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This morning it surely felt like Fall was in the air, so I decided to fall. Falling did not feel good. There were no leaves on which to land.

Maybe next week.

Synchronized hearing What better way to feel better than by hanging out with the best? Last Wednesday, after finishing two poached eggs over medium, hash browns with a side of brown gravy, and wheat toast with Smucker's seedless blackberry jam smeared on the bread as if I was painting a fence with Tom and Huck, I sat down with three vets for a laugh session. By the time we stopped laughing, a new club had formed, The Freeland Cafe Hearing Club.

All four men in attendance were wearing their hearing aids, barely visible because the newer model hearing aids all look like thick gray hairs or small gray ear moles. The four men, who prefer to remain nameless except when traveling incognito, were celebrating life, liberty, and the pursuit of tall tales.

Vision in tact, hearing suspect, four guys, all vets, enjoying a good laugh over what we thought we were hearing. In life, the best communication is a shared understanding. As we age, communication goes from listening to remembering, from hearing to wondering.

The aging process is a wonderful thing.

Since none of us could actually hear everything that was said, no minutes of the unexpected meeting were kept. Why have four sets of minutes?

Our club's first meeting yielded no animosity, or ill will. Why disagree with one another when one may not be sure if he actually heard what he thought he had heard?

There is no agenda at our hearing aid club.

Stories are shared in zip code sequence.

With two of the members living in 98249, we then go alphabetical within zip code.

There is no chain of command in our club.

No one discusses rank, or it's privileges.

While some of us exaggerate more than others, we can all be sure of one thing – ours is the loudest table. Just ask Mother Jessica at the Freeland Cafe.

In our first meeting, at the point we were all talking too loudly for ourselves, we four hard-of-hearing hard chargers, performed, without rehearsal, a simultaneous turning down of our hearing aids. Imagine the beauty and synchronicity of an Olympic swim team, only without the nose plugs.

Had there been judges, their cards would have been raised, 9.9, 9.8, 9.4, and 9.6.

We are not talking the alcohol content of the beer, but the scores for this timely right shoulder, elbow maneuver.

At the conclusion of the gathering, Mother Jessica accused me of having too much brown gravy. Being the mother of five children, Jessica is well aware of the effects of too much flour in one's system. So, Jessica said she was cutting me off, or at least I think it is what she said.

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Energy efficient for you and the environm ent

When helping friends or family move, the loaders of the items can learn a lot about the people moving. In fact, one can learn more than one wants to know. Make sure you read the expiration dates on the salad dressings, jams, and jellies before putting them in the new frig.

Speaking of sorting thru personal effects, back when I drove a cab in Hollywood in the early 80s', a twelve hour gig from midnight to noon, on what I called the “scared stiff shift,” I was once cruising around the Hollywood Hills. One early morning, after turning the corner in my assigned Hollywood/Red Top cab, I came upon a large garbage can that had fallen off the curb.

Debris, mostly paper and cardboard, was scattered on the other side of the road.

Being a curious sort, with environmental tendencies, I pulled my cab against the curb to retrieve the garbage and re-set the can.

While grabbing papers floating in the morning breeze, I noticed some of the rectangle shaped pieces were actually canceled checks. The signature on those checks, are you ready... wait for it......Eddie Albert! Are you kidding me? Eddie Albert, star of stage, screen, and Green Acres!

Did you know Albert is one of the major reasons we have Earth Day? Eddie Albert was a serious proponent of campaigning against pollution, as evidenced by his cross-country lectures at high schools and industrial conventions in the 50s' and 60s'.

Albert even helped launch the first Earth Day, on his birthday, April 22, 1970.

Did you know Eddie Albert served in the United States Navy during WWII? In November, 1943, Albert was a very involved participant in the battle of Tarawa, one of the bloodiest battles in the history of the Marine Corps.

According to Albert's biography on the Internet Movie Data base web site at www. imdb.com,“ Albert was credited with rescuing up to 70 wounded Marines while under enemy fire. He was awarded the Bronze Star with a combat "V." He did not speak about this publicly until it was mentioned in several television documentaries about the battle in the 1990s. He took a landing craft from the ships to the shore, and back, over 20 times to bring back wounded Marines from the shore. He had given up his acting career to enlist and went through OCS to become an officer.” Albert's career began as a circus trapeze flier.

The Albert checks? Well, having been a notary public before advancing to cab driving, I knew trying to copy Eddie's signature would be of no benefit. I also knew from watching Judge Wapner on The People's Court, not to try to sell someone else's canceled checks to autograph hounds. So, I put Eddie's autographs back in the trash.

Yes, I learned a lot as a Hollywood cab driver. What I learned most – don't hit the flag to start the meter running until someone is in the back seat. It'll cost ya.

Moving on out Those of you with pick up trucks or vans may know that one of the sidebars of owning such a vehicle is receiving the request to help others move. My thirty year old Chevy S-10 has surely hauled a lot of stuff.

One of my most fun trips was driving a truck load of our daughter's belongings from Freeland to Las Vegas. Of course, the

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contents of the truckload were less valuable than the cost of the gas and lodging and meals to get there, but, isn't that what stepdads do? Why buy a better television at a cheaper price in Vegas when you can haul an older Radio Shack model 1200 miles in a truck with bad shocks?

Breaking news We begin this paragraph with what was breaking news at the time. Dateline, Freeland Cafe: Golf pro Tom's trophy size beer mug has been broken. We repeat, Tom's beer mug has been broken. Those seated near Tom at the time were seen reassembling his broken heart while investigators continued to investigate the regulators, the cogitators, and others possibly involved.

I'll let you know next week if I hear any different.

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Bits & Pieces Letters to the Editor Editor, For me, dark money conjures up images of scruffy desperados switching briefcases on a park bench in some country with a funny name like Karokistan. The money is for some nefarious act like blowing up the train station, but we never know who bought the dynamite.

Locally, we can forego the park bench because it’s perfectly legal to use unlimited funds from mysterious groups and corporate entities to influence elections without disclosing the donors. We don’t lose a train station but sure allow stealthy donors to buy a boatload of influence within our government.

Has dark money has turned our elections into auctions, with the highest bidder taking the oath?

In the 2006 election, less than $5.2 million was spent by non disclosing entities and Political Action Committees. That amount grew to well over $300 million in 2012. Seems we have 3 parties, the D’s the R’s and the U’s (undisclosed).

In a local State Senate contest incumbent Barbara Bailey has tapped into something called “The Good Government Leadership Council”, a nefarious and undisclosed LLC out of Centralia which has peppered your mailboxes with two childish ‘hit pieces’ that paint her opponent as an incompetent and desperate eco terrorist that’s after your tax dollars. At roughly $40k, so far, we’re not talking chump change.

Bailey profusely claims no part of these blatant distortions, but fails to disclose their undeniable influence on her or refuse their donations.

Ironically she uttered this same disclaimer back in 2012 when the target was Mary Margaret Haugen. History repeats!

I’m going to ‘Follow the money’ and vote for that tenacious Angie Homola because the State Public Disclosure Commission tells me 91% of her funds are clearly from real people.

Conversely, Bailey nears that 90% from what might be generously be called ‘special interests’. It’s quite obvious where her allegiances lie and it’s not the people of this district.

Dean Enell, Langley

Editor, If you think all politicians are the same, think again. What about one who buckles down and makes painful cuts (20% to the Island County general fund) as a county commissioner to balance the budget – and then gives back $40,000 of her own salary to help plug gaps in the funding of community services?

Who does that?! Angie Homola, that’s who.

While I had admired Angie’s hard work and passion to serve the people of Island County as a commissioner from 2008 – 2012, it wasn’t until she joined the American Association of University Women that I saw her up close in action. She identified a need to improve our scholarship selection process and applied great personal effort, determination and intelligence to come up with a tighter and more empirical system. As we say back East, she is “wicked smart.” She is also practical.

Having started out as a machinist and carpenter, she sees a great need for vocational training to provide needed skilled workers in the trades. Angie is now a licensed architect and has two brilliant kids in college, so she under-

stands well the need for more affordable education. She recently earned her Masters degree in Environmental Law and Policy.

and in the air. It’s amazing to see the different shapes and sizes of kites, many of which are handcrafted by the fliers.

Angie is no left-wing radical. She served by her Naval officer husband’s side during his 27 years of service as a P-3 pilot. She also listens to concerns from citizens about aircraft noise and is working on ideas for possible mitigation.

There are a variety of events to enjoy each day, which begin with Single line challenges using different types of kites. Sportkite competitions are held on the main field throughout the day. At 12:30pm each day there is a mass ascension of kites with a pin available to the first 40 fliers. Throughout the day there will be kite demos flown by various individuals, pairs and teams. If you would like to learn to fly a kite, there is an area to take lessons for dual line or quad line flying. For the kids, there are wonderful activities such as kite-making, a teddy bear drop, and running of the Bols.

Unlike her opponent in the race for State Senate, Angie does not have pages of donors from big oil, pharmaceutical companies, tobacco companies and ALEC (Google it).

Through various loopholes, global corporations and state politicians vote behind closed doors for favorable legislation for these ‘other interests’.

Angie is depending on grass-roots support.

Please be a part of that effort and donate your time or financial help to her campaign.

Contact angieforpeople.com and elect a true public servant for the people of this district.

Meg Eisenbraun, Oak Harbor

Nationwide Rallies to Retire Lolita The public is invited to join Orca Network for a Rally to Retire Lolita on September 3, 2016 in Coupeville. The purpose of this event is to draw public attention to Lolita’s plight and urge Palace Entertainment, who acquired the Miami Seaquarium nearly two years ago, to act in Lolita’s best interest and retire her to a coastal sanctuary/seapen. In addition to the rally in Coupeville, near Penn Cove where Lolita was captured in 1970, there will be simultaneous “Shut Down Palace” rallies at seven Palace-owned water parks across the United States.

In August 1970 over 100 Southern Resident orcas were herded into Penn Cove off Whidbey Island. Seven of the young whales were taken from their families and delivered to marine parks around the world. All but one had died by 1987. Lolita, originally named Tokitae, was sent to the Miami Seaquarium where she has spent the last 46 years living and performing daily in the smallest orca tank in North America with no shade from the sun and no other orca companionship.

In February 2015, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) designated Lolita as “endangered” as she is part of the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population of the Pacific Northwest.

This status, along with her inhumane treatment at the Miami Seaquarium and alleged violation of the Animal Welfare Act, should allow her to come home. There is a sound and safe rehabilitation plan for Lolita in place by the best marine scientists in the country. A protected sea pen waits for her, with a staff ready to monitor her 24/7 and help her transition back into the ocean so she can once again swim free, catch her own food, dive freely at will, and communicate with her pod that still inhabits the area. For this to happen, Palace Entertainment must accept the retirement plan proposed by Orca Network or be court ordered to release her. Read Lolita’s story and learn about her retirement plan at www. orcanetwork.org. For more information about the Shut Down Palace rallies, go to www.ShutDownPalace.net or contact Wendy King at ShutDownPalace@yahoo.com.

The September 3 rally will take place from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the intersections of Highway 20 and Main Street in Coupeville.

Bring posters and banners; Orca Network will also have some available for use. For more information, please contact Cindy Hansen at (360) 223-5666 or cindy@orcanetwork.org.

[Submitted by Cindy Hansen, Orca Network]

Whidbey Island Kite Festival Let’s go fly a kite! The Whidbey Island Kite Festival, located at Camp Casey in Coupeville, will be teeming with kite enthusiasts on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18.

This popular annual festival is a great event for all ages, with colorful displays on the ground

The Whidbey Rev Flyers will be performing a number of demos to music. You may have seen them practicing in Oak Harbor or at Fort Casey. Island Quad from Victoria, B.C. will also be flying 4-line kites to interpret musical patterns.

The Central Whidbey Lions Club will be offering hot dogs, chili and soda while the Kaffee Haus Espresso will have coffee drinks, smoothies and fancy waffles for lunch and snacks.

A huge raffle featuring kites, accessories and other prizes is a great way to get some new kite stuff. Many of the items are donated by local businesses on Whidbey Island.

On Saturday night, 7:30pm, there will be an indoor kite flying event in the Coupeville High School gymnasium. Come watch the fliers use the movement of their bodies with hand/ arm motions to move the kites to music. You will see them flying single-line kites of various size, shapes and designs. Then, there are those who fly two-line kites with graceful maneuvers and active turns. Flying 4-line kites shows how kites can go backwards, forward and other directions to music. This entertaining and unique event continues to astound and surprise people each year.

Admission to the kite festival and demonstration is free. There is a $1 donation for parking at the festival by the Coupeville Boys and Girls Club.

For more information, visit www.whidbeykites.org or call the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce at (360) 678-5434.

[Submitted by Lisa Root]

WhidbeyHealth Cancer Care Receives $12K from Useless Bay Golfers

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. The Links for Life funds were raised to support WhidbeyHealth Cancer Care and its new cancer rehabilitation program, one of the first state-certified cancer survivorship programs in Washington. This program, which officially launches this fall, will help patients cope with the fatigue, pain or impairment that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis, with the ultimate goal of enabling patients to get back to their normal daily routine in the period following treatment.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff, WhidbeyHealth]

It’s Not Too Late to Register for Fall Quarter at Skagit Valley College It’s not too late to register for Fall Quarter at Skagit Valley College.

For students who want to begin a new career or upgrade their job skills, Professional/Technical programs are aligned with local and state economic development strategies. High demand areas include: Culinary Arts, www.skagit.edu/culinary Criminal Justice, www.skagit.edu/criminaljustice Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture, www.skagit.edu/basec, www. skagit.edu/sage Fire Protection, www.skagit.edu/fire Manufacturing Technology, www.skagit.edu/ manufacturing Craft Brewing Academy, www.skagit.edu/ craftbrew SVC also offers Transfer pathways for students who want to begin their college experience and earn a bachelor’s degree. By completing two years at SVC and then transferring to a four-year university, students can study close to home and save money, compared to tuition at a four-year college.

View available courses at www.skagit.edu/ schedules For more information about programs and degrees, financial aid, career options, campus tours, and getting started, visit www.skagit. edu/getstarted or contact: Mount Vernon Campus, (360) 416-7697 or toll free: 1 844 2SKAGIT Whidbey Island Campus, (360) 675-6656 South Whidbey Center, (360) 679-5330 San Juan Center, (360) 378-3220 Marine Technology Center, (360) 766-6282 [Submitted by Arden Ainley, SVC]

Applications Accepted For Island County Rural County Economic Development Funds In accordance with RCW 82.14.370, applications for Island County Rural County Economic Development Funds will be accepted from the Governing Boards of Island County, the Town of Coupeville, City of Oak Harbor, City of Langley, or Port Districts within Island County, on the approved form by no later than 4:00pm, on September 30, 2016, at the Office of the Board of Island County Commissioners.

Rural County Economic Development Funds can only be used to finance public facilities serving economic development purposes in rural counties and finance personnel in economic development offices… to promote the creation, attraction, expansion and retention of businesses and provide for family wage jobs.

Helen Taylor, left, accepts a check for more than $12,000 from Laura Youngs and Nan Roth of the Useless Bay Women's Golf Association.

Generosity prevailed on the fairway at the Useless Bay Golf and Country Club’s 17th annual cancer awareness golf tournament fundraiser, “Links for Life,” in July.

Recently, Helen Taylor, Executive Director of the WhidbeyHealth Foundation, was presented with a check for $12,748.00 by Laura Youngs and Nan Roth of the Useless Bay Women’s Golf Association, the organization that runs the tournament. Event chairwoman Jana Madrigali said this year’s tournament was a huge success due to enthusiasm allaround and some added extras, including a silent auction and a prize for best golf-team costumes.

The Board of Commissioners will review the applications received with members of the Island County Council of Governments (COG).

Applicants will be asked to make an oral presentation to the COG and the COG will forward a recommendation to the Board for a final decision.

For additional information, application form, application process and objectives for use of the funds, please contact Virginia Shaddy in the Commissioner’s Office at (360) 679-7354 from North Whidbey, (360) 629-4522 Ext. #7354 from Camano Island or (360) 321-5111 Ext. #7354 from South Whidbey.

Office location: 1 N.E. 7th Street, Administration Building, Room #214, Coupeville, WA. [Submitted by Virginia Shaddy]

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8:32pm, NE Midway Blvd.

Caller advising group of suspicious subjects at location. Caller states one subject hid in ditch and pretended to point a gun.

cornered her with his dog and forced their dogs to “meet.”

Island 911

Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

FRIDAY, August 12 3:10am, SW Harrier Cir. Reporting party advising house guests are laughing and staying up late.

3:53am, SW Harrier Cir. Reporting party advising neighbors are still laughing loudly.

9:28am, SR 20 Reporting male in white Suburban in their lot, taking everything out of his car.

Manager contacted him and he claims someone else keeps getting in his car and taking the stuff out, claims its not him.

(No one else near the vehicle.)

12:55pm, SE Ely St. Reporting subject in orange jacket walking, flipping people off.

3:48pm, N Oak Harbor St. Male caller asking for officer to call his wife to “settle argument” over whether it's legal to look into someone’s windows.

Had this occur a few days ago.

SATURDAY, August 13 1:45pm, SR 20 Reporting customer throwing a fit, disturbing everyone, revving engine outside but now in the store. Claiming he’s part of a biker gang.

SUNDAY, August 14 5:05pm, S Beeksma Dr. Male subject in trees by lagoon, lurking around and watching children. No children with him.

MONDAY, August 15 8:22am, SE Midway Blvd.

Reporting party advising plums were smashed into the back window and placed in the clinic's mailbox, which goes directly into building. The caller stated plums were left on front door step.

12:45pm, SE Catalina Dr. Reporting party advising someone camping under their deck at location.

2:45pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising two transient male subjects on roof of location.

3:55pm, SR 20 Caller advising red truck rammed caller.

4:31pm, SE City Beach St. Reporting party requesting welfare check for his daughter who may be underwater. The caller cancelled request, she was never in the water.

5:09pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller reporting male subject opened her front door and unknown male subject

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5:17pm, NW 8th Ave. Caller reporting neighbors throwing trash in his yard. Caller asked neighbor to stop and they threw trash back over. Ongoing problem.

MONDAY, August 22 10:35am, SW 1st Ave. Reporting party advising neighbor is noisy almost every evening, wondering what can be done about it.

WEDNESDAY, August 17 6:33pm, SW Fort Nugent Ave. Reporting party advising subject in van yelled at him and flipped him off.

5:09pm, SW Fort Nugent Ave. Caller says his father is cussing at him.

THURSDAY, August 18 1:12am, SE Pasek St. Caller advising he allowed subject to live in his backyard and just read on Facebook the subject was on his way to burn the house down.

6:58pm, NW Dory Dr. Caller advising a female tried to run three children over with her vehicle.

9:51am, SR 20 Requesting welfare check of subject inside store loading up items she can’t pay for.

TUESDAY, August 23 11:19am, SE Midway Blvd.

Caller advising a female sleeping in front of and has defecated on the property.

12:02pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising a stray mink or ferret wandered into their store.

9:14pm, SW Ulysses St. Caller advising group of juveniles towing skateboards behind vehicles.

FRIDAY, August 19 9:21am, SR 20 Reporting party advising another deer lingering at the intersection.

7:09pm, SE 9th Ave. Reporting party advising someone put glitter all over a vehicle.

SATURDAY, August 20 5:08pm, NW Cathlamet Dr. Caller found a cat with a hole in its head at the park. Caller states to disregard, it is neighbor’s cat; they took care of it.

SUNDAY, August 21 5:55pm, NE 7th Ave. Reporting party advising box truck has been sitting at location all day.

7:21pm, SW 6th Ave. Reporting party advising subject is preventing her from leaving her office.

11:26am, NE 8th Ave. Requesting call for a live trap for a cat that’s attacking her windows.

1:02pm, NE 7th Ave. Caller advising pug and red husky escaped from location.

8:21pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Reporting party advising his girlfriend just tried to burn his house down.

WEDNESDAY, August 24 10:30am, SR 20 Advising transient female sitting in front of location and has also defecated there.

1:47pm, SR 20 Reporting party reporting a subject on corner selling adult materials.

11:46pm, SE Fidalgo Ave. Caller advising female subject was texting mean things to him.

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Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland

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.

resources on Whidbey, including workshops, training, organizations, etc.

provided, but participants may bring their own coloring supplies if they wish. For adults.

Attendees will have a chance to win one of the following: mini-emergency kit, an LED flashlight, or a cell phone mini-charger...60 prizes in all!

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, September 8, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library

Oak Harbor Music Festival

Drawings at 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm.

Friday, September 2, 6:15pm-9:30pm Saturday, September 3, 11:30am-9:30pm Sunday, September 4, 11:00am-5:00pm Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor There are two stages with over 30 bands, featuring all types of musical genres. There are two beer gardens, a variety of food vendors, children activities and Arts and Crafts booths.

Located in the Historic Downtown of Oak Harbor. Times listed above are the start times for the first and last band of each day. For more information, visit oakharborfestival.com

Live Music: West Indy Haven Friday, September 2, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville A local two-piece (or more if needed) band playing originals and covers in the Americana genre (www.reverbnation.com/westindyhaven). No cover. For more information, call (360) 682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

All You Can Eat Breakfast Saturday, September 3, 8:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Masonic Center, 8th & N Main St. Cost: $8/Adults, $4/Children 12 & under Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, orange juice, coffee or tea.

September Plant Sale Saturday, September 3, 9:00am-3:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Take advantage of this annual inventory reduction plant sale. 50% off selected items. This is a great time of year to make your final rhody purchases and get your new beauties into the ground. Best bargains of the year. For more information, visit www.meerkerkgardens.org

South Whidbey Tilth Farmer’s Market Sunday, September 4, 11:00am-2:00pm 2812 Thompson Road, Langley Quinn Fitzpatrick will deliver an acoustic guitar experience. Carla Walsh will demonstrate complimentary water color lessons to market visitors. Enjoy late summer produce and concessions, SNAP customers get double value on purchases. FMNP coupons accepted too.

Free WiFi, plenty of parking and clean restrooms. For more information, visit www.southwhidbeytilth.org or call (360) 321-0757.

Sunnyside Pioneer Cemetery Labor Day Heritage Tour Monday, September 5, 11:00am-12:00pm Sunnyside Pioneer Cemetery, Coupeville Historian and Author Theresa Trebon will lead a one-hour tour of the historic Sunnyside Cemetery. Theresa has done extensive research on the early settlers of this area, and she really brings their stories to life Reservations are recommended. Tour passes are $8 per person and are available at the Island County Historical Museum. Call (360) 678-3310 to be added to the tour list, or for any questions.

4th Annual Emergency Prep & Safety Fair Wednesday, September 7, 10:00am-1:00pm PSE’s Community Office, Freeland Visit with representatives from Island County Emergency Management, Red Cross, South Whidbey Fire/EMS, Island County Amateur Radio Club, and Puget Sound Energy Demonstrations and materials will help you prepare for emergencies and give you tips to help recover more quickly. You also will learn about electric safety and emergency planning

For more information, call (360) 331-3060 or visit www.pse.com

Megan McClung Memorial Run Saturday, September 10, 10:00am Flintstone Park, Oak Harbor Register for the 1k, 5k, 10k, or half marathon online at MeganMcClungMemorialRun.com or Active.com or at the race beginning at 8:00am.

USATF Certified. Chip timing. Proceeds benefit the Semper Fi Fund.

Island Shakespeare Festival Thursdays - Sundays, through Sept. 11, 6:00pm Island Shakespeare Amphitheater, Langley Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” directed by Susannah Rose Woods; Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” directed by Corey D. McDaniel; Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane Eyre” adapted and directed by Julie Beckman. No ticket reservations necessary; pay what you will. Performances are in rotating repertory so you can easily enjoy all three in one weekend. Picnicking is encouraged. Children under 4 not allowed. Call (360) 331-2939 or visit www. islandshakespearefest.org for more information. The Island Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater is located at 5746 Maxwelton Road.

Coupeville Farmers Market Saturdays through October 8, 10:00am-2:00pm Community Green, Alexander St, Coupeville Free Old fashioned country farmers market. Lots of locally grown produce, local artisans’ creations, locally baked goods. Wholesome fun for the whole family.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Friends of the Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, September 3, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Freeland Library.

FOCL Farmers Market Book Sales Saturdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:00am-2:00pm Coupeville Farmer’s Market Shop locally at Friends of the Library book nook for your “picks of the day”! Proceeds benefit the Coupeville Library. If raining the book sale will be cancelled.

Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association Presents: An Introduction to EFT Tuesday, September 6, 6:30pm-8:30pm Freeland Library What if there were a technique that could free you from unwanted emotions, traumatic memories, cravings, or phobias in a matter of minutes and also worked on physical issues like pain, headaches, and allergies? Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT, uses fingertip tapping on acupressure points to balance the energy in our bodies in relation to whatever we focus on and often works when nothing else will. Join Lynne Donnelly, EFTCert-II and a 15-year EFT practitioner and teacher to learn this powerful technique.

Keep Calm and Color On Wednesday, September 7, 1:00pm-2:00pm Freeland Library Enjoy the many benefits of coloring. Relax and color inside or outside the lines! Colored pencils, markers and coloring pages will be

Join us for a discussion of Conn Iggulden’s “Genghis: Birth of an Empire.” Shaped by abandonment and betrayal, Temujin (Genghis Khan) endured, driven by a singular fury: to survive in the face of death, to kill before being killed, and to conquer enemies who could come without warning from beyond the horizon. For adults.

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

Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime Thursdays, September 8, 15, 22, & 29, 9:30am Coupeville Library

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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.

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.

Starting a Home Based Business Thursday, September 8, 5:30pm-7:00pm Freeland Library Monday, September 12, 5:00pm-7:00pm Coupeville Library This workshop covers the basic steps to starting a business with a focus on working from the home. We will discuss the advantages, disadvantages and other factors that must be understood. Working from home can be very rewarding but there are legal and personal considerations that do not apply to offsite work that must be considered.

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 Sundays, 2:00pm Meets at Church on the Rock, 1780 SE 4th Ave., Oak Harbor. www.ohcfellowship.com

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.

Living Circle: Friends on the Path Every Sunday, 11:00am 917 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor Living Circle is a welcoming spiritual community of friends on the path sharing music, prayers, blessings, stories, and more. They invite you to share your spirit with them. Their building is located next to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. For more information, call (360)3202081, email alivingcircle@gmail.com, or visit livingcircle.us

Oneness Blessings Every Monday, 4:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor A hands-on process of awakening the human being to its natural state by sending energy to the physical brain via a Oneness Blessings Giver. Come experience peace, healing & joy for yourself. Contact Netsah at (360)675-3420 for more information.

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

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 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 fromUseless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm

Galleries & Art Shows Glass Artists’ Reception: Friday, September 2, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit continues through October 3 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank If you are looking for a unique excursion to the world of art glass, you don’t have to travel to Murano, Italy, just visit the Rob Schouten Gallery. During the month of September the gallery showcases three of Whidbey’s uniquely talented glass artists - Robert Adamson, Katrina Hude, and Steph Mader. This exhibition demonstrates some of the diversity and innovation in contemporary art glass in our region. Light refreshments will be served.

Featured Artist: John Olsen Artist’s Reception: Friday, September 2, 5:00pm-7:30pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank Farm Olsen shoots with various formats of B&W films and treasures the art of darkroom printing. His current display emphasizes continuing work with the waterfalls of the Northwest, scenery of Whidbey Island and the completed Industrial Glamour project. Other Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception. Light refreshments will be served.

13th Annual “Art + Wood = Woodpalooza” Exhibition Reception: Friday, September 2; 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, September 4, 12:00pm-5:00pm Sunday, September 5, 12:00pm-5:00pm WICA, Langley The Whidbey Island Woodworkers Guild presents an exhibition of Whidbey’s finest woodwork. This year’s show promises exceptional work by twenty of Whidbey’s best. For more information, visit www.woodpalooza.com WHAT’S GOING ON

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Photo courtesy of Oak Harbor Music Festival As many as 20,000 people are expected to attend the Oak Harbor Music Festival this weekend to hear 30 different performers over the course of three days. The festival will also feature arts and crafts booths, two beer and wine gardens and children’s activities.

Music festival celebrates five years of inspiration

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The streets of historic downtown Oak Harbor will be filled with music and more as the Oak Harbor Music Festival kicks off three days of free, live music Friday evening.

More than 30 musical acts from Whidbey Island and across the country will perform on two stages over the three-day festival, now in its fifth year. Sarah Gerritsen and the Shadow Catchers is up first at 6:15 p.m. Friday on the Island Trollers Stage, while Mbrascatu takes the Island Thrift Stage at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Live music will continue Friday evening until about 11 p.m.

Both stages feature full line-ups of all different music genres throughout the day, leading up to this year’s headliner, Penguin Prison, featured on the Island Trollers Stage at 9:30 p.m. Saturday evening.

“Penguin Prison is kind of an electro-pop type band out of New York City,” said festival board member Larry Mason, who is responsible for booking most of the talent for the event. “They do original music, definitely dance-oriented.”

Today’s technology can also help make it easier to choose which groups to go after. Mason said he checks out a lot of groups via You Tube, and he can get a good idea right away of what groups will be a good fit for the festival.

Mason said he heard about the group when another board member happened to see them playing in Seattle in February and told him everyone was on their feet dancing and having a great time. Mason was in touch with the group a couple of days later.

“With today’s technology you can listen to bands and they have to pass a test regarding what image they’re putting out on the internet right now. That’s really important,” he said. “Having some control is a good thing. Then we work the boards, put people in various spots to see how the music flows before we even make an offer.”

While booking Penguin Prison for the festival was a relatively easy process, lining up 30 different groups of various styles doesn’t just happen overnight.

“It takes a lot of time,” he said. I started working on it in late December, early January. There’s a lot of leg work, but with email, it makes it pretty simple.”

It also helps that the festival is gaining a good reputation not only among fans, but among musicians.

“We have a great reputation among musicians in the Northwest and now even across the States, so I get emails all the time from people who

Photo courtesy of Oak Harbor Music Festival New York City based band Penguin Prison will headline this year’s Oak Harbor Music Festival, which begins Friday in downtown Oak Harbor. Penguin Prison will perform Saturday evening at 9:30 p.m. on the Island Trollers Stage.

say they want to be involved and would love to come out and play,” Mason said.

“Plus we’re offering a great stage and sound system,” he continued. “It’s one of the easiest gigs for a traveling musician. So we do have a little negotiating power now.”

In addition to booking national and regional acts, local talent also has a chance to shine at the festival. For the second year, local youth will have a chance to perform, beginning Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. on the Island Trollers Stage.

“Our tag line is “Music Inspires.” We want to inspire our community through the power of music and we want the next generation to be musicians,” Mason said. “We were only going to pick one or two, but we had seven sign up for the Teen Talent Contest, but they were all so great, we made room for all of them.”

In addition to three days of great musical entertainment, there will be plenty of other activities for the whole family to enjoy.

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ART + WOOD = WOODPALOOZA

Annual event inspires imagination

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The name gets attention but it is the art and craftsmanship of Whidbey Island woodworkers that inspires.

Some incredible works will be on display during Woodpalooza, a free event running from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday through Monday at Zech Hall at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave. in Langley.

Photo courtesy of Whidbey Island Woodworkers Guild Woodworkers participating in this year’s Woodpalooza event this weekend in Langley will show off their talent and skills with pieces ranging from full size furniture to artistic carvings.

“It seems like the least likely place you would ever hold an art show, because it’s all black,” said Gary Leake, a member of the Whidbey Island Woodworkers Guild, which puts on the annual

event. “But all the pieces are displayed on the wall or floor on white pedestals and are lit up, which just sets them all off. It looks like a show that belongs in Seattle.”

The work, however, is exclusive to Whidbey Island and the talented artists that make up the Woodworkers Guild, which was formed in 2001, shortly after Leake moved to Whidbey.

“There really wasn’t a way of sharing information on who does what to steer people to other woodworkers and keep the work on the island,” he said. “It just started slowly as a social thing.

Over time, one thing that developed was a lot of trust and an added element of camaraderie.”

Leake said knowing who had what equipment helped open up new possibilities and guild members decided they needed to add an educational and marketing component to their group.

And so, the annual show began.

“The name of it changed every year, but about 10 years ago we discovered woodpalooza.com was available. It was kind of a joke the first year or two but then people came to know us and search for us by that name,” Leake laughed. “We figured the gag was on us, because we’d better not change it.

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VP-2 reunion brings back memories

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Members of the Patrol Squadron Two Association visit the Whidbey Patrol Squadron Memorial Friday in Oak Harbor. The association is responsible for creating the memorial, which honors all NAS Whidbey Island VP squadrons and those lost during operations.

which is located near the intersection of Regatta and SE Pioneer Way in downtown Oak Harbor, across from Skagit Valley College.

They come to remember.

Members of Patrol Squadron Two (VP-2) gathered this past weekend to see old friends, reminisce and pay tribute to all those who served in Navy patrol squadrons and those Whidbey Island airmen who lost their lives in VP operations.

About 150 VP-2 alumni, spouses and family members attended the group’s reunion, the first time the gathering has been held on Whidbey since the dedication of the Whidbey Patrol Squadron Memorial in 2006. (The group holds a reunion meeting every even year in various locations.)

“It takes us back to our youth,” said Doug Miller, who now lives in Leavenworth, Wash.

“It brings back memories, both pleasant and unpleasant,” said Greg Kelley, the current president of the VP-2 Association. This was the first time Kelley, from Bangor, Maine, had been to the memorial,

“It brings back the pride I feel for the VP and the sorrow for the loss of many friends,” he said.

Association members spent the day Friday on a tour of NAS Whidbey Island, followed by lunch with Capt. Brett Mietus, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten. Members then split into two groups, taking turns visiting the PBY Naval Air Museum and the VP memorial.

The memorial is now owned by the City of Oak Harbor, but it is the brainchild of the VP-2 association, in particular Oak Harbor resident Dave Bowen.

Bowen said it took about four years to plan and bring the project to fruition, at a cost of about $140,000. The memorial features a three-section granite wall with a dedication and a list of the patrol squadrons based at NAS Whidbey since 1942 to the present, as well as those lost in P2V Neptune aircraft operations. The focal point, however is the life-sized bronze statue of an airman.

“The statue was done by Michael Maiden of Sandy, Ore.,” said Bowen. “We supplied him with all the equipment to make it as accurate as possible.”

The whole memorial rests on brick pavers, nearly 600 of them engraved with names of donors or in memoriam. Many of the VP-2 alumni could be seen looking for their names or the names of friends and colleagues who had a hand in helping finance the memorial.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Oak Harbor resident and VP-2 Association member Dave Bowen shares with another member the steps involved in creating the statue at the Whidbey Patrol Squadron Memorial. Bowen was instrumental in the planning, development and construction of the memorial.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Patrol Squadron Two Association president Greg Kelley reads names on the brick pavers at the Whidbey Patrol Squadron Memorial Friday.

The main feature of the memorial is a life-size bronze statue of a VP airman, seen over Kelley’s shoulder.

“We picked this site because of its proximity to the college, which used to be part of the base, and because people see it all the time, it has great exposure,” said Bowen.

The VP-2 association has also had a big hand in restoring the “Truculent Turtle,” a P2V Neptune aircraft which in 1946 flew more than 11,000 miles from Perth, Australia to Columbus, Ohio without stopping or refueling. The plane is now on display inside the National Naval Air Museum at NAS Pensacola, Fla., and the association has pledged to maintain the aircraft in perpetuity.

“You’ll never find anything like the brotherhood and sisterhood that exists within the VP community,” said Miller. “We were deployed a lot. Our wives were here and I think they are as close as we were. They still have that special closeness.”

Because the nature of the work done by VP units was often secret, the force didn’t receive a lot of recognition. The memorial is meant to give those patrol and reconnaissance squadrons special recognition for their contributions to the Navy.

VP-2 was disestablished on Sept. 30, 1969. Members say it’s only fitting a group with such a special bond has a fitting memorial.

“The VP Navy made a great contribution to our country,” said Kelley.

“And it still does.”

You can find more information on the Patrol Squadron Two Association online at www.patron2.com.

“You can drive by any gate and see a plane,” said Miller. “But this is special. It’s a very special memorial. It’s not flashy, it’s very tasteful.”

MUSIC continued from page 7 There will be arts and craft booths, food vendors, beer and wine gardens, children’s activities hosted by Home Depot on Saturday, a raffle for a beautiful music festival blanket and also band autographed T-shirts,” said board member Margaret Livermore. “And enjoying the beautiful view of the surrounding water and mountains.”

According to Livermore, as many as 20,000 people are expected to attend the festival over the course of the weekend. Those who attend, she said, have a good time.

“I love to see how happy people are, watch young and old dance in the streets, and hear all the wonderful comments people make about the bands and the free festival,” she said, and

encourages everyone to come and enjoy all or part of the fun.

“Put your dancing shoes on and experience the hometown hospitality that Oak Harbor has to offer,” she said.

Performances are scheduled from approximately 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. A complete schedule for both music stages is available online at www.oakharborfestival.com.

The Oak Harbor Music Festival is a registered 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that gives back to the youth of Whidbey Island by providing scholarships to graduating seniors. This year the group presented six, $1,000 scholarships – two to each of the three high schools on the island.

Photo courtesy of Oak Harbor Music Festival Ayron Jones and the Way will take the Island Thrift Stage at 5 p.m. Sunday to help close this year’s Oak Harbor Music Festival. The festival begins Friday evening.

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WOOD continued from page 7 “I like to say art plus wood equals Woodpalooza,” he continued. “It gets attention.”

This year the show will feature 16 artists from Whidbey Island. While there is no admission to attend, the pieces will be available for purchase.

A portion of the sales will benefit WICA. Leake said he is continually surprised by the work he sees from guild members.

“We were quite surprised when we put together our first show. When we looked around we were awestruck,” he said. “We were surprised at how many professionals were in the group. Probably half or more of those participating do this for a living. This is not just a hobby gone wild.”

Leake, who restores antiques for his day job, said he enjoys the opportunity to create his own original pieces. It’s a process that has long held a fascination for him.

Photo courtesy of Whidbey Island Woodworkers Guild The work of more than a dozen Whidbey Island woodworkers will be on display this weekend in Langley as part of the annual Woodpalooza event. Guitars like this by Whidbey Island luthier Janet Lewis are just a small portion of what will be on display.

“For me, I can remember when I was 5, turning on my grandfather’s wood lathe. I’ve always loved the smell of wood, the touch of it, the look of it,” he said. “I do find wood exciting, maybe not so much repairing a broken chair. My passion is the work where I just make what I want. I’ve

always loved wood as a hobby.”

Obviously wood has always been used for utilitarian purposes. Leake said he loves seeing it viewed as art, just like other natural art forms.

“Glass was for making jars for canning, for example. Now glass is an art form,” he said. “Previously, wood was judged by how old it is, how rare it is, whether it’s original in terms of antiques. Now it’s all part of art, just like a painting on the wall.”

Woodpalooza also gives people the opportunity to get away from mass produced furniture that doesn’t last.

“Most woodworkers can explain how they made it, how they put their heart and soul into it,” he said.

“In a broader sense, we’d all like to think that what we make has a chance of being part of a family for many generations. This is a great chance to rub shoulders with woodworkers, talk to people and see some of the talent on the island.”

For more information, go to www.woodpalooza. com.

Photos courtesy of Whidbey Island Woodworkers Guild Appreciating and enhancing the natural beauty of their materials comes through in the wood pieces that will be on display this weekend at Woodpalooza in Langley, a showcase of art and craftsmanship of Whidbey Island woodworkers.

Photo courtesy of Whidbey Island Woodworkers Guild Woodpalooza will feature pieces ranging from small to large, from sculpture to furniture. The event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday through Monday at Zech Hall, part of the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, in Langley.

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Artists’ Reception: Saturday, September 3, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit runs through September 25 Museo Gallery, Langley Kathe Fraga’s paintings are inspired by the romance of vintage French wallpapers and Chinoiserie with a modern twist. Brian O’Neill creates ceramic vessels using a very coarse textured clay and a variety of glazes.

Featured Artists: Janet King & Yyvone Palka Meet the Artists: Saturday, September 3, 5:00pm-7:00pm Whidbey Art Gallery, Langley September at Whidbey Art Gallery features Janet King’s creative felting entitled “Colors from My Garden” and Yyvone Palka’s animal and bird sumi-e paintings. Meet them and other gallery artists during the First Saturday Art Walk. Now accepting applications for 2-D and 3-D artists, apply online at www.WhidbeyArtists.com

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Opening Reception: Sunday, September 4, 11:00am-12:00pm Exhibit continues through October UUCWI, 20103 State Route 525, Freeland The new artwork of local naturalist, newspaper columnist, and bird enthusiast Frances Wood is featured in the foyer Art Gallery.

Using the flowing nature of watercolor and ink pen, Frances captures the lightness, flightiness, and uniqueness of our feathered friends in this remarkable series of bird portraits. The gallery is located in the building’s entrance foyer.

There are no regular gallery hours but artwork can be viewed by those attending events and meetings in the building. Phone (360) 321-8656.

Featured Artist: John Olsen Meet the Artist: Sunday, September 18, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Photographer John Olsen will be at the Gallery with his cameras and lots of discussion about his work and methods. Before moving to the Northwest, John photographed widely in Asia, Europe and Mexico, as well as in his long-term home state of New Mexico. He works in all camera formats, but favors infrared and highspeed B&W films for interpretive images.

Meetings & Organizations Coupeville Garden Club Thursday, September 1, 9:30am Coupeville Recreation Hall The Coupeville Mayor, Molly Hughes, will be the guest speaker. Refreshments are served at 9:30am and the Mayor will speak at 10:00am.

Everyone is welcome to come meet the club members and have a chance to ask questions of the Mayor. For more information, call (360) 678-0898.

Whidbey Island Weaver’s Guild Thursday, September 1, 10:00am-2:00pm Pacific Northwest Art School, Coupeville Program: Tracy Hudson: Bedouin Weaving in Qatar; the rich and colorful world of Bedouin Arab weaving. While living in Doha, Qatar, Tracy studied the traditional weaving methods and designs of Bedouin Arabia. Her presentation celebrates the rich and colorful world of Bedouin Arab weaving as encountered in modern day Qatar, and sheds light on traditional techniques from one of the oldest weaving styles in the world.

Bring a brown bag lunch and your own beverage cup. For more information, visit www. whidbeyweaversguild.org

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Monday, September 12, 9:30am First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Bring a dish to share! Whidbey middle school girls sponsored by our branch to attend Tech Trek, a week-long camp at Pacific Lutheran University, will share their experience. An opportunity to sign up for our various interest groups will be provided. Prospective members welcome. Contact Camille Brighten at bright-

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Suicide Grief Support Group Wednesday, September 14, 6:00pm-8:30pm Hospice of Whidbey General, Coupeville This is a time for individuals who have had a loved one die of suicide and would like to meet with others to learn some coping strategies ways to move forward through your grief and other feelings. Registration is requested by contacting Dave Bieniek, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Whidbey General at (360) 321-1372 or bienid@whidbeygen.org. There is no charge for this event.

South Whidbey Garden Club Friday, September 16, 9:00am-11:45am St. Peter’s Church, Clinton September’s program: “Japanese Maples to Love & Adore” June Davis, CPH and garden consultant, will talk about how to choose, plant and care for Japanese maples so they will thrive in your garden. Refreshments provided and the public is welcome.

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.

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 For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Dan’s Classic Ballroom See website for schedules/fees www. dansclassicballroom.com (360)720-2727.

Group & Private Lessons, Adults, Teens, Children, Wedding Dances, Special Events/ Parties. 4 Free Lessons for Unaccompanied Men. Located just north of Oak Harbor (Dugualla Bay). Classes on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings.

Offering classes in: Smooth Dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango Latin & Rhythm: EC Swing, WC Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Bolero, Samba Club Dances: Salsa, Night Club 2-step, Hustle, Bachata

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, September 3, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Grigware Hall, Freeland 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.

Septic 101 & 201 Combo Classes Saturday, September 10, 9:00am-12:00pm Nordic Hall, Coupeville Monday, September 19, 5:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Senior Center, Langley Thursday, September 29, 5:00pm-8:00pm Oak Harbor Library Learn how to protecting your system to avoid costly repairs or replacement. Attend Septic 101 to learn how to live with your system.

Attend Septic 201 and if you have a conventional gravity or pressure system, pay $28 and you could get certified to inspect your own system. Inspections are required by law every 1-3 years depending on your type of system.

For a list of Island County Maintenance Service Providers, or to register for septic classes, call (360)678-7914 or visit www.islandcountyseptictraining.com

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By Carey Ross Bad Moms: Ever since I watched the crowdfunded "Veronica Mars" movie late one night in a Las Vegas hotel room while I was slightly tipsy, I’ve kind of been in love with Kristen Bell. I don’t even hate her when she’s trying to sell me home appliances. Whether my affection can survive this comedy in which Bell, Mila Kunis, and Kathryn Hahn play moms gone wild is questionable.  (R • 1 hr. 41 min.)

Florence Foster Jenkins: Meryl Streep, 19-time Oscar nominee and finest actor alive, continues barnstorming through what should be (but most certainly isn’t) the twilight of her career with her gleeful portrayal of indelible characters. This time, she plays a New York heiress who believes herself to be a great opera diva, so much so that she books herself a concert at Carnegie Hall. Only one problem: she can’t carry a tune.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 50 min.)

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The Light Between Oceans: This adaptation of the bestselling novel about a couple who finds a baby and raises it as their own stars Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander and is presumed to be the opening salvo of the 2016 Oscar season. Hold on to your seats.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 40 min.)

Kubo and the Two Strings: From Laika, the studio responsible for "Coraline" and "ParaNorman" comes this inventive samurai story about a one-eyed boy and a legendary battle. Boasting breathtaking stop-motion animation and affecting plot, some critics have called this the best animated movie of 2016. When Pixar hears that, they’re gonna be mad.  (PG • 1 hr. 41 min.)

Mechanic: Resurrection: Jason Statham, normally very busy filming one or another installment of the many film franchises he lends his brand of rapid-fire martialarts prowess to ("Transporter, Crank, The Expendables," etc.), must’ve had a break in his schedule and so thought it would be a good idea to add another franchise sequel to his resume. It was not a good idea.  (R • 1 hr. 39 min.)

scientists who have never seen a Ridley Scott movie, and a canny outsider (played by Kate Mara)–at which the Scott family excels.  (R • 1 hr. 32 min.)

Pete’s Dragon: Did the world really need a live-action "Pete’s Dragon" remake? No, not really. Is this at least a decent retooling of the 1977 Disney classic? I suppose.  (PG • 1 hr. 30 min.)

Sausage Party: Of course Seth Rogan’s “passion project” is a dirty animated adventure starring wieners and buns. Of course it is. It’s also supposedly the first R-rated CGanimated movie, serves as a religious allegory (no kidding) and features the only food-onfood polysexual orgy in cinematic history. Five stars all the way for the summer’s weirdest comedy.  (R • 1 hr. 29 min.)

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Suicide Squad: No summer blockbuster has been more highly anticipated than this one, which hoped to do for DC Comics what smart-ass, foul-mouthed "Deadpool" did for Marvel–too bad it’s a big, dumb dud. Give Harley Quinn an R-rating and then we’ll really see what she can do.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 40 min.)

War Dogs: Director Todd Phillips has made two pretty decent comedies–"The Hangover" and "Borat" (but only if we pretend Sacha Baron Cohen wasn’t really responsible for "Borat")–amid a filmography comprised of unmitigated crap. Maybe this Jonah Hill/Miles Teller buddy comedy will be the third fluke of his otherwise undistinguished career.  (R • 1hr. 83 min.)

Yoga Hosers: Kevin Smith made another movie. And that’s all I have to say about that.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 28 min.)

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SNACK-TO-SCHOOL Back to school! Yay! Well, perhaps it isn’t as exciting for children as it might be for their parents or guardians. I enjoy back to school, probably more so than my kids. The main reason isn’t just because I aim to stem or quash the seemingly endless little spats my children get into with one another, it’s because I know they will be learning new things, expanding their horizons and I just love hearing the excitement in their voices when they tell me about something new they learned. Another reason I like back to school is because I am able to test my boundaries in the kitchen by attempting to come up with healthy, interesting lunches that are as budget friendly as possible.

When it comes to finding inspiration for school lunches, I set aside time to trawl through Google and Pinterest pages for a while. I am always amazed by the utter creativity I see in the photos of lunches prepared by moms, dads or guardians everywhere. Kids can be picky eaters and it’s often a frustrating endeavor figuring out what to send with them to school.

I recently came across a snack pack of sorts in the store and it got the cogs turning. It was a little package with a single serving of chocolate hazelnut spread and some mini ‘breadsticks’. I think this is fabulous. Kids

love dipping anything into everything. The only thing that dulls the shine of this back to school snack is it’s a little on the pricy side, so I decided to recreate it myself in my own kitchen. I used a really tiny plastic container, big enough to hold a single serving size of hazelnut spread (2 Tablespoons according to the package on the jar I bought), spooned a serving size into the container and sealed with the lid. I included pretzels in a baggie, purely because my children prefer them to the mini breadsticks, et voila! Snack for school!

You could use anything to dip into chocolate hazelnut spread. Sliced strawberries, apples, raspberries, bananas, pretzels, breadsticks, anything. And while I’m on the subject of dips, what about a creamy fruit dip to go with a small fruit salad in a child’s lunch bag? I did find a Pillsbury one hiding out in my recipe box that I used a little while ago for a party. It consisted of cream cheese, marshmallow crème, and a splash of milk all blended together in smooth, fluffy harmony. It goes exceptionally well with grapes, apples and strawberries in my opinion.

But dips and fruit aside, I think our imaginations can take us and our children so many places, all just by opening up a lunch box. It needn’t break the bank either. I’ve read blogs online where people will mold entire sculptures out of rice, and chopped chicken, ham,

and vegetables. Popular characters from any and all kinds of games or cartoons on TV were captured in edible ‘still-life’. I’m not quite as creative as that, though I aim to try my hand at this lunch box art very soon regardless. I do however, like to do a little something with the sandwiches I make. From cutting them into shapes such as circles, squares, tiny squares, hearts, dinosaurs, Disney and other characters, to carving the sandwiches into a short word, I’ve tried it all. In fact, I have even tried lunch bag ‘sushi’. It does NOT contain any raw fish, rather, it emulates a sushi roll with other ingredients. There’s ‘banana sushi rolls’, which are made by spreading peanut butter, or chocolate spread across a flour tortilla or a wheat wrap, placing a peeled banana on one side, rolling it up and then slicing the whole thing into ‘sushi’ rounds. A serving of fruit, with a serving of protein, makes for a healthy snack for sure.

This same method can be applied to so many other combinations of food. Turkey, iceberg lettuce and cheddar ‘sushi’; ham, Swiss and romaine lettuce ‘sushi’; roast beef, mustard, spinach and provolone ‘sushi’, all tightly rolled and cut into bite size bits.

When it comes to being as budget friendly as possible, there is no place more fun to do it than school lunches. It does take a little planning and prepping but it can be an adventure, and you can involve your kids too. I find when I include my kids in the preparation and making of any food, they are more likely to eat it. If you want to do away with store bought peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from the freezer section and make your own, cookie cut your bread, spread with peanut butter and jelly, top with more bread and store in a large Ziploc bag, separating each sandwich with wax paper, and freeze.

In addition to all of the above, a great snack for school could be copycat lunchables. Just dice the meat of choice (if any), dice a portion of your child’s favorite cheese, place in a container, and add a small Ziploc of crackers, and a cookie to boot. There you have it. DIY copycat lunchables. Sometimes, I make ‘pizza bites’ the night before, and I promise you, no matter what mish mash of ingredients you use

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. for these, they will be a winner. I take these to barbeques, birthday parties, picnics, and I even make them in bulk to freeze, because they always get eaten. They are so simple, and yet so tasty, and perhaps the reason why they’re so satisfying is partly because there’s nothing ostentatious about them, and also because, well...it’s pizza.

I hope back-to-school is as smooth as it possibly can be for both you and your children. I hope the ideas listed here help make a busy morning less frustrating, and if you have ideas of your own, please send them to me. I’m interested to hear about them. I am including my ‘pizza bites’ recipe and hope you enjoy them as much as my friends and family do. Let me know how they taste if you make them because, as always, I love to hear from you, so Lets Dish!

Pizza Bites 2 cans (8 count each) home-style biscuit dough 1 jar pizza sauce 1 package cheese of choice (I use Colby jack or mozzarella) 1 small can black olives, diced 1 large green pepper, diced Pepperoni 2 or 3 Roma tomatoes, diced Flatted biscuit rounds out quite thin about a 1/4 inch thick. I do this by pinching and stretching simultaneously. Arrange on greased foil on a large cookie sheet. Top each flattened round with pizza sauce, sprinkling of olives, green pepper, tomatoes, and pepperoni. Top with cheese, and cover with another flattened biscuit round. Pinch, or press the edges together as best you can, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until light golden brown. Slice into quarters, serve, freeze of pack for someone’s lunch and enjoy! www.food.com/ideas/back-to-school-lunchbox-ideas-6050?c=49005 To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Old and worn ideas and erroneous new ideas trouble you equally on the 1st. Your problems seem less in light of better understanding on the 2nd. A chance to better manage your life appears on the 3rd. On the 4th you’re able to release that which no longer satisfies. The best in a relationship is yours on the 5th. The 6th helps you to love yourself on a deep level. Siblings draw your ire on the 7th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Much advice and little consensus around joint property issues on the 1st. A firm stance on a recent dispute comes on the 2nd. The 3rd validates your planning and purpose.

Knowledge is your key to happiness on the 4th. A misunderstanding with another needs fixing on the 5th. Your gracious ways lead to material gains on the 6th. Object lessons in the true nature of love come on the 7th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Ideas churn on the 1st as you and a partner weigh the pros and cons. The 2nd brings some satisfying and agreeable conclusions. The 3rd affirms you with some well-deserved backing. Objectives gained on the 4th are trustworthy only briefly. Your capacity to care does not go unnoticed on the 5th. Reward on the 6th comes of remaining loyal to a cause.

The 7th is a valuable lesson in understanding the ins and outs of business.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) The 1st finds you and your spouse at odds over some of your long-held beliefs. The 2nd ends on a more emotionally satisfying note. The 3rd unites you with a valuable personal contact. Objects of fascination on the 4th soon lose their luster. Children in particular benefit from your care on the 5th. A loving relationship enriches you materially on the 6th. The 7th gladdens your heart in concrete ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Jointly-held wealth and property creates disagreements on the 1st. The 2nd concludes more congenially. Events on the 3rd act as a confidence booster.

A short-term fulfillment comes your way on the 4th. Your natural emotional warmth is behind a good experience on the 5th. A connection forms on the 6th around your ability to make others feel loved. The 7th leads you toward a better understanding of your own true nature.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Untried ideas, perhaps involving property, meet a partner or spouse’s resistance on the 1st.

Matters turn to your satisfaction late on the 2nd. A key link-up on the 3rd affirms your approach. Notoriety happens fast on the 4th and ends as quickly. Your great strength on the 5th is your loving attention to detail. Your

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Another’s woes on the 1st leave you conflicted over whether to butt out or be of service. Only late on the 2nd can you express your true emotions. You reap the rewards of past efforts on the 3rd. Facts gleaned on the 4th are useful only briefly. Wise to honor the good your partner does on the 5th. Your way of saying even the hard things kindly wins for you on the 6th. Objects of devotion lose luster on the 7th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) A dilemma arises on the 1st when a friend’s advice counters your own experience. You and your friend find mutual agreement on the 2nd. A financially fortunate connection comes on the 3rd. Habits that do you harm are easily seen on the 4th. Younger siblings help to clarify your thinking on the 4th. A relationship bond deepens on the 5th. You’re validated for being different on the 6th.

You’re geared for teamwork on the 7th.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Events on the 1st stimulate the vagabond in you, if only intellectually. Friendships in particular make the 2nd fulfilling.

Events on the 3rd instill confidence in your business sense. Events on the 4th reinforce your devotion to your purpose. Your inherent optimism underlies a material success on the 5th. Your natural joy results in a profitable personal connection on the 6th. A hard look at your path and purpose is worthwhile on the 7th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The 1st is about whether to proceed with what you know or dare a new idea. The 2nd delivers a particularly pleasing course of action. A former rival aligns with your camp on the 3rd. Just set yourself in motion on the 4th and then enjoy the ride. Your steadfast nature brings tangible benefits on the 5th. Your vehicle to wealth on the 6th is your ability to hold a steady focus. The 7th shows that love is not about needs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Deeply-held ideas about wealth must be reconciled with the current situation on the 1st. A friend contributes to your joy on a fulfilling 2nd. The 3rd delivers material support for a long-term goal. The 4th is a vehicle to happiness, if you keep yourself out of the way.

Your sharp intellect gives material benefits on the 5th. Your way of avoiding what doesn’t serve pays benefits on the 6th. Your values hold much sway on the outcome of the 7th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Siding with your partner keeps the peace on the 1st. Selfunderstanding gained on the 2nd is deeply gratifying. A key contact regarding your path comes on the 3rd. The 4th reinstills your faith in yourself. The knowing within you is your guide to the high road on the 5th. Your ability to see the big picture has business potentials on the 6th. Actions not in accord with your true nature fail on the 7th. © 2016, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS OURS WEATHER FORECAST Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. Wesley Hallock as a professional astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Read Wesley’s monthly forecast, with links to Facebook and Twitter, at www.chickenlittleandtheastrologer.com. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Invitation to unlock the Bible.

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Job descriptions, duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and application procedures are available on the WICD website at www.whidbeycd.org. This position may be reconfigured

ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN: WAIF has an immediate need for a part time Animal Care Technician to help operate WAIF animal facilities. For more information, visit www. waifanimals.org. No phone calls, please (0) EDUCATION & PREVENTION MANAGER-IN-TRAINING: CADA, Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse is looking for an Education & Prevention Manager-in-training. Job description: Create and maintain prevention and social change programs with youth, other agencies, school districts and the community.

We are looking to hire a Manager-in-training to create a more seamless transition with outgoing Manager. With No Cheating! growing responsibility in our prevention department, there are plenty of independent opportunities for the Manager-intraining to take on to learn the job. Hours: 20 per week. Send cover letter and resume to PO Box 190, OH or email director@cadacanhelp.org by 1 September. Full job description Puzzle 1 (Very hard, difficulty rating 0.88)

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depending on our pool of applicants. Application materials are due to WICD by August 17, 2016 by 4:30 pm (0) NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION PLANNER: Whidbey Island Conservation District (WICD) is accepting applications for this fulltime benefited position. Job descriptions, duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and application procedures are available on the WICD website at www.whidbeycd.org. This position may be reconfigured depending on our pool of applicants. Application materials are due to WICD by August 17, 2016 by 4:30 pm (0)

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Kimball console piano. Beautiful walnut finish. Perfect condition, $400. Mary Jo (360) 730-2688 (1)

LESSONS Guitar lessons: Looking for guitar students who would like to learn how to play or upgrade their current playing skills. All genre taught, oneon-one instruction, beginners welcome. Call Scott, (360) 675-5470. Setup and consultation free with first session.

Lessons last 1-hr each.

HOUSEWARES Singer sewing machine, model 1120 Perfect Shapr, $40.

Hank, Coupeville (360) 6787591 (0)

HOME FURNISHINGS 100% solid pine sewing/ craft cabinet. Handmade by a Master Carpenter. Like new, 30" wide, 83" high, 13.5" deep, $600. Lenita (360) 9292942 (0)

LAWN AND GARDEN Fresh cut Dahlias for home, parties or special occasions, $4 per dozen; 1-gallon Forsythia or Walnut Tree, $3.

Coupeville (360) 678-7591 (0) Straw Hay for Sale: Good for bedding, erosion control, mulch, etc. $3 per bale. 20 bale minimum. (360) 321-1624 Natural Barnyard Topsoil: Good for gardens, flower beds, etc. Unscreened, 10 yard loads, $225 delivered. South Whidbey. (360) 321-1624 Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 strips, each 10’ long, $7 each roll. Call (360) 678-1167

MISCELLANEOUS Pair of folding aluminum truck ramps, 1200-lb. capacity, like new, $75; 1/2-hp sump pump w/ float switch, $160 value, selling for $80; 42" x 48" garden gate with all accessories, $50; Box of spade drill bits, some new, $10; Rubbermaid chest (lockable) 44"L x 20"W x 18”H, $40; 25' telescoping survey level rod, new, $165

value, selling for $85. Contact Dick (425) 422-0801 or (360) 678-4889 (1) Prism kite bag, very good condition, $60 cash only. (360) 632-6202 Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father's Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6"W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

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

Call (360) 678-1167

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!

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION US Postal Mail

Whidbey Weekly Classified Department PO Box 1098 Oak Harbor, WA 98277

E-Mail............classifieds@whidbeyweekly.com Telephone..................................(360)682-2341 Fax.............................................(360)682-2344 PLEASE CALL WHEN YOUR ITEMS HAVE SOLD.

Please try to limit your classified to 30 words or less, (amounts and phone numbers are counted as words) we will help edit if necessary. We charge $10/week for Vehicles, Boats, Motorcycles, RVs, Real Estate Rental/Sales, Business Classifieds and any items selling $1,000 and above. We do charge $25 to include a photo. The FREE classified space is not for business use. No classified is accepted without phone number.

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Professional skin care 3 local offices Dermatology co For an appointment call 360-682-5024 or Toll free 855-255-8261

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COUPEVILLE, 205 S. Main • FREELAND, 1804 Scott Rd., Ste 106 OAK HARBOR, 275 SE Cabot Dr., Ste A-3 Voted Whidbey’s Best Dermatologist 3 Years Running

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Rosario Skin Clinic Your Dermatology Specialists • Board Certified • Mohs Surgery • Medical • Surgical

Open in Coupeville AMBER FOWLER, MD

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5 NE 4th Street • Suite B • Coupeville

3110 Commercial Ave • Suite 105 • Anacortes 1600 Continental Place • Suite 101 • Mt. Vernon

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OKINAWA Karatedo Class The skills for back to school success

COURTESY DISCIPLINE CONFIDENCE SELF-CONTROL SELF-RESPECT Sensei Hideaki Zakimi OBEDIENCE INCREASE MENTAL FOCUS

Visit karateoakharbor.com or call 360-420-0527 for a class schedule or more information 350 SE Pioneer Way #104 • Oak Harbor