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Quite a week, eh?

No matter when you read this, it surely has been quite a week.

As David Muir says most every afternoon at 5:30 p.m. on ABC’s World News Tonight, “Thank you for joining us. It has been a very busy day with a lot to cover, but let us begin with this breaking news.”

We can only hope someday, maybe on his last day, the ABC graphics guy will substitute the caption “Breaking Wind” instead.

Imagine a bunch of 8th grade boys in the control booth. Sort of a non-divine intervention.

Thanks Mariners A tip of the conductor’s cap to all the Seattle Mariners players and manager and coaches and announcers and ticket takers and vendors and parking lot people and scalpers and fans and non-fans for another entertaining, and hope-filled-until-August season of baseball.

While none of the pundits were talking much about us last spring, even more will not be talking about the Mariners next spring.

I have no problem with an almost winner.

Imagine if the M’s were like the Yankees and Red Sox and Astros, winning most of the time.

We, as loyal fans, would expect the winning to continue. That is a lot of pressure on both the team and the fans.

With no expectations, who gets disappointed?

While I was never smart enough to understand the expression “Ignorance is bliss,” I do understand “Winning isn’t everything.”

I also understand “veni, vidi, vici,” “que sera sera,” and “rapidamente vaminos la escuela.”

Some of us are quad-lingual in Freeland.

Instead of speaking with a forked tongue, we speak with a complete table setting.

Clip joint How many nail clippers do you have? Ever throw any away?

Are nail clippers recyclable or repairable?

Can one find an authorized nail clipper sharpener anywhere?

In the early 80s, when I lived down the hill from Buster Keaton’s neighbors, on Vedanta Terrace in Hollywood, I only had to walk three blocks to Yucca Avenue to find an electric shaver repair shop, down the street from Green’s Soul Food and Barbecue.

I never asked the electric shaver repair man if he fixed electric nail clippers.

What I wouldn’t give for a Green’s vegetable plate right now. Black-eyed peas, mustard greens, rice and gravy, and yams. Those were usually my four choices. Wonder if the charge without tax is still $3.65.

my over-priced, made in China, Verilux table lamp.

With Dad’s magnifying glass in my right hand, and a nail clipper in my left, the examination began.

Two Revlons. Where did I get those?

Unmarked clippers, with one from China, one from Korea, and one from Malaysia.

In 2001, post 9-11, our Dad’s nose hair clippers were confiscated by TSA at LAX for being a potential weapon. Their curved tips, not as sharp as my nose, were considered a real threat.

One in the truck.

Four in another desk drawer.

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Optional barking Almost 20 years ago, Sony came out with a robotic dog. Rather than put them up for adoption, they discontinued the model.

Time has passed. Memories have faded. Yet, robot dogs are back, smarter than ever.

Sony’s new robot dog, Aibo, pronounced “eye-bo,” sells for close to three thousand bucks. According to the article I read by columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler in The Washington Post, after satisfying the simple needs of dog food, vet bills, and trips to the groomer, the average lifetime cost of a real dog is about $24,000.

Although I have not yet run the numbers, since moving to the northwest, surely I have spent that much on coffee.

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Ray Green wants to be your next Mr. South Whidbey!

I thought about the benefits of a robot dog.

With options, I could probably set his or her bark with a southern accent or a foreign language.

The robot dog would need no belly rubs, food, or trips to the vet.

The robot dog would be a great talking point at the Freeland post office. Surely, I would never have to tell anyone if Aibo slept with me.

“Here Dammit, no Dammit, let’s play ball, Dammit?”

Of course, around my granddaughters, I would call the dog Darn-it.

A robot dog would not bite or snarl. Maybe that option is extra, like a convertible.

Oh my. Twelve nail clippers and only ten fingers.

If any of our readers out there have a robot dog, please let us know. Many of our field reporters are specially trained in robot dog sitting.

What should I do? Time for a clipper test.

We are more than dog whisperers.

Keep the best two, and toss the other ten.

We even listen to fake dogs.

Like a chemist looking for a cure, I spread the dozen nail clippers across the black caboose desk, under the brightest setting of

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Under the sofa cushions, two more.

Eagles Aerie is on Hwy 525 one mile South of downtown Freeland

Like any good field reporter, I have a nose for these things.

My preference would be to change the name of the dog. I always wanted to have a dog named Dammit.

Two in the shaving kit.

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Lesson learned–Leave your sentiment at home when you travel. Even pre-check TSA can be a fiasco if you happen to be wearing a necklace of nail clippers.

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Obviously, the TSA agent had never seen me sneeze or open the lid of a plastic cup of Swiss Miss chocolate pudding. My nose in action is considered a weapon by my family.

Time for my own game. The location game.

Where were my clippers?

Voila. Three in that drawer.

Grab a ticket then check out the club & enjoy a meal with Elvis as performed by Shane Cobane.

Come in Costume if you dare!

The cool thing is each nail clipper also had the designation of the year made.

Aibo would not need to be trained to go on the paper as Aibo doesn’t do that kind of going.

More drawers opened. More closed.

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Last Thursday, while half listening with my half-full attention to the Mariners, I decided to make use of my nail clippers.

Drawers opened. Drawers closed.

Saturday, October 27th

The real surprise was those nail clippers that belonged to Dad.

In fact, the only saved possession of Dad’s I do not still enjoy are his nose hair clippers which I kept in my shaving kit.

AT THE EAGLES

Enjoy the King of Rock & Roll!

Three nail clippers had no indication of a manufacturer or a source country, but they were still shiny and silver.

I’ll never throw away Dad’s nail clippers, nor his ties, nor his too-big-for-me raincoats and tuxedos.

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Green can be found thriving in our community.

He is an exchange student host, has been a house captain for “Hearts & Hammers,” and might even have been the very Santa that lit up your child’s face. He volunteers wherever he’s needed with past projects including the Outdoor Classroom and Castle Park, and he is also an active Rotarian. Finally, you have the chance to see him on stage October 6.

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Gulping water like a cornered rat, Brett Kavanaugh yelled that the Judiciary Committee hearing on Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual assault allegation against him was “a national disgrace,” “a political hit,” and “revenge on behalf of the Clintons.”

Letters to the Editor Editor, Kite Festival was a colorful weekend.

This was another great year for the 19th Whidbey Island Kite Festival. Although the weatherman predicted some rain, there was only a slight sprinkle and the rest of the weekend was sunny with the usual “Whidbey Wind” for kite flying. So many colorful kites were in the air all weekend. The kids kite-making set a record of 299 kites made! The teddy bears did parachute from a kite high in the sky and the kids chased them until they caught the bear.

The stunt kite competitions were challenging.

The Whidbey Rev Flyers performed a number of times. So many raffle prizes were given out that had been donated by many kite shops and individuals, as well as lots of local restaurants and gift baskets. The Lions club ran out of hot dogs twice, but managed to refill and keep the hungry spectators and fliers fed! The Boys & Girls Club was busy parking cars all weekend. This festival relies on volunteers and there were so many who gave of their time and energy to make this a successful event.

Thank you to all who came to enjoy the festival and especially those who came to set up, work the festival and take it down Sunday!

Lisa Root, Co-Chairman Whidbey Island Kite Festival Assn. www.whidbeykites.org

Editor, On the November 6th ballot, residents of North Whidbey have the opportunity to revitalize recreation programs in our community.

The North Whidbey Pool, Park, and Recreation District is asking for an assessment of 20 cents per $1000 to make that happen.

Passing this levy will restore the services of the Clover Valley Park ball fields and dog park as well as a full-scale reopening of the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool. But it will also do much more. It will provide for updates to all of the District’s facilities. It will allow for replacement of equipment for its programs. It will enable expansion of the District’s offerings to include things like community events and classes for exercise and personal growth. It will improve the quality of life on North Whidbey.

The levy is not the only effort to make this transformation, but it is a critical one. The relationship with the North Whidbey Community Pool and Recreation Foundation will be a driving force for grants and fundraising to ensure the sustainability and improvement of the District. Partnerships with local governments, service organizations, and businesses will allow growth of programs beyond the District’s current resources and help to strengthen our local economy.

The commissioners of North Whidbey Pool, Park, and Recreation District are holding an open house Saturday, Oct. 13 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm to share information about the levy in the viewing room of the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool at 85 SE Jerome Street in Oak Harbor. All are invited to come find out more about what the levy will provide.

Partisan, belligerent, and emotionally incontinent, he interrupted the Democratic senators when they tried to question him; and if they managed to get a question out, he answered some other question. Asked about his drinking habits by Senator Amy Klobuchar, he asked her about hers.

Time after time, he made inaccurate and incredible statements. He claimed that Blasey Ford’s witnesses said it never happened. What they actually said was that they didn’t remember it, and one said later that she believed Dr. Ford.

He said the lewd allusion to a girl in his high school yearbook was an expression of affection, and that he didn’t record his extensive church-going on the detailed calendar of his activities because “going to church was like brushing my teeth.”

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[Submitted by Rick Hannold, Candidate for Island County Commissioner, District 3]

WhidbeyHealth Offers Patients New Mammography System— Boosts Its Fight Against Breast Cancer

On every half hour is a guided tour of the new food forest, a permaculture garden named for the late Mary Alice Kois. Herbalist and teacher, Julie Charette Nunn of Crow’s Daughter, will present a workshop. Plus there is a fall plant sale; plant donations are welcome.

The market is located at 2812 Thompson Road, Langley on Hwy. 525. Look for the scarecrow. Find fresh local, produce and gifts.

There’s hot food, free wifi, children’s play area and more. For information, contact market@ southwhidbeytilth.org. SNAP customers receive half off their purchases. Farmers Market Nutrition Program customers welcome also.

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Good things happen when radiologists take a wider view.

Editor,

Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WhidbeyHealth Medical Center has installed the “Mammomat Revelation,” a 3D mammography system that enables radiologists to see breast tissue better. It’s breakthrough technology that leads to earlier detection of breast cancer due to greater accuracy and speed.

“Civility First… So We Can Work Together” in conjunction with Sno-Isle Libraries, is sponsoring October as Civility Month here in Island County. We have ongoing events and activities associated with Civility Month.

WhidbeyHealth is among the first healthcare facilities in the U.S. to offer the Mammomat Revelation to expand precision medicine, improve clinical outcomes, and deliver a more comfortable breast exam for women.

We know from our work in the community that promoting civility can sometimes be misunderstood, so we would like to clarify, from our perspective, what it means, and what it doesn’t.

“When we find a lesion early, we make a crucial difference in our patients’ lives,” says WhidbeyHealth Radiology Medical Director Dr. Felix Nautsch.

He said he liked beer, and he looked as if he had had a few.

Rick Hannold, Candidate for Island County Commissioner, District 3

Ann Adams Oak Harbor, WA

Our activities are focused on promoting “listening with curiosity to differing perspectives, and modeling civil and respectful behavior in public and private life.” We believe the important work to improve our communities and country can only be accomplished when we are listening to each other and communicating respectfully.

That said, we want to be clear that being civil does not mean letting go of core beliefs and views. We do not want to suppress vigorous political activism or dissent. Our goal is to help people learn how to heal the divides we are experiencing with those we otherwise love and/or respect. We believe that being heard and hearing others is the necessary first step.

We invite you to join us Oct. 4 at 1:00pm at the the Freeland Library or at our culmination event Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Clinton Assembly of God at noon, where there will be food and music in addition to our workshop. We’d love to share with you our ideas on how you can be a voice for civility here on our beautiful islands.

Please visit our webpage, www.civilityfirst. org for more information on our mission and upcoming activities.

Sincerely, Civility First….so we can work together Board Members Sandi Peterson Oak Harbor Kate Bracy Clinton

Customer Appreciation Day at the Tilth Market

The aim is to have something for everyone in our community. The goal for 2019 is to be “more than just a pool.” But to make it all happen, we need residents to vote YES! for Pool Park & Rec November 6.

Wendy Shingleton Co-chair, Change for Pool Park & Rec Committee

Oct. 7. The Whidbey Island Cloggers set the pace with toe-tapping energy. A Unicorn Magic show by Fairy Magic is from 12:30pm to 1:15pm followed by more clogging. The magical Unicorn Queen invites young people to embrace their rural farm roots during Whidbey Island Grown Week and discover the magic of farming and food for the health and balance of the planet.

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Expect dancing, magic, talks, tours and treats at the South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market season finale from 11:00am to 2:00pm Sunday,

“I’m an ‘Old Salt,’ as retired Navy folks are called, a 32 year resident of Whidbey Island, and now Island County Commissioner for District 3. I’m seeking re-election to a second term and I am asking for your vote. Here’s why: with crucial help from Commissioner Jill Johnson, we held the line on new or increased Island County taxes and fees because we knew state-mandated property tax hikes for education were coming. More state tax hikes may be on the way, so it’s important local governments hold the line to offset individual impacts as best we can. Island County homeowners can count on me to do that. In addition, our communities can count on me to continue to improve public safety, protect Puget Sound, improve our parks and beaches, and to keep improving Human Services for our seniors and veterans, and to address the drug crisis that is destroying so many lives.

“We had some solid victories that we want to preserve: Saving Island Transit and protecting our waters from corporate fish farms were tough challenges and big achievements.

“When I arrived four years ago, Island Transit was on the brink of bankruptcy, working from bank loans to make payroll, cutting routes and drowning in unpaid bills. Today, Island Transit is financially sound and those critical bus routes have been restored, connecting our students to off-island colleges, carrying passengers to their jobs and others to needed services.

“I led the fight to stop corporate fish farms from running open net pen operations in our waters. All three commissioners worked together in that struggle against Washington State, which tried to force us into accepting those fish farms. We became the only coastal county in our state to stop them. Last year, our legislature followed suit, and beginning in 2025, they will no longer be permitted in state waters.

“I love our islands and our people. I work hard every day to make our lives better, safer, and more secure. I am a firm and forever supporter of the U.S. Navy and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. I appreciate its contribution to our national defense and our country. That statement is not open to change. I am grateful to

“With this new mammography platform, the earliest detection of breast cancer is achievable and that’s the main goal for our patients.”

Plus, it’s just more comfortable for women.

Here are some basic facts about this new technology.

Improved Patient Experience in Mammography With the Revelation’s “Personalized Soft Compression,” the breast compression process is softened and the compression force is automatically and individually adjusted.

Integrated Biopsy Specimen Imaging Tool Biopsy samples can be imaged and visualized at the technologist workstation within 20 seconds without radiation exposure to the patient. The system improves the biopsy workflow, shortens patient compression time, and improves the patient experience.

Automated Measurement of Breast Tissue Density MAMMOMAT Revelation is the industry’s first mammography platform to provide automated breast density measurements at the point of examination. Patients get results faster, minimizing patient uncertainty and stress.

Functional Breast Imaging With Titanium Contrast-Enhanced Mammography This new technology enables functional imaging directly on the mammography system.

Since mammography systems are more widely available than MRI scanners, patient access to more specific breast imaging tools can be improved.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff, WhidbeyHealth]

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Christopher Durang’s Tony Award winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike makes its Whidbey Island debut October 12 - 27 — a “deliriously funny” comedy with a Chekhovian flare.

Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia, bicker and bitch about their rueful lives in their family’s old, chic farmhouse in Pennsylvania. When

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED their often awry, fortune-telling maid, Cassandra, warns of impending dangers, their movie star sister, Masha, arrives unexpectedly with young, sexy, boy toy, Spike, and announces that she’s selling the house out from under Vanya and Sonia. The family is launched into a boisterous weekend of one-upmanship, fretfulness, and a lot of broken mugs, in Christopher Durang’s remix of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya and The Seagull (with special appearances by “Snow White,” “Prince Charming,” “Grumpy,” and “Dame Maggie Smith”). Also in the jumble is a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the haughty Masha.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is directed by Edward Jordon and features cast members James Hinkley, Suzi Dixon, Nancy Nolan, Kyle Collins, Teresa McElhinny, and Nicole Parnell.

Jordan is also an actor, producer, screenwriter, playwright, and author. His musical comedy, Bollywood and Vine, for which he wrote the book, launches its pre-Broadway tour in the summer of 2019 starring Oscar and Tony nominee Kathleen Turner.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors/military, $15 for youth/matinee and available at the WICA Box Office: 360-221-8268 or online at https://tickets.wicaonline.org. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. Piano Bar opens one hour before each performance.

[Submitted by Fritha Strand, Marketing Manager, WICA]

National Teacher of the Year Brings Message to Whidbey Island Mandy Manning’s message is all about inclusion.

And compassion. And bravery.

The Spokane-area high-school teacher was named the 2018 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. She took her messages to the White House and President Trump this past May and

Monday, Oct. 15, Manning will bring all of that and more to South Whidbey High School.

The free, public event is from 7:00pm to 8:30pm and sponsored by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.

Manning teaches English at the Newcomer Center to refugee and immigrant students.

She notes on the center’s web page, “Your first days in America and in school may be confusing and a little scary.”

“This year, I hope to engage the nation in a conversation about how we can encourage students to experience things outside of their understanding,” Manning says. “In the current political climate, anti-immigrant and anti-refugee rhetoric is rampant. I must help them understand current events, know their rights and provide a safe and welcoming environment.”

While accepting her award from President Trump, Manning wore several pins and badges supporting inclusion. After the ceremony, Manning told the Associated Press that she used a private moment with the president to hand him letters written by her students in the hope that he would read them and visit the school.

Manning said the goal of the letters was to offer insight into the lives and views of refugee and immigrant students.

“Like American students, most of what my students know about the other cultures comes from television and the Internet,” Manning said. “This leads to misunderstandings and misinformation on all sides. It’s my job to help newcomers learn about and experience real life in the U.S. “Let’s teach (students) to be brave when confronted with uncertainty. Brave when they fail. Brave in meeting new people. Brave in seeking opportunities to experience things outside of their understanding.”

Manning has received the National Education Association Foundation’s California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence in 2017 and the Kim Plemons Leadership Award from the

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Castellano said “2019 is the 70th Anniversary of the Island County Historical Society. We are planning lots of great exhibits and programs for next year, and the funding we raise on the 13th is really important for us.”

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

Museum’s Annual Auction To Honor Judy Lynn Island County Museum Director, Rick Castellano said he’s “looking forward to a truly memorable – and over-the-top fun – auction this year.” Each Fall, the Island County Museum, located in Coupeville, holds its major fundraising auction. And, each year for several years running, the Historical Society features a special guest of honor, to be recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to Island County history. This year’s guest of honor is Judy Lynn. “Ever since Judy arrived here, over 40 years ago, she’s been a key component of the central Whidbey community” said Castellano. Her partial list of contributions include involvement with the Whidbey Weavers Guild, Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival, Pacific NW Art School, Penn Cove Water Festival, and the Island County Museum. Working with the museum, she has personally collected well over 100 oral histories, co-authored a book for the museum, “Coupeville,” and an on-line book about Coupeville’s Front Street. She is also very active in her local community and LGBTQ issues and activities. Judy was also involved in the production side of some obscure movies filmed on Whidbey Island: “Cry for the Stranger,” 1982 and “Dixie Lanes,” 1988.

“Whenever there is a community gathering, chances are, you’ll see Judy in the crowd – and part of the reason there’s a crowd in the first place, is that Judy’s surely been out promoting that very gathering! This is why we love Judy, and why she’s the perfect guest of honor,” said Castellano.

The Annual Auction is Saturday, Oct. 13, 4:00pm, at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Admission is $75 per person, and includes a dinner buffet, dessert, and beverages. Live and silent auctions are featured, and a cash match of $15,000 has been offered, for funds raised during the “Raise Your Paddle” portion of

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

WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care Seeks Compassionate Volunteers

Being a Hospice Volunteer requires no skills beyond the ability to listen with a compassionate ear, perhaps hold a hand or two and perform light tasks, such as playing a card game or reading to someone. But mainly all that’s needed is your ability to be present for someone who is dying.

If this sounds like the kind of volunteer work you might be interested in, WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care would like to invite you to sign up for a three-day training session from 9:00am to 4:00pm Tuesdays, Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13. This three-day orientation will cover a variety of topics introduced by Hospice Care staff members. Training sessions will be held at the WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care, 202 BITS & PIECES

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Candidate Forum Thursday, October 4, 7:00pm-9:00pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 Ernst St. Candidates will answer questions and discuss topics presented by the League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island. Free and open to the public. Meet Island County Sheriff candidates, Island County Commissioner District 3, State Representative positions 1 and 2, and U.S. Representative candidates.

Instant Wine Cellar Friday, October 5, 7:00pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St. An evening to benefit United Way of Island County. Admission is $30 per person. Raffle for the big prize-an instant wine cellar or 99 bottles of beer. Purchase tickets at uwisland@ wavecable.com

Star Party Friday, October 5, 7:30pm Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, contact Bob Scott at ICAS_ President@outlook.com or visit www.icas-wa. org.

as the night goes on. All ages and experience levels welcome. Everyone dances with everyone, no partner needed. No one will be turned away if unable to donate. For more information, contact Ariel at 360-720-1852 or ariel. lyon@gmail.com

Live Music: Original Jim Saturday, October 6, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Jim sets up a solid foundation for his tunes with laid-back arrangements, tasty improvisation, ​strong vocals, rhythmic guitars, a little keyboard and a unique way to the groove.

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

Candidate Forum Monday, October 8, 10:30am-11:30am Regency on Whidbey, Oak Harbor This forum will introduce candidates running for County Commissioner, District 3, Rick Hannold and Janet St. Clair. Regency is located at 1040 SW Kimball Drive. For more information, call 360-279-2224 or email tmendiola@ regency-pacific.com

Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, October 11, 11:00am-5:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N Main St Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club. One pint of blood can save three lives and we have helped save hundreds of lives in our community hospitals throughout Western Washington. To donate, just drop in or you may schedule an appointment at DonorSched@ psbc.org. For more information, call Paddy Roberts at 360-632-5204 or 360-678-4105.

Comedy Night

CWSA Charity Turkey Shoot

Friday, October 12, 8:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville

Saturday, October 6, 9:00am-1:00pm CWSA, 397 West Safari Street, Coupeville

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

This is Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association’s annual charity match with novelty targets, for .22 handguns, .22 rifles, and shotguns - IRON SIGHTS only. Loaners will be available. There is a Junior Class for those 12 and under. Turkeys will be awarded at the conclusion of the match. Match entry is $5 for 4 tickets or $1.50 each; proceeds go to the Gifts from the Heart Food Bank, also please bring along any canned goods you would like to donate. For more information please go to www.cwsaonline.org

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Fall Craft Vendor Fair Saturday, October 6, 10:00am-3:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor Spend your day shopping from local hand crafters and direct sales vendors. The VFW is located at 3037 Goldie Road. For more information, email whidbeyislandsba@gmail.com

Build a Scarecrow & Help Good Cheer Saturday, October 6, 12:00pm-5:00pm Island County Fairgrounds, Langley $10 per scarecrow Bring a can of food for Good Cheer. All materials and instruction provided for you to build, stuff and customize your own scarecrow. BBQ lunch provided by donation until the food runs out. For more information, call 360-221-4677.

Whidbey Contra Dance Saturday, October 6, 6:30pm-9:30pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. $10 suggested donation or a snack to share The night will start with instruction and group dances and move into contra dances around 7:00pm. Contra dancing is a type of folk dancing that can be found around the world. The caller teaches a series of simple and repeating steps before the music starts for each dance, then “calls” the steps as the group dances to a live band for the length of the song. Each new song has a new dance. Learn new dances

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North Sound Writers Group Monday, October 8, 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 north soundwriters.com Flip Flop on the Appalachian Trail A Journey with Maribeth Crandell Monday, October 8, 4:00pm-6:00pm Oak Harbor Library Thursday, October 11, 5:00pm-6:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Maribeth Crandell, author of “Flip Flop on the Appalachian Trail” had wanted to hike the trail since she was a kid. She waited almost four decades to do it. Hear the story of her journey. Hike along with her for over 2,000 miles through snow storms, heat waves, wildlife encounters, and the scariest animal of all, her fellow man.

Choice Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest and Beyond Monday, October 8, 6:30pm-8:30pm Langley United Methodist Church The Pacific Northwest is the perfect place for mushroom hunting. Learn about the best varieties to look for both here and beyond as Daniel Winkler shares his expertise about wild mushrooms.

Minecraft Tuesday, October 9, 3:30pm Freeland Library Play Minecraft with your fellow tweens and work together or on your own to build the greatest Minecraft structure! Space is limited.

For grades 4-12.

Every Friday, 6:00pm-8:00pm Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Dr, Oak Harbor

Clinton Library Book Group “Commonwealth” Wednesday, October 10, 10:00am-11:00am Clinton Library

Proceeds support Boys & Girls Club. $5 per skater and $3 for general admission. Last Friday of the month, skate with the Whidbey Island Roller Girls! Sorry, checks not accepted, credit card fees apply. For more information, call (360) 240-9273.

Everyone is invited to join our book discussion about “Commonwealth” by Ann Patchett.

Books are available to check out a month prior to the discussion at the Clinton Library. Next month’s selection will be “We Should All Be Feminists” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

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

See schedule below Cost: Free Civility First: Communicating Civilly Across Social and Political Divides Thursday, October 4, 1:00pm-3:00pm Freeland Library Do you have a family member, neighbor or co-worker you have difficulty talking with because you voted for different candidates?

This workshop will give you tools for listening and communicating.

WIHHA Presents: How to Live a Long, Healthy, Happy Life Thursday, October 4, 4:00pm-6:00pm Freeland Library Join Lynne Donnelly to learn and practice proven techniques to create the balance you need. Everyone is welcome. For more information visit wihha.com.

Used Book Sale Saturday, October 6, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices. Proceeds support Friends of the Freeland Library.

Music with Caspar Babypants Saturday, October 6, 2:30pm Clinton Community Hall Enjoy live music for your kids from the one and only Caspar Babypants. Kindie-rock with integrity, inventive lyrics, and just pure fun for the

Join us for a discussion of Louise Penny’s “Still Life,” which introduces us to Inspector Gamache, who commands his forces with integrity and quiet courage in this traditional mystery. For adults.

Future of the Korean Peninsula Thursday, October 11, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Harbor Library Dr. Stephen (Steve) Schwalbe, professor at Columbia College and American Public University, presents this free community lecture on the future of the Korean Peninsula. Dr. Schwalbe served as a Defense Attaché in South Korea for two years as well as an intelligence officer in the Combined Forces Command headquartered in Seoul, Korea, for one year.

Religious Services South Whidbey Community Church Sundays, 9:00am-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00am-11:00am Worship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley

We’re officially in autumn – the season when we bring in what we planted in the spring. But the concept of planting and gathering isn’t confined to agriculture. In fact, it can be used in many walks of life, including investing. So what can you do to help work toward a successful investment “harvest”?

Here is (not quite) a bushel of ideas:

Plant the right “seeds.” When farmers plant specific crops, they know about what to expect – how long it will take for them to grow, how much yield they’ll produce, and so on. When you invest, you too need to plant “seeds” by choosing investments that are designed to help meet your goals. For example, to accumulate enough money for a comfortable retirement, you will probably need to own a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented vehicles, such as stocks – you generally can’t expect the type of growth you need by investing solely in fixed-income investments, such as bonds and certificates of deposit.

Nurture your “crops.” Agricultural workers are diligent about cultivating their crops through proper irrigation, fertilization and weed control. And if you want to keep your investment portfolio healthy, you also must find ways to nurture it. First of all, you will need to keep adding new dollars regularly, because the larger your overall investment base, the more you can expand its growth potential. But you might also need to do some “weeding” of your own, because over the years, you may have purchased some investments that, for one reason or another, are now no longer suitable for your needs. If that’s the case, you might be better off by selling these investments and using the proceeds for new ones that could fill gaps in your portfolio.

Diversify. Farmers may plant a mix of crops: corn, soybeans, flax, legumes, fruits, and so on.

Consequently, if one crop fails, it won’t sink the farmer’s entire business. As an investor, you, too, need to diversify, because if you only own one type of asset class, and a financial downturn hits that asset, your portfolio can take a big hit.

But spreading your dollars among stocks, bonds, cash and other investments can help reduce the impact of market volatility on your holdings. (However, diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.)

Thus far, we’ve looked at ideas on how you can create a healthy investment crop. But once it’s time to actually start harvesting your portfolio – that is, once you begin liquidating parts of it to support yourself during your retirement years – you also need to act carefully. Specifically, you need to establish a withdrawal rate that’s appropriate for your situation, based on your age, lifestyle, income sources and other factors. You could be retired for two or three decades, so it’s essential you don’t withdraw so much during your early years of retirement that you risk outliving your money. A financial professional can help you determine the rate that’s right for you.

The agricultural harvest season only lasts a few weeks. But doing a good job of growing and managing your investment crop can help you reap the rewards far into the future.

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.

Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360) 679-2558 jeffery.pleet@edwardjones.com

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

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By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly There could be a decision by the end of the month on just how many flight operations will be conducted by the U.S. Navy at Outlying Landing Field near Coupeville and Ault Field in Oak Harbor.

The final Environmental Impact Statement on Growler operations at NAS Whidbey Island was released Friday, which means the Secretary of the Navy can issue a Record of Decision on the matter as soon as Oct. 29.

The final report includes updated information since the Draft EIS was released in late 2016, and as the Navy announced in June, identifies Proposed Alternative 2A as its operational preference.

“The FEIS is another reaffirmation of the importance the Navy and the Department of Defense place on the future of NAS Whidbey Island,” said Mike Welding, NASWI public affairs officer. “For NAS Whidbey Island, we will develop our operations to comply with the upcoming Record of Decision. As part of that, we will maintain our communication with community leaders to be transparent in how those resulting operations will develop.

We value the strong relationships with our community that allow us to have candid conversations and collaborate in our efforts for the NASWI complex and the communities.”

According to a Navy press release, Alternative 2A establishes two new expeditionary squadrons and adds two aircraft to each squadron operating off aircraft carriers. It increases the number of Growler aircraft based at NASWI by 36, increases airfield operations at both Ault Field and OLF Coupeville, and it changes the distribution of Field Carrier Landing Practices between the two airfields.

Under the preferred alternative, Ault Field would support 88,000 total airfield operations, an increase of 9,800 annual operations over current levels. OLF Coupeville would support 24,100 annual operations, an increase of 17,590 operations per year.

That is a four-fold increase over the current number of operations conducted and would mean OLF would support 80 percent of all FCLPs conducted. Ault Field would still support four times the number of total operations at both airfields. The Navy defines an

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By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Who knows what frightful, spooky specter lurks around each and every corner of Coupeville this month, as the town celebrates its fifth annual “Haunting.”

From now through Halloween, there are all kinds of bone-chilling, ghostly and fun events to enjoy, from the Weary Bones Rest Stop Graveyard to the Scarey-Crow Trail, the Halloween Torchlight Parade to the Great Pumpkin Race and lest we forget, Sherman’s Haunted Barn and Haunted Fort Casey. All of this festive creepiness is overseen by the Coupeville Chamber of Horrors – oops, Commerce!

“It’s all fun,” said Lynda Eccles, executive director of the Coupeville Chamber. “There are so many exciting events and activities. We encourage people to do an event that can be incorporated into the Haunting of Coupeville – they put the event together and we do all the marketing.”

​ When you look at the Haunted Fort, every year they add some“ thing different,” said Eccles. “One of the things I really enjoy about my job is seeing everyone work together for their community. It’s fun to see people really want to do that. It benefits the businesses, but it also benefits the community.”

For those who enjoy dressing up, the Halloween Torchlight Parade, sponsored by the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27. Costume judging begins at 4:45 p.m. at Cooks Corner Park and winners will be announced at the end of the parade. The procession itself gets underway at 5 p.m. and Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue will pass out free torches (flashlights) to the first 100 kids age 10 and under.

Coupeville’s Great Pumpkin Race, also sponsored by the Waterfront Association, will roll in from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. This free, fun event is a unique, side-by-side single elimination race featuring

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This monstrous month of fun consists of ongoing attractions, like Scarecrow Alley, which features a different theme each year and allows people to choose their favorites and the Weary Bones cemetery with its tongue-in-cheek, underground residents – there’s a second, secret graveyard to discover this year, too, which doubles the fun, said Eccles.

“We have two graveyards this year,” she said. “The one downtown and the other people will have to discover on their own. It’s done by the same local people who created the other, so you will see a lot more of that humor.”

Sherman’s Haunted Barn at Sherman’s Pioneer Farm (Terry and Ebey Rds.) is open daily from 3 to 5 p.m. during the week and is family friendly. The Haunted barn is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, as is the Pumpkin Patch, where you can pick out just the right one to purchase. Trolley rides are also offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trolley rides and tours can be arranged by appointment Monday through Thursday.

There are several date-specific events this year, including two different themed dinners at the Front Street Grill. The Crime and Pun-ishment 1920s Mystery Dinner Theater will be held at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18 and the Harry Potter: Dark Arts Dinner Party will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. Tickets for both events must be purchased in advance.

Photo Courtesy of Joe A. Kunzler, Avgeek Joe Productions An EA-18G Growler performs a Field Carrier Landing Practice maneuver at NAS Whidbey Island’s Outlying Field near Coupeville.

Under Preferred Alternative 2A, released last week in the Navy’s final Environmental Impact Statement on Growler operations, the number of FCLPs would quadruple if the Secretary of the Navy makes the alternative plan the Record of Decision.

Fort Casey’s Haunted Fort and Haunted Switchboard will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 and 27.

Sponsored by Keepers of Admiralty Head Lighthouse, the event includes a bounce house, games, ghost stories, Trick or Treat Lane for kids, food vendors and those 10 and older can take part in tours of the haunted fort and switchboard. Tickets are $8 per person, $30 for families of up to six. (A Discover Pass is required for parking.) All proceeds benefit the restoration of the lighthouse.

Photo Courtesy of Sherman’s Pioneer Farm You never know what creepy critters could be lurking at Sherman’s Haunted Barn during the Haunting of Coupeville. The family-friendly activity is open daily during the Haunting, which runs through Oct. 31.

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Mr. South Whidbey reigns supreme Saturday

By Kacie Jo Voeller Whidbey Weekly

not board members, they are just wonderful people in our community that want to help.”

An evening for a fashion show, question and answer portion and a talent competition sounds quite a bit like a Miss America pageant, but Saturday, instead of beauty queens, six men from the community will take the stage for the 13th annual Mr. South Whidbey fundraiser.

Daniel Goldsmith, who has had the title of Mr. South Whidbey for the past year, said the experience is one that helps people come together for a common cause.

“My thinking is that all of us who contribute are Mr. and Mrs. South Whidbey, and that is what makes living here and being involved here enjoyable and meaningful,” Goldsmith said. “It is not so much a competition as a celebration of community.”

The Mr. South Whidbey pageant benefits Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund, a south Whidbey organization aimed at helping members of the community with unexpected medical expenses. The event will take place Saturday at the Freeland Hall with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Moonraker Books in Langley or Whidbey Art Escape in Freeland, or online via Brown Paper Tickets.

Goldsmith has continued his active role in the community and one of his current missions is the maintenance of flower pots along Main Street in Freeland. He also places signs supporting Friends of Friends in the flowers.

The community has had a positive response to the pageant, said Kristi Price, the chair for Mr. South Whidbey and a member of the Friends of Friends board.

“The idea is that most people like flowers and they will notice them more if they are planted,” he said. “It is just raising awareness of the organization. It is a little bit at a time.”

“People love it,” Price said. “Usually around 180 people come out for the event. We usually sell out and people have a lot of fun.

They know it is going to be a good time. We pack a lot of people into the Freeland Hall. It is not a glamorous event, it is a fun event. It is a Whidbey event.”

The six contestants will vie for the most votes at the pageant itself, online at the Friends of Friends’ website and via mail. One vote is equal to one dollar, and votes are unlimited. This year’s competitors are Ray Green, Keegan Harshman, Larry Johnson, Mike Johnson, Tim Leonard, and Trace Prael. Price said the candidates often get creative in their fundraising campaigns prior to the event.

“We give them the day (to start) and then boom, they go out and they start raising votes,” she said. “Some of them write letters to people on their Christmas card list. Some

Photo Courtesy of Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund Mr. South Whidbey 2018 contestants and the reigning Mr. South Whidbey gather at a ‘Meet the Candidates’ event. The 13th annual fundraising pageant will be held Saturday at Freeland Hall. Pictured from left are Tim Leonard, Larry Johnson, Keegan Harshman, Trace Prael, Daniel Goldsmith (current title-holder) and Ray Green. Mike Johnson not pictured.

people launch big social media campaigns.

Some people do fundraisers, car washes or have a band come out and accept votes.

They do all kinds of things.”

Friends of Friends started in the 1990s with a campaign of 75 letters asking for community support to help friends who had been devastated by unexpected medical bills, said Price. Since the program’s inception, the organization has raised more than $1 million to aid community members on south Whidbey, and has helped with expenses ranging from doctor visits, prescriptions, dental procedures, eyeglasses, medical equipment, physical therapy, gas and ferry vouchers to off island appointments and more.

“We just really care about our community and we want to work to make it better,”

Price said. “All 13 of us (on the Friends of Friends board) participate in the Mr. South Whidbey competition, all of us try to help with the fair parade and distributing information about our organization. We are a working board and we get things done. It is just a really wonderful group of people.”

Price said the event is made possible by a number of people in the area.

“We have a lot people that have been volunteering for the same things every year and really, it would not be the same without them,” she said. “The emcee, Sue Frause, volunteers year after year. We have a gentleman who does our sound that has been doing it for 12 years. The lady that runs the spotlight comes year after year. We have somebody that helps backstage. They are

Oak Harbor pool reopens ahead of levy vote

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

North Whidbey Pool, Parks and Recreation District commissioners are so confident a November levy will be approved by voters, they are opening the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool in Oak Harbor on a limited schedule beginning Monday.

The move ends a nearly 11-month closure, the result of a failed levy attempt last year. Since the closure, the nonprofit North Whidbey Community Pool and Recreation Foundation has been established and between contributions from the foundation, Oak Harbor Rotary and the City of Oak Harbor, commissioners have $80,000, which is enough to reopen the pool on a limited schedule – at least until the Nov. 6 vote.

“It’s clear that the pool reopening is meant to be, but it’s not meant to be easy,” said Shane Hoffmire, vice chair of the District’s board of commissioners. “I think it’s going to happen. I think people will vote yes on Nov. 6 to save the pool.”

Commissioners made the decision at their August board meeting, voting to reopen the pool as soon as enough funding had been secured and an interim executive director could be hired to fill the part time position. That being done, the Oak Harbor High School girls’ swim and dive team began practicing in the pool Sept. 24 and a limited public schedule will begin Oct. 8.

“The community stepped up with $5s, the $10s, the $20s, the $100 bills and they really cared. They wanted to see the pool back open and I think that created bigger and better things for us to draw from,” said Julie Leete, president of the North Whidbey Community Pool and Recreation Foundation.

“We created partnerships along the way with the school district, the Oak Harbor Rotary and the mayor’s office, of course, Bob Severns,” she continued. “It’s paving the way for even greater things for the foundation and the district to work together and make, once again,

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Commissioners with the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District consult their calendars to set a date for a District Open House at their meeting last week. The District is running a levy on the Nov. 6 ballot which would keep the Oak Harbor pool open.

Goldsmith had a unique way to run his campaign and raised funds and awareness at various local locations with the help of a dance routine.

“We were at the market, we were at the coffee shop, and we would throw down a dance floor and turn up the music and park Myrtle (the mannequin) on the dance floor and put a hat next to her,” said Goldsmith.

Goldsmith said participation in initiatives like Mr. South Whidbey allows people to get involved in helping the community.

“I just think that it is important to remember that we are all part of the same island and everybody has a different way of contributing and this is ours,” he said.

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the pool and the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District a wonderful asset to the community for everyone.”

There are some stipulations attached to the money received, however. The foundation and the Rotary each contributed $25,000 toward the reopening. The City of Oak Harbor is contributing $30,000. The Rotary money is contingent upon passage of the levy.

The district will also need an additional $40,000 to keep the pool operating until levy funds – should the measure pass – become available, which won’t be until April, 2019.

“It’s much larger than a pool,” said Leete. “This is going to be the hub of great things to come and we all are really ecstatic because we’ve worked so hard. To see this reality come true for everyone is wonderfully important, but bigger than that is we have to work to the finish line to pass this levy.”

The North Whidbey Pool, Parks and Recreation District includes the pool, the Clover Valley ball fields and the off-leash dog park off Ault Field Road. The district is requesting a levy of 20-cents per $1,000 of assessed property value to restore operations and expand recreational opportunities.

Opening the pool nearly a month before the levy is a strategy all involved are hoping will pay off in the end.

“This wasn’t a decision that was made by just the commissioners and the Foundation,” said Leete. “If the people speak, really, with their wallets and they raise the amount of money [necessary], the District feels…this is their facility. Reconnect them and bring back the pool, because it’s a public entity.

“To make it all work, to save the swim season, to have everybody on the same page, we really needed to open,” she continued. “I think it’s a wonderful gift to reopen, and this money gets this facility back on track.”

While Leete and other commissioners hinted there will be some even larger contributions coming from benefactors this week, there is still no guarantee the levy will pass.

“The contributions coming from local sources are to get folks in the pool again and to bridge the gap until we start receiving substantial levy funds in Spring 2019,” said Commissioner Wendy Shingleton.

“If the levy fails, the pool will close, so perhaps the money could extend that a bit or go toward other recreation programs. We would have discussions with the major donors about how best to move forward.”

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Photo Courtesy of Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association Perhaps you have a little pumpkin who wants to take part in Coupeville’s Great Pumpkin Race, which will be held starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28.

handcrafted, decorated pumpkin race “cars.”

There will be a championship trophy for the ultimate winner, but prizes are also awarded for Best Decoration, Most Innovative Design and Best Crash.

“The Haunting of Coupeville is a very family-oriented event,” Eccles said. “You can choose to be really scared or you have your choice of going to Sherman’s Pioneer Farm to pick pumpkins, which is exciting for any age group.”

A complete list of all the activities and links to the businesses which put them on can be found online at hauntingofcoupeville.com.

“Come and enjoy the fun of Halloween,” invited Eccles, who said both individuals and families can take part. “Enjoy October in Coupeville. Every single event happening is worth a visit. There’s really something for everyone and I think that’s the neat thing about it.”

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READING THE WATERS What would be your definition of reading the water? My definition is “understanding and applying the geography and elements that are above water to best identify the most likely place the fish will be under the water.”

You might be thinking I mainly fish the Puget Sound or freshwater lakes and do not spend much or any time fishing rivers and streams – and how can reading these waters be possible? Unlike Pacific Ocean open water, the Puget Sound is much like a giant river. There are shorelines within a few miles of each other, representing the river banks. There are small, scattered islands between the shores that act as large exposed rocks and boulders.

There are underwater humps and banks that mimic submerged boulders and gravel bars and the tidal changes give the water currents and swirling water much like a river, so this is why fish tend to be concentrated in certain areas, because it truly is like a big river system.

The Puget Sound is a lot of water to figure out, so most of the descriptions I will be using will be directed toward a river or stream, but can most definitely be applied to the Sound - it just takes longer to learn. By reading the water we will be able to tell where the fish are. Be patient. Learning to read the water does not happen overnight. Hot-spots are what I call “holding water.” There are generally two types of holding water.

• LONG TERM: This is water that offers the fish a consistent supply of inbound food as well as a nearby place to hide; the fish must feel satisfied and safe here.

• TEMPORARY: This water is a feeding ground; the fish move into these hot-spots to feed because of an insect hatch or a temporary concentration of prey they are searching for. Many times this water is shallow and riffled. I also refer to this riffled, unsettled water as “frog water.” Near the river’s edge, these temporary holding waters are an opportunity to grab a quick meal, but the fish do not feel safe here, and won’t stay long.

As you are fishing, take time to stop and study the river banks and each bend in the river or stream; the water will carve out “holding water” for fish, such as cut backs and undercut banks: • CUTBACK: As swift, deep water cuts away the stream or river bank creating a “C” shape, the water will often encounter a natural, tough barrier like a buried rock formation or a long-ago sunken and buried group of logs. Since the water cannot normally eat away this barrier, the water begins to flow around this hard spot and creates a point that sticks out into the river; it also creates a back eddy behind this point, and over time will make a slow or soft spot next to the fast flowing water.

This converging seam between the slow and fast water is a hot-spot!

• UNDERCUT: Similar to a cutback, when the swifter waters cut a “C” shape bend in the river and when/if the top couple of feet of soil has very thick heavy grass or is made up primarily of resilient clay, the water will eat away the softer soil underneath and create a natural shelf. This undercut is a hot-spot. The fish are protected, yet can attack a meal as it passes by.

Stop often and look closely at the water.

Darker water, or what I refer to as “green water,” generally means deeper, slower

water, and if there is no other protective cover for the fish, they will often be down in this deeper water. When the green water is mostly centered in the river, this will be the hot-spot!

• HOLE: The green water hole will almost always have three parts to it – the up-river section of the hole is the “head,” followed by the “middle” section and finally the “tail” water. The term “tail-out” is the farthest down-river part of the hole and it’s here where the river will begin to shallow up and speed up again. The hole is created when a solid obstruction is present, like a giant root wad or hardened section of earth; I call it “hard-pan,” or even a beaver dam. The water boiling over it will eventually dig away the river bottom, creating the hot-spot. All three areas of a hole can be productive, but from my experience, the tail-out is the best; Steelhead Trout love to hang in the tail-out.

• POOLS AND POCKETS: I have found most pools and pocket water are near the edge of the rivers, mostly created by dislodged log-jams and behind piled gravel bars.

Because of rivers’ speed and direction, rivers will pile gravel in a particular spot, much like the wind creates a snow drift.

Normally the water is slow; here it may be just slower than walking speed. I love large pools and pocket water when fishing for Coho. When you recognize an area like this, and if the pools have submerged logs and debris, it’s definitely going to be the hot-spot! Take time and fish these areas very thoroughly.

• FEEDER CREEKS/SIDE STREAMS Many small creeks and streams that spill into the river will be rich with nutrients and food for waiting fish; worms, larva, seeds from grass and over-hanging trees will all be food for hungry fish and most of these fish will be waiting at the spill point. If you discover a creek or stream spill point, concentrate most of your effort on the down river side, this is the hot-spot, simply because this is the direction the water is flowing. I was fishing the Great Snake River in Idaho years ago and found a feeder creek. Not a fish to be found on the up-river side, however my Uncle and I waded across the shallow creek and fished the very same bait on the down-river side and could not keep the five pound cookie cutter channel catfish off our hooks! Proof enough for me.

• READ IT, DON’T SKIP IT: There is nothing more satisfying than catching a nice fish behind other fishermen who just passed by an area. If time permits, DO NOT pass up shadows on the water by trees and other overhead sun blockers - moss means feed and feed means fish. Man-made or natural bridges and dams have generally been there a long time and the moving water will have created holding water. Never pass up areas directly below islands or river braids; if it has a point, remember this – “points point to fish.”

Learning to read the water is one of the most enjoyable challenges you can take on. It takes time and sometimes means fishing the same stretches of water over and over, but when you begin to figure it out, you can figure on putting a lot more fish on your family’s table!

Get out and fish with the kids before the cold weather sets in! Here is my e-mail, tlfishmonger@gmail.com, feel free to drop me a note.

Be safe out there and GOOD LUCK!

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By Carey Ross Hell Fest: The plot conceit of this horror flick is simple: A masked killer stalks victims at an elaborately staged Halloween carnival. It probably won’t be that great, but then again, I don’t think it’s supposed to be. Let the bleeding begin. ★★ (R • 1 hr. 29 min.)

people are the thing to be feared in this movie that is only original if you haven’t seen the far superior Monsters Inc. But it’s good enough for kids, and not every animated movie can be a Pixar film. ★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 49 min.)

The House with a Clock in its Walls: Eli Roth, one of the fathers of the cinematic blight that is torture porn, is the director of this kids comedy starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett and I am not at all sure how to feel about this. ★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 44 min.)

A Star is Born: The fourth version of this toxic-but-somehow-romantic love story sees Bradley Cooper (who also directed) and Lady Gaga play the musical couple in question– and the Oscar buzz is already building, although I remain loyal to the super-cheesy 1976 version. Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson forever. ★★★★★ (R • 2 hrs. 15 min.)

Night School: A group of high school dropouts tries to earn their GEDs in what I’m sure is a fine vehicle for Kevin Hart to show off his comedic chops, but let’s be real: We’re all here for Tiffany Haddish. ★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 51 min.)

Peppermint: Jennifer Garner returns to her action-adventure roots as a woman who sees her entire family murdered and then turns her body into a lethal weapon in order to exact revenge. Do Jen a favor and just rewatch “Alias” instead. ★ (R) The Predator: If we must have a retooling of the Predator franchise, I suppose the man responsible for some of the most over-thetop movies of the 1980s, Shane Black, is the right man to have at the helm. If you’re trying to parse the previous sentence, I believe the term you’re looking for is “damning with faint praise.” ★ (R • 1 hr. 41 min.)

Shine: Somehow, a movie featuring a nearly all-Latino cast, with a plot that exists at the nexus of gentrification and salsa dancing, that addresses complex themes, got a distribution deal that puts it into mainstream theaters and suddenly I believe in miracles. ★★★ (R • 1 hr. 36 min.)

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BUBBLE, BUBBLE, NO TOIL, NO TROUBLE WITH ONE-POT MEALS! Boiling and bubbling, toiling and troubling over a pot of simmering ingredients isn’t new, nor is it consigned to the spells and magic-making witches cook up in their cauldrons in stories, especially this time of the year. Toiling and troubling over a meal has been around for a good long while, and yes, some meals and methods do require a significant amount more effort than others, but the process itself doesn’t have to be a troublesome one, filled with backbreaking amounts of stirring. It can be fun, filled with delicious smelling ingredients and if you have help, then it not only cuts down the time taken to prepare your meal, it allows you to bond with the people helping you!

With the chill in the weather nipping at our skin and the days slowly becoming shorter, in addition to preparing for the upcoming seasonal festivities, wouldn’t it be nice to make meals that require minimal cleanup? What if those meals are filling and nutritious, too? Even better! But how? One-pot-cooking, that’s how.

of their cookery utensils, it wasn’t until much later the casting technique spread across the world and eventually reached Holland, where the system for casting into molds was honed by the Dutch, giving rise to what we call ‘Dutch Ovens.’

I find the allure of being able to put all my ingredients into a single cooking container which acts as an oven of sorts, rather appealing, mainly because of the much, much quicker clean up time. Some of the best advice I received, ever, was to ‘clean up as you go along.’ It seems only logical, but sometimes we get so taken up with our creations, so involved in what we’re cooking, we put the clean up on the back burner, only to have to face the (sometimes) mountain of dishes afterwards. It can be terribly demoralizing. Cooking in a single pot, however, takes away the potential for the mountain of dishes from growing in the first place.

Cooking meals in a single pot is a method employed for millennia. Evidence has been unearthed which shows ingredients were cooked inside pottery as much as 10,000 years ago. Remnants of ancient grains and vegetables were discovered on pottery in North Africa and suggests they were cooked in a way similar to how we cook porridge. In fact, even further back, more archaeological discoveries found evidence people in China and Japan were already making ceramic cookware long before the advent of an agricultural lifestyle. Historians believe these containers were produced for the purpose of making fish soups or stews.

So, what are some of your favorite one-pot meals? Soups and stews are mine for sure! A couple of weeks ago I tried out a brand-new beef stew recipe which seemed not only simple, but took less time than other recipes I’ve tried and wasn’t hung up on the pomp and grandeur of certain ingredients. It was simple, rustic and incredibly tasty! To be sure, it isn’t the only scrumptious one-pot meal I’ve tried in the last few weeks. There was the creamy parmesan chicken and rice dish, though it uses a large skillet with a lid, it’s still cooked in a single receptacle and it brims with garlicky, creamy goodness. There was the black bean and sweet potato soup which brought together the smoky flavor of the beans and the sweetness of the sweet potato and paired them perfectly in this single-pot meal.

You see, our ancestors were well aware of the benefits cooking in a pot brings. Perhaps their reasons were out of necessity, rather than a matter of convenience, nevertheless, nothing has changed too much in terms of what the cooking method yields. While China has been utilizing this method for a very long time and then turned to using cast iron in the making

And that’s not all. My breakfasts evolved in style and method as soon as I realized I could be creative and turn out food that was edible, whilst eliminating the copious amounts of dishes to clean afterwards. The peanut butter-banana oatmeal I made a couple months ago is proof of that. Packing a protein punch with a little potassium from the bananas, this wholesome

breakfast kept us going all morning! I also found a wealth of desserts which can be made in a single pot in a fraction of the time it takes to wait (impatiently) for those which need to be baked. There’s apple crisp in a pot, rice pudding (which is easily an age-old favorite in many homes, and served hot, warms us right up!), apple dumplings (because why not make use of our fall fruits?), peach cobbler - the list just goes on and on!

With all this talk about the ease of use one-pot cooking brings to us, it’s easy to see why cauldrons are always a main feature and so readily used by witches in some of the fairytales we know. I mean, do they really want to be frying up their frog legs in a skillet first, before removing from heat and allowing to cool and then throwing them into the mixture of hair of toad, eye of bat and juice of a thousand moths, which all had to be prepared in separate containers first? I don’t think so.

Dear readers, Halloween is right around the corner, fall is here, the chilly weather obligates us to enjoy warm meals and if we can do this without creating an enormous mess, why not?

I’m including the recipe for peach cobbler because it’s so simple and delicious. I promise it will be one you come back to time and time again! Please send any and all comments, questions and definitely recipes you would like to share to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@gmail.com and we’ll do just that! Let’s Dish!

One Pot Peach Cobbler 1 box yellow cake mix (9 oz.)

4 teaspoons butter, melted 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ cup sugar 1 can sliced peaches (29 oz.)

Pinch of nutmeg Whipped topping (optional) Discard half the juice from the peaches and pour remainder (juice and peaches) into a saucepan. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar on top of the peaches then pour the cake mix over the top evenly and place the butter in the center of the cake mix layer. Cover the saucepan with a lid and bring to a simmer over medium to high heat. Once steam begins to escape, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking for about 10 minutes. Don’t lift the lid during this time! Remove from heat and allow it to stand with lid on for 15 minutes more before serving.

The cake mix should look very much like dumplings. Serve with a dollop of whipped topping and enjoy!

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your partnerships and recent business dealings would definitely benefit from a reality check at this point. It’s all too easy at this time for you to drop your guard and become unwisely trusting and naive. You may wish others only the best, but you can’t guarantee that others feel the same way about you.

Proceed with open eyes and due caution, especially on the 6th, and be wary of making the same mistake twice.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Be upfront and totally transparent about everything that’s involved before you engage the help of others in completing the disagreeable task now before you. Failure to do so could result in defections when you can least afford them. Even worse would be accusations of pushing your work off on others. If you avoid those pitfalls, a great deal can be accomplished with the aid of conscientious helpers on the 6th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Overindulgence is likely at many levels, making moderation a good word to keep in mind. At the simplest, moderation beats hyperbole when called upon to list your own praises. (A distinct possibility this week.

Don’t make brags you can’t live up to.)

Health, finances and relationships all benefit from moderation similarly. If a little bit is good, it does not follow that more is better.

The 6th will test your memory on this.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Comfort and security are your priority number one, and you probably need look no farther than your own home to address them. Home is likely to be the setting for some lively discussions this week. Depending on the tone, those can either create insecurity or be reassuring. The least that can come of talking things out is that you learn how to proceed with righting whatever is wrong. Be attentive on the 6th.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The fact that you know exactly what you want and will settle for nothing less works in your favor this week, especially in money matters. Increased personal prestige is the least that can come from your present willingness to be persnickety. Much is gained from wooing others over to your views diplomatically. Charm and persuasion works wonders for increasing your bottom line on the 6th.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You will likely be torn between frugality and extravagance this week, and whichever way you go, it’s going to be hard to change your course once set.

This means it is important to consider all the facts before making decisions that could impact you financially.

The cost of an undoing an unwise decision is

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Some heartfelt exchanges between you and a partner this week are likely to center on the subject of resources shared by the two of you.

While a spirit of, “what’s yours is mine” may suffice in your personal affairs, business arrangements demand a more precise accounting of what takes place between you. Clarity about the true nature of your arrangement is the place to begin on the 6th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) While the urgency that accompanied some recent extreme events in your life has passed, the toll of those events on your peace of mind has not. The cost to you, materially and emotionally, continues to be high. The time is here to begin coming to grips with everything that happened. Now is the time to realize, if you have not, already, the good to come out of your experience. The 6th shows you where to start.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) The careful distance you are probably keeping between yourself and those around you is easily spanned this week.

That distance, in all likelihood, is for the sake of maintaining an uninterrupted work space. No matter what the reason, the time is right for you to allow others into your life, even if only temporarily. You may find that two minds are better than one for doing what you must on the 6th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The business of business and the business of life are both in great condition to thrive this week. This means that no matter what you’re about, you’re well-positioned to get ahead. Win-win situations mean it’s possible for all parties to be satisfied in your negotiations. If there is a fly in the ointment, it’s only that you are more than ordinarily prone to whimsy and sudden changes of heart.

Steady yourself on the 6th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Travel and education are topics of importance in your week. Refining your outlook through one or both is a distinct possibility. So is the chance of immersing yourself so deeply in your subject matter that you temporarily lose sight of who and what you are in your mundane world. Pursuit of ideals beyond what is realistically possible is something you should guard against. The line is easily crossed on the 6th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Working with others, perhaps to pool resources in a mutually beneficial effort to get ahead, is one obvious solution to your current problems. Escapism through withdrawal and isolation is the probable other course open to you at present. The choice is yours, but the healthiest and most productive course will involve other people. Others are more than willing to accommodate your requirements on the 6th.

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Life Tributes SUZANNE MARIE HOEL Suzanne Marie Hoel of Greenbank, Wash., sadly left this world for the next Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. She suffered a minor brain aneurysm Aug. 23 and while not debilitating, she developed complications in the ICU that she could not be rehabilitated from and peacefully went to join her husband that Saturday afternoon.

Suzanne was born July 18, 1940 in Milwaukie, Ore., to Floyd and Zepha Zirbel. Suzanne and Jim Hoel were married Oct. 3, 1959 in Milkwalkie and soon after became pregnant with their first child, Judy. While pregnant with their second child, Karl, the family moved from Oregon to Renton, Wash., where Jim was offered a position at Boeing, and soon after adopted their son, Jon. Family members were big local sports fans including the Seattle Sounders in the 1970s, where they went to all the home games and even traveled to Portland to watch Pelé in the national championships. Suzanne also loved the Seattle Mariners, even if they lost more than they won. It brought back fond memories of watching her husband and kids play the sport during their younger years and she always cheered them on with enthusiasm.

Suzanne worked in banking for decades, which she loved. She loved helping customers and being a part of the community, frequently recalling stories of customers she served when she first started back in the 1960s. She worked for several companies, the first being Seafirst Bank in downtown Seattle, to retiring from Interwest Bank after 40 years in the industry. She held several positions, including manager and training officer for several branches and companies, always loving the challenges and people it brought into her life.

When it came time for retirement for both Jim and Suzanne, they decided to move from Renton to Whidbey Island, where they fell in love with just about everything. In 1989, they bought a 24-foot trailer and property at Lagoon point, where Suzanne lived for two years, waiting for Jim to retire from the Tukwilla fire department and for them to build their retirement home. Ultimately they ended up purchasing a little fishing cabin with a view down the road from their property and expanded that house instead of building from scratch. Deciding she wasn’t quite ready for retirement life just yet, Suzanne went back to work at what is now Wells Fargo in Coupeville for a few years and further dove into the Whidbey community. She also volunteered at the senior center and for the Lagoon Point water district for a few years.

Suzanne is survived by sisters Carolyn Badgley of Kent, Wash.; Cindy Harris of Ocean Shores, Wash.; her daughter, Judy Tooley and husband, Rob, of Kent; son Karl, also of Kent; son Jon of Dallas, Texas; granddaughter Kristen Fisher, her husband, Timothy, and their children, Lily and Emmeline of Coupeville; grandsons Ryan and Lukas of Dallas; Phillip Tooley and son Isaiah of Kent; grandson Bob Tooley, his wife, Ashley, and their children Carson and Avery, of Kent.

A service for Suzanne was held Oct. 3 at Trinity Lutheran church in Freeland. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to W.A.I.F. or Trinity Lutheran.

DIANA LOUISE WRIGHT Diana Louise Wright, age 66, longtime Oak Harbor resident, passed away Tuesday, Sept.

18, 2018 at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Wright was born in St. Louis, Mo., January 5, 1952, to Clarence C. And Laverne F. (Kliemann) Wortman. She was raised in Missouri and graduated from Eureka High School. Diana was married to Samuel Wright Jan. 15, 1972. The couple eventually moved to Oak Harbor in 1976. In 1980, Diana opened Diana’s Place Child Care. She attended Oak Harbor Church of the Nazarene.

Diana is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Goette (Timothy) of Oak Harbor; her son, Jason Wright (Summer) of Oak Harbor; nine grandchildren: Raeanna, Anna-Kae, Brittany, Quillan, Verity, Mannix, Ziva, Jovil and Ember; one great-grandchild, Levi; her sister, Clarice Loehr (Larry) of Villa Ridge, Mo.; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel, in 2011; by her parents, Clarence and Laverne Wortman; and by her brother Steve Wortman.

A Memorial Service will take place at the Oak Harbor Church of the Nazarene Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at 11 a.m., Pastor Benjamin Norris officiating. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

GERALD “JERRY” LUBINSKI Jerry was born Sept. 11, 1943, in Holland, Ohio, near Toledo. He graduated from Sylvania High School and a beauty school. He married Barbara Bondy and they had one son, James.

Jerry died after a long illness at 11:30 a.m., Aug. 26, 2018.

Jerry worked several jobs including hairstyling, auto mechanic, Sylvania volunteer fire fighter, where he earned his First Class Fireman status and became a First Class First Aid instructor. He also worked in his uncle’s chrome plating shop, and at a factory bending Ford tailpipes. He was hired by the Ann Arbor, Mich. fire department where he worked until he lost the use of one eye in a mechanical accident.

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Jerry joined The Whidbey Island Ford Model A Club, sold his mules and bought an old, primed but rusty Model A flatbed truck. Tearing it down to refurbish it, he discovered it was a rare Ford Model AA “Service Car.” He spent many years restoring it to factory condition and digging up the history of this particular truck. He showed it at many shows including the Ford Model A Club’s International Show. He also drove it in many parades both on and off the island.

In lieu of flowers, Jerry would like you to make a donation to Ryan’s House for Youth.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at St Augustine’s-in-the-Woods Episcopal Church Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Arrangements were with the assistance of Whidbey Memorial Funeral Home. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

ALBERT RAE BOWERS Albert Bowers, of Coupeville, Wash. passed away peacefully at his home of Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson’s Disease Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018. He was 83 years of age.

Al was born in Jonestown, Pa., to David and Catharine (Sarle) Bowers Dec. 19, 1934. The family moved to Coupeville, where his Uncle Adam was stationed at Fort Casey, when Al was 9 years old. This move kept the boys out of the Pennsylvania coal mines. After graduating from Coupeville High School, Al served in the U.S. Army, attended Western Washington University, Ray of Hope Ministries in Canada and school in Israel. He worked for Island County Engineer, Marine Asphalt, and Lakeside Industries.

In 1970, Al became a licensed state land surveyor and opened Bowers Land Surveying.

Al married Joan Goodell of Langley June 29, 1968. Al and Joan were involved in ministry and with messianic congregations and traveled all over the world including Amsterdam, Israel, Canada, Mexico, and many parts of the United States.

Al loved to sing – even songs he invented. He taught his daughters and grandchildren to use their imaginations and make up stories on their own. He was an incredibly loving father and grandfather and long known for his kindness. He will be missed, especially his smile and the twinkle in his blue eyes during his story telling… “Would you believe…”

Al was known for his community activities. He was a bowling champion with a mean hook! He and friend, David Stoddard, started the salmon derby and Coupeville Festival. He was also involved in Coupeville politics, speaking at community meetings about such topics as the transit.

Al leaves behind his wife, Joan, and four daughters: Kristen Sanger, Leah (Mike) Hoff, Dawn (Jack) Lui and Mellissa (Ed) Mathieson. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, his sister, Mary Louise Lamas, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, David and Catharine Bowers, siblings Hannah Bainbridge, Pearl Seiger, George, and Joseph.

A celebration of life for Albert Bowers will be held Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, 3 p.m. at the Living Hope Four Square Church in Coupeville. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home.

ELIZABETH M. GALLOWAY Elizabeth M. Galloway passed away at home, surrounded by family, September 28, 2018. A Memorial Service in her honor will be held at Wallin Funeral Home Tuesday, October 9 at 1 p.m.

JAMES A. HARTLEY James A. Hartley passed away Sept. 10, 2018 at his home on Whidbey Island, Wash. Jim was born June 30, 1932 in Chicago, Ill. to Julius (Bill) and Louise Hartley. He and his younger sister, Sally, were raised in Wilmette, Ill. and Jim graduated from New Trier High School. Growing up outside of Chicago, he frequently spent weekends at Wrigley Field, sitting through batting practice and a Cubs doubleheader.

Jim attended Grinnell College and studied journalism. At Grinnell, he met his partner in life, Louise Johnson, and they married one week after his graduation in 1954.

Jim served in the Air Force for two years in Great Falls, Mont. Jim and Lou then made their way to Shelton, Wash. where he joined Simpson Timber Company. Jim’s 35-year career in public relations with Simpson included acting as editor for the Simpson Diamond and, in later years, lobbying in Olympia. His tenure with the company was a testament to the many wonderful people he worked with.

Jim embraced the Northwest lifestyle, barbecuing salmon (rain or shine), hiking, boating in the San Juan Islands, bird hunting with his Labrador Retrievers, and rooting for the Mariners (although feeling vindicated as a lifelong Cubs fan when they won the World Series in 2016).

In addition to raising their four children, Jim and Lou shared a love of golf, bridge, traveling, biking and other outdoor adventures. They also made annual visits to Kauai, a place dear to their hearts. In his rare quiet time, Jim enjoyed reading, including working his way through biographies of all the presidents.

After retirement, Jim and Lou moved to Whidbey Island. Jim found great satisfaction volunteering at Good Cheer where he served on the board and as President. He and Lou also enjoyed the many friends they made as members of Useless Bay Country Club.

Jim will be remembered for his smile, love of family, wit and bad puns, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

In addition to Lou, his wife of 64 years, Jim is survived by his four children, Carla Hartley, Andy Hartley, Ned Hartley and Alison Nissing, his sister, Sally Palmer, his four grandchildren, Amanda Nissing, Callie Nissing, Drew Hartley, and Reid Hartley, and his Lab, Katy.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

ROBERT W. MATTSON Robert W. Mattson, 69, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018 at his home in Oak Harbor, Wash.

Born March 8, 1949 in Mankato, Minn., he was the son of Dr. Bruce Douglas and Mary Lou Neely Mattson.

He is survived by his parents; wife Mary Moore Mattson; son Robert Mattson Jr., son and daughter-in-law Jason and Tabitha Mattson, son and daughter-in-law Samuel and Myranda Mattson; daughter and son-inlaw Sarah Mattson and George Calderon; grandchildren Benjamin, Maya, Quinton, and Fox Mattson; brothers Bruce Douglas Mattson Jr. and Daniel Mattson; five nieces and nephews; longtime friend Kathy Spencer, and his

Jerry then apprenticed at an aunt’s portrait studio, training as a wedding and portrait photographer. After a few years experience, he joined the photography department at The Medical College of Ohio at Toledo, where he worked his way up to Chief Medical Photographer and Supervisor of the Graphics Arts department.

Many of his photos have been published in medical textbooks and journals. He invented two photo copy methods that were used in almost all medical photography departments.

Jerry met Christen Gentz, a medical researcher, at the Medical College. They were married October 1, 1983, and they had a small farm and kennel in Swanton, Ohio. Jerry raised and showed Mammoth Jackstock donkeys and mules.

In 1992, while visiting Chris’ parents in Langley, Wash., they purchased a farm on Swede Hill Road and made the move from Ohio to Whidbey Island with “too many animals and too many books.”

In Washington, Jerry developed the photo processing labs for Costco and then for Kinko’s. Then he ‘withdrew’ from the mainland and thoroughly enjoyed working and meeting people at Sebo’s Hardware in the Bayview shopping center. He became known as ‘The Mule Man.” Jerry was very active in the south island Habitat for Humanity and Ryan’s House for Youth where he served as president of the board for many years. He also did many projects around the Ryan’s House campus and worked with many of the kids.

trusted guide dog Tyrone (“Ty”).

Rob’s legacy is defined by his extraordinary service to the community, dedication to his family and refusal to let blindness stop him from doing anything.

In his professional life, Rob was the first Neighborhood District Coordinator for the Ballard neighborhood when the “Little City Hall” program started 46 years ago. He mentored many of the coordinators and set the bar high for accountability from city employees. Ballard neighbors and businesses depended on him and always knew they could call Rob and get a thorough, researched, balanced answer. He loved the work and it showed. He helped the city effort to accommodate the needs of the homeless and then turned to coordinate the visits of Gustav of Sweden and Olaf of Norway. When he retired in 2013, members of the business community and residents roasted and toasted their “Mayor of Ballard.”

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Rob was well read, cerebral, and a strong leader, but he also enjoyed getting dirty and taking chances. One fall morning, his brother came to pick up Rob and his boat to go fishing in Shilshole Bay. He told Rob it was so foggy you couldn’t see anything, to which Rob responded, “So what?! Let’s go!” A professional tinkerer, he owned numerous cars and boats over the years. His last was a 26-foot Columbia sailboat he kept moored at the Oak Harbor Marina. As a lifelong fisherman, Rob was adept at rigging for salmon trolling. He loved getting together with his brothers for repairs and projects of all kinds, always coming prepared with tools, electronic equipment and plenty of enthusiasm.

Rob had an adventurous spirit, a tenacious desire to try new things, and an infectious laugh. He taught his children a strong work ethic, the importance of spending time with family, and to focus on love and compassion in the face of adversity. He will be missed dearly. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www. whidbeymemorial.com.

AFCM (RET.) JACK HENDRY AFCM (Ret.) Jack Hendry passed away at home Sunday, Sept. 16, of natural causes. Master Chief Hendry was born Dec. 14, 1934 in New York City and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1952. He retired in January, 1987, after 34 years of exemplary service to his country. He served during two foreign conflicts and received numerous decorations including the National Defense Service Medal, Antarctic Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and eight consecutive awards of the Good Conduct Medal. He became one of the Navy’s very first Master Chiefs and was advanced to that rank in 1968. He saw duty in Tennessee, California, Texas, Rhode Island, Florida, Washington, and overseas in the Philippines and Antarctica.

During several tours of duty at NAS Whidbey Island, the Master Chief served in the capacity of Command Master Chief with VA-95, VA-128, and VAQ-138. After retiring, he became a regular volunteer with Citizens on Patrol. He had lived in Oak Harbor since 1972.

Coach Sandy Wilson Sandy Nelson Wilson passed away peacefully Sept. 20, 2018 in Port Orchard, Wash. He was born December 18, 1930 in Birmingham, Ala. and raised in Canton, Ohio.

Sandy is survived by his wife of 61 years, Valera Wilson; three children, Gregg (Amy), Jeff, Marc (Joni); grandchildren, JJ, Mitchell, Amy Jo, Maggie and Brian; great grandchildren, Alexis, JR, Brayden, Isabelle, Grayson and Quinn; brothers-in-law, James (India) Manwaring, James Jokie; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Wilson and Ruth (Reginald) Parr, Aunt Nell Jones, Aunt Pat (Fred) Ozenne, father-in-law Cmdr. Frank Screws (U.S. Navy, Ret.), mother-in-law Edna Screws, brother-in-law Trojan Screws and sister-in-law Judi Joki.

Sandy attended Canton McKinley High School where he excelled on the swim team from 1945-48. Encouraged by his good friend, Alex Steve, Sandy attended Ohio University and continued to excel in swimming from 1949-52. After graduating from Ohio University, he went to Bowling Green State University where he received his Masters of Science and Education degree in 1954.

Sandy proudly served in the United States Navy from 1955-57 and was stationed at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. This is where he met and fell deeply in love with Valera Screws and they were married July 13, 1957 at the Navy Chapel.

They moved to Toledo, Ohio where their three sons, Gregg, Jeff and Marc, were born. During those years, he coached age group swimming at the Toledo Club and taught Junior High School Science. He also served as Ohio AAU swimming chairman from 1958-61. The family moved to Berea, Ohio when Sandy took the head swimming coach position at Berea High School, guiding the swim program for four successful years.

Sandy was hired at Ashland (College) University as the first head swimming coach and aquatic director for its inaugural swim program in 1967. This was the beginning of his 30-year college teaching and coaching career. During this time, he turned out a phenomenal 30 different All Americans and three different National Champions. The Ashland Eagles also dominated the Penn-Ohio Championships during most of those years. Professor Wilson taught a variety of classes at Ashland such as, science, kinesiology, racquetball, and golf.

Coach Wilson was recognized and inducted into multiple Halls of Fame including Berea High School, Canton Aquatics Association, and Ashland University. In addition, he was very involved with the national YMCA swimming program including being the Honorary Head Starter for the National Swimming Finals for several years. As the founding father of Ashland University’s swim program and swim coach, Sandy was honored on campus May 14, 2012 with a luncheon and dedication of the “Sandy Wilson Locker Room” located inside the recreation center. Quote from luncheon: “I wish that all the young people can have the opportunities I had, to have such a good experience that you can’t wait to get up to go to work. There’s never been a day in my life that I didn’t want to get up and go to work.”

Sandy loved the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the young men and women through his teaching and coaching but his true love was spending time with Val and the kids. Summer vacations were filled with travel, like the many cross country camping trips from Ohio to the Pacific Northwest as well as fresh water fishing vacations to Wisconsin. Weekend getaways to Mohican State Park and Cedar Point amusement park were always on the agenda. The family spent many Christmas vacations and spring breaks on the beaches in Florida. He enjoyed coaching his sons in swimming and Little League baseball as well, and as a teacher, he took a keen interest in their education. He was proud of the career decisions they made, including their Navy service.

What delighted Sandy the most was spending time with the crown jewel of his life – Val. Whether it was dancing to country music, eating out with friends, or taking part in one of the many facility functions at the university, he loved spending time with his bride. He loved her more than anything and this was clear to anyone who spent time with them.

A visitation for Sandy was held Oct. 1, with a memorial service Oct. 2 followed by a reception. All services were at Wallin Funeral Home.

FLORENCE (FLO) HAUN Flo was born in Seattle, the youngest of three daughters of Clara Lopez (Herring) and Joseph Vern Lopez. She was the wife of Harold (Hal) Haun, her high school and lifetime sweetheart. She was the mother of Lynda Hjort and Jay Haun and beloved mother-in-law of Carl Hjort and Becky Haun. She was kept forever young by love from her six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. Her neighbors and friends filled her home with merriment and many “happy hours.” Flo was a longtime member of the Ryther Club and Rod and Gun Club, and a faithful and patriotic election poll volunteer.

March 2, is a documented Florence Haun Day to the town of Langley, where she had been a resident for over 50 years. She and her husband were the owners and proprietors of the Sunrise Beach Resort. She was also a gifted gardener and a faithful friend. She will be missed by all.

Donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Details regarding Flo’s celebration of life will be posted at a later date. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19 9:12 am, SW Heller St. Caller reporting very large cat-like animal with a big, thick tail in area of Loerland at 4:05 this morning on caller’s way to work.

9:26 am, SR 20 Reporting party states white male walking southbound, missing one shoe; talking to himself and started to kick a big light post with shoeless foot.

MONDAY, SEPT. 24 7:35 am, N Oak Harbor St. Party requesting call referencing 15-yearold refusing to go to school.

9:23 am, SE Barrington Dr. Party requesting to make video and written statement regarding all the things that have been happening to her, but in Oak Harbor and in the county.

12:29 pm, SE Midway Blvd.

Caller states neighbor came into her yard and took plants from the yard.

10:26 am, SR 20 Caller states woman wearing all black is holding sign that says “Believe Her” and yelling.

12:35 pm, SR 20 Caller states female was hit by vehicle and is riding bike away from location.

11:42 am, SE Cabot Dr. Advising female taking pictures of vehicles and license plates at location.

1:49 pm, NE Kettle St. Comcast driver advising his vehicle just rolled across parking lot, hit vehicle.

6:36 pm, NE Halyard Ln. Reporting party states air is blowing water out of the lines.

4:33 pm, SW Erie St. Reporting male subject racing around red smaller vehicle, changing clothes.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 25 11:02 am, SW 24th Ave. Reporting party states he has “non-native” plants growing in yard. Radishes, dandelions, clovers are growing in yard.

4:56 pm, SW Ulysses St. Caller advising his son is making extortion threats to him, saying if he does not comply, his son is threatening to call law enforcement.

5:23 pm, Oak Harbor Rd. Reporting party drove past house on Oak Harbor Rd. with a sticker in the window that says “Help Me” in red.

5:27 pm, NW 8th Ave. Caller advising vehicle is parked in middle of the street; took pictures of neighbor’s house and drove off.

7:33 pm, SE 8th Ave. Reporting party states subject is yelling and stating reporting party is a liar.

9:56 pm, NW Elwha St. Party advising someone is trying to have him leave by a restraining order and he does not agree.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 21 4:47 pm, SW Union St. Party requesting call referencing neighbor harassing reporting party’s elementary age children when they walk to the bus in the morning.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22 12:08 am, SR 20 Reporting party states her brother was being followed by mental female who they have had previous contact with at “The Stand” in Dugualla Bay; today female was making strange statements at location.

2:16 pm, SW Erie St. Male subject just ran out front door with a 5th of Johnny Walker.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 23 1:23 am, SE 8th Ave. Caller reporting knock on door 15 minutes ago; female barged her way in, pushed caller, then caller threw her out; now another knock on door.

10:24 am, N Oak Harbor St. Advising Seahawks flags on her back car window burned sometime overnight and caused damage to her vehicle.

5:17 pm, N Oak Harbor St. Reporting party states received threatening note on her vehicle.

12:38 pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Caller advising kids are spraying whipped cream in bathrooms of the park.

2:33 pm, SE Cabot Dr. Reporting party advising bird in store.

3:43 pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller advising female walking in and out of traffic, last seen one hour ago.

5:18 pm, NW 8th Ave. Officer requesting call referencing subjects involved in cold theft.

5:51 pm, SW 24th Ave. Advising subject is taking pictures of her.

9:01 pm, NW Fairhaven Dr. Female yelling on the line about male smoking.

9:57 pm, SW Erie St. Caller advising customer told caller there is a male in the roof.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 9:11 am, NE Ernst St. Reporting party advising box of ammunition was placed under his vehicle wheel.

10:02 am, SW Erie St. Caller states vehicle in parking lot has expired tags.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 27 3:45 pm, SR 20 Reporting party states male subject outside of location is disturbing customers and yelling.

4:53 pm, SR 20 Advising male subject in parking lot behind location is yelling at no one.

5:32 pm, SE City Beach St. Reporting party states brother’s house and car keys are missing.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 10:51 am, NW Illahee Dr. Caller says she needs police at location, her people there are not listening to her; caretaker is ignoring her.

3:42 pm, SR 20 Reporting party stating male was inside location demanding to know why he’s trespassed; yelled at reporting party.

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If interested, please call WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care at 360-914-5635.

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Soroptimist International of South Whidbey Seeking Award Applicants Soroptimist International of South Whidbey Island is seeking applicants for its “Live Your Dream Education and Training Award.” This $1500 award will be granted to a woman, head of household, who is working to better her life through additional education and skills training.

The selected recipient has the potential to receive up to $16,000 in additional national Soroptimist awards. These funds are to offset tuition costs, to pay off student loans, and/or additional expenses such as reliable childcare.

This award is to assist the recipient in focusing on reaching her dreams.

Apply online at https://bit.ly/LYDA-award Application Deadline: Nov. 1, 2018 Contact: Nancy Thompson/Live Your Dream Chair at nancy@dancingfishvineyards.com [Submitted by Marlane Harrington, Soroptimist International of South Whidbey]

Local Business News Peoples Bank Launches “Socktober” Campaign to Support Needs of Local Homeless Community Donations of new pairs of socks will be collected throughout October at Peoples Bank branches Recognizing that socks are the most requested clothing item at homeless shelters, Peoples Bank has launched its inaugural “Share a Pair During Socktober” campaign with the goal of donating 5,000 new pairs of socks to non-profit organizations serving homeless communities in the state.

Starting on Oct. 1 and continuing through the end of the month, Peoples Bank will accept donations of new pairs of socks at its 23 branches. The Bank will also donate socks on behalf of customers who share and tag photos of people wearing fun, crazy socks using #shareapair on Instagram and Facebook, and customers who visit a branch wearing fun socks and agree to have their photo taken and shared on social media.

In Island County, the donated socks will be delivered to the Whidbey Homeless Coalition in early November. Other recipients include the Seattle Union Gospel Mission, Everett Gospel Mission, Skagit Community Action, Lighthouse Mission, Northwest Youth Services, Lydia Place, and Haven of Hope in Wenatchee.

“The Whidbey Homeless Coalition is deeply honored to be a beneficiary of the Peoples Bank “Socktober” campaign,” said Catherine Sasso, Operations Coordinator at the Whidbey Homeless Coalition. “The socks will benefit our guests at The Haven, our overnight shelter open 365 days a year in Oak Harbor.

As the colder months approach, our homeless population will greatly benefit from warm, dry socks.”

Addressing Homelessness in Island County According to the January 2018 Point-in-Time Count report, 166 people in Island County did not have a permanent place to sleep. Throughout the year, many more may lose their homes due to a lack of affordable housing, economic difficulties, family break up, mental illness, addiction, and domestic violence.

“The goal of our Socktober event is to raise awareness of homelessness in our communities and be a part of the solution to help those in need,” said Michelle Barrett, Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking & Marketing Officer. “Every night in Washington state an estimated 22,000 people live on the streets or in shelters or transitional living. Donating socks can make a difference in the lives of our homeless neighbors.”

Peoples Bank opened its first branch in Island County in 2004 and today has 21 full time employees at its branches in Coupeville, Freeland and Oak Harbor. Peoples Bank encourages employees to volunteer in their local communities by providing regular opportunities for involvement and paid time off for eligible employees. Through its “Community Involvement Day” program, employees are offered up to eight paid hours annually to use their skills and knowledge to improve their communities.

More information about the “Share a Pair During Socktober” campaign and a full list of Peoples Bank branch locations accepting sock donations can be found at www.peoplesbank-wa.com/socktober.

Island Transit Awarded Federal Grant For Ten Propane-Powered Paratransit Buses Island Transit is pleased to announce that it has received a federal grant award for ten propane-powered paratransit buses. The new buses will replace ten existing gas-powered buses, resulting in lower operational and maintenance costs, fossil fuel consumption, and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This shift towards alternative fuels is a reflection of Island Transit’s commitment to transform the entire fleet to more environmentally friendly fuel options. This award brings Island Transit more closely in alignment with federal and state on-going efforts to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in transportation.

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POOL continued from page 9 Commissioners will hold a District Open House on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the pool to provide information on the levy and the district. The focus now, they say, is getting information out to as many people as possible to keep the momentum going and to try to alleviate any misconceptions among voters about how the district is run.

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Lap and wellness swim: Noon - 2 p.m.

Open Swim: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. $5 per person, $15 per family Children 5 and under free

“As the new interim director, it is my intention to provide all interested parties with information about the pool, its operation and the entirety of recreational activities,” said Oak Harbor resident Rex Coryell, the newly hired director. “Our records are open to the public and we just successfully completed our audit by the state auditor’s office. Not only is it good, responsible practice to provide openness (transparency), as to how taxpayer money is spent, it is our legal responsibility.”

needs. Without this program, they’d lose out on all of the above benefits

“We are always striving for increased transparency and communication with the taxpayers,” said Shingleton, noting all profit and loss statements dating from 2004 are available online. “We also plan to publish annually a report showing the state of the district, how the money is spent, and our plan for the coming year. The District Open House on Oct. 13th will include this type of information as well.”

“I am thankful for the financial support…that supported the partial reopening of the pool and saved the girls swim and dive season,” Gibbon continued, noting the team had been practicing at the Admiral’s Cove pool, which was kept open to accommodate them.

“However, I know those funds are just a stopgap and that the future of the program, including the boys season, still depends on the levy.”

Until it knows whether the levy passes, the district will operate on a shoestring budget, said commissioners. They say there are no plans now or in the future to hire a paid coach for the private swim team that uses the facility, even if the levy passes, an issue that may have contributed to the last levy failure.

For his part, Hoffmire said he has a good feeling about the upcoming levy vote and the pool’s reopening.

“The District discontinued its swim team program in 2017 and eliminated the swim coach position,” said Shingleton. “There is no plan or funding to restart the program. There is a private club, the Blue Heron Swim Club, available to swimmers of all ages and abilities. They rent pool time like other groups do (high school swim and dive, SCUBA, physical therapy, etc.). They offer a competitive, yearround swim program and we’re happy we can enable that option in our community.”

In fact, Oak Harbor Public Schools Superintendent Lance Gibbon was instrumental in helping get the pool reopened and is hopeful the upcoming levy measure will pass.

“Swim and dive fits a unique place in our athletic program,” he said. “There are students that swim or dive as their only sport. Our program is very inclusive, providing opportunities for children of all physical abilities and also serving students with special

District Open House Saturday, Oct. 13 1 - 4 p.m.

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“It’s Oak Harbor’s good news story of the year, if not the decade,” he said. “This levy is going to pass. I think when people are willing to write checks, they’re going to be willing to vote yes. I feel really good about this.”

“We want to be more than just a pool. We want to offer recreation for every person in our community,” Shingleton said. “We will offer aquatic programs and also extend our reach to other areas. We want to offer classes, trips, and events. Instead of people having to go outside of our community for opportunities, we want to bring more life to North Whidbey and to make it accessible to everyone.”

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The North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District is a taxpayer-supported, independent district that does not receive regular funding or support from the City of Oak Harbor or Island County. Five elected commissioners oversee the operation of the district, including making policy and approving budgets and expenses. More information, including the levy, meeting minutes and financial reports is available online at www.oakharborpool.com.

EIS continued from page 7 operation as either a takeoff or landing, so one FCLP pass is made up of two operations.

In recent years OLF Coupeville has been used about 90 hours per year, or about one percent of the time, stated the press release. The proposal would increase operations to 360 hours per year, approximately four percent of the time The proposal immediately met with resistance from residents in and around Coupeville, who claim the increase in flight operations at OLF will harm residents’ quality of life and will have an adverse effect on business, tourism and the environment. Whidbey Weekly reached out to Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes for comment, but did not get a response by press time.

The Navy said this preferred alternative provides the best, most realistic training for its pilots and said it has taken the noise impacts to the surrounding communities into consideration.

According to Welding, just because the FEIS has been released, it’s not a done deal.

“Right now it’s important to understand that this is not a final decision,” he said. “We will continue to work with local leaders on issues of mutual importance. Capt. [Matt] Arny [Commanding Officer of NAS Whidbey Island] has heard the concerns from groups like Coupeville Community Alli-

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ance, Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve and now the Sound Defense Alliance. The concerns of those groups have also been articulated through their elected leaders, including the Governor’s office. We will continue to work with the elected officials to understand and address the concerns of their constituents.”

The Navy maintains OLF Coupeville provides the most realistic training for its aviators and has been used for FCLP since the late 1960s, as it best replicates the aircraft carrier pattern.

The release of the final EIS was delayed approximately a year in order for the Navy to analyze new information regarding a planned reduction in the number of pilots per squadron and the testing of Precision Landing Mode technology. As a result, the alternative proposal in the final study represents a 30 percent reduction in the total number of FCLPs from what was proposed in the draft EIS. The final EIS has also been updated with a new noise analysis based on the reduction in airfield operations.

The Navy said it received more than 4,300 public comments on the Draft EIS regarding Growler operations. All comments, the FEIS document and other information about the project can be found online at www. whidbeyeis.com. Copies of the FEIS are also available at all Whidbey Island and surrounding public libraries.

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Galleries & Art Shows STILL MAKING - New Sculptures

by Dan Freeman Opening Reception: Saturday, October 6, 5:00pm-7:00pm Show continues through October 29 Rob Schouten Gallery, Langley Sculptor Dan Freeman expresses his fascination with different materials in the form of sculptures and objects, juxtaposing natural and man-made elements. The interaction of textures, colors and forms create a dialogue between the artist and the materials from which Freeman’s work emerges with a distinctly recognizable semi-abstract style.

In his current show Freeman has focused on indoor pieces combining welded steel, stone, and wood.

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The Opening Reception is held in conjunction with Langley’s First Saturday Art Walk. Dan Freeman and many of the other gallery artists will be in attendance and light refreshments will be served.

“Terrain” Saturday, October 6, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit runs through October 30 Museo Gallery, Langley

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During the month of October MUSEO presents the works of a gifted group of artists inspired by the meaning of the word “Terrain.” From Realism to Abstraction, from paint to stone, these works explore a common ground.

Featured Artist: Shai Steiner Artist’s Reception: Saturday, October 6, 5:00pm-7:00pm Whidbey Art Gallery, Langley October’s featured artist will be Shai Steiner.

Many people are familiar with Shai’s vibrant colorful animal images in primary colors.

Come meet her at the Artwalk or see her work throughout the month. Also, get ready for all things ‘Crow’ as gallery members and artists from throughout the community will be featuring their most creative ‘Crow’ works.

Featured Artist: Carol Ann Bauer Meet the Artist: Tuesday, October 9, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville STILLFire Pottery artist Carol Ann Bauer will discuss her journey in the art of pottery making. Creating pottery full time since 1980, Carol’s pottery springs from her love of classical form and is inspired by the beauty of water and nature.

Meetings & Organizations Sacred Harp Singing Sunday, October 7, 3:00pm-5:00pm Langley Methodist Fellowship Hall Come join us to sing “shapenote” songs from The Sacred Harp, a songbook continuously in print since 1844. “Shapenote” refers to the way in which the notation is written, the solfege system meant to make community harmony singing more easily attainable. Most of the songs have sacred lyrics, but no particular religious or political philosophy is embraced nor endorsed. A love of singing together, however, is encouraged. Loaner books available. For more information, call Bruce Rowland at 360-331-3025.

Artists of South Whidbey Tuesday, October 9, 11:30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Our guest artist, Codie Carman, works mainly in watercolors. Codie has lived on Whidbey Island for three years, moving up from San Diego. She spent a lot of time in Hawaii soaking up the local color and it’s what she tried to emulate in her Hawaiian Watercolor Series.

Currently Codie’s putting color in Pacific Northwest paintings. ASW welcomes painters of all levels and media to join their meetings. At this time we are also accepting new members for the 2018 year. Meetings begin with a sack lunch at 11:30am, the general meeting begins at noon with the demonstration at 1:00pm.

Please bring artwork to share or for gentle critique. For more information, please call Sue Dunagan at 425-466-5369.

Republican Women of North Whidbey Thursday, October 11, 11:30am Oak Harbor Elks Club, 155 NE Ernst St. Our speaker this month will be Sheilah Crider, Island County Auditor. She will speak about what happens to your ballot once you mail it and also about cyber security at the elections office. It’s a timely subject and one that is on our minds and our neighbors’ minds. This month’s challenge is to bring a friend. Come learn about what goes on behind the scenes!

Cost is $10 for lunch. For more information, contact Rita Drum at ritadrum777@gmail.com or phone 631-707-5980.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Saturday, October 13, 9:30am Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N. Main St. Meeting begins with social time, program begins at 10:00am. The speaker will be Jason Armstrong, Deception Pass State Park head ranger, who interacts with park visitors and volunteers as well as overseeing preservation and repair of park structures and environment.

Prospective members welcome. Please contact Elree Harris at elree64@gmail.com for further information.

Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS) Monday October 15, 6:30pm-8:30pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend. There will be short presentations on current topics in astronomy and a good time is guaranteed for all. For more information about ICAS or club events, contact Bob Scott at ICAS_President@outlook.com or visit www. icas-wa.org.

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

Classes, Seminars and Workshops DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, October 4, 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. More information, call 360-672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, October 6, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland No pre-registration required, no late admittance allowed. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. More information, call 360-672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

AARP Driver Safety Class Wednesday, October 17, 8:30am-4:30pm Oak Harbor Senior Center Cost $15 AARP members; $20 for non-members This class can save you money, but more importantly, you learn safety strategies and basic vehicle maintenance. Preregister by calling (360) 632-1752.

Croptoberfest Friday, October 19, 9:30am-5:30pm and/or Saturday, October 20, 9:30am-5:30pm Oak Harbor $28/day or $50 for both Join me for two whole fun-filled days to preserve your special memories through your photos. Registration includes gifts, challenges, prizes, drawings, ideas, inspiration, lunch and best of all fun and fellowship! Come both days and leave your things over night. Space is limited so register early. Contact Nancy Cunningham, Creative Memories Independent Advisor at 808-779-8280 or picsonapage@ gmail.com for a registration form or more information.

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1983 GMC half ton pickup with old 455 cylinder engine.

Includes tow hitch, ball and steel tool box. Great work truck. Call 360-440-0377 leave message (1) 2001 Chevy Malibu 4-door, runs great, perfect island car. $1,000. Call 360-720-1374 (0)

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)

Yamaha Clavinova electric keyboard. Call 360-440-0377 leave message (1)

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Garage Sale: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5-6, 8 am to 2 pm, 1931 NE 11th Ave., Oak Harbor. We’ve cleaned out the garage and now we have to get rid of all the stuff!

Furniture; upright freezer; lots of new lotion bottles, cosmetic jars, packaging materials and items from previous botanicals business; ribbon and craft materials; waterproof canvas; rubber stamps; holiday items; household goods and much more, including a vintage, 1961 travel trailer. No early sales (with the exception of the travel trailer – call 360929-1452 for information and photos.)

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 If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed. Victim Support Services has Advocates ready to help. Please call the 24-hr Crisis Line 888-3889221. Free Service. Visit our web site at http://victimsupportservices.org

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

JOB MARKET WAIF is hiring for both retail and animal care positions.

Visit www.waifanimals.org/ jobs for more info (0) PT Evening Janitorial – Freeland/Clinton: Hiring IMMEDIATELY for part-time evening janitor, Monday-Saturday, 9 hours total per week, (one hour per shift M-F, three hours on Sat) in Freeland, half hour per visit 2x per week in Clinton. Start time flexible (after 6pm/earlier on Saturday).

Compensation: $12 per hour, part-time. Easy $400+ extra income per month! Must have valid DL, cell phone, pass background/drug screening and E-Verify (USCIS). Please provide name and phone number. Resumes welcome. E-mail: susan.valenzuela@ybswa. net (0) How’d you do?

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HOUSEWARES 75-mile range digital TV antenna, $30 firm. Call 360440-0377 leave message (1)

HOME FURNISHINGS Two small, indoor fountains: the soothing sounds of flowing water can bring stress relief and relaxation to your environment. The smaller one is $15 obo, the slightly larger one is $20 obo. We can send photos.

Call or text 360-320-0525.

Walnut occasional table, with beveled glass top, $40 or best offer; Stained glass terrarium, with matching cover, plus wood stand. 26-1/2” tall x 101/2” 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 can send 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”), $15 or best offer. Duck (22” diameter), $15 or best offer. We can send 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, $25 ea. obo; Sturdy, brown leather log tote by Eddie Bauer, never used. $20 obo. We can send photos. Call or text 360-3200525.

“Happy Holidays” painted sign, 21-1/2” x 16-1/2”, $15 obo. We can send photos. Call or text 360-320-0525.

LAWN AND GARDEN 25 aluminum silver deck post caps, $3 each; 200 feet new 8” heavy waterline, $4 a foot, No Cheating!

obo. Can be used for waterline or drain line. 360-321-1624 Natural Barnyard Topsoil: Good for gardens, flower beds, etc. Unscreened, 10 yard loads, $225 delivered. South Whidbey 360-321-1624

MISCELLANEOUS Clean burning firewood, free of creosote; P10 series, 1000lb capacity, foldable crane cherry picker. Call 360-4400377 leave message (1) Chicken eggs: Tasty and healthy from happy chickens. $4/dozen. Julie, 360-9699266 (0) Wind sculptures by Lyman Whittaker. We have two left, $175 and $250; 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 best offer. We can send photos. Call or text 360-320-0525 Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father’s Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6”W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

RECREATION Scotty Cameron Futura RH 5W Putter. This putter is in “as new” condition. RH 35”, with stock grip, steel shaft, and head cover. $345 or best offer.

We can send photos. Call or text 360-320-0525.

12 volt boat winch, $40 obo; Small anchor. Weighs only about 3 pounds, but has a design that will keep your small boat on the beach where you left it. $10 obo. We can send photos. Call or text 360320-0525.

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

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

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Dog house for medium size dog, $45. Text or call 360914-2065 (1)

Excellent Grass Hay, good for horses, $7 per bale, 20 bale minimum. 360-321-1624 If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by.

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

FREE Miscellaneous materials in the yard. We can send photos. Call or text 360-320-0525

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 (0)

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