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Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s 2nd Annual TUTU 5k Fun Run & Walk

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ALL FREE FAMILY FUN! SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 10:00AM - 2:00PM Saturday, Sept 24th 10AM-12PM Start/Finish @ Mickey Clark Field (Coupeville Elementary School) 12 & under with T-shirt $25, w/o $10 Over 13 with T-shirt $35, w/o $20 Limited T-shirts available at event for $15 Dogs are welcome but must be on leash

DOZENS OF FUN GAMES & ACTIVITIES INFLATABLE BOUNCE HOUSES FREE LUNCH CRAFTS AT SOUTH WHIDBEY COMMUNITY PARK 5495 MAXWELTON RD, LANGLEY WWW.SWPARKS.ORG • (360)221-6788

Children’s Day is funded in partnership with Island County Public Health, Sno-Isle Libraries, South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District, GoWhidbey Media & DJ Services, Aptitude Habilitation Services, South Whidbey Kiwanis, South Whidbey Children’s Center, Whidbey Coffee, Whidbey Island Bagel Bakery, Partners for Young Children, and generous private donors.

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SPRINT FOR SPIN September 24, 2016

5K Fun Run and Stay & Play

Check in at the Blue Fox Drive-In at 8am Race starts at 9am Register online at active.com T-shirts & Goodie Bags for all runners Adults $35 • Free for kids under 12 Stay & Play package Just $10

(1 Go Kart Ride • 10 Game Tokens • 1 Mini Pizza, Drink & Cookie)

All proceeds go to Spin Cafe’ Serving people in need

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Fish, Fur & Fowl by Ed Oldham

BYE BYE SUMMER, BRING ON FALL What a crazy month it has been. Normally this time of the year, I would love to say I have been in the field or on the water but this sure hasn’t been the case for me or quite a few of my friends. With summer quickly changing into fall, I have found myself scrambling trying to take care of those little projects I have put off just to get out on the water. I admit, most of my projects could have been completed this fall, but the lack luster salmon season gave me an opportunity to get them done early, all while saving some wear and tear on my boat chasing a run which just never seemed to kick start. Now of course, the Coho are in and most have just kind of washed their hands of the season, but this past Saturday a small area known as the Tulalip Bubble opened for hatchery Coho retention. This narrow band of opportunity will close again September 25. Now I know it isn’t much, but it is close to the island and frankly gives you the chance to put a salmon in your freezer without having to purchase one. One of the frustrations I have had this year is the so called experts predicted a poor showing of Coho this year. However, from numbers I have seen passing through Bonneville on the Columbia and with the opening of Lake Washington to Coho fishing this past Friday (because of a stronger run) has sure made me wonder who makes these predictions and what information they had which eliminated it for most of us. For me, the fishing season is in the past and I anxiously wait to see what happens next year. Now is the time to shift gears and think about hitting the fields and mountains in the hope of putting some game on the table. Archery season is in full effect and will continue most of this month. Deer and elk hunters are already in the woods with their camo on, hoping for a shot at a nice animal. I have seen some dandies already, including a handful of elk. Last report I received was from a friend hunting elk in eastern Washington. He reported seeing some real monster bulls including a nice 5x5 that passed within 30 yards of him. This is one of the pitfalls of being able to harvest a ‘spike only,’ without a special tag. He also said they have been very quiet this year. With some luck and these last few rainy days we have been having, it will hopefully push them into the rut before the end of the season. If not, then those who muzzle load are sure going to have a good time. A good tool to use is the hunting prospects which the WDFW has put up on their website for 2016. You can find the region you plan to hunt and it will give you some idea of what you might expect to see. Hopefully it isn’t the same ones who predicted the salmon returns. If anything, if you are still undecided or have an idea of a few places to try this year, it might be just the information you need to narrow your spot down so you can start planning.

Those who waterfowl hunt, I know, are chomping at the bit. Just today I was out helping a friend with one of the projects he has put off and from the distance we heard a flock of Canadian geese approaching. Of course we stopped what we were doing just so we could listen and watch them, while we got the dog all excited as we made fake gunshot noises and pretended to aim shotguns in their general vicinity. Made me chuckle like a little kid. Given the amount of rain we have received so far this month, I expect this year’s duck season might be one of the better ones in the last five years. Getting some cold weather up north will help as well. Pushing them down a little sooner this year could keep the action consistent and with better quality birds. A couple weeks ago, I was walking around a piece of property out towards Alger and flushed up a ruffed grouse. Completely took me by surprise but again up came the make believe shotgun to make noises. Grouse hunting has been fair this year. I wouldn’t classify it as great but there are birds out there, and in some areas are in greater number than last. Again, with this change in weather we might start to see this pick up as well. The one unfortunate thing this time of year though is getting good reports. Hunters are a heck of lot more tightly lipped than anglers and sometimes you just have to get out and give it a go. It is a lot like salmon fishing, you do some research and pick an area. You go out and hunt the area, talk to some of the other hunters in the area and you learn it better. Next year you might pick another area and do the same thing. Except this time you have something to compare it to. It just goes on like this until you find the spot you love, know and have had success in, and hunt it more than any other. While I was in the Navy, I often met hunters new to Washington and by some luck managed to harvest a nice animal their first year in the field. Afterward, they never got out and tried any other spots and wondered why it wasn’t like their first year. There are so many beautiful areas to hunt in this state, it is a shame not to get out and explore more of them. Maybe this year you will be in a new area. I hope it is a wonderful experience for you. Enjoy what the seasons offer you and, above all, be safe so you can enjoy it for many more years to come. I’d love to see some pictures and you might end up in the paper to show your friends and family so be sure to write me at whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail.com. To read past columns of Fish, Fur, and Fowl in the Whidbey Weekly, visit our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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If you are a Seahawks fan, aren't you glad you did not fly to LA last Sunday to watch our hometown team get a field goal?

Wonder what that field goal cost Seahawks management given the expense of flying down the team, putting the players and coaches and trainers and doctors and others up in hotels, feeding them, and then providing all the water needed to hydrate everyone during the heat of the game? Of course, I forgot to include all the salaries that have to be paid to get the talent needed to score a field goal on a sunny day in LA. If you have one of the those smart phones, ask Siri or Cortana, or whomever is your manufacturer's question answering expert what the projected cost is for that field goal last Sunday. I asked my flip phone, but, as you can imagine, it just flipped me off. Air delight Recently, while waiting in line somewhere to buy something, I looked down at the area beneath the cash register, customer side, to see candy bars, gum, and other non-nutritious, non-necessities which were perfectly placed for adolescent eyes or senior knee caps. One of the candy bars was in a wrapping paper which resembled a wasp nest or the drawing of a solar system. Maybe I have mentioned this before, but the side effects of the aerated milk chocolate Hershey's Air Delight are less than delightful. Imagine, but not for long, chewing on those little white Styrofoam packing critters. That's what an aerated chocolate bar tastes like. How would I do? I pack a lot in the wind. Save yourself a buck next time you look down at the floor during checkout. Look for dropped quarters instead of new candy bars with PGPR, emulsifier, and vanillin. No wonder my teeth itched. Barkless in Freeland While recently investigating the case of a creepy cyber stalker connecting to a Freeland Facebooker via a skim card in Cypress, Italy, I met two African dogs who did not bark at me. Taking it as a moment of appreciation for my inner canine consciousness, my self esteem was rising like hot dough in Grandma's oven. Then the ego-meter fell when I was told the dogs, Boomer and Bam, neither barked nor shed. They didn't even have tails. Discouraged, I returned home to watch an old Randolph Scott western. Actually, Randolph was not that old in the film, but, in horse years, he was up there. Steve Raible's best line Ever the attempter to look at the brightest side of the sunny side of the street, our conductor hat is off to Seahawks iconic broadcaster Steve Raible for last Sunday's reference to receiver Doug Baldwin's physical and mental resilience–“He's as tough as a sack of hammers.” The last time I saw a guy with a sack of hammers it was Santa Claus at Sebo's. Santa Claus looked a little bit like Frank, but I know it was Santa because Frank is taller. Clean up, aisle 3 Last Sunday, before the Seahawks had yet to score their very own three points, I saw Bobbi Sandberg behind me in line at PayLess. “How are you doing, kiddo?” I asked, looking down at her cart contents of sugar for baking. (Note to editor—The word on Maxwelton Road is that Bobbi's chocolate decadence cake creation increases her church's offerings when available after Sunday service) “I'm not doing too bad for an old broad.”

Immediately, after Bobbi's one-liner, Racheal Brager appeared and leaned over to hug Bobbi in line while asking her the same question, “How are you doing?” “I'm not doing too bad for an old gal,” Bobbi smiled. I love how Bobbi cleaned up her answer for the youthful Racheal. Maybe, because Bobbi and Racheal both go to the same church, some of their grocery store language gets modified. By the way, Rachael bakes a superb Nanaimo bar of chocolate, graham crackers, and chocolate butter creme filling. Those bars really go good after a homemade meat loaf sandwich, sliced cold, with white bread, lettuce, and lots of mayo. And then there's Pastor Matt Chambers' sticky rolls, blessed beyond belief. Oh my.

Like yesterday's re-run on COZI-TV, channel 44-5, on Uncle Sam's analog-digital converter box signal, when Murdoch, expertly played weekly for five seasons by Dwight Schultz, mentions to a Russian spy, “You are the first woman I've ever seen who looked good in fluorescent light.” Election uncertainty Like many folks, I have yet to decide how to decide, when and if I do decide. There is power in decision. There is also procrastination in my gene pool. In our family, we like to think of it as gathering more information. If one spends enough time researching and gathering information, many decisions can be made by not making them. If that makes no sense to you, it's possible you have never been in the military. In a recent Associated Press analysis of today's Electoral College possibilities, each state was categorized in one of these five: Solid Democratic, Leans Democratic, Tossup, Leans Republican, or Solid Republican. Having been a resident of twelve states during my six decades of wandering, I thought I might vote according to whatever category I had lived in the most. My solid GOP state living areas were South Carolina and Tennessee. While I did not spend too much time at Parris Island, South Carolina in Marine Corps boot camp, I was there long enough to eat sand fleas while experiencing close encounters of the humid kind. My leaning GOP states were Arizona, Missouri, and Utah. Now that I think about it, I believe I learned more about leaning while living in those three states than any of my other domiciles. My toss-up states were North Carolina and Ohio. My formative years, between 3rd grade and 10th grade, were spent in Ohio, where I learned how to ride a bike, drive a car, and sneak into a drive-in movie. My leaning Democratic states were Colorado and Pennsylvania. With grade school in Denver and high school in Oil City, I went from the Rockies to the Alleghenies without getting reverse altitude sickness from coming down too fast. What a way to learn physics. My strong Democratic states have been California, Oregon, and Washington. Looks like I hit the left wing trifecta. So, with five Republican and five Democratic states under my belt, and two toss-ups, it looks like I am tied with myself for no decision.

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Bits & Pieces Recreational fires less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high do not require a permit.

As always burning garbage and the use of burn barrels is illegal STATE WIDE and subject to fines than can exceed $1000.00. If your property falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources, please call (360) 856-3500 for burn permit information.

Letters to the Editor Editor, There has been a good deal of confusion and some rancor regarding the actions surrounding the oil refineries in Anacortes in May. Those who don’t understand the issue chastise the 52 people arrested for blocking the trains carrying toxic Bakken crude, as being selfish hypocrites, even blaming them for leaving their “garbage” on the tracks after their arrest. So why “Break Free” and similar actions? First, they aren’t protestors, they are defenders. They are men and women, young and old, many college educated, many religious, who understand the science and politics and are understandably frightened and frustrated. Which is why they are risking their treasure and liberty. They are not alone. World and religious leaders also know the truth of human caused global warming. They too are frustrated and frightened by the lack of governmental action. In response, 29 faith based organizations have come together to create the Faith Climate Action Conference at University Christian Church on October 8 (http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2589332). We urge you to read Pope Francis’s Laudato Si for more insight into this most critically urgent issue.

For air quality issues call the Northwest Clean Air Agency at (360) 428-1617. [Submitted by Wylie Farr, Island County Sheriff’s Office]

Scarecrow Corridor Is Coming It’s time to get those scarecrows dusted off and ready to display. It’s Scarecrow Corridor time in Coupeville. Sponsored by the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce, this year’s theme is Superheroes. Be creative, relate your scarecrow to your business, group, or organization. To get your entry form stop by the Chamber office, 905 NW Alexander Street. Deadline for entry forms is Wednesday, September 28.

Prevent Falls, Save Lives

Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injury for people 65 years of age and older. WhidbeyHealth has partnered with Oak Harbor Senior Center and Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue to recognize National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, Thursday, September 22. The Oak Harbor Senior Center will hold activities from 10:30am to noon related to falls prevention for senior citizens. Nationally, every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fallrelated injury, which translates to two million fall-related injuries each year. WhidbeyHealth Medical Center’s Emergency Department saw an estimated 1,500 patients last year for fallsrelated injuries.

Conservative economists and most businesses agree that we need to curb carbon pollution and so support a carbon tax. They say it will create jobs and propel innovation which is why they support I-732 the Carbon Fee and Dividend initiative. We urge you to rally the courage to look at the facts objectively, allow it to touch your heart and Vote Yes on I-732. You too can be a defender of our future.

Studies show that a combination of behavior changes can significantly reduce falls among older adults, including participation in a physical activity regimen, assessing one’s risk for falling, having medication reviewed periodically, keeping up to date on eye and ear checks and keeping the home environment safe from falling hazards.

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Burn Ban Lifted Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels, the Sheriff’s Office lifted the ban on outdoor burning at 8:00am, on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. It is important to remember that residential yard debris and land-clearing burning are permanently banned in Coupeville, Freeland, Langley, and Oak Harbor (and their urban grown areas). All yard debris and land-clearing burning will require a permit where open burning is allowed. All written burn permits will be issued through the Island County Health Department. To obtain a verbal permit for fires less than 4 feet in diameter, call the information Hotline at (360) 240-5526 and listen to required conditions. To obtain information about written permits for fires over 4 feet in diameter, call (360) 679-7350. Visit https://www.islandcountywa.gov/Health/ EH/Burning/Pages/Home.aspx for additional permit information.

Donations collected will benefit the work of Real Change, a Seattle-based group which “exists to provide opportunity and a voice for low-income and homeless people while taking action for economic, social and racial justice.” Mokihana Calizar is a Hawaiian storyteller, blogger and writer of medicine stories. She lives with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and knows first-hand the issues of homelessness and life on the edges of a civilized society. She writes a blog, www.thesafetypincafe. blogspot.com. She adds, “Come fragrance free, suspend your disbelief and be open to create a more robust version of reality.” The South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market is located at 2812 Thompson Road, on the corner of Thompson Road and State Route 525. The market is open from 11:00am to 2:00pm through October 16. It features fresh produce, flowers and concessions. SNAP card customers get double value. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons are accepted by many vendors. Artisans have unique gifts for early holiday shopping. Visit www.southwhidbeytilth.org or contact the Market Manager at (360) 321-0757. [Submitted by Susan Prescott]

We don’t have to speculate about the consequences of inaction. We see the torrential flooding of West Virginia and Louisiana, the firestorms in California and the extreme heat wave in the Middle East where temperatures topped 129 degrees, as examples. Just look how brown the mountains are around us.

Oh, and the “garbage” left on the tracks by the defenders? That was their camping gear and food, which no one was allowed to recover. The police destroyed it.

consumers, about community, not ownership, about pirates dressed in everyday clothes, about hearts and souls craving remedy and solutions that criss-cross the borders.

All these topics and more will be included in discussions and demonstrations at the National Falls Prevention Awareness Day event. WhidbeyHealth presenters will include paramedic Robert May, Lifeline Services coordinator Emilly MacCormick and physical therapist Jennifer Wesley. Also in attendance will be members of the Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue team. The public is welcome to participate in this free event. Oak Harbor Senior Center is located at 51 SE Jerome St. in Oak Harbor. For more information on this event or on falls prevention, email mayrob@whidbeyhealth.org. [Submitted by Patricia Duff, WhidbeyHealth]

The Power of Story — A Remedy and Solution

League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island to Host National Voter Registration Day Event The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island is proud to announce they will be participating in National Voter Registration Day (NVRD), a nationwide, nonpartisan effort to register hundreds of thousands of voters on Tuesday, September 27. The League will be out in the following locations and available to assist voters who want to register or update their registration if they have moved. October 10 is the last day to register or update your registration by mail or online in Washington. The deadline for in person registration at the County Auditor’s office is October 31. Oak Harbor: Skagit Valley College, Oak Hall, 1:00pm-5:00pm Coupeville: Prairie Center Red Apple, 2:00pm-6:00pm Bayview: The Goose, 2:00pm-6:00pm The League believes that elections are important, and every eligible American deserves the chance to weigh in. Voter registration is the key to helping shape the future of our country. The League would like to make sure everybody who wants the opportunity to vote on Election Day has their registration up to date. The League of Women Voters of the United States empowers thousands of voters through education, registration and get-out-the-vote activities in every election. They host candidate and issue forums and registration drives while also providing trusted and timely elections information on VOTE411.org. They believe our democracy is strongest when every voice is heard. Visit one of the sites on Whidbey Island to register or update your registration, then join a candidate forum October 13 at the Universalist Unitarian Congregation in Freeland or the Elk’s Lodge in Oak Harbor October 20. Both are from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Sometimes life in the civilized world creates symptoms and situations that demand crossing borders for remedy and solutions. A massage helps, a prescription might do, but often it’s a story these symptoms crave.

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Sunday, September 25, starting at 11:30am, Mokihana Calizar is at the South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market telling a Hawaiian tale “Pele and Lono,” and strumming her ukulele between. She invites the audience to join in group readings. First, the reading of the original medicine of the Safety Pin Café, and then a freshly minted story for the Tilth land, called “Feed the Land.” This is a medicine story about land, not property, about people, not

Golden Autumn, Evening of Classical Russia

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On Saturday, October 15, at the Freeland Hall, join friends and supporters of Global Understanding at Northwest Language Academy and Cultural Center (NWLACC)’s annual fundraising Gala event, Golden Autumn: An Evening of Classic Russia.

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Vote for Smart Investment Moves

The presidential election is little more than a month away. Like all elections, this one has generated considerable interest, and, as a citizen, you may well be following it closely. But as an investor, how much should you be concerned about the outcome? Probably not as much as you might think. Historically, the financial markets have done well – and done poorly – under both Democratic and Republican administrations. Also, many factors affecting investment performance have little or nothing to do with the occupant of the White House. Consequently, no one can claim, with any certainty, that one candidate is going to be “better for the markets” than another one. Still, this isn’t to say that any given presidential administration will have no effect at all on investors. For example, a president could propose changes to the laws governing investments, and if Congress passes those laws, investors could be affected. But in looking at the broader picture, there’s not much evidence that a particular president is going to affect the overall return of your investment portfolio. As mentioned above, many factors – corporate earnings, interest rates, foreign affairs, even natural disasters – can and will influence the financial markets. But in evaluating a president’s potential effect on your investments, you also need to consider something else: Our political system does not readily accommodate radical restructuring of any kind. So it’s difficult for any president to implement huge policy shifts – and that’s actually good for the financial markets, which, by their nature, dislike uncertainty, chaos and big changes. The bottom line? From your viewpoint as an investor, don’t worry too much about what happens in November. Instead, follow these investment strategies: • Stay invested. If you stop investing when the market is down in an effort to cut your losses, you may miss the opportunity to participate in the next rally – and the early stages of a rally are typically when the biggest gains occur. • Diversify. By spreading your dollars among an array of investments, such as stocks, bonds and other investments, you can help reduce the possibility of your portfolio taking a big hit if a market downturn primarily affected just one type of financial asset. Keep in mind though, that diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses. • Stay within your risk tolerance. Investing always involves risk, but you’ll probably be more successful (and less stressed out) if you don’t stray beyond your individual risk tolerance. At the same time, if you invest too conservatively, you might not achieve the growth potential you need to reach your goals. So you will need to strike an appropriate balance. • Forget about chasing “hot” stocks. Many so-called “experts” encourage people to invest in today’s “hot” stocks. But by the time you hear about them, these stocks – if they were ever “hot” to begin with – have probably already cooled off. More importantly, they might not have been suitable for your needs, anyway. In any case, there’s really no “short cut” to investment success. Elections – and even presidents – come and go. But when you “vote” for solid investment moves, you can help yourself make progress toward your financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Whidbey Weekly Participating artists from western Washington invite the public to come respond to this powerful topic and exhibit. The art ranges from photography to encaustic to video to fiber by artists: Debra Calkins, Christina FairleyErickson, Jan Fisher, Julie Gautier-Downs, Mary Hilkey, Barbara Matthews, Marie Plakos, Diane Reardon, and Cheryl Weisz. This exhibit will be at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, located at 565 Camano Ave, Langley. The exhibit will be open on October 7, 4:00pm to 7:30pm; October 8 , 1:00pm to 7:30pm; and October 9, 12:30pm to 2:00pm. [Submitted by Debra Calkins]

Making a Splash! State Christens New Ferry Chimacum

All proceeds from the event support the important work of NWLACC in the Elementary and Middle Schools, the Global Cultures Program, which prepares youth for success in a global society. You can purchase your ticket online now for $125 or reserve one of a limited number of discounted tables of 8 for only $800 to share with family and friends. More information and ticketing at https://www.nwlacc.org/currentoffering/nwlacc-2016-gala/ or call (360) 321-2101. For those who may wish to volunteer, there are a variety of opportunities both before and during the event. Please inquire. Overnight accommodations for out of town guests are available in the NWLACC Guesthouse in Langley with prior reservation. [Submitted by Hannah Varieur, NWLACC]

Sex Slave Trade Focus Comes to Whidbey Island Prostitution is said to be the oldest profession in the world. The reality is that prostitution is the oldest ongoing abuse. Unmade Bed is an exhibit of visual art that tackles the heart response to the sex slave trade. We hold in our hands and hearts the ability to stop this inhumane practice.

Signal flags along the railing spelled out the name "Chimacum." Photos courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

New ferry will begin carrying passengers in the spring Sunny skies and a shiny new Washington state ferry graced Vigor’s Harbor Island Shipyard in Seattle on September 14 as the Washington State Department of Transportation christened Chimacum, the fleet’s third Olympic Class vessel (http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/ferries/144carferries/). In a traditional maritime ceremony, Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Lynne Griffith broke a bottle of champagne to officially welcome the new ferry to the fleet. Gov. Jay Inslee, along with Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar and Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent, spoke during the event. The Chimacum High School marching band added to the festivities. The christening marks the Chimacum’s final stage of construction and its preparation for sea trials.

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“The Washington state ferry system is among the best in the world. I am so pleased that the Chimacum is being built efficiently, on-budget and ahead-of schedule” Inslee said. “This is great for the state’s taxpayers and our maritime industry.”

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“Chimacum joins a hard-working fleet that connects people and communities as part of our state’s integrated, multimodal transportation system,” Millar said. “Washington’s marine highways carry more than 24 million people every year, so it’s critical for us to replace our oldest ferries and plan for the future.”

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Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve Trust Board The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.

“This represents a tremendous achievement for the men and women who have helped build this beautiful vessel,” Griffith said. “I am honored to christen our new ferry and I look forward to riding on Chimacum when she enters service next year.” The 144-car Chimacum will begin its sea trials in early 2017 and will start carrying passengers on the Seattle/Bremerton route next spring. The Washington State Transportation Commission selected the vessel name in 2014 to honor the gathering place of the Chimacum people, which is now the present day town of Chimacum near Port Townsend. Chimacum is the third of four funded Olympic Class ferries that replace the aging, midcentury-era Evergreen State Class vessels. The first Olympic Class vessel, Tokitae, joined the Mukilteo/Clinton route in June 2014. The second, Samish, started service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route in June 2015. Suquamish, the fourth vessel in the class, is under construction at Vigor and will enter service in 2019. [Submitted by Nicola Zanchi, WSDOT]

Community Service with Little Time, Big Impact The Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County seeks YOU for its heart-to-heart DUI/ Underage Drinking prevention panels in Oak Harbor or Freeland if you have: been injured in a DUI crash; had a friend or family member

The Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-625, Section 508(a) (92 Stat.3507) established Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve to protect, preserve and interpret the nationally significant historical resources of the Central Whidbey Island Historic District. A nine-member Trust Board representing the National Park Service, Washington State Parks, Island County, and the Town of Coupeville provides for collaborative management and administration of the Reserve. The Island County Board of Commissioners appoints four members to the Trust Board to serve four year terms. The current vacancy will run from October 2016 to October 2020 and must be filled by a person residing within the Reserve. Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve Trust Board Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is (360) 679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@ co.island.wa.us Application materials should be received no later than 4:30pm on Monday, October 4, 2016. For additional information please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address. [Submitted by Pam Dill]

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Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday, September 24, 8:00am-10:00am Applebee’s Restaurant, Oak Harbor Tickets: $10 Fundraiser for the PBY Memorial Foundation. Breakfast includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, and coffee/tea. Tickets available at the door. For more information, call (360) 240-9500.

All You Can Eat Breakfast Saturday, September 24, 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.

Sprint for SPIN Saturday, September 24, 8:00am Blue Fox Drive-In, Oak Harbor Inaugural 5K fun run with proceeds benefitting SPIN Café (Serving People In Need). Entry fee is $35, free kids’ run for those under 12. Check in at 8:00am, race starts at 9:00am. Registration is available online at www.active.com. Stay & Play after the race. $10 purchases one go kart ride, 10 game tokens, a mini pizza, drink and cookie. For more information, call (360) 682-5949.

Russell Maugans Memorial Equine Ride, Treasure Hunt, Raffle, Silent Auction, & Chili Cook-Off Saturday, September 24, 9:00am 4534 Putney Woods Lane, Langley Tickets: $10/Ride + 5 raffle tickets or $20/Ride + 20 raffle tickets. Chili Cook-Off: $10 entry fee. Cash Prizes for Judge’s & People’s Choice Awards. Food: Bowl of chili, cornbread, water/ soda is $5.00; Taster’s spoon and voting privilege is $1.00; Additional water or soda is $1.00. Water is available for horses - please bring your own horse’s/mule’s bucket. Plenty of free parking. Please, no dogs, stallions or bicycles. Silent Auction ends at 1:00pm sharp. All raffle and silent auction items are donated. Net proceeds benefit Island County Back Country Horsemen of Washington. Contact Dianne Bolton at (360) 221-0115 or diannebolton@comcast.net for Friday night camping availability. For more information, visit http://islandcountybchw.webs.com

Nature Hike at SWSP Saturday, September 24, 9:30am-11:00am South Whidbey State Park, Freeland Learn about the ecology of the forest. See the ancient cedar and much more. Moderate 1.5 mile hike. Meet at North Wilbert Trailhead. Park along Smugglers Cove Road. For more information, contact Janet Hall at (360) 678-1186. Free Day, no Discover Pass required.

2nd Annual 5K Tutu Fun Run Saturday, September 24, 10:00am-12:00pm Mickey Clark Field, Coupeville Presented by the Whidbey Island Dance Theater. For more information or to register, visit www.widtonline.org

The Hot Club of Troy Plays DjangofestNW Saturday September 24, 3:00pm WICA, Langley Middle School Auditorium Inspired by the compositions of legendary Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, The Hot Club of Troy plays acoustic jazz in the master’s style and instrumentation. A swinging rhythm supplied by acoustic guitar and bass provides

the foundation for the timeless beauty of Django’s melodies, as played on his trademark Selmer guitar. Tickets are available on line: https://tickets.wicaonline.com/public/ or by telephone at (360) 221-8262 Ticket price include the performance by the Gustav Lundgren Trio at 4:00pm.

Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser Sunday, September 25, 9:00am-11:30am Fleet Reserve, 311 SE 8th Ave, Oak Harbor Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Fundraiser. Tickets are $8, kids under 10 are $4, kids under 4 are free. Includes bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and select pastries or fruit.

Tailgate Bunco! Thursday, September 29, 6:00pm Summerhill Retirement Center, Oak Harbor Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor presents Tailgate Bunco! Put on your favorite team shirt and join for a fun night of Bunco, hot dogs, tailgate snacks, raffle prizes, and a great time while raising funds to improve the lives of women and girls in Oak Harbor and around the world. Tickets are $10. Contact sioakharbor@soroptimist.net to reserve your spot.

Big Night Out Friday, September 30, 5:00pm-7:00pm Flyers Restaurant and Brewery, Oak Harbor Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County for a casual evening of mixing, mingling and connecting with agency ambassadors, leadership and current mentors in the program. You will also learn how you can help by volunteering as a Big Brother or Big Sister in the program. Light appetizers will be provided. A cash bar will also be available. Free admission and door prizes. Please RSVP to admin@ bbbsislandcounty.org or call (360)279-0644.

Fall Plant Sale Saturday, October 1, 9:00am-3:00pm Sunday, October 2, 9:00am-3:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank October is a great time to plant! Come to Meerkerk Gardens and scoop up some late season bargains on rhodies, azaleas, and companion plants. There will also be some garden art available for sale from local vendors. Free admission to the Gardens on sale days. For more information, call (360) 678-1912 or visit www.meerkerkgardens.org

Mr. South Whidbey Pageant Saturday, October 1, 6:30pm Freeland Hall, 1515 E Shoreview Dr. A benefit for Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund. Show starts 7:00pm. Tickets $30, includes nibbles & gourmet chocolates. If you can’t attend you can vote online at www. fofmedicalsupportfund.org

SPELLathon Saturday, October 1, 6:30pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S Central Ave. The Friends of the Clinton Library (FOCL) are bringing a new FUNdraiser to the Island. The SPELLathon is an adult team spelling bee. Randy Hudson of the Heggenes Valley Boys will be the emcee. This competition will be challenging, entertaining and laugh out loud fun. Entry forms and rules can be found at http://www.sno-isle.org/locations/clinton/ friends. The event will include a raffle and silent auction.

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.

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Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime Thursdays, September 22 & 29, 9:30am Coupeville Library Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 2 to 5 years. Caregiver required. One-on-One Business Mentoring Friday, September 23, 3:00pm-4:00pm or 4:00pm-5:00pm Freeland Library Starting a new business or growing an existing business? Have an idea but not sure what to do next? Ron Claude, a local SCORE volunteer mentor brings 25+ years of executive experience to one-on-one counseling sessions aimed at helping your business thrive. FOCL Farmers Market Book Sales Saturday, September 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. Made By Hand: Block Printing Saturday, September 24, 11:00am-1:00pm Freeland Library Create, cut and print your own block print designs. Bring your creativity, we will provide the supplies. Everyone is welcome. Our Whidbey Year: Stories of Seasonal Discovery Saturday, September 24, 3:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Join two local writers who celebrate our island home. Linda Beeman’s poems in her latest chapbook, “Our Whidbey Year,” praise noteworthy annual events that bind us to this place. Frances Wood’s essays on birds, their habits and habitats, are as alive and fresh as the birds she writes about. Books will be available for purchasing and signing. Meet the Author: Diann Shope Sunday, September 25, 2:00pm Coupeville Library Diann started writing at a meditation retreat in 2009, where engaging in some creative activity was encouraged. To her surprise, three novels and many stories have appeared since then, much of it written at Ft. Casey. Ready Readers: Baby and Me Storytime Monday, September 26, 9:30am Coupeville Library Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. For newborns through 24 months. Caregiver required. Storytelling Slam Monday, September 26, 11:00am-12:30pm Freeland Library The Moth is a storytelling phenomenon that began seventeen years ago when ordinary people were invited to share five minute stories from their life experiences on a single set subject. In the spirit of The Moth, Elisa Stone invites you to share your stories. Everyone is welcome. A Step Into Island County Genealogy Monday, September 26, 1:00pm-4:00pm Coupeville Library Island County Historical Society’s Archivist Emeritus, Joan Peters and current archivist, Sarah Aldrich will team up to present an introduction to local genealogy and the available resources. Preregistration is required. Limit of 25. Internet for Beginners Monday, September 26, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Library Develop your digital literacy skills by learning

Carla will be teaching a fun way to paint watercolor bumble bees in honor of the Friends of the Clinton Library’s October 1st Spelling Bee. Drop in and enjoy this free spirited, all-ages activity, learning to paint with Carla! Reclaim The American Dream - Discussion Group Tuesday, September 27, 6:30pm-8:00pm Coupeville Library Thursday, September 29, 2:00pm-3:00pm Freeland Library Did you attend the Hedrick Smith lecture on reclaiming the American Dream? Continue the discussion with your neighbors who want to do something about income inequality. This first discussion will focus on fostering inclusive capitalism. Please register in advance to receive pre-reading material. Facilitated by Marshall Goldberg, Trudy Sundberg Lecture chair, with support from Humanities Washington and the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. End of Life Planning and Advanced Care Directive Wednesday, September 28, 1:00pm-4:00pm Freeland Library Plan Now. Die Later. Do a lot of living in between! Learn how to talk to your doctor and family about end-of-life concerns and the choices available, including hospice, palliative care, voluntary stopping eating and drinking (VSED), and Death With Dignity. Take part in a practical, hands-on class preparing your endof-life documents. Leave with a completed advance directive. Registration required at sno-isle.org/events. For more information visit endoflifewa.org

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

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Photos courtesy of Karen Swegler Break out the costumes a little early and join in the fun at the second annual Tutu 5K and Fun Run, which will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Mickey Clark Field in Coupeville. The run benefits the Whidbey Island Dance Theatre.

Photo courtesy of Karen Swegler There is no age limit and tutus are not actually required, just encouraged, at the second annual Tutu 5K Fun Run Saturday.

Run for fun and two good causes on Whidbey Saturday By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly There are two different 5K running events this Saturday on Whidbey Island to support two worthy nonprofit causes. The second annual Tutu 5K Fun Run to support Whidbey Island Dance Theatre in Langley will be held at 10 a.m. at Mickey Clark Field in Coupeville and the first ever Sprint for SPIN 5K to benefit SPIN Café in Oak Harbor will be held at 9 a.m. at the Blue Fox Drive In just south of Oak Harbor. “Our new year starts on Aug. 31, so we thought it would be good to start the year off by bringing awareness of our upcoming “Nutcracker” season,” said Connie Lippo, president of Whidbey Island Dance Theatre. “It’s just a fun run, or walk, to support WIDT.” Tutus are optional but totally welcome and encouraged at this event, as are other costumes. “It’s really fun to bring your kids and enjoy a run

or walk around the prairie,” said Lippo. “It’s not competitive, it’s about getting the community together and is a direct benefit for the organization and our dancers.” This year marks the 25th year WIDT has brought the “Nutcracker” to Whidbey Island and it will also do a performance of “Cinderella” in the spring. The fun run helps to jump start the operational costs of production. “We bring high quality, pre-professional productions to the community,” said Lippo. “We strive to put on the best possible production; you don’t have to go to Seattle to see it and you can bring your children.” This year the dance company has grown to 25 girls, Lippo said. To be part of the company, girls must be at least 11 years of age. “It is very strenuous on their bodies and we need dancers that are experienced,” she said. “Normally they have been dancing from the time

they were 3 to 5 years old, so they’re well-trained before they even get into the company.”

way to get out and meet people and support the arts and Whidbey Island Dance Theatre.”

There is no training required to participate in the Tutu 5K, Lippo stressed, just a willing spirit and comfortable shoes.

The Sprint for SPIN 5K is being sponsored by the Blue Fox Drive In. All proceeds from this firsttime event will benefit SPIN (Serving People In Need) Café in Oak Harbor.

“We do give a best-dressed prize, so there is some incentive to dress up,” she said. “But you don’t have to wear a tutu.” Prizes will include two sets of four tickets to this year’s production of the “Nutcracker.” Dogs on leashes – with or without costumes – are also welcome to participate. Registration will be open at 9:30 a.m. and the run is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Cost is $10 for ages 12 and under - $25 with a T-shirt. Cost for adults is $20 per person or $35 with T-shirt. There are a limited number of shirts. “It’s a fun walk to get out for a couple of hours,” Lippo said. “It’s not really grueling and it’s a fun

“If we have 50 people I would be elated,” said SPIN Café founder Vivian Rogers Decker. “I’m used to doing fundraisers that involve some kind of dinner or food, so this is a whole different venue for us.” Decker said one of their board members suggested the idea of a 5K fundraiser last year. She said she wanted to do it in the so-called “shoulder” season when the weather is still nice, but not too hot. SPIN Café started at the end of 2012 doing

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Children’s Day provides fun for all ages By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

Anyone with kids might be tempted to say every day is children’s day, but on Whidbey Island, kids have a day dedicated just to them. The annual Island County Children’s Day Festival is scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 24 at South Whidbey Community Park, also known as Castle Park, 5495 Maxwelton Road, Langley. Carrie Monforte with South Whidbey Parks and Recreation is the program coordinator for the event. “We currently have over 40 activities and lots of organizations will have a booth with games or handouts for kids of all different ages,” she said. Activities range from inflatables, pony rides, crafts, games and even a magic show. Plus, kids of all ages will be able to see the Bubble Man, who is returning this year.

“He was here last year for the first time,” said Monforte. “He does these amazing, enormous bubbles. The kids were totally enthralled and he was really fun and really engaging with the kids.” The activities provided by different organizations serve a few purposes. The first is obviously to entertain and make sure kids and families have fun. But it is also about creating awareness by connecting families to available services. And there are several different activities and games that serve to educate kids, too. “There will be a trivia game that teaches kids about nutrition and there will be a fun game called Pitch the Poop, where kids will learn about scooping their dog’s poop and why that’s important,” said Monforte. And no one will walk away hungry, either, because this free community event includes a free lunch.

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Photo by David Welton Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles will entertain and amaze kids Saturday during Children’s Day activities at South Whidbey Community Park in Langley.

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Federal grant will help Organic Farm School cultivate next generation of farmers By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly A federal grant will help Whidbey Island’s Organic Farm School cultivate a crop of a much needed resource – farmers. The school was one of 37 projects awarded money to help “educate, mentor and enhance the sustainability of the next generation of farmers,” stated a press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding is part of the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. The Farm School was awarded $598,850, according to the release. “Probably the reason why we got the grant was because this was a thoughtful proposal put forth by a group of regional people, with strategic ideas on how to support new farmers in this region,” said Judy Feldman, executive director of the Organic Farm School. While the school will get the bulk of the funds, its partners will share the grant money. Those partners include the Whidbey Island Conservation District, the Northwest Ag Business Center, the San Juan County Ag Resources Committee and WSU Extension in San Juan County. Feldman said she believes this collaboration was the key to winning the grant and is the key to the future of farming. “It’s great to train farmers, but if we’re not also working with retiring farmers to make plans

on how to handle their land, for example, or teaching people how to introduce livestock onto their farms, and if we’re not creating mentoring programs, we’re going to run out of people to farm the land,” she said. “These collaborative relationships will help us address all those things and more.” The funding is already earmarked for things like an additional instructor and expanding the school’s curriculum. “The grant is intended to further bolster our already solid curriculum on farm financial planning, support a series on tractor maintenance and repair, allow us to include more livestock in order to teach both about livestock and forage, and about how to incorporate them into the development of farm soil and productivity,” said Feldman. The Organic Farm School, which started at Greenbank Farm in 2008, has spent this year transitioning to its new location on the property of Ron and Eva Sher in Maxwelton Valley in Clinton. Originally started to teach people about community supported agriculture, or CSA, Feldman said they quickly realized the focus needed to expand, and the school began to focus on teaching people on how to be successful farmers. “It became clear that for a farmer to succeed today, they need more options in terms of revenue stream,” Feldman said. “They need enough

agriculture and marketing skills to diversify their revenue.” Feldman said those skills are especially important given the situation facing America’s farms. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average age of the nation’s farmers is 58. Of those in Washington state, 65 percent are over 55 and only 5 percent are under 35. “When you put that together, you can easily see we need young people to literally jump in the field if we want to eat,” said Feldman, adding that 40 percent of all new farms fail within the first four years and 54 percent of the nation’s farms report a net loss each year. Those figures impact all of us. As the number of farms decreases, so does the amount of food, which means more and more is imported. “We see new and beginning farmers and ranchers as a critical force in sustaining food security, food safety, and many other aspects of agriculture that will become even more challenging as our global population grows,” said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in the news release. That is why what the OFS offers is such a valuable commodity, Feldman said. “We very intentionally shifted from just a CSA model, really giving students an understanding of planning, record keeping, marketing and diversification,” she said. “It does us no good to crank out farmers year after year if they don’t make it more than four years.” The school typically has about 12 students each year. The program takes about eight months, from March through November. Classes are kept small to give students a real feel for what the realistic workload is. Students spend about 32 hours a week in the field and eight hours a week in the classroom. “They are learning from a curriculum and lecture series which is very rigorous and comprehensive,” said Feldman. “They’re also working in the field with the instructors. They are learning about crop planning, propagation, planting, cultivating, weeding and harvesting.

Photo courtesy of Judy Feldman/Organic Farm School The Organic Farm School in Clinton has received a grant of nearly $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue its efforts at educating a new generation of farmers, like those in the school’s 2015 graduating class.

“It’s very hands-on,” she continued. “They do all the work you normally do on a farm in a teaching setting. They are able to make a few mistakes here and learn quickly how to correct it. Plus they do this in conjunction with selling what they grow.”

Photo courtesy of Judy Feldman/Organic Farm School Students at the Organic Farm School in Clinton work and learn together during their eight-month intensive training program. A new crop of students will begin their training in March, 2017.

By participating in local farmers markets, CSA, farm stands and food banks, they get feedback on what they’re growing and the quality of their product, explained Feldman. They also get experience in marketing and self-promotion and students have an opportunity to discover the different revenue streams and options available. The school’s model has proven to be successful, according to Feldman. “We may not be cranking out hundreds of new farmers, but 78 percent of our students have stayed in farming and 11 out of 41 have started their own farms,” she said. The cost to attend the OFS is about $10,000 per year. Students pay $6,500 of their tuition and the school raises money to cover the remaining cost. While the grant will help covering the cost of instructors and other programming, the school will continue its fundraising efforts to help keep it affordable. Feldman said she loves watching the students’ journey over the course of the program. “What I love most is watching young people come to us very idealistic. They have big visions and yet they are the first to tell you they don’t know how to do much,” she said. “Watching them become confident, skilled farmers who are proud of what they do and what they grow and are ready to go do it – I can see a personal transformation. That’s exciting.” More information on the Organic Farm School is available online at www.organicfarmschool. org. Information on the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program can be found online at www. usda.gov.

CHILDREN continued from page 7 “We’ll be serving some kind of hot dog and chip lunch around noon,” said Monforte. “Everything is free, so leave your pocketbook at home. A lot of organizations are just trying to reach out to families so they know they are there for them.” South Whidbey Parks and Recreation has taken over planning and running the event, but Monforte said it is a huge collaborative event that gets support from Island County Public Health, Sno-Isle Libraries, GoWhidbey Media and DJ Services, Aptitude Habilitation Services, South Whidbey Kiwanis, South Whidbey Children’s Center, Whidbey Coffee, Partners for Young Children and several private donors. According to Monforte, it’s never difficult to get people to volunteer to participate. “People start asking about it months in advance, so there’s no arm-twisting involved,” she laughed. “There are a lot of details to keep track of, which is maybe the biggest challenge, but so many people are working together to make it happen. It’s a real collaborative effort.” Another potential challenge could also be the weather. If it rains, Monforte said everything will move to the high school.

Photo by David Welton Children’s Day is all about kids having fun no matter what the activity. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at South Whidbey Community Park in Langley.

Organizers say they expect around 1,000 people to attend. The event is free and open to children of all ages and their families all over Whidbey Island, and the community seems to appreciate it, said Monforte. “The kids have a blast, the families enjoy it because it’s a low cost event,” she said. “People like the location, the activities, even the parking. It’s a real feeling of community.” Children’s Day was begun as a statewide initiative several years ago, according to Monforte. She said she, for one, is glad it’s an event that seems to have stuck. “I love seeing everybody have a great time,” Monforte said, “I love the bounce houses, the face painting, the bubbles. It’s always nice to throw a big event and it’s fun to put on this unusual day. It’s not just me by any means – I’m grateful to all of our partners and sponsors. Photo by David Welton Bounce houses will provide hours of fun for kids Saturday during Children’s Day at South Whidbey Community Park in Langley.

“It’s a fun day for kids,” she continued. “And kids are part of what we do.” More information is available at www.swparks.org.

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Courtesy of Vivian Rogers Decker Volunteers at Spin Cafe in Oak Harbor do a bit of gardening. The organization serves at least 120 meals a week in a restaurant-style setting to those in need. A Sprint for SPIN 5K fundraiser will be held Saturday morning at Blue Fox Drive In.

vocational training. They began serving meals to those in need in July, 2013. Today the café serves free dinner to between 40 and 60 people every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. “We do serve free meals in a restaurant-style setting, but we also do vocational training for jobs in the food service industry,” said Decker. “We help those who may need to rebuild their resumé, we offer resource information and referrals from laundry services to shower passes, we refer people to housing programs and we also have a drop-in center that is open Friday through Monday from noon to 6 p.m.” A new statue of one of Oak Harbor's pioneer families was dedicated Sunday. The figures are Sea Captain Edward Barrington and Christina McCrohan, who were married Sept. 13, 1865. The work, done by Wayne Lewis, is the first in a series of sculptures the Oak Harbor Arts Commission hopes to place along Pioneer Way depicting some of the city's historical figures. It joins several other sculptures in the historic downtown area.

Decker said. “It requires we have the resources to be able to do that.” Cost to participate is $35 per person and preregistration is available online at Active.com. People are also welcome to register the day of the race. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the run starts at 9 a.m. There will also be a free kids run for children under 12. In addition, Blue Fox is offering a $10 per person Stay and Play package that includes an extra go-kart ride, five tokens, pizza, pop and a cookie. “It’s going to be a whole lot of fun and people will be supporting an absolutely essential cause for our community,” said Decker.

Participation in the 5K will help SPIN Café continue to provide services to those people who are low income, at risk of homelessness or are homeless.

More information on the Sprint for SPIN 5K and SPIN Café is available online at www.spincafeoh. org. More information on the Tutu 5K Fun Run and the Whidbey Island Dance Theatre can be “At a minimum, we serve 120 meals a week,” at www.widtonline.org. Puzzle 1 (Very hard, difficultyfound rating 0.88)

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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.

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

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Seriously, we do not make this stuff up! THURSDAY, August 18 11:24am, Amy Pl. Advising at least 6 cows have shown up on her back property. Believes they live on Smith Rd. Says SR 532 isn’t too far away, no immediate danger.

11:29pm, SR 20 Reporting party driving through parking lot and heard something hit her car but didn’t see anything. Reporting party told by her sister and a friend a motorcycle hit her, there is damage to the vehicle.

1:08pm, Amy Pl. Reporting cows are still loose, can’t leave her house.

SATURDAY, August 20 1:09pm, Race Rd. Hears what sounds like a blood curdling scream, possibly a woman. Per reporting party, happens every Saturday night.

2:00pm, S Main St. Reporting party requesting contact. States neighbor’s dog is frequently loose and attacks reporting party’s cat. Dog is not loose now. Reporting party upset nothing has been done about this and states she has reported it 4 times. 3:09pm, Classic Rd. Having family reunion this Saturday, is worried about neighbor’s calling in. Requesting call. 3:57pm, Hamilton Dr. Reporting party's 15-year old son is disrespecting, throwing his toys away. Reporting party asking for an officer to “put him in check and tell him he has to listen to his mom.” 4:40pm, Smith Rd. Requesting call regarding her cows being out on the road earlier. 7:51pm, Good Rd. Reporting cows on the road, believes they belong on Smith Road. 10:02pm, Schay Rd. Advising he was driving from Coupeville ferry to his home in Anacortes. When he got home, he realized his mountain bike had fallen off the back of his jeep. Was advised he could fill out a form online, or report it tomorrow during business hours, but reporting party insisted he would rather have a phone call. FRIDAY, August 19 3:04pm, West Beach Rd. Reporting party advising loose cows in roadway. Looks like someone is out trying to corral them. 7:22pm, Breezefair Rd. Reporting neighbor is constantly blasting music. States it occurs every Friday and Saturday. Has had enough of it now.

3:06pm, Wilkinson Rd. Stating subject is threatening to “F*** him up.” Subject is outside right now. Reporting party is in house by the back door trying to stay away from subject. 5:35pm, Hastie Lake Rd. Requesting call from deputy regarding caller’s daughter not wanting to come home from the pool. Daughter is 14-years old. Has told mom she is not coming home and has shut her phone off. SUNDAY August 21 10:30am, West Beach Rd Advising 20 minutes ago, saw 10-foot Bayliner on beach adjacent to Sunset Beach South. Caller saw male subject come out from beneath the boat with his pants down, only description “scaggy.” 1:36pm, Discovery Pl. Reporting party advising male is outside location arguing with neighbors. Caller can “hear the tone” of their voices, they are speaking Spanish. 4:06pm, Newman Rd. Requesting contact referencing questions about validity of accusations against him. Would not go into further detail. 7:03pm, West Beach Rd. Reporting party advising home owner at location dug a drainage ditch in yard. Now there is water in the road. Cars have to “creep” through. MONDAY, August 22 4:27am, Deception Cir. Male caller advising he needs address for his work in Bellevue. Verified his address and phone number. Advising he “wasn't going to be showing up for work today.” Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.

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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

Meetings & Organizations WhidbeyHealth Welcomes Thursday, September 22, 2:00pm-3:30pm WiFire meeting room, Freeland WhidbeyHealth continues its series of townhall style talks with CEO Jeri Forbes, Board President Ron Wallin and Commissioner Grethe Cammermeyer. Cookies and coffee will be served. Get all the info on upcoming talks at: https://whidbeyhealth.org/news/town-hallmeetings-set-for-fall-and-winter

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Saturday, September 24, 9:30am 1 NE Sixth Street, Coupeville How to receive and view live weather images from satellites orbiting the Earth will be the theme of a guest presentation. For more information, see www.w7avm.org or contact k7na@w7avm.org. Meeting is held in the County Commissioner’s Hearing Room.

Diabetes Health Group Monday, September 26, 6:30pm WhidbeyHealth Board Room, Coupeville Diabetes and neuropathy will be the topic. The program was developed in conjunction with endocrinologist Dr. George Moore and will be presented by Don Miller, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator. Learn about the symptoms, prevention and treatment of diabetic neuropathy, the most common complication of diabetes. In addition to the presentation there will also be time for general questions and discussion. For more information, email milled@whidbeyhealth.org

PBY Naval Air Museum Tuesday, September 27, 11:30am CPO Club, Oak Harbor Interested in naval aviation history? Be certain to join the monthly PBY no-host luncheon. The speaker will be Tracy Schwartz, Naval Air Station Whidbey’s Cultural Resource Contact. Schwartz will address a general history of NASWI, overview of the island’s Euro-American settlement and the logic behind the choice of NAS Whidbey as a seaplane base. She will also discuss the rapid development of the complex during WWII as well as some of the historic buildings still standing. Call (360) 240-9500 for directions and more information.

South Whidbey Lions Club Thursday September 22, 11:30am M Bar C Ranch, Freeland The South Whidbey Lions Club is committed to its mission to lend assistance to those in need of Sight and Hearing assistance in our southend community of Whidbey Island. We are also involved in many other community service projects such as building a new pavilion with a paved walkway, constructing or purchasing and installing benches, and maintaining and furnishing plants along the beach at Freeland Park. For more information, visit http:// swhidbey.lionwap.org or email swlions@whidbey.com

Whidbey Island Weaver’s Guild Thursday, October 6, 10:00am-2:00pm Pacific NorthWest Art School, Coupeville Program: Eileen Van Bronkhorst - Where Your Past and Future Collide. Being present to weave; discover how weaving even the smallest of tapestries can bring healing into your life. For more information, visit www.whidbeyweaversguild.org For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com

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

Welcome to Medicare 101 Workshop Thursday, September 22, 10:00am Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Turning 65? New to Medicare? Questions about Medicare benefits and costs? Join this free workshop presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA), a program of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Information will cover: Medicare Part A - Hospital Insurance; Medicare Part B - Health Insurance; Medicare Part C - Medicare Advantage Plans: Medicare Part D - Drug insurance options. We will discuss Supplemental Plans, costs and benefits. If you are turning 65, terminating an employer plan, or otherwise losing current coverage, you need to know about Medicare even if you do not yet plan to take Social Security. Veterans who qualify for Tricare For Life need to have Medicare A and B. Questions on Medicare deadlines and enrollment options will be answered. For more information, call (360)279-4580

Prevent Falls - Save Lives Thursday, September 22, 10:30am-12:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injury for people 65 years of age and older. The Oak Harbor Senior Center will hold activities related to falls prevention for senior citizens. The public is welcome to participate in this free event. For more information on this event or on falls prevention, email mayrob@ whidbeyhealth.org.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, September 22, 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

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, September 24, 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

Septic 101 & 201 Combo Class 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 Blair Witch: Remember when "The Blair Witch Project" came out and scared the everliving crap out of everyone? Remember when we were not wise to the ways of the “found footage” horror genre and thought it might be real? We’re 17 years older and presumably wiser–but this sequel will scare the everliving crap out of people nonetheless. The witch is back, baby.  (R • 1 hr. 29 min.)

ture 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.) Snowden: Critics can’t decide if this dramatization of the events surrounding Edward Snowden’s leak of classified information that exposed the extent to which the government spies on its own people is an exercise in crackerjack political filmmaking or a boring waste of time. In other words, it’s an Oliver Stone movie.  (R • 2 hrs. 18 min.) Storks: An animated adventure that addresses the age-old question of where babies come from. And you can go ahead and add this to the ever-growing list of sentences I never thought I’d type.  (PG • 1 hr. 27 min.)

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The Disappointments Room: It is unwise to include the word “disappointment” in the title of your thoroughly disappointing horror movie unless you like jokes that write themselves.  (R • 1 hr. 40 min.) Don’t Breathe: A group of young people break into the house of an elderly man, believing him to be sitting on a stash of cash. He’s blind, so they figure it’ll be easy pickings. They figured wrong, as this unconventional horror thriller quickly illustrates.  (R • 1 hr. 28 min.) Hillsong–Let Hope Rise: Concert documentary about a Christian band from Australia that is being billed as a “theatrical worship experience,” which seems to be a fancy way of letting you know if you’d like to attend this service, you’re going to have to buy a ticket at the door.  (PG • 1 hr. 43 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.) The Magnificent Seven: Another week, another big-budget remake. I so badly want this retooling–starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Peter Sarsgaard, and more–of the classic Western (which was itself a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s "Seven Samurai") to not bring shame upon the John Sturges/Steve McQueen/Yul Brenner version. Don’t let me down (again), Hollywood.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 12 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 adven-

Sully: Politically speaking, Clint Eastwood is a little nutty. As a director, however, it’s pretty tough to find fault with him. His latest effort brings to life the incredible story of Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger (played by walking Oscar nomination, Tom Hanks), who landed a plane in the Hudson River, saving the lives of all aboard–and now you know what you have to do to get Eastwood to make a movie about you.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 36 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.) When the Bough Breaks: An upper-class couple unable to have a baby enlist the help of a young, attractive surrogate–who just happens to develop a psychotic fixation on the baby’s father. I’m hoping someone involved here has seen one of the many, many Lifetime movies devoted to this very subject so they will know what to do.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 33 min.) The Wild Life: Don’t expect Pixar-level kid/ adult crossover appeal with this animated adventure. This one is definitely for the children.  (PG • 1 hr. 30 min.) For Anacortes theater showings, please see www.fandango.com. For Blue Fox and Oak Harbor Cinemas showings see ads on this page.

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FUEL YOUR BODY THIS FALL You know, I was thinking we live in such a beautiful area, (let’s face it, the whole of Washington is just amazing, with awe inspiring beauty) it has this ability to permeate every facet of life. Whidbey Island is surrounded by nature and farmland, not to mention just how rich and fertile the soil itself is. With all this abundance of Mother Nature’s gifts to us, perhaps we could make use of that which is gifted. What I mean is let’s bring the way we eat back to nature a bit. I mentioned in a much earlier article that we used to keep a garden, albeit a small one. We grew the tastiest, juiciest golden raspberries and our dwarf orange tree’s little branches would droop with the weight of the large vermilion colored fruits dangling from it. We were able to pick 14 oranges in one harvest once! In addition to these we grew cat mint, chocolate mint, orange mint, peppermint and spearmint. I made certain I used all of these wonderful mints in every way possible, from teas, to baking, to just chewing on them because they were so refreshing. Green peppers poured into my kitchen, garlic was grown, and tomatoes abounded in this tiny yet well-loved garden. And this makes me think of all the ways in which these could have been used and how wonderful eating as cleanly as possible can be. Yes, most definitely, I love sweets and candy,

probably a bit too much, and yes it’s a nice thing to have, though more as a treat. I think however, I will be shifting focus for a while and talking about the ways in which we can treat ourselves both sweet and savory in healthy ways. I wanted to talk specifically about fueling our bodies. What fuels you? Coffee fuels me many a morning, though that’s not what I mean by “fuel.” Have you ever sat down to have a small bowl of chips and when you’re finished with them you still feel hungry? No matter how many chips we eat, we are still left with a hunger pang. I can’t help but think there seems to be a vast difference between ‘feeding’ yourself and ‘nourishing’ yourself. Before I continue, I want to say what I am discussing, with regards to healthy eating, is merely my experiences and should in no way be taken as professional or medical advice about how you should or should not eat. The only people qualified for that are your primary care providers and medical professionals as they are the ones best trained to advise you about any health related matters. You must always consult them before undertaking any dietary changes. With that being said and coming back to ‘nourishing’ our bodies, I feel like when I get hungry my body is likely asking for nutrients and therein lies the difference between feeding it and nourishing it. The potato chips aren’t likely to provide much nutrition and I am ‘feeding’

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myself. If I have a salad with walnuts, cranberries, chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado, I find I am satisfied and the hunger pang is gone. I have provided essential ingredients my body was ‘asking for,’ and I therefore feel as though I ‘nourished’ it. In the mornings, when it’s a little chilly and perhaps our “get up and go” got up and went – back to bed, it would be wonderful to be able to reach for something quick, yet healthy right? My favorite, and I mean absolute favorite ‘fueling food’ in the morning is muesli. I love it! Maybe some of you have heard of it, perhaps some of you haven’t but I grew up on this stuff and it’s easy enough to make your own. It is a raw mixture of grains, nuts and often dried fruit although you can use fresh fruit. Certain stores now supply gluten free versions, toasted or untoasted muesli, (with toasted being kind of like granola), even fresh muesli (which is where it’s soaked in fresh juice or water – but that sort of reminds me of overnight oatmeal to a certain extent). Anyway, muesli offers a few benefits which I think are quite noteworthy. Firstly, it tends to have less sugar than a fair few of the breakfast cereals we find on store shelves. Second, when nuts are added, you are able to get a healthy enough dose of omega-3 fatty acids and protein. Third, it’s fibrous and fiber has the wonderful ability to act like a natural ‘digestive broom,’ keeping things moving through the digestive tract, and hopefully clear of back-ups. If you are buying the store bought version of muesli, I encourage you to read the nutrition panels and make sure you know what’s in your muesli in terms of ingredients and their quantities. I like to make my own because this way I know what ingredients I am putting into it and I can get creative! I usually use old fashioned rolled oats and if I can get the organic kind I will. Into this I will add sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chopped dried apricots (and if you have a food dehydrator you can do this part yourself too!), cranberries (but not too many, as I try to limit the sugars in this), a little cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (which is fitting for this time of the year coming up) and that’s it. I store it in an airtight container and serve for my breakfast when I need an extra kick to get me going and KEEP me going for

a little longer. I usually use about a half cup of this, add either milk or yogurt and eat just like that. The options are endless with muesli and I like a dish where I can be creative and mold it to my tastes. You could use flax seeds, in place of pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and you could add nuts and other types of chopped dried fruit. On top of all of this, you could add cut up fresh fruit in it and, let’s face it, with the wonderful famers markets we have on the island, there isn’t a shortage of wholesome fruit and other such goodies provided locally. In supporting our community and farmers, we end up benefiting too! Dear readers, I would like to thank you for your feedback. I value the readership and your opinions are important. Without you, I would not be writing and without your feedback I can’t write about the things that may be important to you. Keep those comments, questions, information and recipes coming in! I will leave you with a basic recipe for muesli, one which you can adapt to suit your own needs and wants and I hope you like it as much as I do! Basic Muesli 2 cups rolled oats 2 cups quinoa flakes ½ cup almonds ¼ cup shredded coconut ½ cup chopped dried apricots 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ sunflower seeds ½ cup golden raisins Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. And stir until everything is very well mixed. Store in an airtight container, or plastic resealable bags at room temperature. A good serving size suggestion according to www. mindbodygreen.com (which is not something to use in lieu of your doctor’s advice, however just as a relative guideline for you to build on your research) is a third to a half a cup of muesli. Add milk or alternative to this and enjoy! www.nutritionstripped.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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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You’re grappling with something, Aries. What is it? Debt? Your health? A challenging situation at work? Something more dramatic? Maybe a court litigation? Whatever your opponent, the 22nd sees a significant development. The theme here, that of testing your ideas, looking for the most workable approach, continues on. The 28th holds much potential for fulfillment, both practical and emotional. Win or lose, the week is sure to leave you much wiser. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You look to be out on a limb, Taurus, and happy to be there. Events on the 22nd may shake the tree a bit. The question is, how securely are you are positioned? If you’ve taken calculated risks, hoping to advance your life, those will be tested on the 22nd and in the days to follow. If your position is solid, the 26th and the 28th both hold promise for tangible pay offs. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Relationships, both business and personal, impact you on the 22nd, Gemini. This is likely an ending, which can take many forms. You and the other person may be gladdened by the end of something neither of you likes. The relationship itself may encounter limits, which can be either good or bad. Or it could be simply a vicarious experience, such as watching a rerun of Romeo and Juliet. In any case, you’ll feel the effects for days to follow. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Someone you deal with closely may pose a problem to you on the 22nd. Or you may be a help in a problem situation of theirs. In either case, both of you are in a position to grow and learn. This can be fun and simple, such as a five second lesson in the use of chopsticks over a Chinese dinner. Or it could be deeper and more profound. Good events to follow on the 26th seem somehow related. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Something of tangible benefit to you is coming your way on the 22nd, Leo. But if the event gets blocked or never appears, or if the work involved is too much, that’s to your benefit, too. We don’t always like the things that are good for us! In that case, examine the situation for what it can teach you and adjust your approach. Later in the week, especially the 26th and 28th, the adjustment makes subsequent events work better. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Staying ahead of changing conditions can be work, but especially on the 22nd. People and situations previously deemed stable become erratic, forcing you into similar quick changes in your efforts to keep up. You may gain a higher public profile than you like on that day as a result. This could also play out in

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Events on the 22nd revolve around ways to better yourself, Libra, always a good thing. Effort is involved, as well as expense, and the means to afford both appears to be loaded into the event. Basic education, perhaps regarding money, is one possibility. Relationship counseling is another. The 26th and the 28th are beneficial for related developments. Don’t be too quick to give up in the face of difficulties. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Blind spots are a weakness of other people, right Scorpio? Except on the 22nd, when events help you to see an old problem in a new way, perhaps prompting you to say, “Why didn’t I see this before?” This could be as simple as the finding the missing sock that was in front of you the whole time, or as complex as a new way of viewing life. The event will help you to make important changes on the 26th. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Necessary social appearances find you just going through the motions expected of you on the 22nd. More weighty events, possibly having to do with the financial aspects of a business or personal relationship, are likely to keep you preoccupied. Subsequent events later in the week, the 26th and 28th in particular, do much to lighten your mood and improve your outlook. Wealth-building and relationships continue to be the focus. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A lesson in effort begins when a situation that seemed unchangeable undergoes change on the 22nd. From this you may see that you are better able to effect desired changes than you might have guessed. How? In athletic terms, it’s about relaxing into motion, using less effort to get better results. Seemingly unrelated events on the 26th and again on the 28th follow the same principle. Do less, get more. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) When is a loss really a gain? Events on the 22nd allow you to answer the question in your own terms. Speculations and activities done purely for your own pleasure figure into the equation, as do possessions owned in partnership with others, such as joint banking. The 26th, though not a “lucky” day in the gambling sense, is nevertheless capable of returning good results for dedicated effort. Likewise the 28th. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Differences of style and temperament between you and another play out on the 22nd. Or it may be that you, Pisces, play BOTH roles by working the matter out alone as an internal conflict. The issue? The very one of working alone, versus in close partnership, to get the things you want. If you ARE in a relationship, odds are good your mate is feeling left out. Benefits owing to a resolution of the struggle are likely on the 26th and 28th. © 2016, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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49. Book of maps

11. Able to be worked on

1. Jellied garnish

51. “Fantasy Island” prop

6. Sports figures

52. Football player Gale

12. Architectural projection

11. Costa del ___

55. To say again

13. Pigeon’s perch

14. Ark contents

57. “A Nightmare on ___ Street”

18. Like monkeys

16. “... ___ he drove out of sight”

58. “___ moment”

24. Be crazy about

60. Drag

17. Studies of words

61. “For shame!”

25. First payment before paying the rest

19. Free from, with “of”

62. Opposite of a small company

15. Hold while moving

20. Cold one

67. Elephant’s weight, maybe

21. Queen, maybe 22. Slang for relaxing/ watching television

37. Barbaric 38. Dravidian language

70. “How ___ Has the Banshee Cried” (Thomas Moore poem)

28. “Much ___ About Nothing”

30. Kind of toast 32. Reef material

69. Like “The X-Files”

26. Easily taught

27. Be a kvetch 31. Mature

68. “Bye” in Spanish

23. Radioactive element used for cancer treatment

23. Hotel posting

40. “Your majesty” 42. Lighthouse 45. Circus performer

71. Cantankerous

50. One thing after another

29. Poison plant

72. Affirm

33. Anita Brookner’s “Hotel du ___”

DOWN 1. Absorbed, as a cost

34. Haul

2. Boozehound

35. Change

3. Be nosy

36. At attention

4. Poets’ feet

39. Coastal raptors

5. Group of singers

41. Impolite dinner sound

6. Boat with an open hold

43. Legal prefix

7. What “it” plays

44. Brown shade 46. Boring

8. “Mi chiamano Mimi,” e.g.

47. Depress, with “out”

9. Current

48. Parenthesis, essentially

10. Part of a heartbeat

52. Brief brawl 53. Cool 54. Insinuating 56. Article of faith 59. Auspices 60. In use 63. Another term for AI 64. Victorian, for one 65. Be in session 66. “Comprende?”

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