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By Eileen Brown

Even if you’ve never heard of Wreaths Across America, I am convinced you will be captured by the meaning behind the event. The idea of buying wreaths from a source other than the local Scouts and garden club may seem disloyal, but as you are about to learn, this worthy cause does not replace our local good Samaritans. In fact, they enlarge and enhance the spirit of the season.

This year, why not place a wreath on the grave of your departed loved one or colleague? The custom started 20 years ago when WAA founder Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company, started donating wreaths. That effort was aided by a Gold Star Mother who lost her son and from personal stories of those who serve and sacrifice.

The observance is dedicated to the families of our veterans and members of the active military. There is much more background information at http://www. wreathsacrossamerica.org/about/answering-why/.

The program continues to grow. In fact, there were over 14 corporate sponsors who gave more than $250,000 in 2012.

This year, a grave site list and contribution sent by folks on Whidbey Island would see to it that more veterans’ graves at Arlington National Cemetery and other burial grounds would have a simple green wreath placed against the headstone.

Nearby groups or individuals may simply wish to keep their gifts local, in which case these wreaths would be placed at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor.

First one must submit a Location Sign Up form and have your contact at Maple Leaf fill out the Contact at Location Approval form. Location coordinator for Oak Harbor is John Burton. He is responsible for organizing the wreath layings and later, their disposal as designated by the cemetery. Remember to let WAA know if you represent another organization, such as Civil Air Patrol, American Legion, Gold Star Mothers, etc., and whether your location will place more than just the seven ceremonial wreaths.

Saturday, Dec. 13, at 9 AM is the appointed time to honor our fallen heroes, both at Arlington as well as here in Oak Harbor at Maple Leaf. WAA will return $5 for every $15 wreath sponsorship which will be given to your organization. Find out how to register with WAA. You will be assigned a location ID number. Only then can you begin to raise funds.

Send your completed form to julie@ wreathsacrossamerica.org, fax it to 1-866-956-1625 or mail it to PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623. See their website. Meanwhile, watch for information on a Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s in Oak Harbor to benefit WAA, set for Saturday, Aug. 23, from 8-10AM, with 50 percent of the proceeds going to the wreath laying devotees.

You feeling OK? You seem a little jumpy – probably not enough sleep. I’ve noticed your right hand shakes and it got my attention because mine shakes just like that. Many people who have been diagnosed with a serious condition find out sort of by accident. My hand (one side only) shook and shook and wouldn’t stop. By now you may know that 14 years ago I was diagnosed by a neurologist at Island Hos-

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LocALLy opErAtEd. pital in Anacortes as having Parkinson’s Disease. Me? Not me! It was shocking to think I could be diagnosed with such an unknown, unpopular and potentially disabling condition. The news came just as my son was about to get married. Did I love it that people fussed over me and felt sorry for me? Of course. You betcha.

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That was 14 years ago. I still have Parkinson’s, and have, on most days, grown to feel real affection for PD people and the neurologists who treat them. And there’s the rub. There are not many medicines that work on a wide array of people to cross the brain-body barrier. Any medicine that works on the brain is bound to create unusual side effects. Sometimes just talking with others who have the same condition can calm your fears and point you in the right direction.

If you have been diagnosed with PD, try a terrific support group that meets on the first Friday of the month from 1-3PM in the Cherry Hill Community Room off Crosby Road. All that is required is a desire to learn from other people’s experience. Not everyone talks the first time out. That’s OK. Listen and learn, laugh and let go. We are all in the same predicament.

There are not unlimited options to treat Parkinson’s. About a year ago, I considered Deep Brain Stimulation surgery for control of tremors in my right arm and leg. It’s one of the more popular options.

Surgery carries more risk if one is on blood thinners. For this surgery, two electrodes are implanted into the skull which can send a command to the Mothership, a pacemaker-like gadget implanted into your left chest wall.

A few appointments guided me through the standard indoctrination to DBS, given expertly by technicians in the Swedish Hospital Neuroscience Department.

I wrote to Dr. Jennie Witt, head of the neuroscience division. The facts were clear. The potential for bleeding was quite high and not taking Warfarin for several days prior to surgery created a danger for a pulmonary embolism. No matter who I talked to and despite the survival rate for people who must come off blood thinners for several days, I had exhausted my energy and enthusiasm for invasive surgery. I wrote a thoughtful note to Dr. Witt saying it was not for me.

Moving on, I learned about gamma knife surgery by laser (eliminates cutting and therefore bleeding risk) and that it would help the tremor but not the random movements caused by dyskenesia.

Actually, the surgery ablates tissue with positive laser beams. On the positive side, there would be no need for a “pacemaker� and I wouldn’t have to return to Swedish weekly for several months. This surgery can’t be reversed. I just don’t feel comfortable with the risk factor after going off blood thinners. Once again, I declined. I trust my instincts.

Recently I wanted to become part of a trial using focused ultrasound to destroy the section of brain tissue that causes tremor. Sadly, it does nothing for the hated random movements of dyskenesia so the waiting for the next drug or procedure continues. As the Chicago Cubs like to say, “Maybe next time.�

A doctor once told me there are more people with Parkinson’s living at the end of the road, deep in the woods, who go without help because they are embarrassed, cannot afford the medicines or are just uninformed. If that describes you or someone you know, do something positive. For information on the next PD support group meeting in Oak Harbor or in Freeland, call Carolyn Hansen at (360) 279-1785. Maybe I’ll see you there.

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“Golucho’s work is very amazing when you see it in person. You get a feeling that you are standing in front of something unique and indescribable,” Jurriaans added.

Emma adapted from Jane Austen by Michael Bloom, directed by Matthew Gregory – shows in June 2015

Rep. Rick Larsen to Make Three Stops in Langley On Friday, August 8, Rep. Rick Larsen will meet with Whidbey Telecom to discuss improving schools’ internet connectivity. He then will tour Double R Rentals & Sales to learn about the operations of this local business, as well as some of its successes and concerns.

At 12:20 pm Larsen is scheduled to visit the Kids Cafe Summer Meals program in Langley Park. He will learn about the program’s work to provide kids with summer meals and about the impact of federal funding on the program.

Larsen introduced the Summer Meals Act earlier this year to improve communities’ ability to serve nutritious meals to kids.

[Submitted by Ingrid Stegemoeller, Communications Director, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-2]

Coupeville to Celebrate its 50th Anniversary for the 2014 Arts & Crafts Festival Coupeville Festival Association (CFA), a nonprofit association and producers of the longstanding Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival, announced this week that it will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary during its annual festival this weekend – August 8 through August 10.

Established in 1964, the Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival is one of Washington State’s oldest continuously-run festivals. The Festival is renowned for its primary focus on quality arts and crafts, handmade by artisans from the Pacific Northwest as well as many other states throughout the United States.

Transforming downtown Coupeville into a festival atmosphere starting Friday, August 8, the 50th Anniversary will kick-off with its annual Art Gallery & Wine Reception at 7:00pm in the Coupeville Recreation Hall – advanced tickets are required and are $20 each (https://secure. jotform.co/form/40129058129856).

Then on Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, the 2014 Arts & Craft Festival will be showcasing over 200 diverse artisans and local merchants in 16 separate categories. Charmed by the waterfront views and historic buildings of Whidbey Island’s Coupeville, shoppers, vendors and visitors will enjoy a weekend full of lively entertainment, a delicious Food Court, a waterside wine and beer garden hosted by the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce, and interactive children’s activities.

Admission to the outdoor festival is free.

As a part its mission, the Coupeville Festival Association – an all-volunteer and non-profit organization, all non-operational proceeds are re-invested into the community in the form of project grants and scholarships; over the past 50 years, the Coupeville Festival Association has given over $775,000 in grants and scholarships.

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Open Auditions for WICA’s 20142015 Season Scheduled for Next Week Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will hold auditions open the general public (with an appointment) on Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for the five productions in their Theatre Series next season: Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim, Directed

by Robert Prosch – shows in October 2014 A Christmas Story (Rights Pending) based on the stories of Jean Shepherd – shows in December 2014 Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz, Directed

by Andrew Grenier – shows in February 2015 White Liars and Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Tristan A.B. Steel – shows in April 2015

Participants are asked to prepare two contrasting (for example: classical and modern, or dramatic and comedic) monologues.

program. The cost for the 10 week, 2 hour/ week session is $75, which includes your music.

Payments of $25 per month (August, September and October) are accepted. For more information, please contact choir director Cheryl Veblen at cveblen@wildblue.net. New members are welcome for each session, they are especially in need of altos.

For more information or to reserve a 5-minute audition slot, interested parties should call the WICA Admin Office at (360) 221-8262 or email Production Director, Deana Duncan at deanaduncan@yahoo.com

Ferry Advisory Committee Members Needed

Callback auditions will be held Wednesday, August 13 through Friday, August 15 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for the Coupeville & Clinton Ferry Committees.

[Submitted by Kathryn Lynn Morgen, WICA]

The Board of County Commissioners appoints Ferry Advisory Committee members for 4 year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. The Ferry Advisory Committee consists of six members, three for the Clinton Ferry Terminal and three for the Coupeville Ferry Terminal.

By RCW, no more than two members, at the time of their appointment, may be of the same major political party and your party affiliation must be included in your application materials.

Cascadia Irish Music Week Concert Cascadia Irish Music Week kicks off its second year on Whidbey Island, August 10-16 at Camp Casey Conference Center. Some of the finest Irish musicians in the world will be on Whidbey Island teaching and performing. The Friday night Instructors concert is open to the public and tickets are on sale now at http://www. brownpapertickets.com/event/779362 This will be a fantastic concert featuring all the instructors at the camp, most of whom are traveling from Ireland to teach at Cascadia Irish Music Week; The Mulcahy Family, Johnny Og Connolly, John Blake, Sean Gavin, John McEvoy, plus former Whidbey Islander Randal Bays and family. Last year’s concert sold out, so please either pre-purchase tickets or check the website on the day of the show for availability at the door. For more information, visit http://www. cascadiairish.org/ [Submitted by Randal Bays]

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Class Offered The North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is offering a series of monthly safety classes to the general public.

The next class -- NRA Basic Pistol Class -- will be held Friday, August 15 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and continue Saturday, August 16 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the NWSA range in Oak Harbor.

This class introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Through this course, the students will learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. The Basic Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses.

This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range. The cost of the class is $25 and includes a book. The NWSA range is located at 886 Gun Club Road, off Oak Harbor Road.

For questions or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at (360) 675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org.

NWSA is an organization of men and women who support, encourage and engage in the responsible use of the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and the shooting sports: archery, shotgun, rifle and pistol.

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Rehearsals Set to Begin for Chanteuse Women’s Choir; New Members Welcome Chanteuse Women’s Choir will begin rehearsals on Thursday, August 21 at 6:30pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. All women singers 18+ are invited to join this non-profit community choir. The Fall session runs for 10 weeks and culminates in a 2 performance concert entitled, “Around the World in 80 Minutes”. The choir will sing songs of Africa, South America, Japan, Italy, Norway and others. An African Marimba band and a World Storyteller will join the choir in this concert to round out the

[Submitted by Cheryl Veblen]

The Ferry Advisory Committee meets as needed to discuss the concerns of the ferry user groups and relay that information to lawmakers in Olympia. Service on the Ferry Advisory Committee is without fee or compensation.

Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Ferry Advisory Committee Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is (360) 679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@co.island.wa.us.

Application materials should be received no later than 4:30pm on Monday, August 25, 2014. For additional information please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address. Applicants must reside within the area they are representing.

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World-renowned Spanish Painter to Teach Workshop in Langley Technical skills as a painter are important, but not everything.

So says Spanish master painter Golucho, who will teach an advanced four-day painting workshop titled “Beyond Skill” at Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio in Langley September 9 to 12.

Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio founder and artist, Cary Jurriaans, has been offering workshops at her studio for more than eight years.

By inviting Golucho, Jurriaans said she wanted to offer a workshop that gives artists the opportunity to make a leap to the next level of skill.

“When I first heard about Golucho and saw his work, I knew there was something way more than just skill,” Jurriaans said. “Golucho is a highly-regarded European painter on the level of Lucien Freud, Vincent Desiderio and Odd Nerdrum. We want to provide the opportunity for advanced-level artists to glean inspiration from this exceptional artist.”

Golucho (born Miguel Angel May) was born in Madrid, Spain in 1949 and started painting at age 12. In 1964, he studied in Paris at the Place des Vosges for six years and is reported to have studied master works at the Museo Nacional del Prado and the Casón del Buen Retiro in Madrid.

Golucho is well-known in Spain as a contemporary figurative painter, showing his work in numerous venues, including in Madrid, Paris, Brussels, Philadelphia and New York.

Golucho says that the art of painting is not all about technical mastery of skill, but also about mastering one’s self. It’s about the painter finding his or her authentic voice which is then expressed visually on canvas. That ability, says Golucho, can be more valuable to a painter than even the most technical of skills.

This idea of finding one’s voice on the canvas, a non-academic way of teaching, appealed to Jurriaans. After the skill is learned, she said,

Golucho not only paints. He is also a published poet, which plays into his philosophy about voice in art.

The workshop starts Tuesday, September 9 and runs through Friday, September 12. The cost is $950; the skill level is advanced/professional.

To find out more about the workshop with Golucho, his work and his teaching style, visit the Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio website at http://www.whidbeyislandfas.com/workshops/ golucho_2014.html Jurriaans recently launched an Indiegogo campaign in order to pay for some of the workshop’s expenses and to ensure that this unique workshop will be offered. The number of seats are limited and WIFAS wants to make the workshop as accessible as possible and also offer one scholarship for a qualified student. Visit the Indiegogo campaign for Golucho at https:// www.indiegogo.com/projects/golucho-worldclass-artist-comes-to-whidbey-island--2 Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio is located at 813 Edgecliff Drive in Langley. Call (206) 571 0442 or email info@whidbeyislandfas.com for more information.

Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio must be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff]

Local Business News Creature Comfort Veterinary Housecalls to Offer AnesthesiaFree Pet Dental Clinic Does your pet need its teeth cleaned? Do you wince every time your veterinarian recommends an anesthesia procedure to get them cleaned?

Now, pets can have their teeth hand-scaled and polished, the same way our own teeth are cleaned, while you wait and without sedation or any other drugs.

The concept is somewhat new, and the veterinary field continues to view it with suspicion, but for many pets, the results can be quite close to those seen with a traditional procedure under anesthesia.

Dr. Lyn Jones of Creature Comfort Veterinary Housecalls works in cooperation with Scott Blanchard of Canine Dental Service several days a month in King County, and brings this service to Whidbey Island two to three times a year.

“Our greatest supporters are the naturopathic veterinarians, human dentists, and our loyal return clients” says Jones.

The procedure is not suitable for all pets. Pets need to be hand-friendly and the periodontal condition should not be so advanced that teeth are loose or gums are painful. Cats with a history of cavities and extraction may not be candidates.

“On average,” says Jones, “I turn away up to 20% of pets who have signed up for the service. If the condition is so severe that we can’t give the patient what it needs, we refer back to their regular vet for a traditional procedure. Dogs with late stage heart disease or spinal injury are closely evaluated and cautiously handled as they present their own risk factors.

A surprising number of pets are also turned away because their teeth are clean and not in need of attention. “We don’t do any unnecessary procedures. We run a very honest operation and will not treat pets who will not substantially benefit from our efforts.” Pets who are determined not to be candidates for the procedure have their deposit returned and pay nothing.

The next upcoming anesthesia-free pet dental clinic will be on Saturday, September 13 in Freeland. All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Jones at (360) 320-1254 or info@creaturecomfortvet.com

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My neighbor just told me a story about a woman who is hosting a bridal shower with her this weekend.

The woman was telling my neighbor about going down to South Georgia after the wedding to be an extra in an upcoming movie.

My neighbor asked her friend, “Are you interested in drama and being in films?”

The lady replied, “No, I am just padding my obituary.”

Feel free to use that one anytime.

Old Dog, New Tricks After several decades of being on my own, and after several hundred, if not thousands of loads of laundry, today I finally, by accident, learned how to separate my darks and lights before getting to the Laundromat.

Two different plastic bags, one white, one dark.

Oh my.

When it kicks in, when the light bulb goes on, it does get a bit exciting around here.

Who needs Hints from Heloise when I can figure this stuff out on my own?

Just like what I learned after using my borrowed George Foreman grill. Finally, I figured out I could cook a hamburger without rolling the ground beef up narrow enough to fit into one of those hot dog slots.

Can you tell Mom never allowed us in the kitchen?

We grew up thinking Velveeta was actually cheese.

Home Remedies Given the number of years I have used new products without reading the directions, I have decided I am now old enough to read before using.

Just like “calling before digging,” reading the directions before using the new computer, or the new camera, or the new blender, is a valuable use of time.

For years too numerous to mention, I have used Scotch tape.

Never have I tried to write on it.

My latest box of Scotch Magic Tape, above the ingredients listing the petroleum by-products, states,” Write on it with pen, pencil or marker.”

Ever since reading this information, I have been marking my possessions, as well as my surroundings, with tape.

LocALLy opErAtEd. Mom made us think whenever we played Scrabble, particularly when we were not allowed to use curse words.

Mom made us think when we practiced writing our spelling words at the dining room table, or had to read the Christmas story from the King James Version.

Let me think about it and get back to you.

Love and Marriage Just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.

Edna promptly jumped in to save him. She swam to the bottom and pulled him out. When the Head Nurse Director became aware of Edna’s heroic act she immediately ordered her to be discharged from the hospital, as she now considered her to be mentally stable.

Semper Fi! Proverbs by Kids An elementary school teacher in Culpeper, Virginia, had twenty-five students in her class. She presented each child in her classroom with the first half of a wellknown proverb.

6. Don’t bite the hand that…looks dirty.

7. No news is…impossible.

8. A miss is as good as a…Mr. 9. You can’t teach an old dog new…math.

Thanks again Thanks again to Eric Marshall, publisher and quarterback of our wonderful Whidbey Weekly.

10. If you lie down with dogs, you’ll…stink in the morning.

Thanks to Mr. Marshall for allowing me to write for our free weekly paper, and to all of you wonderful people who read us for free.

12. The pen is mightier than… the pigs.

It is truly an honor for me, being on work release, to find a public opportunity that affords me the luxury to write freely, and to travel freely, within my own zip code, for a free weekly paper, which enables me to appear outside my zip code, at over 200 locations, in a virtual manner, without violating my parole.

14. Where there’s smoke, there’s…pollution.

The Other Day The other day, I was thinking.

Why not think?

I had nothing better to do, having just finished folding wet tarps the same way I was taught to fold dry flags.

It occurred to me while thinking that my youth was spent without much thinking.

Sure, I thought about girls, or getting good grades, or maybe having my own car.

However, I never thought about what it would be like to really think.

You know, like when you solve a problem, or do Sudoku?

11. Love all, trust…me.

13. An idle mind is…the best way to relax.

15. Happy the bride who…gets all the presents.

16. A penny saved is…not much.

17. Two’s company, three’s…the Musketeers.

18. Don’t put off ‘til tomorrow what…you put on to go to bed.

19. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and…you have to blow your nose.

20. Children should be seen and not…spanked or grounded.

21. If at first you don’t succeed…get new batteries.

22. You get out of something only what you…see in the picture on the box.

23. When the blind lead the blind…get out of the way.

24. A bird in the hand…is going to poop on you.

25. Better late than…pregnant.

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The teacher then asked each student to come up with the remainder of the proverb.

5. You can lead a horse to water but…how?

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Edna replied, ‘He didn’t hang himself, I put him there to dry. How soon can I go home?’

1. Don’t change horses…until they stop running.

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The bad news is, Ralph hung himself in the bathroom with his bathrobe belt right after you saved him. I am so sorry, but he’s dead.’

In light of my inability to obtain twenty-five releases signed by first graders, the names of these wise kids have been withheld from appreciation.

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When she went to tell Edna the news she said, ‘Edna, I have good news and bad news. The good news is you’re being discharged, since you were able to rationally respond to a crisis by jumping in and saving the life of the person you love.... I have concluded that your act displays sound mindedness.

4. Never underestimate the power of…termites.

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Ralph and Edna were both patients in a mental hospital. One day while they were walking past the hospital swimming pool, Ralph suddenly jumped into the deep end.

2. Strike while the…bug is close.

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So far, I have used seven rolls of tape, or 7,000 inches, or 193 yards.

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LocALLy opErAtEd. Whidbey Camano Land Trust 30th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, August 16, 2:00pm-6:00pm Camp Casey Picnic Area, Coupeville

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

The Taming of the Shrew Thursday-Sunday, thru September 7, 5:00pm 723 Camano Ave., Big Tent, Langley Free The Whidbey Island Shakespeare Festival stages Shakespeare’s love story of epic proportions in a Wild West setting. Directed by Jackie Apodaca.

No performances August 1, 2, 3 due to Island County Fair. For more information, call (360) 331-2939 or visit www.islandshakespearefest. org.

Concerts in the Park: Belly Dancer Gwendolyn and Dirty Boy Lloyd Thursday, August 7, 6:30pm-8:00pm Community Park, 5495 Maxwelton Road, Langley Free South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District wraps up the Concerts in the Park series this week, with a variety show starting off with Belly Dance and guitar, all leading up to a rock & roll concert.

Belly Dancer Gwendolyn has performed throughout the PNW at concerts, festivals, restaurants, belly dance competitions and haflas (belly dance recitals). She currently offers belly dance lessons at South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District.

Dirty Boy Lloyd will take you on an electric mix of Rock & Roll, writing all original music. This band of four has been in the making for over two years, practicing weekly to get their sounds just right. With over twenty years’ experience they consist of Michael Foley on the drums, Bill Warren on the bass, Matt Bergsma on the lead guitar, and the amazing vocals of Frank Cruz.

Get dinner from the concession stand or pack a picnic. Grab a blanket or lawn chair, and invite your family and friends to this free concert series.

World’s Longest Island Treasure Hunt Friday & Saturday, August 8 & 9 Every non-profit thrift store on Whidbey is having a huge sale during this event. 12 Treasure Stores to Explore. Discover the high quality of Whidbey Island’s Thrift Stores. Visit each store for more entries to win prizes. For more information go to: whidbeyislandtreasurehunt. com

Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10 Historic Downtown Coupeville Celebrate the Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival 50th Anniversary. Enjoy 200 arts & crafts booths, food, music, wine & beer garden, children’s activities and much more. Art Gallery opens Friday, August 8, 7:00pm. For more information, call (360) 678-5116 or visit www. coupevillefestival.com.

16th Annual Highland Games Saturday, August 9, 8:00am Greenbank Farm, Greenbank A full day of fun with Highland dancing, pipe bands, traditional athletics, flyball dogs, Celtic gifts, food and beer garden. Celtic entertainment includes Maggie’s Fury, Cronan, the Shifty Sailors and more. Competition starts at 9:00am.

Admission: $10/18 and over, $7/students (5-17), seniors, military with I.D.), kids 4 and under free. For more information: www.wihg.org.

Admission is free, with a charge for food and beverages. Attendees are also welcome to bring picnic dinners to eat on the grounds. Please call (360) 321-4145 for further information.

Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, August 14, 11:00am-5:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club. One pint of blood can save 3 lives. To donate, just drop in or you may schedule an appointment: DonorSched@psbc.org. For more information, call Sue Hartin (503) 789-3595 or (360) 678-4105. The Coupeville United Methodist Church is located at 608 North Main Street.

Cascadia Irish Music Week Concert Friday, August 15, 8:00pm Camp Casey, Coupeville

Proceeds help the Oak Harbor Youth Football & Cheer League to purchase new equipment and fund scholarships.

This will be a fantastic concert featuring all the instructors at the Cascadia Irish Music Week camp, most of whom are traveling from Ireland just to teach at the camp. Performers include the Mulcahy Family, Johnny Og Connolly, John Blake, Sean Gavin, John McEvoy, plus former Whidbey Islander Randal Bays and family. Tickets are available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/779362 For more information, visit http://www.cascadiairish.org/

Pride Parade

Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Car Wash Fundraiser Saturday, August 9, 11:00am-2:00pm Sunday, August 10, 12:00pm-3:00pm Albertsons parking lot, Oak Harbor

Sunday, August 10, 2:00pm Downtown Langley

Saturday, August 16, 6:30am Gallery Golf Course, Oak Harbor

Registration will be on the day of the event.

Parade participants are asked to meet at the Langley Middle School bus lot at noon to line up. It will proceed down First Street, go left on Anthes Avenue, left on Second Avenue, and back up Cascade Avenue to the bus lot. For more information, visit the website at www. queerparadecom or check out the Facebook Event Page for guidelines on what is acceptable in the parade.

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring their annual charity golf tournament. $25,000 Holein-One (many more). Registration at Gallery Golf Course any time before the event or at 6:30am at the course on the day of the tournament.

For more information, contact the Knights of Columbus Hall at (360) 675-6070, Ralph Byars at (360) 257-2807, or Richard Rezabek at (360) 675-1102.

Summer Street Dances: Deja Blooze Wednesday, August 13, 6:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley Deja Blooze plays a lively mix of blues standards and original songs rooted in the blues tradition.

For six years, they have been entertaining music lovers on Whidbey Island in pubs, restaurants, cafes and at arts festivals. The band is a twotime selection for the Whidbey Island Center for the Art’s (WICA) Local Artist Series. Deja Blooze consists of: David Gregor, guitar and vocals; David Licastro, guitar and vocals; Ro Purser, dobro; Scott Small, drums; and Russell Sparkman, bass guitar.

SW Youth Football Color 5K Fun Run/Walk Saturday, August 16, 9:00am Greenbank Farm, Greenbank Support SW Youth Football and have a great time at the Falcon Color Chaos walk/run.

Medals to 1st 65 finishers. Swag bags to the first 200 participants. Top male & top female win Saucony running shoes. There will be a Color Madness Party at the finish. Registration fee is $25 if you pre-register; $30 day of; $15 for kids ages 0-8; $75 family of 4. T-shirts for all registered by 8/10. To register, visit www. active.com. For more information, call Lisa Ford at (360) 632-7153 or email lisasdesign@ cablespeed.com

Bring the family to this fun-filled day on the land and enjoy activities and tours for all ages.

You’ll also enjoy a salmon BBQ, special guest speaker, Martin LeBlanc, and live music by the local marimba band. Tickets are are $10 per person or $25 per family. Pre-registration required by visiting www.wclt.org.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Family Storytime Thursday, August 7, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 18 months and up with a caregiver.

Books With Bubba Friday, August 8, 3:00pm-4:00pm Coupeville Library Read aloud to Bubba or Carlie, patient canine listeners. Reading aloud improves children’s reading skills and confidence, and reading to a therapy dog is a fun way to encourage reading practice and avoid summer reading slump. Prereaders and independent readers are welcome.

Caregiver required.

Jeff Evans’ Science Magic: Unleashing the Power of Science with Magic Tuesday, August 12, 3:00pm & 7:00pm Oak Harbor Library Jeff uses scientific principles ranging from air pressure to center of mass to reveal how everyday items behave in extraordinary ways when you know the secrets of science. Volunteers participate throughout the show. For families with children of all ages.

Clinton Library Book Discussion Group Wednesday, August 13, 10:00am Clinton Library Join the discussion of The Sisters by Nancy Jensen. Copies are available to check out at the Clinton Library prior to the discussion. Everyone is welcome.

Literature & Laughter Book Group Wednesday, August 13, 6:15pm Coupeville Library Share your love of reading with this lively group.

Join the discussion of Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. All are welcome!

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, August 14, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of a modern classic, “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. This is the brilliant, bestselling, landmark novel that tells the story of the Buendia family, and chronicles the irreconcilable conflict between the desire for solitude and the need for love.

Oak Harbor Fire Department Visits the Library Thursday, August 14, 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Climb aboard the OHFD fire truck and learn fire safety. Fun for everyone. Bring a camera.

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Religious Services Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 221-8174.

Filipino Christian Fellowship Sunday School, 1:00pm; Worship Service, 2:00pm Church on the Rock, Oak Harbor Pastor Jansen Onggao

Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community.

All ministry is private, confidential, and free.

Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, contact Ann at (425)2632704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.

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

Restaurant Activities Flyers Restaurant & Brewery, Oak Harbor

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Brewer’s Nights Last Thursday of Month, 6:00pm-9:00pm Special prizes and giveaways. Live Music.

Prima Bistro, Langley Restaurant Industry Discount Mondays 20% off when food handlers or alcohol server permit presented.

Galleries and Art Shows

Stop by for light refreshments and a chance to meet the artists.

Living Circle is a welcoming spiritual community of friends on the path sharing music, prayers, blessings, stories, and more. They invite you to share your spirit with them. Their building is located next to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. For more information, call (360)320-2081, email alivingcircle@gmail.com, or visit livingcircle. webs.com.

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Teaching Through God’s Word Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

Gallery Reception: Sunday, August 10, 1:00pm4:00pm Show continues through August Raven Rocks Gallery, Greenbank The three featured artists have used the general concept of vessels and created beautiful works of art that range from functional to purely decorative. Featuring work by Richard Alexander, Bob Higbee and Karen Noblet.

Meetings and Organizations Water Resource Advisory Committee Thursday, August 7, 2:30pm-4:30pm City of Oak Harbor Public Works Facility WRAC agendas and meeting summary notes can be found at: http://www.islandcountyeh. org/page/204 The Public Works Facility is located at 1400 NE 16th Avenue.

Tuesday, August 12, 4:00pm-7:00pm Coupeville Recreation Hall

If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious� people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbeyisland.org

Wednesday, August 13, 4:00pm-7:00pm Freeland Library

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Join the discussion about Island Transit’s emergency route modifications/suspensions and correlated Paratransit service.

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

Retired Public Employees Meeting

Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building.

For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www.whidbeyquakers.org.

Wednesday, August 13, 11:30am-1:30pm Whidbey General Hospital Board Room, Coupeville

Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360)675-0621 or visit JSH-Online.com

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Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley

Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm

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Whidbey Quakers

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Every Sunday, 10:30am 917 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor

A hands-on process of awakening the human being to its natural state by sending energy to the physical brain via a Oneness Blessings Giver.

Come experience peace, healing & joy for yourself. Contact Netsah at (360)675-3420 for more

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Living Circle: Friends on the Path

Every Monday, 4:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor

FALCON COLOR CHAOS SW Youth Football & Cheer Color 5K Fun Run/Walk !UGUST TH q AM s Start/Finish @ Greenbank Farm

Happy Hour Daily 2:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm-close

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George Mantes, a Board Member on the Washington State Investment Board, will be the guest speaker. George has spoken at various RPEC chapter meetings regarding the Investment Board and is also an RPEC member at Chapter 2. It will be a very interesting presentation covering investment overview, fund performance and investment reports. Lunch and water will be provided. Coffee and tea are available at the West Wind Cafe around the corner from the Board Room.

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Family-Friendly Celebration of the Land Camp Casey Picnic Area • 1276 Engle Road, Coupeville • Whidbey Island Pre-registration: $10/Person • $25/Family • Register at www.wclt.org SPACE IS LIMITED • PRE-REGISTRATION BY AUGUST 8TH IS REQUIRED Salmon BBQ, Marimba Music, Activities for all ages COME Guided tours of beach, old-growth forest, wetland, military history FOR Guest Speaker Martin LeBlanc of the Children & Nature Network SPONSORED BY Puget Sound Energy • Whidbey Weekly Coastal Community Bank

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Greenbank Farm • Mukilteo Coffee Roasters • Vern & Martha Olsen • Whidbey Sun & Wind • Whidbey News Group

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FRIDAY, July 25 10:31am, Portage Rd. Caller requesting phone call referencing her daughter not paying her back.

10:40am, SR 20 Subject is at the school looking in cars and acting weird, dancing around.

11:23am, SR 20 Requesting contact in OHPD lobby. Advising she bumped into a bicyclist with her car at location. Subject took some info and then rode away.

11:35am, S Beeksma Dr. Report advising they are having a command party and 3 or 4 homeless people have included themselves in the party and are making people uncomfortable.

2:58pm, Edgefield Ln. Someone keeps damaging his marijuana conditional use permit sign.

4:39pm, NW Hyak Dr. Husband moved mistress into location a month ago and would like her to leave.

5:05pm, SW Harrier Cir. Reporting she was scammed out of her $2000 saddle.

7:32pm, SR 20 Subject calling and advises she hears terrorists talk through her head saying they have a plan to kill Obama and she thinks Osama Bin Laden is still alive.

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7:44pm, SE Pioneer Way Requesting call. Reporting a disabled female being forced to pay for services she is not receiving at the salon. Advising the mother and sister bring in the disabled female and force her to pay for their haircuts with her credit card. Caller states the disabled female is always resistant.

8:24pm, N Main St. Caller advising she thinks she’s having a heart attack and isn’t receiving any medical treatment or respect from people there.

SATURDAY, July 26 8:23am, Grateful Acre Pl. Requesting call advising subject was released from jail, was yelling at caller because she believes Greg Banks works for him and the Dutch Mafia. Caller is afraid of what she might do. Advising he is going to carry his weapon.

2:35pm, SE City Beach St. Caller advising child just came up to her and asked to go home with her.

3:55pm, NW Crosby Ave. Says Scotty took her husband’s medical marijuana card.

7:05pm, Patmore Rd. Reporting approximately 5 minutes ago, caller was eating her dinner and saw 3 males carrying rifles and pistols. 2 of them had hockey masks on.

7:48pm, SR 525 Heading toward the Valero on Cultess Bay Rd. and toward SR 525, nude male riding on a bike. There were 5 guys on bikes, first was wearing no clothes. All the males had no shirts on, some had long hair and pony tails.

SUNDAY, July 27 2:17am, SR 20 Male just left the store, took soda and cereal. Left in a white vehicle that turned right on Barrington. Long blonde hair, gray hoody, jeans and hat backwards.

12:23pm, S Beeksma Dr. Requesting call to know if there is overnight parking available at location so caller and his wife can sleep in their comfortable truck. Caller will pay for the spot if there is somewhere to do that.

5:52pm, SE Barrington Dr. In lobby referencing her daughter got a belly button piercing and is refusing to take it out.

6:25pm, West Beach Rd. Reports 2 male adults in late 20’s running around in their underwear and drinking alcohol.

6:44pm, SR 525 Just left location. Was a garage sale going on and almost all the items stolen from her residence a few days ago are on sale there.

MONDAY, July 28 12:43am, NW Crosby Ave. Report advising two white males with bald heads, fighting. One with stick in his hands. No other weapons, just a stick.

8:46am, Lark St. Requesting contact referencing a chipmunk found in the child’s pool. Caller has scooped it out and it seems to be in shock now.

9:22am, SE Ely St. Requesting extra patrol checks on SE Ely St. as no one observes the 25 mph speed limit, every car speeds. Caller advising surprised there’s not more deaths on this street.

1:32pm, Ocean View Dr. Neighborhood 9-10 year old girl reported to caller and a neighbor that while playing in the woods at location, she heard a male say, “oh, there’s children,� then male said “get out of here.� She reported male with either rust or blood on his shirt told them to leave and was walking out of the woods with another male.

1:52pm, SW Mulberry Pl. Contact caller about her daughter refusing to move out of state with her.

3:45pm, NE 7th Ave. Male subject was found sleeping under back deck. Advising subject is in the rear of building at back deck.

TUESDAY, July 29 7:48am, Spitfire Ln. Caller has been checking a residence for her boyfriend. An angry male in the area has been yelling at the caller whenever she drives by. Today he threw a bag at the caller which is still hanging off her license plate.

7:48pm, SR 20 Heavy set panhandler with large signs blocking visibility for vehicles.

10:53pm, SR 20 White male, no hair, blue and white pinstripe shirt, khaki shorts, back at the store.

Would like him removed. Last night he drank a beer while inside the store. Currently at the register.

WEDNESDAY, July 30 2:25pm, NW 12th Sounds like elderly female on the line.

Keeps saying she isn’t hearing well today and said “can you call another day� and hung up.

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

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Classes, Seminars and Workshops Dan’s Classic Ballroom & Moonlight Dance Cruises Featured on The Price is Right, March 2012 & 2013 See website for schedules/fees www.dansclassicballroom. com (360)720-2727. Group & Private Lessons, Adults, Teens, Children, Wedding Dances, Special Events/Parties.

Located just north of Oak Harbor (Dugualla Bay). Classes on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Anacortes classes meet on Wednesday evenings.

Offering classes in: Smooth Dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango Latin & Rhythm: EC Swing, WC Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Bolero, Samba Club Dances: Salsa, Night Club 2-step, Hustle, Bachata We also do Dance Cruise Vacations to Alaska, the Mexican Rivera, Alaska, New England & Hawaii. Please see our other website at: www.MoonlightDanceCruises.com for details.

Whidbey’s Best Eats & Drinks Join us for our new Summer Menu!

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, August 7, 6:45pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving instructors for both driver’s education students and parents.

For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www. idipic.org.

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Friday, August 8, 6:00pm-8:45pm Llynya’s Center, 1679 E. Main, Freeland Learn Right Brain Aerobics intuition/meditation exercises & expand your “vision.� From Ancient Oracular traditions to modern women entering technology & society leadership, what will new feminine mystics see for the future? Awaken your own Visionary mind. Sandra Rodman, CEO, Right Brain Aerobics. Registration fee is $25. Ebook included. For more information or to register, email sandra@rightbrainaerobics. com or call (425) 214-2926. www.RBAacademy.blogspot. com.

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DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, August 9, 12:45pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving instructors for both driver’s education students and parents.

For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www. idipic.org.

Native American Art Camp Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15, 9:30am-1:00pm NWLA Cultural Center, Langley Fee: $150 Campers ages 8-13, together with visiting Japanese children, will explore the rich Native American cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest through creating ceramic art , masks, participating in sacred rituals and games.

Older students are welcome as Counselors in Training. Some younger children can attend with an adult caretaker. The camp culminates in a theatrical production to the community.

It is NWLA’s mission to make the camp experience available to all regardless of financial means. Sibling discounts, tuition support, and work exchange option available. Please inquire.

To register please contact NWLA soon at (360) 321-2101 or maria@nwlanguageacademy.com

Japanese Language Day Camp Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22, 9:30am-3:30pm NWLA Cultural Center, Langley Fee: $350 Taught by a native speaker, this arts based camp offers language and cultural immersion for children ages 7-13 through traditional Japanese origami, bamboo and chopsticks crafts, games, snacks, music, and drama. Older students are welcome as Counselors in Training. Some younger children can attend with an adult caretaker. The camp culminates in a Japanese children’s summer festival and a theatrical production to the community. To register, please contact NWLA at (360) 321-2101 or email maria@nwlanguageacademy.com

Thirsty Thursdays Pizza and Pint Night

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Chicken Little And the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

Dear Astrologer, I am worried about my marriage. My biggest fear is of being old, unattractive and divorced.

So of course I am afraid that Saturn will cause my marriage to break up when it enters my seventh house next year. But that is not all.

I know thoughts are powerful. When I am not worrying about Saturn, I am worried that all my worrying is creating the very situation I fear.

Talk about a loop-de-loop–sometimes I can really work myself into a dither!

Can you please tell me whether I have anything to fear from Saturn next year?

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Dear Loop D. Looping, We know without asking when you do your best loopingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ooooon a Saturday night!â&#x20AC;?

Shades of Johnny Thunder.

When you worry about Saturn â&#x20AC;&#x153;causingâ&#x20AC;? something, you are working from an obsolete model of reality. Planets are only a clock for telling time. Just as your wrist watch at noon is not the cause of your being suddenly hungry for lunch, no planet, including Saturn, causes anything.

Saturn in your seventh house next year is only a reminder that it is time to pay special attention to your marriage.

If your marriage has grown stale, then here is where your thoughts become powerful.

The most powerful form of thought is imagination. You must use your imagination to reinvent your marriage as a way of giving it new life. The addition of new and different things will keep your marriage going, the more imaginative the better.  For more on the power of beliefs, cause and effect and why your toast always lands on the floor jelly side down, read on.  Dear Astrologer, The letter from the person who lost money in the Bernie Madoff scam really touched a nerve in me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always believed I would be rich at the end of my life. I told myself so, every day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Say it, believe and achieve it,â&#x20AC;? isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that what all the prosperity gurus say?

Well, it sure has not been so for me! I worked hard and took all the right actions to make it happen and none of my efforts kept my retirement from melting down in 2008. I will probably be forced to work all of my life as a result.

As far as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m concerned, the get rich quick crowd and their power of belief formulas are just New Age scammers without the beads and sandals. May they all end up scrubbing toilets.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have a question. I just had to get that off my chest.

No Longer a Believer Dear No Longer a Believer, You are right about the power of belief. If belief were all that mattered, the world would be flat.

You may be wrong, however, in singling out any particular person or group to blame for the 2008 collapse. Convincing evidence was gathered during the first Great Depression to suggest that the melt down of 2008 was both inevitable and predictable.

In 1930 President Herbert Hoover commissioned a study to understand why the global economy had collapsed. When satisfactory answers

Deweyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statistical graphs revealed patterned cycles of existence governing not only sunspots, but virtually everything for which he had data. The same rise and fall, to be followed by another rise, was viewable in everything from wholesale prices to ozone levels in London.

The reason for these life cycle patterns, Dewey concluded, lay beyond material cause and effect. In Deweyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own words, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we call our recognition of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;causeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;effectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is somehow associated with time and our perception of time.â&#x20AC;?

This would meanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and here comes the astrologyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the planets are only the clock by which we tell time. When your toast lands on the floor jelly side down, or your money ends up in a pocket not your own, the reason is because it was time to do so AND you did not do the right thing to prevent it.

We may now understand what billionaire financial wizard J.P. Morgan meant when he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Millionaires do not use astrology; billionaires do.â&#x20AC;?

Dear Astrologer, My â&#x20AC;&#x153;cowboyâ&#x20AC;? husband has a question for you. He loves TV Westerns and so he enjoyed your story last week about how James Garner (Maverick) got started in acting. He says there is a similar great story of how Clint Walker (Cheyenne) got his start in film. If you can comment on that my hubby would be thrilled. I would be thrilled to have him reading your astrology instead watching TV. Cowboyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wife Dear Cowboyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wife, I found the story. It seems a man impressed by Clint Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; physique said he knew a movie producer who was looking for big guys and asked Walker for his phone number, which Walker gave more out of kindness than any belief the man could help him land an acting part. Two weeks later, that kindness paid off when Walker got a call from Paramount Studios and went in for an interview. The interview went well, which led Walker next to a screen test that also went well, resulting finally in a coveted appointment to meet with director Cecil B. DeMille. Walker was driving on the freeway en route to his hard-won meeting with DeMille when he spotted an elderly lady struggling to change a tire. Knowing his budding film career was on the line, Walker nevertheless stopped and changed the tire for the woman.

When at last Walker was ushered into DeMilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, the powerful director looked him up and down, finally saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re late, young man.â&#x20AC;?

Thinking his career was over before it started, Walker apologized and explained about stopping on the freeway to help a woman in need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know all about it,â&#x20AC;? DeMille replied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The woman you helped is my secretary.â&#x20AC;?

Walker got the part, Captain of the Guard in DeMilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ten Commandments.â&#x20AC;?

The ironic and powerful grace that accompanied Walker into DeMilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office on that day was with him again decades later after the tip of a ski pole pierced his heart.

Next week I will recount the workings of that grace, as well as the remarkable astrology behind Clint Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and career.

Nine out of ten people canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t answer the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are your sleepless nights sleepless because the sky is falling, or because Saturn is doing the Watusi with your Moon, again?â&#x20AC;?

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be one of them. Send your questions, along with your date, TIME and place of birth (as listed on your birth certificate) to Wesley at planetbiz4u2@gmail.com. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also sleep better.

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