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by T.A. McGee

As July is nearing the end, the only thing on a triathlete’s mind has been training; the Whidbey Island Triathlon is just around the corner. For the 200+ triathletes competing in this year’s event August 1, training is the only thing that has consumed them over these past 6 months. They have woken up before the sunrise and sometimes even trained well beyond sunset; some days performing “brick� workouts which include two or more race related activities (swim, bike, run) in one training session. This increased workload is where you begin to create strength and endurance for a multi-sport race.

Beyond the normal muscle aches and soreness related to physical activity, triathletes are at an increased risk for plantar fasciitis (foot pain), iliotibial band syndrome (knee and hip pain) and shoulder impingement because of the nature of their training. If you ask any swimmer, cyclist, or runner their secret to staving off pain, they are sure to have an exercise or remedy which helps them most. Most often ice and rest will help, but sometimes there is more to an injury beyond swelling and fatigue. As a physical therapist and triathlete, I will be sharing with you some basic exercises I use both in the clinic for my patients and at home for myself.

As always, before beginning any new workout routine, make sure you have been medically cleared to engage in physical activity. If any of these exercises hurt, do not perform, or try again later. Pain with these exercises is the body telling you there is something wrong with your positioning. This can lead to increased swelling and inflammation as the body is trying to protect itself.

2. Hip Flexor Stretch a. Kneeling on pad with forward foot flat, gently push hips forward.

b. If possible, use stick or chair for balance.

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION: Hold 3 seconds and repeat 10 times on each side. Perform 2-3 times per day.

CUING: Keep your chest up and try to avoid bending or twisting your back.

Keep your head and neck neutral by continuing to look straight forward.

TIPS: Increase stretch by placing front foot on 4 inch box or back foot on 4 inch box If more stretch is needed, lift the arm on the same side as your back leg and tilt to the opposite side.

3. Towel Curls a. While seated with foot on a towel, use your toes to draw it back towards you b. Be sure to keep your heel in contact with the floor the entire time.

1. Latissimus Dorsi Stretch a. While standing, grab your right arm above your head with your left hand. b. Gently tilt your body to the left as you feel a stretch down the right side of your body EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION: Hold 3 seconds and repeat 10 times on each side. Perform 2-3 times per day.

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Keep your head and neck neutral by continuing to look straight forward.

TIPS: Decrease the body’s workload by sitting down while performing. This helps eliminate extraneous lower back involvement.

Increase the stretch by lifting your rib cage as you tilt over to the left to increase the stretch down your right side.

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION: Perform for 60 seconds. Perform 2x per session, 2 session per day CUING: Focus on curling all toes inward and downward TIPS: Avoid cramping in the arch by stretching between sets.

To increase workout, lift the towel after curling toes.

Try to perform these exercises daily. When performing the first two exercises, make sure you have warmed up prior to stretching. You want to avoid increasing or causing injury by stretching cold muscles. Quality of movement is key while performing these exercises as you want to prevent injury. If you experience pains, beyond muscle soreness, which persists for more than 24 hours, give us a call at either our Oak Harbor or Coupeville clinics.

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As we get closer to August 6, this year's opening day of The Whidbey Island Fair, previously known jokingly to locals as the WIAFFKATICFFOED (Whidbey Island Area Fair Formerly Known As The Island County Fair For Over Eight Decades), can we talk FAIR?

Given the nice write up by the always excellent reporter Ben Watanabe in last week's South Whidbey Record, I was not sure if it was necessary for me to interview Carol Coble and Kiley Grant, the new co-administrators of the FAIR. After all, when someone else has covered the who, what, when, where, why and how of things, why repeat?

So, rather than interrupt the girls at work, I asked them new and different questions via their voice mail recording machine at (360) 221-4677, so they could be interrupted by me at work without having to look at my alleged hairline.

Inner View The following transcription of the non-dialogue is printed herein and within for your buy in.

“Hi Kiley and Carol, this is Chris Gabelein's friend, the mouth from the south, to ask you a few questions about this year's FAIR. Here in Freeland, at the local water cooler, we are hear.ing great things about your dynamic duo. Are you having fun?�

“Tons!�

“What is new for this year's Fair-goers to anticipate?�

"This year we will have several new commercial vendors along with a couple old faces serving food, like the ever-popular Whidbey fave, Shonuff BBQ.�

Midway Magic “What entertainers are you looking forward to, and when will they be performing?�

“We are so excited to be co-hosting with Whidbey Telecom, a great local country artist, Chance McKinney, our Saturday night headliner at 9pm.

We also have Tanner McInerney’s band, The Weatherside Whisky Band, performing their originals Sunday afternoon at 3:45pm. Of course, we have the northwest's best Elvis impersonator, Danny Vernon, headlining at 8pm Thursday, along with the Chris Ward Band Friday at 9pm, and the Lil’ Smokies at 5:30pm Sunday.�

Ride On “Wow, you have the Midway covered with great acts. Any new rides or activities for the kids?�

“This year we are bringing back the stick horse races and we will also have the straw maze in the Fiddle Faddle Farm. There will be face painting and a photo booth in the Turner Building. This year our rides, for kids and adults, include the Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Tilt-a-Whirl, Sizzler-Scrambler, Moonraker, Samba Balloons, Woodpeckers, Toon Cars, Jungle Madness Mirror Maze, Sooper Jet, Super Slide, Galaxy 3000 Gravatron, and more.�

Log On “I'm dizzy already. Of course, speaking of dizzy, the ever popular logging show must be on in the arena Sunday afternoon, at 1pm?�

“You got that right. Wood carvers, log rolling, hot saw competition, tree climbing, and a raffle for three cords of firewood.�

“Only a week or so to go. Is the parade in full force Saturday at 10am, through the streets of the Village by the Sea up to the Midway?�

“You bet! Carol has done another marvelous job assembling the entries. She also does a wonderful job announcing. Maybe you can enter this year, Jim, with the Mouth from the South float.

Don't you run on hot air?�

“Easy now, this is a pretend interview featuring you two awesome cohorts, not slamming me.

Will there be a dunk tank for the commissioners and our elected officials?�

Apparently, the girls just left the interview, refusing to answer my last question. I would object, but I am the only one listening.

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Stay tuned. I am going to call Marilyn and Verlane Gabelein, the Grand Marshals of this year's 2015 FAIR parade, to find out if they need anything. As much as they have contributed to our community these many years, there must be something they need. Probably a day off. Watch this space next week for the Gabelein Connection.

Golfer at the Dentist A man and his wife walked into a dentist's office. The man said to the dentist, "Doc, I'm in one heck of a hurry. I have two buddies sitting out in my car waiting for us to go play golf, so forget about the anesthetic, I don't have time for the gums to get numb. I just want you to pull the tooth and be done with it! We have a 10:00 AM tee time and it's 9:30 already... I don't have time to wait for the anesthetic to work!'’ The dentist thought to himself, "My goodness, this is surely a very brave man asking to have his tooth pulled without using anything to kill the pain." So the dentist asks him, "Which tooth is it, sir?" The man turned to his wife and said, "Open your mouth Honey, and show him.�

Priest to Priest The elderly priest, speaking to the younger priest, said, ''You had a good idea to replace the first four pews with plush bucket theater seats.

It worked like a charm. The front of the church always fills first now.''

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''But, Father,'' protested the young priest, ''my confessions and the donations have nearly doubled since I began that!'' ''Yes,'' replied the elderly priest, ''and I appreciate that. But the flashing neon sign, 'Toot 'n Tell or Go to Hell' cannot stay on the church roof!"

Rumor Mill Heard today that Greenbank Hank, the world's finest forklift and tractor operator for years at the Greenbank Farm, will be coming up to Whidbey next month from his Southern California bunker. Hank will reportedly be borrowing his old Greenbank Farm's paid for forklift to drive to the next port meeting in Coupeville to put a forklift near Marshall and John to see if they are done yet.

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Tinted arm hair Today's Seattle Times offers a nauseating article on page B4 regarding the trend to dye one's armpit hair. As of today, over a quarter million people have viewed a You Tube video of a woman named Destiny Moreno who showcases her Voodoo Blue armpit hair.

I sure hope you are not eating lunch. I may skip dinner.

I recall way back in Marine Corps boot camp, at Parris Island, South Kakalacky, being gigged for not shaving my ear lobes with a straight razor.

Being fearful of self-inflicted blood loss, I opted for the possibility of a far-sighted DI who might not see eye to eye with my lobes. I wonder how many push ups that DI would have made me do had I camouflaged my ear lobe hair.

Oh, to go back to boot camp for one more day, knowing what I know now.

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Bits & Pieces and all marketing thereafter, once again brings an historic event to our Oak Harbor!

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Valor Run

Letters to the Editor Editor, As the Chamber wraps up and debriefs the 4th of July, I find myself repeating the same words ...This doesn’t happen without tremendous support from many people that come from the very best community. Saying “thank you” simply does not do the job--but I will try. I thank our flexible volunteers, who in one moment are working the beer garden and in the next moment are driving all over town to find ice.... as the island had run out! Thank you to our city staff, parks, police and fire departments. They do it all from behind the scenes, they make it look easy, they do it well and they make us look good! A thank you to our committed staff, who never lost sight that we are in the people business and the service our staff delivered during our event was unsurpassed.

Finally, a thank you to the generous sponsors who brought our community a party in the park and a $20,000 fireworks show to celebrate our centennial. This commitment was made early and allowed us to market our 4th as an historic event. And historic it was, the people who turned out to watch the fireworks turned out in record numbers.

Dan Ollis, owner of Whidbey Coffee and 2015 Grand Fireworks Sponsor, spent the day in Oak Harbor and after the show he complimented the event and fireworks display. He then asked me what my plans were for next year.

My adrenaline from the event was running and my reply was quick. The footprint from the construction at Windjammer Park will be larger next year. The fireworks display itself cannot get any bigger on the shore without the fallout zone being much larger. I simply replied that I think we need a barge! Mr. Ollis graciously stated that he was all in! I am once again humbled by the support that Dan and each of you give the Chamber. You make my job so much fun!

If you’re interested in being part of the 2016 4th of July fireworks display -- with 100% percent of the contribution going straight to the fireworks, please give me call at (360) 675-3755. We lock in sponsorship by October

On Thursday 23 July, Marine Corps veteran Bridget Guerrero will start a 160 mile run from the PBY-Naval Air Museum’s Aircraft Display Area that will take her from Whidbey Island to Joint Base Lewis McChord. The 4 day run includes one mile for each of the 160 servicewomen who has died during the Global War on Terror. Bridget is running in support of an organization called The Valor Run (www.valorrun.org). Donations raised in support of this event will be passed from the Valor Run to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, to fund a scholarship in memory of Major Megan McClung, USMC who lost her life in Ramadi, Iraq in December 2006 when the vehicle she was driving in was struck by improvised explosive device (IED). Megan was an accomplished athlete who represented the Marine Corps in triathlons. Her mother lives here on Whidbey Island.

falling in love.” It’s frequently compared to the likes of Adele, Fiona Apple, and Brandi Carlile. www.AlyseBlack.com [Submitted by Virginia Bloom]

The Whidbey Triathlon benefits South Whidbey Parks and Recreation programs. This year they are using VolunteerSpot to organize the Signups. Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps: 1) Visit: http://vols.pt/yCyVx2 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It’s Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.

For more information on volunteering email dirswprd@whidbey.com or call (360) 221-5484. For triathlon information visit: www.whidbeytriathlon.org.

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The start of Bridget’s run will be marked by a short ceremony starting at 8:30am in the Aircraft Display Area. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to cheer Bridget and several other runners on as she starts her “Valor Run”.

Wil Shellenberger, President PBY Memorial Foundation

Whidbey Island Triathlon Seeks 100+ Volunteers South Whidbey Parks and Recreation (SWPR) proudly announces the 19th Annual Whidbey Island Triathlon set for Saturday, August 1.

SWPR is seeking volunteers in all areas, from trail marshals to clean-up crew. Over the course of 2 days, they will need to fill over 100 volunteer positions. Approximately 300 athletes will be looking to volunteers for encouragement, assistance and support.

Volunteers are the heart of this event, and the triathlon wouldn’t happen without them. Join SWPR for a fun and rewarding experience.

Please encourage your friends, family or club to volunteer with you.

The spectacular course that sets the stage for the annual Whidbey Island Triathlon endurance event starts off with a half mile swim in Goss Lake, followed by a 19.5 mile bike course along the scenic island roads offering views of Saratoga Passage and the North Cascades. This popular annual physical challenge culminates with a 3.8 mile run through serene forest trails at Community Park.

The Whidbey Triathlon, staged in the heart of breathtaking Whidbey Island, attracts all ages and abilities and is open to individual participants as well as team competitions. It is very popular in the Northwest as a first-time challenge for novice and rookie triathletes.

The Oak Harbor Lions invite you to come visit their newly renovated, bright yellow and blue trailer during their Annual Summer Fruit Sales at the Rite Aid Parking lot in Oak Harbor. The Oak Harbor Lions would like to thank Les Schwab Tire Center, Frontier Building Supply, and The Home Depot for their valuable contributions which made this renovation possible. The extensive renovation took in excess of 700 volunteer hours from the following Oak Harbor Lions members listed left to right: Bill Cheaqui, Jim Trask, Roger Wisniewski, Bobbi Lorenson, Stan Grovdahl, Dennis Doll, Tom Bond, Don Hulett, and Doug Jerome.

Starting July 26, Sunday mornings at 11:00am, in the Fireside Room. The forum will be using a DVD from John Shelby Spong, Jesus for the Non- Religious.

Austin and Seattle-based artist, Alyse Black, is celebrating the upcoming release of her third studio album with a 6-week Wildest Dream Tour of the western United States.

She’ll perform at Whidbey Island’s own Blooms Winery Tasting Room on Thursday, July 23, at 7:00pm.

Alyse Black got her start singing for pocket change on the streets of Pike Place Market in Seattle.

Fast forward a few years to 2015; Alyse is currently recording her third full-length album with producer Eric Rosse (Sara Barielles, Mary Lambert, Tori Amos), drummer Matt Chamberlain (Fiona Apple, Sarah McLachlan, Dido), and bassist Mark Browne (Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, Jewel).

Since her start singing on the streets, she’s also performed on Seattle’s NPR station, recorded a commercial for Target, moved to Austin, won Billboard’s Annual Songwriting Contest, had several songs placed in movies and TV shows, been on six first round Grammy ballots, and toured the country playing over 600 clubs, theaters, festivals, television shows and radio stations.

Most recently, she won The Recording Conservatory of Austin’s Top Singer-Songwriter Contest and then ran an extremely successful Kickstarter campaign to record her newest album with her dream team. And that is exactly what she’s doing.

Listeners have said Alyse’ music “sounds like

Dietrich Bonhoeffer sketched a vision of what he called “religionless Christianity.” In this DVD, John Shelby Spong puts flesh onto the bare bones of Bonhoeffer’s radical thought.

The result is a strikingly new and different portrait of Jesus of Nazareth—a Jesus for the non-religious.

Spong, the former Episcopal bishop of Newark, says Jesus had such great “energy” and “integrity” about him that his followers described him as a “deity masquerading in human form”. We can get at the historical origin of Jesus by returning to his humanity, especially his Jewishness.

For more information, please visit www.langleyumc.org. Langley UMC is a Greening, Reconciling, and Advocating congregation on the corner of Third and Anthes in beautiful downtown Langley.

[Submitted by Eve Carty, Langley UMC]

Hedgebrook’s Women Writers in Residence Program

Women writers from around the world come to Hedgebrook’s Whidbey Island retreat to take part in a multitude of programs focused on mastering their work. Applicants for the Writers in Residence program are selected based on the quality of their writing and strength of their proposals—not whether they have been published.

“We’re very proud of our 27 year commitment to supporting women writers, and the extraordinary diversity of our community. More than 50% of the writers who’ve come to Hedge-

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tion office at 565 Camano Avenue to sign up.

Walk-ins are also welcome and will be fit in at the first available time slot. Sign up early!

Please remember to arrive at least ten minutes prior to your audition time to fill out paperwork and warm up.

Hedgebrook is committed to nurturing the individual voice and creating a sense of community amongst writers. This creates a ripple effect, as the connection that begins between writers radiates out to countless readers and audiences who experience their novels, poems, plays, screenplays, graphic novels, memoirs, and more. The Hedgebrook community spans the country and the globe.

Congratulations to Haven Brown

More information regarding all Theatre Series productions can be found at www.wicaonline.org.

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Writers working in all genres and at all levels in their writing career are invited to become a member of the Hedgebrook community by applying today.

The application for the 2016 program and information about eligibility is now available at www.hedgebrook.org. Applications must be submitted online by midnight, PST on July 28, 2015.

For more information about Hedgebrook, including the Writers in Residence Program and upcoming readings and events, visit www. hedgebrook.org.

[Submitted by Bre LeBeuf, Hedgebrook]

The Oak Harbor Yacht Club Buccaneers Host the 35th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby The Oak Harbor Yacht Club Buccaneers are pleased to invite kids, up to the age of 12 years old, to the 35th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby, Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Oak Harbor Marina. The Kid’s Fishing Derby will be followed by an Awards Picnic at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club. The Derby and Picnic are Free and generously supported by local businesses of Oak Harbor and Coupeville.

All kids must register between 10:00am 11:00am at the entrance to the Oak Harbor Marina, and all catches must be weighed by 1:00pm. The Fishing Derby takes place on “F” eDock at the Oak Harbor Marina. Many prizes & treasure will be awarded at the Picnic for participating kids!

All Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult and must wear a life-jacket. Bait is furnished and must be used. All Kids must bring their own fishing pole, tackle, and life preserver. Ages 13 and older are not allowed to compete. No starfish will be weighed, and any salmon caught must be released.

The 35th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby Prizes & Picnic are free to all kid’s and are made possible by the generosity of local businesses, contributors, and the Oak Harbor Yacht Club Buccaneers. For more information, visit www. ohyc.org [Submitted by Peggy Burton]

WICA Announces 2015/2016 Season Auditions Open Auditions for the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts 2015/2016 Season will be held on August 10 and 11 starting at 6:00pm. Callbacks will be held August 12, 13 and 14. Rehearsal schedules will be available at auditions, and generally begin seven weeks prior to the run.

Audition Requirements: Two contrasting monologues, memorized, or one monologue and 16-24 bars of a show tune, not to exceed five minutes total. There will be several monologues from the plays available for people who do not have an audition piece prepared.

To sign up for a five minute slot, please call (360) 221-8262, e-mail deana.duncan@wicaonline.org, or swing by the WICA administra-

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WhidbeyAir.org Broadcasting Local Radio Worldwide WhidbeyAir.org is Whidbey Island’s very own public radio station. Listening is easy, all you have to do is type “whidbeyAir.org” into your Internet browser. It’s that simple.

Because whidbeyAir.org is accessible on the Internet, you can listen to it anywhere you have internet access. Because it’s on the internet, your friends and relatives can listen anywhere in the world. They can even listen on their smart phones.

When you go to the WhidbeyAir.org internet address and click the “Menu,” you can listen to what’s on the air that moment or you can access previous recordings in “Podcasts.” In “Programs” you can also gather information about each show. Check it out. Your neighbors are.

WhidbeyAir.org is a public access recording studio. That means you can create and stream your own show or content worldwide from their studio 24/7. Have something to share?

Bring it on! Share your knowledge, music or message. Ask about being a sponsor, volunteer, or programmer. For more information, call (360) 320-6782 or email feedback@kwparadio.org.

A vital part of the community, WhidbeyAir.org is completely supported through donations.

Make a tax-deductible donation today. 100% goes directly to keeping this all–volunteer recording and Internet streaming studio available to the public.

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Local Business News Vino Amore Wine Shop For Sale Vino Amore Wine Shop in Freeland on beautiful South Whidbey Island was established over 13 years ago and it’s ready for you to take it to the next level. This business is being sold turn-key with inventory, fixtures, assets with a bit of good will so you can add your ideas and touches to make it your own. Original ownership has established a great reputation for excellent customer service and value. Over 1,200 wines and beers from the Northwest and around the world as well as 2 Kegerators for growler fills. Temperature controlled in an energy-efficient building less than 5 years old. Is it your dream to own your own Wine Shop and Tasting Room? Please, serious inquiries only.

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Local golfer Haven Brown took 1st place with a score of 78 at the WJGA sub district tournament at Everett Golf and country club July 13.

Haven has qualified for the district championship coming up July 22nd & 23rd at Sudden Valley Golf and Country Club. Haven is a member at Gallery Golf Course in Oak Harbor.

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The Writers in Residence program offers women writers the opportunity to unplug from their daily demands in life, to be free from worry about putting food on the table or paying bills, and to find their stories and have the peace and time to give them a voice.

Repeatedly, writers say they are able to begin, develop, and complete work at Hedgebrook that they would not have done otherwise.

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SATURDAY, July 11 7:58am, Silver Lake Rd. Caller requesting phone call referencing her husband stealing her money for the last 20 years.

9:28am, Camano Hill Rd. Caller advising at about 8:30pm the evening before a subject got into the bathroom; subject had a key to the gate, made a mess in the bathroom and broke a chair. License plate was left on the chair.

12:58pm, Douglas St. Caller requesting phone call referencing subject stealing cat food from his porch 1 week ago. Caller has subject on camera.

6:57pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller advising male subject wearing a kilt is flashing people.

SUNDAY, July 12 2:37am, SR20 Two subjects are sitting on the corner in the grass at location. Believes them to be suspicious but unable to give reason.

6:27am, SE Pioneer Way Caller advising someone is walking on her roof.

4:07pm, Cliffordsville Rd. Requesting a call referring an “Alex Baker” continuing to call referencing wining a lottery; caller knew it was a scam and is not complying so “Alex” said he was sending people over to shoot caller.

7:11pm, Main St. Male saying over and over again “The internet access cable is acting like a real asshole … would not explain what that meant, only said “followed me all the way from Freeland, so if you could be helpful, I’m going to go into the store now.”

MONDAY, July 13 12:31am, W Crescent Harbor Rd. Female reporting a large party with underage drinking, vehicles everywhere, blocking the driveway. Caller refused to give information, was giggling and wanted to remain anonymous.

12:45am, Sonic Ln. Caller advising people are setting up cell phones in the area to electronically survey his home.

12:45am, SW Erie St. Caller advising sprinklers on at location and would like them shut off.

9:00am, NW Dory Dr. Caller advising stray white/black cat under her car.

9:28am, Scenic Ave. Neighbors dog always coming to the area to relieve itself – ongoing issue.

11:58am, Maxwelton Rd. Caller saying husband is accusing her of poisoning him.

4:08pm, NW Rigging St. Caller advising neighbor’s dog urinated on his daughter.

5:45pm, Gilbertson Rd. 2 large goats in the roadway. Right on the curve. Advising goats belong to the neighbor – ongoing problem.

TUESDAY, July 14 2:48am, N Oak Harbor St. Caller advising someone used a butter knife to get into her residence.

8:27am, SW Lopez Dr. Caller advising grandson is throwing rocks at the neighbors.

10:58pm, SE Barrington De. Caller in Colorado advising vehicle, stolen by friend, may be in Oak Harbor.

11:58pm, SE Barrington Dr. An irritated caller from Colorado advising someone harassed her about a missing vehicle.

12:54pm, Short Rd. Dead deer for pick up North of Short Rd. on SE Camano Dr. There will be a green arrow pointing to where the deer is in the tall grass.

WEDNESDAY, July 15 4:38am, Freeland Ave. Caller advising she was woken up by her door bell. By the time she got up no one was there. When she looked out her sliding door she saw water all over the stones around her pond.

7:14pm, Cedar View Dr. Caller advising for the last 14-15 months the “Chamber of Commerce Mobilization Organization” has been on his roof every night harassing him.

8:08pm, SR 20 Caller advising someone just attempted to hit her vehicle. Said there was farm equipment on the road and the caller couldn’t move and the person behind her “laid on her horn.”

8:52pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller advising business closed and locked him inside.

10:49pm, Sunset Dr. Caller requesting call. Advising she is “in trouble” and talking about identity theft being real. Said she can’t call out but got through to iCom. THURSDAY, July 16 11:51am, SW Kittitas Ct. Caller advising someone is throwing dog poop over the fence at location.

7:17pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Caller advising male with no-pants, completely naked at location.

9:48pm, SE Barrington Dr. Caller advising horn won’t stop honking.

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

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Star Party for HELP House Friday, July 24, 7:00pm-12:00am Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor Weather permitting, explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, nebulas, planets, and the moon through an assortment of telescopes.

Island County Astronomical Society members will be on hand to answer questions and collect donations of canned food or money for North Whidbey HELP House, a local food bank.

People of all ages are welcome to attend. For more information about ICAS or club events, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www.icas-wa.webs. com.

Coupeville Masonic Lodge Pancake Breakfast Saturday, July 25, 8:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Masonic Lodge Cost: $7 per person, $3 for children under 12 All you can eat pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausage, and orange juice. The Coupeville Masonic Lodge is located at 805 N Main Street.

Renaissance At The Farm Saturday, July 25, 10:00am-4:00pm Greenbank Farm, Greenbank Enjoy an exciting one-day festival celebrating the renaissance in contemporary local artisanry and farming, the original European Renaissance, and to raise funds and support for Greenbank Farm. Festival events will feature local talent demonstrating and exhibiting historical and contemporary agriculture, equestrian, arts and sciences, music, crafts, literature, juggling, theater, costumes, cooking, beverage making, children’s activities and more.

Like falcons? A History of Falconry lecture will take place inside the barn with live falcons followed by a free flighted falcon performing a demonstration in the arena. For more information, contact Jerry Lloyd at (206) 730-2519 or jerrytoy@whidbey.com

12th Annual Lavender Wind Festival Saturday, July 25, 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, July 26, 10:00am-5:00pm Lavender Wind Farm, Coupeville Enjoy a weekend of music, art, wine and lavender. Lavender Wind Farm is located at 2530 Darst Road. For more information, go to www.LavenderWind.com

Interpretive Beach Walk Saturday, July 25, 10:30am South Whidbey State Park, Freeland John Leaser will lead an interpretive nature hike on the Discovery Trail. John has experience as a WSU Beachwatcher and Maxwelton Outdoor Classroom Volunteer. Meet in the Amphitheater. Free event, a Discover Pass is required for all vehicles parking in the State Park. For information, visit www.foswsp.org

Friends of Ebey’s Summer Picnic on the Prairie

Saturday, July 25, 11:00am-3:00pm Pacific Rim Institute, Coupeville

This year, enjoy a traditional locally-sourced picnic while exploring an Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve treasure. Learn about another Ebey’s Forever Grant Recipient from the experts, enjoy traditional games like ‘Rockwell Beanbag Toss’! Eat, drink and enjoy the prairie setting with Friends, old and new – all while supporting the Reserve. Tickets are $75 per person and available at Blooms Tasting

Room in Langley, bayleaf in Coupeville, and at FriendsofEbeys.org. Meal provided by Serendipity Catering.

2015 National Night Out

Allspice International Folkdance Band

12' x 10’ spaces are available for food vendors ($30) and other groups ($20) for the 2015 National Night Out. No political groups, campaigns or commercial sales (outside of food) are allowed. All vendors must be selfsufficient, able to provide water, electricity (generator), tables and a tent (food vendors must dispose of their own grease). Vendors may set up 1:00pm-3:00pm. For questions, contact Christy Green, Oak Harbor Lions Club Public Relations, at ohlionspr@gmail.com.

Saturday July 25, 5:00pm St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods, Freeland Admission: By donation Allspice, one of the region’s premier folk-dance bands, has been playing for nearly forty years in Seattle and the Puget Sound area. Whidbey Island resident David Locke, on accordion, is joined by four fiddlers and a standup bass player. Come enjoy an evening of dancing or just listening. Wine and light refreshments will be available before the concert and at intermission. St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods is located at 5217 Honeymoon Bay Road.

American Roots Music Series Saturday, July 25, 7:00pm Deception Pass State Park The Onlies, a really great young trio out of Seattle, each an only child, perform original and traditional fiddle tunes from Scotland, Ireland, and the Americas. Concerts are held at the West Beach Amphitheater or, if inclement weather, at the East Cranberry Lake picnic shelter. For more information, visit www.parks. wa.gov/Calendar.aspx?CID=132

Classical Music Concert Saturday, July 25, 7:30pm Langley United Methodist Church Donations taken at the door Patricia Laurence, violin and Russell Hastings, piano, will perform sonatas of Albinoni with Buell Neidlinger playing continuo, Mozart and Prokofieff. Ms. Laurence has a DMA degree from Eastman School of Music and is a former member of the National Symphony in Washington D.C. She teaches at Michigan State University and plays in various orchestras in Michigan. Mr. Hastings is a talented pianist from the Detroit area.

Bounce Mania!

Sunday, July 26, 12:00pm-4:00pm Greenbank Farm, Greenbank Whidbey Evangelical Free Church of Greenbank and the Greenbank Farm present a special day for the children of Whidbey ages 2-14. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy 5 bounce houses, 2 just for little ones, plus a dunk tank, ring toss, fish pond, golf putting, bean bag toss, face painting, twirling tops and other fun things for the kids to enjoy. Greenbank Farm will be having a pie eating contest. The Whidbey Pies and Cafe will be open plus there will be food and drink vendors for food to purchase.

Sounds of Summer Music Series Wednesday, July 29, 6:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley Enjoy the sounds of PETE, Whidbey’s ultimate garage band. The Sounds of Summer Music Series is presented by Goosefoot and the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation Department (SWPRD). Admission is free of charge; food and beverages are available for purchase, or attendees are welcome to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the grounds. The Bayview Cash Store is located at 5603 Bayview Road.

Poseidon Players Present Black Box Theater Thursday, July 30, 7:00pm Friday, July 31, 7:00pm Saturday, August 1, 7:00pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor The Whidbey Playhouse Poseidon Players present Black Box Theater, with performances of three short skits: The Missing, Black Out, and Sugar Rush Jazz. Come support local actors, playwrights and directors. Donations are encouraged. For additional information, contact the Whidbey Playhouse at (360) 679-2237 or office@whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Tuesday, August 4, 3:30pm-7:30pm Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, July 23, 9:00am Freeland Library Join a discussion of “The Corrections” by Jonathan Franzen. Enid Lambert begins to worry about her husband when he begins to withdraw and lose himself in negativity and depression as he faces Parkinson’s disease.

Summer Storytime Thursdays, July 23 & 30, 9:30am-10:30am Coupeville Library Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 2 to 5 years. Caregiver required.

Visual Artists Roundtable Friday, July 24, 10:00am Freeland Library Join other local artists to share and discuss your artwork. For adults.

Map It! Friday, July 24, 2:00pm-4:00pm Coupeville Library Maps have been used for centuries by explorers, treasure hunters, and travelers alike to find their way in the world. Maps are not only useful, they are often amazing works of art, too! Bring your imagination and escape the ordinary by creating a map of your own using a variety of art techniques. All supplies provided.

Made By Hand: Fairy Houses Saturday, July 25, 11:00am Freeland Library Explore Summer and create a small whimsical home for your fairies from sticks, bark, pebbles, shells, feathers, etc. All you need is your imagination, we’ll provide the glue guns.

Feel free to bring collected bits of nature to share with the group. Registration required.

Baby & Me Storytime Wednesday, July 29, 9:30am-10:30am Coupeville Library Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows.

For newborns through 24 months. Caregiver required.

Northwest Chic – Hand-Tied Bouquet: Create Your Own! Wednesday, July 29, 10:00am Clinton Community Hall, 6411 Central Avenue The Clinton Library invites you to learn to create fresh-from-the garden floral designs that evoke a natural, romantic, and organic aesthetic. Learn design basics, sourcing local cut flowers and design materials, foraging for greens, and caring for your cuts. Create and take home your own hand-tied bouquet. All materials will be supplied (though participants are encouraged to bring greens and flowers from their yards to share). Participants must preregister by July 25 in order to purchase the

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Hero Training Camp Wednesday, July 29, 1:00pm-2:00pm Wednesday, July 29, 3:00pm-4:00pm Coupeville Library Find the hero tucked inside you! We’ll read stories, play games and sing songs about heroes. Wear a hero costume and take a selfie to share! For children ages 6-11 with a caregiver.

21st Century Policing: Big Job, Big Questions Thursday, July 30, 7:00pm Oak Harbor Library When is the use of deadly force appropriate? Are police forces becoming overly militarized? What are the pros and cons of officers’ body cameras? A panel of police, government and legal experts will address these and other matters related to police community relations.

Bring your questions and concerns to this Issues that Matter forum.

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)263-2704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.

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.

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

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building. For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www. whidbeyquakers.org.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm

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

Meetings and Organizations Island County Amateur Radio Club

Al-Anon Group Oak Harbor Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?

Al-Anon group can help. Call Laurie at (360) 675-4430 for meeting information.

Alcoholics Anonymous Every Day, 12:00pm & 8:00pm 432 2nd Street, Langley For more information, call (360) 221-2070

American Rhododendron Society Fourth Wednesday, 7:00pm Coupeville Firehouse, 1164 Race Rd. Coupeville

Saturday, July 25, 9:00am County Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Coupeville

For more information, call Stephanie at (360) 678-1896.

Club organizers will discuss results and lessons learned from participation in a recent national field communications exercise called Field Day where club members contacted several hundred radio operators across the nation. The discussion will be of interest to hobbyists as well as individuals interesting in becoming ham radio operators.

Every Monday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor

Bingo

Open to the public. For more information, call (360) 675-7111.

Blind Support Group Fourth Tuesday, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center

Volunteer radio license examiners will be on site to provide information and to schedule federal ham radio operator exams for interested persons. The County Commissioner’s Hearing Room is located at 1 NE Sixth Street.

For more information, see www.w7avm.org or contact k7na@w7avm.org.

A support group for people with impaired vision. Learn and share techniques to be more mobile. For more information, call Paul Bovey at (360) 544-2561 or (360) 679-8293.

Friends of Meerkerk Annual Meeting/Picnic Saturday, July 25, 11:00am-2:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Don Lee, President of the Board, will deliver a “State of the Gardens” update, officers will be elected and volunteers and friends recognized.

A potluck will follow the business meeting.

The main course of burgers will be provided.

Members are invited to contribute sides and desserts.

Please take this opportunity to show your support for the staff and volunteers, to meet and greet the “family” including new Executive Director, Kathryn Hurtley, and learn about this year’s progress and future plans.

Toastmasters Meetings Tuesday, July 28, 6:30pm-8:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor Fear of public speaking? Fear not! We provide a supportive and positive learning experience while developing communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self confidence and personal and professional growth. Whatever your level, we’re here for you to support you at your own pace! All meetings are open to the public! Please enter through south (left side) of building and arrive a little early to check in. http://whidbeysounders.toastmastersclubs.org/

Adult Running Group

Every Wednesday & Friday, 5:00pm-6:15pm Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, Oak Harbor

A running group for adults of all levels, beginner to advanced. Stretching and strengthening and drills as well. The cost is free to start. For more information, contact Brad Sandefur at bsandman50@gmail.com or (360) 675-7665.

Al-Anon Every Wednesday, 9:30am-10:30am 432 2nd St., Langley If a friend or relative has a problem with alcohol, you can find solutions for yourself at Alanon.

North Whidbey Island Rotary Sunrise

Gambler’s Anonymous

Second Tuesday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor

Every Saturday, 9:00am Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville Downstairs in conference room near Cafeteria. A new meeting will start in Oak Harbor at the First United Methodist Church Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm downstairs in classroom 3, 1050 SE Ireland Street. Open Meeting.

Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island Second Monday, 1:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Community Bldg., Freeland Visitors always welcome. For more information, call Ann Wright at (360) 597-2352 or visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wagsswi

Habitat for Humanity of Island County Volunteer & Family Selection Informational Meeting

Every Wednesday, 7:00am Whidbey Golf and Country Club, Oak Harbor Come join us anytime! We support local and international projects. Contact Janis Powell at (360) 679-2132 for more information.

Oak Harbor Emblem Club

For more information, call (360) 675-7111.

Oak Harbor Lions Club Every Wednesday, 7:00pm San Remo Grill, 421 NE Midway, Oak Harbor Dinner available from the menu at 6:00pm meeting starts at 7:00pm. Visitors and prospective members welcome. For information, call Jeanne Wilson at (360) 675-4976.

Oak Harbor Rotary Club Every Friday, 12:00pm Oak Harbor Yacht Club For more information: http://www.clubrunner. ca/CPrg/Home/homeE.asp?cid=806

Parkinson’s Support Group First Friday, 1:00pm Cherry Hill Club House, Oak Harbor

First and Third Thursdays, 12:00pm Tyee Restaurant, Coupeville

Third Thursday, 5:30pm-6:30pm Habitat Store, Freeland

Chess and Go

This orientation is to help volunteers, families and individuals learn more about how Habitat for Humanity Island County works, how you can get involved, and why it is needed in Island County. We will provide vital information about our affordable housing programs and how individuals and families can apply.

No one need struggle with Parkinson’s alone.

Gain new friends, get the facts. Call (360)2791785.

Every Monday, 6:00pm-10:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley All ages and abilities welcome. Go is a board game of Asian origin which involves strategy and tactics and has no element of chance. For more information, call Roy at (360) 341-3230.

Conversations of War and Return First & Third Fridays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Old Building, Freeland Veterans Steve Durbin and Chuck McIntyre host a room of conversations for veterans, family members and caregivers. They need to hear your stories. Contact Chuck at (360) 579-1059 or Steve at (360) 678-2928.

Coupeville Chess Club

All skill levels welcomed. Please bring a board if possible. Spread the word and come down for some leisurely play. For information, call (631) 357-1941.

The monthly no host luncheon is open to all.

The speaker will be Matt Nichols, a US Air Force Veteran, speaking on the history of the Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on Whidbey Island.

meetings of the board of the Friends of South Whidbey State Park (FOSWSP). FOSWSP is a non-profit group that supports, cares for, and promotes South Whidbey State Park. To receive more information or membership information, email foswsp@gmail.com. St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods is located at 5217 S. Honeymoon Bay Road.

Central Whidbey Lions

Tuesday, July 28, 11:30am-1:00pm Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, Langley

Tuesday, July 28, 11:30am CPO Club, Oak Harbor

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Second Tuesday, 10:00am Bayview Senior Center, Langley

Second and Fourth Fridays, 6:45pm-9:00pm Coupeville Library

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Freeland Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

The luncheon sponsor is Porter Whidbey Insurance and the guest speaker is Geri Forbes, CEO of Whidbey General Hospital. Please RSVP via email: freeland@whidbey.com or call the Chamber office at (360) 331-1980.

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Coupeville Lions Every Wednesday, 6:30pm Coupeville Methodist Church, Coupeville

Debtors Anonymous Every Sunday, 6:00pm WGH Board Room, Coupeville If you are having problems with money and debt and think that you may be a compulsive debtor, the program of Debtors Anonymous can help you. No situation is hopeless. Find the solution that leads to solvency and serenity. Debtors Anonymous is a 12-step program based upon the 12-steps first developed and used by Alcoholics Anonymous. Call (515) 451-3749 for directions to location or for more information.

Duplicate Bridge Club Every Tuesday, 10:30am Sierra Country Club Clubhouse, Coupeville The club is ACBL sanctioned and we encourage anyone interested to come with or without a partner. For more information, contact one of the directors: Mardi Dennis at (360) 675-5044, Sue Thomas at (360) 678-7047, or Peter Wolff at (360) 678-3019.

Eating Addiction Support Group Every Thursday, 11:30am Private residence, Langley Meeting based on Becky Jackson’s book “Dieting, A Dry Drunk.” Meeting time subject to change based on groups needs. For more information and meeting address: DietingRecovery.com, or contact Christina (360) 730-1886; christinamjames@hotmail.com.

Friends of South Whidbey State Park First Fridays, 2:00pm-4:00pm St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods, Freeland The public is invited to attend the monthly

HOWLL: Happy Older Women Laughing, Learning First & Third Tuesdays, 2:00pm-4:30pm Discuss current topics and great ideas. For meeting place and more information, call (360) 331-4564.

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls First & Third Mondays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Masonic Hall, Coupeville The Coupeville assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls would like to invite all girls ages 11-20 to attend meetings.

Rainbow Girls is a service organization that teaches girls leadership and life skills. For more information, contact Naomie Robinson at robinsonnaomie32@gmail.com or visit www. nwrainbow.org. The Mansonic Hall is located at 804 Main Street.

Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor Every Wednesday, 7:00am San Remo Restaurant, Oak Harbor

Rotary Club Whidbey Westside Every Monday, 5:00pm-6:30pm China City, Freeland For more information, call President Jane Helten at (360) 631-0752.

Singles Bible Study Sunday Nights, 6:00pm-8:30pm Calvary Chapel, Clinton Join us for soup, bread, prayer, and study with other Christian singles. For more information, contact Kathie Warren at (425)319-2572.

Babysitting services are provided. Children are welcome.

Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor Every Friday, 7:30am Whidbey Golf Club, Oak Harbor Cost: $9.50 SIOH is part of the world’s largest service organization, made up of dedicated professionals who provide enhancement to the quality of life through friendship, education, service, advocacy and financial support. Members are committed to bettering humanity locally, nationally and globally for the purpose of making a difference for and advancing the status of women and girls. For questions, please call Wendy at (360) 279-8323 or email sioakharbor@soroptimist.net.

The Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor has been an active part of the community since 1967.

We are a group of volunteers who try to make a difference through service to the children and others in our community. We are currently sponsoring three youth organizations – Key Club (a service program for high school students), Builders Club (a service program for middle school students), and K-Kids (a service program for elementary students).

The proceeds of our fundraisers are used to support these youth clubs and other charitable organizations dedicated to the well being of the children in our community.

South Whidbey Lions Club

Kiwanis of South Whidbey

Every Wednesday, 7:00pm Church on the Rock, Oak Harbor

First & Third Thursdays, 12:00pm Whidbey Telecom, Wi-Fire Cafe, Freeland Perspective members eat free. For more information, contact Ron Myers at (360) 331-1876.

NAR-ANON Every Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton NAR-ANON family groups are world-wide for those affected by someone else’s addiction.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 6309 Wilson Place.

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Saturday through Thursday For locations visit www.npsana.org/whidbey or call (877) 789-0819.

Second and Fourth Thursdays, 11:30am M Bar C Ranch, Freeland Lunch is offered ($8) and they enjoy interesting guest speakers. Public is invited. Please contact Herb Bacon at (360)730-3755 if you wish to attend.

South Whidbey Rotary Every Tuesday, 7:30am Useless Bay Golf & Country Club, Langley For more information, call (360)321-5867.

“The Most Excellent Way” Support Meetings

“The Most Excellent Way” is world-wide support group desiring to minister to alcoholics, drug addicts, and their families. “The Most Excellent Way” is a Christ based self-help group for people struggling with addictions of all kinds and-self centered behaviors. Childcare is provided. For more information, please call (360)675-3032.

TOPS® (Take Off Pounds Sensibly®) Every Thursday, 9:00am-11:00am VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor TOPS® is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original, nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Growing On Our Farms - A Look At Trends in Agriculture in Island County A drive down SR 525 through Whidbey Island gives a true sense that farming is an important part of Whidbeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy and scenic landscape. Farms provide an ever changing picturesque vista which is highly valued by those who live here and by people who come to visit.

Other than a few areas such as Ebeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prairie where some of the crops have signs revealing what is being grown in the fields, visitors and residents often inquire about what agricultural products are actually produced on the land, whether livestock or crops. There is also interest in trends with regard to size of farms and economic sustainability of agriculture.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducts a Census of Agriculture once every five years. Any â&#x20AC;&#x153;farmerâ&#x20AC;? across the United States defined as one who produces and sells more than $1,000 in agricultural products, including livestock, produce, grains, fruit, hay, etc, may be included in the Census. Participation is voluntarily and the information from each individual farm is confidential. The Census provides data which is impartial and uniform with the same data collected year after year and allows extrapolation of trends. Questions about land ownership, land use, farm size, operator age and characteristics, production practices, revenues and expenses are asked. The data for Whidbey Island is expressed together with Camano Island to represent all of Island County.

The USDA is serious about obtaining data which is solicited by mail, phone, and even on site interviews. Farmers report receiving calls early in the morning or late in the evening by statisticians eager to include them in the Census.

The most recent USDA Census was completed for the 2012 year. In the 2012 Census, about 11% of the land in Island County or 15,249 acres is reported as being in agricultural production. This is a slight increase from the 2002 Census where 15,018 acres were reported but a decrease from the 2007 Census where 17,699 acres were reported. The 377 farms report an average 40 acres in size. Nationally, the average farm size is 434 acres which shows the absence of very large commodity production operations in Island County. In looking at statistics over the past 15 years, since the 1997 census, very small farms, from 1 to 9 acres in size, have increased from 51 farms to 122 farms. The same trend is true over the past 15 years for farms 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 49 acres in size, increasing from 126 to 182. However, farms 50 to 488 acres have decreased.

There are 3 farms in the county who report between 500 and 999 acres of production.

Many of the small farms in the 1 to 9 acre size raise vegetables and small fruits. The 2012 Census indicates about 8.7% or $1,011,000 of the revenue for agriculture is generated on these 60 farms. Unfortunately, data for total acres of vegetables in production is not available nor is information about the number of acres of specific types of vegetables. Not included in the Census data is the variety of vegetable seed, forage seed and other crops raised specifically for seed production in Island County. These crops are grown on an estimated 200 or less acres, are high value crops and very important to the agricultural economy. The seed crops are generally grown under contract with companies who export these seeds all over the world. Seed varieties may need to be isolated from crops with which they might cross pollinate. Island County farms can often provide that isolation.

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ing farms of all sizes is $30,416. Nearly $11.6 million in value of agricultural products were sold in 2012. 65% of the principal operators are men and 35% are women. Nationally, only B 14% of principal operators of farms are women.t d The average age of the farmer or principal operator is reported to be 59 years old, in line a with the national average age of 58.3 years. It appears 12% of farmers nationwide are over 75 years old, and on the younger end of the spectrum only 5.2% of young farmers are between the ages of 25 and 34. One might think this is reason for concern and also a good reason to support farmer training and mentoring programs!

The 2012 Census reported 640 acres of barley, and 408 acres of corn which is grown for silage for cattle feed. Historically, grains produced for livestock feed have been a popular crop in the county. Very few acres of grain are grown for human consumption. However, it is no surprise the predominant agricultural land use in Island County is forage production. Forage includes grass and alfalfa used for hay, haylage, grass silage and green chop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all of which are fed to livestock. 4,967 acres or 32.3% of the cropland in the county is in forage production.

If fields are fenced and grazed by animals, it is generally counted in the Census as pasture.

Approximately 3,644 acres or 23.9% of land on I farms is in pasture. A growing number of horses b are found in pastures on Whidbey Island and o are not included in the Census unless they are p grown and sold for breeding stock. However, R they do play an important role in the rural land- â&#x20AC;&#x153; scape and rural economy. The livestock numbers d i for cattle have dropped from 6,918 animals on 144 farms to 6,032 on 130 farms between r p 2007 and 2012. Hogs and pigs remained about the same but sheep and lambs increased t substantially from 14 farms with 158 sheep to S t 38 farms with 655 sheep. Meat chickens or â&#x20AC;&#x153;broilersâ&#x20AC;? and other meat type chickens were L reported at 676. Between 2007 and 2012, there i was an increase in laying chickens from 1242 O produced on 98 farms to 2822 on 95 farms. i

g Meat processing has been a barrier between d farmers and the marketplace with increasing a food safety rules which must be followed in order for product to be sold direct to the con- s sumer. Recently, the Northwest Agriculture Busi-w ness Center (www.agbizcenter.org) completed T a mobile poultry processing truck which is avail- w able for use in Island County. This truck takes a live birds and processes them through to a pack-a aged, licensed product that can be sold directly h to the public. A new custom meat facility, 7 Generations Artisan Meats (www.7generationsartisan-meats.com) in Clinton opened in the fall of 2014 bringing back custom meat specialty processing on Whidbey. In addition, regional meat processing is available for producers. A new fiber mill, Abundant Earth Fiber (www. abundantearthfiber.com) recently opened in Clinton adding a processing option on Whidbey for fiber from the increasing number of sheep, and also fiber goats and alpacas.

In addition to the USDA Census conducted every 5 years, the WA State Dept. of Agriculture maps crops in Island County about every other year. The Whidbey Island Conservation District assists with this work. Crops are classified by crop group such as berries and cereal grains, by crop type such as blueberries or barley, and whether the crop is grown with supplemental irrigation. Data is entered into a GIS data base.

Agricultural statistics are interesting to analyze and they are vitally important in monitoring the trends in local, state, national and global production of food and fiber. For further data, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov.

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In contrast, Mouse Hunt is dark and a bit acerbic. It took me a while to get into the slap stick comedy and see this movie as not being for children. While it reminds you of a Home Aloneesque style, it is a bit too mature, with language, to be suited as a PG rating.

The Smuntz brothers, Ernie (Nathan Lane) and Lars (Lee Evans), inherit an outdated string factory from their father. Of course itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just any string. This string is sturdy string which is more reminiscent of hemp or baling twine. This is not modern cord or thread.

In Ratatouille, Linguini (Lou Romano) is a lowly busboy at Gusteau's, scrubbing pans and taking out the trash, but with the help of his unexpected friend Remy (Patton Oswalt) the rat, and Remy's insistence, Linguini starts adding â&#x20AC;&#x153;un-recipedâ&#x20AC;? herbs and spices to soups and side dishes at his establishment. The customers are impressed, and soon Linguini is given more responsibility, to the disappointment of the pretty sous chef, Colette (Janeane Garofalo), and the restaurant's nasty-tempered top toque, Skinner (Ian Holm). Skinner has other plans for the restaurant and is the only one who is aware Linguini is a love-child of Gusteau's and could inherit the restaurant, if he knew he was his son.

Of course, no one is aware it is Remy creating the culinary masterpieces. After all, who's going to believe a rat is capable of creating such delicious food? Who would eat it if they knew a rat, with its icky paws and creepy tail, was the source? Gusteau's would be closed and the food world would be shocked.

Tiny disasters are dotted throughout the film, with a delightful smattering of mishaps typical to a youthful boy who is trying to be grown up and a rebellious rat trying to break the stereotypes of his kind.

Also left to them is an old, run down mansion, designed by a famous architect, which was purchased as an investment property. The idea these sons have come up with is to fix it up and â&#x20AC;&#x153;flipâ&#x20AC;? it for a very healthy sum at auction. But one thing stands in their way: A wily rodent lives in the mansion and has other ideas of whose house this truly is. The entire rest of the film focuses on Lars and Ernie attempting with no success, to get rid of this tiny, furry squatter.

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Life Tributes FRANCES LORENE MIDDLETON Frances L. Middleton, of Coupeville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior May 4, 2015.

Fran was born July 14, 1928 to Maurice D. and Bernice F. Whitney in Denver, CO. She graduated from Rocky Ford Colorado High School. She attended the University of Colorado at Denver, South Dakota Teachers College and the University of Washington.

Fran married in 1948 and had one daughter, Patria Lee Thomas of Santa Fe, NM. In 1964 she married John R. Middleton, and had two step-daughters. The couple lived in Bellevue until 1972, when the family moved to Coupeville. She worked with her husband as furniture manufacturing representatives out of the Seattle Furniture Mart. Fran loved animals, and surrounded herself with her horses, dogs and cats. She opened the Longview Kitty Inn from 1987-2009. She felt blessed to serve the community of cat owners of Whidbey. She loved all her kitty friends and knew them all by name.

Fran cherished her church family and friends who were faithful to watch over her after her husband’s death. She is survived by her daughter, Patria Lee Thomas of Santa Fe, NM; three granddaughters: Mina Lee Thomas Sass of Mission, BC, Canada, Matia Lynn Larranaga of Sacramento, CA and Semia Lee McConnell of Blaine; also, by three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John and her two step-daughters, Chrissa Beck and Holly Becker.

Fran loved her Lord and Savior with all her heart. A celebration of her life will be held at Centerpoint Christian Fellowship, 16604 SR 20, Coupeville, Saturday, August 1, 2015, 2pm. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

Paul A D'Avanzo On July 6, 2015, Paul A D'Avanzo passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family.

Paul was born June 4, 1925 to Catherine and Michael D'Avanzo in Brooklyn NY. He was raised with his siblings Lucielle, Dominick and Marie. They had many fun times in their neighborhood, Boro Park, NY. Paul had a passion for sports. He enjoyed playing football and baseball and later in his life he coached his sons' and grandchildrens' teams.

In 1943 he joined the Navy. From 1943 – 1946, during WWII, he was assigned to the USS Fiske, where he served as an Underwater Demolition and Fireman 1st Class.

Paul met his sweetheart Margaret Gnozzo in 1945 and two years later were married, Oct 5, 1947.

Paul and Margaret have 3 children, Denise, Catherine and Michael. The family lived in Boro Park NY until 1965 when they moved to Staten Island, NY. Paul was a meat cutter and managed many meat departments. After his retirement in 1987 he and Margaret moved to Whidbey Island where he was very active in the church and several community organizations. Dearest to him was his leadership role in Knights of Columbus at St Huberts Church, where he held the position of Grand Knight. Paul also enjoyed fund raising and selling Sees candy. Many Islanders knew him as “Paul the Candy man.”

Paul left behind his loving wife, Margaret, of 67 years, his children, Denise (Robert) Perkins, Clinton, WA, Catherine (D'Avanzo) Murphy, Staten Island, NY and Michael (Stella) D'Avanzo, Staten Island, NY. His sister Marie Occhinfinto, St. Augustine, FL and his sister in laws Ann Gnozzo, Freeland, WA and Mary Gnozzo, St Petersberg, FL. Grandchildren Dennis Murphy, Surprise, AZ; Colleen DiPersia, Staten Island, NY; Brett (Betsy) Perkins, Circleville, OH; Scott ( Min hye) Perkins, Clinton, WA; Paul and Joseph D'Avanzo, Staten Island, NY and PaPa "lil guys," Great Grandchildren, John and Vincent Di Persia, Staten Island, NY and Ryan Murphy, Surprise, AZ. He was a loving and fun uncle to many nieces and nephews. Paul enriched the lives of all he knew and will be missed by many community members.

A memorial mass will be held July 23, 2015, 1pm at St. Huberts Church, Langley.

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to St. Hubert's Outreach Program, PO Box 388, Langley, WA 98260

Donna Stites Donna Stites, 86, of Coupeville, WA passed away Tuesday, July 7 following a short illness at Swedish Hospital in Seattle.

She is the wife of Win Stites of Coupeville, where they reside.

Born in Jacksonville, IL in 1928, Donna was raised on a family farm where she learned the art of milking cows, had her own pony and raised sheep. She attended a one-room schoolhouse, and excelled academically, skipping a grade upon entering high school when the family located in Decatur, IL at the beginning of WWII.

Following the war, Donna was a student at Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL, graduating with honors. For a few years, she was employed as church secretary in Florida and Seattle, where she met her future husband, Win Stites. They married December 1960 in her home town of Decatur, IL. After residing in Seattle, the couple moved to Wenatchee, WA where her husband worked in marketing for the Washington apple industry. A few years later, they moved to Yakima, WA where her husband continued in agricultural marketing and she served as a pathology secretary for two different hospitals in the 25 years they lived there.

In 2000, Donna and her husband felt it was time to move to Whidbey Island where they could be nearer to family. They sold their Yakima home and moved to Coupeville on Whidbey Island. During that time they got better acquainted with their grandchildren and had many visits not possible from their residence in Central Washington. Now she and her husband could watch them grow!

Today they have five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Unable to have children of her own, Donna literally cherished them as her own!

As founders of an aviation museum in Oak Harbor, Donna and Win began with a group of 14 PBY veterans in 1998. After 15 years with the PBY Memorial Foundation, through Donna’s membership program and her husband’s newsletters, membership grew to over 300. Both Donna and Win retired in 2012 from the organization. The Foundation continues today as a nationally recognized aviation museum with talented leadership and volunteers. In memory of Donna Stites, co-founder, donations may be given in her name to the PBY Memorial Foundation, Box 941, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

Donna Stites is survived by her husband Win and stepson Jeffrey Stites (Diane) of Holmes Harbor, Whidbey Island, and stepdaughter Wendy McCoy (David) of Anacortes, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

A memorial service in honor of Donna Stites will be held at Family Bible Church, 2760 N Heller Road, Oak Harbor, WA, Saturday, July 25 at 10am. Friends of Donna and the Stites family are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, the Stites family asks that memorial donations be made to their favorite charity, missionary or the PBY Memorial Foundation.

Irene Margaret (Kellar) Mueller “Not long and snappy, but short and happy"

Irene Margaret (Kellar) Mueller, age 82, passed on peacefully, surrounded by her family, at home in Coupeville, WA the morning of July 8.

Irene was born July 20, 1932 to Michael and Margaret Kellar on their homestead in Williston, ND. She graduated from Williston High School in 1950 known as “Not long and snappy, but short and happy.” Irene married Donald Fuller in 1953; five children were born of that marriage. As a military, then airline family, they lived in several states including Arizona, Minnesota, New York, Florida and moved to Seattle, WA in 1972 where Irene worked for Boeing and volunteered at the USO in Sea-Tac Airport,

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In September, 1980, Irene married Gordon Mueller, a union which included a family of fourteen children. Irene and Gordy retired to Whidbey Island in 1985, where Irene opened the “Country Cottage” in Coupeville, wrote a column for the Coupeville Examiner, “This and That: A View of the People, Places and Things of WhidA bey Island," which was later published as t t a book series. She was also active in the Lion’s Club, Concerts on the Cove, Chamber w G of Commerce and Soroptimist. Before there P was internet, Irene published a family news- a letter called the “Mott Connection” which 5 provided a way for generations of her family T living in different areas to keep in touch. t

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Her interests included interior decorating, enjoying outings with friends, museums, cultural travel, reading good books, and many good friends.

Kathleen is survived by two nephews and a great niece and nephew. She was preceded in death by her loving family; her father Andrew, her mother Patricia, her brother Richard Glisan, and sister, Judith Barnes.

In keeping with Kathleen’s wishes, no formal funeral services will be held. She suggests donations to a favorite charity.

Acknowledgement of memorials may be sent to Wallin Funeral Home, 1811 NE 16th Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Please visit the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and leave condolences.

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TOPSÂŽ offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Weigh-in from 9:00am-10:00am, meeting is 10:00am-11:00am. For more information, call Sherylann Woodward at (360) 682-5376.

Whidbey Island Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Model A Ford Club Fourth Monday, 7:00pm Race Road Fire Station, Coupeville For more information, call (360) 579-5919.

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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, ChilW dren, Wedding Dances, Special Events/Parties. m Located just north of Oak Harbor (Dugualla Bay). Classes on t Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Anacortes d classes meet on Wednesday evenings.

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Free Vacation Bible School July 27-31, 9:30am-12:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church All children ages 4 and up are invited to experience G-Force.

In this mission-focused program, children experience Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unstoppable love and discover how to fuel up and move in and through life with God. The main Bible verse for G-Force is Acts 17:28a, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In God we live, move, and exist.â&#x20AC;? A life with God is one of movement! To enroll, call the office at (360) 678-4256, send an email to cumc3@frontier.com, or visit www.coupevilleumc.com.

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Chicken Little & the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

Two years after her 1958 reign as Miss America, Marilyn Van Derbur was a deeply troubled woman. Only youth minister D.D. Harvey, out of all the people in Marilyn’s life, seemed to see it. As detailed last week, D.D. recognized that Marilyn was trying to destroy her near-perfect life, but he didn’t know why. She was too good at hiding the reason, even from herself.

Why did Marilyn shun the man she loved, marrying instead someone so bad for her, they divorced after just 3 months? And why did she keep calling D.D. “just to say hi”?

The calls, D.D. finally realized, were calls for help. That left him facing the unthinkable. After nine years of slipping subtle questions into their conversations, trying to gain insights without Marilyn suspecting, D.D. had broached every topic conceivable-always to no avail. That meant he must confront Marilyn with the inconceivable. It was a subject not talked about in the 1950s, a taboo about which little had even been written, but it was the one question still unasked. Ugly as it was, D.D. knew he must ask it.

Marilyn remembers only two words: “father . . . bedroom . . .”

Marilyn’s only response was to lower her head and sob, deep, heaving, soul-wrenching convulsions. D.D. had solved the mystery of Marilyn. The tall and talented, blondehaired, blue-eyed daughter of a wealthy philanthropist father and elegant socialite mother, the personification of the American ideal of all that was wholesome and good, was a long-term victim of incest.

For 13 years, between the ages of 5 and 18, Marilyn’s father had come into her bedroom at least one night a week. For 13 years Marilyn pretended to be asleep, admitting no awareness of what he did to her. She had learned early that she must not fight him.

Marilyn’s eldest sister had been similarly violated but had fought and was eventually sent away to boarding school. One day her sister was home, rebellious and defiant, the next she was gone. To defy father was to get beaten and sent away, Marilyn realized.

So she did not fight. She tried to keep her father out by opening windows to make her room freezing cold. She wore discouraging layers of bed clothes. She tried not bathing for days. She tried curling her body into a rigid and unyielding ball. Nothing deterred the man. He pried into her, no matter what, always in pursuit of the final degradation: Marilyn’s involuntary arousal and orgasmic response. The last vestige of her self-esteem evaporated on those occasions when he succeeded.

Terror was Marilyn’s nightly blanket--the always-present terror of lying awake in bed dreading her father’s next assault, and the even greater terror when it came. To survive, as Marilyn explains in her book, Miss America By Day, she learned, as trauma victims do, to divide herself into two people.

She became the tormented night child, and the happy day child who did not remember.

Marilyn’s parting promise to the night child was that someday when she was able, she would come back to rescue her.

Marilyn successfully blocked all memories of the night child until D.D’s question reminded her, and then she was devastated.

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The shame was so great she could not talk of it. Beneath the shame was self-blame.

Beneath that lay the horrid feelings. Under that boiled suppressed rage at her father.

And under all of it was an even greater rage at her mother—her mother did know—for not intervening to protect her. By keeping busy, Marilyn managed to evade the subject and avoid the pain for another 15 years after D.D.’s question awakened her. She married the right man, had a daughter and continued trying to live a perfect life. Then her daughter turned 5, and the effects of Marilyn splitting her childhood awareness finally caught up with her.

A tug-o-war between the day child and the night child was a fact of Marilyn’s life. The day child’s goal was to be as perfect as the night child was loathsome and imperfect.

The night child constantly screamed that Marilyn was bad and ugly and deserving of hate. Each child detested the other. All the while, Marilyn continued to destroy her life by making choices that put her in terror, because living in terror felt normal to her.

The long-term effects of incest are truly incomprehensible.

Seeing her own little girl turn 5 was a subconscious reminder to Marilyn of the horrors that began for her at that age. Acute panic attacks and shame seized her, brought on merely by looking at her daughter. The tug-o-war between day child and night child accelerated, and Marilyn, caught in the bind, suffered frequent physical paralysis. Almost daily her body would shut down, along with plummeting blood pressure and low pulse rate, and for several hours she would be unable to move or speak more than a few mumbled words. It was the night child’s way of reminding Marilyn of her promise.

The final crisis—the final subconscious reminder—was brought on by her little girl becoming a young woman entering puberty. This triggered such panic in Marilyn that she could not go on. She began to feel all the feelings of her childhood traumas with her adult body—essential to her recovery—but for months at a time she did not talk on the phone, open her own mail or go to the grocery store. It appeared at times that she might never recover. Six years passed while she invented her own healing path, desperate to find someone who could help her. Psychiatrists, psycho-therapists, massage therapists, rolfers, group therapy, self-defense classes, acupuncture and acupressure, and neurolinguistic programming all played a part, as well as the constant love and support of her husband and daughter and D.D.

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Not until the conscious connection between her near-daily paralysis and her daughter turning 5 finally dawned on Marilyn did the paralysis end, 12 long years after it began.

Marilyn’s desire to bring healing to other victims of sexual trauma helped her find her voice and go public with her story. The happy ending is that she did recover fully, becoming in the process a rallying voice for other incest survivors and an educator teaching health care professionals to recognize and treat sexual trauma. See Marilyn’s full resource list at www.missamericabyday. com.

28. Onward

Next week: the impossible life of Arnold Schwarzenegger

Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. The astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Wesley Hallock is a professional astrologer and part-time Chicken Little who has been navigating the sea of consciousness since 1982. Is there a public figure you’d like to know more about? Send your suggestions and comments to Wesley at planetbiz4u2@gmail. com. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Real Estate/Rentals Rents are $835 for 2-bedroom; $835 for 3-bedroom with attached single car garages. $105 utilities cover water, sewer and garbage. Pets friendly, call for details. GO Realty at (360) 679-4646.

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Auto/Parts For Sale White Thunderbird front floor mats (with gray logo), $20.

Call (360) 331-1063 (1) Whole body fender set for Suzuki 230 quad runner, orange, $50 OBO, cash only; Exhaust headers for Jeep Wrangler, stainless steel, #33007075, 4.0 6-cylinder. Cash only, $50 OBO; Driver’s side window for Honda CRV, $20 OBO, cash only, pictures available. (360) 632-6202 (1)

Boats/Parts For Sale Lewmar Pro Series, stainless windlass, 1000G, 12-V, 5/16” with wireless remote. Never used, still in box, $825. (360) 682-6003 (0)

Garage/Estate Sales Huge annual 10 family garage sale: July 25 & 26, 10am4pm, 280 Fort Casey Rd., Coupeville. Furniture, antiques, glass, garden items, assorted

clothing, refrigerator, misc. treasures. NO EARLY BIRDS Garage sale: Saturday, July 25, 8am-4pm, 1561 SW 9th Ave,Oak Harbor Neighborhood Yard Sale: Saturday, August 1, 8am-2pm, Sierra Country Club community (located near West Beach and Libbey Roads) Coupeville. Drive around the neighborhood and follow signs to homes participating in the sale.

Freeland ACE Hardware annual garage sale: Saturday, August 1 & Sunday, August 2, 8am-4pm, 1609 E. Main Street, Freeland. We are cleaning out the back room! Lots of great stuff priced below cost.

Cash or checks only - sorry, no credit cards. All Sales Are final.

Eagles yard sale now accepting donations. Sale is Saturday, Sept. 5 & Sunday, Sept. 6, 16691 SR525, Freeland. Furniture, sporting goods, household & garden items, toys, books, purses, etc. We cannot sell computers, electronics, or large appliances. Your tax deductible donation is truly appreciated and will help our club continue to support charities on Whidbey Island. (360) 321-5636 or (360) 929-7955

Announcements 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,

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Home Furnishings 5 Glass Shelf Etagere, Brass finish frame, H: 5’-10", D: 15", W: 29-1/2”. Very good condition, $150 cash. (360) 579-5436 (1) Glass-top patio dining table, $40; Three Hard rock maple captains chairs, $20 for all 3; Old maple school desk, $15; Vintage smoke stand, $15; 1940’s kitchen chair, $20; Large vintage mirrors in wooden frames, $25 & $35; Newer library table/desk, $40; Vintage wash stand, $65.

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Miscellaneous Stihl 460 magnum chainsaw, $850; Rockwell industrial 12inch planer, $900 (not a benchtop); Fir firewood, $175 per cord, you haul. (360) 222 3095 (1) Antique Copper Pail at least 100 years old, $400 OBO cash. (360) 579-5436 (1) Milwaukee 7-1/4 in. circular saw in case; 250-lb. safe, dial combination; 110-ft. of wire fence, with 15 metal posts (360) 912-7078, Freeland (0) Lumber - Rough cut dry fir.

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Hand-crafted wood model logging truck. In excellent condition. 6.5” x 32” x 9” in size. Photos available, $50.

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Animals/Supplies 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. Donations run low on cat food but are always welcomed to help our neighbors in need!

Wanted Older crosscut hand saws (4-6’) for use on protected forest trails. They are used by volunteer workers clearing trails for the forest service.

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Pioneering Palates The word pioneer, as per Merriam-Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s English dictionary, means a person who is among the first to settle a new country or area.

It also gives the definition as a plant or animal which is capable of establishing itself in a bare or barren area, and initiating an ecological cycle.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably wondering what this has to do with food. Well, I wanted to talk about it, since there is a day dedicated to the settling and establishment of Utah. And yes, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m well aware of the fact that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Washington State, but I think pioneering is all about having the fortitude to take a vision or a goal and see it through, even in the most turbulent times. When there is no way yet carved out itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made by the people as they go along, to build something they believe in. From the ground up they work to make it viable and allow it to thrive for generations to come. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it's a trait reserved only for the Utah natives but all Americans.

Pioneer Day is celebrated annually July 24 and observes Brigham Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry into Utah with his following of the first Mormon pioneers. In 1847 they arrived in the Utah Salt Lake Valley after a long and arduous journey to escape religious persecution in Illinois. This day observes and honors the strength the first Mormon settlers showed, physically, mentally and spiritually.

Pioneer day is celebrated with zest and zeal all over Utah. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a state holiday, so everything (except for emergency services) closes. Parades and concerts occur all over where people really get into the swing of things, even dressing up in period clothing, circa 1840s.

Upon their arrival in the 1840s, the barren and arid Salt Lake Valley was actually a welcome sight and the Pioneers immediately set about planting potatoes and turnips. After learning this I began to wonder, what did pioneers eat once their community was established?

In the 1860s the pioneers of Danish ancestry, who settled in Southern Utah, would frequently make and eat quiche as part of their staple diet.

Dough, eggs, onions, and milk made up this filling dish. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to hear of quiche being highly prevalent in those parts during that era but even more unexpectedly was the fact grocers in Utah had started selling tinned oysters in the latter half of the 1800s, thanks to the railways. The president of the LDS church in the 1860s, Brigham Young, is also said to have sent families to Southern Utah to grow items such as cotton, sugar, figs and grapes. The tithes in church at the time were paid in commodities hence the need to grow all the aforementioned goods and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but admire how industrious this group of people were. In such a short time they had set up, spread out and were making use of the resources available to them. They essentially initiated a new ecological cycle, in a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;barrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as Merriam-Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dictionary defines â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pioneerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Now I read Jello is a pretty popular thing throughout Utah and in the Mormon community generally, which stretches into Idaho, California, Nevada and Wyoming. It is served at any and all social gatherings, and is filled with a wide range of different food items. How many things can one put in Jello that might work congruently, I wonder? Jello is fast and easy to prepare and due to family sizes being larger in Utah than many other states in America, General Foods apparently aimed their marketing at this particular consumer group. Well their fervent marketing strategy was actually an attempt to prevent sales from declining too far in the 1980s and so General Foods came up with a quick and easy snack using Jello as opposed to

Jello based desserts. They came up with Jigglers and widely promoted it in Utah where couples tended to have more children in the home. Jigglers were able to be picked up and eaten with the hands, which made it the perfect go to treat for young kids and was received extremely well among the children in the State of Utah. It was also a pretty smart way to get people to buy more boxes of the product, as it required four times the amount of Jello to make Jigglers, as it did to make plain old eat-it-with-a-spoon Jello.

As well as Jello filled with anything and everything, potatoes were cultivated from the time the first pioneers arrived so you are bound to find a dish called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;funeral potatoesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at social functions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apparently a rather delicious dish comprised of shredded cooked potatoes mixed with sour cream, cream of chicken soup and on top of all of this, a layer of crushed cornflakes is sprinkled and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s then baked into piping hot â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pioneer gratinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of sorts. Its name is resultant from its appearance as a side dish served after a funeral.

Not only is there this cheesy, scandalously delicious sounding potato dish but, to add to the list of unique foods served within the Mormon community, also something called Frogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye salad which was originally printed on the back of an Acini di pepe (berries of pepper) box of pasta. A fusion of pineapple, mandarin orange segments, whipped topping, marshmallows, and Acini di pepe pasta â&#x20AC;&#x201C;yes pastaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; creates a creamy, bowl of fun! Now some people hate it (though I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come across many) while others love it and, like anything else, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all subject to opinion and the textures which please a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s palate. The name is apparently derived from the resemblance between the small pasta and actual frogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes.

The first Mormon Pioneer Settlers in Utah demonstrated their ability to adapt quickly and use ingenuity and innovation to not only survive but to thrive. Now this is something more than deserving of celebration. I hope those of you who celebrate Pioneer Day have a wonderful one and I am going to leave you with a Jello based recipe! Please email me any questions or comments because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to hear from you, so Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dish!

Layered Jello Squares 1 ½ cups boiling water 1 (0.6 oz) Package Jello of your choice 1 cup cold water 1 ½ cups thawed whipped topping Ice cubes Mix Jello package of your choice into boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 1 ½ cups. Add this to the Jello mix and stir until the ice melts.

Remove 1 ½ cups of this mixture and set aside in a bowl on the counter. Save remaining Jello in refrigerator until slightly thickened, approx.

30 minutes. Add ž cup of whipped topping to the thickened Jello and whisk until completely combined. Pour into 8 inch square dish and refrigerate for about 15 minutes. It must be set but not too firm. Pour reserved Jello that was set aside on counter, over the creamy mixture and refrigerate until completely firm. Serve with remaining whipped topping and enjoy! www.kraftrecipes.com www.merriam-webster.com www.theatlantic.com www.slate.com To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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