Whidbey Weekly, November 12th, 2015

November 12 - November 18, 2015

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ASYMCA Honors NASWI SAR Corpsman

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Story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington Navy Public Affairs Support Element Det. Northwest The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) honored Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Wayne Papalski, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) Search and Rescue (SAR), from Newark, New Jersey, as an Angel of the Battlefield at their annual Angels of the Battlefield Gala, Nov. 4.

This ASYMCA event honors the individual men and women on the front lines who are saving lives and have demonstrated extraordinary courage. The Angels Gala is the only event specifically recognizing military medical personnel.

“I was nominated for a few rescues that I did and some of the prior stuff I did right before coming here when I was deployed,” said Papalski.

Papalski appreciates the rare recognition for medical professionals serving on active duty.

(U.S. Navy photo by Tony Popp) The Everett Silvertips Hockey Team visited Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Nov. 4, 2015, with a stop at Search and Rescue where they learned how important teamwork is in saving lives with crew coordination aboard the MH-60S Knighthawk. The team also toured the VP-69 “Totems,” and Air Traffic Control Radar and Tower. Pictured with the team is SAR pilot Lt. Matthew Mangaran (far left), Naval Aircrewman Helicopter (AWS) 1st Class Joshua Vest and AWS 2nd Class Zachary Delcorte (back of aircraft).

SAR AND SKAGIT COUNTY SHERIFF JOINT TRAINING (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington/Released) AT LEFT

“It’s an honor,” said Papalski. “The frontline, pre-hospital people usually don’t get honored, but it’s not a job you do looking for recognition.”

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Wayne Papalski, from Newark, New Jersey, assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s (NASWI) Search and Rescue unit (SAR), briefs members of the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office SAR on capabilities and techniques employed by NASWI SAR during a joint training event hosted by NASWI SAR. The event, including capabilities briefs, a static display of an MH-60S Knighthawk, and culminating in a training evolution recreating a recent incident, is meant to improve coordinated efforts NASWI SAR and the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office.

He credits the Sailors he works with at NASWI for earning this award.

“It’s a good recognition for my crew and people who are on the missions knowing that people actually look out and care about what we do,” said Papalski. “I wish all of us could get recognized, but it’s a medical award.”

The ASYMCA has honored more than 450 medics, corpsmen, and para-rescuemen for their exemplary service to date.

SAR operates three MH-60S helicopters from NASWI as search and rescue platforms for the squadrons and personnel assigned to the installation. The base also has an agreement to assist Washington State with medical evacuations and search and rescue activities.

AT RIGHT Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Wayne Papalski, from Newark, New Jersey, assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s (NASWI) Search and Rescue unit (SAR), demonstrates the hoist on an MH-60S Knighthawk for Jeff Brown, Deputy Commander of the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office Special Rescue Team, during a joint training event hosted by NASWI SAR. The event, including capabilities briefs, a static display of an MH-60S Knighthawk, and culminating in a training evolution recreating a recent incident, is meant to improve coordinated efforts NASWI SAR and the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

First and foremost, thanks for stopping by. With all the things going on around us, through us, by us, and for or against us, it is easy to get caught up in not getting caught.

Caught in a funk.

Caught in a malaise.

Caught in a mind set of moodiness.

That being said, Go Hawks!

After spending ten days in Notre Dame country, enjoying almost daily those fresh, crisp and delicious pork tenderloin sandwiches from Cappy's Northside Tavern, located at the corner of Michigan and Mishawaka, in Elkhart, Indiana, I must reiterate before iterating that it is wonderful to live in an environment where one's favorite football team wins.

Now, on to raking leaves without a blower.

Remember the Alamo When we were traveling the country in rental cars back in the 70s, while working for our law fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta, most of us young barristers, being on expense accounts, used Hertz or Avis when needing a vehicle. In fact, those two companies seemed to be about one's only choice at an airport. The Budgets, and the Dollars, and the Thriftys, were usually off the premises, in scary parts of town.

Last month, knowing we would be needing a rental car for a family reunion in Indiana, I checked on-line for a companion car rental with my Southwest airplane tickets. There were so many choices, I just did a search by lowest price instead of worrying about which company, or what size car.

The winner, tires down and hood up, was Alamo car rental. For 20 bucks a day, I could drive a KIA all over Indiana. The next closest price was over thirty bucks. A no brainer, Freeman, what would Davy Crockett do?

Fast forward this to my arrival in Indianapolis, at 12:40 on a Wednesday morning, trying to find the rental car locations.

Ever land at the Indianapolis international airport at 12:40 in the morning?

Not only is the Indy airport the most spacious one I have ever seen, it also offered me the longest walk from arrival gate to departure street I have ever experienced. Even a camel traversing the Mojave Desert would have pulled over to rest.

But, I was on a mission, so I force-marched myself and my two over-loaded carry-on bags as fast as I could, across moving walkways, past closed retail shops, moving ever so closer to an unknown destination.

My arms, now the length of teenage grape vines, were quite relieved when I saw the arrow pointing to the escalator toward the rental car counters. Full speed ahead, Freeman, beat the crowd to the Alamo.

Happiness abounds when one is in a hurry, arriving at a destination to be first in line.

In fact, there never was a line. I was the only customer there, along with Naz, the Alamo front desk clerk.

“Your reservation, sir?”

“Yes, Jim Freeman. I rented an economy car on the internet. My reservation number is somewhere here, I'll find it.”

“No problem, sir, I will handle it. Drivers license?”

“Yes, here we go.”

After a few seconds, Naz smiled to offer me his suggestion.

“Mr. Freeman, for another eight dollars a day, I can upgrade you to a bigger car with a lot more room and comfort for you and your passengers.”

“Well, that would be okay except I have no passengers. I just need the car to get to Elkhart where it will sit for a week until I come back.”

“Mr. Freeman, that would come to about $380 instead of what you would be paying,

but, it is a much more comfortable ride for you.”

“The only reason I am here is because of the price. I don't care about what car it is, or how many seats it has. I just want to get to Elkhart, and it's about a four hour trip. That gets me in to town about the time MacDonalds opens up for their first breakfast sandwich.”

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“Alright, sir, we can make this work for you.

We can cut that to $329 for the total rental, with that upgrade I promised.”

“Okay, so I will be paying less than a dollar a day more for a bigger car? That's fine. Let's do it.”

Moments later, I was standing in the rain, holding both my over-loaded carry-ons, looking both ways before crossing the street to the rental car area. Why I looked both ways is a habit from my childhood. After ten hours of traveling, my common sense must have been confiscated by TSA. There was no reason to look both ways. There was no traffic at one in the morning. It was just me, my bags, and the rain.

Once I entered the covered area, a vast parking lot of emptiness, I saw a fellow approaching with some sort of hand-held device. He got closer to me and began talking.

“May I see your paperwork, sir?”

I felt like I was crossing the border. Soon, I was to find out I was crossing the border, into the two-light zone.

“Yes sir, Mr. Freeman, we have that upgrade for you. Which van would you like? There are four to choose from.”

“Van? Van? I was getting a Kia. I don't need a van. I'm by myself.”

“Well, sir, we do not have any Kias right now. We do not have anything but vans–no economy cars, no compact cars, no mid-size, no full-size, but we do have these four vans.”

“Wow. I just need a car with a radio so I can listen to the World Series. It's the 14th inning.

I went to college near Kansas City. I used to drink 3.2% beer there. We could drink all day, and still get to church.”

“Sir, which van would you prefer?”

“How about the one with the best sound system. I brought along Marvin Gaye so I could get in the diamond lane.”

“That would be the Town and Country. It has a DVD player.”

“Great, just what I need to have to drive all the way to Elkhart in the rain and wind. A DVD player.”

“Sir, you will not be able to view the DVD when you drive the van, but your passengers will be able to.”

“Unless you go with me, I won't have any passengers. Let's wrap this up. As my law school roomie used to day, 'we're burning daylight!'”

I will spare you the remainder of this adventure wherein my Alamo buddy shared the highlights of the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country manual while I tried to find the baseball game on a Hoosier FM station. As Mr. Alamo was pointing out the blue-tooth features, the USB ports, and the phone charging mechanisms, I whipped out my cell phone, a 2008 Samsung flip.

“Do I look like I need to know where the bluetooth hooks up? How about my Water-Pic? Where does that hook-up?”

Remember the Alamo?

Yes, I will remember the Alamo, and my car rental experience.

I will remember it until the next time I rent a car. Hopefully, it will be one of those cars that drives itself.

With a self-driving rig, as long as the car comes with a DVD player, I'll be doggoned all the way home as I sit in the back and enjoy Marvin Gaye.

How sweet it is!

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GRAND OPENING! Help Us Celebrate Our New Location at 115 Anthes Ave Langley, WA

Saturday, November 14th • 11am till 5pm

Meet Authors Sandra Pollard & David Neiwert and Orca Network Founders Susan Berta & Howard Garrett Live Music

Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th Refreshments Free posters and whale tattoos for the kids!

Langley Whale Center is Open Thursdays through Sundays, 11 am till 5 pm

Our volunteers are there to interpret the displays and show you recent whale sightings in the area.

New Exhibit "Whales in our Midst" Free Admission and Lending Library Check out the fun, new items in our gift shop Langley Whale Center is a project of Orca Network, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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[Submitted by Kathryn Lynn Morgen, Whidbey Children’s Theater]

Langley Whale Center Grand Opening Celebration The Langley Whale Center invites the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new location at 115 Anthes Ave, Langley.

Letters to the Editor Editor, I want to thank the voters for their support in my re-election and I want to acknowledge the enormous effort put forth by my large and faithful army of campaign workers. It was a pleasure to work with so many old friends and new to provide information to the public so that they could make an informed choice.

I believe this campaign was more a referendum on the Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics than it was about me personally and I am heartened by the response. We won every precinct except four and we only lost those four by a combined 33 votes! That is a tremendous vote of confidence! Thank you all and I look forward to working with you to make our Whidbey health system even better.

Georgia Gardner, Commissioner Hospital District #2

Whidbey Children’s Theater presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.​ Whidbey Children’s Theater is excited to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr., the first show of their 2015/16 “A Season to Remember” opening Friday, November 13 — the perfect start to your Holiday Season!

Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. directed by Melanie Lowey and Bonnie Stinson. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

As part of the celebration on Saturday, November 14, authors David Neiwert - “Of Orcas and Men”, Sandra Pollard - “Puget Sound Whales for Sale” and Orca Network co-founder Howard Garrett - “Orcas in our Midst”, will be on hand to sign books and answer questions.

Special original music, including a song about Lolita, the orca captured in Penn Cove, will be performed by Audri Cooke, Whale Center Youth Docent. Local musicians will provide music throughout the day. Meet Orca Network co-founder and driving force, Susan Berta who will be available to answer questions on Orca Network’s many educational programs and events. Also meet staff members Wendy Sines, Langley Whale Center manager and Youth Group coordinator, and Alisa Lemire Brooks, Whale Sighting Network and Outreach coordinator.

Refreshments and free posters and whale tattoos for kids will be available both Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15.

The Langley Whale Center, a project of local non-profit Orca Network, opened their doors in March 2014 on the corner of 2nd and Anthes Ave. The center is run by a dedicated group of Docents and Naturalists, who volunteer at the Center Thursdays through Sundays.

Youth Docents from the Whale Center’s Youth Group have also been a great asset to the Center. Volunteers educate visitors from around the world about the year-round whale watching opportunities available from the shores of Whidbey Island, interpret educational exhibits, and advocate for the local endangered Southern Resident Orcas, who recently have made their annual autumn appearance in Puget Sound.

A new traveling exhibit entitled “Whales in our Midst”, courtesy of the Bainbridge Historical Society and Center for Whale Research, will be featured during the Grand Opening.

Performances show Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm, and Sunday at 2:00pm from November 13 - November 22, 2015. Ticket prices range from $8 for students 18 and under, to $16 for adults & seniors. For tickets and information, visit www.wctmagic.org or call (360) 221-8707. The WCT Box Office opens 1 hour before every performance.

Educational exhibits of local marine mammals include Orca displays for both Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales and Transient (Biggs) Orcas. A gray whale display has a beautiful wall size map showing the gray whale migration route, which includes a spring stopover around south Whidbey Island. Marine mammal specimens displayed include an elephant seal skull, whale jawbone and vertebrae, and seal pelts and skulls, collected and prepared by Orca Network’s Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network.

Whidbey Children’s Theater is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization providing training for

Educational videos are part of the experience and visitors especially enjoy the large map of

Puget Sound where recent whale sightings are posted. The free Lending Library and kids’ corner is a cozy place to spend a rainy afternoon, do a craft or check out a book or DVD.

For further information about this event, please email info@swpaf.org.

The new space offers more room for educational events such as classes, talks by authors, movies and the ability to expand the Langley Whale Center Youth Activity Program. A larger gift shop is open to help offset the cost of operating the Center, which is free to the public and dependent on sales, donations and a new membership program. If you wish to donate to the Langley Whale Center, a new crowdfunding site has been established at https://www.gofundme.com/orcanetwork

[Submitted by Krista Loercher, South Whidbey Parks and Aquatics Foundation]

Oak Harbor Lions Club Gives Back to Veterans

The Langley Whale Center has seen a continued climb in visitor’s numbers, who come from across the nation and around the world. Many visitors already follow Orca Network through their Facebook page and web site, and enjoy having a physical location to come to learn about and share their own stories of watching the whales who live in the Salish Sea. The Langley Whale Center has quickly become a favorite stop for locals and visitors to Whidbey Island.

For more information about the Langley Whale Center, or if you’d like to volunteer, contact Wendy Sines at langleywhalecenter@whidbey. com or leave a message at (360) 221-7505, or visit www.facebook.com/LangleyWhale Center.

For more information about Orca Network and their programs visit www.orcanetwork.org or www.facebook.com/OrcaNetwork [Submitted by Susan Berta & Howard Garrett, Orca Network]

Turkey Trot & Food Drive Have fun, be active, and support two great local organizations—South Whidbey Parks and Recreation and Good Cheer.

Come on out for the first ever Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk! This family-friendly and healthy event will be held on Saturday, November 21 at the South Whidbey Community Park, 5495 Maxwelton Road, Langley. All proceeds will benefit the development of the proposed campground at the South Whidbey Community Park. The registration fees are $30 for adults, $20 for students and an immediate family maximum of $80. All participants registered by November 12 will be guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt. Check-in will be on the day of the event, Saturday, November 21, from 8:30am until 9:30am and the run/walk will begin at 10:00am.

Eligible veterans include Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard personnel who are retired or were honorably discharged from these services. National Guard and Reserve personnel who were called to active duty for other than training (persons may still be enlisted in these services) are also eligible.

By becoming a Lions Club member, the club helps new members to be reconnected to their community so they may apply his or her military leadership skills to implement hands-on service and get involved in humanitarian projects that make a difference. Membership in the Lions Club allows them to strengthen their ties to the community and broaden their support network, while having fun joining others who share the same common interest.

United States veterans have always believed that they are part of something bigger than themselves. By joining the Lions Club International they will become part of an organization that has been established since 1917, with 1.4 million members in more than 46,000 clubs serving communities in over 200 countries around the world. The Oak Harbor Lions Club celebrates veterans and invites them to join by giving back and waiving their membership entrance fee for up to $30! The “Involve the U.S. Veteran” program is available now thru June 30, 2016. The Oak Harbor Lions Club meets every Wednesday evening at 6:00pm for dinner and social with meeting to follow at 7:00pm at San Remo Restaurant, 421 NE Midway Blvd. For more information about the Oak Harbor Lions Club, contact Membership Chairman Tom Bond at (360) 679-4326 or visit www.oakharborlions.org.

“Tools for Control” Diabetes Health Fair November is National Diabetes Month and the Whidbey General Hospital Diabetes Health Group will be sponsoring “Tools for Contol”, a 3 hour diabetes health fair featuring guest speaker Trudy Snawder bringing her personal message of living with and addressing the

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The Oak Harbor Lions Club cordially invites veterans to join their neighborhood Lions Club through the “Involve a U.S. Veteran” program initiative and they will waive his or hers entrance fees for up to $30. Joining the local Lions Club not only means becoming part of the world’s largest service organization, it also provides veterans the opportunity to get involved in their community

[Submitted by Carolyn O’Dell, Oak Harbor Lions Club]

All participants, volunteers, and spectators are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Good Cheer Food Bank. The South Whidbey Parks and Aquatics Foundation is honored to be partnering with the Girl Scouts in this food drive so that all of South Whidbey can eat well on Thanksgiving.

Registration is available through South Whidbey Park and Recreation at www.swparks.org.

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Additional breakout sessions will be provided by the Diabetes Educators from Whidbey General Hospital on “Diet Tips” and “Diabetes and Your Kidneys” as well as displays providing updates on diabetes medications, glucometers, pumps and sensors and diabetes resources.

A panel to discuss audience questions on any diabetes topic will conclude the program.

The “Tools for Control” Diabetes Health Fair will be Saturday, November 21, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, at the Oak Harbor Library meeting room, 1000 SE Regatta Street, Oak Harbor.

There is no charge for the event but please register by giving your contact information by phone at (360) 678-7656 ext 2661 or email milled@whidbeygen.org. Please state which breakout session you will be attending- diet tips or prevention and treatment of diabetic nephropathy.

[Submitted by Don Miller, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator]

Local Business News Congratulations to Whidbey Jeweler’s 12 Weeks of Christmas Winner

Rognan will offer a book signing at Wind and Tide Bookshop at 790 Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor on Saturday, November 21 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. She will share her raw, candid account of how she “grew a pair” and found her voice, realizing that in order to live she had to speak up and risk being judged and criticized. Each chapter of “I Lost Two Boobs and Gained Two Balls” offers tips and resources for current cancer patients and chronicles Rognan’s journey. There will be copies of her book available to purchase.

By facing her illness and possible death headon, Rognan hopes her book offers knowledge that may make it easier for those who also have a difficult path to travel.

“When I was diagnosed with cancer, I searched and searched for a book like this to help guide me through everything I was feeling,” said Rognan. “I couldn’t find it. So, I wrote this book in hopes of helping others who are experiencing similar trials.”

Through her story, Rognan shares how our mind, body and spirit intersect to help us heal ourselves; how alternative treatments can be combined with traditional health treatments; how to listen to ourselves and avoid illness; and how illness can teach us about who we really are.

Whidbey Island Author Holds Book Signing for New Book As a healthy 58-year-old woman, a cancer diagnosis rocked author Gail Rognan’s world.

She shares her story of her unconventional path to healing in her new book “I Lost Two Boobs and Gained Two Balls,” both a memoir and a practical, supportive resource for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer and is now available online at iuniverse.com.

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Realistic and inspiring, “I Lost Two Boobs and Gained Two Balls” offers a poignant story for those touched by cancer.

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To order your copy, go to www.iuniverse.com, go to bookstore and search by the book title.

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Congratulation to Steve Powers, the fifth winner of Whidbey Jeweler’s 12 Weeks of Christmas giveaway. Beginning October 9, Whidbey Jeweler is giving away an item each week until Christmas. Stop by Whidbey Jewelers at 1421 SW Barlow Street, Tuesday through Saturday, to enter for a chance to win (no purchase necessary). For more information, call (360) 679-1800 or visit www.whidbeyjeweler.com.

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The ArtBiz Atelier, a new program hosted by Blueschool Arts in Clinton, provides professional artist development training for busy local artists. Monthly hands-on workshops begin in November and aim to help artists become confident with the business side of promoting their work: photographing artwork, artist statements and bios, applications and grant writing, developing a personal brand, portfolio preparation, and artist talks. The workshop series culminates in May 2016 with public presentations by participating artists.

Visit the Blueschool Arts website for details and to register. Sign up for the entire series (deadline is Nov 25), or just the workshops you need. Free introductory lectures are offered several days prior to each workshop’s registration deadline, for those who wish to see what each workshop will offer. www.blueschoolarts. com/workshops--retreats.html For more information on the instructor, visit www.kimtinuviel.com.

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

Deception Pass State Park Open House Thursday, November 12, 7:00pm Oak Harbor High School Library Deception Pass State Park and Deception Pass Park Foundation will host their annual open house. Learn about projects and programs for the year, and enjoy food, entertainment and door prizes. For additional information, contact Deception Pass Park Foundation: (360) 675-3767, deceptionpassfoundation@gmail. com, or deceptionpassfoundation.org.

The Lion in Winter Thursdays, November 12 & 19, 7:30pm Fridays, November 13 & 20, 7:30pm Saturdays, November 14 & 21, 7:30pm Sundays, November 15 & 22, 2:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.​ Fridays, November 13 & 20, 7:00pm Saturdays, November 14 & 21, 7:00pm Sundays, November 15 & 22, 2:00pm Whidbey Children’s Theater, Langley Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast JR. directed by Melanie Lowey and Bonnie Stinson. Tickets are $8 for students 18 and under, $16 for adults & seniors and available at www.wctmagic.org or by calling (360) 221-8707.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Local Veterans Saturday, November 14, 8:00am-10:00am Applebee’s Restaurant, Oak Harbor Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast while helping the VFW Riders raise money to benefit local veterans. Tickets are $10 each and available at the door. Breakfast includes, pancakes, eggs, bacon, juice and coffee. For additional information, contact (360) 675-4048 or manager@VFWPost7392.org.

Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 14, 9:00am-2:00pm Oak Harbor Lutheran Church

The Whidbey Playhouse 50th Anniversary Celebration continues with Lion in Winter.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see this a critically acclaimed classic drama that was last performed at The Whidbey Playhouse in 1974.

For additional information, call 679-2237, or visit whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Holiday shopping made easy! Sale includes handcrafted items, holiday decor, knitted items, jewelry, coffee, tea, a bake sale, and “grannies attic”. Oak Harbor Lutheran Church is located at 1253 NW 2nd Ave., across from OHHS.

Star Party

Saturday, November 14, 9:30am-3:30pm South Whidbey High School, Langley

Friday November 13, begins at dark Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www. icas-wa.org.

Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Dinner Friday, November 13, 5:00pm-7:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor The Oak Harbor VFW Post 7392 is hosting an appreciation dinner for Vietnam veterans. Free dessert for Vietnam veterans and their families will be served. For additional information, contact (360) 675-4048 or manager@ VFWPost7392.org.

Community Salmon Dinner Friday, November 13, 5:00pm-7:00pm Langley United Methodist Church Donation: $14 adult, $6 youth under 12 Sustainably harvested Salmon, baked potatoes from Neil’s Clover Patch, garlic bread, cole slaw, and dessert. Proceeds to benefit: EDELAC - a school for street children in Guatemala; and the worldwide human-rights photojournalist Paul Jeffrey. For more information, visit www. langleyumc.org. The Langley United Methodist Church is located on the corner of Third and Anthes.

NWCHS Talent Show & Dessert Auction Fundraiser Friday, November 13, 6:30pm Oak Harbor Christian School Gym Enjoy a night of students showing their talents and auctioning off delicious desserts. Tickets are $7 per person or $20 per family. For more information, contact Erika Heins at (425) 876-2246.

16th Annual Nordic Fest

A festival of Nordic Culture. Enjoy Norsk Kafe, Bakeri, Butikk, Vendors, Lively Music, drawings all day for wonderful prizes. $1 donation, 12 and under free. Sponsored by the Daughters of Norway Ester Moe Lodge #39. For more information, call (425) 750-6124 or visit www. daughtersofnorway.org

Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 14, 10:00am-4:00pm Oak Harbor Middle School Gym & Cafeteria Enjoy great vendors, Santa’s village and pictures with Santa. For more information, email tiegertime@yahoo.com.

An-O-Chords A Cappella Music Festival Saturday, November 14, 7:00pm-9:00pm Oak Harbor High School Featuring the An-O-Chords Barbershop Chorus and the Oak Harbor High School musical groups. Admission is free, donations will be accepted to benefit the OHHS choir program.

For more information, visit www.anochords. org

WICA Presents “Notes from the Heart” Sunday, November 15, 3:00pm WICA, Langley Tickets: $18 adults, $10 students, $45 family Whidbey Island Center for the Arts presents a celebration of the piano, “Notes from the Heart” with Dr. Jody Graves, professor of piano at Eastern Washington University, featuring music by Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Beethoven and more. Tickets available at www.wicaonline.org or (360) 221-8268. WICA is located at 565 Camano Ave. The concert is presented by the Washington State Music Teachers Association- Whidbey Island Chapter.

Lions Club Blood Drive Monday, November 16, 9:00am-5:00pm First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Sponsored by the Oak Harbor Lions Club.

Please register online at www.psbc.org or 1-800-398-7888 for an appointment or as a walk-in. Please remember to bring your ID

or Blood Donor card with you. The Lions will have treats and beverages for donors. The First United Methodist Church is located at 1050 SE Ireland St.

Book Signing Saturday, November 21, 1:00pm-2:00pm Wind & Tide Bookstore, Oak Harbor Local author Gail Rognan will be signing copies of her new book “I Lost Two Boobs and Gained Two Balls”. She will share her raw, candid account of being diagnosed with cancer and how she “grew a pair”, realizing that in order to live she had to speak up and risk being judged and criticized. Each chapter of “I Lost Two Boobs and Gained Two Balls” offers tips and resources for current cancer patients and chronicles Rognan’s journey.

There will be copies of her book available to purchase. Copies also available at www.iuniverse.com

Annual Crab Dinner and Auction

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Gifts of Sensitivity Monday, November 16, 11:00am Freeland Library Have you ever been told “You’re just too sensitive!” or that you should just “buck up!”? Do you need a lot of alone time and often feel out of place? You may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). HSPs make up nearly 20% of the population. Learn about the gifts and challenges about being an HSP, as Catherine VanWetter leads an interactive discussion and provides helpful information for Highly Sensitive People as well as their partners, parents, and friends.

The Writer’s Studio – Writing Time Monday, November 16, 1:30pm-3:30pm Coupeville Library Join us as we work toward writing our novels for November’s National Novel Writing Month.

Novel writing not required. You can write poems, short stories, or anything else! We will be joined by local author Rowena Williamson, who will be on hand to answer questions about writing and publishing. Stay the whole time or drop in any time during the two hours.

3rd Tuesday Book Discussion Group Tuesday, November 17, 9:30am Freeland Library

Saturday, November 21, 4:30pm Nordic Lodge, 63 Jacobs Road, Coupeville

Join us for a great book discussion of Barbara Vine’s “Child’s Child.”

Tickets are $50 each or $375 for a table of 8 and can be purchased at bayleaf, Penn Cove Veterinary or by emailing fawnfabrizi@yahoo. com or calling (360) 672-5853. Proceeds benefit the Coupeville High School Booster Club.

Ready Readers Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, November 17, 24, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library

Oak Harbor Winter Market Saturdays thru December 19, 10:00am-3:00pm Hummingbird Farm, Oak Harbor Celebrating local with handcrafted artwork, unique gifts, fresh baked treats, hot food, musical entertainment and a children’s corner.

For more information, call (360) 679-5044 or visit www.hummingbirdfarmnursery.com

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Ready Readers Preschool Storytime Thursdays, November 12, 19, 9:30am-10:30am Coupeville Library Thursdays, November 12, 19, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor 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 2-5. Caregiver required.

2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: Cleopatra Friday, November 13, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Enjoy reading nonfiction? Bring a friend and join the discussion of this title by Stacy Schiff.

FOCL Silent Book Auction Saturday, November 14, 10:00am-4:00pm Sunday, November 15, 10:00am-4:00pm Coupeville Library Browse, bid, and buy the best of the best in book donations! Over 250+ titles to choose from. Think holiday gifts for family and friends.

Two days only. All proceeds benefit the Coupeville Library.

Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 2 to 3 years. Caregiver required.

Ready Readers Baby & Me Storytime Wednesdays, November 18, 9:30am-10:15am Coupeville Library Wednesdays, November 18, 25, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor 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.

Clinton Book Group Wednesday, November 18, 10:00am Clinton Library Everyone is welcome to join our discussion of “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green. Books are available to check out a month prior to the discussion at Clinton Library.

SWELL Book Discussion Group Wednesday, November 18, 6:30pm-8:30pm Freeland Library “Old Filth” by Jane Gardam outlines 20th-century British history through the life of Sir Edward Feathers, a barrister whose acronymic nickname provides the title: “Failed in London, Try Hong Kong.” For adults.

Literature & Laughter Book Group: Buddha in the Attic Wednesday, November 18, 6:15pm-7:45pm Coupeville Library Join us for this discussion of this novel by Julie Otsuka. All are welcome.

The Author Next Door Saturday, November 14, 1:00pm-2:00pm Freeland Library

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, November 19, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library

Monday, November 16, 2:00pm-3:30pm Oak Harbor Library

Join us for a discussion of “The Widow Wave”

by Jay W. Jacobs. Will anyone ever know what happened to the Aloha, a sport fishing boat that vanished with all onboard in the Pacific off San Francisco’s coast? It is a fascinating true-life mystery and lawyer procedural rolled into one.

Did you know that a wealth of authors live in the Sno-Isle area? Meet the authors nextdoor and celebrate reading and community while learning more about the published authors who live among us. Each event will have an interactive panel of authors who write for all ages on a variety of subjects. Books will be available for signing and purchase after.

Refreshments will be served.

Read The Classics Mondays, November 16, 23, 30, 10:00am Oak Harbor Library

Meet the Author: Jay Jacobs Thursday, November 19, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library “The Widow Wave” is three stories in one: a riveting nonfiction courtroom drama, a tragic sea story, and a widow’s determination to clear her husband’s name.

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Religious Services Christianity and Islam Sunday, November 22, 9:00am & 11:00am Grace Community Church, Oak Harbor In November, Grace Community will be hosting a series of conversations with special guests aimed at Building Bridges with the culture rather than burning them. How can we discover common ground without compromising our convictions? All are welcome!

For more information, email contact@whidbeygrace.org or call (360) 679-1678.

Galleries & Art Shows Color and Lines Opening Reception: Sunday, November 15, 11:00am-12:00pm Show continues through December UUCWI Gallery of Art, Freeland The calligraphy of Mary McLeod and the stained glass work of Mary Goolsby and Judi Nyerges will be on display in the foyer. UUCWI is located approximately one mile north of Freeland at 20103 State Route 525.

Featured Artist: Carol Jensen Meet the Artist: Friday, November 27, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Artist Carol Jensen will discuss the inspiration and methods behind her wool felting artwork.

Fine Art in the Season of Light Show continues through January 3 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Find fabulous jewelry by Barbara Mundell, Mary Ellen O’Connor, and Tammi Sloan, exquisite glass from Katrina Hude and Robert Adamson, unsurpassed bronzes by Sharon Spencer, and delightful encaustics by Kathleen Otley. Bruce Launer offers unique music stands and cutting boards, and Keiichi Nishimura’s amazing paintings on silk are sure to delight the senses.

We have beautiful paintings by celebrated Whidbey artists like Anne Belov, Pete Jordan and Rob Schouten. Sculpture by Dan Freeman

and assemblages by Pam Kueny Taylor will bring a smile to your face. In short, we have quality fine art for budgets large and small by 30 local artists for every art lover in your extended family.

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Greenbank Progressive Club Monthly Potluck Dinner Thursday, November 12, 6:00pm Greenbank Hall, Bakken & Firehouse Roads Meet and greet will begin at 6:00pm with dinner at 6:30pm. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a dish to share and their own table service. The program for the evening with be presented by the Executive Director of Ryan’s House for Youth. Ryan’s House is a non-profit charitable organization that provides care for homeless kids on Whidbey Island, and more information is available on their website at www.ryanshouseforyouth.org. There are over 150 children and youth that are homeless just here on the Island. Come and hear what is needed and being done for these vulnerable members of our community. You can help by bringing small sizes of soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, sanitary items, gloves, hats or money for distribution at Ryan’s House. For more information, please call (360) 678-2059.

Whidbey Audubon Society Thursday, November 12, 7:00pm Universalist Unitarian Church, Freeland Protecting the Marbled Murrelet will be the program. The speaker will be Kevin Schmelzlen, coordinator of the Marbled Murrelet Survival Project. The Marbled Murrelet, a forest-nesting seabird endemic to the Pacific Northwest, is in severe decline throughout its historical range and especially in Washington. Mr. Schmelzlen will discuss what makes the murrelet special and describe efforts now underway to conserve it. The Universalist Unitarian Church is located at 2013 State WHAT’S GOING ON

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FOOD AND THE FRONT: VETERANS DAY There are few sacrifices greater than that for the love of ones homeland. So many men and women have dedicated their lives to the service of their countrymen and women and to protect everything within their country. They serve the people who enjoy the freedoms granted them because of the sacrifices made by these service members and none so high a price is paid than surrendering a life which was claimed through battles and wars. Veterans Day and Memorial Day are often confused with one another. Memorial Day is specifically for service members who lost their lives in battle or succumbed to resulting injuries while Veterans Day is reserved for honoring those who served, but does not, by any means, exclude or invalidate the sacrifice of those military members who lost their lives. November 11 of every year we are able to partake in any event (and there really are quite a few across the country) honoring all our military men and women who served and still continue to protect us today. Without each and every one of them we would live quite differently from what we do now. Thanks to them, we have the freedom to enjoy living alongside one another and exercising all the rights we hold dear to our hearts.

It was originally called Armistice Day and started its long history of observance as a day honoring the soldiers who fought in World War 1 and to mark and celebrate the end of that war. In 1954 though, after having been through two more wars, US Congress Amended the act and changed the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. So this led me to ponder war, particularly the first world war, as in this instance, Veterans Day began right there. For me, World War 1 is synonymous with trenches, gloom, mud, and horrid weather. It’s portrayed as bleak and desperate. And then I started wondering about what soldiers ate during this time. What was available to them?

What was available to them in the trenches? It must have been a feat of epic proportions to ensure the soldiers were fed at all, considering the number of them. There is a saying that goes, ‘An Army marches on its stomach’. This whole heartedly rings true even today. When the US entered the war in 1917, in order to guarantee sufficient sustenance for the boys on the front, posters went up in and around cities encouraging people back home to cut back on their intake of sugar, fats, meat and wheat products so they might be in greater surplus for the soldiers overseas. Food or lack thereof, does something to the ability of a person to function physically and mentally. Now pair that with a soldier fighting for his country, in dismal conditions, with perhaps only just enough to satisfy his hunger. That had to have been something incredibly difficult to contend with and still keep spirits up. Trench rations were provided in galvanized containers which offered the contents protection from poison gas. These were kind of like a rudimentary form of MRE’s, as trench rations were designed to be eaten regardless, even in the absence of meal prep materials, i.e. fire to cook it on. Ration units consisted of canned meat such as roast beef, corned beef, sardines and salmon, as well as hard bread, salt, sugar, and instant coffee.

While I’m certain this went a long way to quiet hungry stomach growls, it was nutritionally inadequate and if the container was damaged or punctured, was left wide open to spoilage.

Lack of fresh or potable drinking water was prevalent everywhere and this meant oftentimes the soldiers resorted to drinking ditch water and puddles. Despite all this, there are stories which circulate still, in books and online,

of how the allied soldiers herded cattle along the way and took with them what was referred to as a ‘trench cow’. This ensured a steady flow of milk and a great source of some nutrition for the men. It’s also said men who were ‘dug in’ for months in trenches even grew vegetables.

Yet again, and as I like to point out, another example of creativity with food and human ingenuity shining out from dreary surroundings.

Cooks in the allied armies were even taught what plants and fungi to forage for and make use of in dishes to add some flavor to the meals they prepared for the men, and again to probably lessen hunger pangs. Many army cooks used nettles, marigold and mushrooms. Cooks also fervently avoided waste, to the point where drippings were also used in the manufacturing of explosives and leftovers sold to farmers as swill with which they fed their pigs.

It wasn’t all trench warfare, I’m aware, and those who were not serving on the frontlines fared better than those who were. They were able to receive food parcels from home and procure goods from towns and cities where they found themselves. They also fished and hunted game to add to their rations.

It was definitely interesting for me to learn ravioli is a traditional Veterans Day Dish. President Woodrow Wilson apparently had ravioli served to some 2,000 soldiers whom he invited to the White House the first Veteran’s Day holiday.

It was apparently served as President Wilson felt that since the canning industry was on the up and up, canned ravioli would soon become a regular fare in homes all across the United States. Since then, a fairly large amount of people still include it in their Veteran’s Day meals and celebrations.

Today we are able to honor our military members and dedicate a day to them for the sole purpose of basking in the warmth of our appreciation of their service and sacrifice for us. We can attend events, parades, and barbecues all of which will be filled to the brim, and most likely overflowing, with stories from deep within the chalice of military pride, brotherhood, and comradery. It will be rife with emotion and cracked with humorous stories of silly antics which occurred during those difficult times. I am including a recipe using ravioli as it was served on the very first observance of this momentous holiday. Please email me any comments, information and definitely recipes because as always, I love to hear from you so “Let’s Dish!”

Cheese Ravioli with Lemon Herb Butter Sauce 22 oz. frozen cheese ravioli ½ cup of butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon minced onion Salt and pepper to taste Parmesan cheese for serving (optional) Cook ravioli as per package instructions. Drain and set aside. In small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, add onion and cook until tender. Add in lemon zest, lemon juice and chopped basil. Cook for two minutes season with salt and pepper and pour over helping of cheese ravioli. Top with parmesan cheese if you so choose, serve and enjoy! www.twopeasandtheirpod.com www.military.com www.express.co.uk www.qmfound.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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December 5th, 2015 ~ 1:00pm - 4:00pm Come celebrate the 4th Anniversary of the Freeland Habitat Store Enjoy Treats, Drinks & In-Store Specials.

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SATURDAY, October 31 5:40pm, NE Big Berry Lp. Caller advising neighbor toilet-papered caller’s house. States neighbor threatened him after confronting him about it.

10:01pm, SR 20 Caller advising male is by himself and is screaming and yelling at himself.

SUNDAY, November 1 9:32am, Oak Harbor Rd. Caller advising male subject is stealing things from an open window.

11:10am, NE 11th Av.e Caller advising husband is upset and nit picking in front of the children.

4:53pm, E Whidbey Ave. Caller reporting a teen with a voting sign walked out in front of cars.

6:23pm, NE Kettle St. Caller advising someone is throwing things at her house. While on the line, found out it was her little brother.

6:44pm, NW Crosby Ave. Caller reporting disturbing noises outside. A basketball bouncing, dog barking and possibly some people arguing.

9:58pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller advising hearing voices “we are going to plant a gun before Thursday.”

MONDAY, November 2 11:07pm, SR 20 Caller advising subject is digging in their trash. Needed help pumping gas,

just left her vehicle with keys in ignition and walked off.

TUESDAY, November 3 1:26am, SR 20 Caller reporting female subject won’t leave. Caller tried to be very patient with her and keeps telling her she has to have money or leave.

2:45am, SE O’Leary St. Caller is hearing voices and a woman being strangled, choked through some sort of radio broadcast.

11:31am, Torpedo Rd. Caller advising six horses loose near roadway.

WEDNESDAY, November 4 9:57am, SW Fairhaven Dr. Caller advising sheriff parked on the street. Inquiring if it is legal.

4:23pm, SE 5th Ave. Caller advising he can’t find his wife and kids.

10:25pm, SR 20 Caller advising a fraudulent caller said her son needed money and is in the Philippines. States if she doesn’t send them money, they will kill her son.

THURSDAY, November 5 1:46pm, W Crescent Harbor Rd. Caller advising loose rooster in the area.

11:54pm, NE Ernst St. Caller advising female came to her door and stated men are chasing her.

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Life Tributes LARRY EDWARD CORT

Dr. Larry Edward Cort was an honorable man and a treasured husband. He passed away peacefully October 28, 2015 in the historic Coupeville, WA home he and his wife rehabilitated together. Larry was born in Torrance, CA, August 1, 1955, moved to Whidbey Island when he was 6 months old and grew up in a happy home on Penn Cove where he and friends spent hours playing on the beach, riding bikes, trying to keep his dog Freckles from getting into trouble, camping and climbing mountains. He graduated in 1973 from Oak Harbor High School and headed to the University of Washington to pursue a degree in geography. While at the UW, Larry spent six months studying in Avignon, France, a time that would forever change his life and begin 40 years of extensive European travel. He graduated from UW in 1977 and became a cartographer at a time when cartography was an art form as much as a science.

Some of the creative and artistic techniques he used in his mapmaking were new and uniquely his.

He was awarded a Masters Degree in historical geography from the Exeter University in England and returned to the United States to work as a cartographer at British Petroleum in San Francisco, CA before moving to Tacoma, WA. There, he began work as a cartographer for Pierce County but was soon tapped to move over to city planning, becoming the Town Planner for Steilacoom.

He left Tacoma to pursue a PhD in cultural geography at University College London where he lived for several years before returning to the U.S. and soon becoming Town Planner for Coupeville, WA in 1995 under then brand new mayor Nancy Conard. For eight years Larry and Nancy - along with town staff, councils and citizens - accomplished some of the work he was most proud of in his career, bringing creative ideas, outside dollars, and a strong sense of public service to work for the citizens of his cherished community of Coupeville.

During this time, Larry also served the community as an active member of the Coupeville Lions, Coupeville Arts Center board member, Island County Historical Society tour leader, and board member of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. He later served on the Coupeville Town Council.

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In 2002 he met Lisbeth who would become his wife in 2003, beginning 12 years of champagne toasts, frequent travel and European adventures, celebration and pure joy together - and with dear friends from London to the States. He was a happy man who truly lived life to the fullest, did not wait until retirement to realize his dreams and never let a minute of vacation leave go to waste.

After leaving the Town of Coupeville, he served as Senior Planner for the City of Oak Harbor, Community Planning Director for the City of Langley, Project Specialist and finally City Administrator for the City of Oak Harbor. He loved his Oak Harbor City staff, helped bring calm, creativity and stability to City Hall at a tumultuous time and never strayed from his singular focus to serve the citizens of Oak Harbor.

He is survived by his wife Lisbeth Cort and truly crazy cat Pinot Grigio; his mother Dorothy Cort of Oak Harbor, WA; brother Steve (Sharon) Cort of Enumclaw, WA; nieces and nephew. Larry was preceded in death by his cherished big brother John Cort, his father Norman Cort, and later his step father Smokey Hoover.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.

His wife requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s honor be made to the newly-established Dr.

Larry Cort Geography Scholarship Fund of the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation, PO Box 1801, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 or to Friends of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, PO Box 958, Coupeville, WA 98239.

ROBERT A. ENGLE

Robert Alan “Bob” Engle died October 31, 2015 at Whidbey General Hospital at the age of 74. Bob was born October 1, 1941 at the Polly Harpole Maternity Home in Coupeville, to Robert E. and Iris I. (Minahan) Engle. Bob lived his entire life in Coupeville, except for the six months he was stationed at Ft. Knox, KY. Bob attended Coupeville High School and graduated with the Class of 1959.

Bob was a farmer all of his life and proud to call himself a farmer. He started working the family farm as a young boy. At the age of 14, he joined his father and brother Len, forming Robert Engle and Sons Farm. Bob became the fourth generation farmer to work the family farm that was begun by his great grandfather W.B. Engle and was carried on by his grandfather Carl T. Engle and his father, Robert E. Engle.

Bob was called to active duty with the U.S. Army in 1964 and was honorably discharged six years later after serving his country in the Army Reserves.

Upon completion of Basic Training in Kentucky, Bob returned to Coupeville via a cross-country road trip with his soon-to- be fiancé and in-laws. Bob proposed to Cheryl Sherman in Pierre, SD. He then returned to work on the farm; on June 25, 1966, he and Cheryl were married, bringing together two of the largest farm families on the Prairie.

Bob was committed to farming, but he was always ready to lend a hand to anyone. Whether it was helping with the Methodist Church addition or taking in cattle from the Skagit Valley when the farms were flooded; he was there to support his community. Bob loved tractors, big trucks, anything John Deere and country music, but most important to him, was his family.

Bob Engle is survived by his wife Cheryl of 49 and a half years, by three children and their spouses: Robert W. and Mary Engle and grandchildren Justin and Harley Engle of Coupeville, Donna and Russell Bailey Jr. and granddaughters McKayla, McKenzie and Mollie, also of Coupeville and Bonnie and Scott Bennett and granddaughter Sydnie of Orange, CA. and by his siblings and their spouses: Jim and Joyce Engle of Pt. Townsend, Len and Terri Engle of Coupeville, Ellen Derkland of Burlington and Jan and Dan Olson of Mt. Vernon. Numerous nieces and nephews and a wealth of cousins also survive.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Iris Engle, his father and mother-in-law Wilbur and Grace Sherman and three brothers-in-law, Edward Morgan (Susan), Roger Purdue (Sara) and Don Derkland (Ellen).

Graveside funeral services will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville, Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 1pm with Rev. David Engle and Rev. Jin Ming Ma officiating.

A tractor procession will begin at 12:30pm at the lumber yard behind Red Apple Market. Friends of Bob are invited to join the procession with their tractor or truck. A Celebration of Life and reception will follow at the Coupeville High School Commons with Gary Wallin, Life Celebrant officiating. Please visit Bob’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Memorials may be made to Island County 4-H in Bob’s name.

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By Carey Ross The 33: In 2010, a copper/gold mine in Chile suffered a catastrophic cave-in, trapping 33 miners. After an unprecedented worldwide rescue effort, they were freed 69 days later.

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Bridge of Spies: Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks team up for the fourth time to tell the true(ish) story of a lawyer, a spy and some seriously suspenseful 1950s Cold War “diplomacy” in what is seen by some as the first big contender of this year’s Oscar season.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 43 min.)

Burnt: Somehow, Bradley Cooper has transformed himself from the epitome of a comedic playboy and lightweight rom-com star into the kind of actor with four Oscar noms to his credit. That said, although harmlessly entertaining, this movie is not going to earn him a fifth nod from the Academy–but as food porn goes, it’s not so bad.  (R • 1 hr. 40 min.)

Crimson Peak: You can have your artless, lowest-common-denominator torture porn; I’ll take my horror movies made with extraordinary vision and creepiness to match by writer/director Guillermo del Toro.  (R • 1 hr. 59 min.)

Goosebumps: Maybe you didn’t grow up on R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books. Maybe you didn’t have a childhood. That’s perfectly fine–now you can watch all of them at once (well, maybe not quite all of the 200-something of the tomes currently in existence) with Jack Black playing the role of the prolific and iconic kid-lit author.  (PG • 1 hr.

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The Intern: This comedy finds Robert De Niro starring as a business owner and widower who somehow (I'm sure you'll probably have to suspend your disbelief to buy this plot conceit) becomes an intern at Anne Hathaway's fashion website. I suppose bigger crimes in Hollywood have been committed by those far less qualified than De Niro and Hathaway.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 1 min.)

Keaton, and more. Probably mediocre, possibly terrible, so manage your expectations accordingly.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 46 min.)

The Martian: Based on a bestselling book (by Andy Weir), directed by a master of largescale, cinematic sci-fi (Ridley Scott), starring a universally competent and compelling actor (Matt Damon) and an excellent ensemble cast (Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kristen Wiig), this is the sci-fi epic you’re looking for.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs.

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Our Brand is Crisis: Based (loosely) on the excellent 2005 documentary of the same, this mediocre adaptation starring Sandra Bullock is worthy neither of the story nor its star, but it probably won’t make you scorn your entire existence either.  (R • 1 hr. 48 min.)

Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension: This is the fifth installment in a forgettable movie franchise. I can’t even muster enough interest to say something snarky about it. Oh wait.  (R • 1 hr. 24 min.)

The Peanuts Movie: Although I’m not opposed to the big-screen resurrection of the Peanuts gang, I am, on principle, thoroughly opposed to trusting Hollywood with anything precious from my childhood.  (G • 1 hr. 32 min.)

Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse: Directed by Michael Landon’s son and with a cast that includes Cloris Leachman, Tye Sheridan, and David Koechner, this horror comedy is either real bad or so bad it’s good.  (R • 1 hr. 33 min.)

Spectre: Apologies to all Sean Connery fans, but Daniel Craig is the best James Bond of all time and I will have Daniel Craig fight anyone who does not agree with me on the subject of Daniel Craig.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 30 min.)

The Last Witch Hunter: Quoting directly from the synopsis, this is a movie in which “Vin Diesel is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history.” The jokes, they make themselves.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 46 min.)

Woodlawn: An Alabama high school desegregates, all racial hell breaks loose and the entire fabric of society is on the verge of collapse until a football player leads the team to a religious awakening and likely some kind of athletic glory as well. This is purportedly based on a true story. I'm sure no artistic license was taken because God sees all.  (PG • 2 hrs. 3 min.)

Love the Coopers: Like it or not (I like it), Christmas is coming, and with it come Christmas movies (I also like that), this one a multigenerational ensemble comedy starring Olivia Wilde, John Goodman, Marisa Tomei, Diane

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American Association of University Women (AAUW) Whidbey Island Branch Saturday, November 14, 9:30am Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N. Main St. Coffee at 9:30am, followed by the program at 10:00am. Program is presented by Judy Nicholai and husband Nick, who will define, demonstrate, educate and entertain with Jazz.

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Public Meeting with Rep. Rick Larsen Saturday, November 14, 2:00pm-3:30pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S Central Avenue Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is inviting constituents to join him for public meetings about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and other issues that are important to people in Northwest Washington. Larsen wants to hear constituents’ thoughts and questions about the TPP, a trade agreement between the U.S. and 11 other countries. He also will take questions about other issues that are on constituents’ minds.

Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS) Monday, November 16, 6:30pm-8:30pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend. There will be short presentations on current topics in astronomy and a good time is guaranteed for all. For more information about ICAS or club events, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www.icas-wa.org.

Friends of the Library Meeting Tuesday, November 17, 1:00pm-3:00pm Freeland Library

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Whidbey Island Camera Club Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Hall, Room 306, SVC, Oak Harbor The theme for November is to show Motion or Blur. You may submit up to 3 photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail.com. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, please email tina31543@comcast.net.

Friends of the Clinton Library Annual General Meeting Wednesday, November 18, 6:00pm-8:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S Central Avenue The Friends will hold their annual business meeting to review the past year and elect officers, followed by refreshments. At 7:00pm, Deon Matzen, a well known artist and teacher from South Whidbey, will talk about “Inspiration and Art.”

Soroptimist of South Whidbey Island Thursday, November 19, 5:30pm-7:30pm Maple Ridge Assisted Living Center, Freeland The meeting will be in the Multi-purpose room from. This monthly meeting is the business meeting for the club.

Soroptimist means “best for women”. The Soroptimist of South Whidbey is a club of individuals from the community who support Soroptimist International’s mission of improving the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Their vision is for women and girls to have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

South Whidbey Garden Club Friday, November 20, 9:30am St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton The doors open at 9:00am, the business meeting starts at 9:30am, and the program starts at 10:30am with refreshments provided.

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DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, November 19, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

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DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, November 14, 12:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

Grief and the Holidays Thursday, November 19, 6:30pm-8:00pm Whidbey General, Conference Room A, Coupeville Holidays can be difficult when you are dealing with the loss of a loved one. Through stories, suggestions, and rituals, the staff of Hospice of Whidbey General Hospital offer

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Friday, November 20, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, November 21, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $25, includes a book

This class introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Through this course, the students will learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. The Basic Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range, located at 886 Gun Club Road, off Oak Harbor Road. For questions or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at (360) 675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org.

Gingerbread & Sugar Cookie Decorating Classes Sunday, December 13, 11:00am-1:00pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm Sweet Mona’s Chocolate Boutique, Langley All supplies will be provided. The cost is $25 per person. Reservations required. Located at 221 2nd Street, Suite 16. Sweet Mona’s is a gourmet specialty chocolate shop featuring handmade chocolates, confections, gelato, espresso and classes. Please contact Mona Newbauer at (360) 221-2728.

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CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Wanderlust and longing for greener pastures is probably strong within you on the 12th and 13th, though you’re most likely in no position to answer the call. Related developments on the 15th only intensify the strain. Adjustments are indicated, obviously, of attitude or circumstance or both. You decide which.

Hint: Begin by examining your beliefs about what makes life worth living. When you’re clear on that, the natural course of action also becomes clear.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You’re well-equipped to handle whatever problems arise on the 12th and 13th. If none do, congratulate yourself on your foresight and preparedness. A philosophical approach is the key to harmony in the work place on the 15th and 16th. (Your own attitude is the easiest and most effective one for you to change.) A surprise assistance comes from your partner or spouse on the 16th. Just when you needed it most.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Vessel of information that you are, you very well could be the saving grace of your spouse, partner or a business associate this week. Don’t hold back on opportunities to share what you know, especially on the 12th and 13th. A skill or talent of yours could also save the day, particularly on the 15th, 16th and 17th.

Serving others in their moment of need on those days is the right thing to do.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) The 12th, 13th and 14th are days of hard work, but your efforts will not go unrewarded.

People and circumstances are aligned to support you. A business partner, travel companion or spouse could be a source of anxiety on the 15th. But don’t abandon hope.

A surprise bit of good fortune stands to relieve the situation on the 16th. Children, siblings and your own creative inspiration are possible sources.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Good times have been notably lacking recently, and the 12th and 13th are case in point. (No big disasters, but sheesh, where’s the fun?) A co-worker, sibling or neighbor does their part to relieve your tedium on the 13th. (Every little bit helps.) The 16th is not without its toils and troubles, but at least you are in a position to act effectively, and with good results.

(That’s fun. Sort of.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Problems at home won’t go away by ignoring them.

Diplomacy on the 12th goes a long way toward fixing matters.

The 13th and 14th may require a more hands-on approach from you. If emotional intensity runs high on the 15th, a gracious peace offering will work wonders. The 16th demands that you speak

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Siblings, teammates, and yes, that crotchety neighbor across the back fence are all likely to be especially crotchety on the 12th, 13th and 14th. Just when you are at your most smiley and charming. (Try not to annoy them.) Come the 15th, it may be you who’s feeling a bit off.

(Chocolates will help.) The 16th requires that you place duties before pleasure. Do what you have to. You’ll feel much better when it’s done.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) It’s a juggling act on the 12th, making sure that responsibilities and the resources to meet them balance out. (The means for balance is there, though you may not see it immediately.) A well-meaning family member or friend introduces added stress on 13th.

(They’re only trying to help.) A teammate or co-worker stretches your patience on the 15th. Salvage the situation as best you can and try not to hold a grudge.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) No need to be glum. With uncertainty come possibilities.

Children, friends and your own personal efforts are likely sources for lucky breaks this week, particularly on the 13th.

And a lot is happening behind the scenes on the 15th and 16th to help you shoulder those weighty responsibilities you’re feeling. Your normal optimism may be taking a beating, but don’t let that stop you. You are much more powerful than you feel.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Outwardly charming and inwardly solemn describes you on the 12th (and maybe the 13th and 14th as well), but chances are, no one recognizes the solemn side. (It tends toward wry humor.) People may flinch as you deal with everyday professional stresses on the 15th and 16th. (Your emotional intensity is a bit more than usual.) Ingenuity in money matters and personal responsibilities gives good results on the 17th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Groups and gatherings will have a more somber and business-like feel than usual on the 12th, 13th and 14th. You’ll get lots done, but it won’t be much fun. On the 15th, your inner world likely feels a bit off. (For reasons related to the previous three days, perhaps?)

Someone (a dear friend?) helps you through.

More is happening in your professional sphere than meets the eye on the 16th.

Undercurrent vibes run strong.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) It’s OK that you’re probably feeling less confident than usual. A humble approach serves you better than being ego-oriented this week, particularly on the 12th. The unexpected benefits of being soft-spoken might surprise you. Problems on the 15th or 16th might be stressful, but work out well in the end. A partner or spouse is quick to help.

Maybe quicker than you’d like, but hold your tongue. That’s part of being humble. © 2015, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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. 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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9. Fills 14. Heat-resistant glass, brand name 15. Bauxite, e.g.

16. Accommodate 17. That which protects 19. Daring 20. CD follower 21. Fare reductions 22. Bounty 23. Auspices 25. Artist with no longterm contract 27. Couch 29. Crackers 30. Contemptuous look 31. Shoestring 34. Fourposter, e.g.

35. Barrel for collecting rain (2 wds) 39. “How ___ Has the Banshee Cried” (Thomas Moore poem) 42. Regrets 43. Anger 47. Spanish dish 50. Crested Old World bird

51. Disease of the bone 55. “___-Team” (2 wds) 56. Scarecrow stuffing 57. Considers 59. Aged 60. Italian dry white wine 61. Principal routes (2 wds) 63. Anesthetized 64. Balaam’s mount 65. Come to mind 66. Chaotic 67. After expenses 68. Brute DOWN 1. Crush 2. Substance that produces fever 3. Recluse 4. ___ gestae 5. Canned 6. Hang 7. Narrow mountain ridge 8. Brusque 9. Flatbottom Asian skiff 10. Prettifies 11. Hack 12. Lacking vigor 13. Guided

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26. In ___ of 28. Victorian, for one 31. Basic monetary unit of Romania 32. “___ we having fun yet?”

33. “60 Minutes” network 36. Mouth, in slang 37. Couple 38. Gait between walk and canter 39. Pogo, e.g.

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Retails for $800, selling for $395. (360) 678-7591 (0)

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Moving Sale: Everything must go. King Size Bedroom Set; Viking appliances; mens tools; some antiques; leather furniture; outdoor and indoor plants; lawn furniture; pictures. Too much to list. Call (360) 929-3541 to schedule walk through. (0)

ANNOUNCEMENTS Be the difference in a child's life and become a foster parent today! Service Alternatives is looking for caring, loving, and supportive families to support foster children. (425) 923-0451 or mostermick@ servalt-cfs.com The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin' Alive team. Our team's mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors.

Practice with us for up to 3 times for free. Life-jackets and paddles provided. Saturdays at the Oak Harbor Marina, 8:45am. Contact njlish@

gmail.com. More info at our Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/NorthPugetSou ndDragonBoatClub?ref=hl Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed.

Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims has Advocates ready to help. Please call (800) 346-7555. 24hr Crisis Line.

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RIDE SHARE/VAN POOL In need of a ride from Arby's in Oak Harbor to Waterloo Rd from 11/21-12/6. Seeking to find someone who is traveling the same direction about 9:30pm. Willing to share the gas price. If interested please contact me, Jurel, (352) 7890642. (1) Wanted: Riders for our existing Island Transit vanpool that commutes to First Hill area in Seattle. We are on the 6am ferry going in and leave downtown around 3:30pm with plan to be on 4:30pm ferry home. M-F. Contact Sarah (360) 331-5594.

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JOBS WANTED Carpenter/Handyman looking for work and/or small odd jobs. Have tools, skill and references. All jobs considered.

Call Scott (360) 675-5470.

Also do property care-taking & home improvement. (0)

JOB MARKET PT Evening Janitorial – Oak Harbor/Coupeville. Compensation: $11 per hour, part-time. Hiring immediately for part-time evening janitor, Monday-Friday and an additional 1 hour Saturday, total of 14 hours per week. Start time flexible (after 6:30pm/ earlier on Saturday). Must have valid DL, cell phone, pass background/drug screening and E-Verify (USCIS). Please provide name and phone number. Resumes welcome.

E-mail: susan.valenzuela@ ybswa.net (3) Admin Assistant with stateof-the-art Internet skill- sets, values and VERVE to help this socioeconomic paradigm-shifter get this "local free economies" up n'running on Whidbey Island. And then, there's the rest of the world!

Contact Pioneer1955@mail. com with resume of accomplishment. (3) Looking for a Full-time Clerk at Senior Services Community Thrift, $10-11 per hr.

HS diploma and ability to No Cheating!

multitask, lift 50 lbs., driver’s license, good communication skills, and the ability to pass a criminal back ground check.

Submit applications to Community Thrift, 5518 Woodard Ave., Freeland, WA 98249.

(360) 331-5701 (2) Meerkerk Gardens in Greenbank, WA seeks Half-time gardener manager to manage 10 acres of display gardens and 43 acres of coastal woodlands. $20,000 annually. See full job description at www.meerkerkgardens.org (1)

LESSONS Guitar lessons: Looking for students who want to learn how to play guitar. One-on-on, all ages, all styles. Beginners welcome. Gift certificates available for the holidays, includes 4 lessons (1 hr. each), 1 FREE with consultation, and guitar set-up all for $100. Call Scott (360) 675-5470

ELECTRONICS AOC Computer monitor; 191/2” screen with cables, $25.

(360) 678-2207

HOME FURNISHINGS Solid wood, good condition: Dresser, 66x19x32, $150; Chest, 40x20x54, $100; Mirror, 28x42, $50. $250 for all three. Call or text (360) 679-4712 (1) Queen bedroom set. Wood frame head and foot boards, matching nightstands (2).

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Stone, (360) 774-0168 (1) Four sturdy painted bookshelves. Dimensions are 9-1/2” deep x 25-1/2” high x 66” long. Two shelves, $25 each.

Call (360) 579-0316 (0) 2 pedestal tables, 30” x 48”, walnut formica top (one has a fitted glass cover). $10 and $15; Pedestal table, 48” diameter, walnut formica top ($25); Pedestal table, with modified rectangular shape, approximately 30” x 60” ($35). Call (360) 678-1167

LAWN AND GARDEN Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 strips, each 10’ long, $7 each roll. Call (360) 678-1167

MISCELLANEOUS 7" Angle Grinder, several new wheels, will cut anything, $25; New Wenzel Hydration backpack, $10; 4-ft. aluminum level, $10; Badminton Set with portable net, case, 4 rackets, shuttlecocks, $20; Penn 712z Spinning Reel, $10; Penn #9 level wind light trolling reel, star drag, $10; Zebco spinning rod & reel, new, $10; 9-ft.

2-piece Surf Rod w/ Penn 710z Spinning Reel, $20; Custom 5.5-ft 2-piece spinning rod w/ Competitor 625 spinning reel, $10; New 25-ft. compressed air hose w/ fittings, $10; Radio, AM/FM/Short Wave/ TV/ Marine/Aircraft/CD Stereo w/ cassette deck, $35; Highland roof rack, general purpose, fits any vehicle, $15. (360) 6757697 (0) Carpenters/workers leather tool belt, 5 pockets, 3 hangers, $35; Bagged clean wood shavings, good for storage or mulch, $5; Toro super blower, $20; Craftsman 220-mph blower, $30; Inverter, powerto-go, 12v in, 115 out, great

for camping, $15; Campbell Hasfeld air compressor, $25.

(360) 678-7591 (0) Hand-crafted wood model logging truck. In excellent condition. 6.5” x 32” x 9” in size. Photos available, $50.

Call (360) 678-1167

RECREATION Road Bikes: 2 in excellent shape. Both have 700c wheels, chro-Molly frames, and are 27 speed. One is a small frame with stand-over height of 28".

The second one is a medium with stand-over height of 30.5". Must see! $250 each.

(425) 238-7191 (0) Bicycles: Adult Men’s Free Spirit road bike. Single speed w/fenders & two way brakes.

Very nice condition, $45; Two boy’s bikes, good condition, $30. (360) 341-5894 (0) Golf bag by MacGregor ProOnly. Heavy-duty vinyl and leather. Comes with carrying strap and hood. Two-tone green, very good condition.

Photos available upon request, $30 or best offer; Leading Edge putter with brand new Golf Pride grip. Comes with cover, excellent condition.

Photos available upon request, $20 or best offer. Call (360) 678-1167

LOST/FOUND LOST - Orange Kayak: Wilderness Pamlico 100 - during September storm on Greenbank Beach. REWARD: $100 for return. Bob (360) 333-3164 (1)

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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!

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Small, economical car or truck.

Must be reasonable. (360) 331-1319 (1)

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Our campaign to “Light Up Oak Harbor” is to help promote a welcoming shopping experience for both locals and visitors of our great city. Let us make this experience more inviting than ever, by attracting new shoppers to Oak Harbor. Please join us by lighting up your properties — particularly your landscaping — with small white lights that will remain lit through December.

We believe the charming atmosphere that will result from many lit properties will help keep local shoppers here, increase foot traffic, make businesses stand out, and warmly invite visitors to our fine city. Once lit, please contact the Chamber and we will take pictures and help promote your festive business. Let’s make Oak Harbor a festive, one-stop shopping destination for locals and visitors alike. Thank you for the tremendous sense of community we are building.

For more information, contact the Chamber at 675-3755 or OakHarborChamber.com