying out the B flat at 128 beats a minute, with the band wailing on the chorus of our sombrero soiree while another voice rings out above the music, “How dare you call me a sidewinder? I don’t take sides. I live in the middle of the road. Plus, I just completed seven weeks at Wrangler Weight Watchers, in their waiting room, lifting weights, so watch your mouth before I rearrange it.”

As I turn around, someone hits me in the head with a bowl of Cheerios and yells, “Hi-Yo, Phil Silvers, away.”

And then, I wake up, but always without a horse. No matter if my recurring cowboy dream is a night mare or a day mare, the mare in my dream always disappears.

According to one of my dream books, dreaming about disappearing mares just means I am trying to yodel in my sleep.

Maybe next time.

Well, I turned my nose into yes, thanks to my poet pal Laura, the Poet Laura-ate of Coupeville, who treated me there today, or yesterday if you are reading this tomorrow.

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Laura knows good chow because she is a great chef.

So, knowing I like to eat well at least once a week, Laura met me for a pleasure packed lunch at Callen’s, across from the Keystone Ferry terminal.

Longtime locals know the spot as the original location of The Ripp Tide.

After entering, and upon seeing the record player and vinyl records, I was sold. Michael and Emily’s cuisine is perfect for this meat and potato fed Midwest southerner with west coast tendencies.

Pulled pork, natural beef burgers, chicken telera, sockeye salmon, Penn Cove mussels, true cod fish and chips, and steaks!

See for yourself at www.callensrestaurant.com.

You know how we locals get excited when there is a new place to try. Get excited.

Open daily 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.

For more, call 360-499-2306.

If you have problems with beautiful views while eating, bring your sunglasses and a Kindle.

Thank you Laura for your great poetry and a great lunch.

For those of you who like leftovers, you may have some to go. Big helpings. For those who can’t wait, the toothpicks are by the door.

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Like hanging out with a group of narcissists, but without the yelling.

Hope to see you at the Coupeville library, in the community room, on the side of the library where we can talk and listen a little bit louder.

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If you want to do your homework before you get entertained from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Coupeville Library Saturday, September 15, I recommend a most excellent interview with Mr. Evans by KSER’s backbone, Ed Bremer, on Ed’s August 10 Sound Living show, archived at https://soundcloud.com/90-7-kser/sound-lliving-08-10-18-richard-evans.

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Easier said than done, Mr. Rogers, when one goes all day and night without any likes on his Facebook page.

Next Saturday, September 15, Hollywood comes to Coupeville in the form of Dick Evans – actor, director, artist, and playwright. Mr. Evans will be sharing memories of his career and highlights from his just released autobiography, Fazkills.

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Bits & Pieces A Washington State hunting license is still required.

Letters to the Editor Editor, I am a pro-life Democrat who has been living in Oak Harbor since the year 2000. I love the Whidbey Weekly!

I can’t stand Donald Trump. Why? He is not President of the United States, one who governs by laws, but Donald Trump is the dictator of the United States, ruling with his will! (Webster’s dictionary defines a dictator as “one who rules absolutely and often oppressively.”) Since Donald Trump is a dictator of the United States, and not president, he is attracted to his fellow dictator, Vladimir Putin, dictator of Russia. He wants to be best friends with Putin, he kisses up to Putin, he wants to have frequent summits with Putin! Of course, Trump has never insulted Putin. But Trump has insulted every head of every NATO democracy in the NATO alliance!

Dictator Donald Trump hates democracy!

Democracies are, according to Webster, “governments by the people, especially rule of the majority.” Trump believes in rule by himself, the dictator.

If Donald Trump believed in democracy, he wouldn’t have insulted all the leaders of the Western democracies, our NATO allies. But he wants their money and insists that they must pay up their dues to the United States.

Of course they won’t! Why should they, when dictator Trump has insulted them all and doesn’t care one bit about the value of NATO? As for Mexico, Dictator Trump says that all Mexicans entering the United States are rapists and drug dealers. Not so, surely! He still wants to erect a $4 billion wall along the Mexican-American border to keep all Mexicans out.

How stupid! Jesus taught “thou shalt love they neighbor as thyself.” Mexico is our neighbor!

We should love Mexico, our next-door neighbor, and have compassion for her poverty and corruption. (Mexico’s corruption is, at least, due in part to her poverty.)

Let’s get rid of Dictator Trump as soon as we can, and become friends again with the NATO democracies. Let’s love Mexico, our next-door neighbor! I voted for Hillary in the last election in 2016. If the Democrats don’t impeach Dictator Trump before the next presidential election and, of course, he will run again, then I say, let everyone vote for Hillary in 2020! She has marvelous executive ability. She truly loves the American people and I believe she has integrity.

Bonnie Tchuileng Oak Harbor, WA

Permit Required if You Want to Hunt on Base Department of Defense affiliated individuals interested in hunting on NAS Whidbey Island property during the 2018-2019 season must obtain a permit to do so. Similarly, civilian hunters interested in the pheasant release and upland game program on the installation must also agree to a National Crime Information Check (NCIC) background check prior to being issued an installation hunting permit.

These permits are now available at the Gallery Golf Course. Hunters with current base access will need to present a valid Washington State hunting license. Those without current base access will require the aforementioned background check and a valid hunting license. The fee for the permit to hunt on base is $13.

The request for base access to hunt and get a background check must be done at the base’s Pass & ID office (building 2853, phone number 360-257-5620) just outside Langley Gate at Ault Field. Langley Gate is located on Langley Boulevard and is open from 7:30am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday. You may complete that form at home or fill it out at Pass & ID and have your check done on the spot. Barring any potential issues, a NCIC check can be completed the same day. When you submit your request you are required to sign it in person at Pass & ID and present proper personal identification when you sign the form.

No background check can be initiated after 3:00pm. Upon successful completion of the background check, you will be given documentation that you will need to bring with you when getting your installation hunting permit.

All hunters must have a Washington State hunting license in order to be issued a permit.

There are no vendors of State licenses available on the installation. Hunters must present all licenses for the species they wish to hunt to acquire an installation hunting permit. Specific documents required to get your installation hunting permit are: Pheasant and upland game hunters must bring your DoD-issued identification or State-issued identification and approved NCIC background check and a Western Washington Pheasant License (with odd/even selection).

Waterfowl hunters must present your DoD-issued identification card, Washington State small game license, State migratory bird validation and Federal duck stamp (attached to license and signed across the face).

Deer hunters must present DoD-issued identification card, Washington State big game license with archery only deer option and transport tag.

Questions may be directed to Michael Bianchi, 360-257-4024, at the installation Environmental Office.

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DjangoFest Northwest Camping Has New Digs at the Fairgrounds Campground The Fairgrounds Campground announces Django Jammin’ & Camping for musicians arriving on Whidbey Island for DjangoFest Northwest (DFNW) this September 18-23, 2018.

for the Arts (WICA), and downtown Langley, where visitors will find musicians jamming in cafés, in garden nooks and restaurants throughout town.

2018 marks the 18th year of the DjangoFest Northwest, North America’s premier gypsyjazz festival, held in the quaint seaside village of Langley. Musicians from around the world gather to play the repertoire of guitarist and composer, Django Reinhardt, and to teach and learn from regional and global masters.

For tickets to DjangoFest Northwest visit: https://www.djangofestnw.com [Submitted by Kristi O’Donnell, Fairgrounds Events Coordinator, Port of South Whidbey]

Children’s Day Celebration 2018 Come to South Whidbey Community Park Saturday, September 22 from 10:00am to 2:00pm for one of the biggest, friendliest, “familiest” events on Whidbey Island! It’s a day of activities including entertainment, pony rides, inflatable bounce houses, crafts, bubbles, games, and lunch (while supplies last). It’s all free so parents, grandparents, and caregivers leave your wallet home.

Children’s Day is an event that brings together children and their families with Island County organizations in a fun and enjoyable day at no cost to the families. The event will feature more than 35 interactive booths/activities provided by local agencies, organizations, and businesses that support children and their families.

Children’s Day is funded in partnership with Island County Public Health, South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District, GoWhidbey Media & DJ Services, South Whidbey Kiwanis, South Whidbey Children’s Center, United Way of Island County, Honeymoon Bay Coffee, Whidbey Island Bagel Bakery, and generous private donors. Come on out and enjoy a day of smiles and laughter.

Please leave dogs at home, as many children are afraid of even the gentlest pups. Please contact South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District with questions or if you would like to get involved with the event at 360-221-5484 or www.swparks.org.

Community Park is located at 5495 Maxwellton Road, Langley.

[Submitted by Nicole Marley, Island County Public Health]

Skagit Valley College Associated Students Participate in Governor’s Student Voter Registration Challenge

The Fairgrounds Campground offers affordable space for tent camping and RV hookups. The new “Caravan Field” location offers electricity and close proximity to restrooms and showers.

In case of inclement weather, the “Caravan Field” is next to an historic barn to shelter the musicians and music loving visitors.

The Associated Students of Skagit Valley College will be participating in the inaugural Governor’s Student Voter Registration Challenge. SVC will be competing against most of the two-year and four-year colleges and universities in Washington in this challenge.

The college that registers the most new voters or updated voter information (new address, etc.) will be recognized. Each college has a unique voter registration link that will total how many new voters register. Anyone can use this link, as it is not limited to registered students. If students are not registered to vote and are eligible, visit https://weiapplets.sos. wa.gov/myvote/?Org=SVC

Quiet camping is available in the Upper Campground as well.

Registration deadlines for the November 6 General Election:

For details on camping, please visit the Port of South Whidbey website: http://portofsouthwhidbey.com/facilities/island-county-fairgrounds-campground-south-whidbey/

Online or hard copy mail registration – October 8, 2018 In person at an elections office – October 29, 2018

Camping is on a first come first-serve basis.

The Port requests Caravan campers fill out the inquiry form on line so it can assure campers of their electrical preferences. Payment is made at the time of arrival. Enter via Fairgrounds Road and Camano Avenue and follow the signs.

Registration requirements: To register to vote, Washington residents must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years old by November 6, 2018. To register, voters will need the following information: Name; Date of Birth; Mailing Address; Gender

New this year is space dedicated to daytime and late night acoustic jamming in the “Caravan Field” of the Fairgrounds Campgrounds.

Hours for acoustic jamming are 9:00am to 5:00am each day. Jamming is open to the public. Admission is free.

The “Caravan Field” is located within walking distance to DjangoFest Northwest gypsy-jazz festival, held at the Whidbey Island Center

Consider Financial Gifts for Your Grandchildren

National Grandparents Day is observed on Sept. 9. If you’re a grandparent, you may get some gifts or cards – or maybe even a phone call! But you might feel that it’s better to give than to receive, especially when it comes to your grandchildren. And you can make a real difference in their lives by making a financial gift for their future.

For starters, think about your grandchildren’s education. If college or some type of vocational school is in their future, you may want to help them meet some of the costs, which can be considerable. One common education-savings vehicle is a 529 savings plan. With this plan, earnings on withdrawals are tax free, provided they are used for qualified education expenses.

(Keep in mind that 529 savings plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to ordinary income tax and a 10% IRS penalty on the earnings.) You also may be eligible for a state income tax incentive for contributing to a 529 savings plan. Check with your tax advisor about these incentives, as well as all tax-related issues pertaining to 529 savings plans.

A 529 savings plan’s contribution limits are quite generous. And, as the owner of a 529 plan, you have flexibility in choosing where the money goes – if your grandchild decides against college or another type of advanced education, you can transfer the plan to another beneficiary. And due to recent tax law changes, the scope of 529 plans has been expanded to include qualified withdrawals of up to $10,000 for tuition expenses per year per beneficiary at public, private or religious elementary or secondary schools. Be aware, though, that a 529 savings plan could affect any financial assistance your grandchild might receive.

Although a 529 plan owned by a grandparent won’t be reported as an asset on the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), withdrawals from the plan are treated as untaxed income to the beneficiary (i.e., your grandchild) — and that has a big impact on financial aid. So, you may want to contact a financial aid professional about the potential effects of any gifts you’re considering.

A 529 savings plan isn’t the only financial gift you could give to your grandchildren. You also might consider giving them shares of stock, possibly held in a custodial account, usually known as an UTMA or UGMA account.

However, you only control a custodial account until your grandchildren reach the age of majority as defined by state law, at which time they take it over. They then can use the money for whatever they want – and their plans may not have anything to do with books or classes.

Still, your grandchildren might be particularly interested in owning the stocks contained in the custodial account – many young people enjoy owning shares of companies that make familiar products. And your gift may even get your grandchildren interested in long-term investing.

No matter what type of financial gifts you give to your grandchildren, make sure your keep enough money to pay for your own needs.

It’s important to balance your personal savings needs with your desire to be generous.

Giving financial gifts can be rewarding – to you and your grandchildren. Consider exploring some possibilities soon.

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

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor 630 SE Midway Blvd.

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Other than the hardcore winter Steelhead fishermen and winter time salmon hunters, most anglers are “fair weather anglers,” meaning the summer months are when the majority of us get really antsy to get on the water to fish. This makes perfect sense some of our brides and most young children are not very fond of potentially spending hours fishing during the colder months in hopes of catching dinner. But let the sun come out and the daily temperatures get near the 70-degree mark and the old fishing bug starts to bite. Regardless of whether you fish all year or are primarily a summer fishing family, there is something magical and exiting about “getting ready to go.”

Late summer and early fall holidays can be fast and furious enough, but if your time away includes fishing, the last thing you want to hear one of the kids say halfway to the lake is “Dad, did you remember the tackle box?” How serious a fisherman or woman you are determines the time spent getting ready; it could simply be grabbing your lunch and handing your buddy some cash for gas in his boat to having the entire living room floor covered with soft-side carrying cases and divided-compartment plastic boxes filled with every color and size lure imaginable and the difficult joy of deciding which ones to take. I tend to take way more tackle than I need, but you never know what the fish will be biting. After a short night of dreaming of fishing, here are a few things that can be helpful get-ready reminders.

CHECKLISTS: Quick, printed checklists my wife and I have created have saved us from turning around to go back home more than once. We use an inside- and outside-of-thehouse list; this cuts down on wearing out the door hinges, and helps keep us from chasing squirrels (getting distracted). Try to keep the checklists as current as possible.

WINTERIZED BOATS: Many boats have been winterized, primarily against freezing and other general long term protection. If you are a DIY person like me, or this trip happens to be the first time the boat has been out this season, ensure all engine block and exhaust manifold drain plugs have been re-installed. Look for signs of rodents; mice love to chew on the plastic wiring, so give all the wires that are exposed some extra attention. This is also a good time to look for any heavy corrosion at connections. Normally a little corrosion will not interfere with the flow of electricity however, if it’s green and fuzzy it needs attention. I am a big fan of Sea Foam brand fuel conditioner; it helps eliminate water and gelling of the gasoline, which is very common with the ethanol that is in today’s gas.

RODS AND REELS: Our favorite fishing rod and reel may have been hanging from the rafters or standing in the corners of the garage for quite a while, all pretty normal practices. Gather them up ahead of time and inspect them. Rinsing both the rods and reels if the last time they were used was in saltwater is A MUST prior to storage; if saltwater can make the armored steel of a battle tank flake up like Grandma’s pie crust, you can imagine what it will do to an aluminum fishing reel and the eyes of the fishing rod.

Give the monofilament line a good look; if it has a powdery residue or has not been changed in a couple of years do so, it will be the difference in landing that keeper fish.

YOUR WHIDBEY ISLAND ADVENTURE STARTS HERE! TACKLE: I mentioned rod and reel saltwater corrosion - this also holds true for lures. Open up the tackle box and check things out. Most modern lures are painted with a good quality paint, baked on powder coating, or have been chromed to some extent, but the weak link in the box is the terminal tackle. A lot of the really affordable barrel swivels, split-rings and snap swivels are not made of stainless steel; even brass will in time turn green and take its toll on total contents inside a closed tackle box. If you have ever been to a yard sale and opened up a tackle box, chances are you know what I’m talking about. Some elbow grease and dish soap can save a lure but not the rusty wire. A once-nice collection of lures quickly becomes rusty junk if not cared for. Rinse the terminal tackle after salt use or simply replace it; you will save money and time in the end.

SUNSCREEN AND SAFETY GEAR: Keep in mind you could be on or near the water for long periods of time, so protection from sunburn is very important; I try to choose a sunscreen that is free of perfumes and other fragrances, non greasy and has a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 40. I wash my hands after applying the sunscreen and before handling my fishing gear. Call me superstitious, but I do not want to scare any fish away! Many fishermen on the water every day are using what is called a “Buff;” it resembles a scarf that is pulled up far enough to cover the nose, ears, and the back of the neck. It’s made from thin, stretchy material that is fairly easy to breath through. Other required and smart safety gear includes enough life vests on board for everyone, a personal signaling device (a good coach’s whistle is one of my favorites to have with me in the unlikely event I’m in the water), even if I can’t yell, enough air blown through the whistle to make it scream can be heard far off, especially on calm waters. A well thought-out first-aid kit is also good to have on hand; braided line pulled tight can cut like a knife and hooks are sharp.

Whether it’s a day trip or a longer vacation, putting some forethought into getting ready will save time and make things a little less stressful. I mentioned only a few of the many things that go into planning time away from home - make your own custom checklists that fit your family; trust me, they work!

Be sure to brush up on the printed regulations booklet and check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife web site for any new emergency closures or openings. Now is the time when we get to see if the state’s estimated fish returns are on target. Here is my e-mail tlfishmonger@ gmail.com - feel free to drop me a note or talk fishing. Be safe, take the kids fishing and remember, “Fishing creates memories, some of which are true.” GOOD LUCK out there!

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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.

Island Herb Vendor Day Friday, September 7, 2:00pm-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from North Coast 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

The Green Room Vendor Day Friday, September 7, 3:00pm-6:00pm The Green Room, Oak Harbor Representatives will be available to educate customers about RSO Cannabis Oil. The Green Room is located at 1640 N Goldie Road. For more information, call 360-682-5755 or visit www.thegreenroomwa.com

Live Music: The Young Kids Friday, September 7, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville

Diamantes de Color, an evening of Flamenco Wednesday, September 12, 8:00pm Bayview Hall, 5642 Bayview Road, Langley Seattle-based Flamenco dancer, Savannah Fuentes bring her latest show, Diamantes de Color (colored diamonds) an evening of Flamenco, to the Bayview Hall. Savannah will be joined by two exceptional Spanish Flamenco artists; acclaimed Spanish-Romani guitarist Pedro Cortes and singer/percussionist/ dancer Jose Moreno. Tickets: child $7, student $15, general admission $22, VIP reserved seats $34, available at www.brownpapertickets. com/event/3590978

Whidbey Island Kite Festival Saturday, September 15, 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, September 16, 9:00am-5:00pm Camp Casey Conference Center, Coupeville Set against the majestic backdrop of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound, the kite festival features impressive ground and air displays of color and imagination. Food booths, sport kite competition, kid’s kite making lessons, kite item raffle. For more information, visit www. whidbeykites.org

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

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

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Bikers for Babies

Friends of the Oak Harbor Library Annual Used Book Sale Friday, September 7, 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday, September 8, 9:00am-5:00pm Oak Harbor Library

Saturday, September 8, 9:00am Pregnancy Care Clinic, Oak Harbor All proceeds benefit Pregnancy Care Clinic.

Ride begins at Pregnancy Care Clinic, ends at Skagit Powersports in Burlington. Food and drinks following. Call 360-675-2096 or visit www.islandspcc.org to register.

Megan McClung Memorial Run Saturday, September 8, 9:00am Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor Register now for the full or half marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kids 1K at www.meganmcclung memorialrun.com

Military Appreciation Picnic Saturday, September 8, 12:00pm-4:00pm Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce 32630 SR 20 Enjoy free food and drinks, live music, and great family fun!

5th Annual Clinton Town Picnic Saturday, September 8, 3:00pm-6:00pm Dan Porter Park, Clinton Family friendly community event! Free food 3:00pm to 5:00pm, live music, outdoor games and fun! Come help build a better and stronger community.

Live Music: The Three of Us Saturday, September 8, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Great Jazz, Latin Jazz and other favorites live on stage. No cover. For more information, call 360-682-5747 or visit www.penncove brewing.com

Live Music: Just In Time Jazz Duo Sunday, September 9, 11:00am-1:00pm Rustica Café, Oak Harbor Nick and Judy Nicholai bring keyboard and vocal stylings to the timeless tunes of the Great American Songbook.

Annual Coupeville Lions Club Salmon BBQ & Free Concert Sunday, September 9, 11:30am-1:00pm Town Park, Coupeville Lunch includes native-style salmon, salads, corn on the cob, bread, beverages and dessert for $20. Free concert with Mike Faast and the Archtops at noon. Call Coupeville Lions Club for tickets 360-678-4105.

Books for all ages, and some treasures as well.

Thousands of gently used books and movies available at bargain prices. All proceeds benefit the library. Become a Friend of the Oak Harbor Library for just $5 annually!

Farmers Market Book Sales Saturdays, September 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.

Maker’s Space Meet Up Saturday, September 8, 10:00am-11:30am Freeland Library Making things has become incredibly attainable. Now for very little money and the time to watch a few videos anyone can start automating their life. What could you make with a laser cutter or 3-D printer? Join us and learn about nearby maker spaces and resources available right now to make the things of your dreams. Pick up coupons for free classes.

See cool machines demonstrated. All ages welcome! Please preregister online.

Meet The Author: Audrey Mackaman Saturday, September 8, 1:00pm Coupeville Library Cavall in Camelot is a “warm and actionpacked series” (Publisher’s Weekly) that will appeal to young readers (ages 8-12) and anyone in general who loves animals, myths, magic, and adventure.

North Sound Writers Group Monday, September 10, 10:00am-1:00pm Freeland Library Join other writers to discuss problem solve share and receive feedback and work on the craft of writing. Everyone is welcome. For more information about this group visit northsoundwriters.com Join the Howdy Band!

Monday, September 10, 10:00am Coupeville Library Jamtown John invites you to play along in the Howdy Band, that’s right, you are IN the band!

For families with children 5 years and younger.

Discuss the “Classics” with Rita Drum Monday, September 10, 1:30pm-2:30pm Oak Harbor Library 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.

Clinton Library Book Group - Life From Scratch Wednesday, September 12, 10:00am-11:00am Clinton Library

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED Republican Women of North Whidbey Thursday, September 13, 11:30am Oak Harbor Elks Club 155 NE Ernst St. Our guests this month will be Terresa Hobbs, Island County Republican Party Chairman and Allen McPheeters, Island County Republican Party Vice Chairman. Join us and spend time with like-minded women while learning how to become more involved. Cost is $10 for lunch. For more info contact Rita Drum at ritadrum777@gmail.com or phone 631-7075980.

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Classes, Seminars and Workshops Tame Your Sugar Habit Saturday, September 8, 2:00pm-3:30pm Foxtail Farms, 5442 Shore Meadow Rd, Freeland

Everyone is invited to join our book discussion about “Life From Scratch” by Sasha Martin.

Books are available to check out a month prior to the discussion at the Clinton Library. The selection for next month is “Commonwealth”

by Ann Pratchett.

In this free workshop you will learn three keys to overcome sugar cravings. Held in the barn, a jacket is recommended. Seating is limited.

Please RSVP at drjanehealthcoach@gmail.com or 360-331-1726.

Galleries & Art Shows

Tuesday, September 11, 12:30pm Island Senior Resources, Langley

Featured Artist: Patty Picco Meet the Artist: Thursday, September 6, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, 9 NW Front ST, Coupeville Encaustic Artist Patty Picco will be at Penn Cove Gallery with tools and explanations of her art work. Patty considers herself a “Layerist”. Her work starts with the subtle textures of monotype or her own photographs. She then combines paint with her own hand-painted papers, paying special attention to the mood she is trying to convey. She continues the layering process with the addition of encaustic painting, using a mixture of beeswax, damar resin for hardening and pure pigment for color.

Featured Artist: Marcia Muchnick Artist’s Reception: Saturday, September 8, 2:00pm-5:00pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank Farm Originally from the East Coast just off Cape Cod Massachusetts, Marcia has been throwing and hand building her pottery since 2011.

She moved to and embraced the Whidbey art scene in 2012. There will be light snacks and beverages and live jazz by Don Wodjenski, sax and Dale Stirling, base at 2:30pm and 4:30pm.

Other Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception.

Meetings & Organizations Community Swing Band Rehearsal Wednesdays, September 5 & 19, 7:00pm South Whidbey Community Center, Langley Are you a trumpet or trombone player who loves playing Big Band music? An extensive library of Basie, Ellington, Anthony, Miller, Kenton, Brown, and Q. Jones; Charts arranged by Niehaus, Nestico, Jones, Wolpe, and J. Williams. If you are interested, call Dale Zeigler at 425-269-9029. The South Whidbey Community Center is located at 723 Camano Ave.

Whidbey Island Weavers’ Guild Thursday, September 6, 10:00am-2:00pm Pacific Rim Institute, 180 Parker Rd, Coupeville The September program will be presented by Elisabeth Hill: Deflected Doubleweave. Bring a brown bag lunch and your own beverage cup.

For more information, visit www.whidbey weaversguild.org

W.I.G.S. (Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers) Tuesday, September 11, 1:00pm Heller Road Fire Station #25, Oak Harbor George Lawson, a firefighter and former military member, will discuss 9/11/2001 from the military and firefighter standpoints. For more information, contact Bobby O’Neal at 360-632-5591 or whidbeygensearchers@ gmail.com. All are welcome to attend.

Give Smart and Safe

Teresa Gliddens from the Secretary of State’s Office talks about how to spot red flags in funding appeals that might indicate a scam.

Knowing what to check for can keep your finances safe. Optional lunch by donation is at 11:45. The Bayview Senior Center is at 14594 SR 525.

Free Life Skill Workshops: Power of Prayer Part 1 Tuesday, September 11, 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.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, September 13, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room No pre-registration required, no late admittance allowed. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call 360-672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Friday, September 14, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, September 15, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, 886 Gun Club Rd, Oak Harbor Cost: $35 This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. The pistol handling and shooting portion is completed at the NWSA range where students will learn about safe gun handling, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. The Basics of Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses.

This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range. Students can register online at nrainstructors.org For questions or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at 360-675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbey sportsmen.org.

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Class Saturday, September 15, 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday, September 16, 9:00am-1:00pm CWSA, 397 West Safari Street, Coupeville Firearms, safety gear, and 200 rounds of ammunition are provided. Just come ready to learn and shoot. The course is a two day relaxed learning experience that allows students to take their time so they learn to be proficient with a revolver and semi-automatic pistol. Course cost is $55 (includes all ammo).

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PICNICS continued from page 2 Council. “I don’t know if my husband (Bob Craven) and Doug Hofius realized it would be every year.”

The event will feature picnic fare - burgers and hot dogs with a selection traditional sides - from 3 to 5 p.m., live music provided

by The Muse and Eye, a duo who play what they describe as acoustic flatland folk and vague country. The event is an ode to a simpler time, Craven said.

“It is hard to have this kind of event in our fast-paced world, but it is here on Whidbey Island,” Craven said.

Community members of all ages are encouraged to attend, and there will be games and activities like a pumpkin launcher for children and adults alike.

“People seem to really like it,” she said. “(The picnic) is an old-fashioned American tradition.”

Members of multiple organizations volun-

teer each year to put on the event. Clinton’s Community Council, Chamber of Commerce, and Community Hall collaborate to make the picnic possible.

“This event is different because all three work together and we are so much more effective because we do help one another,” Craven said. “Benefiting the community as a whole is more important than one organization.”

The gathering helps to increase involvement in the community as well, said Craven.

Attendees can learn more about local volunteer opportunities with organizations such as the library, and businesses and individuals in the area can discover ways to work with the Chamber of Commerce and various other initiatives. For more details on the Fifth Annual Clinton Town Picnic, visit their Facebook page, Clinton Town Picnic.

MILITARY APPRECIATION PICNIC On the north side of the island, a longtime tradition will bring civilians and members of the naval community together at the 18th Annual Military Appreciation Picnic.

The event will take place in a new location due to construction. In years past, Windjammer Park has been the site of the event, but the picnic has been moved to the space next to the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce along Highway 20.

Photo Courtesy of Kathy Craven Live music, food, fun and community are on tap for this Saturday’s fifth annual Clinton Town Picnic, to be held at Dan Porter Park from 3 to 6 p.m. Entertainment this year will feature The Muse and Eye.

Steve Bristow, president of the Oak Harbor Council of the Navy League, said the event will include offerings to appeal to all. Alabama-style barbecue from Orlando’s BBQ Station will be served, along with hamburgers and hot dogs, and entertainment will be provided by Shake It Up, a band that specializes in soft rock and country. Appearances by the Naval Air Station working dogs and Search and Rescue personnel are also on the slate.

“There is family fun, live music, everything you would want in a picnic,” Bristow said.

Photo Courtesy of Oak Harbor Council of the Navy League Volunteers will serve thousands who are expected to attend the 18th annual Military Appreciation Picnic, which will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday next to the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

The original concept of the event was the brainchild of Beth Munns, an Oak Harbor council member who was voted to serve as mayor pro tem earlier this year.

“For her, it was just the partnership with the community; there is such a great Navy and community relationship,” Bristow said. “She wanted to build on that and show our appreciation as a community. And what better way to show that than to put on a picnic for the families?

“It is one thing to welcome home sailors, but one of the key components of our communities is also the Navy family members,” he continued. “So how do we encompass that?

That was what she did and she did a great job. It has grown from just a small picnic into what we have now.”

Bristow said the overall goal of the event was to simply allow residents, both civilian and naval, to learn who their neighbors are.

“It is easy to kind of have an industry town or a base or something and everyone stays separate, and this brings everyone together in a way that is meaningful,” he said. “We

have got a lot of contributors to this from small businesses to individuals. So, it makes those community ties stronger and tangible.”

For more information on the 18th Annual Military Appreciation Picnic, contact the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce at 360-6753755, or visit oakharbornavyleague.org or oakharborchamber.com.

COUPEVILLE SALMON BARBECUE If that’s not enough action for you, don’t forget the annual Salmon Bar-B-Q put on by the Coupeville Lions from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Coupeville Town Park.

The community is invited to enjoy a Native American-style salmon barbecue with all the fixings. Cost is $20 and proceeds benefit the Coupeville Lions’ charitable programs.

The barbecue coincides with the Town of Coupeville’s annual free concert in the park, which starts at noon. Enjoy traditional jazz and your favorite oldies performed by Mike Faast and the Archtops.

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Oak Harbor buses offer cleaner, more efficient rides back to school

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly It’s back to school week for kids on Whidbey Island and for many of those attending Oak Harbor Public Schools, they’ll be getting there on more environmentally-friendly buses.

Oak Harbor is leading the way when it comes to its ongoing conversion to propane-fueled buses. The district currently has 53 buses that transport roughly 3,500 students a week throughout the school year. Some are diesel, some gas and a growing number are fueled by propane – 19 to be exact, more than a third of its fleet.

“The reason why we’re going propane is to reduce our carbon footprint, the CO2 emissions we put out with diesel buses,” said OHPS Transportation Director Francis Bagarella, also known as a “precious cargo specialist.”

“Just like you, I’m on the road and I’m behind a bus and someone hits the accelerator and this big, black cloud of soot comes out and you’ve got to breathe it, right? Well, we don’t have that with the propane, because when it comes out the exhaust, it’s pretty much clean,” he explained.

Cleaner air is a plus for everyone, but especially for students.

“Our students are adversely affected by the diesel; if you have asthma or any kind of breathing issues, the diesel fumes can accelerate that, make it hard to breathe, and so with propane you don’t have that because there’s no exhaust, so to speak,” Bagarella said. “So to me, I win in both situations. One, I reduce the carbon footprint, two, I get the kids to school and they stay in school. They’re not out sick, they’re not using their inhalers, so those are all positive things that we do by having propane.”

As a district, Oak Harbor Public Schools has long been on board with “going greener” and has been supportive of Bagarella’s push for the propane conversion.

“Green initiatives and sustainability have been a major focus for Oak Harbor Public Schools in recent years,” said Conor Laffey, communication officer for the district. “Our transportation department has become a state leader in using energy efficient propane buses. Propane buses are not only better for our environment than gas powered buses, they are also more cost effective.”

The cost savings for a propane bus versus a diesel or gasoline-fueled bus are also significant. Bagarella said it costs almost $1,000 to service a diesel bus, which can take 27 to 32 quarts of oil. A propane bus uses seven. In addition, diesel buses have several filters, as opposed to one on a propane bus. The engine on a propane bus is also cleaner and the maintenance is half that of a diesel bus. Add all that up and the numbers just make more sense over the long haul.

“It’s a quieter-running bus, too; kids love it, the drivers love it,” said Bagarella, adding that the old myth about propane buses not having any get-up-and-go is just that – a myth.

“These things can go!”

The cost of a new propane bus is about $144,000, roughly $10,000 more than a diesel bus. However, the life expectancy of a propane bus is much longer than that of a diesel.

“I can run this bus indefinitely, because I’m not going to have the same wear and tear as I do on a diesel engine or a gasoline engine, because everything’s clean; it’s burning up all the fuel before it gets the exhaust,” Bagarella said.

Overall annual fuel cost savings to Oak Harbor Public Schools has been $35,000. Bagarella has also been able to win several federal grants, enabling the district to replace two or three diesel buses a year with propane buses. It’s been an ongoing conversion since 2010, one that has earned the district recognition by Western Washington Clean Cities and even some national recognition.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly As students attending Oak Harbor Public Schools head back to class, many will be riding on propane-fueled buses. More than a third of the district’s fleet of buses is now powered by propane, which is more environmentally friendly and less expensive to boot.

But the wave of green is not limited to the transportation department.

“From the addition of school gardens to replacing plastic forks in lunchrooms, our schools are also adopting new green projects every year,” Laffey said. “Often student-led, these projects are being creatively solved by student leaders who are using research to support their ideas for change. It’s been a great movement for our students, teachers and schools and one that the district will continue to support.”

For all the positive aspects of propane buses, Bagarella said he has found one drawback: The under-bus storage compartments. The compartments go all the way through from side to side on a diesel bus, which is convenient for hauling students and their athletic gear or music equipment.

“Because of the way it’s configured to protect the tank, you can’t get a storage compartment that goes underneath all the way through on a propane bus, so you really can’t fit all that gear,” he said. Because of that need, the district does still invest in cleaner-burning diesel buses.

Overall, though, Bagarella said he is pleased with the options and configurations available on the larger propane buses, such as Bus 21, which is equipped with a large wheelchair lift.

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Whidbey Walking Festival is this weekend

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

One step at a time. That and a good pair of shoes are all you need to do to take part in the Whidbey Walking Festival, which takes place Friday through Sunday at various locations all over Whidbey Island.

The festival, put on by NW Tulip Trekkers Volkssport Club, will be headquartered at Camp Casey near Coupeville and will feature several different walks open to club members and the public alike. In case we lost you a “volkssport,” the literal translation from German is “sport of the people,” and the “sport” of volkssporting simply means a non-competitive, organized event for all ages and all fitness levels.

“The point of volkssporting is to encourage people to get exercise,” said Coupeville resident Sue Payton, chair of the Whidbey

Walking Festival, who walks with her husband, Bob. “We encourage fun, fitness and friendship.”

NW Tulip Trekkers, which has members from Mount Vernon to Blaine, is part of the American Volkssport Association. Walks are organized all over the region, and this is not the first time the Whidbey Walking Festival has taken place, it just doesn’t happen every year.

This year there are several new routes available to all those interested.

“We chose ones this time to be in different locations than in the past to focus a little more on the variety of places in and around the island,” said Sue. “In the past, all the walks had been concentrated in the Coupeville area, so this year we’re able to showcase more of the island.”

“There’s one in Bowman Bay, that’s the most difficult at 10K, or 6.2. miles,” said Bob Payton. “There are two on the south end, one in Freeland and one in South Whidbey State Park; each of those are 5K so you can do just one or both of them. The Port Townsend walk is unique – it starts at Camp Casey, where we walk to the ferry, go to Port Townsend, do the walk over there, then come back on the ferry.”

Past Whidbey Walking Festivals have drawn more than 250 people from all over the U.S. and Canada. That’s part of the appeal of Volkssporting.

Photo Courtesy of Bob Payton The Whidbey Walking Festival, which will be held Friday through Sunday and headquartered at Camp Casey, celebrates the fun of Volkssporting with a variety of walks all over Whidbey Island.

“Often times we’ll meet up with people we have walked with before but we haven’t seen them since,” said Bob. “They’re reoccurring friendships – you see people you’ve walked and talked with before. It’s about camaraderie.”

But the walks don’t just take place as organized events. There are year-round and seasonal walks, too.

Photo Courtesy of Bob Payton The Whidbey Walking Festival has routes that stretch from coast to coast of Whidbey Island and many places in between. The festival takes place Friday through Sunday. Find out more at nwtrekkers.org.

“This is an event that happens over these three days, but we sponsor year-round walks where people can go to designated places and find directions for a walk,” said Sue. “They’re all over the country. There will be a description of the walk and we make up turn by turn directions and a map.

“It can take you to interesting places,” she continued. “Not only do people get out and walk and enjoy the fresh air, they meet other people and socialize. And you walk at your own pace. You don’t even have to walk in a group.”

There is no set start time for any of the walks. People are given a starting window of a few hours, and are then free to walk at their own pace. There are some organized events such as a meet and greet on Friday, a free bratwurst lunch Saturday as well as a sunset social walk and s’mores by the beach that evening. All those events take place at Camp Casey.

If one is new to volkssporting, the difficulty of the walks is always posted, something that can be useful for beginners.

“It’s going to depend on the person,” said Bob. “People should start out slow at first.

Always do a couple of 5Ks, because if your feet aren’t used to it, it can be hard.”

“Everything is non-competitive,” Sue said.

“You walk at your own pace, you pick a

route that meets your capabilities. There’s a rating system for the difficulty of the walk and terrain. You know if there’s going to be a lot of hills, a lot of roots and logs or if you’re just walking on pavement.”

Club members can also earn points for the walks in which they participate. Sometimes that helps serve as motivation.

“Volkssporting has an incentive program,” said Sue. “There are record books and each walk has a unique stamp; or you can track your progress by event and distance and at the end of predetermined milestones you get a certificate or a pin and a patch. It was designed that way in case someone maybe needed motivation.”

A complete list of all the Whidbey Walking Festival routes and more information on volkssporting and NW Tulip Trekkers can be found online at nwtrekkers.org. Everyone interested is encouraged to break in those shoes and see where your feet can take you.

“It’s a lot of fun,” acknowledged Bob. “You’d be surprised how far you can walk when you build up to it.”

“It’s such a beautiful place here, it’s easy to show it off,” said Sue. “But when you find out where the walks are, it takes you to places you never thought you were going to go.”

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By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Members of the PBY Memorial Foundation are in need of immediate help from the community to save a unique piece of local World War II history.

A WWII-era Homoja hut, used for temporary housing at military installations across the country and at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, has been donated to the PBY Naval Air Museum in Oak Harbor, but it sits on land slated for development and must be relocated by the end of September. Moving the structure will cost $30,000 – an unplanned expense for the nonprofit museum and one with which organizers hope the community will be able to help.

Photos by Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly You are in for an unexpected and delightful treat when you take in the musical “Daddy Long Legs.” The Whidbey Playhouse production featuring the impressive vocal talents of Heather Good McCoy and Darren McCoy opens Friday and runs through Sunday, Sept. 23 in Oak Harbor.

The play, based on the novel of the same name by Jean Webster, tells the story of Jerusha (Heather Good McCoy), a young woman who grew up in an orphanage. Because of her writing ability, she is sent to college by Jervis (Darren McCoy), her anonymous benefactor, who she writes regularly with updates on her life and her musings about him. What follows is a sweet, charming, touching and often times funny story as told through the words of these two unique people.

Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays. For ticket prices and more information, go to www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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“This property is going to be developed in the near future and they think they may start as early as October,” said Wil Schellenberger, president of the PBY Memorial Foundation. “The challenge for the community is to raise the funds to cover the cost of moving it off the property before they tear all these buildings down.”

The hut, located just off State Route 20 as one heads south toward Coupeville, isn’t easy to spot from the highway. Blackberries have engulfed one side and end of the hut, leaving two chimneys barely visible and obscuring the structure almost completely from view.

Come around to the other side, though, and you can see the length and breadth of the curved-roofed unit, which measures 20 feet wide and 48 feet long.

The huts, commonly called Quonset huts by other branches of the military because of their design, got the name “Homoja” from the first two letters of the names of Admirals Horne, Moreell and Jacobs, who were in charge of the Navy’s housing program. Each hut was split into two 20 x 24-foot housing units and served a vital temporary housing role for Navy personnel. Shellenberger thinks there were about 75 Homoja huts built in Oak Harbor in 1943.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly This 1943 Homoja hut, used for temporary housing for NAS Whidbey Island personnel, has been donated to the PBY Naval Air Museum for restoration as a future display. However, it must be moved off the property by the end of the month and museum volunteers are hoping the community will help raise the $30,000 needed to save the historic building.

Built with a metal frame and roof, the hut is still structurally sound.

The wooden entry porch is in poor shape and there is a lot of trash and debris inside. Paint is peeling off some the walls, but the original configuration hasn’t changed, other than an added door that now connects the two units. That’s what makes this unit so unique. Each apartment boasted two small bedrooms with little closets, a tiny kitchen, an equally tiny bathroom, and a small living/dining room. At 480-square feet, the huts were small, but functional.

“I lived in one of these off of Regatta in 1946,” said PBY Plank Owner Dolores Meisch, who was 17 when she and her 19-year-old husband, Adolph, lived in one. “It’s a lot smaller than I remembered. But back during the war, housing was extremely hard to find and people were happy to get anything. So we were happy to get this.

“We didn’t have a car, so to get a unit on Regatta was a boon,” she continued. “We’d been living in one of my mother’s two-bedroom apartments in Anacortes, so this was huge.”

After moving, the hut will be stored until it can be moved one last time to its permanent home – the future, as-yet-unknown site of the PBY Naval Air Museum. Schellenberger said this is a vital piece of not just Oak Harbor history, but that of our nation.

“I’ve been calling this Oak Harbor’s first housing crisis, because it went from about 350, 370 people to nearly 10,000 in about a year,” he said. “They used the Homoja huts to solve two problems - one was the immediate housing problem, but the second was for the sailors returning from the Pacific.

“As best we can determine, this is probably the only remaining Homoja hut that’s in its original configuration,” he said. “We’ve looked all over the country at the different bases and we haven’t found another one that’s been preserved. So it’s historically significant not only for Oak Harbor and Whidbey, but actually for the nation. It may be the only one.

“They would come back for two to three months of training and R&R, they could bring the families in, stay with them a couple of months, then the servicemen would go back to the Pacific and the families would go back home,” Shellenberger continued. “It was a big morale booster to be able to get the families into the huts.”

“The end result will be a museum-quality exhibit,” Shellenberger continued. “The Island County Museum has agreed to collaborate with us on restoring it and between us, we have the expertise. The concept is to allow people to come in and see how the people of that era lived, what the greatest generation experienced.”

The huts were sold off by the Navy long ago and moved from their original locations. The hut the PBY Museum is hoping to save served as rental housing for a while, then used by an area Boy Scout troop. It has been vacant for several years.

“I think it’s an excellent project,” said Rick Castellano, executive director of the Island County Museum in Coupeville. “There are so few of these remaining. It’s a piece of our local history that needs to be preserved. We are happy to help in any way we can.”

“As a history museum, these are the kind of things we should be doing,” said Shellenberger. “I joked to one of the volunteers that opportunities often come at inopportune times. Here we’re trying to work to buy property and build a new museum and all of a sudden, this thing comes up. So that’s why we really have to appeal to the community. Both the Island County Museum and the PBY Museum are really excited about the prospect of restoring this. We just have to save it.”

Anyone wishing to contribute to the effort can send contributions to the PBY Naval Air Museum at P.O. Box 941, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

Please note “Homoja Hut Project” on your contribution.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Dolores Meisch, a plank owner of the PBY Memorial Foundation, lived in a Homoja hut similar to this one on Regatta Drive in Oak Harbor in 1946. The hut has been donated to the PBY Naval Air Museum, but needs to be moved from its current location by the end of September. Community help is needed to raise the money for the move.

While financial contributions are urgently needed to fund the project now, Shellenberger said they are also seeking other, equally important contributions.

“If anyone’s lived in a Homoja hut, knows anything about them, how they were used after the war, we’re interested in those stories,” he said. “They can call the museum at 360-240-9500 and let someone know they have a story and we’ll get back in contact with them.”

BUSES continued from page 8 “We have kids that are disabled and they’re in wheelchairs and they want to go on a field trip,” he said, explaining in the past that would require two buses. “We’d have to use a small bus to take that student and a large bus to take the rest of their classmates. I just felt that it wasn’t fair, because that student would be on a bus with a driver and maybe an aide and they’re not with their classmates. Like any kid, you don’t want to socialize with the old people, you want to want to socialize with the young people, right? That bus has really saved our bacon.”

Cleaner buses and lower costs are all well and good, but there is one overriding factor in all of this for Bagarella. From buses to drivers to the routes driven, everything is designed with students in mind.

“Our big thing is the customer. Customer service is our concern,” he said. “We want to make sure nobody goes away disappointed.”

The same amount of care goes into taking care of the district’s drivers. Bagarella has made a concerted effort to create a family of drivers who work together, look out for each other, communicate with parents and educators in school when necessary and most importantly, take care of the precious cargo with which they’re entrusted. If they can do it in a cleaner, more efficient way, so much the better.

“To me, what really makes you feel good inside is the smile on a kid’s face,” Bagarella said. “I want to give every child the best start they can get in education and it starts here in the bus yard. Because every single day we’re the first and last people they see.”

For all vehicle drivers out there, remember school is now in session. Watch out for buses on the road, school zones, flashing lights on buses and crosswalks. Anyone with questions can visit the Oak Harbor Public Schools’ website – ohsd.net – and follow the links under transportation to help find the nearest bus stops, routes and other information.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Oak Harbor Public Schools Transportation Director, Francis Bagarella, shows off the district’s new propane fueling station. The 2,500-gallon tank helps fill the tanks on a growing fleet of propane school buses.

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By Carey Ross Alpha: I don’t know how historically accurate this man-meets-wolf story is, but if you’re into survival stories in which boy and beast come together to triumph over nature, this is the movie for you. ★★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 36 min.)

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.)

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.)

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.)

Christopher Robin: Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) is all grown up and being an adult is a big bum deal (tell me about it, Chris), so his stuffed friends of yore–Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, Owl, and that honey-loving scamp Pooh–come back to life to save him from himself. Which sounds cute in theory, but if my Cabbage Patch Dolls start speaking to me, I will never recover. ★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 44 min.)

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 representation rules. ★★★★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 1 min.)

The Nun: A character from a movie sequel somehow gets its own spinoff–and that should tell you everything you need to know about the state of mainstream Hollywood at the moment. If you want to be freaked out all over again by the creepy nun from “The Conjuring 2,” you now get your chance. ★★ (R • 1 hr. 36 min.)

Operation Finale: My movie-star boyfriend, Oscar Isaac, hunts a real bad Nazi in this dramatization of the 1960 capture of Adolf Eichmann by Israel’s Mossad and Shin Bet. A timely account given the fact Nazis still live and walk among us. ★★★ (PG-13)

The Happytime Murders: I recently said Jim Henson, father of this film’s director, Brian Henson, would probably approve of this movie. I was wrong. This movie is the worst thing to ever happen to puppets. ★ (R • 1 hr. 31 min.)

Searching: When his daughter goes missing, her father (John Cho, always good) tries to find her by tracking her movements through her social media accounts in this updated take on a standard-issue thriller. ★★★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 41 min.)

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NO MORE MEALTIME MADNESS – SIMPLE CROCKPOT CREATIONS! What do many of us crave at this time of year? Other than pumpkin spice in everything and apple cinnamon-y foods of all kinds (of course), we crave warmth and simplicity. Perhaps this is true of the parents who will be sending kids off to school and playing taxi driver for the next few months.

At every corner it seems there will be an event, an activity, a project of some sort and with the busy schedules ramping up, why not simplify life a little?

I’ve found sometimes, the most time-consuming part of my day tends to be figuring out what to feed the kids at home and at school. At home, my ideas are occasionally met with a volley of “But I don’t want that” and a sense of exasperation begins to stir in my belly. I have found, by making meals somewhat interesting, the kids take to them quickly and most times, enjoy them, quelling the initial stirrings of the aforementioned exasperation.

But how do you mix interesting and simple and retain both in the process? By getting creative. It might require a little effort in the imagination and creative pursuit department, but the process of making the meal should be relatively uncomplicated. So, to ensure you get a combination of simple and interesting in adequate measures, with a sprinkling of yummy to garnish, you opt for crock pot meals.

These are the easiest way to feed your brood and on chilly autumn days, a hot meal is something wonderful indeed! One of the most filling and palate pleasing crock pot meals I’ve ever used, is a cheesy chicken and noodle casserole. Can I call it that if it was made in the crock pot? What else would we call it? Crockpoterole? A bit of a mouthful but, okay, it might do – if you think of anything better, send it in!

Anyway, about this dish; I happened

across it one day when lamenting the fact I couldn’t find anything interesting to prepare in the crock pot. And then there it was!

This recipe included spaghetti, diced bell pepper, diced green chiles (though you can always omit these as I have before), cheese, chicken, cream of mushroom soup (but I’ve also used cream of chicken and it’s just as tasty) spices and stock. This (minus the spaghetti and stock) is cooked on high for three to four hours, after which time you carefully remove the chicken breast, shred, return to the crock pot with spaghetti and a little stock, cook on low for about 20 – 25 minutes until your pasta is done and that’s it! Dish up, serve with a side of crusty bread, perhaps a fruit salad or even some fresh sliced carrots and celery with a dip and you have yourself a meal that’s warm, filling and healthy too! The really great thing about this dish is it can be adapted in so many ways to suit the many different preferences you may have in your home.

And while we’re talking about chicken dishes, I may as well toss out there, the very staple, super conventional ‘crockpoterole,’ “chicken and gravy,” served over a thick bed of fluffy mashed potatoes. The effort lies only in the peeling and mashing of the potatoes I think, but outside of that, this dish is about as simple as a dinner can be! A pound or two of boneless, skinless chicken breast, a can of cream of chicken soup, 2 cups of water, 2 packets of dry chicken gravy mix (although the sage version works just as well). Add the gravy packets, water and cream of chicken soup to the crock pot and stir until well blended. Situate the chicken among the gravy mixture and cook on low for eight to ten hours. When it’s cooked through, pull apart or shred (if you like) and spoon over a helping of mashed potatoes and serve! ‘Delicious’ doesn’t do this simple meal justice.

Sometimes, the fewer ingredients used in a meal, the tastier it is and I wonder if it’s

because the lack of culinary ‘noise’ in terms of how few ingredients are used allows us to experience each individual item that goes into a dish. We are able to taste each one in all it’s unique, flavorful glory.

This brings me to the next meal. A classic and still an all-time kid-friendly favorite in this house, the humble sloppy joe. It hits the spot every time, especially after a very busy day of school, work and activities. Ground beef, onions, tomato sauce, ketchup, water, spices, a dash of brown sugar, a smidgen of mustard, a splash of Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper come together to make messy meal-time memories. While you do need to brown your ground beef before putting it in the crockpot with the recipe I use, everything else just gets tossed in, stirred and left to cook on low for four to six hours before I spoon a helping onto each bun and top with a slice of American cheese. A side of sliced apples seems to create great contrast, favorable to the taste buds of the little food critics (who, let’s face it, can be the harshest of all) in this house.

While I don’t cook a lot of pork dishes, this next one, I’m told, is a winner. I have yet to try it and, it is, in fact, next on my ‘to-make’ list. The ingredients are few in number – four to six boneless pork chops, two 10-ounce cans of cream of chicken soup and one packet ranch seasoning mix. Merely lay your pork chops at the bottom of the crock pot, pour the canned soups over them and sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix on top of that. Cook on high for four hours or low for six hours and serve with a side of rice or mashed potatoes, maybe roast potatoes or perhaps baked sweet potatoes. Even a medley of steamed mixed vegetables of your choosing would be most fitting! Simple!

Dear readers, the busy months ahead, whether it involves school runs or not, will find their way to us in several forms. Take a little off your plate – make meals simpler!

Yes, the time it takes for something to cook in a crock pot might be lengthier, but if it means a little less work in your busy schedule, why not make the most of it? I’m always on the lookout for new recipes, tips, tricks, meal ideas – anything and everything food! If you have any you want to share, please feel free to send those to letsdish. whidbeyweekly@gmail.com and we can do exactly that – Dish! https://life-in-the-lofthouse.com/ranchhouse-crock-pot-pork-chops/ To read past columns of Let’s Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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New Tech Classes Focus on Security and Skills A new round of technology classes at Sno-Isle Libraries will focus on staying safe on the internet and improving computer skills.

“These new classes are great additions to the broad range of technology education and assistance available at our community libraries and online,” said Anne Murphy, lead librarian for public computing at the library district.

Murphy said protecting personal data on the internet and avoiding online scams are growing concerns, and four classes will focus on various aspects of web safety.

In addition, there are three new classes with tips on how to better use Adobe Photoshop, get the most out of digital assistants like Alexa, Siri and Cortana, and take your favorite technology on vacation.

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Local Business News Whidbey Art Escape Owner Retires; Keystone Business for Sale After more than 15 years with the Paint Escape and Whidbey Art Escape owner, Tina Beard has announced her retirement.

Whidbey Art Escape has been a keystone of the South Whidbey community for decades, with multiple generations painting works for themselves, their children, their grandchildren, and beyond. Not just a place for fun, the Art Escape has been a place to capture important moments in time such as the birth of a child or a promotion, painted on special plates and mugs, but also a place to learn new skills and open new creative businesses such as pottery and jewelry-crafting, a place to make new memories, and a place for the community to come together.

“I will always treasure the friendships I’ve made and the families I’ve watched grow up,” says Beard. “But after 15 years, I am excited to start a new stage in my life and spend more time with my own family.

The paint-your-own pottery and glass studio is for sale for someone who is ready to bring fresh energy and ideas into this tight-knit community. The studio is set up to teach classes, host private events, and connect with decades worth of loyal customers. The best news is that no art experience is necessary!

Tina will teach a new owner everything they need to know. Serious inquiries only.

The clay studio has already been transformed into BackDoor Clay Community Studio by Kimberly Muller as of September 1. BackDoor Clay Community Studio will focus on supporting all clay artists, regardless of experience or skills, and will offer lessons, workshops, the only public studio space, and more. For more information, visit https://backdoorclay.com/.

Whether the pottery and glass studio gets a new owner or not, the last paint day will be Saturday, December 15. Many customers have outstanding paint projects they have worked on over the years, and are urged to finish them before the doors close.

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to your attention now isn’t calculated to please you. It’s surfacing because because it’s time to free you of it. The 6th furthers the process.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) All is fair in love and war, so prepare to be unfairly criticized for breaking a rule you didn’t know existed. It’s a ploy, of course, with a calculated end.

You’re expected to buy your way back into the good graces of your accuser. (Which may explain the invention of boxed chocolates.) If you play your part really, really well, the intermediate steps of this complicated game may be skipped. To that end, spend lavishly on the 6th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You have your hands full understanding the behavior of others this week. People’s actions may seem odd, eccentric, brilliant or exasperating, depending on the moment, but predictable they are not. Complacency all but guarantees you’ll be caught off guard by something someone does. It’s useless to worry or anticipate. Simply go with the flow, and don’t let the speed of events on the 6th disorient you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Others in your peer group are unlikely to follow along with your plans and personal ambitions this week. This is especially true if it means those others are actually called upon to do something. Chances are good you are the ambitious one. The exceptions, in most cases, will utilize their energy in ways counter to your goals. The major factors on the 6th are much more likely to feature competitors than useful allies.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) All of the heartfelt emotions that drive you to help people in need are likely to bubble up often this week. Expect both the opportunity and the means to extend aid to magically coincide in highly synchronistic ways. Do not feel that you are alone in this. Part of the magic is in how willingly others will pitch in to help in doing whatever needs to be done. The impossible is possible on the 6th when you act from your heart.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your noble ways and high ideals earn you a place at center stage this week. Good ideas are worthless without people who will act on them, and that’s where you come in.

Do not think yourself unworthy. Any impulse that results in making the world a happier place qualifies. The street litter at your feet puts you on stage. And then? Will you act to put litter in its place? The 6th is rife with this and similar possibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A process of elimination is underway in your life this week.

Think of it as like cleaning the clutter out of your garage.

Anything you would like to be done with is fair game. This may include people and situations you haven’t thought about in years. Much of what comes

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Events this week are likely to trigger your scrappy side. The vigor you employ in asserting your beliefs and defending your rights may surprise even you. If there are problems, they arise from the desire to be right at any cost. At that point, you see only what you want to see.

Popular opinion may be on your side on the 6th, but is that a good thing? If the idea pleases you, you may be over-invested in being right.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The importance of health in your daily routine is a major factor this week. If healthy practices haven’t been a priority, corrective steps may be a good idea. Now is the perfect time to reinforce good living practices and change or eliminate the unhealthy from your regimen. This can be as much fun as you make it. The competitive minded will find the 6th presents special opportunities to compete.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) A welcome boost from an unexpected source is a likely part of your week. Whatever it is that is weighing you down, that is the target for the good thing to come. Preparedness is normally the main ingredient of opportunity, but in this case, the preparedness is about who and what you are. The preparations, thus, are long behind you. Enjoy your life and never doubt that the good that comes your way is well-earned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The good that happens this week, of which there is likely to be much, was set in motion by you long ago. The not so good (and isn’t there always some?) was put in play the same way.

By you, long ago. The point is that you are the master of your life, working every day to further refine your skills. You are not expected to remember this at every moment of the day, but a special reminder is likely on the 6th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Even in your most alone moments, you are very much beholden to the social fabric of your life for the support it lends in key moments. It’s your unique place within the collective, the place that only you can fill, that ties you to the whole. All of that is at work for you this week in every task you undertake.

Your contacts on the 6th may be one-on-one encounters, but the power of the whole is their driver.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) The little comforts of life will seek you out this week, not to make you lazy, but to soften your approach and cushion you against the travails that are daily occurrences for everyone.

Your convictions, and the firmness with which you hold them, all but assure there will be challenges. You may even see challenges where none exist. Such is the mindset likely to be driving your actions and decisions. A light tread is best on the 6th. © 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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Over the years, Robbie enjoyed membership in the Lions, Elks, Rotary and WBCCI.

Life Tributes

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty Ann; daughter Joy Pearson; grandson Scott Pearson; granddaughter Diana (Matt) Eberhardt; and great grandsons Luke and James Eberhardt.

Family suggests memorials be made to a memorial fund that has been established in Robbie’s name at the First United Methodist Church, 11050 SE Ireland Street, Oak Harbor, Washington 98277.

A memorial service followed by a reception was held for Robbie Friday, August 31, 2018 at Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor, Wash. with Pastor David G. Lura presiding.

Interment will take place at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Wash. in September. Military Honors provided under the auspices of the JBLM Army Honor Guard.

Arrangements entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home.

Life Tributes can now be found onlineat www.whidbeyweekly.com

DEE (DANELLE) MARIE BREILEIN Dee Breilein passed away August 16, 2018 at Island Hospital in Anacortes after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born March 8, 1942 in Riverside, Calif. to Helen and Charles Sans. Dee graduated from Whittier High School in 1958, and at the same time received her certificate in cosmetology.

In 1969, Dee married the love of her life, Jon Breilein, and they began raising their combined family of five children. The family moved to Oak Harbor in 1975 when Jon was transferred by GTE. Dee studied accounting at Skagit Valley College and began working at Berg Ford, prior to becoming Office Manager at Wallgren’s Les Schwab Tire Centers where she retired after 30 years. During this time, Jon and Dee also owned Island H2O Systems.

Dee’s passions included bowling, owning race horses and all kinds of crafts, such as sewing, knitting, photography and even cake decorating. She was very active in community service organizations, and was a member of the Soroptomists for many years. She enthusiastically supported Big Brothers Big Sisters and Boys and Girls Club.

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Dee was often heard saying she was “very blessed” to have such a loving and close knit family. But she was also “Mom” to a multitude of her children’s friends as well as her friends’ children - in her words “everyone was family.” Christmas was Dee’s favorite time of year. She especially enjoyed sponsoring and decorating Christmas trees for the annual Festival of Trees Gala and Auction, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters. Stuffing stockings for her kids and grandkids was one of her greatest joys.

SUNDAY, AUG. 5 9:33 pm, SR 20 Advising subject on 7th Ave. walking toward highway is screaming and cussing at cars; subject is in middle of the lane, blocking traffic.

Dee is preceded in death by her husband Jon Walter, her sister Doris Sandoval, and sons David Patrick and Gregory Dale. She is survived by her brother Jack Sans, her children Kathryn Hopkins (Harold), Jon Breilein, Christine Johnson (Kevin) and Jeffrey Breilein (Kimberley). She also leaves seven grandchildren - Casey, Michael, Cody, Alicia, Colby, Dallas and Gregory - and two great-grandchildren - Rivers and Marlowe.

THURSDAY, AUG. 9 9:05 am, NE Goldie St. Reporting transient male yelling in bushes and scaring customers.

A gathering of family and friends for a celebration of Dee’s life will be held at Wallin Funeral Home in Oak Harbor Saturday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, friends might contribute to Big Brothers Big Sisters or Boys and Girls Club in Dee’s name.

9:56 am, SR 20 Caller advising transients are in woods behind location; they come out of woods every morning yelling at each other.

SIDNEY (SID) IVERSON Sidney Iverson, 85, of Seattle, Wash., passed away peacefully at home August 18, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born in Sioux Falls, S.D., he was graduated from Roosevelt High School and the University of Washington. A member of Sigma Chi fraternity, he majored in general studies and science in 1956 and 1958 and earned his Master’s degree in Education in 1975. He joined the National Guard in 1951 as a way to pay for college, attaining the rank of Major Adjutant. He taught science and math for the Bellevue, Wash. School District from 1958 to 1988. Sid and Marilyn Joy Iverson married in 1960 and moved to Bellevue to raise their family. Following retirement, Sid and Joy moved to Whidbey Island.

Sid loved volunteering his time through local organizations, coaching youth soccer, serving as community club board member, and representing his neighborhood water district. As a member of Sons of Norway, he helped found and organize lodges in Bothell, Edmonds, Mercer Island, and Whidbey Island. In retirement, he built his dream house and traveled to Norway.

Sid is survived by his wife, Joy, Whidbey Island; Terri Iverson, Seattle, Wash.; Scott Iverson and TeriAnn Davis, Whidbey Island. His family includes sisters-in-law Marli Iverson, Mercer Island, Wash.; Karen Ocheltree and husband, Gary, Spokane, Wash.; cousin Nancy Iverson, San Francisco, Calif.; nephews Jans Iverson and wife, Andrea, Mercer Island, Wash., and Dane Iverson and wife, Brandyn, Orinda, Calif.

Celebrate Sid’s life through a memorial donation in his name to Sons of Norway: Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge, 63 Jacobs Rd., Coupeville, WA 98239.

An announcement of a celebration of life service will follow. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

GEORGE ROBBINS, COL. (RET.), U.S. ARMY George B. “Robbie” Robbins, retired Colonel, U.S. Army, died Tuesday morning, August 28, at his home in Oak Harbor, Wash.

He was born October 20, 1923 in Lankershum, Calif. He graduated from Point Loma High School in San Diego, Calif. in January 1942, and afterward was a junior college cadet at Brown Military Academy in Pacific Beach, Calif. He later received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and a Master’s of Business Administration from George Washington University.

Robbie served 30 years in the U.S. Army. He served as an Infantry platoon leader with the 29th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II. During the Korea conflict, he served as a rifle company commander in the 2nd Infantry Division. He then served as Senior Advisor to the 25th ARVN Division in Vietnam. He was a Master Parachutist who saw service with the 11th, 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and the XVIII Airborne Corps.

His military education included graduation from the Army Command and General Staff College, the Armed Forces Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (War College level) and the U.S. Army Language School (Spanish).

He retired from the Army in 1973 at the age of 49. Subsequently, he was hired by the State of New Mexico to serve as the Commandant of Cadets at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N.M. He served in that capacity for five years.

For the next fifteen years, he was employed by the Airstream Recreation Vehicle Company as a leader; and later, as director of its program for operating RV caravans traveling throughout Mexico, Central America, Canada and Alaska.

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FRIDAY, AUG. 10 12:32 pm, SR 20 Male subject sitting on park bench, with backpack, holding up sign to sell weed.

1:25 pm, NW Camellia Loop Reporting party advising is taking kids around to sell tickets for fundraiser.

Female at location asked to see ticket, took it, closed door and won’t answer.

2:17 pm, SR 20 Advising female came into store and flipped off multiple customers and staff.

3:17 pm, SR 20 Abandoned vehicle in east-bound, lefthand turn lane on SR 20.

SATURDAY, AUG. 11 1:44 am, Blazer Ct. Party is hearing disturbance next door; sounded like someone was trying to assault someone with a vehicle.

7:17 pm, SW Barrington Dr. Advising transient at location is throwing things at vehicles passing by.

MONDAY, AUG. 13 2:06 pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Reporting party advising male at the bus

stop is acting crazy and is hitting his own hand. No one is there with subject.

3:56 pm, N Oak Harbor St. Boy on three-wheel bike looking suspicious biking up to cemetery.

TUESDAY, AUG. 14 1:39 pm, SE Barrington Dr. Reporting party at location to surrender a Red Ryder BB gun.

3:45 pm, E Whidbey Ave. Reporting two boys putting rocks in road, approximately 13- or 14-years old; reporting party pulled over and told boys they had two options – call their parents or call the cops.

9:33 pm, SE Pioneer Way Reporting male in parking lot behind location, states a male in truck is blocking street. Reporting party asked him to move twice and male replied “Go f**k yourself.”

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 15 12:05 am, SE Midway Blvd.

Advising female and her dog were attacked by raccoon.

4:29 am, SE 9th Ave. Report of three transients outside singing loudly.

FRIDAY, AUG. 17 12:59 am, N Oak Harbor St. Caller advising has court order in place with wife; came home tonight and found wife in mailbox.

4:03 pm, SE Cabot Dr. Reporting party advising customer trying to order with possible stolen credit card; same customer tried to order 34 times in the same day, Aug. 1; all the cards had different numbers.

9:33 pm, NW Prow St. Advising ex-wife is trying to steal reporting party’s dogs.

SATURDAY, AUG. 18 2 pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Reporting party advising the “idiot” homeless guy came with his dog and tried to hang out in area; advising subject “agressed” her.

5:32 pm, SW Fairhaven Dr. Drone flying is landing on vehicles in area.

9:56 pm, SW Barlow St. Caller stating male in men’s restroom is screaming, pounding and banging on things inside.

SUNDAY, AUG. 19 4:35 pm, SE Pioneer Way Advising juvenile is riding bicycle on roof.

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

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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.

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 Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help.

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 (3)

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. Mason 3606632-0279 Coupeville (1) Caregiving services for all ages. 20 years experience in medical assistance and caregiving. Licensed as HCA and CPR certified. Can do anything from cleaning to shopping to medical care. Also love to cook, owned a personal chef service. Please call Martha 360-320-4582 (2)

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.

Please go to WWW.ACEJOBS. COM and complete our online prescreening. Pick up an application and attach it to your resumé at: Freeland Ace, 1609 Main Street, Freeland, WA 98249 (0)

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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

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.

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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

Over 50 LP (vinyl) albums for sale, various artists, pristine condition, $3 each. Call (360) 331-1063 (0) All natural, pasture-raised Angus/Hereford beef. $3 hanging weight. Additional 64 cents/pound cut and wrap fee. Will sell as quarter or half to customer. Taking orders for mid-October. Text/call 360 969 9266 or email anjtwin@ icloud.com (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 Halogen work light, for indoor projects. The height of the light can be adjusted. $30 or

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ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Excellent Grass Hay, good for horses, $7 per bale, 20 bale minimum. 360-321-1624

WANTED Art, Antiques & Collectibles.

Cash paid for quality items.

Call/Text 360-661-7298 (0) Was your Dad or Gramps in Japan or Germany? I collect old 35 mm cameras and lenses. Oak Harbor, call (970) 823-0002

FREE Treadmill: Incline as you walk.

Works great. Will keep you in shape during the cold rainy winter. Amy, 360-969-9266 (0) Quantity of Crocosmia bulbs dug, ready for taking, some or all! For directions, call afternoons/evenings after 2 p.m., 360-579-5436 (0)

PERSONALS Mexico: seeking all information/help about Jalisco Mexican state, Lake Chapala area, town of Ajijic, Ex-pat community. Seeking one-level, two bedroom, two bath house to rent or purchase in the future. No real estate agents, please. Call JM 360-730-3244 (1)

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$

Most cars up to 5 qts. 5W20, 5W30, 10W30. Other grades extra. Some ďŹ lters cost extra.

Vehicles with Skid Plates may be extra. Plus $1 Environmental Disposal Fee.

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

STARTERS ALTERNATORS TIMING BELTS SERPENTINE BELTS

BRAKES TIRES TUNE-UPS EXHAUST

UP TO

1

$ 00

Flat Rate Auto Repair only $7995 per hour

PER GAL LON D ISCOUNT T ODAY!

always

Ask for De

tails

FREE ESTIMATES!

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

79

$

7995*

$

4 cyl

95

$

8995*

$

6 cyl

9995*

$

8 cyl

79

95

79

$

95

11995

$